Open Tender for Improvements to Riding surface Tangutur - Podili Road from km 0/2 to 0/910, km.32/500 to 32/890, Km33/420 to 35/500 and 52/400 to 58/0 in Prakasam District Sub-Work:- Providing inspection vehicle on hire basis to the Deputy Executive Engineer, (R&B) Sub-Division, Ongole for the year 2026-27 i.e from 07/2026 to 11/2026 (5 Months) in PRAKASAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ROADS & BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT * * * NOTICE INVITING TENDERS SHORT CALL NIT No.5/2026-27/EE (R&B) Ongole, Dated: 20-06-2025 of the Executive Engineer (R&B) Ongole1) Name of the work Improvements to Riding surface Tangutur - Podili Road from km 0/2 to 0/910, km.32/500 to 32/890, Km33/420 to 35/500 and 52/400 to 58/0 in Prakasam District Sub-Work:- Providing inspection vehicle on hire basis to the Deputy Executive Engineer, (R&B) Sub-Division, Ongole for the year 2026-27 i.e from 07/2026 to 11/2026 (5 Months) 2) Estimate Contract value of work put to tender: Rs.1,75,000/- 3) Period of completion of work : 3 Months 4) Form of contract : LUMPSUM 5)Class of contractor eligible. : 1) G.O.Ms.No.94, I&CAD(PW-COD) Dept. dated 01-07-2003: Class V Civil & higher 6) EMD to be paid using Net banking/ RTGS/ NEFT from their registered bank accounts or Using Credit Card/Debit card only, at 1% of the estimated contract value of work.:Rs.1,750/- 7) Date and time for down loading the bid documents: From 27-06-2026 at 4.00 PM to 04-07-2026 upto 4.00 PM 8) Last date and time for submission of Tenders: 04-07-2026 upto 4.30 PM 9)Date and time of opening of tenders a) Price bid: 04-07-2026 at 5.00 P.M 1.a) The bidders need to contact the Executive Engineer, R&B, Ongole for information on ?e? procurement. b) The bidders need to register on the electronic procurement market place of Government of A.P., that is, www.apeprocurement.gov.in. On registration on the ?e? procurement market place they will be provided with a user ID and password by the system using which they can submit their bids on line. c) While registering on the e procurement market place, bidders need to scan and upload the required documents as per the tender requirements on to their profile. The e procurement market place provides an online self-service registration facility to such of the contractors who are already registered with respective participating departments for supply of specified goods and services. 2.The eligibility of the tenderers will be done on the certificates/ documents uploaded through online only. 3.All the participating tenderers shall invariably furnish the proof of EMD, transaction fee, hardcopies of uploaded documents to the tender inviting authority before opening of price bids either personally or through courier or by post and the receipt of the same within stipulated time shall be the responsibility of the tenderer. The department will not take any responsibility, on delay or non receipt of original Demand drafts. 4.Vide ref. G.O.Ms.No.174, I&CAD dept dated:1-9-2008, submission of original hard copies of the uploaded scanned copies by participating bidders to the tender inviting authority before the opening of the price bid is dispensed forthwith. 5.All the bidders shall invariably upload the scanned copies of proof of EMD in eProcurement system and this will be the primary requirement to consider the bid responsive. 6.The department shall carry out the technical evaluation solely based on the uploaded certificates/documents, proof of EMD in the eProcurement system and open the price bids of the responsive bidders. 7.The department will notify the successful bidder for submission of original hardcopies of all the uploaded documents, proof of EMD prior to entering into agreement. 8.The successful bidder shall invariably furnish the proof of EMD, Certificates/Documents of the uploaded scan copies to the Tender Inviting Authority before entering into agreement, either personally or through courier or post and the receipt of the same within the stipulated date shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder. The department will not take any responsibility for any delay in receipt/non-receipt of proof of EMD, original Certificates/Documents from the successful bidder before the stipulated time. On receipt of documents, the department shall ensure the genuinity of the certificates/documents uploaded by the bidder in eProcurement system. In support of the qualification criteria before concluding the agreement. 9.The GO. Ms. No. 174 I&CAD dated: 1-9-2008 Deactivation of Bidders. If any successful bidder fails to submit the original hard copies of uploaded certificates/documents, proof of EMD within stipulated time or if any variation is noticed between the uploaded documents and the hardcopies submitted by the bidder, as the successful bidder will be suspended from participating in the tenders on eProcurement platform for a period of 3 years. The eProcurement system would deactivate the user ID of such defaulting bidder based on the trigger/recommendation by the Tender Inviting Authority in the system. Besides this, the department shall invoke all processes of law including criminal prosecution of such defaulting bidder as an act of extreme deterrence to avoid delays in the tender process for execution of the development schemes taken up by the government. Other conditions as per tender document are applicable. 10.All the participated bidders shall mandatorily pay the transaction fee to MD, APTS, Vijayawada through ICICI, HDFC Electronic payment Gateway as per G.O.Ms.No. 13, Dt 5-7-2006 (IT&C) Department. 11.As per G.O.RT No.243 TR&B Dept.dt.8.3.2007. Tenders with an excess of above 0% of the estimated contract value shall summarily rejected. 