CHENNAI PORT TRUST MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TENDER No. : MEE/ 03 /2015/Dy.CME (R&D) CLOSING DATE : 11.02.2015 CLOSING TIME : 15.00 Hrs. EMD : Rs. 1,22,490/- Pre-bid meeting will be held on 28.01.2015 at 11.00 Hrs. The bidders are requested to attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications including online bidding. TENDER DOCUMENT FOR TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 Nos. OF DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOUR UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST UNDER TWO COVER SYSTEM THROUGH e-PROCUREMENT/MANUAL MODE. -00O00- DUE DATE FIXED ON 11.02.2015 @ 15.30 HRS TENDER DOCUMENT COST VAT @ 5% TOTAL : : : Rs.1500/Rs. 75/Rs. 1575 1 DISCLAIMER Each Tenderer shall conduct his own investigation and analysis, check the accuracy, reliability and completeness of the information provided in this Tender Document at his own cost and expenses. It would be deemed that prior to submitting the Tender, the Tenderer has (a) made a complete and careful examination of requirements and other information set forth in this Tender, (b) received all such relevant information as it has requested from the Port Trust, and (c) made a complete and careful examination of the various aspects of the Project including, but not limited to, (i) the site, (ii) existing facilities and structures, (iii) the conditions of the access roads, waterfront and utilities in the vicinity of the site (iv) applicable laws and applicable permits and (vi) all other matters, including Guidelines, Major Port Trust’s Act 1963, as amended from time to time, bye-laws, rules and regulations made there under, any administrative or other directions and guidelines given under the said Act as amended from time to time, a statement of conditions prescribed under the said Act as amended from time to time, and all other statutory enactments in relation to the Project or Project Services that might affect the Tenderer’s performance under the terms of this Tender Document. The Port Trust shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error or neglect by the Tenderer in respect of the above. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER. 2 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TENDER NO: MEE/ 03/2015/Dy.CME(R&D) “TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 Nos. OF DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOUR UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST UNDER TWO COVER SYSTEM Through e-procurement/Manual mode. INDEX Sl. No. 1 2 Description Notice Inviting Tender Tender form Page No. 4 5 3 Schedule of General particulars of Tenderer 7 4 Instructions to Tenderers 8 6 Technical Specification and Commercial ConditionsSchedule ‘A’ 13 7 Price Schedule- Schedule ‘A1’ 20 8 Special Conditions of Contract (Schedule B) 21 9 General Conditions of Contract (Schedule C) 24 10 Annexure I- Form of Agreement 26 11 Annexure II- Format for Power of Attorney 28 12 Annexure III- Advance Stamped receipt 29 13 Annexure IV- B.G. Performance Guarantee 30 14 Annexure V- Integrity pact 33 15 Checklist. 38 3 NOTICE INVITING TENDER CHENNAI PORT TRUST . NIT No: MEE/ 03 /2015/Dy.CME(R&D) ONLINE TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 Nos. OF DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOUR UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST UNDER TWO COVER SYSTEM THROUGH e-PROCUREMENT MODE. On line tenders are invited for the above work as per the details given below through e-procurement mode on website eprocure.gov.in i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) Cost of tender document (inclusive of 5% VAT) Estimated cost Earnest Money Deposit Sale of Tender Document Rs.1575/Rs. 1,22,49,000/Rs. 1,22,490/From 12.01.2015 to 10.02.2015. up to 4.00 PM 28.01.2015 @ 11.00 Hrs Pre Bid Meeting Last date & time of submission Date and time of opening of Technical Bid 11.02.2015 @ 15.00 Hrs. 11.02.2015 @ 15.30 Hrs. viii) Validity 180 Days ix) http://eprocure.gov.in Office of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, 7th Floor, Centenary Building, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai. Submission of Bid (e-procurement) & (Manual) Tender documents can be downloaded from Chennai Port WEBSITE http://www.chennaiport.gov.in on or before the last date of sale of tender document. For further details bidders may contact Dy. Chief Mechanical Engineer (R&D), 2nd Floor, Old Admin Building, Chennai Port Trust, No.1. Rajaji salai, Chennai 600 001. Ph:044- 25360628. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER. 4 TENDER FORM Note: Tenderer are required to fill up all the blank spaces in this tender form: -00O00- The Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai – 600 001. 1. Having examined the Instructions to Tenderers, Conditions of contract, Specifications and schedules attached to the Tender for the Tender for hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust through e-Tender in conformity with said conditions of contract, specifications, etc. at rates for hiring as prescribed in the schedule A1 price schedule attached herewith. 2. We further undertake, if our tender is accepted, we will deposit the Performance Security deposit as said forth in the Instructions to Tenderer, Clause 7 and direction for the guidance of the tender document. 3. We further undertake, if our tender is accepted to enter into and execute within 30 days from the date of receipt of Order for execution of the agreement on being called upon to do so, an agreement in the form annexed and the conditions of contract with any modifications as agreed upon. 4. Unless and until a formal agreement is prepared and executed the firm’s Minutes of Tender Committee Meeting, Correspondence on clarification & Trust Letter of Intent will form legal binding on the Tenderer. 5. We agree to abide by this tender for the period of 180 days from the date fixed for receiving the same. 6. We further agree that in the event of our withdrawing the tender before the receipt of the final decision or in the event of failing to deposit the Performance security deposit in such form as contained in the Instructions to Tenderer, clause: 7, or in the event of our tender being accepted, fail to execute an agreement in the form aforesaid with in 30 days from the date of receipt of order to commence the work, the deposit of the Earnest Money shall stand forfeited to the Trust. 5 7. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any tender you may receive. Dated the ………………….. day of ……………… in the capacity of ……………………….duly authorized to sign tender for and on behalf of ……………………… (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) Signature and Office Seal of the Tenderer Witness Address. 1. 2. 6 SCHEDULE OF GENERAL PARTICULARS OF TENDERER. 1. Name of Tenderer. 2. Address of Tenderer. 3. Fax Code/E-mail ID of Tenderer. 4. Name and designation of the contact person of the Tenderer to whom all reference shall be made for expeditious Technical Co- ordination. 5. Infrastructure facilities available. 6. Service facilities available. 7. Availability of spare parts. 8. Tenderer’s proposal reference and Date. 9. Tenderer’s validity period (to be specified clearly) 10. Whether Earnest Money as desired deposited. 11. Are all Technical details called for and price as called for in schedule filled up. 12. Whether the Completion Report from user of previous orders enclosed for Eligibility Criteria. 13. Bank details. Signature & Date Name: Designation: 7 INSTRUCTION TO THE TENDERER 1.0 GENERAL Tenders in sealed covers superscribed " Tender for hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust” detailed in the duties and specification attached herewith and in accordance with instruction to the tenderer, conditions of the tender, etc. so as to reach the Chief Mechanical Engineer, 7th Floor, Centenary Building, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001, not later than 15.00 Hrs on 11.02.2015. 2.0 CONTENTS OF COVER Tender must be sent in one main cover containing three separate covers super scribed as: (a) Cover I – Technical & Commercial Bid. (b) Cover II – Price Bid. (c) Cover for DD for EMD & Tender Document Fee. 2.1 Main Cover The tenderer shall clearly write on the main cover as “TENDER FOR hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust” and on 11.02.2015. 