Employees State Insurance Corporation Cab & Taxi Hiring Tender Ranchi 2026 - Sedan, 1500 km x 260 hours, EMD ₹18144

Tender Overview

The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites bids for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for sedan-type vehicles covering a workload of 1500 km and 260 hours locally. Estimated contract value is ₹6,04,800 with an EMD of ₹18,144. The award targets reliable, licensed taxi vendors capable of deploying staff with statutory compliance and timely service delivery. A notable ATC clause permits up to 50% variation in contract quantity or duration pre-issuance or post-award, expanding scope with mutual consent. Unique payroll obligations require the service provider to pay contracted staff salaries first, with reimbursement from ESIC.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service: Monthly basis cab and taxi hiring for sedan category
• Route and scope: Local transportation within Ranchi region; no BOQ items available
• Operational terms: Service provider must maintain an office within the state of the consignee and provide documentary evidence
• Financials: EMD ₹18,144; payment to staff prior to claiming reimbursement; DD option for EMD and performance security in favor of ES I Fund Account No. 2, Ranchi
• Compliance: Upload all required certificates/documents; non-submission risks bidder rejection; post-award DD submission within 15 days
• Flexibility: 50% quantity/duration variation allowed; lumpsum scope adjustments require consent

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹18,144 (DD in favor of ES I Fund Account No. 2, Ranchi) or online equivalent
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider prior to claim; statutory docs (PF, ESIC) required with reimbursement
• Subcontracting/assignment: Not allowed without prior written consent; joint liability remains with the seller
• Office requirement: Local presence in the consignee state; documentary evidence mandatory
• Documentation: Upload all certificates required in Bid/ATC; failure leads to rejection
• Performance security: DD acceptable as alternative to PBG; post-award DD to be delivered within 15 days