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the that period of 150 days in inclusive of claim periodof 60 days. Discrepancy in provisions may bereconciled.5 As per format for Financial Proposal, FinancialProposal has to be made out on the letter head of thelead member. It may please be clarified as to how theFinancial Proposal made out the letter head has to beplaced / inserted in the hard bound volume part - II ofthe document and whether the original format has tokept "Bank". Further considering page No. 2 as thenumber of price bid format page No. 3 is not availablein hard bound book issued to us. Kindly supply.6 Section II regarding Instruction for making FinancialProposal at page No. 4, as mentioned in the table ofcontents is missing and may be supplied.7 Clause 1.1 of Schedule A – Refers to Annexure A-1 asenclosure showing locations of 24 check posts.Annexure A-1 is not available. Kindly supply.8 Clause 1.2 of Schedule A – Inter alia states that theexisting contractor will be responsible for operation andmaintenance of existing three roads near MP border fora period of one year up to 15.07.20111. There appearsto typographical error in the date mentioned therein. Itshould be 15.07.2011. May be confirmed.9 Type of roads has not been mentioned in respect ofWarud - Multai Road (Sr. No. 11 of table A-4) and alsofor Venket Nagar Road and Kabir Chabutra Road at Sr.No. 2 + 3 of table A-5 respectively.10 Certain check Posts are proposed / located quite farfrom border of the state as under:-It needs to be printed afresh on letter head. Page No. 3does not exist in price bid format.Page No. 4 does not existIndex map annexedYes, may be read as 15.07.2011Type of road is as under:-(i) Warud – Multai Road – MDR(ii) Venkat Nagar Road – ODR(iii) Kabir Chabutra – SH - 22Location selected is final. No change.2

concessionaire shall also plant trees 10 times of treescut during construction. Understandably MPRDC,GOMP shall provide the require suitable land forplanting the trees. The trees planted by theconcessionaire for proposed landscaping of the area inpursuance of Clause 4.2 should be accounted for thetrees to be planted pursuant to Clause 4.1. Necessaryincorporation in the schedule may be considered.18 Sch. D Part - IV Clause 1 Electronic Weighbridges -Static type weighbridges are specified in the tenderdocuments. To cut down time the use of speed weigh inmotion system can be considered for major check posts.19 Sch. D Part - IV Clause 19 Token Display System -Kindly advise the location, where the system has to beinstalled and working of the system. Also, advise thenumber of counter and master displays for differentcheck posts.20 Sch. D Part - V Page No. 197 - Cable Laying: UTP orOFC cable routes with detailed diagram and plan forlaying UTP and OFC. Kindly provide the civil layoutfor the same.21 Sch. D Part - V Clause No. 5 (i) Page No. 202 - Thechick post software should be INSTATE, ready off theshelf Application Software without hardcore coding-Please elaborate how check post software can be off theshelf application software and what is hardcore coding?22 Sch. D Part - V Clause No. 5 (i) Page No. 204 - Formodes of payment: The solution should support allprevalent payment methods (bank transfer fromscheduled, credit card, cash etc.)No changeAdministrative block and accounts sectionConcessionaire to make his own working drawings.Civil layout drawing annexed in Schedule „H‟Provision is clear - No changeBank name will be selected by the Authority.Concessionaire will be required to provide necessaryassistance.5

Who will organize the tie-up with bank? For credit cardpayment, infrastructure like credit card machine andconnectivity is also not mentioned and in whose scope.23 Sch. D Part - V Clause No. 6 (i) Page No. 205 - VehicleManagementAre scanned images of RC book details, driver'sinformation (license) required to be captured in theCheck post Host Module?25 Sch. D Part - V Clause No. 6 (viii) Page No. 206 -Provide Application Protocol InterfacesPlease elaborate its need and to whom.26 Sch. D Part - V Clause No. 7 (iii) Page No. 207 -Recording of unusual occurrences happening at thecheck post-Please elaborate whether the recording required is in theform of Data or Video or both.27 Sch. D Part - V Page No. 217 - Server Monitoring andManagement -1. Is redundancy required in managed server - if yes,at what level?2. Is there a redundancy management server - if yes, atwhat level?28 Sch. D Part - V Page No. 229 - Backup SoftwarePlease specify frequency of backup.29 Annexure II - 1.4 What if the power to the mains causesserious damage to equipments.Provision is clear. No change.Provision is clear. No changeProvision is clearProvision is clearDaily (full/incremental) backupTo be covered under Insurance6

Please specify will it be covered in force majeure.30 Annexure III 6.0 Latency Page No. 281 - If latency iscaused due to a problem by ISP (a cable cut on road,cable theft etc), this shall not be included in thedowntime or latency calculation. Please also elaboratewhat all is covered in 'Project Network'.31 Article 11.3.2 – Stipulates that the Concessionairewould be required to connect any new border checkposts to the project in question and the cost of suchlinking and its maintenance would be borne by theGovt. The procedure for bearing of the cost by theGovt. needs to be elucidated.32 Article 12.1(e) – Stipulates that the permission fordevelopment of the project from relevant roadauthorities including NHAI, MORT&H, State PWDand nay other such authority would be required to beobtained by the Concessionaire prior to commencementof work. Such permission should legitimately beobtained by MPRDC/Govt. as the Project OwningAuthority. The Concessionaire would not be able toobtain such a permission and the projectcommencement would get delayed.33 Article 17.15 – Stipulates that the Concessionaire canundertake any form of commercial advertising etc. atany place on the site as per guide lines of PWD. Kindlyelucidate the broad guide lines of PWD in this regard.34 Article 23.3 – Stipulates that the Concessionaire wouldpay to the MPRDC 2% of TPC as remuneration at costof the Independent Engineer. The general practice is toshare the cost of IE equally by the Employer and theSLA with ISP along with provision of back up path isto be provided. Project Network to be prepared by theConcessionaire.Cost will be arrived at with mutual consent. In case ofnon-agreement concessionaire will be required toprovide up-linking and for cost, matter to be addressedas per provisions of Article 44.Necessary permission for project execution fromNHAI, MoRTH & State PWD will be obtained byMPRDCAs applicable from time to time, if any. Right now nosuch guidelines exist.No change7

Concessionaire. The provision may be reviewed tomake the project bidding inline with general terms andconditions for such projects.35 Article 26.2 – Stipulates that the Concessionaire wouldbe required to pay additional concession fee equal to0.5% of TPC for each year to the MPRDC. The rate ofadditional concession fee is to be increase @ 5% ascompared to immediately preceding year. Thisprovision will be a big financial drain on the revenuesof the project. The provision need to be considered fordeletion.36 Article 43.3 – Stipulates that if any property tax ispayable, the same has to be borne by theConcessionaire. Normally property tax on properties isto be borne by the owner of the property and not bylessee (Concessionaire in this case). The provisionneeds to be reviewed for suitable modification.37 Clause 2.1(a) Scope of the project (a) – construction,up-gradation of the Border Check Post……………….Schedule DThe project is on DBFOT Basis but the Scope does notinclude the same.The clause should read as follows:(a) Design, built, finance, operate, up-gradation of theBorder Check Post………….Schedule D38 Clause 3.1.1 Subject according to and in accordancewith the provisions………exclusive right andlicense…….. Agreement to construct, operate andmaintain the Project……….set forth herein.No changeNo changeNo change. Draft Concession Agreement addresses thespirit.No change. Draft Concession Agreement addresses thespirit.8

The project is on DBFOT basis but the scope does notinclude the same.The clause should read as follows:Subject according to and in accordance with theprovisions………exclusive right and license……..Agreement to develop, built, finance, operate andtransfer the Project………set forth herein39 Clause 3.1.2 (b) Construct the project.Be amended as –Finance and construct the Project40 Clause 4.1.2 (a)(a) Provided to for the Concessionaire the Right ofWay………..the Appointed Date.Be amended as -(a) Provided to for the Concessionaire the completeRight of Way………the Appointed Date.41 Clause 5.1.4 (d) Apply for and obtain all necessaryclearance and/or approval for construction of CheckPosts……… competent authorities.According to clause 6.1.2 (a) it is the obligation ofAuthority to assist the Concessionaire in obtaining allnecessary permits and approvals required for thepurpose of the Project.The clause should read as follows:Apply for and obtain all necessary clearance and/orapprovals with the assistance of the……… competentauthorities. The Concessionaire shall obtain the variousstatutory permissions with the assistance of Authority3.1.2 (b) be read as “Finance and construct theProject”.No changeNo change. However, necessary assistance will beprovided by MRPDC.9

………. competent authorities.42 Clause 5.3.2 (ii) Change in Ownership(i) acquisition of any control directly or indirectly…………for the avoidance of doubt, it is expresslyagreed that approval of the Authority hereunder shall belimited to national security and public interestperspective, and the authority shall endeavour toconvey its decision thereon expeditiously.Be amended as -“The authority shall endeavour to convey its decisionthereon expeditiously and in no event later than 15days.”43 Clause 10.3.4 The Authority shall make best efforts andprovide and grant the RoW to the Concessionaire inrespect of all land included in the Appendix………RoWis procured.Be amended as -The Authority shall make best efforts and provide andgrant the RoW to the Concessionaire, within 90 days ofthe Appointed Date, in respect of all land included in theAppendix……RoW is procured.44 Clause 11.2 The Concessionaire shall, subject toApplicable Laws……..; Provided that the existingbuildings or structures mentioned in the site shall not beconstrued as utility for shifting.No changeAgreedClause is clearThe clause requires clarity.45 Clause 11.3.2 The Authority may by notice require the No change. The word Government here means10

Concessionaire to connect any new Border Check Postto the Project, and the Concessionaire will be obliged toprovide up linking facility to the same with the CentralControl Facility. The cost of such up linking and itsmaintenance shall be borne by the Government.46 Clause 12.1 (c) Obtain permission for development ofProject…….. may be necessary.According to Clause 6.1.2(a) it is the obligation ofAuthority to assist the Concessionaire in obtaining allnecessary permits and approvals required for thepurpose of the Project.Government of Madhya Pradesh, Department ofTransport.No change. The word Government here meansGovernment of Madhya Pradesh, Department ofTransportTherefore the Clause should read as follows:With the assistance of Authority obtain permissionfor development of Project…… may be necessary47 Clause 16.5.3 In case any new Border Check Post isdecided to be upgraded and / or constructed in the State,the Concessionaire will be required to provide the uplinking……….The cost of such up-linking shall beborne by the Government but such …….. order by theAuthority.No change. Already clarified.Be amended as -In case any new Border Check Post is decided to beupgraded and / or constructed in the State, theConcessionaire will be required to provide the uplinking……….The cost of such up-linking shall beborne by the Authority but such …….. order by theAuthority.48 Clause 17.1.1 (e) and (f) Undertaking routine All maintenance to be done by Concessionaire.11

maintenance and major maintenance work.49 Clause 17.8.3 A Steering Group consisting………………… of this Agreement shall apply.50 Clause 19.3 For determining that the Projectconforms……. Authority. The cost of such tests will beborne by the Concessionaire.Be amended as -For determining that the Project conforms…….Authority. The cost of such tests will be borne by theConcessionaire.51 Clause 23.1 The Authority shall appoint a consultingengineering firm from a panel of 5 firms……… andshall be for the Construction Period.The term of Appointment of the Independent Engineeris not specified.52 Clause 23.3 The Concessionaire shall during theConstruction Period pay to the Authority 2% of the TPCas remuneration and cost of Independent Engineer inequal monthly installments. The nonpayment of ………terminate the Agreement.We propose that the Authority bear 50% of theRemuneration as prevalent in any other PPP set up.53 Clause 48.1 Equity Support shall have meaning set forthin Clause 25.2.1Clause 25 is deleted in the Agreement. (Please confirm)54 Clause 48.1 O&M Support shall have the meaning setforth in Clause 25.3.1Query not clearNo changeThe Independent Engineer will be appointed for theconstruction period and the construction period is givenin clause 12.4.1 and the Schedule-GNo changeDefinition "Equity Support” stands deleted.Definition “O&M Support” stands deleted.12

Clause 25 is deleted in the Agreement. (Please confirm)55 It is mentioned in clause 3.0 Schedule B that theproposed Integrated Border Check Post at 24 locationsshall be constructed by concessionaire as per layout plangiven in Schedule H. However the same is not availablein the RFP Document issued by you. Please provide the layout plan/detailed drawingsfor 24 Border Check Post and 2 Central Controlcentres. Also provide Single Line Diagram,Power Layout & Lighting layout.56 Clause 5.1.4(d) of Concession Agreement may please bedeleted. MPRDC should obtain & be responsible for allthe clearances/approvals and StatutoryPermissions & Sanctions of Plan & Estimatesfrom NHAI, MORTH, State PWD or any othercompetent authority.57 When will entire land – free from all encumbrances forall the 24 locations be handed over to us?58 What is the status of land acquisitions for all 24locations.59 In case MPRDC could not handover the entire land forall 24 locations in one go, how the date of commencement of concessionperiod will be determined? In above condition, how will the concessionperiod be extended over and above the quotedperiod. Is there any formula designed byMPRDCAll conceptual drawings are in Schedule „H‟ which isannexedAlready clarifiedLand will be handed over as per the provisions ofclause 10.3.2 of the Concession Agreement.Already clarifiedThe issue is duly addressed in Article 10. However itis to confirm that the land will be handed over in timeas the land acquisition process is in advance stage.60 Whether tax holiday as applicable to Road BOT project Concessionaire to confirm such provisions from the13

or any other tax exemption is applicable to this project. Please confirm61 It is mentioned at Para 2 of Schedule R : Loading –Unloading charges Rs. 240 per tonne. It is presumedthat concessionaire shall be payable Rs. 240 per tonnefor loading & Rs. 240 per tonne for unloadingseparately. Please clarify62 ROW & Lane Area (it is mentioned as per Cl. 4.2.1 ofSchedule B that Lane area is rigid pavement) has beengiven as same. Lane area (all with rigid pavement) seems to beon higher side.63 Also please clarify that Detention Area, Parking Area &conopy are part of Lane Area or in addition/exclusive tolane area.64 Please confirm: MPRDC shall handover concessionaire thecomplete encumbrance free RoW, with all utilityshifting done, at all 24 check posts beforesigning of Concession Agreement.65 Please provide the year when the project cost wasestimated.66 It is mentioned in Cl.2.0, Schedule C, CA thatconcessionaire has to construct Project Facilities likeDhabas/Eateries, Puncture & Tyre Repair, GeneralMerchandising, Medical shop/dispensary, STD/PCO/Cyber café, Auto Mechanic & Auto Spare shop, 250 sq.ftr. Room.relevant tax authorities.Yes, it will be paid by those who are willing to takethe assistance of the Concessionaire for loading/unloading.Lane area for each side in table B-5 is modified asgiven in point No. 13. It is clarified that lane areashall be in rigid pavement. Detention area, Parkingarea and Administrative Building area can be inflexible pavement and is to be designed as perSchedule „D‟.Detention area and parking area are exclusive in lanearea but canopy area is included in Lane area. Pleaserefer drawing in Schedule „H‟.Utility shifting is to be done by the Concessionaire.The cost has been estimated by MPRDC in 2009-10.However, the Concessionaire is required to make itsown estimates for the same.Yes14