2.2 COVER – I The tenderer shall clearly write on the cover-I as “TENDER FOR hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trus” “TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL BID only” and on 11.02.2015. Content of Cover-I For the Pre-qualification stage, the Tenderers have to furnish information on their Technical and Financial capability in Cover - I in accordance with the conditions and formats specified in this Tender Document. vi) i) The financial documentary evidences sought by the Trust under Clause 2.0. (Eligibility Criteria) of Schedule - A (Technical and Commercial Conditions) are to be furnished. ii) The technical experience documentary evidences sought by the Trust, and relevant Work orders and Performance Certificate are to be furnished. iii) The Tenderer should furnish an undertaking agreeing to furnish the details of the equipments specification to be deployed with the conditions mentioned as in Schedule – A. iv) Tender Form, Schedule of General Particulars of Tenderer ,Power of Attorney (Annexure-2) and Advance stamp receipt (Annexure-3) duly filled and the tenderer shall abide by all the Technical and Commercial conditions of the Trust Tender Document. v) All pages of the documents to be signed, dated & sealed by the tenderer. Any tender not so signed on all pages of the papers in the tender is liable to be treated as being defective. The tenderer should not indicate the quoted rate directly or indirectly in Cover – I or anywhere of the bids. Any such offer shall disqualify the tender forthwith 8 2.3 COVER – II The tenderer shall clearly write on the cover-II as “TENDER FOR hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust” “PRICE BID only”. Contents of Cover-II The cover II (Price Bid) shall contain the schedule of quantities and prices for the tender as per Schedule ‘A1’. The price information including applicable duties and taxes should only be furnished clearly in Price Bid (Cover II). The break up for the basic cost and the taxes and duties shall be given specifically in Price Bid (Cover II) Schedule ‘A1’ only. Specific attention of the tenderers is drawn to schedule ‘A1’ relating to the cost of “Tender for hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust” 2.4 Cover for DD of EMD & Tender Document Fee The tenderer shall clearly write on the cover as” EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT and TENDER DOCUMENT COST” All the covers shall be addressed to the Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chennai Port Trust and sealed properly. Names and addresses of the tenderer shall also be written on all the covers The main cover containing Cover-I, Cover-II, payment for EMD and Tender Document Fee shall reach office of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, 7th Floor, Centenary Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai – 600 001 not later than 15.00 Hrs on 11.02.2015. NOTE: Bidders opted for submission of bid through manual tender should not quote through e-procurement website and the bids received through both modes will summarily be rejected. PRE-BID MEETING: Pre-bid meeting will be held on 28.02.2015 at 11.00 Hrs. The bidders are requested to attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications including online bidding 3.0 VALIDITY OF OFFER: The price quoted by the tenderer must be firm and should hold good at least for 180 days from the date of opening of the Tender. 4.0 MODE OF PAYMENT of EMD and Tender Document Fee: The tenderers shall deposit an Earnest Money of Rs. 1,22,490/- in demand draft / pay order on any Nationalised Bank / Scheduled Bank payable at Chennai in the name of the Chairman, Chennai Port Trust in a separate cover and kept in Main cover. and Document charges of Rs. 1575/-either as Demand draft or paid through Finance Dept. Tenders which are not accompanied by EMD and Tender Document Fee will summarily be rejected. Any online mode of payment will not be accepted 5.0 EMD – FORFEITURE: The EMD will be forfeited, if a. The Bidder withdraws the Bid after Bid opening during the period of Bid Validity; or b. The successful Bidder fails within the specified time limit to sign the Agreement or c. Fail to furnish the required Security Deposit or d. Fail to supply the Vehicles within 30 days from the date of receipt of Order. 6.0 RETURN OF EMD: a. The amount of Earnest Money will be refunded to unsuccessful tenderers as soon as possible after the award of contract. No interest will be allowed on the Earnest Money 9 from the date of its receipt until it is so refunded. The tenderer shall furnish the details of Bank account No, Bank name and Branch etc, for the refund of EMD through epayment. b. The EMD will be refunded to the successful tenderer on receipt and acceptance by the Board of full Security deposit in any manner aforesaid and on execution of agreement. 7.0 PERFORMANCE SECURITY The person who’s tender or any portion of whose tender is accepted he must within 21 days of receipt of notice of such acceptance or within such extended time as may be allowed, by the Chief Mechanical Engineer at his discretion, deposit a Performance Security of 10% of the total value of the contract as mentioned below. 7.1 Performance Security Deposit shall consist of two parts; a) Performance Guarantee and b) Retention money to be recovered from Running Bills. 7.2 Performance Security should be 10% of Contract price of which 5% of Contract price rounded off to nearest thousand Rupees should be submitted as Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque shall be in favour of the Chairman Chennai Port Trust drawn from any Scheduled / Nationalized Bank payable at Chennai within 21 days of issue of Letter of Acceptance and balance 5% shall be recovered as Retention Money from Running Bills. Recovery of 5% of Retention Money to commence from the First bill onwards subject to a maximum of 5% of Contract Value. Thereafter, the total of 10% of Performance Security (5% B.G. plus 5% Retention Money) shall be returned within 14 days of completion of contract period. (i) Tenderer shall furnish Performance Guarantee upto Rs.5 Lakhs in the form of Demand Draft / Bankers’ cheque drawn on any Scheduled Bank / Nationalized Bank, payable at Chennai and in the event of the Performance Guarantee exceeding Rs.5 Lakhs, the total amount or the amount in excess of Rs.5 Lakhs be deposited, in the form of Bank Guarantee issued by any Scheduled Bank / Nationalized Bank enforceable and encashable at Chennai. The Bank Guarantee without the provision for enforcement and encashment at Chennai cannot be accepted. (ii) Performance Guarantee paid in any mode except as specified above will not be taken into account and the concerned tender will be rejected. (iii) An interest @ 18% per annum on Performance Guarantee amount will be levied for delayed remittance from the due date to the date of realization Failure of the successful Bidder to comply with the requirements Performance Security shall constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the award of work and forfeiture of the EMD. 7.3 The deposits in any manner suggested above shall be to the extent of ten percent of the total amount of the accepted tender towards security for the due fulfillment of the conditions of Contract before the commencement of hiring. 8.0 AGREEMENT: Tenderer must execute an agreement in the form here to annexed within 30 days of receipt of notice of such acceptance or within such extended time as may be allowed, by the Chief Mechanical Engineer at his discretion. Further the Tenderer undertakes, if his tender is accepted to enter into and execute when called upon to do so an agreement with such modification as agreed upon and unless and until the formal agreement is prepared and executed this tender together with the written acceptance shall form a binding contract between the Trust and the Contractor. 10 The cost of stamping agreement must be borne by the successful Tenderer 9.0 RIGHT TO FORECLOSE THE CONTRACT: 1. Not withstanding any thing in the contract agreement the contractor agrees that the Trust (on its own or acting on behalf of Government of India) or the Government of India shall be entitled to foreclose the contract on the occurrence of the following events. i. Contractor event of breach of contract. ii. An emergency or iii. For national security and /or national interest and / or public reasons. 2. Upon the occurrence of the events specified in the above 1(i).(ii) & (iii) the Trust or Government of India reserves the right to foreclose the contract at any point of time during the contract period on issue of the Termination notice under the provision of the Termination clause, the Trust shall not be liable to compensate the contractor or any other person for any losses or estimated loss or profit during such period. 10. DISPUTES: (i) The decision of the Chief Mechanical Engineer shall be final, conclusive and binding on all parties to the contract upon all questions relating to the meaning of the specifications, instructions and or any matter arising out of or relating to the specifications and instructions concerning the works or the execution of or failure to execute the same arising during the course of works. In no case shall the work be stopped consequent on such a dispute arising and the work shall also be carried out by the Tenderer strictly in accordance with the instructions of the Chief Mechanical Engineer. ii) Any litigation arising out of this agreement shall only be adjudicated before the competent court of law within the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras. 11.0 TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT : The contract shall be terminated by either side by giving three months notice in writing. However, Chennai Port Trust reserves the right to terminate/cancel the order for violating the terms and conditions of the contract and if the performance is not satisfactory by giving an advance notice of 15 days time. In a continuous month if the break in non-deployment of vehicle service is more than 15 days in any particular month then the Trust reserves the right to cancel the order and forfeit the Security Deposit. 