TENDER DOCUMENT. Will be notified later only to the technically qualified agency

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1 SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA (Ministry of Electronics & I.T. (MeitY), Govt. of India) C-Ground Zero, Fortune Towers, C.S Pur Bhubaneswar , Odisha Tel: /413, Fax: TENDER DOCUMENT Tender Title : Annual Contract for Pest control service at STPI- Bhubaneswar and its Sub-Centers. Tender Ref. No. : 122/Part-I/12(33)/657/STPI-BH/2016 Date: Last Date & Time : by 15:00Hrs 1. MODE OF TENDERING : Two-Bid System Tender to be submitted in Sealed Two Bid System in Separate Covers as per the following: Cover-I: Technical Bid & Earnest Money Deposit Cover II: Financial Bid The tender has to be submitted in one sealed envelope and super scribing on the top of envelope BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT STPI-BHUBNANESWAR AND ITS SUBCENTERS and addressed to The Director, Software Technology Parks of India, C-Ground Zero, Fortune Towers, C.S Pur, Bhubaneswar , Odisha This envelope shall contain two separate sealed envelopes one Technical bid super scribing on the top Technical Bid and another for financial bid super scribing on the top as Financial Bid. Critical Date & Fact Sheet Date of Publishing Bid Submission Start date & Time , 13:45 Hrs Cost of Tender documents through DD/NEFT/RTGS in favor of Software Technology Parks of India, payable at Bhubaneswar Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Value.2, through DD/NEFT/RTGS in favor of Software Technology Parks of India, payable at Bhubaneswar Bid submission End Date & Time , 15:00 Hrs Technical Bid Opening Date & Time , 15:30 Hrs at STPI, Conference Hall, Fortune Towers, Bhubaneswar Validity of Bid 90 Days from the mentioned date of closing Tender Inviting Authority The Director, STPI-Bhubaneswar Financial Bid opening Date Will be notified later only to the technically qualified agency Tender may either be obtained from STPI-Bhubaneswar at above given address on any working day from 09/12/2016 to 28/12/2016 between Hrs to Hrs or downloaded any time from STPI website or For any clarifications/queries related to tender document, please contact the Purchase Coordinator, STPI-Bhubaneswar at above given contacts. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 1 of 14

2 INDEX SL. NO. CONTENT PAGE NO. 1. SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT 3 2. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS & GENERAL TERM AND CONDITIONS 4 3. ANNEXURE-I (TECHNICAL BID) ANNEXURE-II (FINANCIAL BID) ANNEXURE-III (BANK GUARANTEE FORMAT) ANNEXURE-IV (STPI Bank Details for NEFT/RTGS) 14 Signature of the bidder with seal Page 2 of 14

3 SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT The Director, STPI-Bhubaneswar invites sealed bids from reputed & financially sound agencies/bidders for providing Pest control services at STPI -Bhubaneswar and its subcenters in the State of Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand in two bid system taking into account the following conditions: 1. The Agency must be registered with the Labour Department in the state of Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand for providing the services of trained staff. 2. All Pest Control of insects, worms, Rodents, snakes in the premises of the respective STPI centres will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. The services will have to be provided so as to ensure that the areas are Pest free. The Pest Control Services should also include pouring/spraying require solutions into all desert places. The following services are to be provided under this contract. a. Rodent Management Services:- This service will be provided for controlling rodent problem inside as well as immediately outside the premises and safeguarding the assets in the office premises from Rodents damage. The service will be provided in the entire office area inside the building area including all office cabins rooms toilets corridors, false ceilings etc. This treatment is to be done regularly or till infestation is removed. b. Vector control service: This service will be carried out for controlling cockroach, termites, ants, bedbugs and other insects. This will be provided by treating the breeding areas such as open drains, dustbins, garbage area, receiving area entry points front and rear area of the plant under the bushes damp area along the walls etc. this treatment will be carried out by outdoor spray, indoor spray and using larvicides at regular interval or till infestation is removed. The vendor shall ensure that there are no breeding areas for mosquitoes in the premises. Any challan or fine levied by any Government Department shall be borne by the contractor. c. Snake and General Pest Control 3. The integrated pest control measures taken care off shall be such that the entire STPI Campus including surrounding open area within the boundary wall shall be free arthropods and insects like cockroaches, bedbugs, spiders, silver-fish, houseflies, mosquitoes, termites, rodents and snakes. 4. All material required for these services will have to be arranged by the contractor and it should be of best quality recommended by WHO, not detrimental to the health of office staff or visitors. A certificate to this effect shall be given by the contractor with the tender. Modern equipments are to be used and the list of the equipments to be used is to be submitted in the tender. Safety in this regard will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. The contractor must specify the chemicals along with percentage and quantity and their antidote which will be used. 5. The agency shall spray/provide Pest Control material at all required placed as per the norms of pest control at regular intervals or more till infestation is removed. Special attention must be paid for the pest control during the summer and rainy season. The agency staff shall be available as and when required by the competent authority of the STPI. The authorized representative of the STPI shall forward the compiled complaints to vendor and the complaints so forwarded must be attended within 24 hours. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 3 of 14

