Tender for handling and transportation of custom milled rice (CMR) from source to recipient districts in Odisha via rail rake. Bidders must submit online through www. ***. *. * fee is **** per district. Pre-bid meeting on **** date for online submission is **** by 9:00 AM. Technical bids open on **** at 11:00 AM. Key qualifications include financial capability (Rs. 50 lakhs), average annual turnover of Rs. 1 crore in the last three financial years, and a minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS tracking. Bidders must have experience in rake handling or transportation. EMD is 5% of the estimated contract value. Security deposit is 5% of the contract value. Contract period is until 31st March 2028. Bidders are responsible for transit insurance and any losses beyond 0. 17% shortage.
The last date and time for online submission of completed tender documents is **** up to 9:00 AM.
Payment will be made by OSC, on submission of bills, in triplicate duly supported by consignee receipts or work certificate. The bills shall be submitted and processed through online billing management system (OBMS) and payment will be made through PFMS platform. Payment shall normally be made within 30 days of submission of complete set of bills.
Tenders will be assessed in accordance with the least cost based selection (LCBS) system. The financial bids submitted online by technically qualified bidders will be opened and the L1 bidder will be the preferred bidder.
Bidders must furnish a certificate from a nationalized or scheduled bank indicating financial capability of not less than Rs. 50 lakhs. They must have experience in rake handling or transportation with an average annual turnover of Rs. 1 crore in the preceding three financial years. A minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS enabled vehicle location tracking device and a capacity of 9 MT or more are required.
Liquidated damages may be levied for delay at **** per day per quintal or part of a day of default. For loss or shortage beyond 0. 17%, the contractor is liable to pay liquidated damages at twice the average acquisition cost.
The document clearly states that samples are not required.
Disqualification can occur if a bidder has a commercial interest in custom milling of rice for OSC, has been blacklisted or debarred, has been convicted by a court of law, has pending criminal cases, or has had their contract terminated by OSC in the past 5 years. Failure to submit any prescribed document will also result in rejection.