1) Tender for mechanical, electrical and piping works of 225 kld domestic sewage treatment plant (stp) works

2) Construction of Technolodge at Piravom. PAC = Rs39.50Lakhs

3) Construction of Roads, Drains and Cable Trenches at INFOPARK SEZ, Cherthala, Alappuzha District

4) Security services in the premises of Infopark, Kochi

5) Running of Multicuisine Cafeteria in the Base Kitchen and Three Food Courts in Vismaya building at Infopark Kochi

6) Construction of bund wall, dredging and filling for the development of 35m wide road for Infopark Ambalappuzha

Tender for mechanical, electrical and piping works of 225 kld domestic sewage treatment plant (stp) works

Part – a – conditions of contract

BID SYNOPSIS

Infopark
Thapasya building ,
Kusumagiri po,
Kakkanad,
Kochi ,
Kerala. pin - 682030

NOTICE INVITING PRE QUALIFICATION CUM TENDER FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS OF 225 KLD DOMESTIC EFFLUENT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (STP) WORKS

Competitive sealed tenders are invited in 2 bid system (Part-I & Part-II) by the Chief Executive Officer, Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi, from Indian Contractors having experience ,sound financial and technical resources and capability in the

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning Sewage Treatment Plant.

EMD:  Rs 15,000 as D/D in favour of Chief Executive Officer, Infopark payable at Ernakulam Cost of tender document :  Rs.1,500

Period of completion : 120 days ( 4 Months) from the 15TH date of  LOI

(i)    100 days for completion of all works.

(ii) 20 days for testing, start up, commissioning and handing over of entire system in full operational condition

Pre bid meeting date: 09.03.2010 at 11.00 am

Part I Technical Bid with EMD & Part-II price bid shall be enclosed in separately sealed covers super scribing contractor’s name and address with name of work, tender no: and due date.

Prequalification criteria:

1.           The Bidder should be a well established and experienced company engaged in design, Engineering, Procurement, installation, testing, commissioning of domestic Sewage treatment plant for the last 3 years. The bidder should submit documentary proof for the cited PQ conditions.   

2.           The bidder on their own should have successfully completed at least one domestic Sewage Treatment Plant of capacity 225 KLD in a single contract and of value not less than Rs 15 lakhs during the last two years.

3.      The average annual turn over of the bidder should not be less than Rs 50 lakhs during the three preceding financial years.

4.      The bidders should produce valid solvency certificate from a Scheduled/Nationalized bank for an amount of not less than 12 lakhs.

5.      The bidder should be a profit making firm during the preceding two financial years. Attested audited balance sheet for the year 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 should be furnished.   

 The bidder should submit proof of having experience and also submit proof of having sound financial and Technical resources.  No joint bid will be accepted.

Infopark is a SEZ duly notified by the Government of India and the work envisaged in this NIT is an authorized operation of the Developer duly approved by the Board of Approvals.  Supply of goods made to and services rendered in SEZ are exempt from all duties and taxes like Customs, Central Excise, Service tax, Work Contract Tax, CST & KVAT etc.  Benefits like Duty Drawback, DEPB, and fulfillment of Export Obligation on Advance/EPCG authorization if any etc is also available to the supplier.   For further details please refer SEZ Rules 2006 read with Notification dated 16th March 2007 issued by Department of Commerce.  The Tenderer shall therefore quote the rates on the basis of the above referred exemptions of duties and taxes and such benefits will have to be reflected in the price quoted.

Prescribed Tender documents (non-transferable) can be purchased from the office of Infopark against a written request to Infopark (Please refer below for complete Infopark address) from the intending companies / firms in their company’s letter head with signature of the Authorized signatory during the period mentioned above at office hours on payment of cost of tender document by Demand Draft in favour of Chief Executive Officer, Infopark, payable at Ernakulam.

Before buying the Tender cum Pre Qualification documents, the intending bidder are advised to satisfy themselves whether the conditions set out in prequalification criteria are fully met and that the companies / firms are eligible to buy the Tender / PQ documents and participate in the tender process. The tender documents of those companies / firms who fail in the PQ process would be rejected summarily and no correspondence or intimation would be given to such companies or firm and the decision of Infopark in this regard is final.

Further details and clarification can be had from Infopark, Thapasya, Kakkanad, Kochi , Phone: 0484 2415217,218,231,232 or the Architects M/s.C.R. Narayana Rao-Chennai-Phone: 044 24991676 or Infopark website www.infoparkkochi.com.

Infopark shall have no responsibility for any delay or non receipt of tender documents sent by post or courier. Telex/Telegraphic/tele-fax offers will not be accepted. Infopark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders without assigning any reasons what so ever.

Completed Tender documents and Pre Qualification forms shall be submitted to “The Chief Executive Officer, Infopark, Kusumagiri PO, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala – PIN 682030 in a sealed cover super scribed “Tender for the STP Package” for Infopark at Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala” on or before  3.00 pm 15-03-2010. Technical bid opening: 15-03-2010, 4 pm

Sealed item rate tenders in two bid system ( Part 1 – Technical Bid, Part II- Price bid ) are invited by the Chief Executive Officer, Infopark, Kakkanad, and Kochi-30. For the following work from reputed contractors having experience and sound financial and technical resources.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The bidder on his own should have successfully completed as prime contractor at least one work of similar nature with vitrified tile flooring, false ceiling, electrical works and structural glazing and of value not less than 35 Lakhs, in a single contract during the last two years for Infopark, Technopark, Kinfra, PSUs or reputed private organizations.

2. The average annual turn over of the bidder shall not be less than Rs. 70 Lakhs during the last three financial years. Attested audited balance sheet for the last three financial years shall be furnished as proof

3. The bidder should be profit making firm for the last two financial years and attested audited balance sheet for the last two financial years shall be furnished as proof.

4. The bidder should be registered firm
   

Tender documents non-transferable can be purchased from INFOPARK office Kakkanad, Kochi on above mentioned working day during office hours from-25.02.2010 to 06.03.2010.

Infopark shall have no responsibility for any delay or non receipt of tender document sent by post/courier. Telex /Tele Fax /Email offers will not be accepted. Infopark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders with out assigning any reasons whatsoever. Tenders shall be addressed to

Chief Executive Officer,Infopark,
Thapasya, Kusumagiri P.O.,
Kakkanad,
Kochi-30

25th February, 2010

Ph : 0484 2415217/18/31/32
Fax : 0484 2415240
Web : www.infoparkkochi.com
Email :info@infoparkkochi.com

BID SYNOPSIS

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Sealed Item rate tenders are invited by the Chief Executive Officer, INFOPARK, Kakkanad, Kochi-30 for the following work from reputed contractors having experience and sound financial and technical resources.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The bidder on their own should have successfully completed as prime contractor at least one major work of Road of value not less than Rs.3 Crores, in a single contract during the last three years.

2. The average annual turnover of the bidder shall not be less than Rs.6 Crores during the last three financial years.

3. The bidder should be a profit making firm for the last two financial years and attested audited balance sheet for the last three years shall be furnished as proof.

4. The aggregate liquid assets (cash + deposits in Scheduled / Nationalised banks with maturity less than 1 year and working capital loans from banks) shall not be less than Rs.2.00 Crores. The bidder shall produce certificate from a Scheduled or Nationalised Financial Institutions / Nationalised banks to this effect. Alternatively Solvency certificate of Rs.75 lakhs obtained for this project shall be provided.

5. Any entity which has been barred by the central / state government in India, any entity controlled by them from participating in any project, and the bar subsists as on date of proposal, would not be eligible to participate in the tender.

6. An applicant should not 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 authority or a judicial pronouncement or arbitration award against the applicant nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have had any agreement terminated for breach by such applicant.

No joint bids will be accepted.

INFOPARK, Cherthala is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) duly approved by the Government of India. Supply of Goods made to and services rendered in SEZ are exempted from all duties and taxes except for those specifically mentioned in the tender. The bidder shall therefore quote the rates on the basis of exemption of duties and taxes and such benefits will have to be reflected in the quoted price.

Tender documents non-transferable can be purchased from INFOPARK office, Kakkanad, Kochi on any working day during office hours from 16.02.2010 to 02.03.2010.

Pre bid meeting - 5th March, 2010 – 11.00 AM

Last Date of Submission of bid - 12th March, 2010 – 3.30 PM

Date of opening of Technical & PQ Bid - 12th March, 2010 – 4.00 PM

INFOPARK shall have no responsibility for any delay or non receipt of tender document sent by post/courier. Telex/Telefax/Email offers will not be accepted. INFOPARK reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reasons whatsoever. Tenders shall be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
INFOPARK, Thapasya Building
Kakkanad, Kochi -30
Ph : 0484 – 2415217
Fax : 0484 – 2415240
Email : info@infoparkkcohi.com
1.0 NOTICE INVITING TENDER

1.01 Sealed item rate tenders are invited by the Chief Executive Officer, INFOPARK, Kakkanad, Kochi-30, for the Construction of Roads, Drains and Cable Trenches at INFOPARK, Cherthala from reputed contractors having experience in similar works and required resources and technical capabilities specified for executing this work. The schedule of quantities, tender drawings, specifications and commercial conditions of the contract are appended.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The bidder on their own should have successfully completed as prime contractor at least one major work of Road of value not less than Rs.3 Crores, in a single contract during the last three years.

2. The average annual turnover of the bidder shall not be less than Rs.6 Crores during the last three financial years.

3. The bidder should be a profit making firm for the last two financial years and attested audited balance sheet for the last three years shall be furnished as proof.

4. The aggregate liquid assets (cash + deposits in Scheduled / Nationalised banks with maturity less than 1 year and working capital loans from banks) shall not be less than Rs.2.00 Crores. The bidder shall produce certificate from a Scheduled or Nationalised Financial Institutions / Nationalised banks to this effect. Alternatively Solvency certificate of Rs.75 lakhs obtained for this project shall be provided.

