DSITC of 155 KWp Grid Interactive rooftop PV Solar Power Plant – Minutes of pre-bid meeting held on 21.02.2018
| Sr. No. | Queries/doubts raised by vendor representative | Banks reply |
| 1 | My company has started in Nov.2014 before that I was working as proprietor. Will you consider my experience as proprietor to satisfy 5 years’ experience and turnover criteria? | The bidders satisfying the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the tender shall only be allowed for participation. |
| 2 | For 2014-15, turnover is divided in proprietor and LLP. Will you combine to satisfy the criteria? | The bidders satisfying the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the tender shall only be allowed for participation. |
| 3 | Net metering sanction may take longer period and should be beyond allowed period | The work of providing net-metering arrangement in consultation with MSEDCL is a part of the scope of this work. Therefore, the work needs to be completed in the given time frame and any delay would attract the recovery of Liquidated Damages as per the terms and conditions of contract॰ |
| 4 | Whether PV modules to be quoted Indian or Imported? As per vendor there will be considerable cost difference in Indian and imported makes | Only Indigenous PV Modules complying with the tender specifications should be supplied. |
| 5 | Whether 155 KWp is DC or AC | The 155 KWp is the DC Power as mentioned in schedule of technical data of the tender. |
| 6 | Turnover- we are below minimum specified turnover for year 2014-15 but on average, the turnover for last 3 years will be higher than Rs 85 lakh per annum. Will it be acceptable? | In terms of tender requirement, the minimum yearly turnover has to be Rs. 85 Lakh and above in each of last three years. |
| 7 | Total makes – Approved list of makes (as per the vendor the prices changes considerably according to makes) | The offered material must comply with the tender technical specifications. |
| 8 | Whether EMD is exempted for MSME firms? | No |
| 9 | We use 25 x 3mm GI strip for inverter and structure earthing | As per tender requirement 25 x 3 mm GI earth strip has to be provided |
| For lighting arrester we use 70 sq.mm 1 core copper cable | As per tender requirement 25 x 3 mm GI earth strip has to be provided |
| Have to change HT CT/PT for net-metering existing CTs are 0.5 class. Now required is 0.5s class | The scope of work includes replacement of existing conventional energy meter provided by M/s. MSEDCL with bidirectional meter for net-metering and grid connection etc including liasoning with MSEDCL. In addition to replacement of existing conventional energy meter, the replacement of CT/PT, if required, shall also be in the scope of work of the bidder. The rate for the same may be included in item No. 1 of the Price bid. |
| 10 | PV panels – Mono or Poly crystalline (Multi or Mono crystalline silicon solar cells) as per vendor mono crystalline are more costly than the multi crystalline | The tender specifies for Poly crystalline PV Panels / Modules. |
| 11 | Whether to quote make in India or Imported? | Only indigenous PV Modules complying with the tender specifications will be considered. |
| 12 | Terrace layout drawing shall be provided | Terrace layout drawing shall be provided on MSTC portal |
| 13 | Whether to quote prices with subsidy or without subsidy | Bank does not intend to avail any subsidy for this project. Therefore, prices are to be quoted without subsidy. |