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SL. NO.
BID DOCUMENT REFERENCE SUBJECT Pre-Bid query BPCL Response
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1.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Background
Along with this tender document is a preliminary list of equipment that are proposed for the 2G Ethanol Plant. The same is enclosed as Annexure 1. The Plot Plan of the Plant is enclosed as Annexure 2. The final equipment list and layout shall be confirmed during Basic Engineering stage. BPCL is requested to note Annexure 1 & Annexure 2 is not available in the tender document. Kindly provide the same.
The annexures 1 & 2 were provided along with EOI. The same should be considered for PMC tender.
2.
33 of 43 of
Request for
Quotation/40 of 75 of
Tender Document /66 of
75 of Tender Docume
nt
5.8/1.0
Mechanical
Completion/
Section-VII
(Time
Schedule)
In Clause No. 5.8 of Request for Quotation, Project Schedule is mentioned as 24 months from the zero date whereas in Tender Document Clause No. 5.8, the same is mentioned as 16 months from the zero date. Please clarify.
The Project Schedule is 16 months from the zero date.
3.
66 of 75 of
Tender Document/70 of 75 of
Tender Docume
nt
1.0/1.5
General
/Section-
VIII,
Warranties
&
Guarantees
(Limitation
of Liability)
The Last line of 4th para of Cl. No. 1.0 mentions “The overall maximum liability is 5% of the overall executed contract value” whereas in Cl. No. 1.5 of Section-VIII (Warranties & Guarantees) it is mentioned “The overall limit of Consultant’s liability under this contract for all guarantees, warranties, liquidated damages of whatsoever nature, whether expressed or implied shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the lump-sum price.’’ Please clarify.
The overall limit of Consultant’s liability under this contract shall be limited to 20% of the contract value.
4. 1 of 43
of 7th line of 4th para
-- Consultant request to replace the
phrase “…….an amount
Tender clause shall prevail
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Request for
Quotation
equivalent to any tax liability
accruing to the OWNER and/or to
the extent of any loss accrued to
the OWNER due to the non-
availability of input tax credit or
any liability accrued to the
OWNER shall either stand
cancelled or deducted from the
payment due to the VENDOR”
from 7th line of 4th para by “an
amount equivalent to any tax
liability (and associated interest
and penalty) accruing to the
OWNER shall either stand
cancelled or deducted from the
payment due to the VENDOR.”
Kindly confirm.
5.
2 of 43 of
Request for
Quotation
2nd para --
Consultant request to replace the
existing clause by the following:
“Any tax liability, penalty, interest
as the case may be which
accrues to the OWNER at any
point of time on account of non-
compliance of applicable tax laws
or rules or regulations thereof or
otherwise due to default on the
part of CONTRACTOR/VENDOR
shall be borne by the VENDOR.
An amount equivalent to such tax
liability, penalty, interest as the
case may be shall be reimbursed
by the CONTRACTOR/VENDOR.
Any GST as may be applicable
on such recovery of amount shall
also be borne by VENDOR.”
Kindly confirm.
Tender clause shall prevail
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Background
Rice straw as the main feed
stock as mentioned in the project
scope.
Owner is requested to intimate
Rice straw is the design feed for the project. However data with Maize stalk as check case shall be included in BEDP.
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what are other feed stocks
envisaged for the process.
7.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
PMC’s
Scope of
Work
Since the technology is new
Basic 3D model needs to be
furnished by Licensor which can
be further developed by
LSTK/PMC. Owner is requested
to arrange the same.
Kindly confirm.
Not acceptable. Preparation of 3D model and its review upto 30% shall be in the scope of PMC.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Infrastructur
e/Pre-
Project
Phase
OWNER is requested to provide the updated overall plot plan in AUTOCAD Format. Owner to furnish Meteorological data, earthquake /seismic survey reports preliminary soil report immediately after award .Owner to confirm.
Plot plan of AUTOCAD format shall be provided by BPCL. However Meteorological data, earthquake /seismic survey reports preliminary soil report is to be furnished by PMC. If required, PMC shall line-up appropriate contracts for the same.
9.
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Tender Docume
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Infrastructur
e/Pre-
Project
Phase
As mentioned in scope a separate contract for water and power needs to be lined up for the same from the identified source to bio refinery site. However the Time lines for these contracts are not mentioned in the Time schedule section -vii -Major mile stones page number 66 & 67 of 75. The schedule for the completion of these works will be decided in consultation with BPCL post award of the PMC contract. Kindly confirm.
The schedule for completion of the contract for water & power transportation up to the bio refinery site shall be part of the overall project schedule and is to be completed before the Mechanical completion of the Project.
10.
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Tender Docume
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Infrastructur
e/Pre-
Project
Phase
OWNER is requested to Confirm regarding the availability of internet facilities at the bio refinery site.
PMC shall arrange for internet facilities for itself & BPCL initially and to arrange the same through LSTK Contractor afterwards;
11.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Infrastructur
e/Pre-
Project
Phase
PMC shall design or recommend facilities for checking the quality of BIO MASS supplied by vendors. PMC suggests this shall be kept in the scope of licensor as feed
Not acceptable. PMC shall design/recommend facilities for checking the quality of biomass supplied by vendors. Licensor shall provide technical support for the same wherever required.
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stocks are proposed by LICENSOR for 2G Ethanol project. Owner is requested to confirm on the same.
12.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
3.2/ Basic
Engineering
PMC shall carry out preparing P&ID'S for 2G Ethanol project. Owner is requested to note that P&ID'S & PFD'S are to be furnished as a part of Licensors BDEP package. Owner to ensure the same.
P&IDs & PFDs for ISBL facilities shall be provided by Licensor as part of BEDP package. Review of these P&IDs & PFDs and preparation of P&IDs & PFDs for Utilities & Offsites (OSBL) is in PMC’s scope.
13.
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Tender Docume
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Section-II, Project
Scope
3.10/Operati
ng Manual
The detailed operating manuals for process units are to be issued by process licensor for all process units. PMC will review and issue operating manuals submitted for utilities by Packages contractors. Owner is requested to note the above and confirm.
