T2584 Emapnelment of Consultants

Request for Proposal (RFP)
For
Empanelment of Consultants
for providing Technical & Professional
Experts to Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation Ltd. for various
projects / activities
October, 2022
Issued By:
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Mumbai.

RFP for Empanelment of Consultants for MSRDC Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INVITATION FOR RFP ...................................................................................................................................4

1.1 RFP NOTICE .............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 5
2 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS ..........................................................................................................................6
2.1 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................ 6
2.3 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................ 6
2.4 METHODOLOGY AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS .................................. 7
2.5 EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT ......................................................................................... 9
2.6 CLARIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENT OF RFP DOCUMENT ............................................... 9
2.7 VALIDITY OF PROPOSALS ...........................................................................................10
2.8 RIGHT TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL ....................................................................................10
2.9 DISQUALIFICATION .....................................................................................................10
2.10 FRAUD AND CORRUPTION ..........................................................................................10
2.11 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL .....................................................................................11
2.12 TWO ENVELOPE BID SYSTEM .....................................................................................11
2.13 SUBMISSION, RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS .................................................12
2.14 AWARD OF CONTRACT ...............................................................................................12
2.15 PAYMENT TERMS ......................................................................................................12
2.16 PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE .............................................................................13
2.17 CONFIDENTIALITY ......................................................................................................13
3 TERMS OF REFERENCE ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................................................14
3.2 VALIDITY OF CONTRACT .............................................................................................16
3.3 LOCATION AND FACILITIES..........................................................................................16
4 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT ................................................................................................ 17
4.1 APPLICATION .............................................................................................................17
4.2 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES ..............................................................................17
4.3 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE .................................................................................17
4.4 DELIVERY AND DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................17
4.5 CONSULTANT PERSONNEL .........................................................................................17
4.6 APPLICABLE LAW .......................................................................................................17
4.7 GOVERNING LANGUAGE .............................................................................................18
4.8 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS..............................................................................18
4.9 ASSIGNMENTS ...........................................................................................................18
4.10 FORECLOSURE........................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.18
4.11 SUSPENSION .............................................................................................................18
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4.12 TERMINATION ............................................................................................................18

4.13 FORCE MAJEURE.......................................................................................................19
4.14 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES ........................................................................................19
4.15 TAXES AND DUTIES....................................................................................................19
4.16 LEGAL JURISDICTION .................................................................................................19
4.17 NOTICE .....................................................................................................................20
5 BID FORMATS ................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.1 FORMAT 1 –LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ....................................................................21
5.2 FORMAT 2 – GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................................23
5.3 FORMAT 3 – FINANCIAL DETAILS.................................................................................24
5.4 FORMAT 4 – SUMMARY OF CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE ..............................................25
5.5 FORMAT 5 – PROFILE OF PROPOSED CONSULTANTS ....................................................26
5.6 SECTION 6 – FINANCIAL BID FORMAT .......................................................................27
5.7 FORMAT 7 : PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE TOWARDS BID SECURITY .................28
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1 Invitation for RFP

1.1 RFP Notice
1 The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. Is presently handling various ambitious
infrastructure projects like Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackare Maharashtra Samrudhhi
Mahamarg, Versova Bandra Sea Link, Virar Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, Thane Creek Bridge
(TCB)-III etc. and also have the responsibility as Special Planning Authority. MSRDC envisages
coordination and support work for project development, project financing, project review, timely
monitoring and coordination.
2 For the purpose of handling all such interactions, documentation, supervision and control on all the
projects, MSRDC invites Bids from the organizations for providing Technical & Professional Experts
to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. for various projects / activities. For this
MSRDC intends to empanel maximum four Project Consultants by inviting the proposals through
Open Tender Process.
3 The bidders will need to submit their comprehensive bids – Technical bid and Financial bid – in two
separate sealed envelopes, at the address mentioned in Section “Submission of Bids”. The details of
scope of work, technical requirements, and formats for submission of technical and financial bids are
given in the subsequent sections of this RFP.
4 The RFP includes the following Sections:

▪ Invitation for Proposals
▪ Instruction to Bidders
▪ General Conditions of Contract
▪ Terms of Reference
▪ Bid Formats
5 Interested companies may download the soft copy of RFP document from the Mahatenders website
https://mahatenders.gov.in
6 In order to participate in this bidding process, each bid must be accompanied by non-refundable Bid
Processing Fee of Rs. 25,000/- + GST to be paid Online at the Mahatenders website
https://mahatenders.gov.in.
7 Bidder shall deposit the Earnest Money Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakh only) through online
submission. No alternative will be accepted.
8 MSRDC reserves the right to reject any or all the Proposals in whole or part without assigning any
reasons.
9 This RFP document is not transferable.
10 The selection of the bidder will be on the basis of technical evaluation followed by financial
evaluation.
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1.2 Important Information

Sr. No. Information Details
1. Advertisement Date 08.10.2022

2. Place, date and time for Pre bid
12.10.2022 up to 15.30 hrs.
conference
3. Last date for submission of written 13.10.2022 at 15.00 hrs.

