CLARIFICATIONS ON RFPs

(Ref: 1. Advertisement No. APIIC/Projects Wing/RFP/2012-13 dated 23-06-2012

2.Advertisement No. APIIC/Projects Wing/RFP/2012-13/2 dated 12-07-2012)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1.The date for submission of RFPs has been extended up to 31-07-2012 . 17.00 hrs.

2.No further queries on RFPs are entertained.

3.The consultants who have already submitted RFPs may resubmit the RFPs based on
clarifications provided now, if necessary.

4.The dates of opening of Bids will be intimated in due course.

5..No pre-bid meetings are planned.

6.Consultancy Services are required for about 60 Industrial Parks located across the
state of Andhra Pradesh and the total area in these Parks is about 10000 acres.
However the numbers / extents are not conclusive / exhaustive. (with reference to
RFP for Land Alienation / Acquisition and RFP for preparation of DPR for Industrial
Parks)

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The following are the clarifications / modifications as requested by certain consultants:

1. Queries in Preparation of Project Report (PR) for Procuring Land for

Development of Industrial Parks by way of Land Alienation of Government
Lands / Land Acquisition of Patta Lands for APIIC in Andhra Pradesh..

Clause in RFP Response

Clause 2.2 page 9. In case, an applicant firm RFP Clause remains unaltered
possesses the requisite experience and capabilities
required for undertaking the consultancy, it is invited to
participate in the Selection Process individually and
consortium is not allowed
Clause 5 Page 13 Criteria for selection of RFP Clause remains unaltered.
consultant: The Sole criteria for selection of consultant APIIC at its discretion may use the
is the Lowest Price Quote (L1) of the eligible and services of Technically Qualified
technically qualified firm. Consultancy, provided they also meet
the lowest financial quote.
Clause 4.1 (b) page 16 The firms should submit their RFP Clause remains unaltered.
proposals individually and consortium is not allowed.
Clause 4.4 page 17: The Envelope II shall contain the The Envelope II shall contain the
price quote (per project site) . price Quote as per following
Slabs (per acre basis)
Up to 100 acres
101-500 acres
501-1000 acres
1001 and above acres

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Clause 5.3 a page 23. The Consultant Must have RFP Clause remains unaltered
advisory experience of at least Five (5) Years as on
Proposal Due Date (PDD). Experience of associates is
not allowed.
Clause 5.3 a page 23 The consultant must have RFP Clause remains unaltered
provided advisory services (on its own / sole applicant)
for development of minimum (3) numbers of Industrial
Parks / SEZ / Investment regions in the country as on
PDD, Experience of associates is not allowed.
Clause 5.4 page 23 Experience in minimum five Experience in Development of
similar projects for the team leader / Project Manager Industrial Parks / SEZs / Industrial
Estates will only be considered.
The Education Qualification of the
Team Leader may be Post
Graduation in Management / a
Graduate / Post Graduate in any
Engineering Discipline / Planning.
Clause 5.5 page 24 Payments to Selected Consultancy Fee as per following
Consultant : Consultancy fee (per Project Site): Slabs (per acre basis)
Up to 100 acres
101-500 acres
501-1000 acres
1001 and above acres
Clause 5.6 page 24: Deliverables, Time Lines and RFP Clause remains unaltered
Payment Terms

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2.Queries for Preparation of DPR, for development of Industrial Parks by APIIC in
Andhra Pradesh.

Clause in RFP Response

Clause 2.2 page 9. In case an applicant firm possess RFP Clause remains unaltered
the requisite experience and capabilities required for
undertaking the Consultancy, it is invited to
participate in the selection process individually and
consortium is not allowed.
Clause 5 Page 13 Criteria for selection of RFP Clause remains unaltered.
consultant: The Sole criteria for selection of APIIC at its discretion may use the
consultant is the Lowest Price Quote (L1) of the services of Technically Qualified
eligible and technically qualified firm. Consultancy, provided they also meet
the lowest financial quote.
Clause 4.1(b) page 16 The firms should submit their RFP Clause remains unaltered
proposals individually and consortium is not allowed.
Clause 4.4 page 17 : The envelope II shall contain The Envelope II shall contain the price
the price quote ( per acre basis) . Quote as per following Slabs (per
acre basis)
Up to 100 acres
101-500 acres
501-1000 acres
1001 and above acres.
Clause 5.2 page 22 Detailed Site Analysis: Legal The Word Legal Due Diligence is
Due Diligence ( Land Title) deleted
Clause 5.3 a page 24. The Consultant Must have RFP Clause remains unaltered
advisory experience of at least Five (5) Years as on
Proposal Due Date (PDD). Experience of associates
is not allowed.

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Clause 5.4 page 25 Experience in minimum five Experience in Development of
similar projects for the team leader / Project Industrial Parks / SEZs / Investment
Manager Regions will only be considered.
The Education Qualification of the
Team Leader may be Post Graduation
in Management / a Graduate / Post
Graduate in any Engineering
Discipline / Planning.
Clause 5.5 page 26 : Payment to Consultants: Payments to Consultant:
Consultancy Fee (per acre basis) as quoted by the Consultancy fee as per following
selected consultant shall be paid in accordance with slabs (per acre basis)
the RFP terms. Slabs
Up to100 acres
101-500 acres
501-1000 acres
1001 and above acres
Clause 5.6, Page 26 : Deliverables, Time Lines and The Payment schedule is modified as
Payment Schedule follows:
Stage 1 - 40%
Stage 2 - 40%
Stage 3 - 20%
Clause 5.7 Bank Guarantee for performance of Bank Guarantee: The Consultancy
services Firm is expected to provide Bank
Guarantee for the amount equivalent
to 25% of Consultancy fees per
project till the approval is accorded by
Competent Authority.