5. Any entity which has been barred by the central / state government in India, any entity controlled by them from participating in any project, and the bar subsists as on date of proposal, would not be eligible to participate in the tender.

6. An applicant should not 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 authority or a judicial pronouncement or arbitration award against the applicant nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have had any agreement terminated for breach by such applicant.

1.02 The general information on the project may be found under Bid Synopsis of this tender. The information is only indicative. The tenderers are required to visit the site and familiarise themselves with the site conditions, nature of surface soil and subsoil, availability of materials, etc., before quoting. The drawings, conditions of contract, schedule of quantities and the specifications may be carefully studied before they offer their prices. No claims for extra compensation over and above the quoted rates will be entertained by INFOPARK on the ground that the tenderer have misjudged site conditions, nature of substrata, tender conditions or any item of tender. The tender documents can be obtained from the office of INFOPARK, Kusumagiri PO, Kakkanad, Kochi-682 030 on any working day from 16.02.2010 to 02.03.2010 during office hours on payment of cash or DD for Rs.15,000/- + 4% ST. This payment is not refundable. A pre-bid meeting for the probable bidders will be conducted at INFOPARK, Kakkanad, Cochin-30 on 05.03.2010 at 11.00 AM.

1.03 The priced tender documents signed and complete in all respects shall be forwarded so that it reaches the office of INFOPARK, Project Office, Kusumagiri PO, Kakkanad, Kochi-682 030 on or before 3.30 PM on 12th March 2010. Any tender received after the due time on this date will be rejected.

1.04 Tenderer will deposit a sealed envelope containing the following superscribed “Tender No.INFOPARKCTL/KITCO/CL/001/2010, for the Construction of Roads, Drains and Cable Trenches at INFOPARK, Cherthala.

Cover-I – Technical Bid

1. Earnest Money Deposit as specified

2. Tender drawings

3. Tender documents

4.A preliminary agreement duly executed on non-judicial stamp paper of value not less than Rs.100/- as per Performa attached.

5. Documentary proof for all pre-qualification criteria

Cover-II - Price bid

1.05 Technical bid of the tenders will be opened in the presence of contractors or their authorised representatives who are present at 4.00 p.m. on the Date of Opening. Price bid of the qualified bidders only will be opened at a later date.

1.06.01 After the public opening of the tenders, the information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation and comparison of tenders and recommendations concerning the award of contract shall not be disclosed to the tenderer and other persons not officially concerned with such process.

1.06.02 Subject to the owner’s (“INFOPARK”) right to accept any tender and reject any or all tenders; the owner will award the contract to the tenderer whose bid has been determined to be substantially responsive to the tender documents and who has offered the lowest Evaluated Tender Price provided further that the tenderer has the capability and resources to carry out the contract effectively.

1.06.03 Prior to the expiry of the period of validity of the tender “INFOPARK” will notify the successful tenderer in writing by registered letter that his tender has been accepted. This letter (herein after referred as letter of acceptance) shall name the sum which “INFOPARK” will pay to the contractor in consideration of the execution completion, operation, maintenance and guarantee of the work by the contractor as specified by the contract (hereinafter called the contract price). This letter of acceptance will constitute the formation of a contract.

1.06.04 Before commencing the work and within a week after the letter of acceptance of the tender has been intimated to him, the tenderer shall furnish a security deposit as mentioned in this notice and furnish the same for the proper fulfillment of the contract and shall execute an agreement for the work in required non-judicial stamp paper in the format given as “Articles of Agreement”.

1.06.05 If the tenderer fails to execute the agreement as stated above within the specified period, the earnest money deposit shall be forfeited to the INFOPARK and fresh tenders called for or the matter otherwise disposed off. If as a result of such measures due to the default of the tenderer to pay the required deposit, execute the agreement or take possession of the work site, any loss to INFOPARK results, the same will be recovered from the tenderer by deducting from any amount due to him from other works or revenue recovery or by suitable course of action including legal proceedings.

1.07 Tenders not properly filled, mutilated with incorrect calculations or generally not complying with the conditions are susceptible to be rejected.

1.08 If the tender is made by an individual, it shall be signed with his full name and his complete address shall be given. If it is made by partnership firm/or Limited Company it shall be signed with the co-partnership name by a member of the firm who shall sign his own name and give the name and address of each partner/director of the firm and attach a copy of ‘Power of Attorney’ with the tender authorising him to sign on behalf of the other partners/directors. A certified copy of the ‘Registered Partnership Deed’/Memorandum of Association shall also be submitted along with the tender. A certified copy of the registered deed/memorandum of Association shall also be submitted along with the tender. The tender should be in a sealed cover.

1.09 EMD

1.09.01 Earnest Money Deposit is Rs.1.50 lakhs which shall be drawn in the form of crossed demand draft in favour of Chief Executive Officer, INFOPARK, payable at Ernakulam.

1.09.02 E.M.D. of the unsuccessful tenders will be refunded without any interest on finalisation of the contract with the successful Tenderer or on the expiry of the validity period whichever is earlier.

1.09.03 E.M.D. deposited with the owners will be forfeited,

i) if a bidder withdraws his bid during the period of validity specified.

ii) if the successful bidder fails within the time limits to furnish the required security deposit and execute the agreement or fails to start the work.

1.10 SECURITY DEPOSIT

1.10.01 The successful tenderer on receipt of the letter of acceptance will deposit an amount equal to 5% of the probable value of contract in the form of Demand Draft payable at Ernakulam in favour of Chief Executive Officer, INFOPARK, Kochi.

1.10.02 E.M.D. will be refunded to the contractor after remittance of the security and execution of the agreement.

1.10.03 The security deposit will be refunded to the contractor after the completion of defect liability period.

1.11 RETENTION AMOUNT

1.11.01 Retention Money at the rate of 10% of the value of work done for each running bill will be deducted from first and following part bills until such time as the cumulative total of such deductions along with security deposit shall amount to 10% of the PAC of the work. One half of the retention money will be released on completion and taking over of the work to the contractor against submission of a bank guarantee from a scheduled or nationalised bank in the format prescribed by INFOPARK for an equal amount valid for entire maintenance period and the balance of the retention money and security deposit shall be released at the expiry of defect liability period of 12 months provided always that if at such time, there shall not remain to be executed by the contractor any works ordered during such period pursuant to the conditions of contract. The owner shall be entitled to withhold the payment until the completion of such work or so much of the balance of rate may as shall in the opinion of the Consultants represent the cost of the work so remaining to be executed.

1.11.02 All the deposits of E.M.D., SECURITY DEPOSIT and RETENTION MONEY will not bear any interest whatsoever.

1.12 Income-tax at the rate prevailing at the time of payment will be deducted from each running bill and final bill.

1.13.01 All statutory payments in connection with the employment of the workmen for this work will be borne by the Contractor.

1.13.02 The contractor is the employer of all the worker’s engaged for this work and should therefore take all required registrations and pay premium correctly to labour welfare funds constituted by the Union Government and Government of Kerala from time to time.

1.14 All statutory deductions like works contract tax, workers welfare fund, etc. as applicable shall be made from the amount eligible to the contractor in each part bill at rate applicable at the time of effecting payment. The rate of statutory deduction shall be changed if the government revises the rate. Any tax omitted, to be deducted in any part bill shall be deducted in the subsequent bills/final bill. No compensation shall be paid to the contractors for any variation in the percentage of statutory taxes, levies or duties or for introduction of new taxes and levies.

1.15 PERIOD OF VALIDITY

1.15.01 The tender shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the date of submission of the tenders. If any tenderer withdraws his tender before the said period or makes any modifications in terms and conditions of the tender, then the “INFOPARK” has the liberty to forfeit the said Earnest Money Deposit.

1.16 INSPECTION OF SITE

Every tenderer is expected to inspect the site of the proposed work and acquaint himself with the site conditions of substrata, approaches, availability of raw materials, geological and weather conditions, etc., before quoting his rates. He must go through all the drawings, specifications and other tender documents. Any further clarifications in the drawings and documents can be had from the Consultants at the above mentioned address.

1.17 QUANTUM OF WORK

1.17.01 A schedule of approximate quantities for various items accompanies this tender. It shall be definitely understood that the Consultants/”INFOPARK” do not accept any responsibility for the correctness or completeness of this schedule in respect of items and quantities and this schedule is liable to alteration by deletions, deductions or additions at the discretion of the Consultants/ ”INFOPARK” without affecting the terms of the contract.

1.17.02 The “INFOPARK” reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantum of work at site without assigning any reason.

1.17.03 Variations in the quantities given in the tender will not be the basis of any claim or disputes. The rates agreed by the contractor shall hold good for any amount of variation in the quantities and no claims whatsoever will be entertained on this account. The contractor shall carry out all works as directed by the Consultants at the same agreed rates.

1.18 ALL INCLUSIVE RATES

The contractor’s rate must be firm and include the cost of transportation of material to the site, all taxes such as Sales Tax, Service tax, Excise duty, customs duty, etc. and the fixing or placing in position for which the item of work is intended to be operated. The rates quoted by the contractor shall be firm throughout the contract period and there shall be no upward revision of the rates quoted by the contractor for any reasons whatsoever. It should be clearly understood that any claims for extra Sales Tax, Service tax, Excise duty, construction tax or any additional tax, etc., shall not be entertained in any case whatsoever once the tenders are opened.

1.19 INTERPRETING SPECIFICATIONS

1.19.01 In interpreting the specifications, the following order or decreasing importance shall be followed:

a. Specification mentioned in Schedule of Quantities,

b. Special conditions of contract,

c. Technical Specifications,

d. Drawings,

1.19.02 Matters not covered by the specifications given in the contract as a whole shall be covered by the relevant Indian Standard Codes. If such codes on a particular subject have not been framed, the decision of the Consultants/ INFOPARK shall be final.