queries for clarifications through to gmadmin@msrdc.in
Email
4. Release of response to
As early as possible after the pre-bid
clarifications
5. Last date and time for submission

of proposals (Technical and 25.10.2022 at 15.00 hrs.
commercial)
6. Place, date and time for opening of 27.10.2022 at 15.30 hrs. followed by
technical proposals presentation at –
MSRDC Ltd., Opp. Bandra Reclamation Bus
Depot, K.C.Marg, Bandra (West) Mumbai – 400
050, Maharashtra.
7. Contact person for queries General Manager (Admin)
8. Address and Addressee at which General Manager (Admin)

proposals are to be submitted MSRDC Ltd., Opp. Bandra Reclamation Bus
Depot, K.C.Marg, Bandra (West) Mumbai – 400
050, Maharashtra.
9. Place, date and time for opening of The place, date and time for opening of
financial/commercial proposal financial/commercial proposal will be intimated to
the technically qualified bidder later on.
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2 Instruction to Bidders
2.1 Definitions
a) “Applicable Law” means the laws and any other instruments having force of law in India as they may
be issued force and in force from time to time.
b) “Competent Authority” means the Vice Chairman & Managing Director, MSRDC LTD.
c) “Consultant / Project Consultant” means any registered company to be selected through this RFP
process, which will provide the services to MSRDC under the contract.
d) “Contract” means the Contract signed by the parties along with the entire documentation specified in
the RFP
e) “Day” means Calendar Day
f) “Effective date” means the date on which the contract comes into force and effect.
g) “GCC” means General Conditions of Contract, specified in Section 3 of RFP
h) “Government” means Government of Maharashtra.
i) “Services” means the work to be performed by the Consultant pursuant to the selection by MSRDC
and contract signed by the parties.
2.2 Background
The objective of empanelment of consultants for MSRDC Ltd. is to accelerate policy development,
program development, program implementation to achieve the following outcomes – accelerate execution
of projects, enhancement of economic development, improve physical and social infrastructure, and
enhance citizen satisfaction with governance in the State of Maharashtra.
2.3 Qualification Criteria

Consultant meeting following qualification criteria will be short listed & considered for technical evaluation.
Sr.No. Eligibility Criteria Document Proof
1 The bidder should be a company registered • For Companies incorporated in India,
under Indian Companies Act, 1956 & 2013 Certificate of Incorporation/ Registration
or Limited Liability Partnership Firm under under Companies Act, 2015 or
Limited Liability Partnership Firm Act 2008. partnership firm registered under the LLP
2 The Bidder shall have been in operation for Act.
a period of at least 5 years in India, prior to • Memorandum and Articles of Association
the last date of submission of bid
3 The Bidder shall have a positive Net Worth • Statutory auditor’s certificate with Audited
minimum Rs.100 Cr. as of last financial year Financial Statement for Financial years
• Audited Account of last 5 years.
4 The Bidder shall have average annual • Statutory Auditor’s certificate of the
turnover of INR 100 Crore from consultancy Bidder clearly specifying the annual
/ advisory services for Government and turnover for the specified years.
public sector clients for the last three
financial years (Financial years 2019-20,
2020-21 and 2021-22) in India;
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Sr.No. Eligibility Criteria Document Proof

5 The Bidder shall have experience of at least • Work Order
3 consultancy projects (of more than 10 Cr • Client Experience Certificate/ Other
value) with Central Government / any State Supporting documents to substantiate
Government / PSU / any Urban Local Body the experience shall be submitted by the
in India in last 5 years Bidder
6 The Bidder should have at least 200 • Self-Declaration by the Bidder confirming
resources working in the Government the Multidisciplinary team of
advisory / consulting domain on its payroll in professionals meeting the requirement
India on Letter head of Bidder
7 The Bidder should not have been • Declaration by the Bidder as per format
blacklisted or terminated by any for Central given in the bid document.
Government / State Government / PSU in
India at the time of submission of the bid
2.4 Methodology and Criteria for evaluation of Proposals

(A) Technical Evaluation Criteria (TEC)
MSRDC will evaluate the proposals submitted by the bidders for a detailed scrutiny. During evaluation of
proposals, MSRDC may, at its discretion, ask the bidders for written clarification of their Technical
Proposals.
Only those proposals meeting the qualification criteria as specified in RFP will be evaluated as per the
parameters mentioned below given table. Bidders will be evaluated by the committee based on a
weighted points system.
Sr. No. Parameters Marks

A Bidder’s Competence 30
B Personnel 30
C Presentation 40
Total 100
Sr.
Criteria Marks Supporting Document
No.
A. Bidder’s Competence –
Bidder’s average annual turnover from ▪ 100 Cr - <200 Cr : 5 Statutory auditor’s
consultancy / advisory services for marks certificate of the Bidder
A.1 Government and public sector clients in ▪ 200 Cr - <300 Cr : 8 clearly specifying the
last three financial years (Financial years marks annual turnover for the
2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22) in India ▪ >=300 Cr : 10 marks specified years
The Bidder’s experience of consultancy • Work Order
▪ 3 projects: 5 marks
projects (of more than10 Cr value) with
▪ For each additional • Relevant Client
A.2 Central Government / any State document to
Government / any Urban Local Body in project 1 marks each,
substantiate the
India in last 5 years maximum of 10 marks
experience
No. of resources working in the Self-Declaration by the
A.3 Government advisory / consulting
▪ 200: 5 marks Bidder confirming the
domain on its payroll in India ▪ >200 – 500 : 8 marks Multidisciplinary team of
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Sr.
Criteria Marks Supporting Document
No.
▪ > 500 : 10 marks professionals meeting
the requirement on
Letter head of Bidder
Sub-total 30 Marks
B. Personnel –
Resources working in the Government