12.0 GENERAL: a. Tenderers are advised to study the Tender Document (including all the Schedules and Annexures) carefully. Submission of Tender shall be deemed to have been done after careful study and examination of the Tender Document with full understanding of its implications. b. c. The Tenderer is advised to inspect the site before quoting the rates. The tenderers should specifically note that they should send their offer in line with all conditions covered in schedule A, B and General Conditions in all respects, so as to finalize the tender at the shortest period and also this will facilitate to return the EMD to the unsuccessful tenderers at the earliest. The offers with deviation in any of the conditions will be summarily rejected and the Port reserves the right to 11 further correspondence regarding the clarification will be made or not after opening of the tender. d. This Tender Document is not transferable. The tenders will be opened at the Office of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, 7th Floor, Centenary Building, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai - 600 001, immediately after the closing time mentioned above in the presence of the tenderers who have paid Earnest Money Deposit and Tender Document Cost. e. Tenderers who have not paid the Earnest Money Deposit and Tender Fee as specified in the tender documents will not be permitted to be present when the tenders are opened. The Tenderers who adhere to the Trust’s pre-qualification Criteria (Cover I) and who accepting the Trust Technical & Commercial conditions will be admitted and should send letter of authorization with attested specimen Signature of their representatives who are deputed to attend at the time of opening of tenders. Representative without such authorization letters will not be permitted to be present to witness the Tender opening. In any case, the maximum number of persons representing the firm to witness the opening of the tender is limited to two. f. Tenderers should obtain temporary pass from the Port Asst. Traffic Manager (Central Pass Section) Near Anchor Gate Building, to gain entry into the Trust’s premises, if necessary. g. The bidders shall give an undertaking that they have not made any payment or illegal gratification to any person / authority connected with the bid process so as to influence the bid process and have not committed any offence under the PC Act in connection with the bid. The bidders shall disclose any payments made or proposed to be made to any intermediaries (agent etc.) in connection with the bid. h. Any misrepresentation of facts (or) furnishing false information by the tenderer is liable to be blacklisted, declaring them ineligible for a stated period of time. i. The Port Trust reserves the right to reject any Tender which in its opinion is nonresponsive and no request for alteration, modification, substitution or withdrawal shall be entertained by the Port Trust in respect of such Tenders. j. The Port Trust would have the right to review the Technical Qualification and seek clarifications wherever necessary. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER CHENNAI PORT TRUST 12 TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 NOS. DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOURS UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST UNDER TWO COVER SYSTEM THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT/MANUAL MODE. TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS SCHEDULE – ‘A’ 1.0 SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of the work includes hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust. The work also includes for providing fuel for operation and supply of required consumable, Oil, spares etc, for day – to – day maintenance. The contractor shall provide required numbers Drivers and cleaner for the vehicles for 12 hrs operations. as per the Labour Act / RTO Regulation during the contract period. 2.0 Vehicle requirement: Category Capacity of Vehicles No. of vehicles. Required 1 5 Tons 1 2 3 Tons 2 3 2 Tons 1 Total 4 DURATION AND TIME: 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM RUNNING K.M: 1500 K.M per month 3.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 3.1 An average annual financial turn over during the last 3 years, ending 31st March 2013, should be at least 30% of the estimated cost (i.e.) Rs.36,74,700/- The copies of last three years audited Profit & Loss account and Balance sheet duly certified by Notary Public may be furnished (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15). 3.2 Experience of having successfully completed similar works during last 7 years ending last day of month previous to the one in which applications are invited should be either of the following:a. Three similar completed works costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of estimated cost i.e. Rs.48,99,600/- each work.(OR) b. Two similar completed works costing not less than the amount equal to 50% of estimated cost i.e.61,24,500/- each work.(OR) c. One similar completed works costing not less than the amount equal to 80% of estimated cost i.e. 97,99,200/- each work. Similar works means: Supply of any said Vehicles on hire basis / Supply and manning of any said Vehicles on hire basis to Central Government / State Government /Public Sector under takings/ Port sector/any private organization. 13 3.3 The firm should have minimum one own said vehicle(s) in the name of the firm or proprietor or in the name of the partner(s) in the case of partnership firm. In the case of partnership firm, the notarized copies of the relevant documents viz., License, RC Book, registered partnership deed etc shall be submitted along with the tender. 3.4 The Tenderer should have atleast one year similar work experience to Central Government / State Government /Public Sector under takings/ Port sector/any private organization. The notarized copies of the supporting documents may be submitted along with the tender. 3.5 The vehicle should be registered on or after the year 2011. The contractor shall submit the relevant documents to comply with the above conditions. 4.0 EVALUATION OF TENDERS: On the day of opening, only the tenders of Qualified tenderer’s of Cover I (Technical & Commercial Bid) alone will be opened and Cover II (Price Bid) will not be opened. All the sealed Cover – II of various tenders will be put inside in one sealed cover in the presence of the tenderers or their authorised representatives who are present on the date of opening and will be kept in the safe custody of the Trust. For the Pre-qualification stage, the Tenderers have to furnish information on their Technical and Financial capability in Cover - I in accordance with the conditions and formats specified in this Tender Document. The Cover - II containing the Price Bid of all the Technically and Commercially Prequalified Tenderers will be opened in the presence of the Tenderers or their authorized representatives, on the date and time fixed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer. The Cover - II (Price Bid) of the Tenderers who fail to Pre-qualify shall be returned to the Tenderers unopened. Upon evaluation of competitive offers of both Technical & Commercial Conditions (cover-I) and the Price Bid (cover-II), the contract will be awarded to the techno - commercially responsive and lowest offer of the tenderer. After the award of contract, the successful tenderer shall submit the Performance Security Deposit and enter into an Agreement with the Trust. The Chennai Port Trust Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender or part thereof and reserve the right to accept or not accept any or all of the tenders either in whole or in part, without assigning any reason thereof and reserves to himself the right to divide the contract between two or more Tenderers. The Tender shall be considered responsive if: i. ii. It is received by the proposed Due Date and Time. It contains the information and documents as required in the Tender document. iii. Contains EMD and cost of the document (wherever applicable). iv. It contains information in formats specified in the Tender document. 14 v. It mentions the validity period as set out in the document. There are no significant inconsistencies between the proposal and the supporting documents. 6.0 OTHER CONDITIONS 5.1 Tenderer should furnish an undertaking that upon receipt of the order, agreeing to furnish the details of the equipments specifications and relevant documents as per Schedule ‘A’. 5.2 The Tenderer whose contract had been terminated prior to the Contract period by the Chennai Port Trust earlier due to non-adhering of the contract terms and conditions of the contract will not be considered. The Firms who are having legal dispute with Chennai Port Trust will also not be considered for the Tender. 