Questions on SBD

Section – 2 : Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

1. What are the eligibility requirements for submitting a bid in response to the Request for Bid
(RFB) notice?
2. Can a joint venture (JV) participate in the bidding process? If so, what are the conditions for
forming a JV?
3. What are the exceptions to the eligibility requirements stated in clauses 1.1 and 1.2?
4. Which firms or individuals are considered ineligible to bid according to the sanctions,
suspension, and prohibitions mentioned in clause 1.3?
5. What are the criteria for a bidder to be classified as a "Class-I local supplier"?
6. What is the definition of "Local Content" as per the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in
India) Order, 2017?
7. Can a successful bidder subcontract works to a contractor/bidder from a country that shares a
land border with India?
8. What are the minimum qualification requirements in terms of technical experience for bidders
in this bid?
9. How many contracts and what minimum contract amounts are required for a bidder to meet the
qualification requirements under different scenarios?
10. In the case of a Joint Venture partnership, what are the qualification requirements for each
partner in terms of completed contracts and minimum contract amounts?
11. What sectors are considered for determining similar works in the technical requirements?
12. What specific types of construction works are eligible as similar works in the electrical
transmission, sub-transmission, and electrical distribution sectors?
13. Are experiences limited to LT lines considered eligible for meeting the technical requirements?
14. How is the experience of a bidder as part of a Joint Venture, consortium, or sub-
contractor/bidder evaluated for qualification purposes?
15. What documentation or proof is required to demonstrate the approval or acceptance of
mentioned works by the end-customer or distribution company?
16. What is the net worth requirement for bidders in terms of financial/commercial qualifications?
17. How is net worth calculated for the purpose of determining qualification criteria?
18. What is the minimum average annual turnover (MAAT) requirement for bidders, and for which
period is it calculated?
19. What are the eligible liquid assets or evidence of access to fund-based credit facilities required
from bidders?
20. How are the financial requirements for Joint Ventures (JVs) different from individual bidders?
21. What are the minimum criteria for the lead partner and other partners of a Joint Venture in
terms of net worth, average annual turnover, and liquid assets?
22. What are the consequences if a Joint Venture fails to meet the qualification requirements
mentioned in 2.2.4?
23. How is the authorization and liability structure defined for Joint Ventures in the execution of the
contract?
24. What documents or details need to be submitted by bidders as part of their bid for
financial/commercial qualifications?

25. How can the bidding document be amended by the Employer? ITB7 Part1
26. What is the purpose of issuing addenda/corrigendum/amendments to the bidding document?
ITB7 Part1
27. Are bidders required to take addenda/corrigendum/amendments into account when preparing
their bids? ITB7 Part1
28. What is the requirement for Bid Security/Bid Securing Declaration in the bidding process?
(ITB18)
29. What is the validity period of the Bid Security?(ITB-18)
30. When and how will the Bid Security be returned to unsuccessful bidders? (ITB18)
31. When will the Bid Security of the successful bidder be returned? (ITB18)
32. What is an Abnormally Low Bid? (ITB36)
33. What is Unbalanced or Front Loaded Bids (ITB37)
34. How is an unbalanced or front loaded bid defined?(ITB37)
35. If a bid is identified as unbalanced or front loaded, what additional requirement is imposed on
the bidder?(ITB37).
36. What is Performance Security ? (ITB44)
37. What are the consequences if the successful bidder fails to submit the Performance Security and
Additional performance security or sign the Contract? (ITB44)
38. What is Bid Validity Period? BDS ITB 17.1
39. Is bidding or submitting bids by or from a Joint Venture permitted in this process? BDS ITB12.m
40. What is the maximum number of members or partners allowed in a Joint Venture for bidding
purposes? BDS ITB12.m
41. What is the significance of allowing Joint Ventures to participate in the bidding process?
42. Is the rebate applicable to all types of invoices or only specific types? ITB 12.5 Part 3
43. What is the rebate percentage offered by the Employer for timely payment of invoices? ITB 12.5
Part 3
44. What is The Defect Liability Period? ITB 27 Part3
45. What is the threshold percentage that determines when prior approval is required for
subcontracting? GCC19.3 Part3
46. What are the three categories of defects identified in field inspection? GCC 23 part3
47. What is the percentage penalty imposed on the sanctioned cost for critical defects? GCC part3
48. What is the consequence for the contractor if they fail to achieve completion of the facilities
within the specified time? GCC 26.2 Part3
49. What is the percentage of liquidated damages imposed on the contractor for each week or part
thereof that the completion is delayed? GCC 26.2 Part3
50. What is TERMS AND PROCEDURES OF PAYMENT? Appendix-1 Part3