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EXURE 1 (COMMERCIA
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N.o
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Query raised by the bidderRRECL Comments/ Clarifications
within 30 days of date of completion for an amount equivalent to 10% of the Supply and
Erection and Commissioning contracts valid up to expiry of the warranty period from
commissioning.
29 4.7.2 25 2. Performance Bond within 30 days of date of expiry of the warranty period in the form of
Bank Guarantee from Scheduled or Nationalized bank for an amount equivalent to 10% of
the annual O & M charges initially valid for one year to be renewed every year for quoted O
& M period.
Considered.
Performance Bond within 30 days
of date of expiry of the warranty
period in the form of Bank
Guarantee from Scheduled orNationalized bank for an amount
equivalent to 5% of the annual O
& M charges initially valid for one
year to be renewed every year for
quoted O & M period. This is in
line with our previous RfP.
30 4.7.3 25 We request that the above BGs should have well defined objectively oriented breach of
term / clause for invocation instead of subjective dissatisfaction. Please confirm.
No need to change.
31 4.37.2
to
4.37.9
4.84
4.85
9.1.23
34
55
56
88
While considering the short commissioning schedule available with the successful bidder,
we request you to kindly waive off these clauses.
Not accepted
32 4.37.1
0
34 Any test such as mentioned in the clause would be conducted only after completion of the
stabilization period only, hence requested to be excluded from the completion period.
Please confirm.
The continuous generation of electricity out of wind farm can not be achieved due to
unpredictable nature of wind. Please eliminate this requirement.
No need to change.
33 4.38.1 35 We request RRECL to consider the payment through electronic mode. Considered. Accepted being fast
payment mode.
34 4.44 37 In the event of damage due to force Majeure reason, the O & M operator would be paid Not accepted
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EXURE 1 (COMMERCIA
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N.o
Clause
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No.
Query raised by the bidderRRECL Comments/ Clarifications
mentioned in the tender for Machinery Break Down insurance.
For all other risks bidders should be allowed to bear risk and liabilities without taking
insurance policy.
No endorsable policy document or proof of payment of premium would be required by
RREC from successful bidder.
43 5.7 64 In the event us being successful bidder, please note that major chunk of supplies would be
interstate supplies from locations outside the Rajasthan to site in the state of Rajasthan onwhich deduction of the Income Tax (IT) TDS and Works Contract Tax (WCT) TDS would
not be applicable.
Also since the arrangement of land, and Power Evacuation does not form part of works
contract, neither WCT TDS, nor IT TDS would be deductible on these items.
Please confirm.
No need to change
44 5.8 64 We propose following payment terms for the tender:
1. RREC will release 10% interest free advance within 7 days of submission of BankGuarantee of equivalent amount without any deduction from running account bills.
2. 60% against receipt of Material at site on pro- rata basis.3. 30% on synchronization of individual WTGs with grid.
Not accept.
45 5.9 64 All payments would be released within 10 days of their becoming due, failing which an
interest @ 18% per annum with monthly rest would be accrued and considered for
adjustment against any shortfall claim.
Not accepted.
46 5.10.2 64 Considering the WTG model available in the market are field proven, we propose to
conduct mechanical run test for 48 Hours after stabilization period of 60 days from the date
of commissioning of WTG. We request to kindly amend the clause accordingly.
Not accepted.
47 5.11 65 We request to kindly amend the clause to following terms in line with the industry practice
and as widely accepted by various Central PSU/ Government departments :
The rate for the Penalty is requested to be amended to % per week of delay or part
thereof, subject to a maximum of 5% of the value, of the un commissioned value of the
WEGs.
Not accepted.
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48 5.12.1 65 We propose that the equipment would be warranted for 12 Months from the date of
commissioning.
The period is requested to be reduced from the required 24 months period to 12 months,
due to the fact that most of our parts and components are warranted for 12 (Twelve) months
only.
This clause will be modified for
warrantee period for 12 months,
49 5.12.2
5.13 c)
65
66
We propose that the clause should be amended to require minimum annual average machine
availability of 95% to be evaluated only after the completion of stabilization period of 60
days, while looking to the practical aspects of Wind farm Operations and Maintenance andindustry practices followed with PSU tenders.
Not accepted.
50 5.13
a) to e)
8.18
65
78
Performance Power Curve Guarantee.
