Supply of suitable manpower (in prescribed uniform) fit for daily inspection of track and patrolling of track to prescribed standard as per IRPWM/LWR manual or as directed by engineer in charge (during day / night time, as per requirement) for assisting Railway's patrolman for safe and satisfactory running of trains under jurisdiction of Divisional Engineer (Central) Jabalpur.

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. Non submission of the documents shall lead to summarily rejection of the offer.

(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 fulfillment 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.

Defination of Similar Work :- Any Type of Patrolling on Railway Track (or) Any Type of P. Way works.

The contractor will upload the valid registration details of EPF and ESIC while uploading his or her offer. At the time of scrutiny, it will be evaluated, and if it is not found suitable, the offer will be summarily rejected.

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.

If the bidder submits Bid Security in form of Bank Guarantee,"The Original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person Receive and Dispatch Section of this office (i.e DRM office, Engineering Branch, West Central Railway, Jabalpur) before closing date for submission of bids (i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids)."

Indian Railways Standard General Conditions of Contract, April 2022 (IRGCC, April 2022) with correction slips issued up to date of inviting tender will be applicable for this tender.

1.The person so provided will be on the pay roll of the placement agency and theirengagement does not constitute any offer of appointment in Indian Railway.

2. Scope of work also includes working during day & night as per roster given by concerned Pway supervisor. Same rate will be applicable for providing services on night / beyond working hours and nothing extra shall be payable on this account.

3. The agency while quoting the rates should include all the statutory taxes, GST, Insurance, Provident fund etc. applicable from time to time. The rates will be all inclusive and will not entail any extra payment.

4. Contractor will submit documentary proof of wages paid, EPF, ESIC payment made to each personnel engaged and payment will be made by railway after being satisfied that contractor has made all due payment to engaged personnel.

5. Contractor will upload the details of wages paid on IR ShramikKalyanportal of Indian Railway.

6. The wages due to the Manpower provided shall be paid by agency and not by Indian Railway. The agency shall be responsible for payment of wages and over time to the person deputed as per government rules in force. Each bill submitted by the agency shall be accompanied by a certificate that the persons deputed for the duty with Railway officials, are paid wages/overtimes as per the government rules in force. Nothing extra shall be paid by Railway on this account.

7. Wages shall be paid by the agency to the personnel as per the relevant legislation under the Minimum wages Act. The agency will be responsible for observance of all the relevant labour legislation to provide the services mentioned above under this contract in respect of the Minimum wages Act, payment of wages Act, employees provident fund Act, ESI Scheme, Industrial Disputes Act, workmen's compensation Act, Bonus Act, Maternity benefits, Gratuity Act and any other obligation under any legislation as may be applicable from time to time. The agency shall indemnify Railway against any compensation or any possible violation of statutory legislation.

8. The person engaged to provide the service should maintain strict discipline, integrity and should be well behaved. The agency shall be responsible for the behaviour of such personnel provided. The agency shall, for the purpose of fulfilling the conditions of agreement, provide personnel of good character, physically and mentally fit, alert, in sound health, well behaved, well trained and skilful in their duties. The agency shall exercise proper supervision on the conduct of personnel engaged under this contract. Railway shall not deal with the personnel providing services, directly, in case of any misconduct etc. which shall be reported to the agency.

9. The contractor will be fully responsible for making good any loss/damage/avoidable detention causes due to failure on the part of companion.

10. If the agency intends to withdraw the services of the personnel referred to above, at least 1 day prior notice shall be given in writing and a suitable replacement to be provided with the approval of Railway. Railway can order change of the personnel provided if not found suitable for the job by giving 1 day notice/message.

11. Railway will make payment to the agency during/after completion of patrolling period as per fund availability. Withdrawing manpower on account of non-payment shall not be permitted, patrolling being safety requirement.

12. The personnel shall fulfil the requirement of work as per the guidelines issued by the railway official. The personnel will have to attend duty in JBP division section of West Central Railway. No TA/DA will be paid for the purpose.

13. The personnel should remain contactable on mobile phone for which mobile phone with call incoming &outgoing facility shall be provided to the personnel by agency. The mobile number shall be communicated to concerned P Way supervisor.

