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Nlilx: Government of Pradesh Labour Department
Nlilx: Government of Pradesh Labour Department
LABOUR DEPARTMENT
Enquiry/ IFB/ Tender Notice Number: K184012022 Tender ID: 5l 8061
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CONTEN'TS OF RFP _ INDEX
) Proposal Form 19
To implement *YSR BIMA (Accidental Insurance) Scheme" lor the period starting from
01.07.2022 to 30.06.2023 towards social security of approximately 1.1 I crore Primarl
Bread Earners, in the form of insurance against accidental death and accidental disability.
Rs.5.00 lakh insurance relief will be paid to the beneficiaries under YSR Bima Scheme
towards Accidental Death / Disability in the age group of 18 -70 years by the insurance
company through suitable Group Insurance Policy by payment of premium by Labour
Department to the Competitive Insurance Company identified by following due procedure of
calling E-tenders and adoption of reversing Tendering procedure as per the G.o.Ms.No.79 of
Finance department dt. 25.08.2020.
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1. SECTION - 1: Delinitions. Abbreviations and Acronvms
1.1. G.O: G.O.Ms.No.7 of LFB &lMS (Lab.l) Dept., (GoAP) Dt. 27.06.2021.
I.3. RFP/ NI : Request for Participation/ Notice Inviting Tender (Tender Docunrent)
1.5. Tender Evaluation Committee (TEC): The Committee shall consist of the followr ng
representatlves:
1.8. Primarv Bread Eamer (PBE)/ Insured/ Beneficiarv / YSR BIMA ben eficiary: As defined
in G.O.Ms.No: 7 of LFB&IMS Dt.27.06.2021
1.10' Bidder/ Service Provider: Either the lnsurance company or the Insurance lntermediary
who submits their Bid response/s through Ap e-procurement portal.
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1.1l. Nodal Aeency: Labour Department. Govt. olAndhra Pradesh.
1.12. Imolementine/ Monitorine Aqency: GVWV & VSWS Department, Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh.
Limited (APGICL)
1.14. L1 Bidder: The Insurance Company/ Insurance Intermediary whose bid response is
evaluated as Ll Bid after reverse auction.
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2. SECTION - II: NOTICE INVIT ING OUOTATIO N/S & IMPORTANT
INS TRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDERS
2.2. Tender Subiect: Providi ng insurance coverage against accidental death and accidental
disability for primary bread eamers of BPL Families holding rice cards in the state of
A.P, for a period of I (One) Year. from 00:00 Hrs. on 01.07.2021 to 23:59 Hrs. ol
30.06.2023.
2.5. Tender Fee (Non-Refundable): Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only)
Tablc: I
Name of the Beneficiarv YSR BIMA FUND
IFSC uBIN0805l06
Name ofthe Bank and Branch Union Bank of India. Seetharampuram
2.6.1 . Mode of Payment: FDR (or) Account payee DD (or) payment Online in
acceptable form and as per Amendment to Rule 170-I of General Financial Rules
-GFR 2017 Office Memorandum No: F.No.20l2l20t4-ppD of DoE.
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2.6.3.The bidder should upload the scanned copy of instrument pertaining to EMD/ Bid
Security (along with the Pre-Qualification/ Technical Bid documents) in the AP
e-Procurement portal. as a proof of payment. The original instrument of EMD/
Bid Security must be submitted in a sealed cover duly mentioning the details of
the bidder, to the Tender Evaluation Commiltee, GVWV & VSWS Department.
4s Floor, Nirmaan Bhavan, Plot No. 11 & 12, behind Telephone Exchange. Auto
Nagar, Vijayawada - 520007, before the due date and time of opening of
Technical/ Pre-Qualification Bids. For paymenV remittance of EMD/ Bid
Security please refer to the bank details provided in the Section 2.5.1.
2.6.4.The Bid security of the unsuccessful bidders will be retumed upon finalization of
the tender. either through Online "EMD Refund Option" in the e- Procurement
portal or through appropriate mode. at rhe earliest. In case of the successful
bidder(s), the same shall be refunded after submission of original insurance
policy copy/ copies.
2.6.5.0/o Commissioner of Labour shall not be liable to pay any interest on the bid
security deposit so made.
