RFP for Ready Mix Concrete Program
RFP for Ready Mix Concrete Program
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to engage a Partner Vendor (hereinafter called
as “Proposer”) to provide the following Goods & Services to QuickSpace Technologies Private
Limited (hereinafter called as QuickSpace) at its proposed manufacturing units in the MMRDA
Region starting with the first unit at and village Mangrul, on Pen Khopoli Road, Pen. QuickSpace,
by means of this RFP, invites all qualified Proposers to submit Proposals in accordance with the
requirements outlined in this RFP. QuickSpace anticipates that, based on its review and
evaluation of the Proposals received pursuant to this RFP, it will select a Proposer and execute a
contract whereby the Proposer renders the Said Goods & Services to QuickSpace, in accordance
with terms and conditions set forth in the contract.
This RFP does not commit QuickSpace to select a Proposer or to award a Contract to any
Proposer. QuickSpace reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any Proposal it
receives pursuant to this RFP.
QuickSpace will make a good faith effort to follow the timeline below for evaluating, negotiating
and issuing an award:
Event Date
2 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
1. The Manufacturing Unit of QuickSpace Technologies is an assembly line primarily setup for the
purpose of casting RCC 3D modules which are cast, cured, and finished within the factory on a
roller block-based conveyor system. A group of workmen armed with Tools Tackles and Raw
Material are designated to each workstation in the line where they carry out their predefined
task within a pre-set timeline. For efficient operation each team needs to be provided their raw
material for every module on a just in time basis for every module.
2. QuickSpace Plans to deploy the globally acclaimed KANBAN method of Raw Material Logistics
to create a production friendly vendor ecosystem for its critical raw material management
program. QuickSpace shall refer this program as the STORE IN STORE (SIS) program. The intent
of the program is to –
a. Ensure On-Time and Efficient delivery of RAW MATERIAL at the relevant workstation by
vendor personnel by employing state of the art STANDARD OPERATIONS PROTOCOL
tailored by QuickSpace process planning organisation.
b. Ensure Availability of the Right Quality and Quantity of Raw Material at the relevant
workstation through an integrated exclusive Proposer approach, where the Proposer
undertakes to handle the entire operation of maintaining the required RAW MATERIAL
inventory for QuickSpace on a very high availability basis, in a storage space specially
provided for this purpose by QuickSpace within the manufacturing premises.
d. Allow QuickSpace to concentrate on its core Production Process, while the Proposer shall
auger its strength to and lend the vital supply chain support, critical to an assembly line
program like the one planned by QuickSpace.
3 STATEMENT OF WORK
QuickSpace intends to invite Proposals from prospective Proposers for the following Raw
Materials –
1. SIS – STORE in STORE – is a concept where QuickSpace shall provide to a Ready Willing and
Able Proposer, by way of a formal contract, a Ready to Use, Storage and Operations Space with
relevant value addition / delivery equipment / systems to help the partner, acquire, store, sort
and deliver in pre-defined granularity, Raw Material Kits to the workmen at every workstation,
to be issued against QuickSpace ISSUE SLIPS, on a 24x7 continual basis.
a. The vendor shall obtain the SIS Business Conduct License from QuickSpace by way of a
formal contract and perform the end-to-end logistics related activities to deliver the required
raw material to the relevant workstation / location as defined in the contract. The proposal
submitted by the prospective Proposer shall form the basis for the SIS business conduct
license between the parties.
b. The Vendor shall at his own costs, arrange for manufacture / procurement, packing,
forwarding and arrival of material to the Licensed Space, (by getting the material through
the RAW MATERIAL Entry Point within the factory premises) by following the formal Goods
Entry Process. Further, the Vendor shall properly store and stack the material/s into the
storage area / racks provided for this purpose. The QuickSpace Supply Chain Organisation
shall provide three months rolling forecast for the exact material requirement to the vendor.