As mentioned in the tender document, PMC shall prepare detailed and customized operating manuals for process unit, utility and offsite facilities associated to 2G Ethanol Plant based on the inputs from the licensor, own residual engineering, equipment vendors, LSTK contractor and Owner.
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Tender Docume
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Section-II, Project
Scope
3.15/Operati
ng Costs
While PMC will prepare the operating costs as mentioned in the clause, however in case of any inputs required from Licensor or from owner the same shall be furnished to PMC for finalizing operating costs. Owner is requested to confirm the above.
Accepted
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Section-II, Project
Scope
4.1/Procure
ment
Services
PMC will provide technical assistance to owner, however liasioning with customs authority for clearances shall be handled by owner directly with the concerned authorities. Owner is requested to confirm and accept the same.
Accepted.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
4.1/Procure
ment
Services
As this is being the permanent requirement for the plant operation BPCL is requested to directly float a tender for a specific number of years in consultation with the Licensor. Kindly confirm.
As mentioned in the tender document, PMC shall line-up a contract for the supply of Biomass (e.g. rice straw, etc.) as feedstock for the 2G Ethanol Plant and execute the same.
17. 31 of 75
of Tender
Section-II, Project
Scope
4.2/Inspectio
n &
PMC shall utilize its local offices in foreign countries for necessary expediting visits locally for which
As discussed during the pre-bid meeting, the expediting of foreign equipment shall be from desktop.
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Document
Expediting all charges are deemed to be included in bidder’s price. Owner is requested to note that this cost cannot be envisaged and PMC cannot include this cost in the bidder’s price. Owner is requested to reimburse the local travel cost/ Lodging/boarding/Over Heads at actuals in line with company’s standard procedures for the subject activity. Kindly confirm.
18.
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Section-II, Project
Scope
5.7/Construc
tion
Schedule,
Monitoring,
Managemen
t & Quality
Assurance
Providing assistance to BPCL in matters pertaining to local laws/labour and public relations. Owner being a principal employer it is requested that these issues shall be handled by them directly and this activity may please be deleted from PMC scope. Kindly confirm.
Not acceptable. PMC to ensure that LSTK Contractor deals with matters pertaining to local laws/labour and public relations. PMC shall be representing owner for such issues.
19.
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Tender Docume
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Section-II, Project
Scope
9/Outsourcin
g
The details of key heads and leads at site and head office submitted during bid submission are mandatory from deployment from start of the project. Owner is requested to allow deployment of manpower other than as mentioned in the bid stage for HO and Site services. Kindly confirm.
Not acceptable.
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Section-VI,Remuneration,Contract Price &
Payment Terms
4/Notes
No overstay compensation shall be acceptable to BPCL. BPCL is requested to consider extended stay compensation to PMC in case reasons for delay not attributable to PMC. Kindly confirm.
Accepted.
21.
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Section-VII, Time Schedule
Time
Schedule
The schedule mentioned for Mechanical Completion is very short considering new technology to be provided for this type of jobs. The following schedule is
Not acceptable.
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proposed. BPCL is requested to note and confirm the following schedule. Sl.No. Description PMC MODE 1 Receipt of BDEP from Licensor/OWNER + 5 Months 2 Preparation of FEED - + 3 Months 3 Award of EPC - + 4 Months 4 Implementation schedule + 20 5 Total 32 MONTHS
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Section-II, Project
Scope
Scope of
PMC
Consultant request to add following in Licensor Scope of Work: a) Preparing P&ID’s for 2G Ethanol Plant complex including incorporating line numbers, PMS indicating piping specs, engineering inputs for detailed engineering.
b) Preparation of Basic Engineering Design Package for, Biomass storage
c) Licensor to provide all chemicals/catalysts/enzymes etc. wrt to specifications, sources, and rates of consumption. d) Preparation of logic diagrams with cause & effect table. Preparation of functional schematics, complex schemes with write up: to be in licensor scope. e) Prepare 3D model and review with Client/Licensor at 30% completion in PDS/PDMS Software – to be in licensor or LSTK contractor scope. f) Piping, Preparation of basic
a) Not acceptable. P&IDs for ISBL facilities shall be provided by Licensor as part of BEDP package. Review of these P&IDs & PFDs and preparation of P&IDs & PFDs for Utilities & Offsites (OSBL) is in PMC’s scope. Preparation of PMS indicating piping specs, engineering inputs for detailed engineering is in PMC’s scope of work. b) Not acceptable. Preparation of Basic Engineering Design Package for Biomass storage is in PMC’s scope of work. c) Accepted. d) The documents mentioned in the deviation point will be provided by licensor for ISBL facilities. PMC to review the completeness of these documents and prepare the same documents for OSBL facilities. e) Not acceptable. Refer point no - 7
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VMS (valve material specification) and PMS (Piping Material Specification): to be in licensor scope. g) Thermal design of Heat Exchangers (except shell & tube HX). Kindly confirm.
f) not acceptable
g) Thermal design of exchangers
are in licensors scope. PMC to
validate.
23. General
Considering a short span in time in preparation of the bid, EIL request BPCL to extend the bid due date by 10 days from the date of receipt of reply to pre-bid queries. Kindly confirm.
As per the Minutes of Pre-bid meeting held on 22/09/2017, the due date for submitting bids has been extended till 10/10/2017.
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1.
13 of 48 of
General Conditio
ns of Contract
28
No
Compensati
on for
Alteration in
or
Restriction
of Work
Bidder request to replace the existing clause by the following: “If at any time from the commencement of the work the owner shall for any reasons whatsoever, not require the whole or part thereof as specified in the tender to be carried out, the Engineer-in-Charge shall give notice in writing of the fact to the contractor.” Kindly confirm.
Not acceptable. The existing clause to be retained.
2.