5.3 After satisfying all the above conditions the Vehicle shall be deployed for operation in Chennai Port within 30 days from the date of receipt of order. After due verification and satisfaction of the above conditions the successful Tenderer will be allowed to deploy the vehicles. 5.4 Necessary documentary proof duly attested by Notary Public must be enclosed for the above eligibility criteria. 5.5 In addition to supply and operation of the vehicles the charges for Insurance, Road Tax, fuel, oil, repairs, driver and cleaner’s betta & salary, maintenance, spares, servicing etc. are to be fully borne by the contractor. 5.6 The Trust will provide free parking area for the Vehicles. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide security and other repairing facilities for the Vehicles. 5.7 The contractor shall also provide entry passes to their deployed personnel at his own cost. 5.8 The Vehicles to be provided should have valid in Tamilnadu, with full comprehensive insurance (to cover the occupants also) and statutory requirements of Central/State Governments, fitness certificate, pollution Control certificate, Road Tax etc,. as per the Tamilnadu state RTO regulations. 5.9 The Vehicles shall be operated and maintained throughout the contract period. If the Vehicles withdrawn for break-down or any other reason; alternate Vehicles of not less than the same capacity of the said contract shall 5.10 be provided immediately with prior intimation to the authorities of the Port Trust. Chennai 5.11 The contractor should keep First Aid box with required medicines in each vehicles. 5.12 The Contractor is advised to take necessary insurance at his own cost for his employees, materials and machineries etc. 5.13 The prices quoted under the Schedule-‘A1’ by the tenderer shall be firm till the completion of the contract. No increase in the price over and above the original rates quoted by the Tenderer in the contract will be considered throughout the contract period of two years except for fuel. The Service Tax, Registration, ESI and Pan card registration are essential. 6.0 INSURANCE: The insurance shall be as follows: 6.1 During the hire period, the Vehicles shall be kept insured by the Operator / contractor at his expenses against all risks. The Operator and/ or insurers shall not have any right of 15 recovery against the Port on account of loss or any damage to the Vehicles. Comprehensive Insurance policy should cover the risk for liability of life and the number of passengers and the driver. This should also cover all riot risks. The tenderer should deploy drivers having at least 3 years experience in driving who have valid Driving License and personal insurance cover. 6.2 During the hire periods, the Vehicles shall be kept insured by the Operator at his expense against protection and indemnity risks in such form as the Port shall in writing approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the Operators fail to arrange and keep any of the insurance provided, the Port shall notify Operator whereupon the Operator shall rectify the position within seven running days. 6.3 In the event of any act or negligence on the part of the Operator which may vitiate any claim under the insurance herein provided, the Operator shall indemnify the Ports against all claims and demands which would otherwise have been covered by such insurance. 7.0 DISCIPLINE: The Contractor shall ensure that no driver either under the influence of alcohol or under stress be deployed for Chennai Port Trust’s service. Chennai Port Trust reserves the right to subject the drivers for alcohol consumption test at random by Trust Medical Officer. 8.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY: The Contractor shall ensure that all safety and security regulation of Chennai Port Trust. The applicable mandatory regulations as stipulated by RTO must be complied with. Chennai Port Trust being a protected Industry the person deployed by the Contractor for this service will not indulge in any illegal/Anti social/ anti-national activities. Chennai Port Trust will not be liable for any altercation/accident during the contract period. 9.0 RATES AND TAXES: The rate quoted in Schedule - ‘A1’, should be as per the enclosed schedule of rates in the detailed manner and shall include all Taxes and other duties which shall be mentioned separately. In case Government imposes any additional levies or taxes on this service during the contract period, the same will be reimbursed only on production of documentary evidence. 10.0 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT: At the expiry of the contract period, Chennai Port Trust reserves the right to extend the service for a further period of 1 Year at the same rates, terms and conditions. 11.0 ESCALATION AND DE-ESCALATION OF FUEL PRICE: The charges shall remain firm during the period of contract except for variation in fuel cost alone and escalation shall be applicable from the date of Opening of tender as per the following formula :. Increase/decrease in the amount Adjustable towards variation in fuel cost = ((Dn-Do) x K)/4 16 Do- The rate of diesel per litre prevailing as on date of opening of Tender as per IOC / HP / BPC outlet of Chennai. Dn - The prevailing rate of diesel per litre as per IOC / HP / BPC outlet of Chennai during the month of operating the Foam tender. K - Total number of Kms run after variation in the fuel price for the month. Note: On claiming the escalation of fuel, the consumption of fuel should be approved by Chennai Port Trust. 12.0 PAYMENT:100% Payment will be made once in a month on submission of trip sheets signed & dated by the Dept along with separate bills for the Vehicles in the prescribed format after deducting Income Tax, penal charges, ESI charges and other applicable deduction if any from the monthly bill and will be processed and certified by the Dept after due verification. The contractor shall give the PAN No. for Tax deducted at source and required details to the user department for approval and recommendation of payment. To make payment through ECS, contractor shall furnish the following: Name of the Bank and Branch details Account Number and MICR Number Type of Account CST / VAT Number PAN Number IFSC No. ST Regn. No. & ESI Regn. No. 13.0 PENALTY: a) If the non-deployment period is within 12 hours the penalty shall be calculated and deducted on hourly basis or part thereof by dividing the daily hire rate by twelve (12) b) No payment will be made for the non deployment of Vehicles for any particular day. c) If the Vehicles remains non-operational due to breakdown or for any other reason continuously then penalty will be levied as follows in addition to non-payment of hire charges: From the time and date of such non-Availability / In-operation: Upto 7 days : 15% of hire charges per day or part thereof From 8 days to 15 days : 30% of hire charges per day Or part thereof Above 15 days 14.0 : Trust reserves the right to cancel the order and forfeit the Performance Security Deposit LIQUIDATED DAMAGES : The successful tenderer shall start operating the Vehicles services within 30 days from the date of receipt of the order. Any delay in commencement of operation beyond 30 days from the above said condition will attract Liquidated damages by way of penalty of ½ % per week of the total contract value subject to a maximum of 10%. 15.0 ESI CLAUSE AND CONTRIBUTION The details of employees proposed to be engaged shall be furnished to this office before 17 the commencement of the work. i. ii. iii. 16.0 As per the Govt. Notification dt. 20.7.09, Chennai Port Trust has registered under the ESI Act on 26.9.2012 with ESI Corporation and provision of ESI Act, 1948 are applicable to Chennai Port Trust, a Social Security Act, is applicable to Factories using power and employing 10 or more personnel and establishment employing 20 or more persons and drawing wages / salary upto Rs.15,000/- per month. Workers covered under ESI Act, are entitled of sickness, maternity and employment injury. Accordingly, the contractual / casual employees drawing wages upto Rs.15,000/- per month employed either directly by Port Trust or through contractor are covered under ESI Act, 1948. It is obligatory on the part of the employer to calculate and remit ESI contribution comprising of employers’ share of 4.75% plus employees’ share of 1.75% which is payable on or before 21st of the following month, to which the salary relates. In case of Contractor employs more than 20 employees, they should register their name with ESI as per ESI Act, 1948 and obtain ESI Code. Both Employers share of 4.75% and Employees contribution of 1.75% (recovered from employees), totally 6.5% to be paid as contribution to ESI in their Code on or before 21st of following month to which the salary relates and acknowledgement for the same shall be submitted to the Port while claiming the bill. The bill without the acknowledgement of ESI contribution will not be entertained. In case the contractor has not paid the ESI contribution same will be recovered in the running bill and paid to the ESI Corporation in contractor’s code. The delay in payment