Corrigendum III Date: -29/08/2015 Expression of Interest (EOI) for selection of General Consultant (GC) for Nagpur Metro Rail Project

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1 Corrigendum III Date: -29/08/2015 Expression of Interest (EOI) for selection of General Consultant (GC) for Nagpur Metro Rail Project S. No Clause No. As given in EOI Document Suggestions/Clarifications Reply 1. Pg.2 of 6, Cl Pg.2 of 6, Cl. 7.3 The Applicants may be a single entity or a JV /consortium, joining together to assist NMRCL in implementing the project. In case of group of entities the number of substantial JV/consortium partners shall not be more than 4 (partners having less than 10% participation will be termed as non-substantial member and will not be considered for evaluation which means that their financial soundness and work experience shall not be considered for evaluation of JV/Consortium). Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: Sir, in order to submit a technically sound proposal, it may please be considered to increase the number of substantial JV / Consortium partners to 5. However, each partner shall have not less than 10% participation in the JV / Consortium. may please consider. Sir, the clause may please be modified as below: Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed / substantially completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: May please consider. Non Substantial partner may be in addition to the Substantial partners. However maximum number of the substantial partners will not be more than four. However, two number of maximum of non-substantial partners will be permitted. Additional addendum to this clause is under. The total share of lead partner and substantial partners shall not be less than 90% (There shall be minimum qualifying share for substantial partners.) The non-substantial partner should also fulfil following eligibility criteria. - The non-substantial partner must have experience in the respective field. - At least 5 crore works for Govt./PSU in last 3 yrs. Each non-substantial partner shall not be allowed more than 1 key position. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 1

2 S. No Clause No. As given in EOI Document Suggestions/Clarifications Reply 3. Pg.2 of 6, Cl. 7.3 At least one similar consultancy work of value of INR 1872 million (US $ million) or more. If the above work of INR 1872 million (US $ million) has been done by the foreign partner of JV and the work was done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. OR Two similar consultancy works each of value of INR 1170 million (US $ million) or more. If the above works of INR 1170 million each (US $ million) have been done by the foreign partner of JV and the works were done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. Sir, we feel that the stipulated criteria for the consultancy fee is slightly on the higher side. In this regard, request you to kindly modify the clause as below: At least one similar consultancy work of value of INR 1500 million (US $ million) or more. If the above work of INR 1500 million (US $ million) has been done by the foreign partner of JV and the work was done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 750 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. OR Two similar consultancy works each of value of INR 950 million (US $ million) or more. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. OR Three similar consultancy works each of value of INR 936 million (US $ million) or more. If the above works of INR 936 million (US $ million) have been done by the foreign partner of JV and the works were done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. If the above works of INR 950 million each (US $ million) have been done by the foreign partner of JV and the works were done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 750 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. OR Three similar consultancy works each of value 2

3 S. No Clause No. As given in EOI Document Suggestions/Clarifications Reply AND of INR 750 million (US $ million) or more. Lead member must have completed one similar consultancy work of minimum value of INR 936 million (US $ million). If the above works of INR 750 million (US $ million) have been done by the foreign partner of JV and the works were done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 750 million (US $ million) outside the country of the foreign partner. AND 4. Pg.3 of 6, Cl.7.3, Notes, 2 nd point 5. Pg.4 of 6, Cl.7.3, Similar consultancy work means a General / Project Consultancy work pertaining to light metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 30,000) or medium metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 45,000) or large metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT above 45,000) involving the work of framing specifications, drawing up contract documents, checking designs, project management and supervision including inspection, safety and quality, testing and commissioning of the work. Light Metro does not mean 'LRT'. It's meaning is as a system with rolling stock having steel wheels running on two rails. Light Metro may also be categorized as 'LRT' but all LRTs cannot be categorized as light metro. Documentary proof such as completion certificates from client clearly indicating the nature/scope of work, actual completion cost and actual date of Lead member must have completed one similar consultancy work of minimum value of INR 750 million (US $ million). Sir, request you to kindly consider the experience of General / Project Consultancy in High Speed Rail / Railway Projects also as Similar Consultancy Work as is being considered for GC to other metro rail projects. May please consider. Sir, as you would appreciate different countries follow different procedures in issuing project completion certificates. We Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. The consortium member if supported by corroboratory documentary evidence may be considered on merit. However, the 3

4 S. No Clause No. As given in EOI Document Suggestions/Clarifications Reply Notes, 4 th point 6. Pg.4 of 6, Cl.7.3, Notes, 5 th point completion for such work should be submitted. The offers submitted without this documentary proof shall not be evaluated. In case the work is executed for private client, copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received certified by Chartered Accountant (CA), T.D.S certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by client shall also be submitted. Value of successfully completed portion of any ongoing work up to will also be considered for qualification of work experience criteria. For completed works, value of work done shall be updated to price level assuming 5% inflation for Indian Rupees every year and 2% for foreign currency portions per year. The exchange rate of foreign currency shall be USD , GBP , Euro , Yen(100) put of best efforts in getting the certificates/details as stipulated in the referred clause. However, for projects executed for private clients, the requirements may be limited to a detailed certificate issued by the firm s statutory auditor and copy of the work order issued by client only. May please be accepted. Sir, we understand that successfully completed portion mean the amount of payment received towards the assignment. Please confirm. 7. General Sir, we understand that this assignment General Consultant (GC) for Nagpur Metro Rail Project will not have conflict of interest with other assignments of NRMCL such as Environmental Impact Assessment Study, Social Impact Assessment Study and vice versa. May please confirm. bidder/applicant is advised to submit proper documentary evidence (either issued or duly authenticated by client) in support of their work experience establishing the nature/scope of work and cost of successfully completed portion of any ongoing work up to 31st March 2015, to avoid rejection. Yes. NMRCL confirms the same. Any work done by the constituent member of JV/Consortium; which requires certification/approval from GC will have conflict of interest and such members cannot be part of consortium/jv. 4