2.6.6.The bid security shall be forfeited by the DepartmenVs in the following events:
2.6.6.1. If a Bidder varies/modifies the bid during the bid validity period/
extension period, as agreed between the Bidder and Purchaser; (or)
2,6.6.3. If a Bidder withdraws the bid during rhe period of bid validity as
2.6.6.4. lf a Bidder withdraws the bid. during the extension period by mutual
consent of the respective bidder(s) and purchaser; (or)
2.6.6.5. In the case of Successful Bidder. if the bidder fairs within the specified
time limit to fumish the "Risk Held covered" Letter within the period
prescribed in this Tender Document; (or)
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2.6.6.6. lf abidder does not accept the Purchase Order (PO) or fails to sign the
Contract or abide by any other terms and conditions of the Purchase
Order (PO).
2,7. Transaction Fee (Non-R e fundable): The Non - refundable Transaction fee is only
payable though A.P e-Procurement account of participant/ tenderer/ bidder after
submitting the Price Bid. @ 0.03% + GST on the final price bid
lt is calculated
submitted. However, Transaction Fee is capped at Rs. 10,000/- + GST if the value of
price bid is less than or equal to Rs. 50 crores. For value of price bid that is greater
than Rs. 50 Crores the Transaction fee is capped at Rs. 25,000/- + GST'
e-procuement fund (or) corpus fund of is 0.04% of Price Bid submitted by L1 Bidder.
However, e-Procurement fund (or) Corpus fund is capped at Rs. 10,0001 if the value of
price bid is less than or equal to Rs. 50 Crores. For value of price bid that is greater
than Rs. 50 Crores the e-Procurement fund (or) Corpus fund is capped at Rs. 25'000/-.
Once the L1 bidder is finalized, the e-Procurement system automatically generates the
eProcurement fund (corpus fund) to be paid. The option for payment of eProcurement
fund (Corpus fund) is enabled to bidders/contractors in their login.
Table:2
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2.10. RFP/ NIl' Document:
2.10.1. The Bidder (Insurance Company/ Insurance Intermediary) may read all the
terms and conditions mentioned in the RFP Document and seek clarification. if
any. from the TEC, prior to submission of bid. TEC will not be responsible lor
any delay/ difficulty/ inaccessibility of the RFP Document for any reason
whatsoever.
2.l0.2.Tlte Bidder has to keep track of any changes by viewing the extension of due
dates, Addendum/ Corrigendum issued by the Quotations Inviting Authority'.
from time to time @ https://tender.apeprocurement.sov.in. The Department
Inviting quotations will not be responsible for any claims/problems arising out
ofthis.
2.10.3. The bidder should futfill any other pre-requisites mentioned in the RFP
documenl/s. The tenderer should read and understand clearly the General.
Special and Technical terms and conditions of the RFP/ NIT document before
2.1 l. Disclaimer:
2.1l.l. TIA reserves the right to change or alter the bid conditions before the final date
2.11.2.11 is the responsibitity of the bidder, before submitting their bids. to ensure the
suitability ofcoverage offered against the coverage solicited through this tender.
2.11.4. TIA reserves right. without prejudice to other rights under terms and conditions
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cancel tenders without assigning any reasons, and will not entertain any
correspondence in the matter. TIA accepts no liability whatsoever and will not
be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly (including special.
incidental or consequential loss or damage) from cancellation of RFP/ NIT. TIA
also reserves the right to split the order on more than one bidder, in any manner
or reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason.
2.11.5. Bidders are advised not to make any assumptions or inferences, on lheir own
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3. SECTION-III: PRE-OUALI FICATION REOUIREMENTS
The tenderer/ bidder shall submiVupload the satisfactory documentary evidence to establish
the following Pre-Quatification requirements/ PQB/ Technical Bid/ PART - I requirement
without any ambiguity.
3.1. Pre-O ua I ifi cat ion Reo u iremenls Insurance Con Dontes:
3.l.2.Insurance company should have a minimum Gross Direct Premium of Rs. 500
Crores in each ofthe preceding 3 Financial years (21-22,20-21 & 19-20).
will be taken into consideration at any time during the process of evaluation
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with a per person Capital Sum Insured that is greater than or equal to Rupees 2
Lakhs, procured by any Centre/ State Govemment department/ entity/ PSU etc.
3.2.4. As per latest audited financial statements. the revenue from insurance
intermediation (Direct Broking) of insurance intermediary should be at least
Rs.l0 Crores in any of the preceding three Financial Years i.e., FYl9-20, FY20-
2t &FY21-22.