It is presumed that revenue generated out ofthese facilities shall be of Concessionaire. Pleaseconfirm.67 Who will take possession of existing equipments inexisting check posts. Do we needThe existing equipments in existing check posts willbe handed over to Concessionaire on “as is where is”basis.68 What should the overlay treatment to existingcarriageway of NH/SH.Concessionaire to maintain the existing carriagewayin the traffic worthy condition in case of StateHighway, MDR or ODR only as per Schedule „K‟.BOT roads, if any will be exempted from suchcondition.69 Please provide Highest Flood level of respective checkpost.Concessionaire to assess Highest Flood level70 Is it necessary to use pond ash in embankment. No71 Details and design of structure to be constructed e.g.Bridges, culverts etc.Concessionaire to design and working drawings.72 Is check post RoW is out of existing ROW of existingNH/SH act or will be within it.Check Post RoW is out of RoW of existing road.73 Is advertisement via hoardings or display board overcheck post allowed for extra revenue generationYes. Refer clause 17.15 of Part III of RFP.74 Kindly elaborate the mechanism to collect the entry feesfrom Defense vehicles.Defense Vehicles are exempted from payment of userand parking fee.75 Kindly elaborate the mechanism to collect the entry feesfrom empty vehicles.76 Ref Schedule B Page No. 35 – Table B-12 Total equipments shown under Medium CheckPost are wrong. It should be 264 instead of 176printed in the document.Both loaded / unloaded commercial vehicles areliable to pay user fee and parking charges (ifapplicable)Yes. “176” be read as “264”77 Ref Schedule B Page No. 35 – Section 7.0 In Schedule „K‟ clause 1.5 is amended to the extent as15

What is the meaning of “replacement”. Is thereany time frame to replace these electronicequipments or consultant need to replace themon end of life as stipulated by OEM?78 Ref Schedule B Page No. 37 – Table B-13 Can Server‟s Virtualisation technologies be usedto reduce the number of servers at CentralControl Facility and DR site? This will definitelyreduce the number of servers resulting lessmaintenance cost, easy management, increasedperformance as well as increased uptime.79 Ref Schedule B Page No. 37 – Table B-13 How client‟s staff will access to mails since thereis no mention of mail server deployment atCentral Control Facility and Border Check Post‟sAdmin Block?80 Ref Schedule B Page No. 37 Is there any Network Layout / ServerDeployment diagram available with MPRDC orconsultant need to design at its own?81 Ref Schedule D - Page No. 15 – Section 2.1.3 Are there two Central Control Facilities (Gwaliorand Indore) or one will be Central ControlFacility and other will act as DR Site?82 Ref Schedule D - Page No. 15 – Section 5 (l) The Check Post Software should be web basedinstead of client/server application since webbased is the latest technology for softwarementioned below:-“Requirement of replacement/up-gradation will bereviewed and audited every fifth year by a teamappointed by MPRDC and Concessionaire will berequired to do the needful. Any hardware failureeffecting the services to be rectified immediatelySchedule „B‟ page 37 Table B-13 of RFP Part IV,stands amended by Annexure II.Internet based mail server to be provided on Linux.Concessionaire to design the same.Two Central Control Facilities Location is Gwaliorand IndoreWeb based16

applications.83 Ref Schedule D - Page No. 15 – Section 10 VLAN Features – Minimum 255 VLAN requiredat data centre. Please clarify concept of 255VLAN at data centre.84 As per schedule, the financial bid shall be opened after03 days of submission of the bid document. Since thebidders have already been qualified, it will be logical toopen the bid on same day. With this MPRDC will setthe example of free and fair bidding process. Alsobidders will not have to come again.85 Please extend the date of bid submission by at least 45days as there is lot of traffic, site and Engg studyinvolved at 24 different location to enable us submitcompetitive bid. Please note that Monsoon is on and itsvery difficult to carry out realistic survey at site in thisseason due to intermittent rains.86 PART-I1.1.1 Page No. 6 DCA, Page 7, Clause 2.1Scope of the Project - Govt. of Madhya PradeshTransport Dep. Has assigned……….Construction,Up-gradation, Modernization Dev. Operation andMaintenance of 24 border check posts on BOTWe presume that the scope of work is defined inSchedule B and Schedule C only.No details of up-gradation of any existing Check Postshave been provided in the RFP document. Request theAuthority to specify the scope of upgradation if anyKindly Clarify87 Page - 7 1.2.1 Query not clearIt should have VLAN capability & inter VLANrouting.The confirmation of the Bank Guarantee takes timeand it is not possible to open the financial bids beforesuch confirmation.Last date of submission extended to 30.09.2010 upto15.00 hrs. Technical bids and Bank Guarantee willbe opened on 30.09.2010 at 16.00 hrs and Financialbids will be opened on 04.10.2010 at 15.00 hrs.The existing check posts will be handed over on “as iswhere is” basis. Necessary alteration, addition and upgradationwill be required to be done byConcessionaire.Clause is clear; Concessionaire has to make hisassessment as per Schedule „B‟, Schedule „C‟ andSchedule „D‟17

GOI has issued guidelines (see Appendix - V of RFP)for qualification of bidders seeking to acquire stakesin PSU's thro process of disinvestment Theseguidelines apply mutatis mutandis to this biddingprocess.We request the Authority to kindly clarify how thisprocess is applied to the Captioned Project tender.88 DCA, Clause 4.1.3.dProcured all the Applicable permits specified underSchedule E…… are in full force and effectThe Applicable Permits listed in Schedule E should berequired to be obtained during the course ofconstruction of the Project.No changeObtaining all Applicable Permits on or beforeAppointed Date cannot be made mandatory as aCondition Precedent.89 CA, Page 11, Clause 5.1.4 - Obligations of theConcessionaireThe Concessionaire shall at its own cost and expense,in addition to and not in derogation of its obligationsset out in this Agreement.(e) make reasonable efforts to facilitate the acquisitionof land required for the purposes of the Agreement.(f) Clearance of Pollution Control Board for setting upBatching Plant;(i) Permission of State Government for cutting oftrees.18

Request authority to provide current land acquisitionstatus for the Project Highway.Further we understand that land falling under reservedforest land and bird sanutary shall be handed over toConcessionaire free from Encumbrances.We request Authority to procure permission forcutting of trees and any other permits and clearancesrequired as per applicable law in relation to the part ofproject highway passing through forest land and birdsanutary.90 DCA, Page 24, Clause 10.3.2Procurement of the siteWithout prejudice to the provisions of Clause 10.3.1,the Parties hereto agree that on or prior to theAppointed Date, the Authority shall have grantedvacant access and Right of Way such that theAppendix shall not include more than 20% (twentyper cent) of the total area of the Site required andnecessary for the Four-Lane Project Highway and inthe event Financial Close is delayed solely on accountof delay in grant of such vacant access and Right ofWay, the Authority shall be liable to payment ofDamages under and in accordance with the provisionsof Clause 4.2. Already clarified. Yes No changeAlready clarified.Request Authority to provide current land acquisitionstatus for the Project Highway. And also requestAuthority to provide balance land delivery schedulefor the Project as it is required by Lenders for the19

purpose of financial close.91 DCA Page 24, Clause 10.3.4The Authority shall make best efforts to provide andgrant the Right of Way to the Concessionaire inrespect of all land included in the Appendix, and in theevent of delay for any reason other than ForceMajeure or breach of this Agreement by theConcessionaire, it shall pay to the ConcessionaireDamages in a sum calculated at the rate of Rs. 50(Rupees fifty) per day for every 1,000 (one thousand)square meters or part thereof, commencing from the91 st (ninety first) day of the Appointed Date and untilsuch Right of Way is procured.In the event of delay for any reason other than theForce Majeure or breach of this agreement by theconcessionaire should also be compensated separately.Compensation mentioned is not sufficient enough tomeet the losses concessionaire will have to bear, werequest you to compensate the same by increasing theconcession period, apart from the compensation asmentioned in the Concession Agreement.92 DCA, Page 25, Clause 10.3.5The Authority shall make best effort to procure andgrant, no later than 90 (ninety) days from theAppointed date, the Right of Way to theConcessionaire in respect of all land included in theAppendix, and in the event of delay for any reasonother than the Force Majeure or breach of thisAgreement by the Concessionaire, it shall pay to theNo changeNo change20

concessionaire damages in a sum calculated at the rateof Rs. 50 (Rupees fifty) per day for every 1000 (onethousand) square meters or part thereof, commencingfrom the 91 st (ninety first) day of the Appointed dateand until such Right of Way is procured.Damages for force majeure events should also becompensated separately.Compensations mentioned is not sufficient enough tomeet the losses concessionaire will have to bear, dueto increase in IDC and escalation of material werequest you to compensate the same by extension ofconcession period, apart from the compensation asmentioned in the Concession Agreement.93 DCA, Page 27, Clause 11.1Existing utilities and roads“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary…….Authority shall, upon written request from theConcessionaire, initiate and undertake at theConcessionaire‟s cost, legal proceedings foracquisition of any right of way necessary for suchdiversion.”Concessionaire shall assist the agency for constructionof such diversion by deploying their resources.However, since such diversion shall be needed for theshifting of utilities, which is the responsibility ofAuthority only and as such the cost of diversion shallbe needed for the shifting of utilities, which is theresponsibility of Authority only and as such the cost ofNo change21

diversion/land acquisition including legal proceedingsshould be borne by Authority. The same shall beconsidered for the utilities falling under bird sanutaryand forest.94 CA, Page 27, Clause 11.3.1New utilities and Border Check postsThe concessionaire shall allow ………………….where such access or use causes any financial loss tothe Concessionaire, it may require the user of the siteto pay compensation or damages as per applicablelaws. For the avoidance of doubt, it is agreed that useof the Site under this Clause shall not in any mannerrelieve the Concessionaire of its obligation to maintainthe Project Highway in accordance with thisAgreement and any damage caused by such use shallbe restored forthwith.No changeClause is ambiguous and should be deleted. Theresponsibility should be of Authority only as User arenot at all concerned with the Progress of the Projectand are not covered with any Agreement to pay anycompensation/damages to Concessionaire for anydelay in shifting of utilities.95 DCA, Page 28, Clause 11.4Felling of TreesThe Authority shall assist the Concessionaire inobtaining the Applicable Permits for felling of trees tobe identified by the Authority………………. on theconstruction, operation or maintenance of the ProjectHighway. The cost of such felling shall be borne bythe Authority, and in the event of any …………….22

felling of trees. For the avoidance of doubt, theParties hereto agree that the felled trees shall bedeemed to be owned by the Authority and shall bedisposed in such manner and subject to suchconditions as the Authority may in its sole discretiondeem appropriate.Authority is in better position to obtain the necessaryapproval being a Govt. Organization. However,Concessionaire can assist the Authority in all possiblemanners for the same.(i)No changeWe presume that the cost of felling of trees shallinclude disposal of the same and handing over of thetrees to forest department/Authority and cost of thesame shall be borne by the Authority.96 CA, Page 30, Clause 12.3 (e)No review and/or observation of the IndependentEngineer and /or its failure to review and/or convey itsobservations and liabilities under this Agreement inany manner nor shall the Independent Engineer or theAuthority be liable for the same in any manner.In case of any modification suggested by IndependentNo changeEngineer on the design and drawing submitted byConcessionaire resulting into design relateddefects/damage the liability and obligation of theconcessionaire should be relaxed, and if any defectsobserved due to the above suggestion; theconcessionaire shall not be made solely responsible.97 CA Page 43, Clause 17.1.2 Disposal site is to be identified by the Concessionaire.(ii)Yes23

The Concessionaire shall remove promptly from theProject Highway all surplus construction machineryand materials, waste materials (including hazardousmaterials and waste water), rubbish and other debris(including, without limitation, accident debris) andkeep the Project Highway in a clean, tidy and orderlycondition, and in conformity with the ApplicableLaws, Applicable Permits and Good Industry Practice.Request Authority to identify the disposal site beforebid submission.98 DCA Page 86, Clause 37.3.1Upon Termination on account of a ConcessionaireDefault during the Operation Period, the Authorityshall pay to the Concessionaire, by way ofTermination Payment, an amount equal to 90%(ninety per cent) of the Debt Due less InsuranceCover, provided that if any insurance claims formingpart of the Insurance Cover are not admitted and paid,then 80% (eighty per cent) of such unpaid claims shallbe included in the computation of Debt Due. For theavoidance of doubt, the Concessionaire herebyacknowledges that no Termination Payment shall bedue or payable on account of a Concessionaire Defaultoccurring prior to COD.No changeRequest Authority to provide termination payment onaccount of Concession event of Default during theConstruction Period as part of substantial part of theProject Assets shall be created based on the fundingprovided by the Lenders.24

Please confirm.99 PART –IVNo Annexures have been included along with tenderdocument.No drawings have been provided along with tenderdocument.Index map NO ANNEXURE-ISchedule „H‟ with conceptual drawing annexedRequest Authority to provide the same for ourreference100 Page 9 of 283.2NO general layout plansNO drawings as specified in schedule – IISchedule „H‟ with conceptual drawing annexedRequest Authority to provide the same for ourreference101 User FeeRequest Authority to clarify whether the followingvehicles are exempt from User FeeExempted vehicles are listed out at query No. 182a. government vehiclesb. military vehiclesc. empty vehiclesd. red crosse. NGO‟sf. Private vehicles like cars102 Whether existing road will be obsolete or it will be Already clarified25

used after the check post is build up.103 For gantry signs at 1500m and 750m from the checkpost it has been mentioned that it should cover theexisting formation width of the highway. But varioushighways have been proposed to be widened in nearfuture, So who will bear the expense of widening thegantry at later stage.104 Details of existing equipment at various check postshould be provided.105 Whether existing equipment will be handed over toconcessionaire or it will be property of MPRDC106 Whether existing pipe, slab culvert is to be widened orit should be dismantled and reconstructed as boxculvert.107 Schedule B Para 6.2 – Table B-11Sr. No. 7 - Scanners good scanningKindly confirm the no. of Scanners for goods scanningto be provided at all the Large check post or Only atSingle108 Schedule B, Clause 6.2 – Other EquipmentsThen total equipments at large check post for the itemno. 7 i.e. Scanner for goods scanning should be 4instead 1 as mentioned therein, kindly check.109 Schedule B, Para 9.0Human ResourceManpower required for Service Fees collection forConcessionary are to be deployed in addition tomanpower mentioned in Para 9.1 & 9.2ConcessionaireConcessionaire to make its own assessmentAlready clarified.Depending upon site condition if required it may bereconstructed as per Schedule „D‟Only one mobile scanner is to be provided.Already clarifiedYes. Such manpower is to be engaged and paid for byConcessionaire.26

110 Schedule B, Table B5In comparison to large Check Posts the medium &small check posts cater to very small traffic Volume,as a result of which overall project viability isaffected. Hence we suggest that all the check postsshall be developed in phases and depending on theincrease in traffic volume. Accordingly theAgreement can be amended for the same. Please refertable:1 for explanation.Schedule B, Table B5There is conflict between Table A-6 of Schedule Aand Table B-5 of Schedule B.Column LANE AREA shall be LAND AREA inTable B-5111 Schedule V Para 2.0………All General / concept layout drawing &detailed drawings are mentioned in Schedule „H‟Request to provide all the drawings as list provided inSchedule „H‟112 Schedule B, Para 2.2.2 & Para 5.0, Table B-8………Central control facility at two locations asmentioned in Section 5.0 of schedule BThe central control facility is to be provided at Indore& Gwalior, Request you to provide detailed locationplan of the same in the city area and other information.No changeAlready clarifiedAnnexedWithin the municipal limits of the concerned city landwill be made available.27