1.20 No alterations shall be made by the tenderer in the Notice Inviting Tender, Instructions to the contractors, Contract form, conditions of the contract, special conditions, drawings and specifications and if any such alterations are made or any conditions attached, the tender is liable to be rejected.

1.21.01 The acceptance of a tender rests with the Authorised Representative of the “INFOPARK” who does not bind himself to accept the lowest tender and reserves to himself the authority to reject any or all the tenders received without assigning any reason(s) whatsoever.

1.21.02 The authorised representative of the “INFOPARK” reserves the right of accepting the whole or any of the tenders received and the tenderer shall be bound to perform the same at the rates quoted.

1.22 The work shall be carried out under the direction and supervision of the Consultants/”INFOPARK” or their representative at site. On acceptance of the tender, the contractor shall intimate the name of his accredited representative who would be supervising the construction and would be responsible for taking instructions for carrying out the work.

1.23 The Consultants/”INFOPARK’s” decision with regard to the quality of the material and workmanship will be final and binding, any material rejected thus shall be immediately removed by the contractor and replaced by materials as per specifications and standards.

1.24 SUB-LETTING

No part of the contract shall be sublet without the written permission of the Consultants/”INFOPARK” nor shall transfers be made by the Power of Attorney authorising others to carryout the work or receive payment on behalf of the tenderer.

1.25 DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD

Any defect developed within ‘Defect Liability Period’ of Twelve months will have to be rectified by the contractor at their own cost and in case the defects are not rectified by the contractor, Consultants/”INFOPARK” or their representative shall get the work done at the risk and cost of the contractor.

1.26 DELAYS IN COMMENCEMENT

The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for any loss suffered by him on account of delays in commencing or executing the work, whatever the cause for such delays may be including delays in procuring Government Controlled or other materials.

1.27 OCCUPATION IN PART

If the “INFOPARK” wants to occupy areas in part, the contractor shall complete the work of these areas in conjunction with the “INFOPARK” and hand over the same to the “INFOPARK” without affecting any of the clause of contract agreement.

1.28 The contractor should inspect the source of materials, their quality, quantity and availability. All materials must strictly comply with the relevant B.I.S. specifications. Approved samples signed by the Employees/Consultant/ Architect and Contractor shall be kept in the site office for reference & records. All materials incorporated in the works shall confirm to such approved samples.

1.29 The contractor must co-operate and co-ordinate with other contractors involved in other works at the site. The contractor should also note that they shall have to clear the site of vegetation, debris, etc. before the commencement of the work and that no extra payment is permissible on this account.

1.30 PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION

Time is the essence of this contract. The construction period shall be 6 months Commencement of the work shall be considered from the 7th day of letter of acceptance. The contractor shall draw a detailed schedule of programme in the form of PERTCHART and a bar Chart on whole work, within one week of award of work and submit to the Consultants for their approval.

1.31 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated Damages will be levied for every week of delay at the rate of 0.5% of contract value up to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value.

1.32 LAND FOR SETTING UP OF PLANT, STORE AND SITE OFFICE FOR CONTRACTOR

Infopark will provide land to the contractor for setting up his plant and material storage. All construction roads shall be made by the contractor at his own cost and no compensation will be paid to the contractor in this regard. All construction offices, buildings/structures and fencing around the area will be provided by him at his own expense and he will be solely responsible for the security and guarding his property with requisite insurance against theft, fire, etc. The contractor however will have to dismantle the sheds and vacate the land of all debris, etc. at his own expense after completion of work.

1.33 MEASUREMENT AND BILLING

1.33.01 Wherever mode of measurement is not specified, the measurement will be taken at site as per the latest BIS code of practice for measurement.

1.33.02 The contractor or his representative shall accompany the Consultants/ ”INFOPARK” or their representative in taking measurements and shall agree to the measurements taken on spot. All necessary tapes shall be of steel and shall be supplied by the contractor. The contractor shall then present his bill based upon the agreed and recorded measurements and as per the directions of the Consultants. If the contractor fails to accompany the Consultants/ ”INFOPARK” representatives for measurements, then he shall be bound by the measurements taken by the Consultants/ ”INFOPARK” or their representative.

1.33.03 The contractor shall raise bills once a month for a minimum payment of Rs.50.00 lakhs.

1.33.04 Payment towards all interim bills will be made by the “INFOPARK” within 30 days of presentation by the contractor. However, the Contractor shall have no claims for delay if any in effecting payment.

1.33.05 Period of final measurement shall be three months from the time of completion of the project.

1.34 EXTRA ITEMS

1.34.01 Any item of work that do not find a place in the schedule of quantities, in the original tender or in the accepted tender or contract and has been directed by the Consultants/”INFOPARK” to execute is deemed as an extra item of work. All such works that are necessary to be carried out under the direction of the Consultants/INFOPARK shall be carried out by contractor. No such variation will violate the contract. The Contractor shall carry out the extra item immediately after the written confirmation from the owner that the item is to be executed as an extra item.

1.34.02 Extra items of work thus carried out by the contractor will be paid at the rates worked out by the Consultants/INFOPARK in the following manner.

1.34.03 In the case of all extra items whether additional, altered or substituted, if accepted rates for identical items are provided for in the contract such rates shall be applicable.

1.34.04 In the case of extra items whether altered or substituted, for which similar items exists in the contract, the rates shall be derived from the original item by appropriate adjustment of cost of affected components, on the basis of provisions of IRC Codes, MORT&H Specifications, I.S Codes, Kerala PWD Schedule of Rates 2009 etc. An allowance of 10% of rate worked out will be added towards contractor’s profit overheads and establishment charges taken together. The percentage excess or reduction of the contract rate for the original items with reference to the estimated rates shall then be applied in deriving the rates for such items.

1.34.05 In the case of extra items, whether additional, altered or substituted, for which rate can be only partly derived from similar items in the contract, data, IRC Codes, MORT&H Specifications, I.S Codes and KPWD schedule of rates for 2009 and partly from market rate, the rates will be worked out as follows:

The contractor immediately after the execution of the work shall communicate to the Engineer of INFOPARK and Consultant, the rate claimed for the item with supporting documents as regards the prevailing market rates. The consultant shall examine these records and work out the rate in the following manner:

1.34.06 In the case of extra items, whether additional altered or substituted, for which the rates cannot be derived from similar items of work in the contract or from the departmental data, the rates shall be worked out fully on the basis of prevailing market rates (giving due consideration to the analysis of the rate furnished by the Contractor with supporting documents such as quotations, invoices, etc. as called for by the employer). The employer shall be free to collect his own rates/offers from dealers/ manufactures of the materials and in such events the rates collected by the employer will be binding on the contract. The contractor immediately after execution of work shall communicate to the Engineer of INFOPARK/Consultant, the rate which he proposes to claim for the item, supported by analysis of the rate claimed and the Consultants shall determine the rate on the basis of the market rate giving due considerations to the rate claimed by the Contractor and forward the same to INFOPARK. In case the requirement of labour for such item is available in the KPWD Data Book, this shall be taken as the basis for working out rate. If this is not available, observed data during actual execution of work will be taken as the basis. An allowance of 10% will be added towards contractor’s overhead profit and establishment charges taken together.

1.34.07 Work contract tax, service tax and Workers Welfare Fund Tax at the prevailing rates shall be included on the rates worked out as described in the contract

1.35 The contractor shall make his own arrangement for water and electricity required for the work. The “INFOPARK”/Consultants takes no responsibility for the supply of either electricity or water.

1.36 INSURANCE

The successful contractor shall take out Contractor’s All Risk (CAR) insurance policy, jointly in the name of the “INFOPARK” and the contractor, and the original policy shall be deposited with the “INFOPARK”. All premium and other expenses for insurance shall be borne by the contractor. The insurance policy shall cover

1. Loss or damage due to fire lightning, collapse, defective workmanship and/or materials, flood, storm, theft, burglary, malicious damage, subsidence, riots, etc.

2. Third Party Liability

3. Workmen’s Compensation in accordance with latest, revised statutory provision;

4. Contractors tools, tackles and machinery;

5. All risks to materials during transit;

6. Any other insurance required for fully indemnifying the Employer from any claim that may arise on account of the Contractor’s operations at site.

7. Sub-contracts are covered under insurance

8. Insurance on materials supplied by client and dumped on site

9. Personnel from client side, visiting consultants and their personnel shall be covered under the insurance

10. The insurance shall be for the entire period of the contract and valid till the work completion certificate is issued.

11. All documents pertaining to insurance shall be submitted to the employer with full details including dates of renewal.

    
    

1.37 This Notice Inviting Tender will form part of the tender document and the agreement executed by the successful tenderer.

1.38 Pre-bid meeting

A pre-bid meeting will be held on 5th march, 2010 at 11.00 a.m in the office of INFOPARK, Kochi.

1.39 Tender documents will not be issued to those contractors who have been terminated by INFOPARK/Consultants.

3.00 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

3.01.00 In the contract (as hereinafter defined) the following words and expressions shall have the meaning hereby assigned to them except where the contract otherwise requires.

3.01.01 The “Owner/Employer” shall mean INFOPARK, Kusumagiri PO, Kakkanad, Kochi 682 030.

3.01.02 The “Contractor” shall mean person or persons, firm or company whose tender has been accepted by the owners and includes the contractor’s legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

3.01.03 The “Consultants” shall mean KITCO Ltd. who are consultants to the owner for this project and having their office at P.B.No.1820, M.G. Road, Ravipuram, Cochin-682 016, for the present or any other competent agency duly appointed by the owners to act as consultants for the purpose of the contract. The words “Consultant” “Consulting Engineers” appearing elsewhere in the tender shall also mean consultants.