We agree for Performance test to be conducted only after the requisite stabilization period
of WTG viz 45 days after commissioning.
The Tender calls for unconditional Power Curve Generation Guarantee (PCGG) where
shortfall would be levied in excess of the actual revenue loss are not in line with theprevailing practices in the industry.
Hence, we agree to offer that the machine performance would be verified against the
Certified Power Curve by carrying out a one time test for 1-2 months in the first year of
operation as per the Procedure being submitted herewith only. Please note that the same is
successfully undertaken in other government tenders under C-WET guidance/ supervision.
Once the Power Curve is proved only Guarantee of Machine availability would be
applicable.
The loss of estimated Generation due to grid unavailability, Load Shedding, mandatory O &
M and force Majeure reasons etc in proportion to the actual wind speeds would be reduced
from total estimated generation to be considered while evaluating shortfall.
Hence, the permanent wind mast and all allied accessories and soft wares asked in tender
are requested to be deleted from the scope of the tender.
Not accepted.
51 5.13.2 67 We agree to offer that the machine performance would be verified against the Certified
Power Curve by carrying out a one time test for 1-2 Months in the first year of operation as
Not accepted.
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EXURE 1 (COMMERCIA
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per the Procedure being submitted herewith only. Once the Power Curve is proved only
Guarantee of Machine availability would be applicable.
52 5.13.1
5
68 Wind Data may also be allowed to be authenticated by any qualified 3rd
party agency other
than C WET. Please confirm.
Not accepted.
53 6.3.1 69 The Power evacuation system is owned by Discoms at times, hence the responsibility of
maintaining it lies with them. Hence this is requested to be eliminated from the Battery
limits.
Not accepted.
54 7.1 &7.2
75 As per present state practice, we can offer the sites within 25 km radius of certified C-WET/Bidder mast. Please confirm your acceptance to the above criterion for the bid.
Not accepted.
55 7.2 75 Water Resources.
While considering the fact that Jaisalmer/Jodhpur/Badmer falls under desert area the
permanent water supply arrangement through a bore well is practically not possible. We
request to amend the clause considering the practical difficulties.
Not accepted.
56 8.7 76 Instead of costly dedicated facility we propose suitable arrangements would be made at
available facility on shared facility basis. Please confirm acceptance.
Not accepted.
57 8.8 76 Availability of vehicles for O&M staff and for every day inspection by RREC as perrequirement may be ensured, failing which RREC shall have full right for alternate
arrangement at the risk & cost of contractor.
Bidders shall design suitable power evacuation system to inject power from wind farm at
any nearest 33 kV/132 kV/220kV/400kV GSS through dedicated line, bay extension and
protection equipment work at RVPN/DISCOM Grid Sub Station if required, then the
expenses shall be borne by the contractor.
The existing clause is modifiedfor educated line
58 8.9
8.19
77
78
We request to delete the Furnished Office cum Store room along with facilities asked in the
tender, Security Room as the dedicated rooms are not required.
All the roads required for transportation of Man and Material would be of earthen type as
per the Bidders standard practice to be offered on shared facility basis.
Not accepted.
59 8.22
8.30
8.35
78
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80
No dedicated inventory of spares for the project is required to be maintained as the same
would be available at nearest common pool. Please amend the clause accordingly.
Not accepted.
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60 8.33.3 80 The insurance covers mentioned in the clause for Operation & Maintenance period is
proposed to be kept in owners scope as post commissioning the owner would be in-charge
of the windfarms.
Not accepted.
61 9.1.4 83 Exclusive facility of CMCS is not required considering the size of the project. However,
CMCS facility would be provided as shared facility through Bidders existing facilities as
done successfully with other customer. Please confirm.
Not accepted.
62 Appen
dix ENote
No. 13
146 The annual lease rent if any, and such charges beyond commissioning viz. annual CEIG
inspection charges would be borne by RRECL. Please confirm.
Not accepted.
63 3.4.1 10 The validity period of the Bid i.e.180 days is required beyond the desired completion period
of 28 Feb 2011. Hence we request you to reduce the validity period of the bid to be 60 days
from the date of bid submission.
This clause will modify for
validity period from 180 days to
90 days.
64 Annex
ure-C
149 In Annexure-C, the amount appearing in last column will be calculated only if generation
column is inserted.
The existing Annexure-C is
substituted accordingly.