Request for Bids (RFB No. IN-ASDMA-519501-NC-RFB) issued by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) under the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Project (AIRBMP):

1. E ligible Bidders: Indian firms, private or government entities, or joint ventures (maximum 2 members).
2. JV Conditions:
   1. All members jointly and severally liable.
   2. Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined.
3. World Bank Procurement Compliance:
   1. Firms debarred by the World Bank are not eligible (list at worldbank.org/debarr).
   2. Must comply with anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and conflict-of-interest clauses (as per World Bank Guidelines, 2020).
4. Experience:
   1. Proven track record in community-based training and capacity-building programs.
   2. Must demonstrate technical and managerial capability as per Section III (Evaluation & Qualification Criteria).
5. Key Pe rsonnel: Skilled trainers and project management professionals as per the Employer’s Requirements.

1. Bidder must demonstrate sound financial capacity as per the criteria in Section III – Evaluation and Qualification Criteria (specific ratios and annual turnover likely mentioned therein).
2. Bid Security (EMD): â‚¹ 7.50 Lakhs
   1. To be submitted via RTGS/NEFT or Bank Guarantee.
   2. Valid for 45 days beyond bid validity.
3. Tender Fee: No tender fee (documents downloadable free of cost).
4. Currency of Bid: Indian Rupees (INR).
5. Performance Security: Required within 21 days of award (amount specified in Bid Data Sheet, typically 5–10% of contract value).

1. Mode of Submission: Online only through https://assamtenders.gov.in
2. Digital Signature: Class 3 DSC mandatory.
3. Two-Envelope System:
   1. Technical Part
   2. Financial Part (to be opened after technical evaluation)
4. Original Documents Required:
5. Bid Security proof
6. Payment/registration proof (if applicable)
7. Affidavit of correctness of information

1. Evaluation follows World Bank’s Procurement Regulations (2020).
2. Stage 1: Technical evaluation based on responsiveness, eligibility, and qualification.
3. Stage 2: Financial evaluation of technically qualified bids.
4. Combined Score: Most Advantageous Bid = Highest combined technical + financial score.

1. No Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled.
2. Bidders are responsible for checking the e-procurement site for addenda/corrigenda.
3. Only online submissions accepted; no physical bids.
4. The Employer reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
5. Completion of services: within 18 months.