▪ 50 resources: 5 marks Self-Declaration by the
B.1 advisory / consulting domain in ▪ Every 5 additional authorized signatory of
Maharashtra, on its payroll resources: 1 mark; the firm
max of 10 marks
Team Leader
• BE + MBA
Maximum of 5 marks
• Min. 12 years of experience with
B.2 (with weightage as
atleast 10 years of experience of CV
Qualification - 40%,
working in Govt domain
Experience - 60 %)
• Min. 6 years of experience on Govt.
of Maharashtra projects
Dy. Team Leader
• BE + MBA
Maximum of 5 marks
• Min. 10 years of experience with
B.3 (with weightage as
atleast 6 years of experience of CV
Qualification - 40%,
working in Govt domain
Experience - 60 %)
• Min. 4 years of experience on Govt.
of Maharashtra projects
Profiles shall be
B.4 evaluated to understand
Quality of other resources proposed CV
relevant experience &
qualification – 10 Marks
Sub-total 30 Marks
C. Technical Proposal –
Approach & Methodology to deliver the
C.1 A & M submitted in
outcomes envisaged through the 5 marks
Technical proposal
proposed engagement
C.2 Presentation explaining the A&M; led by
35 marks
the proposed team
Sub-total 40 Marks
The bidders scoring minimum 70 marks in the above mentioned technical evaluation will be
considered for financial bid opening.
(B) Financial Bid Evaluation:

The Financial bids of only those bidders who will score minimum 70 marks in the technical evaluation will
be opened. All other Financial bids will not be opened. The Financial bids as per the format provided in
5.6. Section 6 – Financial Bid Format of the technically qualified bidders will be evaluated as per the
evaluation criteria mentioned below:
(a) All offers submitted online shall include following information in the Financial Proposal as per the
formats given in 5.6 Section 6 – Financial Bid Format.
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(b) The bidders shall quote its offer as the Service Fees in percentage to be paid by MSRDC per
month.
(c) The empanelment of consultants will be on the basis of Service Fees to be paid by MSRDC per
month (excluding GST).
(d) The lowest rate quoted by any bidder will be considered as the L1 rate and other bidders will be
asked to match that L1 rate and accordingly the best maximum four consultants will be
empaneled.
(e) While evaluation of financial bid, if two or more bidders found quoting same rate percent as
administrative charges, then all the L1 Bidders will be called upon to submit their offers in sealed
covers in the prescribed time limit. The sealed covers will then be opened in the presence of all
the L1 Bidders. If at this time also if two or more bids are same, a negotiation procedure will be
held and the bidders present will be required to reduce their offers and the L1 offer received at
the end of the negotiation process, may then be accepted by MSRDC upon approval of the
competent authorities.
(f) After the finalization of L1 bidder(s), the other bidders will be asked to match the L1 offer in
writing in prescribed time limit and whichever consultant submits it willingness to match the L1
rates, that consultant will also be empaneled.
NOTE :
1. MSRDC will empanel maximum four consultants for the mentioned objectives of this tender.
2. The bidders shall not quote his offer anywhere else directly or indirectly.
3. The bidders should be careful in quoting the rate as once the tender is accepted; representation
with a view to raising the same under any circumstances will not be entertained.
2.5 Earnest Money Deposit :

Intending bidder shall deposit the Earnest Money Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakh only) through online
submission. No alternative will be accepted.
EMD is interest free and will be refundable to the unsuccessful bidders without any accrued interest on it.
EMD shall be returned to the successful bidder upon signing of contract and submission of security
deposit.
2.6 Clarifications and Amendment of RFP Document

Any prospective bidder, requiring any clarification on RFP may notify the same in the form of query to
MSRDC through email till 13.10.2022 up to 15.00 hrs. (as indicated in Section 1.2). MSRDC LTD.
response as well as the clarifications sought (including an explanation of the query but without identifying
the source of inquiry) will be uploaded to the MSRDC’s website for all the prospective bidders interested
in submitting Proposal as early as possible after the pre-bid (as indicated in Section 1.2).
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At any time prior to deadline for submission proposal, MSRDC LTD. for any reason may make changes in
RFP. The prospective bidders shall be notified of the amendments through website and such
amendments in the RFP shall be binding on them.
2.7 Validity of Proposals

Bid Proposals shall remain valid for a period of 180 days (one hundreds eighty days) from the date of
opening of proposals. A Proposal valid for shorter period may be rejected as non-responsive. MSRDC
may solicit the bidders’ consent to an extension of Proposal validity, in case the bid process is delayed
due to unforeseen circumstances. Bidders shall not be allowed to make any other changes in their
proposal in case validity extension is sought.
2.8 Right to Accept Proposal

MSRDC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, and to annul the bid process and/or reject all
bid Proposals at any time prior to award of contract, without incurring any liability to the affected bidder(s)
or any obligation to inform the affected bidder(s) of the grounds for such decision.
2.9 Disqualification
MSRDC may at its sole discretion and at any time during the evaluation of Proposal, disqualify any bidder,
if the bidder has:
a) Submitted the Proposal documents after the response deadline.
b) Made misleading or false representations in the forms, statements and attachments submitted in
proof of the eligibility requirements.
c) Submitted a proposal that is not accompanied by required documentation or is non-responsive.
d) Failed to provide clarifications related thereto, when sought, during entire evaluation process.
e) Submitted the bid proposal which has variable prices or incomputable price bid.
f) Submitted the Financial Bid / Quote in Technical Bid or anywhere else other than the Financial Bid
Format.
g) Bidder is / was blacklisted for any reason in last five years period by any central Govt. / State Govt. /
PSU or any Urban Local Body in India
2.10 Fraud and Corruption

