Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bids To Setup 10 MW Floating Solar Plant

Jharkhand-based state-owned company Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released a tender for a 10 MW floating solar plant at Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in the state. It sets November 12th 2024 as the last date for bid submission.

The state-owned corporation, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), invited bids to develop a 10 MW(AC) grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant. This plant is located on the raw water reservoirs of Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (CTPS), DVC, Chandrapura, Dist. Bokaro in the state of Jharkhand, as per the scope of work.

The mode of contracting:

The Damodar Valley Corporation tender has bifurcated the role and responsibility of the bidder for instance, the bidder is expected to

• First Contract (Supply Part): For providing the Ex Works-Supply of materials, including mandatory spares and any other supplies specified in the Tender Documents under the scope of Supply.
• Second Contract (Service Part): For all services, including Freight & Insurance, Loading, Unloading, Storage, Handling at Site, Design, Engineering, Installation, Erection, Testing, and Commissioning, including Performance Testing of all the equipment supplied and any other services specified in the Tender Documents. Civil and allied works, including the construction of trenches, Module Mounting Structure foundations, etc., for all the equipment supplied, as detailed in the scope of work specified in the Tender Documents.
• Third Contract (O&M Part): For providing Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance of the Solar PV plant for five (05) years from the date of Operational Acceptance by the Owner, as detailed in the technical specifications, including supply and storage of all spare parts, consumables, repairs/replacement of any defective equipment, insurance, etc.

Construction Power Supply:

According to the tender document, the successful bidder shall make their own arrangements for construction power at their own cost from the nearest supply source, as per the terms and conditions of the Owner. The bidder shall have the option to draw power from the existing power supply source of the Owner on a chargeable basis as per the prevailing rate at the respective site. However, all arrangements for connection from the available power supply source, including cabling, wiring, switchboards, and energy meters (with valid calibration) at sites and the local network within project sites, shall be within the scope of the contractor.

Construction and O&M Water Supply:

The successful bidder shall make their own arrangements for construction water, as well as water required for O&M activities, at their own cost from the nearest supply source, as per the terms and conditions of the Owner. The bidder shall have the option to draw water from the existing water supply source of the Owner on a chargeable basis as per the prevailing rate at the respective site. However, all arrangements for water connection from the available water supply source, including piping, valves, water meters, and storage arrangements at sites and the local network within project sites, shall be within the scope of the contractor.

Location & Site Visit:

The tender document mentioned, “The bidder, at their own responsibility, cost, and risk, shall inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and shall fully satisfy themselves before submitting bids regarding the form and nature of the site, the geological conditions decisive for the success of the project, the means of access to the site, the loading and unloading facilities, etc.”