3.01.04 “Architects” shall mean any competent agency duly appointed by the Consultant/INFOPARK to act as architects for the purpose of the Contract.

3.01.05 “Tender” shall mean the tender submitted by the contractor for acceptance by the owners.

3.01.06 The “work” shall mean and include all works to be executed in accordance with the contract or part thereof as the case may be and shall include all extras, additional, altered or substituted works required for the purpose of the contract.

3.01.07 The “Contract” shall mean the agreement between the owner and the contractors for the execution of the work including therein all documents such as the invitation to tender, Tender Form, conditions of contract, specification, schedule of quantities, special conditions, letter of acceptance, Agreed variation if any, drawings, work orders, and/or any other correspondences or negotiations, etc.

3.01.08 “Specifications” shall mean all directions, various technical specifications as per latest revision of KPWD, provisions and requirements attached to the contract which pertain to the method and manner of performing the work, and the materials to be furnished under the contract for the work as may be amplified or modified by the consultants, drawings for the performance of the contract in order to provide the unforeseen conditions or in the best interest of the work. It shall also include the latest revised version of the relevant B.I.S. specification and other relevant codes.

3.01.09 “Standard Data” shall mean data as per KPWD Data Books

3.01.10 Schedule of rates shall mean KPWD schedule of rates 2009

3.01.11 “Site” shall mean the land allotted by INFOPARK at Cherthala for the work mentioned in the tender.

3.01.12 “Letter of Acceptance” shall means intimation by letter, telegram, telex or fax to the tenderer that the Tender has been accepted in accordance with the provisions contained therein.

3.01.13 “Engineer” shall mean the person representing the owner and entrusted with work of supervision of work at the site.

3.01.14 “Contract Price” shall mean the total sum referred to in the schedule of quantities and rates and accepted by the owner.

3.02.00 SITE

3.02.01 The site for the project is the land owned by Government of Kerala/INFOPARK at Pallippuram Village, Cherthala Taluk, Alappuzha Dist. The intending tenderer should inspect the site and familiarize himself with site conditions and available communication facilities, water sources and availability of power.

3.02.02. Entry into the project area will be restricted. Passes and permits will have to be obtained from the owner for entry of all persons and vehicles into the project area.

3.03.00 SCOPE OF WORK

3.03.01 The work essentially consists of the following:

1. Construction of Roads, Drains and Cable Trenches at INFOPARK, Cherthala.

3.03.02 The scope of work further includes variation or modification of design, quantity or quality of work, addition, omissions or substitution of any work, under the instruction of the Consultants/INFOPARK. Such instructions shall be complied forthwith.

3.03.03 The contractor shall provide all necessary labour, materials, equipments and management and supervisory personnel to complete the works provided under this contract in time.

3.04.00 ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-CONTRACTING

3.04.01 ASSIGNMENT

The contractor shall not assign the contract or any part thereof or any benefit or interest therein or there under without the written permission of the Consultants/INFOPARK.

3.04.02 SUB-CONTRACTING

The contractor shall not sub-contract the whole of the contract. The Contractor shall not sub-contract any part of the works without the written consent or the Owner/Consultants and such consent, if given, shall not relieve the Contractor from any liability or obligation under the contract and the Contractor shall be responsible for the acts, defaults and neglects of the sub-contractor, his agents, employees or workmen as fully as if they were the acts, defaults or neglects of the Contractor or his agents, servants, or workmen. The Contractor before appointing the sub-contractor for specialized works should take approval from the employer/consultant in each case. The Contractor shall furnish necessary documents/evidence in support of the capability of the Sub-contractor to undertake the work. The pre-qualification of the sub-contractor shall be based on:

1. He should be financially sound to handle the work of the required magnitude.

2. The works earlier executed by the sub-contractor shall be shown to the Consultant/Employer for their review/approval with documentary proof for undertaking these works by the sub-contractor and completing as per specified quality and in time.

3. The sub-contractor, if necessary, shall demonstrate the quality of his workmanship at the field by undertaking mock-up/sample work as required by the employer/consultant.
   

3.05.00 DRAWING

3.05.01 ISSUE OF DRAWINGS

Drawings approved for construction will be issued to the Contractor progressively during the contract period and the Contractor shall arrange for the execution of the works and the procurement of materials accordingly. The Contractor shall give adequate notice in writing to the Consultants or their representative of any further drawings or specifications that may be required for the execution of the works or otherwise under the contract.

3.05.02 COPIES OF DRAWINGS TO BE KEPT AT SITE

One copy of the drawings furnished to the Contractor as aforesaid shall be kept at the site and the same shall at all reasonable times be available for inspection and use by the architect or his representative and by any other person authorised by the Consultants in writing.

3.05.03 ISSUE OF FURTHER DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Consultants shall have full power and authority to supply to the Contractor from time to time through his representative, during the progress of the works such further drawings and instructions as shall be necessary for the purpose of proper and adequate execution and maintenance of the works and the Contractor shall carry out and be bound by the same.

3.05.04 OWNERSHIP OF DRAWINGS

All drawings supplied to the Contractor are deemed to be the property of the Consultants/INFOPARK. The Contractor should not divulge or use, expect for the purpose of this contract, any information contained in the drawings.

3.05.05 EXECUTION AS PER DRAWINGS

The Contractor must not vary or deviate from the drawings in any respect while executing the work or executing any extra work of any kind whatsoever unless authorised by the “Owner”.

3.05.06 PLANS AND DRAWINGS TO BE SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall submit the following information in triplicate to Consultants for approval within the time stipulated: each item below:-

a) A general tentative layout plan of construction plant and equipments for the execution of work within 7 days from the date of receipt of work order.

b) Drawings or prints showing the location of major plants and other facilities which he proposes to put up at the site, including any changes in the general layout, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the respective work.

c) Layout and details of temporary works that the contractor wants to carry out to fulfill his obligation under the contract, within 15 days.

All these plans and drawings submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Consultants shall become part of the contract.

3.05.07 ROYALTIES AND PATENT RIGHTS

All royalties or other sums payable in respect of the supply and use in carrying out the work as desired by or referred to in the schedule of quantities of any patented articles, process or inventions shall be deemed to have been included in the contract sum and the Contractor shall indemnify the “Owner” from and against all claims, proceedings, damages, costs and expenses which may be brought or made against the “Owner” or to which he may be put by reason of the Contractor infringing or being held to have infringed any patent rights in relation to any such articles, process and inventions.

3.06.00 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS

3.06.01 INSPECTION OF SITE ETC. BEFORE SUBMISSION OF TENDER

The Contractor shall inspect and examine the site and its surroundings, and shall satisfy himself before submitting his tender, as to the nature of the ground and nature of the site, the quantities and nature of work and materials and its availability required for the completion of the works, the means of access to the site, availability of water including possibility of creating facilities for its conveyance to various points the local labour conditions, the accommodation he may requires and in general shall obtain all necessary information as to the risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect his tender.

3.06.02 SUFFICIENCY OF TENDER

The Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied himself before tendering as to the correctness and sufficiency of his tender for the works and of the rates and prices quoted in the schedule of quantities, which rates and prices shall, except otherwise provided, cover all his obligations under the contract and all matters and things necessary for the proper completion and maintenance of the work.

3.06.03 CLARIFICATION ON TENDER DOCUMENTS

A prospective contractor requiring any clarification on the tender documents may notify Consultant/INFOPARK in writing or by cable (hereinafter “cable” includes telex and facsimile) at least 3 days (preferably) prior to the Pre-bid meeting. Consultant/INFOPARK will respond to such request for clarification at the time of Pre-bid meeting.

1. The Contractor or his official representative is invited to attend a Pre-bid meeting, which will take place at the Office of the INFOPARK on the date and time specified in the Notice Inviting Tender.

2. The purpose of the meeting will be to clarify issues and to answer questions on any matter that may have been raised up to that stage.

3. Minutes of the meeting, including the text of the questions raised and the responses given will be transmitted within 3 days of Pre-bid meeting to all purchasers of the tender documents. Any modification of the tender documents which may become necessary as a result of the Pre-bid meeting shall be made by the Consultant/INFOPARK exclusively through the issue of an Addendum and not through the minutes of the Pre-bid meeting.

4. Non attendance at the Pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for disqualification of a Contractor.

B. Amendment of Tender Documents

1. The Consultant/INFOPARK may modify the bidding documents by issuing addenda, before the dead line for submission of tenders.

2. Any addendum thus issued shall be part of the tender documents and shall be communicated in writing or by cable or fax to all the purchasers of the tender documents.

3.06.04 RATES QUOTED FOR FINISHED WORK

The rates quoted in the tender by the Contractor must be for the finished work as per the drawings and specifications.

3.06.05 LOCATION OF WORK

Unless specifically mentioned in the item, the work described there-in may be at any location or elevation, inside the project area.

3.06.06 TENDER OPEN FOR

The tender shall remain open for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the date of submission of the tender.

3.06.07 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall commence the work at site, within 7 days of from issue of Letter of Acceptance or handing over of the site or being advised by “INFOPARK” unless otherwise specified whichever is earlier, and shall proceed with the same with due expedition.

3.06.08 PROGRAMME OF WORK

Soon after the award of contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Consultants for his approval a programme in MS project or latest project Management tools to match with the planned completion of the whole job showing the order of procedure and method in which he proposes to carry out the works and shall whenever required by the Consultants on Consultant’s representative, furnish further detailed programme and particulars in writing of the Contractor’s arrangements for carrying out the works and of the constructional plant and temporary works, which Contractor intends to supply use or construct as the case may be. The submission to and approval, if any, by the Consultants or his representative of such programmes or particulars shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his duties or representatives under the contract. The detailed programme shall include submission of plant and equipment to meet the schedule of construction.