Further the Production Organisation shall provide actual Issue Slips to the Vendor operations
team at the SIS location, which shall be fulfilled by the vendor’s operations team by kitting
and delivering the exact raw material items (as per the issue slip) to the designated
workstation / location within the factory. ANNEXURE A provides the details related to the
SIS in discussion under this RFP, with all relevant information about the raw material
involved.
c. The Vendor shall create a weekly invoice for all ISSUE SLIPS delivered to the workstation /
location within the factory along with the relevant Good Receipt Note (GRN) signed by the
QuickSpace supervisor for that area. The Invoice shall be handed over to the Factory
Accounts team for disbursal of payment, which shall be completed as agreed between
parties as a part of the signed SIS contract.
d. The Vendor shall be responsible for employing / deploying all resources, including but not
limited to working capital, manpower, IT equipment, special tools and tackles etc as may be
required for institutionalising the operations at the designated area. The Vendor shall strictly
follow the SIS VENDOR OPERATIONS PROTOCOL provided by QuickSpace during the entire
tenure of the contract.
e. The Vendor shall agree to a predefined base rate for the goods / services supplied along
with a price variation formula specific to the goods / services supplied.
f. The Contract shall be signed for a finite period and shall be renewable on performance basis.
h. The SIS business conduct license / area shall be offered to the Proposer only for the purpose
of storing and selling Goods / Services to QuickSpace Technologies on an exclusive
consumption basis. Proposer shall not in any way resort to utilisation of said space for the
purpose of storing material at the SIS location and supplying to third parties from there.
i. The SIS business area will be handed over to the Proposer along with commensurate
equipment for the purpose of storing, kitting, mixing, value adding by the Proposer at the
SIS location. It will be the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure proper use of all such
equipment provided, along with adequate maintenance and repair at their costs as required.
It shall be the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure a break free delivery of services by
operating all equipment in a most optimal manner.
4 RFP REQUIREMENTS
QuickSpace reserves the rights to modify, rescind, or revoke this RFP, in whole or in part, at any
time prior to the date on which the authorized representative of QuickSpace executes a Contract
with the Selected Proposer.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing signed by the Head of Supply Chain Management –
QuickSpace Technologies, each Proposer agrees to and shall be bound by the information and
documentation provided with the Proposal, including prices quoted for Services.
The Proposal must be signed and dated by a representative of the Proposer who is authorized
to bind the Proposer to the terms and conditions contained in this RFP and to be compliant with
the information submitted in the Proposal. Each Proposer submitting a Proposal certifies to both
(a) the completeness, veracity, and accuracy of the information provided in the Proposal and (b)
the authority of the individual whose signature appears on the Proposal to bind the Proposer to
the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP. Proposals submitted without the required
signature shall be disqualified. The Proposer shall also attach a Board Resolution authorising the
representative to sign and date the proposal.
Each Proposer shall submit one (1) original - which must be clearly defined as the ORIGINAL and
sent to the following address and recipient within QuickSpace along with a soft copy sent to the
email ID stated below -
Proposals must be received in QuickSpace Contracting Office, at the address specified in Section
3.7 of this RFP, no later than 6:00 p.m., Indian Standard Time, on October 15, 2019.
Proposer acknowledges and agrees to release and hold harmless the Company, its components,
Board officers, employees, agents, and personnel, from and against any and all claims, liability,
damages, and costs, including court costs and attorneys' fees, arising out of or pursuant to
delivery of the Proposal or failure to deliver the Proposal to the Contracting Office at the
Company, as designated in sections 4.5 and 4.6 of this RFP.
QuickSpace specifically disclaims responsibility and / or liability for any and all costs, expenses,
or claims related to or arising out of the Proposers participation in this RFP process, including
but not limited to costs incurred as a result of preparing, copying, shipping, presenting, and / or
clarifying the Proposal and the information relevant to the Proposal.
By submitting a Proposal, the Proposer agrees to and shall comply with all applicable local, state
and federal laws and regulations, as well as with all applicable policies and procedures of
QuickSpace ’s Company System.
This RFP and / or the Final Contract if awarded to the Proposer and related subsequent
transactions shall not be in any way construed as any type of transfer of Technology (including
any subsequent updates filed by the Inventor Mr. Sandesh Rane regarding improvement to
original Technology and upgrade of solution thereafter) to the Proposer or their groups /
associate companies. The exclusive license to the Technology for usage has been provided by
the Inventor to QuickSpace for the purpose of setting up commercial manufacturing facilities.
Proposer, its shareholders, directors, employees, associates and third party personnel are not
permitted to transfer, license onward duplicate, sell, lease, reverse engineer or use the
Technology license with / for any other party, in any part of the world, and in any way that is
detrimental to the ownership rights of the inventor or creates any type of encumbrances on the
inventor rights during the tenure of the license and 36 months after the termination.
