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A Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of A Third Party Inspection Agency for
providing Third Party Inspection Services for the work of
Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet
walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
.
Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
[Last Date of Submission:
[Document Fee: Rs. 10,000/
Sardar
A Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking
Gandhinagar
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of A Third Party Inspection Agency for
providing Third Party Inspection Services for the work of �Providing WBM Service
Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet
walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
April 2017
Last Date of Submission: 21/04/2017 at18.00hrs]
[Document Fee: Rs. 10,000/-]
CE (CPC) Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd.
Block No.12, 4th
Floor, New Sachivalaya Complex,
Gandhinagar - 382010
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of A Third Party Inspection Agency for
�Providing WBM Service
Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet
walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
]
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Sr. No. Description
Preface
1 The Sardar
1.2 A schematic map showing the canal network
1.3 Details of Canal Network
SECTION � 1 LETTER OF INVITATION
1 Objective of the Assignment
2 Request
3 Sale of RFP Documents
4 Address for
SECTION � 2 INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSULTANTS
1 Data Sheet
2 Eligibility
3 Criteria for evaluation
4 Fraud and corrupt practices
5 Preproposal conference and misellaneous
SECTION � 3 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
Form - 1: Technical Proposal Submission Form
Form - 2: Particulars of the Applicant
Form - 3: Statement of Legal Capacity
Form - 4: Power of Attorney
Form - 5: Financial Capacity of the Applicant
Form - 6: Particulars of Key Personnel
Form - 7: Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
Form - 8: Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Form - 9: Abstract of Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
Form - 10: Eligible Assignments of Applicant
Form - 11: Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
Form - 12: CV of Key Personnel
Form - 13: Deployment of Personnel
I N D E X
Description
The Sardar Sarovar Project
A schematic map showing the canal network
Details of Canal Network
LETTER OF INVITATION
Objective of the Assignment
Request for Proposal
Sale of RFP Documents
Address for communication and Submission
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSULTANTS
Data Sheet
Eligibility of applicants
Criteria for evaluation
Fraud and corrupt practices
Preproposal conference and misellaneous
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
Technical Proposal Submission Form
Particulars of the Applicant
Statement of Legal Capacity
Power of Attorney
Financial Capacity of the Applicant
Particulars of Key Personnel
Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
Eligible Assignments of Applicant
Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
CV of Key Personnel
Deployment of Personnel
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SECTION � 4 FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Form FIN � 1 Covering Letter
Form FIN � 2 Total Lump Sum Cost
Form FIN � 3 Cost of services
Form FIN � 4 Estimate of personnel costs
SECTION � 5 TERMS OF REFERENCE
1 Project Packages
2 Scope of consulting services
3 Quality of materials and work
4 Certification of work
5 Reporting requirements
6 Staffing schedule
7 Facilities to be provided by consultants
8 Quality criteria and Task assignments for key personnel
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Covering Letter
Total Lump Sum Cost
Cost of services
Estimate of personnel costs
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Project Packages
Scope of consulting services
Quality of materials and work
Certification of work completion
Reporting requirements
Staffing schedule
Facilities to be provided by consultants
Quality criteria and Task assignments for key personnel
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Invitation of Proposal for providing
�Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and
providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600
km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 1
Years.
Date: ______April.2017
To,
___________________________
___________________________
Selection of a Consultan
to SSNNL for the work of
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
Five Years.
1. Sardar Sarovar Project
1.1. The Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Project is a multipurpose river valley
project on the west flowing river Narmada in Gujarat State located along the
west coast of India.
The project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to a gross area of about
3.43 million hectares, and has hydropower of 1450 MW (installed capacity) and
also provides partial flood control. The project is estimated to cost about Rs.
39240Crores as of 2008-2009
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
for providing Third Party Inspection Services for the work of
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and
providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600
km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five
7.
___________________________
___________________________
Consultant for Providing Third Party Inspection Services
or the work of � �Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
roject:
Sarovar (Narmada) Project is a multipurpose river valley
project on the west flowing river Narmada in Gujarat State located along the
project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to a gross area of about
es, and has hydropower of 1450 MW (installed capacity) and
partial flood control. The project is estimated to cost about Rs.
2009. The key features of the Project are as under:
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Services for the work of
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and
providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600
15.090 km) with O & M for Five
Third Party Inspection Services
carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
Sarovar (Narmada) Project is a multipurpose river valley
project on the west flowing river Narmada in Gujarat State located along the
project is expected to provide irrigation benefits to a gross area of about
es, and has hydropower of 1450 MW (installed capacity) and
partial flood control. The project is estimated to cost about Rs.
The key features of the Project are as under:
Dam
1 Length of main concrete gravity dam
2 Maximum height above deepest foundation
level
3 Top R.L. of dam.
4 Catchments area of river above dam site
5 Live storage capacity 0.58M.Ha.m
6 Length of reservoir
Maximum width
Average Width
7 Spillway gates
Chute Spillway
Service Spillway
8 Spillway Capacity
Power Houses
1 River bed power house
2 Canal head power house
Canal System
Main Canal
1 Full supply level (F.S.L.) at H.R.
2 Length up
3 Base width in head reach
4 Full supply depth (F.S.D.) in head reach
5 Design discharge capacity
(1) In head reach
(2) At Gujarat
Length of main concrete gravity dam 1210.00 m
Maximum height above deepest foundation 163.00 m
Top R.L. of dam. 146.50 m
Catchments area of river above dam site 88,000 Sq.
Live storage capacity 0.58M.Ha.m (4.7 MAF)
Length of reservoir 214.00 km
Maximum width 16.10 km
Average Width 1.77 km
Spillway gates
Chute Spillway 7 Nos. 60' x 60'
Service Spillway 23 Nos. 60' x 55'
Spillway Capacity 84949.25 cumecs
(30 lakh cusecs)
River bed power house 1200 MW
Canal head power house 250 MW
Full supply level (F.S.L.) at H.R. 91.44 m (300 ft)
Length up to Gujarat - Rajasthan border 458.00 km
Base width in head reach 73.01 m
Full supply depth (F.S.D.) in head reach 7.60 m
Design discharge capacity
(1) In head reach 1133 cumecs
(40,000 cusecs)
(2) At Gujarat-Rajasthan border 71 cumecs
(2,500 cusecs)
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1210.00 m
163.00 m
146.50 m
88,000 Sq. km
(4.7 MAF)
214.00 km
16.10 km
1.77 km
7 Nos. 60' x 60'
23 Nos. 60' x 55'
84949.25 cumecs
(30 lakh cusecs)
1200 MW
250 MW
91.44 m (300 ft)
458.00 km
73.01 m
7.60 m
1133 cumecs
(40,000 cusecs)
71 cumecs
(2,500 cusecs)
Dam
Distribution System
1 Numbers of Branches
2 Length of distribution system network
3 Culturable Command Area
1.2. Schematic map showing the canal network:
1.3. Details of Phase-1
Phase-1 of Narmada Project covers 4,46,609 ha between rivers Narmada
and Mahi. This area is divided in to 52 Blocks. Total CCA 4,46,609 ha
covers five districts i.e. Narmada, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, Vadodara and
Panchmahal covering 1201 villages.
Distribution System
Numbers of Branches 38
Length of distribution system network 66000 km
Culturable Command Area 18.45 lakh
hectares
chematic map showing the canal network:
1:
1 of Narmada Project covers 4,46,609 ha between rivers Narmada
and Mahi. This area is divided in to 52 Blocks. Total CCA 4,46,609 ha
covers five districts i.e. Narmada, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, Vadodara and
Panchmahal covering 1201 villages.
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66000 km
18.45 lakh
hectares
1 of Narmada Project covers 4,46,609 ha between rivers Narmada
and Mahi. This area is divided in to 52 Blocks. Total CCA 4,46,609 ha
covers five districts i.e. Narmada, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, Vadodara and
The Phase-1 covers 14 Branch Canals offtaking from Narmada Main Canal
from Ch 0km to 144.5 km and 11 Sub Branch Canal offtakes from Branch
Canal. The Total length of 25 Branch canal is 656.91 km. The works of
Branch canals are completed in 2002
297.74 Crore
201 Nos of distributory
1101.50 km. The works of
The expenditure incurred is Rs. 292.37 Crore
1235 Nos of minors offtakes from
length of 4321 km. The works of Minors having length of 4289 km are
completed and remaining 32 km will be completed by March
expenditure incurred is Rs. 427 Crore
The Irrigation is started since 2002
2. Objective of the A
Sardar Sarovar Narmada
Sardar Sarovar Project is a wholly owned Govt.
SSNNL has decided to undertake the work of
carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
Whole work has been divided into
Engineers, N P Canal Dn. No.
Jambusar in Gujarat.
The contractors for this package have
bidding process and the work would be implemented in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the
1 covers 14 Branch Canals offtaking from Narmada Main Canal
from Ch 0km to 144.5 km and 11 Sub Branch Canal offtakes from Branch
Canal. The Total length of 25 Branch canal is 656.91 km. The works of
Branch canals are completed in 2002-03. The expenditure incurred is Rs.
201 Nos of distributory offtakes from Branch Canals having length of
1101.50 km. The works of distributaries are completed in upto 2008
The expenditure incurred is Rs. 292.37 Crore
1235 Nos of minors offtakes from Distributaries and Branch Canals having
length of 4321 km. The works of Minors having length of 4289 km are
completed and remaining 32 km will be completed by March
expenditure incurred is Rs. 427 Crore
The Irrigation is started since 2002-03 in completed Branch, Distry and Minors
Assignment:
armada Nigam Limited (SSNNL), the implementing agency of
Sarovar Project is a wholly owned Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking.
undertake the work of Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
Whole work has been divided into 1 slice, under the jurisdiction of the
N P Canal Dn. No.15,Jambusar having their offices located in
contractors for this package have been selected through a competitive
ding process and the work would be implemented in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Item Rate tender.
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1 covers 14 Branch Canals offtaking from Narmada Main Canal
from Ch 0km to 144.5 km and 11 Sub Branch Canal offtakes from Branch
Canal. The Total length of 25 Branch canal is 656.91 km. The works of
incurred is Rs.
offtakes from Branch Canals having length of
are completed in upto 2008-09.
and Branch Canals having
length of 4321 km. The works of Minors having length of 4289 km are
completed and remaining 32 km will be completed by March-17. . The
d Branch, Distry and Minors.
imited (SSNNL), the implementing agency of
f Gujarat Undertaking.
Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
the Executive
having their offices located in
been selected through a competitive
ding process and the work would be implemented in accordance with the
In pursuance of above, and with a view to ensure quality assurance, timely
completion of the work within the determined costs and without
cost overrun, SSNNL has decided to outsource the Project Management
Consultancy to the qualified, technically competent and experienced firms who
have proven track record in the field of highway projects.
3. Request for Proposal
SSNNL invites Proposals for selection of a Project Management Consultant who
shall provide consultancy services to SSNNL for quality
implementation of the work. The consultancy work shall broadly include
construction supervision, quality assuran
Reference (the �TOR�) specified at Schedule
SSNNL intends to select the Consultant through [an open competitive bidding /
limited tender enquiry process] in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
4. Due Diligence by Applicants:
Applicants are encouraged to inform themselves fully about the assignment and
the local conditions before submitting the Proposal by paying a visit to the Work
site, sending written queries to the employer, and attending a Pre
conference on the date and time specified in clause 1.10.
5. Sale of RFP Document:
5.1 The RFP document is available in electronic form
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com. Interested bidder can view this bid
online. Bidders who are
bid document online. Bidders who are interested in bidding for
can down load the documents from the said web site up
21.04.2017. Those bidders who wish to have the hard copy (Printe
and with a view to ensure quality assurance, timely
completion of the work within the determined costs and without any time and
cost overrun, SSNNL has decided to outsource the Project Management
sultancy to the qualified, technically competent and experienced firms who
k record in the field of highway projects.
roposal:
Proposals for selection of a Project Management Consultant who
shall provide consultancy services to SSNNL for quality-efficient and time bound
implementation of the work. The consultancy work shall broadly include
construction supervision, quality assurance in accordance with the Terms of
) specified at Schedule � 1.
SSNNL intends to select the Consultant through [an open competitive bidding /
limited tender enquiry process] in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
Diligence by Applicants:
Applicants are encouraged to inform themselves fully about the assignment and
the local conditions before submitting the Proposal by paying a visit to the Work
site, sending written queries to the employer, and attending a Pre
conference on the date and time specified in clause 1.10.
Sale of RFP Document:
The RFP document is available in electronic form 1.4.17 on the
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com. Interested bidder can view this bid
online. Bidders who are interested in bidding for the work can
bid document online. Bidders who are interested in bidding for
can down load the documents from the said web site up to 18:00Hrs on
. Those bidders who wish to have the hard copy (Printe
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and with a view to ensure quality assurance, timely
any time and
cost overrun, SSNNL has decided to outsource the Project Management
sultancy to the qualified, technically competent and experienced firms who
Proposals for selection of a Project Management Consultant who
efficient and time bound
implementation of the work. The consultancy work shall broadly include
ce in accordance with the Terms of
SSNNL intends to select the Consultant through [an open competitive bidding /
limited tender enquiry process] in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
Applicants are encouraged to inform themselves fully about the assignment and
the local conditions before submitting the Proposal by paying a visit to the Work
site, sending written queries to the employer, and attending a Pre-proposal
on the web site
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com. Interested bidder can view this bid document
interested in bidding for the work can view this
bid document online. Bidders who are interested in bidding for the works
to 18:00Hrs on
. Those bidders who wish to have the hard copy (Printed
Version) of the Bidding Documents can download the same and take the
printout of the same for their use.
5.2 Bidder who wish to submit their offer shall pay INR
Thousand) non refundable
favor of �Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., Gandhinagar payable at
Gandhinagar drawn
India including the cooperative bank approved by the Finance Department
of Government of Gujarat and SSNNL
.
6. Validity of the Proposal:
The Proposal shall be valid for a period of not less than
Proposal Due Date (extended if any)
7. Preparation of Technical& Financial
7.1 The Techno-Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com not later than the submission date shown in the data sheet
given in Chapter 2.Instructions for preparation of
in Chapter 2. The Criteria
Narmada Nigam Limited for evaluation of technical and financial proposals
mentioned in Chapter 3.
provided at Appendix-I and
7.2
8. Brief description of the Selection Process
SSNNL has adopted a two stage selection process in evaluating the Proposals
comprising technical and financial bids to be submitted
a technical evaluation will be carried out as specified in clause 3.1. Based on this
evaluation, a list of short
clause 3.2. In the second stage, a financial evaluation will be carri
specified in clause 3.3. Proposals will finally be ranked on Quality and
Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
Version) of the Bidding Documents can download the same and take the
printout of the same for their use.
Bidder who wish to submit their offer shall pay INR 10
refundable in the form of Account Payee Demand Draft in
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., Gandhinagar payable at
Gandhinagar drawn on any schedule bank listed by the Reserve Bank of
India including the cooperative bank approved by the Finance Department
Gujarat and SSNNL.
e Proposal:
The Proposal shall be valid for a period of not less than 180 days from the
(extended if any) (the �PDD�)
echnical& Financial Proposals:
Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
not later than the submission date shown in the data sheet
Instructions for preparation of Proposal are provided in
riteria and sub-criteria to be applied by the Sardar
for evaluation of technical and financial proposals
. The necessary Forms for submission of Proposal are
and Appendix-II.
rief description of the Selection Process
SSNNL has adopted a two stage selection process in evaluating the Proposals
comprising technical and financial bids to be submitted online. In the first stage,
a technical evaluation will be carried out as specified in clause 3.1. Based on this
evaluation, a list of short-listed applicants shall be prepared as specified in
clause 3.2. In the second stage, a financial evaluation will be carri
Proposals will finally be ranked on Quality and
Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
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Version) of the Bidding Documents can download the same and take the
10,000/- (Ten
in the form of Account Payee Demand Draft in
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., Gandhinagar payable at
on any schedule bank listed by the Reserve Bank of
India including the cooperative bank approved by the Finance Department
days from the
Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
not later than the submission date shown in the data sheet
provided in detail
Sardar Sarovar
for evaluation of technical and financial proposals are
The necessary Forms for submission of Proposal are
SSNNL has adopted a two stage selection process in evaluating the Proposals
. In the first stage,
a technical evaluation will be carried out as specified in clause 3.1. Based on this
listed applicants shall be prepared as specified in
clause 3.2. In the second stage, a financial evaluation will be carried out as
Proposals will finally be ranked on Quality and
9. Pre-Proposal Site-visit
Prospective applicants may visit the site and review the available data at any
time prior to PDD. All communication
nodal officer specified below:
For Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to
existing, WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Bra
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km)
Executive Engineer, N.P.CanalDn No
10. Address for Communication and
All communications including the submission of Proposal should be addressed to
as given hereunder. You
Proposalis to be submitted
day of PDD and Financial Proposal
should submit two hard copies and two CD
Proposal �Official Documents
Consultancy/Project and clear identification of the contents on the envelope
submit on the next working day of the last date of bid submi
between 11.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs
The Chief Engineer (CPC
Sardar
Block No. 12,
Gandhinagar
Phone:- +91 79 232
email: [email protected]
11. Mode of physical
The technical and financial proposal shall be submitted online.
Technical Bid only along with supporting documents shall be submitted
visit:
Prospective applicants may visit the site and review the available data at any
All communications for such purpose may be addressed to the
nodal officer specified below:
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to
WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Bra
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
Executive Engineer, N.P.CanalDn No-15, Jambusar.
Communication and Submission:
All communications including the submission of Proposal should be addressed to
You are requested to ensure that the
is to be submitted online before PDD as well as physically on the next
Financial Proposal is to be submitted on line before PDD
wo hard copies and two CD-ROMs of the
Official Documents� with the RFP Notice No., Name of the
and clear identification of the contents on the envelope
submit on the next working day of the last date of bid submission on online,
between 11.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs:
Chief Engineer (CPC)
Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited,
Block No. 12, 6thFloor, New Sachivalaya Complex,
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) � 382 010
+91 79 23252734Fax:- +91 79 23223056
[email protected], [email protected],
physical Submission:
The technical and financial proposal shall be submitted online. One hard copy of the
Technical Bid only along with supporting documents shall be submitted
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Prospective applicants may visit the site and review the available data at any
such purpose may be addressed to the
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to
WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
with O & M for Five Years.
All communications including the submission of Proposal should be addressed to
are requested to ensure that the Technical
physically on the next
on line before PDD. You
the Technical
ame of the
and clear identification of the contents on the envelope and
ssion on online,
One hard copy of the
Technical Bid only along with supporting documents shall be submitted by hand
delivery only at the time of submission of EMD
Executive Engineer (CPC �
382010, (Ph. No.-079-23252734) from 1
Purchase of Demand Draft for Tender Fee shall be made on or before the date
of online submission of bids
12. Schedule of Selection
SSNNL would endeavor
Sr.No. Event Description
1. Last Date for receiving
queries / clarifications
2. Pre-proposal conference
3. SSNNL response to queries
4. Proposal
5. Expected date
Technical
6. Expected date
opening of
7. Validity of Proposals
13. Consultancy Contract
Selected consultant will have to sign the Consultancy
with Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL)
document.
14. Professional Team
Consultants shall propose separate and dedicated professional team as per
the TOR. No restructuring will be allowed except with the
permission of the SSNNL
15 Award of Contract
The competent
unquestionable authority to award
at the time of submission of EMD,Tender fee etc. to the office of
3), Floor No.-6, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinag
23252734) from 11:00 to 18:00 Hrs on 24.04.2017
Purchase of Demand Draft for Tender Fee shall be made on or before the date
of online submission of bids.
election Process:
ndeavor to adhere to the following schedule:
Event Description Date
ate for receiving
queries / clarifications
6.4.2017upto 18.00 hrs
proposal conference 10.4.2017 at 12.00 hrs
SSNNL response to queries 12.4.2017
Proposal Due Date (PDD) 21.4.2017upto 18.00 hrs
Expected date for opening of
echnical Proposal
25.4.2017at 11.00 hrs
Expected date for public
pening of Financial Proposal
29.4.2017 at 11.00 hrs
Validity of Proposals 180 days from PDD(Extended if
any)
ontract:
Selected consultant will have to sign the Consultancy Agreement/C
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) as contained in this
eam:
Consultants shall propose separate and dedicated professional team as per
No restructuring will be allowed except with the
SSNNL.
ontract:
authority of SSNNL reserves its absolute and
unquestionable authority to award the work or cancel the bid process.
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Tender fee etc. to the office of
6, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinagar-
24.04.2017.
Purchase of Demand Draft for Tender Fee shall be made on or before the date
upto 18.00 hrs
at 12.00 hrs
upto 18.00 hrs
at 11.00 hrs
at 11.00 hrs
(Extended if
Agreement/Contract
as contained in this
Consultants shall propose separate and dedicated professional team as per
No restructuring will be allowed except with the written
absolute and
the work or cancel the bid process.
16 Clarifications:
After the issuance of this Letter of invitation and before submission date of
proposals, the SSNNL
clarifications concerning the proposed services and copy
to all short listed firms. However, any delay caused by seeking such
clarification will not be considered a reason for extending the submission
date for your proposal.
It should be clearly understood that the
incurred by the consultants
collection of information, or
17 Pre-Proposal Conference
A Pre-proposal conference is scheduled on
the Committee Room
12, 3rd Floor, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinagar
consultants desirous of participating
confirm their participation to the contact officer
18 Extension of Assignment
The Item rate contracts for which
to be assigned will have a performance period
schedule(Table-1). These contracts may get extended on bonafide
grounds. Such extensio
such a case, the
agreement. During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the
services and deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this peri
the TPI consultant�s
(eight percent) per
financial proposal.
After the issuance of this Letter of invitation and before submission date of
SSNNL may, if necessary, reply to your written request for
clarifications concerning the proposed services and copy of the same reply
isted firms. However, any delay caused by seeking such
clarification will not be considered a reason for extending the submission
date for your proposal.
It should be clearly understood that the SSNNL will not reimburse any cost
the consultants for the preparation of proposals, site visit,
collection of information, or on selection for contract negotiations.
onference:
conference is scheduled on dt.10.4.2017 at 12.00
Committee Room of SardarSarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, Block No.
Floor, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinagar. The
consultants desirous of participating in the pre-bid conference
confirm their participation to the contact officer mentioned hereinabove.
ssignment:
tem rate contracts for which Third Party Inspection services
to be assigned will have a performance period as listed in deployment
. These contracts may get extended on bonafide
Such extension of time will be at the discretion of SSNNL.
the TPI assignment will also be extended
During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the
services and deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this peri
consultant�s total lump-sum price will be increased by adding 8%
per annum of the total lump-sum price as per the accepted
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After the issuance of this Letter of invitation and before submission date of
may, if necessary, reply to your written request for
the same reply
isted firms. However, any delay caused by seeking such
clarification will not be considered a reason for extending the submission
will not reimburse any cost
for the preparation of proposals, site visit,
for contract negotiations.
12.00 hrs. at
Narmada Nigam Limited, Block No.
. The short listed
bid conference may kindly
hereinabove.
Third Party Inspection services (TPI) is
as listed in deployment
. These contracts may get extended on bonafide
n of time will be at the discretion of SSNNL. In
on mutual
During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the
services and deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this period,
by adding 8%
sum price as per the accepted
19 Consultants are requested to acknowledge receipt of this letter within five
days of receipt to officer nominated hereinabove
clear indication whether
are requested to acknowledge receipt of this letter within five
officer nominated hereinabove by email or facsimile with
clear indication whether consultant intends to submit a proposal or not.
Chief Engineer (CPC),SSNNL
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are requested to acknowledge receipt of this letter within five
facsimile with
to submit a proposal or not.
Chief Engineer (CPC),SSNNL
INSTRUCTION
1. DATA SHEET
Name of Employer
Name of Assignment/Consultancy
Type of Proposal Submission
method of Selection
Pre-Proposal Conference
Language of Proposal
Amount of Bid security/Earnest Money
CHAPTER � 2
NSTRUCTION ON PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited
(SSNNL), Gandhinagar
/Consultancy Selection of a Consultant for Providing
Third Party Inspection Services
SSNNL for the work of
WBM Service Road, carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and
providing C.C. parapet walls along
Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500
to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal
(from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O
& M for Five Years.
Type of Proposal Submission and Submission of Financial Proposal
Online and Technical Proposal
well as physically..
Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
A pre-proposal conference will be held on
Date:10.4.2017 Time:12.00 hrs
Venue: Committee Room of SardarSarovar
Narmada Nigam Limited, Block No. 12, 3
Floor, New Sachivalaya Complex,
Gandhinagar
Proposals shall be submitted in English
language
Earnest Money Rs. One (1) lac (Rs. 100,000)
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armada Nigam Limited
Selection of a Consultant for Providing
Third Party Inspection Services to
or the work of � �Providing
WBM Service Road, carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and
providing C.C. parapet walls along
Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500
to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal
(from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O
Proposal is to be
Proposal is online as
Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
will be held on
12.00 hrs
Committee Room of SardarSarovar
Narmada Nigam Limited, Block No. 12, 3rd
Floor, New Sachivalaya Complex,
Proposals shall be submitted in English
000)Payable in favor
Deposit
Submission Date of Technical
Financial Proposal ( On line)
Expected date of opening of Technical
Proposal
Expected date for public
Financial Proposal
Expected date and address for contract
negotiations
Expected date for commencement of
consulting services
Representative / Contact Person
& Address of the Implementing
Agency
Inputs to be provided by the
SardarSarovar Narmada Nigam Limited
(SSNNL)
Validity of Proposal
Clarifications on RFP
Minimum technical score required for
of �Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd
Submission Date of Technical &
( On line)
Proposals must upload online
Date: 21.4.2017upto 18.00 hrs.
of opening of Technical Date: [email protected] hrs.
for public opening of Date: 29.4.2017 on 12.00 hrs.
Expected date and address for contract Date:
Expected date for commencement of Date:
Representative / Contact Person
& Address of the Implementing
Inputs to be provided by the
SardarSarovar Narmada Nigam Limited
Certified copies of all the
along with the technical bid, price bid,
general conditions of contract, work
specifications, terms of payment and all
other relevant data relating to the item
rate contracts awarded by SSNNL to the
contractor for the applicable packages.
Detailed engineering designs, drawings
provided to the works contractor
Proposal must remain valid for a period of
180 days from the Proposal Due Date (PDD)
The consultants may request for clarifications
on the RFP and the TOR
person nominated hereinabove not later than
6.4.2017
Minimum technical score required for Applicant firm must score a minimum
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Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd �
upload online not later than
upto 18.00 hrs.
.00 hrs.
Certified copies of all the works contracts
along with the technical bid, price bid,
general conditions of contract, work
specifications, terms of payment and all
other relevant data relating to the item
rate contracts awarded by SSNNL to the
contractor for the applicable packages.
designs, drawings
contractor
Proposal must remain valid for a period of
Proposal Due Date (PDD).
The consultants may request for clarifications
TOR to the contact
person nominated hereinabove not later than
Applicant firm must score a minimum
technical qualification
Formula for determining the Financial
scores
Association of short listed consultant
with other short listed consultants
whether permitted?
Amounts payable by the SSNNL to the
consultant under the contract
whether subject to local taxation?
Contract Package : Bid Package: Sr.
No.
Slice Name of Work
1.
1. Slice-1 Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing
WBM Roads and providing C.C.
parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to
86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090
km) with O & M for Five Years.
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO
A. GENERAL
technical score (St) of 200 marks out of 250
marks. Criteria and sub-criteria for evaluation
of technical proposal are given in Chapter 3
Formula for determining the Financial Sf = 100 X Fm/ F, where S
score, Fmis the lowest price and F the quoted
price of proposal under consideration. The
weights given to Technical and Financial
proposals are : Tp = 0.70 and F
Association of short listed consultant
with other short listed consultants �
Not Permitted
the SSNNL to the
consultant under the contract �
whether subject to local taxation?
Yes � SSNNL will reimburse service tax as
per GOI guidelineother taxes shall be born
by the Consultant.
: Bid Package-1
Name of Work Estimated
Tender
amount
Rs. In
Lacs
Name of
Division
3. 4. 5.
Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing
WBM Roads and providing C.C.
parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to
km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090
km) with O & M for Five Years.
4736.56 N P Canal
Dn. No.1
Jambusar
NSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT CONSULTANTS
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marks out of 250
criteria for evaluation
of technical proposal are given in Chapter 3
/ F, where Sfis the financial
is the lowest price and F the quoted
price of proposal under consideration. The
weights given to Technical and Financial
0 and Fp= 0.30
SSNNL will reimburse service tax as
other taxes shall be borne
Name of
Division
Contract Period
6.
N P Canal
15
Jambusar
9 Months
2.1 Scope of Proposal
2.1.1 Detailed description of the objectives, scope of services, Deliverables and
other requirements relating to this Consultancy are specified in this RFP.
In case an Applicant Consultant
and capabilities required for und
participate in the Selection Process. The term
�Applicant Consultant
may be. The manner in which the Proposal is required to be submitted,
evaluated and accepted is explained in this RFP.
The term SSNNL (�
Nigam Limited, Gandhingar, Gujarat.
2.1.2 Applicant Consultant
on the basis of an evaluation by the
specified in this RFP.
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification for any aspect
of the Selection Process will be given and that the
without any right of appeal whatsoever.
2.1.3 The Applicant Consultant
manner specified in this Part
submitted in the Form
submitted in the F
Consultant shall be required to enter into an agreement with the
the form specified at Schedule
2.1.4 Key Personnel
The Consultancy Team shall consist of the following key personnel
(the �Key Personnel
responsibilities as specified below:
Sr.
No.
Designation
1 Team Leader
Scope of Proposal
Detailed description of the objectives, scope of services, Deliverables and
other requirements relating to this Consultancy are specified in this RFP.
Applicant Consultant firm possesses the requisite experience
and capabilities required for undertaking the Consultancy, it may
participate in the Selection Process. The term Applicant Consultant
Applicant Consultant�) means the Sole Firm / Company, as the case
may be. The manner in which the Proposal is required to be submitted,
accepted is explained in this RFP.
(�The SSNNL�) means Sardar Sarovar Narmada
Nigam Limited, Gandhingar, Gujarat.
Applicant Consultants are advised that the selection of Consultant shall be
on the basis of an evaluation by the SSNNL through the Selection Process
specified in this RFP. Applicant Consultants shall be deemed to have
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification for any aspect
of the Selection Process will be given and that the SSNNL�s decisions are
t of appeal whatsoever.
Applicant Consultant shall submit its Proposal in the form and
manner specified in this Part-2 of the RFP. The Technical proposal shall be
orm-1at Appendix-I and the Financial Proposal shall be
Form-1 at Appendix-II. Upon selection, the
shall be required to enter into an agreement with the
the form specified at Schedule- II.
tancy Team shall consist of the following key personnel
Key Personnel�) who shall discharge their respective
responsibilities as specified below:
Responsibilities
He will lead, co-ordinate and supervise the multi
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Detailed description of the objectives, scope of services, Deliverables and
other requirements relating to this Consultancy are specified in this RFP.
firm possesses the requisite experience
ertaking the Consultancy, it may
Applicant Consultant (the
, as the case
may be. The manner in which the Proposal is required to be submitted,
Sarovar Narmada
s are advised that the selection of Consultant shall be
the Selection Process
s shall be deemed to have
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification for any aspect
�s decisions are
shall submit its Proposal in the form and
2 of the RFP. The Technical proposal shall be
I and the Financial Proposal shall be
II. Upon selection, the Applicant
shall be required to enter into an agreement with the SSNNL in
tancy Team shall consist of the following key personnel
�) who shall discharge their respective
ordinate and supervise the multi-
Sr.
No.
Designation
2 Resident Engineer
3 Field Engineer
(Quality)
2.2 Conditions of Eligibility of
2.2.1 Applicant Consultant
eligibility (the �Conditions of Eligibility
only those Applicant Consultant
will be considered for evaluation.
2.2.2 To be eligible for evaluation of its Proposal, the
fulfill the following:
(A) Technical Capacity
Responsibilities
disciplinary team involved in providing
Management Services. He will interact and
coordinate with the construction contractor
as the SSNNL�s Engineer-in-charge and will be
responsible for the overall performance and
administration of the Consultant�s team
successful management of the project.
He will be responsible to supervise all the activities
at the site and assist team leader with review of
Contractors� activities, work programme, strictly
monitor the progress of work for timely completion
of work in consultation with the SSNNL�sE
charge. . He will also be responsible for maintaining
complete record of quantities of materials procured
and used in the work.
He will be responsible for total quality control and
quality assurance of all the components of the
project as per work specifications contained in the
construction contract, relevant Bureau of Indian
standard codes of practices, standard engineering
practices.
2.2 Conditions of Eligibility of Applicant Consultants
Applicant Consultants must read carefully the minimum conditions of
Conditions of Eligibility�) provided herein. Proposals of
Applicant Consultants who satisfy the Conditions of Eligibility
will be considered for evaluation.
To be eligible for evaluation of its Proposal, the Applicant Consultant
e following:
Technical Capacity: The Applicant Consultant shall have, over
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disciplinary team involved in providing Project
ervices. He will interact and
coordinate with the construction contractors as well
and will be
responsible for the overall performance and
onsultant�s team for
be responsible to supervise all the activities
and assist team leader with review of
Contractors� activities, work programme, strictly
monitor the progress of work for timely completion
Engineer-in-
He will also be responsible for maintaining
record of quantities of materials procured
He will be responsible for total quality control and
quality assurance of all the components of the
project as per work specifications contained in the
n contract, relevant Bureau of Indian
standard codes of practices, standard engineering
nimum conditions of
�) provided herein. Proposals of
s who satisfy the Conditions of Eligibility
Applicant Consultant shall
shall have, over
the past 5 (five) years preceding
completed a
in Clause 3.1.4
(B) Financial Capacity
a minimum income of
professional fees
preceding the Proposal Due Date. For the avoidance of doubt,
professional fees hereunder refer
Consultant for providing advisory or consultancy services to its
clients.
(C) Availability of Key Personnel:
make available all Key Personnel meeting the requirements
specified in sub
have age more than 62 yrs.
(D) Conditions of Eligibility for Key Personnel:
Personnel must fulfill the Conditions of Eligibility specified below
Sr.
No.
Key
Personnel
Educational
Qualification
1 Team Leader Graduate in Civil
Engineering
a
university/
2 Resident
Engineer
Graduate in Civil
Engineering
a
university/
the past 5 (five) years preceding Proposal Due Date (PDD)
completed a minimum of 1 (one) Eligible Assignment
in Clause 3.1.4.
Financial Capacity: The Applicant Consultant shall have received
a minimum income of 1 Cr( One Crore) per annum from
professional fees during each of the 3 (three) financial years
the Proposal Due Date. For the avoidance of doubt,
professional fees hereunder refer to fees received by the
for providing advisory or consultancy services to its
Availability of Key Personnel: The Applicant shall offer and
make available all Key Personnel meeting the requirements
specified in sub-clause (D) below. All the key personnel should not
have age more than 62 yrs.
Conditions of Eligibility for Key Personnel: Each of the Key
Personnel must fulfill the Conditions of Eligibility specified below
Educational
Qualification
Length of
professional
Experience
Experience on
eligible
assignments
Graduate in Civil
Engineering from
a recognized
university/institute
15 years He should have led
a project
management
consultancy
assignment for
minimum one
Eligible A
Graduate in Civil
Engineering from
a recognized
university/institute
7 years He should have
worked as a
Engineer/Resident
Engineer on
minimum
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Proposal Due Date (PDD),
as specified
shall have received
per annum from
during each of the 3 (three) financial years
the Proposal Due Date. For the avoidance of doubt,
to fees received by the Applicant
for providing advisory or consultancy services to its
The Applicant shall offer and
make available all Key Personnel meeting the requirements
All the key personnel should not
Each of the Key
Personnel must fulfill the Conditions of Eligibility specified below
Experience on
eligible
assignments
He should have led
a project
management
consultancy
assignment for
minimum one
Assignment.
He should have
worked as a Project
Engineer/Resident
Engineer on
minimum one ligible
Sr.
No.
Key
Personnel
Educational
Qualification
3 Field Engineer
(Quality)
Graduate /
Diploma in Civil
Engineering
a
university/
2.2.3 The Applicant Consultant
from its Statutory Auditors stating its total revenues from professional
fees during each of the past three financial years and the fee received in
respect of each of the Eligible Assignments speci
the event that the
it shall provide the requisite certificate(s) from the firm of Chartered
Accountants that ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the
Consultant.
2.2.4 The Applicant Consultant
format at Form-4of Appendix
Attorney would not be required if the Application is signed by a partner of
the Applicant Consultant
firm or limited liability partnership.
2.2.5 Any entity which has been barred by the Central Government, any State
Government, a statutory
case may be, from participating in any pro
the date of Proposal, would not be eligible to submit a Proposal either by
itself or through its Associate.
2.2.6 An Applicant Consultant
years, neither failed to perform on any
imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award against the
Educational
Qualification
Length of
professional
Experience
Experience on
eligible
assignments
Assignment
Graduate /
Diploma in Civil
Engineering from
a recognized
university/institute
5 years for
Graduate
Engineer and
10 years for
Diploma
Engineer
He should have
worked as a quality
control engineer
minimum one
Eligible A
Consultant shall enclose with its Proposal, certificate(s)
from its Statutory Auditors stating its total revenues from professional
fees during each of the past three financial years and the fee received in
respect of each of the Eligible Assignments specified in the Proposal. In
the event that the Applicant Consultant does not have a statutory auditor,
it shall provide the requisite certificate(s) from the firm of Chartered
Accountants that ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the
Applicant Consultant should submit a Power of Attorney as per the
4of Appendix-I; provided, however, that such Power of
Attorney would not be required if the Application is signed by a partner of
Applicant Consultant, in case the Applicant Consultant is a partnership
firm or limited liability partnership.
Any entity which has been barred by the Central Government, any State
Government, a statutory SSNNL or a public sector undertaking, as the
case may be, from participating in any project, and the bar subsists as on
the date of Proposal, would not be eligible to submit a Proposal either by
itself or through its Associate.
Applicant Consultant or its Associate should have, during the last three
years, neither failed to perform on any agreement, as evidenced by
imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial ,SSNNL or a judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award against the Applicant Consultant
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Experience on
eligible
assignments
ssignment.
He should have
worked as a quality
control engineer on
minimum one
Assignment.
shall enclose with its Proposal, certificate(s)
from its Statutory Auditors stating its total revenues from professional
fees during each of the past three financial years and the fee received in
fied in the Proposal. In
does not have a statutory auditor,
it shall provide the requisite certificate(s) from the firm of Chartered
Accountants that ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the Applicant
should submit a Power of Attorney as per the
I; provided, however, that such Power of
Attorney would not be required if the Application is signed by a partner of
is a partnership
Any entity which has been barred by the Central Government, any State
or a public sector undertaking, as the
ject, and the bar subsists as on
the date of Proposal, would not be eligible to submit a Proposal either by
or its Associate should have, during the last three
agreement, as evidenced by
or a judicial
Applicant Consultant or
its Associate, nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have
had any agreement terminated for breach by such
its Associate.
2.2.7 While submitting a Proposal, the
clearly marked and referenced continuation sheets in the event that the
space provided in the specified forms in t
Alternatively, Applicant Consultant
making due provision for incorporation of the requested information.
2.3 Conflict of Interest
SSNNL policy requires that
and impartial advice and at all times hold the SSNNL�s interests
paramount, strictly avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own
corporate interests and act without any consideration for future work
2.3.1 Without limitation on
any of their affiliates, shall be considered to have a conflict of
interest and shall not be recruited, under any of the circumstances set
forth below.
a) A firm that has been engaged by the SSNNL to
goods, works or services other than consulting services for
a project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified
from providing consulting services related to those goods, works
or services. Conversely, a
services for the preparation or implementation of a
project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified from
subsequently providing goods or works or services other than
consulting services resulting from or directly related to the
firm�s consulting services for such preparation or
implementation. For the purpose of this paragraph, services other
than consulting services are defined as those leading to a
measurable physical output, for example surveys, exploratory
drilling, aerial photography, and satellite imagery
its Associate, nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have
ment terminated for breach by such Applicant Consultant
While submitting a Proposal, the Applicant Consultant should attach
clearly marked and referenced continuation sheets in the event that the
space provided in the specified forms in the Appendices is insufficient.
Applicant Consultants may format the specified forms
making due provision for incorporation of the requested information.
Conflict of Interest
SSNNL policy requires that Consultants provide professional
and impartial advice and at all times hold the SSNNL�s interests
paramount, strictly avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own
corporate interests and act without any consideration for future work
Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants, and
any of their affiliates, shall be considered to have a conflict of
interest and shall not be recruited, under any of the circumstances set
A firm that has been engaged by the SSNNL to
goods, works or services other than consulting services for
a project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified
from providing consulting services related to those goods, works
or services. Conversely, a firm hired to provide consulting
services for the preparation or implementation of a
project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified from
subsequently providing goods or works or services other than
consulting services resulting from or directly related to the
firm�s consulting services for such preparation or
implementation. For the purpose of this paragraph, services other
than consulting services are defined as those leading to a
easurable physical output, for example surveys, exploratory
drilling, aerial photography, and satellite imagery
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its Associate, nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have
Applicant Consultant or
should attach
clearly marked and referenced continuation sheets in the event that the
he Appendices is insufficient.
s may format the specified forms
making due provision for incorporation of the requested information.
Consultants provide professional, objective,
and impartial advice and at all times hold the SSNNL�s interests
paramount, strictly avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own
corporate interests and act without any consideration for future work.
, Consultants, and
any of their affiliates, shall be considered to have a conflict of
interest and shall not be recruited, under any of the circumstances set
A firm that has been engaged by the SSNNL to provide
goods, works or services other than consulting services for
a project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified
from providing consulting services related to those goods, works
firm hired to provide consulting
services for the preparation or implementation of a
project, and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified from
subsequently providing goods or works or services other than
consulting services resulting from or directly related to the
firm�s consulting services for such preparation or
implementation. For the purpose of this paragraph, services other
than consulting services are defined as those leading to a
easurable physical output, for example surveys, exploratory
b) A Consultant (including its Personnel and Sub Consultants) or any
of its affiliates shall not be hired for any assignment that, by its
nature, may be in conflict with another assignment of the
Consultant for the same or for another Client
The Consultant shall be aware of its obligations under the Contract
to
i) notify the SSNNL of any Personnel including Sub consultant�s
Personnel assigned to provi
Contract who is a former SSNNL staff member and
to warrant that the said former SSNNL staff member is
not subject to any work restrictions by virtue of such
former employment with the SSNNL.
clause, SSNNL staff members are defined as current
and retired SSNNL employees, and individuals that have
worked for the SSNNL with at least one of the following
types of appointments: Short Term Consultant
Term Temporary (STT), Extended Term Consultant (ETC),
Extended Term Temporary (ETT) or Junior Professional
Associate (JPA);
ii) use its best efforts not to assign any Personnel (including Sub
consultant�s Personnel) to the Contract who are rel
current SSNNL staff, and in the event that the SSNNL or
Consultant discovers that any Personnel is a close relative of a
current SSNNL staff member, to promptly replace the said
Personnel at no cost to the SSNNL with an individual having
equivalent skills. For purposes of this clause, a relative is
defined as (including those related by adoption and/or step or
half relationships): Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Son,
Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece and Nephew, and
iii) confirm, at the time of signing the Contract, that the
Consultant is not knowingly advising any �outside party,�
A Consultant (including its Personnel and Sub Consultants) or any
of its affiliates shall not be hired for any assignment that, by its
ay be in conflict with another assignment of the
Consultant for the same or for another Client
The Consultant shall be aware of its obligations under the Contract
notify the SSNNL of any Personnel including Sub consultant�s
Personnel assigned to provide the Services under the
Contract who is a former SSNNL staff member and
to warrant that the said former SSNNL staff member is
not subject to any work restrictions by virtue of such
former employment with the SSNNL. For purposes of this
clause, SSNNL staff members are defined as current
and retired SSNNL employees, and individuals that have
worked for the SSNNL with at least one of the following
types of appointments: Short Term Consultant (STC), Short
Term Temporary (STT), Extended Term Consultant (ETC),
Extended Term Temporary (ETT) or Junior Professional
Associate (JPA);
use its best efforts not to assign any Personnel (including Sub
consultant�s Personnel) to the Contract who are rel
current SSNNL staff, and in the event that the SSNNL or
Consultant discovers that any Personnel is a close relative of a
current SSNNL staff member, to promptly replace the said
Personnel at no cost to the SSNNL with an individual having
nt skills. For purposes of this clause, a relative is
defined as (including those related by adoption and/or step or
half relationships): Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Son,
Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece and Nephew, and
confirm, at the time of signing the Contract, that the
Consultant is not knowingly advising any �outside party,�
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A Consultant (including its Personnel and Sub Consultants) or any
of its affiliates shall not be hired for any assignment that, by its
ay be in conflict with another assignment of the
The Consultant shall be aware of its obligations under the Contract
notify the SSNNL of any Personnel including Sub consultant�s
de the Services under the
Contract who is a former SSNNL staff member and
to warrant that the said former SSNNL staff member is
not subject to any work restrictions by virtue of such
For purposes of this
clause, SSNNL staff members are defined as current
and retired SSNNL employees, and individuals that have
worked for the SSNNL with at least one of the following
(STC), Short
Term Temporary (STT), Extended Term Consultant (ETC),
Extended Term Temporary (ETT) or Junior Professional
use its best efforts not to assign any Personnel (including Sub
consultant�s Personnel) to the Contract who are relatives of
current SSNNL staff, and in the event that the SSNNL or
Consultant discovers that any Personnel is a close relative of a
current SSNNL staff member, to promptly replace the said
Personnel at no cost to the SSNNL with an individual having
nt skills. For purposes of this clause, a relative is
defined as (including those related by adoption and/or step or
half relationships): Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Son,
confirm, at the time of signing the Contract, that the
Consultant is not knowingly advising any �outside party,�
defined to mean an individual or firm (A) with which the SSNNL
is engaged in a formal dispute (i.e., the outside Party is suing
or has been sue
by the SSNNL for fraud or corruption, or is ineligible to be
awarded a SSNNL
corruption, or (C) whose complaint against a procurement
decision
2.3.2 Consultants have an obligation to disclose any situation of actual or
potential conflict that impacts their capacity to serve the best interest of
the SSNNL, or that may reasonably be perceived as having this effect.
