MES issue Tender for Provision of Roof Top Solar at Certain Bldgs of Arty Centre Under GE Nasik Road Camp – EQ

Summary:

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**1. Tender Overview**

– **Title:** Provision of Roof Top Solar at Certain Buildings of Arty Centre under GE Nasik Road Camp.

– **Estimated Cost:** ₹33.14 Lakhs (at par market rate).

– **Completion Period:** 180 days from the date of handing over the site (site handed over approximately two weeks after tender acceptance).

– **Tender Document Cost:** ₹500 (via DD/Bankers Cheque in favour of GE Nasik Road Camp, payable at Nashik).

– **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** ₹66,300.

– **Platform:** E-tender via [https://defproc.gov.in](https://defproc.gov.in) and [www.mes.gov.in](http://www.mes.gov.in).

– **Type of Contract:** Based on drawings, specifications (IAFW-2249 & 1779-A), and Schedule ‘A’ (priced by tenderer).

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**2. Key Dates & Submission**

– Bid submission start date, last date, and bid opening date are provided in “Critical Dates” (not explicitly listed in the extract).

– Technical Bid (Cover-1) and Financial Bid (Cover-2) must be uploaded by the specified deadline.

– Scanned copies of DD for tender cost and EMD must be uploaded in Cover-1. Physical copies must reach the Accepting Officer within 5 days of bid submission end date.

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**3. Eligibility Criteria**

**A. For MES-Enlisted Contractors with MoU:**

– Must be enlisted in Class “D” (any category).

– Must have an MoU with a Solar Power Firm meeting criteria (see below).

– No adverse remarks in Work Load Return (WLR) or similar reports.

**B. For Non-MES Contractors with MoU:**

– Must meet enlistment criteria for Class ‘D’ as per MES Manual of Contracts 2020 (financial turnover, solvency, experience, etc.).

– Must not be suspended/debarred/blacklisted by any government body.

– Must submit details of completed/ongoing works in MES format.

– Must have MoU with a qualifying Solar Power Firm.

**C. For Contractors without MoU (Enlisted/Non-Enlisted):**

– Must fulfill additional pre-qualification criteria (Note 1 below).

**D. Solar Power Firms Bidding Directly:**

– Must meet pre-qualification criteria (Note 1).

– Must have a credit rating of 1A/1B/1C/2A/2B/2C from CRISIL/CARE/FITCH/ICRA/SMERA/Brickwork Ratings.

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**4. Pre-Qualification Criteria (PQC)**

– **Experience:** Successfully completed similar works in the last 7 years. Similar work = Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of solar power plants.

– Option a: Three works, each ≥40% of specified plant capacity.

– Option b: Two works, each ≥50% of capacity.

– Option c: One work ≥80% of capacity.

– Performance reports and completion certificates must be submitted and verified.

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**5. MoU & Bidding Conditions**

– A Solar Power Firm may bid directly or through an MoU with one MES enlisted/non-enlisted contractor.

– Participation in both capacities (direct + via MoU) is prohibited.

– MoU is permitted only between one eligible firm and one contractor for this tender.

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**6. Special Provisions for Contractors**

– If fewer than 7 eligible bidders apply, contractors one class below (two classes below in remote areas) may be considered, subject to residual work limits and upgrade criteria.

– Foreign firms are not eligible. Indian firms with foreign directors require security clearance.

– Subletting is prohibited. Work may be executed through family members or employees, provided they do not own a separate MES-enlisted firm.

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**7. Bid Evaluation & Validation**

– The Accepting Officer (CWE Deolali) reserves the right to reject any bid without assigning reasons.

– Technical Bid (Cover-1) validation is based on eligibility, documentation, and PQC.

– If the Technical Bid is invalidated, the bidder may appeal to the next higher engineering authority (HQ CE Pune Zone) before the financial bid opening.

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