Araria of cook and helper-cum-night watchman in Observation Home Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Araria for the post of Cook And Helper-Cum-Night Watchman In Observation Home. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Araria (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Procure a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and complete mandatory entity registration on the GeM portal and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) for secure token-based authentication.
Step 2: Review tender documents thoroughly and submit formal pre-bid queries within the stipulated timeframe, followed by active participation in the pre-bid clarification meeting organized by the Araria procuring entity.
Step 3: Prepare and upload the two-cover technical bid containing statutory compliances, past experience certificates, financial turnover proofs, and EMD instruments before the specified bid submission closing date.
Step 4: Post successful technical evaluation and sample/presentation verification, participate in the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) financial opening on the portal to determine the L1 evaluated bidder.
Step 5: Receive and formally accept the Letter of Award (LoA) issued by the Araria authority, submit the required Performance Bank Guarantee, and sign the formal service level agreement.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Araria of cook and helper-cum-night watchman in Observation Home Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Annual Turnover Criteria | The bidder must achieve an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, supported by audited balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements. |
| Similar Project Execution Experience | The bidder must have successfully executed similar manpower supply or housekeeping contracts (specifically involving cooks and security personnel) for government departments, autonomous bodies, or reputed public institutions during the last five years. |
| Statutory Licenses and Compliance | Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and a valid license under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, along with up-to-date filing receipts for statutory returns. |
| MSME and Startup Exemptions | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and recognized startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy, subject to submission of valid Udyam or DPIIT certification. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for cooks and helper-cum-night watchmen for the Observation Home in Araria is structured under GFR 2017 and GeM 4.0 guidelines. Given the manpower nature of the contract, the estimated valuation requires a precise cost-plus calculation factoring in minimum wages, statutory dues (EPF, ESI), and administrative charges. In compliance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of exactly 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated, payable via Demand Draft, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee. Upon successful selection, the lowest evaluated responsive bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against default. Tender document fees are kept nominal or waived as per GeM norms for electronic mode. The contract incorporates a strict Liquidated Damages (LD) clause enforcing a penalty of 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone or undelivered service value per week, subject to a maximum ceiling of 10 percent of the total contract price.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
The General Conditions of Contract mandate stringent adherence to statutory provisions and service standards. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall be settled amicably; failing which, they shall be referred to sole arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue of arbitration located in Araria, Bihar. Billing shall be processed on a monthly milestone basis upon satisfactory verification of attendance and service delivery reports by the designated authority. The Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends throughout the operational duration of the service contract to address operational lapses. An Integrity Pact is enforced for transparency, prohibiting corrupt practices and ensuring strict adherence to the Code of Integrity as outlined in Rule 175 of GFR 2017.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Araria of cook and helper-cum-night
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted to participate in this tender to ensure direct accountability and single-entity contractual responsibility.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India, formatted as per the standard proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the last date of bid submission.
Yes, since the contract involves manpower, revision of minimum wages notified by the Central or State Government will be factored in through a transparent Price Variation Clause, subject to documentary proof.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total 100 based on the QCBS matrix defined in the evaluation parameters to qualify for the commercial BoQ opening.
Yes, the contract may be extended for a further period of up to one year under the same terms and conditions, subject to mutual written consent and satisfactory performance appraisal.