Sub Work 1: Provision of a Redundant OFC Path (2x48 core) between Kushtagi (KHTI) Linganabandi(LNBI) section, in connection with new line between Gadag- Wadi.Sub Work 2: Provision of telecom arrangements at Kushtagi (KHTI) station in connection with the new line between Gadag-Wadi.Sub Work 3: Provision of telecom arrangements for the conversion of Kerakalamatti Halt station into crossing station on the Bagalkot-Kudachi (BGK-KUD) new line, and the construction of a new crossing station at Pothnal in the Ginigera-Raichur (GIN-RC) section.Sub- Work 4: Provision of telecom arrangements for crossing station at Malavi (MVY) in the AVC-VC section.

The Tenderer shall be eligible only if he fulfils the following Standard Financial Eligibility Criteria FOR WORKS COSTING ABOVE Rs.50.00 LAKHS: The tenderer must have minimum average annual contractual turnover of V/N or 'V' whichever is less, where V= Advertised value of the tender in crores of Rupees N= Number of years prescribed for completion of work for which bids have been invited. The average annual contractual turnover shall be calculated as an average of "total contractual payments" in the previous three financial years, as per the audited balance sheet. However, in case balance sheet of the previous year is yet to be prepared/ audited, the audited balance sheet of the fourth previous year shall be considered for calculating average annual contractual turnover. Client certificate from other than Govt Organization should be duly supported by Form 16A/26AS generated through TRACES of Income Tax Department of India. No Technical and Financial credentials are required for tenders having value up to Rs.50 lakh. For tenders costing more than Rs.20 crore, eligibility criteria include bid capacity also as specified in clause 10.3 of IRSGCC- April 2022 - PART I - "Regulations for Tenders and Contracts - For the Guidance of Engineers & Contractors for Works Contracts." The tender/technical bid will be evaluated based on bid capacity formula detailed as Annexure-VI. The tenderer will be qualified only if it's available bid capacity is equal to or more than the total bid value of the present tender

Bid Capacity shall be governed in terms of Clause 10.3 of IRSGCC 2022. The tender/technical bid will be evaluated based on Bid Capacity formula detailed as Annexure-VI of IRSGCC 2022. The Bid Capacity is applicable for works costing more than Rs. 10 Crores and details regarding Bid Capacity shall be submitted along with the tender as per Proforma-2 duly verified and certified by the Chartered Accountant.

A) Technical eligibility criteria for non-composite works costing above Rs.50.00 lakhs As per clause 10.1(a) of IRGCC-2022( part-1) :. (a)The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any of the following during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited: 1.Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender, Or 2.Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender or 3.One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender B ) Technical eligibility for composite tender: 1.Each component of value more than 2 Crs shall be taken for evaluation of technical eligibility as per 10.1(b) of IRSGCC-2022. 2.In case single completion certificate containing more than one component is submitted by the tenderer, value of each component is to be specified in that completion certificate. Separate completed works of minimum required values for each component shall also be considered for fulfillment of technical eligibility criteria 3.In case tenderer fails to submit completion certificate with component wise value bifurcation of work for evaluation of technical eligibility, the certificate shall be treated Incomplete and invalid and shall not be considered for evaluation of technical eligibility. 4.Technical eligibility shall be fulfilled by tenderer or any member having minimum 26% share in case of JV as per clause 10. 1.(b) (i) of IRSGCC- 2022 (Part- I) and 17.15.1(b) of IRSGCC-2022 (Part- I) for the component/components of value of more than 50% of tender value or by Sub- contractor as per clause 7(a)(ii) of GCC (Part-II) for the other component/ components of value less than 50% of tender value. Each other member of JV shall have technical capacity of minimum 10% of advertised value of any component. 5.If the Tenderer proposes to subcontract any component/components as per item 4 above , which is less than 50% of tender value, then a formal agreement duly notarized, legally enforceable in the court of law, shall be executed by the sub- contractor(s) and shall be submitted along with the offer for considering subletting of that scope of work towards fulfillment of technical eligibility as per clause 7(a)(ii) of Part II of IRSGCC 2022. 6.For component less than Rs 2 Cr, technical Eligibility will not be considered in tender evaluation and the documents of sub-contractor need not be submitted along with tender. 7.The contractor will engage an eligible sub- contractor after award of contract with the approval of Chief Engineer in writing subject to complying clause 7 of Part II of IRSGCC 2022 . Note: Tenderers may see Explanation for Para 10 of the Tender Form (Second Sheet) including Para 10.1 to 10.5 - Eligibility Criteria of IRSGCC-2022.