12.The bidder shall authenticate the bid with his digital certificate for submitting the bid electronically on e-procurement platform and bids not authenticated by digital certificate of the bidder will not be accepted on the e-procurement Note:-The above conditions are stipulated in accordance with the instructions given in G.O. Ms.No. 6, I & CAD (PW Reforms) department, dated 11.01.2005.The above conditions shall only prevail and any contradictory clause if any provided any bidding document shall not be taken into cognizance. 13.The tenderer shall furnish a declaration in online stating that the soft copies uploaded by them are genuine. Any incorrectness, deviation noticed will be viewed seriously and apart from canceling the work duly forfeiting the EMD. Criminal action will be initiated including suspension of business. 14.The tenders will be opened by the Executive Engineer, (R&B), Ongole or his nominee at his office, on the date mentioned above. 15.If the office happens to be closed on the dates specified above, the respective activity will be performed at the designated time on the next working day without any notification. 16.The Tender inviting authority reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders with out assigning any reasons there of. 17.Any other details can be had from the Office of the Executive Engineer (R&B), Ongole. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR OPENING OF THE PRICE BID. The tenderer shall upload the copies of documents of : (a) Check slip showing the requisite particulars/certificates that are enclosed under Annexure ? I Qualification Information. (b) EMD to be paid at 1% of the estimated contract value of work - By using Net Banking / RTGS / NEFT from their registered bank account only or using Credit Card / Debit Card from Nationalised Bank or any Scheduled commercial bank. (c) Copy of the online payment is to be uploaded along with the Bid (d) Copy of Contractor?s registration certificate under appropriate class with Government of Andhra Pradesh. Note:i) In case of Firms: - Firm Registration, Latest Partnership deed and Form ? A In case of Partnership deed change. ii) In Case of Companies: - Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Memorandum of understanding, Latest Minutes of meeting and in case Directors change Directors change form Should be enclosed. Otherwise their tender will be rejected. (e)Copy of PAN CARD along with proof I.T return submitted or Acknowledgement for the Assessment year 2024-25. (f)Registration copy under GST Act 2017, i.e., Taxpayer Identification Number. (g) The owner of the vehicle or Civil contractor who taken lease of the vehicle should upload certificates along with tender document such as Private Vehicle Register as Taxi, Latest pollution control certificate, Permit, Fitness Certificate, Proof of Insurance, Driving License with badge of the Driver etc. (h) Lease Agreement on Rs.100/- worth stamp paper obtained from owner of the vehicle to let out his vehicle to the Government purpose through the registered contractor on hire basis TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HIRING OF THE VEHICLE 1.1. The cost of the vehicle to be provided on hire shall be less than Rs.10.00 lakhs for DEEs/EEs and more than Rs.10.00 lakhs to Rs.15.00 Lakhs for SEs. The bidder should produce the evidence for the cost of vehicle. The private vehicle which are registered as a taxi can only be hired for Government duty 2. All fuels including Engine Oil and other lubricants are to be borne by the owner of the car. 3. All the repairs and replacements of spare are to be borne by the owner. In case the vehicle becomes sick for more than a day an alternative vehicle i.e., another vehicle should be provided until hire car is repaired and received. If alternative vehicle is not arranged by the owner, the department will engage any private vehicle on hire basis and the amount off hire charges will be recovered from the owner at 1.5 times. 4.The car with milometer in working condition should be provided. In case the milometer is out of order, the same has to be repaired immediately and the mileage covered without milometer will not be paid. 5.Crew charges and D.A for the Driver are to be paid by the owner himself. 6.Insurance should be covered for the car and third party at the necessary taxes should be paid by the owner in advance and attested copy of Insurance Certificate of the vehicle should be submitted at this office. 7.The driver should have valid incense to drive the car and should carry the necessary Documents such as registration book of vehicle, driving license and all other required documents of the car during the hire period. 8.Pollution control certificate should be produce every six months. 9.The car should be at the disposal of the department irrespective of time and holidays during the hired period. 10.The wear and tear and any damages caused to the vehicle due to accidents during the hired period by an reason is to be borne by the owner of the vehicle. 11.The fitness of the vehicle i.e., car issued by the R.T.O should be submitted to the Office. 12. The owner has to submit and advanced stamped receipt of hire charges for arranging payment within time. 13.This agreement will be in force for a period specified in the Agreement and no claim will be entertained for enhancing the agreed rated in view of increasing of the salary of driver and fuel rates etc., till expiry of this agreement. The instructions issued from time by the Department using the vehicle are binding on the owner of the vehicle. 14.The EMD of successful bidders will be returned soon after completion of the contract period. 15.The vehicle owners having vehicles notified as TAXI and the Civil contractors who leased the TAXI from the vehicle owners are eligible to tender the works. 16.Payment will be made only after receipt of permission from the Government.

