Invitation to Bid - Custom Bid for Services - PART A MECHANICAL AND PIPELINE JOBS,Custom Bid for Services - PART B MANP in EAST GODAVARI, ANDHRA PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity eligible for public procurement, compliance with the requisite experience levels, and submission of necessary documents. If exemptions are sought for experience or turnover, corresponding supporting documents must be provided.

Bidders must provide valid documentation of their Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, and any additional certificates requested within the Attachment of Terms and Conditions (ATC). Submissions without the required documents may lead to disqualification.

Bidders must register on the GeM portal by providing the necessary documents, including their business credentials. The registration process involves verifying the compliance of the bidder’s profile with the eligibility requirements outlined in the tender documents.

Submissions should be made in PDF format or any other format explicitly mentioned in the tender documents. All documents must be correctly signed and stamped to ensure validation of the bid.

The technical specifications mandate compliance with regulatory requirements as stipulated, adherence to the Scope of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreement (SLA), and relevant quality standards. Each bid must include detailed information demonstrating compliance with these specifications.

All services must comply with the Quality Standards as specified in the Scope of Work and must pass any testing criteria outlined in the bid documents. Bid submissions that fail to meet these standards will not be considered for evaluation.

The EMD must be ₹1,382,000 unless exemptions apply under outlined categories such as MSEs. Interested bidders must ensure that the EMD is submitted alongside the bid to facilitate participation.

Bidders are required to provide performance security at a rate of 1.67% of the contract value. This security is required to ensure the fulfillment of the bid terms and conditions, maintained for 51 months after contract award.

Payment terms are outlined in the bid documentation. Bidders are advised to refer to specific sections addressing payment logistics to ensure compliance with payment submission and receipt protocols.

The price evaluation will follow a Total Value Wise Evaluation method, weighing all components of the bid, including any applicable preferences for MSEs or local content considerations.

Bidders should be cognizant of the major milestones indicated within the documentation, including opening and closing dates for bid submission. All relevant timelines must be met to ensure a valid participation.

Bids will be assessed based on the compliance with requirements, experience, and overall cost-effectiveness of the submissions. Qualified bidders will be selected through an impartial evaluation process highlighting those meeting or surpassing bid requirements.

Notifications regarding results of the evaluation will typically be communicated through the GeM portal once the evaluation process is completed. This communication will follow the stipulated evaluation timelines.

MSEs are entitled to purchase preferences as established under the Public Procurement Policy. This provision allows MSE bidders the chance to match the lowest bid price (L1) to secure a contract, enhancing their participation prospects.

For startups, exemptions from certain experience and turnover criteria may apply, provided they submit appropriate documentation affirming their startup status and compliance with relevant policies.

The tender aligns with 'Make in India' policies by prioritizing local manufacturers and service providers, with compliance to local content regulations favored during the evaluation process, thus encouraging domestic manufacturing and employment.