113 Schedule C Table C-1At least 30% area shall be increased for FacilityCentre, to accommodate more facilities.114 Schedule D – Section 4 Para 4.4.2 (v)The construction of Rigid Pavement should be doneby Slip-form Paver.Request to allow paving of Rigid pavement by usingfixed form OR by Slip -form Paver method.115 Schedule D – Section 9 Para 9.4Operator BoothsPlease provide typical sitting arrangement of staff ofvarious Government Departments within Booth area.116 Schedule GDefinition of Central Control Room, as stated inSchedule G milestone III, is not provided. Is it thesame as Central Control facility?117 Schedule K Para 1.2During the Construction Period the Concessionaireshall take appropriate measures to operate andmaintain the existing road and ensure foruninterrupted, smooth and safe traffic flow at alltimes.Concessionaire may do so at his own costFor construction of rigid pavement relevant provisionsin Schedule „D‟ is amended to the extent that Fix FormPaver can be used in place of Slip Form Paver.Conceptual drawing is provided. Working drawings areto be prepared by Concessionaire.YesAlready clarifiedIt shall apply only to the project site i.e. the CheckPost Area. If in any case, the highway is in operationunder BOT scheme (where the concessionaire has to28

maintain the highway), there will be conflict ofinterests.118 Schedule R Para 3 Parking ChargesParking Charges for MAV not mentioned in the TableWe suggest to have different rates for MAV categorySchedule R Para 3 Parking ChargesThe rates will be increased @ 5% and rounded off tonearest Rs. 5.00It shall be mentioned as “The rates will be increased@ 5% per year compounded and rounded off tonearest Rs. 5.00”119 Schedule RParking Charges:Thereafter six hours slab Rs. 50 for Light CommercialVehicle and Rs. 75 for Truck/TrailerKindly clarify the slab with an illustration.120 Schedule RBus/Car not covered in the scheduleBuses and cars are not subject to Service Fee andParking Charges. Please confirm.121 Schedule RNo charges defined for storage of confiscated goods(due to overloading, other reasons) in the warehouses /godowns constructed by the Concessionaire.No changeAgreedThe clause is clearYes. Passengers buses and private vehicles are notrequired to pay user fee.Confiscated/seized goods will be under the custody ofconcerned department.29

Procedure to be followed for oversized vehicles is notspecified in the documents.122 Article 15 Entry into Commercial Period Para 15.2…….Such damages are besides the damages payableto the Authority by the Concessionaire on noncompletionof individual Border Check Post as perclause 14.41 of this Agreement…….The clause no. 14.41 mentioned is wrong123 GeneralRequest to provide Plan and Profile drawing /Geotechnical investigation data / Bore log data ofproposed Toll plaza locations and Central facility atIndore and Gwalior.124 Clause 5.1.4 (d) of DCAConcessionaire‟s ObligationsVarious approval/clearances/permissions to beproduced from NHAI, MoRTH, State PWD or anyother competent authorities is under Concessionaire‟sobligations. The bidder requests that the approval ofthese permits can be procured by the Authority toexpedite the early approval of the same. If not, thenthe delay in procuring these approvals should beconsidered as a ground for extension of time125 Clause 9.1 of DCAPerformance SecurityAmount mentioned is Rs. 55 croresWe request to reduce this amount 2% of the ProjectCost14.41 be read as 14.4.1Only conceptual drawings are provided. Detaileddrawings and investigations to be done byConcessionaire.Already clarifiedNo change30

following are achieved:a. Substantial completion of the correspondingcheck postb. Completion of any one of the Central ControlFacilityc. Concessionaire has expended minimum 35% ofthe total project cost.130 Clause 14.3 of DCAFor avoidance of doubt, it is clarified ………………..provisions of this AgreementCentral Control Facility has to be constructed at 2location viz. Gwalior and Indore. Can the commercialoperations of any BCP commence operation with anyone of the CCF certified to have passed the tests?131 Clause 17.15 of DCA………………advertising, does not, in the opinion ofthe Authority, distract the Users or violates extantguidelines of PWDThe revenue from such commercial advertising shallbe part Concessionaire‟s revenue and may be appliedfor purposes similar to the purposes for which ServiceFee may be applied.132 Clause 18.2 of DCASafety RequirementHow the expenses incurred on safety provisionsbeyond the scope of works or not covered in the DCAshall be met is not mentioned?Already clarifiedConcessionaire can retain the revenue from suchCommercial Advertising / display or hoardings.All costs for safety requirements are to be borne by theConcessionaire.32

133 Clause 24.1.2 of DCAThe Concessionaire shall, ……………………….. thisclause shall not applyThe Authority should within a period of 7 days fromnecessary intimation in this behalf by theConcessionaire confirm its acceptance of FinancialClose.If the Authority accepts the Appointed Date to be adate before the Financial Close date, then the penaltyenvisaged in clause 24.1.1 for extended period of 120days should also be waived by the Authority.134 Clause 27.1.1 of DCA Schedule RService Fee NotificationService Fee Notification No. F-22-60-2-8-VIII dated26.04.2010 issued by MPRDC (Authority) is notprovided along with Schedule R135 Clause 27.1.1 of DCA Schedule RService Fee NotificationTimeline for the issuance of fee notification by theAuthority (MPRDC) is not provided in the draftconcession agreement.136 Clause 27.1.2 of DCAService Fee & Schedule RPlease clarify whether the levy and collection ofservice fee, loading and unloading charges, parkingfees is based on the financial year or on yearly basiscommencing from the COD? How will the revision inNo changeThe Service Fee Notification will be provided shortly.The user fee notification will be provided shortly andprovisional completion will be declared as per Article14.On the basis of financial year.33

service fees be calculated and whether the financialyear or the subsequent anniversary of COD shall betaken for assessment of such revision?137 Clause 30 of DCA Change in lawHow the any increase/decrease in any taxes, duties orintroduction of new taxes shall be regulated during theconcession period. There is no provision ofsubsequent legislation in the DCA,There is no rescue for Change in Law which generallypart of Concessions. The Authority has substantiallyleft the risks associated with Change in law forConcessionaire to bear. Suitable safeguards arerequested to protect the Concessionaire for loss ofreturn originally foreseen at Bid Stage.138 Clause 43.3 of DCA Property TaxThe concessionaire is not the actual owner of theproject / facility. Why should the concessionaire payProperty tax to the government?139 Clause 43.4 of DCAThe Concessionaire shall not ………forth in thisAgreement.The Concessionaire may sublicense or sublet space forcommercial advertising, display or hoarding at anyplace in terms of provisions in clause 17.15. Kindlyconfirm.140 Clause 48 of DCADefinition – „Financial Close‟ ……… the FinancingAgreementsNo changeNo changeYesDefinition of Financial Close is clear. No change.34

Does it mean the fulfillment of all conditionsprecedent for first disbursement?If yes, in that case, 180 days are not sufficient toachieve the financial close. It may be noted by theAuthority that Border Check Post projects of suchscale are relatively new in India and a minimum of240 days should be allowed for Financial closewithout any penalty.141 Clause 48 of DCADefinition – „Change in Ownership‟ means a transferof the direct and / or indirect legal………….Constitute Change in Ownership;a. Please clarify „material variation‟ in theproportion of the equity holding of [the selectedbidder/any Consortium Member] to the totalEquity.b. In determining any individual ConsortiumMember‟s holding, the equity holding throughits Associates should be included.142 Clause 48 of DCA Service TaxKindly clarify whether Service Fee, Unloading /Loading Charges & Parking Charges are inclusive ofService Tax or Service Tax may be charged separatelyto the Users.143 Modification in Concession PeriodThere is no provision for increase or decrease in theConcession Period of significant variations in theCheck Posts users after the COD in comparison withDefinition is clearThe service fee, loading/unloading charges, parkingcharges are all inclusive.No change35

the projections made by the Concessionaire in theFinancial model.144 Pre-feasibilityHas any Pre-Feasibility Study done by the Authority.Kindly provide the DPR.145 Support AgreementDoes MPRDC propose to execute any State SupportAgreement with GoMP or suitable agreement with anyother Authority for smooth project implementation.146 Clause 2.3.1 of ITBBy submitting the bid, the bidder shall ………………………Clause 2.3.1 shall apply only when theBidder is a consortium.The report can be seen in the office of MPRDC.MPRDC does not own any responsibility of correctnessof the reportNoIn determination of such 26% holding of theConsortium Member whose Technical Capacity andFinancial Capacity has been taken into account whilepre-qualification, any holding of the equity by theAssociate of such Consortium Member should also betaken into account.147 Appendix 1Letter comprising the Bid – sl. no. 15 ………………respect of Change in OwnershipThe same be read to be in line with the RFQ provisions.A change should be proposed in line with the aboveThe same be read to be in line with the RFQ provisionsrepresentation to include the equity holding ofAssociate of a Consortium Member while determininghis 26% holding in equity.148 Clause 1.1.1 & 1.1.4 Bidder is to make its own assessment of the cost.36

A – PART I: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:Estimated cost of the Project is indicated as Rs. 1094Crore for Construction Maintenance and Operations.Please furnish us copy of estimate if possible.149 Clause 1.2.7 & 1.28Project costs are indicated as Rs. 1094 Crore. Userfees are predetermined and the concessionaire is toquote the Concession Period. Is there any VGFProvided, for facilitating the financial viability of theProject? If yes what is the maximum limit?150 Clause 1.3Pre-bid meeting is fixed as 9.08.2010. Bid due date isfixed as 31.08.2010. Kindly provide two months afterreceipt/amendment to tender are issued. This is toenable us to do the critical survey of 24 check post andafford a very competitive offer. This being a rainyseason there are lot of inconvenience for carrying outsite survey and traffic survey.151 Clause 2.1.15Kindly indicate the Legal, Financial and Tech.Advisor of MPRDC of this Project, so that we do notengage them in any manner, and to avoiddisqualification on that account.152 Clause 2.51 & Clause 2.5.2Is the land for creation of the facilities for these 24check posts already available, or to be acquired?Who will acquire the land and who shall bear the cost?Are there any environmental approvals involved,which take quite long time, move so nowadays?153 Clause 2.2.7 a) and e)The bidders are quoting only after prequalification byNo VGF is contemplated. Bidder to make its ownassessment regarding viability of the project.Already done.The Technical Advisor of MPRDC has been given dueinstructions in this regard. No Legal or FinancialAdvisor has been engaged by MPRDCAlready clarifiedLand will be acquired by MPRDC and will be handedover as per Concession Agreement. Environmentalclearance is not needed.It is already clarified in 3.2.1 (d)37

MPRDC. Hence bid should be considered nonresponsiveonly in case the bid security is notsubmitted.154 Clause 2.1Is there any commitment that we should engage theexisting staffs of Govt. who are already working atexisting check post? If yes, please furnish categorywise details.155 Clause 4.1.2What is the status of environmental approval of theproject?156 Clause 4.1.2 DIn case the approval in environment is not obtained orland is not handed over within 6 months (as there are24 check post) the „additional costs involved‟ due tofinancing, overheads, escalation, loss in revenuecollection shall be reimbursed. Please confirm.157 Clause 4.2Please see Sl. 9 above; 0.1% of Performance Securityor the maximum indicated may not at all offset theadditional costs involved.158 Clause 5.1.4 DPart I, Para I (Para 6) says Govt. of MP has assignedthe tasks of this project to MPRDC. This para saysConcessionaire should obtain clearance from NHAI,MoRTH, State PWD or other competent authorities.Tax Dept. are also involved.Para 7.2 also says MPRDC has taken all necessaryNo commitmentAlready clarifiedNo change.No changeAlready clarified.38

actions under the applicable Laws to authorizeexecution. Hence kindly review the contradictorystatements. MPRDC may kindly take necessaryclearance and then this be awarded.159 Clause 10.3.2 & 10.3.4By appointed date, if only 20% area required forconstruction is made available, the completion wouldget considerably delayed and compensation is apeanut. The whole project then becomes unviable.Hence our request in Sr. No. 12 & 13 should beaccepted160 Clause 10.3.7What area the Employer would make available may bemade clear.161 Clause 12.4.1 & 14.1.2 Estimated cost of Project is given as Rs. 1094Crore There may be delay of 6 months in gettingapprovals. 20% land only be made available on theappointed day. Can then, the work of Rs. 1000 cr. becompleted in 1 1/2 years? Please review as thereare 24 check posts. Are we, entitled to start levying the Fees fromthe Day of LOA, as some other check post arealready in operation? Or can we collect the revenue as and when theindividual check posts are completed? Para 14.1.2 says likely completion of any10.3.2 suggests that 80% of the land will be handedover and not 20% before Appointed Date.Not acceptableAs above.Already clarified39

order check posts It is said that we are not to wait for completionof works envisaged in all 24 check posts, tostart collecting the revenue. Please review andclarify.162 Clause 15.1This para confirm that Concessionaire is entitled tocollect service fee for the individual check post forwhich Provisional Completion Certificate issued.When the Project Completion Certificate is issued, itshall be COD of the Project.Thus „Concession Period‟ shall be for all 24 checkposts, though some might have been completed earlierand Revenue earning commenced. Please confirm.163 Clause 17.8.3Steering group of Concessionaire, TransportDepartment, Commercial Tax, Dy. Commissioner andMPRDC shall monitor the O & M.Will there be any other Engineer/Consultant and alsoduring O&M Period?164 Clause 27.3Normally the Payment to Engineer is borne by theEmployer and 50% is paid by the Concessionaire notgreater than 1% of cost of work. Please hence reviewthe provision.165 Clause 26.2Additional Concession Fee-Is it is 0.5% of Total Project Cost (i.e. Rs. 5.47 Cr) or0.5% of revenue earned?Please review, as the Project Cost and revenue earnedin each year are different.COD will be the date of Completion of the Project.Provisional Completion Certificate is for individualcheck posts. Clause 15.1 is abundantly clear.It is prerogative of MPRDC to appoint anyconsultant/engineer, if required.No changeNo change40

166 Clause 35.2Compensation for default by Authority should includefora) additional full financingb) escalation in Project costc) additional overheadsd) loss in earnable revenuePlease review; otherwise the viability of scheme willjeopardize167 Clause 35.2In case there is loss in revenue, due to change inpolicy/law of govt. at anytime during O&M time, thesame shall be compensated. Please amend andconfirm.168 Schedule- A Clause 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.33, 1.34There are 24 check posts as underLarge A2 4 Nos.Medium A3 6 Nos.Small A4 11 Nos.Single A3 3 Nos.24 Nos.No changeNo changePresent project envisages up-gradation of 24 BorderCheck Posts.Whether any other check posts other than these 24would be needed. If so the cost should be reimbursed.169 Table -BWhat is the specific time schedule of handing over ofadditional ROW as considerable land is involved inAlready clarifiedeach of 24 check post. Please intimate the position foreach check post clearly.170 Schedule -A Clause 4.0 Proposal due date already extended.41

