PA-MRJ Section- Flash Butt welding of rails in different loop lines and Main lines at different station (Re-invite).

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

In case of newly formed partnership firm, the credentials of individual partners from previous propriety firm(s) or dissolved previous partnership firm(s) or split previous partnership firm(s), shall be considered only to the extent of their share in previous entity on the date of dissolution / split and their share in newly formed partnership firm. For example, a partner A had 30% share in previous entity and his share in present partnership firm is 20%. In the present tender under consideration, the credentials of partner A will be considered to the extent of 0.3*0.2*value of the work done in the previous entity. For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deed(s), dissolution deed(s) and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm(s) etc.

In case of existing partnership firm, if any one or more partners quit the partnership firm, the credentials of remaining partnership firm shall be re-worked out i.e., the quitting partner(s) shall take away his credentials to the extent of his share on the date of quitting the partnership firm(e.g. in a partnership firm of partners A, B & C having share 30%, 30% & 40% 1.2.1 respectively and credentials of Rs 10 crore; in case partner C quits the firm, the credentials of this partnership firm shall remain as Rs 6 crore). For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deed(s), dissolution deed(s) and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm(s) etc.

In case of existing partnership firm if any new partner(s) joins the firm without any modification in the name and PAN/TAN no. of the firm, the credentials of partnership firm shall get enhanced to the extent of credentials of newly added partner(s) on the same principles as 1.2.2 mentioned in item 6 above. For this purpose, the tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deeds, dissolution/splitting deeds and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm etc.

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 subletter, in last 5 years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited through a works contract. Note: for subletting of work costing up to Rs 50 lakh, no previous work experience of subcontractor shall be asked for by the Railway

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. 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.

Para 1.2 & its sub para of standard financial criteria are also applicable during evaluation of technical credential of partnership firm.

Definition of Similar work-" Any Track work".".(HQ Lt No. W.187.R.A.SNW/II dtd 18.02.2020)

Definition of Similar Work :- Special Condition for eligibility (1) Tender should own at least one MFBW Plant in the tendering firm's name, which should be in working condition and fit to deployed for the tendered work exclusively. The tenderer should submit documentary proof for the ownership of the MFBW plant alongwith tender documents.

Defination of Similar Work :- Special Condition for eligibility (2) The General QAP for the flash Butt Welding Plant (Excluding details of operators and standard welding parameters) proposed to be deployed by firm should be approved by RDSO before the tender opening date. The Mobile Flash Butt welding plant owning firm can approach RDSO directly 2.1.1 and can get their General QAP approved by RDSO before participating in a tender. The approved General QAP is to be submitted alongwith tender document without which tender will not be considered. If Contractors wants to deploy a welding plant other than the specified in the tender which has approved QAP from RDSO that plant may also be permitted by Railways.

As per this check list mentioned in the following sub-para; Documents in prescribed format as per applicability shall be submitted duly filled & signed by the Tenderer. Non submission of these documents shall be led to summarily rejection of Bid.

Work Completion Certificate shall be submitted in reference to para 10.1 of Tender Form Second Sheet of ITT.

In case of newly formed partnership firm/existing partnership firm, if any one or more partners quit the partnership firm/existing partnership firm if any new partner(s) joins the firm without any modification in the name and PAN/TAN no. of the firm; The tenderer shall submit along with his bid all the relevant documents which include copy of previous partnership deed(s), dissolution deed(s) and proof of surrender of PAN No.(s) in case of dissolution of partnership firm(s) etc.

The original Bank Guarantee if any should be delivered in person to the official nominated i.e. Inward/outward Section before closing date for submission of bids (i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids). Bank Guarantee Bond shall be issued from any scheduled commercial bank of India on non-judicial stamp paper as per The Stamp Act of the concerned State & should be in the name of the Executing Bank.

In case of other than Company/Proprietary firm, Annexure -V(A) shall also be submitted by each member of a Partnership Firm / Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc. as the case may be.

Tender Form (First Sheet) in Standard format shall be uploaded by the tenderer. The tender form shall be purchased and submitted only in the name of the JV and not in the name of any constituent member.

The tenderer shall clearly specify whether the tender is submitted on his own (Proprietary Firm) or on behalf of a Partnership Firm / Company / Registered Society / Registered Trust / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc. The tenderer(s) shall enclose the attested copies of the constitution of their concern, and copy of PAN Card along with their tender. Tender Documents in such cases are to be signed by such persons as may be legally competent to sign them on behalf of the firm, company, association, trust or society, as the case may be. Tenderer should submit Particulars of the Tenderer such as Name of the Firm, Constitution of the firm (Proprietary/Partnership firm/ LLP/Company/HUF/Society etc.), Name of Owner, Office Address, Phone No; email address, Key Person Name & Phone No; etc. along with the bid. If it is NOT mentioned in the submitted tender that tender is being submitted on behalf of a Sole Proprietorship firm / Partnership firm / Joint Venture / Registered Company etc., then the tender shall be treated as having been submitted by the individual who has signed the tender. After opening of the tender, any document pertaining to the constitution of Sole Proprietorship Firm / Partnership Firm / Registered Company/ Registered Trust / Registered Society / HUF/LLP etc. shall be neither asked nor considered, if submitted. Further, no suo moto cognizance of any document available in public domain (i.e., on internet etc.) or in Railway's record/office files etc. will be taken for consideration of the tender, if no such mention is available in tender offer submitted.

