Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai - Public Health Department HO/1387/COVID dated 27.10.2020

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
                  Public Health Department
              HO/1387/COVID dated 27.10.2020

Dear Sir / Madam

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites eligible Bidders to submit
Expressions of Interest in participating in the subsequent EOI exercise for
Procurement of Rapid Antigen Testing kits for COVID- 19, standard Q COVID
19 antigen kit approved by ICMR to be used in MCGM facilities
a) Background
Real time RT-PCR is the gold standard frontline test for diagnosis of COVID19.
Various open and closed RT-PCR platforms (Open systems RT-PCR machines,
True Nat and CBNAAT) are currently being used for COVID19 diagnosis in India. All
these platforms require specialized laboratory facilities in-terms of equipment,
biosafety & biosecurity. Minimum time taken for the test varies between different
systems with a minimum of 2-5 hours including the time taken for sample
transportation. This specification limits the widespread use of the RT-PCR test and
also impedes quick augmentation of testing capacity in various containment zones
and hospital settings.
In view of this, a reliable point-of-care rapid antigen detection test with good
sensitivity and specificity will pay a vital role in early detection of the COVID19.
Rapid test for diagnosis will be of great help in proper implementation of the Govt.
strategy to Trace, test, track and treat. This test will also help in allaying the anxiety
and fear of healthcare workers and aid in better clinical management of the patients.
Considering the number of cases that require to be tested, ramping up testing
capacity is the need of the hour. Any test with minimal hands on, ease of testing and
rapid turnaround time would be useful. Public health department of Municipal
Corporation Of Greater Mumbai has procured standard Q COVID 19 antigen kit develop
by SD-Biosensor, which is a rapid, point of care antigen detection test for COVID 19
approved by ICMR (14.06.2020). The test has very high specificity and therefore
confirmation with RTPCR is not required the results are available as visual readings in 30
min.

The objective of the EOI is to conduct 2,00,000 Rapid Antigen for COVID- 19 by
any Rapid antigen kit approved by ICMR as a point of care antigen detection
test for Covid-19 at various MCGM facilities by the staff of the facility.
The aim of this Expression of Interest is to identify potential bidders with capacity to
provide suitable ICMR approved testing kits in shortest possible time.

Potential bidders should forward their EOI along with attached documents by email
or personally deliver to the following address: MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF
GREATER         MUMBAI,        PUBLIC     HEALTH     DEPARTMENT          3 RD   FLOOR      F/S
MUNICIPAL WARD OFFICE EXECUTIVE HEALTH OFFICER , MUMBAI – 400 012

Please indicate in a subject field of all communications: EOI/04/PHD /2020

EOI with reference number EOI/04/PHD /2020 shall be received on or before
25/08/2020 till 2.00 pm Hrs at mail id phdmcgm@gmail.com, and sent cc to e-mail ID
mcgmcovid19lab@gmail.com
If you need more information, please send your enquiry at above mail well before
due date.

Expression of Interest shall include the following documents:
1. Completed EOI Form – as per annexure-1.
2. Copies of all relevant certificates as mentioned in EOI.
3. Comments on the specifications under EOI, what is required to be clarified, explained in
detail, modified in the specifications.
4. Expected no. of days to deliver the kits.
5. Cost of per kit (all inclusive).
6. Terms, condition and mode of payment –As per MCGM terms & condition.

This Expression of Interest does not entail any commitment of the part of MCGM and does
not constitute a solicitation. MCGM reserves the right to change or cancel this EOI without
assigning any reasons, to accept or reject any or all expressions of interest without incurring
any obligation to inform the affected Applicant/s of the grounds. Any costs associated with
the submission of the EOI will have to be borne by the Applicant and any such associated
costs will not be reimbursed by MCGM.

Who can submit EOI:

A. Any registered manufacturer or authorized dealer or supplier having experience
   of supplying lab materials/ diagnostic kits to Govt. / MCGM.
B. Documents to be submitted by Indian Bidders:-
1. The 'PAN' documents and photographs of the individuals, owners, Karta of Hindu
Undivided Family, firms, Private Limited Companies, Registered            Co- operative
Societies, Partners of Partnership firm and at least two        directors, if number of
directors are more than two in case of Private Ltd. Companies as the case may be.
However PAN Documents will not be insisted in case of Public Limited Companies,
Semi Government undertaking, Government undertaking.
2. Firm/Company/Sanstha Registration Certificate
3. Turnover:
The average annual turnover of the bidder during preceding three financial years shall be
minimum Rs.5,00,000/- Evidence in the form of certificate issued by Auditor of firm/
Chartered Accountant shall be submitted during the submission of the EOI (PACKET-‘A’
Administrative).
4. Experience:
The bidder/manufacturer shall have adequate experience of providing diagnostic
material   /   lab   consumables     preferably   any    government   organization/govt
hospital/private hospital during last two years before due date of the EOI. Experience
Certificate shall be uploaded during the submission of the EOI
5. Technical offer with scope of services.
6. Copy of all valid certificates as asked in specifications.

