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Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co Ltd

MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION CO.LTD.
CIN No. U40109MH2005SGC153646
`Prakashganga', MSETCL, Plot no. C-19,E-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400051.
Tel: (0) 022-26595000, (P) 022-26595403, Email id: dirprj(i4mallatranscoin
Ref: MSETCL/CO/BDC/GED/
kt 0 2 4 5 •
Date: z 7 MAR 2019
To,
The Chief Electrical Engineer,
Goa Electricity Department,
5th Floor, Vidyut Bhawan,
Panaji, Goa.
Email Id: escl4gedgginail.com

Subject : Pre bid queries

Contract Title:EPC turnkey project of 220/33KV Verna GIS Substation, GOA and 220KV
D/C Transmission Lines from Kadamba to Verna and Verna to Cuncolim
Substations.
NIT No. 29(18-19)/CSC
CEE/CSC/Tech-10/2018-19/1881 dt 25.02.2019

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL), wholly owned entity
of Government of Maharashtra, owns and operates EHV transmission network in the state of
Maharashtra. MSETCL is one of the leading and largest state transmission utility in country
today. MSETCL is currently owns and operates 668 no. of EHV substations and 47092 ckm
of EHV transmission lines. Currently, MSETCL has MVA Capacity of 125947 MVA.
MSETCL is expanding its EHV network at very commendable pace every year while
ensuring top class quality standards and performances. MSETCL is having diverse levels of
expertise in EHV Transmission Sector. MSETCL possess experience of handling all the
statutory approvals including Forest approvals and has expert professionals to dedicatedly
look after it.

MSETCL is in receipt of NIT as mentioned in reference above. MSETCL is interested to

pursue this opportunity and would like to participate in tendering process of the same. We
have examined above said NIT and we have listed some of observations. The copy of
observations is attached along with this letter.

It is requested to provide clarification on the same.

Thanking you,

Yours Faithfully,

tc Leo iNcX,
Executive Engineer (BDC)
Copy s.w.rs.to:
Director (Projects), MSETCL, Corporate Office, Mumbai
Tender 29(18-19)/CSC
No.CEE/CSC/Tech-10/2018-19/1881 Dtd: 25.02.2019.
Supply,Design ,Engineering,Supply,Erection, Testing and Commissioning the following work on Turnkey EPC basis
i) 220/33 kV Verna GIS Substation, 110 kV AIS Interconnection at Verna
ii) 220 kV D/C Transmission Lines from Verna substation to 220/33 kV Cuncolim substation.
iii) 220 kV D/C Transmission Lines from Kadamba Substation to Verna Substation.

Sr. No. NIT Clause No./ Particulars as per NIT Clarification / relaxation required by MSETCL
Page No.

1 Vol I The Bidder shall fulfill the entire requirement as follows:
Section A3: i) Successfully executed minimum two (2) projects comprising minimum 6 Nos. of
Sr. No.2.2(i) Bays (each) consisting scope of design, engineering, supply, erection, testing and
Page No.8 commissioning of 220 IN or above GIS sub stations in India on turnkey basis, in last
Seven (7) years as on the originally scheduled date of bid submission. All such
turnkey project must involve residual basis engineering, detailed engineering,
procurement, supply, fabrication & Erection. All such projects and bays must have
been in satisfactory operation for a minimum period of One (1) year as on originally
scheduled date of bid submission.
GIS Substation may include a Transformer, bus section and bus coupler bays, civil
works and any other work related to GIS substation.
Requested for relaxation vide L. No. MSETCL/CO/BDC/GED/2342 dt
23.03.2019as mentioned below:
"Successful execution of minimum two (2) projects comprising
minimum 5 Nos. of bays (each) or total 12 Nos. of bays combining both
the projects consisting scope of design, engineering, supply, erection,
testing and commissioning of 220 IN or above GIS sub stations in India
on turnkey basis, in last Seven (7) years as on the originally scheduled
date of bid submission. All such projects and bays must have been in
satisfactory operation for a minimum period of One (1) year as on
originally scheduled date of bid submission".

2 Vol I A sum of Rs 1,85,00,000/- is required to be deposited as EMD in i)Please clarify amount and mode of payment of EMD.
Section Al: line with the requirement of the bid document and out of this ii)If EMD is to be paid in the form of Bank Guarantee, then format for
Letter of Transmittal for minimum of Rs.20 lacs of earnest money to be paid online through same is not enclosed in tender document.
Bid , e-payment mode via NEFT/RTGS/debit card/credit card
Page No. 4 facility/net banking with pre-printed challans available on e-bidding website and directly credit the amount to ITG
account as generated
by challans for NEFT/RTGS. For Balance amount of EMD bidder has the option of paying in the form of Bank
Guarantee

Vol I A sum of Rs. 9906500/- is hereby forwarded earnest money have to be paid online.
Section C:
Form CPWD -8
Page No. 9

Vol I Earnest money deposit Rs. 1,85,00,000/-

Section A4 :
Sr. No.2.4 , 2.5 Mode of Payment towards Cost of the Tender Document, EMD & Tender Processing Fee: To be paid online
Page No. 16 through e-payment mode via NEFT/RTGS/OTC/debit card/credit
card facility/net banking with pre-printed challans available on e-tendering website and directly credit the amount
to ITG account as generated by challans and upload the
scanned copy of NEFT/RTGS/OTC/debit card/credit card /net banking challan.
Sr. No. NIT Clause No./ Particulars as per NIT Clarification / relaxation required by MSETCL
Page No.