3.06.09 CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES

The bidder shall furnish their proposed organisation chart along with the tender covering manpower for all areas such as construction management, planning, site supervision, quantity survey, laboratory set – up, operation & maintenance of plant & equipment, local procurement, site security, etc. for review by INFOPARK. In case the bid is accepted he shall mobilise the full manpower as per the accepted organisation chart of the tender as per approved programme & work.

The Contractors shall provide and employ at site in connection with the project management, all the personnel they have offered to employ in the pre-qualification papers filed before the owners.

Only such technical assistants as are skilled and experienced in their respective fields and such-agents, foreman and leading hands as are competent to give proper supervision to the work they are required to supervise and,

Such skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled labour as is necessary for the proper and timely execution and maintenance of works shall be provided.

3.06.10 REMOVAL OF WORKMEN

The Consultants/”INFOPARK” shall be at liberty to object to and require the Contractor to remove forthwith from the works any person employed by the Contractor in or about the execution or maintenance of the works who in the opinion of the Consultants misconduct himself or is incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of his duties or whose employment is otherwise considered by the Consultants to be undesirable and such person shall be replaced by the Contractor without delay by a competent substitute approved by “INFOPARK”.

3.06.11 COMMUNICATIONS TO BE IN WRITING

All references, communications, correspondences made by “INFOPARK”, the Consultants, the Consultant’s representative or the Contractor concerning the works shall be in writing and no reference, communication, or complaint which is not in writing, shall be recognised.

3.06.12 OCCUPATION AND USE OF LAND

INFOPARK will provide of land to the contractor for setting up his plant and material storage. All construction roads shall be made by the contractor at his own cost and no compensation will be paid to the contractor in this regard.

3.06.13 CONSTRUCTION OF SITE-SHED

Any site-shed, proposed to be temporarily constructed by the Contractor for his office work, storage of materials, etc. shall conform to the standard sketch, or to the plan approved by the Consultants. Permission for the construction of such sheds shall be obtained in writing.

3.06.14 MATERIALS, TOOLS AND PLANT

All materials required for the execution of the works other than those mentioned in the Notice Inviting Tender shall be supplied by the Contractor. Materials so supplied shall have the approval of the Consultants before using on the works. All the rejected materials shall be removed at once from the site of work at the Contractor’s own cost. The bidder shall submit a list of equipments that he/the firm owns, along with the technical bid.

3.06.15 TOLLAGES ETC.

The Contractor shall pay all tollages and other royalties, rent and other payments or compensations, if any, for getting stone, gravel, sand, clay and all other materials required for the works.

3.06.16 SETTING OUT

The Contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting out of the works and for the correctness of the position, levels, dimensions and alignment of all parts of the works and for the provision of all necessary instruments, appliances and labour in connection therewith. If at any time during the progress of the works any error shall appear or arise in the position, level, dimensions or alignment of any part of the works, the Contractor on being required to do so by the Consultants or Consultant’s representative, shall at his own cost rectify such error to the satisfaction of the Consultants or his representative. The checking of any setting out or of any work by the Consultant/INFOPARK shall not any way relieve the Contractor from any of his obligations under this contract. The Contractor shall provide all necessary instruments, appliances and labour required by the Consultants or his representative for checking if any, of the setting out. The Contractor shall carefully protect and observe all bench marks, site levels, pegs and other things used in setting out the works. The rates quoted for the work shall also include the cost of reference and level pillars and their dismantling, when no longer required.

3.06.17 DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY

The Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified “INFOPARK” against all losses and claims for injuries or damages to any person or property whatsoever which may arise out of or in consequence of the construction and maintenance of works and against all claims, demands proceedings, damages, costs, charges, expenses, whatsoever in respect thereof in relation thereto.

3.06.18 CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

The Contractor shall co-operate with the work of other agencies or Contractors that may be employed or engaged by “INFOPARK” and as far as it relates to the Contractor’s work. The sequence of work shall be so arranged that the work of other agencies are also in progress simultaneously.

3.06.19 BARRICADING AROUND EXCAVATED TRENCHES, ETC.

The Contractor shall at his own cost provide around excavation, temporary barricading with bellies and bamboo with warning signals and lights during day and night and shall maintain it so long as the trenches are not filled up. Similar barricades shall also be provided at all dismantling work, erection of structural, sheeting work, etc. No extra claim shall be entertained for providing, maintaining and removing such barricades.

3.06.20 FABRICATION DRAWINGS

Contractor shall prepare at his own cost all fabrication drawings of all structural steel works and bar bending schedule for R.C.C. works and submit them to the Consultants for their approval at least before 15 days of commencing the fabrication. All the details like sizes, capacities, dimensions, arrangement of fabrication, etc. should be clearly indicated on these drawings.

3.06.21 PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND SERVICES

The contractor must take all precautionary measures to protect the underground and other services lines viz. oil pipe lines, cables, water and sewer lines, etc. and observe any specific instructions which may be given in this regard by the Consultants/Statutory Authorities.

3.06.22 DEWATERING TRENCHES AND PITS

The tendered rates shall always be deemed to have taken into account the cost of removal of silt and materials that may slip in the trenches and pits and dewatering the trenches, ponds or pits, of water accumulated or collected through seepage or subsoil water or rain water. The contractor shall in no case be entitled to claim any extra amount for the above work. The contractor shall remain prepared with necessary pumps and equipment for dewatering the trenches, ponds or pits so as to avoid unnecessary delay and possible damage to the property, etc.

3.06.23 WORK IN OR AROUND OPERATING PLANT, OFFICES OR INSTITUTIONS, ETC.

Where the work is being carried out in or around an operating plant where the plant must run uninterrupted, the contractor shall work only at specified place and times as mutually arranged between the Contractor and the Consultants/”INFOPARK”. Similar arrangement must be made while executing works inside the offices, institutions, buildings, etc. without causing disturbance to the office work. For this the work may be required to be done during off-hours and Sundays. No extra will be allowed beyond the rates quoted for doing work in the manner described above.

3.06.24 WORK IN SHIFTS AND ON OFF-DAYS

The Contractor shall work in one or more shifts as also on Sundays and off days to complete the work on time, if so required by the Consultants for which “INFOPARK” shall not be liable to pay any extra. If instructed by the Consultants, the Contractor should carry out the work in the night also.

3.06.25 SITE ORDER BOOK

A site order book must be maintained and always be available at site to record the instructions by INFOPARK/Consultants or their representative. The Contractor must see that the instructions noted therein are properly carried out.

3.06.26 DELAY IN OBTAINING MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER

If “INFOPARK” has undertaken to supply any material specified in the special conditions at rates and conditions cited therein, the contractor shall keep himself in touch with day-to-day position regarding the supply of materials from the Consultants/”INFOPARK” and so adjust the progress of the works that labour may not remain idle nor there by any other claim due to or arising from delay in obtaining the materials.

3.06.27 RECORD OF MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER

The contractor shall maintain an account of different materials obtained from “INFOPARK” for executing the works under the contract. The Consultants/”INFOPARK” shall have the right to check the position of materials at all times.

3.06.28 SAFE STORAGE OR MATERIALS

The contractor shall be responsible for the safe storage of materials supplied by “INFOPARK” for executing of the works. Surplus materials lost or damaged or unaccounted for or made unserviceable by the Contractor shall be charged as specified in the special conditions.

3.06.29 TRANSPORT OF MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified, all the materials supplied by “INFOPARK” shall be transported by the Contractor from “INFOPARK”s store/yard, to the site of work at no extra cost.

3.06.30 SITE TO BE KEPT CLEAN

The site and the area if allotted for setting up the plant shall be kept clean by removal of surplus spoil, debris packing case, scraps, and all unwanted material as directed. All unwanted material and debris shall be removed to places outside the site/plant area by the Contractor at no extra cost to INFOPARK as directed. If the site/premises is not cleared as per instruction, INFOPARK will get the site/premises cleaned at the risk and cost of the contractor. However, reusable materials shall be removed to places within the Park including stacking spreading etc. as directed at no extra cost to INFOPARK. As soon as the work is completed the area allotted for setting up the plant shall be cleared off all equipments and materials and handed over back to INFOPARK.

3.06.31 CONFLICT IN MEANING BETWEEN SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The schedule of quantities shall be read in conjunction with the specification, and in the event of conflict in meaning between the two the corresponding item in the schedule of quantities shall always have precedence over the specifications.

3.07.01 LABOUR

3.07.01 LABOUR RULES

In respect of all labour directly or indirectly employed on the works by the Contractor, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the contract labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936 and any amendments thereof and all legislation and rules of the State and/or Central Government or other local authorities, framed from time to time, governing the protection of health, sanitary arrangements, wages, welfare and safety for labour employed on building and construction works and for bonus, retirement benefits, retrenchment/lay off, compensation and all other matter of liabilities of “INFOPARK” to employees. The rules and the other statutory obligations with regard to fair wages, welfare and safety measures, maintenance of register, etc. will be deemed to be part of the contract.

3.07.02 REPORTING ACCIDENT OF LABOUR

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all employees and/or workers employed or engaged by him on and in connection with the works and shall forthwith report all cases or accidents to any of them, however caused and whenever occurring, to the Consultants or his representative and shall make every arrangement to render all possible assistance and aid to the victims of the accident.

3.07.03 PROVISION OF WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT

The Contractor shall at all times indemnify and keep indemnified “INFOPARK” against all claims for compensation under the provisions of the workmen’s Compensation Act 1923 or any other law for the time being in force by or in respect of any workmen employed by the Contractor in carrying out the contract and against all cost and expenses or penalties incurred by “INFOPARK” in connection therewith. In any case in which, by virtue of the provision of the said act, “INFOPARK” is obliged to pay compensation to a workman employed by the Contractor in executing the works, “INFOPARK” shall recover from the Contractor the amount of the compensation so paid and without prejudice to the rights of “INFOPARK” under the said Act. “INFOPARK” shall be at liberty to recover such amount or any part thereof by deducting it from the security deposit or from any amount due by “INFOPARK” to the Contractor, whether under this contract or otherwise without prejudice to any other remedy that may be available to “INFOPARK”, in law. “INFOPARK” shall not be bound to contest any claim made against it under the said Act, except on the written request of the Contractor and upon his giving to “INFOPARK” full security for all cost for which “INFOPARK” might become liable in consequence of contesting such claim.

