Coal India seeks bids for 4 MW of rooftop solar power

Coal India's largest coal-producing division, South Eastern Coalfields (SECL), has issued an RFP for the installation and commissioning of 4 MW grid-connected rooftop solar systems at 14 separate sites under its control in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

For five years, the operation and maintenance of the project must be provided by the winning bidder.

The project is expected to cost Rs 195.57 million.

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 31, 2022. The opening date for bids is January 2, 2023.

The deposit amount is Rs 2,445 million and is to be submitted by bidders.

After the award letter is issued, the project must be completed within 180 days.

Tenderers must have experience of performing three works that are similar but cost not less than 20% of the estimated cost of the project or two works that are similar but cost not less than 25% of the estimated cost of the project in order to qualify for the process Participate.

Alternatively, they would have had to do a similar job that cost at least 40% of the projected cost written out over the past seven years.

Joint ventures could only participate if they made a bid for a project with an expected price of more than $50 million.