23 of 48 of
General Conditio
ns of Contract
69 Suspension
of Works
Bidder request to replace the existing clause by the following: ‘’The contractor shall, if ordered
in writing by the Engineer-in-
Charge or his representative,
Not acceptable. The existing clause to be retained.
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temporarily suspend the works or
any part thereof for such period
and such time as so ordered and
shall not, after receiving such
written order, proceed with the
work therein ordered to be
suspended, until he shall have
received a written order to
proceed therewith. The
contractor shall be entitled to
claim/ compensation for any loss
or damage sustained by him by
reason of temporary suspension
of the works aforesaid provided
that suspension was not
consequent to any default or
failure on the part of the
contractor. An extension of time
for completion, corresponding
with the delay caused by any
such suspension of the works as
aforesaid will be granted to the
contractor, should he apply for
the same, provided that
suspension was not consequent
to any default or failure on the
part of the contractor.’’
Kindly confirm.
3. -- Corrigendum No. 1
Revised
Critical
Milestones
of Project
Schedule
Bidder has reviewed the revised Critical mile stones of project schedule received with Corrigendum. We would like to mention that Schedule indicated is very ambitious. Further Bidder understands that the dates indicated against the activities/ Mile stones are for information/guidance and shall not form part of Contract and the Project schedule shall be considered as 32 Months from
Not acceptable.
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date of LoA. Please confirm.
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1. 19 3.12 PMC shall prepare
all drawings &
technical
specifications for
Long Lead Items
(LLIs) and
Proprietary
Equipments and
shall float the
enquiries, evaluate
the quotations and
recommend for
award to the owner.
PMC shall be
responsible for
quality of the
manufacturing of
equipments. The
LLI and proprietary
equipments shall
be free issue to
LSTK contractor.
Consultant to consider 8-10
LLI (max).
Criteria – Delivery of LLI > 8
months.
Consultant to consider 10-12 nos.
of LLI with Delivery>8 months
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2. 19 Static Equipment
Carryout the
mechanical design
to suit the process
conditions including
material
specifications.
PMC will review the
mechanical design carried out
by the respective vendors
including material
specifications.
Accepted.
3. 67 of
75
SECTI
ON VII
Time
Sched
ule
No.
2.0
Required Key
Dates
Some of the Dates indicated
for few Milestones (Sr. No. 5,
8, 10 & 11) are incorrect.
Requesting to please provide
the corrected Milestone dates
for better clarity and
understanding of the Project
schedule.
The revised critical milestones
Project Schedule have been
provided in Corrigendum 1 issued
on 25/09/2017.
4. 63 Under
2.2
Lump sum price
shall include
Contract labour for
stores handling
PMC shall not be responsible
for direct manpower. It can be
through stores handling
contractor engaged by
BPCL.
Not acceptable. BPCL will not
engage any material handling
contractor. PMC to arrange for
material handling via LSTK
Contractor.
5. 44 6.8 PMC shall develop
ware house for
keeping spare &
maintenance parts
Ware House / yard required
for storing free issue
materials. Bidder suggests
making one contract for
developing ware house /
storage yard / storage facility
- for Owner’s material.
Other contractors to develop
their own ware house /
PMC can arrange for material
handling via LSTK Contractor.
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storage facility.
6. 74 1.10 Site security force
for site and site
perimeter shall be
by PMC
During Enabling work security
will be provided by respective
contractor. During EPC phase
LSTK contractor scope of
deploying security. Please
confirm.
PMC shall ensure site security by
the respective contractor (before
handing over the site to LSTK
Contractor).
7. 62 2.2 Telephone for
Owners use -
STD/ISD shall be
by PMC
Installation and
commissioning by LSTK
contractor. Please confirm.
Before LSTK Contractor, PMC
shall ensure installation of
telephone facilities at site
(STD/ISD calls).
8. 67 Sched
ule
Construction - start
01/12/2017 MC
31/03/2019
15 months - schedule may
have to be increased to at
least 20 months.
(Infrastructure & project
work).
Not Acceptable.
9. 11 2 -
infrastr
ucture
PMC to ensure
internet facility /
connectivity at its
office for and same
to be available with
LSTK contractor
and matching
facility for BPCL
PMC will make arrangement
for its own use and can be
shared to Owner. LSTK
contractor shall make his own
arrangement.
Accepted.
10. RFQ
Page
26 of
43 &
tender
4.2 Inspection /
Expediting
Tender indicates that
“Inspection of all indigenous
items will be carried out by
PMC”
To be clarified: It is assumed
Accepted. Third party if required to
be lined up by PMC through
LSTK..
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Page
32 of
75
that only LLI & critical items
inspection will be carried out
by PMC. Remaining items
shall be LSTK contractor’s
scope.
11. RFQ
Page
13 of
43 &
Tende
r Page
15 of
75
RFQ
Page
22 of
43 &
tender
Page
27 of
75
Tende
r Page
24 of
75
3.2 &
3.14
(last
line)
Review of LSTK
contractor’s
documents
Drawing approval
Tender indicates that
3.2 : “PMC shall carryout:
Review and approve the
following (done by LSTK
Contractor): Sizing of control
valve & assemblies”
3.14: “PMC shall check the
sizing calculation for orifice
plates / flow elements, control
valves, shutdown valves,
PSVs done by the LSTK
contractor.
To be clarified: For items
supplied by LSTK contractor,
extent of PMC review will be
limited to ensuring that basic
design requirements are met;
responsibility of suitability of
equipment to the specified
requirements shall be with
LSTK contractor.
Checking of tag wise Process
data correctness is not
considered.
Not acceptable. PMC shall review
and approve all technical
documents provided by LSTK
Contractor the scope shall be
agreed mutually based on the
criticality.
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12. RFQ
Page
22 of
43 &
tender
Page
27 of
75
3.14 Review of LSTK
contractor’s
documents
Tender indicates that “PMC
shall verify the following
points while approving
instrumentation drawings of
LSTK contractor:
Technical evaluation of
vendor offers by LSTK
contractor and forward
recommendation for final
procurement.”