Work experience certificate from private individual shall not be considered. However, in addition to work experience certificates issued by any Govt. Organisation, work experience certificate issued by Public listed company having average annual turnover of Rs 500 crore and above in last 3 financial years excluding the current financial year, listed on National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange, incorporated/registered at least 5 years prior to the date of closing of tender, shall also be considered provided the work experience certificate has been issued by a person authorized by the Public listed company to issue such certificates. The work executed by the tenderer for any Govt. /Govt.bodies/PSUs and public listed company shall only be considered for fulfilling of Technical Eligibility Criteria. In case tenderer submits work experience certificate issued by public listed company, the tenderer shall also submit along with work experience certificate, the relevant copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received duly certified by Chartered Accountant, TDS certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by company in support of above work experience certificate.

Defination of Similar Work :- Execution of any Railway Telecom work having OFC/Quad/Telecom/Cable laying & splicing/ jointing

Uploading of Certificate in regard to restrictions on procurement from a bidder of a country which shares a land border with India and on sub-contracting to contractors from such countries India .

Uploading a scanned copy of Registration Certificate by Startup firms issued by appropriate authority and recognized by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) towards exemption of full BID Security and Registration Certificate with registration number by Labour Co-operative Society issued by appropriate authority for payment of 50% BID Security.

Uploading of Scanned copy of work experience certificate issued by public listed company, copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received duly certified by Chartered Accountant, TDS certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by company etc. as per Note for clause 10.1 of IRSGCC- April 2022.

Uploading of Scanned copy of Statement of payment received in the Last three financial years and the current financial year (as per Proforma- 2A) along with copies of relevant supporting documents as stipulated.

Uploading of Form 16A/26AS generated through TRACES of Income Tax Department of India, if Client certificate is from other than Govt Organization.

Uploading of Scanned copy/copies of proof(s) of Technical Eligibility Criteria as mentioned in Standard Technical Criteria (as per Proforma - 1)

Uploading of Scanned copy/copies of proof(s) of Financial Eligibility Criteria as mentioned in Standard Financial Criteria (as per Proforma - 2a & relevant documents)

Uploading of Scanned copy of Bid Capacity (as per Proforma - 2), and in terms of clause No. 10.3 and 10.5 of IRGCC-2022 (if applicable)

Uploading of Scanned copy of Certificate as per the format for Certificate linked under heading Submission of Certificate.

Uploading of required documents in case of Individual/Proprietary Firm/Concern (or) Partnership Firm (or) Company (or) LLP Firm (or) Registered Society & Registered Trust (or)Joint Venture Firm (or) HUF etc., as mentioned in Commercial Compliance (whichever is applicable).

Uploading of Scanned copy of List of Machinery, Tools & Plants (as per Proforma - 3). and Staff to be Deployed on this work (as per Proforma - 3).

Uploading of Scanned copy of Statement of Bank details, PAN & GST (as per Proforma - 5)

Uploading of Scanned copy of the declaration regarding employment of Retired Engineer / Retired Railway Officer (as per Proforma - 6)

Uploading a scanned copy of the Memorandum of Understanding in the case of a JV firm (as per Proforma - 7)

Uploading of request for grant of Mobilisation Advance (as per Proforma-8), if applicable.

Uploading of Proforma for Self-Certificate in regard to meeting the Minimum Local Content requirements as per Make in India Policy for Procurement Order Value less than of Rs.10 Crores. (as per Clause - 45(a) of Special Conditions of Contract)(as per Proforma-9)

Uploading of Proforma of Certificate on percentage of Local Content as per Make in India Policy for Procurement Order Value more than Rs.10 Crores. (as per clause - 45(b) of Special Conditions of Contract)(as per Proforma-10)

Uploading of Method Statement, if applicable.

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

In case of Proprietary Firm / Proprietary Concern, the tenderers shall scan and submit with his offer (i)An undertaking that he is not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of Govt. of India from participation in tender on the date of opening of bids, either in individual capacity or as a member of the partnership firm or JV in which he was / is a partner/member. Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under Clause 62 of the General Conditions of Contract. (ii)All other documents in terms of explanatory notes in clause 10 of IRSGCC - April -2022-Part-I. (iii)All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April - 2022- Part-1.