5 RFP PROCEDURES
A Proposal can be withdrawn from consideration at any time prior to expiration of the Deadline
for Proposals, as stated in Section 4.6 of this RFP, pursuant to a written request sent to the
General Manager Procurement, details mentioned as in section 4.5 above.
A Proposer may request an electronic copy of the RFP from the General Manger Procurement,
details mentioned as in section 4.5 above. Electronic copies will be forwarded through email
addresses only.
QuickSpace reserves the right to request clarification of any information contained in a Proposal.
The deadline for questions submitted by Proposers is 12th October 2019 by 5:00 pm IST.
QuickSpace will accept no questions after this date. Questions must be submitted in writing;
the question, written Company response, and addenda, if any, related to the RFP will be
distributed to all Proposers. If QuickSpace determines a question has been sufficiently answered
in the RFP, the inquiring Proposer will be referred to the relevant section of the RFP. Questions
may be forwarded to the General Manger Procurement, details mentioned as in section 4.5
above.
Except as provided in this RFP and as is otherwise necessary for the conduct of ongoing
Company business operations, Proposers are expressly and absolutely prohibited from engaging
in communications with Company personnel who are involved in any manner in the review
and/or evaluation of the Proposals; selection of a Proposer; and / or negotiations or
formalization of a Contract. If any Proposer engages in conduct or communications that
QuickSpace determines are contrary to the prohibitions set forth in this Section E, QuickSpace
may, at its sole discretion, disqualify the Proposer and withdraw the Proposer’s Proposal from
consideration.
The Selection Committee will review Proposals in accordance with the procedure and criteria set
forth in this RFP. Proposals that are (i) incomplete, (ii) not properly certified and signed, (iii) not
in the required format, or (iv) otherwise non-compliant, in whole or in part, with any of the
requirements set forth in this RFP may be disqualified by the Company.
Proposers may be invited to QuickSpace Office to present their proposal / plan to the
Procurement Committee. The Procurement Committee will establish the format, time, date and
location for presentations and intimate through the General Manger Procurement, details
mentioned as in section 4.5 above.
6 PROPOSAL CONTENTS
Each Proposer must provide current, accurate, complete information about all of the following
in support of its Proposal. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package
clearly identified as Offer; bound by staple or binder clip. We will not accept offers via facsimile
or electronic mail and discourage multiple submissions; i.e. choose either online form or
document in a sealed envelope. Please coordinate numbers below with your responses or
complete the form located on our site:
The Proposer shall on his letter head provide the following information in a clear tabulated
manner and labelled as “A. BUSINESS, FINANCIAL INFORMATION”, for the purpose of
providing such information to QuickSpace with regards to evaluation of the Proposal –
1. Company Name
3. Correspondence Address
11. Name, address, telephone number, email address and title of the person(s) whom
QuickSpace can contact about the Proposal.
12. Names, titles, and resumes of Proposer officials who will serve as primary Proposer
contacts.
13. Length of time and years during which the Proposer has provided the Services
contemplated by this RFP.
15. List of three (3) references, preferably domestic businesses or industries, for which the
Proposer currently provides Services. The references shall include name, addresses and
telephone numbers. We reserve the right to contact references if deemed necessary to
receive contract award.
16. Insurance carrier(s), types, and amounts of coverage currently maintained by the
Proposer and claims/loss reports for the three (3) preceding calendar/fiscal years.
The Proposer shall on his letter head provide the following information in a clear tabulated
manner and labelled as “B. SERVICES, PLANS, PROPOSER COMPLIANCES”, for the purpose
of providing such information to QuickSpace with regards to evaluation of the Proposal –
2. Annexure 1 of this RFP (Scope of Work) copied and printed on Proposer’s Company letter
head, and duly signed and stamped by company indicating that the Proposer has fully
understood and agrees to the RFP requirements.
3. Annexure 2 of this RFP (Specific Terms and Conditions) duly filled on Proposer’s Company
Letterhead and related to -
a. Refundable Security Deposit / Performance Bank Guarantee
b. Monthly Service Fee for the SIS space offered to conduct business
c. Performance Clauses
d. Liquidated Damages
e. Events of Default
f. Termination Clauses
g. Escalation process and Resolution process with response time for each item.
h. Procedures to be followed when contacted by a QuickSpace official about issues
related to the rendition of Services.
i. Methods, procedures, and processes to ensure quality control; and
j. Billing procedures and processes utilized by the Proposer.
k. Warranties and guarantees covered under the initial fee.
