Mess Framework Contract for IBA Community Colleges & Schools Mess Contract at IBA IPHSS Ghotki

Sukkur IBA University invites bids for the Mess Framework Contract for IBA Community Colleges & Schools, specifically for the IBA IPHSS Ghotki campus located in Ghotki, Sindh. This contract covers the provision of mess services including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for boarding and day scholar students. The contract is initially for one year, excluding summer and winter vacations, with the possibility of extension for an additional year. Items being procured: - Mess Expense per child per day Boarder: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Three times) at Rs 470 per child including all taxes - Mess Expense per child per day Day-Scholar: Lunch (One time) at Rs 200 per child including all taxes The scope includes quality, quantity, freshness, timeliness, and hygiene of meals without compromise. Vendors are advised to visit the respective community college or school to assess available facilities such as dining halls, kitchens, crockery, and furniture before submitting bids. Where facilities are not available, vendors must arrange/manage these without additional payment claims. Eligibility criteria include registration with the Income Tax Department, Sales Tax Department or Sindh Revenue Board, affidavit of non-blacklisting, relevant experience of three years, and financial turnover requirements. Bid security of 2% of the estimated cost is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS only; manual bids will not be considered. The contract period is for ten months annually, excluding vacations and Eid holidays. Payment will be made based on actual attendance verified by the SSESP coordinator or hostel warden. The vendor is responsible for obtaining inspection certificates from the indenting department for payment processing. Key dates and submission details are provided in the tender documents. Bidders should ensure all pages of the bidding documents are complete and signed. The bid validity period is 90 days. The bid security pay order must be submitted in original before the closing date. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the mess menu and facilities at the specific college/school before quoting to avoid disqualification or claims for additional payments. Ensure compliance with all bid submission requirements on EPADS to avoid rejection. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for experienced catering service providers to engage with a reputable educational institution in Sindh, with clear terms and conditions ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the procurement process.