of contribution payable under the Act may be recovered as an arrear of Land Revenue. In case the contractor employs less than 20 employees, the list of employees’ names, their father’s name, identification proof, one passport photo shall be submitted to the Port Trust. The contribution of ESI amount, both Employers share of 4.75% and Employees contribution of 1.75% (recovered from Employees salary), totally 6.5% shall be paid by the contractor in the Chennai Port Trust Code on or before 21st of the following month to which the salary relates or otherwise payment to the contractor will be withheld. If the contractor fails to comply with the above instruction, then the Principal Employer (Chennai Port Trust ) will make payment to the ESI Corporation. Such amount will be deducted from any amount due to the contractor. The delay in payment of contribution payable under the Act may be recovered as an arrear of Land Revenue. REMOVAL OF WORKMEN: The Tenderer shall employ in and around the execution of the works only such persons who are careful, skilled and experienced, in their trades. The Chief Mechanical Engineer/Deputy Conservator / C.E shall be at liberty to object to and require the Tenderer to remove from the works any persons employed by the Tenderer in or about the execution of the works who in the opinion of the Chief Mechanical Engineer/Deputy Conservotor/C.E misconducts himself or incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of his duties and such persons shall not be again employed upon the works without the written permission of the Chief Mechanical Engineer/Deputy Conservator/C.E. 17.0 AMENDMENT TO TRUST TENDER DOCUMENT : The Trust may for any reason and at any time prior to the deadline for submission of tender, whether at its own initiative or in response to clarifications requested by the Tenderer, modify the Trust Tender Document by the issuance of Addendum. The Tenderers will have to regularly check the Trust’s website www.chennaiport.gov.in and CPP Portal www.eprocure.gov.in for any addendum published. The Trust will not be held responsible if the tenderers have not read the addendum published. 18 In order to offer reasonable time for the prospective Tenderer to take an Addendum into account, or for any other reason, the Chennai Port Trust may, at its discretion, extend the Tender due date, if considered necessary. Any Addendum thus issued to all the Tenderers and Tender Committee Meeting shall form part and parcel of the Agreement. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER 19 TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 NOS. DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOURS UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST UNDER TWO COVER SYSTEM Through e-procurement/Manual mode. SCHEDULE – ‘A1’ PRICE SCHEDULE Category. Capacity of Vehicle. Qty. in Nos. 1 5 Ton 1 2 3 Ton 2 3 2 Tons 1 Rate / Month /Vehicle. in Rs. Amount for 2 years. in Rs. TOTAL Service Tax @-----% GRAND TOTAL II --- Extra Hour Rate Rs. --------- III --- Extra Kilometer Rate Rs. ---------- Signature of the TENDERER SEAL: DATE: Note: The price quoted should be firm inclusive of all Taxes and duties. 20 SCHEDULE – ‘B’ SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1. It shall be open to the CME/C.E and the Deputy Conservator to nominate one or more of his representative to supervise the work. 2. It shall be entirely to the Contractor’s responsibility to take required steps to adequately safeguard the personnel carrying out the work and to ensure that the work is carried out in such a manner that maximum safety to the personnel is assured. 3. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES, REGULATIONS ETC. The Tenderer shall comply in all respects with the provisions of any such statute, ordinance or law as aforesaid and the Regulations of Bye-Laws of any local or other duly constituted authority which may be applicable to the work or to any temporary work and with such rules and regulations of public bodies and indemnify the Board against all penalties and liabilities of every kind for breach of any such Statute, ordinance of Law Regulation of Bye-Law. 4. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR DRUGS: The Tenderer shall not otherwise than in accordance with the Statutes, ordinances and Government Regulations or Orders for the time being in force import, sell, give, give barter or otherwise dispose of any alcoholic liquor or drugs or permit or suffer any such importation, sale gift barter or disposal by his agent or employees. 5. ARMS AND AMMUNITION: The Tenderer shall not give, barter or otherwise dispose of to any person or persons any arms or ammunition of any kind or permit or offer the same as aforesaid. 6. DISORDERLY CONDUCT ETC: The Tenderer shall at all times take all responsible precautions to prevent any unlawful activity disorderly conduct by or amongst his employees and for the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the vicinity of the work against the same. 7. TIMINGS: The timings shall be maintained for the Vehicles as per the schedule. 8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: (PPE) The Contractor shall be solely responsible, at his own cost, for the supply of required PPE to his workers and staff and he shall also ensure the use of PPE. 21 9 GENERAL CONDITIONS :a. (i)The Tenderer shall conform to and comply with the regulations and bye-laws of the State or Central Government or of the Board and of all other local authorities such as Corporation of Madras, the Government, Customs and Police Departments, Fire Services, the provisions contained in the various Labour Acts enacted by the State Legislature and Central Parliament in force and the rules made there under including those under Minimum Wages Act, Factories Act, Dock Safety Regulation, the Indian Electricity Act and rules framed under it, Workmen Compensation Act, Provident Fund Regulations Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, 1961 and scheme made under the said Act, Health and Sanitary arrangements for workers etc. and contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and the contract (Regulation and Abolition) Central Rules, 1971 etc. for welfare and protection of works, workers or for the safety of the public and other insurance provisions. (ii) The Board shall not be liable for the failure of the Tenderer in conforming to the provision of the Acts, Rules and regulations etc., referred to in the above para and in case of any contravention of the provisions of the Acts, Rules regulations etc. the Tenderer shall keep the Board indemnified against any loss, cost and damage in the event of any action being taken for contravention. (b) All payments made by the Board to the Tenderer, under this contract, shall be rounded off to the nearest rupee. (c) It must be clearly understood that the rates mentioned in Schedule `A1' are inclusive of everything required to be done by the conditions of the contract and specifications and also all such work as is necessary for the proper completion of the contract although special mention thereof may have been omitted in the specification. (d) The Tenderer shall carry out the works strictly in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the user Departments and shall comply with and adhere strictly to his instructions and directions on any matter. The Tenderer shall take instructions and directions only from the Concern user Departments or his authorized representative. (e) (i)The Tenderer shall be responsible for all structural or decorative damage to Board's or his own property and injury caused by the works or workmen in his employment to persons, animals or things and shall indemnify the Board against any claims or actions arising there from. (ii) The Tenderer shall be solely responsible for reporting the Board and Police Department immediately after any serious or fatal accidents at any place belonging to the Board including premises leased, to the Board and to any of his employees/ workmen engaged by him. (f) The Tenderer shall not house any of his workmen at or near the site. He shall not construct any structure, even of a temporary nature for any other purpose on Board's premises except with the written permission of the Concern user Departments and any such construction so put up shall be removed by the Tenderer whenever the Trust calls upon the Tenderer to remove. (g) Contractor shall be solely responsible for any damage to the Trust property. (j) Contractor shall not engage the driver/cleaner below 18 years of age. The Driver should not have been challenged for speeding, drunken driving or a fatal accident. The Driver should be in neat & clean Uniform and he should have daily and groom his hair accordingly. (k) The tenderer shall nominate one person to Chennai Port during the Contract period to co-ordinate with Concern Dept officials for maintenance of necessary records 22 and monthly payment. Maintenance of necessary records such as Trip sheets, logbook etc., shall be the responsibility of Contractor. (l) The tenderer shall provide required no of Driver & Cleaner for the Vehicles for operation and as per Labour Act / RTO regulation Act. (m) The Vehicles shall be fitted with ‘Spark Arrester’ for the safety reason to enter into the Oil Dock area and the Vehicles should have safe locking and easy unlocking attachment. (n) The Controlling, monitoring of vehicles and Trip sheets shall be checked by the Concern officials. (o) The frequent change of drivers by the supplier should be restricted and except in emergency case, the change of driver should be with prior notice of at least 3 days and there should be a cap as to how many drivers can be changed in 12 months for one Vehicles. ( p) The tenderer shall not sub-let the contract. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER. 23 SCHEDULE `C' GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER 1.0 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS In the contract (as hereinafter defined) the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them except where the context otherwise required:a. BOARD" means the Trustees of the Port of Chennai a body corporate under Major Port Trusts' Act of 1963 as amended from time to time. b. "C.M.E.” means the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Chennai Port Trust. "C.E.” means the Chief Engineer of the Chennai Port Trust. "D.C.” means the Deputy Conservator of the Chennai Port Trust. c. "CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER'S REPRESENTATIVE" means any Resident Engineer or Assistant of the Chief Mechanical Engineer deputed from time to time by the Chief Mechanical Engineer to perform the duties as may be specified in this contract. d. "CONTRACTOR" means person or persons, firm or company whose contract has been accepted by the Board and includes Tenderer’s personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. e. "CONTRACT" means the Conditions of contract, Specifications, Drawings, schedule of items of work within quantities and rates therein, contract and contract agreement. "CONTRACT PRICE" means the sum named in the contract subject to such conditions thereto or deductions there from as may be made under provisions hereinafter contained. f. g. "SITE" means the lands and other places on/under/in/of, through which the 'work ' are to be executed or carried out and any other lands or places provided by the Board for the purposes of the TENDER. h. "WORKS" means the works to be executed in accordance with the TENDER under the relevant schedules. 2) It is to be specially noted that this tender does not come within the purview of the system of registration of approved suppliers in vogue with the Trust and no relaxation with regard to payment of Earnest Money Deposit and Performance Security Deposit will be made on the grounds that the tenderers are on the approved list of the D.G.S&D, Railways etc. 3) LANGUAGE: The Tender and all related correspondence and documents shall be written in English language. The Technical details, relevant drawings and other information shall be provided in English only. 24 4) Email offers will be treated as defective, invalid and rejected. Only detailed completed offers received as specified, prior to the closing time and date of the tender will be taken as valid. 5) NATIONAL SECURITY: While evaluating the Tenders, regard would be paid to National defence and security / safety considerations. Offer received from any Tenderer may be summarily rejected on national security consideration without any intimation thereof to the Tenderer. 6) VALIDITY The prices quoted by the tenderer must be firm and should hold good at least for 180 days from the date of opening of the tender. 7) INDEMNIFICATION: The Contractor shall indemnify, protect and defend at its own cost, CHENNAI PORT TRUST and its agents & employees from & against any/all actions, claims, losses or damages arising out of a. any violation by the Contractor in course of its execution of the contract of any legal provisions or any right of third parties; b. Contractor’s failure to exercise the skill and care required for satisfactory execution of the contract. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER, CHENNAI PORT TRUST. 25 ANNEXURE - I FORM OF AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT MADE THIS day of Two Thousand and Fifteen at Chennai between the Board of Trustees of the Port of Chennai (a body corporate under Major Port Trusts' Act,1963 as amended from time to time) hereinafter called the 'BOARD' of the ONE PART and Messrs hereinafter called the ' Contractor' on the OTHER PART. WHEREAS the Board is desirous for TENDER FOR HIRING OF 4 NOS. DIFFERENT CAPACITY TRUCKS / LORRIES ON 12 HOURS UNDER MONTHLY BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOR ATTENDING CARGO HANDLING WORKS OF VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS OF CHENNAI PORT TRUST THROUGH E-TENDER. and has drawn up, a schedule of specification Schedule 'A', Schedule of quantities and prices – Schedule A1, Schedule of Special Conditions - Schedule 'B' and a schedule of General Conditions of TENDER - Schedule ‘C’ and whereas the Contractor has agreed to supply, maintenance and operation of the Vehicles referred to in Schedule ‘A’ at the rates noted in Schedule ‘A1’ therein and subject to the Schedule of Special Conditions of supply Schedule – B and a Schedule of General Conditions of TENDER Schedule ‘C’ herein referred to as the "said conditions" and as security for the due fulfilment of all conditions of this TENDER, the Contractor has deposited a sum of Rs. ---------/- (Rupees only) towards Security Deposit. NOW it is hereby agreed as follows: 1. In consideration of the sum to be paid at the time and in the manner set-forth in the said conditions the Contractor will upon and subject to the said conditions supply, maintenance and operation described in Schedule 'A' with such variations as provided for in the said conditions. 2. The said conditions shall be read and construed as forming part of this agreement and the parties hereto will respectively abide by and submit themselves to the conditions and stipulations and perform the agreement on their parts respectively. 3. (i) The decision of the Chief Mechanical Engineer shall be final, conclusive and binding on all parties to the contract upon all questions relating to the meaning of the Specifications, designs, drawings and instructions hereinbefore mentioned and as to the quality workmanship or materials used on the work or any matter arising out of or relating to specifications, designs and drawings and instructions concerning the work or the execution of or failure to execute same, arising during the course of bus operation and the guarantee period. The above shall not be subject of the arbitration and in no case shall the work be stopped consequent on such a dispute arising and the work shall also be carried out by the Contractor strictly in accordance with instructions of the Chief Mechanical Engineer. (ii) If the Contractor claims that the decisions or the instructions of the Chief Mechanical Engineer are unjustified, and that accordingly he is entitled to extra payment, on account thereof, he shall forthwith notify this to the Chief Mechanical Engineer to record his decisions and the reasons thereafter in writing and shall within two weeks state his claims in writing to the Chief Mechanical Engineer. (iii) The Chief Mechanical Engineer shall thereafter within four weeks of the receipt of the claims, reply to the points raised in the claims. Unless resolved by negotiations or discussion 26 immediately thereafter within a further four weeks, the question of liability of such payment will be treated as one of dispute. “Any litigation arising out of this Agreement, shall only be adjudicated before the competent court of Law within the jurisdiction of Hon ’ble High Court of Madras’’. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day year first above written. The agreement is executed at Chennai. The common seal of the Board Trustees of the Port of Chennai represented by its Chairman was hereunto affixed and Shri Chief Mechanical Engineer thereof has hereunto set his Hand in the presence of 1. CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER. The signature is made on behalf of and by authority from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Port of Chennai, under Section 34(i) of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. Signed and sealed by the Contractor in the presence of 1. 2. TENDERER. 