3.2.5.As per latest BAP Reports submitted to IRDAI. the direct premium placed by
insurance intermediary should be greater than Rs. 100 Crores in any of the
preceding three Financial Years i.e., FY19-20. FY20-21 &FY2l-22.
3.4, Tenders received from those not having the required qualification criteria will not be
considered.
3.5. Notwithstanding anlthing stated above, the TIA reserves the right to assess the
tenderers'/ bidder's capability to execute the contract. should the circumstances warrant
such assessment in the overall interest of the Govemment. ln respect of qualification of
the tenderers, the decision of TIA is final.
3.6. The Pre-Qualification/ Technical Bid of the bidder should be qualified in order to be
considered for evaluation of such bidder's commercial/ price bid.
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3.6.l.The price bid of the such technically qualified bidders should submit the PRO-
FORMA lor PRICE BID on the insurance company's letter head duly signed by
the insurance company's authorized represenlative/ duly constituted attorney.'
3.6.2.If the bidder is an insurance intermediary, then the PRO-FORMA for PRICE BID
should be submitted on the insurance intermediary's letterhead duly signed by the
Principal Officer with seal along with the price bid of insurance company as
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4. SECTION - IV: STiBMISSION and EVALUATION OF BIDS
{.1. Help Desk: For an y queries. please contact TEC at Ph. No: (0866) - 2436312.
7995014625. E-mail: ysrb@apbima.com & tec@apbima.com
4.2. Offline bids shall not be entertained by the Tender Inviting Authority for the tenders
published in AP e-Procurement platform.
4.3. The intending bidders shall register themselves with the AP e-Procurement portal
using valid Digital Signature & Encryption Certificate.
4.4. For registration and online bid submission bidders may contact HELP DESK of M/s.
Vupadhi Techno Services Pvt Ltd.. (APTS/ AP e-Procurement portat) on 08645-
24637 017 1 17217 3/74. hftps://tender.apeprocurement.sov.in.
4.5. Digital Certificate authentication: The bidder shall authenticate the bid with his
Digital Certificate for submitting the bid electronically on e-Procurement platfbrm
and the bids not authenticated by digital certificate ofthe bidder will not be accepted
on the e-Procurement platform.
4.6. For obtaining Digital Signature Certificate, please contact duly certified Registration
Authorities based in India. Under no circumstance shall an offline bid or an
unsigned e-Bid will be accepted. The bidders are advised to obtain digital signature
4.7, The bidder shall submit his/ her/ it's/ their response through bid submission to the
tender on e- Procurement platform at www.apeprocurement.gov.in by following the
procedure given below:
4.7.1. The bidders shall submit their eligibility and qualification details. technical
bid etc., in the formats under Pre-Qualification/ Technical Qualification
categories as displayed in AP e-Procurement web site.
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4.7.2. The bidders shall upload the scanned copies of all the relevant certificates.
documents etc.. mentioned in the all the relevant documents like certificates
shall be uploaded in the e-Procurement web site before the technical bid due
date. TIA reject any bid that is not complete in terms of submission of the
documents mentioned above and the decision of TIA shall be final and
4.7.3. The bidder shall sign on the statements. documents, certificates, uploaded by
4.7.4. The authorized person/ employee of bidder who self attesls vadous bid
document /s shall submit adequate proof of authority to sign/ proof of duly
constituted attomey.
4.7.5. TEC may reject, any Bid unsupported by the adequate proof of the
signatory's authority. In this regard. the decision of TIA is final and binding
on the bidder.
4.7,6. The bidders shall submit the Price Offer in the standard online format
provided. The price bid of only the eligible technically qualified bidders shall
be opened.
4.7.7. T\e bidders shall quote an all-inclusive rate (Including Taxes). This rate will
be the sole bid parameter for commercial evaluation.
4.7.9. Price Bid (or) Price Components should not be placed/ submitted in the
4.8. Submission of Hard copies: Not required except for the Original InstrumenV Bank
Guarantee pertaining to EMD.
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4.9. OPENING OF BIDS:
4.9.1. The DepartmenVs shall open the technical bids on the technical bid due date
as specified in the tender document. As the opening process is done over the
4.9.2. The department/s shall initially evaluate only the technical bids and the price
bids of only the technically qualified bidders shall be opened
,l.l0.Bid Evaluation:
4.10. l The lumpsum rate quoted for the complete scope of RFP/ Tender shall
be the sole criteria for bid evaluation and the L1 bidder shall be
the time and place that is already specified in this RFP Document.