14. The duration is approximate and actual payment will be made on the basis of actual man days services utilized.

15. The patrolling shall be done in pair where one railway man and one outsourced companion shall be deputed.

16. The patrolling shall be governed by provision for cold weather/Monsoon patrolling and duties of Patrolmen as mentioned in IRPWM and Railway circulars / letters time to time, in this connection.

17. The agency must provide identity card to all the staff employed as companion and shall be counter signed by concerned SSE/P.Way.

18. Railway officials on duty are competent to check the work/alertness/knowledge of the staff employed.

19. Training of staff regarding protection rules shall be the responsibility of contractor before deploying on line. Contractual staff shall always be vigilant for dangers on track. Railway shall not be liable for any injury/death to contractual staff and all costs/damages/litigation/compensation to life properly shall be borne by contractor.

21. The companion should know and speak local language.

22. Companion to patrolman duty hours will start as per direction of ConcerningSSE/JE(P.Way). He will report at nominated place of duty by concerning PWI's.

23. Training to be given by Railway to contractor's labour at SSE/P.way office beforedeployment in section with competency certificate by in-charge of SSE(P.Way) to assist in case of emergency free of cost. However this shall not absolve contractor of his duties to train the staff in all respect.

24. Contractor must ensure that companion to patrolman shall not have any criminal recordof background.

25. Contractor shall make all arrangements and depute workmen within 7 days of issue of LOA, as per requirement of railway. In case of any companion does not turn up, railway may deploy its own patrolman/companion without any prior notice to the contractor and a penalty of Rs. 1500/- per patrolman per shift will be levied. However decision of DEN/Sr. DEN shall be final, in case of any dispute.

26. The contractor shall arrange on his own cost for protective clothing's such as rain coats, Boots, sweaters, retro reflective jackets, vests, Ruck sacks, torches & cells. No extra payments shall be made on this account. Retro-reflective jackets/belt must be provided to all contractual workers, rates for which are inclusive in rates. Non availability of same will involve PENALTY of Rs. 50 per person per day.

27. The contractor will make all necessary arrangement for conveyance of companion to the starting point and returning back.

28. Contractor will be responsible in case the instructions given by P.way supervisors are not followed by outsourced patrolman, Keymen etc.

29. Railway will not be liable for any injury, casualty, disability, death of accident leading to death to the staff provided by the contractor. All labour should be insured as per latest Govt. rules for such cases. No compensation/damages whatsoever will be paid by Railways.

30. The contractor shall comply with all the provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, together with the Rules, Regulations, Notifications, Orders and Amendments issued thereunder from time to time, as well as any other applicable labour laws in force. The contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and shall be liable for any violation thereof.

31. Patrolling books and intervening gate diaries are to be signed by Railway's and Contractor's patrolman on real time basis. Further contractor shall keep a daily attendance register (SSE/P. Way wise) and get the previous day's attendance verified from SSE/P.Way. The register duly verified from patrol books signatures shall be mandatorily submitted otherwise bill will not be entertained.

32. While quoting rates, tenderer should quote rates taking into consideration the minimum wages Act as applicable in that area as on the date, at the time of opening of tender as per latest minimum rates of wages per day, failing which tender will be summarily rejected.

33. The payment for the person deputed with the patrolmen will be made as per patrolmen per shift subject to completion of patrolling beat by each such deputed person which shall be cross checked and verified by ADEN from the GPS tracker if available with Railway's patrolman also deputed in same beat along with person deputed by contractor.

34 Any loss or damage caused to Railway because of negligent act from companion, thecontractor should pay for the losses.

35 The rate quoted by contractor will be inclusive of all taxes levied by government of India and nothing extra will be paid.

35-1 The offered rates should not be less than the minimum wages act as applicable for 'C' category city at the time of opening of the tender including EPF, ESIC and GST @ 18% failing which tender will be summarily rejected.

36. The contractor will upload the valid registration details of EPF and ESIC while uploading his or her offer. At the time of scrutiny, it will be evaluated, and if it is not found suitable, your offer will be summarily rejected.

35-2 Further while quoting rates, tenderers should keep in consideration with SN 26 also.

20. He/She should have attended age of 18 year and should not be more than 40 years of age. The contractor shall submit a medical fitness certificate for each patrolman, issued by a registered medical practitioner, prior to deployment.