27 ANNEXURE - II FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY. Dated:_________ POWER OF ATTORNEY To Whomsoever It May Concern Mr. _________________ (Name of the Person(s)), domiciled at __________________ (Address), acting as __________(Designation and name of the firm), and whose signature is attested below, is hereby authorized on behalf of _____________ (Name of the Tenderer) to provide information and respond to enquiries etc. as may be required by the Port Trust or any governmental authority for the (project title)____________and is hereby further authorized to sign and file relevant documents in respect of the above. (Attested signature of Mr. __________ ) For _____________ (Name of the Tenderer) For _____________ (Name of the Tenderer) 28 ANNEXURE – III ADVANCE STAMPED RECEIPT Received from the Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai – 600 001, for a sum of Rs. /- (Rupees only) being the refund of the Earnest Money Deposit deposited by us towards the Tender for hiring of 4 Nos. Different Capacity Trucks / Lorries on 12 hours under monthly basis for a period of two years for attending Cargo handling works of various Departments of Chennai Port Trust through e-Tender Tender No. MEE/03/2015/Dy.CME(R&D). Station : Signature Revenue Stamp Date & Stamp 29 ANNEXURE - IV Specimen Bank Guarantee Form for Performance G u a r a n t e e (To be executed on Rs.100/- non-judicial Stamp Paper) [The bank, as requested by the successful Tenderer, shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions indicated] 1. In consideration of the Board of Trustees of the Port of Chennai, Chennai – 600 001, Tamilnadu incorporated by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 as amended by Major Port Trust (Amendment) Act 1974 (hereinafter called “The Board" which expression shall unless excluded by or repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to include the Board of Trustees of the Port of Chennai, its s u c c e s so rs a nd a s sig ns) h a v i ng a gr e ed t o e x emp t ( Na m e o f t h e Co nt ra c t or / s (hereinafter called the “Contractor/s") from the demand under the terms and conditions of the Contract, vide Chief Mechanical Engineer letter No ___________________ d a t e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ between the Contractors of________________________ covered dated______ ( h e r e i n a f t e r the and under cal led the Tender "the Board for made execution No_______________________ said co ntract") for payment of Performance Guarantee in cash or Lodgement of Government Promissory Loan Notes for the due fulfilment by the said Contractors of the terms and conditions of the said Contract, on production of a Bank Guarantee for Rs.______________(Rupees _________________________) only we, the (Name of the Bank and Address) __________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "the Bank") at the request of the Contractors do hereby undertake to pay to the Board an amount not exceeding Rs. _________ _______________________________________________________) (Rupees only against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or which would be caused to or suffered by the Board by reason of any breach by the Contractors of any of the terms and conditions of the said contract. 2. We, _____________________ Bank) ______________________ do hereby (Name of (Name of Branch) undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this guarantee without any demur merely on a demand from the Board stating that the amount claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or which would be caused to or suffered by the Board by reason of any breach by the Contractors of any of the terms and conditions of the 30 said contract or by reason of the Contractors failure to perform t h e s a i d contract. Any such demand made on the Bank shall be conclusive as regards the amount due and payable by the Bank under this Guarantee H o w e v e r , o u r l i a b i l i t y u n d e r t h i s g u a r a n t e e shall be restricted to any amount not exceeding Rs.________________________ (Rupees____________________________ only). 3. We, _______________________________ undertake to pay to the Board any (Name of Bank and Branch) money so demanded notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Contractor(s) in any suit or proceeding pending before any Court or Tribunal relating thereto our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment there under and the Contractor(s) shall have no claim against us for making such payment. 4. We, _______________________________ further agree with the Board that the (Name of Bank and Branch) guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during the period that would be taken for performance of the said contract and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of the Board under or by virtue of the said contract have been fully paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till the __________________________________________ of the Port Trust certifies that the (Name of the user department) terms and conditions of the said contract have been fully and properly carried out by the said Contractors and accordingly discharge this guarantee PROVIDED HOWEVER that the Bank shall be at the request of the Board but at the cost of the Contractors, renew or extend this guarantee for such further period or periods as the Board may require from time to time. 5. We, _______________________________ further agree with the Board that the (Name of Bank and Branch) Board shall have the fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said contract or to extend the time of performance by the said contract or to extend the time of performance by the said Contractors from time to time or to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers exercisable by the Board against the said Contractors and to forebear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said contract and we shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation or extensions being granted to the Contractors or for any forbearance, act or omission on the part of the Board or any indulgence shown by the Board to the Contractors or by any such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving us. This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the constitution of the Bank or the Contractor(s). 31 It is also hereby agreed that the Courts in Madras would have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of claims, if any, under this Guarantee. 8 We, ---------------------------- Bank lastly undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the previous consent of the Board in writing 9. *Notwithstanding anything contained herein: a) Our liability under this Bank Guarantee shall not exceed Rs. ___________ (Rupees ______________________________________________only); b) this Bank Guarantee shall be valid upto _____________; and c) we are liable to pay the guarantee amount or any part thereof under this Bank Guarantee o n l y and only if you serve upon us a written claim or demand on or before----- - - - - - - - - - - (date of expiry of Guarantee)." Date day of ____________ 20 For (Name of Bank) (Name) Signature 32 ANNEXURE - V INTEGRITY PACT Between CHENNAI PORT TRUST (ChPT) hereinafter referred to the “The Principal” And ...hereinafter referred to as “The Bidder/Contractor” Preamble The Principal intends to award, under laid down organizational procedures, contract/s for....The Principal values full compliance with all relevant laws of the land, rules, regulations, economic use of resources and of fairness/transparency in its relations with its Bidder(s) and / or Contractor(s). In order to achieve these goals, the Principal will appoint an Independent External Monitor (IEM), who will monitor the tender process and the execution of the contract of the contract for compliance with the principles mentioned above. Section 1 - Commitments of the Principal (1) The Principal commits itself to take all measures necessary to prevent corruption and to observe the following principles. a) No employee of the Principal personally or through family members, will in connection with the tender for, or the execution of a contract, demand, take a promise for or accept for self or third person, any material or immaterial benefit which the person is not legally entitled to. b) The Principal will, during the tender process, treat all Bidders(s) with equity and reason. The Principal will in particular before and during the tender process, provide to all Bidder(s) the same information and will not provide to any Bidder(s) confidential / additional information through which the Bidder(s) could obtain an advantage in relation to the tender process or the contract execution. c) (2) The Principal will exclude from the process all known prejudiced persons. If the Principal obtains information on the conduct of any of its employees which is a criminal offence under the IPC/PC Act, or if there be a substantive suspicion in this regard, the Principal will inform the Chief Vigilance Officer and in addition can initiate disciplinary actions. Section 2 - Commitments of the Bidder(s)contractor(s) (1) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) commit himself to take all measures necessary to prevent corruption. He commits himself to observe the following principles during his participation in the tender process and during the contract execution. 