4. Annexure 3 – (Rate Schedule) for all services mentioned in Annexure 1 of this RFP
5. Annexure 4 – (Price Variation Formula) and validity for all Rates provided by Proposer
within the Rate Schedule.
7. Annexure 6 – (Deed of Adherence & Declaration) on Rs. 500 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper.
QuickSpace may conduct discussions and/or negotiations with any Proposer that appears to be
eligible for award ("Eligible Proposer") pursuant to the selection criteria set forth in this RFP. In
conducting discussions and/or negotiations, QuickSpace will not disclose information derived
from Proposals submitted by competing Proposers, except as and if law requires disclosure.
All Eligible Proposers will be accorded the opportunity to submit best and final Proposals if (a)
negotiations with any other Proposer result in a material alteration to the RFP and (b) such
material alteration has a cost consequence that could alter the Proposers quotations regarding
rates for Services.
The Proposer selected for award will be the Proposer whose Proposal, as presented in response
to this RFP and as determined by QuickSpace in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth
in Section 7.5, to be the most advantageous to the Company.
Proposers acknowledge that QuickSpace is not bound to accept the lowest-priced Proposal.
Company personnel, including personnel who serve on the Procurement Committee, will
evaluate proposals. Submission of a Proposal indicates the Proposers acceptance of the
evaluation process set forth in this RFP and the Proposers acknowledgement that subjective
judgments must be made by QuickSpace in regard to the evaluation process.
Evaluation of Proposals and award to the Selected Proposer will be based on the following
factors, as weighted and listed below:
1. Experience 25 points
2. Cost 30 points
3. Operations Plan 20 points
4. Reference List 05 points
5. Proposer's Business Profile 05 points
6. Quality Control Plan 10 points
7. Warranties and/or guarantees regarding Services 05 points
QuickSpace reserves the right to ask for and consider any additional information deemed
beneficial to QuickSpace in evaluation of the Proposals.
8 INSURANCE
For the duration of the agreement, for all renewal terms, and for purposes of indemnification
obligations that are specified to survive termination or expiration of the agreement, Proposer
shall obtain, at its sole expense and at no cost to the Company, the following coverage and shall
maintain such coverage in full force and effect:
1. Worker’s Compensation.
Compensation covering all individuals who provide Services pursuant to the agreement at
the request of the Proposer, at the statutory limits in effect as of the Effective Date of the
Contract and as modified from time to time by the regulatory body or insurance carrier
charged with administering Workers' Compensation for the State;
3. Automobile Liability.
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance in the combined single limit of not less than
as specified in Annexure 2 of this RFP.
7. Certificates of Coverage.
At least thirty (30) days prior to the Effective Date of the Contract and at least thirty (30) days
prior to the commencement of any renewal Term of the Contract, the Proposer shall furnish
8. Notification of Cancellation.
Each insurance policy shall contain a covenant by the insurance company issuing the policy
that the policy will not be modified or cancelled unless thirty (30)-days' prior written notice
of modification or cancellation is given to the QuickSpace Contracting Office. In the event
the Proposer receives notice of modification or cancellation of any of the policies required
under the Contract, then, prior to the effective date of modification or cancellation of the
policy, the Proposer shall obtain a policy of insurance affording the required coverage from
an insurance carrier acceptable to the QuickSpace Risk Manager. If the Proposer fails to
obtain such an insurance policy, QuickSpace may immediately terminate the Contract
without further notice to the Proposer.
QuickSpace anticipates an initial term of two (2) years with a base one (1) year term as lock in
and an additional one (1) year operational. Renewal Option shall be for a similar period at every
term period end, based on performance of both parties.
1. The Proposer shall undertake responsibility for procuring of raw material, transport,
receipt, kitting, delivery to QuickSpace designated workstations and accounting at the SIS
space.
2. Adherence to the schedule provided by QuickSpace.
3. Timely positioning of raw material/kits at the designated workstations.
4. Obtaining receipts from designated supervisors, leaving no scope for ambiguity or
corrections later.
5. Raise invoices as per schedule, with NIL defaults.
6. Maintain adequate stock to avoid disruption in supplies.
7. However, nonadherence, leading to loss of time or delay in production cycle, shall attract
penalties equivalent to the cost of raw material/service that was not delivered/performed
at the appropriate location/workstation or loss incurred due to disruption in production
capability, as decided by QuickSpace.