3 Vol I TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK : Please clarify the completion period and starting date of work.
Section A2: 24 Months including monsoon from 15th day of written orders to commence the work
Sr. No.9
Page No.5
Vol I Completion Period :
SCC: The Contractor shall complete all jobs as per the scope defined including performance testing and acceptance,
Sr. No.1.1 statutory approvals etc necessary for Take-over by the Owner within 20 months from the date of issue of LOI/
Page No. 235 Contract whichever is earlier.

Vol I Time allowed for the work completion is 20 months including monsoons from the date of signing of Agreement.
Section C2:
Form CPWD 8
( pg 9)

4 Sect A2 VALIDITY OF RATES Please clarify validity period to be considered from opening of Techno
Sr. no.8 Minimum Period of 180 days from the date of originally schedule Opening of Techno Commercial bid of the Commercial bid or opening of tender.
Pg 5 tender

Vol I The tender shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of opening of the tenders. If any tenderer withdraws his
Section Cl tender before the said period or makes any modifications in the terms & conditions of the tender which are not
CPWD form 6 acceptable to the Department, then the Government shall, without prejudice to any other right or remedy be at
sr. No. 21 liberty to forfeit the entire amount of the (EMD) Earnest Money Deposit in the first instance. If such withdrawal is
Page No.4 repeated with any other division in this department (Electricity) then the tenderer will also be liable for blacklisting,
after issue of proper Show Cause Notice.

5 Vol I No Hardcopies of the documents to be submitted in the tender box Please Clarify.
Section-C1 :
P.W.D. FORM — 6
Sr. No.11
Page No. 2

Section A3: Technical Bid — one soft copy uploaded online + one sealed original Hard Copy.
3.3, ii Sealed Hard Copies of the tender documents (Only Technical Bid) shall reach to the office of the Chief electrical
Page No.13 engineer 5th Floor Contract Services Cell, Panaji Goa, at least one hour before the due date and time of submission
of tender documents

6 Vol I Local Office and resident Engineer : Being state utility requested to exempt from condition of submitting
Section: A5 The Bidder / Contractor / Firm shall maintain at its own cost a local Office in Panaji / Contractor's and Supervisor's Licence issued by the local Licensing
Sr. No.36 Verna and a Resident Engineer to ensure the progress and quality of the works. The Board, in respect of resident engineer / representative.
Page No. 34 address of the local office and details of the resident engineer who shall be in
charge of the works shall be instructed within 15 days after acceptance of the work / order /contract. The resident
engineer / representative shall be minimum a
Graduate / Diploma in Electrical Engineering and shall possess valid Contractor's and Supervisor's Licence issued by
the local Licensing Board.
Sr. No. NIT Clause No./ Particulars as per NIT Clarification / relaxation required by MSETCL
Page No.

7 Vol I PROJECT MANAGER'S EXPERIENCE Please clarify whether minimum numbers of years of experience
Section B2(a) required.
Form No. 12
Pg 129

8 Vol I Statement of bidders Please clarify which types of specialists are to be mentioned.
Section B2(a) pt no.9-
Form No. 1 Number of personnel from the permanent staff :
Pg 117 Employees (total)
Laborer's (total) In which with at least ten (10) years' experience, there are:
Engineers
Specialists

9 Vol 1 LD for Delay Kindly consider aggregate liability for liquidated damages for time delays
Section B 4.1 Delivery and completion period as stated in this contract shall be guaranteed. to a maximum of 5% of the Contract Price
SCC, 4.2 For delay in intermediate milestones, the Contractor shall pay the Owner by way of pre-determined Liquidated
Sr No.4 Damages for Delay 0.5% of the Contract Price for every week or part thereof of delay in not achieving the
Pg 239 intermediate milestones subject to a maximum of 5% of the Contract Price. (Intermediate LDs shall be recovered
from time to time if applicable. The detailed milestone schedule to be agreed at time of award.)
4.3 For delay in overall completion schedule beyond the period stipulated, the Contractor shall pay the Owner by
way of pre-determined Liquidated Damages for Delay 1% of the Contract Price for every week or part thereof of
delay in not achieving the final milestones subject to a maximum of 10% of the Contract Price.
4.4 For delays beyond 10 weeks, the Owner may at his option either terminate the Contract or appoint a third party
to accomplish the balance work and recover the costs of such work from the Contractor.
4.5 Aggregate liability for liquidated damages for time delays shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the Contract
Price.

