No.KNNL/GRBCC-3/DB-2/TND/2008-09/1599                                                                      Date:- 04-02-2009
                                                                                   

PRE –QUALIFICATION CUM TENDER NOTIFICATION
(THROUGH MANUAL CUM E- TENDERING SYSTEM)

Manual (conventional) and electronic tenders on “Turn Key“ basis are invited by Executive Engineer, KNNL, G.R.B.C.C. Division No.3, Gokak on behalf of the Managing Director, KNNL, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building, No.1, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore 560 001 from enlisted contractors under KNNL or Class – I KPWD /CPWD registered contractors, who satisfy the pre-qualification conditions for taking up the following lift irrigation works on “ turn key “ basis.

The Tenders are invited through manual tender and E-tendering in order to enhance the transparency in tendering process as per Water Resources Department, Government of Karnataka Circular dated 12-02-2004.

1. Two cover system of tendering consisting of envelope -1 and Envelope–II will be followed.  The Envelop –I shall contain the following documents.

1. The certificate of registration issued by the State / Central Public sector organization.

2. The requisite EMD

3. Latest copy of Sales Tax Clearance Certificate.

4. EPF Registration Certificate

5. The details of certificate for tie up with manufacturer of pumping machinery and electrical works for execution of electro-mechanical components of lift irrigation scheme.

6. Technical Bid.

7. List of men and machinery available with him for taking up work.

8. All the necessary documents should be attested.

II. ENVELOPE – II

1.  Envelope –II shall contain the financial Bid. The Envelope-I will be opened first and thereafter Envelope –II or only those bidders whose documents in Envelope –I are in order will be opened.

2.  The Details of work put to tender are as follows:

MANUAL TENDERING:

(i)            The Aspiring bidders may submit their applications for blank tender documents receive blank tender documents and submit the sealed tenders at any of the following places on notified dates.

a)       Managing Director, KNNL, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building,   No.1, Dr. B. R. Ambdedkar Veedhi, Bangalore -560 001.
       
b)      Central Office, KNNL, Walmi Building, Dharwad.

c)      The Chief Engineer, KNNL, Irrigation (North) Zone, Belgaum.

d) The Superintending Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Circle, Hidkal Dam

e)        The Executive Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Division No.3, Gokak.
 
(ii)      The cost of blank tender documents per set including KST and surcharge is Rs. 26,000.00 (Rupees Twenty six thousand only). It is not refundable and shall be in the form of “DD” (Demand Draft) or “BC” (Bankers Cheque) drawn in favour of Executive Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Division No.3, Gokak payable at State Bank of India, Gokak Branch, Taluk Gokak, Dist: Belgaum and shall be attached with the application.  The Bidders should mention in their application the place from where they wish to receive the tender documents.

(iii)        Submission of requisition for blank tender documents on 7-3-2009 during office hours.

(iv)          Issue of blank tender documents at any of the place as requested by the contractor 16-3-2009 during office hours.

(v)           A pre-bid conference will be held on 19-3-2009 at  11-00 AM at the office of the Managing Director, KNNL, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building,          No.1, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore-560 001.

(vi)               Submission of completed tenders on 23-3-2009 Up to 4-00 P.M.

(vii)        Envelop-1 containing bid security / pre-qualification requirements and technical details will be opened on 25-3-2009 in the office of the Managing Director, KNNL, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building, No.1, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore-560 001 at 11.00 a.m.

(viii)    Envelop-II containing price bid will be opened at the office of the  Managing Director, KNNL, 4th Floor, Coffee Board Building, No.1,  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore-560 001 on 30-3-2009 at 11-00 a.m.

(ix)   “EMD” shall be furnished in the form of Demand draft or Banker’s  cheque or Bank guarantee of any Nationalized or scheduled Bank payable in favour of the Executive Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Division No.3, Gokak payable at Gokak.  The validity of EMD shall be for a period of 180 days from the date of opening of tender.  Tenders     received without EMD shall be rejected.