There are 24 check postsWhatever the information given by Employer is putunder disclaimer clause.Hence the receipts of tender indicated as 31.08.2010should be postponed by two months after theamendment to documents are issued for enablingcritical inspections and then quoting.171 Schedule- B 14 Clause 1.0Please confirm that the Project cost of Rs. 1094 Croreindicated is for creating the physical infrastructuredesired, as in the scope of various works.172 Clause 1/13Is the land required for creating the Central ControlFacility at Gwalior/Indore been acquired? If not whatis the status?173 Table 13.8The heading of Buildings include for “ware house”and “toilets” also. The details in Table B does notinclude for the same.Will the MPRDC provide land for construction ofthese? If so when? What is the present status of LA?Does MPRDC is fully confident to get the land forensuring completion of these works on 2 years174 Schedule - CWill the MPRDC provide land for construction of“Project Facilities” also?175 Clause 1.18Existing/New utilities shall be maintained by therelevant owners and not the concessionaire, as he isnot the owner.Shifting of utilities shall hence be to the cost of ownerBidder to make its own cost estimates.It will be provided before the Appointed Date.Warehouse (godown) is included in Buildings inSchedule „B‟. Toilets are provided in Administrative,Hostel and Central Control facility buildings. Pleaserefer Schedule „H‟. Status of Land acquisition alreadyclarified.Yes as mentioned in drawingsNo change42

or the MPRDC, and not that of concessionaire.176 Sr. 9 9.2In case the concessionaire is asked to procure/acquirethe land on behalf of MPRDC, financing and overheadcharges shall also be payable, in addition to cost ofland, and compensation for time lost.177 Schedule- GAchieving Project Mile Stone I with 10% at 180 daysand Project Milestone II with 35% at 365 in days isfeasible, only when the requisite land for carrying outthe works is made available. Please review andamend.178 Schedule - RAs these check posts are already in operation, theyearly collection of the past 3 years and the differenttypes of vehicles may please be provided forinformation. We will not question as there isdisclaimer clause.179 PART –III, Clause 23.3Remuneration to Independent Engineer is on higherside. It should be reduced to 1%.180 PART-IV, Schedule-D (Part-IV, Electronic Works)-Point-7-Scanners for goods scanning.The cost of the item is approx INR 25 crore which isvery costlier. We feel the same item is not required forcheck post purposes.181 Please clarify whether the empty vehicles would becharged or not.182 List of exempted vehicles (vehicles from whichservice fees could not be taken) is not given anywherein the bid document. It is essential to calculate theLand Acquisition will be done by MPRDC.Land status and its availability issue already clarified.No changeBidder is advised to do its own survey.No changeNo changeYes, Commercial vehicles (empty) will be chargedFollowing vehicles will be exempted from payment ofuser fee:-1. Private Vehicles43

evenue from the project.2. Buses3. Defense Vehicles4. Ambulance5. Fire brigade6. Vehicles of Indian Post and TelegraphDepartment7. Vehicles of Government of MP on Govt. dutyand those of Govt. of India.183 Please provide the changed Motor Vehicle Act asspecified in service fee notification.The Motor Vehicle Act can be purchased from themarket.184 Clarification required reg. classification of LightCommercial Vehicle (LCV).The classification is as per the Motor Vehicles Act.185 PART-IV, Schedule-R, 1) Service FeeThe rate will be increased @5% per year and roundedoff near to Rs.5.1) First year service fee from LCV is Rs. 202) Second year service fee from LCV: Rs.20+20*5% = 21 but due to rounding downservice fee payable would be Rs. 203) Same treatment will be applied for the thirdyear.Above treatment will create huge revenue loss for theNo changeconcessionaire (only in the fourth year concessionairewould get the benefit of rounding off in the followingmanner service fee from LCV Rs. 22.1+ 5% = 23.25but due to rounding service fee payable would be Rs.25)So we are requested to you that service fee would bepayable rounded off to Rs. 1.00Please clarify186 PART-IV, Schedule-R, 2) Loading/Unloading charges Charges will be paid only if services of Concessionaire44

If loading/unloading is done by truck operator itselfthen charges for loading/unloading would be payableor not?187 Whether the detention charges would be there on overloaded vehicles?188 Warehousing charges is there or not? No189 PART-IV, Schedule-R, 1) Parking chargesParking charges for the light commercial vehicles andtruck/trailers are exempt for the first six hours. Itshould be reduced to 2 hours.190 PART-IV, Schedule-R, 1) Parking ChargesParking charges slab is not clear. It should be in thebelow format.S. Time for parking LCV Truck /No. chargesTrailer1 First two hours Nil Nil2 Beyond two hours up to Rs. 20 Rs. 30six hours3 Thereafter four hoursslabRs. 50 Rs. 75191 Whether the concessionaire will be allowed to chargefrom buses coming from other state transportationdepartments?192 Clause 2.3.1By submitting the Bid, the Bidder shall be deemed tohave acknowledged that it was pre-qualified and shortlistedon the basis of Technical Capacity and FinancialCapacity of those of its Consortium Members whowill own at least 26% each of the equity of theConcessionaire.are takenNoNo changeNo changeBuses are exempt from payment of user fee.The same be read to be in line with provisions of RFQ.45

Holding of Associates of Consortium Members shouldalso be taken into account; suitable changes may alsobe made here and also in Appendix – 1, Lettercomprising the Bid – Sl. No. 15193 Clause 24.1.1Damages payable in case of delay beyond 180Currently it is provided that Damages are payableweekly in advance and considering the administrativedifficulties, Authority may consider such paymentwithin 7 days from the end of calendar month for theprevious calendar month.194 Clause 48Definition – „Financial Close‟ means the fulfillment ofall conditions precedent to the initial availability offunds under the Financing ArrangementsAuthority may consider declaration of Financial Closeon the basis of Letter from Lead Lender mentioningthat Project based on the signing of FacilityAgreement (Loan Agreement) has achieved FinancialClose.No changeNo changeAs this project involves working at more than 26locations (this increases number of permissions etc. to26 times), fulfillment of all conditions precedent is notpractical to complete with 180 days.Further considering the complex nature of project,authority should provide 270 days for Financial closewithout any Damages.195 Clause 48 Definition – “Project Assets” No change46

Definition of the Project Assets is very wide; underthis circumstance, Concessionaire will not able tocreate substantial securities in favour of Senior Lenderas envisaged under Article 40.2 b.Authority may consider to modify the definition ofProject Assets suitably, covering only ROW and landgranted by the Authority for construction of Project.196 Schedule - R Bus / Car not covered in the ScheduleBuses and cars are not subject to Service Fee andParking Charges. Please confirm. Authority mayprovide us with copy of notification.197 Schedule- R Service Fee, Un-loading / LoadingCharges & Parking ChargesThe effective date from which these charges / fee willbe applicable, is not mentioned. Kindly clarify thesame.198 Schedule- D 12.3 Facility CenterConcessionaire build may build up administrativeoffice to run the Check Post on top of Facility Centreon either side of check post or Authority proposes toprovide separate land for the same. Please confirm.199 Sch 2 D Bid SecurityBidder can submit more than one BG aggregating to10.94 crores. Please confirm.200 Competing Road / Check PostWhat will be the mode of compensation in case ofdevelopment of parallel roads resulting intoAlready clarifiedFrom the date of issuance of Provisional CompletionCertificateRefer Schedule „H‟YesNo compensation is contemplated for traffic evadingthe check post.47

substantial drop in traffic?And if yes what will be the percentage of drop entitledfor compensation.201 As per revised Schedule for bidding, the last date forsubmission of bids is 31 st of August, 2010. In thisconnection, it is submitted that we have to collecttraffic data for 24 check posts for assessing therevenues and the time available is inadequate forgathering the traffic data. It is requested to extend thelast date for submission of bids by 4 weeks.201 In Schedule B, under clause 7.2, the computerhardware, networking equipment for Control Facilityis specified in Table B 13. It was not clear if thespecified equipment is for both the Control Rooms orfor one Control Room.203 With reference to Schedule R,a. It may please be clarified if service fee isapplicable for both the vehicles entering theState and leaving the Stateb. It may please be clarified if the annual feeincrease is with compounding or withoutcompounding.c. It may please be clarified if the loading andunloading charge applies to both loading andunloading.204 Based on our preliminary assessment, we feel that theproject may not be viable without grant even for a 25year concession period and we request you to kindlyconsider the project with a grant of 30% payableduring the first five years after COD.Already done.For both.a. Yesb. Increase will be on compounding basisc. Yes, it is for loading and unloading separately.Concessionaire to make its own assessment regardingviability. No grant is contemplated48

205 It may please be clarified if in the event of newalternate / competing Highways during the ConcessionPeriod, the Concessionaire would be givenopportunity to set up the check post and collectService fees and other charges as applicable underSchedule R.206 It may please be confirmed if permission of CentralGovt. has been obtained for setting up of IntegratedCheck posts on National Highways and collection ofUser Fee and other charges as per Schedule R.207 Vol. 4 Section D Clause 7.2 Computer Hardware,Networking Requirement at Central Control FacilityThere are 2 AV servers listed for the central control insection 7.2 (Computer Hardware, NetworkingRequirement at Central Control Facility) on page 37.But no servers are indicated at check posts.No.Not required.Check Post will install AV client through web basedmanagement console of central server.It is assumed that it‟s a centralized architecture withthe management console at the central control facilityfor Anti-Virus as well. Please validate?208 Vol.4 Section D Clause 9.0 Human ResourceRequirement4.5 Network Administrator 2 No. for each CentralControl Facility4.7 Net work Administrator 1 No. for each CentralControl FacilitySchedule B Page No. 39-40, Human ResourceRequirement clause 4 “ following staff has to beprovided for 24 hours operations for both the centralcontrol facility “ – point 4.5 Network Administrator 2nos. for each central control facility stands deleted.Which one has to be considered, as both are forNetwork Administrator post209 Vol.4 Section D Tyre Killer Provision and specification are clear.49

a. Have to check out whether the requirement isfor Tyre Killer or Tyre Ripper – tyre killerbreaks the axle of 4 Wheelers. However TyreRipper will only puncher 4 wheeler tyres.b. Tyre Killer has to be installed inside a pit withthe excavation depth of more than 3 ft.,however the ripper requires minimumexcavation.c. For tyre killer height of the spike is 475 mm,however height of spike for tyre ripper is 200mm.Please clarify210 Vol.4 Section D Boom Barriera. MTBF has should be more than 1 millioncycles.Provision and specifications are clear.Please clarify211 Vol.4 Section D General Question on CameraAs H.264 compression technology is the latestcompression technology so can we use the sameConcessionaire to provide as specified or higher (latest)Please clarify212 Vol.4 Section D General Question on CameraInstead of IP cameras can we use IP based camerasusing streamersConcessionaire to provide as specified or higher (latest)Please clarify.213 Vol.4 Section D Technical Specifications 12.1Map should be GIS or CADProvision is clear. It must have web capability.Please clarify.214 Vol.4 Section D Technical Specifications 12.1It is mentioned as 30 FPS, it should be 25 FPS (PAL) It can be 25-30 FPSPlease clarify215 Vol.4 Section D Video Cameras in all lanes 13.1.4 Volume 4 , Schedule D , Part IV, Electronic works,50

It is mentioned as camera should be operate indarkness till 50 mts but in 13.1.6 it is mentioned as IRshould have range on 25 mts both statements are notmatching.Please clarifyVol.4 Section D Concessionaire needs to access hisown Data StorageMinimum data storage at Check Post = 7 daysPlease change the Minimum storage at check post for3 days. Since the storage will be very huge for 7 dayswhich may not required. At any give point of timethe Check post authorized users can access the data atthe Central Control Center after 3 days.Vol.4 Section D Input Nominal Voltage 220 V AC(+15% to 20%) 3Ph,NLittle confusion in Choice of voltage i.e. 1 Ph or 3 PhThis shall be 220 Vac. (1-phase) & 380 Vac (3phase), nowadays there are UPS available with bothtype of I/p voltage (IN THE SAME UNIT/BOX) sothat UPS can be connected as per the availability ofVoltage at Site/Check Post216 Vol.4 Section D Charger Type SMPS basedThis is very old & obsolete technology & must beasked with latest IGBT basedCharger shall be OSP based IGBT charger/Rectifier.This will help in lower THDi losses & simultaneouslywill require less DG capacity to run it.Section 13 clause13.1.4 is amended and be read as“13.1.4 should be able to operate in total darkness fordistance up to 50 mtrs.”.AgreedSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amendedand be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amendedand be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer, hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup,51

217 Vol.4 Section D Battery Backup time 120 min.Below VAH=6240 is wrong for 120 min back-uptimeIf back-up requirement of 120 min is OK, then belowVAH = 28900 need to be mentioned218 Vol.4 Section D Battery VAH Required 6240 V AhThis VAH is wrong & it is for 30 min. back-up timeonlyThe VAH should be = 28900 then this signifies 120min. back-up219 Vol.4 Section D Power Capacity 10KVA/16 KWThis KW is wrongly mentioned, if the requirement is10 KVA. This is correct for 20kvaThis signifies the 10kva UPS to support 9KW load220 Vol.4 Section D Total harmonic Distortion < 2%max, for 100% Linear Load and < 5% max, for 100%Linear LoadSNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amendedand be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amendedand be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amendedand be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer, hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimumspecification for UPS system , the clause is amended52

As per UPS Industry standard, this range is acceptedworldwide is

The L2 switch should have 802.1q, VLAN Group-4k,GVRP support, Dynamic VLAN group 200Kindly modify the clause to support the line rate ofthe switch.Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:1The L2 switch should have 8 priority queues with Cosbased on on MAC DA/SA, 803.1p priority,TOS/DSCP, protocol type, IPV4 DA/SA TCp/UDPport.The L2 Switch should have 8 priority queues withCos based on 802.1p priority, TOS/DSCP, protocoltype, IPV4 DA/SA TCp/UDP port.Vol.4 Section D 1.6.2 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:7Safeguard EngineKindly remove this clause to accommodate otherOEM for better competition225 Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1The L2 Management switch should have 24 port POE10/100/1000 base - Tx + 4 combo SFP portsspecification of Managed Layer 2 POE switch , theclause stand amended by -Annexure VSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standamended by - Annexure VI.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.2 Minimum Technicalspecification of Managed Layer 2 POE switch , theclause stand amended by -Annexure VSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standKindly modify the clause to “The L2 management amended by - Annexure VIswitch should have 24 ports POE 10/100/1000BaseTx + 4 SFP port” to allow other vendors to participateto have healthy competition.226 Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification of Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networking54

managed Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:1The L2 switch should be physical stackable up to 6Devices MinimumKindly modify the clause to “support minimum 4Devices”227 Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:1The combo style of L2 switch should be either 4 1000Base-T or SFPKindly remove this clause as this specific to oneOEM228 Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:1The L2 switch should have 256 MB SDRAM forCPU128 MB of SDRAM will be sufficient to run all theservices on the switch. Kindly modify the clause“The L2 switch should have minimum support for128 MB SDRAM for CPU”229 Vol.4 Section D 1.6.3 Technical specification ofmanaged Layer 2 POE switch RE: serial no:1The L2 switch should have 64 byte packedforwarding Rate of 50.60 MppsForwarding rate of 40 Mpps will be sufficient to runall the services on the switch230 Vol.4 Section D8. Router of DATA Centre Ref: Performanceand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standamended by - Annexure VISchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standamended by - Annexure VISchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standamended by - Annexure VISchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.6.3 Minimum Technicalspecification of Layer 2 Gigabit POE switch standamended by Annexure VISTMI is required to have minimum 2 Mbps upgradableas per requirement for connecting from check posts to55