3.07.04 ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO WORKMEN

“INFOPARK” shall not be liable for, in respect, or any damages or compensation payable as per regulations or in consequence of any accident or injury to any workmen or other person in the employment of the Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified “INFOPARK” against all such damages and compensation and against all claims, demands, proceedings costs, charges and expenses whatsoever in respect thereof or in relation thereto.

3.07.05 PRESERVATION OF PEACE

The Contractor shall take requisite precautions to prevent any riotous or unlawful behaviour by or amongst his workmen and/or others employed on the works by him, for the preservation of peace and protection of the inhabitants and security of property in the neighbourhood of the works.

3.07.06 AGE LIMIT OF LABOUR

The age limit for employment of labour shall be in strict accordance with the existing labour legislation.

3.07.07 RETURN OF LABOUR EMPLOYED

The Contractor, if required by the Consultants, shall submit return in detail in such form and at such interval as the Consultants may prescribe showing number of different classes of labour employed on the work from time to time by the Contractor.

3.07.08 OBSERVANCE BY SUB-CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall be responsible for the observance of the provisions of aforesaid clauses by the sub-contractors employed by him in the execution of the contract.

3.08.00 MATERIAL TESTS AND WORKMANSHIP

3.08.01 QUALITY OF MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP AND TESTS

Contractor shall set up a field laboratory as specified in the Technical Specifications. All materials and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in the contract and in accordance with the Consultants/”INFOPARK” or their representative’s instructions and shall be subject, from time to time, to such tests as the Consultants or his representative may direct at the place or any of such places. The contractor shall provide such assistance instruments, machines, labour and materials, as are normally required for examining, measuring and testing any work and the quality, weight or quantity of any material used and shall supply samples of materials before incorporation in the works for approval as may be required by the Consultants/”INFOPARK”.

3.08.02 CONSTRUCTION OF PROTOTYPES OR SAMPLES OF WORK

The Contractor shall construct prototypes or samples of work as laid down in the contract or as instructed by the Consultants. Such prototypes or samples or work, after approval by the Consultants, shall serve as the standards to be achieved in the final construction.

3.08.03 COST OF SAMPLES

All samples shall be supplied by the Contractor at his own cost.

3.08.04 COST OF TESTS

The cost of making any test as per specifications shall be born by the Contractor, and the Contractor should arrange for all facilities like meters, instruments as required for carrying out such tests.

3.08.05 INSPECTION OF OPERATION

The Consultants/”INFOPARK” or their representative shall at all times have access to the works and to the site and to all workshops and places where materials, manufactured articles or machinery are being obtained for the works and the Contractor shall afford every facility for every assistance in obtaining the right to such access.

3.08.06 EXAMINATION OF WORK BEFORE COVERING UP

No work shall be covered up or put out of view without the approval of the Consultants or the Consultant’s representative and the Contractor shall afford full opportunity to the Consultants or the Consultant’s representative to examine and measure any work which is about to be covered up or put out of view and to examine foundations before permanent work is placed thereon. The contractor shall give due notice to the Consultant’s representative wherever any such work or foundations is or are ready or about to be ready for examination and the Consultantss representative shall without unreasonable delay, unless he considers it unnecessary and advises the Contractor accordingly, attend for the purpose of examining and measuring such work or of examining such foundations.

3.08.07 UNCOVERING AND MAKING OPENINGS

The Contractor shall uncover any part of parts of the works or make opening in or through the same as the Consultants may, from time to time, direct and shall reinstate and make good such part of parts to the satisfaction of the Consultants. If any such part or parts have been covered up or put out of view after compliance with the requirements and found to be executed in accordance with the contract, the expenses of uncovering, making openings in or through, reinstating and making good the same shall be borne by “INFOPARK” but in any other case all such expenses shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be recoverable from him by “INFOPARK” and deducted by “INFOPARK” from any money due, which may become due to the Contractor, without prejudice to any other remedy that may be available to “INFOPARK”, by law.

3.08.08 REMOVAL OF IMPROPER WORK AND MATERIALS

The Consultants or his representative shall during the progress of the works have power to order the following in writing from time to time of which no extra payment will be made to the Contractor.

a) The removal from the site within such time or times as may be specified in the order of any materials, which in the opinion of the Consultants/INFOPARK or their representative are not in accordance with the contract.

b) The substitution of proper and suitable materials.

c) The removal and proper re-execution notwithstanding a previous test thereof or interim payment thereof of a work which in respect of materials or workmanship is not in the opinion of the Consultants/INFOPARK or their representative in accordance with contract.

3.08.09 SUSPENSION OF WORK

The Contractor shall, on the written order by “INFOPARK” suspend the progress of the works or any part thereof for such time or times and in such manner as the Consultants may consider necessary and shall during such suspension, properly protect and secure the work, so far as is necessary in the opinion of the Consultants/INFOPARK.

3.09.00 TIME OF COMPLETION AND TAKING OVER

3.09.01 POSSESSION OF SITE

Save in so far the contract may prescribe the extent of portions of the site of which the Consultants is to be given possession from time to time and the order in which such portions will be available to his and subject to any such portions will be available to him and subject to any requirement in the contract as to the order in which the work shall be executed, the Consultants/”INFOPARK” shall give to the Contractor possession of so much of the site as may be required to enable the Contractor to commence with such reasonable proposals of the Contractor as he will make in writing to the Consultants and shall, from time to time as the work proceeds give the Contractor possession of such further portions of the site as may be required to enable the Contractor to proceed with the construction of the works in accordance with the said programme or proposal.

3.09.02 TIME OF COMPLETION

Time is deemed to be the essence of this contract and the whole of the works shall be completed within the time stipulated or within such extended time as has been allowed in writing by INFOPARK.

3.09.03 EXTENSION OF TIME OF COMPLETION

Should the changes in scope of work other than variation in quantities and extra items of work or other special circumstances of any kind whatsoever which may occur, be such as fairly to justify the Contractor’s request for extension of time for the completion of the works the Consultant/INFOPARK shall determine the amount of such extension and with the approval of “INFOPARK” shall intimate the Contractor in writing provided that the Consultants is not bound to take into account any extra or additional work or other special circumstances unless the contractor has within 28 days, after such work has been commenced or such circumstances have arisen, submit to the Consultants full and detailed particulars of any request for the extension of time to which he may consider to be justified.

3.09.04 EXTENSION OF COMPLETION TIME DUE TO STRIKE, FIRE, ETC.

If in the opinion of the Consultant/INFOPARK the progress of the work has at any time been delayed by strikes, fire, inclement weather, un-avoidable casualities or flooding beyond the control of the Contractor then the time of completion of the work may be extended for such reasonable time as the Consultant/INFOPARK may decide and this will be indicated in writing.

3.09.05 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the contractor fails to complete the work within the period of completion mentioned or within any extended time allowed the contractor shall pay or allow to the owners the sum equivalent to 0.5% of contract value per week of delay up to a maximum of 10% of contract value as liquidated and ascertained damages for the period from the date of stipulated completion or such extended time as the case may be during which the work shall remain unfinished. Such damages may be deducted by the owners from any money due or that may become due. The employer allowing the contractor provisionally or otherwise to continue with the work after the expiry of the time of completion will not make the contractor eligible for waiver of Liquidated Damages.

3.09.06 WORK TREATED AS COMPLETE

The works shall not be treated as complete until:

i) All works in the checklists prepared by the Employer/ Consultant are completed.

ii) The site is clear from all materials, site shed, etc. and the Consultants is satisfied with the job done by the Contractor.

iii) The Contractor has submitted the reconciliation statement regarding the stores received from “INFOPARK”, and all the surplus and salvaged materials are returned to the stores.

iv) All equipment, tools, plant taken from “INFOPARK” have been returned by the Contractor.

v) Any other material, taken on loan/transfer from other agency have been returned by the Contractor.

vi) All power and water supply connections taken for the execution of the works have been disconnected by the Contractor.

vii) Rectification of any damages done by the Contractor to the work executed has been completed by the Contractor.

viii) The works shall not be considered as completed until the Consultants has certified in writing that they have been virtually completed and the Defects Liability Period shall commence from the date of such certificate.

3.09.07 TAKING OVER

After completion of works or any substantial part of the works before the completion of the whole of the works, the Contractor shall notify the Consultants in writing, who within 15 days of receipt of the said notice shall give such certificate with respect to any substantial part of the works which has been both completed to the satisfaction of the Consultants and occupied or used by “INFOPARK” or refuse to issue the same stating the reasons thereof in writing. When any such certificate is given in respect of a part of the works, such part shall be considered as completed for the purpose of taking over and computation of the period of maintenance of such part, that is such period of the work as certified. The works in whole or part shall not however, be treated as completed for the purpose of other relevant clauses hereof unless and until the provision of relevant clause of the contract are fully complied with.

3.09.08 MAINTENANCE

For a period of twelve months commencing immediately after taking over of the work by “INFOPARK”, the Contractor’s liability shall be to replace the defective parts, rectify/ reconstruct the defective work that may develop of his own construction or those of his sub-contractor approved by “INFOPARK” arising solely from faulty materials or workmanship.

If it is necessary for the Contractor to rectify/reconstruct any defective portions of the work under the contract, the provision of this condition shall apply to the portions of work so replaced or renewed until the expiration of six months from the date of such replacement or renewal or until the end of the above mentioned period of twenty four months, whichever may be later. If any defects be not remedied within a reasonable time “INFOPARK” may proceed to do the work at Contractor’s risk and expense, but without prejudice to any other rights which “INFOPARK” may have against the Contractor in respect of such defects.

