Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Summary By SkillCouncils.com
The District Skill Development-cum-Employment Officer, Keonjhar, Government of Odisha has issued an RFP for the selection of agencies for skill training in the iron and steel sector in mining-affected areas of Keonjhar. The project aims to provide NSQF-aligned vocational training, certification and employability support to local youth from mining-affected villages. The tender follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) process under a two-cover system.
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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RFP Title
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Selection of agencies for skill training in iron and steel sector in mining affected area of Keonjhar
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Client / Authority
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District Skill Development-cum-Employment Officer, Keonjhar, Government of Odisha
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RFP No.
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564
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Date of Issue / Publication Request
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15.05.2026
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Method of Selection
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Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS), Two Cover System
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State
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Odisha
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District
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Keonjhar
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Tender Category
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Government Tender / DMF-linked Skill Development Project
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Industry
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Skill Development, Vocational Training, Iron & Steel Sector, Mining-Affected Area Training
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Submission Mode
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Offline through Speed Post / Registered Post only
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Proposal Due Date
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04.06.2026 up to 01:00 PM
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Technical Bid Opening
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05.06.2026 at 11:00 AM
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Financial Bid Opening
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To be intimated to technically qualified bidders
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned; only pre-proposal query submission is provided
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Pre-Proposal Query Deadline
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22.05.2026
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Clarification Issue Date
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26.05.2026
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Bid Validity
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120 days from technical proposal opening
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Contract Duration
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Initial 1 year; extendable for next 2 years based on performance and fund availability
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Estimated Cost
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Not disclosed in the RFP; bidders must quote as per FIN-2 financial format
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Scope of Work
The selected agency will implement an industry-linked skill training programme for local youth from mining-affected villages of Keonjhar. The project will focus on capacity building, reskilling, upskilling, NSQF-aligned certification, employability enhancement and placement support in iron and steel sector trades.
The scope includes candidate mobilisation, training content preparation, trainer identification and development, classroom and practical training delivery, industry expert orientation, digital literacy, soft skills, assessment, certification, monitoring, placement support and post-placement tracking. The programme is intended for local unemployed school or college dropouts/pass-outs of all genders, aged 20 to 45 years, from directly mining-affected villages identified as per ODMF Rules, 2024.
Proposed Training Details
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Job Role
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NSQF Level
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Job Role Code
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Beneficiaries
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Duration
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Assistant Electrician
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3
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ISC/Q1001
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120
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420 hours
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Assistant Fitter – Levelling, Alignment & Balancing
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3
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ISC/Q0905
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120
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420 hours
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Assistant – Pipeline Fitter & Maintenance, Metal Sector
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3
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ISC/Q0813
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120
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420 hours
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Scaffolder – Metal Sector
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3
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ISC/Q0917
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120
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420 hours
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Welder – GTAW
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4
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ISC/Q0911
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120
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510 hours
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Total
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600
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Pre-Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Legal Entity
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Bidder must be registered under Companies Act 2013, Societies Registration Act 1860, Indian Trust Act 1882, Indian Partnership Act 1932, LLP Act 2008, or as sole proprietorship/sole trader registered under GST Act 2017
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Operational Experience
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Agency must have been in operation for at least 5 years as on 30.04.2026
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ITR Requirement
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ITRs required for FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹10 crore from similar assignments/services during the last three financial years
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in skill development or industry-linked training projects with NSQF-aligned programme experience
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Consortium / JV
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Not allowed; no consortium, JV, association or sub-contracting permitted
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Blacklisting
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Agency must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government Ministry, PSU or Government Agency
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Authorized Representative
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Power of Attorney required for the person signing the proposal
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Government Project Experience
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At least two government-funded projects with Central Government, State Government, District Administration or DMF-funded projects considered under evaluation
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Added Advantage
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Experience in Odisha or aspirational/mining-affected districts
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Financial Criteria and Evaluation Method
The tender will be evaluated through a three-stage process: preliminary evaluation, technical evaluation and financial evaluation. Only bidders securing above 70% marks in technical evaluation will qualify for financial bid opening. The final selection will follow QCBS with 70% technical weightage and 30% financial weightage.