4.10.3. Only those tenders which contain full information and comply with the
requirements of Technical Bid/ Pre-Qualification (PQB) Requirements
and other terms (Forming Part - I) will qualifu for opening ol Part- II:
'Price Bid' or 'Commercial Bid'.
4.10.4. Only in such case of those bidders who are found to be eligible in
accordance with the prescribed Pre-Qualifi cation/ Technical eligibility
Qualified Bidders".
4.10.5. The date and time of opening of the Price/ Commercial Bids of the
Technically Qualified Bidders will be intimated to all the Technicalll'
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Qualified Bidders through the communication details mentioned in
Schedule - A.
displayed.
4.10.7. The date and time of the reverse auction will be uploaded in the e-
Procurement portal and will be intimated to all the Technically
Qualified Bidders through the communication details mentioned in
Schedule - A.
4.10.1 0.2. The amount quoted in the Bid will be considered for overall
evaluation to arrive at 'L I ' bidder.
4.10.10.3. The 'opening price' i.e., start price for Reverse Auction
will be the Ll price quoted.
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4.10.10.4. The reverse auction will be conducted and the bidder's
screen will have provision for decrement of prices. In the
bidder's screen the total price of his bid and the total lead
price at that instance will also be displayed.
4.10.10.6. The Bidders can modify the total price of the bid based on
the minimum bid decrement or the multiples thereof, to
displace a standing lowest bid and become "LI", and this
will continue as an iteralive process.
4.11. The bid evaluation criteria as adopted by the department/s deemed fit is final and
4.13. Technical Bid will be opened before the price bid and hence the documents related
to the Price/ Commercial Bid, should not be placed in the Pre-Qualification/
Technical Bid. If Price Bid/ Price Components is/ are placed in the Pre-
Qualification/ Technical Bid then such Bid Response/s will be disqualified.
4.14. The bidders need to submit the required documents in compliance with the Pre-
Qualification requirements stipulated in this tender duly signed on each page w.ith
seal. Bids, if any, received by Fax/ e-mail or other modes of communication.
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including but not limited to any offline submission of the bid/ quote will not be
entertained by the TIA. Such bids/ responses will be rejected and action deemed fit
will be taken against the bidder.
4.15. The successful bidder (Ll Bidder) will be required to accept the purchase order
within 1 working day from the date of receipt of purchase order and should issue the
"Risk Held Covered" Letter within I working day from the date of receipt of
Premium.
4.16. If the Tenderer fails to accept the Purchase Order within the above said period or
backs out when his Tender is accepted, his EMD/ Security Deposit will be forfeited
to Labour Department and his Bid/ Bid Response will be held void. The decision of
TIA is final in this regard.
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5. SECTION-V: PROPOSAL FORM
5.4. Definition of Live/ Person insured: A person identified, through the door-to-door
survey and e-KYC verification. as a primary bread eamer of a rice card. The data wilt
be provided by the implementing agency.
5.5. Identification: Aadhar Number and Rice Card Number captured by Govt. of A.P
departmenVs.
5.10. Coverage
Table: -l
5.11. Policy Period: 00:00 Hrs on 0l .07 .2022 to 23:59 Hrs on 30.06.2023.
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5.12. Value added services:
agreed in MoU.
5.12.3. To provide technical support to the existing YSR BIMA Toll-Free number -
back offrce.
5.12.6. Insurance company should register, process and settle the claim/s based on
the documents uploaded on the YSR BIMA portal. Hardcopies of the
documents will not be provided.
5.13. Insurance company to reimburse the Labour Departmenl to the extent of the funeral
relief (Rs. 10,000/-) paid to the nominee of the deceased, from the payable claim
amount. To this extent a receipt signed by the nominee confirming the receipt ol
funeral relief advance will be provided to the insurance company. In the absence of
such acknowledgemenV receipt form nominee, Total Claim Proceeds will be paid to
the nominee only. This is an existing tern/ arrangement with the current insurance
company.
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6. SECTION-VI: ONGOING POLICY: PREVIIUM & CLAIMS
Table:5
11200000 E 17.99
tr a 11.96 I ll tr 22.08
tr
4,00.000 24,73,05.8 l9.l 8
1 1200000 E 17.99
tr tr 8e.9s 253 4 62.35
tr
5,00,000 69,83.07;726.03
2083095 tr r 7.99
tr tr 89.95 365 tr 89.95
!