The Contractor shall bear the cost of such repair/rectification carried out on his behalf at site. Immediately upon expiry of the maintenance period the Employer shall issue a final certificate indicating that the Contractor has completed his obligation under the contract.

3.10.00 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

3.10.01 If the Contractor has abandoned the contract or has failed to proceed with the work due to negligence or the progress on any particulars item, items is slow or has failed to execute the work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, is persistently or frequently neglecting to carry out his obligation under the contract, then it shall be lawful for “INFOPARK” to terminate the contract forthwith under written notice and to proceed with the balance of the work through any other agencies. During the course of execution of the job, in case the Contractor has done any substandard work, he shall be asked in writing to dismantle and redo the same at his own expenses. If the Contractor fails to comply with the above instructions immediately, then “INFOPARK” shall proceed with the above rectification work, through another agency or agencies. Similarly, if the Contractor goes slow on any particulars item or items of work, “INFOPARK” shall have the right to execute this item or items through another agency or agencies, including its own department at Contractor’s risk and cost.

3.10.02 BACK CHARGING THE CONTRACTOR

Extra cost and expenses incurred for completing the balance work or carrying out the rectification of any work as mentioned above through another agency or agencies including its own department, shall be debited to Contractor’s account and shall be recovered from any money due or that may become due to the contractor without prejudice to any other remedy that may be available to “INFOPARK” in law. If there is any savings in cost due to re-arrangement or supplementing through other agencies the original contractor will not have any claim on this.

3.11.00 ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS AND OMISSIONS

3.11.01 VARIATION

The Consultants with the approval of “INFOPARK” shall be entitled to make any variation of the quality or quantity of the works or any part thereof that may in his opinion, the necessary and for that purpose, or if for any other reason it shall, in his opinion be desirable, he shall have power to order the Contractor to do and the Contractor shall do any of the following:

a) Increase or decrease the quantity of any work included in the contract.

b) Omit any portion of work.

c) Change the character or quality or kind of any such work.

d) Change the levels, lines, position and dimensions of any part of the works and

e) Execute additional work of any kind necessary for the completion of the works, and no such variation shall in any way vitiate or invalidate the contract by the value, if any, of all such variations shall be taken into account in ascertaining the amount of the contract price.

3.11.02 ORDER FOR VARIATIONS TO BE IN WRITING

No such variation shall be made by the Contractor without an order in writing of the Consultants, provided that no order in writing shall be required for increase or decrease in the quantity of any item or work where such increase or decrease is the result of the actual quantities exceeding or being less than those stated in the bill of quantities which are estimates. In such cases, the Contractor shall be paid only for the actual quantity of work done as certified by the Consultants at the accepted unit item rate and no compensation shall be allowed for quantity variation to any extent and rates shall remain firm till completion of the contract in all respects. Provided also that if for any reason the Consultants shall consider it desirable to give any such order verbally, the Contractor shall comply with such order but it must be followed by confirmation in writing of such verbal order given by the Consultants.

3.12.00 MEASUREMENTS

3.12.01 QUANTITIES

The quantities set out in the bill of quantities are the estimated quantities of the work. They are not to be taken as the actual and correct quantities of the works, to be executed by the Contractor in fulfilment of his obligations under the contract.

3.12.02 WORKS TO BE MEASURED

The Consultants shall, except as otherwise stated, ascertain and determine by measurement the value in terms of the contract. He shall when he requires any part or parts of the works to be measured, give notice to the Contractor’s authorised agent or representative, who shall forthwith attend or send a qualified agent to assist the Consultants or his representative in making such measurement, and shall furnish all particulars required by either of them. Should the Contractor not attend or neglect or omit to send such agents, then the measurement made by the Consultants or approved by him, shall be taken to be the correct measurement of the work. For the purpose of measuring such permanent work as is to be measured by record and drawings, the Consultant’s representative shall prepare records and drawings month by month and the Contractor, as and when called upon to do so in writing, shall within fourteen days, attend to examine and agree such records and drawings with Consultant’s representative and shall sign the same when so agreed. If the Contractor does not so attend to examine and agree such records and drawings they shall be taken to be correct if, after examination of such records and drawings, the contractor does not agree to the same or does not sign the same as agreed, they shall nevertheless be taken to be correct, unless the Contractor shall, within fourteen days of such examination, lodge with the Consultant’s representative for decision by the Consultants, notice in writing of the respects in which such records and drawings are claimed by him to be incorrect.

3.12.03 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

The works shall be measured in accordance to general rules for the measurement of works for payment given in KPWD specification. The measurement of individual item shall be as per the relevant clause of KPWD specification. If KPWD specification do not cover method of measurement of any specific item relevant IS code shall be followed.

1. In this tender item specifications are given in the following sections:

A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B. SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES WITH RATES

Technical specifications are the general instructions for carrying out the works.

Schedule of Quantities are the descriptions of items for which unit rates are worked out by considering all tender information.

2. The Contractor has to work out his rate considering all relevant factors. The rate shall be worked out based on the unit rate specification, technical specifications and other conditions of the tender. The rate has to be entered by a single entry in the price bid both in words and in figures.

3. The contractors should certify that he has studied the works at site and acquainted himself with the position with regard to construction, materials and labour required for the work.

4. The contractors shall ensure that earnest money as specified in the tender notice is enclosed along with the technical bid. Tenders without earnest money deposit will be summarily rejected.

5. The rates should be quoted in decimal coinage system.

6. Certified copies of Registration Certificate, Partnership Deed and Power of Attorney or Articles of Agreement in case of Limited companies will have to be furnished for considering the acceptance of the tender.

7. Should the contractor notice any discrepancy or error in the statement made, or quantities or units shown against items, he shall immediately bring it to the notice of the Consultants and obtain the clarification before submitting the tender. The tender shall be based on such clarifications received and shall be recorded as such in the covering letter to the contractor to execute the work according to the statement made for quantities or units shown in the tender, without any compensation.

8. The tenderer shall execute a preliminary agreement on non-judicial stamp paper of value not less than Rs.100/- and enclose the same with the tender documents. The Performa of the preliminary agreement can be found in 5.00 – Bid Forms and Other Forms.

9. The tender of the Contractor not complying with the above instructions may be rejected.

10. The tender should put the signature on all pages of the tender documents.

11. The tenders are to be submitted in two parts, on separate sealed covers as shown below:

Part-I Technical Bid with EMD

Part-II Price Bid

12. The quoted rate shall be written only in Part-II, “price bid”. If the quoted rate is written anywhere else other than in the price bid, such tenders will be rejected.

Chief Executive Officer,

INFOPARK,
Kusumagiri PO,
Kakkanad,
Kochi-682 030

I/We have carefully read the above said instructions and shall comply with the same.

Signature of the tenderer.

Place:

Date :

Tender No. INFOPARKCTL/KITCO/CL/001/2010

To

Chief Executive Officer,
| INFOPARK,
Kusumagiri PO,
Kakkanad,
Kochi-682 030

Dear Sirs,

Sub: CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, DRAINS AND CABLE TRENCHES AT INFOPARK, CHERTHALA

With reference to the tender invited by you for the above proposed, I/We do hereby Tender for this after having:

a) examined the designs, drawings, details, specification schedule of quantities, instructions to tenders, agreement and the conditions of contract annexed thereto (hereinafter called the Contract Documents) relating to Construction.

b) Visited the site of work, studied the site conditions, nature of substrata, availability of construction materials and

c) Acquired the requisite information on all prevailing factors affecting the tender.

I/We undersigned hereby offer to construct the proposed work in strict accordance with the Contract document for the consideration to be calculated in terms of the schedule of quantities.

I/We have noted that time is the essence of the contract and undertake to complete the whole of the works as per the attached schedule from the date of issue of an intimation by you that our tender has been accepted and upon receiving possession of site. I/We further undertake that on failure subject to the conditions of the contract relating to extension of time, I/We are willing to pay the agreed Liquidate Damages/Penalty for the period during which the work remains incomplete beyond the due date of completion.

I/We further agree to the deduction of retention money, which will be returned to me/us as per the relevant clauses in the agreement.

I/We undertake to execute the work of electrification of various facilities through a licensed electrical contractor of appropriate class as given in the tender condition. All the requirements of supervision, testing, commissioning and energising will be fulfilled by us.

We have also executed the preliminary agreement as is enclosed.

Further we undertake to execute the works, which will be entrusted to us in the most workman like manner within the stipulated completion period. If our Tender is found acceptable, we agree to enter into a contract as specified by you within one week of this receipt of intimation of acceptance of our tender.

Our Bankers are:

1..............

2..............

Place:

Date :

Signature of tenderer

Name of the partners of the firm
OR
Name of the person having power of Attorney to sign the contract.

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NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Infopark Kochi Phase I is located in around 100 acres of land at Kakkanad, Kochi, is one of the major IT Parks in the country. Infopark is fully owned by Government of Kerala. Around 60 IT companies are operating from the Park employing around 8200 IT professionals. Around 80 acres of Phase I is notified as a Special Economic Zone. 60 acres in the SEZ of the Park has been leased to major IT Companies and Co-developers who have constructed their own campuses, having IT Buildings and service facilities. The security services within their campuses are managed by them through their own security force. However, the main entry to the campuses of Wipro Ltd., L&T Techpark, TCS, IBS and Brigade Enterprises is through the main gate of Infopark on the eastern side at present. Infopark is constructing a 4 lane road from airport - seaport road to the Park. When the road is commissioned the main gate will be shifted to the entry point on the western side of the Park at the 4 lane road. Infopark is acquiring additionally 160 acres in Puthencruz Kunnathunad villages for its Phase II expansion.