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3. Queries in Preparation of DPR for development / Up- gradation of Industrial
Parks of APIIC for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Andhra Pradesh.

Clause in RFP Response

Clause 2.2 Page 9 It is invited to participate in the RFP Clause remains unaltered
Selection Process individually and consortium is not
allowed.
Clause 5 Page 13 Criteria for selection of RFP Clause remains unaltered.
consultant: The Sole criterion for selection of APIIC at its discretion may use the
consultant is the Lowest Price Quote (L1) of the services of Technically Qualified
eligible and technically qualified firm. Consultancy, provided they also
meet the lowest financial quote.
Clause 4.1 (b) Page 16 The firm should submit their RFP Clause remains unaltered
proposals individually and consortium is not allowed.
Clause 4.4 Page 17 The Envelope II shall contain the RFP Clause remains unaltered
price quote ( per project site)
Clause 5.2 Page 24 : Detailed Site Analysis - Legal The word Legal Due Diligence is
Due Diligence (Land Title) deleted
Clause 5.3 a Page 26 Eligibility Criteria: The RFP Clause remains unaltered
consultant must have provided advisory services (on
its own / Sole applicant ) for development of minimum
(5) numbers of IPs / SEZs / Investment Regions / in
the country as on PDD. Experience of associates is
not allowed.
Clause 5.4 page 26 - Experience in minimum five Experience in Development of
similar projects for the team leader / Project Manager Industrial Parks / SEZs / Investment
Regions will only be considered.
The Education Qualification of the
Team Leader may be Post
Graduation in Management / a

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Clause 5.6: Page 27 Deliverables, Time Lines and RFP Clause remains unaltered
Payment Schedule
Clause 5.7 Page 28 - Bank Guarantee:
General Clarification : Payment to SIDBI
Graduate / Post Graduate in any
Engineering Discipline / Planning.
Bank Guarantee: The Consultancy
Firm is expected to provide Bank
Guarantee for the amount equivalent
to 25% of Consultancy fees per
project till the approval is accorded
by Government of India and funds
are received by APIIC.
Payment to SIDBI will be borne by
APIIC.
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4.Queries in Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for Development of
National Investment and Manufacturing Zones in Andhra Pradesh.

Clause in RFP Response

Clause 2.2 Page 9 It is invited to participate in the Selection Consortium of maximum 3
Process individually and consortium is not allowed. firms is allowed .
JV with atleast 26% equity
holding by Parent Company is
allowed.
Clause 4.1 (b) Page 16 The firms should submit their Consortium of maximum 3
proposals individually and consortium is not allowed firms is allowed.
JV with atleast 26% equity
holding by Parent Company is
allowed.
Clause 4.4 page 17 The Envelope II shall contain the price The probable sites are located
quote (per project Site) of the firm towards consultancy fee . across Andhra Pradesh.

Clause 5.1.6 Page 23 The selected consultant shall be The Consultants shall assist in
responsible to get required approvals from GoI for ensuring obtaining approvals from GoI.
financial support under National Manufacturing Policy 2011.
Clause 5.2 page 24Environmental Impact study shall be The study shall be conducted
conducted through a designated agency notified by DIPP through a designate agency as
and MoEF, to identify the critical environmental aspects and per the NIMZ guidelines.
impacts associated with the project development
Clause 5.3 (a) page 26 As on PDD, the consultant must Consortium of maximum 3
have provided advisory services (on its own/ sole applicant) firms is allowed.
for development of minimum Ten[10] numbers of Mega As on PDD, the consultant
Industrial Parks/Multi Product SEZs/Mega Investment must have provided advisory

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regions in the country each with an area of more than 2000 services for development of
acres. Experience of associates is not allowed. minimum Five [05] numbers of
Mega Industrial Parks/Multi
Product SEZs/Mega
Investment regions.
Minimum one (1) such Project
should be of 2500 acres and
area of all 5 projects put
together shall be 10000 acres
or more.
Clause 5.3 (a) page 26 As on PDD, the consultant firm must The agency must have
have minimum five [5] similar projects experience where it experience in getting approvals
has provided successful facilitation services for approvals from Government of India in
from Government. Experience of associates is not allowed. minimum five (5) projects.
Clause 5.3 (b) page 27 - The firm should have minimum The Consultant should have
annual average turnover of Rupees 50 crores in the last minimum annual average
three financial years turnover of Rupees 25 crores.
Clause 5.4 page 27 - Experience in minimum five similar Experience in Development of
projects for the team leader / Project Manager Mega Industrial Parks / Multi
Product SEZs / Mega
Investment Regions in the
Country will only be
considered.
The Education Qualification of
the Team Leader may be Post
Graduation in Management /
Post Graduate in any
Engineering Discipline /
Planning.
Clause 5.6 Page No. 28 - Deliverables, Time Lines and The modification is as follows:

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Payment Schedule. Descrip Timeline Payme
tion nt
Stage 1 16 30%
weeks
Stage 2 02 30%
weeks
Stage 3 NA 20
Stage 4 NA 20
Clause 5.7 Bank Guarantee Bank Guarantee: The
Consultancy Firm is expected
to provide a Bank Guarantee
for the amount equivalent to
25% of Consultancy fees per
project till the NIMZ is ready for
grounding by APIIC.

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