Annexure A

Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Printers

for Printing of Outdoor Publicity Materials

Allahabad Bank intends to empanel Printers for undertaking Printing Job of Outdoor Publicity Display Materials (Flex/ Vinyl etc).

Applications are invited in sealed cover from quality printers to undertake Printing Job of Outdoor Publicity Materials of the Bank on flex/ vinyls etc. The Applicant fulfilling the following eligibility criteria may apply in the enclosed format - Annexure B (Technical Bid) and Annexure C (Commercial Bid).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1.  The Printer must have a minimum 3 years experience in handling Printing Job for Outdoor Publicity Medium.

2.  The Printer must have own Printing Press with modern technology located in Kolkata. Applicants not having own Printing Press will NOT be considered.

3.  Applicants must have financial capacity to execute one time order amounting to Rs.3.00 Lac i.e., to print and supply Publicity Materials in BULK and in PIECEMEAL quantities within a time bound period. (Attach Solvency Certificate from a Banker)

4.  The Printer should preferably have handled printing job of Outdoor Publicity Medium of atleast 2 Scheduled Commercial Banks/ PSUs/ PSEs/ Big Corporate Houses within last one year. (Attach proof – Copy of Work Order, etc acceptable to the Bank).

5.  The applicant must have a Minimum Turnover of Rs. 0.50 Cr from their main business during the previous two financial years. (Attach Audited Balance Sheet and/ or Auditor’s Certificate).

6.  Applicant must have VAT Registration Number. (Attach Copy)

7.  The applicant must be an Income Tax Assessee having filed returns in the last two assessment years. (Attach Copies of PAN Card and Return filed during the last two years).

8.  The Applicant must enclose a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) of Rs.10000/= as Performance Security favouring Allahabad Bank A/C ______(name of bidder/ firm) issued by any Kolkata based Branch of Allahabad Bank and must be submitted along with Technical Bid (Annexure B).

The Applicants fulfilling the aforesaid criteria shall follow the under noted procedure.

I.  Technical Bid (Annexure B)

a)  Annexure B should be properly filled up giving full details and also attaching proofs/ testimonials wherever required.

b)  Separate Envelope Super-scribed “Technical Bid” should be used for submitting the Technical Bid.

c)  Printed samples (Maximum Size: 2 ft x 2 ft) of both Frontlit & Backlit Flex/ Vinyl. Details like Brand Name of Material, Thickness in Oz, Frontlit/ Backlit etc along with Printers Name should be mentioned on the Printed Sample and submitted separately.

II.  Commercial Bid (Annexure C)

a)  Annexure C should be properly filled up as per the Proforma.

b)  Separate Envelope Super-scribed “Commercial Bid” should be used for submitting the Commercial Bid.

c)  No Enclosure is required to be submitted along with Commercial Bid.

III.  Submission of Bid

a)  The Technical Bid (Annexure B) and Commercial Bid (Annexure C) shall be sealed in separate envelopes as mentioned above. Both the bids (sealed separately) will be submitted together in a single sealed envelope and Super-scribed “Quotation for Printing of Flex/ Vinyl”. Printed Samples will be submitted in a separate packet at the time of submission of Tender..

b)  The application complete in all respect should be addressed to The Asstt. General Manager (Publicity), Allahabad Bank, Head Office, 2, N S Road, Kolkata – 1 and submitted between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm from 15th July ’13 to 26th July ’13 (excluding Bank holidays).

IV.  Other Information

a)  The matter will be displayed on Website for 12 days.

b)  The last date for receipt of Sealed Tender is 26th July ’13 by 3.00 pm.

c)  The Technical Bid will be opened on 26th July ’13 at 4.00 pm.

d)  If for any reason, 26th July, 2013 is declared a holiday, the applications will be received till 3.00 pm on the next full working day and accordingly Technical Bid will be opened on that day at 4.00 pm.

e)  The submission of quotation does not in any way constitute guarantee for enlistment/ empanelment. The Bank will not give any reason whatsoever for enlistment or otherwise and the Bank’s decision in this regard will final and binding.

