Para 8.1.2 — CONSULT_MANUAL

8.1.3 Preparation and Vetting of Comparative Statement Except in cases upto Rs 50 Lakh (Rupees Fifty Lakh) the Procuring Entity should prepare a comparative statement of quotations (Technical and Financial) received in the order in which tenders were opened. In case of Techno-Commercial bid comparative statement will have information about deciding responsiveness and eligibility of bids and evaluation of Technical suitability of offers. In case of Financial bid, it would have information about rates quoted (including taxes or otherwise), discount, if any, and any other information having implications on ranking of bids etc. The comparative statement so prepared should be signed by the

2. In single stage two envelops, initially only the techno-commercial bids would be opened and evaluated for bids which successfully meet the qualification criteria and technocommercial aspects. Financial bids of such successful bidders only would be opened for selecting the L1 bidder among these and in case of manual tenders, financial bids of unsuccessful bidders would be returned unopened to them. In two stage bids, the PQB/ EoI stage would have already been evaluated as detailed in Chapter 4 and this second stage is for evaluation of responses to the Second Stage two envelops from the shortlisted qualified bidders. Evaluation of techno-commercial and financial aspects are, however, discussed separately below. It is of utmost importance that the authenticity, integrity, and sanctity of unopened Financial Bids must be ensured before their opening. All the financial bids may preferably be put in a large envelop, which may be dated, sealed, and signed (including by some of the bidders present), to show that none of the bids were accessed during the custody. 3. In procurement of Consultancy Services, bids would have already been evaluated as detailed in Chapter 7 and this RfP stage is for evaluation of responses of two envelops from the shortlisted qualified bidders, following procedure described in sub-para 2) above.

8.1.2 Evaluation in Different Tendering Systems 1. In case of single stage single envelop tendering, the evaluation of qualification of bidders, technical, commercial, and financial aspect is done simultaneously. The technocommercially successful bid that meets the financial evaluation criteria laid down in the tender documents is declared as successful.

8.1.4 The Stages of Evaluation The evaluation of the proposals shall be carried out in two stages: at the first stage evaluation of responsiveness and technical proposals is taken up. Evaluators of technical proposals shall not have access to the financial proposals until the technical evaluation is concluded as the envelope containing the financial proposal is not opened till the technical evaluation is complete. The financial proposal of only such bidders will be opened which obtain minimum qualifying marks/standards prescribed for the technical proposal. The evaluation shall be carried out in full conformity with the provisions of the RfP.

Chapter 8: RfP Evaluation and Award of Contract concerned officers. It may also be vetted by the associated/ integrated Finance for veracity of information, however in case the comparative statement is prepared by the eProcurement portal, vetting by associated/ integrated Finance is not required.