tender for purchase of school bag, 1. general description: • the school bags should be durable, lightweight, and designed for school students, suitable for carrying books, notebooks, and stationery daily. the design should ensure comfort, strength, and longevity. 2. material & fabric: • outer fabric: high-quality water-resistant polyester or nylon of appropriate thickness. • inner lining: polyester or nylon fabric with reinforced stitching • padding: foam padding on back and shoulder straps for comfort. • zippers: heavy-duty metal/plastic zippers. • double pullers zippers in middle compartment. 3. size & dimensions: • capacity: 20-35 litre • height: 18-20 inches (45-50 cm), width: 12-14 inches (30-35 cm), depth: 6-8 inches (15-20cm), weight: not exceeding 800 grams • h, w, d dimensions specified above are approximate/preferable, and may vary slightly. but, capacity specification must be strictly complied. 4. compartments & pockets: • minimum 2 large compartments ? main compartment: large enough to carry a4-sized books, notebooks, and files. ? 2nd compartment: large or medium-sized for books / notebooks, stationery, or lunch box. • one additional front pocket: small zipped pocket for lunch box or other quick access items. • side pockets: two elasticated mesh pockets (optional) for water bottles (minimum capacity: 750ml each). 5. straps, handles & comfort: • shoulder straps: ergonomic, adjustable, padded straps (minimum 2 inches / 5 cm wide). • handle: padded top handle for easy carrying. 6. durability & stitching: • reinforced stitching on all stress points. • load-bearing capacity: minimum 10 kg, wuthout tearing. • tear-resistant fabric 7. colour, design & printing: • color: preferably dark, non-fading, navy blue / black / dark grey / dark green, etc. • design: simple, gender-neutral unisex design, suitable for both boys and girls • printing: mission life logo & “south panna forest department” text on the front pocket printed with non-toxic ink. • printing method: high-quality embossing/screen printing/digital transfer print (non-peelable). 8. environmental & quality standards: • eco-friendly materials, free from harmful chemicals & dyes (azo-free, lead-free, and bpa-free). 9. warranty & delivery requirements: • minimum 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects. bags should be supplied in individual bio-degradable packaging (paper-bags, cloth pouches, or biodegradable polybags) and packed in cartons (10/20/25 bags per carton). (quoted price per bag should be inclusive of gst, logo & text printing, cost of packaging, transportation & delivery to different ranges hqs.)