1 x channelized STM1Kindly clarify the requirement of Interface“Channelized STM-1”Vol.4 Section DConcessionaire has to integrate the check postsoftware with existing & new applications developedby departmentPlease clarify more details about the departmentexisting software and ModulesCentral Control Facility (CCF) site to support both dataand video transmission.Please clarifyVol.4 Section DModes of Payment – Bank Transfer From Scheduled,Credit cards and cashCan you explain what level of support from theapplication especially on Bank Transfers andElectronic Data Interchange?Please clarify231 Vol.4 Section DFirewall & Proxy SoftwareThough Proxy Server specs are mentioned in the RFPat section Firewall & Proxy at page 212 in ScheduleD. There is no mention of Proxy servers either in theline items for check posts or at the central controlfacility.It has to be provided at CCF sites.It is assumed that the number of Firewall‟s and VPNServers to be the same for Proxy Servers as well.56

Please validate?232 Vol.4 Section DGeneral Question on CameraIt requires 2 MBS of bandwidth per camera at 25FPS,4 CIF and H264 so necessary bandwidth required tostream video to central recording and monitoringstation. Can we have hybrid architecture to managethe bandwidth?Please clarify.233 Vol.4 Section DGeneral QuestionInternet access to be given for Check Post usersPlease clarify.234 Vol.4 Section DGeneral QuestionPlease specify the Bandwidth Requirement betweenthe Check Post and control center.Please clarify.235 Vol.4 Section DGeneral QuestionProviding on Communication Facility to the Checkpost usersTelephone / Mobile / IP Phone to be provided, pleaseclarify.236 Please confirm whether the driver himself can loadand unload the material without taking services fromConcessionaire?Concessionaire to assess the band width requirementFor the purpose of application and official working sameis to be provided by Concessionaire with centralizedmanagement and controlAlready clarifiedFor the purpose of application and official working sameis to be provided by Concessionaire.Already clarified.57

It should be made compulsory that team deputed byconcessionaire should do the job of loading andunloading from Vehicles.237 Can we use additional space for our office if any inaddition to space required for Facilities.238 What will be the methodology to select the successfulconcessionaire, in case more than two bidders quotesame concession period.In such case, the select bidders should be asked tore-quote until there is clear winner. Method likelottery system should be avoided.239 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 1 – Electronic WeighBridgeThe vehicle load is the one that will be captured in thesystem from the Weigh Bridge and stored against thatvehicle (license number). The integration with theWeigh Bridge will be scoped as per the above statedfunctionality.Please confirm if this covers the FunctionalIntegration Scope?If Not - please state and elaborate on the unstatedfunctionality.240 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 2 – LPR EnginePlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The LPR Camera is used to capture the License PlatesYes, additional space for Concessionaire office Block /Accommodation is provided in concept drawing ofproject facility area in Schedule „H‟.Issue already addressed in RFP Part I.Yes, it covers functional integrationYes it covers58

of the Incoming and Outgoing vehicles that pass theCheck Posts and also the vehicles that pass throughthe Weigh Bridge. These screen shots are then storedagainst that Vehicle Master Details (that are enteredby check Post agents or tracked by RFID‟s)If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?241 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 3 – RFID ReadersPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The readers will exist at the Check Post & WeighingBridge Lanes. These will detect the RFID tags, ifexist, on the passing vehicle. This will be picked up bythe system to log other details (like Captured LicenseScreen Shot/Payment Expiry/No Of Passes PerDirection)If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?242 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 3 – RFID TagsPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The tags will be issued to the Vehicles that takemonthly permits being frequent travelers through theCheck Posts and/or Weigh Bridge lanes. Once issuedthe RFID will be mapped to the Vehicle MasterDetails to track various parameters including TagYes it coversYes59

Expiry with respect to that vehicle during the durationof the Permit validity. These will be read by the RFIDreaders during a Vehicle Pass through a Check Post /Weigh Bridge Lane.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?243 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 4 – Tyre KillerOur understanding is that this device will not beintegrated with the S/w Application/System – Pleaseconfirm?If the above is not true, completely or partially, pleaseelaborate the functional integration scope of thisdevice.244 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 5 – Barrier With SignalLightsPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:This device will make sure it allows one vehicle at atime (using manual/electronic detection for thisoperation). Once all the details are either validated /approved by either the transactions that happen withthe Agent sitting at the Check Post/Weigh BridgeLane or by the System using the RFID reader thesystem will Open the barrier for the vehicle to passthrough. There will be a electronic switch availablefor the Agent manning the post to Open/Close theYesSpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly.60

arrier overriding the System.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?245 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 6 – Automatic VehicleCounters & ClassifiersPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The inputs from this device will be used to record thefollowing data in the System Count the vehicles that pass through the Check Postand/or Weigh Bridge Count the type of vehicles (Light Commercial, TwoAxle and Multi Axle Vehicles) that pass through theCheck Post and/or Weigh BridgeIf the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?246 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 7 – Goods ScannerPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:This will be installed on the Weigh Bridge lane.There is no integration of this device inputs into theS/w System – please confirm.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?Yes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, itis clarified that the specifications are clear.Functionality will be as per requirement from time totime which may require integration accordinglyScanner query already replied247 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 8 – Barcode Printer Yes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it is61

Please Confirm Given Functional Scope:To print the Barcode Tags that are allocated to somespecific type of entity.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?248 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 8 – Barcode PrinterPlease elaborate on the functional Scope of theBarcode Tags, related to Check Post management, thatwill get printed and distributed249 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 9 – Barcode ScannerPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:To scan the Barcode Tag and map the data in thesystem to the entity for which that particular Barcodeis mapped to.Inputs from this device will be used to Highlight thatmapped entity details on Screen or to IncrementCounter (Stock Management)If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?250 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 10 – Public AddressSystemThis device is not integrated with the S/w System –Please confirm?clarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly.Yes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordingly62

If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the Functional Scope for SystemIntegration?251 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 13 – Video Camera‟s InAll LanesPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:Inputs from this device will be used by the VideoMonitoring System and by the S/w Application tosave the License Plate Screen Captures of the vehiclesthat pass through the Check Post / Weigh Bridge.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?252 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 14 – Video Camera‟s InParking, Detention…Please Confirm Given Functional Scope:Inputs from this device will be used only by the VideoMonitoring System. These inputs will not be used bythe S/w Application to save Screen Captures (static orlive feeds) at the given locations.If the above does not cover the complete SystemIntegration scope then please elaborate?253 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 15 – Speed Radar GunPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:Yes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which may63

The inputs from this device are not utilized by the S/wSystem. This device is not integrated with the S/wApplications/Systems – Please confirm.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?254 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 16 – PUC EquipmentPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The inputs from all the electronic devices listed in thesub-sections of this section are not utilized by the S/wSystem.The electronic devices listed in the sub-sections of thissection are not integrated with the S/wApplications/Systems – Please confirm.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?255 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 17 – Breath AnalyzerPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The inputs from this electronic device are not utilizedby the S/w System.This electronic device is not integrated with the S/wApplications/Systems – Please confirm.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?require integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordingly64

256 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 18 – Vehicle DimensionEquipmentPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:This electronic device will be installed on Check Postand Weigh Bridge Lanes. The inputs from this devicewill be used to categorize the passing vehicle intoLight Commercial, Two Axle or Multi Axle Vehiclefor further data processing.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?257 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 19 – Token DisplayPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:This will be used by the Application/System as anoutput device to display the Permit Token (identity) ofthe vehicle passing the Check Post or Weigh Bridge.The trigger for this could be inputs from the RFIDReader or Barcode Scanner.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?258 Schedule D; Part IV; Section 20 – Hand Held RadiosPlease Confirm Given Functional Scope:The inputs from this electronic device are not utilizedby the S/w System.Yes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordinglyYes. Broadly it is required as mentioned. However, it isclarified that the specifications are clear. Functionalitywill be as per requirement from time to time which mayrequire integration accordingly65

This electronic device is not integrated with the S/wApplications/Systems – Please confirm.If the above is not true, partially or completely, thenplease elaborate the functional scope of this device?259 Schedule D; Part V; Section 1.5Please elaborate on the Functional Scope of the HandHeld device listed here.260 Schedule D; Part V; Section 5(i)Are the existing Transport & Commercial TaxApplications Integration enabled (exposing WebServices/API's for integration)?261 Schedule D; Part V; Section 5(i)If possible, please list down theApplications/technologies where EAI would need tobe used?262 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (i)Vehicle Management: Please elaborate on the OtherRequired Details (other than the already listed) thatthe User Department would typically require to becaptured.263 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (ii)Goods Management: Please elaborate on the OtherRequired Details (other than the already listed) thatSpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time, which may requireintegration accordingly.Proposed application should address the integration ofexisting applications.Query not clearSpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly66

the User Department would typically require to becaptured264 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (iii)Fine Management: Please list all the Departmentsinvolved that could impose a fine.265 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (iii)Fine Management: Will there be a scenario that wouldrequire fines to be imposed that are not as per theexisting Department Mandates?266 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (iv)Check Post User Management: Please elaborate on theareas other than the Solution Software that the UserAdministration would be required to be done.267 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (v)Issue Receipts: Please elaborate on the Other RequiredDetails (other than collection of fines) that the UserDepartment would typically require to issue a receipt.268 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (vi)Issue Temp Permits: Please elaborate on instances thatwould come up, other than Fee Collection, that wouldrequire a temp Permit to be issued269 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (ix)Enterprise Reports: Please list some typical ReportsDepartments may add in future. Requirements expectedfrom Concessionaire are fixed.Law as applicable from time to time will prevail.Specifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may require67

that would be required specific to day-to-dayoperations at a Check Post.integration accordingly270 Schedule D; Part V; Section 6 (ix)Enterprise Reports: Please list some typical Reportsthat would be required specific to day-to-dayoperations at a Central Control Room.271 Schedule D; Part V; Section 7 (iii)Specifically is the system supposed to identify anunusual occurrence to record it?272 Schedule D; Part V; Section 7 (iii)Please elaborate on the scope of this particular point –“Recording of unusual occurrences happening at thecheck post”273 Schedule D; Part V; System S/w – Operating Software– Point 2The rest of the document lists Hindi & English as thetwo languages to be supported. But this point statesMarathi and English.Should Hindi & English be the 2 languages to besupported and consider this as a typo?274 For the existing 2 Posts we would like to know ifthere is already a S/w System in place?Specifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly.Provision is clearProvision is clearYesYes. Still Bidder is advised to visit the existing checkposts and satisfy itself of the status of systems &inventory275 Please list the Applications/Systems that exists at the Bidder is advised to visit the existing check posts and68

already operational 2 Posts.276 If Applications/Systems exists at the alreadyoperational 2 Posts then are all/part of the ElectronicDevices listed in Schedule-D; Part-IV; integrated withthis system?277 If Applications/Systems exists at the alreadyoperational 2 Posts then please list the ElectronicDevices (listed in Schedule-D; Part-IV;) that areoperational and are integrated with theseApplications/Systems?278 If Applications/Systems exists at the alreadyoperational 2 Posts then is it required that this existingsystem be enhanced to accommodate all the givenrequirements?279 If Applications/Systems exists at the alreadyoperational 2 Posts then will the New System to becreated be replacing the existingApplications/Systems existing at these operational 2Posts?280 Schedule D; Part V; Point BIf there are any Licenses/Contracts (S/w, H/w orEquipment Service related) involved then the renewalwill not be part of the scope of the proposal andshould not be governed by the clause stated here ifthey are not reviewed at the desired interval once thesatisfy itself of the status of systems & inventoryYes. Integration with project software will be required tobe done by the ConcessionaireConcessionaire to assess on its ownYesConcessionaire to assess on his ownConcessionaire to be responsible for renewal during theConcession Period.69

281BOT Transfer is done.Is the above assumption valid?Schedule D; Part V; Section 5(i)Any technology preference for Front End ApplicationDevelopment?282 Schedule D; Part V; Section 5(i)Any specific preference between the 3 Databaseoptions (MS SQL/ORACLE/ DB2) listed?2853 The software should have single master databasestructurePlease provide more detail on this requirementIs a Master Data Management Applicationexpected?What are the key reference data to be built as Masterdata?284 The proposed software should integrate withTransport and Commercial tax existing applicationsPlease provide more detail on this requirement How many Transport and Commercial taxapplications exist?On what databases these applications run?What is the kind of information to be integrated intothe reporting application?It has to be as per requirement mentioned . Provision isclear.It has to be as per requirement mentioned . Provision isclear.Concessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional & technical requirements of user departmentand as augmented from time to time. It will be a part ofsystem requirement study to be done by Concessionaire.Concessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional & technical requirements of user departmentand as augmented from time to time. It will be a part ofsystem requirement study to be done by Concessionaire70

285Should facilitate OLAP actions like allowing analysisresults to kick off processes in web and businessapplications automaticallyPlease provide more detail on this requirementWhat web processes and business applicationsare to be triggered?On what actions will this trigger be activated?Concessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional & technical requirements of user departmentand as augmented from time to time. It will be a part ofsystem requirement study to be done by Concessionaire286 “Relevant security features in Analysis services““Distributed partition cubes” “Creation of Multidimensional expressions”Is a cube based architecture like Microsoft AnalysisServices or IBM Cognos Power Play expected?Please confirm287 How much of historical data needs to be stored in theproposed data warehouse?Concessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional & technical requirements of user departmentand as augmented from time to time. It will be a part ofsystem requirement study to be done by Concessionaire5 years288 Does MPRDC has preference to any BusinessIntelligence (BI) platform for data warehouse andreporting?No preference. It should fulfill the requirements289 What is the use of data entry terminals at check posts No change290 Who are autortised to see the archived data (at Datacenter – Indore and Gwalior)Agencies/Persons authorized by users departments.71

291 What other business processes and interfaces arerequired apart from Lane/Toll business292 Toll charges will be decided based on the manualverification of the image captured by the camera.Needs confirmationQuery not clear. Detailed requirement already given andclarifiedUser fee is based on category of vehicles293 What will be the feature required on Web portal? Concessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional & technical requirements of user departmentand as augmented from time to time. It will be a part ofsystem requirement study to be done by Concessionaire294 What is the scope of the inventory system at Checkpost?295 There are 2 data centres. Are they both required to bein sync or is one of then a Disaster Recovery setup?Please clarify this.296 Schedule D; Part V; Section 5(i)Please quantify the Response Time and ThroughputOf Information?Provision and requirement are clear. No change297 Where is the work location for HW resources? At Check Posts and CCFYes. both has to be individually complete centers asdifferent department will be monitoring from two placeConcessionaire to assess for on line web basedapplication viz-a-viz expected load.298 “System and Application software based on theSystem application study”, do we have this Studyreport or expect us to do initial study and then designsoftware.Concessionaire to study and then design software.299 It talks about application ability to interface with Integration needs to be done as and when required72