In case of Partnership Firm, the tenderer(s) shall scan and submit with their offer, the following documents: (i)A notarized copy of partnership deed or a copy of partnership deed registered with registar. (ii)A notarized or registered copy of Power of Attorney in favour of the individual to tender for the work, sign the agreement etc. and create liability against the firm. (iii) An undertaking by all partners of the partnership firm that they are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of the Govt. of India from participation in tenders / contracts as on the date of submission of bids, either in their individual capacity or in any firm/LLP in which they were / are partners/members. Any Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the bid ineligible or the contract shall be determined under Clause 62 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract (iv)Other documents as mentioned in terms of para 10 tender form (2nd sheet) of IRSGCC April- 2022-Part I. (v) All other documents as per Clause 14 and Clause 18 of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part 1.

In case, the Tenderer is a Company, the tenderer(s) shall scan and submit with their offer, the following documents: (i)The copies of MOA (Memorandum of Association) / AOA (Articles of Association) of the company (ii)A copy of Certificate of Incorporation (iii)A copy of Authorization/Power of Attorney issued by the Company (backed by the resolution of Board of Directors) in favour of the individual to sign the tender on behalf of the company and create liability against the company. (iv)An undertaking that the Company is not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of Govt. of India from participation in tender on the date of opening of bids, either in individual capacity or as a member of the partnership firm or JV in which the Company was / is a partner/member. Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under Clause 62 of the General Conditions of Contract. (v)All other documents in terms of 10 of tender form (2nd Sheet) of IRSGCC - 2022 (vi) All other documents as per Clause 14of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part 1.

In case, the Tenderer is a JV Firm, the tenderer(s) shall scan and submit with their offer the following documents: In case one or more of the members of the JV is/are (A)Partnership firm(s), following documents shall be submitted: (i)A notarized copy of the Partnership DeedorCopy of partnership deed registered with registar, (ii)A copy of consent of all the partners or individual authorized by partnership firm, to enter into the Joint Venture Agreement on a stamp paper, (iii)A notarized or registered copy of Power of Attorney in favour of the individual to sign the MOU/JV Agreement on behalf of the partnership firm and create liability against the firm.(iv)An undertaking by all partners of the partnership firm that they are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of the Govt. of India from participation in tenders / contracts as on the date of submission of bids, either in their individual capacity or in any firm/LLP in which they were / are partners/members. Any Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the bid ineligible or the contract shall be determined under Clause 62 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract. In case one or more members is/are (B) HUF, the following documents shall be enclosed: (i) A copy of notarized affidavit on Stamp Paper declaring that his concern is a proprietary concern and he is sole proprietor of the concern or he who is signing the affidavit on behalf of HUF is in the position of 'Karta' of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and he has the authority, power and consent given by other members to act on behalf of HUF. In case one or more members of the JV is/are (C)Companies, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A copy of resolutions of the Directors of the Company, permitting the company to enter into a JV agreement, (ii)The copies of MOA (Memorandum of Association) / AOA (Articles of Association) of the company (iii)A copy of Certificate of Incorporation (iv)A copy of Authorization/copy of Power of Attorney issued by the Company (backed by the resolution of Board of Directors) in favour of the individual to sign the tender, sign MOU/JV Agreement on behalf of the company and create liability against the company. In case one or more members of the JV is/are LLP firm/s, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A copy of LLP Agreement (ii)A copy of Certificate of Incorporation of LLP(iii) A copy of resolution passed by partners of LLP firm, permitting the Firm to enter into a JV agreement.(iv) A copy of Authorization /copy of Power of Attorney issued by the LLP firm (backed by resolution passed by the Partners) in favour of the individual, to sign the tender and/or sign the MOU/ JV agreement on behalf of the LLP and create liability against the LLP. (v)An undertaking by all partners of the LLP that they are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of the Govt. of India from participation in tenders/ contracts as on the date of submission of bids, either in their individual capacity or in any firm/LLP or JV in which they were / are partners/members. Any Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under Clause 62 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract

(E)In case one or more members of the JV is/are Society/s or Trust/s, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A copy of Certificate of Registration (ii)A copy of Memorandum of Association of Society/Trust Deed A copy of Rules & Regulations of the Society (iii) A copy of Power of Attorney, in favour of the individual to sign the tender documents and create liability against the Society/Trust.(F)Other documents as mentioned in terms of para 10of Tender form(2nd sheet) of IRSGCC-April-2022 Part-I. (G)All other documents as per Clause 14 , 17 & 18 of IRSGCC-April2022 -Part 1 are to be submitted.