MSRDC requires that Consultant selected through this RFP must observe the highest standards of ethics
during the performance and execution of such contract. In pursuance of this policy, MSRDC :
1. defines, for the purpose of this provision, the terms set forth as follows:
I. “Corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any thing of value to
influence the action of MSRDC or any personnel of Consultant(s) in contract executions.
II. "Fraudulent practice" means a mis-presentation of facts, in order to influence a procurement
process or the execution of a contract, to MSRDC, and includes collusive practice among bidders
(prior to or after Proposal submission) designed to establish Proposal prices at artificially high or
non-competitive levels and to deprive MSRDC of the benefits of free and open competition.
III. “Unfair trade practices” means supply of services different from what is ordered on, or change in
the Scope of Work which was given by the MSRDC in Section IV.
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IV. “Coercive Practices” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their
property to influence their participation in the execution of contract.
2. Will reject a bid proposal for award of contract, if it determines that the bidder recommended for
award, has been determined by MSRDC to having been, and engaged in corrupt, fraudulent of unfair
trade practices.
3. Will declare a consultant ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, for awarding the
contract, if it determines that the Consultant has engaged in corrupt, fraudulent and unfair trade
practice in competing for, or in executing the contract.
2.11 Preparation of Proposal

a) The bid and all associated correspondence shall be written in English and shall conform to
prescribed formats. Any interlineations, erasures or over writings shall be valid only if they are
initialed by the authorized person signing the proposal.
b) The Proposal shall be typed or written in indelible ink (if required) and shall be initialed on all pages
by authorized representative of the bidder to bind the bidder to the contract. The authorization shall
be indicated by Board Resolution/ Power of Attorney and shall accompany the proposal.
c) In addition to the identification, the covering letter (Form 1) shall indicate the name and address of
the bidder to enable the proposal to be returned in the case it needs to be returned as per RFP
requirement.
2.12 Two Envelope Bid System

Complete bidding process will be online (e-Tendering) in two envelope system. Submission of bids shall
be in accordance to the instructions given below:
Submission Of Offer :
Refer bidders manual kit provided at MSRDC E-Portal https://mahatenders.gov.in for participating in e-
tendering.
The person or persons signing the offer shall state in what capacity, he/she is or they are signing the offer.
In case of a limited company, the names of all the Directors must be mentioned and the offer shall be
accompanied by a certificate certifying that the person signing the offer is empowered by a resolution of
the Board of Directors to do so on behalf of the company and certified copy of resolution along with a
copy of memorandum and Article of Association of the company shall be furnished.
Contents Of Technical Envelope :
The Technical Envelope to be submitted online shall contain the following :
a. Letter of Transmittal as per the format 5.1
b. Receipt of EMD
c. Qualifying documents mentioned in clause 2.3
Contents Of Financial Envelope :
The second envelope clearly marked Financial Envelope shall contain duly signed and stamped offer
document and Form of Offer as per the format provided at 5.6 of this RFP.
The offerer shall submit its financial offer ONLINE ONLY at the appropriate place in the form of offer
provided in tis RFP.
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Two bid envelope system is as follows:
Envelope 1 : Technical Bid including EMD, prequalification & technical proposal (Online) - Bidder should
upload information as scanned copies in a single PDF format as mentioned in the RFP. The bidder
should include the Letter of Transmittal with an index page describing the various documents included in
the PDF.
Envelope 2 : Financial Bid (Online Only) - Bidder should upload the detailed Financial pricing as a part of
the financial proposal cover letter as per the format mentioned in Format 6 of 5.6 of this RFP & the BOQ
in the macro enabled excel format available on the Mahatenders portal.
PLACE OF SUBMISSION :
The Technical Proposal shall be submitted online and physically on or before the Last Date of
Submission mentioned in the RFP within prescribed time limit in a sealed envelope. This envelope shall
be clearly marked as Technical Envelope and shall include the documents submitted online by the
Bidders as its Technical Proposal. The Technical proposal received physically after the specified date and
time shall not be eligible for consideration and shall be summarily rejected.
The Financial Proposal shall be submitted ONLINE only.
Refer bidders manual kit provided at MSRDC E-Portal https://mahatenders.gov.in for participating in e-
tendering.
2.13 Submission, Receipt and Opening of Proposals :

a) To view the tender notice & detailed time schedule for this Tender, kindly visit following e-Tendering
website: http://mahatenders.gov.in.
b) The bidders participating first time for e-Tenders on GoM e-tendering portal will have to complete the
Online Registration Process for the e-Tendering portal.
c) All bidders interested in participating in the online e-Tendering process are required to obtain Class II
or Class III Digital Certificates. The tender should be prepared & submitted online using individual’s
digital signature certificate.
d) The response to the bid should be submitted along with legible, appropriately indexed, duly filled
information sheets and sufficient documentary evidence as per checklist provided in this RFP.
Responses with illegible, incomplete Information sheets or insufficient documentary evidence shall
be rejected.
2.14 Award of Contract

On selection and acceptance of Proposal for awarding the contract, the MSRDC will notify the successful
bidder in writing that their proposal has been accepted and Contract Agreement will be signed.
2.15 Payment Terms :

a) Payment will be made on a monthly basis as the discovered man-month rates for the resources
deployed by the Consultancy Firm.
b) Satisfactory / performance certificate of the resources deployed, issued by the concerned
Government official, would need to be submitted along with the monthly invoices.
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2.16 Performance Bank Guarantee :