5 S. No Reference Paragraph- Line/Version 8. Date &Time of Submission of EOI 9. Clause 7.3 Eligibility Criteria of Applicants"Notes on Page No Clause 5 Eligibility Criteria of Applicants"Page No. 11 Query/Request at 1200Hrs It is requested that date of submission to be extended by atleast2 weeks i.e to or atleast 5 weeks from the last addendum. "Similar Consultancy work" means a General/Project Consultancy.. Does it include "Detailed Design Consultancy Work"?. Please confirm Eligibility of JV/Consortium :- Can the consortium/ Single entity include additional partners (within the limit of four) after the EOI Stage? 11. DPR :- It is understood that the DPR will be made available. When this can be made available? 12. Bid Evaluation:- It is not clear if the Bid Evaluation will be on QBS or QCBS. The same may be clarified. 13. Project Schedule :- What is the anticipated project schedule? It is understood that the tender for the DDC and contractors in progress.the anticipated project schedule may please be provided. Reply Revised deadline for submission of EOI is extended up till 17:00 Hrs. on 24/09/2015. Detailed Design Consultant for similar works as specified in eligibility criteria Clause no 7.3. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. DPR is available at NMRCL website, The final selection of GC will be Quality and Cost Based Selection. However, the ratio of Quality and Cost will be 80:20. The project is scheduled to be completed in the year

6 14. Completion cost of the project :- By when do you expect the external funding arrangement to materialize and by which agency you are negotiating with? 15. Clause 7.3 Eligibility Criteria of Applicants"Notes on Page No. 4 The Exchange rate of foreign currency shall be USD , GBP , Euro , Yen(100) Please provide Reference rate of other foreign Currencies also. i.e HK$, SG$, AU$, MYR Completion cost is given in pg 79 of 85. Remaining part of the query is not relevant. The exchange rate of other foreign currencies will be as per website: as on Sr. No Section/Page As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply No./Clause No The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: Is INR 1872 million is consultancy cost or the cost of project for which consultancy services has been made? This is the cost of consultancy assignment performed by the bidder. At least one similar consultancy work of value of INR1872 million (US $ million) or Similar consultancy work' means a General! Project Consultancy work pertaining to light metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 30,000) or medium metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 45,000) or large metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT above 45,000) involving the work of framing Do consulting companies having similar experience in Railway Sector also qualify? Document is self-explanatory. 6

7 specifications, drawing up contract documents, checking designs, project management and supervision including inspection, safety and quality, testing and commissioning of the work 18. Scope of Work Request you to please elaborate detailed scope of work to be undertaken by consultant 19. Staff Deployment Request you to please elaborate detailed list of key personals to be permanently deploy on site Document is self-explanatory. Further details may be enlisted at the RFP stage Document is self-explanatory. Further details may be enlisted at the RFP stage Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. 20. Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) Point for clarifications 1/85 2 The final selection is proposed to be based on International competitive Bidding (ICB) and Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). Reply The final selection of GC will be Quality and Cost Based Selection. The ratio of Quality and Cost will be 80: Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) Pl confirm the ratio of % age weightage assigned for the technical & financial proposal. However considering the technical nature of General Consultancy services sought, we request the method of selection of the consultant to be as 80:20 QCBS. 1/85 5 Funding: The Governments are negotiating with external funding agencies for funding the balance portion of the cost. Pl confirm the status of the funding and the funding agency. 7 Not relevant.

8 Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. Point for clarifications Reply 22. Notice of Invitation To Applicants 23. Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) 11/ Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: At least one similar consultancy work of value of INR 1872 million (US $ million) or more. If the above work of INR 1872 million (US $ million) has been done by the foreign partner of JV and the work was done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US$ million) outside the country of the foreign partner It is kindly requested to pl confirm in case the work of INR 1872 million (US $ million) is done in the country of the foreign partner is fulfilled by one member, whether the works equal to INR 936 million (US$ million) outside the country of the foreign partner can be satisfied by other member of consortium. 3/ The exchange rate of foreign currency shall be USD , GBP , Euro , Yen(100) Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. The exchange rate of other foreign currencies will be as per website: as on Pl confirm the date of exchange rate to be considered in case of currencies like Australian Dollar &Chinese Yuan for the evaluation of the value of work(s) done in foreign currency. 24. Notice Inviting 3/ Similar consultancy work means a General / 8

9 Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. Expression of Interest (EOI) Point for clarifications Project Consultancy work pertaining to light metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT up to 30,000) or medium metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT up to 45,000) or large metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT above 45,000) involving the work of framing specifications, drawing up contract documents, checking designs, project management and supervision including inspection, safety and quality, testing and commissioning of the work. Light Metro does not mean 'LRT'. It's meaning is as a system with rolling stock having steel wheels running on two rails. Light Metro may also be categorized as 'LRT' but all LRTs cannot be categorized as light metro. It is requested to please define the term General / Project Consultancy. As per our understanding services including Detail Design Consultancy, Construction Supervision/Project Management Consultancy will be considered as Similar consultancy work. It is also requested to pl add the experience of the High Speed Rail Projects under the similar assignments as same systems are being followed in the metro rail projects. Pl confirm. Reply However, your understanding of LRT and Light Metro is correct. No change in the conditions of EOI Document. 25. Terms of reference (Annexure 6) 48/ Scope and obligation of services for the General Consultant (GC) Preliminary investigations: This activity will cover review, revalidation & 9 In case of additional survey or investigation is required, GC will get done through the agencies with prior approval of Client and cost incurred on this account will be borne by

10 Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. Point for clarifications supplementation of, but not limited to; 1. Previous feasibility studies. 2. Previous Topographic survey and mapping. 3. Previous Geo-technical survey. 4. Previous Utility investigation. 5. Previous Investigation of the existing and future buildings, structures, land use and urban development plans along the routes. 6. Previous Investigation of records and documents on the buildings and the constructions along the routes. NMRCL. Reply Please clarify that GC scope of services regarding the surveys & investigations will consist in reviewing previous studies and providing recommendations. If additional surveys & investigations are required, the same will have to be carried out by the Client. 26. Terms of reference (Annexure 6) 57/ Training of Personnel of NMRCL. GC will plan and design the training modules for personnel of NMRCL in operation, maintenance and repairs of various equipments and plants supplied by various suppliers, at OEM's premises. GC will also plan and design training modules for these personnel and their trainers in operation, maintenance and repairs of the system as a whole and will provide training to them in these areas. The training will have to be arranged before commencement of the trials and will continue upto commissioning of the system. It is understood that the training program as mentioned shall be taken up by the man- power and within the time period as stipulated in the 10 As per conditions of EOI document.