4 6. The contractor shall comply with all the statutory provisions as laid down under various Labour Laws/Acts/Rules like Minimum Wages, Provident Fund, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, Contract Labour Act and under Labour Laws/Acts/Rules in force from time to time at his own cost. In case of violation of any such statutory provisions under Labour Laws or any other law applicable by the Contractor, there will not be any liability on STPI. 7. STPI shall not be responsible financially or otherwise for any injury to the staff deployed by the contractor in the course of performing the duty for and on the behalf of the contractor. 8. The contractor shall not engage any sub-contractor or transfer the contract to any other firm/agency. 9. If any information furnished by the contractor is found to be incorrect at any time, the tender/contract/agreement is liable to be terminated without any notice and the security is liable to be forfeited by STPI. 10. Any Act on the part of the contractor to influence anybody in the hospital is liable for rejection of the tender. 11. In the event of any breach/violation or contravention of any terms and conditions of the tender by the contractor; the said performance security deposit may be forfeited. If the premises are not kept pest free up to the satisfaction of the authority as verified by users unit, proportionate deduction from payment will be made and tender shall be cancelled. 12. Police verification of the antecedents along with medical fitness of the staff deployed will have to be got done by the contractor and reports along with their residential addresses will be submitted to the medical superintendent. The pest control staff must be in uniform and with Identity card. This must be provided by the Agency concerned 13. The agency is required to maintained service slip and gets it signed by the user/local officials at the time of performing service. The copy of 14. Bids once submitted shall not allowed to be withdrawn. Any default after acceptance of bid shall be deemed to be non compliance to the terms of contract and would be liable to forfeiture of EMD deposit and cancellation of contract. 15. This contract will be effective for One Year from the date of signing of the contract unless terminated. The contract may be renewed /extended for a further similar period, subject to satisfactory performance of the bidder at the discretion of competent authority of STPI on the same terms and conditions. A. GENERAL TERMS INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS & GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. The tender can also be downloaded from web site ( or 2. The tender should be submitted in Sealed Two-Bid system. Cover-I should contain Technical Bid & Earnest Money and Cover-II should contain Financial Bid. Both the covers should be kept in one big Sealed Cover. 3. Non-refundable tender document cost of Rs. 525/- including Five Hundred Twenty Five only) in the form of NEFT/RTGS/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Software Technology Parks of India payable at Bhubaneswar from any Commercial Bank should be submitted. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 4 of 14

5 4. The vendors registered with NSIC under single point registration will be exempted from submitting the Tender document cost. Proof of registration should be submitted along with Bid documents. 5. The completely filled bid document, duly sealed, should be addressed to The Director, Software Technology Parks of India, Fortune Towers, C Ground Zero, Chandra Sekhar Pur, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) and should reach on/or before 1500 hrs on by registered post or by hand duly superscribed on the top of envelope as BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT STPI-BHUBNANESWAR AND ITS SUBCENTERS. 6. The tender documents shall be treated as confidential 7. Bid shall be submitted with a forwarding letter on letter head of the bidder/agency duly signed and stamped by authorised signatory on each page to ensure the compliance of scope, services and general terms and conditions of the tender under reference. 8. Technical Bid should be submitted by the bidder strictly as per Annexure-I along with documentary evidences prescribed. 9. No overwriting, corrections and cutting is permitted. 10. Each page of the tender document should be signed and stamped by authorized signatory. Alterations, if any, in the quotation should be attested by the tenderer, failing which the tender is liable to be rejected. 11. Bidders are advised to visit the site between working hours to inspect, examine and satisfy themselves before submitting their tenders. For inspection please contact the Local Official of respective STPI centres. STPI Centre Bhubaneswar Patna Berhampur Location and Contact Details STPI, Plot No: GD-1/B, Maitri Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar Tel: STPI, C-ground Zero, Fortune Towers, Bhubaneswar Tel: /413 STPI, 2nd Floor, P.D. Mkt. Complex, CRP Square, Bhubaneswar, Tel: STPI, Near Govt. Polytechnic, Rajeev Nagar Road, Pataliputra Colony, Patna-80013, Bihar, Tele Fax STPI, Plot No.- 860/4562, Near Income Tax Office, Ambapua, Berhampur, Odisha , Tel: Rates of all items should be quoted; otherwise the bid shall be rejected. Rates should be quoted both in Figure & Words inclusive of applicable taxes and duties. 13. STPI also reserves the right to modify/relax any of the terms & conditions of the tender. 14. The selected bidder shall undertake to abide sincerely by all rules, regulations and laws of land for their responsibilities to provide the Vehicle and shall agree to keep itself liable and responsible for any such violation directly or indirectly related to their responsibilities for the contract. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 5 of 14