1. The Successful bidder (i.e. consultant) whose offer is accepted shall deposit Rs. 15,00,000/- (Rupees
Fifteen Lacs only) of the amount of Contract value as the Performance Security in the form of Bank
Guarantee (BG) of any nationalized bank in favour of MSRDC Ltd., Mumbai valid for at least 12
months. If additional work is allotted, the agency has to deposit the additional Performance Security in
the form of Bank Guarantee (BG) of any nationalized bank in favour of MSRDC Ltd., Mumbai
accordingly. This Performance Security in the form of Bank Guarantee should be valid for 12 Months
from the date of award of contract.
2. The successful Bidder has to furnish a security deposit so as guarantee his/her (Bidder) performance
of the contract.
3. The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to MSRDC as compensation for any loss
resulting from the successful bidders failure to complete its obligations under the Contract.
4. The Performance Security shall be denominated in Indian Rupees and shall be in the form of a bank
guarantee issued by a nationalized, located in India, in the format provided in this RFP.
5. Within 15 days of the receipt of notification of award from MSRDC, the successful bidder shall furnish
the performance security in accordance with the Conditions of The Contract, in the performance
security Form provided in the bidding documents in the Performa prescribed in the Tender.
6. The Bank Guarantee submitted as bid security will be discharged after the receipt of this Performance
Guarantee from the Consultant selected for selection.
2.17 Confidentiality :
Information relating to the examination, clarification and comparison of the bid proposals shall not be
disclosed to any bidders or any other (s) persons not officially concerned with bid process until the entire
bid process is over. The undue use by any bidder of confidential information related to the bid process
may result in rejection of its proposal. Except with the prior written consent of the other party, no party,
shall, at any time communicate to any person or entity, any confidential information acquired in the course
of the Contract.
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3 Terms of Reference
3.1 Scope of Work :
The objective of empaneling the consultants for MSRDC is to make available the professionals and
experts as and when required to accelerate policy development, project development, project
implementation, project financing, project monitoring, coordination with various departments etc. With a
view to achieve these objectives, the scope of work broadly includes the following:
1. Project Development :
a) Support MSRDC to identify, conceptualize and develop projects on models such as Joint
Ventures (JVs), Subsidiaries, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Turnkey projects & its contracts
etc.
b) The project development should handle critical issues of Balanced Regional Development in
Maharashtra State.
c) Advice the MSRDC on technical, commercial and financial aspects of project development and
implementation based on MSRDC’s requirements.
d) Support departments / ministries to detail out the plan into actionable steps.
2. Project Financing :
a) Review financing and implementation plan and assess project cost estimates, financing
requirements, source of funds and financing modalities..
b) Develop revenue model, identify new revenue streams, support MSRDC to operate its funds /
revenue streams.
c) Support departments with preparation of concept notes, project reports time to time in terms of
finance / funds.
3. Project Review, Monitoring & Coordination :

a) Review existing projects, its time line and the funds utilized in it.
b) Monitor, review and update project development & implementation roadmap.
c) Recommend improvement areas in overall project plans of MSRDC.
d) Develop a project monitoring framework to assess project progress, risks involved and provide
intervention insights, if required.
e) Support MSRDC officials to develop and maintain Management Information System (MIS) to
track project progress.
f) Support MSRDC to overall program management and coordination with various government
agencies, financial institutions, technology service providers etc.
g) Support MSRDC in documentation work of various projects.
As the scope of work is broadly defined, the efforts may vary during the course of project execution. To
ensure that consulting team is adequately staffed during the tenure of project i.e 12 months, the
purchaser may scale up or scale down the team based on efforts required post mutual discussion with the
team leader of consulting team. Such scale up / scale down reviews would be undertaken on regular
intervals with the consulting team, and time window of a month shall be provided for the scale up / scale
down.
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As time is of essence for overall plan implementation, weekly / monthly cadence meetings will be
conducted with departments to accelerate implementation. The consulting team is envisaged to comprise
of the following resource profiles:
Sr. * Min.
Resource Profile Category Qualification
No. Experience
1 Team Lead Category A Graduation and MBA (or Equivalent) 12+ Years
2 Deputy Team Lead Category A Graduation and MBA (or Equivalent) 10+ Years
Graduation and Post-Graduation in
3 Transport Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
4 Water Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
Infrastructure Graduation and Post-Graduation in
5 Category B 8+ Years
Expert relevant field
Procurement Graduation and Post-Graduation in
7 Agriculture Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
8 Technology Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
E-Governance Graduation and Post-Graduation in
10 Healthcare Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
11 Education Expert Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
Social Sector Graduation and Post-Graduation in
Homeland Security Graduation and Post-Graduation in
Revenue & Graduation and Post-Graduation in
Finance Expert relevant field
Environment /
15 Climate Change Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
Expert
Emerging
16 Technology / Category B 8+ Years
relevant field
Innovation Expert
Data Analytics
17 Category C Graduation and MBA (or Equivalent) 5+ Years
Consultant
Cyber Security
18 Category C Graduation and MBA (or Equivalent) 5+ Years
Consultant
General
19 Management Category C Graduation and MBA (or Equivalent) 5+ Years
Consultant
20 Research Analyst Category D Graduation in relevant field 2+ Years
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* Minimum experience mentioned for the sectoral / domain / technical profiles should be the relevant
experience for the concerned profile.
3.2 Validity of Contract :