Sealed Tenders in prescribed format are invited from reputed firms for providing “Security Services in the premises of Infopark Kochi”.

Applications are invited from professionally managed, financially sound, resourceful and experienced Security Service Providers. The applicants are expected to thoroughly study the security needs by visiting the park, the gates, the facilities to be managed round the clock on all days. No consideration will be given after issue of LOI on the ground that the applicant did not envisage the volume of work that has to be managed.

The Chief Executive Officer, Infopark reserves the right to reject request from any applicant for issue of tender without assigning any reason. Infopark reserves the right to short list the applicants who meets the pre-qualification criteria depending on their resources, experience and past records of successful operation.

The tender shall be submitted along with earnest money deposit of Rs.15,000.00 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only) in the form of demand draft favouring “Chief Executive Officer, Infopark” payable at Ernakulam. Tenders without the EMD will be summarily rejected.

Pre-qualification criteria:

1. The bidder should be presently engaged for Security Service for an undertaking of the Government/Public Sectors undertaking IT Parks or reputed private organization by employing a minimum of 25 security personnel per shift not exceeding 12 hours.

2. The bidder should be presently engaged for providing security services for Government undertakings, PSUs or IT Parks or reputed Private organisation having a campus of atleast 25 acres contiguously.

3. Average annual turnover of the tenderer during the last 3 years should not be less than Rs. 60 lakhs. Audited balance sheet as proof of turnover shall be submitted along with the tender.

4. The bidder should be a registered security agency operating for a minimum period of 5 years prior to the date of the advertisement.

5. Those agencies black listed or debarred either by Government or any PSUs or Government undertaking will not be eligible for tendering.

Tender forms in the prescribed format will be available from the Infopark - Project Office, Thapasya Building, Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi – 30 Tel: 0484 2415217, 2415218 on any working day from 18/02/2010 to 04/03/2010. The completed tender documents may be submitted to the office of the undersigned before 15.45 Hrs. on 15/03/2010.

Siddhartha Bhattacharya
Chief Executive Officer, Infopark
Thapasya Building,
Kusumagiri P.O
Kakkanad, Kochi: 30
Ph: +91 484 2415217/8
E-mail: info@Infoparkkochi.com

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NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Infopark Kochi located in around 100 acres of land at Kakkanad, Kochi is one of the major IT Parks in the country.

Infopark is inviting tenders from reputed financially sound, resourceful and experienced caterers and hoteliers, capable of providing meals for approximately 1500 to 2000 professionals, for running a Multicuisine cafeteria in Base Kitchen and Three Food Courts in Vismaya building.

The facility offered for catering service is as follows.

1. At Vismaya Building – Three Food courts at Roof Top with warming kitchen facility of approximate area of 1,720 sq.ft..

2. A Base Kitchen with cafeteria and kitchen of approximate area 6,980.00 sq.ft. and seating capacity of 120 seats with tables and chairs, kitchen equipment and burners as provided.

The main dishes are to be prepared at the facility (2) and are to be brought in and served at the food counters at facility (1).

The Chief Executive Officer, Infopark reserves the right to reject request from any applicant for issue of tender without assigning any reason.

Infopark reserves the right to short list the applicants who meets the pre-qualification criteria for running the above facilities depending on their resources, experience and past records of successful operation.

The tender shall be submitted along with earnest money deposit of Rs.20,000.00 in the form of demand draft favouring Chief Executive Officer, Infopark payable at Ernakulam. Tenders without the EMD will be summarily rejected.

Pre-qualification criteria:

1. The average annual turnover of the caterer during the last three financial years should not be less than Rs.50 lakhs. Audited balance sheet as proof of turnover for the last three financial years shall be submitted along with tender.

2. The bidder should have experience in running a high quality Restaurant/ Food courts/ Canteen or Cafeteria for an IT Establishment, PSU or reputed Private establishment or running a Hotel of high standard in Kerala, with a seating capacity of not less than 100 seats.

3. The bidder should be in the catering/hotel/cafeteria /Food court industry for atleast three years prior to this tender.

4. The bidder should be a profit making concern for the last three years.

5. The bidder should have overdraft facility of Rs.20 lakhs.

6. The bidder whose services/contract were prematurely terminated or blacklisted by Infopark/Govt. organisation/ PSU will not be considered.

7. Joint bidding will not be accepted.

The Food committee, if necessary will visit the restaurant, cafeteria or food court being run by the caterer and assess the quality, quantity, price, hygiene, cleanliness etc and on the basis of their report, Infopark reserves the right to reject the offer without further consideration.

Tender forms in the prescribed format will be available from the Infopark - Project Office, Thapasya Building, Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi – 30 Tel: 0484 2415217, 2415218 on any working day from 18-02-2010 to 01-03-2010. The completed tender documents may be submitted to the office of the undersigned before 3.00 p.m. on 05-03-2010. Those caterers meeting P.Q criteria and cleared by the Food Committee will be ranked on the basis of a weighted criteria system given in the tender documents and will be selected for running any one of the above facility depending on his resources and experience.

Infopark reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

Chief Executive Officer, Infopark
Thapasya Building,
Kusumagiri P.O
Kakkanad, Kochi: 30
Ph: +91 484 2415217/8
E-mail: info@infoparkkochi.com

BID SYNOPSIS

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Sealed item rate tenders in two bid system ( Part 1 Technical bid, Part II – Price bid ) are invited by the Chief Executive Officer, Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi-30 from contractors having sound financial and technical resources and sufficiently experienced in the execution of dredging and bund wall, reclamation works.

1. The tenderer or lead partner in case of Joint Venture shall have executed at least one dredging and filling work using cutter suction dredger with filling quantity of not less than 75000 cum during the preceding five years period ending on 31-03-2009 in a single contract.

2. The tenderer or at least one of the partners in case of Joint Venture should have successfully completed construction of bund wall in areas submerged in water for a value not less than Rs.40.00 lakhs by dumping/ dry packing of rubble in the last 5 years period ending on 31-03-2009.
   

3. The average annual financial turnover of the bidder / lead partner in the case of joint venture should not be less than Rs 6 Cr. during three preceding financial years ending on 31-3-2009.

The average annual financial turnover of other partner in the case of joint venture should not be less than Rs 2 Cr. during three preceding financial years ending on 31-3-2009.

The following factors will be used for bringing the cost of works executed to a common base.

4. The aggregate liquid assets (cash + deposits in Scheduled/Nationalised banks with maturity less than 1 year and working capital loans from banks) shall not be less than Rs 150 Lakhs. The bidder / lead partner in the case of joint venture shall produce certificate from Scheduled or Nationalised Financial Institutions/Nationalised banks to this effect.
   

5. The bidder/ lead partner in the case of joint venture shall own or possess through confirmed chartering agreement, cutter suction dredger (s) of total filling capacity not less than 250 cu.m/hour, for deployment for the work. No dredger with filling capacity less than 150 cu.m/hour shall be allowed on the work and reckoned for the above purpose. If it is on hiring, proof of availability of the dredger on lease/charter for the entire duration of the work at short notice shall also be attached. It will be incumbent on the intending tenderers to describe fully the dredger and auxiliary equipments which they propose to utilize for the reclamation work along with the tender.
   

6. Any entity which has been barred or chargesheeted by the Central / State Government in India, any entity controlled by them, from participating in any project, and the bar subsists as on the date of Proposal, would not be eligible to submit a proposal
   

7. An applicant 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 authority or a judicial pronouncement or arbitration award against the Applicant, nor been expelled from any project or agreement nor have had any agreement terminated for breach by such applicant.

Tender documents non-transferable can be purchased from INFOPARK office Kakkanad, Kochi on any working day during office hours from 25-01-2010 to 08-02-2010 on payment of cash or DD in favour of Chief Executive Officer, Infopark for Rs. 10,000.00 (inclusive of all tax)payable at Kochi.

Last date of submission of bid : 15-02-2010 up to 3.30 pm

Date of opening of Technical and PQ bid : 15-02-2010 at 4.00 pm

Infopark shall have no responsibility for any delay or non receipt of tender document sent by post/courier. Telex /Tele Fax /Email offers will not be accepted. Infopark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders with out assigning any reasons whatsoever. Tenders shall be addressed to -

BID SYNOPSIS

Tender Number	:	INFOPARK/ AMBALAPUZHA/AJIT/005/2010
Name of work	:	Construction of bund wall , dredging and filling for the development of 35m wide road for Infopark Ambalapuzha.
Pre-bid meeting		10-02-2010
Scope of work	:	Making 35 m wide road connectivity to the 8 acres of land being presently developed
Probable amount of contract	:	Rs 3.68 crores
Type of tender	:	Item rate tender
Basis of estimate	:	KPWD schedule of rates of April 2009 and market rates for items not covered by S/R
Completion period	:	4 Months
Cost of tender document	:	Rs 10,000.00
Defects liability period	:	12Months
Period of final measurements and valuation	:	3Months
Date of commencement of work	:	7th day from the date of letter of acceptance
Interim payments	:	Once a month for a minimum value of Rs.75 Lakhs
Security deposit	:	5% of probable value of contract
Earnest money deposit	:	Rs 2 Lakhs
Retention money	:	10% of each running bill, until such time as the cumulative total of retention money along with security deposit amounts to 10% of the actual executed cost of work
Validity of tender	:	120 days from the date of tender
Escalation	:	No Escalation. The quoted rates shall remain firm throughout the contract period.
Liquidated damages	:	0.5% of value of balance work per week of delay. Maximum 10% of total contract value
Tender sale	:	25-01-2010 to 08-02-2010
Date of tender submission	:	15-02-2010 up to 3.30 pm
Date of tender opening (Pre qualification & Technical bid)	:	15-02-2010 at 4.00 pm
Variation of Quantities and Rates	:	Quantities shall vary to any extent but the rate shall remain firm throughout the extended period.