5,00,000 18,73,74.395.25
6.9.2.Paid,:942
6.9.4.Shortfall of documents: I 23
6.9.5.Rejected:519
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7. SECTION. VII: GEN F],RAL TERMS & C ONDITIONS
T.l.GeneralTerms&Conditions.SpecialTerms&ConditionsandTimelines.forthose
participatinginthee-tendershallbeasprovidedinthisRFP/NITdocument.
Additionally,Terms&ConditionsofAPe-Procurementportalshallalsoapply.ifany.
7.4. Responsibility for the correctness of the information submitted in the bid lies with the
bidder only. If any information fumished in the bid is proved to be false at any later
date, the bid will nor onty be rejected but also the bidder will be BLACKLISTED by
the TIA from pa(icipating in future procurement/s of Labour Dept., for a period of 3
years
7.5. TIA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning any reasons
thereof and is not bound to accept the lowest or any other quote submitted.
7.6. Jurisdiction: All and any disputes or difference arising out ofor touching the purchase
order shall be decided only by the Courts or Tribunals situated in VIJAYAWADA/
AMARAVATI (Andhra Pradesh) only.
7.7. Reference: After placing of purchase order, the purchase order number must appear on
all the correspondence, Invoices, Policy Copies. Endorsements and such other
document/s or communication/s relatable with the purchase order.
7.8. Waiver: Any waiver by the TIA. if any, for any breach of the terms & conditions olthe
RFP/ NIT Document/ Purchase Order shall not constitute any right for subsequent
waiver for breach of any other terms or conditions RFP/ NIT DocumenV Purchase
Order.
7.9. Sub-lettine and Assisnment: The insurance com pany. unless with prior consent in
writing from the TIA. shall not assign the Purchase Order (or) Contract or any part
thereof or interest therein or benefit or advantage thereof in any manner, whatsoever.
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Provided nevertheless that any such consent shall not relieve the insurer f'rom any
obligation, duty or responsibilities under the contract.
7.10. Information Provided to the Bidder/s, Insurance Cornpany/ Insurance Intermediary/: All
data and documentation that would be given to the Insurance Company/ lnsurance
Intermediary/ Bidder/s by concemed department/s for the servicing of the YSR Bima
Group Accidental lnsurance 2022-23 and execution of the purchase order is/ are
7.11. Except for the purpose of servicing the insurance policy i.e., for executing the purchase
order, Insurance Company/ Insurance Intermediary/ Bidderis should ensure that the
information provided (data & documents pertaining to YSR Bima) is/ are not used for
any other purpose. The Insurance Company/ Insurance Intermediary/ Bidder/s should
ensure that the information given by the departmenVs is not disclosed to any
unintended person, firm, body, corporate and,/or authority and make every effort that
the data/ information is kept confidential.
7.12. Prices: Price(s) mentioned in the purchase order shall be firm and is/ are not subject to
escalation on any account, till the purchase order is executed in full.
7'13. Taxes. Levies and Duties: Goods and Service Tax payable shall be shown separately in
the invoice against the purchase order. Similarly, GST will be paid as per the rate
applicable at the time of billing.
7.14. variation in Statutorv Levies: An upward variation/ revision in statutory levies (or)
introduction of new levy, after opening of the bids/ issuance of purchase order/
purchase of the policy, shall be accounted to the purchaser/ proposer. Similarly. the
purchaser/ propose should be given the advantage of reduction/ refund to the extent of
any downward variation/ revision in levies after opening of the bids/ issuance of
purchase order/ purchase of the insurance policy.
7.15. Terms of Pavment: Payments witl be made through Account payee cheques or b1,
Electronic Transfer only. In case of erroneous payment/ remittance ol excess to the
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insurance company, the same shall be relunded immediately upon the reconciliation oi
premiums paid or upon the request olthe purchaser.
7.16. The TIA reserves the right to split the tender in whole or in parts at its sole discretion
without assigning any reason/s and can place the Purchase Order(s) on more than one
bidder.
7.17. Prices:
7 .17 .1. All prices shall be firm and shall be indicated in the Commercial/ Price Bid
Variable prices will not be accepted.
