Military Engineer Services Invites Bids for 1 MW Solar Project at Air Force School, Gwalior

The Military Engineer Services (MES) has released a tender for a 1 MW solar power project situated at the Air Force School (AFS) in Gwalior.

The deadline for bid submissions is set for February 16, 2024, with bid opening scheduled for February 23.

The project is expected to cost approximately ₹8.95 crores.

For bidders not registered with MES or those registered but lacking the standing security bond, an earnest money deposit of ₹772,650 is mandatory.

Upon receiving the Letter of Acceptance, the successful bidder must furnish a performance bank guarantee within 28 days, amounting to 5% of the contract sum.

Bidders must hold registration with MES in Class ‘A’ or above, contingent on positive performance feedback for ongoing projects outlined in the Workload return or any other report issued by the competent engineering authority.

Contractors not enlisted with MES must meet enlistment criteria for ‘A’ Class and above, ensuring successful completion of works meeting the required value.

Bidders need to showcase experience in completing and commissioning solar projects for government departments or public sector units in the past seven years.

This includes having completed one project exceeding 0.80 MW capacity, or two projects each exceeding 0.50 MW capacity, or three projects each exceeding 0.40 MW capacity.

Phase I of the contract dictates the completion of the entire project and related services within 700 days from the start date.

The successful bidder is obligated to engage a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy approved consultant for final testing and inspection of the executed work before Phase I completion.

The consultant must certify alignment with the approved design before issuing the completion certificate for Phase I.

Phase II involves maintenance, manning, and operation, spanning a 55-month period. Separate completion certificates will be issued for each phase, and the entire project will only be considered complete upon fulfilment of Phase II work.