Construction Industry News
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has floated a tender for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 3.5 MW rooftop solar project at Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant. The deadline for submission of bids is September 6, 2024, with bids opening on September 10. The tender is valued at Rs 5.24 million for a period of two years. Interested bidders will have to make a down payment of Rs 1.04 million. If the accepted bid is 80% or less of the estimated value, the winning bidder will have to furnish an additional performance guarantee of 10% of the bid value. The scope of work includes all aspects of operation and maintenance including administrative tasks, day-to-day operations, and preventive, corrective and condition-based maintenance. Bidders will be responsible for maintaining operational records, washing modules and replacing parts. To be eligible, bidders must have experience in O&M for at least one 2 MW ground-mounted or 1 MW rooftop or floating solar project in the past seven years. They must also meet one of the following financial criteria:
- A single order worth at least Rs 2.1 million per annum - Two orders worth at least Rs 1.31 million per annum, each - Three orders worth at least Rs 1.05 million per annum, each
In addition, bidders will have to furnish a bank guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value as security deposit, or 10% will be deducted from their monthly bill, which will be released three months after completion of the contract. The average annual turnover for the last three fiscal years should be at least Rs 786,000, with positive net worth in each year.
Earlier this year, WBPDCL invited bids for other solar projects, including a 10 MW ground-mounted project at Sagardighi site and another 10 MW project along the Teesta canal in Uttar Dinajpur. (Mercom)
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