Invitation to Bid - Hiring of Agency for IT Projects- Milestone basis in GURGAON, HARYANA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of undertaking IT projects. Bidders must comply with experience and turnover criteria without exceptions for MSEs or startups.

Bidders are required to submit various certifications as specified in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC) document along with any supportive documents required to prove their eligibility for the project.

To register, bidders must create an account on the relevant government e-marketplace and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before submitting their proposal for the IT projects tender.

The tender does not specify local document formats, but typically, scanned PDF formats of all necessary documents including certificates and financial documents will be accepted.

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in software application development, hosting, and maintenance, as well as describe their model for deploying a hybrid core team as detailed in the scope of work.

Bidders must adhere to applicable IT standards as implied in the bidding documents, ensuring that their proposals meet the service delivery specifications expected by the purchaser.

Compliance requirements pertain to demonstrating all necessary certifications and licenses pertinent to executing IT projects, alongside adherence to relevant government procurement guidelines.

Testing criteria will encompass functional and performance assessments based on deliverables set forth in the scope of work and outlined in subsequent project milestones.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for participating in this tender is INR 134,000, which must be submitted alongside the bid, either through online payment or demand draft.

The successful bidder must submit a performance bank guarantee (PBG) equivalent to 5% of the total value of the contract, which is mandatory for a duration of 52 months.

Payment terms will be structured partly based on milestone achievements and will be detailed in the relevant bidding documentation, including the financial document that elucidates the price breakdown.

Price evaluation will be conducted based on the total bid amount presented, where the buyer will assess the reasonableness of quoted prices against market standards.

Bids must be submitted electronically via the specified government portal, ensuring that all document submissions, including financial aspects, are uploaded as per guidelines.

Bidders need to be mindful of submission deadlines and opening dates, which will be specified under project timelines; however, no specific dates are stated in this description.

The evaluation process will focus on a value-wise comparison of received bids, ensuring that bidders meet both technical and financial requirements as stipulated in the documents.

Results will typically be communicated through official channels as established by the e-marketplace and will be communicated post the evaluation of submitted bids.

Yes, purchase preference will be provided to MSEs as per guidelines in the Public Procurement Policy; however, no exemptions apply for this specific tender regarding experience or turnover.

Unfortunately, the current tender does not provide any special exemptions for startups concerning experience or turnover requirements. Startups will need to meet the same eligibility as other participants.

All bidders must comply with 'Make in India' policies, ensuring their proposals are aligned with the national objectives concerning local sourcing and development initiatives.