Invitation to Bid - Goods Transport Services - Per MT - Food Grains; AS PER ATC; AS PER ATC in LOHARDAGA, JHARKHAND

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity capable of fulfilling the tender conditions, demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of 10 Lakhs, and having at least 3 years of relevant experience in providing similar transportation services.

Bidders must submit certificates detailing their experience criteria, turnover, and any additional documents requested in the ATC. If seeking exemptions from experience or turnover criteria, supporting documents must be included for eligibility verification.

Bidders can participate in the tender by registering on the specified e-tendering platform. Following registration, bidders must upload all required documents and the EMD to complete the submission process.

The tender documentation specifies certain accepted document formats which bidders must adhere to. Typically, PDFs and scanned images of relevant documents are acceptable; however, bidders are encouraged to refer to the specific tender details for precise requirements.

Bidders must comply with defined technical specifications, which include the provision of valid operational documentation, experience certifications, and other supporting documents as mentioned in the ATC.

Bidders are required to follow applicable quality standards pertaining to goods transport services, ensuring safe handling and timely delivery of food grains as per the guidelines provided in the tender.

Yes, bidders must comply with all regulatory requirements as stipulated in the tender document, ensuring adherence to government procurement policies and quality assurance standards.

The evaluation process will include a review of bid submissions based on predefined testing criteria, which cover technical compliance, pricing metrics, and value offerings which are part of the overall bids.

The EMD amount required is 90,000 and is refundable to non-selected bidders upon completion of the evaluation process. Bidders are encouraged to submit this amount alongside their bid documents.

Upon the awarding of bid contracts, successful bidders may be required to provide performance security as stipulated in the contract terms to ensure fulfillment of the obligations under the tender.

Payment terms will be defined in the finalized contract based on deliverables and compliance with pre-defined milestones, as generally outlined in the tender documents.

Price evaluation will be conducted based on a total value wise evaluation methodology which is listed explicitly in the evaluation criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically through the designated e-tendering platform in compliance with prescribed submission methods specified within the tender.

Post-evaluation, successful bidders will be notified via the contact details provided during bid submission. Detailed results will also be accessible through the tender platform.

MSEs may qualify for certain exemptions or additional advantages in the bidding process as per government norms. Details are outlined within the tender's special provisions section.

Startups may have special provisions catering to their participation, especially concerning experience and turnover regulations as aligned with government policies to encourage new businesses.