Invitation to Bid - Hiring of Consultants - Milestone/Deliverable Based - Technology Consultants, Subject Matter Expert in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity and having a minimum average annual turnover of 1000 Lakhs over the last three years. Additionally, essential documentation such as the experience criteria and OEM authorization certificates must be submitted with the proposal.

Participants must provide several certificates including:

• Evidence of experience relevant to the consultancy services offered.
• OEM Authorization Certificate.
• Certificate showing compliance with the minimum turnover requirements.

To register, bidders must follow the standard registration process on the GeM portal. Ensure that your organization is registered as a service provider and that you comply with all eligibility criteria mentioned in the tender documents.

The documents must be submitted in PDF format, ideally compressed where necessary, to ensure all files remain under the size limits specified within the tender instructions.

The technical specifications encompass providing consulting services related to technology, management, finance, and project implementation strategies. Bidders must demonstrate their expertise in these areas through relevant documentation and experience.

All services rendered must comply with prevailing industry standards and norms related to educational consultancy and IT project management, ensuring that the end results meet the operational requirements set forth by the Education Department.

Bidders must adhere to all compliance requirements stipulated in the tender documents in addition to relevant legal and regulatory frameworks governing educational consultancy and IT deployments.

Testing criteria will be based on deliverables specified in the contractual agreement. Each milestone must be validated through reports and assessments conducted by the Education Department or its designated representatives.

The EMD of 700000 must be deposited in accordance with the provided bank details. Bidders must ensure the EMD is submitted on time to avoid disqualification from the tender process.

Bidders are required to fulfill all performance security requirements specified in the tender, including compliance with terms of service and maintaining quality standards throughout the engagement period.

Payment terms will be outlined in the Payment Terms Document. Typically, payments will be milestone-based, following the completion and approval of specified deliverables by the Education Department.

Price evaluation will be based on total value-wise assessment, taking into account the competitiveness and reasonableness of the quoted prices compared to peer offerings and market rates.

All submissions must be made through the GeM portal as per the instructions provided in the tender documents. Bidders should ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly to avoid complications.

Bidders should refer to the tender documents for specific timelines regarding the submission of proposals, evaluations, and notifications of results.

The evaluation process involves a detailed review of all submitted proposals, focusing on technical competencies, financial viability, and alignment with specified deliverables. The best-suited bidders will be selected based on this comprehensive assessment.

Notifications regarding the outcome of the tender will be communicated directly to all bidders following the completion of the evaluation process and the decision made by the Educational Department.

Currently, there are no exemptions for MSEs regarding years of experience or turnover requirements in this tender. Bidder compliance with relevant guidelines is crucial for eligibility.

All bidders must ensure alignment with the Make in India initiative, promoting local content in their proposals and upholding the aims of enhancing domestic manufacturing and service delivery capabilities.