Failure to disclose said situations ma
Consultant or the termination of its Contract.
2.3.3 No agency or current employees of SSNNL shall work as Consultants
under their own departments or agencies. Recruiting former government
employees or SSNNL retired officers
provided no conflict of interest exists. When the Consultant
nominates any government employee as Personnel in their technical
proposal, such Personnel must have written certification from their
government or employer confirming that they are on leave without
pay from their official position and allowed to work full
their previous official position. Such certification shall be provided to the
SSNNL by the Consultant as part of hi
2.3.4 If a Consultant could derive a competitive advantage from having
provided consulting services related to the assignment in question, the
SSNNL shall make available to all the Consultants together with this RFP
all information that would in that respect give such Consultant any
competitive advantage over competing Consultants
2.4 Number of Proposals
No Applicant Consultant
Application for the Consultancy
.An Applicant Consultant
defined to mean an individual or firm (A) with which the SSNNL
is engaged in a formal dispute (i.e., the outside Party is suing
or has been sued by the SSNNL), (B) who is being investigated
by the SSNNL for fraud or corruption, or is ineligible to be
awarded a SSNNL-financed contract because of fraud or
corruption, or (C) whose complaint against a procurement
is under review by the SSNNL
Consultants have an obligation to disclose any situation of actual or
potential conflict that impacts their capacity to serve the best interest of
the SSNNL, or that may reasonably be perceived as having this effect.
Failure to disclose said situations may lead to the disqualification of the
Consultant or the termination of its Contract.
No agency or current employees of SSNNL shall work as Consultants
under their own departments or agencies. Recruiting former government
employees or SSNNL retired officers to work for SSNNL is acceptable
provided no conflict of interest exists. When the Consultant
nominates any government employee as Personnel in their technical
proposal, such Personnel must have written certification from their
rnment or employer confirming that they are on leave without
pay from their official position and allowed to work full-time outside of
their previous official position. Such certification shall be provided to the
SSNNL by the Consultant as part of his technical proposal.
If a Consultant could derive a competitive advantage from having
provided consulting services related to the assignment in question, the
SSNNL shall make available to all the Consultants together with this RFP
on that would in that respect give such Consultant any
competitive advantage over competing Consultants
Number of Proposals
Applicant Consultant or its Associate shall submit more than one
Application for the Consultancy services to be provided for one
Applicant Consultant applying individually or as an Associate shall not
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defined to mean an individual or firm (A) with which the SSNNL
is engaged in a formal dispute (i.e., the outside Party is suing
d by the SSNNL), (B) who is being investigated
by the SSNNL for fraud or corruption, or is ineligible to be
financed contract because of fraud or
corruption, or (C) whose complaint against a procurement
Consultants have an obligation to disclose any situation of actual or
potential conflict that impacts their capacity to serve the best interest of
the SSNNL, or that may reasonably be perceived as having this effect.
y lead to the disqualification of the
No agency or current employees of SSNNL shall work as Consultants
under their own departments or agencies. Recruiting former government
to work for SSNNL is acceptable
provided no conflict of interest exists. When the Consultant
nominates any government employee as Personnel in their technical
proposal, such Personnel must have written certification from their
rnment or employer confirming that they are on leave without
time outside of
their previous official position. Such certification shall be provided to the
If a Consultant could derive a competitive advantage from having
provided consulting services related to the assignment in question, the
SSNNL shall make available to all the Consultants together with this RFP
on that would in that respect give such Consultant any
or its Associate shall submit more than one
one Package
applying individually or as an Associate shall not
be entitled to submit another application either individually or as a
member of any consortium, as the case may be for the
2.5 Cost of Proposal
The Applicant Consultant
associated with the preparation of their Proposals and their participation
in the Selection Process including subsequent negotiation, visits to the
SSNNL, Project site etc. The
liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the
Selection Process.
2.6 Site visit and verification of information
Applicant Consultant
Proposals after visiting the Project site and ascertaining for themselves
the site conditions, traffic, location, surroundings, climate, access to the
site, availability of drawings and other data with the
Laws and regulations or any other matter considered relevant by them.
Visits shall be organized
Consultants on dates, time and venue as specified in Clause 1.9.
2.7 Acknowledgement by
2.7.1 It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the
Consultant has:
(a) made a complete and careful examination of the RFP;
(b) received all relevant information requested from the
(c) acknowledged and accepted the risk of inadequ
mistake in the information provided in the RFP or furnished by or
on behalf of the
in Clause 2.6 above;
(d) satisfied itself about all matters, things and information, including
matters referred
required for submitting an informed Application and performance
of all of its obligations there
(e) acknowledged that it does not have a Conflict of Interest; and
be entitled to submit another application either individually or as a
consortium, as the case may be for the same Pa
Applicant Consultants shall be responsible for all of the costs
associated with the preparation of their Proposals and their participation
in the Selection Process including subsequent negotiation, visits to the
, Project site etc. The SSNNL will not be responsible or in any way
liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the
Site visit and verification of information
Applicant Consultants are encouraged to submit their respective
Proposals after visiting the Project site and ascertaining for themselves
the site conditions, traffic, location, surroundings, climate, access to the
site, availability of drawings and other data with the SSNNL
Laws and regulations or any other matter considered relevant by them.
organized for the benefit of prospective
s on dates, time and venue as specified in Clause 1.9.
Acknowledgement by Applicant Consultant
It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the
made a complete and careful examination of the RFP;
received all relevant information requested from the SSNNL
acknowledged and accepted the risk of inadequacy, error or
mistake in the information provided in the RFP or furnished by or
on behalf of the SSNNL or relating to any of the matters referred to
in Clause 2.6 above;
satisfied itself about all matters, things and information, including
matters referred to in Clause 2.6 herein above, necessary and
required for submitting an informed Application and performance
of all of its obligations there under;
acknowledged that it does not have a Conflict of Interest; and
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be entitled to submit another application either individually or as a
same Package.
s shall be responsible for all of the costs
associated with the preparation of their Proposals and their participation
in the Selection Process including subsequent negotiation, visits to the
be responsible or in any way
liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the
s are encouraged to submit their respective
Proposals after visiting the Project site and ascertaining for themselves
the site conditions, traffic, location, surroundings, climate, access to the
SSNNL, Applicable
Laws and regulations or any other matter considered relevant by them.
for the benefit of prospective Applicant
s on dates, time and venue as specified in Clause 1.9.
It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the Applicant
SSNNL;
acy, error or
mistake in the information provided in the RFP or furnished by or
or relating to any of the matters referred to
satisfied itself about all matters, things and information, including
to in Clause 2.6 herein above, necessary and
required for submitting an informed Application and performance
acknowledged that it does not have a Conflict of Interest; and
(f) agreed to be bound by the undertaking provid
terms hereof.
2.7.2 The SSNNL shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error on the
part of the Applicant Consultant
account of any matter or thing arising
RFP or the Selection Process, including any error
any information or data given by the
2.8 Right to reject any or all Proposals
2.8.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in this RFP, the
right to accept or reject an
and reject all Proposals, at any time without any liability or any obligation
for such acceptance, rejection or annulment, and without assigning any
reasons thereof.
2.8.2 Without prejudice to the generality of Claus
the right to reject any Proposal if:
(a) at any time, a material misrepresentation is made or discovered, or
(b) the Applicant Consultant
specified by the
the SSNNL for evaluation of the Proposal.
Misrepresentation/ improper response by the
lead to the disqualification of the
Consultant is the Lead Member
consortium may be disqualified / rejected. If such disqualification /
rejection occurs after the Proposals have been opened and the highest
ranking Applicant Consultant
reserves the right to consider the next best
any other measure as may be deemed fit in the sole discretion of the
SSNNL, including annulment of the Selection Process.
B. DOCUMENTS
2.9 Contents of the RFP
agreed to be bound by the undertaking provided by it under and in
terms hereof.
shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error on the
Applicant Consultant in respect of any of the above or on
account of any matter or thing arising out of or concerning or relating to
or the Selection Process, including any error or mistake therein or in
any information or data given by the SSNNL.
Right to reject any or all Proposals
Notwithstanding anything contained in this RFP, the SSNNL reserves the
right to accept or reject any Proposal and to annul the Selection Process
and reject all Proposals, at any time without any liability or any obligation
for such acceptance, rejection or annulment, and without assigning any
Without prejudice to the generality of Clause 2.8.1, the SSNNL
the right to reject any Proposal if:
at any time, a material misrepresentation is made or discovered, or
Applicant Consultant does not provide, within the time
specified by the SSNNL, the supplemental information sought by
for evaluation of the Proposal.
Misrepresentation/ improper response by the Applicant Consultant
lead to the disqualification of the Applicant Consultant. If the
is the Lead Member of a consortium, then the entire
consortium may be disqualified / rejected. If such disqualification /
rejection occurs after the Proposals have been opened and the highest
Applicant Consultant gets disqualified / rejected, then the
the right to consider the next best Applicant Consultant
any other measure as may be deemed fit in the sole discretion of the
, including annulment of the Selection Process.
Contents of the RFP
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ed by it under and in
shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error on the
in respect of any of the above or on
out of or concerning or relating to
or mistake therein or in
reserves the
y Proposal and to annul the Selection Process
and reject all Proposals, at any time without any liability or any obligation
for such acceptance, rejection or annulment, and without assigning any
SSNNL reserves
at any time, a material misrepresentation is made or discovered, or
does not provide, within the time
, the supplemental information sought by
Applicant Consultant may
. If the Applicant
of a consortium, then the entire
consortium may be disqualified / rejected. If such disqualification /
rejection occurs after the Proposals have been opened and the highest
gets disqualified / rejected, then the SSNNL
Applicant Consultant, or take
any other measure as may be deemed fit in the sole discretion of the
2.9.1 This RFP comprises the Disclaimer set
contents as listed below and will additionally include any Addendum /
Amendment issued in accordance with Clause 2.11:
Request for Proposal
1 Invitation of Proposal
2 Instructions to Applicant
3 Criteria for Evaluation
4 Fraud and corrupt practices
5 Pre-Proposal Conference
6 Miscellaneous
Schedules
1 Terms of Reference
2 Form of Agreement
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
ANNEX 2: Deployment of Personnel
ANNEX 3: Estimate of Personnel Costs
ANNEX 4: Cost of Services
ANNEX 5: Payment Schedule
ANNEX 6: Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
Appendix-I: Technical Proposal
Form - 1:
Form - 2:
Form - 3:
Form - 4:
Form - 5:
Form - 6:
Form - 7:
Form - 8:
Form - 9:
This RFP comprises the Disclaimer set forth hereinabove, the
as listed below and will additionally include any Addendum /
Amendment issued in accordance with Clause 2.11:
Request for Proposal
Invitation of Proposal
Instructions to Applicant Consultants
Criteria for Evaluation
Fraud and corrupt practices
Proposal Conference
Miscellaneous
Terms of Reference
Form of Agreement
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
ANNEX 2: Deployment of Personnel
ANNEX 3: Estimate of Personnel Costs
ANNEX 4: Cost of Services
ANNEX 5: Payment Schedule
ANNEX 6: Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
I: Technical Proposal
Technical Proposal Submission Form
Particulars of the Applicant
Statement of Legal Capacity
Power of Attorney
Financial Capacity of the Applicant
Particulars of Key Personnel
Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
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forth hereinabove, the
as listed below and will additionally include any Addendum /
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Assignments of Key Personnel
Form - 10:
Form - 11:
Form - 12:
Form - 13:
Appendix-II: Financial Proposal
Form FIN - 1
Form FIN - 2
Form FIN - 3
Form FIN - 4
2.10 Clarifications
2.10.1 Applicant Consultant
queries to the SSNNL
Schedule of Selection Process at
The envelopes shall clearly bear the following identification:
�Queries/Request for Additional Information concerning RFP for
The SSNNL shall endeavor
specified therein but not later than
Due Date. The responses will be sent by fax or e
post the reply to all such queries on the Official Website and copies
thereof will also be circulated to all
purchased the RFP document without identifying the source of queries.
2.10.2 The SSNNL reserves the right not to respond to any questions or provide
any clarifications, in its sole disc
shall be construed as
to provide any clarification.
2.11 Amendment of RFP
2.11.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Proposal, the
may, for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to
clarifications requested by an
document by the issuance of Addendum/ Amendment and posting it on
the Official Website and by conveying the same to th
Eligible Assignments of Applicant
Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
CV of Key Personnel
Deployment of Personnel
II: Financial Proposal
1 � Covering Letter
2 � Total Lump-sum Cost
3 � Cost of Services
4 � Estimate of Personnel Costs
Applicant Consultants requiring any clarification on the RFP may send their
SSNNL in writing before the date mentioned in the
Schedule of Selection Process at Para 7 of Chapter 1.
The envelopes shall clearly bear the following identification:
�Queries/Request for Additional Information concerning RFP for
endeavor to respond to the queries within the period
specified therein but not later than 15 (fifteen) days prior to the Proposal
Due Date. The responses will be sent by fax or e-mail. The
post the reply to all such queries on the Official Website and copies
thereof will also be circulated to all Applicant Consultants who have
purchased the RFP document without identifying the source of queries.
reserves the right not to respond to any questions or provide
clarifications, in its sole discretion, and nothing in this Clause 2.10
shall be construed as obliging the SSNNL to respond to any question or
to provide any clarification.
Amendment of RFP
At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Proposal, the
may, for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to
clarifications requested by an Applicant Consultant, modify the RFP
document by the issuance of Addendum/ Amendment and posting it on
the Official Website and by conveying the same to the prospective
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s requiring any clarification on the RFP may send their
in writing before the date mentioned in the
�Queries/Request for Additional Information concerning RFP for . �
espond to the queries within the period
) days prior to the Proposal
mail. The SSNNL will
post the reply to all such queries on the Official Website and copies
s who have
purchased the RFP document without identifying the source of queries.
reserves the right not to respond to any questions or provide
retion, and nothing in this Clause 2.10
to respond to any question or
At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Proposal, the SSNNL
may, for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to
, modify the RFP
document by the issuance of Addendum/ Amendment and posting it on
e prospective
Applicant Consultant
e-mail.
2.11.2 All such amendments will be notified in writing through fax or e
all Applicant Consultant
amendments will also be
revised RFP containing the amendments and will be binding on all
Applicant Consultant
2.11.3 In order to afford the
an amendment into account, or for any other reas
its sole discretion, extend the Proposal Due Date.
C. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
2.12 Language
The Proposal with all accompanying documents (the �
all communications in relation to or concerning the Selecti
be in English language and strictly on the forms provided in this RFP. No
supporting document or printed literature shall be submitted with the
Proposal unless specifically asked for and in case any of these Documents
is in another languag
translation of the relevant passages in English, in which case, for all
purposes of interpretation of the Proposal, the translation in English shall
prevail.
2.13 Format and signing of Proposal
2.13.1 The Applicant Consultant
this RFP. The SSNNL
received in the specified forms and complete in all respects.
2.13.2 The Applicant Consultant
(together with originals/ copies of Documents required to be submitted
along therewith pursuant to this RFP) and clearly marked �ORIGINAL�. In
addition, the Applicant Consultant
Proposal, along with Documents, marked �CO
Applicant Consultants (who have purchased the RFP document) by fax or
All such amendments will be notified in writing through fax or e
Applicant Consultants who have purchased the RFP document. The
amendments will also be posted on the Official Website along with the
revised RFP containing the amendments and will be binding on all
Applicant Consultants.
In order to afford the Applicant Consultants a reasonable time for taking
an amendment into account, or for any other reason, the SSNNL
its sole discretion, extend the Proposal Due Date.
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
The Proposal with all accompanying documents (the �Documents
all communications in relation to or concerning the Selection Process shall
be in English language and strictly on the forms provided in this RFP. No
supporting document or printed literature shall be submitted with the
Proposal unless specifically asked for and in case any of these Documents
is in another language, it must be accompanied by an accurate
translation of the relevant passages in English, in which case, for all
purposes of interpretation of the Proposal, the translation in English shall
Format and signing of Proposal
Consultant shall provide all the information sought under
SSNNL would evaluate only those Proposals that are
received in the specified forms and complete in all respects.
Applicant Consultant shall prepare one original set of the Proposal
(together with originals/ copies of Documents required to be submitted
along therewith pursuant to this RFP) and clearly marked �ORIGINAL�. In
Applicant Consultant shall submit 2 (two) copies of the
with Documents, marked �COPY�. In the event of any
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s (who have purchased the RFP document) by fax or
All such amendments will be notified in writing through fax or e-mail to
s who have purchased the RFP document. The
posted on the Official Website along with the
revised RFP containing the amendments and will be binding on all
s a reasonable time for taking
SSNNL may, in
Documents�) and
on Process shall
be in English language and strictly on the forms provided in this RFP. No
supporting document or printed literature shall be submitted with the
Proposal unless specifically asked for and in case any of these Documents
e, it must be accompanied by an accurate
translation of the relevant passages in English, in which case, for all
purposes of interpretation of the Proposal, the translation in English shall
shall provide all the information sought under
would evaluate only those Proposals that are
shall prepare one original set of the Proposal
(together with originals/ copies of Documents required to be submitted
along therewith pursuant to this RFP) and clearly marked �ORIGINAL�. In
shall submit 2 (two) copies of the
PY�. In the event of any
discrepancy between the original and its copies, the original shall prevail.
2.13.3 The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
signed by the authorized
initial each page, in blue ink. In case of printed and published
Documents, only the cover shall be initialed. All the alterations,
omissions, additions, or any other amendments made to the Proposal
shall be initialed by the person(s) signing the Proposal. The Pro
must be properly signed by the
�Authorized Representative
a) by the proprietor, in case of a proprietary firm; or
b) by a partner, in case of a partnership firm and/or a limited liability
partnership; or
c) by a duly authorized
of a Limited Company or a corporation; or
d) by the authorized
consortium.
A copy of the Power of Attorney certified under the hands of a partner
director of the Applicant Consultant
the Form-4at Appendix
2.13.4 The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
Applicant Consultant
Chapter 1, for submission of Proposals. Except as specifically provided in
this RFP, no supplementary material will be entertained by the
and that evaluation will be carried out only on the basis
received by the closing time of Proposal Due Date as specified in Clause
2.17.1. Applicant Consultant
additional material information or documents subsequent to the date of
submission, and unsolicited m
rejected. For the avoidance of doubt, the
seek clarifications under and in accordance with the provisions of Clause .
2.14 Technical Proposal
discrepancy between the original and its copies, the original shall prevail.
The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
authorized signatory of the Applicant Consultant
each page, in blue ink. In case of printed and published
Documents, only the cover shall be initialed. All the alterations,
omissions, additions, or any other amendments made to the Proposal
shall be initialed by the person(s) signing the Proposal. The Pro
must be properly signed by the authorized representative (the
Representative�) as detailed below:
by the proprietor, in case of a proprietary firm; or
by a partner, in case of a partnership firm and/or a limited liability
partnership; or
authorized person holding the Power of Attorney, in case
of a Limited Company or a corporation; or
authorized representative of the Lead Member, in case of
A copy of the Power of Attorney certified under the hands of a partner
Applicant Consultant and notarized by a notary public in
Appendix-I shall accompany the Proposal.
The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
Applicant Consultants should note the Proposal Due Date, as specified in
, for submission of Proposals. Except as specifically provided in
this RFP, no supplementary material will be entertained by the
and that evaluation will be carried out only on the basis of Documents
received by the closing time of Proposal Due Date as specified in Clause
Applicant Consultants will ordinarily not be asked to provide
additional material information or documents subsequent to the date of
submission, and unsolicited material if submitted will be summarily
rejected. For the avoidance of doubt, the SSNNL reserves the right to
seek clarifications under and in accordance with the provisions of Clause .
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discrepancy between the original and its copies, the original shall prevail.
The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
Applicant Consultant who shall
each page, in blue ink. In case of printed and published
Documents, only the cover shall be initialed. All the alterations,
omissions, additions, or any other amendments made to the Proposal
shall be initialed by the person(s) signing the Proposal. The Proposals
representative (the
by a partner, in case of a partnership firm and/or a limited liability
person holding the Power of Attorney, in case
representative of the Lead Member, in case of
A copy of the Power of Attorney certified under the hands of a partner or
by a notary public in
The Proposal and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
s should note the Proposal Due Date, as specified in
, for submission of Proposals. Except as specifically provided in
this RFP, no supplementary material will be entertained by the SSNNL,
of Documents
received by the closing time of Proposal Due Date as specified in Clause
s will ordinarily not be asked to provide
additional material information or documents subsequent to the date of
aterial if submitted will be summarily
reserves the right to
seek clarifications under and in accordance with the provisions of Clause .
2.14.1 Applicant Consultant
1 at Appendix-I (the �
2.14.2 While submitting the Technical Proposal, the
in particular, ensure that:
(a) The Bid Security is provided;
(b) all forms are submitted in the prescribed formats and
prescribed signatories;
(c) Power of Attorney, if applicable, is executed as per Applicable
Laws;
(d) CVs of all Professional Personnel have been included;
(e) Key Personnel have been proposed o
of Eligibility laid down at
(f) no alternative proposal for any Key Personnel is being made and
only one CV for each position has been furnished
(g) the CVs have been recently signed and dated in blue ink by the
respective Personnel and countersigned by the
Consultant. Photocopy or unsigned / countersigned CVs shall be
rejected;
(h) the CVs shall contain an undertaking from the respective Key
Personnel about his/her availability for the duration specified in the
RFP;
(i) Professional Personnel proposed have good
English language;
(j) Key Personnel would be available for the period indicated in the
TOR;
(k) no Key Personnel should have attained the age of
years at the time of submitting the proposal; and
(l) the proposal is responsive in
2.14.3 Failure to comply with the requirements spelt out in this Clause 2.14 shall
make the Proposal liable to be rejected.
2.14.4 If an individual Key Personnel makes a false averment regarding his
Applicant Consultants shall submit the technical proposal in the
I (the �Technical Proposal�).
While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant Consultant
in particular, ensure that:
The Bid Security is provided;
all forms are submitted in the prescribed formats and signed by the
prescribed signatories;
Power of Attorney, if applicable, is executed as per Applicable
CVs of all Professional Personnel have been included;
Key Personnel have been proposed only if they meet the Conditions
of Eligibility laid down at Clause 2.2.2 (D) of the RFP;
no alternative proposal for any Key Personnel is being made and
only one CV for each position has been furnished
the CVs have been recently signed and dated in blue ink by the
respective Personnel and countersigned by the
. Photocopy or unsigned / countersigned CVs shall be
the CVs shall contain an undertaking from the respective Key
Personnel about his/her availability for the duration specified in the
Professional Personnel proposed have good working knowledge of
English language;
Key Personnel would be available for the period indicated in the
no Key Personnel should have attained the age of 62
years at the time of submitting the proposal; and
the proposal is responsive in terms of Clause 2.21.3.
Failure to comply with the requirements spelt out in this Clause 2.14 shall
make the Proposal liable to be rejected.
If an individual Key Personnel makes a false averment regarding his
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roposal in the Proforma
Applicant Consultant shall,
signed by the
Power of Attorney, if applicable, is executed as per Applicable
nly if they meet the Conditions
no alternative proposal for any Key Personnel is being made and
the CVs have been recently signed and dated in blue ink by the
respective Personnel and countersigned by the Applicant
. Photocopy or unsigned / countersigned CVs shall be
the CVs shall contain an undertaking from the respective Key
Personnel about his/her availability for the duration specified in the
working knowledge of
Key Personnel would be available for the period indicated in the
62 (sixty two)
Failure to comply with the requirements spelt out in this Clause 2.14 shall
If an individual Key Personnel makes a false averment regarding his
qualification, experience or other particulars,
regarding availability for the Project is not fulfilled at any stage after
signing of the Agreement, he shall be liable to be debarred for any future
assignment of the
Consultancy to the
in such an event.
2.14.5 The Technical Proposal shall not include any financial information relating
to the Financial Proposal.
2.14.6 The proposed team shall be composed of experts and specialists (the
�Professional Personnel
managerial/support staff (the �
Consultant should be able to complete the Consultancy within the
specified time schedule. The Key Personnel specified in Clause
be included in the proposed team of Professional Personnel. Other
competent and experienced Professional Personnel in the relevant areas
of expertise must be added as required for successful completion of this
Consultancy. The CV of each such
also be submitted in the
2.14.7 Sub-Consultants will not be permitted in any case.
2.14.8 The SSNNL reserves the right to verify all statements, information and
documents, submitted by the
RFP. Any such verification or the lack of such verification by the
undertake such verification shall not relieve the
obligations or liabilities hereunder nor will it affect any rights of th
SSNNL thereunder.
2.14.9 In case it is found during the evaluation or at any time before signing of
the Agreement or after its execution and during the period of subsistence
thereof, that one or more of the eligibility conditions have not been met
by the Applicant Consultant
material misrepresentation or has given any materially incorrect or false
information, the Applicant Consultant
yet appointed as the Consultant either by issue
qualification, experience or other particulars, or his commitment
regarding availability for the Project is not fulfilled at any stage after
signing of the Agreement, he shall be liable to be debarred for any future
assignment of the SSNNL for a period of 5 (five) years. The award of this
o the Applicant Consultant may also be liable to cancellation
The Technical Proposal shall not include any financial information relating
to the Financial Proposal.
The proposed team shall be composed of experts and specialists (the
essional Personnel�) in their respective areas of expertise and
managerial/support staff (the �Support Personnel�) such that the
Consultant should be able to complete the Consultancy within the
specified time schedule. The Key Personnel specified in Clause
be included in the proposed team of Professional Personnel. Other
competent and experienced Professional Personnel in the relevant areas
of expertise must be added as required for successful completion of this
Consultancy. The CV of each such Professional Personnel, if any, should
also be submitted in the Form-12 at Appendix-I.
will not be permitted in any case.
reserves the right to verify all statements, information and
documents, submitted by the Applicant Consultant in response to the
RFP. Any such verification or the lack of such verification by the
undertake such verification shall not relieve the Applicant Consultant
obligations or liabilities hereunder nor will it affect any rights of th
thereunder.
In case it is found during the evaluation or at any time before signing of
the Agreement or after its execution and during the period of subsistence
thereof, that one or more of the eligibility conditions have not been met
Applicant Consultant or the Applicant Consultant
material misrepresentation or has given any materially incorrect or false
Applicant Consultant shall be disqualified forthwith if not
yet appointed as the Consultant either by issue of the LOA or entering
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or his commitment
regarding availability for the Project is not fulfilled at any stage after
signing of the Agreement, he shall be liable to be debarred for any future
for a period of 5 (five) years. The award of this
may also be liable to cancellation
The Technical Proposal shall not include any financial information relating
The proposed team shall be composed of experts and specialists (the
�) in their respective areas of expertise and
�) such that the
Consultant should be able to complete the Consultancy within the
specified time schedule. The Key Personnel specified in Clause 2.1.4 shall
be included in the proposed team of Professional Personnel. Other
competent and experienced Professional Personnel in the relevant areas
of expertise must be added as required for successful completion of this
Professional Personnel, if any, should
reserves the right to verify all statements, information and
in response to the
RFP. Any such verification or the lack of such verification by the SSNNL to
Applicant Consultant of its
obligations or liabilities hereunder nor will it affect any rights of the
In case it is found during the evaluation or at any time before signing of
the Agreement or after its execution and during the period of subsistence
thereof, that one or more of the eligibility conditions have not been met
Applicant Consultant has made
material misrepresentation or has given any materially incorrect or false
shall be disqualified forthwith if not
of the LOA or entering
into of the Agreement, and if the Selected
already been issued the LOA or has entered into the Agreement, as the
case may be, the same shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained therein or in
communication in writing by the
any manner whatsoever to the
case may be.
In such an event, the
as mutually agreed pre
the SSNNL for, inter alia,
prejudice to any other right or remedy that may be available to the
SSNNL.
2.15 Financial Proposal
While submitting the Financial Proposal, the Applicant Consultant shall
ensure the following:
2.15.1 Applicant Consultant
-1 to Form FIN �
indicating the tota
Appendix-II) only online on ssnnl.nprocure.com. No financial proposal
shall be submitted in physical form.
2.15.2 Financial Proposal shall be read in conjunction with the TOR (Scope of
Services) and RFP,
Packages/Slices.
2.15.3 All the costs associated with the assignment shall be included in the Financial
Proposal. These shall normally cover remuneration for all the Personnel
(Expatriate and Resident, in the
equipment, printing of documents, surveys, geo
The total amount indicated in the Financial Proposal shall be without any
condition attached or subject to any assumption, and shall b
into of the Agreement, and if the Selected Applicant Consultant
already been issued the LOA or has entered into the Agreement, as the
case may be, the same shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained therein or in this RFP, be liable to be terminated, by a
communication in writing by the SSNNL without the SSNNL being liable in
any manner whatsoever to the Applicant Consultant or Consultant, as the
In such an event, the SSNNL shall forfeit and appropriate the Bid Security
as mutually agreed pre-estimated compensation and damages payable to
inter alia, time, cost and effort of the SSNNL
prejudice to any other right or remedy that may be available to the
Financial Proposal
While submitting the Financial Proposal, the Applicant Consultant shall
ensure the following:
Applicant Consultants shall submit the financial proposal in the
4 of Appendix-II (the �Financial Proposal
indicating the total lump-sum cost of the Consultancy (Form
only online on ssnnl.nprocure.com. No financial proposal
shall be submitted in physical form.
Financial Proposal shall be read in conjunction with the TOR (Scope of
Services) and RFP, Clarifications, set forth applicable to the respective
All the costs associated with the assignment shall be included in the Financial
Proposal. These shall normally cover remuneration for all the Personnel
(Expatriate and Resident, in the field, office etc), accommodation, air fare
equipment, printing of documents, surveys, geo-technical investigations etc.
The total amount indicated in the Financial Proposal shall be without any
condition attached or subject to any assumption, and shall b
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Applicant Consultant has
already been issued the LOA or has entered into the Agreement, as the
case may be, the same shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
this RFP, be liable to be terminated, by a
being liable in
or Consultant, as the
e the Bid Security
estimated compensation and damages payable to
SSNNL, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy that may be available to the
While submitting the Financial Proposal, the Applicant Consultant shall
s shall submit the financial proposal in the Form FIN
Financial Proposal�) clearly
cost of the Consultancy (Form FIN-2 of
only online on ssnnl.nprocure.com. No financial proposal
Financial Proposal shall be read in conjunction with the TOR (Scope of
Clarifications, set forth applicable to the respective
All the costs associated with the assignment shall be included in the Financial
Proposal. These shall normally cover remuneration for all the Personnel
field, office etc), accommodation, air fare
technical investigations etc.
The total amount indicated in the Financial Proposal shall be without any
condition attached or subject to any assumption, and shall be final and
binding. In case any assumption or condition is indicated in the Financial
Proposal, it shall be considered non
2.15.4 The lump sum prices and other rates of the
be inclusive of all costs, risk and expense, head office and site office
overheads, profit and/or fee related to the satisfactory performance and
completion of the work and all taxes and duties (excluding service tax)
2.15.5 The lump-sum prices and other rates shall include but not limited to any and
all costs related to Project Management, day to day supervision on 24X7
basis, attendance at all meetings with the SSNNL and Item Rate Contractors
(whether at SSNNL�s premises, SSNNL�s
Premises and Item Rate Contractor�s Site / Campus, inspection, witnessing
100% tests carried out by the Item Rate Contractors as per construction
contract, additional 10% Conformity Testing and quality assurance/quality
control as Third Party Quality Inspection Agency, contract administration,
project scheduling , controlling and monitoring, progress monitoring, project
financial monitoring, witnessing and approving Performance Tests and
Commissioning Tests as more particular
contract documents, TOR, and elsewhere in the RFP as per the requirement
of the respective construction contract documents.
2.15.6 The quoted price of the bidder shall include, but not limited to
the following:
1. Wages / Salaries, benefits, payroll, incentives, all the allowances, bonus,
medical expenses, overtime, charges for working on holidays and all other
costs or expenses of any type or kind whatsoever which directly or indirectly
relate to accomplishing the work and complyin
the construction contract of the respective Packages/Slices and which are not
otherwise set forth or referred to in the contract as a reimbursable expenses
under Form FIN-2 of the Financial Proposal.
2. Head Office and Site O
be reimbursed as an extra / additional to the Project Management Consultant.
binding. In case any assumption or condition is indicated in the Financial
Proposal, it shall be considered non-responsive and liable to be rejected
The lump sum prices and other rates of the TPI Bidder set forth herein shall
be inclusive of all costs, risk and expense, head office and site office
overheads, profit and/or fee related to the satisfactory performance and
completion of the work and all taxes and duties (excluding service tax)
sum prices and other rates shall include but not limited to any and
all costs related to Project Management, day to day supervision on 24X7
basis, attendance at all meetings with the SSNNL and Item Rate Contractors
(whether at SSNNL�s premises, SSNNL�s nominated location or the
Premises and Item Rate Contractor�s Site / Campus, inspection, witnessing
100% tests carried out by the Item Rate Contractors as per construction
contract, additional 10% Conformity Testing and quality assurance/quality
rol as Third Party Quality Inspection Agency, contract administration,
project scheduling , controlling and monitoring, progress monitoring, project
financial monitoring, witnessing and approving Performance Tests and
Commissioning Tests as more particularly described in the construction
contract documents, TOR, and elsewhere in the RFP as per the requirement
of the respective construction contract documents.
The quoted price of the bidder shall include, but not limited to
benefits, payroll, incentives, all the allowances, bonus,
medical expenses, overtime, charges for working on holidays and all other
costs or expenses of any type or kind whatsoever which directly or indirectly
relate to accomplishing the work and complying in full with the provisions of
the construction contract of the respective Packages/Slices and which are not
otherwise set forth or referred to in the contract as a reimbursable expenses
of the Financial Proposal.
Head Office and Site Office / Project Office overhead costs and profit shall not
be reimbursed as an extra / additional to the Project Management Consultant.
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binding. In case any assumption or condition is indicated in the Financial
responsive and liable to be rejected.
Bidder set forth herein shall
be inclusive of all costs, risk and expense, head office and site office
overheads, profit and/or fee related to the satisfactory performance and
completion of the work and all taxes and duties (excluding service tax).
sum prices and other rates shall include but not limited to any and
all costs related to Project Management, day to day supervision on 24X7
basis, attendance at all meetings with the SSNNL and Item Rate Contractors
nominated location or the TPI�s
Premises and Item Rate Contractor�s Site / Campus, inspection, witnessing
100% tests carried out by the Item Rate Contractors as per construction
contract, additional 10% Conformity Testing and quality assurance/quality
rol as Third Party Quality Inspection Agency, contract administration,
project scheduling , controlling and monitoring, progress monitoring, project
financial monitoring, witnessing and approving Performance Tests and
ly described in the construction
contract documents, TOR, and elsewhere in the RFP as per the requirement
The quoted price of the bidder shall include, but not limited to
benefits, payroll, incentives, all the allowances, bonus,
medical expenses, overtime, charges for working on holidays and all other
costs or expenses of any type or kind whatsoever which directly or indirectly
g in full with the provisions of
the construction contract of the respective Packages/Slices and which are not
otherwise set forth or referred to in the contract as a reimbursable expenses
ffice / Project Office overhead costs and profit shall not
be reimbursed as an extra / additional to the Project Management Consultant.
It is deemed to be included in the lump
under the Financial Proposal.
3. All the costs and expenses towards equipment rental, communication
equipment, communications charges, general administrative costs of the
operation (including travel, lodging, boarding, transport facility, camp sites,
offices).
4. Usage of all existing and / or ne
electricity charges.
5. Usage of all existing and/ or new computers, hardware, required office
administration, management, engineering and application software, statistics
and CAD software, planning, scheduling
etc.
6. All printing, black & white / colour plotting, reproduction, internal and long
distance communications and courier costs.
7. Fees paid to any other agency, company, organization, consultant /
specialists, techno-lega
engineering and geo
8. Any additional efforts due to re
technical specifications, revision in drawings or execution meth
required and decided by the SSNNL for the respective packages/Slices.
9. All the costs and expenses towards third party equipment rental ,
communication equipment, communications charges, general administrative
costs of the TPI�s operation (
facility, camp sites, offices).
10. All the insurance requirements.
11. All downtime due to weather, communication and mechanical breakdown
shall be to the TPI�s account and is deemed to be included in the lump sum
prices quoted under Form FIN
It is deemed to be included in the lump-sum price under Form FIN
under the Financial Proposal.
s and expenses towards equipment rental, communication
equipment, communications charges, general administrative costs of the
operation (including travel, lodging, boarding, transport facility, camp sites,
Usage of all existing and / or new office and field laboratory facilities and
Usage of all existing and/ or new computers, hardware, required office
administration, management, engineering and application software, statistics
and CAD software, planning, scheduling and monitoring and control software
All printing, black & white / colour plotting, reproduction, internal and long
distance communications and courier costs.
Fees paid to any other agency, company, organization, consultant /
legal experts, technology experts, scheduling expert, soil
engineering and geo-technical experts etc. for use of the TPI.
Any additional efforts due to re-engineering / re-routing, changes in the
technical specifications, revision in drawings or execution methodology etc., if
required and decided by the SSNNL for the respective packages/Slices.
All the costs and expenses towards third party equipment rental ,
communication equipment, communications charges, general administrative
�s operation (including travel, lodging, boarding, transport
facility, camp sites, offices).
All the insurance requirements.
All downtime due to weather, communication and mechanical breakdown
�s account and is deemed to be included in the lump sum
prices quoted under Form FIN-3.
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sum price under Form FIN-3 set forth
s and expenses towards equipment rental, communication
equipment, communications charges, general administrative costs of the TPI�s
operation (including travel, lodging, boarding, transport facility, camp sites,
w office and field laboratory facilities and
Usage of all existing and/ or new computers, hardware, required office
administration, management, engineering and application software, statistics
and monitoring and control software
All printing, black & white / colour plotting, reproduction, internal and long-
Fees paid to any other agency, company, organization, consultant /
l experts, technology experts, scheduling expert, soil
routing, changes in the
odology etc., if
required and decided by the SSNNL for the respective packages/Slices.
All the costs and expenses towards third party equipment rental ,
communication equipment, communications charges, general administrative
including travel, lodging, boarding, transport
All downtime due to weather, communication and mechanical breakdown
�s account and is deemed to be included in the lump sum
12. Income Tax and any other taxes payable in the
India (except Service Tax).
2.15.7 TPI APPLICANTS TO NOTE
1. SSNNL shall not pay any expenses / fees in addition to the Agreed Contract
Price to the TPI as additional fees, financial claim and/or compensation due to
increase in the combined
respective Package
work, claims, compensation, price escalation of
Item Rate Tenders.
increases beyond thirty percent (30%) specifically on account of excess/extra
works, then the
proportionately towards
construction contractors
whole Package.
2. The TPI Applicant
resources proposed to be deployed at a Package for which he has been
awarded the consultancy
awarded to him. TPI
(man, material, equipment, systems, testing facilities, infrastructure, and
vehicles etc.) deployed in accordance with the agreed Contract Agreement
regularly.
3. All the Testing Charges towards additional 10% Field Conformity Tests at site
shall be administered, managed and borne by the
4. Actual Testing Charges for Additional
in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI / Polytechnic /
Engineering Colleges / Govt Laboratories
However, all the expenses towards handling, re
management, communication, expediting, conveyance, witnessing etc. shall
be borne by the TPI
Income Tax and any other taxes payable in the TPI�s country or payable in
India (except Service Tax).
APPLICANTS TO NOTE
SSNNL shall not pay any expenses / fees in addition to the Agreed Contract
as additional fees, financial claim and/or compensation due to
combined Bid Price of the Construction Contractor
because of change in the scope of work, excess / extra
claims, compensation, price escalation of the respective Packages
. However, if the combined bid price of the Package
increases beyond thirty percent (30%) specifically on account of excess/extra
works, then the TPI Consultant shall be paid additional amount
wards only such additional works carried out by the
construction contractors which exceed thirty percent (30%)in totality for the
Applicant shall not be allowed to share and use any or all the
resources proposed to be deployed at a Package for which he has been
awarded the consultancy in another / adjoining Package which in case
TPI shall inform the EIC in writing about all the resources
(man, material, equipment, systems, testing facilities, infrastructure, and
vehicles etc.) deployed in accordance with the agreed Contract Agreement
All the Testing Charges towards additional 10% Field Conformity Tests at site
hall be administered, managed and borne by the TPI Applicant.
Actual Testing Charges for Additional 10% Conformity Tests to be carried out
in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI / Polytechnic /
Engineering Colleges / Govt Laboratories shall be borne by the SSNNL.
all the expenses towards handling, re-handling, administration,
management, communication, expediting, conveyance, witnessing etc. shall
TPI Applicant for such Additional 10% Conformity Tests
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�s country or payable in
SSNNL shall not pay any expenses / fees in addition to the Agreed Contract
as additional fees, financial claim and/or compensation due to
Bid Price of the Construction Contractors for
excess / extra
the respective Packages for
of the Package
increases beyond thirty percent (30%) specifically on account of excess/extra
Consultant shall be paid additional amount
carried out by the
in totality for the
shall not be allowed to share and use any or all the
resources proposed to be deployed at a Package for which he has been
Package which in case also
l the resources
(man, material, equipment, systems, testing facilities, infrastructure, and
vehicles etc.) deployed in accordance with the agreed Contract Agreement
All the Testing Charges towards additional 10% Field Conformity Tests at site
% Conformity Tests to be carried out
in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI / Polytechnic /
shall be borne by the SSNNL.
handling, administration,
management, communication, expediting, conveyance, witnessing etc. shall
% Conformity Tests
carried out in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI /
Polytechnic / Engineering Colleges / Govt Laboratories.
5. The lump-sum price as quoted in Form FIN
final bid price for financial evaluation.
6. During negotiation,
justify the reasonableness of the Lump
(Under Forms FIN-
unbalanced Financial Proposal
acceptable to the SSNNL.
7. TPI applicant who will be finally awarded the consultancy assignment shall
have to deploy various resources including support staff which are
commensurate with the requirement as seem to be adequate a
by EIC in achieving effective and time bound completion/implementation of
the work.
8. The Consultants are advised to refer the Detailed Tender Documents of Item
rate Contracts of Construction Contract. These will be available on the web
site www.ssnnl.nprocure.com
thereon, the Chief Engineer (
EIC may be contacted for the
2.16 Submission of Proposal
2.16.1 The Techno-Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com not later than the submission date shown in t
data sheet given in Chapter 2
the Proposal in hard bound form with all pages numbered serially and by
giving an index of submissions. Each page of the submission shall be
initialed by the Authorized
per the terms of the RFP. In case
document down loaded from Official Website, the
shall be responsible for its accuracy and correctness as per the version
t in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI /
Polytechnic / Engineering Colleges / Govt Laboratories.
price as quoted in Form FIN-2 only shall be considered as the
final bid price for financial evaluation.
SSNNL shall reserve an express right to ask the
justify the reasonableness of the Lump-sum Prices quoted for all the items
-3 to FIN-4).SSNNL may reject the unreasonable and
unbalanced Financial Proposal if justification made by the TPI Bidder
acceptable to the SSNNL.
applicant who will be finally awarded the consultancy assignment shall
have to deploy various resources including support staff which are
commensurate with the requirement as seem to be adequate and necessary
by EIC in achieving effective and time bound completion/implementation of
The Consultants are advised to refer the Detailed Tender Documents of Item
rate Contracts of Construction Contract. These will be available on the web
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com. If not available or in case of any clarification
Chief Engineer (Vadodara) / Chief Engineer (CPC) / respective
EIC may be contacted for the same.
Proposal
Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com not later than the submission date shown in t
data sheet given in Chapter 2. The Applicant Consultants shall
the Proposal in hard bound form with all pages numbered serially and by
giving an index of submissions. Each page of the submission shall be
Authorized Representative of the Applicant Consultant
per the terms of the RFP. In case the proposal is submitted on the
document down loaded from Official Website, the Applicant Consultant
shall be responsible for its accuracy and correctness as per the version
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t in the SSNNL approved Material Testing Laboratory or GERI /
2 only shall be considered as the
SSNNL shall reserve an express right to ask the TPI to
sum Prices quoted for all the items
SSNNL may reject the unreasonable and
Bidder is not
applicant who will be finally awarded the consultancy assignment shall
have to deploy various resources including support staff which are
nd necessary
by EIC in achieving effective and time bound completion/implementation of
The Consultants are advised to refer the Detailed Tender Documents of Item
rate Contracts of Construction Contract. These will be available on the web
If not available or in case of any clarification
) / Chief Engineer (CPC) / respective
Financial Proposal must be submitted online on website
www.ssnnl.nprocure.com not later than the submission date shown in the
s shall also submit
the Proposal in hard bound form with all pages numbered serially and by
giving an index of submissions. Each page of the submission shall be
Applicant Consultant as
the proposal is submitted on the
Applicant Consultant
shall be responsible for its accuracy and correctness as per the version
uploaded by the
caused in the content of the downloaded document. In case of any
discrepancy between the downloaded or photocopied version of the RFP
and the original RFP issued by the
2.16.2 The Proposal will be sealed in an outer envelope which will bear the
address of the Employer
Package No. as indicated
address of the Applicant Consultant
�Do not open, except in presence of the Authorised Person of the
If the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, the
assumes no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of
the contents of the Proposal submitted and consequent losses, if any,
suffered by the Applicant Consultant
2.16.3 The aforesaid outer envelope will contain sealed
�Technical Proposal
contain:
(a) Application in the prescribed
to 13of Appendix
(ii) Bid security as specified in Clause 2.20.1
(iii) Tender (RFP document) fee in the form as specified in Chapter
downloaded version of document from official website of SSNNL
2.16.4 The Technical Proposal shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
signed by the Authorized
pages of the original Technical Proposal must be numbered and initialed
by the person or persons signing the Proposal.