300other existing and to be development applications,then is interface testing in scope?If interface testing in scope, MP Govt. should providetest environment or test connection facilities withboth internal and external interfaces.Concessionaire to do on its own.301 Pg. 47. Sec 1.4302303“A Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) to be delivered2 weeks prior to commencement of engagement”,what is expected from this manualChange Management & TrainingWe request MPRDC to let us know the locationfor trainingWe request MPRDC to kindly clarify as to who willprovide necessary infrastructure such as trainingroom, computer and projector required for thetraining?Based on the scope of the project, we feel moreresources are required other than the specified keyresources. Is it fine if we propose more resources withreference to page 235?If we can propose more resources, do we have tosubmit the resume for all the resources?We request MPRDC to please clarify which placeProject Manager, Domain Specialist & DomainIt should address the overall quality and managementaspect of project conforming to Schedule-D.Concessionaire to arrangeConcessionaire to assess and provide the same.73

Consultant are required to be deputed for the entireduration of the assignment? Does the client providenecessary infrastructure such as workstation for thedeputed resources?304 We request MPRDC to clarify does we need toconsider the mailing software to be installed and mailserver to send and receive the mail?305 We request MPRDC to clarify that forImplementation Team the required Infra and supportcost (Desktop, Computer and Telephone, Internaltravel cost referred by MPRDC) will be borne byMPRDC. Kindly confirm our understanding306 We request MPRDC to kindly provide the expectedusers in Peak hours and non peak hours for Intranetand Internet307 Hardware SizingWe request MPRDC to clarify whether we arerequired to size the Hardware or are we expected toprovide H/w as per specification provided308 MPRDC - Data CenterIt is assumed that the DR site build andimplementation is not part of Scope, Please Clarify309 Computing, Storage and Application EnvironmentThe architecture shall have „No Single Point OfSpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly.Such infrastructure to be provided by Concessionaire atits own cost.Specifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly.Yes. It should conform the requirement of userdepartment.No. It is also a part of the scope of projectRedundancy and provision of fail over mechanism hasto be specified74

Failures – Single point of failure is only for webapplication and Database at DR site, redundancy isnot considered as reference to RFP310 BandwidthWe request MPRDC to clarify who will provide theBandwidth and bare the cost of Bandwidth with Onetime and Annual Maintenance charges for Bandwidth311 Consumables312 SLAWe request MPRDC to clarify provide the details ofConsumable details like printer cartridges etc.We request MPRDC to clarify to meet the SLA, therequired engineer to be stationed at infrastructuredeployed locations313 Up gradationWe request MPRDC, the cost of up gradation andrepairs for the existing infrastructure will be borne byMPRDCStorage314 146 GB drives requested are end of life, is 300GBdrives a possible option?315 6U Blade system supports 6 DP Xeon Blades withintegrated system with 2.5” shared HDD StorageConcessionaireConcessionaire to assess.Up time 99.9%Concessionaire to bear such cost.Yes. AgreedSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.7 Minimum Technicalspecification of Active Directory Server , Fire wall/VPN75

Request to change to 7 U Chassis, as thespecifications asked are proprietary to one vendor.316 Contains server chassis with integrated shared storagewith 14 hot swap SAS 2.5” supportRequest to change to 12 hot swap SAS 2.5” support,as the specs are proprietary to one vendor317 SAS HDD controller with support for 14 SAS HDDswith 512 MB Cache & Battery backup unitPlease change it to SAS HDD controller with supportfor 12 SAS HDDs, again proprietary to one vendor318 Memory: Should support advance memory protectiontechnologies like AECC, memory mirroring andmemory lockstep mode.We request you to kindly change it to: “Memoryprotection should for Advanced Memory Faulttolerance for the memory DIMMs” which can beMemory lockstep mode/Chip kill/Any otherequivalent technology.319 Offered array should have usable 5 TB capacities withRAID 5 protection on 146 GB FC drives and shouldbe scalable to at-least minimum of 96 Nos. of drives.146 GB FC drives are obsolete, hence request tochange to 300 GB or more capacity.Database Server at Check Post, the clause standsamended by - Annexure IVSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.7 Minimum Technicalspecification of Active Directory Server , Fire wall/VPNDatabase Server at Check Post, the clause standsamended by - Annexure IVSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.7 Minimum Technicalspecification of Active Directory Server , Fire wall/VPNDatabase Server at Check Post, the clause standsamended by - Annexure IVSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works , Page no 176 – Clause 2 MinimumTechnical specification of Computer, hardware andnetworking works at central Control Facility, Sub Clause1. Server (Blade ) feature Memory amended and be readas - Server should be supplied with 24 GB memory. Theserver should have Twelve (12) DDR3 Registered or UnbufferedDIMM Memory Slots should support Advancedmemory protection technologies like AECC, memorymirroring and memory lockstep mode or equivalenttechnologies.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works , Page no 181 – Clause 3 MinimumTechnical specification of Storage Area Network , Point2 stands amended and be read as - Offered array shouldhave usable 5 TB capacities with RAID 5 protection on300 GB FC drives and should be scalable to at-leastminimum of 96 Nos. of drives.320 Schedule A Already clarified.76

Table A-5 indicates the if the abutting land to beacquired for the 24 check post locations isGovernment or Private land. Please provide the landacquisition status.321 Schedule B / 5, Table B-8The area for three bed room hostel proposed atmedium check posts is 477 sqm where as for smallcheck post it is 484 sqm. Kindly clarify.322 Schedule B / 6.1Can we propose Weigh-in Motion (WIM) system toweigh the vehicle existing the lane? The para statesusage on electronic weighing bridge without mentionof any type / technology.323 Schedule B / 6.1In case of acceptance of WIM system can we use anytype of sensors? The para states usage on electronicweighing bridge without mention of any type /technology.324 Schedule B / 6.1Can we propose static weigh bridge in Go-down areato weigh the vehicles which are been detected asoverweight in lanes?325 Schedule B / 6.2 Other Electronic equipments shallinclude the items listed in Table B11Is vehicle scanner same as vehicle dimension scanner.326 Schedule B / 6.2 Other Electronic equipments shallinclude the items listed in Table B11Scanner for goods scanning is required only at largecheck post (1 per check post). Is this required at otherIt is clarified that the area for three bed room hostel formedium check post is 484 sq. m. and for small checkpost is 477 sq. m.Already replied.No changeNo changeNo changeSchedule B page 33 clause 6.2 , Table B 11 , sr. no 7Scanner for scanning the goods quantity required is 1(One).77

types of check post also?327 Schedule B / 6.2 Other Electronic equipments shallinclude the items listed in Table B11/36Is vehicle scanner and goods scanner are same?328 Schedule B / 6.2 Other Electronic equipments shallinclude the items listed in Table B11/36The quantity of web based software is specified as 2whereas web based servers are 4. Please clarify.329 Schedule B/7.1 Computer Hardware, Networkingrequirement at Check post.Distribution and application of Lane Desktops, dataentry computer, user dept computer, account desktopcomputers. For e.g. large check post of 18 lanes has54,54,30,10 computers respectively. Please confirm.330 Schedule B / 7.1 Computer Hardware, Networkingrequirement at Check post.Distribution of dot matrix printer and laser printer.For e.g. large check post of 18 lanes 48, 40 printersrespectively. Please confirm331 Schedule B/7.1 Computer Hardware, Networkingrequirement at Central Control Facility.Distribution and application of user dept computer,Network Operation Desktops. The quantitymentioned as 30,20 respectively. Please confirmSchedule B page 33 clause 6.2 , Table B 11 , sr. no 7Scanner for scanning the goods is required.YesSchedule B page 37 Computer , hardware, networkingRequirement at central Control Facility Table B 13 theclause stands amended by Annexure II.Schedule B page 38 System & Application softwarerequirement Table B 14 the clause stands amended byAnnexure VIII.No changeNo changeNo change78

332 Schedule B / 7.3 System & Application SoftwarerequirementFunctional details required for Office ProductivitySoftware. (Qty. mentioned 2400). Is this standardoff-the-shelf bought out software?333 Schedule BThe specifications / designs do not provide thearchitecture of computer network, especially serversand networking switches. Please provide the same.334 Schedule BPleased provide the connectivity details of variousequipment and overall system architecture.335 Schedule D / 2. License plate recognition Minimumspecification are as followsFor license plate recognition expected recognition rateis 98.5 which should be applicable for standard plates,properly fixed and visible in ambient light. Pleaseclarify.336 Schedule D / 3. RFID READERS & TAGS Minimumspecification are as followsApplication of RFID readers and tags in the checkpost system. Are these tags for frequent users ofcheck post? If yes, is it linked with their account forautomatic deduction of fee at the backend?337 Schedule D / 6. Check post Host module / GoodsmanagementNo changeConcessionaire to assess on its ownConcessionaire to assess on its ownRecognition rate of 98.5 be read as 80.Specifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglySpecifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordingly79

Where the information pertaining to goods will resideon? Is there any separate server / PC to be providedadditionally OR already available at each check post?338 Schedule D / 6. Check post Host module / VehiclemanagementWhere the vehicle data will reside on? Is there anyseparate server / PC to be provided additionally ORalready available at each check post?339 Schedule D / 9.3.4 Check post SystemDistribution of barriers at large check post is assumedas 18 at entry lanes, 6 at exit lanes and 4 at loadingunloading area. Please confirm. (Similar distributionfor other types of check post is assumed). Pleaseconfirm340 Schedule D / 9.3.4 Check post System / i)Although document scanner appear under mentionedsection, they do not appear in the BOQ table undersection Schedule B / 7.1 Computer Hardware,Networking requirement at Check post.341 Schedule D / 9.3.4 Check post System / i)Specifications of Document scanner. (type: flat bed /sheet feeder, speed etc.)342 Schedule D / 9.3.4 Check post System / vii)Can we propose video based information system fordrivers who will be waiting in detention area, inaddition to the Public Address (PA) System? So thatvehicles falling under categories: over-weight cases,Specifications are clear. Functionality will be as perrequirement from time to time which may requireintegration accordinglyPlease refer , Schedule B , page 33 , Clause 6.2 Otherelectronic items shall include the items listed in TableB11Schedule B, page 35-36, Clause 7.1 Computer Hardware,Networking required at Check post Table B -12 standsamended and inserted by Annexure II.Computer Hardware , Networking required at Checkpost Minimum document Scanner stands amended andinserted by Annexure VII.Schedule D, Computer Hardware, Networking requiredat Check post, Minimum specification Documentscanners stands inserted by Annexure VII.Yes. Such costs will have to be borne by Concessionaire80

incident cases, clear cases.343 Schedule D page 39.4 System & ApplicationSoftwareSoftware integration – The tender requirement saysabout existing software integration with newlydeveloped software. -It also talks about integrationwith other dept software as those get developed. Weneed details of existing software and details ofsoftware (interface, platform, database etc.) to bedeveloped by other departments, for integrationpurpose.344 Schedule RConcessionaire needs to assess on its own based on thefunctional and technical requirements of userdepartments and as augmented from time to time. It willbe a part of system requirement study to be done byConcessionairePlease confirm if the service fee has to be collected Yes from all Commercial vehicles.from vehicles entering and also exiting the State ofMadhya Pradesh345 Please confirm if the service fee has to be collectedfrom all vehicles including those vehicles that areYes from all Commercial vehicles.registered in Madhya Pradesh (with MP registrationnumber plates)346 For the commercial vehicles, please clarify if theService Fee has to be collected from loaded as well as Already clarified.empty.347 Various fee and charges to be collected from the usersis indicated. However, the base year for these rates is Fee notification will be provided shortly.not indicated. Please indicate the base year.348 Service Fee and the Loading-Unloading charges areincreased by 5% every year. Please indicate the As abovespecific date when the rates are revised every year.349 The frequency of revising the Parking rates is not Yes. As above81

indicated. It is presumed that they are revised once ina year just like the Service Fee and the Loading-Unloading charges. Please confirm.350 Under the Service Fee section, only the followingthree categories of Vehicles, i.e., Light CommercialVehicle, Two-Axle Truck and Multi-Axle Truck arelisted.What about the other vehicle types, both commercialand private? Is the concessionaire not allowed tocollect the Service Fee from these vehicles?From the lane arrangement indicated for various typesof check posts, some lanes are designated for privatevehicles. Since these vehicles are also using thefacility, Concessionaire should be allowed to collectthe Service Fee.Private vehicles are exempt from payment of ServiceFee.Please indicate clearly whether the Service Fee can becollected for each of the following vehicle types.- Private Cars (White board registration)- Taxis (Yellow board registration)- Mini Bus- Government Bus- Private Bus- Institutional Bus351 If any of above vehicles is exempted, will they stillpass through the check post facility and undergo Not generallydocumentation verification process?352 Article 48 Definitions of DCA Will be supplied shortly.82

The definition of the “Service Fee Notification”mentions that a copy of the notification is attachedwith Schedule R. There is not notification attached toSchedule R.353 Article 48 Definitions of DCAThe definition of Light Commercial Vehicle indicatesthat it includes a Tractor with Trailer. Please confirmif354 Kindly provide the location details for the proposedcentral control facilities at Gwalior and Indore. Also,please indicate the land acquisition status at theseAlready clarified.sites.355 Schedule HKindly provide the layout drawings for each categoryof check posts i.e., large, medium, small and one-sideAnnexedcheck posts.356 Schedule HKindly provide the detailed drawings for differentcategories of check posts.- Administrative building- Residential building (guest house)- Hotel buildings (single sharing and three sharing)- Dormitory buildingConcessionaire to prepare detailed drawings of the same- Godown building- Operator booth (in commercial lanes, privatelanes and exit lanes)- Toilet block (both ladies and gents)- Facility centre- Central Control facility357 Kindly provide the drainage plan at different check Concessionaire to prepare the same based on site83

posts.358 Kindly provide the contour maps at the proposedcheck posts and the central control facility centers.359 Kindly provide the cross section details of the checkpost area for every 25 meters360 Kindly provide the pavement design details forwidening of the existing highway and the proposedrigid pavement in the check post areas.361 Kindly provide the landscaping drawings for differentcheck posts362 Kindly provide the area lighting drawings fordifferent check posts363 Kindly provide the canopy drawings at differentcheck posts364 DCA – Parties to the AgreementAgreement should be with Government of MadhyaPradesh not with MPRDC. Concession Agreementshall be with State Government. Otherwise thereshould be with State Government. Otherwise thereshould be State Support Agreement.365 DCA - Clause – 5.1.4 (d) – Obligations of theConcessionaireObligation to obtain all necessary clearance and/orapprovals for the construction of check posts fromNHAI, MORTH, State PWD or any other competentauthorities ………………. Shall with MPRDC.366 DCA – Clause – 10.3.2- Land in Appendix“Appendix shall not include more than 20%” shall beconditions.Concessionaire to assess the Site topography conditions.Not agreedConcessionaire to prepare its designs.Conceptual drawings are provided in which area for landscaping is shown. Detailed drawing of land scaping is tobe prepared by Concessionaire.Concessionaire to prepare drawingsConcessionaire to prepare drawingsGovt. of M.P. has assigned the task of developing theproject to MPRDC.Already clarified.No change.84

modified as “Appendix shall not include more than0%”367 DCA – Clause 11.3 – New clause to be addedAny New Border check post development proposedby the authority, Concessionaire shall have first rightof refusal for development of the same.368 DCA – Clause 12.1(e) Obligations prior to theCommencement of the ConstructionObligation to obtain all necessary clearance and/orapprovals for the construction of check posts fromNHAI, MORTH, State PWD or any other competentauthorities……………..” shall be with MPRDC butnot369 DCA – Clause 16.5.3 – New Border Check PostsConcessionaire shall have first right of refusal fordevelopment370 DCA – Clause 23.3 – Remuneration to theIndependent EngineerMPRDC shall pay 50% and Concessionaire shall pay50%371 DCA – Clause 47.3 State Support AgreementConcession Agreement shall be with StateGovernment. Otherwise there should be state supportagreement.No change.Already clarified.No change.No change.Already clarified.85

