Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) has invited bids to empanel consultants to develop 10 MW of distributed solar power projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana.

The last date to submit the bids online is January 24, 2023. Bids will be opened on the same day.

Bidders will have to submit ₹200,000 (~$2,417) as an earnest money deposit. The successful bidder will have to furnish 5% of the contract value as a performance bank guarantee.

The contract agreement will be for two years. The successful bidder will have to sign an empanelment agreement with the MAHAPREIT within 15 days from the letter of award.

Bidders should be experienced in professional consultancy services for distributed solar projects of up to 10 MW for any central or state government department or private organization for a minimum of three assignments in the last five financial years.

They should also have experience in liaisoning with distribution companies and regulatory bodies.

The average annual turnover of bidders should be at least ₹1 million (~$12,087) in any three of the last five financial years. The net worth of bidders should also be positive during this time.

MAHAPREIT stated that bidders will be liable for any consequence of errors and omissions arising from any negligence on their part to the extent of 10% of the contract value.

For any delay attributable to the consultant, beyond the scheduled date of completion of various activities as per the agreed schedule, the consultant will have to pay liquidated at 0.5% per week of delay, subject to a maximum of 10% of the contract value.

In June last year, MAHAPREIT invited bids to set up a 1 MW green hydrogen plant with the associated ecosystem on a build, own, and operate basis in Maharashtra.

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