Archaeological Survey Of India Manpower Outsourcing Services Haveri Karnataka 2025 ASI procurement

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services (Unskilled) at the HAVERI, KARNATAKA 581101 location. The procurement targets supply of contracted staff to be deployed at ASI premises, with an estimated contract value of ₹1,109,277.00 and an EMD of ₹27,800. The initiative includes a Make In India preference clause, requiring OEM local content certification and a 50% local content threshold for Class 1 suppliers where applicable. A flexible quantity/duration clause allows up to ±25% adjustment at contract issuance and thereafter, binding bidders to revised terms. No BOQ items are listed.

Key differentiators include mandatory salary payment alignment with statutory documents (PF/ESIC), and a DD-based alternative to PBG for post-award security, with required hard-copy delivery within 15 days. The tender emphasizes financial stability (no liquidation or similar proceedings) and non-assignment/non-sub-contract obligations, ensuring joint liability of the bidder and any sub-contractor. This opportunity targets vendors with compliant payroll systems and robust statutory adherence.

Keywords: tender in HARERI, ASI procurement, manpower outsourcing Karnataka, unskilled staff bid 2025.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No specific technical specs or itemized PO details are provided in the tender.
• The scope centers on staffing services for unskilled personnel, with emphasis on payroll handling, statutory compliance (PF, ESIC), and monthly wage disbursement by the service provider.
• EMD: ₹27,800; Estimated value: ₹1,109,277.00.
• Compliance requirements include Make In India content certification with OEM location disclosures; local content minimum 50% for Class 1 suppliers where applicable and certification by statutory auditors for value > ₹10 Crore.
• Payment/ security: salaried payments to staff first, with payment claim to ASI; DD-based security option with 15-day document delivery.
• No technical equipment or performance metrics are specified; evaluation will likely focus on payroll capability, compliance records, and tender terms adherence.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹27,800; submission as specified, with Make In India/local content certificate.
• Make In India: minimum 50% local content; OEM certificate detailing locations of local value addition.
• Financial standing: bidder must not be under liquidation or insolvency; upload undertaking to this effect.
• Payment terms: salaries paid by service provider to staff first; reimbursement from ASI with statutory documentation.
• Security: Performance security via Account Payee DD in favour of “Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Dharwad Circle” or PBG, with hard copy due within 15 days of award.
• Assignment/Sub-contracting: prohibited without prior written consent; still liable jointly with assignee/sub-contractor.
• Purchase preference: Make-In-India classification applicable; bidders must comply with central government procurement policies.
• Delivery/term adjustments: contract quantity or duration may vary up to ±25% at issue; post-issue adjustments capped at 25%.