11 Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. Point for clarifications document. No extra man-power will be deployed for this. May please be clarified. and Please provide information about the number of staff to be trained and location/duration of the training sessions. Reply 27. Terms of reference (Annexure 6) 28. Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) 64/ Duration of the Consultancy Services Target date of completion of the project for commercial Train operations is 1st April, 2018 and the consultancy work in all respects, other than performance guarantee period, is to be completed by 1st April, Since the project has already got delayed accordingly the target date of commercial Train operations needs to be extended. 2/ The Applicants may be a single entity or a JV /consortium, joining together to assist NMRCL in implementing the project. In case of group of entities the number of substantial JV/consortium partners shall not be more than 4 (partners having less than 10% participation will be termed as non-substantial member and will not be considered for evaluation which means that their financial soundness and work experience shall not be considered for evaluation of JV/Consortium). The consortium as a whole must satisfy both Technical and Financial eligibility criteria but the substantial partners will be jointly and severally responsible. 11 The completion time of the consultancy work will be 48 months as specified in the NIT clause 4 on page 10 of 85. Non Substantial partner may be in addition to the Substantial partners. However maximum number of the substantial partners will not be more than be four. However, two number of maximum of nonsubstantial partners will be permitted. Additional addendum to this clause is under. The total share of lead partner and substantial partners shall not be less than 90% (There shall be minimum qualifying share for substantial partners.) The non-substantial partner should also fulfil following eligibility criteria.

12 Sl. No. Section Page No. Para No./Clause No. Point for clarifications It is kindly requested to allow 5 members in the consortium partners. and Please confirm can we add or delete the firm at the proposal stage provided the consortium full fills all the qualification criteria or eligibility as desired in the RFP. Reply - The non-substantial partner must have experience in the respective field. - At least 5 crore works for Govt./PSU in last 3 yrs. Each non-substantial partner shall not be allowed more than 1 key position. Once consortium is qualified. Constituent members cannot be changed. Pre-bid Quires EOI for General Consultancy for Nagpur Metro Rail Project SL No Clause No. Description Remarks/ Clarifications Reply 29. Clause 7.3 ; Page 3 of 85 The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: At least one similar consultancy work of value of INR 1872 million (US $ million) or more. If the above work of INR 1872 million (US $ million) has been done by the foreign partner of JV and the work was done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US $ million)outside the country of the foreign partner. In case the above work is done by a foreign JV partner, we understand that the additional works equal to INR 936 million (US$ million) may be from any other multiple projects, different form the Similar consultancy work of INR 1872 million and which are either ongoing or completed. Kindly confirm. It is for completed works only with necessary certification from clients. 12

13 30. Clause 3 ; Page 9 of 85 Instructions to the Applicants EOI document can be submitted on the Main Portal of the Electronic Tendering System of NMRCL https//:nmrcl.maharashtra.etenders.in using valid User ID. The User ID is validated after the bidders enroll on the Electronic Tendering System. Enrollment process requires submitting basic organization information including contact information along with a valid address. Can the EOI be submitted by any member of the consortium or only the Lead member has to submit the EOI online? Kindly confirm. 31. General Conflict of Interest We request the client to kindly confirm whether same consultant can be awarded both General Consultancy for Nagpur Metro Rail Project and Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 9 (nine) stations on North-South corridor of Nagpur Metro or will there be any conflict of interest? EOI cannot be submitted by any member of the consortium/jv. EOI can be submitted only by the lead member of the consortium/jv with the same user ID by which he has downloaded the EOI document from the portal. Any component of JV/Consortium will not be allowed in the role of DDC. If same consultant, who is a part of GC & has already been awarded / in process of getting awarded the work of DDC, then under such circumstances the cost incurred by NMRCL towards proof checking works in the scope of GC shall be recovered from the GC as NMRCL will get such proof checking done by a third party consultant. Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 36. Clause 5, Notes, Page 12 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply Eligibility criteria of applicants: Similar consultancy work, Notes As per clause, Similar consultancy work' means a General/Project Consultancy work pertaining to light metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto30,000) or medium metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto45,000) or large metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT above 45,000). We request you to delete the requirement of PHPDT requirement or reduce the criteria to PHPDT, as light/medium/heavy metro The employer certificate need not mention the PHPDT. No change is required as metro system of all PHPDT are covered in our criteria. 13

14 Sl. No. Page No. Para No. Clarification Requested Reply Is there any more information about the funding for the Not relevant. project? Work Experience Request to change the period to the last 10 Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. years Note 5 of Annexure Please provide the formula for calculation of escalation so that For example if for Indian Consultant the financial data in the 3 there is no ambiguity in submissions. year is mentioned as X then for the purpose of calculation it will be considered as X(1+5/100) ( ). The formula can be understood with example as: Suppose the data for the year 2010 is The consequent data for the year 2011 will be 1000x1.05=1050. Subsequently for the year 2012, the data will be 1000x For the year 2013, it will be 1000x and so on for the successive years. Similarly for xxx) The GC shall not be liable for infringement of protected rights by patent, registration of design or trademark unless the infringement is caused by the GC by gross negligent act or willful misconduct. Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. Request you to kindly confirm this. As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply is self-explanatory. Also it is not possible to take certificate from client mentioning this information. Also no previous assignment in India like Mumbai Metro Line-3, Chennai Metro, Kolkata Metro, Ahmedabad Metro and Lucknow Metro was having this type of criteria. amount in foreign currency it will be X (1+2/100) ( ). The spirit of the clause is obvious i.e the GC has to indemnify NMRCL against any liability getting devolved on account of any act of omission or commission by the GC by way of infringement of protected rights by the patent registration by design or by trademark. 37. Clause 5, Notes, Page 12 of 85 Eligibility criteria of applicants: Similar consultancy work, Notes As per clause, Light Metro does not mean 'LRT'. Its meaning is as a system with rolling stock having steel wheels running on two rails. All LRTs are not metros and hence, it s authenticity of metro will be verified from the details of project (necessary to be a Rail based system) to be furnished by the bidder. 14

