BPL-BINA & BINA- RTA Section Renewal of sleeper in Girder bridges by replacement using H-beam sleepers (1220 Nos.) under DEN/N/BPL Jurisdiction.

10.2 - Financial Eligibility Criteria: 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. The tenderers shall submit requisite information as per Annexure-VIB, as provided at Page 42 of tender documents, along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet.

10.1 Technical Eligibility Criteria: (a)The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any one of the following categories of work(s) during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited: (i)Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender, or (ii)Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender, or (iii)One similar work costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender. (b) (1)In case of tenders for composite works (e.g. works involving more than one distinct component, such as Civil Engineering works, S&T works, Electrical works, OHE works etc. and in the case of major bridges - substructure, superstructure etc.), tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any one of the following categories of work(s) during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited: (i)Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of each component of tender, or (ii)Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of each component of tender, or (iii)One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of each component of tender. Note for b(1): Separate completed works of minimum required values shall also be considered for fulfillment of technical eligibility criteria for different components. (b)(2)In such cases, what constitutes a component in a composite work shall be clearly pre- defined with estimated tender cost of it, as part of the tender documents without any ambiguity. (b) (3) To evaluate the technical eligibility of tenderer, only components of work as stipulated in tender documents for evaluation of technical eligibility, shall be considered. The scope of work covered in other remaining components shall be either executed by tenderer himself if he has work experience as mentioned in clause 7 of the Standard General Conditions of Contractor through subcontractor fulfilling the requirements as per clause 7 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract or jointly i.e., partly himself and remaining through subcontractor, with prior approval of Chief Engineer in writing. However, if required in tender documents by way of Special Conditions, a formal agreement duly notarised, legally enforceable in the court of law, shall be executed by the main contractor with the subcontractor for the component(s) of work proposed to be executed by the subcontractor(s), and shall be submitted along with the offer for considering subletting of that scope of work towards fulfilment of technical eligibility. Such subcontractor must fulfill technical eligibility criteria as follows: The subcontractor shall have successfully completed at least one work similar to work proposed for subcontract, costing not less than 35% value of work to be subletted, in last 5 years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited through a works contract. Non-submission of the Completion certificate issued by the Competent Authority shall result into summarily rejection of the offer.

Defination of Similar Work :- 1.4 - Fabrication and laying of channel sleeper/any other steel fabrication work in running track

"The said suppliers of goods and/or services would be subject to GST Act and Rules as applicable from time to time. Tenderers are requested to submit their offers as per GST Tax regime. All the bidders/tenderers should ensure that they are GST compliant and their quoted tax structure/rates are as per GST Law"

Successful tenderers are required to submit the number of labour to be employed for this particular work. Also the list showing names, along with all other details, of male and female workers employed in this work, should be submitted to office, at the time of submitting performance guarantee and before executing contract agreement. They should also ensure that 1) The payment to the contract labour should be made through bank/cheque. 2) Identity Cards should be issued to all contract workers. 3) Necessary steps should be taken to deduct provident fund from the payment made to contract labour and ensure that the same is credited to their Provident Fund account. 4)Medical facilities from ESI should be ensured, 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.

Tenderers are required to submit a copy of cancelled cheque in order to facilitate the payments regarding refund of EMD etc. in their proper accounts.

Indian Railways Standard General Conditions of Contract, April 2022 (GCC, April 2022) has been introduced and available on website with all correction slips issued up to date for inviting tender and same will be applicable for this tender. Advance Correction Slip No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to Indian Railways Standard General Conditions of Contract, April - 2022 circulated by the Railway Board vide letter No. 2022/CE-I/ CT/GCC-2022/Policy dated 14.07.2022, 13.12.2022, 26.04.2023, 07.08.2023, 20.10.2023 , 21.12.2023, 25.09.2024, 20.12.2024, 09.01.2025,04.03.2025 and 13.03.2026 are applicable to this tender.

I/We agree to carry out all works with use of modern equipments of required capacity for the work without extra payment. The decision of railway engineer shall be final and binding in this regard.

It is the responsibility of contractor to arrange the payment of the labour employed for the work through bank and to deduct PF as per the provisions of Minimum Wages Act.

The quantities shown above are approximate and to give a general guideline. Railway reserves a right to increase, decrease or to delete any of the items mentioned in schedule.

As per ACS 1 to GCC April 2022, issued vide Railway Board's letter dt. 14.07.2022, PVC Clause shall be applicable only in tenders having advertised value above Rs. 2 Crores provided to the provisions as per clause 46A-1. Tenderers should take a note and quote their rates accordingly.

In case Civil work tenders, the quantity of cement required in the items where necessary, will be used by the contractor on the same rates as accepted in tender, as per the quantity mentioned against each item in USSOR/DSR, though not mentioned in tender schedule.

Tenderers are advised to quote their rates including all type of taxes and levies etc. to be paid by them. Any extra payment will not be made on account of taxes/Levies etc., in excess of Contract Agreement Value,

In case of submission of Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee, a scanned copy of Original BG valid for a period of 90 days beyond the validity period of tender, and addressed in favour of Sr.DFM/WCR/BPL, shall be uploaded on IREPS portal while applying for tender. And As per ACS 2 to GCC April 2022, circulated vide Railway Board letter dt. 13.12.22, original BG should be delivered in person to the Concerned Official in Office before closing date for submission of bid (i.e. Excluding the last date of submission of bid) without fail. Any failure in this connection shall lead to summary rejection of bid.

The maintenance period for this work shall be 12 months from the date of successful completion of the work.