Consulate General of India
New York

Tender Notice

1. Consulate General of India, New York is in the process of empanelment of transport companies interested in providing services for the high level official delegations visiting New York, USA and therefore invites bids from such companies.

2. The bidding companies may provide rental charges for Chauffeur driven car/SUV/van with AC/heating for the services as per details below in a tabulated format:  

a. Airport pick-up/drop off charges from/to the City (please indicate separate charges for JFK, LGA and EWR airports) 
b. Hourly rates within the City of New York (clearly indicate the minimum charges, if any)
c. Trip charges/Hourly charges (clearly indicating the waiting charges, if any) for Greater New York (Long Island/Upstate New York) and New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Washington DC and Boston.
d. Any other charges (toll, parking, gratuity etc., if any)

a. Vehicles, for which the charges are quoted, should be in good condition with functional AC and heating system. 
b. The Chauffeur should have a valid driving license, legal resident status, should be English speaking and should also have good knowledge of city routes and traffic rules.
c. The vehicles should preferably be registered in the New York state.
d. The rates indicated should be tax exempt.  We would welcome diplomatic discounts and other facilities which the transport companies can offer.
e. Bills for the transportation services provided would be settled within a reasonable time after submission of invoices alongwith log of utilization of the vehicle duly certified by the officer using the vehicle. 
f.  Charges for any last minute cancellation would not be paid.
g. The rates quoted should be effective throughout the year 2014.

6. Interested companies may send their bids in a sealed envelope (with “Bids for Transport Services” written on the cover) at the following address by 21st January 2014:

Head of Chancery
Consulate General of India
3 East 64 Street
New York NY 10065