Cost For contract period:
All the rates quoted by the bidder should be inclusive of all taxes, i.e. G.S.T. and
other state levies/cess which are not subsumed under GST. The bidder shall quote
the rates inclusive of all taxes clearly & understood that MCGM will not bear any
additional liability towards payments of any Taxes & duties.
The Bidder shall have to quote only one rate which will remain constant throughout
the contract period for 6 months, will change if Government changes the rate.

Acceptance of EOI:-
The decision of the Municipal Commissioner shall be final and binding and Municipal
Commissioner does not pledge himself to accept the lowest or any EOI. The
Municipal Commissioner reserves the right to split the quantity amongst the eligible
bidders and to relax/stringent any of the conditions of the tender without assigning
any reasons. The Municipal Commissioner Reserves right to reject any or all offers
without assigning any reasons.

Duration of services :-

MCGM proposes to conduct 200,000 rapid antigen tests to be used in MCGM
facilities as per schedule from the date of placing of purchase order. Purchase orders
will be issued in phase wise manner and commitment to purchase Antigen kits is
minimum 50000 tests.

The bidder should submit the schedule of the delivery of kits within 7 days from
the receipt of LOA/PO. That is number of days require to deliver kit after
placement of Purchase order. Penalty of 1 % of the cost of purchase order will
be deducted for the per day delay of the delivery of the order.

The bidders shall also mention the number of tests that can be conducted with
antigen test kit they are supplying. For example 25 antigen test per kit or else.

Execution of contract
In the event of the EOI being accepted, the full amount of the contract deposit must be paid
and the contract must be signed.

Bidder shall pay contract deposit, legal stationery charges, stamp duty etc and submit
contract documents from the date of receipt of EOI acceptance letter.

Contract deposit:
Successful tenderer shall have to pay a contract deposit @ 1% of the total Final EOI cost in
the form of Bankers’ Guarantee from the Bankers approved by the Municipal Corporation of
Greater Mumbai & same will be retain up to completion of Contract period.

ANNEXURE -1

                                   EOI / 04/PHD /2020

Particulars about the Bidder- (Specimen copy)

Date:-………...
(Following information to be submitted along with EOI as detailed herein below on
the letter head of the Bidder. Put a tick mark where applicable. Write N.A. where
not applicable. All fields are necessary)

1. Name & Address of the Bidder.

2. Address of service centre.

3. Names and addresses of all the partners.

4. E-mail address of the firm.

5. Name of the Power of attorney holder

6. Capacity to provide Q Covid-19 Rapid antigen test (approved by ICMR as per
     notification dated 14.06.2020).

7.   Total annual turnover in the last Financial Year of Bidder.

8.   Is the Bidder registered under the Indian Companies Act-1 of 1956 or any other
     Act, in force?
       a. If so, furnish photo copy of Certificate of Registration.

       b. In case of Limited Companies furnish a copy of the memorandum of Arti-
           cles of Association.
       c. In case of Proprietorship / Partnership firms, name of proprietors / Direc-
           tors with address. (Two in order of          % of shares).
       d. Ownership status of the Firm. (Maharashtra Govt./ Other state Govt./ Cen-
           tral
           Govt./ Joint Sector / Co-Operative / B.S.I. / Private / Foreign Company).

9. Name and post of the Officer / Address, Phone Number who should be con-
tacted by this office in case of emergency.

10. Bank Details: Bank details of Bidder as applicable.

I/We have carefully gone through the EOI requirement/specifications, we are confident to
fulfil the exact requirement asked for as a manufacturer along with the required documents
to be provided along with the EOI. I/We assure you for the same and accordingly I/we are
participating in this EOI process.
I/We have carefully gone through the EOI documents and the term and conditions
mentioned therein & are all acceptable & agreeable in entirely to me/us.

                                                  Full Signature of the Bidder with
                                                         Official Seal & Address

Details of the Item Data:-

                                 EOI / 04/PHD /2020

 Sr No                     Description                            Rates /Kit
1        Antigen Tests kits for COVID- 19

The bidders shall also mention the number of tests that can be conducted with
antigen test kit they have quoted.

Number of antigen tests that one kit can
perform

                                              Full Signature of the Bidder with
                                                     Official Seal & Address