15 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply Light Metro may also be categorized as 'LRT' but all LRTs cannot be categorized as light metro. 38. Clause 5.3, Page, 11 of 85 Eligibility criteria of applicants: Work experience, Notes if a LRT project involves a system with rolling stock having steel wheels running on two rails then it will be considered as eligible assignment/light metro, Kindly confirm, As per clause. The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ). As per conditions of EOI document. Value of successfully completed portion of any ongoing work up to will also be considered for qualification of work experience criteria. 39. Clause 5, Page 2 of 85 Funding We understand, a project is started at any time but till if fees received is more than as specified. We request you to provide information about the funding status of the project and which agency is likely to fund. Not relevant. 40. Clause 6, Key details, Page 2 & clause 6.2.7, TOR Page no 62 & clause 9 0f TOR Page Clause 8 (a) of TOR, Time of completion Service and facilities to be provided by NMRCL- Office space Time of completion of project given in all three clauses is different. We request you to clarify the time of completion of the project along with specifying the duration of DLP also. Also request you to provide target date for COD and completion of all consultancy work. As detail given in clause 9 of TOR doesn't seems correct (for 48 months). We request you to clarify whether site office will be provided separately along the project The completion time of the consultancy work will be 48 months as specified in the NIT clause 4 on page 10 of 85. As per clause no. 8 (g) page 64 of

16 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. Page no Annexure 3, Page38 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply Financial Data: various forms corridor. If yes, how many along with area. As in many countries the financial year end is considered to be in December months. We request you to kindly ask the details in sufficient format. Format may be modified suitably. The intention is to obtain data for last seven yrs. Example: for last 07 years' financial data instead of , ,2009, 2010 should be used. SN Volume & Section No 43. Notice Inviting Clause No. 2, Page Expression of 1 of 85 Interest (EOI) for Selection of General Consultants (GC) for Nagpur Metro Rail Project 44. -do- Clause No. 7.2, Page 3 of 85 Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply Expression of Interest are being invited...next stage i.e. Request for Proposal (RFP). In case of Applicant being a JV/Consortium, the member having highest share will be the Lead member who shall not have share less than 26%....submitting the proposal (Annexure 3 of Part-1 of EOI) Please indicate proposed weight of Technical and Financial part for evaluation on QCBS. Please clarify criteria for determining participating proportion whether man months or financial. The final selection of GC will be Quality and Cost Based Selection. However, the ratio of Quality and Cost will be 80:20. Criteria for determining participating proportion should be based on the estimated share in the fee. Respective responsibilities, role and duties of each member of JV/consortium will be defined in JV/consortium agreement. However, each and every member of consortium/jv shall be jointly and severally responsible do- Clause No. 7.3, Page 3 of 85 Work Experience : The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed Please revise number of years to 10 as very few projects of such magnitude Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 16

17 SN Volume & Section No Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) are executed do- Clause 7.5, Page 5 of 85 Bid Capacity Criteria: Since this is a consultancy (GC) work, Liquidity, Net Worth and Annual Turnover provide adequate information. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document do- Clause 7.5 Notes, Page 5 and 6 of EOI Document Part 1 Clause No. 7. Disqualification, Page 15 of 85 Value of existing commitments for on-going Consultancy works during period of 48 months... These data shall be certified by the Chartered Accountant / Company Auditor with his stamp and signature in original. In addition to above, the following will be additional grounds for disqualification: Bid Capacity criteria is important parameter for EPC project, where availability of capital is critical. We suggest that instead of Bid Capacity, Technical Capability of consultant in terms of availability of number of full time experts with the consultant may be considered. Please specify the type and cost of the works for which details are to be submitted, otherwise no of projects will be too large. No processing fees and earnest money details have been given in EOI document. Please clarify. Normally processing fee The bidder will provide list of similar works as specified in the clause no. 7.3, notes, second para on page 3 of 85. Para deleted. 17

18 SN Volume & Section No 49. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply Pro Forma Section 4, page 33 of 85 a. Submitted an EOI which is not accompanied by required documentation and without the requisite processing fees and Earnest money deposit or is non-responsive List of staff and Earnest money is not asked at the stage of EOI Information asked for is not clear. Deployment of personnel will be as per number and qualification specified in the RFP. Proforma is self explanatory 50. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document 51. EOI Document Part II Pre- Qualification Document Annexure 1, page 35 of 85 Annexure 4 and 4A, Page 39 and 40 of 85 Consultant is required to submit list of pending litigation. Information regarding Projects in Hand and Summary Information for Works in Hand Last Para: The above Annexure 4 & 4A shall be certified by Chartered Accountant in original under his signature, stamp and The client may ask for total manpower available with consultant. It is not possible to give any commitment at this stage May please specify the minimum threshold value of litigation amount in absolute term/ % of contract value as there might be numerous petty litigation, which may not be relevant to this work. There may be numerous petty value works of diverse nature that have no relation to the consultants capacity for doing the present work. It is suggested that Projects in Hand and Summary Information for Works in Hand information should be No change in tender conditions The bidder will provide list of similar works as specified in the clause no. 7.3, notes, second para on page 3 of

19 SN Volume & Section No 52. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply ANNEXURE 6 : Terms of Reference for General Consultant (GC), Clause 3, Page 47 of 85 membership number. 3. Scope and obligations of services for the General Consultant (GC) (xxiv) GC will prepare site / working front plans in consultations with various contractors, to enable as targeted / scheduled collected only for projects of similar nature above a certain threshold amount. These activities are normally to be carried out by the Contractors in consultation with the owner (i.e. NMRCL). Kindly confirm that GC will only oversee the execution of these tasks by the contractors. No change in tender conditions. (xxv) GC will prepare road traffic diversion plans in consultation with traffic authorities during construction (xxvi) GC will prepare workable, proper, muck disposable plans in consultation with relevant authorities... and Elevated portions. 53. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document Annexure -6, Clause 3.2.2, page 50 of 85 v. Design of Field Instrumentation for monitoring the performance of tunnels and Elevated stations There are no tunnels in the scope of work. Please clarify. Para (v) is deleted. 19

