Bids are Invited For Custom Bid for Services - Schedule1 Pit and Yard cleaning in GSNBBQ and TBM coach maintenance depot

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity under relevant legal structures, maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, and possessing verifiable experience in facility maintenance.

Bidders must provide relevant certificates that validate their expertise in facility maintenance services, including compliance with quality standards. Specific certifications related to health and safety practices may also be necessary.

To complete the registration process, prospective bidders must create an account on the official tendering website, providing accurate business details and uploading necessary documents as per the guidelines specified in the tender documents.

Proposals and supportive documentation should be submitted in widely accepted formats such as PDF or Word documents. Further details on the acceptable formats can be found in the official tender instructions.

The technical specifications entail using quality equipment and procedures to ensure the effective cleaning of railway facilities and adherence to prescribed safety and quality standards. Detailed specifications are provided in the tender documents.

Bidders are required to adhere to nationally established quality standards relevant to facility maintenance and cleaning operations, ensuring that all services provided meet operational and safety criteria.

Bidders must comply with regulatory standards set forth by local authorities including health, safety, and environmental laws. Compliance with the 'Make in India' policy is also mandatory.

Performance criteria and testing criteria will be based on service delivery efficiency, adherence to scheduled maintenance tasks, and compliance with the standards outlined in the tender.

The EMD for this tender is set at ₹641,420 which must be submitted as a guarantee for fulfilling the contract obligations if awarded.

Successful bidders will likely be required to submit a performance security deposit. Detailed requirements regarding the performance security are stated in the linked payment terms document.

The payment terms specified in the tender state that services must be billed inclusive of GST at 18%. Detailed payment schedules should be outlined in the proposal.

The price evaluation will consider the total financial implications of bids submitted, aiming to identify the most economically advantageous offer based on service quality and cost-effectiveness.

Bidders are instructed to submit all documents electronically via the official tender portal following the established guidelines to ensure proper processing of submissions.

While comprehensive deadlines are stated in the tender details, interested bidders should refer to the official documents to note critical timelines regarding submission and opening dates.

Bidders will typically receive notifications regarding the results of the evaluation process through official communications as specified in the tender guidelines, along with information if further clarifications are needed.

Special provisions have been made to support the participation of MSEs, including potential price concessions or relaxed qualifying criteria, reflecting the government’s commitment to promoting smaller businesses.

Bids should prioritize local content and align with 'Make in India' policies by incorporating indigenous materials and services aimed at fostering local economic growth.

Bidders are encouraged to incorporate local resources and labor in compliance with the procurement rules aimed at enhancing regional development through the participation of local businesses.