Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC) has floated two tenders for the development of grid-connected solar projects in Andhra Pradesh, with a cumulative capacity of 4.5 MW.

Bids must be submitted by May 29, 2026. Bids will be opened on May 30.

Bidders must furnish a non-refundable tender fee of ₹25,000 (~$259) and an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹500,000 (~$5,181).

The successful bidder must submit a performance guarantee of ₹1 million (~$10,363)/MW, in addition to the EMD.

1.5 MW Solar Project

The first tender covers a 1.5 MW solar project at Dommeru on 5.77 acres of agricultural land owned by RMC.

Bidders must have installed at least 1.5 MW of solar capacity in the government sector or 4.5 MW in the private sector. They must also have installed and commissioned grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects of at least 1,500 kW in the government sector or 4,500 kW in the private sector during the last three years.

3 MW Solar Project

The second tender covers a 3 MW solar project at Dharmavaram Malakapalli on 9.38 acres of agricultural land owned by RMC.

Bidders must have installed at least 3 MW of solar capacity in the government sector or 9 MW in the private sector. They must also have installed and commissioned grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects of at least 3,000 kW in the government sector or 9,000 kW in the private sector during the last three years.

The scope of work includes the survey, design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, storage, civil works, erection, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive operations and maintenance for 25 years.

Bidders must have a cumulative turnover of ₹300 million (~$3.11 million) over the last five financial years. They must also have a net worth of ₹150 million (~$1.55 million) individually during the financial years 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.

The project must be completed within six or 12 months from the sanction date.

Solar modules must be sourced from ALMM-II-listed Indian manufacturers, while other components can be procured globally.

Liquidated damages are calculated per day using performance security divided over 120 days multiplied by the number of delay days, with conflicting clauses on penalty duration and cancellation timelines.

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