This tender invites bids for janitorial services at the Staff Training Academy in Karachi under the Sindh Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA). The scope covers comprehensive cleaning and maintenance of hostels, offices, washrooms, corridors, parking areas, and gardens. The contract requires deploying 11 janitorial staff including supervisors, male and female janitors, and gardeners to ensure cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises. The janitorial firm must provide all cleaning materials and equipment such as mops, vacuum cleaners, liquid soap dispensers, and disinfectants. Daily duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning toilets multiple times a day. Weekly tasks involve cleaning windows, doors, and checking drainage systems. The supervisor will maintain duty rosters and ensure staff attendance and performance. The contract duration is one year with possible renewal and includes strict compliance with labor laws and wage regulations. Bidders must be registered with SECP, have at least five years of relevant experience, valid EOBI and SESSI certificates, and a minimum annual turnover of PKR 10 million over the last three years. Submission requires a bid security of PKR 100,000 and a non-refundable document fee of PKR 2,000. Firms must submit bids electronically via EPADS by the deadline and provide original bid security and document fees to STEVTA. The submission deadline is on 29th January 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:45 p.m. at STEVTA headquarters in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Bidders should ensure all documents including police verification and CNIC copies of janitorial staff are provided. The contract includes performance security and penalties for non-compliance or damage. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and document fee submission requirements and ensure timely delivery of original documents to avoid disqualification. Also, verify all labor compliance certificates and maintain clear records of staff attendance and material stocks as these are frequently checked during contract performance.