7.17.2. Taxes and duties: GST payable shall be shown separately in the offer and
lnYolce
7.17 .3. It is the responsibility of the Insurer/Bidder, to ascertain and ensure that all
taxes/ duties. charges etc.. are included in the Price/ Commercial Bid without
fail.
7.18.1. The Total Premium (including GST) will be paid, before the scheduled
commencement of Insurance Cover, subject to submission of the Invoice. The
Invoice in original, in the name of Spl. Commissioner of Labour, shall be
submitted to the O/o Commissioner of Labour (GoAP), Paturi's Pride. Papaiah
Street 'X' Roads, Seetharampuram. Vijayawada - 02, immediately on receipt
ofpurchase order. for arranging payment.
7.18.2. In case, any excess payment is made to the insurer. erroneously or for any
other reason(s), the bidder shall refund the amount received in excess ol
premium payable as per Purchase Order. Any delay in such refund. beyond I5
days from the date of request for repaymenV refund/ recovery, will attract an
interest as per prevailing Bank Rate.
7.18.3. Any incidental charges, such as bank charges etc., incurred by the insurer
during the execution ofthe contract shall be to the Insurer's/ Bidder's account
only.
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7.18.4. The insurance company (or) the insurance intermediary shall make its/ their
own alrangemenVs to ensure the collection of declarations, collection of
premiums on submission of bills and to claim bills along with documents from
respective departments/ locations of Labour Department and also handing over
the insurance policies, proceeds on claim settlement and to submit other
documents if any to O/o Commissioner of Labour.
7.19.1. TIA reserves the right either to accept or to reject the bid response/s without
assigning any reasons whatsoever. ln case the successful participant/s fails to
execute the contract as per the stipulated schedule, TIA reserves the right to
place orders from the open market or by floating another tender, and recover
the additional expenditure so incurred from the insurer. This is without
prejudice to any/all other rights of TlA, as indicated in this Specification.
7.19.2. Validitv Of offer: The Offers shall be valid lor a period of 90 days lrom the
date of opening of Price/ Commercial Bids. The period of validity cannot be
counted from any other date other than the date ofopening of the price bids.
7.20.f. TIA reserves the right, to seek extension of insurance cover, for a specific
period, if necessitated. The Insurer/ Insurance Company shall arrange
extension ofthe insurance coverage for the period as sought by TIA on Prorata
basis. Such extension, if requested, shall be for a period not more than 3
months per instance and limited to 2 (Two) instances after end ofa insurance
policy period.
7.20.2.The TIA reserves the right to cancel the order either in part or in futl. by
giving 15 (Fifteen) days of notice, if the Bidder/ Insurance Intermediary/
Insurer/ Insurance Company/ Service Provider fails to comply with any of the
terms of the RFP/ NIT/ Purchase Order/ Insurance Policy/ MoU/ MoA"/ SLA.
7.20.3. Any Purchase Order/ Contract/ MoU/ MoA"/ SLA"/ Insurance Policy that may
arise out of this RFP/ NIT will initially be for a period of 1 (One) year, which
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can further be renewed up to 3 (Three) years (year after year), as decided by
the TIA on the basis of evaluation report submitted by the TEC. before the end
of each policy year.
7.20.5. Under any circumstances whatsoever. the Insurer/ Insurance Company shall
not cancel the insurance policy (YSR BIMA Group Accidental Insurance
Policy 2022-23) without the concurrence ofthe TIA.
7.21. Any further communications, amendments etc. shall be available on the website of AP
e-Procurement www.tender.apeprocurement.gov.in. TIA reserves the right to (i) reject
any or all bids with or without assigning any reasons whatsoever. (ii) reschedule /
postpone the bid date(s) due to any unforeseen circumstances at any stage of the bid
process (iii) cancel or annul the entire bid process without assigning any valid reasons
whatsoever.
7.22. The terms and conditions contained in this RFP/ NIT document will be converted into
contracV MoU/ MoA./ SLA along with servicing parameters and qualifiable timelines.
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8. SECTION-VITI : SPECIAL TERM SANDC o NDITIONS
g.l. In case of ambiguity, the Special Terms and conditions shall supersede (will take
precedence over) the General Terms and Conditions that are mentioned in Section-vll
of this RFP/ N IT
8.2. The General Insurance companies, if required. shall acquire all/ any relevant and
material information pertaining to various underwriting factors and factors attributable
to the rating of the proposed risk before quoting the insurance premiums'
8.3. Addition/ Alterations/ Modifications: The purchaser reserves the right to make
additions/alterations/ modifications to the No of Lives in the purchase order. The
Insurer shall insure such No of Lives also at the same rate as originally agreed to and
incorporated in the purchase order.
