South Central Railway - Construction Organisation - Nanded division - Akola- Khandwa Section: Conversion of Track from Metre Gauge (MG) to Broad Gauge (BG) - Construction of Second High-Level Platforms, Foot Over Bridges, Yard Drains, Cover Over Platforms, Collection & Spreading of Ballast, Laying & Linking of track, Transportation, Loading & Unloading of P.Way materials, and Other Miscellaneous Works at Mordar, Jirwan, Takal, Gurhi and Amalakhurd Stations for Development as Crossing 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, along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet.

If JV firms are allowed to participate, Financial eligibility of the JV Firm shall be adjudged based on satisfactory fulfillment of the Para No.17.15.2 of Part-I of IRSGCC-2022 [including upto ACS no.6]

NOTE: If the tender is not accompanied by the certificate(s) in support of financial eligibility as above, the tender shall be rejected. No post-tender correspondence will be entertained.

(a)The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any of the following categories of works during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited[Even though the work might have commenced before the qualifying period]: 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.

Defination of Similar Work :- Any Civil Engineering Work (excluding Track Works / Zonal works.

The total value of similar nature of work completed during the qualifying period and not the payments received within qualifying period alone, shall be considered. In case, final Bill of similar nature of work has not been passed and final measurements have not been recorded, the paid amount including statutory deductions will be considered. If final measurements have been recorded and work has been completed with negative variation, then also the paid amount including statutory deductions will be considered. However, if final measurements have been recorded and work has been completed with positive variation but variation has not been sanctioned, original agreement value or last sanctioned agreement value whichever is lower shall be considered for judging eligibility.

In case JV firms are allowed to participate, Technical Eligibility of the JV Firm shall be adjudged based on satisfactory fulfillment of the Para No.17.15.1 of Part-I of IRSGCC-2022 [including upto ACS no.6]

The works executed by tenderer for any Govt. / Govt. bodies / PSUs and public listed company (as detailed in Note for Para No.10.1 of part-I of IRSGCC 2022 including upto ACS no.6) shall only be considered for fulfilling of Technical Eligibility Criteria.

The work experience certificate shall be in the name and style of the tenderer participating or as per provisions under Clause 17.15 of Part-I of IRSGCC 2022 (including upto ACS no.6) for JV Firm, if eligible to 1.4.1 participate. However, in case the tenderer is submitting the certificate issued to a JV firm of which the tenderer is a member, the credentials proportionate to his share in the JV will be considered. The tenderer shall submit an attested copy of relevant JV Agreement along with the Tender.

The work experience certificate shall be issued by an officer not below the rank of JA Grade or Bill passing Officer in Railways and Bill passing 1.4.2 Officer/Executive In-charge of work in other Govt. / Govt. bodies / PSUs. The certificate should bear the signature and seal of the issuing officer, name of the department etc.

Note for Para No.10.1 of Part-I of IRSGCC (including upto ACS no.6); 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 atleast 5 years prior to the date of closing of tender, shall also 1.4.3 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.

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. 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. Tenderers may refer Para 5 of IRSGCC -2022 -Part-I (including up to ACS no.11) for other details in regard to payment of bid security. The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to Dy.CE/C/Plg./SC, Room no.206A, 2nd floor, Rail Nirman Nilayam, S.C. Railway, Secunderabad -500025. Note: As per ACS no.5 issued by Railway Board vide letter No.2022/CE-I/CT/GCC- 2022/Policy dt.20.10.2023, "The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to the oficial nominated as indicated in the tender document before closing date for submission of bids (i.e., excluding the last date of submission of bids (Authority: PCE/SC's lr.no.W.496/Policy/Vol.IX, dt:31.05.2024).

Following documents shall be enclosed

In case of Sole Proprietorship Firm, the documents to be attached with the tender are: (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 documents in terms of Para 10 of the Tender Form (Second Sheet) of IRSGCC 2022(Including upto ACS no.11)

In case, the tenderer is bidding on behalf of HUF the documents to be attached with the tender are : (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 member of JV in which the HUF was / is a 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 the Tender Form (Second Sheet) of IRSGCC 2022 (Including upto ACS no.11)

In case, the Tenderer is a Partnership Firm, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A notarized copy of the Partnership Deed or a copy of the Partnership Deed registered with the Registrar. (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 General Conditions of Contract.(iv)All other documents as mentioned in Para 18 of the tender form (second sheet) of IRSGCC- 2022(Including upto ACS no.11)

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(Including upto ACS no.11). (vi) All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part I (including upto ACS no.11)

In case the Tenderer is a Company registered under Companies Act-2013:-The tenderer(s) shall submit 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 para 10 of tender form (2nd Sheet) of IRSGCC-2022(Including ACS no.11) (vi) All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part I(including upto ACS no.11)

In case the Tenderer is a Registered Society & Registered Trust, the following documents shall be submitted: (i)A copy of Certificate of Registration (ii)A copy of Memorandum of Association of Society / Trust Deed (iii)A copy of Power of Attorney in favour of the individual to sign the tender documents and create liability against the Society/Trust.(iv) A Copy of rules and regulations of the society (v)All other documents in terms of Para 10 of Tender form(2nd sheet) of IRSGCC- April-2022 Part- I(Including upto ACS no.11). (v) All other documents as per Clause 14 of IRSGCC -April -2022- Part-I(Including upto ACS no.11).

In case JV Firms are allowed to participate: JV firm should upload Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] as per the format attached as annexure to the tender in DOCUMENTS. Submission of all other documents by JV firm / Members of JV should also be as per Cl.No.17.14 of Part-I of IRSGCC-2022(Including upto ACS no.11)

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.

