Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Organization
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WaterAid India / Jal Seva Charitable Foundation
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Tender / RFQ Title
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Consultant/Agency for Participatory Rural Appraisal and Solid Liquid Waste Management Planning
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Location
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Buxar, Bhagalpur, and Aurangabad districts, Bihar
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Assignment Duration
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4 weeks
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Date of Issue / Publishing Date
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June 10, 2026
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Last Date for Submission
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June 16, 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting Date
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Not mentioned in the provided RFQ
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Opening Date
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Not mentioned in the provided RFQ
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Submission Mode
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Online via email
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Application Email
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WAIBiharProcurement@wateraid.org
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Subject Line
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Application – Consultant for LWM Planning – Bihar
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Tender Category
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NGO / Development Sector Procurement
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Industry
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WASH, Rural Sanitation, Community Development, Solid Liquid Waste Management
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned
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Tender Fee
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Not mentioned
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EMD Amount
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Not mentioned
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Mode of EMD
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Not applicable / not mentioned
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EMD Exemption
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Not applicable, as EMD is not specified
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Scope of Work
The selected consultant or agency will be responsible for supporting participatory planning for Solid and Liquid Waste Management in selected Gram Panchayats of Bihar. The major scope includes:
- Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
- Conducting PRA activities such as social mapping, resource mapping, transect walks, and Focus Group Discussions.
- Identification of wastewater hotspots, drainage issues, sanitation challenges, and village-level waste management gaps.
- Preparation of participatory SLWM plans aligned with SBM-G Phase II guidelines.
- Engagement with Panchayati Raj Institutions, frontline workers, community members, and relevant local stakeholders.
- Submission of detailed documentation, reports, recommendations, and consolidated planning outputs.
Key Deliverables
The consultant or agency will be expected to submit the following deliverables:
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Deliverable
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Description
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PRA Documentation
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Records of participatory exercises, community consultations, FGDs, and field observations
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Village Mapping
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Village-level maps showing sanitation issues, resources, and wastewater hotspots
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SLWM Plans
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Sample Solid Liquid Waste Management plans for each selected village or habitation
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Final Report
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Consolidated report with findings, recommendations, and implementation-focused planning inputs
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Pre-Qualification Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate relevant expertise and field-level experience in rural sanitation and community-based planning. The RFQ mentions the following requirements:
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in PRA, rural sanitation, and community mobilization
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Technical Understanding
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Proven understanding of LSBA and SBM-G Phase II guidelines
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Community Work
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Experience working with marginalised and rural communities
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Facilitation Skills
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Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
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Relevant Work Samples
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Required as part of application submission
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Eligibility Criteria
Interested consultants or agencies should meet the following eligibility expectations:
- Experience in participatory rural appraisal and community-led planning.
- Proven background in rural sanitation, hygiene, waste management, or WASH-related assignments.
- Understanding of Solid Liquid Waste Management requirements under SBM-G Phase II.
- Ability to work with Panchayati Raj Institutions, frontline workers, and rural communities.
- Capacity to complete the assignment within the specified duration of 4 weeks.
- Willingness to comply with WaterAid India’s Code of Conduct, ICC, child protection, and safeguarding norms.
Financial Criteria
The RFQ requires applicants to submit a financial proposal. The financial proposal should mention the approximate total cost per habitation in INR. The financial proposal will be evaluated for cost-effectiveness and alignment with the assignment requirements.
No minimum turnover, net worth requirement, tender fee, estimated project value, or EMD has been specified in the provided RFQ notice.
Evaluation Criteria
The selection will be based on a 100-mark scoring system. The minimum qualifying score is 70 marks.
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Evaluation Criteria
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Maximum Score
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Details
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Relevant Experience
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30
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Depth and relevance of past work in PRA and sanitation
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Understanding of SBM-G Guidelines
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15
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Demonstrated knowledge and application of SBM-G requirements
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Methodology and Work Plan
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25
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Clarity, feasibility, and participatory approach
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Community Engagement Experience
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15
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Experience with rural and marginalised communities
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Financial Proposal
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15
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Cost-effectiveness and alignment with budget
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Total
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100
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Minimum qualifying score: 70
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Tender Fee and EMD Details
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Requirement
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Status
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Tender Fee
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Not mentioned in the provided RFQ
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EMD Amount
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Not mentioned
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EMD Exemption
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Not applicable / not specified
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Mode of EMD
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Not applicable / not mentioned
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Bid Security
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Not mentioned
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Required Document Checklist
Interested consultants or agencies should prepare and submit the following documents:
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Document
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Required
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Technical Proposal
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Yes
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Methodology and Work Plan
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Yes
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Assignment Timeline
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Yes
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Financial Proposal with approximate cost per habitation in INR
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Yes
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CV / Profile of Consultant or Agency
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Yes
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Relevant Work Samples
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Yes
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Details of Similar Assignments
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Recommended
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Contact Details of Two References
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Yes
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Safeguarding / Code of Conduct Compliance Confirmation
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Recommended
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Cover Letter / Procurement Cover
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Recommended
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Any other supporting credentials
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Recommended
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Submission Guidelines
Interested consultants and agencies must submit their application by email.
Email ID: WAIBiharProcurement@wateraid.org
Subject Line: Application – Consultant for LWM Planning – Bihar
Last Date of Submission: June 16, 2026
Applicants should ensure that the technical proposal, financial proposal, CV/profile, work samples, and reference details are submitted before the deadline.
Important Dates
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Event
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Date
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RFQ Issue / Publishing Date
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June 10, 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned
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Last Date for Submission
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June 16, 2026
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Bid / Proposal Opening Date
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Not mentioned
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Assignment Duration
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4 weeks
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