6 15. STPI may further renew the contract for a further period of one year each on same terms and conditions for maximum period of three (3) years. 16. STPI shall not be responsible for postal or any other delays. Bids received in an envelope that is damaged/torn or merely stapled will be summarily rejected. 17. Bidders/authorized representative duly authorized in writing on letterhead are requested to be present at the time of opening of the bids. If the date of tender opening, by any chance happens to be a holiday, the tender will be opened on the next working day at the stipulated time. B. ELIGIBILITY OF BIDDERS Agencies with annual turnover of Rs. 3 Lakhs per annum and above with all valid licenses and statutory registrations are eligible to participate in the tender. Proof of supporting documents should be submitted as per the instructions mentioned below in the tender document. Technical Evaluation The Technical Bids will be evaluated by the Committee on the basis of Technical Eligibility Criteria as specified under. The following documents (self attested) are required to be submitted along with bid document. i. The bidders should be company, registered under Indian Companies Act, 1956 or Parternership firm registered under Indian Partnership Act or Proprietary concern. Self attested documentary proof should be provided. ii. The bidder should have Registered Office or Branch Office of the Company/Firm/Agency in the State of Odisha or Jharkhand or Bihar and should have branch office at Bhubaneswar. The self attested documentary proof which may be in the form of license or registration certificate or certificate issued by Nationalized Bank, Post Office, Lease Deed, BSNL/MTNL bills or Electricity bills indicating the office address of the bidder should be provided. iii. Bidder should furnish a declaration mentioning that the agency is not blacklisted by any Central/State/Govt./Autonomous body/psu etc. iv. Service Tax Registration (Undertaking must be submitted if not applicable duly specifying reason thereof). v. PAN No. (Company or individual in case of proprietorship firm) vi. vii. Audited Statement of Accounts and Balance sheet of last year. The bidder must have at least 3 years of experience for providing pest control services in Govt. organization/psu/commercial Institution/ similar organizations. At least two similar work orders or relevant document in support must be furnished. C. AWARD OF BIDDERS Financial Evaluation Financial bid of the technically qualified bidder shall be evaluated on the basis of criteria given below: 1. The Financial Bid of only those bidders will be opened whose Technical Bid are found in order. The Financial Bid shall be opened at later stage. The Scheduled time and venue etc will be communicated to only those bidders whose technical bids are found in order. 2. The evaluation of Technical bid will be done by considering the parameters listed in the proforma for technical bid. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 6 of 14

