Maintenance of Lawns and Green Areas at Port Qasim Authority Karachi

Port Qasim Authority Karachi is procuring comprehensive maintenance services for its lawns and green areas from the T-Junction to the Chairman's Secretariat. This tender is issued by the Environment & Safety Department of Port Qasim Authority and focuses on horticulture and landscaping services within the PQA premises. The scope includes daily upkeep of lawns, green belts, and median strips, involving watering, trimming, cleaning, and replacement of plants as needed. The contractor must provide all necessary materials such as sweet soil, manure, and pesticides, along with equipment including heavy duty trimmers, lawn mowers, garbage trucks, tractors, and excavators. A workforce of 50 personnel comprising gardeners, supervisors, sprayers, and helpers is required to ensure uninterrupted horticulture services. The contractor is also responsible for pest control, malaria and dengue sprays, and maintaining a proper logbook for pest control activities. Eligibility criteria include relevant experience of at least three years in horticulture or landscaping services, registration with FBR, submission of audited accounts for the last three years, and compliance with labour laws including payment of minimum wages and EOBI/SESSI contributions. The contractor must also provide uniforms, identity cards, and pick & drop services for workers. Earnest Money of Rs. 500,000 and Performance Security of Rs. 1,500,000 are mandatory. The tender submission deadline is strictly by 1200 hrs on the specified closing date, with tenders to be addressed to the Director (Environment & Safety), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi. Late submissions will not be entertained. The tender opening will be at 1230 hrs on the same day in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents including technical and financial bids are complete, signed, and stamped as per tender requirements. Any conditional or incomplete tenders risk rejection. Also, maintaining the required workforce strength and equipment availability at site is critical for contract performance and avoiding penalties.