All constitutional concern documents in Standard Format shall be uploaded by the Tenderer in reference to Para 14. ii. (a to g) 17.14.1 to 5 & 18 of Tender Form Second Sheet of ITT as per applicability.

Dully witnessed POA (executed on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per Stamp Act of state concerned) shall be uploaded as per provision of POA act as per applicability.

Resolution of Board of Directors shall be signed by Two Directors/as per provision mentioned in AOA of the Company under provisions of Company Act with Company Seal & attorney to be issued as per decision made in board meeting. If any changes in constitution of Company/Partnership firm occurred, all related documents with Company Data muster/ Supplementary deed in case of Partnership Firm shall be submitted by bidder. Resolution of Board of Directors shall be signed by Two Directors/as per provision mentioned in AOA of the Company under provisions of Company Act with Company Seal & attorney to be issued as per decision made in board meeting. If any changes in constitution of Company/Partnership firm occurred, all related documents with Company Data muster/ Supplementary deed in case of Partnership Firm shall be submitted by bidder.

The facility for online verification of Bank Guarantees(BGs) through the Structural Financial Messaging system (SFMS) has been enabled. Kindly refer to the Railway Board's letter (2020/ACII/9/6/e dated 07.04.2022) details as prescribed in tender documents as well as the above cited Board letter must be incorporated into the SFMS while issuing Bank Guarantees by vendors/contractors in favour of the railway. It is mandatory if submission of BG be in form of security deposit (during tendering) as well as performance guarantees (after award of work).

Tenderers will examine the various provisions of The Central Goods and Services Tax Act,2017(CGST)/ Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (IGST)/ Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(UTGST)/ respective state's State Goods and Services Tax Act (SGST) also, as notified by Central/State Govt.& as amended from time to time and applicable taxes before bidding. Tenderers will ensure that full benefit of Input Tax Credit (ITC) likely to be availed by them is duly considered while quoting rates. The successful tenderer who is liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act shall submit GSTIN along with other details required under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act to railway immediately after the award of contract, without which no payment shall be released to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for deposition of applicable GST to the concerned authority. In case the successful tenderer is not liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/ SGST Act, the railway shall deduct the applicable GST from his/their bills under reverse charge mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned authority. Contractor shall be liable to pay/refund the amount collected as GST to the Indian Railways along with interest and penalties, if any imposed by the authorities, in case GST input tax credit of Indian Railways is denied/rejected by the tax authorities due to reasons mentioned below but not limited to: Wrong/incorrect invoices issued by Contractor ; No-filing of GST returns; Non-payment of GST collected from Indian Railways to the authorities; Any other non- compliance done by Contractor; Retention Money: Any payment liable to be paid by Indian Railways to contractor against the goods or services or both supplied by such contractor to Indian Railways shall be kept on hold in case supplier makes any non- compliance of any of the GST law provisions including non- reporting of invoices in GST returns. Such payment shall be released after proper verification of records and availability of ITC to Indian Railways as per provisions of GST Law. General Indemnity: Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indian Railways from and against any and all losses, including loss on account of Input Tax Credit and all losses incurred by the Indian Railways relating to or arising out of or in connection with any actual or threatened claim, legal action, proceedings, prosecution or inquiry by or against the Indian Railways arising out, directly or indirectly, of failure by the contractor to comply with the provisions of GST and related laws, or based upon or arising from any failure by the Contractor {After award of LOA it should be indemnify otherwise action may be taken by competent authority and will be binding upon contractor).(ACS-6 dtd 21.12.2023).

Bid security : The Bid Security shall be deposited either in cash through e payment gateway or submitted as Bank Guarantee bond from a scheduled commercial bank of India or as mentioned in tender documents. The Bank Guarantee bond shall be as per Annexure-VIA and shall be valid for a period of 90 days beyond the bid validity period. In case, submission of Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee, following shall be ensured: (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 ssubmission 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. (iv) The Tender Security shall remain valid for a period of 90 days beyond the validity period for the Tender. (v) The details of the BG, physically submitted should match with the details available in the scanned copy and the data entered during bid submission time, failing which the bid will be rejected. (vi) The Bank Guarantee shall be placed in an envelope, which shall be sealed. The envelope shall clearly bear the identification "Bid for the ***** Project" and shall clearly indicate the name and address of the Bidder. In addition, the Bid Due Date should be indicated on the right hand top corner of the envelope. (vii) The envelope shall be addressed to the officer and address as mentioned in the tender document. (viii) If the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, the Authority assumes no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the contents of the Bid submitted and consequent losses, if any, suffered by the Bidder.

The Bank Guarantee bond shall be as per Annexure VIA available in Tender Document.

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