Invitation to Bid - Professional Training Services (Version 2) - offline; Weekdays in JALGAON, MAHARASHTRA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in delivering training services. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of 15 lakh. Supporting documents evidencing prior experience and turnover will be mandatory to facilitate the evaluation process. Entities seeking exemption from experience or turnover requirements must provide adequate documentation that validates their eligibility for exemption.

Bidders must submit various documents, including experience criteria, financial turnover statements, and relevant certificates such as the OEM Authorization Certificate. Any entities wishing to seek exemptions must also upload supporting documentation proving eligibility. The formats of documents must comply with specified guidelines unless otherwise indicated.

An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 30,000 is mandated upon submission of the bid. This deposit acts as a security measure which will be refunded to bidders following bid closure and contract fulfillment. Understandably, non-compliance with the submission standards may lead to forfeiture of the EMD.

The evaluation process for this tender will follow a total value-wise evaluation, taking into consideration both the financial offerings and qualitative aspects of bids. Bidders may be subject to clarification requests to ensure that submissions meet all necessary technical requirements, facilitating a fair assessment and decision-making process.

Yes, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) are afforded specific benefits in this tender. The provisions designed for MSEs aim to enable these smaller entities to compete fairly against larger competitors. Such benefits may include relaxed eligibility criteria and additional support outlined in the government’s procurement policies, thus encouraging MSE participation and contribution to local economic growth.