The Contract would be for period of One (1) year and can be further extended for another (1) year,
depending upon the need of MSRDC and the performance of the consultant to whom the contract is
awarded.
3.3 Location and Facilities :

The Project Management team will be based in Mumbai but may be required to travel to other locations
within Maharashtra, to visit project sites / various organization(s) as and when required.
The following infrastructure facilities will be provided by MSRDC :

1. An Air-conditioned Office space and office facilities (work desk/chairs) for each of the staff of project.
2. 24 x 7 power / UPS supply to project team, printing facility, telephone and high speed internet
connection for the duration of the project
3. Secure physical storage space for project related documentation according to MSRDC standards
4. Traveling facility & Accommodation at guest houses when traveling to locations outside Mumbai.
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4 General Conditions of Contract

4.1 Application :
These general conditions shall apply to the extent that provisions in other parts Contract do not
supersede them. For interpretation of any clause in the RFP or Contract Agreement, the interpretation of
the MSRDC shall be final and binding on the successful bidder.
4.2 Relationship between parties :

Nothing mentioned herein shall be constructed as relationship of master and servant or of principal and
agent as between the ‘MSRDC’ and ‘the Consultant’. The Consultant subject to this contract for selection
has complete charge of personnel, performing the services under the Project executed by MSRDC from
time to time. The Consultant shall be fully responsible for the services performed by them or on their
behalf hereunder.
4.3 Standards of Performance :

The Consultant shall provide the services and carry out their obligations under the Contract with due
diligence, efficiency and professionalism / ethics in accordance with generally accepted professional
standards and practices. The Consultant shall always act in respect of any matter relating to this contract
as faithful advisor to MSRDC. The Consultant shall abide by all the provisions/Acts/Rules etc. of
Information Technology prevalent in India. The Consultant shall conform to the standards laid down in
RFP in full conformance.
4.4 Delivery and Documents :

As per the time schedule agreed between parties for specific projects given to the Consultant from time to
time, the Consultant shall submit all the deliverables on due date as per the delivery schedule. No party
shall, without the other party’s prior written consent, disclose contract, drawings, specifications, plan,
pattern, samples or other documents to any person other than an entity employed by the affected party
for the performance of the contract. In case of the termination of the contact, all the documents prepared
by the Consultant under this contract shall become joint property of MSRDC and the Consultant. The
Consultant may retain a copy of such documents, but shall not use anywhere, without taking permission,
in writing, from MSRDC and MSRDC reserves right to grant or deny any such request.
4.5 Consultant Personnel :

The Consultant shall employ and provide duly qualified and experienced personnel as they may be
required to perform the services under the contract.
4.6 Applicable Law :

Applicable Law means the laws and any other instruments having the force of law in India as they may be
issued and in force from time to time. The contracts shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the Union of India.
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4.7 Governing Language :

The Contract shall be written in English Language. All correspondence and other documents pertaining to
the contract, which are exchanged between the parties, shall be written in the English Language. All the
deployed man-power should have minimum working knowledge of Marathi.
4.8 Intellectual Property Rights :

All the deliverables submitted by consultant under the contract will be the joint property of MSRDC &
Consultant.
4.9 Assignments :
The Consultant shall not assign the project to any other agency, in whole or in part, to perform its
obligation under the Contract, without the MSRDC’s prior written consent.
4.10 Foreclosure :
The Corporation reserves the right to foreclose the contract at any stage without assigning any reason for
such a Foreclosure. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation on account of such
Foreclosure.
4.11 Suspension :
MSRDC may, by written notice to Consultant, suspend all the contract and suspend due payments to the
Consultant hereunder if the Consultant fails to perform any of its obligations under this contract including
the carrying out of the services, provided that such notice of suspension.
a) Shall specify the nature of failure
b) Shall request the Consultant to remedy such failure within a period not exceeding thirty (30) days
after receipt by the Consultant of such notice of failure
4.12 Termination :
Under this Contract, MSRDC may, by written notice terminate the Consultant in the following ways:
a) Termination by Default for failing to perform obligations under the Contract or if the quality is not up
to the specification or in the event of non adherence to time schedule.
b) Termination for Convenience in whole or in part thereof, at any time.
c) Termination for Insolvency if the Consultant becomes bankrupt or otherwise insolvent.
d) Forfeiture of Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
In all the above cases termination shall be executed by giving written notice to the Consultant. Upon
termination of the contract, payment shall be made to the Consultant only for:
a) services satisfactorily performed and reimbursable expenditures prior to the effective date of
termination
b) any expenditure actually and reasonably incurred prior to the effective date of termination
No consequential damages shall be payable to the Consultant in the event of such termination.
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4.13 Force Majeure :

Notwithstanding anything contained in the RFP, the Consultant shall not be liable for liquidated damages
or termination for default, if and to the extent that, it’s delay in performance or other failures to perform its
obligations under the agreement is the result of an event of Force Majeure.
For purposes of this clause “Force Majeure” means an event beyond the control of the Consultant and not
involving the Consultant’s fault or negligence and which was not foreseeable. Such events may include
wars or revolutions, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions and freight embargos. The decision of
the MSRDC regarding Force Majeure shall be final and binding on the Consultant.
If a Force Majeure situation arises, the Consultant shall promptly notify to the MSRDC in writing, of such
conditions and the cause thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the MSRDC in writing, the Consultant
shall continue to perform its obligations under the agreement as far as reasonably practical, and shall
seek all reasonable alternative means for performance not prevented by the Force Majeure event.
4.14 Resolution of Disputes :

