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safaiwala, cleaning work can be got done on contract basis by invitingtenders. The sweeping/cleaning work of the office buildings comesunder the head “ Civil Works”. The expenditure upto Rs. 30,000/- onthese works is within the delegated financial powers of the Zonal JDand the expenditure exceeding Rs. 30,000/- as enhanced from time totime is within the delegated powers of the Director, CBI. Afterobtaining sanction of the competent authority, the cleaning work ofthe branch/office is to be awarded to the concernedcontractor/firm/agent against contract agreement duly executedbetween the contractor and the branch concerned.29.10 Guidelines to be followed for awarding sweeping contractby CBI branchesa) The area of office space to be swept daily should be11,000 sq.ft. (1025 sq.mtrs.) for engaging one safaiwala.In case the area is too small, contract is to be given toengage part time safaiwala.(b)In order to get competitive rates and enforce competitionamongst the contractors, maximum sealed quotations,as far as possible, are to be called (minimum of 3 sealedquotations) from government registered/approved/reputed contractors with rates separately quoted forwork with cleaning material and without cleaningmaterial.(c)The sealed quotations shall be opened by the head ofoffice, in the presence of a committee consisting of 3members constituted for the purpose. Negotiations canbe made with the lowest bidder.(d)The award of sweeping contract should be as far aspossible with cleaning material.(e)The contract shall be with an approved/registeredgovernment firm and shall not be with an individual. Ifno government approved or registered contractor isavailable in the area where the CBI office is located, thecontract can be awarded to a standard/reputed firmafter thorough enquiry.(f)The contract may be given only to such a firm which hassufficient men on its rolls and which can provide asubstitute in case the safaiwala already deputedproceeds on leave or is absent from duty.Page 203 of 203