8.4. Co-Insurance: The insurance intermediary for YSR Bima 22-23 inter alia 'Ll Bidder'.
is authorized to handle all issues pertaining to Co-lnsurance, Placement and Allocation
of Premium. Nevertheless, any such co-insurance/ co-sharing will not relieve the leader
insurer from any obligation, duty or responsibilities under the MoU/ MoA/Contract/
Insurance Policy Purchased for YSR Bima 2022-23/ SLA"/ Tender/ RFP. The
suggestions of such intermediary are final in all respects in this regard.
8.5. No invoice shall be raised by the insurance intermediary/ insurance broker either to the
O/o Commissioner of Labour or to the Labour Department, as their commission/
remuneration/ reward, if any, will be paid by insurance companies as per IRDAI
(Payment of remunerations to insurance Intermediaries) Regulations, 2016 that are
8.6. The insurer and the intermediary will be held responsible for any unpaid, underpaid and
improperly repudiated claims through IRDAI - IGMS. IRDAI (Protection of
Policyholders' Interests) Regulations. 2017, Insurance Ombudsman etc. In addition to
it, the Insurance Intermediary will be held responsible along with insurance company
for delay in settlement of claims beyond the timelines as agreed in MoU. Penalty
clauses, as agreed in MoU, will be strictly implemented for inordinate delay of claim
settlements.
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8.7. Modifications: This Insurance order if placed. shall constitute an entire agreement
between the parties hereto. Any modification to the purchase order shall become
binding only upon the same being conltrmed in writing duly signed by both the panies.
8.8. Acceptance olordel: l'he Purchase Orders will be sent to su pplier in duplicate and they
shall retum one copy along with enclosures. duly signed and stamped. within l(One)
working day in token of having received and accepted the order.
8.9. The TIA, at sole discretion unilaterally may change the number of proposed lives not
below the minimum no of lives mentioned in this RFP/ NIT document. The successful
bidder shall be bound to issue policy for the revised number of lives at the same rate.
terms & conditions.
8.10. The Purchaser/ TIA reserves the right to reduce the proposed number of lives, within
the scope of this RFP/ NIT. during the YSR Bima Group Accidental Insurance Policy
20222-23 period. As and when the number of insured lives is/ are reduced./ deleted
during the policy period, the proportionate premium shall be refunded by the insurance
company to Labour Department. Govt. ofAndhra Pradesh, Vijayawada on prorate basis
within 15 days from the date of intimation of such reduction/ deletion in no of insured
lives.
8.11. The insurance company and/ or the intermediary to whom the purchase order is
awarded will be responsible for settlement of claims as agreed in the MoU. The
performance of the insurance company as well as the insurance intermediary which
doesn't settle the claims in a fair manner within stipulated TAT from the date of
submission of all the necessary documents, will be recorded and considered for general
evaluation ofinsurance company for any future participation in tenders under CoAp.
8.12. The insurer and the intermediary will be held responsible for any unpaid. underpaid and
improperly repudiated claims through IRDAI - IGMS. IRDAI (protection of
Policyholders' Interests) Regulations, 20 I 7, Insurance Ombudsman etc.,
8.13. Documentation:
8.13.1.The insurance company should issue the premium receipt and the policy
documents wilhin 7 days after receipt of requisite premium. The complete
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policy document will therefore be made available to TIA. within 7 working days
of commencement of coverage.
8.13,3. Letters, Faxes, Telephonic Messages and e-Mail should be acknowledged and
answered immediately.
8.14. Claims:
8.14.1. The Insurance Company or Insurance Intermediary or both. at the time of Mot.l/
MoA/ SLA, commencement of Insurance Policy shall provide a comprehensive
claims procedure and list of documents required tbr each type of claim.
8.14.5. TIA shall also nominate an official who shall co-ordinate with all the
stakeholders-
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provided within deadline specified and every conceivable effort shall be made
to ensure deadlines are met in this regard. If deadlines cannot be met. a full and
detailed explanation should be provided.
8.15. All claims lodged with the lnsurer shall be promptly settled on the basis of the
necessary documentation as per MoU/ MoA/ SLA.
