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Addendum-1 to the Bidding Documents

Dated 15 August 2018

The addendum to the Bidding Documents for “short term tender for development of 200 MW (AC) solar power projects in Karnataka to be implemented in 10

Talukas” dated 10 Aug 2018 including but not limited to the RFP and Draft PPA is mentioned below:

RFP:

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1. 2 APPENDIX – I LETTER OF BID & ANNEX I TO X APPENDIX – I LETTER OF BID & ANNEX I TO XI

2. 2 This clause has been appended as below: APPENDIX-VII (FORMAT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PPA TARIFF POST E-REVERSE AUCTION)

3. 1.1.3 10 Also, the physical location of the Project shall be within the geographical boundary respective Talukas.

Also, the physical location of the Project shall be within the geographical boundary of the respective Talukas.

4. 1.1.3 11 The selected Bidder shall obtain power evacuation approval from KPTCL/concerned ESCOM, as the case may be, after signing of PPA.

The selected Bidder shall obtain power evacuation approval from KPTCL/concerned ESCOM, as the case may be, after signing of Draft PPA.

5. 1.1.8 12 KREDL shall receive Bids in accordance with the terms set forth in this RFP and other documents to be provided by KREDL pursuant to this RFP (collectively the "Bidding Documents")

KREDL shall receive Bids in accordance with the terms set forth in this RFP, Draft PPA and other documents to be provided by KREDL pursuant to this RFP (collectively the "Bidding Documents")

6. 1.2.4 14 The Bidders are required to deposit, along with its Bid, a bid security (“Bid Security”) of INR 10,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per MW (AC) per Project of the proposed aggregate capacity.

The Bidders are required to submit, along with its Bid, a bid security (“Bid Security”) of INR 10,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per MW (AC) per Project of the proposed aggregate capacity.

7. 1.2.4 14 The Bidder shall deposit an unconditional Bid Security in the form of a bank guarantee amount equal to INR 10,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Lakh) only per MW (AC) per Project, individually for each Taluka.

The Bidder shall submit an unconditional Bid Security in the form of a bank guarantee amount equal to INR 10,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Ten Lakh) only per MW (AC) per Project, individually for each Taluka.

8. 1.2.4 15 The Bid Security shall be paid as mentioned below: The Bid Security shall be submitted as mentioned below:

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9. 1.2.4 (B) c. 16 In the third stage, the Price Bid in accordance with the provision of Clause 3.4 …

In the third stage, the Price Bid in accordance with the provision of Clause 2.14 …

10. 2.1.2 b. 19 A Consortium shall be eligible for consideration subject to the conditions set out in Clause 2.1.16 below.

A Consortium shall be eligible for consideration subject to the conditions set out in Clause 2.1.13 below.

11. 2.7.1 1. 30 This clause has been appended as below: APPENDIX-VII (FORMAT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PPA TARIFF POST E-REVERSE AUCTION) SCHEDULE-2 (The list of 10 (ten) Talukas were provided in the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) published dated 05 Aug 2018) SCHEDULE 3: Grid map of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL)

12. 32 Towards the Facilitation Fee (non-refundable for Selected Bidders only) INR 1,00,000 per MW (AC) (Indian Rupees One Lakhs only) plus prevailing GST rate of 18%, as notified in KREDL website http://kredlinfo.in/General/gst%20circular.pdf

This clause is deleted.

13. 2.11.2 g. 33 Scanned copy of the Format for Covering Letter for submitting Price Bid in the format provided in “Appendix VI”

Scanned copy of the Format for Covering Letter for submitting Price Bid in the format provided in “Appendix VI” and format for acceptance of PPA tariff post E-Reverse auction in the format provided in “Appendix VII”.

14. 2.11.2 k. 34 Copies of Bidder’s or each Consortium Member’s duly audited annual reports and financial statements (balance sheets and profit and loss account) for the financial year 2017-18

Copies of Bidder’s or each Consortium Member’s duly audited annual reports and financial statements (balance sheets and profit and loss account) for the financial year 2017-18 (for domestic Bidders) or calendar year 2017 (for foreign Bidders), as applicable. In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2017-18 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2016-17 (for domestic Bidders only). In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for

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Calendar Year 2017 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2016 (for foreign Bidders only).

15. 3.2.1 a. 41 it is received as per the format at Appendix-I to Appendix-VI along with Annex-I to Annex-X under Appendix-I;

it is received as per the format at Appendix-I to Appendix-VII along with Annex-I to Annex-XI under Appendix-I;

16. 3.2.1 f. 42 Copies of Bidder’s or each Consortium Member’s duly audited annual reports and financial statements (balance sheets and profit and loss account) for the financial year 2017-18

Copies of Bidder’s or each Consortium Member’s duly audited annual reports and financial statements (balance sheets and profit and loss account) for the financial year 2017-18 (for domestic Bidders) or calendar year 2017 (for foreign Bidders), as applicable. In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2017-18 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2016-17 (for domestic Bidders only). In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2017 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2016 (for foreign Bidders only).