7 3. After evaluation of Technical bids the financial bids of only Technically Qualified Bidders will be opened. 4. L1 may be selected on the basis of lowest quote in gross bid value. 5. In case two or more bidder quoted similar L1 rates then the bidder having highest turnover will be considered as L1. 6. The rates in the financial bid should be strictly as per Annexure-II. 7. Initially, the contract will be awarded for a period of One Year. However, STPI may renew the contract further for same period on mutually agreed terms and conditions. 8. STPI may increase or decrease the schedule of requirement on the same terms and Conditions during the period of contract. 9. Once the rates are finalized, no increase will be considered in the rates quoted by the agency in any case during the period of the contract. 10. STPI reserves the right to reject any or all of the tenders or accept them in part or to reject lowest tender. 11. STPI reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time. In such case successful bidder will not be admissible for any kind of compensation. 12. The successful bidder may also opt for premature cancellation of the contract by giving 45 days notice in writing. If contract was cancelled without any notice STPI reserves the right to forfeit the EMD/PG of the successful bidder. D. VALIDITY OF QUOTATION: Bid validity should be 90 days from the specified date of closing. E. PAYMENT TERMS The payment shall be made quarterly after submission of tax invoice ( taxes as applicable time to time) along with the Service slip duly signed by the authorized officer/user subjected to satisfactory performance certified by concerned officer and will be released through cheque/neft/rtgs after deducting TDS/other taxes as applicable as per govt. norms. No interest will be payable on the nonpayment due to delayed submission of bills and non-satisfactory services. First payment shall be released after furnishing Performance Bank Guarantee/ Security Deposit. Incase of non-submission of Performance Bank Guarantee/ Security Deposit timely, the 1 st payment will be made after deducting the same amount as in BG. F. BID SECURITY (EMD) /SECURITY DEPOSIT/PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE 1. EMD amount of Rs.2,000/- only (Rupees Two Thousands only) in the form of NEFT/RTGS/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Software Technology Parks of India payable at Bhubaneswar from any commercial Bank should be submitted, except those who are registered with the Central Purchase Organisation, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) or the concerned Ministry or Department along with Technical Bid & adjusted in the Security Deposit/Performance Based Guarantee of successful bidder, when require. Demand Draft issued should be on/after published date of tender with validity for a period of forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period and bears no interest. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 7 of 14

8 2. EMD of unsuccessful bidders will be refund after finalization of bids. 3. Successful bidder has to submit Performance Guarantee (PG)/Security Money equivalent 10% of the amount of Annual Work Order in form of bank guarantee drawn on any nationalize bank in Bhubaneswar in the name of Agency but hypothecated to the Director, STPI, and Bhubaneswar valid upto 3 months after expiry of contract, within two week after issuance of work order. In case, the contract is further extended beyond the initial period, the Performance Security will have to be accordingly renewed by the agency. The same will be returned after the completion of contract without interest. 4. The EMD of successful bidder will be returned only after deposit of performance security money/pg. G. FORFEITURE OF EMD /SECURITY DEPOSIT/PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE 1. If the successful bidder/agency refuse/fails to accept Work Order issued by STPI or the work assigned to the agency/bidder are not done as per the scope of work/schedule of requirement, EMD/Security Deposit will be forfeited and the bidder will not be entertained in future tendering systems of STPI. 2. If the Bidder withdraws tender before/after finalization of the tender, EMD will be forfeited. 3. If the contract is terminated by STPI due to poor performance/violation of any clause of agreement or any bad act of selected bidder, security deposit/pg will be forfeited. 4. In case of unreasonable price quoted by the bidder for disrupt the tender process EMD of such bidder will be forfeited. H. REJECTION OF THE BID 1. The bidder is expected to examine all instructions, formats, terms & conditions, and scope of work in the bid document. Failure to furnish complete information or false information/documents which is not substantially responsive to the bid document in all respect shall result in rejection of bid. 2. In respect of interpretation/clarification of this bid document and in respect of any matter relating to this bid document, the decision of STPI-Bhubaneswar shall be final. 3. The bidder will have to furnish the requisite document as specified in the bid document, failing which the bid is liable to be rejected. 4. No prices are to be indicated in the Professional Bid and if the prices are mentioned in the Professional Bid it may lead to rejection of the bid. 5. Bids not submitted as per two bid system will be summarily rejected. 6. Bids without paper cost & EMD money will be summarily rejected 7. The bids received after specified date & time shall not be considered. 8. The bids received through Fax/- or any other mode other then specified in the tender document shall not be considered. I. SERVICE DELIVERY Service Commencement shall be immediately upon receipt and acceptance of WO/Contract. If the Service Conditions as per the Contract are not met, the vendor will be blacklisted and they will not be considered for any future proposals. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 8 of 14

