Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Rate contract tender for empanelment of vendors for supply, installation and commissioning of cumulative capacity of 100MW Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV power plants in TamilNadu under CAPEX & RESCO models Tender reference: TEDA/ 4706 /100MW GCRT -SPV /2017-18 Dated.17.05.2017 1. Clarifications to the Pre bid queries dated.17.06.2017. Sl. Page Tender Clause 1 58 15 2 Query abstract Getting net meter is under scope of the beneficiary / beneficiary department, in this stage whether TEDA may release 90% of payment after completion of work instead of 80% What are the eligibility criteria to participate in open category 3 17 3.3 (d) What is the validity of the EMD? 4 Is it mandate for MNRE channel partners for the empanelment in order to avail subsidy? Will the project be considered as completed, if the system not 5 connected with grid due to delay in CEIG approval or installation of net metering? 6 Deemed Generation: Request TEDA to incorporate deemed generation clause as per SECI/MNRE norms to safeguard the cash flows of RESCO contractors 7 99 F-6 Model Form of Contract for RESCO Model: Request TEDA to clarify if this is the final agreement between contractor and the Off taker of power or a separate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be signed between the parties 8 58 16 Empanelment for 13 Months: In Pre-bid it was mentioned Clarifications Does not arise at this stage Earnest Money Deposit will be released after the expiry of the validity of the empanelment period Yes, Bidder should participate in tender / come through the open category. However Successful bidder and end user may hdsh this condition in their contract agreement on mutually agreed. Separate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) may be signed between the parties on mutual understanding. Subject to extension by MNRE, it will be extended.
subsidy would elapse by 9/11/2017. Request TEDA to clarify this clause. It would require at least 6 months to complete projects of 200 kwp or more 9 70 17.23 Kindly clarify if Net Metering and approvals are in Bidders scope? 10 63 17.6 Ensuring stability and wind withstanding capacity Bidders can take care of the Wind withstanding capacity of the PV System; but customer shall ensure roof stability considering solar system loading since customer has designed the roof as per their requirements. Bidder can assist with details of the mounting solution and loading data. 11 Share the list of roofs along with technical analysis about the estimate capacity, connected load estimate, estimated consumption and type of roofs 12 120 Annexure -1 MSME certificate meets eligible for lieu of EMD. 13 After successful installation and commissioning of solar projects and verified by TEDA, will the Security Deposit be refunded immediately against Performance guarantee of 1% for 5 years. If so will it be the same for residential applications also. 14 120 Annexure -1 Confirm whether EMD is lieu if we have NSIC certificate 15 29, 6.1, There is no specific format in Yes Roof stability is the scope of the end user / beneficiary department. Bidder can assist with details of the mounting solution and loading data. Scope of bidders / Beneficiary / Departments Yes, subject to production of valid certificate copy along with the tender. For residential applications, this may not be applicable. Yes, The Small Scale Industrial units located within the State and Registered with the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation/NSIC for the manufacture of items such as SPV Cells/Modules or PV System Electronics(Inverter only) manufactured by them / as a PV System Integrator subject to production of valid certificate copy along with the tender.