Liquidated Damages shall be applicable in accordance with clause 9.2.7 of this RFP.
9.4 Termination.
The Contract may be terminated on the first to occur from the following:
2. Mutual Agreement.
In the event QuickSpace or the Proposer mutually agree in writing, the Contract may be
terminated on the terms and date stipulated in the writing.
3. Termination on Default.
In the event of a default, either Party shall give notice to the other that the other Party has
substantially defaulted in the performance of any obligation under the Contract, and the
default has not been cured within XX business days (defined under events of Default ahead)
following the receipt of such notice by the Party alleged to be in default, the Party giving
notice shall have the right to terminate the Contract immediately, upon the close of
Company business, or at 5p.m., Indian Standard Time on the 30th business day after notice
was received.
5. Funding Out.
QuickSpace shall have the right to cancel this contract at the end of the then current fiscal
period if funds are not allotted for the next fiscal year to continue this contract. QuickSpace
may effect such cancellation by giving the Proposer written notice of its intention to cancel
in not less than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then current fiscal period, stating its
reasons for cancellation. Upon cancellation of this contract as provided in this section,
QuickSpace shall not be responsible for the payment of any services received which occur
after the end of the current contract period.
1. Proposer agrees that the SIS operation being a critical part of the factory operation, requires
that the operation is always available for serving the Assembly line on a non-stop basis. Any
act of termination of contract by either parties for any reason whatsoever, may have an
impact on the Factory Production. Proposer agrees that under no circumstances of
unfortunate termination / misunderstanding / point of disagreement / discomfort, vis-à-vis
contract, shall they halt the operation inordinately come whatsoever. However, aggrieved
the situation maybe, Proposer shall carryout a smooth handover of the operation to
QuickSpace before exiting the contract / location.
3. On such smooth exit by Proposer, QuickSpace shall immediately within 48 working hours
refund the security deposit to Proposer account.
1. Defaults by QuickSpace
a. Failure to honour payment of Invoices submitted, within a grace period of 30 days over
the agreed stipulated period of time.
b. Failure to achieve at least 50% of the projected business volume over a period of six
consecutive months, barring force majeure conditions.
c. Failure to provide agreed services vis-à-vis the licensed space for conducting business.
a. Failure to perform on-time delivery more than three (3) times during a calendar year.
c. Not more than three mistakes in a calendar year w.r.t. submission of invoices to
QuickSpace.
e. Non-Adherence to Rate Schedule and Price Escalation Schedule agreed and signed
within Contract.
j. Storing and Selling Materials / Goods / Services to third Parties from licensed SIS space
1. All disputes arising out of or in connection with this RFP/Contract when concluded, including
any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall, unless amicably settled
between the parties, be finally settled by arbitration. The parties shall mutually agree and
appoint a sole arbitrator. Notwithstanding to what is stated above, if the parties cannot
mutually agree on arbitrator within 4(four) weeks from the date of invocation of arbitration,
then the Arbitrator shall be appointed in accordance with rule of The Arbitration and
Conciliation Act 1996 and The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019. The
arbitration proceedings shall be conducted as per The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
and The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019, and any modifications thereto
and re-enactments thereof. The seat of arbitration shall be Mumbai. The language to be
used in arbitration proceedings shall be English.
2. Each party submits to the jurisdiction of courts of Mumbai for the purposes only of
compelling compliance with the above arbitration provisions and for enforcement of any
arbitration award made in accordance with the above provision.
3. In addition to the above the escalation and resolution process of minor issues shall be
enumerated in the operation protocol.
4. The Proposer agrees not to delay/stop the flow of raw material, Pending resolution of any
type of dispute.
5. Any such action contravening the above mentioned process shall attract penalties and the
delays shall be chargeable in accordance to the cost of raw material that was not delivered
at the appropriate location/workstation as per the schedule provided or loss incurred due to
disruption in production capability, as decided by QuickSpace.
1. The procedure to be followed towards rendition of services shall be governed by the SIS
Operations Protocol.
2. However, nonadherence to such process leading to loss of time or delay in production cycle,
shall attract penalties equivalent to the cost of raw material that was not delivered at the
appropriate location/workstation or loss in production ability as decided by QuickSpace.