To be clarified: We assume
it is LSTK contractor’s scope
to carry out procurement in
line with project requirements
and PMC role is not
envisaged in technical or
commercial handling of
procurement by LSTK.
Not acceptable. PMC shall review
and approve all technical
documents provided by LSTK
Contractor the scope shall be
agreed mutually based on the
criticality.
13. RFQ
Page
24 of
43 &
tender
Page
29 of
75
4 PROCUREMENT
SERVICES:
Tender indicates that “PMC
shall provide item wise cost
estimates for all tag items.
Estimates Should also be
provided for all single bid
items.
"Cost estimate shall be
provided for all tagged items
including specialized items
such as control valves except
other instrument tags.
Please clarify - Is this
Yes. Also for any other item
required to be procured for
completing the project.
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requirement for FEED stage
cost estimate?
14. Tende
r page
12 of
75
3 BEDP List of documents which will
be provided by Licensor as
part of basic engineering
package are required for all
disciplines.
BEDP will be provided by Licensor
only for ISBL facilities. The list
shall be provided.
15. 16 3.9 3D Model TkIS India understanding of
Contents / Extend of 3D
model for 30% Completion is
as follows.
1. Basic modelling of critical
equipment’s.
2. Basic modelling of
building and structure.
3. Basic routing of critical
pipelines.
4. Major access ways.
5. Major maintenance &
erection.
Apart from the listed items PMC to
provide Layout of all equipments,
pipe-racks, tech-structures,
foundations and all the items
required to complete 30% model.
16. 16 3.9 3D Model PDMS 12.0 SP6 will be used
for 3D Model.
The software used for 3D
modelling shall be decided later by
BPCL & PMC with mutual
consent.
17. 20 3.12 Stress analysis of
all critical lines
CaesarII 2016 will be used
for Stress analysis for
pipelines.
The software used for stress
analysis shall be decided later by
BPCL & PMC with mutual
consent.
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18. Techn
o-
Comm
ercial
Docu
ment
60/75
Sectio
n-VI,
1.2 (2)
Price break up Please clarify whether this
item is related to Power &
Water supply for
Construction, Permanent
Power & Water supply for the
Plant, or both.
The referred section is for
provision of Permanent Power &
Water supply for the Plant only
and not for construction.
19. CRFQ
9/43
2 Construction power Please confirm source of
construction power, location /
distance and means of
transmission, voltage level.
Construction power shall be
arranged by the respective
contractor.
20. CRFQ
9/43
2 Construction water Please confirm source of
construction water, location /
distance and if pumping
facility is required, the source
of power for the same.
Construction water shall be
arranged by the respective
contractor.
21. CRFQ
18/43
3.13 Electrical Power
Supply
Specification
Please inform the details of
incoming power supply
system such as voltage level,
source location / distance
from plant, mode of
transmission and battery limit
for PMC services.
The Power supply for the plant will
be taken from 33 kVA substation
located approximately 7 km from
the Project site. This is tentative
and will be reviewed at later stage.
22. CRFQ
18/43
3.13 Electrical Power
Supply
Specification
Total power requirement for
the plant considered is
approx. 10 MW.
Please confirm.
Yes.
23. CRFQ
18/43
3.13 Electrical Power
Supply
We presume that adequacy
of the external power source
has been determined / will be
PMC shall ask for and maintain all
the documents that will verify the
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Specification ensured by others, please
confirm. PMC will provide all
required data for the same.
adequacy check of power source.
24. CRFQ
27/43
4.6 Procurement of
Proprietary
equipment
At several places ITB talks
about PMC services towards
procurement of Proprietary
Equipment – these needs to
be clarified as normally
Proprietary equipment are
supplied by Licensor and no
specification, bid evaluation
etc. is done by Consultant.
As per equipment list, Total
Proprietary equipment is
around 110. PMC to float
enquiry specification, carry
out TBA & TR of offers,
vendor drawing review,
inspection & expediting.
Please clarify what will be the
licensor’s role in his
proprietary equipment?
In normal case, for
proprietary items, PMC
should review and check for
the data consistency and co-
ordinate / transfer required
information (load data, GA
drawings etc) to LSTK
contractor from Licensor to
Licensor shall provide technical
documents of all proprietary
equipment. PMC to review the
technical documents and prepare
PR and carry out procurement of
the proprietary equipment.
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carry out construction activity
at site.
Please confirm
25. CRFQ
27/43
4.6 Procurement of
Long Lead Items
Please furnish the list of
designated LLIs for
estimating PMC efforts.
We are considering Boiler
package unit, CO2 unit and
Power Enabling work for
power transmission line to the
plant boundary as LLI. Please
confirm.
As of now, the tentative nos. of
LLIs will be 10 to 12. The list of
LLIs will be finalized after
finalization of PMC.CO2 unit not to
be considered.
26. CRFQ
27/43
4.6 Procurement of
Long Lead Items
Only Boiler package unit is
considered. We understand
that there is no Boiler-
Turbine-Generator package.
We understand that the plant
will have only grid supply and
no captive power plant is to
be considered. Please
confirm.
Yes. There will be no Captive
Power Plant except DG set for
emergency power.
27. CRFQ
28/43
4.6 Tendering for Raw
water supply
Please confirm source
location of raw water for the
complex, and whether a
pumping facility is to be set
up at the sending end and
what will be the power supply
arrangement for the same.
The water supply for the plant will
be taken by pipelines from a
canal located approximately 7 km
from the Project site. Pumping
facility is required at the sending
end. Power supply for the
pumping facility shall be taken
from Grid.
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Under
3.1
Basic
Engin
eering
Desig
n
Basis
Location / Site data
Seismic
considerations and
design criteria
BPCL to provide all available
information. Site specific
spectra (if applicable) to be
provided by BPCL and no
specific efforts are considered
for developing the same.
Not acceptable. All data to be
arranged and if required collected
by PMC..