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Financial Parameter
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Requirement
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Average Annual Turnover
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₹10 crore or more during FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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Technical Qualification Benchmark
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Above 70% marks in technical evaluation
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Selection Method
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QCBS
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Technical Weightage
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70%
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Financial Weightage
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30%
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Financial Quote
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In Indian Rupees
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GST
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Financial proposal should be exclusive of GST
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PBG
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3% of total contract value
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PBG Validity
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Contract period plus 3 months
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Proposal Validity
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120 days from technical proposal opening
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Tender Fee and EMD Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Fee / Bid Processing Fee
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₹10,000
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Fee Type
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Non-refundable
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Tender Fee Mode
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Demand Draft
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Tender Fee Payable To
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District Skill Development-cum-Employment Officer, Keonjhar
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Tender Fee Exemption
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May be given to MSME and Startups as per GFR/OGFR
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EMD Amount
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₹8,00,000
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EMD Mode
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DD / FD / Postal Deposit pledged in favour of District Skill Development-cum-Employment Officer, Keonjhar
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EMD Exemption
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May be given to MSME and Startups as per GFR/OGFR
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EMD Refund
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Refundable to unsuccessful bidders after selection process and award of contract
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Note
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One page of the RFP shows a wording mismatch for EMD amount, but the numeric amount and later section state ₹8,00,000. Bidders should verify with the issuing authority before payment.
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Submission Guidelines
The proposal must be submitted in hard copy only through Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the RFP. The client will not be responsible for postal delay. The proposal must be submitted in two separate sealed covers:
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Cover
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Contents
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Part 1
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Fee, Pre-Qualification Documents and Technical Proposal
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Part 2
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Financial Proposal
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The technical proposal must not contain any financial information. If the technical bid includes financial details, it may be treated as non-responsive. All pages must be sealed and signed by the authorised representative, and the proposal must be complete, indexed, hard-bound, page-numbered and submitted in the prescribed format.
Submission Address:
District Skill Development-cum-Employment Officer,
Keonjhar, Odisha – 758001
Email: deokjr@gmail.com
Important Deadlines
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Event
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Date / Time
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RFP Issue Date
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15.05.2026
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Last Date for Pre-Proposal Queries
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22.05.2026
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Issue of Pre-Proposal Clarifications
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26.05.2026
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Last Date for Proposal Submission
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04.06.2026, 01:00 PM
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Technical Proposal Opening
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05.06.2026, 11:00 AM
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Financial Proposal Opening
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To be intimated to technically qualified bidders
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Technical Presentation
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To be intimated to pre-qualified bidders
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Letter of Award
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To be intimated to selected agency
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Document Checklist
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Sl. No.
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Required Document
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1
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Filled Bid Submission Checklist, Annexure-I
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Covering Letter, TECH-1
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Bid Processing Fee of ₹10,000 in DD form
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EMD of ₹8,00,000 in DD / Pay Order / approved instrument
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Certificate of Incorporation / Registration / Deed
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PAN / TAN copy
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GSTIN copy in Form GST REG-06
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ITR copies for FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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General Details of Bidder, TECH-2
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Financial Details, TECH-3, with audited Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for last 3 FYs
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Power of Attorney, TECH-4
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Past Experience Details, TECH-5, with work orders / contracts / completion certificates
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Self-Declaration on Conflict of Interest, TECH-6
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Description of Approach, Methodology and Work Plan, TECH-7
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Declaration of submitting as independent agency; no consortium/JV/association/sub-contracting
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Declaration that the agency has not been blacklisted
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Financial Bid Covering Letter, FIN-1
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Summary of Financial Proposal, FIN-2
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The RFP also requires the proposal to be separately bound with no loose sheets, page-numbered with an index page, and signed/sealed on every page by the authorised representative.
This RFP is relevant for skill development agencies, training partners, NSQF-aligned vocational training providers, iron and steel sector training organisations, placement-linked training agencies, and institutions with experience in mining-affected or aspirational districts. Agencies with strong experience in government-funded skill training projects, certified trainers, industry linkages, placement support, MIS/attendance tracking and residential training management may find this opportunity suitable. |