20 SN Volume & Section No 54. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document 55. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document 56. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document 57. EOI Document Part - II Pre- Qualification Document Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply Annexure -6, Clause 3.3.3, page 52 of 85 Annexure -6, Clause 3.3.7, page 53 of 85 ANNEXURE 6, Clause 6.2.7, Page 62 of 85 ANNEXURE 6, Clause 8.0, Page 63 of 85 during and after construction The tender Design for the Rolling stock should be fully compatible... Energy saving for economy or counter measures against temperature rise in tunnel should also be a guiding criterion. (x) Detailed Design of Depot Layout and buildings for the MIHAN Depot... Consultation with NMRCL (xi) Construction of Lokmanya Nagar Depot cum workshop including General Electrification Time of Completion Estimated time of completion of the project is four and a quarter years for the entire North South Corridor 8.0 Services and Facilities to be provided by NMRCL to GC a) Provide rent free airconditioned office space of 500 sqm floor area ---- There are no tunnels in the scope of work. Please clarify. There is no mention of tender for Construction of MIHAN Depot and Tender for Detailed Design for Lokmanya Nagar Depot cum workshop. Please inform who will do these works. There is no mention of OCC and Administrative building Contracts. Please clarify. Estimated time of completion as per Notice Inviting EOI is 48 months. Duration specified in para 9.0 on page 64 is also different (1 st. April 2019) Office space of 500 sqm appears to be less for GC. Sentence "Energy saving for economy or counter measures against temperature rise in tunnel should also be a guiding criterion." is deleted. As per clause no 3.3 on page 52 of 85 works related to the depots of Nagpur Metro Rail Project is in the scope of work of GC. Administrative building is not in the scope of work of GC. The completion time of the consultancy work will be 48 months as specified in the NIT clause 4 on page 10 of 85. As per Clause no. 8(a) & (g) ON page no of 85 of EOI document. 20

21 SN Volume & Section No Clause No Tender Condition Tenderer s Queries Reply consultants at their own cost. S. No Page No & Clause 58. Page 1, Cl Page 2, Cl Page 2, Cl Page 2, Cl.7.1 QCBS Eligibility Criteria As per EOI Our query Reply In case of group of entities the number of substantial JV/consortium partners shall not be more than 4 (partners having less than 10% participation will be termed as non-substantial member and will not be considered for evaluation which means that their financial soundness and work experience shall not be considered for evaluation of JV/Consortium). The consortium as a whole must satisfy both Technical and Financial eligibility criteria but the Substantial partners will be jointly and severally responsible. The evaluation methodology and weightage for Quality &cost based method may please be specified at this stage as consortium partners are based on it. Eligibility criteria will remain the same for both EOI and RFP stages. Kindly confirm. Highlighted Substantial word may be removed. The technical evaluation methodology of Consortium based on individual partners experience may be elaborated at EOI stage so that level playing field can be maintained at RFP stage too. The final selection of GC will be Quality and Cost Based Selection However, the ratio of Quality and Cost will be 80:20. Confirmed No change in EOI document conditions. Eligibility criteria is self explanatory. 21

22 S. No Page No & Clause 62. Page 3, Cl Page 3, Cl. 7.3 As per EOI Our query Reply All the members should submit a Power of Attorney as per Annexure 2A Part I of EOI document signed by all the members. The members of the consortium shall also submit a Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of submitting the proposal (Annexure 3 of part-i of EOI). Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: Power of Attorney would be submitted by each member separately and enclosed in the EOI to authorize the lead member. However, MoU would be signed by all members and EOI would be signed by the lead member only on behalf of JV partners. May we suggest you to consider as below: Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s) during last 10 financial years (up to ) as given below: Clause is self explanatory. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 64. Page 3, Cl Page 3, Cl. 7.3, Note If the above work of INR 1872 million (US $ million) has been done by the foreign partner of JV and the work was done in the country of the foreign partner then in addition to this, the foreign partner must have done works equal to INR 936 million (US $ million)outside the country of the foreign partner. Similar consultancy work means a General / Project Consultancy work pertaining to light metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 30,000) or medium metro system (system designed to cater PHPDT upto 45,000) or large metro system (system designed to cater Since there are very small countries in Europe and executing works in such two small neighboring countries may not necessarily demonstrate its capacity to execute in India. It is suggested to change the country to the continent so that better and resourceful members can qualify. Detailed design consultancy (DDC) also may be included so that one of the consortium partners can bring strong design knowledge to the table which helps in addressing critical design issues and design checking. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 22

23 S. No Page No & Clause 66. Page 4,Cl. 7.3, Note As per EOI Our query Reply PHPDT above 45,000) involving the work of framing specifications, drawing up contract documents, checking designs, project management and supervision including inspection, safety and quality, testing and commissioning of the work. Light Metro does not mean 'LRT'. It's meaning is as a system with rolling stock having steel wheels running on two rails. Light Metro may also be categorized as 'LRT' but all LRTs cannot be categorized as light metro. The applicant must be of National / International repute having prior experience of working as General / Project Consultant for a medium or large Metro System. We request you to consider as below: The applicant must be of National / International repute having prior experience of working as General / Project Consultant for a medium or large Metro/ Rail Projects. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 67. Page 5, Cl. 7.4.(iii) 68. Page 13 Cl. 5.4(ii) T3 - Annual Turnover: The average annual turnover from consultancy works of last seven financial years should be more than INR 468 million (or US $ 7.50 million). T2 - Net Worth: Net Worth of tenderer during last audited financial year should be more than INR 117 million (or US $ 1.90 million) In Case of JV- Net worth will be based on the percentage participation of each Member. We request you to consider as below: The average annual turnover from consultancy works of last five financial years should be more than INR 1404 million (or US $ million)every individual of JV member should meet the requirement. We request you to consider as below: T2 - Net Worth: Net Worth of tenderer during last audited financial year should be more than INR 351 million (or US $ 5.70 million) every individual of JV member should meet the requirement. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 23

