Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has sent a request for proposal (RFP) to supply electric vehicle fleet services, own, operate and maintain 300 electric vehicles (EVs).
The deadline for submitting bids online is 31st May 2023.
The bids will open on June 2, 2023.
As a bid handling fee, the bidders must pay Rs 5,000 plus GST.
The winning bidder will be required to pay Rs 6 million in bid security.
The due date and time for receipt of pre-bid queries on the RFP are 10th May 2023 at 1:00 PM.
The date and time for the pre-bid meeting online mode only is 15th May 2023 at 11:30 AM.
The Bidder must possess established high standards for quality and environmental health and safety in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications respectively in the name of the OEM.
The selected EV Fleet Service Provider shall provide the Electric Car for a monthly travel distance of 2000 Km / Vehicle for small / hatchback and sedan models and 2500 Km/ Vehicle for SUV models.
The cost of charging for this distance is to be included in the monthly rental price to be quoted by the Bidders.
Odisha government had drafted “Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021” to make Odisha a model state for the promotion of EVs through adoption, customization, research, and development.