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Under
3.11
Civil &
Structu
ral
works
specific
ations
Development of
site grading plan
For finalizing site grading, it is
considered that Topography
Survey Report of the existing
site shall be provided by
BPCL.
PMC to arrange if required..
30. Techn
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Comm
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docum
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4.1,
4.2,
4.3
Inspection
We understand that
Inspection & Expediting
services for LLI only are in
the scope of PMC; these
services are not required for
Proprietary items, and will be
in the scope of LSTK
Contractor for all items in his
scope.
Please confirm whether any
additional services are
expected from PMC.
Not acceptable.
PMC to carry out
inspection/expediting of all LLIs &
Proprietary Equipment with site
visit, etc. as mentioned in the
tender document.
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1. 1 of 43 Changes in rate of
GST beyond
contractual completion
period
Since the taxes and duties are
to be paid to Government, in
case of changes in the rate of
GST or introduction of new
taxes and duties, even during
the delayed / extended contract
period, irrespective of the
reasons for delay, shall be to
the account of BPCL.
Tender clause shall prevail
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Sectio
n VI,
Cl. 1.2
& 2.2
Price basis The lumpsum price of
Consultant is subject to
escalation in the event of
changes in scope of work of
consultant, re-work for reasons
not attributable to consultant,
additions of changes in
specifications of equipment,
piping, electrical,
instrumentation, civil and
structural works or erection.
Contract price is also subject to
escalation in case consultant is
required to carry out any work
which is in the scope of
licensor, vendors or contractor.
Further, any delay in
completion of scope of work of
consultant beyond the
scheduled completion date
shall result in escalation of
The lumpsum price of
Consultant is subject to
escalation in the event of
changes in scope of work of
consultant, re-work for
reasons not attributable to
consultant, additions of
changes in specifications of
equipment, piping, electrical,
instrumentation, civil and
structural works or erection.
Contract price is also subject
to escalation in case
consultant is required to carry
out any work which is in the
scope of licensor, vendors or
contractor. – not acceptable.
PMC is responsible for the
timely completion of the job
through the contractors and
shall be responsible for their
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lumpsum price of consultant. execution.
Further, any delay in
completion of scope of work
of consultant beyond the
scheduled completion date
shall result in escalation of
lumpsum price of consultant –
Not acceptable.
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3 Payment Schedule In order to have a neutral cash
flow to Consultant, we request
BPCL to consider increasing
the 1st instalment of 5% to 10%
of lumpsum price.
Further, the last 3 instalments
(commissioning, order closing
and final documentation) shall
be paid latest by 31st July 2019
in case delay in achieving these
milestones for reasons not
attributable to Consultant.
Not acceptable. No changes
in Payment Schedule.
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Sectio
n VII
Cl. 2.0
Price reduction for
intermediate
milestones
Since most of the intermediate
milestones are not really in the
control of Consultant, we
request BPCL to kindly delete
the provision of price reduction
for delay in intermediate
milestones.
Not acceptable. As time is the
essence of the project, PMC
is solely responsible for timely
completion of the project.
PMC to take timely action like
offloading part or complete, in
case schedule is getting
affected.
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Sectio
n VIII
Cl.
1.1.4
&
1.1.5
Work Consultant shall carry out its
scope of work in accordance
with contractual requirements.
Therefore the clause stipulating
that the work shall be fit for the
purpose and uses intended are
not required. Therefore this
clause 1.1.4 & 1.1.15 shall be
deleted.
Not acceptable.
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1.2.1 Defects liability period The defects liability period shall
be restricted to 36 months from
commencement of services by
Consultant. Further, the remedy
of BPCL shall be limited to re-
engineering by Consultant to
rectify the defective services for
reasons not attributable to
Consultant.
There shall not be any
hardware or other financial
liability on consultant.
Not acceptable. Follow
tender.
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1.2.5 Other rights and
remedies
The rights and remedies of
Owner are limited to those
expressly provided in this
Contract and accordingly
request Owner to kindly delete
this clause.
Not acceptable.
8. 70 of 1.3.2 LD for intermediate Since consultant is paying Not acceptable.
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75 milestones liquidated damages for delay in
achieving the mechanical
completion, we request Owner
to kindly delete the provision of
intermediate milestone LD.
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1.4 Exclusion of
consequential losses
and damages
We request Owner to kindly
revise the clause as below for
completeness:
Consultant shall in no event be
liable by way of indemnity or by
reason of any breach of
contract or statutory duty or by
reason of contract or tort
(including but not limited to
negligence) or otherwise for
any loss of profit, loss of
production, loss of use, loss of
contracts, loss of business, loss
of revenue, claims of loss of
use of the plant, costs of
downtime, loss of investments,
loss of anticipated savings,
third party claims or for any
indirect, special, or
consequential damages or loss
and owner hereby releases
consultant therefrom.
Tender clause shall prevail
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1.5 Overall liability We request Owner to consider
revising the overall liabilities to
5% of contract price.
Not acceptable.
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1.7 Force Majeure In the event force majeure lasts
for more than 30 days, the price
implications to Consultant
arising out of such delay shall
be mutually discussed and
agreed between Consultant
and Owner.
Acceptable.
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1.9 Termination In the event of breach of
contract by Owner, Consultant
shall have the option to
terminate the contract by giving
30 days notice.
In the event such breach is not
cured by Owner within 30 days
of notice, Consultant may
terminate the contract forthwith
without any liability towards
such termination.
Owner shall pay consultant
immediately for all the services
rendered till date of termination
plus the work in progress along
with demobilisation costs.
This clause shall be
discussed and mutually
agreed at the time of award
of / execution of contract.
13. 9 Gener
al
Condit
ions of
Contra
ct,
Interpretation In the event of discrepancies in
contract documents, such
discrepancies, error and
inconsistencies shall be
resolved by mutual agreement
between Consultant and
Not acceptable. Pl. follow
contract sequence of
documents.
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15.1 Owner.
14. 11 20 Force Majeure Kindly refer our comments on
Sr. No. 11 above.
Ref. our reply on Sr. No. 11
above.
