This is a solicitation for an auto rickshaw advertising campaign in New Delhi, India, for the Freedom 250 celebration. Bids are due by April 21, 2026, and must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * contract will be awarded to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Key requirements include: - 100% compliance with the statement of work. - Submission of Section A (Pricing), Section K (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section J. - Proof of SAM registration. - Technical qualifications and financial responsibility. - At least 5 years of experience in auto rickshaw advertising campaigns in Delhi NCR. - Proven capability to manage large-scale transit advertising campaigns. - Access to resources for high-quality printing. - Established network and coordination capability with auto drivers and unions. - Sample print and installation on an auto for approval prior to bulk production. - Obtaining all required permissions and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. - Documentation and reporting of installation, including photographic evidence and vehicle registration numbers. - Project timeline: initial production within 5-6 working days, installation within 7-8 working days, and full deployment within **** days from PO issuance. - Payment terms: no advance payment, partial payment after completion of each lot of **** autos, and final payment within 30 days of invoice receipt and acceptance. - Invoices must be submitted electronically and include GST as a separate charge. - Offerors must confirm compliance with NDAA Section 889 Part B regarding telecommunications equipment. - The government may award a single or multiple contracts.
The bid submission deadline is April 21, 2026. Initial production of back panel material shall be completed within 5-6 working days, installation activities shall commence within 7-8 working days after initial production, and full deployment across all autos shall be completed within **** days from the date of PO issuance.
No advance payment is permitted. Partial payment is authorized after completion of each lot of **** autos after submitting proof of installation. Payment will be transferred directly to the vendor's bank account via EFT within 30 days upon receipt of the invoice. The final payment will be processed within 30 days after submission of the invoice, subject to receipt of verified installation reports, acceptance by the contracting officer's representative, and compliance with all contract terms.
The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The U. S. government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter.
Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible. Minimum requirements include: ability to understand English, established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in India (or plans to establish one within 30 days of award), proof of SAM registration, demonstrated prior construction experience with suitable references, successful completion of relevant projects in the last 5 years, necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, all required licenses and permits, ability to obtain adequate performance security, and no adverse criminal record or political/business affiliations contrary to U. S. interests.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of 1 for each calendar day of subject to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, until the work is completed or accepted.
Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.
The contractor shall produce a sample print and installation on an auto for approval prior to bulk production.