8.16. The Insurance Company. if required, shall appoint the investigator nominated by
monitoring agency immediately upon downloading of the claim documents from the IT
Platform/ Portal and shall settle the claim expeditiously as per the timelines of MoU.
8.17. A copy of each and every investigation report should be submitted to the monitoring
agency for their review.
8.18. By responding to this RFP,NIT. the insurer confirms/ accepts that the premium quoted
is final and that there will be no revision, unless there is a revision in the proposed
coverage and sum insured.
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9. SECTION-IX: SCHEDULE-A
Table:6
3) Type ofcompany
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I0.SECTION-X: PRO-FORMA fur fBICE-BID:
10.1. Not to be submitted with the PQB/ Technical Bid/ Part -l Documents. Failure to
10.2. To fulfill the checklist as per Section-l1.4 of the RFP/ NIT document
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10.4. The lumpsum rate quoted for the complete scope of RFP/ Tender shall be the sole
criteria for bid evaluation and the Ll bidder shall be adjudged subject to General'
Special & Technical Terms and Conditions mentioned in this document.
10.5, The Participating Insurance company/ companies & Insurance Intermediary may, in
their own interest, quote the rates and premium for policy items in line with Rules.
Regulations and Applicable Guidelines of Statutory Bodies such as IRDAI (Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India).
10.6. No invoice shall be raised by the intermediary to the Labour Depa(ment. as their
remuneration, if any, will be paid by insurance companies as per IRDAI (Payment ol
remunerations to insurance Intermediaries) Regulations, 2016 that are amended from
time to time.
10.7. The Final Bid arrived based on the Reverse Tendering Process is bound & deemed to
10.8. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary. if the PRICE BID submitted by the insurance
company/ insurance intermediary is inclusive ofany deviations. discounts. rebates etc.
10.8.1. The same should not be charged upon Labour Department / Purchaser/ Insured
at any time during the policy period.
10.8.2. The same should not be recovered from the claims payable, if any. resulting
Iiom insured perils ofthe policies issued under this RFP/ NIT.
10.8.3. The same cannot be carried forward to future policies purchased by Labour
Department/ TIA.
10.9. Conditional quotations will not be accepted. If the conditional quotations happen to be
I't or 2nd lowest, they will be treated as invalid and the next lowest quotation will be
treated lst or 2'd lowest as the case mav be.
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lI.SECTION-XI: SCHEDULE _ B: CHECK LIST
11.1. The Bidders (either Insurance Company or the Insurance Intermediary) are
requested to check that the following documents are submitted:
11 .2.1 . Copy of IRDAI renewal fee receipt of insurance company for the FY 22-
23
11.2.2. Copy of GST Form-6 of the insurance company pertaining to the state of
Andhra Pradesh
I1.2.5. Duly stamped and signed copy of RFP/ NIT document (each and every
page) by the authorized representative/ duly constituted attomey of the
insurance company. as a token of acknowledgement of having read and
accepted all terms and conditions therein.
I1.3.6. Copy of Purchase Order (or) Policy Copy (or) MoU (or) MoA (or) SLA
(or) such other documents as a proof of satisfying the requirement/s of
Section-3.2.3 of this RFP/ NIT document.
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I1.3.7. Copy/ Copies of audited flnancial statements as a proof ol satisfying the
requirement/s of Section-3.2.4 of this RFP/ NIT document.
11.3.11. Duly counter stamped and counler signed copy ofRFP/ NIT document (each
and every page) by the authorized representative/ duly constituted attomey of
the insurance intermediary. as a token of acknowledgement of having read and
accepted all terms and conditions therein. The sign and stamp shall be affixed
on the RFP/ NIT document which will be signed by the authorized
representative/ duly constituted attomey of the insurance intermediary as per
Section-l 1.2.5.
11.4.1.1.1. Duly filled in, signed and stamped copy of Price Bid on the letter head
of the insurance company.
11.4.2.1.1. Duly filled in, signedand stamped copy of Price on the letter head of
the insurance company/ companies.
11.4.2.1.2. Duly filled in, signed and stamped copy of Price Bid on the letter head
of the insurance intermediarv.
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For Special Co ro
O/o Commi oner of Labour.
Paturi's Pride.
Papaiah Slreet 'X' Roads.
Seetharampuram. Vijayawada - 02.
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