33 (a) The Bidder(s)/Contractor will not, directly or through any other person or firm, offer, promise or give to any of the Principals employees, involved in the tender process or the execution of the contract or to any third person any material or other benefit which he/she is not legally entitled to, in order to obtain in exchange any advantage of any kind whatsoever during the tender process or during the execution of the contract. (b) The Bidders/Contractor(s) will not enter with other Bidders into any undisclosed agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal. This applies in particular to prices, specifications, certificates, subsidiary contracts, submission or non submission of bids or any other actions to restrict competitiveness or to introduce cartelization in the bidding process. (c ) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will not commit any offence under the relevant IPC/PC Act ; further the Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will not use improperly, for purpose of competition or personal gain or pass on to others, any information or document provided by the Principal as part of the business relationship regarding plans, technical proposals and business details including information contained or transmitted electronically. (d) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) of foreign origin shall disclose the name and address of the Agents/representatives in India, if any. Similarly the Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) of Indian Nationality shall furnish the name and address of the foreign principals, if any. Further details as mentioned in the Guidelines on Indian Agents of Foreign suppliers” shall be disclosed by the bidder(s)/Contractor(s).Further as mentioned in the Guidelines all payments made to the Indian agent/representative have to be in Indian Rupee only. Copy of the “Guidelines on Indian Agents of Foreign Suppliers” is annexed and marked as Annex. (e) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will, when presenting his bid, disclose any and all payments he has made, is committed to or intends to make to agents, brokers or any other intermediaries in connection with the award of contract. (2) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will not instigate third persons to commit offences outlined above or be an accessory to such offences. Section 3- Disqualification from tender process and exclusion from future contracts. If the Bidder(s)/Contractor(s), before award or during execution has committed a transgression through a violation of Section 2, above or in any other form such as to put his reliability or 34 credibility in question, the Principal is entitled to disqualify the Biddder(s)/Contractor(s) from the tender process or take action as per the procedure mentioned in the “Guidelines on Banning of business dealings”. Copy of the “Guidelines on Banning of Business dealings” is annexed and marked as Annex-B. Section 4 -Compensation for damages (1) If the principal has disqualified the Bidder(s) from the tender process prior to the award according to Section 3, the Principal is entitled to demand and recover the damages equivalent to Earnest Money Deposit/Bid Security. (2) If the Principal has terminated the contract according to Section 3, or if the Principal is entitled to terminate the contract according to Section 3, the Principal shall be entitled to demand and recover from the contractor liquidated damages of the contract value or the amount equivalent to Performance Bank Guarantee. Section 5 - Previous transgression (1) The Bidder declares that no previous transgressions occurred in the last 3 years with any other Company in any country conforming to the anti-corruption approach or with any other Public Sector Enterprise in Indian that could justify his exclusion from the tender process. (2) If the Bidder makes incorrect statement on this subject, he can be disqualified from the tender process or action can be taken as per the procedure mentioned in ”Guidelines on Banning of Business dealings”. Section - 6 - Equal treatment of all Bidders/Contractors/Subcontractors The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) undertakes(s) to demand from all sub contractors a commitment in conformity with this Integrity Pact and to submit it to the Principal before contract signing. Section 7 - Criminal charges against violating Bidder(s)/Contractor(s/Sub contractor(s) If the Principal obtains knowledge of conduct of a Bidder, Contractor or Sub contractor or of an employee or a representative or an associate of a Bidder, Contractor or subcontractor which constitutes corruption or if the Principal has substantive suspicion in this regard, the principal will inform the same to the Chief Vigilance Officer. Section 8 - independent External Monitor/Monitors (1) The principal appoints competent and credible independent External Monitor for this Pact. The task of the Monitor is to review independently and objectively, whether and to what a extent the parties comply with the obligations under this agreement. (2) The Monitor is not subject to instructions by the representatives of the parties and performs his functions neutrally and independently .He reports to the Chairman, CHENNAI PORT TRUST. 35 (3) The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) accepts the monitor has the right to access without restriction to all Project documentation of the Principal including that provided by the contractor. The contractor will also grant the Monitor, upon his request and demonstration of a valid interest, unrestricted and unconditional access to his project documentation. The same is applicable to Sub-contractors. The Monitor is under contractual obligation to treat the information and documents of the Bidder(s)/Contractor(s)/Sub contractor(s) with confidentiality. (4) The Principal will provide to the monitor sufficient information about all meetings among the parties related to the Project provided such meetings could have an impact on the contractual relations between the Principal and the Contractor. The parties offer to the Monitor the option to participate in such meetings. (5) As soon as the Monitor notices, or believe to notice, a violation of the agreement, he will so inform the Management of the Principal and request the Management to discontinue or take corrective action, or to take other relevant action. The monitor can in this regard submit nonbinding recommendations. Beyond this, the Monitor has no right to demand from the parties that they act in a specific manner, refrain from action or tolerate action. (6) The Monitor will submit a written report to the Chairman/ChPT within 8 to10 weeks from the date of reference or intimation to him by the Principal and. should occasion arise, submit the proposal for the correcting problematic situations. (7) Monitor shall be entitled to compensation on the same terms as being extended to / provided to Independent Trustees on the CHPT Board. ( 8) If the Monitor has reported to the Chairman CHPT, a substantiated suspicion of an offence under relevant IPC/PC Act, and the Chairman/ChPT has not, within the reasonable time taken visible action to proceed against such offence or reported it to the Chief Vigilance Officer, the Monitor may also transmit this information directly to the Central Vigilance Commission. (9) The word”Monitor” would include both singular and plural. Section 9 - Pact Duration This Pact begins when both parties have legally signed it .It expires for the Contractor 10 months after the last payment under the contract and for all other Bidders to monitor after the contract has been awarded. If any claim is made/lodged during this time, the same shall be binding and 36 continue to be valid despite the lapse of this pact as specified above unless it is discharged/determined by Chairman/CHPT. Section 10- Other provisions (1) This agreement is subject to Indian Law, Place of performance and jurisdiction is the Registered Office of the Principal, i.e New Delhi. (2) Changes and supplements as well as termination notices need to be made in writing. Side agreements have not been made. (3) (4) If the contractor is a partnership or a consortium, this agreement must be signed by all partners or consortium members. Should one or several provisions of this agreement turn out to be invalid, the remember of this agreement remains valid. In this case, the parties will strive to come to an agreement to their original intentions. (For & On behalf of Principal) (For & On behalf of Bidder/Contractor) (Office Seal) (Office seal) Place... Date ... Witness 1 : (Name & Address) _____________________ Witness 2 : (Name & Address) ______________________ 37 CHECK LIST TO BE FILLED BY THE TENDERER – COMMERCIAL Sl. No. 1. 2. DESCRIPTION EMD and Tender Fee enclosed Yes/ No Yes/ No Tender Document signed and sealed in all pages Enclosed 3. YES/NO Notarized copy of work order, Completion Certificates for the respective work order indicating the order reference and order value for which the work order Yes/ No was executed. 4. Enclosed Annual Financial Turnover (Profit & Loss) statement for the year 2011 - 12, 2012 – 13 and 2013 - 14 duly certified by Charted Accountant (C.A) 5 Enclosed Notarized Completion Certificate for the respective work order indicating the order reference and order value Yes/ No Yes/ No for which the work order was executed. 6 Agreed all Trust’s Terms and Conditions. Yes/ No TENDERER SIGN WITH SEAL. 38
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