If any dispute arises between parties, then there would be two ways for resolution of the dispute under
the Contract.
4.14.1 Amicable Settlement :

Performance of the Contract is governed by the terms the conditions of the Contract, however at times
dispute may arise about any interpretation of any term or condition of Contract including the scope of
work, the clauses of payments etc. In such a situation either party of the contract may send a written
notice of dispute to the other party. The party receiving the notice of dispute will consider the notice and
respond to it in writing within 30 days after receipt. If that party fails to respond within 30 days, or the
dispute cannot be amicably settled within 60 days following the response of that party, then Clause 4.14.2
of GCC shall become applicable.
4.14.2 Settlement Of Disputes:

In case of any dispute or difference of opinion arising between Officer-in-Charge and the Agency, the
Agency shall refer the matter to the Vice Chairman & Managing Director through the officer immediately
superior to the Officer-in-Charge with an advance copy to the Vice Chairman & Managing Director. The
decision of the Vice Chairman & Managing Director shall be final and binding on the Agency. The Agency
shall be given reasonable opportunity to represent its case before the Vice Chairman & Managing
Director.
4.15 Taxes and Duties :

The Consultant shall fully familiarize themselves about the applicable Domestic taxes (such as GST, VAT,
Sales Tax, Service Tax, Income Tax, duties, fees, levies, etc.) on amount payable by MSRDC under the
contract. The Consultant, sub Consultant and personnel shall pay such domestic tax, duties, fees and
other impositions (wherever applicable) levied under the applicable law.
4.16 Legal Jurisdiction :

All legal disputes between the parties shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts situated in Mumbai,
Maharashtra only.
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4.17 Notice :
Any notice, request or consent required or permitted to be given or made pursuant to this contract shall
be in writing. Any such notice request or consent shall be deemed to have been given or made when
delivered in person to an authorized representative of the party to whom the communication is addressed,
or when sent to such party at the address mentioned in the project specific Contract Agreement.
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5 Bid Formats
5.1 Format 1–Letter Of Transmittal

(To be submitted on the Consultant letterhead)
<<Insert Date and location>>
Tender Notice No:
To
The Vice Chairman & Managing Director,
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd.
Opp. Bandra Reclamation Bus Depot, K.C.Marg,
Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400 050.
Maharashtra, India
Phone No. (022) – 36517902
Dear Sir,
Sub: Submission of proposal in response to RFP for Empanelment of Consultants for providing Technical
& Professional Experts to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. for various projects /
activities
1 Having examined the RFP, we, the undersigned, hereby submit our proposal in response to your
RFP notification for ‘Selection of Project Management Consultant for MSRDC’.
2 We agree to abide by this Proposal, consisting of this letter, the Qualification Criteria forms and the
Technical Proposal form, the duly notarized Board Resolution / Power of Attorney, and all
attachments, for a period of 180 days from the date fixed for submission of Proposals as stipulated in
the RFP modification resulting from contract negotiations, and it shall remain binding upon us and
may be accepted by you at any time before the expiration of that period.
3 If we are entrusted a consultancy assignment, we undertake to provide a Bank Guarantee in the

form and amount prescribed.
4 We hereby declare that all the information and statements in this proposal are true and accept that
any misinterpretation contained in it may lead to our disqualification.
5 If negotiations are held during the period of validity of the Proposal, i.e., before the date indicated in
the RFP, we undertake to negotiate on the basis of the proposed staff. Our Proposal is binding upon
us and subject to the modifications resulting from Contract negotiations.
6 We understand you are not bound to accept any proposal that you may receive.
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Dated this (date / month / year)
Authorized Signature [in full and initials]:
Name of Authorized Signatory:
Designation of Authorized Signatory:
Name of Consultant:
Address:
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5.1 Format 2 – General Information

Sr. Particulars Details to be furnished
No
1. Details of responding bidder organization –
a) Name
b) Address (Head office as well as
Regional office in Maharashtra)
c) Telephone Fax
d) Website
2. Details of Contact Person –
a) Name
b) Designation
c) Address
d) Telephone no.
e) Mobile no.
f) Fax no.
g) E-mail
3. Details of Authorized Signatory (please attach proof) –
a) Name
b) Designation
c) Address
d) Telephone no.
e) Mobile no.
f) Fax no.
g) E-mail
4. Information about responding Consultant –
a) Status of Consultant (Public Ltd.
/ Pvt. Ltd etc)
b) No. of years of operation in
India
c) Details of Registration (Ref e.g. Date
ROC Ref #) Ref #
d) No. of resources/ staff in India
e) Locations and addresses of
offices (in India and overseas)
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5.2 Format 3 – Financial Details
Sr. No Particulars Details to be furnished
1. Turnover of Consultant in consultancy business (in Rs crores)
a) FY 19-20
b) FY 20-21
c) FY 21-22
* Please attach relevant documents as proof in support of above declarations
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5.3 Format 4 – Summary of Consultancy Experience
Project Duration
Sr. Client name
Project Name (From Date – Contract Value
No. & Location
End Date)
.
.
.
• Brief Details of the each of the above-mentioned Projects to be given in the format below:
S. No. Item Details
General Information –
1. Customer Name/Government Department