9 J. LIQUIDITY DAMAGES 1. Contracts are subjected to Liquidity Damages I. Deviation in any of the terms of the WO with due acceptance from STPI will not attract any liquidity damages. II. The following liquidity damages are levied if there is a delay in the delivery schedule defined in the Contract Order: a. Within one week from scheduled delivery - 2% of monthly contract value b. Within 8 15 days from scheduled delivery - 3% of monthly contract value c. Within days from scheduled delivery - 5% of monthly contract value d. Beyond 30 days - Order will be cancelled. 2. In case of In case the service provider defaults in rendering the service as per schedule requirement, the unit cost for particular service will be deducted from the payment for each non-provided visit. K. CANCELLATION BY DEFAULT STPI Bhubaneswar may, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of work order, by written notice of default sent to bidder, cancel the work order in whole or part: I. If the Bidder/agency fails to provide services within the time period specified in the work order. II. If the Bidder/agency fails to perform any other obligations under the work order. L. BLACKLISTING Company/Firm blacklisted by Govt./PSU/Corporate organization are not eligible to participate in the bidding process. If at any stage of bidding process or during the currency of work order, such information comes to the knowledge of STPI, STPI shall have right to reject the bid or cancel the work order, as the case may be, without any compensation to the bidder. The bidders have to be submitted an under taking for not being black listed since last 3 years by any Govt./PSU/Corporate organization. M. ARBITRATION All disputes or difference whatsoever arising between the parties out of or relating to the meaning and operation or effect of the work order or the breach thereof shall be settled by reference to arbitration as per Indian Arbitration Act. In such case the same shall be referred to the sole arbitration of Director, STPI- Bhubaneswar. N. FORCE MAJEURE If, at any time, during the continuance of the agreement, the performance in whole or in any part by either party of obligation under the agreement shall be prevented or delayed by reasons of any war, hostile acts of the enemy, civil commotion, subrogate, fire, floods, earthquakes, explosions, epidemics, strikes and quarantine restrictions by acts of God,(herein after referred to as eventualities) then provided notice of the happening of any such eventualities is given by either party to the other within two days from the date of occurrence thereon, neither party shall, by reason of such eventualities be entitled to terminate this contract agreement nor shall either party have any claim of damages against the other in respect of such non performance or delay in performance. Performance of the contract agreement shall, however be resumed as soon as practicable after such eventuality has come to an end. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 9 of 14

10 ANNEXURE-I TECHNICAL BID DOCUMENT 1 Name of Agency/Firm 2 Profile of the Agency/Firm 3 Name of Proprietor/Director of the Agency 4 Full address of Registered Office Telephone No. Fax No. Mobile No. address 5. Correspondence address of office 6 Full address of Branch Offices Telephone No. Fax No. Mobile No. address 7 Registration No. of the Agency 8 Bank Details for NEFT/RTGS Name of the Bank Branch Code Account Holder(s) Name Address Branch MICR NO. Bank Account Number IFS Code Account Type 9 PAN/TIN No. of the agency (Attach attested copy of PAN/TIN Card of the Agency) Signature of the bidder with seal Page 10 of 14

11 10 Service Tax Registration No. (Attach attested copy of the Registration Certificate) 11 Financial turnover of the agency for last year (Copy of the IT returns filed during and copy of the Turnover statement duly certified by the Chartered Accountant to be attached) Financial Year Amount (Rs.lacs) Remarks, if any Details of major contracts with Central Government/State Government/PSU/Reputed Private Firms handled by the bidder for providing pest control service during the last two years (in the following format (attested copies of the last three years work award may be enclosed). SN Details of client along with address telephone and Fax No. & address Amount of Contract (Monthly/ Rs.lacs) Duration of Contract From To Nature of Contract / Type of manpower provided (If the space provided is insufficient, a separate sheet may be attached). DECLARATION No. of persons deployed I. son/daughter/wife of Shri/Smt. Proprietor/Director/authorized signatory of the agency mentioned above is competent to sign this declaration and execute this tender document. I have carefully read and understood all the terms and conditions laid down in the tender and undertake to abide by them. The information/documents furnished along with the above bid/application are true and authentic to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am well aware of the fact that furnishing of any false information/fabricated document would lead to rejection of my tender/bid at any stage besides liabilities towards prosecution under appropriate law. I/We hereby declare that my company has not been debarred / blacklisted by any Government / Semi-Government organizations. I/We further certify that I am / competent authority in my company has authorized me to make this declaration. Office Seal (Signature of the authorized person) Name.. Date... Place.. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 11 of 14

12 ANNEXURE-II FINANCIAL BID DOCUMENT SL. No. Locations Snake control rate per annum(a) 1 STPI - PD market complex Only DG set area Fort- Nightly 2 STPI - Fortune tower NA Anti termite rate per annum (Bi monthly visit) All office area(b) Rodent control rate per annum (Monthly visit) All office area(c) General pest control rate per annum (monthly visit) All office area (D) 3 STPI - Earth station 4 STPI - Berhampur 5 STPI - Patna Taxes if any ( specify the Tax Type and Percentage) Weekly Only Gardening area (Weekly) Only Gardening area (Weekly) Total Rs. In Words: Note:- Tax breakup should be submitted. Taxes as applicable time to time. Signature & Seal of the Bidder with date. Signature of the bidder with seal Page 12 of 14