1. All materials duly processed and supplied at the predetermined workstations should strictly
adhere to the specified quality/Grades as per the Technical specifications and schedule.
2. QuickSpace reserves the rights to inspect/reject the material at any stage during receipt at
SIS Storage Space or at point of supply (workstation). All rejected material intimated by way
of rejection note/Challan shall be removed by the Proposer at his own costs from the factory
premises within 48Hrs from the time of rejection.
3. However, the loss of time or delay in production cycle, due to such rejections shall attract
penalties equivalent to the cost of raw material that was not delivered at the appropriate
location/workstation or loss in production ability as decided by QuickSpace.
1. The Proposer will be required to create a weekly invoice (for the period 0000h on Monday
to 2359h on Sunday) for all ISSUE SLIPS delivered to the workstation / location within the
factory along with the relevant Good Receipt Note (GRN) signed by the QuickSpace
supervisor. This shall be handed over to the Factory Accounts team for disbursal of
payment within 48 working hours.
2. The invoices are to be handed over to the Factory Accounts team not later than 1000h on
Tuesday or by 1000h on the next working day in case holiday/s.
3. Any delay in submission of invoices beyond the specified timeline shall have cascading
effects and may lead to inordinate delays in clearance of payments by QuickSpace.
1. The RMC processed and delivered by the Proposer to the Boom Placer shall be made only
from the quality/grade or brand specified by QuickSpace and fit in all aspects for their
intended purpose.
2. The Proposer warrants and assures that the RMC will be in accordance with the correct
Grades and free of any inconsistencies and discrepancies as specified by QuickSpace.
3. Failure to meet the specified quality standards, set by QuickSpace, shall attract penalties
commensurate, but not limited to, the cost/loss incurred.
The Proposer shall maintain records generated pursuant to Services rendered in accordance with
the Contract for a period of at least four (4) years after submission of the last accounting report
date on which Services were rendered, or until final resolution of any proceedings arising out of
the Contract, whichever date is later in time.
The Proposer agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless QuickSpace ’s System its and
their Board, officers, agents, employees, and personnel, from and against claims arising out of
or attorneys’ fees and for general conduct, whether based upon Proposer, employment,
apparent Proposer, joint venture, partnership, or any other legal theory by which liability is
adjudged against QuickSpace for the acts, intentional acts, omissions, negligence, or gross
negligence of the Proposer and/or any personnel or individuals providing Services on behalf of
the Contractor pursuant to the Contract. The indemnification obligations set forth in the
Contract shall survive termination or expiration of the Contract.
QuickSpace retains the right to examine, inspect, audit, all raw material / services which have
landed at the SIS licensed area after Inward Clearance. QuickSpace retains the right to reject all
material found defective, damaged or not confirming to specification provided by QuickSpace.
The proposer shall immediately arrange to replace all such non confirming material at this cost
within a specific timeline such that it does not hamper timely delivery to workstations as required
by QuickSpace.
QuickSpace retains the right to reject all material found defective, damaged or not confirming
to specification provided by QuickSpace even for the material delivered to the designated
workstations against QuickSpace Issue Slips.
QuickSpace retains the right to reject any SIS Employee, Associate or other resources not
confirming to QuickSpace code of conduct, Q-SHE guidelines, SIS Operations Protocol or found
involved in unlawful / unacceptable behaviour regardless of location.
QuickSpace follows a zero-tolerance policy with respect to Sexual harassment. This shall be
applicable to the employees, associates of the SIS Vendor at all times during the tenure of the
contract. The SIS OPERATIONS PROTOCOL shall provide details in this regard.
QuickSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate employment based on
sex, caste religion or creed or in any other manner whatsoever. QuickSpace Expects the SIS
Vendor to follow suit.
9.18 Binding.
1. The Proposal constitutes a commitment by the Proposer towards the proposed engagement
terms and conditions and is intended to serve as the basis for the Final Contract.
9.19 Confidentiality
1. Proposer agrees to and shall ensure that the contents of this RFP / Proposal and any
discussion or information shared between the Parties in relation to the subject matter of this
RFP / Proposal remains confidential.
2. Unless required by applicable law or a court order, Proposer shall ensure that the contents
of this RFP / Proposal shall not be disclosed to the public, (other than their respective
authorised officers, employees, advisors, associates and assigns who are involved in the
Proposed Transaction contemplated by this RFP / Proposal and are subject to an equivalent
obligation of confidentiality).