24 S. No Page No & Clause 69. Page 14, Cl Page 16, Cl Page 46, Cl. xxiii As per EOI Our query Reply Bid Capacity Criteria: The applicant will be qualified only if their available bid capacity is more than the approximate cost of the work as per notification of EOI. On evaluation of EOI applications as above, NMRCL shall prepare the list of prequalified bidders for next stage of bidding process i.e. Request for Proposal (RFP). The composition of JV/Consortium shall remain same in all aspects including percentage of participation of different members as at pre-qualification stage. GC will advise NMRCL on various options of property development with respect to optimal utilization and integration of the separable commercial land available with NMRCL including exploitation of airspace at various stations and depots. Works in respect of Metro/Rail GC/PMC/Construction Supervision/IEs alone (comparing apple with apple i.e., not considering highways, urban, hydro, power, etc) may be taken so that bid capacity of firms can be assessed more realistically and qualitatively. It is likely that the percentage of participation will depend on the key experts / positions proposed from each partner during the RFP stage. Hence, 10% variation of individual member s percentage of participation from EOI stage may be allowed so that JV/Consortium partners can take more informative decision at the RFP stage without major change in composition. Even though property development is one of the components of GC, it is suggested that NMRCL hire a Real Estate Consultancy firm separately for a detailed study which will include market survey for assessing various options under property development. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 24

25 S. No Page No & Clause 72. Page 47, Cl. xxv & Cl. xxvi As per EOI Our query Reply GC will prepare road traffic diversion plans in consultation with traffic police authorities to ensure that traffic flow is not hampered during construction. GC will prepare workable, proper, muck disposable plans in consultation with relevant authorities, particularly since a large quantity of muck will be generated from excavation of elevated and Elevated portions. We understand that this is the scope of the EPC contractor. However, GC shall coordinate with the contractor in the preparation of the same. General Query: 73. Number of years (preferably more than 10 years) in operation in India may be given weightage. This will avoid fly by night companies and improves sustainability. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. 74. Please confirm, whether participating in this Bid will prohibit/conflict the bidders to participate in other bid published by Nagpur Metro such as Detailed design consultancy with Contractors and PMC. 75. EOI document purchased by any member in the consortium may be allowed. During submission, name of the Lead Partner will be indicated along with other members of the consortium. Any work done by the constituent member of JV/Consortium; which requires certification/approval from GC will have conflict of interest and such members cannot be part of consortium/jv. EOI cannot be submitted by any member of the consortium/jv. EOI can be submitted only by the lead member of the consortium/jv with the same user ID by which he has downloaded the EOI document from the portal. Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 76. CI. 5 on Pg. 1 of 85 of EOI Document As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply Funding: The Total completion cost of the project as per DPR is Rs.8680 Crore of which the two Government will fund to the extent of approximately50% of the cost. The Governments are negotiating with external For Remaining 50% funding we want to know the name of Funding Agencies - JICA etc. Not relevant. 25

26 funding agencies for funding the balance portion of the cost. 77. CI. 7.b.b.a. on Pg. No. 15 of 85 of EOI Document 78. Annexure-2 on Pg. No. 36 of 85 of EOI Document 79. In para two of CI. 1.1 on Pg. No. 43 of 85 of EOI Document Submitted an EOI which is not accompanied by required documentation and without the requisite Processing Fees and Earnest Money Deposit or is non-responsive Q: Has the applicant or any member of the group who executed the Consultancy Work been blacklisted by a Client? If Yes why? The services shall include tender packaging, preparation and finalization for GC as well as DDC of tender documents for civil and system contracts including preparing the conceptual plans for complete civil engineering and system works, assisting NMRCL to fix contracts for Detailed Design Consultants (DDC) both for Civil and system Works.. The Amount of Processing Fess and Earnest Money Deposits in not mentioned any where in the EOI documents Here time line is not specified. Generally 3 or 5 yrs timeline is given by Client. If suppose the Consultant has applied for GC as well as DDC tender then 1. Can General Consultant applied for DOC OR Design and Construct along with Contract Tender? 2. If the consultant is successful in both tenders then in that case what is the provision? Para is deleted. Kindly refer page 30 of 85. Last bullet point of serial no 5. Time period of black listing is specified as 5 yrs. Any component of JV/Consortium will not be allowed in the role of DDC/Design Consultant of Design & Construct Contract. If same consultant, who is a part of GC & has already been awarded / in process of getting awarded the work of DDC, then under such circumstances the cost incurred by NMRCL towards proof checking works in the scope of GC shall be recovered from the GC as NMRCL will get such proof checking done by a third party consultant. Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 80. Section: 7.1 Page No.: 2 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply The Applicants may be a single entity or a JV /consortium, joining together to assist NMRCL in implementing the project. In case of group of entities the number of substantial JV/consortium partners shall not be more than 4 (partners having less than 10% participation will be termed as non-substantial member and will not be considered for evaluation which means that their financial soundness and work experience shall not be considered for evaluation of JV/Consortium). The consortium as a whole must satisfy both Technical and We understand that the maximum no. of substantial partners in JV/Consortium can be 4 (four). In addition, there can be other non-substantial members in the JV/Consortium. Please Confirm. Non Substantial partner may be in addition to the Substantial partners. However maximum number of the substantial partners will not be more than four. However, two number of maximum of nonsubstantial partners will be permitted. Additional addendum to this clause is under. The total share of lead partner and substantial partners shall not be less than 90% (There shall be minimum qualifying share for substantial partners.) 26