As per DTS and NIT

As per DTS and NIT

The bidder shall submit his response through Bid submission to the tender on eProcurement platform at www.apeprocurment.gov.in by following the procedure given below. The bidder would be required to register on the e-procurement market place https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in and submit their bids online. Offline bids shall not be entertained by the Tender Inviting Authority for the tenders published in e-procurement platform. The bidders shall submit their eligibility and qualification details, Technical bid, Financial bid etc., in the online standard formats displayed in eProcurement web site. The bidders shall upload the scanned copies of all the relevant certificates, documents etc., in support of their eligibility criteria/technical bids and other certificate/documents in the eProcurement web site. The bidder shall sign on the statements, documents, certificates, uploaded by him, owning responsibility for their correctness/authenticity. The bidder shall attach all the required documents for the specific tender after uploading the same during the bid submission as per the tender notice and bid document. The Bidder shall also ensure prior to Final Bid submission that the Encryption certificate present in the DSC Key token is the same as that mapped into his Profile page in the Eprocurement system. Service provider shall not be responsible for Non-submission of Bid in case there is a variance in the Encryption certificate between the Key token and the Uploaded certificate in the Bidders profile in the Eprocurement system. Registration with eProcurement platform: For registration and online bid submission bidders may contact HELP DESK. https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in Digital Certificate authentication: The bidder shall authenticate the bid with his Digital Certificate for submitting the bid electronically on eProcurement platform and the bids not authenticated by digital certificate of the bidder will not be accepted on the eProcurement platform. For obtaining Digital Signature Certificate, you may please Contact: You may please Contact Registration Authorities of any Certifying Authorities in India. The list of CAs are available by clicking the link https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in/digital-signature.html# 3. Hard copies: i) Vide ref. G.O.Ms.No.174, I&CAD dept dated:1-9-2008, submission of original hard copies of the uploaded scanned copies of Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD by participating bidders to the tender inviting authority before the opening of the price bid is dispensed forthwith. ii) All the bidders shall invariably upload the scanned copies of Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG in eProcurement system and this will be the primary requirement to consider the bid responsive. iii) The department shall carry out the technical evaluation solely based on the uploaded certificates/documents, Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD in the eProcurement system and open the price bids of the responsive bidders. iv) The department will notify the successful bidder for submission of original hardcopies of all the uploaded documents Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD prior to entering into agreement. v) The successful bidder shall invariably furnish the original Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD, Certificates/Documents of the uploaded scan copies to the Tender Inviting Authority before entering into agreement, either personally or through courier or post and the receipt of the same within the stipulated date shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder. The department will not take any responsibility for any delay in receipt/non-receipt of original Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD, Certificates/Documents from the successful bidder before the stipulated time. On receipt of documents, the department shall ensure the genuinity of the Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD and all other certificates/documents uploaded by the bidder in eProcurement system. In support of the qualification criteria before concluding the agreement. 4. The GO. Ms. No. 174 -I&CAD dated: 1-9-2008 Deactivation of Bidders If any successful bidder fails to submit the original hard copies of uploaded certificates/documents, Proof of online Payment (Remittance)/BG towards EMD within stipulated time or if any variation is noticed between the uploaded documents and the hardcopies submitted by the bidder, as the successful bidder will be suspended from participating in the tenders on eProcurement platform for a period of 3 years. The eProcurement system would deactivate the user ID of such defaulting bidder based on the trigger/recommendation by the Tender Inviting Authority in the system. Besides this, the department shall invoke all processes of law including criminal prosecution of such defaulting bidder as an act of extreme deterrence to avoid delays in the tender process for execution of the development schemes taken up by the government. Other conditions as per tender document are applicable. The bidder is requested to get a confirmed acknowledgement from the Tender Inviting Authority a proof of Hardcopies submission to avoid any discrepancy. 