13 ANNEXURE-III BANK GUARANTEE FORMAT In consideration of Software Technology parks of India (STPI), Bhubaneswar (hereinafter called STPI ) having agreed to exempt M/s. <Name of Contractor> having its registered office at <Registered address of the Contractor> (hereinafter called Contractor ) from the demand under the terms and conditions of the award/contract No... dated for Providing Pest control Services at various locations under STPI Bhubaneswar (Hereinafter called the agreement ) of Performance Security for the due fulfillment by the said Contractor of the terms and conditions contained in the said agreement, on production of a Bank Guarantee for INR <amount of Performance bank guarantee in figure> (Amount of Performance Bank Guarantee in Words). 2. We,<Name of the Bank> a Banking company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and carrying on Banking Business under The Banking Regulation Act,1949 and having its Registered Office at <complete Address> and its Corporate office at <complete Address> and one of its branch Office at <complete Address> (hereinafter called the Bank ) at the request of, hereby guarantee payment to the STPI an amount note exceeding INR <amount of Performance bank guarantee in figure> (Amount of Performance Bank Guarantee in Words) against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused to or suffered by the STPI, by reason of any breach by the said Contractor of any of the term or conditions contained in the said Agreement. 3. We, <Name and Complete Address of Branch>, do hereby undertake to pay the amount due and payable under this guarantee without any demur, merely on a demand from the STPI, stating that the amount claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or would be caused to or suffered by the STPI by reason of breach by the said Contractor, of any of the terms and conditions mentioned in the said Agreement or by reason of the Contractor s failure to perform the said Agreement. Any such demand raised by the STPI on the Bank shall be conclusive as regards the amount due and payable by the Bank under this guarantee. However, our labiality under this guarantee shall be restricted to the amount not exceeding INR <amount of Performance bank guarantee in figure> (Amount of Performance Bank Guarantee in Words). 4. We undertake to pay to the STPI, any money so demanded not exceeding INR <amount of Performance bank guarantee in figure> (Amount of Performance Bank Guarantee in Words) on demand notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Contractor in any suit or proceeding pending before any court or Tribunal relating thereto, our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this Bond shall be a valid discharge of our labiality for payment there under and the Contractor shall have no claim against us for making such payment. 5. We,<Name of bank>, further agree that the guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and in effect during the period that would be taken for the performance of the said Agreement plus three months and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of the STPI under or by virtue of the said Agreement have been fully paid and its claim satisfied or discharged or till the STPI certifies that the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and properly carried out by the said Contractor and accordingly discharges this guarantee unless a demand or claims under this guarantee is made on us in writing on or before <Expiry Date>, we shall be discharged from all liability under this guarantee thereafter. 6. We,,<Name of bank>, further agree with the STPI that the STPI shall have the fullest liberty, without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said Agreement or to extend time of performance by the said Contractor from time to time or to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers exercisable by the STPI against the said Contractor and to forebear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said Agreement and we shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation or extension being granted to the said Contractor or for any forbearance, act or omission on the part of the STPI or any indulgence by the STPI to the said Contractor or by any such matter or things whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving us. 7. This Guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the constitution of the Bank or the Contractor. 8. We, <Name of bank>, lastly undertake not to revoke this Guarantee during its currency except with the previous consent of the STPI in writing. 9. Notwithstanding anything contained herein above: 9.1. Our liability under this Bank guarantee shall not exceed INR <amount of Performance bank guarantee in figure> (Amount of Performance Bank Guarantee in Words) This Bank Guarantee shall be valid up to <Expiry Date> We are liable to pay the guarantee amount or any part thereof under this Bank guarantee only and only if you serve upon us a written claim or demand before expiry date of this Guarantee After the expiry date is over, the Bank (guarantor) shall stand discharged from all its liabilities under this Bank guarantee and all your rights under this Bank guarantee extinguished irrespective of the fact weather the Bank guarantee in original is returned back to us or not. For (Name and complete Address of Bank) Signature of the bidder with seal Page 13 of 14

14 ANNEXURE-IV Signature of the bidder with seal Page 14 of 14