2.16.5 The completed Proposal must be delivered on or before the specified
time on Proposal Due Date. Proposals subm
or e-mail shall not be entertained.
2.16.6 The Proposal shall be made in the Forms specified in this RFP. Any
uploaded by the SSNNL and shall ensure that there are no changes
ntent of the downloaded document. In case of any
discrepancy between the downloaded or photocopied version of the RFP
and the original RFP issued by the SSNNL, the latter shall prevail.
The Proposal will be sealed in an outer envelope which will bear the
Employer, RFP Notice number, Consultancy name
as indicated in Clause 10.0 of Chapter 1 and the name and
Applicant Consultant. It shall bear on top, the following:
�Do not open, except in presence of the Authorised Person of the
If the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, the
assumes no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of
the Proposal submitted and consequent losses, if any,
Applicant Consultant.
The aforesaid outer envelope will contain sealed envelope; clearly
Technical Proposal� The envelope marked �Technical Proposal� shall
plication in the prescribed Form-1 of Appendix-I along with
Appendix-I and supporting documents; and
Bid security as specified in Clause 2.20.1
(iii) Tender (RFP document) fee in the form as specified in Chapter
downloaded version of document from official website of SSNNL
The Technical Proposal shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
Authorized Representative of the Applicant Consultant
pages of the original Technical Proposal must be numbered and initialed
by the person or persons signing the Proposal.
The completed Proposal must be delivered on or before the specified
time on Proposal Due Date. Proposals submitted by fax, telex, telegram
mail shall not be entertained.
The Proposal shall be made in the Forms specified in this RFP. Any
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and shall ensure that there are no changes
ntent of the downloaded document. In case of any
discrepancy between the downloaded or photocopied version of the RFP
, the latter shall prevail.
The Proposal will be sealed in an outer envelope which will bear the
, RFP Notice number, Consultancy name with
and the name and
on top, the following:
�Do not open, except in presence of the Authorised Person of the SSNNL�
If the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, the SSNNL
assumes no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of
the Proposal submitted and consequent losses, if any,
clearly marked
envelope marked �Technical Proposal� shall
I along with Forms2
(iii) Tender (RFP document) fee in the form as specified in Chapter � 1 for
downloaded version of document from official website of SSNNL
The Technical Proposal shall be typed or written in indelible ink and
Applicant Consultant. All
pages of the original Technical Proposal must be numbered and initialed
The completed Proposal must be delivered on or before the specified
itted by fax, telex, telegram
The Proposal shall be made in the Forms specified in this RFP. Any
attachment to such Forms must be provided on separate sheets of paper
and only information that is directly relevant should
may include photocopies of the relevant pages of printed documents. No
separate documents like printed annual statements, company brochures,
copy of contracts etc. will be entertained.
2.16.7 The rates quoted shall be firm throughout the period
the assignment upto and including acceptance of the Feasibility Report by
the SSNNL and discharge of all obligations of the Consultant under the
Agreement.
2.17 Proposal Due Date
2.17.1 Proposal should be submitted at or before 1
Date specified in
manner and form as detailed in this RFP. A receipt thereof should be
obtained from the person specified therein.
2.17.2 The SSNNL may, in its sole discretion, extend t
issuing an Addendum in accordance with Clause 2.11 uniformly for all
Applicant Consultant
2.18 Late Proposals
Proposals received by the
Date shall not be eligible for consideration an
rejected.
2.19 Modification/ substitution/ withdrawal of Proposals
2.19.1 The Applicant Consultant
after submission, provided that written notice of the modification,
substitution, or withdrawa
Due Date. No Proposal shall be modified, substituted, or withdrawn by
the Applicant Consultant
2.19.2 The modification, substitution, or withdrawal notice shall be prepared,
sealed, marked, and delivered in accordance with Clause 2.16, with the
envelopes being additionally marked �MODIFICATION�, �SUBSTITUTION�
or �WITHDRAWAL�, as appropriate.
2.19.3 Any alteration / modification in the Proposal or additional information or
attachment to such Forms must be provided on separate sheets of paper
and only information that is directly relevant should be provided. This
may include photocopies of the relevant pages of printed documents. No
separate documents like printed annual statements, company brochures,
copy of contracts etc. will be entertained.
The rates quoted shall be firm throughout the period of performance of
the assignment upto and including acceptance of the Feasibility Report by
and discharge of all obligations of the Consultant under the
Proposal Due Date
Proposal should be submitted at or before 18:00 hrs on the Proposal Due
Chapter 1 at the address provided therein,
manner and form as detailed in this RFP. A receipt thereof should be
obtained from the person specified therein.
may, in its sole discretion, extend the Proposal Due Date by
issuing an Addendum in accordance with Clause 2.11 uniformly for all
Applicant Consultants.
Proposals received by the SSNNL after the specified time on Proposal Due
Date shall not be eligible for consideration and shall be summarily
Modification/ substitution/ withdrawal of Proposals
Applicant Consultant may modify, substitute, or withdraw its Proposal
after submission, provided that written notice of the modification,
substitution, or withdrawal is received by the SSNNL prior to Proposal
Due Date. No Proposal shall be modified, substituted, or withdrawn by
Applicant Consultant on or after the Proposal Due Date.
The modification, substitution, or withdrawal notice shall be prepared,
marked, and delivered in accordance with Clause 2.16, with the
envelopes being additionally marked �MODIFICATION�, �SUBSTITUTION�
or �WITHDRAWAL�, as appropriate.
Any alteration / modification in the Proposal or additional information or
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attachment to such Forms must be provided on separate sheets of paper
be provided. This
may include photocopies of the relevant pages of printed documents. No
separate documents like printed annual statements, company brochures,
of performance of
the assignment upto and including acceptance of the Feasibility Report by
and discharge of all obligations of the Consultant under the
00 hrs on the Proposal Due
therein, in the
manner and form as detailed in this RFP. A receipt thereof should be
he Proposal Due Date by
issuing an Addendum in accordance with Clause 2.11 uniformly for all
after the specified time on Proposal Due
d shall be summarily
may modify, substitute, or withdraw its Proposal
after submission, provided that written notice of the modification,
prior to Proposal
Due Date. No Proposal shall be modified, substituted, or withdrawn by
The modification, substitution, or withdrawal notice shall be prepared,
marked, and delivered in accordance with Clause 2.16, with the
envelopes being additionally marked �MODIFICATION�, �SUBSTITUTION�
Any alteration / modification in the Proposal or additional information or
material supplied subsequent to the Proposal Due Date, unless the same
has been expressly sought for by the
2.20 Bid Security (EMD):
Consultant has to furnish, as part of its proposal, Bid
Deposit amounting to
Security (EMD) shall be given in
Limited for the valid period of not less than 180 (One hundred eighty) days and
shall be in any one of the following form:
(a) Bank Guarantee issued by any scheduled bank listed with the
Reserve Bank of India including co
the Finance Department in the Government of Gujarat/SSNNL in the
form prescribed in Annexure
Region only.
(b) A Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) issued by a scheduled bank
pledged in the
Notes:
1. Cheques /Demand Drafts shall not be accepted.
2. Proposal without
non-responsive.
3. EMD shall be forfeited if, (a) if they fail to furnish security of
performance, (b) if the consultant fails to sign the agreement within
ten days from the award, and (c) if the consultant
modifies his proposal before the expir
offer.
The Selected Applicant Consultant
the Applicant Consultant
Deliverables assigned to i
in accordance with the provisions thereof.
2.20.1 Any Bid not accompanied by the Bid Security shall be rejected by the
SSNNL as non-responsive.
2.20.2 The SSNNL shall not be liable to pay any interest on the Bid Security
the same shall be interest free.
subsequent to the Proposal Due Date, unless the same
has been expressly sought for by the SSNNL, shall be disregarded.
(EMD):
Consultant has to furnish, as part of its proposal, Bid Security/Earnest Money
Deposit amounting to Rs. 1, 00,000/- (i.e. Rupees One Lakhonly
Security (EMD) shall be given in favor of the� Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam
for the valid period of not less than 180 (One hundred eighty) days and
shall be in any one of the following form:
Bank Guarantee issued by any scheduled bank listed with the
Reserve Bank of India including co-operative banks and
the Finance Department in the Government of Gujarat/SSNNL in the
form prescribed in Annexure-IV operable at its Branch in
Region only.(As per SSNNL Circular. Attached herewith).
A Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) issued by a scheduled bank
pledged in the name of the �Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited�
Cheques /Demand Drafts shall not be accepted.
Proposal without submission of EMD shall be rejected and treated as
responsive.
EMD shall be forfeited if, (a) if they fail to furnish security of
performance, (b) if the consultant fails to sign the agreement within
ten days from the award, and (c) if the consultant withdraws or
modifies his proposal before the expiry of the validity (180 days) of
Applicant Consultant�s Bid Security shall be returned, upon
Applicant Consultant signing the Agreement and completing the
Deliverables assigned to it for the first 2 (two) months of the Consultancy
in accordance with the provisions thereof.
Any Bid not accompanied by the Bid Security shall be rejected by the
responsive.
shall not be liable to pay any interest on the Bid Security
the same shall be interest free.
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subsequent to the Proposal Due Date, unless the same
, shall be disregarded.
Security/Earnest Money
Rupees One Lakhonly). The Bid
Sarovar Narmada Nigam
for the valid period of not less than 180 (One hundred eighty) days and
Bank Guarantee issued by any scheduled bank listed with the
and approved by
the Finance Department in the Government of Gujarat/SSNNL in the
operable at its Branch in Gujarat
(As per SSNNL Circular. Attached herewith).
A Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) issued by a scheduled bank and
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited�
submission of EMD shall be rejected and treated as
EMD shall be forfeited if, (a) if they fail to furnish security of
performance, (b) if the consultant fails to sign the agreement within
withdraws or
of the validity (180 days) of
�s Bid Security shall be returned, upon
signing the Agreement and completing the
t for the first 2 (two) months of the Consultancy
Any Bid not accompanied by the Bid Security shall be rejected by the
shall not be liable to pay any interest on the Bid Security and
2.20.3 The Applicant Consultant, by submitting its Application pursuant to this
RFP, shall be deemed to have acknowledged that without prejudice to
the SSNNL�s any other right or remedy hereunder or in law or otherwise,
the Bid Security shall be forfeited and app
mutually agreed pre
SSNNL for, inter alia
the RFP including the consideration and evaluation of the Proposal under
the following conditions:
(a) If an Applicant Consultant
Practices specified in Section 4 of this RFP;
(b) If an Applicant Consultant
of its validity as specified in this RFP and as extended by the
Applicant Consultant
(c) In the case of the Selected
Consultant fails to reconfirm its commitments during negotiations
as required vide Clause 2.24.1;
(d) In the case of a Selected
Consultant
assignment as specified in Clauses 2.28 and 2.29 respectively; or
(e) If the Applicant Consultant
as specified in Clause 2.3.
D. EVALUATION PROCE
2.21 Evaluation of Proposals
2.21.1 The SSNNL shall open the Proposals at 11
working day of Proposal Due Date, at the place specified and in the
presence of the
envelopes marked �Technical Proposal� shall be opened first.
�Financial Proposal� shall be
2.21.2 Proposals for which a notice of withdrawal has been submitted in
accordance with Clause 2.19 shall not
2.21.3 Prior to evaluation of Proposals, the
The Applicant Consultant, by submitting its Application pursuant to this
RFP, shall be deemed to have acknowledged that without prejudice to
the SSNNL�s any other right or remedy hereunder or in law or otherwise,
the Bid Security shall be forfeited and appropriated by the SSNNL as the
mutually agreed pre-estimated compensation and damage payable to the
inter alia, the time, cost and effort of the SSNNL in regard to
the RFP including the consideration and evaluation of the Proposal under
wing conditions:
Applicant Consultant engages in any of the Prohibited
Practices specified in Section 4 of this RFP;
Applicant Consultant withdraws its Proposal during the period
of its validity as specified in this RFP and as extended by the
pplicant Consultant from time to time;
In the case of the Selected Applicant Consultant, if the
fails to reconfirm its commitments during negotiations
as required vide Clause 2.24.1;
In the case of a Selected Applicant Consultant, if the
fails to sign the Agreement or commence the
assignment as specified in Clauses 2.28 and 2.29 respectively; or
Applicant Consultant is found to have a Conflict of Interest
as specified in Clause 2.3.
EVALUATION PROCESS
2.21 Evaluation of Proposals
shall open the Proposals at 11:30 hours probably
Proposal Due Date, at the place specified and in the
presence of the Applicant Consultants who choose to attend. The
envelopes marked �Technical Proposal� shall be opened first.
�Financial Proposal� shall be opened online at a later date.
Proposals for which a notice of withdrawal has been submitted in
accordance with Clause 2.19 shall not be opened.
Prior to evaluation of Proposals, the SSNNL will determine whether each
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The Applicant Consultant, by submitting its Application pursuant to this
RFP, shall be deemed to have acknowledged that without prejudice to
the SSNNL�s any other right or remedy hereunder or in law or otherwise,
ropriated by the SSNNL as the
estimated compensation and damage payable to the
, the time, cost and effort of the SSNNL in regard to
the RFP including the consideration and evaluation of the Proposal under
engages in any of the Prohibited
withdraws its Proposal during the period
of its validity as specified in this RFP and as extended by the
, if the Applicant
fails to reconfirm its commitments during negotiations
, if the Applicant
fails to sign the Agreement or commence the
assignment as specified in Clauses 2.28 and 2.29 respectively; or
is found to have a Conflict of Interest
on the next
Proposal Due Date, at the place specified and in the
s who choose to attend. The
envelopes marked �Technical Proposal� shall be opened first. The
Proposals for which a notice of withdrawal has been submitted in
will determine whether each
Proposal is responsive to the requirements of the RFP. The
in its sole discretion, reject any Proposal that is not responsive
hereunder. A Proposal shall be cons
(a) the Technical Proposal is received in the form specified at
Appendix-I;
(b) it is received by the PDD including any extension thereof pursuant
to Clause 2.17;
(c) it is accompanied by the tender (RFP document) fee in the form as
specified in Chapter 1 for downloaded
from official website
(d) it is accompanied by the Bid Security
specified in Clause 2.20.1;
(e) it is signed, s
stipulated in Clauses 2.13 and 2.16;
(f) it is accompanied by the Power of Attorney as specified in Clause
2.2.4;
(g) it contains all the information (complete in all respects) as
requested in the RFP;
(h) it does not contain any condition or qualification; and
(i) it is not non-
2.21.4 The SSNNL reserves the right to reject any Proposal which is non
responsive and no request for alteration, modification, substitution or
withdrawal shall be entertained b
Proposals.
2.21.5 The SSNNL shall subsequently examine and evaluate Proposals in
accordance with the Selection Process specified at
and the criteria set out in Section 3 of this RFP.
2.21.6 After the technical evaluatio
qualified and shortlisted
opening of their Financial Proposals. A date, time and venue will be
notified to all Applicant Consultant
evaluation and opening of Financial Proposals. Before opening of the
Proposal is responsive to the requirements of the RFP. The SSNNL
in its sole discretion, reject any Proposal that is not responsive
hereunder. A Proposal shall be considered responsive only if
he Technical Proposal is received in the form specified at
t is received by the PDD including any extension thereof pursuant
to Clause 2.17;
it is accompanied by the tender (RFP document) fee in the form as
specified in Chapter 1 for downloaded version of the document
from official website
t is accompanied by the Bid Security/Earnest money deposit
specified in Clause 2.20.1;
t is signed, sealed, bound together in hard cover and marked as
stipulated in Clauses 2.13 and 2.16;
it is accompanied by the Power of Attorney as specified in Clause
it contains all the information (complete in all respects) as
requested in the RFP;
contain any condition or qualification; and
-responsive in terms hereof.
reserves the right to reject any Proposal which is non
responsive and no request for alteration, modification, substitution or
withdrawal shall be entertained by the SSNNL in respect of such
shall subsequently examine and evaluate Proposals in
accordance with the Selection Process specified at Para 7 of Chapter 1
and the criteria set out in Section 3 of this RFP.
After the technical evaluation, the SSNNL shall prepare a list of pre
qualified and shortlisted Applicant Consultants in terms of Clause 3.2 for
opening of their Financial Proposals. A date, time and venue will be
Applicant Consultants for announcing the result of
uation and opening of Financial Proposals. Before opening of the
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SSNNL may,
in its sole discretion, reject any Proposal that is not responsive
he Technical Proposal is received in the form specified at
t is received by the PDD including any extension thereof pursuant
it is accompanied by the tender (RFP document) fee in the form as
version of the document
/Earnest money deposit as
ealed, bound together in hard cover and marked as
it is accompanied by the Power of Attorney as specified in Clause
it contains all the information (complete in all respects) as
reserves the right to reject any Proposal which is non-
responsive and no request for alteration, modification, substitution or
in respect of such
shall subsequently examine and evaluate Proposals in
Para 7 of Chapter 1
shall prepare a list of pre-
s in terms of Clause 3.2 for
opening of their Financial Proposals. A date, time and venue will be
s for announcing the result of
uation and opening of Financial Proposals. Before opening of the
Financial Proposals, the list of pre
Consultants along with their Technical Score will be read out. The opening
of Financial Proposals shall be done
any query or clarification from
any stage of the Selection Process. The financial evaluation and final
ranking of the Proposals shall be carried out in terms of Clauses 3.3 and
3.4.
2.21.7 Applicant Consultant
discretion of the SSNNL
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification on any aspect
of the Selection Process or Selection
Any information contained in the Proposal shall not in any way be
construed as binding on the
assigns, but shall be binding against the
Consultancy is subsequently awarded to it.
2.22 Confidentiality
Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and
recommendation for the selection of
be disclosed to any person who is not officially concerned with the
process or is not a retained
in relation to matters arising out of, or concerning the Selection
Process. The SSNNL
the Proposal, in confidence and will require all those who have
access to such material to treat the same in confidence. The
may not divulge any such information unless it is directed to do so
by any statutory entity that has the power under law to require its
disclosure or is to enforce or assert any right or privilege of the
statutory entity and/or the
2.23 Clarifications
2.23.1 To facilitate evaluation of Proposals, the
discretion, seek clarifications from any
Financial Proposals, the list of pre-qualified and shortlisted
s along with their Technical Score will be read out. The opening
of Financial Proposals shall be done online. The SSNNL will not entertain
any query or clarification from Applicant Consultants who fail to qualify at
any stage of the Selection Process. The financial evaluation and final
ranking of the Proposals shall be carried out in terms of Clauses 3.3 and
Applicant Consultants are advised that Selection will be entirely at the
SSNNL. Applicant Consultants will be deemed to have
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification on any aspect
of the Selection Process or Selection will be given.
Any information contained in the Proposal shall not in any way be
construed as binding on the SSNNL, its agents, successors or
assigns, but shall be binding against the Applicant Consultant
Consultancy is subsequently awarded to it.
Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and
recommendation for the selection of Applicant Consultants shall not
be disclosed to any person who is not officially concerned with the
process or is not a retained professional adviser advising the
in relation to matters arising out of, or concerning the Selection
SSNNL will treat all information, submitted as part of
the Proposal, in confidence and will require all those who have
access to such material to treat the same in confidence. The
may not divulge any such information unless it is directed to do so
statutory entity that has the power under law to require its
disclosure or is to enforce or assert any right or privilege of the
statutory entity and/or the SSNNL.
To facilitate evaluation of Proposals, the SSNNL may, at its sole
etion, seek clarifications from any Applicant Consultant regarding its
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qualified and shortlisted Applicant
s along with their Technical Score will be read out. The opening
will not entertain
s who fail to qualify at
any stage of the Selection Process. The financial evaluation and final
ranking of the Proposals shall be carried out in terms of Clauses 3.3 and
s are advised that Selection will be entirely at the
s will be deemed to have
understood and agreed that no explanation or justification on any aspect
Any information contained in the Proposal shall not in any way be
, its agents, successors or
Applicant Consultant if the
Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and
s shall not
be disclosed to any person who is not officially concerned with the
professional adviser advising the SSNNL
in relation to matters arising out of, or concerning the Selection
will treat all information, submitted as part of
the Proposal, in confidence and will require all those who have
access to such material to treat the same in confidence. The SSNNL
may not divulge any such information unless it is directed to do so
statutory entity that has the power under law to require its
disclosure or is to enforce or assert any right or privilege of the
may, at its sole
regarding its
Proposal. Such clarification(s) shall be provided within the time specified
by the SSNNL for this purpose. Any request for clarification(s) and all
clarification(s) in response thereto
2.23.2 If an Applicant Consultant
Clause 2.23.1 above within the specified time, its Proposal shall be liable
to be rejected. In case the Proposal is not rejected, the
proceed to evaluate
clarification to the best of its understanding, and the
shall be barred from subsequently questioning such interpretation of the
SSNNL.
E. APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT
2.24 Negotiations
2.24.1 The Selected Applicant Consultant
negotiations. The negotiations shall generally not be for reducing the price
of the Proposal, but will be for re
Consultant under this
understanding of the RFP, methodology and quality of the work plan shall
be discussed during negotiations.
Consultant fails to reconfirm its commitment, the
to designate the next ranked
Applicant Consultant
2.24.2 The SSNNL will examine the CVs of all other Professional Personnel and
those not found suitable shall be replaced by the
the satisfaction of the
2.24.3 The SSNNL will examine the credentials of all Sub
for this Consultancy and those not found suitable shall be replaced by the
Applicant Consultant
2.25 Substitution of Key Personnel
2.25.1 The SSNNL will not normally consider any request of the Selected
Applicant Consultant
the Applicant Consultant
Proposal. Such clarification(s) shall be provided within the time specified
for this purpose. Any request for clarification(s) and all
clarification(s) in response thereto shall be in writing.
Applicant Consultant does not provide clarifications sought under
Clause 2.23.1 above within the specified time, its Proposal shall be liable
to be rejected. In case the Proposal is not rejected, the
proceed to evaluate the Proposal by construing the particulars requiring
clarification to the best of its understanding, and the Applicant Consultant
shall be barred from subsequently questioning such interpretation of the
APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT
Applicant Consultant may, if necessary, be invited for
negotiations. The negotiations shall generally not be for reducing the price
of the Proposal, but will be for re-confirming the obligations of the
Consultant under this RFP. Issues such as deployment of Key Personnel,
understanding of the RFP, methodology and quality of the work plan shall
be discussed during negotiations. In case the Selected
fails to reconfirm its commitment, the SSNNL reserves the
to designate the next ranked Applicant Consultant as the Selected
Applicant Consultant and invite it for negotiations.
will examine the CVs of all other Professional Personnel and
those not found suitable shall be replaced by the Applicant Consultant
the satisfaction of the SSNNL.
will examine the credentials of all Sub-Consultants proposed
for this Consultancy and those not found suitable shall be replaced by the
Applicant Consultant to the satisfaction of the SSNNL.
ion of Key Personnel
will not normally consider any request of the Selected
Applicant Consultant for substitution of Key Personnel as the ranking of
Applicant Consultant is based on the evaluation of Key Personnel and
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Proposal. Such clarification(s) shall be provided within the time specified
for this purpose. Any request for clarification(s) and all
does not provide clarifications sought under
Clause 2.23.1 above within the specified time, its Proposal shall be liable
to be rejected. In case the Proposal is not rejected, the SSNNL may
the Proposal by construing the particulars requiring
Applicant Consultant
shall be barred from subsequently questioning such interpretation of the
may, if necessary, be invited for
negotiations. The negotiations shall generally not be for reducing the price
confirming the obligations of the
RFP. Issues such as deployment of Key Personnel,
understanding of the RFP, methodology and quality of the work plan shall
In case the Selected Applicant
reserves the right
as the Selected
will examine the CVs of all other Professional Personnel and
Consultant to
Consultants proposed
for this Consultancy and those not found suitable shall be replaced by the
will not normally consider any request of the Selected
for substitution of Key Personnel as the ranking of
is based on the evaluation of Key Personnel and
any change therein may upset the ranking. Substitution will, however, be
permitted if the Key Personnel is not available for reasons of any
incapacity or due to health, subject to equally or better qualified and
experienced personnel being provided to the
2.25.2 The SSNNL expects all the Key Personnel to be available during
implementation of the Agreement. The
substitution of Key Personnel except for reasons of any incapacity or due
to health. Such substitution sh
Personnel subject to equally or better qualified and experienced personnel
being provided to the satisfaction of the
substitution, a sum equal to
specified for the original Key Personnel shall be deducted from the
payments due to the Consultant. In the case of a second substitution
hereunder, such deduction shall be
remuneration specified for the original Key Personnel. Any
substitution the deduction shall be in the increment of additional 5% (five
percent)per substitution of the
Personnel.
2.25.3 For extended period, maximum two substitution of Key personnel shall be
allowed without deduction.
2.25.4 Substitution of the Team Leader will not normally be considered and may
lead to disqualification of the
Agreement. However ,in special circumstances, SSNNL shall be allowed
after due consideration.
2.26 Indemnity
The Consultant shall, subject to the provisions of the Agreement,
indemnify the SSNNL
value of the Agreement for any direct loss or damage that is caused due
to any deficiency in services
2.27 Award of Consultancy
any change therein may upset the ranking. Substitution will, however, be
permitted if the Key Personnel is not available for reasons of any
incapacity or due to health, subject to equally or better qualified and
experienced personnel being provided to the satisfaction of the
expects all the Key Personnel to be available during
implementation of the Agreement. The SSNNL will not consider
substitution of Key Personnel except for reasons of any incapacity or due
to health. Such substitution shall ordinarily be limited to one Key
Personnel subject to equally or better qualified and experienced personnel
being provided to the satisfaction of the SSNNL. As a condition to such
substitution, a sum equal to 10% (ten per cent) of the remuneration
ified for the original Key Personnel shall be deducted from the
payments due to the Consultant. In the case of a second substitution
hereunder, such deduction shall be 20% (twenty per cent) of the
remuneration specified for the original Key Personnel. Any
the deduction shall be in the increment of additional 5% (five
percent)per substitution of the remuneration specified for the original Key
For extended period, maximum two substitution of Key personnel shall be
ut deduction.
Substitution of the Team Leader will not normally be considered and may
lead to disqualification of the Applicant Consultant or termination of the
. However ,in special circumstances, SSNNL shall be allowed
after due consideration.
The Consultant shall, subject to the provisions of the Agreement,
SSNNL for an amount not exceeding 3 (three) times the
value of the Agreement for any direct loss or damage that is caused due
to any deficiency in services
Award of Consultancy
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any change therein may upset the ranking. Substitution will, however, be
permitted if the Key Personnel is not available for reasons of any
incapacity or due to health, subject to equally or better qualified and
satisfaction of the SSNNL.
expects all the Key Personnel to be available during
will not consider
substitution of Key Personnel except for reasons of any incapacity or due
all ordinarily be limited to one Key
Personnel subject to equally or better qualified and experienced personnel
. As a condition to such
per cent) of the remuneration
ified for the original Key Personnel shall be deducted from the
payments due to the Consultant. In the case of a second substitution
per cent) of the
remuneration specified for the original Key Personnel. Any further
the deduction shall be in the increment of additional 5% (five
remuneration specified for the original Key
For extended period, maximum two substitution of Key personnel shall be
Substitution of the Team Leader will not normally be considered and may
or termination of the
. However ,in special circumstances, SSNNL shall be allowed
The Consultant shall, subject to the provisions of the Agreement,
for an amount not exceeding 3 (three) times the
value of the Agreement for any direct loss or damage that is caused due
After selection, a Letter of Award (the �
by the SSNNL to the Selected
Applicant Consultant
sign and return the duplicate copy of the LOA in acknowledgement
thereof. In the event the duplicate copy of the LOA duly signed by the
Selected Applicant Consultant
SSNNL may, unless it consents to extension of time for submission
thereof, appropriate the Bid Security of such
mutually agreed genuine pre
SSNNL on account of failure of the Sele
acknowledge the LOA, and the next highest ranking
may be considered.
2.28 Execution of Agreement
After acknowledgement of the LOA as aforesaid by the Selected
Consultant, it shall execute the Agre
than 15(Fifteen days).
entitled to seek any deviation in the Agreement.
2.29 Commencement of assignment
The Consultant shall commence the Services at the Project site within 7
(seven) days of the date of the Agreement, or such other date as may be
mutually agreed. If the Consultant fails to either sign the Agreement as
specified in Clause 2.28 or commence the assignment as specified herein,
the SSNNL may invite the second ranked
negotiations. In such an event, the Bid Security of the first ranked
Applicant Consultant
with the provisions of Clause 2.20.4.
2.30 Proprietary data
Subject to the provisions of Cl
information provided by the
Consultant to the
SSNNL. Applicant Consultant
to treat all information as strictly confidential. The
After selection, a Letter of Award (the �LOA�) shall be issued, in duplicate,
to the Selected Applicant Consultant and the Selected
Applicant Consultant shall, within 7 (seven) days of the receipt of the LOA,
sign and return the duplicate copy of the LOA in acknowledgement
thereof. In the event the duplicate copy of the LOA duly signed by the
Applicant Consultant is not received by the stipulated
may, unless it consents to extension of time for submission
thereof, appropriate the Bid Security of such Applicant Consultant
mutually agreed genuine pre-estimated loss and damage suffered by the
on account of failure of the Selected Applicant Consultant
acknowledge the LOA, and the next highest ranking Applicant Consultant
may be considered.
Execution of Agreement
After acknowledgement of the LOA as aforesaid by the Selected
, it shall execute the Agreement within the period
than 15(Fifteen days).The Selected Applicant Consultant shall not be
entitled to seek any deviation in the Agreement.
Commencement of assignment
The Consultant shall commence the Services at the Project site within 7
seven) days of the date of the Agreement, or such other date as may be
mutually agreed. If the Consultant fails to either sign the Agreement as
specified in Clause 2.28 or commence the assignment as specified herein,
may invite the second ranked Applicant Consultant
negotiations. In such an event, the Bid Security of the first ranked
Applicant Consultant shall be forfeited and appropriated in accordance
with the provisions of Clause 2.20.4.
Subject to the provisions of Clause 2.22, all documents and other
information provided by the SSNNL or submitted by an
to the SSNNL shall remain or become the property of the
Applicant Consultants and the Consultant, as the case may be, are
mation as strictly confidential. The SSNNL will not return
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�) shall be issued, in duplicate,
and the Selected
shall, within 7 (seven) days of the receipt of the LOA,
sign and return the duplicate copy of the LOA in acknowledgement
thereof. In the event the duplicate copy of the LOA duly signed by the
is not received by the stipulated date, the
may, unless it consents to extension of time for submission
Applicant Consultant as
estimated loss and damage suffered by the
Applicant Consultant to
Applicant Consultant
After acknowledgement of the LOA as aforesaid by the Selected Applicant
ement within the period not more
shall not be
The Consultant shall commence the Services at the Project site within 7
seven) days of the date of the Agreement, or such other date as may be
mutually agreed. If the Consultant fails to either sign the Agreement as
specified in Clause 2.28 or commence the assignment as specified herein,
Applicant Consultant for
negotiations. In such an event, the Bid Security of the first ranked
shall be forfeited and appropriated in accordance
ause 2.22, all documents and other
or submitted by an Applicant
shall remain or become the property of the
s and the Consultant, as the case may be, are
will not return
any Proposal or any information related thereto. All information collected,
analysed, processed or in whatever manner provided by the Consultant to
the SSNNL in relation to the Consultancy shall be
SSNNL
any Proposal or any information related thereto. All information collected,
analysed, processed or in whatever manner provided by the Consultant to
in relation to the Consultancy shall be the property of the
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any Proposal or any information related thereto. All information collected,
analysed, processed or in whatever manner provided by the Consultant to
the property of the
CRITERIA FOR
3.1 Evaluation of Technical Proposals
3.1.1 In the first stage, the Technical Proposal will be evaluated on the basis of
Applicant Consultant�s experience, its understanding of TOR, proposed
methodology and Work Plan, and the experience of Key Personnel. Only
those Applicant Consultants whose Techni
marks or more out of
be ranked from highest to the lowest on the basis of their technical score
(St). Only top three bidder
3.1.2 The scoring criteria to be used for evaluation shall be as follows:
Item
Code
Parameters
1 Relevant Experience of the
Applicant Consultant
CHAPTER - 3
RITERIA FOR EVALUATION
3.1 Evaluation of Technical Proposals
In the first stage, the Technical Proposal will be evaluated on the basis of
Applicant Consultant�s experience, its understanding of TOR, proposed
methodology and Work Plan, and the experience of Key Personnel. Only
those Applicant Consultants whose Technical Proposals get a score of
marks or more out of 250 shall qualify for further consideration, and shall
be ranked from highest to the lowest on the basis of their technical score
Only top three bidder�s financial proposal will be opened.
scoring criteria to be used for evaluation shall be as follows:
Max.
Marks
Criteria
Relevant Experience of the
Applicant Consultant
100 100 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
Services for three or more
eligible assignments.
85 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
Services for Two or more
eligible assignments
70 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
Services for at least one eligible
assignments
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In the first stage, the Technical Proposal will be evaluated on the basis of
Applicant Consultant�s experience, its understanding of TOR, proposed
methodology and Work Plan, and the experience of Key Personnel. Only
cal Proposals get a score of 200
shall qualify for further consideration, and shall
be ranked from highest to the lowest on the basis of their technical score
s financial proposal will be opened.
scoring criteria to be used for evaluation shall be as follows:
100 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
three or more
eligible assignments.
85 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
Services for Two or more
eligible assignments
70 marks for Consultant�s
experience in providing Project
Management Consultancy
es for at least one eligible
Item
Code
Parameters
2 Annual Turn over
3 Proposed methodology and work plan
4 Relevant experience of the key
personnel
a. Team Leader 1 nos
b. Resident Engineer
c. Field Engineer (Quality)
3.1.3 Number of points to be assigned to each of the above positions shall be determined
considering the following three sub
1) General qualifications (general education, training, and experience):
i. Education
ii. Overall Experience
iii. Training
2) Adequacy for the Assignment:
i. Years of experience on similar projects
ii. Size and no. of similar projects
iii. Type & Quality of other projects
3) Years with the firm:
Year with the firm
4) Experience in region and language:
i. Experience in similar projects in similar
regions
ii. Proficiency in Hindi/Gujarati/English
Max.
Marks
Criteria
30 Torn over more than 50 Cr
Torn over more than 40 Cr
Torn over more than 30 Cr
Torn over more than 20 Cr
Proposed methodology and work plan 20 Evaluation will be based on the quality
of submissions
Relevant experience of the key
1 nos
Engineer 1 nos
Field Engineer (Quality) 4 nos�.
100
25
15
60
Marks shall be given as per the
qualification, experience,
Adequacy of assignments,
the firm and Experience in region
and language as detailed in
para3.1.3. If the no of key
personnel in each cadre is more
than one, the marks will be equally
divided among the cadre.
Total 250
of points to be assigned to each of the above positions shall be determined
considering the following three sub-criteria and relevant percentage weights:
1) General qualifications (general education, training, and experience):
Education : 10
Overall Experience : 15
Training : 5
2) Adequacy for the Assignment:
Years of experience on similar projects : 25
Size and no. of similar projects : 15
Type & Quality of other projects : 10
Year with the firm : 10
4) Experience in region and language:
Experience in similar projects in similar
: 5
Proficiency in Hindi/Gujarati/English : 5
Total weight: 100 %
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Torn over more than 50 Cr- 30 Marks.
Torn over more than 40 Cr- 25 Marks.
Torn over more than 30 Cr- 20 Marks
Torn over more than 20 Cr- 10 Marks
Evaluation will be based on the quality
Marks shall be given as per the
qualification, experience, Training,
Adequacy of assignments, Years with
Experience in region
as detailed in
. If the no of key
personnel in each cadre is more
than one, the marks will be equally
divided among the cadre.
of points to be assigned to each of the above positions shall be determined
criteria and relevant percentage weights:
3.1.4 Eligible Assignments
For the purposes of
evaluating the Proposals under this RFP, advisory/ consultancy
assignments in respect of providing project management services as
detailed in the terms of reference and the scope of work, following
projects shall be deemed as eligible assignments (the �
Assignments�):
(i) The applicant consultant should have experience of
Inspection services ( TPI) (but not limited only to preparation of
feasibility report) for
work at least one single project having length of
(ii) The consultant should have
of workprojects for the total length of
Provided that the Applicant Consultant firm claiming cred
Assignment shall have, prior to PDD,
professional fees for such assignment, and where credit is being claimed
by a Key Personnel, she/he should have completed the relevant
assignment prior to PDD.
Provided further that if the Applicant Consultant firm is taking credit for
an Eligible Assignment which was undertaken for a
Govt/Public sector Organization(Boards ,Corporations of Govt),
assignment shall have been completed prior to PDD an
Consultant shall have received professional fees
behalf of Contractor shall not be considered.
3.1.5 The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid
certificates from the clients, establishing their experience in similar
projects. The SSNNL may, at its own discretion, verify the veracity and
validity of the certificates produced by the Ap
Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates
from the clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only
those similar projects whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date
Assignments
For the purposes of determining Conditions of Eligibility and for
evaluating the Proposals under this RFP, advisory/ consultancy
assignments in respect of providing project management services as
detailed in the terms of reference and the scope of work, following
all be deemed as eligible assignments (the �
The applicant consultant should have experience of Third Party
Inspection services ( TPI) (but not limited only to preparation of
feasibility report) for National /state highway / M.D.R. /
work at least one single project having length of 25 km
The consultant should have also experience of the similar nature
for the total length of 180 km in last seven
Provided that the Applicant Consultant firm claiming credit for an Eligible
Assignment shall have, prior to PDD, fully completed and
fees for such assignment, and where credit is being claimed
by a Key Personnel, she/he should have completed the relevant
assignment prior to PDD.
rther that if the Applicant Consultant firm is taking credit for
an Eligible Assignment which was undertaken for a Govt of India/ State
Govt/Public sector Organization(Boards ,Corporations of Govt),
assignment shall have been completed prior to PDD and the Applicant
Consultant shall have received professional fees. Projects undertaken on
behalf of Contractor shall not be considered.
The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid
certificates from the clients, establishing their experience in similar
projects. The SSNNL may, at its own discretion, verify the veracity and
validity of the certificates produced by the Applicant Consultant. The
Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates
from the clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only
those similar projects whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date
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determining Conditions of Eligibility and for
evaluating the Proposals under this RFP, advisory/ consultancy
assignments in respect of providing project management services as
detailed in the terms of reference and the scope of work, following
all be deemed as eligible assignments (the �Eligible
Third Party
Inspection services ( TPI) (but not limited only to preparation of
National /state highway / M.D.R. / O.D.R.
km.
experience of the similar nature
seven year.
it for an Eligible
fully completed and received
fees for such assignment, and where credit is being claimed
by a Key Personnel, she/he should have completed the relevant
rther that if the Applicant Consultant firm is taking credit for
Govt of India/ State
Govt/Public sector Organization(Boards ,Corporations of Govt), such
d the Applicant
. Projects undertaken on
The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid
certificates from the clients, establishing their experience in similar
projects. The SSNNL may, at its own discretion, verify the veracity and
plicant Consultant. The
Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates
from the clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only
those similar projects whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date
of start, date of completion, Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP
are considered for technical evaluation, However if any documents from
clients establishing about the information required which is true it shall be
considered.
3.2 Short-listing of A
The first three Applicant
Evaluation to be considered responsive for Financial Evaluation. If the
number of such pre
in its sole discretion, pre
less than 200but has
3.3 Evaluation of Financial Proposal
3.3.1 In the second stage, the financial
be opened, who are declared qualified on technical grounds. The date
and time of opening of the financial proposal shall be informed separately
to qualified Applicants.
3.3.2 For financial evaluation, the total cost indic
will be considered.
3.3.3 The SSNNL will determine whether the Financial Proposals are complete,
unqualified and unconditional. The cost indicated in the Financial
Proposal shall be deemed as final and reflecting the total cost of services.
Omissions, if any, in costing any item shall not entitle the firm to be
compensated and the liability to
within the total quoted price shall be that of the Consultant.
3.4 Combined and final evaluation
3.4.1 The lowest financial proposal inclusive of all taxes (
financial score (Sf) of 250 (two hundred fifty) points. The financial scores
(Sf) of other financial proposals will be computed as indicated in Data
Sheet. Proposals will be ranked according to their
and financial (Sf) scores using weights (T
t, date of completion, Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP
are considered for technical evaluation, However if any documents from
clients establishing about the information required which is true it shall be
listing of Applicant Consultants
Applicants whose score more than200 marks in Technical
Evaluation to be considered responsive for Financial Evaluation. If the
number of such pre-qualified Applicants is less than two, the SSNNL may,
ion, pre-qualify the Applicant(s) whose technical score is
but has / have scored between175 to 200 marks
Evaluation of Financial Proposal
In the second stage, the financial proposals of top three Applicants shall
be opened, who are declared qualified on technical grounds. The date
of opening of the financial proposal shall be informed separately
to qualified Applicants.
For financial evaluation, the total cost indicated in the Financial
will be considered.
The SSNNL will determine whether the Financial Proposals are complete,
unqualified and unconditional. The cost indicated in the Financial
Proposal shall be deemed as final and reflecting the total cost of services.
if any, in costing any item shall not entitle the firm to be
compensated and the liability to fulfill its obligations as per the TOR
within the total quoted price shall be that of the Consultant.
Combined and final evaluation
al proposal inclusive of all taxes (Fm) will be given a
) of 250 (two hundred fifty) points. The financial scores
) of other financial proposals will be computed as indicated in Data
Sheet. Proposals will be ranked according to their combined technical (S
) scores using weights (TP= the weight given
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t, date of completion, Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP
are considered for technical evaluation, However if any documents from
clients establishing about the information required which is true it shall be
marks in Technical
Evaluation to be considered responsive for Financial Evaluation. If the
qualified Applicants is less than two, the SSNNL may,
qualify the Applicant(s) whose technical score is
marks.
Applicants shall
be opened, who are declared qualified on technical grounds. The date
of opening of the financial proposal shall be informed separately
ated in the Financial Proposal
The SSNNL will determine whether the Financial Proposals are complete,
unqualified and unconditional. The cost indicated in the Financial
Proposal shall be deemed as final and reflecting the total cost of services.
if any, in costing any item shall not entitle the firm to be
its obligations as per the TOR
) will be given a
) of 250 (two hundred fifty) points. The financial scores
) of other financial proposals will be computed as indicated in Data
combined technical (St)
weight given to the
technical proposal, F
Tp+Fp=1) indicated in the Data Sheet;
achieving the highest combined technical + financial score will be declared
as the first ranked Applicant and will be invited for negotiations.
3.4.2 The second ranked Applicant Consultant shall be kept in reserve and may
be invited for negotiations in case the first ranked Applicant Consultant
withdraws, or fails to comply with the requirements specified in Clauses
2.24, 2.28 and 2.29, as the case may be.
technical proposal, Fp= the weight given to the financial proposal;
=1) indicated in the Data Sheet; S=StX TP+ SfX Fp. The Applicant
achieving the highest combined technical + financial score will be declared
as the first ranked Applicant and will be invited for negotiations.
The second ranked Applicant Consultant shall be kept in reserve and may
egotiations in case the first ranked Applicant Consultant
withdraws, or fails to comply with the requirements specified in Clauses
2.24, 2.28 and 2.29, as the case may be.
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= the weight given to the financial proposal;
. The Applicant
achieving the highest combined technical + financial score will be declared
as the first ranked Applicant and will be invited for negotiations.
The second ranked Applicant Consultant shall be kept in reserve and may
egotiations in case the first ranked Applicant Consultant
withdraws, or fails to comply with the requirements specified in Clauses
FRAUD
4.1 The Applicant Consultant and their respective
and advisers shall observe the highest standard of ethics during the
Selection Process. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this RFP, the SSNNL shall reject a Proposal without being liable in any
manner whatsoever to the Applicant Consultants, if it determines that the
Applicant Consultants has, directly or indirectly or through an agent,
engaged in corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,
undesirable practice or restrictive practice (collective
Practices�) in the Selection Process. In such an event, the SSNNL shall,
without prejudice to its any other rights or remedies, forfeit and
appropriate the Bid Security or Performance Security, as the case may be,
as mutually agreed genuine pre
payable to the SSNNL for,
regard to the RFP, including consideration and evaluation of such
Applicant Consultant�s Proposal.
4.2 Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 4.1
hereinabove and the rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have
under the LOA or the Agreement, if an Applicant Consultants or
Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in a
practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or
restrictive practice during the Selection Process, or after the issue of the
LOA or the execution of the Agreement, such Applicant Consultants or
Consultant shall not be e
by the SSNNL during a period of 2 (two) years from the date such
Applicant Consultants or Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the
SSNNL to have directly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in
CHAPTER 4
RAUD & CORRUPT PRACTICES
The Applicant Consultant and their respective officers, employees, agents
and advisers shall observe the highest standard of ethics during the
Selection Process. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this RFP, the SSNNL shall reject a Proposal without being liable in any
ver to the Applicant Consultants, if it determines that the
Applicant Consultants has, directly or indirectly or through an agent,
engaged in corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,
undesirable practice or restrictive practice (collectively the �
�) in the Selection Process. In such an event, the SSNNL shall,
without prejudice to its any other rights or remedies, forfeit and
appropriate the Bid Security or Performance Security, as the case may be,
as mutually agreed genuine pre-estimated compensation and damages
payable to the SSNNL for, inter alia, time, cost and effort of the SSNNL, in
regard to the RFP, including consideration and evaluation of such
Applicant Consultant�s Proposal.
Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 4.1
reinabove and the rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have
under the LOA or the Agreement, if an Applicant Consultants or
Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in a
practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or
restrictive practice during the Selection Process, or after the issue of the
LOA or the execution of the Agreement, such Applicant Consultants or
Consultant shall not be eligible to participate in any tender or RFP issued
by the SSNNL during a period of 2 (two) years from the date such
Applicant Consultants or Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the
SSNNL to have directly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in
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officers, employees, agents
and advisers shall observe the highest standard of ethics during the
Selection Process. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this RFP, the SSNNL shall reject a Proposal without being liable in any
ver to the Applicant Consultants, if it determines that the
Applicant Consultants has, directly or indirectly or through an agent,
engaged in corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,
ly the �Prohibited
�) in the Selection Process. In such an event, the SSNNL shall,
without prejudice to its any other rights or remedies, forfeit and
appropriate the Bid Security or Performance Security, as the case may be,
on and damages
time, cost and effort of the SSNNL, in
regard to the RFP, including consideration and evaluation of such
Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 4.1
reinabove and the rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have
under the LOA or the Agreement, if an Applicant Consultants or
Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any corrupt
practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or
restrictive practice during the Selection Process, or after the issue of the
LOA or the execution of the Agreement, such Applicant Consultants or
ligible to participate in any tender or RFP issued
by the SSNNL during a period of 2 (two) years from the date such
Applicant Consultants or Consultant, as the case may be, is found by the
SSNNL to have directly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any
corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable
practice or restrictive practice, as the case may be.
4.3 For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the
meaning hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
(a) �corrupt practice
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
action of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
avoidance of doubt, offering of employment to or employing or
engaging in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any
official of the SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner,
directly or indirectly with the Selection Process or the LOA or has
dealt with matters concerning the Agreement or arising th
before or after the execution thereof, at any time prior to the
expiry of one year from the date such official resigns or retires from
or otherwise ceases to be in the service of the SSNNL shall be
deemed to constitute influencing the actions of
with the Selection Process); or (ii) save as provided herein,
engaging in any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection
Process or after the issue of the LOA or after the execution of the
Agreement, as the case may be, any person i
matter relating to the Project or the LOA or the Agreement, who at
any time has been or is a legal, financial or technical consultant/
adviser of the SSNNL in relation to any matter concerning the
Project;
(b) �fraudulent practice
facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the
Selection Process;
(c) �coercive practice
impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any persons or property to
influence any person�s participation or action in the Selection
Process;
corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable
practice or restrictive practice, as the case may be.
For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the
meaning hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
t practice� means (i) the offering, giving, receiving, or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
action of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
avoidance of doubt, offering of employment to or employing or
engaging in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any
official of the SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner,
directly or indirectly with the Selection Process or the LOA or has
dealt with matters concerning the Agreement or arising th
before or after the execution thereof, at any time prior to the
expiry of one year from the date such official resigns or retires from
or otherwise ceases to be in the service of the SSNNL shall be
deemed to constitute influencing the actions of a person connected
with the Selection Process); or (ii) save as provided herein,
engaging in any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection
Process or after the issue of the LOA or after the execution of the
Agreement, as the case may be, any person in respect of any
matter relating to the Project or the LOA or the Agreement, who at
any time has been or is a legal, financial or technical consultant/
adviser of the SSNNL in relation to any matter concerning the
fraudulent practice� means a misrepresentation or omission of
facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the
Selection Process;
coercive practice� means impairing or harming or threatening to
impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any persons or property to
e any person�s participation or action in the Selection
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corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable
For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the
� means (i) the offering, giving, receiving, or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
action of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
avoidance of doubt, offering of employment to or employing or
engaging in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any
official of the SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner,
directly or indirectly with the Selection Process or the LOA or has
dealt with matters concerning the Agreement or arising there from,
before or after the execution thereof, at any time prior to the
expiry of one year from the date such official resigns or retires from
or otherwise ceases to be in the service of the SSNNL shall be
a person connected
with the Selection Process); or (ii) save as provided herein,
engaging in any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection
Process or after the issue of the LOA or after the execution of the
n respect of any
matter relating to the Project or the LOA or the Agreement, who at
any time has been or is a legal, financial or technical consultant/
adviser of the SSNNL in relation to any matter concerning the
representation or omission of
facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the
� means impairing or harming or threatening to
impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any persons or property to
e any person�s participation or action in the Selection
(d) �undesirable practice
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
the objective of canvassing, lobbying or in any manner influencin
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
Conflict of Interest; and
(e) �restrictive practice
understanding or arrangement among Applicant Consultant with
the objective of restricting or man
competition in the Selection Process.
undesirable practice� means (i) establishing contact with any
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
the objective of canvassing, lobbying or in any manner influencin
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
Conflict of Interest; and
restrictive practice� means forming a cartel or arriving at any
understanding or arrangement among Applicant Consultant with
the objective of restricting or manipulating a full and fair
competition in the Selection Process.
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� means (i) establishing contact with any
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
the objective of canvassing, lobbying or in any manner influencing
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
� means forming a cartel or arriving at any
understanding or arrangement among Applicant Consultant with
ipulating a full and fair
PRE-PROPOSAL
5.1 Pre-proposal conference of the Applicants shall be convened at the
designated date, time and place. Only those Applicants, who have
purchased the RFP document or download the same from the official
website of SSNNL, shall be allowed to participate in the pre
conference. A maximum of two representatives of each Applicant shall be
allowed to participate on production of an Autho
Applicant.
5.2 During the course of pre
to seek clarifications and make suggestions for consideration of the
SSNNL. The SSNNL shall
further information as it may, in its sole discretion, consider appropriate
for facilitating a fair, transparent and competitive selection process.
5.3 The Selection Process shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of India and the Courts at
have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under, pursuant to
and/or in connection with the Selection Process
5.4 The SSNNL, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or
liability, reserves the right, at any t
(a) suspend and/or cancel the Selection Process and/or amend and/or
supplement the Selection Process or modify the dates or other
terms and conditions relating thereto;
(b) consult with any Applicant consultant in order to receive
clarification or further
(c) retain any information and/or evidence submitted to the SSNNL by,
on behalf of and/or in relation to any Applicant consultant; and/or
(d) independently verify, disqualify, reject and/or accept any and all
CHAPTER 5
ROPOSAL CONFERENCE &MISCELLANEOUS
proposal conference of the Applicants shall be convened at the
designated date, time and place. Only those Applicants, who have
purchased the RFP document or download the same from the official
website of SSNNL, shall be allowed to participate in the pre
conference. A maximum of two representatives of each Applicant shall be
allowed to participate on production of an Authority letter from the
During the course of pre-proposal conference, the Applicants will be free
to seek clarifications and make suggestions for consideration of the
SSNNL. The SSNNL shall endeavor to provide clarifications and such
ation as it may, in its sole discretion, consider appropriate
for facilitating a fair, transparent and competitive selection process.
The Selection Process shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of India and the Courts at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad
have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under, pursuant to
and/or in connection with the Selection Process.
The SSNNL, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or
liability, reserves the right, at any time, to:
suspend and/or cancel the Selection Process and/or amend and/or
supplement the Selection Process or modify the dates or other
terms and conditions relating thereto;
consult with any Applicant consultant in order to receive
clarification or further information;
retain any information and/or evidence submitted to the SSNNL by,
on behalf of and/or in relation to any Applicant consultant; and/or
independently verify, disqualify, reject and/or accept any and all
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ISCELLANEOUS
proposal conference of the Applicants shall be convened at the
designated date, time and place. Only those Applicants, who have
purchased the RFP document or download the same from the official
website of SSNNL, shall be allowed to participate in the pre-proposal
conference. A maximum of two representatives of each Applicant shall be
rity letter from the
proposal conference, the Applicants will be free
to seek clarifications and make suggestions for consideration of the
to provide clarifications and such
ation as it may, in its sole discretion, consider appropriate
for facilitating a fair, transparent and competitive selection process.
The Selection Process shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
agar/Ahmedabad shall
have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under, pursuant to
The SSNNL, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or
suspend and/or cancel the Selection Process and/or amend and/or
supplement the Selection Process or modify the dates or other
consult with any Applicant consultant in order to receive
retain any information and/or evidence submitted to the SSNNL by,
on behalf of and/or in relation to any Applicant consultant; and/or
independently verify, disqualify, reject and/or accept any and all
submissions or other information and/or
on behalf of any Applicant consultant.
5.3 It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the Applicant
consultant agrees and releases the SSNNL, its employees, agents and
advisers, irrevocably, unconditionally, fully and finally
liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or liabilities in any
way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/or
performance of any obligations hereunder, pursuant hereto and/or in
connection herewith and waiv
have in this respect, whether actual or contingent, whether present or
future.
5.4 All documents and other information supplied by the SSNNL or submitted
by an Applicant consultant shall remain or become, as the case
the property of the SSNNL. The SSNNL will not return any submissions
made hereunder. Applicant consultants are required to treat all such
documents and information as strictly confidential.
5.5 The SSNNL reserves the right to make inquiries with any
listed by the Applicant consultants in their previous experience record
submissions or other information and/or evidence submitted by or
on behalf of any Applicant consultant.
It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the Applicant
consultant agrees and releases the SSNNL, its employees, agents and
advisers, irrevocably, unconditionally, fully and finally from any and all
liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or liabilities in any
way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/or
performance of any obligations hereunder, pursuant hereto and/or in
connection herewith and waives any and all rights and/or claims it may
have in this respect, whether actual or contingent, whether present or
All documents and other information supplied by the SSNNL or submitted
by an Applicant consultant shall remain or become, as the case
the property of the SSNNL. The SSNNL will not return any submissions
made hereunder. Applicant consultants are required to treat all such
documents and information as strictly confidential.
The SSNNL reserves the right to make inquiries with any of the clients
listed by the Applicant consultants in their previous experience record
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evidence submitted by or
It shall be deemed that by submitting the Proposal, the Applicant
consultant agrees and releases the SSNNL, its employees, agents and
from any and all
liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or liabilities in any
way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/or
performance of any obligations hereunder, pursuant hereto and/or in
es any and all rights and/or claims it may
have in this respect, whether actual or contingent, whether present or
All documents and other information supplied by the SSNNL or submitted
by an Applicant consultant shall remain or become, as the case may be,
the property of the SSNNL. The SSNNL will not return any submissions
made hereunder. Applicant consultants are required to treat all such
of the clients
listed by the Applicant consultants in their previous experience record
SCHEDULE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Project Package
SSNNL intends to appoint Project Manage
following Item Rate contract
in Gujarat.
Sr.
No.
Slice Name of Work
1.
1 Slice-1 Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing
WBM Roads and providing
parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to
86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090
km) with O & M for Five Years.
Scope of Consulting Services
The Scope of Consulting Services shall include but not necessarily be
limited to the terms and conditions as defined hereon.
Work Programme
1. Interpretation of the General and Technical Specifications and Contract
Documents. While detailed design and drawings shall not be the
responsibility of the consultant, he shall be fully responsible to provide
operationally efficient and safe roadways wit
and safety features. He must ensure that drainage pattern of the area
should not be disturbed.
SCHEDULE � 1
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
ge:
SSNNL intends to appoint Project Management Consultants for the
ng Item Rate contract Package under Division located at
Name of Work Estimated
Tender
amount
Rs. In
Lacs
Name of
Division
3. 4. 5.
Providing WBM Service Road,
carrying out treatment to existing
WBM Roads and providing C.C.
parapet walls along Miyagam
Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to
86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch
canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090
km) with O & M for Five Years.
4736.56 N P Canal
Dn. No.15
Jambusar
f Consulting Services
Consulting Services shall include but not necessarily be
limited to the terms and conditions as defined hereon.
Work Programme
Interpretation of the General and Technical Specifications and Contract
Documents. While detailed design and drawings shall not be the
responsibility of the consultant, he shall be fully responsible to provide
operationally efficient and safe roadways within the constraints of site
and safety features. He must ensure that drainage pattern of the area
should not be disturbed.
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Consultants for the
Division located at Jambusar
Name of
Contract Period
6.
Dn. No.15
9 Months
Consulting Services shall include but not necessarily be
Interpretation of the General and Technical Specifications and Contract
Documents. While detailed design and drawings shall not be the
responsibility of the consultant, he shall be fully responsible to provide
hin the constraints of site
and safety features. He must ensure that drainage pattern of the area
2. Prepare a project monitoring scheme (which will include technical,
physical and financial details), and finalize formats for repor
progress of works and procedures for expediting supply of materials
and equipments for construction in accordance with the technical
specifications and project time schedule.
3. Initial ground levels shall be taken in presence of the authorized
representatives of the construction contractor and SSNNL�s Engineer
in-Charge (EIC). The Consultant shall check and verify governing
ground levels and data relating to the site and its interface with the
designs and drawings supplied by SSNNL for implementation a
an expert opinion with regard to reaching a solution in case of these
are significant variations in these levels, data, site conditions or
otherwise.
4. To set out on the ground the alignment of the road and other works as
per the standard engineerin
data provided in the approved construction drawings.
5. Examine and chek the flow chart of earthwork every month and ensure
that all the quantity of useful soil/rock met with during execution of
work is utilized on f
minimum with minimum lead. The Consultant shall report to the EIC
any discrepancy and any irregularity found in the flow chart.
Quality of Materials and Works
6. Evolve and implement a quality assurance plan for t
comprising of methods and criteria for sampling, acceptance, testing,
quality control measures etc. based on
methods, relevant standards as well as international practices during
and after execution of work to ens
standards and consistency in quality.
Prepare a project monitoring scheme (which will include technical,
physical and financial details), and finalize formats for repor
progress of works and procedures for expediting supply of materials
and equipments for construction in accordance with the technical
specifications and project time schedule.
Initial ground levels shall be taken in presence of the authorized
tatives of the construction contractor and SSNNL�s Engineer
Charge (EIC). The Consultant shall check and verify governing
ground levels and data relating to the site and its interface with the
designs and drawings supplied by SSNNL for implementation a
an expert opinion with regard to reaching a solution in case of these
are significant variations in these levels, data, site conditions or
To set out on the ground the alignment of the road and other works as
per the standard engineering practices based on the dimensions and
data provided in the approved construction drawings.
Examine and chek the flow chart of earthwork every month and ensure
that all the quantity of useful soil/rock met with during execution of
work is utilized on field and borrow area quantity should be the
minimum with minimum lead. The Consultant shall report to the EIC
any discrepancy and any irregularity found in the flow chart.
Quality of Materials and Works
Evolve and implement a quality assurance plan for t
comprising of methods and criteria for sampling, acceptance, testing,
quality control measures etc. based on tender specification, statistical
methods, relevant standards as well as international practices during
and after execution of work to ensure required compliance with
standards and consistency in quality.
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Prepare a project monitoring scheme (which will include technical,
physical and financial details), and finalize formats for reporting
progress of works and procedures for expediting supply of materials
and equipments for construction in accordance with the technical
Initial ground levels shall be taken in presence of the authorized
tatives of the construction contractor and SSNNL�s Engineer-
Charge (EIC). The Consultant shall check and verify governing
ground levels and data relating to the site and its interface with the
designs and drawings supplied by SSNNL for implementation and give
an expert opinion with regard to reaching a solution in case of these
are significant variations in these levels, data, site conditions or
To set out on the ground the alignment of the road and other works as
g practices based on the dimensions and
Examine and chek the flow chart of earthwork every month and ensure
that all the quantity of useful soil/rock met with during execution of
ield and borrow area quantity should be the
minimum with minimum lead. The Consultant shall report to the EIC
any discrepancy and any irregularity found in the flow chart.
Evolve and implement a quality assurance plan for the works
comprising of methods and criteria for sampling, acceptance, testing,
ender specification, statistical
methods, relevant standards as well as international practices during
ure required compliance with
7. Inspect the performance of works with regard to workmanship and
compliance with the specification / order, supervise and perform field
tests on materials and / or work and approve / disapp
material / equipment of Contractor and ensure removal of disapproved
works / materials / equipments from the site immediately, after
consultation with the concerned Engineer
8. In the event any material or item of work is found to
and unacceptable, the Consultant shall intimate the Engineer
Charge for initiating actions so that such cases do not recur.
9. The Consultant shall make quality surveillance of all activities from
engineering, survey, construction upto fi
commissioning during execution of the works. The Consultant will also
certify quantity of material /equipment used in the work. If during
field testing of works the quality / quantity of Material / Equipment is
suspected to be infer
will be reported to the concerned officers like the Employer, the
respective EIC for the project who, in turn, shall get the testing done
at any of the recognized testing laboratory in presence of contracto
vendor or his representative. Such material / equipment shall not be
used by in the execution of works.
10. The consultant shall witness all the tests
the contractor as per Quality Assurance plan for quality control in
accordance with tender specification. He shall also undertake 10%
additional random representative sample checks (in addition to
mentioned hereinabove)
representatives of contractor and EIC. The consultant shall establish
his own laboratory or use laboratories of SSNNL/GERI / Engineering
Colleges performing desired tests.
Inspect the performance of works with regard to workmanship and
compliance with the specification / order, supervise and perform field
tests on materials and / or work and approve / disapprove the work /
material / equipment of Contractor and ensure removal of disapproved
works / materials / equipments from the site immediately, after
consultation with the concerned Engineer-in-Charge.
In the event any material or item of work is found to be substandard
and unacceptable, the Consultant shall intimate the Engineer
Charge for initiating actions so that such cases do not recur.
The Consultant shall make quality surveillance of all activities from
engineering, survey, construction upto final field testing and
commissioning during execution of the works. The Consultant will also
certify quantity of material /equipment used in the work. If during
field testing of works the quality / quantity of Material / Equipment is
suspected to be inferior or less than what was supposed to be used, it
will be reported to the concerned officers like the Employer, the
respective EIC for the project who, in turn, shall get the testing done
at any of the recognized testing laboratory in presence of contracto
vendor or his representative. Such material / equipment shall not be
used by in the execution of works.
The consultant shall witness all the tests (100%) being carried out by
the contractor as per Quality Assurance plan for quality control in
nce with tender specification. He shall also undertake 10%
additional random representative sample checks (in addition to
mentioned hereinabove) independently in presence of authorized
representatives of contractor and EIC. The consultant shall establish
his own laboratory or use laboratories of SSNNL/GERI / Engineering
Colleges performing desired tests.
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Inspect the performance of works with regard to workmanship and
compliance with the specification / order, supervise and perform field
rove the work /
material / equipment of Contractor and ensure removal of disapproved
works / materials / equipments from the site immediately, after
be substandard
and unacceptable, the Consultant shall intimate the Engineer �in-
Charge for initiating actions so that such cases do not recur.
The Consultant shall make quality surveillance of all activities from
nal field testing and
commissioning during execution of the works. The Consultant will also
certify quantity of material /equipment used in the work. If during
field testing of works the quality / quantity of Material / Equipment is
ior or less than what was supposed to be used, it
will be reported to the concerned officers like the Employer, the
respective EIC for the project who, in turn, shall get the testing done
at any of the recognized testing laboratory in presence of contractor /
vendor or his representative. Such material / equipment shall not be
being carried out by
the contractor as per Quality Assurance plan for quality control in
nce with tender specification. He shall also undertake 10%
additional random representative sample checks (in addition to
independently in presence of authorized
representatives of contractor and EIC. The consultant shall establish
his own laboratory or use laboratories of SSNNL/GERI / Engineering
11. The Consultant shall witness contractor�s concrete / asphalt mix design
and ensure that the cement / bitumen is in conformity with the
relevant IS codes
12. The consultant will witness calibration of testing equipments of
contractor as per standard frequency specified in relevant BIS / tender
specification / standard practices. The consultant shall also witness and
inspect the calibration of computerized batching and mixing plants
regularly and report any discrepancy to the EIC.
13. The Consultant shall check all the records required to be maintained as
per quality assurance program of the contractor periodically.
Specifically consultant will check cement / asphalt consumption register
with physical balance of respective materials every 15 days and shall
report to EIC of any discrepancy noticed or found and also incorporate
such incident in his reports.
14. The consultant w
adequate curing in accordance with contract / IS specifications is done
by the contractors.
15. The consultant shall also furnish EIC with the summary of quality
control test results of all materials used i
of work and OK cards as prescribed by SSNNL and furnish a QC
certificate (regarding quality of material, workmanship and
performance) and issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) with
recommendation for payment along with each
contractor.
Certification of Work Completion
Consultant shall have to ensure Certification of Work Completion within
seven (7) days after submission of the bill by the contractor in addition to
undertaking following activities
The Consultant shall witness contractor�s concrete / asphalt mix design
and ensure that the cement / bitumen is in conformity with the
relevant IS codes or any applicable engineering standards.
The consultant will witness calibration of testing equipments of
contractor as per standard frequency specified in relevant BIS / tender
specification / standard practices. The consultant shall also witness and
inspect the calibration of computerized batching and mixing plants
regularly and report any discrepancy to the EIC.
The Consultant shall check all the records required to be maintained as
per quality assurance program of the contractor periodically.
fically consultant will check cement / asphalt consumption register
with physical balance of respective materials every 15 days and shall
report to EIC of any discrepancy noticed or found and also incorporate
such incident in his reports.
The consultant will review curing arrangements and will ensure that
adequate curing in accordance with contract / IS specifications is done
by the contractors.
The consultant shall also furnish EIC with the summary of quality
control test results of all materials used in construction in each activity
of work and OK cards as prescribed by SSNNL and furnish a QC
certificate (regarding quality of material, workmanship and
performance) and issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) with
recommendation for payment along with each invoice / R.A. bill
Certification of Work Completion
Consultant shall have to ensure Certification of Work Completion within
seven (7) days after submission of the bill by the contractor in addition to
undertaking following activities.
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The Consultant shall witness contractor�s concrete / asphalt mix design
and ensure that the cement / bitumen is in conformity with the
The consultant will witness calibration of testing equipments of
contractor as per standard frequency specified in relevant BIS / tender
specification / standard practices. The consultant shall also witness and
inspect the calibration of computerized batching and mixing plants
The Consultant shall check all the records required to be maintained as
per quality assurance program of the contractor periodically.
fically consultant will check cement / asphalt consumption register
with physical balance of respective materials every 15 days and shall
report to EIC of any discrepancy noticed or found and also incorporate
ill review curing arrangements and will ensure that
adequate curing in accordance with contract / IS specifications is done
The consultant shall also furnish EIC with the summary of quality
n construction in each activity
of work and OK cards as prescribed by SSNNL and furnish a QC
certificate (regarding quality of material, workmanship and
performance) and issue No Objection Certificate (NOC) with
R.A. bill of the
Consultant shall have to ensure Certification of Work Completion within
seven (7) days after submission of the bill by the contractor in addition to
16. Upon receipt of notice of completion from the Contractor, inspect the
works and inform Contractor and Employer, in writing, items needing
rectification for completion.
17. Before the issuance of the certificate of completion specify and
supervises any remedial works to be carried out and recommend the
same upon completion. The inspection should be carried out with
representative of the Employer.
18. Shall carry out final inspection of the completed section including the
test on completion.
19. Prepare Certificate of Completion stating date(2) from which the defect
liability period of supply and installation work shall commence.
20. Ensure that all post
quantities that may arise thereof are furnished / submit
Reporting Requirements
1.16 Inception R
with a construction supervision manual in 5 copies each shall be
submitted by the Consultant within 30 days of commencement of
services. The commencement report shall contain the details of all
meetings held wit
taken therein, the resources mobilized by the Consultants as well as
the Contractor and the Consultants� perception in the management
and supervision of the project with detailed situational analysis of
the current structure. The report shall also include the master work
programme and resource mobilization plan for the project. The
primary objective of the supervision manual will be to evolve
guidelines for administration, supervision and management of the
project. Such a manual is not intended to be a contractual
document, nor is it to take precedence over the specifications. The
manual will merely act as a guide and reference to the various staff
Upon receipt of notice of completion from the Contractor, inspect the
works and inform Contractor and Employer, in writing, items needing
rectification for completion.
Before the issuance of the certificate of completion specify and
remedial works to be carried out and recommend the
same upon completion. The inspection should be carried out with
representative of the Employer.
Shall carry out final inspection of the completed section including the
test on completion.
Certificate of Completion stating date(2) from which the defect
liability period of supply and installation work shall commence.
. Ensure that all post-construction (as built) drawings and bills of
quantities that may arise thereof are furnished / submitted.
Reporting Requirements
Report: An inception / commencement report along
with a construction supervision manual in 5 copies each shall be
submitted by the Consultant within 30 days of commencement of
services. The commencement report shall contain the details of all
meetings held with the Employer and the Contractor and decisions
taken therein, the resources mobilized by the Consultants as well as
the Contractor and the Consultants� perception in the management
and supervision of the project with detailed situational analysis of
urrent structure. The report shall also include the master work
programme and resource mobilization plan for the project. The
primary objective of the supervision manual will be to evolve
guidelines for administration, supervision and management of the
roject. Such a manual is not intended to be a contractual
document, nor is it to take precedence over the specifications. The
manual will merely act as a guide and reference to the various staff
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Upon receipt of notice of completion from the Contractor, inspect the
works and inform Contractor and Employer, in writing, items needing
Before the issuance of the certificate of completion specify and
remedial works to be carried out and recommend the
same upon completion. The inspection should be carried out with
Shall carry out final inspection of the completed section including the
Certificate of Completion stating date(2) from which the defect
liability period of supply and installation work shall commence.
construction (as built) drawings and bills of
ted.
: An inception / commencement report along
with a construction supervision manual in 5 copies each shall be
submitted by the Consultant within 30 days of commencement of
services. The commencement report shall contain the details of all
h the Employer and the Contractor and decisions
taken therein, the resources mobilized by the Consultants as well as
the Contractor and the Consultants� perception in the management
and supervision of the project with detailed situational analysis of
urrent structure. The report shall also include the master work
programme and resource mobilization plan for the project. The
primary objective of the supervision manual will be to evolve
guidelines for administration, supervision and management of the
roject. Such a manual is not intended to be a contractual
document, nor is it to take precedence over the specifications. The
manual will merely act as a guide and reference to the various staff
of the Consultant in discharging their duties in a smooth a
systematic manner.
1.17 The Consultant shall be required to:
(a) Prepare all reporting formats relating to the project, in which the
progress of the works, material supply, performance of the
contractor etc. shall be monitored and getting them approved by
the Employer. / EIC
(b) Certify the achievement of the contractual milestones, and the
satisfactory quality of the progress, in line with the progress
milestone laid down in the Contract.
1.18 The progress reports submitted by the Consultant should clearly
indicate the contractor�s performance, quality of work, and giving
recommendation for action.
1.19 Fortnightly physical progress report:
The consultant will submit fortnightly physical progress report on
the first day of the 1
1.20 Monthly progr
Monthly progress report shall be submitted to the Employer and it
shall be brief and concise and provide means of closely monitoring
project progress and shall cover the following.
(a) Main activities undertaken and events for the period
under
(b) Report on the activities of the c
staff including the report of
representative sample checks
TOR.
(c) Monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
(d) Photographs show
of the Consultant in discharging their duties in a smooth a
systematic manner.
The Consultant shall be required to:
Prepare all reporting formats relating to the project, in which the
progress of the works, material supply, performance of the
contractor etc. shall be monitored and getting them approved by
Employer. / EIC
Certify the achievement of the contractual milestones, and the
satisfactory quality of the progress, in line with the progress
milestone laid down in the Contract.
The progress reports submitted by the Consultant should clearly
e contractor�s performance, quality of work, and giving
recommendation for action.
Fortnightly physical progress report:
The consultant will submit fortnightly physical progress report on
the first day of the 1st and 3
rd week of every month.
Monthly progress report:
Monthly progress report shall be submitted to the Employer and it
shall be brief and concise and provide means of closely monitoring
project progress and shall cover the following.
Main activities undertaken and events for the period
under review and progress.
Report on the activities of the contractor and supervision
staff including the report of 10% additional random
representative sample checks as laid down in para 21 of
TOR.
Monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
Photographs showing progress of the works.
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of the Consultant in discharging their duties in a smooth and
Prepare all reporting formats relating to the project, in which the
progress of the works, material supply, performance of the
contractor etc. shall be monitored and getting them approved by
Certify the achievement of the contractual milestones, and the
satisfactory quality of the progress, in line with the progress
The progress reports submitted by the Consultant should clearly
e contractor�s performance, quality of work, and giving
The consultant will submit fortnightly physical progress report on
Monthly progress report shall be submitted to the Employer and it
shall be brief and concise and provide means of closely monitoring
Main activities undertaken and events for the period
ontractor and supervision
10% additional random
as laid down in para 21 of
Monitoring and evaluation of project progress.
(e) Other issues as may be necessary to provide additional
information to the Employer.
1.21 Monthly progress Report will be prepared at the end of each
calendar month and delivered in the 1
3 copies.
1.22 Quarterly p
A detailed quarterly report in 3 copies shall be submitted within
15 days of the end of each quarter. Quarterly report should
include description of project activities, illustrated by pr
completion photographs
quarterly) shall contain details of all meetings, decisions taken
therein.
1.23 Final Report :
A detailed Contract Completion / Final Report in 3 copies is to be
submitted to the Employer. The Consultant will prepare a
comprehensive final completion report of the construction
contract package within 3 months of completion of the work.
The report shall incorporate summary of the method of
construction, the construction supervision performed, problems
encountered and solu
recommendations for future projects of similar nature to be
undertaken by the employer. The consultant shall submit the
self appraisal report within the prescribed time summarizing the
following details.
(a) Details of Personnel
the assignment.
(b) Details of Quality Assurance System.
(c) Quality observed at site by the consultant.
Other issues as may be necessary to provide additional
information to the Employer.
Monthly progress Report will be prepared at the end of each
calendar month and delivered in the 1st week of every month in
Quarterly progress report with presentation:
A detailed quarterly report in 3 copies shall be submitted within
15 days of the end of each quarter. Quarterly report should
include description of project activities, illustrated by pr
completion photographs. The progress reports (monthly and
quarterly) shall contain details of all meetings, decisions taken
Final Report :
A detailed Contract Completion / Final Report in 3 copies is to be
submitted to the Employer. The Consultant will prepare a
comprehensive final completion report of the construction
contract package within 3 months of completion of the work.
The report shall incorporate summary of the method of
construction, the construction supervision performed, problems
encountered and solutions undertaken thereon and
recommendations for future projects of similar nature to be
undertaken by the employer. The consultant shall submit the
self appraisal report within the prescribed time summarizing the
following details.
Details of Personnel including substitution made during
the assignment.
Details of Quality Assurance System.
Quality observed at site by the consultant.
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Other issues as may be necessary to provide additional
Monthly progress Report will be prepared at the end of each
week of every month in
A detailed quarterly report in 3 copies shall be submitted within
15 days of the end of each quarter. Quarterly report should
include description of project activities, illustrated by progress /
The progress reports (monthly and
quarterly) shall contain details of all meetings, decisions taken
A detailed Contract Completion / Final Report in 3 copies is to be
submitted to the Employer. The Consultant will prepare a
comprehensive final completion report of the construction
contract package within 3 months of completion of the work.
The report shall incorporate summary of the method of
construction, the construction supervision performed, problems
tions undertaken thereon and
recommendations for future projects of similar nature to be
undertaken by the employer. The consultant shall submit the
self appraisal report within the prescribed time summarizing the
including substitution made during
(d) Special preventive measures for maintenance suggested
by the Consultant.
1.24 A Maintenance manual, detailing routine and periodi
maintenance tasks that will be required to maintain the
completed project shall also have to be prepared and submitted
by the Consultant. Draft copies of this manual should be
submitted for comments to the Employer within 12 months of
commencing service
Staffing Schedule:
1.25 The Consultant will engage the minimum staff as detailed in
Table 1 below. The qualification, experience and task
assignment of the staff will be in accordance with Annexure
attached herewith.
1.26 The same team given in technical propo
employed on the work.
1.27 The period of construction of works contract shall be
indicated below
the Supervision Team will be as given in Table1
Table 1:DEPLOYMENT OF KEY PERSONNEL FOR THE
Sr.
No.
Designation
1 Team Leader
2 Resident Engineer
3 Field Engineer
(Quality)
5 Total
(a) A Defect Liability Period of 24 months
proposed.
Special preventive measures for maintenance suggested
by the Consultant.
A Maintenance manual, detailing routine and periodi
maintenance tasks that will be required to maintain the
completed project shall also have to be prepared and submitted
by the Consultant. Draft copies of this manual should be
submitted for comments to the Employer within 12 months of
commencing services.
Staffing Schedule:
The Consultant will engage the minimum staff as detailed in
Table 1 below. The qualification, experience and task
assignment of the staff will be in accordance with Annexure
attached herewith.
The same team given in technical proposal will have to be
employed on the work.
The period of construction of works contract shall be
indicated below.The composition and duration for Services for
the Supervision Team will be as given in Table1.
EY PERSONNEL FOR THE PACKAGES ARE AS UNDER
Designation Package-1 Man Months
Team Leader 1 09
Engineer 1 09
Field Engineer
4 09
6
t Liability Period of 24 months as per the arrangement
proposed. However, during defect liability period the consultant
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Special preventive measures for maintenance suggested
A Maintenance manual, detailing routine and periodic
maintenance tasks that will be required to maintain the
completed project shall also have to be prepared and submitted
by the Consultant. Draft copies of this manual should be
submitted for comments to the Employer within 12 months of
The Consultant will engage the minimum staff as detailed in
Table 1 below. The qualification, experience and task
assignment of the staff will be in accordance with Annexure
sal will have to be
The period of construction of works contract shall be as
The composition and duration for Services for
CKAGES ARE AS UNDER.
Man Months
as per the arrangement
However, during defect liability period the consultant
shall have to make available
proposed team
by the employer/EIC.
computed solely on the ba
specified in the financial proposal.
reimbursed
1.28 After award of the contact the Employer expects all the
proposed key personnel to be available during implementation
of the contract as per agreed staffing schedule. The Employer
will not ordinarily consider substitutions during contract
implementation except under compelling circumstances (such as
death and / or extreme nature of ailment for which Medical
Certificate shal
case of such replacements, the Consultant will ensure that there
is a reasonable period and procedure of handover between the
staff to be replaced and the replacement wherever feasible /
possible.
Facilities to be provided by the Consultant
1.29 The Consultant shall be required to maintain a Head Office for
the Team leader in
suitable. This office should be easily accessible and located
near the head office of the Employer
responsible for maintaining one office each for the Resident
Engineers at their respective locations. All required furniture,
hardware, software, internet / phone connections, office
stationary etc. shall be provided by the Consult
The Consultant should bear these costs in mind while preparing
his financial proposal.
1.30 In addition, the consultants shall make their own arrangements
for transport (Vehicle) at the work project site. The consultant
shall have to make available only those members out of the
proposed team, whose services are requested for the purpose
by the employer/EIC. The payments to such staff shall be
computed solely on the basis of relevant man
specified in the financial proposal. Transport expenses shall be
reimbursed in addition, as peractuals.
After award of the contact the Employer expects all the
proposed key personnel to be available during implementation
the contract as per agreed staffing schedule. The Employer
will not ordinarily consider substitutions during contract
implementation except under compelling circumstances (such as
death and / or extreme nature of ailment for which Medical
Certificate shall be produced from Hospital / Nursing Home). In
case of such replacements, the Consultant will ensure that there
is a reasonable period and procedure of handover between the
staff to be replaced and the replacement wherever feasible /
s to be provided by the Consultant
The Consultant shall be required to maintain a Head Office for
the Team leader in Jambusar or any other places which is
. This office should be easily accessible and located
near the head office of the Employer/EIC. He shall also be
responsible for maintaining one office each for the Resident
Engineers at their respective locations. All required furniture,
hardware, software, internet / phone connections, office
stationary etc. shall be provided by the Consultant in this office.
The Consultant should bear these costs in mind while preparing
his financial proposal.
In addition, the consultants shall make their own arrangements
for transport (Vehicle) at the work project site. The consultant
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only those members out of the
whose services are requested for the purpose
payments to such staff shall be
sis of relevant man-day rates
Transport expenses shall be
After award of the contact the Employer expects all the
proposed key personnel to be available during implementation
the contract as per agreed staffing schedule. The Employer
will not ordinarily consider substitutions during contract
implementation except under compelling circumstances (such as
death and / or extreme nature of ailment for which Medical
l be produced from Hospital / Nursing Home). In
case of such replacements, the Consultant will ensure that there
is a reasonable period and procedure of handover between the
staff to be replaced and the replacement wherever feasible /
The Consultant shall be required to maintain a Head Office for
or any other places which is
. This office should be easily accessible and located
. He shall also be
responsible for maintaining one office each for the Resident
Engineers at their respective locations. All required furniture,
hardware, software, internet / phone connections, office
ant in this office.
The Consultant should bear these costs in mind while preparing
In addition, the consultants shall make their own arrangements
for transport (Vehicle) at the work project site. The consultant
shall compulsorily
below:
(a) Team Leader
(b) Field Engineer
1.31 The consultants shall give details in the Technical Proposal and
its costs shall be included in the financial proposal
facilities, equipment (engineering and office), transport,
computer hardware and peripherals, computer software,
communication system (telephone, fax, email / internet) and
support staff which they consider to carry out the services.
Qualifying criteria and Task Assignment for key Personnel
Team Leader.
1.32 An experienced Highway Civil Engineer shall be the Project
Manager and act as Team Leader responsible for the overall
performance and administration of the Consultants Team. The
Team Leader will also act as the Consultant�s Representative for
the Employer
contractor and shall be overall in charge for the Consultants�
Supervision Team for the entire work.
Team Leader will not be allowed. In exceptional circumstances,
consultant will h
CV of the proposed substitute and assigning complete reasons
for change.
before effecting any change.
Leader shall be
Engineer /
advance. The major tasks for the Team Leader shall include but
not be limited to the following:
(a) Establishment of Site Offices.
shall compulsorily provide transport facility to team members as
Team Leader/Resident Engineer : 1 Jeep
Field Engineer : 1Motorcycle for each
The consultants shall give details in the Technical Proposal and
its costs shall be included in the financial proposal
facilities, equipment (engineering and office), transport,
computer hardware and peripherals, computer software,
communication system (telephone, fax, email / internet) and
support staff which they consider to carry out the services.
ing criteria and Task Assignment for key Personnel
An experienced Highway Civil Engineer shall be the Project
Manager and act as Team Leader responsible for the overall
performance and administration of the Consultants Team. The
Team Leader will also act as the Consultant�s Representative for
the Employer and the Employer�s representative for the works
contractor and shall be overall in charge for the Consultants�
Supervision Team for the entire work. Normally replacement of
Team Leader will not be allowed. In exceptional circumstances,
consultant will have to directly request Employer with complete
CV of the proposed substitute and assigning complete reasons
for change. Written approval of employer will be
before effecting any change. The headquarters of the Team
Leader shall be Jambusarand he will keep Superintending
Engineer / EIC informed of his tour program one week in
advance. The major tasks for the Team Leader shall include but
not be limited to the following:
Establishment of Site Offices.
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provide transport facility to team members as
1Motorcycle for each/Jeep
The consultants shall give details in the Technical Proposal and
including all
facilities, equipment (engineering and office), transport,
computer hardware and peripherals, computer software,
communication system (telephone, fax, email / internet) and
support staff which they consider to carry out the services.
ing criteria and Task Assignment for key Personnel
An experienced Highway Civil Engineer shall be the Project
Manager and act as Team Leader responsible for the overall
performance and administration of the Consultants Team. The
Team Leader will also act as the Consultant�s Representative for
and the Employer�s representative for the works
contractor and shall be overall in charge for the Consultants�
Normally replacement of
Team Leader will not be allowed. In exceptional circumstances,
ave to directly request Employer with complete
CV of the proposed substitute and assigning complete reasons
will be necessary
headquarters of the Team
will keep Superintending
informed of his tour program one week in
advance. The major tasks for the Team Leader shall include but
(b) Assist the Employer with the Review of the
securities, insurance and safety plans.
(c) Scrutiny the Contractors� work programme, and scheme
for the deployment of plant, equipment and machinery
for approval of the EIC.
(d) Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in the
Interpretation of p
and technical specification.
(e) Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in handing
over the site and issuing order to commence the works.
(f) Regular supervision of works.
(g) Evolve and implement quantity and quality control
procedures
(h) Evolve criteria for the acceptance of works
(i) Verify and certify Contractors� Interim Certificate for
approval of the Superintending Engineer
(j) Assist Superintending Engineer/EIC in conducting
monthly progress meetings;
(k) Performing completion inspec
(l) Verify and Certify Contractors� Statements at completion;
(m) Prepare Work Project Completion of each work
(n) Liaise with the Employer
EIC in all matter concerning the works;
1.33 The essential qualification and experience for the
as under:
(a) Education:
from a recognized University / Institu
qualifications and training in Construction Management /
Quality Control of High
Assist the Employer with the Review of the
securities, insurance and safety plans.
Scrutiny the Contractors� work programme, and scheme
for the deployment of plant, equipment and machinery
for approval of the EIC.
Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in the
Interpretation of provisions in the Contract documents
and technical specification.
Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in handing
over the site and issuing order to commence the works.
Regular supervision of works.
Evolve and implement quantity and quality control
procedures
Evolve criteria for the acceptance of works
Verify and certify Contractors� Interim Certificate for
approval of the Superintending Engineer
Assist Superintending Engineer/EIC in conducting
monthly progress meetings;
Performing completion inspections;
Verify and Certify Contractors� Statements at completion;
Prepare Work Project Completion of each work
Liaise with the Employer and Superintending Engineer /
EIC in all matter concerning the works;
The essential qualification and experience for the Candidate are
as under:
Education: Should be a Graduate in Civil Engineering
from a recognized University / Institut
qualifications and training in Construction Management /
Quality Control of Highway Works will be preferable).
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Assist the Employer with the Review of the Contractors�
Scrutiny the Contractors� work programme, and scheme
for the deployment of plant, equipment and machinery
Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in the
rovisions in the Contract documents
Assist the Employer / Superintending Engineer in handing
over the site and issuing order to commence the works.
Evolve and implement quantity and quality control
Verify and certify Contractors� Interim Certificate for
Assist Superintending Engineer/EIC in conducting
Verify and Certify Contractors� Statements at completion;
Prepare Work Project Completion of each work
Superintending Engineer /
Candidate are
Should be a Graduate in Civil Engineering
tion (higher
qualifications and training in Construction Management /
Works will be preferable).
(b) Members
Professional Society
preferable.
(c) Experience:
years experience of Civil Engineering works out of w
five
preparation,
Highway Projects
works as Project Engineer / Resident Engineer / Executive
Engineer of the Construction Supervis
have led a
assignment.
(d) The candidate (Team Leader) should have sound health so
as to perform his duties for the task assigned to him.
(e) The Team Leader shall be responsible for all technical
presentations concerning the various facets of the
construction of works and shall maintain close
communication with Employer / Superintending Engineer
/ EIC
Representative and shall interact with SSNNL on behalf of
the Consultant appointed for the services. Team Leader
shall be full time on the job.
(f)
Resident Engineer (RE)
1.38 An experienced Resident Engineer will be required for
monitoring and su
The candidate should have sound health so as to perform his
duties for the task assigned to him. No replacement of RE will
be permissible without prior approval of the
major tasks to be carried o
limited to the following.
Membership/ Training: Membership of a recognized
Professional Society / training in the relevant field
preferable.
Experience: Should have a minimum of
years experience of Civil Engineering works out of w
five (5) years should be in the field of Planning, Project
preparation, design and Construction of National /State
Highway Projects and he must have supervised similar
works as Project Engineer / Resident Engineer / Executive
Engineer of the Construction Supervision Team.
have led a TPI assignment for minimum one (1) eligible
assignment.
(d) The candidate (Team Leader) should have sound health so
as to perform his duties for the task assigned to him.
(e) The Team Leader shall be responsible for all technical
presentations concerning the various facets of the
construction of works and shall maintain close
communication with Employer / Superintending Engineer
EIC. Team Leader shall be the Consultant�s
Representative and shall interact with SSNNL on behalf of
the Consultant appointed for the services. Team Leader
shall be full time on the job.
Resident Engineer (RE)
An experienced Resident Engineer will be required for
monitoring and supervision of construction works as a whole.
The candidate should have sound health so as to perform his
duties for the task assigned to him. No replacement of RE will
be permissible without prior approval of the employer
major tasks to be carried out by the RE shall include but not be
limited to the following.
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Membership of a recognized
/ training in the relevant field will be
Should have a minimum of fifteen (15)
years experience of Civil Engineering works out of which
) years should be in the field of Planning, Project
esign and Construction of National /State
e must have supervised similar
works as Project Engineer / Resident Engineer / Executive
ion Team. He must
assignment for minimum one (1) eligible
(d) The candidate (Team Leader) should have sound health so
as to perform his duties for the task assigned to him.
(e) The Team Leader shall be responsible for all technical
presentations concerning the various facets of the
construction of works and shall maintain close
communication with Employer / Superintending Engineer
s Authorized
Representative and shall interact with SSNNL on behalf of
the Consultant appointed for the services. Team Leader
An experienced Resident Engineer will be required for
pervision of construction works as a whole.
The candidate should have sound health so as to perform his
duties for the task assigned to him. No replacement of RE will
employer. The
ut by the RE shall include but not be
(a) Supervision of works: All concreting works and
bituminous should be done in his or Field Engineering
presence only.