17. 3.2.2 (a) i) 43 For Talukas covered under Schedule 3 (A): For Talukas covered under Schedule 2:

18. 3.2.2 (a) i) 44 In this regard for Schedule 3, the Bidders shall submit the necessary information relating to Technical Experience as per format …

In this regard for Schedule 2, the Bidders shall submit the necessary information relating to Technical Experience as per format …

19. 3.2.2 (a) i) 44 For the purpose of ascertaining qualification under the category (Schedule 3)

For the purpose of ascertaining qualification under the category (Schedule 2)

20. 3.2.2 (a) i) 44 In case of consortium under the category (Schedule 3), the members of the consortium can collectively, on its own, meet the Technical Experience and Financial Capacity only.

In case of consortium under the category (Schedule 2), the members of the consortium can collectively, on its own, meet the Technical Experience and Financial Capacity only.

21. 3.2.2 (a) i) 45 The solar projects developed on either land or rooftop or floating area or canal top or combination of either of the above, connected at 33 kV or above shall be considered for evaluating Technical Experience for the Bidder.

The solar projects developed on either land or rooftop or floating area or canal top or combination of either of the above, connected at 11 kV or above shall be considered for evaluating Technical Experience for the Bidder.

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22. 3.2.2 (b) 45 (b) Financial Capacity (For Schedule 3): (b) Financial Capacity (For Schedule 2):

23. 3.2.2 (b) 45 The Bidder shall have a minimum net worth equivalent of INR 2 crore (Indian Rupees Two crore) or equivalent US$ per MW (AC) in proportion to the cumulative capacity proposed (the “Financial Capacity”) as on March 31, 2017.

The Bidder shall have a minimum net worth equivalent of INR 2 crore (Indian Rupees Two crore) or equivalent US$ per MW (AC) in proportion to the cumulative capacity proposed (the “Financial Capacity”) as on March 31, 2018 ending the Financial Year 2017-18 (for domestic Bidders) or as on the date ending Calendar Year 2017 (for foreign Bidders), as applicable. In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2017-18 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2016-17 (for domestic Bidders only). In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2017 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2016 (for foreign Bidders only).

24. 3.2.2 (b) 46 FY 2017-18 or CY 2017 FY 2017-18 or CY 2017* * In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2017-18 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2016-17 (for domestic Bidders only). In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2017 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2016 (for foreign Bidders only).

25. 3.2.2 (b) 47 In computing the net worth of the Single Business Entity/ Consortium Members, the net worth of their respective Group Business Entities would also be eligible hereunder.

In computing the net worth of the Single Business Entity, the net worth of its respective Group Business Entities would also be eligible hereunder.

26. 4.2.9 65 KREDL may indicate the name of ESCOM with which the Selected Bidder is required to enter into a PPA. Where, this information about the ESCOM is not provided in LOA,

KREDL shall issue an LOA/ allotment letter (the “LOA/ Allotment Letter”), in the name of BESCOM with which the Selected Bidder is required to enter into a Draft PPA.

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KREDL shall issue an allotment letter (the “Allotment Letter”), informing the name of ESCOM with which the Selected Bidder is required to enter into a PPA.

27. 4.2.10 65 After acknowledgement of the LOA and Allotment Letter, the Selected Bidder shall execute the PPA within 30 (thirty) days of such acknowledgement and within the aforementioned period, shall furnish to KREDL details about the SPV incorporated for the purpose of signing the PPA which shall be further vetted by KERC.

After acknowledgement of the LOA/ Allotment Letter, the Selected Bidder shall execute the Draft PPA within 30 (thirty) days of such acknowledgement and within the aforementioned period, shall furnish to KREDL details about the SPV incorporated for the purpose of signing the Draft PPA. It is pertinent to mention that the successful Bidder shall submit the Facilitation Fee to KREDL, within 30 (thirty) days of acknowledgement of LOA/ Allotment Letter, in the form of demand draft for an amount of INR 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakhs) only per MW (AC) plus GST at prevailing rate of the total value of the Facilitation Fee in favour of Managing Director, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL).

28. 4.7 67 In case the achievement of SCOD is delayed beyond three (3) months; the Developer shall pay to ESCOM…

In case the achievement of SCOD is delayed beyond three (3) months; the Developer shall pay to BESCOM…

29. APPENDIX-I 25.

78 The Effective Tariff after discount in Generic Tariff has been quoted by me/us after taking into consideration all the terms and conditions stated in the RFP

The Quoted Tariff/ Effective Tariff (as applicable) after discount from the ceiling limit of 2.93 INR per kWh has been quoted by me/us after taking into consideration all the terms and conditions stated in the RFP

30. ANNEX-I 6. 81 3Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

31. ANNEX-I 7. 82 4Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

32. ANNEX-II 1.

82 5Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

33. ANNEX-II 4.


34. ANNEX-III 88 For conversion of US Dollars to Rupees, the rate of conversion shall be exchange rate as on the Bid Due Date as issued by Reserve Bank of India. In case of any other

For conversion of applicable US$ to Indian Rupees, the rate of conversion shall be as on the last of the Calendar Year for which the Bidder is claiming the Net Worth.