3. All information shall be kept confidential for a period of twelve (12) months from the date
of Receipt of this RFP and or submission of the Proposal by Proposer to QuickSpace,
whichever is later and shall not be used for any purpose other than for execution of the Final
Contract.
4. Any public announcement or press release by any signatory of this RFP / Proposal / Contract
shall be made by the Proposer, only with prior mutual written approval from QuickSpace.
1. The RFP / Proposal shall be governed by Indian laws. The courts in Mumbai, India shall
have exclusive jurisdiction over the disputes concerning the Proposed Transaction.
2. The Final Contracts shall contain detailed coverage of the events of default, dispute
resolution, arbitration and legal recourse.
1. Contract.
The term "Contract" shall mean the written agreement, if any, executed by the authorized
representatives of QuickSpace and the Selected Proposer(s) that formalizes the terms,
provisions, covenants, and obligations, including but not limited to those contained in this
RFP, of the respective parties to the arrangement for provision of Goods / Services.
2. Company Liaison.
The term "QuickSpace Liaison" shall be defined as the General Manager Procurement
QuickSpace Technologies, for purposes of this RFP.
3. Proposer's Personnel.
The term "Proposers Personnel" shall mean and include any and/or all of the following,
without limitation: employees, leased employees, agents, officers, directors, staff,
independent contractors, contractors, or subcontractors, or any individuals furnished,
referred, or provided by the Proposer for purposes arising out of or related to this RFP, the
Proposer's Proposal, and the Contract, if any, that results from the award made by
QuickSpace to the Selected Proposer.
4. Fiscal Year. A fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31.
10.1 Annexure 1
10.2 Annexure 2
10.3 Annexure 3
10.4 Annexure 4
10.5 Annexure 5
10.6 Annexure 6
10.7 Annexure 7
ANNEXURE 1
SCOPE OF WORK
ANNEXURE 2
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please sign this RFP Document as “Understood and Complied to” with respect to this Annexure
ANNEXURE 3
SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS
ANNEXURE 4
RATE SCHEDULE
ANNEXURE 5
1. The Amount payable to the contractor and valued at base prices in accordance with schedule
shall be adjusted for rises or fall in the cost of cement, aggregate, sand etc, by addition or
deduction of the amounts determined by the formulae prescribe in this Annexure. To the
extent that full compensation for any rise or fall in costs to the Proposer is not covered by
the provision of this or other clauses in the contract, the Proposer’s quoted Price shall be
deemed to include amounts to cover the contingency of such other rise or fall in costs.
2. The amount to be added to or deducted from the payment certificates (PC) for changes in
cost shall be determined from the following formula: -
V= C1 -1 x P x R + S1 -1 xPxR + A1 -1 xP xR
C0 S0 A0
where,
V = Variation in material cost i.e. increase or decrease in the amount in rupees to be paid or
recovered.
P = Percentage of component in One CuM of RMC.
R = Rate per Unit of material supplied for use since commencement of operations / previous
revision.
C0 / S0 / A0 = Price index for Cement, Sand, Aggregate etc at the time of contract, based on All
India Wholesale Price Index published by Economic Advisor to Government of India, Ministry
of Industry and Commerce or mutually agreed upon indices for those not covered by any
Government agencies.
C1/ S1 / A1 = Price index for Cement, Sand, Aggregate etc based on All India Wholesale Price
Index published by Economic Advisor to Government of India, Ministry of Industry and
Commerce or mutually agreed upon indices mutually agreed upon indices for those not
covered by any Government agencies.
ANNEXURE 6
The Proposer shall provide the plan for setting up and operationalising the SIS in the format
given below -
ANNEXURE 7
DEED OF DECLARATION
1. M/s _____________________________ the SIS Vendor hereby confirms that he she or it has been
supplied with a copy of the Final SIS Contract and hereby covenants with each of the other party
to the SIS Contract from time to time to observe, perform and be bound by all the terms &
conditions of the SIS Contract, which are legal and binding to the SIS Vendor and which shall
be performed from the date hereof to the intent, spirit and effect that the SIS Contract demands.
2. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Mumbai, India.
Executed as a deed to be abided by the SIS vendor in spirit, intent and effect.
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<SIS Vendor Auth Signatory Name> Signature
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Name of Witness Signature of Witness