(b) Keep proper records of the Contractors� activities and
work
(c) Ensure that the respective Contractor(s) are properly
admin
(d) Assist the team Leader with the review of the
Work
plant, equipment and machinery:
(e) Assisting the Team Leader
up quantity and quality control procedures and review of
contractors� method of construction;
(f )
alignment of roads, inspection of works, acceptance / rejection
of the co
(g) Conducting and keeping record of minutes of the weekly
site meetings;
(h) Preparing monthly Progress Reports
(i) Final inspection of works
(j) Verification of Contractors� Statement at completion;
1.38.1 The essential qualification and
under:
(a) Education:
the recognized University / Institu
of experience (higher qualifications and training in
Construction Management / Quality Con
preferable).
(b) Experience:
experience of Civil Engineering Works out of which
years should be in the field of Construction of Highways
Projects
Supervision of works: All concreting works and
bituminous should be done in his or Field Engineering
presence only.
Keep proper records of the Contractors� activities and
work progress;
Ensure that the respective Contractor(s) are properly
administered.
(d) Assist the team Leader with the review of the
Work Programme and scheme for the deployment of
plant, equipment and machinery:
ssisting the Team Leader with updating drawings, setting
up quantity and quality control procedures and review of
contractors� method of construction;
Quality Control of works including but not limited
alignment of roads, inspection of works, acceptance / rejection
of the completed works;
Conducting and keeping record of minutes of the weekly
site meetings;
Preparing monthly Progress Reports
Final inspection of works
Verification of Contractors� Statement at completion;
The essential qualification and experience for the Candidate are as
Education: Should be a Graduate in Civil Engineering from
the recognized University / Institution with seven (
of experience (higher qualifications and training in
Construction Management / Quality Control of works will be
preferable).
Experience: Should have a minimum seven (
experience of Civil Engineering Works out of which
years should be in the field of Construction of Highways
Projects and he must have supervised similar highw
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Supervision of works: All concreting works and
bituminous should be done in his or Field Engineering
Keep proper records of the Contractors� activities and
Ensure that the respective Contractor(s) are properly
(d) Assist the team Leader with the review of the Contractors�
Programme and scheme for the deployment of
with updating drawings, setting
up quantity and quality control procedures and review of
Quality Control of works including but not limited
alignment of roads, inspection of works, acceptance / rejection
Conducting and keeping record of minutes of the weekly
Verification of Contractors� Statement at completion;
experience for the Candidate are as
Should be a Graduate in Civil Engineering from
seven (7) years
of experience (higher qualifications and training in
trol of works will be
seven (7)years
experience of Civil Engineering Works out of which three (3)
years should be in the field of Construction of Highways
similar highway works
projects in the capacity of Project Engineer / Resident
Engineer / Assistant Resident Engineer of the Construction
Supervision Team.
Engineer/Resident Engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
assignment.
Field Engineer (Quality
1.39 The Field Engineer (FE
Leader and the Resident Engineer and their task shall be defined
by the Team Leader. However the essential qualification and
experience for the candidates are as under:
(a) Educatio
Engineering from a recognized University / Institu
(a) Experience:
years in case of
case of
construction of highways.
quality control engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
assignment.
(b) The candidate (FE) should have sound health so as to
perform his duties for the task assigned to him. No
replacem
prior approval of
projects in the capacity of Project Engineer / Resident
Engineer / Assistant Resident Engineer of the Construction
Supervision Team. He must have worked as a Project
Engineer/Resident Engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
assignment.
Quality)
The Field Engineer (FE-Quality) shall be responsible to the Team
Leader and the Resident Engineer and their task shall be defined
by the Team Leader. However the essential qualification and
experience for the candidates are as under:
Education: Should be a Graduate / Diploma in Civil
Engineering from a recognized University / Institu
Experience: Should have a minimum experience of
years in case of a graduate civil engineer or ten (
case of a diploma holder in quality control supervision of
construction of highways. He should have worked as a
quality control engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
assignment.
The candidate (FE) should have sound health so as to
perform his duties for the task assigned to him. No
replacement of Field Engineer will be permissible without
prior approval of employer/EIC.
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projects in the capacity of Project Engineer / Resident
Engineer / Assistant Resident Engineer of the Construction
He must have worked as a Project
Engineer/Resident Engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
Quality) shall be responsible to the Team
Leader and the Resident Engineer and their task shall be defined
by the Team Leader. However the essential qualification and
Should be a Graduate / Diploma in Civil
Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.
Should have a minimum experience of five (5)
(10) years in
control supervision of
He should have worked as a
quality control engineer on minimum one (1) eligible
The candidate (FE) should have sound health so as to
perform his duties for the task assigned to him. No
ent of Field Engineer will be permissible without
FORMS FOR CONSULTANT
1. The consultant shall correctly fill up and provide, signed and certified
information for the following in the forms attached herewith.
Form � 1: Technical Proposal Submission Form
Form � 2: Particulars of the Applicant
Form � 3: Statement of
Form � 4: Power of Attorney
Form � 5: Financial Capacity of the Applicant
Form � 6: Particulars of Key Personnel
Form � 7: Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
Form � 8: Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Form � 9: Abstract of
Form � 10: Eligible Assignments of Applicant
Form � 11: Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
Form � 12: CV of Key Personnel
Form � 13: Deployment of Personnel
These forms are as attached to this chapter.
APPENDIX - I
ONSULTANT�S INFORMATION FOR EVALUATION
The consultant shall correctly fill up and provide, signed and certified
information for the following in the forms attached herewith.
Technical Proposal Submission Form
Particulars of the Applicant
Statement of Legal Capacity
Power of Attorney
Financial Capacity of the Applicant
Particulars of Key Personnel
Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of the Applicant
Abstract of Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
Eligible Assignments of Applicant
Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
CV of Key Personnel
Deployment of Personnel
These forms are as attached to this chapter.
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VALUATION
The consultant shall correctly fill up and provide, signed and certified
Eligible Assignments of Key Personnel
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TECHNICAL
(Date and Reference)
To:
[Name and address of SSNNL
Sub: Appointment of Consultant for
Dear Sir,
With reference to your RFP Document dated ����.., I/we, having
examined all relevant documents and understood their contents, hereby
submit our Proposal for selection as Consultant for providing
Management Services to the Sardar
(SSNNL). The proposal is unconditional and unqualified.
2. All information provided in the Proposal and in the Appendices is true
and correct and all documents accompanying such Proposal are true
copies of their respective originals.
3. This statement is made for the express purpose of appointment as
the Consultant for the aforesaid Project.
4. I/We shall make available to the SSNNL any add
may deem necessary or require for supplementing or authenticating
the Proposal.
5. I/We acknowledge the right of the SSNNL to reject our application
without assigning any reason or otherwise and hereby waive our
APPENDIX - I
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
FORM - 1
LETTER OF PRPOSAL
SSNNL]
Sub: Appointment of Consultant for providing Third Party Inspection
With reference to your RFP Document dated ����.., I/we, having
examined all relevant documents and understood their contents, hereby
submit our Proposal for selection as Consultant for providing
ervices to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited
(SSNNL). The proposal is unconditional and unqualified.
All information provided in the Proposal and in the Appendices is true
and correct and all documents accompanying such Proposal are true
copies of their respective originals.
statement is made for the express purpose of appointment as
the Consultant for the aforesaid Project.
I/We shall make available to the SSNNL any additional information it
necessary or require for supplementing or authenticating
I/We acknowledge the right of the SSNNL to reject our application
without assigning any reason or otherwise and hereby waive our
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Third Party Inspection Services
With reference to your RFP Document dated ����.., I/we, having
examined all relevant documents and understood their contents, hereby
submit our Proposal for selection as Consultant for providing Project
am Limited
All information provided in the Proposal and in the Appendices is true
and correct and all documents accompanying such Proposal are true
statement is made for the express purpose of appointment as
itional information it
necessary or require for supplementing or authenticating
I/We acknowledge the right of the SSNNL to reject our application
without assigning any reason or otherwise and hereby waive our
right to challenge the same on any account whatsoever.
6. I/We certify that in the last three years, we or any of our Associates
have neither failed to perform on any contract, as evidenced by
imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial SSNNL or a judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award against the Applicant consultant
nor been expelled from any project or contract by any
nor have had any contract terminated by any public SSNNL for
breach on our part
7. I/We declare that:
(a) I/We have examined and have no reservations to the RFP
Documents, including any Addendum issued by the SSNNL;
(b) I/We do not have any conflict of
prescriptions in the RFP Document;
(c) I/We have not directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged or
indulged in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive
practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice,
RFP document, in respect of any tender or request for proposal
issued by or any agreement entered into with the SSNNL or any
other public sector enterprise or any government, Central or State;
and
(d) I/We hereby certify that we have taken steps
conformity with the provisions of the RFP, no person acting for us
or on our behalf will engage in any corrupt practice, fraudulent
practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive
practice.
8. I/We understand that you may ca
and that you are neither bound to accept any Proposal that you may
receive nor to select the Consultant, without incurring any liability to the
Applicant consultants in accordance with the RFP document.
9. I/We declare that
Selection as a Consultant.
10. I/We certify that in regard to matters other than security and integrity of
right to challenge the same on any account whatsoever.
I/We certify that in the last three years, we or any of our Associates
ave neither failed to perform on any contract, as evidenced by
imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial SSNNL or a judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award against the Applicant consultant
nor been expelled from any project or contract by any public SSNNL
nor have had any contract terminated by any public SSNNL for
breach on our part.
I/We have examined and have no reservations to the RFP
Documents, including any Addendum issued by the SSNNL;
I/We do not have any conflict of interest in accordance with the
prescriptions in the RFP Document;
I/We have not directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged or
indulged in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive
practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice, as defined in
RFP document, in respect of any tender or request for proposal
issued by or any agreement entered into with the SSNNL or any
other public sector enterprise or any government, Central or State;
I/We hereby certify that we have taken steps to ensure that in
conformity with the provisions of the RFP, no person acting for us
or on our behalf will engage in any corrupt practice, fraudulent
practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive
I/We understand that you may cancel the Selection Process at any time
and that you are neither bound to accept any Proposal that you may
receive nor to select the Consultant, without incurring any liability to the
Applicant consultants in accordance with the RFP document.
hat were not a Member of any Consortium applying for
Selection as a Consultant.
I/We certify that in regard to matters other than security and integrity of
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I/We certify that in the last three years, we or any of our Associates
ave neither failed to perform on any contract, as evidenced by
imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial SSNNL or a judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award against the Applicant consultant
public SSNNL
nor have had any contract terminated by any public SSNNL for
I/We have examined and have no reservations to the RFP
Documents, including any Addendum issued by the SSNNL;
interest in accordance with the
I/We have not directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged or
indulged in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive
as defined in
RFP document, in respect of any tender or request for proposal
issued by or any agreement entered into with the SSNNL or any
other public sector enterprise or any government, Central or State;
to ensure that in
conformity with the provisions of the RFP, no person acting for us
or on our behalf will engage in any corrupt practice, fraudulent
practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive
ncel the Selection Process at any time
and that you are neither bound to accept any Proposal that you may
receive nor to select the Consultant, without incurring any liability to the
Consortium applying for
I/We certify that in regard to matters other than security and integrity of
the country, we or any of our Associates have not been convicted by a
Court of Law or indicted or ad
which would cast a doubt on our ability to undertake the Consultancy for
the Project or which relates to a grave offence that outrages the moral
sense of the community.
11. I/We further certify that in regard to matter
integrity of the country, we have not been charge
of the Government or convicted by a Court of Law for any offence
committed by us or by any of our Associates.
12. I/We further certify that no investigation by a
pending either against us or against our Associates or against our CEO or
any of our Directors/Managers/ employees.
13. I/We hereby irrevocably waive any right or remedy which we may have at
any stage at law or howsoever otherwise aris
any decision taken by the SSNNL [and/ or the Government of India] in
connection with the selection of Consultant or in connection with the
Selection Process itself in respect of the above mentioned Project.
14. The Bid Security of
Demand Draft payable to Sardar
scheduled bank having branch at
accordance with the RFP document.
15. I/We agree and understand that
of the RFP document. In no case, shall I/we have any claim or right of
whatsoever nature if the Consultancy for the Project is not awarded to
me/us or our proposal is not opened or rejected.
16. I/We agree to keep this
the Proposal Due Date specified in the RFP.
17. A Power of Attorney in
submit this Proposal and documents is attached herewith.
18. In the event of my/our firm/ consortium being selected as the Consultant,
I/we agree to enter into an Agreement in accordance with the form at
Schedule-2 of the RFP. We agree not to seek any changes in the
the country, we or any of our Associates have not been convicted by a
Court of Law or indicted or adverse orders passed by a regulatory SSNNL
which would cast a doubt on our ability to undertake the Consultancy for
the Project or which relates to a grave offence that outrages the moral
sense of the community.
I/We further certify that in regard to matters relating to security and
integrity of the country, we have not been charge-sheeted by any agency
of the Government or convicted by a Court of Law for any offence
committed by us or by any of our Associates.
I/We further certify that no investigation by a regulatory
pending either against us or against our Associates or against our CEO or
any of our Directors/Managers/ employees.
I/We hereby irrevocably waive any right or remedy which we may have at
any stage at law or howsoever otherwise arising to challenge or question
any decision taken by the SSNNL [and/ or the Government of India] in
connection with the selection of Consultant or in connection with the
Selection Process itself in respect of the above mentioned Project.
The Bid Security of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lacs Only) in the form of a
payable to Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited at a
scheduled bank having branch at any branch of Gujarat is attached, in
accordance with the RFP document.
I/We agree and understand that the proposal is subject to the provisions
of the RFP document. In no case, shall I/we have any claim or right of
whatsoever nature if the Consultancy for the Project is not awarded to
me/us or our proposal is not opened or rejected.
I/We agree to keep this offer valid for 180 (One Eighty Days
the Proposal Due Date specified in the RFP.
A Power of Attorney in favor of the authorized signatory to sign and
submit this Proposal and documents is attached herewith.
In the event of my/our firm/ consortium being selected as the Consultant,
I/we agree to enter into an Agreement in accordance with the form at
2 of the RFP. We agree not to seek any changes in the
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the country, we or any of our Associates have not been convicted by a
verse orders passed by a regulatory SSNNL
which would cast a doubt on our ability to undertake the Consultancy for
the Project or which relates to a grave offence that outrages the moral
s relating to security and
sheeted by any agency
of the Government or convicted by a Court of Law for any offence
regulatory authority is
pending either against us or against our Associates or against our CEO or
I/We hereby irrevocably waive any right or remedy which we may have at
ing to challenge or question
any decision taken by the SSNNL [and/ or the Government of India] in
connection with the selection of Consultant or in connection with the
Selection Process itself in respect of the above mentioned Project.
in the form of a
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited at a
is attached, in
the proposal is subject to the provisions
of the RFP document. In no case, shall I/we have any claim or right of
whatsoever nature if the Consultancy for the Project is not awarded to
ty Days) days from
signatory to sign and
In the event of my/our firm/ consortium being selected as the Consultant,
I/we agree to enter into an Agreement in accordance with the form at
2 of the RFP. We agree not to seek any changes in the
aforesaid form and agree to abide by the same.
19. I/We have studied RFP and all other documents carefully and also
surveyed the Project site. We understand that except to the extent as
expressly set forth in the Agreement, we shall have no claim, right or title
arising out of any documents or information pro
or in respect of any matter arising out of or concerning or relating to the
Selection Process including the award of Consultancy.
20. The Financial Proposal is submitted
with the Financial Proposal
binding on us.
21. I/We agree and undertake to abide by all the terms and conditions of the
RFP Document. In witness thereof, I/we submit this Proposal under and
in accordance with the terms of the RFP Document
Signature [In full and initials
Name and Title of authorised s
Name of Firm:
Address:
1 [Delete in case no association is foreseen.
aforesaid form and agree to abide by the same.
e have studied RFP and all other documents carefully and also
surveyed the Project site. We understand that except to the extent as
expressly set forth in the Agreement, we shall have no claim, right or title
arising out of any documents or information provided to us by the SSNNL
or in respect of any matter arising out of or concerning or relating to the
Selection Process including the award of Consultancy.
The Financial Proposal is submitted online. This Technical Proposal read
with the Financial Proposal shall constitute the Application which shall be
I/We agree and undertake to abide by all the terms and conditions of the
RFP Document. In witness thereof, I/we submit this Proposal under and
in accordance with the terms of the RFP Document
Yours sincerely,
In full and initials]:
authorised signatory:
Delete in case no association is foreseen.]
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e have studied RFP and all other documents carefully and also
surveyed the Project site. We understand that except to the extent as
expressly set forth in the Agreement, we shall have no claim, right or title
vided to us by the SSNNL
or in respect of any matter arising out of or concerning or relating to the
. This Technical Proposal read
shall constitute the Application which shall be
I/We agree and undertake to abide by all the terms and conditions of the
RFP Document. In witness thereof, I/we submit this Proposal under and
Yours sincerely,
PARTICULARS OF THE
1.1 Title of Consultancy:
PROVIDING THIRD PARTY INSPECTION
NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED
1.2 Title of Project:
Providing TPI Services to SSNNLfor the
1.3 State whether applying as Sole Firm or Lead Member of a consortium:
Sole Firm
or
Lead Member of a consortium
assignment)
1.4 State the following:
Name of Company or Firm:
Legal status (e.g. incorporated private company, unincorporated
business, partnership etc.):
Country of incorporation:
Registered address:
Year of Incorporation:
Year of commencement of business:
Principal place of business:
Brief description of the Company including details of its main lines of
business Name, designation, address and phone numbers of
authorized signatory of the Applicant:
Name:
Designation:
Company:
Address:
Phone No.:
Fax No. :
E-mail address:
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 2 ARTICULARS OF THE APPLICANT
Title of Consultancy:
THIRD PARTY INSPECTION TO SARDAR SAROVAR
NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED (SSNNL)
Services to SSNNLfor the work Service Road of Br. Canals
State whether applying as Sole Firm or Lead Member of a consortium:
Lead Member of a consortium (Consortium not permitted for this
State the following:
Name of Company or Firm:
Legal status (e.g. incorporated private company, unincorporated
business, partnership etc.):
Country of incorporation:
Registered address:
Year of Incorporation:
Year of commencement of business:
Principal place of business:
Brief description of the Company including details of its main lines of
business Name, designation, address and phone numbers of
signatory of the Applicant:
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TO SARDAR SAROVAR
work Service Road of Br. Canals.
State whether applying as Sole Firm or Lead Member of a consortium:
(Consortium not permitted for this
Legal status (e.g. incorporated private company, unincorporated
Brief description of the Company including details of its main lines of
business Name, designation, address and phone numbers of
1.5 Does the Applicant�s firm/company (or any member of the consortium)
combine functions as a consultant or adviser along with the functions as a
contractor and/or a manufacturer?
If yes, does the Applicant (and other Member of the Applicant�s
consortium) agree to limit the Applicant�s role only to that of a
consultant/ adviser to the Authority and to disqualify themselves, their
Associates/ affiliates, subsidiaries and/or parent organization
subsequently from work on this Project in any other capacity?
1.6 Does the Applicant intend to borrow or hire temporarily, personnel from
contractors, manufacturers or suppliers for performance o
Services?
If yes, does the Applicant agree that it will only be acceptable as
Consultant, if those contractors
themselves from subsequent
tendering relating to any goods or services for any other part of the
Project) other than that of the Consultant?
If yes, have any undertakings been obtained (and annexed) from such
contractors, manufact
from subsequent execution of work on this Project and they agree to
limit their role to that of consultant/ adviser for the Authority only?
(Signature, name and designation of the
Does the Applicant�s firm/company (or any member of the consortium)
combine functions as a consultant or adviser along with the functions as a
contractor and/or a manufacturer?
If yes, does the Applicant (and other Member of the Applicant�s
consortium) agree to limit the Applicant�s role only to that of a
consultant/ adviser to the Authority and to disqualify themselves, their
affiliates, subsidiaries and/or parent organization
subsequently from work on this Project in any other capacity?
Does the Applicant intend to borrow or hire temporarily, personnel from
contractors, manufacturers or suppliers for performance of the Consulting
If yes, does the Applicant agree that it will only be acceptable as
Consultant, if those contractors, manufacturers and suppliers disqualify
themselves from subsequent execution of work on this Project (including
tendering relating to any goods or services for any other part of the
Project) other than that of the Consultant?
If yes, have any undertakings been obtained (and annexed) from such
contractors, manufacturers, etc. that they agree to disqualify themselves
from subsequent execution of work on this Project and they agree to
limit their role to that of consultant/ adviser for the Authority only?
(Signature, name and designation of the authorized
For and on behalf of ������
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Does the Applicant�s firm/company (or any member of the consortium)
combine functions as a consultant or adviser along with the functions as a
Yes/No
If yes, does the Applicant (and other Member of the Applicant�s
consortium) agree to limit the Applicant�s role only to that of a
consultant/ adviser to the Authority and to disqualify themselves, their
affiliates, subsidiaries and/or parent organization
subsequently from work on this Project in any other capacity?
Yes/No
Does the Applicant intend to borrow or hire temporarily, personnel from
f the Consulting
Yes/No
If yes, does the Applicant agree that it will only be acceptable as
, manufacturers and suppliers disqualify
execution of work on this Project (including
tendering relating to any goods or services for any other part of the
Yes/No
If yes, have any undertakings been obtained (and annexed) from such
urers, etc. that they agree to disqualify themselves
from subsequent execution of work on this Project and they agree to
limit their role to that of consultant/ adviser for the Authority only?
Yes/No
authorized signatory)
For and on behalf of ������
STATEMENT OF
(To be forwarded on the letter head of the Applicant)
Ref.
Date:
To,
*****
*****
Dear Sir,
Sub: RFP for Consultant:
I/We hereby confirm that we, the Applicant
consortium, constitution of which has been described in the Proposal*), satisfy
the terms and conditions laid down in the RFP document.
I/We have agreed that ������.. (
Lead Member of our consortium.
I/We have agreed that ������.. (
Authorized Representative/ will act as the
consortium on our behalf and has been duly authorized to submit our Proposal.
Further, the authorized signatory is vested with requisite powers to furnish such
proposal and all other documents, information or communication and
authenticate the same.
(Signature, name and designation of the
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 3
TATEMENT OF LEGAL CAPACITY
(To be forwarded on the letter head of the Applicant)
I/We hereby confirm that we, the Applicant (along with other members in case of
consortium, constitution of which has been described in the Proposal*), satisfy
the terms and conditions laid down in the RFP document.
I/We have agreed that ������.. (Insert Applicant�s name) will act as the
er of our consortium.
I/We have agreed that ������.. (Insert individual�s name) will act as our
Representative/ will act as the Authorized Representative of the
consortium on our behalf and has been duly authorized to submit our Proposal.
signatory is vested with requisite powers to furnish such
proposal and all other documents, information or communication and
Yours faithfully,
(Signature, name and designation of the authorized
For and on behalf of
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(along with other members in case of
consortium, constitution of which has been described in the Proposal*), satisfy
Applicant�s name) will act as the
individual�s name) will act as our
Representative of the
consortium on our behalf and has been duly authorized to submit our Proposal.
signatory is vested with requisite powers to furnish such
proposal and all other documents, information or communication and
Yours faithfully,
authorized signatory)
Know all men by these presents, we,
of the registered office) do hereby constitute, nominate, appoint and authorize
Mr / Ms ................................
presently residing at ................................
with us and holding the position of
attorney (hereinafter referred to as the �
and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things as are necessary or required in connection
with or incidental to submission of our Proposal for and selection as the Consultant for
party Inspection Services to the SSNNL includi
all applications, proposals and other documents and writings, participating in pre
other conferences and providing information/ responses to the SSNNL, representing us in all
matters before the SSNNL,
consequent to acceptance of our proposal and generally dealing with the SSNNL in all
matters in connection with or relating to or arising out of our Proposal for the said Project
and/or upon award thereof to us till the entering into of the Agreement with the SSNNL.
AND, we do hereby agree to ratify and confirm all acts, deeds and things lawfully done or
caused to be done by our said
powers conferred by this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our
said Authorized Representative in exercise of the powers hereby conferred shall and shall
always be deemed to have been done by us.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE, THE ABOVE NAMED PRINCIPAL HAVE EXECUTED THIS POWER
OF ATTORNEY ON THIS DAY OF
For
Witnesses:
1.
2.
Notarised Accepted
(Signature, name, desi
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 4
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know all men by these presents, we, .................................... (name of Firm and address
of the registered office) do hereby constitute, nominate, appoint and authorize
............................................................................. son/daughter/wife and
............................................................ , who is presently employed
with us and holding the position of ....................................... as our true and lawful
attorney (hereinafter referred to as the �Authorized Representative�) to do in our name
and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things as are necessary or required in connection
with or incidental to submission of our Proposal for and selection as the Consultant for
Services to the SSNNL including but not limited to signing and submission of
all applications, proposals and other documents and writings, participating in pre
other conferences and providing information/ responses to the SSNNL, representing us in all
signing and execution of all contracts and undertakings
consequent to acceptance of our proposal and generally dealing with the SSNNL in all
matters in connection with or relating to or arising out of our Proposal for the said Project
ereof to us till the entering into of the Agreement with the SSNNL.
AND, we do hereby agree to ratify and confirm all acts, deeds and things lawfully done or
caused to be done by our said Authorized Representative pursuant to and in exercise of the
powers conferred by this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our
Representative in exercise of the powers hereby conferred shall and shall
been done by us.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE, THE ABOVE NAMED PRINCIPAL HAVE EXECUTED THIS POWER
OF ATTORNEY ON THIS DAY OF
(Signature, name, designation and address)
������������..
(Signature, name, designation and address of the Attorney)
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(name of Firm and address
of the registered office) do hereby constitute, nominate, appoint and authorize
son/daughter/wife and
who is presently employed
as our true and lawful
�) to do in our name
and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things as are necessary or required in connection
with or incidental to submission of our Proposal for and selection as the Consultant for Third
ng but not limited to signing and submission of
all applications, proposals and other documents and writings, participating in pre-bid and
other conferences and providing information/ responses to the SSNNL, representing us in all
signing and execution of all contracts and undertakings
consequent to acceptance of our proposal and generally dealing with the SSNNL in all
matters in connection with or relating to or arising out of our Proposal for the said Project
ereof to us till the entering into of the Agreement with the SSNNL.
AND, we do hereby agree to ratify and confirm all acts, deeds and things lawfully done or
Representative pursuant to and in exercise of the
powers conferred by this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our
Representative in exercise of the powers hereby conferred shall and shall
IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE, THE ABOVE NAMED PRINCIPAL HAVE EXECUTED THIS POWER
(Signature, name, designation and address)
������������..
FINANCIAL
Sr. No. Financial Year
1. 2013
2. 2014
3. 2015
Certificate from the Statutory Auditor
This is to certify that ............
payments shown above against the respective years on account of professional
fees.
Name of the audit firm:
Seal of the audit firm
Date:
(Signature, name and designation of the
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the
certificate from its chartered accountant that ordinarily audits the annual
accounts of the Applicant.
Note:
Please do not attach any printed Annual Financial
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 5
INANCIAL CAPACITY OF THE APPLICANT
Financial Year Annual Revenue
(Rs./US $ in
million)
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-16
Certificate from the Statutory Auditor
............ (name of the Applicant) has received the
above against the respective years on account of professional
(Signature, name and designation of the authorized signatory)
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the
certificate from its chartered accountant that ordinarily audits the annual
accounts of the Applicant.
Please do not attach any printed Annual Financial Statement.
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Annual Revenue
(Rs./US $ in
(name of the Applicant) has received the
above against the respective years on account of professional
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the
certificate from its chartered accountant that ordinarily audits the annual
Sr.
No.
Designation
of Key
Personnel
Name
(1) (2) (3)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 6
PARTICULARS OF KEY PERSONNEL
Educational
Qualification
Length of
Professional
Experience
Present
Name of Firm
(4) (5) (6)
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Employment No. of
Eligible
Assignments
Name of Firm Employed
Since
(7) (8)
PROPOSED
The proposed methodology and work plan shall be described as follows:
1. Understanding of TOR (not more than two pages)
The Applicant Consultant shall clearly state its understanding of the TOR
and also highlight its important aspects. The Applicant Consultant may
supplement various requirements of the TOR and also make precise
suggestions if it considers this would bring more clarity and assist in
achieving the Objectives laid down in the TOR.
2. Methodology and Work Plan (not more than three pages)
The Applicant Consultant will submit its methodology for carrying out this
assignment, outlining its approach toward achieving the Objectives laid
down in the TOR. The Applicant Consultant will submit a brief write up on
its proposed team and
areas of expertise needed for this assignment have been fully covered by
its proposal. In case the Applicant Consultant is a consortium, it should
specify how the expertise of each firm is proposed to be
assignment. The Applicant Consultant should specify the sequence and
locations of important activities, and provide a quality assurance plan for
carrying out the Consultancy Services.
Note: Marks will be deducted for writing lengthy and out of context responses
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 7
ROPOSED METHODOLOGY AND WORK PLAN
methodology and work plan shall be described as follows:
Understanding of TOR (not more than two pages)
The Applicant Consultant shall clearly state its understanding of the TOR
and also highlight its important aspects. The Applicant Consultant may
supplement various requirements of the TOR and also make precise
suggestions if it considers this would bring more clarity and assist in
achieving the Objectives laid down in the TOR.
Methodology and Work Plan (not more than three pages)
Consultant will submit its methodology for carrying out this
assignment, outlining its approach toward achieving the Objectives laid
down in the TOR. The Applicant Consultant will submit a brief write up on
its proposed team and organization of personnel explaining how different
areas of expertise needed for this assignment have been fully covered by
its proposal. In case the Applicant Consultant is a consortium, it should
specify how the expertise of each firm is proposed to be utilized
. The Applicant Consultant should specify the sequence and
locations of important activities, and provide a quality assurance plan for
carrying out the Consultancy Services.
Marks will be deducted for writing lengthy and out of context responses
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LAN
methodology and work plan shall be described as follows:
The Applicant Consultant shall clearly state its understanding of the TOR
and also highlight its important aspects. The Applicant Consultant may
supplement various requirements of the TOR and also make precise
suggestions if it considers this would bring more clarity and assist in
Consultant will submit its methodology for carrying out this
assignment, outlining its approach toward achieving the Objectives laid
down in the TOR. The Applicant Consultant will submit a brief write up on
xplaining how different
areas of expertise needed for this assignment have been fully covered by
its proposal. In case the Applicant Consultant is a consortium, it should
utilized for this
. The Applicant Consultant should specify the sequence and
locations of important activities, and provide a quality assurance plan for
Marks will be deducted for writing lengthy and out of context responses
ABSTRACT OF ELIGIBLE
Sr.
No
Name of
Project
Name of
(1) (2)
1
2
3
4
The Applicant should provide details of only those projects that have been
completed by it under its own name
The names and chronology of Eligible
project-wise details submitted in Form
Only Govt/Semi Govt/Board/ Corporation works shall be
undertaken on behalf of Contractor shall not be considered.
The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates from the
clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only those similar projects
whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date of start, date of completio
Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP are considered for technical evaluation,
Certificate from the Statutory Auditor
This is to certify that the information contained in Column 5 above is correct as per the
accounts of the Applicant and/ or the c
Name of the audit firm:
Seal of the audit firm
Date:
(Signature, name and designation of the authorised signatory)
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the certificate from its
chartered accountant that ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the Applicant.
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 8
LIGIBLE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE APPLICANT
Name of
Client
Estimated capital
cost of Project
(in Rs. Crore)
Payment
professional
received by the
Applicant
(in Rs. C
(3) (4) (5)
The Applicant should provide details of only those projects that have been
under its own name during last five years.
The names and chronology of Eligible Projects included here should conform to the
wise details submitted in Form-10 of Appendix-I.
Only Govt/Semi Govt/Board/ Corporation works shall be considered. Projects
undertaken on behalf of Contractor shall not be considered.
The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates from the
clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only those similar projects
whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date of start, date of completio
Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP are considered for technical evaluation,
Certificate from the Statutory Auditor
This is to certify that the information contained in Column 5 above is correct as per the
accounts of the Applicant and/ or the clients.
(Signature, name and designation of the authorised signatory)
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the certificate from its
ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the Applicant.
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PPLICANT
Payment##
of
professional fees
received by the
Applicant
Crore)
Period
during
which
services
are
provided
(6)
The Applicant should provide details of only those projects that have been
Projects included here should conform to the
considered. Projects
The Applicant Consultant shall also produce authentic and valid certificates from the
clients, establishing their experience in similar projects. Only those similar projects
whose valid completion certificate clearly stated date of start, date of completion,
Cost of the project, etc. attached with RFP are considered for technical evaluation,
This is to certify that the information contained in Column 5 above is correct as per the
In case the Applicant does not have a statutory auditor, it shall provide the certificate from its
ordinarily audits the annual accounts of the Applicant.
ABSTRACT OF
Name of Key Personnel:
Sr.No Name of Project* Name of Client Estimated capital cost
of project
(in Rs. cr./ US$ million)
(1) (2) (3)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
@ Use separate Form for each Key Personnel.
* The names and chronology of projects included here should conform to the project
Note: The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other relevant experience of the Key Personne
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 9
BSTRACT OF ELIGIBLE ASSIGNMENTS OF KEY PERSONNEL
Desig
Estimated capital cost
of project
(in Rs. cr./ US$ million)
Name of firm
for which the Key
Personnel
worked
Designation of
the Key
Personnel on
the assignment
(4) (5) (6)
Use separate Form for each Key Personnel.
The names and chronology of projects included here should conform to the project-wise details submitted in Form
The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other relevant experience of the Key Personne
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ERSONNEL
Designation:
Designation of
the assignment
Date of
completion of
the assignment
Mandays
spent
(7) (8)
wise details submitted in Form-11 of Appendix-I.
The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other relevant experience of the Key Personnel.
ELIGIBLE
Name of Applicant:
Name of the Project:
Length in km or other particulars
Description of services performed
by the Applicant firm:
Name of client and
Address:(Indicate whether public
or private entity)
Name, telephone no. and fax no.
of client�s representative:
Estimated capital cost of Project (in Rs.
crore or US$ million):
Payment received by the
Applicant (in Rs. crore):
Start date and finish date of the
services (month/ year):
Brief description of the Project:
Notes:
1. Use separate sheet for each Eligible Project.
2. The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other
relevant experience of the
3. Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US $ for conversion to Rupees
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 10
LIGIBLE ASSIGNMENTS OF APPLICANT
Length in km or other particulars
Description of services performed
Address:(Indicate whether public
Name, telephone no. and fax no.
Estimated capital cost of Project (in Rs.
Payment received by the
Start date and finish date of the
Brief description of the Project:
Use separate sheet for each Eligible Project.
The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other
relevant experience of the Applicant.
Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US $ for conversion to Rupees
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The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of other
Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US $ for conversion to Rupees.
ELIGIBLE A
Name of Key Personnel:
Designation of Key Personnel:
Name of the Project:
Length in km or other particulars
Name of Consulting Firm where
employed:
Description of services performed by the
Key Personnel (including designation):
Name of client and Address:
(indicate whether public or private)
Name, telephone no. and fax no.
of client�s representative:
Estimated Capital Cost of the Project
(in Rs. crore or US$ million):
Start date and finish date of the services
(month/ year):
Brief description of the Project:
It is certified that the aforesaid information is true and correct to
knowledge and belief.
(Signature and name of Key Personnel)
Notes:
1. Use separate sheet for each Eligible Project.
2. The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of
other relevant experience of the Key Personnel
3. Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US$ for conversion to Rupees.
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 11
ASSIGNMENTS OF KEY PERSONNEL
Designation of Key Personnel:
particulars
Name of Consulting Firm where
Description of services performed by the
Key Personnel (including designation):
Name of client and Address:
(indicate whether public or private)
Name, telephone no. and fax no.
ost of the Project
(in Rs. crore or US$ million):
Start date and finish date of the services
Brief description of the Project:
It is certified that the aforesaid information is true and correct to the best of my
(Signature and name of Key Personnel)
Use separate sheet for each Eligible Project.
The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of
other relevant experience of the Key Personnel.
Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US$ for conversion to Rupees.
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ERSONNEL
the best of my
The Applicant may attach separate sheets to provide brief particulars of
Exchange rate should be taken as Rs. [50] per US$ for conversion to Rupees.
CURRICULUM
1. Proposed Position:
2. Name of Personnel:
3. Date of Birth:
4. Nationality:
5. Educational Qualifications:
6. Employment Record:
every employment held.)
7. List of projects on which the Perso
Sr No Name of project
8. Details of the current assignment and the time duration
are required for the current assignment.
9. Language Known:
Certification:
1 I am willing to work on the Project and I will be available for entire
duration of the Project assignment as required.
2 I, the undersigned, certify that to the best
belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications and my
experience.
Place:_______
(Signature and name of the
Notes:
1. Use separate form for each Key Personnel
2. The names and chronology of assignments included here should conform to
APPENDIX - I
FORM - 12
URRICULUM VITAE (CV) OF KEY PERSONNEL
Name of Personnel:
Educational Qualifications:
Employment Record: (Starting with present position, list in reverse order
every employment held.)
List of projects on which the Personnel has worked
Name of project Description of responsibilities
Details of the current assignment and the time duration for which services
are required for the current assignment.
Language Known:
I am willing to work on the Project and I will be available for entire
duration of the Project assignment as required.
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and
belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications and my
(Signature and name of the Key Personnel)
(Signature and name of the authorized signatory of the Applicant)
each Key Personnel
The names and chronology of assignments included here should conform to
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ERSONNEL
(Starting with present position, list in reverse order
for which services
I am willing to work on the Project and I will be available for entire
of my knowledge and
belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications and my
(Signature and name of the Key Personnel)
signatory of the Applicant)
The names and chronology of assignments included here should conform to
the project-wise details submitted in Form
3. Each page of the CV shall be signed in ink by both the Personnel concerned
and by the Authorized Representative of the Applicant firm along with the seal
of the firm. Photocopies will not be considered for evaluation
wise details submitted in Form-8 of Appendix-I.
Each page of the CV shall be signed in ink by both the Personnel concerned
Representative of the Applicant firm along with the seal
of the firm. Photocopies will not be considered for evaluation
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Each page of the CV shall be signed in ink by both the Personnel concerned
Representative of the Applicant firm along with the seal
D
SR.
NO.
DESIGNATION NAME MAN-DAYS
AT
PROJECT
SITE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TOTAL MANDAYS
APPENDIX - I
FORM -13
DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
DAYS (MD) MONTH NUMBERS
AWAY
FROM
PROJECT
SITE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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ONTH NUMBERS
11 12 13 14 15 16
FINANCIAL
(On Applicant�s letter head
(Date and Reference)
To,
The Chief Engineer (CPC)
S.S.N.N.L.
Block No.12, 6th Floor
New Sachivalaya Complex
Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
Dear Sir,
Subject: Appointment of Consultant for providing
the work of �Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500
to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M
for Five Years.
I/We, __________ (Applicant�s name) herewith enclose the Financial Proposal for
selection of my/our firm as Consultant for
Reference contained in Chapter 3 of this RFP document.
I/We have understood and do hereby agree that in case if SSNNL requires consultant�s
services for unforeseen tasks not covered under the Terms of Reference, prices for the
same will be negotiated and agreed based on the type and nature of the tasks at
appropriate stage.
I/We agree that this offer shall
from the Proposal Due Date or such further period as may be mutually agreed upon.
(Signature, name and designation of the
Note: The Financial Proposal is to be submitted strictly as per forms given in the RFP
APPENDIX - II
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
FORM FIN - 1
COVERING LETTER
(On Applicant�s letter head To be uploaded with Technical proposal
ppointment of Consultant for providing Third Party Inspection
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500
to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M
(Applicant�s name) herewith enclose the Financial Proposal for
of my/our firm as Consultant for above as per the Scope of Work and T
eference contained in Chapter 3 of this RFP document.
I/We have understood and do hereby agree that in case if SSNNL requires consultant�s
services for unforeseen tasks not covered under the Terms of Reference, prices for the
same will be negotiated and agreed based on the type and nature of the tasks at
I/We agree that this offer shall remain valid for a period of 180 (One Eigh
from the Proposal Due Date or such further period as may be mutually agreed upon.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature, name and designation of the authorized
The Financial Proposal is to be submitted strictly as per forms given in the RFP
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To be uploaded with Technical proposal)
Third Party Inspection Services for
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500
to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M
(Applicant�s name) herewith enclose the Financial Proposal for
above as per the Scope of Work and Terms of
I/We have understood and do hereby agree that in case if SSNNL requires consultant�s
services for unforeseen tasks not covered under the Terms of Reference, prices for the
same will be negotiated and agreed based on the type and nature of the tasks at
Eighty Days) days
from the Proposal Due Date or such further period as may be mutually agreed upon.
Yours faithfully,
zed signatory)
The Financial Proposal is to be submitted strictly as per forms given in the RFP
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL(To be quoted by
(TOTAL LUMP
Name of the TPI Applicant:
Name of the Work:
SSNNL for the work of
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
Five Years.
Sr.
No.
Description of the Item
1 Providing Third Party Inspection
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited as per the
Scope of Work of the respective construction
document of the Package, Scope of Services as
per TOR and RFP,
Date:
Name& Signature of the Authorized
Designation:
Seal of the Company:
APPENDIX - II
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (To be quoted by TPI Applicant Online Only)
FORM FIN � 2
TOTAL LUMP-SUM (LS) COST)
Providing Third Party Inspection Services to
or the work of � �Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
Description of the Item Lump-Sum
in Rs. (INR)
Third Party Inspection to the Sardar
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited as per the
Scope of Work of the respective construction
document of the Package, Scope of Services as
per TOR and RFP, clarifications etc.
Total LS Price in Figure
(Excluding Service Tax)
Total LS Price in Words
(Excluding Service Tax)
Authorized Signatory:
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Services to
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out
treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls
along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) &
Vadodara Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for
Sum Cost
in Rs. (INR)
(To be quoted by TPI Applicant Online Only
Name of the Applicant:
Sr.
No. Description of the Items
1
1
TOTAL LS COST OF REMUNERATION OF RESIDENT
KEY PERSONNEL and Support Personnel
of Personal Allowances)
2 TOTAL LS COST OF OFFICE AND
RENT
3 TOTAL LS COST OF Laboratory Instruments
4 TOTAL LS COST OF REPORT AND DOCUMENTS
5 TOTAL LS COST OF DEPLOYMENT OF RENTAL
VEHICLES INCLUDING FUEL
6 TOTAL LS COST OF ALL THE MISCELLANEOUS
EXPENSES NOT COVERED ABOVE.
GRAND TOTAL FOR PRICE BID EVALUATION IN
FIGURE
GRAND TOTAL FOR PRICE BID EVALUATION IN
WORDS
Name and Signature of Authorized
Seal of the Company:
Date:
APPENDIX - II
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (To be quoted by TPI Applicant Online Only)
FORM FIN-3
(Cost of Services)
Description of the Items Total of
Breakup of
Cost Taken
Off from
2 3
TOTAL LS COST OF REMUNERATION OF RESIDENT
and Support Personnel ( Inclusive Form No.
FIN-4
TOTAL LS COST OF OFFICE AND LABORATORY Lump sum
Laboratory Instruments Lump sum
TOTAL LS COST OF REPORT AND DOCUMENTS Lump sum
TOTAL LS COST OF DEPLOYMENT OF RENTAL
VEHICLES INCLUDING FUEL EXPENSES AND M & R Lump sum
TOTAL LS COST OF ALL THE MISCELLANEOUS
EXPENSES NOT COVERED ABOVE. Lump sum
GRAND TOTAL FOR PRICE BID EVALUATION IN
GRAND TOTAL FOR PRICE BID EVALUATION IN
Authorized Signatory:
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LS Bid Price
4
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL(To be quoted by TPI Applicant Online Only
(Estimate of Personnel Costs)
Name of the TPI Applicant:
PRICE BREAKUP OF REMUNERATION OF KEY PERSONNEL
A B
Sr.
No
.
Designation of the
Key Personnel
1 Team Leader*
2 Resident Engineer*
3 Field Engineer(Quality)*
Support personnel
4 Engineers
5 Accountant/ clerks
6 Security/ peon
7 Add or Delete
Total in Figure
Total in Words
*** As per Schedule-1, Table
Note: 1. The TPI shall not change number and discipline of the Key Personnel. Deployment Period
shall be as per the 'Schedule of Deployment' Schedule
2. The TPI shall deploy sufficient nos. of supporting staff to effectively monitor the works in
conjunction with the TOR. The no. & designation
by the TPI bidder keeping in mind the size of the Package.
3. The cost of office and laboratory rent shall be all inclusive of Project office rent, laboratory
rent, Temporary/Mobile on
4. The cost of office establishment (Rental) and communication Expenses shall be all
inclusive of Office Furniture and Facilities to accommodate Key Personnel and Support
Personnel. Office Equipment, Com
Landline / Mobile Communication Expenses, Office Stationary and Misc. Office
Consumable Expenses, Digital Cameras and Card Readers, First Aid Facilities etc.
5 The cost of Laboratory establishment (Renta
Field Laboratory Furniture and Facilities, Calibrated Field Laboratory Test Equipment /
Instruments and Facilities, Handling, Remanding, Logistics and expediting Expenses
towards Field and Laboratory Tests for 1
by TPI as Third Party Quality Inspection Agency etc.
6. The cost of Report and document printing is all inclusive of printing, spiral binding,
Plotting and lamination of drawings, handling charges by speed pos
Name and Signature of Authorized
Seal of the Company:
Date:
APPENDIX � II
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (To be quoted by TPI Applicant Online Only)
FORM NO. FIN � 4
(Estimate of Personnel Costs)
Applicant:
PRICE BREAKUP OF REMUNERATION OF KEY PERSONNEL
(INCLUSIVE OF PERSONAL ALLOWANCES)
C D E
Nos Monthly
Remuneration
in Rs. (INR)
Deployment
period in
Months
1 9
2 9
4 9
Ó
Ó
1, Table-1
shall not change number and discipline of the Key Personnel. Deployment Period
shall be as per the 'Schedule of Deployment' Schedule-1, Table-1.(***)
shall deploy sufficient nos. of supporting staff to effectively monitor the works in
with the TOR. The no. & designation and deployment of staff shall be decided
bidder keeping in mind the size of the Package.($)
The cost of office and laboratory rent shall be all inclusive of Project office rent, laboratory
le on-site office and field office laboratory rent etc.