31 7.3.1 tender document for power of attorney and undertaking letter of authorization. Shall we proceed with our own format for the same 16 21 5.1 (e) Service charge for TEDA is 3%, which is including service tax or excluding service tax. 17 120 Annexure Is EMD exempted for those who -1 register with TEDA and MSME. Inclusive Please refer page no.120 of tender document 18 16 2 Extension of tender due date Request declined 19 To know the meaning of OPEN category. Could we do business without participating tender Does not arise at this time 20 43 9.8 Confirm the disbursement schedule of the subsidy for both and non- rooftop projects. Also clarify the agency that will disburse the subsidy and achievement linked incentive respectively. 21 43 9.8 Please clarify if Achievement linked incentive is same for all rooftop project size from 26kWp to 500kWp or if it is dependent on the project size and thus on the MNRE benchmark cost (for RESCO category) 22 23 101 24 48 10.5 F-6(5) 54 11.6 Please specify the time period between execution of contract and issue of firm work order. How contractor shall be bounded to do O&M for period of 25 years How contractor shall be bounded to give warranty for 25 years for SPV panel from the date of commissioning, after releasing the security deposit and performance guarantee. Subject to receipt of subsidy / Achievement linked incentive from MNRE, TEDA will disburse Yes Within 7 to 10 working days of executing the agreement along with security deposit in acceptable form. General Manager
2. Corrigendum to the Pre bid queries dated.17.06.2017. Sl. Page Tender Clause Existing 1 47 10.3 (a) 10.3 Payment of Security Deposit (SD) a) The Successful Bidder will be required to remit the Security Deposit equivalent to 5% (Five percent) of the value of the Contract excluding Comprehensive Maintenance Charges. The SD should be paid by way of Demand Draft/Banker s Cheque drawn in favour of TEDA/ respective Department or in the form of unconditional and irrevocable Bank Guarantee, valid till the completion of 5 years comprehensive maintenance period. The SD should be paid within 15 days from the date of receipt of Letter of Award by TEDA / Department / Agency. b) The Security Deposit will be refunded to the Successful Bidder after successful installation & commissioning of the Solar Power Plants and after submission of performance guarantee of 1% of the total value valid for 5 years. The Security Deposit till it is refunded by the TEDA / Department / Agency to the Successful Bidder will not earn any interest thereof. c) The EMD or Security Deposit will be To be read as 10.3 Payment of Security Deposit (SD) 10.3.1 Payment of Security Deposit (SD) for CAPEX model a) The Successful Bidder will be required to remit the Security Deposit equivalent to 5% (Five percent) of the value of the Contract excluding Comprehensive Maintenance Charges. The SD should be paid by way of Demand Draft/Banker s Cheque drawn in favour of TEDA/ respective Department or in the form of unconditional and irrevocable Bank Guarantee, valid till the completion of 5 years comprehensive maintenance period. The SD should be paid within 15 days from the date of receipt of Letter of Award by TEDA / Department / Agency. b) The Security Deposit will be refunded to the Successful Bidder after successful installation & commissioning of the Solar Power Plants and after submission of performance guarantee of 1% of the total value valid for 5 years. The Security Deposit till it is refunded by the TEDA / Department / Agency to the Successful Bidder will not earn any interest thereof. c) The EMD or Security Deposit will be forfeited if the Successful Bidder withdraws the Bid during the period of Bid validity specified in the Tender or if the Bidder fails to sign the contract as the case may be (or) if the contract is not fulfilled as per the 10.3.2 Payment of Security Deposit (SD) for RESCO model
forfeited if the Successful Bidder withdraws the Bid during the period of Bid validity specified in the Tender or if the Bidder fails to sign the contract as the case may be (or) if the contract is not fulfilled as per the --- a) The Successful Bidder will be required to remit the Security Deposit equivalent to 5% (Five percent) of the value as below Category Up to 10kWp Project cost Rs.70 per Wp >10 to 100kWp Rs.65 per Wp >100 to 500kWp Rs.60 per Wp The SD should be paid by way of Demand Draft/Banker s Cheque drawn in favour of TEDA/ respective Department or in the form of unconditional and irrevocable Bank Guarantee, valid for one year. The SD should be paid within 15 days from the date of receipt of Letter of Award by TEDA / Department / Agency. b) The Security Deposit will be refunded to the Successful Bidder after successful installation & commissioning of the Solar Power Plants and after submission of performance guarantee of 1% of the above value valid for 3years and the same should be renewed till the expiry of 25 years. The Security Deposit till it is refunded by the TEDA / Department / Agency to the Successful Bidder will not earn any interest thereof. c) The EMD or Security Deposit will be forfeited if the Successful Bidder withdraws the Bid during the period of Bid validity specified in the Tender or if the Bidder fails to sign the contract as the case may be (or) if the contract is not fulfilled as per the General Manager