15. 11 22 LD Liquidated damages shall be
applicable only if the reasons
for delay are attributable to
Consultant.
LD shall not be applicable in
the event of delay by BPCL,
Vendors or contractors.
PMC is responsible for the
timely completion of the
project.
16. 11 24 &
26
Termination /
Offloading of Works
Owner may terminate or offload
full or part of work after giving
30 days notice to Consultant. In
such an event, Consultant shall
be paid for all the services
rendered by consultant plus
work in progress and
demobilization costs. However
consultant shall be responsible
for any cost / damages to
Owner on account of such
suspension by Owner.
This clause shall be
discussed and mutually
agreed at the time of award of
/ execution of contract.
17. 12 28 Alternation in scope of
work
In case of any alternation or
curtailment of scope of work by
Consultant, the implications of
such alteration or curtailment
shall be mutually discussed and
agreed by Consultant.
Not acceptable. Contract
section applies.
18. 15 41 Compensation in the The compensation to Not acceptable. Existing
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event of termination consultant in the event of
termination shall be mutually
discussed and agreed and not
to be unilaterally decided by
owner.
clause to be retained.
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20
54 to
60
Materials These clauses are application
for vendors and contractors
working at site and not
applicable for Consultant.
Hence kindly delete these
clauses from the contract of
consultant.
These clauses are applicable
for procurement of LLIs &
proprietary equipment.
20. 20 61 Alteration In case of changes in scope of
work by consultant, the cost
and time implications of such
changes shall be mutually
discussed and agreed by
Consultant and Owner. Owner
cannot take any unilateral
decision regarding such
changes.
Not acceptable.
21. 22 68 Defects in work In case of defects or
deficiencies in work carried out
by consultant for reasons solely
attributable to consultant,
consultant shall re-perform its
engineering services to rectify
such defects or deficiencies.
There shall not be any
hardware or other financial
Not acceptable. The existing
clause to be retained.
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liability on consultant.
Accordingly this clause shall be
revised.
22. 22 69 Suspension In case of suspension of work,
consultant shall be paid for the
cost implications arising out of
such suspension along with
extension of time.
Not acceptable.
23. 22 70 Termination In case of any breach by
Consultant, Owner may after
giving 30 days’ notice, if the
breach is still uncured or
consultant has not taken any
step to cure the breach, shall
take over the balance work of
consultant. However consultant
cannot be held responsible or
liable for any excess cost or
damages to owner or
departmental charges of owner.
In such an event, consultant
shall be paid for all the work
completed till date of
termination.
Not acceptable.
24. 22 72 Defects liability period In case of defects or
deficiencies in work carried out
by consultant for reasons solely
attributable to consultant,
consultant shall re-perform its
engineering services to rectify
Not acceptable.
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such defects or deficiencies.
There shall not be any
hardware or other financial
liability on consultant.
Accordingly this clause shall be
revised.
25. 25 73 Payment terms Since payment terms are
adequately covered in clause 3
of section VI of Techno-
commercial document, this
clause 73 of GCC is not
applicable.
In case of any discrepancy,
the payment terms mentioned
in techno-commercial
documents shall prevail.
P&CS to review this clause.
26. 29 83 Taxes and Duties The price quoted by consultant
is exclusive of all taxes and
duties which shall be paid extra
by owner.
Okay.
27. 29 84 Insurance For personnel deputed by
consultant, consultant shall
arrange for medical insurance
as per consultant’s service
rules.
No other insurance is
envisaged to be obtained by
consultant.
PMC to have insurance of his
manpower and material being
used in project execution.
28. 30 & 31 85 &
88
Indemnity We request Owner to kindly
consider providing back to back
indemnity as below:
BPCL shall indemnify and keep
indemnified the Consultant and
Acceptable.
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it’s personnel against any and
all claims arising from the loss
or damages to the property of
the BPCL, third parties and
personnel of the BPCL and/or
injury or death of the personnel
of BPCL and third parties.
Similarly, Consultant shall
indemnify and keep indemnified
BPCL and it’s personnel
against any and all claims
arising from the loss or
damages to the property of the
Consultant and personnel of
the Consultant and/or injury or
death of the personnel of
Consultant.
29. 32 91 Arbitration Arbitration shall be done by an
arbitrator selected with the
mutual agreement of BPCL and
Consultant.
Not acceptable.
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SECTION-II PROJECT SCOPE
PMC’s SCOPE OF WORK------------- The scope of services by PMC is divided under following phases: 1. Project Management. 2. Infrastructure / Pre-Project phase 3. Basic Engineering 4. Preparation of 3D model 30%. 5. Project implementation. 6. Construction management 7. Services for Pre-commissioning & Commissioning & Performance Guarantee Test Run (PGTR) 8. Project Control Requirements 9. Outsourcing
(3) We understand that
Bidder’s role re : Basic
Engineering is as follows:
- Review of Basic Engineering for ISBL (i.e Check w.r.t. completeness & gap analysis ) - Complete Basic Engineering for OSBL ( Offsites & Utilities ) In order that the entire FEED
document is made available
to LSTK Contractor.
(4) We hope 3D model 30%
review only in PDMS by PMC
(
(3)Okay
(4) 3D model 30% review to be
done by PMC in PDS/PDMS
software which shall be decided
later.
5) tender scope to be followed.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
with the Process Licensor for the Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP) to ensure the availability of the deliverables of the BEDP in line with the requirements of the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) without any impact to the FEED Execution / Scheduled
We request for a battery limit
of scope of work between
Process Licensor & Bidder for
better clarity
Licensor shall provide BEDP for
ISBL facilities. The BEDP for
OSBL facilities shall be
prepared by PMC. PMC shall
review the BEDP for ISBL
facilities for completeness and
then prepare FEED document
for the entire complex.pl. follow
tender.