In case the Tenderer is HUF, the following documents shall be submitted along with the tender: (i)A copy of notarized affidavit on Stamp Paper declaring that he who is submitting the tender on behalf of HUF is in the position of 'Karta' of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) and he has the authority, power and consent given by other members to act on behalf of HUF. (ii)An undertaking that the HUF is not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of Govt. of India from participation in tender on the date of opening of bids, either in individual capacity or as a member of the partnership firm or JV in which HUF was / is a partner/member. Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under Clause 62 of the General Conditions of Contract. (iii)All other documents in terms of Para 10 of Tender form (2nd sheet) of IRS GCC April 2022. (iv) All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April-2022- Part 1.

In case tenderer is a LLP Firm registered under LLP Act-2008, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A copy of LLP Agreement (ii)A copy of Certificate of Incorporation (iii)A copy of Power of Attorney/Authorization issued by the LLP in favour of the individual to sign the tender on behalf of the LLP and create liability against the LLP. (iv) An undertaking by all partners of the LLP that they are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of the Govt. of India from participation in tenders / contracts as on the date of submission of bids, either in their individual capacity or in any firm/LLP or JV in which they were / are partners/members. Concealment / wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under Clause 62 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract (v)All other documents in terms of Para 10 of Tender form(2nd sheet) of IRSGCC- April-2022 Part-I. (vi) All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part 1.

In case the Tenderer is a Registered Society & Registered Trust: The tenderer shall scan and submit the following documents: (i).Copy of the Certificate of Registration, (ii).Deed of Formation. (iii).Copy of working rule of the society. (iv).Copy of registration for change in the constituents of the entity. (v). Copy of POA to individual member(s) of the society (or) trustee(s) duly stamped and authenticated by a Notary Public or by Magistrate in favour of the specific person authorizing him to do all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection with or incidental to submission of tender including digitally sign and submit the tender and all documents specified in the Tender Document, including undertakings, letters, certificates, acceptances, clarifications, guarantees, etc., making representations to and providing information / responses to Railway, representing individual member(s) of society or trustee(s) in all matters before the Railway and generally dealing with the Railway in all matters in connection with tender , sign the agreement, receive money, co-ordinate measurements through contractor's authorized engineer, witness measurements, sign measurement books, compromise, settle, relinquish any claim(s) preferred by the Society / Trust and sign "No Claim Certificate" and refer all or any disputes to arbitration and create liability against the Society / Trust.

Scanned copy of Statement of Bank details, PAN & GST (as per Proforma - 5).

Request for Mobilisation Advance (as per Proforma-8), if applicable

Uploading of Proforma for Self-Certificate in regard to meeting the Minimum Local Content requirements as per Make in India Policy for Procurement Order Value less than of Rs.10 Crores. (as per Clause - 45(a) of Special Conditions of Contract)(as per Proforma-9)

Uploading of Proforma of Certificate on percentage of Local Content as per Make in India Policy for Procurement Order Value more than Rs.10 Crores. (as per clause - 45(b) of Special Conditions of Contract)(as per Proforma-10)

Any other document required for evaluation of his/ their bid as deemed fit by the tenderer.

Uploading of Scanned copy/copies of formal agreement duly executed and notarised by the main tenderer/contractor with the subcontractor for the component(s) of work in a composite work proposed to be executed through subcontractor(s).

The tenderer whether sole proprietor/Company or a partnership firm/JV venture (JV) / Registered Society / Registered Trust/HUF etc., if they want to act through agent or individual(s), should submit along with tender, a copy of Power of attorney duly stamped and authenticated by a notary public or by magistrate in favour of specific persion whether he/they be partner(s) of the firm or any other person agreement, receive money, co-ordinate measurement through contractors authorized engineer, witnessed measurement, sign measurements books, compromise, settle, relinquish any claim(s) preferred by the firm and sign " No Claim Certificate" and refer all or any disputes to arbitration the above power of attorney shall be submitted even if such specific person is authorized for above purpose through partnership deed/memorandum of understanding/Article of Association or such other document, failing which, tender is liable to be rejected.

An undertaking that bidder is not blacklisted or debarred by railways or any other Ministry /Department of Government of India from participation in tender on the date of opening of bids, either in individual capacity or as a member of the partnership firm or JV in which he was/ is a partner/member. Concealment /wrong information in regard to above shall make the contract liable for determination under clause 62 of the General conditions of the contract.