Name of the Contact Person and Contact details
2.
for the project
Project Details –
3. Name of the project
4. Start Date/End Date
5. Current Status (work in progress, completed)
6. Contract Tenure
Size of the project –
7. Order Value of the project (in lakhs)
Description of the services provide by the bidder (Please provide in details in relevance to the scope
of this RFP)
• Please provide Work Order / Signed Contract / Client Letter/ Job Completion Certificate for each of
the projects mentioned above. In absence of any of the above documents, the project shall not be
considered for evaluation
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5.4 Format 5 – Profile of proposed Consultants
1 Proposed Position :
2 Name of Consultant :
3 Date of birth :
4 Nationality :
5 Education : [Indicate college/university and other specialized education of staff member in the
following format]
Sr. Percentage / Grade

Degree Name of Institute Year
No. obtained
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6 Other Trainings / Certifications :

7 Employment Record :
[Starting with present position, list in reverse order every employment held by staff member since
graduation, giving for each employment
Sr.
Name of employer Positions held From To
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
8 Relevant experience :
[Provide list of the projects undertaken to justify relevance to the proposed role. Details to be shared
as follows : Name of the project, Client Name, Duration, Brief info on the project, Role played by the
resource]
9 Certification :
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes my
self, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any willful misstatement described
herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Date:
Place:
[Signature of staff member or authorized representative of the staff]
[Full name of authorized representative]
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5.5 Format 6 – Financial Bid Format

Particulars (in figures) (%) (in words) (%)
Service Fees/Administrative Charges of
the consultant (in percentage on value of
various services received) (excluding GST)
(Rates specified should be exclusive of all taxes)
Date : …………
Place : ……………. (Signature of Authorized Signatory)
NOTE : Bidder should not mention the above rate anywhere else.
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5.7 Format 7 : Performance Bank Guarantee towards Bid Security
BID BOND
Reference No. __________________ Date _________________
Bank Guarantee No.___________________________________________________
To,
The Vice Chairman & Managing Director,
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd.
Opp. Bandra Reclamation Bus Depot, K.C.Marg,
Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400 050.
Maharashtra, India
Phone No. (022) – 26517902
Whereas ...................................... (here in after called "the Bidder") has submitted its bid dated ......(Date).
for the execution of ........................ (here in after called "the Bid")
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that We ................... ........................ having our registered office
at........................ (here in after called the "Bank") are bound unto the Maharashtra Informatics Limited
(hereinafter called "The SIA") in the sum of ................ for which payment well and truly to be made to the
said SIA itself, its successors and assignees by these presents.
The conditions of these obligations are:

1. If the bidder withdraws its bid during the period of bid validity or
2. If the bidder, having been notified of the acceptance of its bid by the SIA during the period of bid
validity:
a. fails or refuses to execute the contract form if required; or
b. fails or refuses to furnish the performance security, in accordance with the bid requirement ;
We undertake to pay the SIA up to the above amount upon receipt of its first written demand, without the
SIA having to substantiate its demand, provided that in its demand the SIA will note that the amount
claimed by it is due to it, owing to the occurrence of one or both of the two conditions, specifying the
occurred condition or conditions.
This guarantee will remain in force up to (Date) and any demand in respect thereof should reach the Bank
not later than the above date.
Date _______________________
Place ___________________ Signature __________________
Witness _________________ Printed Name ______________
(Bank’s common seal)
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Request for Proposal (RFP)

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd., Mumbai.

1 INVITATION FOR RFP ...................................................................................................................................4

4.12 TERMINATION ............................................................................................................18

1 Invitation for RFP

4 The RFP includes the following Sections:

9 This RFP document is not transferable.

1.2 Important Information

1. Advertisement Date 08.10.2022

3. Last date for submission of written 13.10.2022 at 15.00 hrs.

5. Last date and time for submission

7. Contact person for queries General Manager (Admin)

8. Address and Addressee at which General Manager (Admin)

2.3 Qualification Criteria

Sr.No. Eligibility Criteria Document Proof

2.4 Methodology and Criteria for evaluation of Proposals

Sr. No. Parameters Marks

Resources working in the Government

(B) Financial Bid Evaluation:

2.5 Earnest Money Deposit :

2.6 Clarifications and Amendment of RFP Document

2.7 Validity of Proposals

2.8 Right to Accept Proposal

2.10 Fraud and Corruption

2.11 Preparation of Proposal

2.12 Two Envelope Bid System

Two bid envelope system is as follows:

2.13 Submission, Receipt and Opening of Proposals :

2.14 Award of Contract

2.15 Payment Terms :

2.16 Performance Bank Guarantee :

3. Project Review, Monitoring & Coordination :

3.2 Validity of Contract :

3.3 Location and Facilities :

The following infrastructure facilities will be provided by MSRDC :

4 General Conditions of Contract

4.2 Relationship between parties :

4.3 Standards of Performance :

4.4 Delivery and Documents :

4.5 Consultant Personnel :

4.6 Applicable Law :

4.7 Governing Language :

4.8 Intellectual Property Rights :

4.13 Force Majeure :

4.14 Resolution of Disputes :

4.14.1 Amicable Settlement :

4.14.2 Settlement Of Disputes:

4.15 Taxes and Duties :

4.16 Legal Jurisdiction :

5.1 Format 1–Letter Of Transmittal

<<Insert Date and location>>

Tender Notice No:

3 If we are entrusted a consultancy assignment, we undertake to provide a Bank Guarantee in the

Dated this (date / month / year)

Authorized Signature [in full and initials]:

Name of Authorized Signatory:

Designation of Authorized Signatory:

5.1 Format 2 – General Information

Reference No. __ Date _