1. Legal & Regulatory Documents

Trade License: Must hold a valid, up-to-date commercial Trade License.

Tax Status: Possession of a valid TIN certificate along with recent Income Tax clearance.

VAT Registration: Valid BIN registration certificate complying with national regulations.

Bank Account: Proven active business account in any scheduled bank in Bangladesh.

2. Financial Capability

Liquid Assets: Access to liquid assets, lines of credit, or working capital of a specified minimum amount (typically verified via certified bank statements).

Annual Turnover: A minimum average annual turnover over the last 3–5 years matching the Tender Data Sheet (TDS) thresholds.

3. Technical & Transport Capacity

Fleet Availability: Direct ownership or certified rental agreements for sufficient trucks capable of  regional distribution.

Labor Force: Capability to deploy skilled labor for headload carrying, safe unloading, and precise stacking up to 32 bags height without operational delays.

4. Experience Requirements

Past Performance: A minimum of 3 years of overall logistics experience.

Specific Experience: Successful completion of at least one carrying contract for similar tonnage (Fertilizer or Food grains) within the last 3–5 years. Proof must include copies of work orders and completion certificates.

5. Disqualification Criteria

Debarment: Any firm blacklisted or debarred by BCIC, the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA), or other government agencies is ineligible.

Litigation: Bidders with ongoing litigations or a history of poor/unethical performance with BCIC will be disqualified.

Appointment of Carrying Contractor for transportation of 2,324 MT. Bagged TSP Fertilizer from TSP Complex Ltd.,North Patenga, Chittagong to Shiromoni Buffer Godown including Unloading & Stacking up to 32 bags height as stipulated in the TDS.

1. Professional Experience
General Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of active operation in transport, logistics, or C&F sectors within Bangladesh.
Specific Experience: Successful completion of at least 1 similar contract moving bulk/bagged goods (fertilizer or grains) within the last 5 years.
Minimum Value: The single contract must meet the specific financial threshold stated in the TDS.
Evidence: Mandatory submission of official Work Orders and Completion Certificates from government or autonomous bodies.
2. Material & Human Resources
Transport Fleet: Direct ownership or certified lease agreements for sufficient BRTA-registered, fitness-certified commercial trucks.
Transit Protection: Mandatory provision of heavy-duty, waterproof tarpaulins to protect TSP from moisture and rain.
Labor Strength: Adequate labor forces deployed at Concerned Buffer for immediate, continuous unloading.
Stacking Expertise: Skilled labor capable of safely stacking 50kg fertilizer bags up to 32 bags height inside the godown without collapse.
3. Financial Resources
Liquid Assets: Proven availability of working capital, liquid assets, or credit lines to sustain fuel and labor costs before billing.
Solvency: A recent Bank Solvency Certificate from a scheduled bank proving financial reliability.
Security: Financial capacity to furnish the required Tender Security and subsequent Performance Security.
4. Delivery Capacity
Lifting Schedule: Capability to mobilize trucks immediately upon receiving lifting orders from TSPCL.
Transit Timeline: Ability to transport 500 MT over long-distance routes within the strict delivery schedule.Loss Management: Systems to ensure zero product shortage, pilferage, or bag damage during loading, transit, and stacking.
 

1. Health, Safety & Product Integrity
Moisture Protection: TSP is highly hydroscopic. Bidders must guarantee zero water contact during loading, transit, and unloading.
Bag Handling: Strict restrictions on using sharp hooks during loading or unloading. Damaged bags must be re-stitched or replaced at the contractor's expense.
Stacking Safety: The 32-bag high stacks must be perfectly aligned and stabilized using standard interlocking patterns to prevent collapse and ensure laborer safety.
2. Operational Obligations
Route Clearance: The contractor must handle all highway tolls, weight bridge regulations, and local traffic management clearances independently.
Lifting Deadlines: Failure to lift the allocated quantity within the factory deadlines TSPCL may lead to demurrage charges or cancellation of the specific allotment.
Shortage/Pilferage: Any difference between the factory gate weight and the received weight at Concerned Buffer Godown will be penalized at International market rates, plus administrative fines.
3. Regulatory Compliance
Labor Laws: Adherence to the Bangladesh Labor Act regarding wages, working hours, and workplace safety for the loading/unloading staff.Anti-Corruption: Signed Integrity Pact confirming that no unfair practices or collusion occurred during the bidding or execution phases.