27 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 81. Section: 7.3 (4 th Bullet Point) Page No. :4 of Section: 7.3 (4 th Bullet Point) Page No. :4 of Section: 3 Page No. :9 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply Financial eligibility criteria but the substantial partners will be jointly and severally responsible. Documentary proof such as completion certificates from client clearly indicating the nature/scope of work, actual completion cost and actual date of completion for such work should be submitted. The offers submitted with out this documentary proof shall not be evaluated. In case the work is executed for private client, copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received certified by Chartered Accountant (CA),T.D.S certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by client shall also be submitted. Instructions to the Applicants EOI document can be submitted on the Main Portal of the Electronic Tendering System of NMRCL https//:nmrcl.maharashtra.etenders.in using valid User ID. The User ID is validated after the bidders enroll on the Electronic Tendering In case the Client Certificate is not indicating any particular detail. We request the Client to kindly allow the Consultant to submit a Self Certification in addition to the Completion certificate with all the requisite explanation/elaboration with a clear undertaking that if any such data or explanations furnished are not true, then the same shall cause disqualification to the Consultant/Consortium. Please confirm. For International Projects in place of TDS Certificates & Final/Last Bill Paid By The Client, can the Consultant submit Certificates issued by Statutory Auditors. Please Confirm. We request client to please clarify in case of JV/Consortium if a user id created in name of lead member of JV will be accepted for purchasing client s document, uploading and submitting the pre-qualification document. The non-substantial partner should also fulfil following eligibility criteria. - The non-substantial partner must have experience in the respective field. - At least 5 crore works for Govt./PSU in last 3 yrs. Each non-substantial partner shall not be allowed more than 1 key position. A self-declaration by the consortium member if supported by corroboratory documentary evidence may be considered on merit. However, the bidder/applicant is advised to submit proper documentary evidence (either issued or duly authenticated by client) in support of their work experience establishing the nature/scope of work and cost of successfully completed portion of any ongoing work up to 31st March 2015, to avoid rejection. Not accepted. As per conditions of EOI document. EOI cannot be submitted by any member of the consortium/jv. EOI can be submitted only by the lead member of the consortium/jv with the same user ID by which he has downloaded the EOI document from the portal. 27

28 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 84. Section: 7 Page No. :15 of Section: Annexure- 2A Page No. :22 of Section: Annexure- 3 Page No. :25 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply System. Enrollment process requires submitting basic organization information including contact information alongwith a valid address. In addition to above, the following will be additional grounds for disqualification: a. Submitted an EOI which is not accompanied by required documentation and without the requisite Processing Fees and Earnest Money Deposit or is non responsive Power of Attorney for Lead Member in case of JV/Consortium. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) The Brief of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project is attached as Annexure 7 part II. Since no details relating to the amount to be paid towards Processing Fees and Earnest Money Deposit are mentioned in the EOI document, we request client to please specify the amount of Processing Fees and Earnest Money Deposit. Also as it is an online submission, please clarify if we have to submit Processing Fees and Earnest Money Deposit physically in client s office and get an acknowledgment receipt by or before the submission deadline. Since the Note says The mode of execution of the Power of Attorney should be in accordance with the procedure, if any, laid down by the applicable law and the charter documents of the executants (s) and when it is so required the same should be under common seal affixed in accordance with the required procedure, we understand that this PoA will be issued individually by the respective members of the JV/Consortium. Please Confirm. We understand that Annexure 7, Part II will be a part of this MoU and will be signed by all the members of the JV/Consortium. Please Confirm Para deleted Para deleted POA of the consortium will be as per the format given in the Annexure - 2A of Part - I of EOI document. This is a project brief and it is to be decided by JV/Consortium members that should it be part of their MoU or not. As a client there is no directive from NMRCL. 28

29 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 87. Section: Annexure- 3 Page No. :25 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply IT IS HEREBY AS MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE PARTIES AGREED ANDDECLARED AS FOLLOWS: 3. That the minimum equity holding of each Party (in percentage term) in the Company shall be as follows: By the word Company in this Clause refers to an incorporated JV. Please confirm that the JV/Consortium created for the said project will be unincorporated JV/Consortium. Please confirm. If, it is a Joint Venture, it needs incorporation. If it is as consortium, no incorporation is needed. 88. Section: Pro- Forma Section 2, Sl. No. 6 Page No. :31 of Section: Pro- Forma Section 2, Sl. No. 8 Page No. :31 of Section: Annexure- 5 Page No. :41 of 85 Name of the Party % of share Undertaking for Joint & Several Responsibility - Functional Division of Works between members of the Group - Detail of previous collaborations if any, between Group Members Extent of participation (including deployment of major plant items and key Personnel) by each member? 7. The above Annexure-5 shall be duly certified by Chartered Accountant / Company Auditor in original under his signature, stamp and membership number. We understand that these two are already a part of the MoU and thus there is no need to submit this separately. Please Confirm Is there any particular format in which the Client would like the Consultant to furnish this document. Please Confirm. We understand that this is already a part of the MoU and thus there is no need to submit this separately. Please Confirm. Please confirm that the Original Document certified by the Company Auditor needs to be submitted in addition to the online submission. In case, undertaking of 'Joint and Several Liability' is clearly furnished by the tendererer in JV agreement / consortium agreement / MOU duly signed by all the members of JV/Consortium, then it would be sufficient. There is not any particular format. Extent of participation in respect of each member of the JV/consortium should be clearly defined as stipulated therein and it should be read in conjunction with Section 4 page 33 of 85 of Part-II of EOI document. Add the following clause: Nothing is required to be submitted in the physical form until the EOI opening. The scanned copy of all the documents be submitted online with EOI. 91. Section: Annexure- 5A Page No. :42 of 85 If the contract for the work, namely...is awarded to the above joint venture, we shall be able to provide overdraft / credit facilities to the extent of Rs... to M/s... to meet their working capital requirements for executing the Since Budgetary understanding of GEC s cost for this project would be required by Bank in order to issue a Banking Reference in the desired format, therefore, we request client to kindly share the estimate budget for the As approved cost of work has not been estimated the same cannot be provided. For banking reference if required bidder may give their own estimated cost to the bank. 29

