VM-KPD Section - Proposed Construction of ROB 1 x 33.970 m (SQ) 34.880 (SK) in lieu of LC 128 at Km.151/12-13 between Vellore and Katpadi Stations.

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 of GCC (along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet.

Regarding average annual contractual turnover, The tenderers shall submit Annexure-VIB of GCC as per proforma available in GCC/Tender Document Part A to C.

Note: Client certificate from other than Govt Organization should be duly supported by Form 16A/26AS generated through TRACES of Income Tax Department of India

(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: Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender, or Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender, or One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender.

(b) (i) 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: Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of each component of tender, or Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of each component of tender, or One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of each component of tender.

Defination of Similar Work :- Any Civil Engineering work involving construction of Bridge/ ROB/ RUB/ LUS/ Subway work of required value.

" All bidders are hereby informed that for the purpose of submission of Bank Guarantees in connection with Earnest Money/Bid Security, Performance Guarantee/Security, Bank Guarantees towards Advances, Security deposits, etc. shall be accepted from all Scheduled Commercial Bank of India as mentioned in the Tender Document, except those issued by Indian Overseas Bank. The Bids/offers accompanied with Bank Guarantees issued by Indian Overseas Bank shall be summarily rejected. This has the approval of competent authority ".

(i) A scanned copy of the Bank Guarantee shall be uploaded on e-Procurement Portal (IREPS) while applying to the tender. (ii) The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to the official nominated as indicated in the tender document before closing date for submission of bids (i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids) (iii) Non submission of scanned copy of Bank Guarantee with the bid on e-tendering portal (IREPS) and/or non submission of original Bank Guarantee within the specified period shall lead to summary rejection of bid.

The accepted rates should be deemed to include all taxes direct or indirect including Income Tax leviable under Central/State or Local Bodies Act or Rules.

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.

Annexure-III Constitution of the Firm with required document copies i.e., Joint Venture / Partnership Deed(s), Incorporation of Company etc.,

The tenderers shall submit a copy of certificate stating that all their statements/documents submitted along with bid are true and factual. Standard format of certificate to be submitted by the bidder is enclosed as Annexure XII or V of GCC and Annexure-XIIA or VA of GCC. Non submission of above certificate by the bidder shall result in summarily rejection of his /their bid. It shall be mandatorily incumbent upon the tenderer to identify, state and submit the supporting documents duly self attested by which they/he is qualifying the Qualifying criteria mentioned in the Tender Document.

If the date of opening of tender is declared a holiday at a later date, the tenders will be opened on the next working day.

Tenderers shall hold the offer open for acceptance for a minimum period of 60 days from the date of opening of the tender

GST: It may please be noted that the supplier of Goods and/or services for the said tender/agreement, would be subject to GST Act and rules as applicable from time to time.

Before submitting a tender, the tenderer will be deemed to have satisfied himself by actual of the site and locality of the works, that all conditions liable to be encountered during the execution of the works are taken into account and that the rates he enters in the tender forms are adequate and all inclusive to accord with the provisions in clause-37 of the IRSGCC for the completion of works to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

The option of payment through Letter of Credit has been enabled for all tenders whose value is equal to or greater than Rs.10 Lacs. Necessary instructions/conditions are incorporated as condition No.67 in the tender document part A to C.

Tenderers must upload details of all works on hand with them in Railways, other public sector undertakings and private sector undertakings in the proforma (ANNEXURE-IV) while submitting their offers.

All terms and conditions in the tender documents are binding on the tenderers. Manual tenders sent by Post/FAX/Courier or in Person SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Railway reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders and to award the work in whole or in part without assigning the reason for any such action. The General Conditions of Contract governing the performance of the works covered by this tender are the Indian Railway Standard General Conditions of Contract as amended from time to time up to date. A soft of copy of the Indian Railway Standard General Conditions of Contract is uploaded in the annexed documents to the tender. Hard copy may be perused in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer/Construction/Southern Railway/Egmore/Chennai - 600 008. In submitting his tender it would be deemed that the tenderer has kept himself fully informed of the provision of the IRS General Conditions of Contract including all corrections and Amendments issued up to date and claim that he is not aware of any amendment or correction slip to the IRS GCC shall not be entertained.

The tenderers are advised to visit the site of work in their own interest and acquaint themselves with the site conditions and expected quantum of work. Tenderer should refer for Special Conditons General & Technical, which are attached to the tender document in Documents attached to the tender. These special conditions form part of the tender document and will supplement to the conditions of tender already submitted by the tenderer, IRSGCC along with updated correction slips, IRUSSR. Where are provisions of these special conditions are at variance with IRSGCC and other documents mentioned above, these Special Conditions shall prevail.

Tenderer may please note that offers received without requisite/mandatory documents as mentioned above, will be considered as invalid tender and for which contractor shall have no claim on Railway.

The tenderer s may note that the Railway reserves its right to either accept or reject any Bid/s without assigning any reasons whatsoever and tenderer s shall have no claim s on this account.

IF THE TENDERER/S DELIBERATELY GIVES WRONG INFORMATION/ CREDENTIALS/DOCUMENTS IN HIS/THEIR TENDERS AND THEREBY CREATE S CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF HIS/THEIR TENDER, RAILWAY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT AT ANY STAGE, BESIDES, BANNING OF BUSINESS FOR FIVE YEARS ON ENTIRE IR .

All documents in support of fulfillment of eligibility criteria should be uploaded along with the tender. Tenders without documentary evidence in support of eligibility criteria will be summarily rejected. No post tender correspondence will be permitted and the tender shall be decided based on the documents submitted/attached with the offer only. However Railway reserves the right to verify/seek for any clarification on the documents/credentials already submitted by the tenderer along with the offer.

Contractor shall at all times keep the railway administration indemnified against all penalties that may be imposed by the Govt. of India or State Govt. for infringements or any of the clauses of the mines act and rules made there under in respect of quarries from which the ballast for these works is procured.

The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of the rules and regulations under the mines act and mineral rules and Indian Metallurgical rules and regulations of State/Central Govt. concerned as amended from time to time.

Contact Person's: Dy.CE/CN/MAS Mob. No. 9003145240 & Dy.CE/CN/Works/MS Mob. No.9003145207

Beneficiary details: President of India acting through The FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND CHIEF ACCOUNTS OFFICER, CONSTRUCTION, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, CHENNAI-600 008

Contract Signing Authority: President of India acting through The DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION), SOUTHERN RAILWAY, CHENNAI.