Government Tender Published for Monthly Basis Cab & Taxi Hiring Services - SUV; 2500 km x 320 hours; Local 24*7,Goods Transportatio in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, maintaining a minimum average annual turnover of 28 lakh over the past three years, and having 1 year of relevant experience in providing similar services to any Central or State Government organization. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are exempt from these experience and turnover criteria upon meeting quality and technical specifications.

Participants must submit several important documents, including experience criteria, bidder turnover information, and specific certificates as requested in the Technical Evaluation Criteria (ATC). Additionally, any bidder seeking exemptions must provide supporting documents proving eligibility.

Bidders can register online through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, ensuring all necessary compliance and documentation are correctly filled out to be eligible for participation.

All required documents for the tender must be submitted electronically in PDF or similar formats as specified in the tender guidelines. It’s essential to ensure compatibility with the submission platform provided by the tendering authority.

Bidders must provide SUVs that meet specifications such as model years not older than 2021, a usage variant of 2500 km x 320 hours, and compliant smart features, including A/C. These vehicles must also be capable of operating in plains and meet safety standards.

Bidders must meet specific quality standards as defined in the tender document, including compliance with safety regulations, operational soundness, and ensuring vehicles are well-maintained and equipped as required.

MSEs are provided exemptions from certain qualification requirements like bidder turnover and experience criteria. They must, however, demonstrate compliance with quality and technical specifications to avail of these benefits.

The EMD amount is set at 28,500. Bidders seeking exemption from the EMD must present valid supporting documents related to their eligibility.

Successful bidders are required to provide an ePBG (Electronic Performance Bank Guarantee) at 5% of the total contract value, and it must be valid for a period of 12 months following the contract signing.

Payment terms, including the structure and timelines for invoices, will be defined in the final contract. Bidders are advised to ensure clarity in payment schedules to facilitate smooth transactions.

Price evaluations will occur focusing on the total value of bids received. Reverse auctions will be conducted to ensure competitive pricing among technically qualified bidders.

Documents must be submitted electronically through the GeM portal or as stated in the tender requirements to ensure security and transparency in the bidding process.

Bidders should mark their calendars for the key deadlines as outlined in the tender documents, including bid submission and opening dates, validity periods, and timelines for raising any technical clarifications.

Bids will be evaluated based on total value assessment, compliance with technical specifications, and performance in the reverse auction format conducted among qualified bidders.

Results of the tender will be communicated directly to the successful bidders where applicable and published through the relevant channels on the GeM portal following the evaluation process.