The cost of office establishment (Rental) and communication Expenses shall be all
Office Furniture and Facilities to accommodate Key Personnel and Support
Personnel. Office Equipment, Computers (Desktop and Laptops) & Hardware, Printers,
Landline / Mobile Communication Expenses, Office Stationary and Misc. Office
Consumable Expenses, Digital Cameras and Card Readers, First Aid Facilities etc.
The cost of Laboratory establishment (Rental) for Quality assurance is all inclusive of
Field Laboratory Furniture and Facilities, Calibrated Field Laboratory Test Equipment /
Instruments and Facilities, Handling, Remanding, Logistics and expediting Expenses
towards Field and Laboratory Tests for 10% additional Conformity Tests to be performed
as Third Party Quality Inspection Agency etc.
The cost of Report and document printing is all inclusive of printing, spiral binding,
Plotting and lamination of drawings, handling charges by speed post/courier etc.
Authorized Signatory:
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PRICE BREAKUP OF REMUNERATION OF KEY PERSONNEL
(INCLUSIVE OF PERSONAL ALLOWANCES)
C X D x E= (F)
Deployment
period in
LS Amount in
Rs. (INR)
Ó
Ó
shall not change number and discipline of the Key Personnel. Deployment Period
shall deploy sufficient nos. of supporting staff to effectively monitor the works in
of staff shall be decided
The cost of office and laboratory rent shall be all inclusive of Project office rent, laboratory
The cost of office establishment (Rental) and communication Expenses shall be all
Office Furniture and Facilities to accommodate Key Personnel and Support
puters (Desktop and Laptops) & Hardware, Printers,
Landline / Mobile Communication Expenses, Office Stationary and Misc. Office
Consumable Expenses, Digital Cameras and Card Readers, First Aid Facilities etc.
l) for Quality assurance is all inclusive of
Field Laboratory Furniture and Facilities, Calibrated Field Laboratory Test Equipment /
Instruments and Facilities, Handling, Remanding, Logistics and expediting Expenses
0% additional Conformity Tests to be performed
The cost of Report and document printing is all inclusive of printing, spiral binding,
t/courier etc.
PROVIDING THIRD PARTY INSPECTION
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
_________________________
SCHEDULE � 2
AGREEMENT
FOR
THIRD PARTY INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE SARDAR
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
________________________________________________________
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SERVICES TO THE SARDAR
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
_______________________________
1. General
1.1 Definitions and Interpretation
1.2 Relation between the Parties
1.3 Rights and Obligations
1.4 Governing law and jurisdiction
1.5 Language
1.6 Table of contents and headings
1.7 Notices
1.8 Location
1.9 Authority of Member
1.10 Authorized representatives
1.11 Taxes and duties
2. Commencement, Completion and Termination of Agreement
2.1 Effectiveness of Agreement
2.2 Commencement of Services
2.3 Termination of Agreement for failure
2.4 Expiration of Agreement
2.5 Entire Agreement
2.6 Modification of Agreement
2.7 Force Majeure
2.8 Suspension of Agreement
2.9 Termination of Agreement
3. Obligations of the Consultant
3.1 General
3.2 Conflict of Interest
3.3 Confidentiality
C O N T E N T S
Definitions and Interpretation
Relation between the Parties
Rights and Obligations
Governing law and jurisdiction
Table of contents and headings
Authority of Member-in-charge
representatives
Taxes and duties
Completion and Termination of Agreement
Effectiveness of Agreement
Commencement of Services
Termination of Agreement for failure to commence Services
Expiration of Agreement
Entire Agreement
Modification of Agreement
Suspension of Agreement
Termination of Agreement
Obligations of the Consultant
Conflict of Interest
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Completion and Termination of Agreement
to commence Services
3.4 Liability of the Consultan
3.5 Insurance to be taken out by the Consultant
3.6 Accounting, inspection and auditing
3.7 Consultant�s actions requiring the Authority�s prior approval
3.8 Reporting obligations
3.9 Documents prepared by the Consultant to be the property of the
Authority
3.10 Equipment and
3.11 Providing access to the Project Office and Personnel
3.12 Accuracy of Documents
4. Consultant�s Personnel and Sub
4.1 General
4.2 Deployment of Personnel
4.3 Approval of Personnel
4.4 Substitution of Key Personnel
4.5 Working hours,
4.6 Resident Team Leader and Project Manager
4.7 Sub-Consultants
5. Obligations of the Authority
5.1 Assistance in clearances etc.
5.2 Access to land and property
5.3 Change in Applicable Law
5.4 Payment
6. Payment to the Consultant
6.1 Cost estimates and
6.2 Currency of payment
6.3 Mode of billing and payment
Liability of the Consultant
Insurance to be taken out by the Consultant
Accounting, inspection and auditing
Consultant�s actions requiring the Authority�s prior approval
Reporting obligations
Documents prepared by the Consultant to be the property of the
Equipment and materials furnished by the Authority
Providing access to the Project Office and Personnel
Accuracy of Documents
Consultant�s Personnel and Sub-Consultant
Deployment of Personnel
Approval of Personnel
Substitution of Key Personnel
Working hours, overtime, leave etc.
Resident Team Leader and Project Manager
Consultants
Obligations of the Authority
Assistance in clearances etc.
Access to land and property
Change in Applicable Law
Payment to the Consultant
Cost estimates and Agreement Value
Currency of payment
Mode of billing and payment
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Consultant�s actions requiring the Authority�s prior approval
Documents prepared by the Consultant to be the property of the
7. Liquidated damages and penalties
7.1 Performance Security
7.2 Liquidated Damages
7.3 Penalty for deficiency in Services
8. Fairness and Good Faith
8.1 Good Faith
8.2 Operation of the Agreement
9. Settlement of Disputes
9.1 Amicable settlement
9.2 Dispute resolution
9.3 Conciliation
9.4 Arbitration
ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
ANNEX 2: Deployment of Personnel
ANNEX 3: Estimate of Personnel Costs
ANNEX 4: Cost of Services
ANNEX 5: Payment Schedule
ANNEX 6: Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
Liquidated damages and penalties
Performance Security
Liquidated Damages
Penalty for deficiency in Services
Fairness and Good Faith
Operation of the Agreement
of Disputes
Amicable settlement
Dispute resolution
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
ANNEX 2: Deployment of Personnel (Form � 6 of Appendix-I)
ANNEX 3: Estimate of Personnel Costs (Form FIN�4 of Appendix-II)
Services (Form FIN�3 of Appendix-II)
ANNEX 5: Payment Schedule
ANNEX 6: Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
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PROVIDING THIRD PARTY INSPECTION
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
Providing WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
This AGREEMENT (hereinafter called the �
day of the month of _____
Director, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (hereinafter called the �
which expression shall include their respective successors
unless the context otherwise requires)through the Executive Engineer _________
and, on the other hand, (hereinafter called the �
shall include their respective successors and permitted assigns).
WHEREAS
(A) The SSNNL vide its Request for Proposal for Providing
Inspection Services for
�Work�);
(B) the Consultant submitted its proposals for the aforesaid work, whereby
the Consultant represented to the SSNN
professional skills, and in the said proposals the Consultant also agreed to
provide the Services to the SSNNL on the terms and conditions as set
forth in the RFP and this Agreement; and
(C) the SSNNL, on acceptance of the aforesaid
awarded the Consultancy to the Consultant vide its Letter of Award dated
(the�LOA�); and
(D) in pursuance of the LOA, the parties have agreed to enter into this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follow
1. GENERAL
AGREEMENT No. _______
THIRD PARTY INSPECTION SERVICES TO THE SARDAR
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years.
inafter called the �Agreement�) is made on the
_____2016, between, on the one hand, the Managing
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (hereinafter called the �
which expression shall include their respective successors and permitted assigns,
unless the context otherwise requires)through the Executive Engineer _________
and, on the other hand, (hereinafter called the �Consultant� which expression
shall include their respective successors and permitted assigns).
he SSNNL vide its Request for Proposal for Providing
Services for the above mentioned work (hereinafter called the
the Consultant submitted its proposals for the aforesaid work, whereby
the Consultant represented to the SSNNL that it had the required
professional skills, and in the said proposals the Consultant also agreed to
provide the Services to the SSNNL on the terms and conditions as set
forth in the RFP and this Agreement; and
the SSNNL, on acceptance of the aforesaid proposals of the Consultant,
awarded the Consultancy to the Consultant vide its Letter of Award dated
in pursuance of the LOA, the parties have agreed to enter into this
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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SERVICES TO THE SARDAR
SAROVAR NARMADA NIGAM LIMITED, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT
WBM Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM
Roads and providing C.C. parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal
(from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara Branch canal (from
�) is made on the ____
, between, on the one hand, the Managing
Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (hereinafter called the �SSNNL�
and permitted assigns,
unless the context otherwise requires)through the Executive Engineer _________
� which expression
he SSNNL vide its Request for Proposal for Providing Third Party
(hereinafter called the
the Consultant submitted its proposals for the aforesaid work, whereby
L that it had the required
professional skills, and in the said proposals the Consultant also agreed to
provide the Services to the SSNNL on the terms and conditions as set
proposals of the Consultant,
awarded the Consultancy to the Consultant vide its Letter of Award dated
in pursuance of the LOA, the parties have agreed to enter into this
s:
1.1 Definitions and Interpretation
1.1.1 The words and expressions beginning with capital letters and defined in
this Agreement shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meaning
hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
(a) �Additional Costs
6.1.2;
(b) �Agreement
Annexes;
(c) �Agreement Value
6.1.2;
(d) �Applicable Laws
having the force of law in India as they may be issued and in force
from time to time;
(e) �Confidential Information
Clause 3.3;
(f) �Conflict of Interest
3.2 read with the provisions of RFP;
(g) �Dispute� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause 9.2.1;
(h) �Effective Date
into force and effect pursuant to Clause 2.1;
(i) �Expatriate Personnel
being so hired had their domicile outside India;
(j) �Government
of India whichever is applicable
(k) �INR, Re. or Rs.
(l) �Member�,
consortium of more than one entity, means any of these entities,
and �Members� means all of these entities;
(m) �Party� means the SSNNL or the Consultant, as the case may be,
and Parties means both of them;
(n) �Personnel� means persons hired by th
Consultant as employees and assigned to the performance of the
1.1 Definitions and Interpretation
The words and expressions beginning with capital letters and defined in
this Agreement shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meaning
hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
Additional Costs� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause
Agreement� means this Agreement, together with all the
Agreement Value� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause
Applicable Laws� means the laws and any other instruments
having the force of law in India as they may be issued and in force
from time to time;
Confidential Information� shall have the meaning set forth in
Conflict of Interest� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause
3.2 read with the provisions of RFP;
� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause 9.2.1;
Effective Date� means the date on which this Agreement comes
into force and effect pursuant to Clause 2.1;
Expatriate Personnel� means such persons who at the time of
being so hired had their domicile outside India;
Government� means the [Government of Gujarat or Government
of India whichever is applicable];
INR, Re. or Rs.� means Indian Rupees;
, in case the Consultant consists of a joint venture or
consortium of more than one entity, means any of these entities,
and �Members� means all of these entities;
� means the SSNNL or the Consultant, as the case may be,
and Parties means both of them;
� means persons hired by the Consultant or by any Sub
Consultant as employees and assigned to the performance of the
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The words and expressions beginning with capital letters and defined in
this Agreement shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meaning
� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause
� means this Agreement, together with all the
� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause
� means the laws and any other instruments
having the force of law in India as they may be issued and in force
� shall have the meaning set forth in
orth in Clause
� shall have the meaning set forth in Clause 9.2.1;
� means the date on which this Agreement comes
rsons who at the time of
Gujarat or Government
oint venture or
consortium of more than one entity, means any of these entities,
� means the SSNNL or the Consultant, as the case may be,
e Consultant or by any Sub-
Consultant as employees and assigned to the performance of the
Services or any part thereof;
(o) �Resident Personnel
being so hired had their domicile inside India;
(p) �RFP� means the Request for P
which the Consultant�s proposal for providing Services was
accepted;
(q) �Services� means the work to be performed by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement, as described in the Terms of Reference
hereto;
(r) �Sub-Consultant
subcontracts any part of the Services in accordance with the
provisions of Clause 4.7; and
(s) �Third Party
Government, the SSNNL the Consultant or a Sub
All terms and words not defined herein shall, unless the context otherwise
requires, have the meaning assigned to them in the RFP.
1.1.2 The following documents along with all addenda issued thereto shall be
deemed to form and be read and construed as integral part
Agreement and in case of any contradiction between or among them the
priority in which a document would prevail over another would be as laid
down below beginning from the highest priority to the lowest priority:
(a) Agreement;
(b) Annexes of Agreement
(c) RFP; and Clarifications.
(d) Letter of Award.
1.2 Relation between the Parties
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as establishing a relation of
master and servant or of agent and principal as between the SSNNL and
the Consultant. The Consultant shall, subject to this Agreement, have
complete charge of Personnel performing th
Services or any part thereof;
Resident Personnel� means such persons who at the time of
being so hired had their domicile inside India;
� means the Request for Proposal document in response to
which the Consultant�s proposal for providing Services was
� means the work to be performed by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement, as described in the Terms of Reference
Consultant� means any entity to which the Consultant
subcontracts any part of the Services in accordance with the
provisions of Clause 4.7; and
Third Party� means any person or entity other than the
Government, the SSNNL the Consultant or a Sub-Consultant.
and words not defined herein shall, unless the context otherwise
requires, have the meaning assigned to them in the RFP.
1.1.2 The following documents along with all addenda issued thereto shall be
deemed to form and be read and construed as integral part
Agreement and in case of any contradiction between or among them the
priority in which a document would prevail over another would be as laid
down below beginning from the highest priority to the lowest priority:
Annexes of Agreement including Terms of Reference (TOR)
Clarifications.
Letter of Award.
Relation between the Parties
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as establishing a relation of
master and servant or of agent and principal as between the SSNNL and
the Consultant. The Consultant shall, subject to this Agreement, have
complete charge of Personnel performing the Services and shall be fully
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� means such persons who at the time of
roposal document in response to
which the Consultant�s proposal for providing Services was
� means the work to be performed by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement, as described in the Terms of Reference
means any entity to which the Consultant
subcontracts any part of the Services in accordance with the
� means any person or entity other than the
Consultant.
and words not defined herein shall, unless the context otherwise
1.1.2 The following documents along with all addenda issued thereto shall be
deemed to form and be read and construed as integral parts of this
Agreement and in case of any contradiction between or among them the
priority in which a document would prevail over another would be as laid
down below beginning from the highest priority to the lowest priority:
ncluding Terms of Reference (TOR);
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as establishing a relation of
master and servant or of agent and principal as between the SSNNL and
the Consultant. The Consultant shall, subject to this Agreement, have
e Services and shall be fully
responsible for the Services performed by them or on their behalf
hereunder.
1.3 Rights and obligations
The mutual rights and obligations of the SSNNL and the Consultant shall
be as set forth in the Agreement, in particular:
(a) the Consultant shall carry out the Services in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement; and
(b) The SSNNL shall make payments to the Consultant in
accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
1.4 Governing law and jurisdiction
This Agreement sh
governed by the laws of India, and the courts at ***** shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising out of or relating to this
Agreement.
1.5 Language
All notices required to be given by one
other communications, documentation and proceedings which are in any
way relevant to this Agreement shall be in writing and in English language.
1.6 Table of contents and headings
The table of contents, headings or
convenience of reference only and shall not be used in, and shall not
affect, the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
1.7 Notices
Any notice or other communication to be given by any Party to the other
Party under or in connection with the matters contemplated by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall:
(a) in the case of the Consultant, be given by facsimile or e
letter delivered by hand to the address given and marked for
attention of the Co
1.10 or to such other person as the Consultant may from time to
time designate by notice to the SSNNL; provided that notices or
other communications to be given to an address outside *****
responsible for the Services performed by them or on their behalf
Rights and obligations
The mutual rights and obligations of the SSNNL and the Consultant shall
be as set forth in the Agreement, in particular:
he Consultant shall carry out the Services in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement; and
SSNNL shall make payments to the Consultant in
accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
1.4 Governing law and jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with and
governed by the laws of India, and the courts at ***** shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising out of or relating to this
All notices required to be given by one Party to the other Party and all
other communications, documentation and proceedings which are in any
way relevant to this Agreement shall be in writing and in English language.
Table of contents and headings
table of contents, headings or sub-headings in this Agreement is
convenience of reference only and shall not be used in, and shall not
affect, the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
Any notice or other communication to be given by any Party to the other
rty under or in connection with the matters contemplated by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall:
in the case of the Consultant, be given by facsimile or e
letter delivered by hand to the address given and marked for
attention of the Consultant�s Representative set out below in Clause
1.10 or to such other person as the Consultant may from time to
time designate by notice to the SSNNL; provided that notices or
other communications to be given to an address outside *****
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responsible for the Services performed by them or on their behalf
The mutual rights and obligations of the SSNNL and the Consultant shall
he Consultant shall carry out the Services in accordance with the
SSNNL shall make payments to the Consultant in
all be construed and interpreted in accordance with and
governed by the laws of India, and the courts at ***** shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over matters arising out of or relating to this
Party to the other Party and all
other communications, documentation and proceedings which are in any
way relevant to this Agreement shall be in writing and in English language.
headings in this Agreement is for
convenience of reference only and shall not be used in, and shall not
Any notice or other communication to be given by any Party to the other
rty under or in connection with the matters contemplated by this
in the case of the Consultant, be given by facsimile or e-mail and by
letter delivered by hand to the address given and marked for
nsultant�s Representative set out below in Clause
1.10 or to such other person as the Consultant may from time to
time designate by notice to the SSNNL; provided that notices or
other communications to be given to an address outside *****
may, if they are
by registered acknowledgement due, air mail or by courier, be sent
by facsimile or e
time to time specify by notice to the SSNNL;
(b) in the case of the SSNNL, be gi
letter delivered by hand and be addressed to the SSNNL with a copy
delivered to the SSNNL Representative set out below in Clause 1.10
or to such other person as the SSNNL may from time to time
designate by notice to the Co
Consultant does not have an office in [New Delhi] it may send such
notice by facsimile or e
due, air mail or by courier; and
(c) any notice or communication by a Party to the other Party, gi
accordance herewith, shall be deemed to have been delivered when
in the normal course of post it ought to have been delivered and in
all other cases, it shall be deemed to have been delivered on the
actual date and time of delivery; provided that in
facsimile or e
working days following the date of its delivery.
1.8 Location
The Services shall be performed at the site of the Project in accordance
with the provisions of RFP and at such
including the offices of the Consultant.
1.9 SSNNL of Member
In case the Consultant consists of a consortium of more than one entity,
the Parties agree that the Lead Member shall act on behalf
Members in exercising all the Consultant�s rights and obligations towards
the SSNNL under this Agreement, including without limitation the
receiving of instructions and payments from the SSNNL.
1.10 Authorized Representatives
1.10.1 Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document required
or permitted to be executed, under this Agreement by the SSNNL or the
may, if they are subsequently confirmed by sending a copy thereof
by registered acknowledgement due, air mail or by courier, be sent
by facsimile or e-mail to the number as the Consultant may from
time to time specify by notice to the SSNNL;
in the case of the SSNNL, be given by facsimile or e-
letter delivered by hand and be addressed to the SSNNL with a copy
delivered to the SSNNL Representative set out below in Clause 1.10
or to such other person as the SSNNL may from time to time
designate by notice to the Consultant; provided that if the
Consultant does not have an office in [New Delhi] it may send such
notice by facsimile or e-mail and by registered acknowledgement
due, air mail or by courier; and
any notice or communication by a Party to the other Party, gi
accordance herewith, shall be deemed to have been delivered when
in the normal course of post it ought to have been delivered and in
all other cases, it shall be deemed to have been delivered on the
actual date and time of delivery; provided that in
facsimile or e-mail, it shall be deemed to have been delivered on the
working days following the date of its delivery.
The Services shall be performed at the site of the Project in accordance
with the provisions of RFP and at such locations as are incidental thereto,
including the offices of the Consultant.
SSNNL of Member-in-charge of Consortium.
In case the Consultant consists of a consortium of more than one entity,
the Parties agree that the Lead Member shall act on behalf
Members in exercising all the Consultant�s rights and obligations towards
the SSNNL under this Agreement, including without limitation the
receiving of instructions and payments from the SSNNL.
Authorized Representatives
Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document required
or permitted to be executed, under this Agreement by the SSNNL or the
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subsequently confirmed by sending a copy thereof
by registered acknowledgement due, air mail or by courier, be sent
mail to the number as the Consultant may from
-mail and by
letter delivered by hand and be addressed to the SSNNL with a copy
delivered to the SSNNL Representative set out below in Clause 1.10
or to such other person as the SSNNL may from time to time
nsultant; provided that if the
Consultant does not have an office in [New Delhi] it may send such
mail and by registered acknowledgement
any notice or communication by a Party to the other Party, given in
accordance herewith, shall be deemed to have been delivered when
in the normal course of post it ought to have been delivered and in
all other cases, it shall be deemed to have been delivered on the
the case of
mail, it shall be deemed to have been delivered on the
The Services shall be performed at the site of the Project in accordance
locations as are incidental thereto,
In case the Consultant consists of a consortium of more than one entity,
the Parties agree that the Lead Member shall act on behalf of the
Members in exercising all the Consultant�s rights and obligations towards
the SSNNL under this Agreement, including without limitation the
Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document required
or permitted to be executed, under this Agreement by the SSNNL or the
Consultant, as the case may be, may be taken or executed by the officials
specified in this Clause 1.10.
1.10.2 The SSNNL may, from time to time, designate one of its officials as the
SSNNL Representative. Unless otherwise notified, the SSNNL
Representative shall be:
************
***********
Tel: ******** Fax: ********* E
1.10.3 The Consultant may designate o
Representative.
Unless otherwise notified, the Consultant�s Representative shall be:
Mobile: ���������
Fax: ���������
Email: ���������
1.11 Taxes and duties
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the Consultant
such taxes, duties, fees and other impositions as may be levied under the
Applicable Laws and the SSNNL shall perform such duties in regard to the
deduction of such taxes as may be lawfully imposed on it.
2. COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION AND TERM
AGREEMENT
2.1 Effectiveness of Agreement
This Agreement shall come into force and effect on the date of this
Agreement (the �Effective Date
2.2 Commencement of Services
The Consultant shall commence the Services within a period of 7 (seven)
days from the Effective Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
2.3 Termination of Agreement for failure to commence Services
If the Consultant does not commence the Services within the period
specified in Clause 2.2 above, the SSNNL may, by not less
weeks� notice to the Consultant, declare this Agreement to be null and
Consultant, as the case may be, may be taken or executed by the officials
specified in this Clause 1.10.
may, from time to time, designate one of its officials as the
SSNNL Representative. Unless otherwise notified, the SSNNL
Representative shall be:
Tel: ******** Fax: ********* E-mail: *********
The Consultant may designate one of its employees as Consultant�s
Unless otherwise notified, the Consultant�s Representative shall be:
���������
���������
���������
Taxes and duties
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the Consultant
such taxes, duties, fees and other impositions as may be levied under the
Applicable Laws and the SSNNL shall perform such duties in regard to the
deduction of such taxes as may be lawfully imposed on it.
COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION AND TERMINATION OF
Effectiveness of Agreement
This Agreement shall come into force and effect on the date of this
Effective Date�).
Commencement of Services
The Consultant shall commence the Services within a period of 7 (seven)
ays from the Effective Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
Termination of Agreement for failure to commence Services
If the Consultant does not commence the Services within the period
specified in Clause 2.2 above, the SSNNL may, by not less than 2 (two)
weeks� notice to the Consultant, declare this Agreement to be null and
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Consultant, as the case may be, may be taken or executed by the officials
may, from time to time, designate one of its officials as the
SSNNL Representative. Unless otherwise notified, the SSNNL
ne of its employees as Consultant�s
Unless otherwise notified, the Consultant�s Representative shall be:
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the Consultant shall pay all
such taxes, duties, fees and other impositions as may be levied under the
Applicable Laws and the SSNNL shall perform such duties in regard to the
INATION OF
This Agreement shall come into force and effect on the date of this
The Consultant shall commence the Services within a period of 7 (seven)
ays from the Effective Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
Termination of Agreement for failure to commence Services
If the Consultant does not commence the Services within the period
than 2 (two)
weeks� notice to the Consultant, declare this Agreement to be null and
void, and in the event of such a declaration, the Bid Security of the
Consultant shall stand forfeited.
2.4.1 Expiration of Agreement
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to
Agreement shall, unless extended by the Parties by mutual consent, expire
upon the earlier of (i) expiry of a period of 90 (ninety) days after the
delivery of the final deliverable to the SSNNL; and (ii) the expiry of [1
(one) year] from the Effective Date. Upon Termination, the SSNNL shall
make payments of all amounts due to the Consultant hereunder.
2.4.2 Extension of the Agreement:
The Item rate contracts for which
assigned will have a performance period as listed in deployment
schedule(Table-1). These contracts may get extended on bona fide
grounds. Such extension of time will be at the discretion of SSNNL. In such
a case, the TPI assignment will also be
During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the services and
deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this period, the
consultant�s total lump
percent) per annum of the total lump
financial proposal.
2.5 Entire Agreement
2.5.1 This Agreement and the Annexes together constitute a complete and
exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties on
the subject hereof, an
valid and effective unless such modification or amendment is agreed to in
writing by the Parties and duly executed by persons especially empowered
in this behalf by the respective Parties. All prior written or
understandings, offers or other communications of every kind pertaining
to this Agreement are abrogated and withdrawn; provided, however, that
the obligations of the Consultant arising out of the provisions of the RFP
shall continue to subsist and sh
Agreement.
void, and in the event of such a declaration, the Bid Security of the
Consultant shall stand forfeited.
Expiration of Agreement
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Clauses 2.3 or 2.9 hereof, this
Agreement shall, unless extended by the Parties by mutual consent, expire
upon the earlier of (i) expiry of a period of 90 (ninety) days after the
delivery of the final deliverable to the SSNNL; and (ii) the expiry of [1
ne) year] from the Effective Date. Upon Termination, the SSNNL shall
make payments of all amounts due to the Consultant hereunder.
Extension of the Agreement:
The Item rate contracts for which Third Party Inspection (TPI
assigned will have a performance period as listed in deployment
1). These contracts may get extended on bona fide
grounds. Such extension of time will be at the discretion of SSNNL. In such
assignment will also be extended on mutual agreement.
During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the services and
deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this period, the
consultant�s total lump-sum price will be increased by adding 8% (eight
er annum of the total lump-sum price as per the accepted
Entire Agreement
This Agreement and the Annexes together constitute a complete and
exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties on
the subject hereof, and no amendment or modification hereto shall be
valid and effective unless such modification or amendment is agreed to in
writing by the Parties and duly executed by persons especially empowered
in this behalf by the respective Parties. All prior written or
understandings, offers or other communications of every kind pertaining
to this Agreement are abrogated and withdrawn; provided, however, that
the obligations of the Consultant arising out of the provisions of the RFP
shall continue to subsist and shall be deemed to form part of this
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void, and in the event of such a declaration, the Bid Security of the
Clauses 2.3 or 2.9 hereof, this
Agreement shall, unless extended by the Parties by mutual consent, expire
upon the earlier of (i) expiry of a period of 90 (ninety) days after the
delivery of the final deliverable to the SSNNL; and (ii) the expiry of [1
ne) year] from the Effective Date. Upon Termination, the SSNNL shall
make payments of all amounts due to the Consultant hereunder.
TPI) is to be
assigned will have a performance period as listed in deployment
1). These contracts may get extended on bona fide
grounds. Such extension of time will be at the discretion of SSNNL. In such
extended on mutual agreement.
During the extended period, the consultant shall provide the services and
deploy his staff as per mutual agreement. During this period, the TPI
sum price will be increased by adding 8% (eight
sum price as per the accepted
This Agreement and the Annexes together constitute a complete and
exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties on
d no amendment or modification hereto shall be
valid and effective unless such modification or amendment is agreed to in
writing by the Parties and duly executed by persons especially empowered
in this behalf by the respective Parties. All prior written or oral
understandings, offers or other communications of every kind pertaining
to this Agreement are abrogated and withdrawn; provided, however, that
the obligations of the Consultant arising out of the provisions of the RFP
all be deemed to form part of this
2.5.2 Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Clause 2.5.1, on
matters not covered by this Agreement, the provisions of RFP shall apply.
2.6 Modification of Agreement
Modification of the terms and
modification of the scope of the Services, may only be made by written
agreement between the Parties. Pursuant to Clauses 4.2.3 and 6.1.3
hereof, however, each Party shall give due consideration to any proposals
for modification made by the other Party.
2.7 Force Majeure
2.7.1 Definition
(a) For the purposes of this Agreement, �
event which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party, and which
makes a Party�s performance of its obligat
or so impractical as reasonably to be considered impossible in the
circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil
disorder, earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood or other adverse
weather conditions, stri
(except where such strikes, lockouts or other industrial action are
within the power of the Party invoking Force Majeure to prevent),
confiscation or any other action by government agencies.
(b) Force Majeure shall not
negligence or intentional action of a Party or such Party�s Sub
Consultant or agents or employees, nor (ii) any event which a
diligent Party could reasonably have been expected to both (A) take
into account at t
(B) avoid or overcome in the carrying out of its obligations
hereunder.
(c) Force Majeure shall not include insufficiency of funds or failure to
make any payment required hereunder.
2.7.2 No breach of Agreement
Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Clause 2.5.1, on
matters not covered by this Agreement, the provisions of RFP shall apply.
Modification of Agreement
Modification of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including any
modification of the scope of the Services, may only be made by written
agreement between the Parties. Pursuant to Clauses 4.2.3 and 6.1.3
hereof, however, each Party shall give due consideration to any proposals
for modification made by the other Party.
For the purposes of this Agreement, �Force Majeure
event which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party, and which
makes a Party�s performance of its obligations hereunder impossible
or so impractical as reasonably to be considered impossible in the
circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil
disorder, earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood or other adverse
weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or other industrial action
(except where such strikes, lockouts or other industrial action are
within the power of the Party invoking Force Majeure to prevent),
confiscation or any other action by government agencies.
Force Majeure shall not include (i) any event which is caused by the
negligence or intentional action of a Party or such Party�s Sub
Consultant or agents or employees, nor (ii) any event which a
diligent Party could reasonably have been expected to both (A) take
into account at the time of the conclusion of this Agreement, and
(B) avoid or overcome in the carrying out of its obligations
Force Majeure shall not include insufficiency of funds or failure to
make any payment required hereunder.
No breach of Agreement
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Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Clause 2.5.1, on
matters not covered by this Agreement, the provisions of RFP shall apply.
conditions of this Agreement, including any
modification of the scope of the Services, may only be made by written
agreement between the Parties. Pursuant to Clauses 4.2.3 and 6.1.3
hereof, however, each Party shall give due consideration to any proposals
Force Majeure� means an
event which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party, and which
ions hereunder impossible
or so impractical as reasonably to be considered impossible in the
circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil
disorder, earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood or other adverse
kes, lockouts or other industrial action
(except where such strikes, lockouts or other industrial action are
within the power of the Party invoking Force Majeure to prevent),
confiscation or any other action by government agencies.
include (i) any event which is caused by the
negligence or intentional action of a Party or such Party�s Sub-
Consultant or agents or employees, nor (ii) any event which a
diligent Party could reasonably have been expected to both (A) take
he time of the conclusion of this Agreement, and
(B) avoid or overcome in the carrying out of its obligations
Force Majeure shall not include insufficiency of funds or failure to
The failure of a Party to
considered to be a breach of, or default under, this Agreement insofar as
such inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the
Party affected by such an event
care and reasonable alternative measures, all with the objective of
carrying out the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2.7.3 Measures to be taken
(a) A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall take all
reasonable measures to remove such Party�s inability to fulfil its
obligations hereunder with a minimum of delay.
(b) A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall notify the other
Party of such event as soon as possible, and in any event not later
than 14 (fourteen) days following the occurrence of such event,
providing evidence of the nature and cause of such event, and shall
similarly give notice of the restoration of normal conditions as soon
as possible.
(c) The Parties shall take all reasonable measures
consequences of any event of Force Majeure.
2.7.4 Extension of time
Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Agreement,
complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the
time during which such Party wa
result of Force Majeure.
2.7.5 Payments
During the period of its inability to perform the Services as a result of an
event of Force Majeure, the Consultant shall be entitled to be reimbursed
for additional costs
period for the purposes of the Services and in reactivating the Services
after the end of such period.
2.7.6 Consultation
Not later than 30 (thirty) days after the Consultant has, as the result of an
event of Force Majeure, become unable to perform a material portion of
The failure of a Party to fulfill any of its obligations hereunder shall not be
considered to be a breach of, or default under, this Agreement insofar as
such inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the
Party affected by such an event has taken all reasonable precautions, due
care and reasonable alternative measures, all with the objective of
carrying out the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Measures to be taken
A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall take all
reasonable measures to remove such Party�s inability to fulfil its
obligations hereunder with a minimum of delay.
A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall notify the other
Party of such event as soon as possible, and in any event not later
14 (fourteen) days following the occurrence of such event,
providing evidence of the nature and cause of such event, and shall
similarly give notice of the restoration of normal conditions as soon
The Parties shall take all reasonable measures to minimise the
consequences of any event of Force Majeure.
Extension of time
Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Agreement,
complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the
time during which such Party was unable to perform such action as a
result of Force Majeure.
During the period of its inability to perform the Services as a result of an
Majeure, the Consultant shall be entitled to be reimbursed
for additional costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by it during such
period for the purposes of the Services and in reactivating the Services
after the end of such period.
Not later than 30 (thirty) days after the Consultant has, as the result of an
event of Force Majeure, become unable to perform a material portion of
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any of its obligations hereunder shall not be
considered to be a breach of, or default under, this Agreement insofar as
such inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the
has taken all reasonable precautions, due
care and reasonable alternative measures, all with the objective of
A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall take all
reasonable measures to remove such Party�s inability to fulfil its
A Party affected by an event of Force Majeure shall notify the other
Party of such event as soon as possible, and in any event not later
14 (fourteen) days following the occurrence of such event,
providing evidence of the nature and cause of such event, and shall
similarly give notice of the restoration of normal conditions as soon
to minimise the
Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Agreement,
complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the
s unable to perform such action as a
During the period of its inability to perform the Services as a result of an
Majeure, the Consultant shall be entitled to be reimbursed
reasonably and necessarily incurred by it during such
period for the purposes of the Services and in reactivating the Services
Not later than 30 (thirty) days after the Consultant has, as the result of an
event of Force Majeure, become unable to perform a material portion of
the Services, the Parties shall consult with each other with a view to
agreeing on appropriate measures to be taken in the circumstances.
2.8 Suspension of Agreement
The SSNNL may, by
suspend all payments to the Consultant hereunder if the Consultant shall
be in breach of this Agreement or shall fail to perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement, including the carrying out of the
Services; provided that such notice of suspension (i) shall specify the
nature of the breach or failure, and (ii) shall provide an opportunity to the
Consultant to remedy such breach or failure within a period not exceeding
30 (thirty) days after receipt b
suspension.
2.9 Termination of Agreement
2.9.1 By the SSNNL
The SSNNL may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice of
termination to the Consultant, such notice to be given after the
occurrence of any of the
this Agreement if:
(a) the Consultant fails to remedy any breach hereof or any failure in
the performance of its obligations hereunder, as specified in a
notice of suspension pursuant to Clause 2.8 hereinabove,
(thirty) days of receipt of such notice of suspension or within such
further period as the SSNNL may have subsequently granted in
writing;
(b) the Consultant becomes insolvent or bankrupt or enters into any
agreement with its creditors for relief of
any law for the benefit of debtors or goes into liquidation or
receivership whether compulsory or voluntary;
(c) the Consultant fails to comply with any final decision reached as a
result of arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause
the Services, the Parties shall consult with each other with a view to
agreeing on appropriate measures to be taken in the circumstances.
Suspension of Agreement
The SSNNL may, by written notice of suspension to the Consultant,
suspend all payments to the Consultant hereunder if the Consultant shall
be in breach of this Agreement or shall fail to perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement, including the carrying out of the
Services; provided that such notice of suspension (i) shall specify the
nature of the breach or failure, and (ii) shall provide an opportunity to the
Consultant to remedy such breach or failure within a period not exceeding
30 (thirty) days after receipt by the Consultant of such notice of
Termination of Agreement
The SSNNL may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice of
termination to the Consultant, such notice to be given after the
occurrence of any of the events specified in this Clause 2.9.1, terminate
the Consultant fails to remedy any breach hereof or any failure in
the performance of its obligations hereunder, as specified in a
notice of suspension pursuant to Clause 2.8 hereinabove,
(thirty) days of receipt of such notice of suspension or within such
further period as the SSNNL may have subsequently granted in
the Consultant becomes insolvent or bankrupt or enters into any
agreement with its creditors for relief of debt or take advantage of
any law for the benefit of debtors or goes into liquidation or
receivership whether compulsory or voluntary;
the Consultant fails to comply with any final decision reached as a
result of arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause 9 hereof;
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the Services, the Parties shall consult with each other with a view to
agreeing on appropriate measures to be taken in the circumstances.
written notice of suspension to the Consultant,
suspend all payments to the Consultant hereunder if the Consultant shall
be in breach of this Agreement or shall fail to perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement, including the carrying out of the
Services; provided that such notice of suspension (i) shall specify the
nature of the breach or failure, and (ii) shall provide an opportunity to the
Consultant to remedy such breach or failure within a period not exceeding
y the Consultant of such notice of
The SSNNL may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice of
termination to the Consultant, such notice to be given after the
events specified in this Clause 2.9.1, terminate
the Consultant fails to remedy any breach hereof or any failure in
the performance of its obligations hereunder, as specified in a
notice of suspension pursuant to Clause 2.8 hereinabove, within 30
(thirty) days of receipt of such notice of suspension or within such
further period as the SSNNL may have subsequently granted in
the Consultant becomes insolvent or bankrupt or enters into any
debt or take advantage of
any law for the benefit of debtors or goes into liquidation or
the Consultant fails to comply with any final decision reached as a
9 hereof;
(d) the Consultant submits to the SSNNL a statement which has a
material effect on the rights, obligations or interests of the SSNNL
and which the Consultant knows to be false;
(e) any document, information, data or statement submitted by the
Consultant in its Proposals, based on which the Consultant was
considered eligible or successful, is found to be false, incorrect or
misleading;
(f) as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
a material portion of the Services for a period of not
(sixty) days; or
(g) the SSNNL, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever,
decides to terminate this Agreement.
(h) the SSNNL, in its sole discretion
wherein, the work�s contract is not awarded
whatsoever,
as per the terms and conditions of the work contract
2.9.2 By the Consultant
The Consultant may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice to
the SSNNL, such notice to be
events specified in this Clause 2.9.2, terminate this Agreement if:
(a) the SSNNL fails to pay any money due to the Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 9
hereof within 45
the Consultant that such payment is overdue;
(b) the SSNNL is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement and has not remedied the same within 45 (forty five)
days (or such longer perio
subsequently granted in writing) following the receipt by the SSNNL
of the Consultant�s notice specifying such breach;
(c) as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
a material portion of the Services for a
(sixty) days; or
the Consultant submits to the SSNNL a statement which has a
material effect on the rights, obligations or interests of the SSNNL
and which the Consultant knows to be false;
any document, information, data or statement submitted by the
in its Proposals, based on which the Consultant was
considered eligible or successful, is found to be false, incorrect or
as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
a material portion of the Services for a period of not
(sixty) days; or
the SSNNL, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever,
decides to terminate this Agreement.
the SSNNL, in its sole discretion may terminate part of th
, the work�s contract is not awarded for any re
or the respective contractor fails to perform his duties
as per the terms and conditions of the work contract.
By the Consultant
The Consultant may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice to
the SSNNL, such notice to be given after the occurrence of any of the
events specified in this Clause 2.9.2, terminate this Agreement if:
the SSNNL fails to pay any money due to the Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 9
hereof within 45 (forty five) days after receiving written notice from
the Consultant that such payment is overdue;
the SSNNL is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement and has not remedied the same within 45 (forty five)
days (or such longer period as the Consultant may have
subsequently granted in writing) following the receipt by the SSNNL
of the Consultant�s notice specifying such breach;
as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
a material portion of the Services for a period of not less than 60
(sixty) days; or
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the Consultant submits to the SSNNL a statement which has a
material effect on the rights, obligations or interests of the SSNNL
any document, information, data or statement submitted by the
in its Proposals, based on which the Consultant was
considered eligible or successful, is found to be false, incorrect or
as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
less than 60
the SSNNL, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever,
may terminate part of that package
for any reason
fails to perform his duties
The Consultant may, by not less than 30 (thirty) days� written notice to
given after the occurrence of any of the
events specified in this Clause 2.9.2, terminate this Agreement if:
the SSNNL fails to pay any money due to the Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 9
(forty five) days after receiving written notice from
the SSNNL is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement and has not remedied the same within 45 (forty five)
d as the Consultant may have
subsequently granted in writing) following the receipt by the SSNNL
as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform
period of not less than 60
(d) the SSNNL fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result
of arbitration pursuant to Clause 9 hereof.
2.9.3 Cessation of rights and obligations
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Clauses
or upon expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Clause 2.4 hereof, all
rights and obligations ofthe Parties hereunder shall cease, except (i) such
rights and obligations as may have accrued on the date of termination or
expiration, or which expressly survive such Termination; (ii) the obligation
of confidentiality set forth in Clause 3.3 hereof; (iii) the Consultant�s
obligation to permit inspection, copying and auditing of such of its
accounts and records set forth in Clause 3.6, as rel
Services provided under this Agreement; and (iv) any right or remedy
which a Party may have under this Agreement or the Applicable Law.
2.9.4 Cessation of Services
Upon termination of this Agreement by notice of either Party to the
pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2 hereof, the Consultant shall,
immediately upon dispatch or receipt of such notice, take all necessary
steps to bring the Services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner and
shall make every reasonable effort to k
to a minimum. With respect to documents prepared by the Consultant and
equipment and materials furnished by the SSNNL, the Consultant shall
proceed as provided respectively by Clauses 3.9 or 3.10 hereof.
2.9.5 Payment upon Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2
hereof, the SSNNL shall make the following payments to the Consultant
(after offsetting against these payments any amount that may be due
from the Consultant to the SSNNL):
(i) Remuneration
performed prior to the date of termination;
(ii) Reimbursable
expenditures actually incurred prior to the date of termination; and
the SSNNL fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result
of arbitration pursuant to Clause 9 hereof.
Cessation of rights and obligations
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Clauses 2.3 or 2.9 hereof,
or upon expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Clause 2.4 hereof, all
rights and obligations ofthe Parties hereunder shall cease, except (i) such
rights and obligations as may have accrued on the date of termination or
hich expressly survive such Termination; (ii) the obligation
of confidentiality set forth in Clause 3.3 hereof; (iii) the Consultant�s
obligation to permit inspection, copying and auditing of such of its
accounts and records set forth in Clause 3.6, as relate to the Consultant�s
Services provided under this Agreement; and (iv) any right or remedy
which a Party may have under this Agreement or the Applicable Law.
Cessation of Services
Upon termination of this Agreement by notice of either Party to the
pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2 hereof, the Consultant shall,
immediately upon dispatch or receipt of such notice, take all necessary
steps to bring the Services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner and
shall make every reasonable effort to keep expenditures for this purpose
to a minimum. With respect to documents prepared by the Consultant and
equipment and materials furnished by the SSNNL, the Consultant shall
proceed as provided respectively by Clauses 3.9 or 3.10 hereof.
Termination
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2
hereof, the SSNNL shall make the following payments to the Consultant
(after offsetting against these payments any amount that may be due
from the Consultant to the SSNNL):
Remuneration pursuant to Clause 6 hereof for Services satisfactorily
performed prior to the date of termination;
Reimbursable expenditures pursuant to Clause 6 hereof for
expenditures actually incurred prior to the date of termination; and
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the SSNNL fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result
2.3 or 2.9 hereof,
or upon expiration of this Agreement pursuant to Clause 2.4 hereof, all
rights and obligations ofthe Parties hereunder shall cease, except (i) such
rights and obligations as may have accrued on the date of termination or
hich expressly survive such Termination; (ii) the obligation
of confidentiality set forth in Clause 3.3 hereof; (iii) the Consultant�s
obligation to permit inspection, copying and auditing of such of its
ate to the Consultant�s
Services provided under this Agreement; and (iv) any right or remedy
which a Party may have under this Agreement or the Applicable Law.
Upon termination of this Agreement by notice of either Party to the other
pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2 hereof, the Consultant shall,
immediately upon dispatch or receipt of such notice, take all necessary
steps to bring the Services to a close in a prompt and orderly manner and
eep expenditures for this purpose
to a minimum. With respect to documents prepared by the Consultant and
equipment and materials furnished by the SSNNL, the Consultant shall
proceed as provided respectively by Clauses 3.9 or 3.10 hereof.
Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Clauses 2.9.1 or 2.9.2
hereof, the SSNNL shall make the following payments to the Consultant
(after offsetting against these payments any amount that may be due
pursuant to Clause 6 hereof for Services satisfactorily
expenditures pursuant to Clause 6 hereof for
expenditures actually incurred prior to the date of termination; and
(ii) Except in the case of termination pursuant to sub
through (e) of Clause 2.9.1 hereof, reimbursement of any
reasonable cost incidental to the prompt and orderly termination of
the Agreement including the cost of the return travel of the
Consultant�s
2.9.6 Disputes about Events of Termination
If either Party disputes whether an event specified in Clause 2.9.1 or in
Clause 2.9.2 hereof has occurred, such Party may, within 30 (thirty) days
after receipt of notice of termination from the other
to arbitration pursuant to Clause 9hereof, and this Agreement shall not be
terminated on account of such event except in accordance with the terms
of any resulting arbitral award.
3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
3.1 General
3.1.1 Standards of Performance
The Consultant shall perform the Services and carry out its obligations
hereunder with all due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance
with generally accepted professional techniques and practices, and shall
observe sound management practices, and employ appropriate advanced
technology and safe and effective equipment, machinery, materials and
methods. The Consultant shall always act, in respect of any matter
relating to this Agreement or to the Services, as a faithfu
SSNNL, and shall at all times support and safeguard the SSNNL�s
legitimate interests in any dealings with Sub
3.1.2 Terms of Reference
The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant is specified in th
Terms of Reference (the �
Consultant shall provide the Deliverables specified therein in conformity
with the time schedule stated
in the case of termination pursuant to sub
through (e) of Clause 2.9.1 hereof, reimbursement of any
reasonable cost incidental to the prompt and orderly termination of
the Agreement including the cost of the return travel of the
Consultant�s personnel.
2.9.6 Disputes about Events of Termination
If either Party disputes whether an event specified in Clause 2.9.1 or in
Clause 2.9.2 hereof has occurred, such Party may, within 30 (thirty) days
after receipt of notice of termination from the other Party, refer the matter
to arbitration pursuant to Clause 9hereof, and this Agreement shall not be
terminated on account of such event except in accordance with the terms
of any resulting arbitral award.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
Standards of Performance
The Consultant shall perform the Services and carry out its obligations
hereunder with all due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance
with generally accepted professional techniques and practices, and shall
sound management practices, and employ appropriate advanced
technology and safe and effective equipment, machinery, materials and
methods. The Consultant shall always act, in respect of any matter
relating to this Agreement or to the Services, as a faithful adviser to the
SSNNL, and shall at all times support and safeguard the SSNNL�s
legitimate interests in any dealings with Sub-Consultants or Third Parties.
Terms of Reference
The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant is specified in th
Terms of Reference (the �TOR�) at Schedule I of this Agreement. The
Consultant shall provide the Deliverables specified therein in conformity
with the time schedule stated therein. In case if SSNNL requires
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in the case of termination pursuant to sub-clauses (a)
through (e) of Clause 2.9.1 hereof, reimbursement of any
reasonable cost incidental to the prompt and orderly termination of
the Agreement including the cost of the return travel of the
If either Party disputes whether an event specified in Clause 2.9.1 or in
Clause 2.9.2 hereof has occurred, such Party may, within 30 (thirty) days
Party, refer the matter
to arbitration pursuant to Clause 9hereof, and this Agreement shall not be
terminated on account of such event except in accordance with the terms
The Consultant shall perform the Services and carry out its obligations
hereunder with all due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance
with generally accepted professional techniques and practices, and shall
sound management practices, and employ appropriate advanced
technology and safe and effective equipment, machinery, materials and
methods. The Consultant shall always act, in respect of any matter
l adviser to the
SSNNL, and shall at all times support and safeguard the SSNNL�s
Consultants or Third Parties.
The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant is specified in the
of this Agreement. The
Consultant shall provide the Deliverables specified therein in conformity
case if SSNNL requires
consultant�s services for unforeseen tasks that are not covered and
prescribed in the Terms of Reference, the Consultant shall carry out such
tasks and the additional price shall be mutually agreed separately.
3.1.3 Applicable Laws
The Consultant shall pe
Applicable Laws and shall take all practicable steps to ensure that any
Sub-Consultant, as well as the Personnel and agents of the Consultant and
any Sub-Consultant, comply with the Applicable Laws.
3.2 Conflict of Interest
3.2.1 The Consultant shall not have a Conflict of Interest and any breach
hereof shall constitute a breach of the Agreement.
3.2.2 Consultant and Affiliates not to be otherwise interested in the Project
The Consultant agrees that, during the term of this
its termination, the Consultant or any Associate thereof and any entity
affiliated with the Consultant, as well as any Sub
entity affiliated with such Sub
providing goods, works,
inform or closely related to the Services and any breach of this obligation
shall amount to a Conflict of Interest; provided that the restriction herein
shall not apply after a period of five years from the
assignment or to consulting assignments granted by banks/ lenders at any
time; provided further that this restriction shall not apply to consultancy/
advisory services provided to the SSNNL in continuation of this
Consultancy or to any
to the SSNNL in accordance with the rules of the SSNNL. For the
avoidance of doubt, an entity affiliated with the Consultant shall include a
partner in the Consultant�s firm or a person who holds more than
per cent) of the subscribed and paid up share capital of the Consultant, as
the case may be, and any Associate thereof.
3.2.3 Prohibition of conflicting activities
consultant�s services for unforeseen tasks that are not covered and
prescribed in the Terms of Reference, the Consultant shall carry out such
tasks and the additional price shall be mutually agreed separately.
The Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the
Applicable Laws and shall take all practicable steps to ensure that any
Consultant, as well as the Personnel and agents of the Consultant and
Consultant, comply with the Applicable Laws.
Interest
The Consultant shall not have a Conflict of Interest and any breach
hereof shall constitute a breach of the Agreement.
Consultant and Affiliates not to be otherwise interested in the Project
The Consultant agrees that, during the term of this Agreement and after
its termination, the Consultant or any Associate thereof and any entity
affiliated with the Consultant, as well as any Sub-Consultant and any
entity affiliated with such Sub-Consultant, shall be disqualified from
providing goods, works, services, loans or equity for any project result
or closely related to the Services and any breach of this obligation
shall amount to a Conflict of Interest; provided that the restriction herein
shall not apply after a period of five years from the completion of this
assignment or to consulting assignments granted by banks/ lenders at any
time; provided further that this restriction shall not apply to consultancy/
advisory services provided to the SSNNL in continuation of this
Consultancy or to any subsequent consultancy/ advisory services provided
to the SSNNL in accordance with the rules of the SSNNL. For the
avoidance of doubt, an entity affiliated with the Consultant shall include a
partner in the Consultant�s firm or a person who holds more than
per cent) of the subscribed and paid up share capital of the Consultant, as
the case may be, and any Associate thereof.
Prohibition of conflicting activities
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consultant�s services for unforeseen tasks that are not covered and
prescribed in the Terms of Reference, the Consultant shall carry out such
tasks and the additional price shall be mutually agreed separately.
rform the Services in accordance with the
Applicable Laws and shall take all practicable steps to ensure that any
Consultant, as well as the Personnel and agents of the Consultant and
The Consultant shall not have a Conflict of Interest and any breach
Consultant and Affiliates not to be otherwise interested in the Project
Agreement and after
its termination, the Consultant or any Associate thereof and any entity
Consultant and any
Consultant, shall be disqualified from
services, loans or equity for any project result
or closely related to the Services and any breach of this obligation
shall amount to a Conflict of Interest; provided that the restriction herein
completion of this
assignment or to consulting assignments granted by banks/ lenders at any
time; provided further that this restriction shall not apply to consultancy/
advisory services provided to the SSNNL in continuation of this
subsequent consultancy/ advisory services provided
to the SSNNL in accordance with the rules of the SSNNL. For the
avoidance of doubt, an entity affiliated with the Consultant shall include a
partner in the Consultant�s firm or a person who holds more than 5% (five
per cent) of the subscribed and paid up share capital of the Consultant, as
Neither the Consultant nor its Sub
of them shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the following
activities:
(a) during the term of this Agreement, any business or professional
activities which would conflict with the activities assigned to them
under this Agreement;
(b) after the terminatio
be specified in the Agreement; or
(c) at any time, such other activities as have been specified in the RFP
as Conflict of Interest
3.2.4 Consultant not to benefit from commissions, discounts, etc.
The remuneration of the Consultant pursuant to Clause 6 hereof shall
constitute the Consultant�s sole remuneration in connection with this
Agreement or the Services and the Consultant shall not accept for its own
benefit any trade commission, discount or similar paym
with activities pursuant to this Agreement or to the Services or in the
discharge of its obligations hereunder, and the Consultant shall use its
best efforts to ensure that any Sub
and agents of either
additional remuneration.
3.2.5 The Consultant and its Personnel shall observe the highes
ethics and shall not have engaged in and shall not hereafter engage in
any corrupt practice, fraudulent
practice or restrictive practice (collectively the
Notwithstanding anything to
SSNNL shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement forthwith by
communication in writing to the Consultant, without being liable in any
manner whatsoever to the Consultant, if it determines that the Consultant
has, directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in any Prohibited
Practices in the Selection Process
Agreement. In such an event, the SSNNL shall forfeit and appropriate the
Neither the Consultant nor its Sub-Consultant nor the Personnel of either
shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the following
during the term of this Agreement, any business or professional
activities which would conflict with the activities assigned to them
under this Agreement;
after the termination of this Agreement, such other activities as may
be specified in the Agreement; or
at any time, such other activities as have been specified in the RFP
as Conflict of Interest.
Consultant not to benefit from commissions, discounts, etc.
ation of the Consultant pursuant to Clause 6 hereof shall
constitute the Consultant�s sole remuneration in connection with this
Agreement or the Services and the Consultant shall not accept for its own
benefit any trade commission, discount or similar payment in connection
with activities pursuant to this Agreement or to the Services or in the
discharge of its obligations hereunder, and the Consultant shall use its
best efforts to ensure that any Sub-Consultant, as well as the Personnel
and agents of either of them, similarly shall not receive any such
additional remuneration.
The Consultant and its Personnel shall observe the highest standards of
not have engaged in and shall not hereafter engage in
ny corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable
tive practice (collectively the �Prohibited Practices
anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the
SSNNL shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement forthwith by
in writing to the Consultant, without being liable in any
manner whatsoever to the Consultant, if it determines that the Consultant
has, directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in any Prohibited
Practices in the Selection Process or before or after entering into of this
Agreement. In such an event, the SSNNL shall forfeit and appropriate the
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Consultant nor the Personnel of either
shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the following
during the term of this Agreement, any business or professional
activities which would conflict with the activities assigned to them
n of this Agreement, such other activities as may
at any time, such other activities as have been specified in the RFP
Consultant not to benefit from commissions, discounts, etc.
ation of the Consultant pursuant to Clause 6 hereof shall
constitute the Consultant�s sole remuneration in connection with this
Agreement or the Services and the Consultant shall not accept for its own
ent in connection
with activities pursuant to this Agreement or to the Services or in the
discharge of its obligations hereunder, and the Consultant shall use its
Consultant, as well as the Personnel
of them, similarly shall not receive any such
t standards of
not have engaged in and shall not hereafter engage in
practice, coercive practice, undesirable
Prohibited Practices�).
Agreement, the
SSNNL shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement forthwith by a
in writing to the Consultant, without being liable in any
manner whatsoever to the Consultant, if it determines that the Consultant
has, directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in any Prohibited
or before or after entering into of this
Agreement. In such an event, the SSNNL shall forfeit and appropriate the
performance security, if any, as mutually agreed genuine pre
compensation and damages payable to the SSNNL towards,
time, cost and effort of the SSNNL, without prejudice to the SSNNL�s any
other rights or remedy hereunder or in law.
3.2.6 Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 3.2.5 above
and the other rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have under thi
Agreement, if the Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any Prohibited
Practices, during the Selection Process or before or after the execution of
this Agreement, the Consultant shall
tender or RFP issued during a period of 2 (two) years from the date the
Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or indirectly or through
an agent, engaged or indulged in any Prohibited Practices.
3.2.7 For the purposes of Clauses 3.2.5 and 3.2.6, the following terms shall
have the meaning hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
(a) �corrupt practice
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
actions of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
removal of doubt, offering of employment or employing or engaging
in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any official of the
SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner, directly or
indirectly with Selection Process or LOA or dealing with matters
concerning the Agreement before or after the execution thereof, at
any time prior to the expiry of one year from the date such official
resigns or retires from or otherwise ceases to be in the service of
the SSNNL, shall be deemed to constitute influencing the actions of
a person connected with the Selection Process); or
any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection Process or
after the issue of LOA or after the execution of the Agreement, as
the case may be, any person in respect of any matter relating to the
Project or the LOA or the Agreement, who
is a legal, financial or technical adviser the SSNNL in relation to any
performance security, if any, as mutually agreed genuine pre
compensation and damages payable to the SSNNL towards, inter alia,
time, cost and effort of the SSNNL, without prejudice to the SSNNL�s any
other rights or remedy hereunder or in law.
Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 3.2.5 above
and the other rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have under thi
Agreement, if the Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any Prohibited
Practices, during the Selection Process or before or after the execution of
this Agreement, the Consultant shall not be eligible to participate in any
tender or RFP issued during a period of 2 (two) years from the date the
Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or indirectly or through
an agent, engaged or indulged in any Prohibited Practices.
oses of Clauses 3.2.5 and 3.2.6, the following terms shall
have the meaning hereinafter respectively assigned to them:
corrupt practice� means the offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
actions of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
removal of doubt, offering of employment or employing or engaging
nner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any official of the
SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner, directly or
indirectly with Selection Process or LOA or dealing with matters
concerning the Agreement before or after the execution thereof, at
any time prior to the expiry of one year from the date such official
resigns or retires from or otherwise ceases to be in the service of
the SSNNL, shall be deemed to constitute influencing the actions of
a person connected with the Selection Process); or (ii) engaging in
any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection Process or
after the issue of LOA or after the execution of the Agreement, as
the case may be, any person in respect of any matter relating to the
Project or the LOA or the Agreement, who at any time has been or
is a legal, financial or technical adviser the SSNNL in relation to any
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performance security, if any, as mutually agreed genuine pre-estimated
inter alia, the
time, cost and effort of the SSNNL, without prejudice to the SSNNL�s any
Without prejudice to the rights of the SSNNL under Clause 3.2.5 above
and the other rights and remedies which the SSNNL may have under this
Agreement, if the Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or
indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any Prohibited
Practices, during the Selection Process or before or after the execution of
not be eligible to participate in any
tender or RFP issued during a period of 2 (two) years from the date the
Consultant is found by the SSNNL to have directly or indirectly or through
oses of Clauses 3.2.5 and 3.2.6, the following terms shall
� means the offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the
actions of any person connected with the Selection Process (for
removal of doubt, offering of employment or employing or engaging
nner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any official of the
SSNNL who is or has been associated in any manner, directly or
indirectly with Selection Process or LOA or dealing with matters
concerning the Agreement before or after the execution thereof, at
any time prior to the expiry of one year from the date such official
resigns or retires from or otherwise ceases to be in the service of
the SSNNL, shall be deemed to constitute influencing the actions of
(ii) engaging in
any manner whatsoever, whether during the Selection Process or
after the issue of LOA or after the execution of the Agreement, as
the case may be, any person in respect of any matter relating to the
at any time has been or
is a legal, financial or technical adviser the SSNNL in relation to any
matter concerning the Project;
(b) �fraudulent practice
facts or suppression of facts or disclosure of incomplete facts,
order to influence the Selection Process;
(c) �coercive practice
to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any person or property to
influence any person�s participation or action in the Selection
Process or the
by the SSNNL under this Agreement;
(d) �undesirable practice
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
the objective of canvassing, lobbying
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
Conflict of Interest; and�
cartel or arriving at any understanding or arrangement among
Applicants with the objective of
fair competition in the Selection Process.
3.3 Confidentiality
The Consultant, its Sub
shall not, either during the term or within two years after the expiration or
termination of this Agreement disclose any proprietary information,
including information relating to reports, data, drawings, design software
or other material, whether written or oral, in electronic or magnetic
format, and the contents thereof; and any
created or derived from any of the foregoing that is provided by the
SSNNL to the Consultant, its Sub
information provided by or relating to the SSNNL, its technology, technical
processes, business affairs or finances or any information relating to the
SSNNL�s employees, officers or other professionals or suppliers,
customers, or contractors of the SSNNL; and any other information which
the Consultant is under an obligation to keep confidentia
matter concerning the Project;
fraudulent practice� means a misrepresentation or omission of
facts or suppression of facts or disclosure of incomplete facts,
order to influence the Selection Process;
coercive practice� means impairing or harming, or threatening
to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any person or property to
influence any person�s participation or action in the Selection
Process or the exercise of its rights or performance of its obligations
by the SSNNL under this Agreement;
undesirable practice� means (i) establishing contact with any
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
the objective of canvassing, lobbying or in any manner influencing
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
Conflict of Interest; and� restrictive practice� means forming a
cartel or arriving at any understanding or arrangement among
Applicants with the objective of restricting or manipulating a full and
fair competition in the Selection Process.
The Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them
shall not, either during the term or within two years after the expiration or
termination of this Agreement disclose any proprietary information,
including information relating to reports, data, drawings, design software
or other material, whether written or oral, in electronic or magnetic
format, and the contents thereof; and any reports, digests or summaries
created or derived from any of the foregoing that is provided by the
SSNNL to the Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel; any
information provided by or relating to the SSNNL, its technology, technical
siness affairs or finances or any information relating to the
SSNNL�s employees, officers or other professionals or suppliers,
customers, or contractors of the SSNNL; and any other information which
the Consultant is under an obligation to keep confidential in relation to the
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� means a misrepresentation or omission of
facts or suppression of facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in
� means impairing or harming, or threatening
to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any person or property to
influence any person�s participation or action in the Selection
exercise of its rights or performance of its obligations
� means (i) establishing contact with any
person connected with or employed or engaged by the SSNNL with
or in any manner influencing
or attempting to influence the Selection Process; or (ii) having a
� means forming a
cartel or arriving at any understanding or arrangement among
restricting or manipulating a full and
Consultants and the Personnel of either of them
shall not, either during the term or within two years after the expiration or
termination of this Agreement disclose any proprietary information,
including information relating to reports, data, drawings, design software
or other material, whether written or oral, in electronic or magnetic
reports, digests or summaries
created or derived from any of the foregoing that is provided by the
Consultants and the Personnel; any
information provided by or relating to the SSNNL, its technology, technical
siness affairs or finances or any information relating to the
SSNNL�s employees, officers or other professionals or suppliers,
customers, or contractors of the SSNNL; and any other information which
l in relation to the
Project, the Services or this Agreement (�
without the prior written consent of the SSNNL.
Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Consultant, its Sub
the Personnel of either of them may disclose
the extent that such Confidential Information:
(i) was in the public domain prior to its delivery to the Consultant, its
Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them or becomes a
part of the public knowledge from a sourc
Consultant, its Sub
(ii) was obtained from a third party with no known duty to maintain its
confidentiality;
(iii) is required to be disclosed by Applicable Laws or judicial or
administrative or arbitral process or by any governmental
instrumentalities, provided that for any such disclosure, the
Consultant, its Sub
shall give the SSNNL, prompt written notice, and use reasonable
efforts to ens
treatment; and
(iv) is provided to the professional advisers, agents, auditors or
representatives of the Consultant or its Sub
Personnel of either of them, as is reasonable under the
circumstances; provided, however, that the Consultant or its Sub
Consultants or Personnel of either of them, as the case may be,
shall require their professional advisers, agents, auditors or its
representatives, to undertake in writing to keep such Confidential
Information, confidential and shall use its best efforts to ensure
compliance with such undertaking.
3.4 Liability of the Consultant
3.4.1 The Consultant�s liability under this Agreement shall be determined by the
Applicable Laws and the provisions hereof.
Project, the Services or this Agreement (�Confidential Information
without the prior written consent of the SSNNL.
Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and
the Personnel of either of them may disclose Confidential Information to
the extent that such Confidential Information:
was in the public domain prior to its delivery to the Consultant, its
Consultants and the Personnel of either of them or becomes a
part of the public knowledge from a source other than the
Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them;
(ii) was obtained from a third party with no known duty to maintain its
confidentiality;
is required to be disclosed by Applicable Laws or judicial or
tive or arbitral process or by any governmental
instrumentalities, provided that for any such disclosure, the
Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them
shall give the SSNNL, prompt written notice, and use reasonable
efforts to ensure that such disclosure is accorded confidential
treatment; and
is provided to the professional advisers, agents, auditors or
representatives of the Consultant or its Sub-Consultants or
Personnel of either of them, as is reasonable under the
tances; provided, however, that the Consultant or its Sub
Consultants or Personnel of either of them, as the case may be,
shall require their professional advisers, agents, auditors or its
representatives, to undertake in writing to keep such Confidential
Information, confidential and shall use its best efforts to ensure
compliance with such undertaking.
3.4 Liability of the Consultant
The Consultant�s liability under this Agreement shall be determined by the
Applicable Laws and the provisions hereof.
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Confidential Information�),
Consultants and
Confidential Information to
was in the public domain prior to its delivery to the Consultant, its
Consultants and the Personnel of either of them or becomes a
e other than the
Consultants and the Personnel of either of them;
(ii) was obtained from a third party with no known duty to maintain its
is required to be disclosed by Applicable Laws or judicial or
tive or arbitral process or by any governmental
instrumentalities, provided that for any such disclosure, the
Consultants and the Personnel of either of them
shall give the SSNNL, prompt written notice, and use reasonable
ure that such disclosure is accorded confidential
is provided to the professional advisers, agents, auditors or
Consultants or
Personnel of either of them, as is reasonable under the
tances; provided, however, that the Consultant or its Sub-
Consultants or Personnel of either of them, as the case may be,
shall require their professional advisers, agents, auditors or its
representatives, to undertake in writing to keep such Confidential
Information, confidential and shall use its best efforts to ensure
The Consultant�s liability under this Agreement shall be determined by the
3.4.2 The Consultant shall, subject to the limitation specified in Clause 3.4.3, be
liable to the SSNNL for any direct loss or damage accrued or likely to
accrue due to deficiency in Services rendered by it.
3.4.3 The Parties hereto agree that in case of negligence or
on the part of the Consultant or on the part of any person or firm acting
on behalf of the Consultant in carrying out the Services, the Consultant,
with respect to damage caused to the SSNNL�s property, shall not be liable
to the SSNNL:
(i) for any indirect or consequential loss or damage; and
(ii) for any direct loss or damage that exceeds (a) the Agreement Value
set forth in Clause 6.1.2 of this Agreement, or (b) the proceeds the
Consultant may be entitled to receive from any insu
maintained by the Consultant to cover such a liability in accordance
with Clause 3.5.2, whichever of (a) or (b) is higher.
3.4.4 This limitation of liability specified in Clause 3.4.3 shall not aff
Consultant�s liability,
Consultant or any person or firm acting
carrying out the Services subject, however, to a limit equal
to 3 (three) times the Agreement Value.
3.5 Insurance to be taken out by the Consultant
3.5.1 (a) The Consultant shall, for the duration of this Agreement, take out
and maintain
maintain, at its (or the Sub
cost, but on terms and conditions approved by
insurance against the risks, and for the coverage, as specified in the
Agreement and in accordance with good industry practice.
(b) Within 15 (fifteen) days of receiving any insurance policy certificate
in respect of insurances required to be obtai
under this clause, the Consultant shall furnish to the SSNNL, copies
of such policy certificates, copies of the insurance policies and
evidence that the insurance premia have been paid in respect of
The Consultant shall, subject to the limitation specified in Clause 3.4.3, be
liable to the SSNNL for any direct loss or damage accrued or likely to
accrue due to deficiency in Services rendered by it.
The Parties hereto agree that in case of negligence or willful misconduct
on the part of the Consultant or on the part of any person or firm acting
on behalf of the Consultant in carrying out the Services, the Consultant,
with respect to damage caused to the SSNNL�s property, shall not be liable
(i) for any indirect or consequential loss or damage; and
for any direct loss or damage that exceeds (a) the Agreement Value
set forth in Clause 6.1.2 of this Agreement, or (b) the proceeds the
Consultant may be entitled to receive from any insu
maintained by the Consultant to cover such a liability in accordance
with Clause 3.5.2, whichever of (a) or (b) is higher.
This limitation of liability specified in Clause 3.4.3 shall not aff
Consultant�s liability, if any, for damage to Third Parties caused by the
Consultant or any person or firm acting on behalf of the Consultant in
carrying out the Services subject, however, to a limit equal
to 3 (three) times the Agreement Value.
3.5 Insurance to be taken out by the Consultant
(a) The Consultant shall, for the duration of this Agreement, take out
and maintain ,and shall cause any Sub-Consultant to take out and
maintain, at its (or the Sub-Consultant�s, as the case may be) own
cost, but on terms and conditions approved by
insurance against the risks, and for the coverage, as specified in the
Agreement and in accordance with good industry practice.
Within 15 (fifteen) days of receiving any insurance policy certificate
in respect of insurances required to be obtained and maintained
under this clause, the Consultant shall furnish to the SSNNL, copies
of such policy certificates, copies of the insurance policies and
evidence that the insurance premia have been paid in respect of
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The Consultant shall, subject to the limitation specified in Clause 3.4.3, be
liable to the SSNNL for any direct loss or damage accrued or likely to
willful misconduct
on the part of the Consultant or on the part of any person or firm acting
on behalf of the Consultant in carrying out the Services, the Consultant,
with respect to damage caused to the SSNNL�s property, shall not be liable
for any direct loss or damage that exceeds (a) the Agreement Value
set forth in Clause 6.1.2 of this Agreement, or (b) the proceeds the
Consultant may be entitled to receive from any insurance
maintained by the Consultant to cover such a liability in accordance
This limitation of liability specified in Clause 3.4.3 shall not affect the
Third Parties caused by the
on behalf of the Consultant in
carrying out the Services subject, however, to a limit equal
(a) The Consultant shall, for the duration of this Agreement, take out
Consultant to take out and
Consultant�s, as the case may be) own
the SSNNL,
insurance against the risks, and for the coverage, as specified in the
Agreement and in accordance with good industry practice.
Within 15 (fifteen) days of receiving any insurance policy certificate
ned and maintained
under this clause, the Consultant shall furnish to the SSNNL, copies
of such policy certificates, copies of the insurance policies and
evidence that the insurance premia have been paid in respect of
such insurance. No insurance shall be
allowed to expire or lapse during the term of this Agreement.
(c) If the Consultant fails to effect and keep in force the aforesaid
insurances for which it is responsible pursuant hereto, the SSNNL
shall, apart from having other recourse
Agreement, have the option, without prejudice to the obligations of
the Consultant, to take out the aforesaid insurance, to keep in force
any such insurances, and pay such premia and recover the costs
thereof from the Consultant, and
pay such amounts on demand by the SSNNL.
(d) Except in case of Third Party liabilities, the insurance policies so
procured shall mention the SSNNL as the beneficiary of the
Consultant and the Consultant shall procure an undert
insurance company to this effect; provided that in the event the
Consultant has a general insurance policy that covers the risks
specified in this Agreement and the amount of insurance cover is
equivalent to 3 (three) times the cover require
insurance policy may not mention the SSNNL as the sole beneficiary
of the Consultant or require an undertaking to that effect.
3.5.2 The Parties agree that the risks and coverages shall in
limited to the following:
(a) Third Party liability insurance as required under Applicable Laws
(b) employer�s liability and workers� compensation insurance in respect
of the Personnel of the Consultant and of any Sub
accordance with Applicable Laws; and
(c) professional liability insurance for an amount no less than the
Agreement Value
3.6 Accounting, inspection and auditing
keep accurate and systematic accounts and records in respect of the
Services provided under this Agreement, in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting principles and in such form and detail as will clearly
such insurance. No insurance shall be cancelled, modified or
allowed to expire or lapse during the term of this Agreement.
If the Consultant fails to effect and keep in force the aforesaid
insurances for which it is responsible pursuant hereto, the SSNNL
shall, apart from having other recourse available under this
Agreement, have the option, without prejudice to the obligations of
the Consultant, to take out the aforesaid insurance, to keep in force
any such insurances, and pay such premia and recover the costs
thereof from the Consultant, and the Consultant shall be liable to
pay such amounts on demand by the SSNNL.
Except in case of Third Party liabilities, the insurance policies so
procured shall mention the SSNNL as the beneficiary of the
Consultant and the Consultant shall procure an undertaking from the
insurance company to this effect; provided that in the event the
Consultant has a general insurance policy that covers the risks
specified in this Agreement and the amount of insurance cover is
equivalent to 3 (three) times the cover required hereunder, such
insurance policy may not mention the SSNNL as the sole beneficiary
of the Consultant or require an undertaking to that effect.
The Parties agree that the risks and coverages shall include but not be
following:
Third Party liability insurance as required under Applicable Laws
employer�s liability and workers� compensation insurance in respect
of the Personnel of the Consultant and of any Sub-Consultant, in
accordance with Applicable Laws; and
l liability insurance for an amount no less than the
Agreement Value
Accounting, inspection and auditing
keep accurate and systematic accounts and records in respect of the
Services provided under this Agreement, in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting principles and in such form and detail as will clearly
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cancelled, modified or
allowed to expire or lapse during the term of this Agreement.
If the Consultant fails to effect and keep in force the aforesaid
insurances for which it is responsible pursuant hereto, the SSNNL
available under this
Agreement, have the option, without prejudice to the obligations of
the Consultant, to take out the aforesaid insurance, to keep in force
any such insurances, and pay such premia and recover the costs
the Consultant shall be liable to
Except in case of Third Party liabilities, the insurance policies so
procured shall mention the SSNNL as the beneficiary of the
aking from the
insurance company to this effect; provided that in the event the
Consultant has a general insurance policy that covers the risks
specified in this Agreement and the amount of insurance cover is
d hereunder, such
insurance policy may not mention the SSNNL as the sole beneficiary
of the Consultant or require an undertaking to that effect.
clude but not be
Third Party liability insurance as required under Applicable Laws.
employer�s liability and workers� compensation insurance in respect
Consultant, in
l liability insurance for an amount no less than the
keep accurate and systematic accounts and records in respect of the
Services provided under this Agreement, in accordance with internationally
accepted accounting principles and in such form and detail as will clearly
identify all relevant time charges and
the basis of the Consultant�s costs and charges); and
its designated representative periodically, and up to one year from the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, to inspect the same and ma
copies thereof as well as to have them audited by auditors appointed by
the SSNNL
3.7 Consultant�s actions requiring the SSNNL�s prior approval
The Consultant shall obtain the SSNNL�s prior approval in writing before
taking any of the following actions
(a) Appointing such members of the Professional Personnel as are not
listed in Performa
(b) entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of the
Services, it being understood (i) that the selection of the Sub
Consultant and the terms and conditi
have been approved in writing by the SSNNL prior to the execution
of the subcontract, and (ii) that the Consultant shall remain fully
liable for the performance of the Services by the Sub
its Personnel pursuant t
(c) any other action that is specified in this Agreement
3.8 Reporting obligations
The Consultant shall submit to the SSNNL the reports and documents
specified in the Agreement, in the form, in the numbers and within the
time periods set forth therein.
3.9 Documents prepared by the Consultant to be property of the
SSNNL
3.9.1 All plans, drawings, specifications, designs, reports and other documents
(collectively referred to as �
Consultant (or by the Sub
the Services shall become and remain the property of the SSNNL, and all
identify all relevant time charges and cost, and the basis thereof (including
the basis of the Consultant�s costs and charges); and permit the SSNNL or
its designated representative periodically, and up to one year from the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, to inspect the same and ma
copies thereof as well as to have them audited by auditors appointed by
Consultant�s actions requiring the SSNNL�s prior approval
The Consultant shall obtain the SSNNL�s prior approval in writing before
taking any of the following actions
such members of the Professional Personnel as are not
Performa 13.
entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of the
Services, it being understood (i) that the selection of the Sub
Consultant and the terms and conditions of the subcontract shall
have been approved in writing by the SSNNL prior to the execution
of the subcontract, and (ii) that the Consultant shall remain fully
liable for the performance of the Services by the Sub-Consultant and
its Personnel pursuant to this Agreement; or
any other action that is specified in this Agreement
Reporting obligations
The Consultant shall submit to the SSNNL the reports and documents
specified in the Agreement, in the form, in the numbers and within the
forth therein.
Documents prepared by the Consultant to be property of the
All plans, drawings, specifications, designs, reports and other documents
(collectively referred to as �Consultancy Documents�) prepared by the
Consultant (or by the Sub-Consultants or any Third Party) in performing
the Services shall become and remain the property of the SSNNL, and all
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cost, and the basis thereof (including
permit the SSNNL or
its designated representative periodically, and up to one year from the
expiration or termination of this Agreement, to inspect the same and make
copies thereof as well as to have them audited by auditors appointed by
Consultant�s actions requiring the SSNNL�s prior approval
The Consultant shall obtain the SSNNL�s prior approval in writing before
such members of the Professional Personnel as are not
entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of the
Services, it being understood (i) that the selection of the Sub-
ons of the subcontract shall
have been approved in writing by the SSNNL prior to the execution
of the subcontract, and (ii) that the Consultant shall remain fully
Consultant and
The Consultant shall submit to the SSNNL the reports and documents
specified in the Agreement, in the form, in the numbers and within the
Documents prepared by the Consultant to be property of the
All plans, drawings, specifications, designs, reports and other documents
�) prepared by the
onsultants or any Third Party) in performing
the Services shall become and remain the property of the SSNNL, and all
intellectual property rights in such Consultancy Documents shall vest with
the SSNNL. Any Consultancy Document, of which the ownership or t
intellectual property rights do not vest with the SSNNL under law, shall
automatically stand assigned to the SSNNL as and when such Consultancy
Document is created and the Consultant agrees to execute all papers and
to perform such other acts as the SSN
its rights herein assigned by the Consultant.
3.9.2 The Consultant shall, not later than termination or expiration of this
Agreement, deliver all Consultancy Documents to the SSNNL, together
with a detailed inventory thereof. The
such Consultancy Documents. The Consultant, its Sub
Third Party shall not use these Consultancy Documents for purposes
unrelated to this Agreement without the prior written approval of the
SSNNL.
3.9.3 The Consultant shall hold the SSNNL harmless and indemnified for any
losses, claims, damages, expenses (including all legal expenses), awards,
penalties or injuries (collectively referred to as �claims�) which may arise
from or due to any unauthorized use of such Con
due to any breach or failure on part of the Consultant or its Sub
Consultants or a Third Party to perform any of its duties or obligations in
relation to securing the aforementioned rights of the SSNNL.
3.10 Equipment and materials
Equipment and materials made available to the Consultant by the SSNNL
shall be the property of the SSNNL and shall be marked accordingly. Upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Consultant shall furnish
forthwith to the SSNNL, an inventory of such equipment and materials and
shall dispose of such equipment and materials in accordance with the
instructions of the SSNNL. While in possession of such equipmentand
materials, the Consultant shall, unless otherwise instructed b
in writing, insure them in an amount equal to their full replacement value.
intellectual property rights in such Consultancy Documents shall vest with
the SSNNL. Any Consultancy Document, of which the ownership or t
intellectual property rights do not vest with the SSNNL under law, shall
automatically stand assigned to the SSNNL as and when such Consultancy
Document is created and the Consultant agrees to execute all papers and
to perform such other acts as the SSNNL may deem necessary to secure
its rights herein assigned by the Consultant.
The Consultant shall, not later than termination or expiration of this
Agreement, deliver all Consultancy Documents to the SSNNL, together
with a detailed inventory thereof. The Consultant may retain a copy of
such Consultancy Documents. The Consultant, its Sub-Consultants or a
Third Party shall not use these Consultancy Documents for purposes
unrelated to this Agreement without the prior written approval of the
ant shall hold the SSNNL harmless and indemnified for any
losses, claims, damages, expenses (including all legal expenses), awards,
penalties or injuries (collectively referred to as �claims�) which may arise
from or due to any unauthorized use of such Consultancy Documents, or
due to any breach or failure on part of the Consultant or its Sub
Consultants or a Third Party to perform any of its duties or obligations in
relation to securing the aforementioned rights of the SSNNL.
Equipment and materials furnished by the SSNNL
Equipment and materials made available to the Consultant by the SSNNL
shall be the property of the SSNNL and shall be marked accordingly. Upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Consultant shall furnish
SSNNL, an inventory of such equipment and materials and
shall dispose of such equipment and materials in accordance with the
instructions of the SSNNL. While in possession of such equipmentand
materials, the Consultant shall, unless otherwise instructed b
in writing, insure them in an amount equal to their full replacement value.
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intellectual property rights in such Consultancy Documents shall vest with
the SSNNL. Any Consultancy Document, of which the ownership or the
intellectual property rights do not vest with the SSNNL under law, shall
automatically stand assigned to the SSNNL as and when such Consultancy
Document is created and the Consultant agrees to execute all papers and
NL may deem necessary to secure
The Consultant shall, not later than termination or expiration of this
Agreement, deliver all Consultancy Documents to the SSNNL, together
Consultant may retain a copy of
Consultants or a
Third Party shall not use these Consultancy Documents for purposes
unrelated to this Agreement without the prior written approval of the
ant shall hold the SSNNL harmless and indemnified for any
losses, claims, damages, expenses (including all legal expenses), awards,
penalties or injuries (collectively referred to as �claims�) which may arise
sultancy Documents, or
due to any breach or failure on part of the Consultant or its Sub-
Consultants or a Third Party to perform any of its duties or obligations in
Equipment and materials made available to the Consultant by the SSNNL
shall be the property of the SSNNL and shall be marked accordingly. Upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Consultant shall furnish
SSNNL, an inventory of such equipment and materials and
shall dispose of such equipment and materials in accordance with the
instructions of the SSNNL. While in possession of such equipmentand
materials, the Consultant shall, unless otherwise instructed by the SSNNL
in writing, insure them in an amount equal to their full replacement value.
3.11 Providing access to Project Office and Personnel
The Consultant shall ensure that the SSNNL, and officials of the SSNNL
having SSNNL from the SSNNL, are
Project Office and to all Personnel during office hours. The SSNNL�s
official, who has been authorized by the SSNNL in this behalf, shall have
the right to inspect the Services in progress, interact with Personnel of the
Consultant and verify the records relating to the Services for his
satisfaction.
3.12. Accuracy of Documents
The Consultant shall be responsible for accuracy of the data collected by it
directly or procured from other agencies/authorities, the designs,
drawings, estimates and all other details prepared by it as part of these
services. Subject to the provisions of Clause 3.4, it shall indemnify the
SSNNL against any inaccuracy in its work which might surface during
implementation of the Project, if such
negligence or inadequate due diligence on part of the Consultant or arises
out of its failure to conform to good industry practice. The Consultant shall
also be responsible for promptly correcting, at its own cost and risk,
drawings including any re
4. CONSULTANT�S PERSONNEL ANDSUB
4.1 General
The Consultant shall employ and provide such qualified and experienced
Personnel as may be required to carry out the Services.
4.2 Deployment of Personnel
4.2.1 The designations, names and the estimated periods of engagement in
carrying out the Services by each of the Consultant�s Personnel are
described in Table-
man-day rates are specified in
4.2.2 If additional work is required beyond the scope of the Services specified in
Providing access to Project Office and Personnel
The Consultant shall ensure that the SSNNL, and officials of the SSNNL
having SSNNL from the SSNNL, are provided unrestricted access to the
Project Office and to all Personnel during office hours. The SSNNL�s
official, who has been authorized by the SSNNL in this behalf, shall have
the right to inspect the Services in progress, interact with Personnel of the
Consultant and verify the records relating to the Services for his
3.12. Accuracy of Documents
The Consultant shall be responsible for accuracy of the data collected by it
directly or procured from other agencies/authorities, the designs,
drawings, estimates and all other details prepared by it as part of these
services. Subject to the provisions of Clause 3.4, it shall indemnify the
SSNNL against any inaccuracy in its work which might surface during
implementation of the Project, if such inaccuracy is the result of any
negligence or inadequate due diligence on part of the Consultant or arises
out of its failure to conform to good industry practice. The Consultant shall
also be responsible for promptly correcting, at its own cost and risk,
drawings including any re-survey / investigations.
CONSULTANT�S PERSONNEL ANDSUB-CONSULTANTS
The Consultant shall employ and provide such qualified and experienced
Personnel as may be required to carry out the Services.
ersonnel
The designations, names and the estimated periods of engagement in
carrying out the Services by each of the Consultant�s Personnel are
-1 of schedule-1 . The estimate of Personnel costs and
rates are specified in Performa 13 of this Agreement.
If additional work is required beyond the scope of the Services specified in
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The Consultant shall ensure that the SSNNL, and officials of the SSNNL
provided unrestricted access to the
Project Office and to all Personnel during office hours. The SSNNL�s
official, who has been authorized by the SSNNL in this behalf, shall have
the right to inspect the Services in progress, interact with Personnel of the
Consultant and verify the records relating to the Services for his
The Consultant shall be responsible for accuracy of the data collected by it
directly or procured from other agencies/authorities, the designs,
drawings, estimates and all other details prepared by it as part of these
services. Subject to the provisions of Clause 3.4, it shall indemnify the
SSNNL against any inaccuracy in its work which might surface during
inaccuracy is the result of any
negligence or inadequate due diligence on part of the Consultant or arises
out of its failure to conform to good industry practice. The Consultant shall
also be responsible for promptly correcting, at its own cost and risk, the
The Consultant shall employ and provide such qualified and experienced
The designations, names and the estimated periods of engagement in
carrying out the Services by each of the Consultant�s Personnel are
. The estimate of Personnel costs and
of this Agreement.
If additional work is required beyond the scope of the Services specified in
the Terms of Reference, the estimated periods of engagement of
Personnel, set forth in the Annexes of the Agreement may be increased by
agreement in writing
that any such increase shall not, except as otherwise agreed, cause
payments under this Agreement to exceed the Agreement Value set forth
in Clause 6.1.2.
4.3 Approval of Personnel
4.3.1 The Professional Personnel
approved by the SSNNL. No other Professional Personnel shall be engaged
without prior approval of the SSNNL.
4.3.2 If the Consultant hereafter proposes to engage any person as Professional
Personnel, it shall submit
such person in the form provided at Appendix
the SSNNL may approve or reject such proposal within 14 (fourteen) days
of receipt thereof. In case the proposal is rejected, the Consulta
propose an alternative person for the SSNNL�s consideration. In the event
the SSNNL does not reject a proposal within 14 (fourteen) days of the
date of receipt thereof under this Clause 4.3, it shall be deemed to have
been approved by the SSNNL.
4.4 Working hours, overtime, leave, etc.
The Personnel shall not be entitled to be paid for overtime nor to take
paid sick leave or vacation leave except as specified in the Agreement,
and the Consultant�s remuneration shall be deemed to cover these items.
All leave to be allowed to the Personnel is excluded from the mandays of
service set forth in Annex
period exceeding 7 (seven) days shall be subject to the prior approval of
the SSNNL, and the Consultant shall
not delay the progress and quality of the Services.
4.5 Resident Team Leader and Project Manager
the Terms of Reference, the estimated periods of engagement of
Personnel, set forth in the Annexes of the Agreement may be increased by
agreement in writing between the SSNNL and the Consultant, provided
that any such increase shall not, except as otherwise agreed, cause
payments under this Agreement to exceed the Agreement Value set forth
Approval of Personnel
The Professional Personnel listed in Annex-2 of the Agreement are hereby
approved by the SSNNL. No other Professional Personnel shall be engaged
without prior approval of the SSNNL.
If the Consultant hereafter proposes to engage any person as Professional
Personnel, it shall submit to the SSNNL its proposal along with a CV of
such person in the form provided at Appendix-I (Proforma-12) of the RFP.
the SSNNL may approve or reject such proposal within 14 (fourteen) days
of receipt thereof. In case the proposal is rejected, the Consulta
propose an alternative person for the SSNNL�s consideration. In the event
the SSNNL does not reject a proposal within 14 (fourteen) days of the
date of receipt thereof under this Clause 4.3, it shall be deemed to have
been approved by the SSNNL.
Working hours, overtime, leave, etc.
The Personnel shall not be entitled to be paid for overtime nor to take
paid sick leave or vacation leave except as specified in the Agreement,
and the Consultant�s remuneration shall be deemed to cover these items.
All leave to be allowed to the Personnel is excluded from the mandays of
service set forth in Annex-2. Any taking of leave by any Personnel for a
period exceeding 7 (seven) days shall be subject to the prior approval of
the SSNNL, and the Consultant shall ensure that any absence on leave will
not delay the progress and quality of the Services.
Resident Team Leader and Project Manager
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the Terms of Reference, the estimated periods of engagement of
Personnel, set forth in the Annexes of the Agreement may be increased by
between the SSNNL and the Consultant, provided
that any such increase shall not, except as otherwise agreed, cause
payments under this Agreement to exceed the Agreement Value set forth
2 of the Agreement are hereby
approved by the SSNNL. No other Professional Personnel shall be engaged
If the Consultant hereafter proposes to engage any person as Professional
to the SSNNL its proposal along with a CV of
12) of the RFP.
the SSNNL may approve or reject such proposal within 14 (fourteen) days
of receipt thereof. In case the proposal is rejected, the Consultant may
propose an alternative person for the SSNNL�s consideration. In the event
the SSNNL does not reject a proposal within 14 (fourteen) days of the
date of receipt thereof under this Clause 4.3, it shall be deemed to have
The Personnel shall not be entitled to be paid for overtime nor to take
paid sick leave or vacation leave except as specified in the Agreement,
and the Consultant�s remuneration shall be deemed to cover these items.
All leave to be allowed to the Personnel is excluded from the mandays of
2. Any taking of leave by any Personnel for a
period exceeding 7 (seven) days shall be subject to the prior approval of
ensure that any absence on leave will
The person designated as the Team Leader of the Consultant�s Personnel
shall be responsible for the coordinated, timely
the Personnel. In addition, the Consultant shall designate a suitable
person as Project Manager (the �
responsible for day to day performance of the Services.