372 Cl.No-9.1Schedule B Part-IV: Concessionaire will beresponsible for supply of the qualified manpower asmentioned below for the works of the project duringthe concession period. Concessionaire will beresponsible for the employees deputed on the Projectand compliance of the employment acts andprovisions. All claims of the employees will be borneby the concessionaire and it is clarified that authoritywill not be accountable for any claims/liability onaccounts of human resource deployed for the project.The qualification of staff is prescribed in Schedule D.Following staff needs to be provided by theconcessionaire during the concession period.1. Data Entry operators two for each lane2. One Check Post In-charge3. Housekeeping staff in Administrative/Administration / Guest House / residential Block/ Dormitory.3.1 Large Check Post 16 Nos.3.2 Median Check Post 12 Nos.3.3 Small Check Post 8 Nos.3.4 Single Sided Check Post 4 Nos.4. Central Control FacilityFollowing staff has to be provided4.1 Central Control Facility In-Charge 1 No.4.2 Computer Operators 4 No.4.3 Data Centre Operator 2 No.4.4 Video Operator 1 No.4.5 Network Administrator 2 No.4.6 System Administrator 2 No.4.7 Net Work Administrator 1 No.Yes. Staff to be deployed from the COD/ProvisionalCompletion Certificate date, as the case may be.86

4.8 Database Administrator 1 No.4.9 Helpers 5 No.4.10 Security Staff 2 No.The staff mentioned in this clause shall be recruitedfor the respective check post after the occurrenceof COD373 Cl.No-2.1Schedule C Part-IV 2.0 Facility Center2.1 The concessionaire has to provide basic facilitycentre at the prescribed location marked as facilityarea only, on both sides of the Check post. Thefacility centre should have provision for:a. Dhabas /Eateries.b. Puncture and Tire Repair.c. General Merchandise.d. Medical shop/Dispensary.e. STD/PCO/Cybercafé.f. Auto Mechanic & Auto Spare Shop.g. One room 250 sq. ft. to be provided for providingawareness about various Government welfareschemes.We presume that the rights for leasing the units of thefacility center, framing of terms and conditions for theleasing, lease charges will be awarded to theconcessionaire throughout the concession period.374 Clause 2.9.2, Schedule – D Transition length wherecross section changes from existing lane towidened Booth & Lane area shall be in taperingslope of 1:10The specification shall be as per latest IRC Concessionaire is free to sublet the facility center. Room for Government welfare Scheme to beprovided free of cost to the Authority or theagency / department notified by the Authority.As per Conceptual drawings of Schedule „H‟87

375 Schedule HThe drawing mentioned in the Schedule H is notenclosed along with the Bid documents. Pl. providethe same376 Part IV & Part Part IV - Electronic WorksPart V - Computer , Hardware , Networking &Software WorksAuthority (MPRDC) should provide freedom to "Concessionaire" to design the solution on technicalrequirement as per RFP/Concession Agreement forDevelopment on 24 Border Check Post377 Cl.No-2 Schedule R Part-IV2. Loading-Unloading Charges: Rs.240 per ton. Thisrate will be increase @ 5% per year and roundedoff nearest to Rs. 10.00.We presume that the charges Rs. 240 per ton areseparate for loading and unloading respectively. Pl.clarify378 Cl.No-5.1.4 Article-5 Part-III: (d) apply for andobtain all necessary clearance and /or approval for theconstruction of Check Posts from NHAI, MoRTH,State PWD or any other competent authorities. TheConcessionaire shall obtain the various statutorypermissions such as sanction of plan and estimatesincluding electrification and installation of electronicand electrical equipments, separate transformer, ifrequired from Competent Authority, external electricconnections from MPSEB or any other competentauthority water supply and sanitary arrangement,internal roads, landscaping, street lights, storm waterAnnexedNo changeAlready clarified.Already clarified.88

drains, safety measures such as fire fighting,lightening conductor, stamping on electronicweighbridges etc. from Local Municipal Authority andfrom the concerned competent authorities.We request Employer to grant such clearances andPermissions with facilitation from the concessionaire,as it will be difficult for the concessionaire to pursueat 24 locations and we also request that the Appointeddate shall start only after getting the clearances fromthe concerned department379 Kindly confirm the Project is on DBFOT Basis? incase of discrepancy in schedule B, C and D whichwill prevail?380 Kindly Provide us the status of Environmentalclearance.381 As per Model BOT Agreement change in LawProvisions are requested to Protect the concessionairefrom various changes occurring every year382 DPR may be provided to undertake detail scope ofwork and specification383 Since the time limit given for the completion of workis very short and the work is to be carried out at 24locations, we request you to allow the concessionairefor using the PEB (Pre-engineered Buildingstructures) for the Construction of the buildings withits own design, this will also reduce the cost in casethere is change in location of buildings due to anyreasonThere is no discrepancy. All schedules clarify differentcomponents.Already clarified.No change.Concessionaire to make its own assessment on the basisof scope of work in Schedule „B‟ & Schedule „D‟No change.89

384 In Part-IV Schedule-B Human ResourcesRequirement-4. General Control Facility- NetworkAdministrator is asked in 4.5 & 4.7. Please clarifywhich is the exact requirement?385 Part IV – Schedule D – 1.4 -10 KVA UPS, we havethe following queries; pl. clarify386 Charger SMPS Based This is very old & obsoletetechnology & must be asked with latest IGBT based.Charger shall be SDP based IGBT charger/Rectifier.This will help in lower THDI losses & simultaneouslywill require less DG capacity to run it.387 Below VAH=6240 is wrong for 120 min back-uptime. If back-up requirement of 120 min is OK, thenbelow VAH=28900 need to be mentioned388 This VAH is wrong & it is for 30 min back-up timeonly This VAH= 28900 clearly signifies 120 minback-upRequirement at point 4.5 stands deleted.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based managementSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based managementSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -90

389 This KW is wrongly mentioned, if the requirement is10kva. This is correct for 20kva. This signifies the10Kva UPS to support 9KW load.390

Kindly modify the clause to L2 management switchshould have 24 port POE 10/100 Base Tx& 2 comboSFP ports.Technical specification of Managed layers 2 POESwitch stands amended by Annexure V393 1.6.2 Technical specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no:1L2 should have virtual stackable 32 devicesminimum and physical alsoKindly remove this as this specific to one OEM394 1.6.2 Technical specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no:1 L2 switch should have 64bytes packet forwarding rate of 9.8 Mpps .Kindly modify the forwarding rate to 6.5 Mpps asthis will be enough to support the line rate of theswitch.395 1.6.2. Technical specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no:3 The L2 switch shouldhave 802.1q, VLAN Group 4k, GVRP support,Dynamic VLAN group 200Kindly modify the clause to support“GVRP/equivalent” to accommodate other vendorsfor better competition396 1.6.2. Technical specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no:7 Safeguard Engine.Kindly remove this clause to accommodate otherOEM for better competition397 1.6.3. Technical specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1 The L2Management switch should have 24 port POE Schedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.3. Page 173-17592

10/100/1000 Base-tx+4 combo SFP ports .Kindly modify the clause to “The L2 managementswitch should have 24 port POE 10/100/1000BaseTx+4 SEP port” to allow other vendors to participateto have healthy competition398 1.6.3. Technical specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1 The L2 switchshould be physical stackable up to 6 DevicesMinimum.Kindly Modify the clause to “support minimum 4Devices”399 1.6.3. Technical specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1 The combo styleof L2 switch should be either 4 1000 Base-T of SFP.Kindly remove this clause as this specific to oneOEM400 1.6.3. Technical specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1.The L2 switch should have 256 MB SDRAM forCPU128 MB of SDRAM will be sufficient to run all theservices on the switch. Kindly modify the clause “TheL2 switch should have minimum support for 128 MBSDRAM for DPU”401 1.6.3. Technical specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no:1.The L2 switch should be have 64 byte packetforwarding Rate of 50.60 MppsTechnical specification of layers 2 Gigabit POE Switchstands amended as per Annexure VISchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.3. Page 173-175Technical specification of layers 2 Gigabit POE Switchstands amended as per Annexure VI93

Forwarding rate of 40 Mpps. will be sufficient to runall the services on the switch.402 8. Router of DATA Centre Ref: HardwareArchitectureShall support variety of interface like ISDN BRISince the Router at the DATA centre should be a headend router in which all the remote routers will getterminated through BRI link, Hence the DATA centrerouter should have PRI interface to support the remoterouter connectivity. Kindly change the clause to“ISDN PRI”403 8. Router of DATA Centre Ref: Performance1x channelised STM1.Kindly clarify requirement of Interface “ChannelizedSTM-1”404 For Computer Hardware & Software, do we have tosubmit Technical Compliances?405 Are the authorizations from the Manufacturesrequired to submit with the technical bid forconfirmation of Makes & Models to be used? If so, inwhich format?406 Schedule D- Page 133- 4. Electrical Substation – Insmall check posts, where the electrical load would beless, is it necessary to use the transformer substationsInstead of ISDB BRI, ISDFN PRI be taken.Already clarifiedYes, at the time of installation.NoConcessionaire to ensure round the clock electric supplyby any meansor can we manage without the same? Pl clarify.407 1.6.2 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no: 1L2 management switch should have 24 port poe10/100 Base Tx +2 10/100/1000-T ports & 2comboSFP ports. Schedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.2. Page 172-17394

Kindly modify the clause to L2 management switchshould have 24 port POE 10/100 Base Tx & 2 comboSFP ports.408 1.6.2 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no: 1L2 should have virutual stackable 32 devicesminimum and physical also uptoTechnical specification of Managed layers 2 POE Switchstands amended by Annexure VKindly remove this as this specific to one OEM409 1.6.2 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no: 1L2 switch should have 64 bytes paket forwrading rateof 9.8 MppsKindly modify the forwarding rate to 6.5 Mpps as thiswill be enough to support the line rate of the switch.410 1.6.2 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no: 3Group-4k, GVRP support, Dyanamic VLAN group200Kindly modify the clause to support""GVRP/equivalent" to accommodate other vendorsfor better competition.411 1.6.2 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2POE switch RE: serial no: 7Safeguard EngineSchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.2. Page 172-173Technical specification of Managed layers 2 POE Switchstands amended by Annexure VKindly remove this clause to accommodate otherOEM for better competition.95

412 1.6.3 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no: 1The L2 Management switch should have 24 port POE10/100/1000 Base-Tx + 4 combo SFP portsKindly modify the clause to "The L2 managementswitch should have 24 port POE 10/100/1000 Base Tx+ 4 SFP port" to allow other vendors to participate tohave healthy completion.413 1.6.3 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no: 1The L2 switch should be physical stackable up to 6Devices MinimumKindly Modify this clause to "support minimum 4Devices"414 1.6.3 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no: 1The combo style of L2 switch should be either 4 1000Base-T or SFPKindly remove this clause as this specific to oneOEM415 1.6.3 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no: 1The L2 switch should have 256 MB SDRAM forCPU128 MB of SDRAM will be sufficient to run all theservices on the switch kindly modify the clause "TheL2 switch should have minimum support for 128 MBSDRAM for CPU"Schedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.3. Page 173-175Technical specification of layers 2 Gigabit POE Switchstands amended by Annexure VISchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.3. Page 173-175Technical specification of layers 2 Gigabit POE Switchstands amended by Annexure VI96

416 1.6.3 Technical Specification of managed Layer 2Gigabit POE switch RE: serial no: 1The L2 switch should have 64 byte packet forwardingRate of 50.60 MppsSchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.6.3. Page 173-175Technical specification of layers 2 Gigabit POE Switchstands amended by Annexure VIForwarding rate of 40 Mpps will be sufficient to runall the services on the switch417 8. Router of DATA Centre Ref: HardwareArchitectureshall support variety of interface like ISDN BRISince the Router at the DATA centre should be a headend router in which all the remote routers will getterminated through BRI link, Hence the DATA centrerouter should have PRI interface to support the remoterouter connectivity. Kindly change the clause to"ISDN PRI"418 8. Router of DATA Centre Ref: Performance1 x channelised STM1Kindly clarify requirement of interface "ChannelizedSTM-1"419 6U blade systems support 6 DP Blades withintegrated system with 2.5" shared HDD storageIntegrated storage is specific to OEM in case sharedstorage is required, same can be provided as externalstorage/unified NAS in blade form factor. Howeverthe tender has not asked for any shared storage forthis class of servers and hence we recommendmodification of specifications to read 6U bladesystem support for 6 or more server bladesAlready clarifiedNo changeSchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.7. Page 175 Technicalspecification of Active Directory Server, Firewall/VPN97

Integrated storage is specific to OEM, in case sharedstorage is required, same can be provided as externalstorage/unified NAS in blade form factor. Howeverthe tender has not asked for any shared storage forthis class of servers and hence we recommendmodification of specifications to read 6U bladesystem support for 6 or more server blades420 Contains server chassis with integrated storage with14 Hot-swap SAS supportshould be deletedReason same as above421 SAS HDD controller with support for 14 SAS HDDswith 512 MB Cache and Battery Backup unitPlease clarify if an external storage needs to beprovided. This should be specified as a part of storagespecification422 10 port Gigabit Ethernet switchAs per the architecture you would require Ethernetswitch with 14 or more downlinks to connectinternally among the server blades and 6 or moreuplink ports to connect to external network. PleaseconfirmPlease specify number of uplinks to connect toexternal switches.423 Offered Array Should have usable 5 TB capacitieswith Raid 5 protection on 146 GB FC Drives andshould be scalable to atleast minimum of 96 numbersof drivesRequest you to please change the Disk drive to 300GB 15 K rpm as 146 GB is End of Life.Database Server at Check posts amended as perAnnexure IVSchedule-D Part-IV – clause 1.7. Page 175 Technicalspecification of Active Directory Server, Firewall/VPNDatabase Server at Check posts amended as perAnnexure IVSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware,networking and software works , Page no 181 –Clause 3 Minimum Technical specification ofStorage Area Network , Point 2 stands amended andbe read as - Offered array should have usable 5 TBcapacities with RAID 5 protection on 300 GB FC drives98