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Completion date. PMC shall deploy its staff at Licensor’s office during BEDP finalisation so as to reduce time of liaisoning.
the completeness and consistency of data / information and identify any mismatch for licensed process ----------------------------------------------------------
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Cost Estimation
---------------
PMC shall prepare an estimate of overall Project cost (+/- 10%) and update/revise the same on a regular basis -------------------------------------------------------------
We understand that the
Bidder to estimate the project
cost at FEED stage . Hence,
no detailed engineering will
be envisaged from Bidder to
achieve +/-10% project cost.
Detailed engineering will be
carried out by LSTK Contractor.
Bidder to review/revise the
project cost (+/- 10%) based on
the inputs provided by LSTK
Contractor during detailed
engineering.
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Cost Estimation
PMC shall carry out Project cost Optimization so as to reduce the overall project cost by 10%. For that PMC may employ various techniques for cost reduction like review of metallurgy of equipment, Equipment layout optimization, etc.
Kindly clarify the method of
checking or verifying the
reduction / optimization of
project cost. Is there any
penalty linked to the same?
BPCL shall provide base
project cost based on which the
reduction/optimization of project
cost is to be calculated. There
is no penalty linked to this.
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3.11 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS -
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS - SPECIFICATIONS
We understand that design
review will be done only for
process plants. For all other
structures , only GA drawing
will be reviewed.
Pl. follow tender scope.
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3.11 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL WORKS - SPECIFICATIONS
If required in consultation with BPCL, PMC shall line-up a contract for soil investigation at site and execute the same. Necessary inputs along with specifications will be provided to award the job for Soil investigation. Experts will be deputed to site as required during this job and the results will be evaluated. PMC to supervise and review the results of soil investigation and recommend the same to BPCL.
We understand the Agency
fees shall be paid by BPCL
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Procurement
Preparation of procurement procedure in consultation with BPCL
the technical documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) required for floating of tenders of LLIs, Proprietary Equipment as well as LSTK Contract.
comprehensive
Kindly specify the number of
Vendors/ LSTK Contractors
(3/4/5) to be considered for
procurement activity.
Pl. follow scope.
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4.2 Inspection & Expediting
Inspection of all indigenous items will be carried out by PMC. Expedite vendors for timely deliveries of equipment / bulk material and closely monitor delivery dates
We understand that Bidder to
take into account the cost for
Inspection Services since the
Job to be quoted on lumpsum
basis. Pls clarify.
Based on criticality, PMC to
carry out inspection of 10% of
total equipment/material. At
vendor works
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4.6 Tendering
If required and in consultation with BPCL, PMC shall line-up a contract for bringing power and water from the nearby locations (as specified by BPCL) up to the 2G Ethanol Project site. The detailed engineering, preparation of contract scope, cost estimation, floating of enquiry, evaluation of technical bids and recommendation to BPCL for award of contract and execution of the contract will be in PMC’s scope of work. Bidder shall quote separately for this in the Schedule of Rates (SOR).
We hope this will be separate
line items and will not be
considered for evaluation of
L1 Bidder.
Please also specify the
details regarding sourcing of
power & water from nearby
locations
1) “Lumpsum fee for design
and executing the
transportation of power and
water to site from hook up
point” this will be considered for
evaluation of L1 bidder (Section
VI: Clause 1.2 – subclause (2)
of tender document page 60).
2) The Power supply for the
plant will be taken from 33 kVA
substation located
approximately 7 km from the
Project site. This is tentative
and will be reviewed at later
stage.
3) The water supply for the
plant will be taken by pipelines
from a canal located
approximately 7 km from the
Project site.
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5.2 Construction Schedule, Monitoring,
--------------. - Review and approve the drawings and technical specifications produced at site by
We assume only critical
drawings will be reviewed by
PMC. Pls clarify
All technical documents of
LSTK Contractor are to be
reviewed and approved by
PMC
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the LSTK Contractor to ensure compliance with the Project specification.-----------
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9.0 OUTSOURCING:
OUTSOURCING:
the site organization which is on the payrolls of the PMC.
positions is not envisaged in this contract. However, outsourcing if necessary can be considered after prior approval from BPCL.
management, detailed Eng. and design, preparation of contracts/ PRs, monitoring and key positions of construction head and all leads at site and in head office cannot be outsourced.
heads and leads at site and head office submitted during the bid submission are mandatory for deployment form start of the project.
Outsourcing could also mean
the SMEs or Project
Consultants. Pls clarify
The details of Key positions
means RCM or Lead
Engineers only. We hope our
understanding is correct.
1) The details of key positions
means Project Manager, RCM,
Lead Engineers, etc. The
details of these people
submitted during the bid
submission are mandatory for
deployment from start of the
project.
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PRE-PROJECT WORKS:
We understand that the
Bidder will do engineering
float the enquires , and award
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PHILOSOPHY
Based on engineering work, the pre-project works of site development consisting of geological survey, boundary wall construction, site grading / levelling, internal roads, main drainage system, area lighting, communication system, etc. also be awarded to contractors.
the contract post TBA & CBA.
Besides this, the PMC has to
get the contract executed at
site.
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SECTION-VI REMUNERATION, CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS
1.2 Basis of Lump Sum Prices as set forth herein : BPCL propose consultant to quote lump-sum for complete project management consultancy as per the scope of work
1) For setting up lignocellulosic biomass 2G Ethanol Plant within the plot area
2) Lumpsum fee for design and executing the transportation of power and water to site from hook up point.
( 2 ) Is it a part of Lumpsum
price or to be given
separately. Will it be
considered for evaluation?
Bidder shall quote for all the 3
items separately. All the 3 items
will be considered for
evaluation.
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SECTION-VI REMUNE
RATION,
CONTRA
CT
PRICE
AND
PAYMEN
T
TERMS
3.0 PAYMENT SCHEDULE 3.1 FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES AS PER SCOPE OF WORK a) Lump-sum Price : i. 5% on completion of Kick-off Meeting, release of Project/Document Control Procedure, Co-ordination procedure, Activity Weighing basis & Draft Project Schedule. ii. 5% on ordering of critical/Long Lead Items (LLI) viz. Reactors, Columns etc. & Proprietary Equipment. iii. 5% on completion of tendering activities & award of LSTK Contract. iv. 80% based on the project progress taken as an average of consultant’s progress and physical progress on monthly basis based on the mutually agreed milestones. v. 3% on commissioning.
