INVITATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Outsourcing of Operation and Maintenance of Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park (Zoo), Bokaro Steel City

Mode: Revenue Sharing Basis

SAIL-BSL (Town Administration Department) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced and capable parties/organizations to undertake JNB Park (Zoo) management activities as per the scope mentioned below.

A. Objective

To ensure augmentation, operation and maintenance of Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park (Zoo), including animal & bird care and infrastructure such as cages, aquarium, veterinary hospital, gardens, plantation areas, interpretation centre, cafeteria, toy train and children’s play area, through professional outsourcing under long-term revenue sharing agreement.

B. About the JNB Park

JNB Park is spread across approx. 126 acres in Sector-IV, Bokaro Steel City. It includes:

  • Animal & Bird Cages – 48 Nos.
  • Animal Inventory – 275 (Hippo, Leopard, Black Bear, Deer, Monkeys, etc.)
  • Birds – Peacock, Emu, Pelican, Cockatiel, Parrots, etc.
  • Reptiles – Python
  • Aquarium – 40+ fish cells (~400 sqm)
  • Children’s Play Area
  • Gardens & Plantation (~10,000 sqm)
  • Harit Vatika with fountain (~100 sqm)
  • Veterinary Hospital
  • Interpretation Centre (50 seating capacity)
  • Cafeteria
  • Toy Train (1 km track)
  • Main Entry Gate with ticket counter & security

Annual footfall is approx. 2.5 lakhs with strong potential for revenue growth.

C. Scope of Work
  • Operation & maintenance of zoo infrastructure
  • Animal and bird care as per statutory norms
  • Revival and operation of toy train
  • Veterinary hospital renovation & maintenance
  • Deployment of qualified personnel (CZA norms)
  • Garden upkeep and maintenance
  • Maintenance of utilities (electricity, water, sanitation)
  • Addition of animals, birds, fishes as per norms
  • Lake desilting and revival (boating not allowed)
  • Revenue generation and sharing
  • Record maintenance
  • 24x7 security of premises
D. Mode of Execution

Execution may be through SPV / Consortium / Subletting or any legally compliant model.

E. Safety Compliance

The agency must ensure compliance with all safety norms using appropriate tools, vehicles and equipment.

F. Eligibility Criteria
  • Minimum 3 years experience in zoo management (CZA norms)
  • Availability of qualified personnel
  • Minimum Annual Turnover: ₹2 Crores
G. Submission Requirements
  • Letter of Interest on official letterhead
  • Organization profile & past experience
  • Execution methodology
  • Licenses, PAN, GST
H. EOI Submission Details
  • Date of Presentation: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Mode: Email / Physical Submission
  • Contact Persons:
    L. Upadhyaya – GM (Town Administration)
    P.S. Singh – DGM (Town Administration)

    Address:
    JNB Park, SAIL/Bokaro Steel Plant
    Sector-IV, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand – 827004

    📧 ta.hort.jnb@gmail.com
    📞 +91 8986871800, 8986872608
I. General Conditions
  • Submission does not guarantee selection
  • Authority reserves right to reject any/all EOIs
  • Site visit is recommended
  • Presentation date will be informed separately
  • Consent required before presentation
  • All costs borne by bidder