5. Payment of EMD: It is mandatory for all participant bidders to electronically pay EMD Online by utilizing the 'Payment Gateway Service on E-Procurement platform'. The Electronic Payment Gateway accepts all Master and Visa Credit Cards issued by any bank and Direct Debit facility/Net Banking/NEFT payment modes through ICICI Bank and/or Axis Bank Payment Gateways to facilitate the transaction. This is in compliance as per G.O.Ms. 08 dated 08.05.2016. A GST of 18.00% + Bank charges on the transaction amount payable to APTS shall be applicable. In addition to this, Bidders can also pay the EMD through Download of PDF format of RTGS Challan for respective Payment gateway and pay the EMD through their Parent Bank account. Once the EMD is received by the EProcurement application, Bidders can automatically continue with their Bid Submission online. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING EMD PAYMENT: 1. Bidders are encouraged to use only Net banking facility for payment of EMDs as far as possible for faster refunds in case of unsuccessful Bids for the Tender. 2. Bidders are advised not to use RTGS Challan downloads at the penultimate hour of Bid submission closing as any delay by their banker would not enable Bid submission on the platform. Please allow a minimum of 60 minutes for enabling 'Continuation of Bid Submission' from the time the Pool Account receives credit of the EMD from the Bidders Bank for both NEFT and RTGS Transfers. For RTGS Transfers, the Pool Account can get immediate credit whereas NEFT transfers would follow RBI Payment Cycle time. 3. Bidders are advised to pay EMD Online atleast T-1 or T-2 days before Bid submission closing date (T= Bid submission closing date) to avoid last minute delays and denials of successful Bid submission and to take care of any delays in Banking procedures. Un Successful Bidder EMD Refund process: - The bid is declared unsuccessful, under the following circumstances. Bid submitted by the bidder is not the lowest bid. Upon Finalization of the L1 Bid. Technical Disqualification of the Bid in case of 2 cover system. EMD paid but bid not submitted EMD refund will be initiated by the Tender Inviting Authority directly and through Online only and through the same payment channels as EMD received by the Department. (RTGS / NEFT /Credit Card /Debit Card refund), within 30 days from the date of publishing the Decision / Result. However, Service Provider /GoAP will not be held responsible for the delays occurring due to banking channels/procedures/processes of the respective vendor. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING EMD REFUNDS: Bidders are requested to use discretion in their choice of payment channel for remittance of EMD. Time taken for Refunds under Ideal conditions: 1. Net Banking / NEFT / RTGS Challan: One (1) Banking Business Day from time of initiation of refund by Tender Inviting Authority subject to RTGS/NEFT timings of RBI. 2. Credit card/ Debit card: 7-10 working days from time of initiation of refund by the Tender Inviting Authority. However, this may be longer in case of certain bank cards. In case of delays, bidders are requested to contact the Card issuing Bank for faster resolution. 6. Payment of Transaction Fee: It is mandatory for all the participant bidders from 1st January 2006 to electronically pay a Non-refundable Transaction fee to M/s. APTS , the service provider through 'Payment Gateway Service on E-Procurement platform'. The Electronic Payment Gateway accepts all Master and Visa Credit Cards issued by any bank and Direct Debit facility/Net Banking of ICICI Bank, Axis Bank to facilitate the transaction. This is in compliance as per G.O.Ms. 13 dated 07.05.2006. A GST of 18.00% + Bank charges on the transaction amount payable to APTS shall be applicable. The participating bidders will pay a transaction fee @ 0.03% of ECV (estimated contract value) with a cap of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for all works with ECV upto Rs.50 crores, and Rs.25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand only) for works with ECV above Rs.50 crores, at the time of bid submission electronically. For tenders wherever ECV is not available i.e., for goods and services, the transaction fee shall be calculated on quoted value. GST as levied by the GOI on transaction fee, electronic payment gateway charges shall be borne by the bidders. 7. Corpus Fund: As per GO MS No.4 User departments shall collect 0.04% of ECV (estimated contract value) with a cap of Rs. 10,000 (Rupees ten thousand only) for all works with ECV upto Rs.50 Crores, and Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) for works with ECV above Rs.50 Crores, from successful bidders on eProcurement platform before entering into agreement / issue of purchase orders, towards eprocurement fund in favour of Managing Director, APTS . There shall not be any charge towards eProcurement fund in case of works, goods and services with ECV less than and upto Rs. 10 lakhs 8. Tender Document: The bidder is requested to download the tender document and read all the terms and conditions mentioned in the tender Document and seek clarification if any from the Tender Inviting Authority. Any offline bid submission clause in the tender document could be neglected. The bidder has to keep track of any changes by viewing the Addendum/Corrigenda issued by the Tender Inviting Authority on time-to- time basis in the E-Procurement platform. The Department calling for tenders shall not be responsible for any claims/problems arising out of this. 9. Bid Submission Acknowledgement: The bidder shall complete all the processes and steps required for Bid submission. The system will generate an acknowledgement with a unique bid submission number after completing all the prescribed steps and processes by the bidder. Users may also note that the bids for which an acknowledgement is not generated by the e-procurement system are treated as invalid or not saved in the system. Such invalid bids are not made available to the Tender Inviting Authority for processing the bids. The Government of AP are not responsible for incomplete bid submission by users.