Central Water Commission Manpower Outsourcing Tender Patna Bihar 2026 IS 550 Wage Rates and EMD 629024

Tender Overview

Central Water Commission (CWC) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Patna, Bihar with an estimated value of ₹31,451,184.00 and an EMD ₹629,024.00. The scope covers minimum wage–based recruitment for semi-skilled, unskilled, and related categories across specified periods, with ATC clauses detailing wage bands, EPF/EDLI/ESIC contributions, and admin charges. The contract includes 8‑hour shifts for semi-skilled (with two pricing windows) and 4‑hour shifts for semi-skilled staff, plus a dedicated water sample transport allowance. The absence of a BOQ implies labor and service delivery scope per ATC. This tender in Patna targets government manpower provisioning aligned to minimum wage norms and social security compliances. A key differentiator is the dynamic quantity/duration flexibility up to 50% per the Generic Clause, enabling scale adjustments. Unique aspects include water sample collection TA/DA payments for 13 of 15 WQ sites, thrice monthly.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage, Semi-skilled; Unskilled; Not Required; Others
• Wage & Periods (semi-skilled 8 hrs): 01.08.2026 to 31.03.2027, 60 days working window, 44 paid days; monthly rates: ₹650.00 (Aug–Oct) and ₹781.00 (Nov–Jan) with EPF/EDLI/ESIC admin charges of ₹2.5/₹2.5 and related statutory deductions
• Wage & Periods (unskilled 8 hrs): 01.08.2026 to 31.10.2026, 3 months, monthly rate ₹556.00; EPF/EDLI/ESIC admin charges ₹2.5 each
• Wage & Periods (semi-skilled 4 hrs): 01.08.2026 to 31.03.2027, 8 months, monthly rate ₹325.00; TA/DA for water sample transport: 13 sites × 3 trips × 1200 per occasion × 8 months = ₹374,400 total
• Compliance: EPF, EDLI, ESIC contributions; admin charges included as specified in ATC
• Delivery/Service Scope: On-site manpower deployment across specific workdays; water sample transport to Patna WQ lab
• Standards/Certifications: Not specified in BOQ; ATC references social security conformance and minimum wage adherence

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹629,024.00 (to be deposited as specified in ATC); bid security terms per tender rules
• Workforce: Manual staffing across semi-skilled and unskilled categories; 8 hrs and 4 hrs shift models
• Periodicity: 01.08.2026 to 31.03.2027 (8 months) for some staffing, plus 01.08.2026 to 31.10.2026 (3 months) for others
• Quantity/Duration Flexibility: Up to 50% increase/decrease allowed at contract issue and post-issuance per Generic Clause
• Delivery: On-site deployment in Patna, Bihar; water sampling at 13 of 15 WQ sites thrice monthly
• Payment Terms: As per ATC, including statutory deductions and admin charges; specific payment timings not enumerated in excerpt
• Documentation: GSTIN, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, technical bid, OEM authorizations (as applicable)
• Penalties/Warranty: Not specified in excerpt; ATC implies standard compliance with wage/ESIC/EPF rules