424 The storage array should have a minimum of 4 GBmirrored cache which should be automatically bemanaged for Read/Write operationsCache plays a very important role in the overallperformance of the array. Hence it is advised to startwith 8 GB from day one which should be furtherscalable in future. We recommend that the storagearray should have a minimum of 8 GB mirrored cachewhich should be automatically be managed forRead/Write operations.425 Offered Storage shall have minimum of 4 host portsand 4 device ports for servers and disk connectivityThe performance is influenced by the total bandwidthavailable across the SAN. Further in order to ensuresufficient bandwidth for data operations and backup itis advised to have minimum 8 host ports ad 8 deviceports for servers and disk connectivity426 Tape Library shall be offered with minimum of 24slots and barcode readerIn order to ensure adequate qty of cartridges for themonth the library should have atleast 40 slots fromday one instead of 24 slots as mentioned in the specs427The tape library should support minimum Two LTO-4 drives from Day One to ensure adequate room forUpgradationand should be scalable to at-least minimum of 96 Nos. ofdrives. 300 GB Disc may be taken. Control shouldsupport minimum STB extra. up to 32 TB.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware,networking and software works , Page no 182 –Clause 3 Minimum Technical specification ofStorage Area Network , Point 8 stands amended andbe read as - The storage array should have a minimumof 8 GB mirrored cache which should be automaticallybe managed for Read/Write operationsSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware,networking and software works , Page no 182 –Clause 3 Minimum Technical specification ofStorage Area Network , Point 11 stands amended andbe read as - Offered Storage shall have minimum of 8host ports and 8 device ports for servers and diskconnectivitySchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware,networking and software works , Page no 183 –Clause 3 Minimum Technical specification of TapeLibrary , Point 10 stands amended and be read as -Tape Library shall be offered with minimum of 40 slotsand barcode readerSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware,networking and software works , Page no 183 –Clause 3 Minimum Technical specification of TapeLibrary , Point 13 stands inserted and be read as -The tape library should support minimum Two LTO-499

428 What is the actual requirement as the UPS Rating isnot clearIf it is 10KVA, KW requirement will be either 7KWor 8KW depending on output power factor. If it is16KW, KVA rating of UPS need to be more than 16and perhaps 20KVA at 0.8 pf.429 Whether UPS would be made to work in ParallelRedundant/Hot Standby ConfigurationGenerally IT infrastructure is protected throughparallel redundancy (n+n or N+1 kind) or HotStandby. It has not been specified in the bid documentNot specified430 Requirement not clear. Is it going to be specified bythe equipment manufacturer / IT BidderNeed UPS rating/power requirementAs requireddrivesSchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management.Schedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networkingand software works – Clause 1.4 Minimum specificationfor UPS system , the clause is amended and be read as -1.4 UPS System – of required capacity to run allelectronic equipments and all Computer , hardware,networking equipments for all check posts and both thecentral control facility with minimum 120 min backup ,SNMP based management100

Annexure ISchedule B Page No. 35 – clause 7.1Computer Hardware, Networking requirement at Check postsTable B-12S.No.Hardware Requirement Equipments per check post Total equipmentsLargeCheckpostMediumCheckpostSmallCheckpostLargeCheckpostsinglesideCheckpostMediumCheckpostsinglesideCheckpostSmallCheckpostTotal4 6 3 111 Lane Desk tops54 44 12 24 216 264 36 264 7802 Data entry computers54 44 12 24 216 264 36 264 7803 User department computersadmin block 30 30 10 24 120 180 30 264 5944 Accounts desk to computers10 10 5 8 40 60 15 88 2035 Dot Matrix printers48 44 12 18 192 264 36 198 6906 Laser printers40 30 10 20 160 180 30 220 5907 UPS for all equipmentsAs required9 Hand held devices10 10 5 8 40 60 15 88 203101

S.No.Hardware Requirement Equipments per check post Total equipmentsLargeCheckpostMediumCheckpostSmallCheckpostLargeCheckpostsinglesideCheckpostMediumCheckpostsinglesideCheckpostSmallCheckpostTotal10 LAN Connectivity including allactive and passive networkingdevices all offices and boothsWi-fi connectivity including allactive and passive networkingdevices in parking , detention ,loading and unloading areaConnectivity in all offices andbooths 4 6 3 11 2413 Active Directory server-Checkpost 1 1 1 1 4 6 3 11 2414 Database servers-Check post1 1 1 1 4 6 3 11 2415 Video servers-Check Post1 1 1 1 4 6 3 11 2416 Firewall servers / VPN Servers-Check Post 1 1 1 1 4 6 3 11 2417 Application Server 1 1 1 1 4 6 3 11 2418 Document Scanner 14 10 6 2 56 60 66 6 188102

Annexure IISchedule B Page No. 37 –Computer Hardware, Networking requirement for both the Central Control Facility,Table B-13S. No. Description Unit1 Directory Server-At Control Room 42 Web Server 43 Database Servers-Central Control Room 44 Video Servers-Central Control Room 45 Firewall Servers / VPN Servers-Central Control Room 26 Reporting Server-Control Room 27 Performance Point Server-Control Room 28 Network Management Server-Central Control Room 29 Network Intrusion Detection Server 210 Antivirus Server-Central Control Room 211 Server & Application Monitoring Servers 212 Integration Servers (Eai) 213 Portal Server 114 Desktop & Patch Management Server ,Staging & Testing Server 2103

15 SAN Storage (NSOP) & Management Software 216 Data Storage Library 218 Backup Medias as required19 Ups 220 User Department Computers 3021 Network Operation Desktops 2022 Laser printers 3023 UPS For allequipmentsminimum 120minutes backup24 LAN Connectivity including all active and passive networkingdevices all offices and booths226 Routers As required27 Hardware Firewall As required104

Annexure IIISchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networking and software works –9.0 Minimum specification for VIDEO Servers at central control rooms and VIDEO Servers at Check Posts9.1 VIDEO Servers at Check PostsNVR Server blade, to be installed in a 6U Blade system, with processor 2 x Quad core Intel XeonE5520 Processor ( 2.26 Ghz, 8 MB Cache 5.86 GT/sShould Support two 10G network ports for connectivity to ether net switchShould be supplied with LTO 4 Internal or External Tape drive for backupShould be supplied with adequate backup software for taking the backupShould be supplied with adequate HBA for Tape drive and storage connectivityStorage capacity should configured as per the duration as mentioned in the tender. The storageconfigured should be external with SAS or FC dual controllers, 4 GB Cache with minimum 72hours Backup, Redundant power supply and Fans. The storage should support Hardware RAID 1,5 & 6. Adequate Redundant Switches should be configured in the blade chassis for the storageconnectivity9.2 VIDEO Servers at central control roomsFeaturesProcessorMemorySpecifications RequiredServer class chipset featuring Nehalem processors to be configured with Two No of 2.93 GHz, 8MB L3 cacheQuad core processor, servers should be capable of having two processorServer should be supplied with 24 GB memory. The server should have Twelve (12) DDR3 Registered orUnbuffered DIMM memory Slots105

Should support Advanced memory protection technologies like AECC, memory mirroring and memorylockstep mode or equivalent technologyShould be supplied with 2X146GB @15K rpm SAS drives. The internal storage should be configured in RAID 1for OSHard Drives to be hot pluggable and small form factorstorage controller capable of providing RAID0,1 configurations with option for upgradeability to 256 MBBattery Backed Up Write CacheExpansion SlotsNetworkFC CardShould have a minimum of 2 PCIe based mezzanineslot and simultaneously host interconnects of ethernet,FC fabricsServer to provide two 10G network ports for connectivity to ether net switchPorts to be available for USB, Network and managementDual Port Fiber Channel Mezzanine card to connect to shared storageShould provide remote management software capable of providing graphical interface , virtual media andmultifactor authenticationManagementServer management software should be of the same brand as the supplierServer management software capable of providing role based security, alerts of critical componentfailure(Hard drive, memory, CPU) and notify he same using email, pager , SMSOSServers should support Industry led operating system platforms including Windows Server 2003,2008,RedHat Enterprise Linux, Virtualization software like VmwareServers to provide two 10G network ports for connectivity to ether net switchNetworkShould have LAN-on-motherboard feature providing 10gb speeds in the design supporting technologies inTOE, ISCSI and RDMA106

Ports to be available for USB, Network and managementStorageBackupAdequate quantity of storage should be configured in SAN to take care of the surveillance data as per theduration of time defined in the tenderAdditional LTO-4 FC Tape Drive to be provided on the tape Library for the backup of surveillance data alongwith the necessary backup software107

Schedule D , page 175Annexure IV1.6 Active Directory Server ,Fire Wall/VPN Database Server at Check PostsBlades6U blade systems support 6 DP Xeon Blades with 2.5" HDD10 port Gigabit Ethernet switchManagement module for remote KVM over IP & virtual Management SoftwareTool less Sliding Rail Kit for Rack mountingServer Compute blades, to be installed in a 6U Blade system, with processor 2 x Quad core Intel Xeon E5520Processor ( 2.26 Ghz, 8 MB Cache 5.86 GT/s108

Annexure VSchedule B Page No. 172-173 –1.6.2 Technical Specification of Managed Layer 2 POE Switch1.6.31The L2 Management Switch should have 24-port POE 10/100Base-Tx + 210/100/1000Base-T ports & 2 Combo SFP ports.The L2 Switch should have virtual stackable Up to mutiple Devices Minimum& physical stack also.The Combo style of L2 Switch should be either 2 1000BASE-T or SFP.The L2 Switch Should be able to provide the power over Ethernet to enddevices.The L2 Switch should be of 12.8 Gbps Switching Capacity.The L2 Switch should have 64-byte Packet Forwarding Rate of 9.5Mpps.The L2 Switch should have MAC Address Table of 8k.The L2 Switch should have 64 MB SDRAM for CPU.The L2 Switch should have Packet buffer of 512 KB.The L2 Switch should have at least 8 MB Flash Memory.The L2 Switch should have MTBF for 449,357 hours.The L2 Switch should have Jumbo Frame Support109

2 L2 Features3 VLANThe L2 Switch should have IGMP snooping,802.1D Spanning tree, 802.1wRapid Spanning Tree, 802.1s Multiple STP, 802.3ad Link Aggregation [8 portsper group/ 6 groups per device ], Port mirroring (One-to-One, Many-to-One),Broadcast storm control.The L2 Switch should have 802.1Q, VLAN Group - 4K, GVRP or equivalentsupport, Dynamic VLAN group 200.4 Bandwidth ControlRate limiting according to network speed under 2Mbps-in step of 64KB,under100Mbps-1MB & above 100Mbps in step of 8MB5 Quality Of ServiceThe L2 Switch should have 8 Priority queues with CoS Based on Port, MACDA/SA, 802.1p priority, TOS/DSCP, protocol type, IPv4 DA/SA, TCP/UDPport.6 ACL (Access Control List)The L2 Switch should have Access Control List based on Switch Port, MACaddress, VLAN, 802.1p priority, TOS/DSCP, IPv4/v6 address, protocol type,TCP/UDP port and TCP/UDP Payload, time based ACL, User defined packetcontent,7 Network Access/Security ManagementThe L2 Switch should have authentication support of RADIUS and TACACS+,SSHv2, SSLv3, Port Security function(At least 14 MAC per port), GuestVLAN, Bandwidth Control (Granularity:64Kb) and Traffic segmentation.110

Access Control Based on (802.1x and 802.1x MAC),Access Control Based on Web and MACIP-Mac-Port BindingSafeguard Engine8 ManagementThe L2 Switch should be managed through Single IP for Whole Stack, Web-GUI, CLI, Telnet, TFTP, SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, RMON (4 Groups),Boot P/DHCP client, Boot P/DHCP Relay Agent, DNS Relay Agent, DHCPRelay Option 82, SNTP, SYSLOG, Web GUI Traffic Monitoring, Web MACaddress Browsing, SNMP Trap on MAC Notification, Dual Image and portdescription.111

Annexure VISchedule D , page 173-1751.6.4 Technical Specification of Layer-2 Gigabit POE Switch1The L2 Management Switch should have 24-port POE 10/100/1000Base-Tx + 4SFP ports.The L2 Switch should be physical stackable Up to 4 Devices Minimum.The L2 Switch should have RPS Support.The L2 Switch should be of 68Gbps Switching Capacity.The L2 Switch should have 64-byte Packet Forwarding Rate of 50.60 Mpps.The L2 Switch should have MAC Address Table of 8k.The L2 Switch should have 256 MB SDRAM for CPU.The L2 Switch should have Packet buffer of 2MB.The L2 Switch should have at least 16 MB Flash Memory.The L2 Switch should have MTBF for 195,655 hours.The L2 Switch should have Jumbo Frame Support2 L2 FeaturesThe L2 Switch should have IGMP snooping, MLD snooping, 802.1D Spanningtree, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree, 802.1s Multiple STP, 802.3ad LinkAggregation [8 ports per group/ 32 groups per device ],Loop back Detection,Port mirroring (One-to-One, Many-to-One) and Broadcast storm control.112

3 VLANThe L2 Switch should have 802.1Q, VLAN Group - 256, GVRP or equivalentsupport. Bandwidth Control – Port Based(Ingress, in. granularity3500Kbps,Egress,min.granularity 64Kbps)4 Quality Of ServiceThe L2 Switch should have 4 Priority queues with CoS Based on Port, queuehandling strict, weighted round robin strict + WRR,MAC address, 802.1ppriority queues, DSCP, protocol type, IPv4 DA/SA, TCP/UDP port.5 ACL (Access Control List)The L2 Switch should have Access Control List based on MAC address, VLAN,802.1p priority, DSCP, IPv4 address, protocol type, TCP/UDP port, time basedACL.6 Network Access/Security ManagementThe L2 Switch should have authentication support of RADIUS and TACACS+,SSHv2, SSLv3, Port Security function(At least 14 MAC per port), PrivateVLAN, Guest VLAN, in built mechanism to protect the CPU from overloading.Access Control Based on (802.1x Port based and 802.1x MAC Based),7 ManagementThe L2 Switch should be managed through Single IP for Whole Stack, Web-GUI, CLI, Telnet, TFTP, SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, RMON (4 Groups),Boot P/DHCP client, SNTP, Web GUI Traffic Monitoring, Dual Image.113

Annexure VIISchedule D Part V - Computer , hardware, networking and software works –10.0 Minimum specification for Document Scanner at check postsDocument ScannerAutomatic Document Feeder With Min Speed Of 10 PPM Page Per Min. High speed scanner with ADF Minimum Scanning speed. 50pages/minute Resolution: 600x600 Dots per inch (DPI) Duplex Scanning, colour scanner 100 sheets ADF, Document Size A3scanning element: 3- line Contract Image Sensor(CMOS) with scanning mode: Black & white, Advanced Text Enhancement, HighSpeed Text enhancement error diffusion. Interface: SCSIII/Hi Sped US B 2.0 Useful Function: Ultrasonic Double feed detection, skewDetection, Rapid recovery System, Colour Dropout, Automatic page size detection, Text orientation Recognition, skip blank pageDeskew, Multistream prescan, including Document Management Software.114

Annexure VIIISchedule B Page No. 38 –System & Application Software requirement,Table B-14System & Application SoftwareS. No. Description Quantity Required1System Software: Operating System with Directory Software all administration tools &Patches, security patches, updates etcas required2Software for Database, reporting, Business Intelligence, Determining, data partitioningsoftware with All administration tools Patches, Updates etc (Processor based)as required3Web Server Softwareas required4Firewall Software with unlimited user Licensesas required5Enterprise Reporting Software (Processor based)as required6Performance management & Score card Manager Softwareas required7Enterprise Integration Software (EAI) (Unlimited Users)as required8Development Tools & Softwareas required9Portal Softwareas required10Check post Application Softwareas required12Backup Softwareas required13Network Management Softwareas required115

141516171819Server & Application Monitoring softwareDesktop & Patch Management softwareNetwork Based Antivirus SoftwareNetwork & host Intrusion detection softwareOffice Productivity SoftwareConnectivity from all check post to both the Central control facility with 8 mbpsdedicated line cable / V satas requiredas requiredas requiredas requiredas required20 SLA (Service Level Agreement) Monitoring Software As required116