Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring SUV Jharsuguda Odisha 24x7 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, operating under Coal India Limited, seeks Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services for SUV category in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Scope covers travel: 2500 Km x 672 hours with Outstation 24x7 availability. Estimated contract value is ₹4,371,309.68 with an EMD of ₹54,700. The engagement may include flexibility clauses up to 25% of quantity or duration, and the bidder must comply with service-level expectations and escalation procedures. This procurement targets professional taxi providers offering vehicle and driver services for mine/site operations. The focus is on reliable, continuous transportation with clear payment and compliance requirements, including payroll responsibilities for deployed personnel. Unique aspects include the 24x7 outstation support and local regulatory compliance for a hard-to-staff shift pattern.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Monthly basis cab and taxi hiring for SUVs.
• Quantity/scale: 2500 Km total distance; 672 hours of service allocation; 24x7 outstation availability.
• Duration flexibility: Option to extend quantity or duration by up to 25% at bid/contract stage and after contract award with consent.
• EMD: ₹54,700 (via DD or online submission per tender terms).
• Estimated value: ₹4,371,309.68.
• Payment approach: Service provider salaries paid by the bidder with documentary proof prior to reimbursement; 3rd-party verification may be required.
• Delivery/operations: On-site service alignment at Jharsuguda; escalation matrix for service support must be provided by bidder.
• Certificate requirements: Upload required certificates and documents as per ATC; non-submission may lead to rejection.
• BOQ: No items listed; focus remains on service quality and coverage.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance shown as ₹54,700; options to pay via Demand Draft or online transfer.
• Purchase preference: MSEs may receive preference if they meet policy criteria and provide manufacturer evidence for goods or service provision.
• Assignment/sub-contract: Prior written consent required; ultimate liability remains with the original bidder.
• Salary payment clause: Service provider must disburse staff wages first and present PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements.
• Escalation matrix: Provide a clear telephone-based escalation path for service issues.
• Documentation: Upload mandatory certificates/documents; failure results in rejection.
• Additional terms: 25% contract scope adjustment possible; Lump-sum services also allow value adjustment with consent.