1. The Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar intends to prepare a panel of Architects for project works costing a) up to ₹50 Lakh b) above ₹50 lakh and up to ₹100 lakh. Application are invited, in sealed envelopes, from reputed architects / firms of architects having membership of the Council of Architecture, India, requisite organizational set up, sufficient supporting staff, competence, reliability, experience, sound financial standing, satisfactory track record of execution of works awarded by their clients, integrity, credibility, fairness in dealings, etc., and fulfilling the pre-qualification criteria as described in the application form, for construction, renovation, interior decoration of office and residential buildings at Bhubaneswar. 2. Pre-Qualification criteria Sr. No. | Criteria | Particulars | 1. | Duration of Prior Experience | Should have minimum 5 years of experience of executing similar works (during last 5 years ending May 31, 2021). | 2. | Number of minimum works of similar nature executed | Minimum three (works) of architectural / interior designing of similar nature during last 5 (five) years. | 3. | Minimum value of each completed work (Qualifying) | Category A) Estimated cost upto ₹ 50 Lakh | Category B) Estimated to cost more than ₹ 50 lakh upto ₹ 100 Lakh | | Three similar completed works each costing not less than (OR) Two similar completed works each costing not less than (OR) One similar completed works each costing not less than | ₹ 20 Lakhs ₹ 25 Lakhs ₹ 40 Lakhs | ₹ 40 Lakhs ₹ 50 Lakhs ₹ 80 Lakhs | 4. | Membership | Should be a member of Council of Architecture, India with valid Registration | Note: Similar works shall mean: Work to Construction / Renovation projects of office and residential buildings including specialized work, additions/ alterations, interiors works, modular work stations & modular type kitchen, having provided comprehensive architectural services, which would broadly cover submission of plans, obtaining approval from all the concerned statutory authorities including engaging the services of consultants for other connected trades like geo-tech investigations, structural, sanitary, plumbing, electrical, etc., preparation of working drawings for all trades, preparation of tender papers and cost estimates for all the trades including interior and obtaining the occupation certificate from the local statutory authority, preferably for Government/ Semi Government Organisation / Government of India undertaking etc. 3. Interested architects fulfilling the following pre-qualification criteria can download from website / collect application forms from Estate department, RBI Bhubaneswar during July 13, 2021 to August 03, 2021. The applicants are mandatorily required to furnish details about their Organization, technical experience, technical personnel, spare capacity, competence and evidence of their financial standing as per the enclosed proforma (Part I, II & III) which will be kept confidential. Documentary evidence is a must for the provided information. 4. The application form/s attached with duly filled in the prescribed formats and the requisite documents as specified above in a sealed envelope/ cover super scribing “Application for Empanelment of Architects” shall be addressed to Regional Director, Estate Department, Reserve Bank of India, Bhubaneswar, so as to reach on or before 14:00 Hrs. on August 23, 2021. The same will be opened by a designated officer of the Bank in the presence of the applicants or their authorized representatives who choose to be present at 15:00 Hrs. on August 23, 2021. *Separate application should be submitted for each of the categories. Note: No request for change in last date and mentioned time will be entertained by the Bank. 5. The applicant are advised to go through the Application, its conditions and instructions thoroughly before submitting the same. Application containing false or inadequate information is liable for rejection. 6. Applicant needs to have mandatory Registration certificate issued by Council of Architects, India to be eligible for making application. 7. The panel shall remain valid for three years from the date of coming into existence subject to periodical review of performance as specified. 8. The Bank reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof. Regional Director RBI, Bhubaneswar Date: July 13, 2021 |