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currency, the same shall first be converted to US Dollars as on the date 60 (sixty) days prior to the Bid Due Date, and the amount so derived in US Dollars shall be converted into Rupees at the aforesaid rate. The conversion rate of such currencies shall be the daily representative exchange rates published by the International Monetary Fund for the relevant date.

35. ANNEX-III 4.

89 The Bidder shall also provide the name and address of the Bankers to the Bidder

The Bidder shall also provide the name and address of the Bankers.

36. ANNEX-IIIA 90 7Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

37. ANNEX – III A

90 FY 2017-18 FY 2017-18 or CY 2017* * In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2017-18 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Financial Year 2016-17 (for domestic Bidders only). In case of absence of the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2017 only, the Bidder can submit the audited annual reports and financial statements for Calendar Year 2016 (for foreign Bidders only).

38. ANNEX-IV 91 8Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

39. ANNEX-VIII 96 9Addendum-1 This footer and reference to footer is deleted.

40. ANNEX-X 98

Name of the conditions Reference clause no.

Deviation considered

Online Bid Security (INR 10 Lakh)

Demand Draft for additional Bid Security (INR 10 Lakh)

This is deleted.

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41. ANNEX-X 98



BG for additional Bid Security (INR 10 Lakh/ MW)



BG for Bid Security (INR 10 Lakh/ MW)

42. ANNEX-X 99



Annex IX - Format for “NO DEVIATION CERTIFICATE”

The line item has been modified in the existing table as mentioned below:



Annex X - Format for “NO DEVIATION CERTIFICATE”

43. ANNEX-X 99 The line item has been appended in the existing table as mentioned below:



Annex – XI (Certification for not availing/ to avail subsidy/ grant/ central financial assistance from MNRE and/or any other State Government and/or any other Central Government)

44. APPENDIX-IV

107 … by the said Bidder and unconditionally and irrevocably undertake to pay forthwith to Authority an amount of INR ____________ (Rupees___________) (calculated at INR 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per MW of the

… by the said Bidder and unconditionally and irrevocably undertake to pay forthwith to Authority an amount of INR ____________ (Rupees___________) (calculated at INR 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) per MW (AC) of the proposed capacity as Bid Security …

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proposed capacity less the amount of Bid Security paid through E-payment) as bid security …

45. APPENDIX-IV

108 This Guarantee shall be irrevocable and remain in full force for a period of 180 (One Hundred and Eighty) days from the Bid Due Date inclusive of a claim period of 60 (sixty) days or for such extended period as may be mutually agreed between Authority and the Bidder, and agreed to by the Bank, and shall continue to be enforceable till all amounts under this Guarantee have been paid.

This Guarantee shall be irrevocable and remain in full force for a period of 150 (One Hundred and Fifty) days from the original Bid Due Date as mentioned in the NIT or any corrigendum as published from time to time, along with a claim period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of expiry of the Bid Security or for such extended period as may be mutually agreed between Authority and the Bidder, and agreed to by the Bank, and shall continue to be enforceable till all amounts under this Guarantee have been paid.

46. APPENDIX-V B.

112 Proposed Capacity Proposed Capacity in MW (AC)

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48. General Technical Bid

“Technical Bid” shall be read as “Techno-Commercial Bid”

49. General Chartered Accountant “Chartered Accountant” shall be read as “Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor”

Draft PPA:

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1. 4.2 15 name of the district, taluka/ Constituency, village, total area, location and survey numbers of the land,

name of the district, Taluka, village, total area, location and survey numbers of the land,

2. 5.6 23 Part commissioning shall mean commissioning in steps of minimum 10 MW (AC) in a Taluka/ Legislative Constituency by the successful Bidder out of the total capacity allotted to the successful Bidder in that Taluka/ Legislative Constituency.

Part commissioning shall mean commissioning in steps of minimum 10 MW (AC) in a Taluka by the successful Bidder out of the total capacity allotted to the successful Bidder in that Taluka/ Legislative Constituency.

3. 21.1 79 “Grid System” means the Interconnection Facilities and any other transmission or distribution facilities through which the

“Grid System” means the Interconnection Facilities and any other transmission or distribution facilities through which the

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Developer supply electricity to BESCOM or BESCOM transmits electricity to their customer(s);

Developer supply electricity to the substations of KPTCL/ ESCOMs;

4. Schedule-1 87 Name of the district, taluka/ Constituency, village, total area, location and survey numbers of the land.

Name of the district, Taluka, village, total area, location and survey numbers of the land.