30 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 92. Section: 3 (XXV) of Terms of Reference (Annexure 6) Page No. :47 of Section: 3 (XXVI) of Terms of Reference (Annexure 6) Page No. :47 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply above contract. [This should be given by the JV/Consortium members in proportion to their financial participation] GC will prepare road traffic diversion plans in consultation with traffic police authorities to ensure that traffic flow is not hampered during construction. GC will prepare workable, proper, muck disposable plans in consultation with relevant authorities, particularly since a large quantity of muck will be generated from excavation of elevated and Elevated portions. General Consultancy Services. In such projects, road traffic diversion plans are generally prepared by execution contractors, whereas GEC assists in consultation/ approval from authorities. GEC s responsibility is generally limited to review and approval of plans as per construction sequence. In such projects, Muck disposable plans are generally prepared by execution contractors, depending upon suitability/availability of machinery and convenience. GEC s responsibility is generally limited to review and approval of plans as per construction sequence. As per conditions of EOI document As per conditions of EOI document. However, the location for muck dumping will be advised by client. 94. Section 5.4: Notes Page No. :13 of 85 Financial data for latest last seven audited financial years has to be submitted by the applicant in the format prescribed in Annexure- 5 of part-ii of EOI document along with audited balance sheets. The financial data in shall be certified by Chartered Accountant / Company Auditor with his stamp and signature in original. In case audited balance sheet of the last financial year is not made available by the applicant, then the applicant has to submit an affidavit certifying that the balance sheet has actually not been audited so far. In such a case the financial data of previous 4 audited financial years will be We understand that in case audited balance sheet of the last financial year is not made available financial data of previous 6 audited financial years will be taken into consideration for evaluation and there is a typo error in this clause. Please confirm. There is a typing error '4' should be read as '7(seven)'. Otherwise, the para is very clear as previous indicates the same. 30

31 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 95. Section: Pro- Forma Section 2, Sl. No. 8 Page No. : 31 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply taken into consideration for evaluation. In the case of applications from groups, does Section - 1 contain details of: Proposed equity participation by each member for the proposed work? Areas of specialization/responsibility of each member of the consortium? Extent of participation (including deployment of major plant items and key Personnel) by each member? We understand all the key points will form a part of MOU (Annexure-3). Also the MoU format provided doesn t mention details of areas of specialization/responsibility of each member and Extent of participation (including deployment of major plant items and key Personnel) by each member. Please confirm. Extent of participation in respect of each member of the JV/consortium should be clearly defined as stipulated therein and it should be read in conjunction with Section 4 page 33 of 85 of Part-II of EOI document 96. Section:ANNEXU RE 3:FINANCIAL DATA Page No. :38 of 85 Total value of Consultancy work done as per audited financial statements: Year As Financial year is still ongoing so no company will be able to provide the details for Year We therefore request you to modify it to year Kindly refer note on page 13 & 14 of Section:ANNEXU RE 5:FINANCIAL DATA Page No. :41 of Section: Annexure-2A POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR LEAD MEMBER IN CASE OF JV/CONSORTIUM Page No. 22 of 85 Year NOW THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY WITNESSETH THAT : We, M/s., M/s., M/s., and M/s., (the respective names of the members along with address of their registered offices) do here by designate M/s., (name along with address of the registered offices) being one of the members of the JV/Consortium, as the Lead Member of the JV/Consortium, all or any of the acts, deed or things necessary or incidential to the JV/Consortium s Application for the Project,.. As Financial year is still ongoing so no company will be able to provide the details for Year We therefore request you to modify it to year We understand that the two separate paragraphs have been provided to cater to two separate conditions. We would request you to please clarify the same. Also we mentioned in the format of Memorandum of Understanding parties shall be jointly and severally liable for execution of project. So we understand that jointly should be read as jointly and severally. Please confirm. Kindly refer note on page 13 & 14 of 85. Yes agreed. Yes. Jointly stands modified as Jointly and Severally 31

32 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No. 99. Section: Annexure 5a Page No. 42 of Corrigendum 1 Page No.: 1 of Section: 7.3 Page No. : 3 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply OR We, M/s., M/s., M/s., and M/s., (the respective names and addresses of the registered offices) do hereby designate M/s., (name and address of the registered offices) being one of the members of the JV/Consortium, as the Lead Member of the JV/Consortium who, acting jointly, shall do, all or any of the acts, deed or things necessary or incidential to the JV/Consortium s Application for the Project including submission of application,.. SAMPLE FORMAT FOR BANKING REFERNECE FOR LIQUIDITY BANK CERTIFICATE Close New Entries :00 Work Experience: The applicants will be qualified only if they have completed work(s)during last 7 financial years (up to ) as given below: Every bank has their own standard practices for issuance of a banking reference for liquidity, etc. So, can we provide a statement acceptable to the bank to fulfil the PQ requirement. Please confirm Based on the clarifications issued by the client on the points discussed during the pre-bid meeting held on 12th of August, all interested companies will be finalizing their respective final consortium. Hence in order to submit an EOI incorporating all the modifications, we request you to please extend the submission deadline by 6 weeks from the date of issue of clarifications. We request the Client to please clarify whether a company can claim the technical experience of other companies falling within the Group Company. Not agreed. Provision remains as per EOI document. Deadline for submission stands extended up till 16:00 hrs of 21/09/2015 Parent Company can claim experience of subsidiary company, but a subsidiary company cannot claim experience of parent company or its sister company. 32

33 Sr. No Section/Page No./Clause No Sr. No. 4, Page 1 of xxx) Page No. 47 of 85 As per RFP Queries/Suggestions Reply To be added at the end of Sr. No. 4, Page 1 of 85 Add after 3. xxx) as 3 (xxxi), Page No. 47 of 85 As per DPR of Nagpur Metro, the project has been approved with provision of 25 KV AC OHE Traction. The same is under review at present along with the review of the DPR by the consultant M/s RITES Ltd. The decision regarding the same shall be finalized shortly. The GC, during the course of entire contract shall assist NMRCL in finalizing various references from planning authorities related to NOCs or other clearances sort in the entire TOD corridor 33

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