We suggest BPCL to provide
10% advance payment.
We also propose that the final
5% shall be released on
commissioning against a
bank guarantee valid till PG
test.
Performance bank guarantee
of 10% shall be valid till
mechanical completion and
reduced to 5% to cover
defects liability period.
Not Acceptable. There will be
no change in Payment terms &
performance bank guarantee
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vi. 1% on order closing. vii. 1% on final documentation and PG test viii. Any cost to be reimbursed by OWNER shall be paid on submission of invoices with supporting documents by CONSULTANT. Awarded contractor must submit bank guarantee of 10% basic contract value amount along with acknowledgement of purchase order valid for defects liability period of twelve months from the date of commissioning or eighteen months from the date of Mechanical completion, whichever is earlier. Bank guarantee shall have further claim period of 3 months beyond the end of defects liability period
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SECTION-VII TIME SCHEDULE
Price reduction
clause - In case of
delay, 0.5% per
week of delay or
part thereof up to a
max. 5% of the total
contract value shall
be recovered for
both the above
Not clear ( “ for both the
above items in section V”).
Please clarify
It should be Section VI (Clause
2.1: Items 1 & 2)
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items in section-V
independently. The
overall maximum
liability is 5% of the
overall executed
contract value
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SECTION-VII TIME
SCHEDU
LE
Clause no. 2.0
Required Key Dates
Kindly clarify the time period
given for PMC to complete
FEED package based on
BDEP received from Process
Licensor. In case of delay
from Process Licensor ,
BPCL will extend the
schedule accordingly.
TCE suggest that the project
completion shall be minimum
20 months from the LOA / PO
acceptance by Bidder.
Kindly also correct the typo-
errors in dates of project
schedule.
We understand that the
overall cap for price reduction
clause shall be 5% of contract
value.
1) As the date for award of
LSTK Contract is given to be
28/02/2018, PMC to work and
prepare FEED package
accordingly so that it is ensured
that LSTK Contractor is
available by 01/03/2018.
2) Not Acceptable. There will
be no change in Project
Completion Period.
3) The revised critical
milestones of Project Schedule
has been provided in
Corrigendum 1 issued on
25/09/2017.
4) Okay. Price reduction clause
shall be limited to 5% of
contract value.
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SECTION-VIII WARRA
NTIES &
GUARAN
TEES
1.3.2 EFFECT OF BREACH. ------------ ----------------CONSULTANT shall pay to OWNER as liquidated damages for delay in project major milestones (and not as a penalty) one-half percent (0.5%) of the Lump-sum Price as of the date of execution of this Contract for each week of delay in completion up to a
The liquidated damages for
delay shall be 5% of contract
value. This is in addition to
price reduction clause .
We propose that the overall
cap shall be limited to 5% for
price reduction & LD for
delay.
Not acceptable. Tender clause
shall prevail.
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maximum aggregate amount in respect of such delay of five percent (5%) of the Lump-sum Price.
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Limitation
of liability
1.5 Limitation of
liability. The overall
limit of Consultant’s
liability under this
contract for all
guarantees,
warranties,
liquidated damages
of whatsoever
nature, whether
expressed or implied
shall be limited to
twenty percent
(20%) of the lump-
sum price.
We suggest that the overall
liability to BPCL shall be
limited to an aggregate of
10% (Ten Percent) of the
amount received by TCE
against the lump sum price.
Overall liability to be made
20%.
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Force
Majeure
Force Majeure Any delays in or failure of the performance of either party hereto shall not constitute default here under ----------------The CONSULTANT shall keep records of the circumstances referred to above and bring these to the notice of BPCL Engineer-in-Charge in writing immediately on such occurrences.
During a Force Majeure event, if BPCL explicitly requests the Consultant to continue operations, BPCL shall reimburse at cost any and all necessary costs incurred in continuing to undertake such work. Further, in any case if evacuation is required of the Consultants employees, BPCL shall do so . Any additional costs required to do so shall be borne by BPCL
Tender clause shall prevail
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Terminati
on
Right of owner to determine/terminate contract BPCL shall at any point of time be entitled to determine/ terminate
PMC shall be paid for the
cost mobilization / de-
mobilisation too in addition to
the CONSULTANT shall be
paid for work done by the
CONSULTANT till the date of
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the contract, if in the opinion of BPCL the cessation of work becomes necessary owing to paucity of funds or for any other cause whatsoever. A notice in writing from BPCL to the CONSULTANT of such determination and termination and the reason thereof, shall be conclusive proof of the fact that the contract has been so determined and terminated by BPCL. Should the contract
be terminated as per
above, the
CONSULTANT shall
be paid for the value
of work done by the
CONSULTANT till
the date of
termination, based
on documentary
evidence of the work
progress to the
satisfaction of BPCL
Engineer-in-Charge.
termination in case of
Termination by BPCL.
PMC shall also the right to
terminate the Contract in
case of material breach
including BPCL’s default in
making payments to PMC.
Not acceptable. Follow tender.
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TENDER DOCUMENT
1 SECTION-VII
Clause no. Should Bidder’s services
for the Project get
Not acceptable. No
compensation/escalation is applicable for
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TIME
SCHEDU
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2.0
Required Key Dates
extended beyond 16
months due to
unforeseen delays in the
implementation of the
Project for reasons not
under the control or
responsibility of the
Bidder & not attributable
to the Bidder, then
Bidder will be entitled to
an additional
compensation which
would be mutually
agreed between the
parties. In the absence
of any written agreement
on the rates for the
extended period, the
escalation applicable will
be @ 10% per annum or
part thereof
Please clarify.
delay in the implementation of the
Project for reasons not under the control
or responsibility of the Bidder & not
attributable to the Bidder.
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