10 Vol I The Performance Liquidated Damages payable by the Contractor to the Owner/Project Manager which will be i)As per SCC Cl. No 3.0(Page No. 238)The Warranty Period for the
Section B GCC calculated as set forth in the Contract / Technical Specification. Relevant Package shall be twenty four (24) Months from date of
Sr. No 11.2.1 For the shortfall in any operational performance of the Relevant Package / Unit in case it is found applicable, Provisional Acceptance of the Relevant Package and successful
Page No. 83 liquidated damages for the short fall in performance shall be levied on the Contractor to a maximum of 15 % of the commissioning of the system unless any system/ sub-system is required
Contract Price. to have higher warranty period as per the Technical Specification in Vol
Overall cap for the Liquidated Damages The Overall cap on liquidated damages (for delay & performance) shall be II.
to a maximum of 20 % of the Contract Price.
ii)Confirm the performance Liquidated Damages is applicable for
performance guarantee period of 24 months.

Vol I With respect to shortfall in Performance Guarantees (As detailed under clause 11.2) the Performance Liquidated iii)Clarify the method of % calculation for amount to be levied
Section B GCC Damages shall be fifteen per cent (15%) of Contract Price;
Sr. No 19.2.1(b)
Page No. 106

11 Vol I TERMS OF PAYMENTS Please clarify whether 2% payment shall be withheld agaist last 10%
Section A5: The payment terms shall be as per the Special Conditions of Contracts. mentioned in payment terms at SCC CI No. 2(IV),Page No.237 or
Sr No.28 However 2% payments shall be withheld against payments of each item/ invoice which shall be paid only after otherwise
Page No. 30 commissioning of the entire work and pre-check of the final bill by the Directorate of Accounts, Govt. of Goa, Panaji.
 MAHATRANSCO
Mahatiroldra Stasi Elearicity Tranonitessco Co ltd,

MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION CO.LTD.

CIN No. U40109MH2005SGC1.53646
`Prakashganga', Plot C-19, E-Block,Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051 •
Tel.: (P) (022) 2659 5403, (0) (022) 2659 5000, Email ID: dirprj@mahatransco.in

Ref: MSETCL/CO/BDC/GED/ Dt.20.03.02019

No 0 2 3 4 2
To,
The Chief Electrical Engineer,
Goa Electricity Department,
5th Floor, Vidyut Bhawan,
Panaji, Goa.

Sub: Request for relaxation in eligibility criteria of tender No. CEE/CSC/Tech-10/2018-19/1881 dt

25.02.2019.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL), wholly owned entity of
Government of Maharashtra, owns and operates EHV transmission network in the state of
Maharashtra. MSETCL is one of the leading and largest state transmission utility in country today.
MSETCL is currently owns and operates 668 no. of EHV substations and 47092 ckm of EHV
transmission lines. Currently, MSETCL has MVA Capacity of 125947 MVA. MSETCL is expanding its
EHV network at very commendable pace every year while ensuring top class quality. standards and
performances. MSETCL is having diverse levels of expertise in EHV Transmission Sector.

In order to further capitalize the vast experience and expertise of MSETCL, we are exploring new
business opportunities in the field of Power sector in India and abroad.

Goa Electricity Department has published tender No. CEE/CSC/Tech-10/2018-19/1881 dt.

25.02.2019. We are very much interested in this tender.

As per Clause No. 2.2 (i) of Tender notice technical criteria "Bidder has Successfully executed
minimum two (2) projects comprising minimum 6 Nos. of Bays (each) consisting scope of design,
engineering, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 220 KV or above GIS sub stations in India
on turnkey basis, in last Seven (7) years as on the originally scheduled date of bid submission. All
such turnkey project must involve residual basis engineering, detailed engineering, procurement,
supply, fabrication & Erection. All such projects and bays must have been in satisfactory operation
for a minimum period of One (1) year as on originally scheduled date of bid submission".

Being State Utility having experience of work in State, we expect relaxation in eligibility criteria of
Tender notice Clause No. 2.2 (i) as "Successful execution of minimum two (2) projects
comprising minimum 5 Not. of bays (each) or total 12 Nos. of bays combining both the projects
consisting scope of design, engineering, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 220 KV or
above GIS sub stations in India on turnkey basis, in last Seven (7) years as on the originally scheduled
date of bid submission. All such turnkey project must involve residual basis engineering, detailed
engineering, procurement, supply, fabrication & Erection. All such projects and bays must have been
in satisfactory operation for a minimum period of One (1) year as on originally scheduled date of bid
submission".

In this respect we hereby kindly request you for the above said relaxation in eligibility criteria as
mentioned.

Thanking You.
optv'
Executive Engineer (BDC)

Copy s.w.rs.to— Director (Projects), MSETCL.