Government Tender Published for Bitumen Felts for Water Proofing and Damp Proofing as per IS 1322

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with valid GST and PAN, possessing a minimum average annual turnover of 5 Lakh for the last three financial years, and demonstrating 3 years of relevant experience in providing similar products to government entities or PSUs. MSEs and Startups seeking exemptions from these criteria should submit appropriate documentation.

Bidders need to provide several certificates such as:

• OEM authorization certificate
• BIS license (if applicable)
• Type test certificates
• GST registration certificate
• Performance records detailing past contracts with relevant entities.

The registration process involves creating an account on the GEM portal, wherein bidders must provide all necessary documentation, including financial statements and certificates, to establish their eligibility for the tender.

Accepted formats include PDF for documentation and must comply with the submission guidelines provided in the tender documents. All documents should be clear and legible to facilitate the evaluation process.

Bidders must provide Bitumen Felts that comply with IS 1322 (latest) and incorporate specific characteristics such as Hessian Base, Type 3, Grade 1. Detailed specifications are outlined in the bid document to ensure adherence to quality standards.

The Bidder's products must conform to the technical specifications and quality standards defined in the relevant IS codes as part of the tender to ensure quality assurance. Test reports must be provided from accredited laboratories upon demand by the buyer.

Yes, bidders must align with compliance requirements outlined in the tender, including those related to ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems which the OEM should possess.

Testing criteria require bidders to ensure that they can furnish test reports from accredited laboratories, validating conformity to the specified standards required for the Bitumen Felts.

The EMD amount is set at 21,902 INR, which serves as a security deposit. MSEs and Startups can seek exemption from this deposit by providing relevant supportive documentation.

Successful bidders must furnish a performance security in the form of an ePBG, representing 3% of the total bid value, valid for 14 months from the contract placement.

The payment terms may involve advance payments, milestone payments, or full payment upon delivery, subject to the approval from the buyer based on the successful supply of products that meet the required standards.

Key timelines include the submission deadline, bid opening date, and validity period of the bid offer, which is 180 days from the end date. Bidders must adhere strictly to the specified timelines for successful participation.

The evaluation and selection process is based on the total value of bids, their conformity to specified criteria, and may involve a reverse auction to determine competitive pricing among qualified bidders.

Notification of results will be communicated to the bidders once the evaluation process is finalized, typically via the email registered on the GEM portal.

MSEs are afforded exemptions from specific experience and turnover requirements, thus encouraging their participation. They may also benefit from preferential treatment during bid evaluation.

Yes, startups are similarly exempt from experiencing and turnover criteria provided they meet technical specifications, thus fostering innovation and opportunity in government procurements.

The tender emphasizes local content, requiring a minimum of 50% local content to qualify as a Class 1 local supplier under the Make in India initiative. Bidders must document their local contributions to be eligible.