Checklist for Enclosures

A: To be submitted along with Technical Bid:

1.  Proof of experience in Printing Business for a minimum of 3 Years, i.e., Copy of Date of Incorporation/ Establishment or Trade License etc.

2.  Address proof of place of activity (Registered Office/ Printing Press)

3.  Solvency Certificate from Banker (not more than 3 months old)

4.  Copy of Work Order etc as proof of having worked for Scheduled Commercial Banks/ PSUs/ PSEs/ Big Corporate Houses within last one year

5.  Copy of Audited Balance Sheet for the last 3 financial years (2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13). If Audit has not been completed for 2012-13, attach Auditor’s Certificate in this regard.

6.  Proof of Vat Registration and Vat Registration No. thereof

7.  Copy of Income Tax Return of the applicant for the last 3 years.

8.  Copy of Permanent Account No (PAN) Card

9.  Original Fixed Deposit Receipt of Rs.10,000/= or Photocopy of Fixed Deposit Receipt already held with the Bank for Currently Empanelled Printers.

B: To be submitted in a Separate Packet with Tender Documents:

1.  Printed samples (Maximum Size: 2 ft x 2 ft) with relevant details like Brand Name of Material used, Thickness in Oz, Frontlit / Backlit etc along with Printers Name mentioned on the Printed Samples.

Annexure B

Technical Bid

Proforma for Application

Application for Empanelment of Printers for Printing of Outdoor Publicity Materials

1 / Name of Firm/ Company
2.i / Address: Registered Office
Telephone No.
Mobile No.
2.ii / Address: Printing Press
Telephone No.
Mobile No.
3 / Date of Incorporation/ Establishment (Attach Proof)
4 / Name of Proprietor/ Partners/ Directors
5.i / PAN No. (Attach Copy)
5.ii / VAT No. (Attach Copy)
6 / Printing Machine/s Available
(Mention Brand Name)
7 / Printing Capacity per day
(in square feet)
8 / Name of 2 (two) Scheduled Commercial Banks/ PSUs/ PSEs/ Big Corporate Houses for whom Flex/ Vinyl Printing Job/s carried out within the last one year:
(Attach Certificate/ Work Order) / a.
b.
9 / Annual Turnover of Previous 3 Financial Years
(Attach Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss A/c or Certificate of the Auditor) / i.  2012-13:
ii.  2011-12:
iii.  2010-11:
10 / Performance Security:
(Enclose Fixed Deposit Receipt) / i.  FDR No:
ii.  Date of Issue:
iii.  Amount:
11 / Any other Information worth mentioning

I/We certify that the facts stated above are true and undertake to submit any other testimonials certificates whenever called for in support of our statement. This application will not in any way construe as our claim for empanelment.

Date: Signature with Seal

Annexure C

Commercial Bid

Proforma for Application

Quotations for Printing of Flex/ Vinyl

1. Name of Firm/ Company:

2. Quotation of Rates:

Sl / Item - Thickness Range
Brand of Flex/ Vinyl / Thickness
(in Oz) / Rate: Rs/ sqft*
1 / Frontlit Flex – 11-13 Oz
a. Star
b. LG
c. Avery
d. Max
e. 3-M
f. Any Other (Please Specify)
2 / Frontlit Flex – 8-10 Oz
a. Star
b. LG
c. Avery
d. Max
e. 3-M
e. Any Other (Please Specify)
3 / Backlit Flex – 16 - 18 Oz
a. Star
b. LG
c. Avery
d. Max
e.3-M
e. Any Other (Please Specify)
4 / Vinyl Backlit (SAV)
a. Avery
b. Max
c. 3-M
d. Any Other (Please Specify)
5 / Vinyl Frontlit (SAV)
a. Avery
b. Max
c. 3-M
d. Any Other (Please Specify)

* With wastage and delivery

I/ We certify that the facts stated above are true and undertake to submit testimonials certificates whenever called for in support of our statement. This application will not in any way construe as our claim for enlistment.

Date: Signature with Seal