4.6 Sub-Consultants
Sub-Consultants listed in Annex
by the SSNNL. The Consultant may, with prior written approval of the
SSNNL, engage additional Sub
Consultant. The hiring of Personnel by the Sub
subject to the same conditions as applicable to Personnel of the
Consultant under this Clause 4.
4.7 CONSULTANT�S OFFICE
The Consultant shall establish a Project Office at a suitable location in the
Project area for efficient and coordinated perfor
Key Personnel shall be deployed at this office as specified in the Manning
Schedule forming part of the Agreement. The authorised officials of the
Authority may visit the Consultant�s Project Office any time during office hou
for inspection and interaction with the Consultant�s Personnel. It is not
expected of the Consultant to carry out the operations from the Head/Home
Office.
The Consultant shall mobilize and demobilize its Professional Personnel and
Support Personnel with the concurrence of the Authority and shall maintain the
time sheet/ attendance sheet of the working of all Personnel in the Project
Office. These time sheets/ attendance sheets shall be made available to the
Authority as and when asked for and a copy
to the Authority at the end of each calendar month
5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE SSNNL
5.1 Assistance in clearances etc.
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the SSNNL shall make best
efforts to ensure that the Government shall:
The person designated as the Team Leader of the Consultant�s Personnel
shall be responsible for the coordinated, timely and efficient functioning of
the Personnel. In addition, the Consultant shall designate a suitable
person as Project Manager (the �Project Manager�) who shall be
responsible for day to day performance of the Services.
Consultants
isted in Annex-4 of this Agreement are hereby approved
by the SSNNL. The Consultant may, with prior written approval of the
SSNNL, engage additional Sub-Consultants or substitute an existing Sub
Consultant. The hiring of Personnel by the Sub-Consultants sh
subject to the same conditions as applicable to Personnel of the
Consultant under this Clause 4.
FFICE:
The Consultant shall establish a Project Office at a suitable location in the
Project area for efficient and coordinated performance of its Services. All the
Key Personnel shall be deployed at this office as specified in the Manning
Schedule forming part of the Agreement. The authorised officials of the
Authority may visit the Consultant�s Project Office any time during office hou
for inspection and interaction with the Consultant�s Personnel. It is not
expected of the Consultant to carry out the operations from the Head/Home
The Consultant shall mobilize and demobilize its Professional Personnel and
with the concurrence of the Authority and shall maintain the
time sheet/ attendance sheet of the working of all Personnel in the Project
Office. These time sheets/ attendance sheets shall be made available to the
Authority as and when asked for and a copy of such record shall be submitted
to the Authority at the end of each calendar month with the bill.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SSNNL
5.1 Assistance in clearances etc.
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the SSNNL shall make best
ensure that the Government shall:
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The person designated as the Team Leader of the Consultant�s Personnel
and efficient functioning of
the Personnel. In addition, the Consultant shall designate a suitable
�) who shall be
4 of this Agreement are hereby approved
by the SSNNL. The Consultant may, with prior written approval of the
Consultants or substitute an existing Sub-
Consultants shall be
subject to the same conditions as applicable to Personnel of the
The Consultant shall establish a Project Office at a suitable location in the
mance of its Services. All the
Key Personnel shall be deployed at this office as specified in the Manning
Schedule forming part of the Agreement. The authorised officials of the
Authority may visit the Consultant�s Project Office any time during office hours
for inspection and interaction with the Consultant�s Personnel. It is not
expected of the Consultant to carry out the operations from the Head/Home
The Consultant shall mobilize and demobilize its Professional Personnel and
with the concurrence of the Authority and shall maintain the
time sheet/ attendance sheet of the working of all Personnel in the Project
Office. These time sheets/ attendance sheets shall be made available to the
of such record shall be submitted
Unless otherwise specified in the Agreement, the SSNNL shall make best
(a) provide the Consultant, its Sub
permits and
the Consultant, its Sub
Services;
(b) facilitate prompt clearance through customs of any property
required for the Services; and
(c) issue to officials, agents and representatives of the Government all
such instructions as may be necessary or appropriate for the
prompt and effective implementation of the Ser
5.2 Access to land and property
The SSNNL warrants that the Consultant shall have, free of charge,
unimpeded access to the site of the project in respect of which access is
required for the performance of Services; provided that if such access
shall not be made available to the Consultant as and when so required,
the Parties shall agree on (i) the time extension, as may be appropriate,
for the performance of Services, and (ii) the additional payments, if any,
to be made to the Consultant as a result
5.3 Change in Applicable Law
If, after the date of this Agreement, there is any change in the Applicable
Laws with respect to taxes and duties which increases or decreases the
cost or reimbursable expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing
the Services, by an amount exceeding
Agreement Value specified in Clause 6.1.2, then the remuneration and
reimbursable expenses otherwise payable to the Consultant under this
Agreement shall be increased or decreased accordingly by agreement
between the Parties hereto,
to the aforesaid Agreement Value.
5.4 Payment
provide the Consultant, its Sub-Consultants and Personnel with work
such other documents as may be necessary to enable
the Consultant, its Sub-Consultants or Personnel to perform the
prompt clearance through customs of any property
required for the Services; and
issue to officials, agents and representatives of the Government all
such instructions as may be necessary or appropriate for the
prompt and effective implementation of the Services.
Access to land and property
The SSNNL warrants that the Consultant shall have, free of charge,
unimpeded access to the site of the project in respect of which access is
required for the performance of Services; provided that if such access
l not be made available to the Consultant as and when so required,
the Parties shall agree on (i) the time extension, as may be appropriate,
for the performance of Services, and (ii) the additional payments, if any,
to be made to the Consultant as a result thereof pursuant to Clause 6.1.3.
Change in Applicable Law
If, after the date of this Agreement, there is any change in the Applicable
Laws with respect to taxes and duties which increases or decreases the
cost or reimbursable expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing
the Services, by an amount exceeding 2% (two per cent) of the
Agreement Value specified in Clause 6.1.2, then the remuneration and
reimbursable expenses otherwise payable to the Consultant under this
Agreement shall be increased or decreased accordingly by agreement
between the Parties hereto, and corresponding adjustments shall be made
to the aforesaid Agreement Value.
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Consultants and Personnel with work
such other documents as may be necessary to enable
Consultants or Personnel to perform the
prompt clearance through customs of any property
issue to officials, agents and representatives of the Government all
such instructions as may be necessary or appropriate for the
The SSNNL warrants that the Consultant shall have, free of charge,
unimpeded access to the site of the project in respect of which access is
required for the performance of Services; provided that if such access
l not be made available to the Consultant as and when so required,
the Parties shall agree on (i) the time extension, as may be appropriate,
for the performance of Services, and (ii) the additional payments, if any,
thereof pursuant to Clause 6.1.3.
If, after the date of this Agreement, there is any change in the Applicable
Laws with respect to taxes and duties which increases or decreases the
cost or reimbursable expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing
(two per cent) of the
Agreement Value specified in Clause 6.1.2, then the remuneration and
reimbursable expenses otherwise payable to the Consultant under this
Agreement shall be increased or decreased accordingly by agreement
and corresponding adjustments shall be made
In consideration of the Services performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement, the SSNNL shall make to the Consultant such payments and in
such manner as is pro
6. PAYMENT TO THE CONSULTANT
6.1 Cost estimates and Agreement Value
6.1.1 An abstract of the cost of the Services payable to the Consultant is set
forth in Form � 2 of
6.1.2 Except as may be otherwise agreed under Clause 2.6 and subject to
Clause 6.1.3, the payments under this Agreement shall not exceed the
agreement value specified herein (the �
agree that the Agreement Value is Rs.
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6.1.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Clause 6.1.2, if
pursuant to the provisions of Clauses 2.6 and 2.7, the Parties agree that
additional payments shall be made to the Consultant in order to cover any
additional expenditures not envisaged in the cost estimates referred to in
Clause 6.1.1 above, the Agreement Value set forth in Clause 6.1.2 above
shall be increased by the amount or amounts, as the case may be, of any
such additional payments.
6.2 Currency of payme
All payments shall be made in Indian Rupees. The Consultant shall be free
to convert Rupees into any foreign currency as per Applicable Laws.
6.3 Mode of billing and payment
Billing and payments in respect of the Ser
(a) The Consultant shall be paid for its services as per the Payment
Schedule at Annex
fulfilling the following conditions:
In consideration of the Services performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement, the SSNNL shall make to the Consultant such payments and in
such manner as is provided in Clause 6 of this Agreement.
PAYMENT TO THE CONSULTANT
6.1 Cost estimates and Agreement Value
An abstract of the cost of the Services payable to the Consultant is set
2 of Appendix II of the Agreement.
be otherwise agreed under Clause 2.6 and subject to
Clause 6.1.3, the payments under this Agreement shall not exceed the
agreement value specified herein (the �Agreement Value�). The Parties
agree that the Agreement Value is Rs. �����.��. (Rupees
����������������������),
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Clause 6.1.2, if
pursuant to the provisions of Clauses 2.6 and 2.7, the Parties agree that
additional payments shall be made to the Consultant in order to cover any
expenditures not envisaged in the cost estimates referred to in
Clause 6.1.1 above, the Agreement Value set forth in Clause 6.1.2 above
shall be increased by the amount or amounts, as the case may be, of any
such additional payments.
Currency of payment
All payments shall be made in Indian Rupees. The Consultant shall be free
to convert Rupees into any foreign currency as per Applicable Laws.
Mode of billing and payment
Billing and payments in respect of the Services shall be made as follows:
The Consultant shall be paid for its services as per the Payment
Schedule at Annex-5 of this Agreement, subject to the Consultant
fulfilling the following conditions:
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In consideration of the Services performed by the Consultant under this
Agreement, the SSNNL shall make to the Consultant such payments and in
An abstract of the cost of the Services payable to the Consultant is set
be otherwise agreed under Clause 2.6 and subject to
Clause 6.1.3, the payments under this Agreement shall not exceed the
�). The Parties
��. (Rupees
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Clause 6.1.2, if
pursuant to the provisions of Clauses 2.6 and 2.7, the Parties agree that
additional payments shall be made to the Consultant in order to cover any
expenditures not envisaged in the cost estimates referred to in
Clause 6.1.1 above, the Agreement Value set forth in Clause 6.1.2 above
shall be increased by the amount or amounts, as the case may be, of any
All payments shall be made in Indian Rupees. The Consultant shall be free
to convert Rupees into any foreign currency as per Applicable Laws.
vices shall be made as follows:
The Consultant shall be paid for its services as per the Payment
of this Agreement, subject to the Consultant
(i) No payment shall be due for the next stage till the Consultant
completes, to the s
pertaining to the preceding stage.
(ii) The SSNNL shall pay to the Consultant, only the undisputed
amount.
(b) The TPI consultant shall have to raise the invoices for the services
so offered invariably
with the monthly progress report as per Clause No. 1.20 of the TOR.
(c) The SSNNL shall cause the payment due to the Consultant to be
made within 30 (thirty) days
the SSNNL of duly completed bills with necessary particulars.
However, no i
on any amount due by but not paid on or before, such Due Date.
(d) The final payment under this Clause shall be
final report and a final statement, identified as such, shall have
been submitted by the Consultant and approved as satisfactory by
the SSNNL. The Services shall be deemed completed and finally
accepted by the SSNNL and the final deliv
approved by the SSNNL as satisfactory upon expiry of 90 (ninety)
days after receipt of the final deliverable by the SSNNL unless the
SSNNL, within such 90 (ninety) day period, gives written notice to
the Consultant specifying in deta
The Consultant shall thereupon promptly make any necessary
corrections and/or additions, and upon completion of such
corrections or additions, the foregoing process shall be repeated.
The SSNNL shall make the final pay
deemed acceptance of the final deliverable by the SSNNL.
(e) Any amount which the SSNNL has paid or caused to be paid in
excess of the amounts actually payable in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed by
to the SSNNL within 30 (thirty) days after receipt by the Consultant
No payment shall be due for the next stage till the Consultant
completes, to the satisfaction of the SSNNL, the work
pertaining to the preceding stage.
(ii) The SSNNL shall pay to the Consultant, only the undisputed
amount.
consultant shall have to raise the invoices for the services
invariably on monthly-basis for payment thereof, along
with the monthly progress report as per Clause No. 1.20 of the TOR.
The SSNNL shall cause the payment due to the Consultant to be
made within 30 (thirty) days (the �Due Date�) after the receipt by
the SSNNL of duly completed bills with necessary particulars.
o interest shall be paid by the SSNNL from the Due Date
on any amount due by but not paid on or before, such Due Date.
The final payment under this Clause shall be made only after the
final report and a final statement, identified as such, shall have
been submitted by the Consultant and approved as satisfactory by
the SSNNL. The Services shall be deemed completed and finally
accepted by the SSNNL and the final deliverable shall be deemed
approved by the SSNNL as satisfactory upon expiry of 90 (ninety)
days after receipt of the final deliverable by the SSNNL unless the
SSNNL, within such 90 (ninety) day period, gives written notice to
the Consultant specifying in detail, the deficiencies in the Services.
The Consultant shall thereupon promptly make any necessary
corrections and/or additions, and upon completion of such
corrections or additions, the foregoing process shall be repeated.
The SSNNL shall make the final payment upon acceptance or
deemed acceptance of the final deliverable by the SSNNL.
Any amount which the SSNNL has paid or caused to be paid in
excess of the amounts actually payable in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement shall be reimbursed by the Consultant
to the SSNNL within 30 (thirty) days after receipt by the Consultant
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No payment shall be due for the next stage till the Consultant
atisfaction of the SSNNL, the work
(ii) The SSNNL shall pay to the Consultant, only the undisputed
consultant shall have to raise the invoices for the services
for payment thereof, along
with the monthly progress report as per Clause No. 1.20 of the TOR.
The SSNNL shall cause the payment due to the Consultant to be
after the receipt by
the SSNNL of duly completed bills with necessary particulars.
from the Due Date
on any amount due by but not paid on or before, such Due Date.
made only after the
final report and a final statement, identified as such, shall have
been submitted by the Consultant and approved as satisfactory by
the SSNNL. The Services shall be deemed completed and finally
erable shall be deemed
approved by the SSNNL as satisfactory upon expiry of 90 (ninety)
days after receipt of the final deliverable by the SSNNL unless the
SSNNL, within such 90 (ninety) day period, gives written notice to
il, the deficiencies in the Services.
The Consultant shall thereupon promptly make any necessary
corrections and/or additions, and upon completion of such
corrections or additions, the foregoing process shall be repeated.
ment upon acceptance or
deemed acceptance of the final deliverable by the SSNNL.
Any amount which the SSNNL has paid or caused to be paid in
excess of the amounts actually payable in accordance with the
the Consultant
to the SSNNL within 30 (thirty) days after receipt by the Consultant
of notice thereof.
(f) Any delay by the Consultant in reimbursement by the due date shall
attract simple interest @ 10% (ten per cent) per annum.
(g) All payments under this Agree
the Consultant as may be notified to the SSNNL by the Consultant.
6.4 EXTENSION OF ASSIGNMENT
�The Consultant has to provide services for the period of construction as
specified in the contracts awarded to the construction
if, these construction contracts are extended beyond the specified period,
the consultant�s contract (this contract) may be extended by mutual
understanding. During the extended period, the consultant shall provide
the services and dep
manpower requirement shall be decided by the Engineer in charge. The
fees may be worked out on the basis of actual man power deployed during
extended period by mutual understanding. The rates shall be d
per quoted rates in the financial proposal by escalating 8% per annum of
the quoted rates by the Consultants.�
7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
7.1 Performance Security
Consultant has to provide
Security�)of 10%
follows:
2.5% of the total accepted fees in the form of Bank
Guarantee (BG) while signing the contract.
2.5 % of the total accepted fees in the form of BG within two
months from the date
mobilization.
5.0 % of the total accepted fees on completion of 50 % time of
services.
7.1.1 The SSNNL shall retain by way of performance
appropriated against breach of this Agreement or for recovery of
of notice thereof.
Any delay by the Consultant in reimbursement by the due date shall
attract simple interest @ 10% (ten per cent) per annum.
All payments under this Agreement shall be made to the account of
the Consultant as may be notified to the SSNNL by the Consultant.
EXTENSION OF ASSIGNMENT:
�The Consultant has to provide services for the period of construction as
specified in the contracts awarded to the construction contractors In case
if, these construction contracts are extended beyond the specified period,
the consultant�s contract (this contract) may be extended by mutual
understanding. During the extended period, the consultant shall provide
the services and deploy his staff as per the requirement of the work. The
manpower requirement shall be decided by the Engineer in charge. The
fees may be worked out on the basis of actual man power deployed during
extended period by mutual understanding. The rates shall be d
per quoted rates in the financial proposal by escalating 8% per annum of
the quoted rates by the Consultants.�
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
Performance Security
Consultant has to provide Performance Security (the �Performance
10% (ten percent) of total accepted value of contract as
% of the total accepted fees in the form of Bank
Guarantee (BG) while signing the contract.
2.5 % of the total accepted fees in the form of BG within two
months from the date of actual start of the services after full
mobilization.
5.0 % of the total accepted fees on completion of 50 % time of
The SSNNL shall retain by way of performance security
appropriated against breach of this Agreement or for recovery of
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Any delay by the Consultant in reimbursement by the due date shall
attract simple interest @ 10% (ten per cent) per annum.
ment shall be made to the account of
the Consultant as may be notified to the SSNNL by the Consultant.
�The Consultant has to provide services for the period of construction as
contractors In case
if, these construction contracts are extended beyond the specified period,
the consultant�s contract (this contract) may be extended by mutual
understanding. During the extended period, the consultant shall provide
loy his staff as per the requirement of the work. The
manpower requirement shall be decided by the Engineer in charge. The
fees may be worked out on the basis of actual man power deployed during
extended period by mutual understanding. The rates shall be decided as
per quoted rates in the financial proposal by escalating 8% per annum of
Performance
otal accepted value of contract as
% of the total accepted fees in the form of Bank
2.5 % of the total accepted fees in the form of BG within two
of actual start of the services after full
5.0 % of the total accepted fees on completion of 50 % time of
security, to be
appropriated against breach of this Agreement or for recovery of
liquidated damages as specified in Clause 7.2 herein. The balance
remaining out of the Performance Security shall be returned to the
Consultant at the end of 3 (three) months after the expiration of this
Agreement pursuant to Clause 2.4 hereof.
7.1.2 The Consultant may, in lieu of retention of the amounts as referred to in
Clause 7.1.1 above, furnish a Bank Guarantee substantially in the form
specified at Annex-
7.2 Liquidated Damages
7.2.1 Liquidated Damages for error/variation
In case any error or variation is detected in the reports submitted by the
Consultant and such error
due diligence on the part of the Consultant, the consequential damages
thereof shall be quantified by the SSNNL in a re
recovered from the Consultant by way of deemed liquidated damages,
subject to a maximum of
Value for each incident
7.2.2 Liquidated Damages for delay
In case of delay in completion of
exceeding an amount equal to 0.2% (zero point two per cent) of the
Agreement Value per day, subject to a maximum of 10% (ten per cent) of
the Agreement Value will be imposed and shall be recovered by
appropriation from the
case of delay due to reasons beyond the control of the Consultant,
suitable extension of time shall be granted.
7.2.3 Encashment and appropriation of Performance Security
The SSNNL shall have the right to inv
the Performance Security, in whole or in part, without notice to the
Consultant in the event
liquidated damages specified in this Clause 7.2.
liquidated damages as specified in Clause 7.2 herein. The balance
remaining out of the Performance Security shall be returned to the
Consultant at the end of 3 (three) months after the expiration of this
Agreement pursuant to Clause 2.4 hereof.
ant may, in lieu of retention of the amounts as referred to in
Clause 7.1.1 above, furnish a Bank Guarantee substantially in the form
-7 of this Agreement.
Liquidated Damages
Liquidated Damages for error/variation
rror or variation is detected in the reports submitted by the
Consultant and such error/variation is the result of negligence or lack of
due diligence on the part of the Consultant, the consequential damages
thereof shall be quantified by the SSNNL in a reasonable manner and
recovered from the Consultant by way of deemed liquidated damages,
subject to a maximum of 0.5% (Zero point Five percent) of the Agreement
for each incident.
Liquidated Damages for delay
In case of delay in completion of Services, liquidated damages not
exceeding an amount equal to 0.2% (zero point two per cent) of the
Agreement Value per day, subject to a maximum of 10% (ten per cent) of
the Agreement Value will be imposed and shall be recovered by
appropriation from the Performance Security or otherwise. However, in
case of delay due to reasons beyond the control of the Consultant,
suitable extension of time shall be granted.
Encashment and appropriation of Performance Security
The SSNNL shall have the right to invoke and appropriate the proceeds of
the Performance Security, in whole or in part, without notice to the
Consultant in the event of breach of this Agreement or for recovery of
liquidated damages specified in this Clause 7.2.
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liquidated damages as specified in Clause 7.2 herein. The balance
remaining out of the Performance Security shall be returned to the
Consultant at the end of 3 (three) months after the expiration of this
ant may, in lieu of retention of the amounts as referred to in
Clause 7.1.1 above, furnish a Bank Guarantee substantially in the form
rror or variation is detected in the reports submitted by the
variation is the result of negligence or lack of
due diligence on the part of the Consultant, the consequential damages
asonable manner and
recovered from the Consultant by way of deemed liquidated damages,
percent) of the Agreement
Services, liquidated damages not
exceeding an amount equal to 0.2% (zero point two per cent) of the
Agreement Value per day, subject to a maximum of 10% (ten per cent) of
the Agreement Value will be imposed and shall be recovered by
Performance Security or otherwise. However, in
case of delay due to reasons beyond the control of the Consultant,
oke and appropriate the proceeds of
the Performance Security, in whole or in part, without notice to the
of breach of this Agreement or for recovery of
7.3 Penalties for deficien
In addition to the liquidated damages not amounting to penalty, as
specified in Clause 7.2, warning may be issued to the Consultant for minor
deficiencies on its part. In the case of significant deficiencies in Services
causing adverse effect on the Project or on the reputation of the SSNNL,
other penal action including debarring for a specified period may also be
initiated as per policy of the SSNNL.
7.3.1 SSNNL may conduct independent Quality monitoring and checking of
works carried out by
carried out by the Consultant do not meet the specified requirement, the
SSNNL will not pay the Consultant�s fees for the affected portion. In
addition, the Consultant will incur a penalty equal to 100% of
and without entitlement to payment of further fees in this respect.
7.3.2If the service of a team member provided by the Consultant is not
acceptable to SSNNL, the consultant shall immediately replace the team
member on request of SSNNL. If the
replace a team member as instructed by the employer
make temporary arrangement which shall be paid by SSNNL with
commensurate reduction in the man
consultant shall incur a penalty equal to 50% (fifty percent) of the cost to
the employer of the temporary replacement until such time that the
consultant provides an acceptable replacement / team member.
8. FAIRNESS AND GOOD FAITH
8.1 Good Faith
The Parties undertake to act in good faith with respect to each other�s
rights under this Agreement and to adopt all reasonable measures to
ensure the realization of the objectives of this Agreement.
for deficiency in Services
In addition to the liquidated damages not amounting to penalty, as
specified in Clause 7.2, warning may be issued to the Consultant for minor
deficiencies on its part. In the case of significant deficiencies in Services
effect on the Project or on the reputation of the SSNNL,
other penal action including debarring for a specified period may also be
initiated as per policy of the SSNNL.
SNNL may conduct independent Quality monitoring and checking of
works carried out by the Consultant. If such checks disclose that works
carried out by the Consultant do not meet the specified requirement, the
SSNNL will not pay the Consultant�s fees for the affected portion. In
addition, the Consultant will incur a penalty equal to 100% of
and without entitlement to payment of further fees in this respect.
7.3.2If the service of a team member provided by the Consultant is not
acceptable to SSNNL, the consultant shall immediately replace the team
member on request of SSNNL. If the consultant fails to quickly deploy /
replace a team member as instructed by the employer, the employer may
make temporary arrangement which shall be paid by SSNNL with
commensurate reduction in the man-month scope of the TPI contract. The
consultant shall incur a penalty equal to 50% (fifty percent) of the cost to
the employer of the temporary replacement until such time that the
consultant provides an acceptable replacement / team member.
FAIRNESS AND GOOD FAITH
The Parties undertake to act in good faith with respect to each other�s
rights under this Agreement and to adopt all reasonable measures to
ensure the realization of the objectives of this Agreement.
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In addition to the liquidated damages not amounting to penalty, as
specified in Clause 7.2, warning may be issued to the Consultant for minor
deficiencies on its part. In the case of significant deficiencies in Services
effect on the Project or on the reputation of the SSNNL,
other penal action including debarring for a specified period may also be
SNNL may conduct independent Quality monitoring and checking of
the Consultant. If such checks disclose that works
carried out by the Consultant do not meet the specified requirement, the
SSNNL will not pay the Consultant�s fees for the affected portion. In
addition, the Consultant will incur a penalty equal to 100% of such fee
and without entitlement to payment of further fees in this respect.
7.3.2If the service of a team member provided by the Consultant is not
acceptable to SSNNL, the consultant shall immediately replace the team
consultant fails to quickly deploy /
, the employer may
make temporary arrangement which shall be paid by SSNNL with
contract. The
consultant shall incur a penalty equal to 50% (fifty percent) of the cost to
the employer of the temporary replacement until such time that the
consultant provides an acceptable replacement / team member.
The Parties undertake to act in good faith with respect to each other�s
rights under this Agreement and to adopt all reasonable measures to
8.2 Operation of the Agreement
The Parties recognize that it is impractical in this Agreement to provide for
every contingency which may arise during the life of the Agreement, and
the Parties hereby agree that it is their intention that this Agreement shall
operate fairly as between them, and with
either of them, and that, if during the term of this Agreement either Party
believes that this Agreement is operating unfairly, the Parties will use their
best efforts to agree on such action as may be necessary to remove t
cause or causes of such unfairness, but failure to agree on any action
pursuant to this Clause shall not give rise to a dispute subject to
arbitration in accordance with Clause 9 hereof.
9. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
9.1 Amicable settlement
The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the interpretation
thereof.
9.2 Dispute resolution
9.2.1 Any dispute, difference or controversy of whatever nature howsoever
arising under or out of or in relation to this Agreement (including its
interpretation) between the Parties, and so notified in writing by either
Party to the other Party (the �
attempted to be resolved amicably in accordance with
procedure set forth in Clause 9.3.
9.2.2 The Parties agree to use their best efforts for resolving all Disputes arising
under or in respect of this Agreement promptly, equitably and in good
faith, and further agree to provide each other with re
during normal business hours to all non
and data pertaining to any Dispute.
Operation of the Agreement
recognize that it is impractical in this Agreement to provide for
every contingency which may arise during the life of the Agreement, and
the Parties hereby agree that it is their intention that this Agreement shall
operate fairly as between them, and without detriment to the interest of
either of them, and that, if during the term of this Agreement either Party
believes that this Agreement is operating unfairly, the Parties will use their
best efforts to agree on such action as may be necessary to remove t
cause or causes of such unfairness, but failure to agree on any action
pursuant to this Clause shall not give rise to a dispute subject to
arbitration in accordance with Clause 9 hereof.
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
9.1 Amicable settlement
shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the interpretation
Dispute resolution
Any dispute, difference or controversy of whatever nature howsoever
out of or in relation to this Agreement (including its
interpretation) between the Parties, and so notified in writing by either
Party to the other Party (the �Dispute�) shall, in the first instance, be
attempted to be resolved amicably in accordance with the conciliation
procedure set forth in Clause 9.3.
The Parties agree to use their best efforts for resolving all Disputes arising
under or in respect of this Agreement promptly, equitably and in good
faith, and further agree to provide each other with reasonable access
during normal business hours to all non-privileged records, information
and data pertaining to any Dispute.
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recognize that it is impractical in this Agreement to provide for
every contingency which may arise during the life of the Agreement, and
the Parties hereby agree that it is their intention that this Agreement shall
out detriment to the interest of
either of them, and that, if during the term of this Agreement either Party
believes that this Agreement is operating unfairly, the Parties will use their
best efforts to agree on such action as may be necessary to remove the
cause or causes of such unfairness, but failure to agree on any action
pursuant to this Clause shall not give rise to a dispute subject to
shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the interpretation
Any dispute, difference or controversy of whatever nature howsoever
out of or in relation to this Agreement (including its
interpretation) between the Parties, and so notified in writing by either
�) shall, in the first instance, be
the conciliation
The Parties agree to use their best efforts for resolving all Disputes arising
under or in respect of this Agreement promptly, equitably and in good
asonable access
privileged records, information
9.3 Conciliation
In the event of any Dispute between the Parties, either Party may call
upon the Chief Engineer (Main Canal), SSNNL
substitute thereof for amicable settlement, and upon such reference, the
said persons shall meet no later than 10 (ten) days from the date of
reference to discuss and attempt to amicably resolve the Dispute. If such
meeting does not take place within the 10 (ten) day period or the Dispute
is not amicably settled within 15 (fifteen) days of the meeting or the
Dispute is not resolved as evidenced by the signing of written terms of
settlement within 30 (thirty) days of the notice in
Clause 9.2.1 or such longer period as may be mutually agreed by the
Parties, either Party may refer the Dispute to arbitration in accordance
with the provisions of Clause 9.4.
9.4 Arbitration
9.4.1 Any Dispute which is not resolved amicably
Clause 9.3, shall be finally decided by reference to arbitration by an
Arbitral Tribunal appointed in accordance with Clause 9.4.2. Such
arbitration shall be held in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the
International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, New Delhi (the
�Rules�), or such other rules as may be mutually agreed by the Parties,
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation
Act, 1996. The venue of such arbitration shall
and the language of arbitration proceedings shall be English.
9.4.2 There shall be {an Arbitral Tribunal of three arbitrators, of whom each
Party shall select one, and the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the
two arbitrators so sel
two arbitrators, the appointment} {a sole arbitrator whose appointment}
shall be made in accordance with the Rules.
In the event of any Dispute between the Parties, either Party may call
the Chief Engineer (Main Canal), SSNNL, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
substitute thereof for amicable settlement, and upon such reference, the
said persons shall meet no later than 10 (ten) days from the date of
reference to discuss and attempt to amicably resolve the Dispute. If such
not take place within the 10 (ten) day period or the Dispute
is not amicably settled within 15 (fifteen) days of the meeting or the
Dispute is not resolved as evidenced by the signing of written terms of
settlement within 30 (thirty) days of the notice in writing referred to in
Clause 9.2.1 or such longer period as may be mutually agreed by the
Parties, either Party may refer the Dispute to arbitration in accordance
with the provisions of Clause 9.4.
Any Dispute which is not resolved amicably by conciliation, as provided in
Clause 9.3, shall be finally decided by reference to arbitration by an
Arbitral Tribunal appointed in accordance with Clause 9.4.2. Such
arbitration shall be held in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the
nal Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, New Delhi (the
�), or such other rules as may be mutually agreed by the Parties,
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation
Act, 1996. The venue of such arbitration shall be Ahmadabad/Gandhinagar
and the language of arbitration proceedings shall be English.
There shall be {an Arbitral Tribunal of three arbitrators, of whom each
Party shall select one, and the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the
two arbitrators so selected, and in the event of disagreement between the
two arbitrators, the appointment} {a sole arbitrator whose appointment}
shall be made in accordance with the Rules.
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In the event of any Dispute between the Parties, either Party may call
, Gandhinagar, Gujarat or a
substitute thereof for amicable settlement, and upon such reference, the
said persons shall meet no later than 10 (ten) days from the date of
reference to discuss and attempt to amicably resolve the Dispute. If such
not take place within the 10 (ten) day period or the Dispute
is not amicably settled within 15 (fifteen) days of the meeting or the
Dispute is not resolved as evidenced by the signing of written terms of
writing referred to in
Clause 9.2.1 or such longer period as may be mutually agreed by the
Parties, either Party may refer the Dispute to arbitration in accordance
by conciliation, as provided in
Clause 9.3, shall be finally decided by reference to arbitration by an
Arbitral Tribunal appointed in accordance with Clause 9.4.2. Such
arbitration shall be held in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the
nal Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, New Delhi (the
�), or such other rules as may be mutually agreed by the Parties,
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation
/Gandhinagar
There shall be {an Arbitral Tribunal of three arbitrators, of whom each
Party shall select one, and the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the
ected, and in the event of disagreement between the
two arbitrators, the appointment} {a sole arbitrator whose appointment}
9.4.3 The arbitrators shall make a reasoned award (the �
made in any arbitration held pursuant to this Clause 9 shall be final and
binding on the Parties as from the date it is made, and the Consultant and
the SSNNL agree and undertake to carry out such Award without delay.
9.4.4 The Consultant and the SSNNL agree that an Award may b
against the Consultant and/or the SSNNL, as the case may be, and their
respective assets wherever situated.
9.4.5 This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain
in full force and effect, pending the Award in any
hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be signed in their respective names as of the day and year first above
written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
For and on behalf of
Consultant:
(Signature) (Signature)
(Name) (Name)
(Designation) (Designation)
(Address) (Address)
(Tel./Fax No.)(Tel./Fax No.)
TPI In the Presence of:
1.
2.
The arbitrators shall make a reasoned award (the �Award�). Any Award
ration held pursuant to this Clause 9 shall be final and
binding on the Parties as from the date it is made, and the Consultant and
the SSNNL agree and undertake to carry out such Award without delay.
The Consultant and the SSNNL agree that an Award may b
against the Consultant and/or the SSNNL, as the case may be, and their
respective assets wherever situated.
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain
in full force and effect, pending the Award in any arbitration proceedings
OF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be signed in their respective names as of the day and year first above
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
For and on behalf of
SSNNL:
(Designation)
Fax No.)
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�). Any Award
ration held pursuant to this Clause 9 shall be final and
binding on the Parties as from the date it is made, and the Consultant and
the SSNNL agree and undertake to carry out such Award without delay.
The Consultant and the SSNNL agree that an Award may be enforced
against the Consultant and/or the SSNNL, as the case may be, and their
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall remain
arbitration proceedings
OF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be signed in their respective names as of the day and year first above
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Eighty percent (80%
installments during implementation and performance of the contract.
Note: 75% (Seventy five
every month shall be the guaranteed amount i.e. irrespect
whether or not the construction contractor has carried out any work
during the period. While, remaining
be paid as per the work done by the Construction Contractor
price escalation, excess/extra
2. Further Five percent
submission of the Project Completion Report (PCR) by the
for acceptance.
3. Further Ten percent
acceptance of the Project Completion Report (PCR) by the SSNNL.
4. Further Five percent
SSNNL upon completion of the defect liability period.
Note: Consultant has to submit the attendanc
monthly bill along with requi
ANNEX-5
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(80%) of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid in monthly
installments during implementation and performance of the contract.
75% (Seventy five percent) of the above amount payable at the end of
every month shall be the guaranteed amount i.e. irrespect
whether or not the construction contractor has carried out any work
during the period. While, remaining 25% (twenty Five percent
paid as per the work done by the Construction Contractor
price escalation, excess/extra item on pro rate basis
percent (5%) of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid upon
submission of the Project Completion Report (PCR) by the Applicant to
percent (10%) of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid upon
acceptance of the Project Completion Report (PCR) by the SSNNL.
percent (5%) of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid by the
SSNNL upon completion of the defect liability period.
Consultant has to submit the attendance sheet with
monthly bill along with required monthly report.
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of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid in monthly
installments during implementation and performance of the contract.
of the above amount payable at the end of
every month shall be the guaranteed amount i.e. irrespective of
whether or not the construction contractor has carried out any work
percent) shall
paid as per the work done by the Construction Contractor excluding
of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid upon
Applicant to SSNNL
of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid upon
acceptance of the Project Completion Report (PCR) by the SSNNL.
of the Agreed Contract Value shall be paid by the
e sheet with every
red monthly report.
Appendix F Note: See Clause GC 6.4 and Clause SC 6.4. f(1) to f(5).
Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
To Executive Engineer,
In consideration of Executive Engineer,
___________________________________
Gujarat (hereinafter referred as the �Authority�, which expression shall, unless
repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its suc
and assigns) having awarded to M/s ������.., having its office at
������.. (here in after referred as the �Consultant� which expression shall,
unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its successors,
administrators, executors and assigns), vide the Authority�s Agreement no.
������. dated ������..
������..), (hereinafter referred to as the �Agreement�) a �
Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and provid
parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years
Consultant having agreed to furnish a Bank Guarantee amounting to Rs.
������.. (Rupees ������..) to the Authority for performance of the
said Agreement.
1. We, ������.. (hereinafter referred to as the �Bank�) at the request
of the Consultant do hereby undertake to pay to the Authority an
amount not exceeding Rs. ������� (Rupees ������
against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused
to or suffered by the Authority by reason of any breach by the said
Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the said
Agreement.
Appendix F - Form of Bank Guarantee
Note: See Clause GC 6.4 and Clause SC 6.4. f(1) to f(5).
Bank Guarantee for Performance Security
In consideration of Executive Engineer,
___________________________________ acting on behalf of the Government of
Gujarat (hereinafter referred as the �Authority�, which expression shall, unless
repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its successors, administrators
and assigns) having awarded to M/s ������.., having its office at
after referred as the �Consultant� which expression shall,
unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its successors,
executors and assigns), vide the Authority�s Agreement no.
������. dated ������.. Valued at Rs. ������.. (Rupees
������..), (hereinafter referred to as the �Agreement�) a �Providing WBM
Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and provid
parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years
Consultant having agreed to furnish a Bank Guarantee amounting to Rs.
������..) to the Authority for performance of the
1. We, ������.. (hereinafter referred to as the �Bank�) at the request
of the Consultant do hereby undertake to pay to the Authority an
amount not exceeding Rs. ������� (Rupees ������
against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused
to or suffered by the Authority by reason of any breach by the said
Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the said
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In consideration of Executive Engineer,
acting on behalf of the Government of
Gujarat (hereinafter referred as the �Authority�, which expression shall, unless
cessors, administrators
and assigns) having awarded to M/s ������.., having its office at
after referred as the �Consultant� which expression shall,
unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its successors,
executors and assigns), vide the Authority�s Agreement no.
at Rs. ������.. (Rupees
Providing WBM
Service Road, carrying out treatment to existing WBM Roads and providing C.C.
parapet walls along Miyagam Branch Canal (from Ch.62.500 to 86.600 km) & Vadodara
Branch canal (from Ch.67.440 to 115.090 km) with O & M for Five Years� and the
Consultant having agreed to furnish a Bank Guarantee amounting to Rs.
������..) to the Authority for performance of the
1. We, ������.. (hereinafter referred to as the �Bank�) at the request
of the Consultant do hereby undertake to pay to the Authority an
amount not exceeding Rs. ������� (Rupees �������.)
against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused
to or suffered by the Authority by reason of any breach by the said
Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the said
2. We, ������.. (indicate the name of th
undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this Guarantee
without any demur, merely on a demand from the Authority stating that
the amount/claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or
would be caused to or suffered by the
the said Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the
said Agreement or by reason of the Consultant�s failure to perform the
said Agreement. Any such demand made on the bank shall be
conclusive as regards t
this Guarantee. However, our liability under this Guarantee shall be
restricted to an amount not exceeding 10 percent of Agreed contract
amount.
3. We undertake to pay to the Authority any money so demanded
notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Consultant in any
suit or proceeding pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto,
our liability under this present guarantee being absolute and
unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond/s
be a valid discharge of our liability for payment there under and the
Consultant shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
4. We, ������.. (indicate the name of Bank) further agree that the
Guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during
the period that would be taken for the performance of the said
Agreement and that it shall continue to be enforceable ti
the Authority under or by virtue of the said Agreement have been fully
paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till the Authority certifies
that the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and
properly carried o
this Guarantee. Unless a demand or claim under this Guarantee is
made on us in writing by the Authority on or before a period of two
years from the date of this Guarantee, we shall be discharged from all
liability under this Guarantee thereafter.
We, ������.. (indicate the name of the Bank) do hereby
undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this Guarantee
without any demur, merely on a demand from the Authority stating that
the amount/claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or
would be caused to or suffered by the Authority by reason of breach by
the said Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the
said Agreement or by reason of the Consultant�s failure to perform the
said Agreement. Any such demand made on the bank shall be
conclusive as regards the amount due and payable by the Bank under
this Guarantee. However, our liability under this Guarantee shall be
restricted to an amount not exceeding 10 percent of Agreed contract
We undertake to pay to the Authority any money so demanded
tanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Consultant in any
suit or proceeding pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto,
our liability under this present guarantee being absolute and
unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond/s
be a valid discharge of our liability for payment there under and the
Consultant shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
We, ������.. (indicate the name of Bank) further agree that the
Guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during
the period that would be taken for the performance of the said
Agreement and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of
the Authority under or by virtue of the said Agreement have been fully
paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till the Authority certifies
that the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and
properly carried out by the said Consultant and accordingly discharges
this Guarantee. Unless a demand or claim under this Guarantee is
made on us in writing by the Authority on or before a period of two
years from the date of this Guarantee, we shall be discharged from all
liability under this Guarantee thereafter.
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e Bank) do hereby
undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this Guarantee
without any demur, merely on a demand from the Authority stating that
the amount/claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or
Authority by reason of breach by
the said Consultant of any of the terms or conditions contained in the
said Agreement or by reason of the Consultant�s failure to perform the
said Agreement. Any such demand made on the bank shall be
he amount due and payable by the Bank under
this Guarantee. However, our liability under this Guarantee shall be
restricted to an amount not exceeding 10 percent of Agreed contract
We undertake to pay to the Authority any money so demanded
tanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Consultant in any
suit or proceeding pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto,
our liability under this present guarantee being absolute and
unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond/security shall
be a valid discharge of our liability for payment there under and the
Consultant shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
We, ������.. (indicate the name of Bank) further agree that the
Guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during
the period that would be taken for the performance of the said
ll all the dues of
the Authority under or by virtue of the said Agreement have been fully
paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till the Authority certifies
that the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and
ut by the said Consultant and accordingly discharges
this Guarantee. Unless a demand or claim under this Guarantee is
made on us in writing by the Authority on or before a period of two
years from the date of this Guarantee, we shall be discharged from all
5. We, ������� (indicate the name of Bank) further agree with the
Authority that the Authority shall have the fullest liberty without our
consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder
to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said Agreement or to
extend time of performance by the said Consultant from time to time or
to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers
exercisable by the Authority against the said Consultant an
or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said
Agreement and we shall not be relieved from our liability to pay the
amounts due and payable under this Guarantee without any demur,
merely on a demand from the Authority, by reas
variation, or extension being granted to the said Consultant or for any
forbearance, act or omission on the part of the Authority or any
indulgence by the Authority to the said Consultant or any such matter or
thing whatsoever which under th
this provision, have the effect of so relieving us.
6. This Guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the
constitution of the Bank or the Consultant(s).
7. We,������.. (indicate the name of Bank) lastly unde
revoke this Guarantee during its currency except with the previous
consent of the Authority in writing.
NOTES:
(i) The Bank Guarantee should contain the name, designation and code number of the officer(s) signing the Guarantee.
(ii) The address, telephone no. and other details of the Head Office of the Bank as well as of issuing Branch should be mentioned on the covering letter of issuing Branch.
We, ������� (indicate the name of Bank) further agree with the
Authority that the Authority shall have the fullest liberty without our
consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder
y any of the terms and conditions of the said Agreement or to
extend time of performance by the said Consultant from time to time or
to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers
exercisable by the Authority against the said Consultant an
or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said
Agreement and we shall not be relieved from our liability to pay the
amounts due and payable under this Guarantee without any demur,
merely on a demand from the Authority, by reason of any such
variation, or extension being granted to the said Consultant or for any
forbearance, act or omission on the part of the Authority or any
indulgence by the Authority to the said Consultant or any such matter or
thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for
this provision, have the effect of so relieving us.
This Guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the
constitution of the Bank or the Consultant(s).
We,������.. (indicate the name of Bank) lastly unde
revoke this Guarantee during its currency except with the previous
consent of the Authority in writing.
Dated, the ���. day of ���. 20 For
(Name of Bank)
(Signature, Name and Designation of the
Authorized Signatory) Seal of the Bank:
The Bank Guarantee should contain the name, designation and code number of the officer(s) signing the Guarantee.
The address, telephone no. and other details of the Head Office of the Bank as well as of issuing Branch should be mentioned on the covering letter of issuing Branch.
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We, ������� (indicate the name of Bank) further agree with the
Authority that the Authority shall have the fullest liberty without our
consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder
y any of the terms and conditions of the said Agreement or to
extend time of performance by the said Consultant from time to time or
to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers
exercisable by the Authority against the said Consultant and to forbear
or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said
Agreement and we shall not be relieved from our liability to pay the
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Soil Field Density Test
MDD Test
Sieve Analysis
Atterburg Limits
Coarse Aggregates Gradation
Water Absorption
Silt Content
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Impact Test/Abrasion Test
Deleterious Content
Crushing strength
Fine Aggregates Gradation
Silt Content
Water Absorption
Fineness Modulus
Deleterious Content
Cement Setting Time
Compressive Strength
Water pH
Chemical Analysis
Concrete Cube Testing and Slump
Mortar Cube Testing
Bituminous Road Temperature of binder at application
Striping Value
Penetration Test
Density of WBM/WMM
LIST OF THE FIELD TEST
Field Density Test
MDD Test
Sieve Analysis
Atterburg Limits
Gradation
Water Absorption
Silt Content
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Impact Test/Abrasion Test
Deleterious Content
Crushing strength
Gradation
Silt Content
Water Absorption
Fineness Modulus
Deleterious Content
Setting Time
Compressive Strength
pH
Chemical Analysis
Concrete Cube Testing and Slump Test
Temperature of binder at application
Striping Value
Penetration Test
Density of WBM/WMM
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