Uploading of other relevant documents connected to the tender; such as Declaration regarding employment of Retired Engineer/ Retired Railway officer, NEFT Form, List of Personnel/Organization, List of Plant/ machinery, (As per the formats attached in the list of Documents whatever attached and remaining in their own format to be submitted)etc

The successful bidder shall submit "Performance Guarantee" amounting to FIVE percent (5%) of contract value after award of the work. Note: If Bid quoted 5% below the advertised tender value, "Additional Performance Guarantee" amounting to FIVE percent (5%) of contract value shall be submitted after award of the work as per ACS No.11 of IRS GCC-2022.

The General Conditions of Contract governing the performance of the works covered by this tender are the IRS GCC-2022 [including upto ACS no.11]. A soft copy of the Indian Railway Standard General conditions of Contract is uploaded in the attached documents to the tender for reference. Hard copy of IRSGCC (with up-to-date correction slip) may be perused in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer/ Construction/ South Central Railway / Secunderabad - 500071. The tenderer/s is/are deemed to have kept himself/themselves fully Informed of the provisions of the IRS General conditions of Contract including all corrections and Amendments issued up to date (as on date, IRS GCC-2022 upto ACS no.11 shall be considered) while submission of offer and any claim that he/they is/are not aware of any amendment or correction slip to the IRSGCC shall not be entertained.

STUDY OF DRAWINGS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS: The drawings for the works can be seen in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Construction, S.C.Railway, Secunderabad - 500071 or in the office of the concerned field Deputy Chief Engineer / Construction / S.C.Railway . It should be noted that these drawings are meant for general guidance only and Railway may suitably modify them during the execution of work according to the circumstances without making the Railways liable for any claims on account of such changes. If there is any variation between the description in the tender and the detailed plans, the Engineer-in-Charge will operate the correct description and his decision is final and binding on the tenderer/ Contractor. The Tenderer/Contractor is required to inspect the sites of works and acquaint himself with the site conditions, availability of approaches for transporting of men and materials, space and other factors relating to the works, availability of labour, electricity and water, etc., before quoting his rates. The extent of lead and lift involved in the execution of works and any difficulties involved in the execution of work should also be examined before formulating the rates for complete items of works described in the schedule. The Tender submitted will be deemed to have been made after such inspection.

TAXES: if rates of existing GST or cess on GST for Works Contract is increased or any new tax /cess on Works Contract is imposed by Statute after the date of opening of tender but within the original date of completion/date of completion extended under clause 17 & 17A of Part-II of IRSGCC-2022 (including upto ACS no.11) and the Contractor thereupon properly pays such taxes/cess, the Contractor shall be reimbursed the amount so paid. Further, if rates of existing GST or cess on GST for Works Contract is decreased or any tax/cess on Works Contract is decreased / removed by Statute after the date of opening of tender, the reduction in tax amount shall be recovered from Contractor's bills/Security Deposit or any other dues of Contractor with the Government of India.

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 the tender offer submitted{Asper clause no. 14(iv) Part I of IRSGCC 2022 including upto ACS no.11}

As per clause no.5 part I of IRSGCC 2022 (including upto ACS no.11) the details of exemptions/discount of Bid Security payment is as follows:

i) Any firm recognized by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) as 'Startups' shall be exempted from payment of Bid Security.

iii) Labour Cooperative Societies shall deposit only 50% of Bid Security as mentioned in the tender

DRAWINGS FOR WORKS: The percentage rates for the schedule items and itemized rates for the non-scheduled items quoted by the tenderer as may be accepted by the railways will, hold good irrespective of any changes, modifications, alterations, additions, omissions in the locations of structures and detailed drawings, specifications and/or the manner of executing the work. It should be specifically noted that some of the detailed drawings may not have been finalised by the Railway and will, therefore, be supplied to the contractor as and when they are finalised on demand. No compensation whatsoever on this account shall be payable by the Railway Administration. No claim whatsoever will be entertained by the Railway on account of any delay or hold up of the works arising out of delay in approval of drawings, changes, modifications, alterations, additions, omission and the site layout plans or detailed drawings and design and/or late supply of such material as are required to be arranged by the Railway or due to any other factor on Railway Accounts.

Manual tenders, supporting documents etc., sent by Post/FAX/Courier or in Person SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All requisite documents are to be properly submitted online only a n d the bidders should ensure that the content of the documents uploaded is distinctly legible/readable.

CORRIGENDUM NOTICE ON IREPS: [I]Railway may modify the tender document by issuing online corrigendum through "www.ireps.gov.in" 15 days prior to the tender closing date. For the purpose of CORRIGENDUM in the tender, NIT period is splitted as under: (a) ADVERTISEMENT PERIOD: The time during which all information pertaining to tender shall be available but offers cannot be submitted (b) OFFER SUBMISSION PERIOD: 15 days prior to closing of tender, during which tenderers can submit their offer.

If the Bid of a Tenderer is seriously unbalanced in relation to the Engineer's estimate of the cost of work to be performed under the contract, the Railways may require the tenderer to produce detailed price analysis for any or all items of the Tender Schedule, to demonstrate the internal consistency of those prices with the construction methods and schedule proposed.

Applicable for the tenders with eligibility criteria: The offer of Tenderer(s) who do not enclose Work Experience Certificate & Financial eligibility Certificate with requisite details, and supporting documents along with their Tender to establish their credentials shall be summarily rejected, even though they are working contractors or contractors on approved list.

The offer shall be evaluated only from the certificates/documents submitted along with the tender offer.

Any Certificate /Documents offered / submitted / received after the tender opening shall not be given any credit and shall not be considered.

Attestation of documents may be self attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Railway reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the documents/information furnished.

This tender complies with PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY ORDER-2017 dated 15.06.2017. 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.

Tenderer(s) shall note that conditional/alternate offer will not be considered and will summarily be rejected, even though such condition makes them as the lowest tenderer.