4)        E - TENDERING
           
In  addition to the normal tendering procedure in order to enhance transparency through automation in the tendering process. KNNL, has introduced electronic tendering process for E tendering.

i) The blank tender documents can be obtained through web site www;knnlindia,com and by linking to e-tender (i.e., once you are in the web site click on e-tendering wizard which will link www @ knnlindia,com where e-tendering is provided) and can be submitted through electronic tender box available therein also.

ii) Aspiring bidders who wish to undergo training in e-tendering should submit their request in writing to undersigned on or before 7-3-2009 and the training will be conducted for such contractors on 12-3-2009 at 11-00 a.m. at M.D. KNNL, Bangalore office.

iii) The aspiring contractors who have not previously obtained the user ID and password for participating in e-tendering in KNNL may now obtain the same by requesting in  writing to the MD, KNNL, Regd, office Bangalore office on before 12-3-2009

iv) The contractors can request for e-tendering documents on 7-3-2009 in the KNNL, web site www;knnlindia,com link e-tender document on payment (non refundable) of Rs. 26,000/- towards the cost of re-tendering       document including KST and surcharge, While applying the contractor should enter the particulars of payment like D.D. number, date amount and name of the Bank,  Contractors who are applying through e-tender should submit their D.D. at office of the Executive Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Division No.3, Gokak on or before 9-3-2009

v) The amount of Rs. 26,000/- shall be paid in the form of Demand draft (D.D) or banker’s cheque of a Nationalized / Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of the undersigned (non-refundable when the blank tender documents are issued to tenderer)

vi) The Contractor can have access to a e-tender document from 16-3-2009.. up to 5.30 p.m.

vii) A pre-bid conference will be held on 19-3-2009 at 11.00 a.m. at the office of the Managing Director, KNNL, 4th floor, coffee Board building, No.1, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore -560 001.

viii) Submission of completed e-tendering document on 23-3-2009 up to 4.00 p.m.

ix) Envelop-I will be opened in the office of the MD, KNNL, Bangalore on   25-3-2009 At 11.00 a.m.

x) Envelop-II will be opened in the office of the MD, KNNL, Bangalore on  30-3-2009  at 11.00 a.m.

xi) The contractor may obtain tender documents from the web site, fill them, submit the completed tendered document into the electronic tender box on the web site itself.  The EMD shall be scanned and attached to the e-tender document and original EMD document shall be submitted to person to Executive Engineer, KNNL, GRBCC Division No.3, Gokak before 24-3-2009 or before opening of the tender.

xii) In case of e-tendering the necessary certificates shall be scanned and attached to the e-tender document.  The original certificates shall be produced at the time of opening of tenders at the time of opening of tenders (Envelop-I) for verification.

xiii) Further information about electronic undertaking can be had from www.knnlindia,com and linking to e-tender or e-mail @ knnl@knnlindia.com.

5.   ELIGABILITY AND PRE-QUALIFICATION CONDITIONS.

a)        The intending bidder should have satisfactorily completed at least    one similar type of project costing not less than 80% of the amount put to tender like lift irrigation, water supply project involving lift components from surface source of water jack well/raising main / pumping, machinery on turnkey basis including design installation,      operation and maintenance (Certificates should be obtained from Officer not below the rank of Executive Engineer).

b)       The bidder should have an annual financial turnover of minimum Rs. 6.54 Crores in any two years during the last five years, Audited balance sheet to be enclosed.

c)      Contractor other than those enlisted in KNNL should furnish the list of machineries, owned/hired. Also, bidders should get their firm enlisted in KNNL before award of work.

1. Excavator of not less than 0.9 cum capacity         2 Nos.
2. Tippers of not less than 4 cum capacity.               4 Nos.
3. Concrete mixer of not less than 7 cft capacity       5 Nos.
     with hopper
4. DRR not less than 8-10 tonnes capacity               2 Nos.
5. All other equipments required for the construction of work such as water tanker. Vibrators, etc.,

d)   The bidder should furnish certificate of tie up with manufacturer of pumping machinery and contractors executing electrical Sub-Station and electrical works inside pump house for lift irrigation scheme.

6.         NOTES.

i) The intending bidders are advised to visit the site of work before attending the pre bid meeting and also submitting the tenders.

ii.  The successful bidder should produce an additional performance bank guarantee for the difference amount below 25% If the quoted rates are below 75% of the estimated rates, before executing agreement with KNNL

iii.  Any documents submitted through post / courier is at the risk of the contractor and KNNL will not be responsible for postal delay.

iv. The Contractor should attach his scanned signature to the Schedule B before submitting.

v. If any of the dates mentioned above happens to be general holiday. The next working day holds good.

vi. Further information can be had from the office of the undersigned during office hours phone No. 08332 – 225213

vii. Conditional tenders are liable to be rejected.  The officer competent to accept the tender shall have the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reason whatsoever.

viii. Corrigendum will be published in the web site/News papers for all modifications or corrections if any.

xi. The intending bidders should note that, if any of lands, either in part/parts or whole required for the work is not acquired by the Nigam, it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to take possession of such land and start the work by consent of the land owners before commence of work at no extra cost to the nigam and no claim whatsoever relating to non availability of land would be entertained.

      Executive Engineer,
                                                                                           KNNL, GRBCC Division No. 3,
                                                                                                              GOKAK