Key Tender Details at a Glance

The tender schedule on page 4 confirms the publishing, download, submission and opening dates. It also states that manually submitted Technical Bids will be accepted until 1 October 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Scope of Work

The principal scope is the implementation of skill training in driving in every MCLA Constituency under BTC during FY 2026-27.

The selected Implementation Agency will be expected to facilitate driving training in accordance with the Terms of Reference and requirements contained in the RFP. The stated programme objectives include:

1. Implementing driving skill training in each MCLA Constituency under BTC.
2. Providing certified driving training.
3. Promoting road safety awareness and compliance with traffic regulations.
4. Improving employability and encouraging self-employment among youth.
5. Promoting inclusion of women and candidates from economically weaker sections.
6. Increasing the number of trained and licensed drivers.
7. Strengthening the transport workforce in the BTC region.

The RFP specifically identifies student dropouts and unemployed youth as the target group for the programme.

Implementation Agency Responsibilities

The RFP requires the Implementation Agency to ensure programme quality according to the prescribed standards and specifications. It also assigns responsibility for organizing extracurricular activities for the overall personality development of trainees.

The payment structure is linked to programme milestones:

1. First instalment: 50% after commencement of training.
2. Second instalment: 50% after production of valid driving licences of trained candidates, based on actual numbers.

Professional Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

The RFP invites bids from Company/Trust/Society etc. through the e-Tendering process.

1. Minimum Existence of Organization

The bidder must have been in existence for a minimum of 3 years.

Required supporting documents include:

1. Incorporation/Registration Certificate or Trust Deed.
2. MOA, where applicable.
3. SEED, BTC registered/approved/empanelled Training Provider Certificate.

2. Presence Across BTR Districts

The bidder must have a presence in each of the 5 districts of BTR.

The RFP mentions documentary evidence such as a rent agreement as proof of presence.

3. Minimum Turnover

The bidder must have an average annual turnover of ₹3 Crore during the last three financial years:

1. FY 2022-23
2. FY 2023-24
3. FY 2024-25

The turnover must be supported by audited financial statements or a CA-certified true copy stating the turnover.

4. Relevant Skill Training Experience

The bidder should have experience in skill training under any department of BTC during the financial years:

1. 2023-24
2. 2024-25
3. 2025-26

Documentary evidence/work orders from a Government authority are required.

5. Skill Development Project Experience Above ₹1 Crore

The bidder should have implemented a skill-development-related project valued at more than ₹1 Crore under any department of BTC in at least one of the following financial years:

1. 2023-24
2. 2024-25
3. 2025-26

The RFP requires documentary evidence/work orders from the Government authority.

6. Non-Blacklisting Requirement

The bidder must not have been blacklisted by any State Government or Central Government agency, corporation or entity governed by them.

A self-declaration on the organization's letterhead is required.

7. Fraudulent Activity Declaration

The bidder must not have been involved in fraudulent activities and must submit a self-declaration on the organization's letterhead.

Financial Criteria

The principal financial eligibility requirement is an average annual turnover of ₹3 Crore over FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25.

The RFP's technical evaluation gives additional marks for higher turnover:

The RFP does not specify any separate minimum net-worth requirement in the eligibility criteria provided.

Financial Bid

Annexure-B identifies 1,587 beneficiaries for the driving skill-training programme. The financial bid table provides fields for cost per candidate and total amount. The displayed template itself shows these amounts as 00.00, meaning bidders are required to complete the applicable financial bid rather than treating ₹00.00 as an awarded or fixed candidate rate.

Tender Fee and EMD Details

The Tender Processing Fee is ₹5,000, and it is non-refundable.

The EMD is:

1. General Category: ₹4,76,100, equivalent to 2% of the RFP value.
2. Reserved Category: ₹2,38,050, equivalent to 1% of the RFP value.

Both the RFP processing fee and EMD are required to be paid online.

MSME Exemption

MSME-registered firms/companies/organizations are exempted from the Tender Processing Fee and EMD, subject to production of a valid MSME Certificate.

The RFP further states that EMD exemption proof should be submitted where applicable.

Submission Guidelines

This is a hybrid submission requirement in practical terms.

Online Submission

Both the Technical Bid and Price Bid must be uploaded online through:

https://assamtenders.gov.in

Online submission is mandatory, and bidders must register on the e-Tendering portal. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) issued by an authorized Certifying Authority is mandatory for participation.

Physical Submission

In addition to online submission, the bidder must submit:

1. Proof of online payment of RFP processing fee and EMD; or
2. Valid EMD exemption proof, where applicable; and
3. Original/hard copy of the Technical Bid with supporting documents.

The physical Technical Bid must be submitted to the office of the Council Head of Department, Skill Employment & Entrepreneurship Department (SEED), BTC, Kokrajhar, Assam, either by registered post or by hand, within the prescribed deadline. Failure to submit the required physical documents can result in the bid being declared non-responsive and summarily rejected.

The sealed envelope should mention the name of the assignment on top and the name and address of the bidder at the bottom.

Tender Timeline and Important Deadlines

Important: The tender document states that if a scheduled activity falls on a holiday, the activity will take place on the next working day.

The bidder is also responsible for checking the official e-procurement website for the latest tender information and updates.

Technical Evaluation Criteria

The technical bid will be evaluated out of 100 marks. The RFP states that the bidder securing the highest technical marks will be awarded the programme.

For organizational experience, the scoring is 5 marks for above 3 years, 10 marks for above 4 years and 25 marks for above 5 years. Turnover attracts 10 marks for above ₹3 Crore, 15 marks for above ₹4 Crore and 25 marks for above ₹5 Crore.

Document Checklist for Bidders

Based on the eligibility, submission and organization data requirements in the RFP, prospective bidders should prepare the following checklist:

Organization & Registration Documents

1. Registration/Incorporation Certificate
2. Trust Deed, where applicable
3. Memorandum of Association (MOA), where applicable
4. PAN Card of the applicant organization
5. SEED, BTC registered/approved/empanelled Training Provider Certificate
6. Details of date and place of registration/incorporation
7. Authorized Signatory details
8. Authorized Signatory's designation
9. Complete organizational/contact address
10. Primary point-of-contact details

The organization information requested in Annexure-A includes organization name, constitution, registration details, PAN, authorized signatory, contact details and primary point of contact.

Financial Documents

1. Audited financial statements for FY 2022-23
2. Audited financial statements for FY 2023-24
3. Audited financial statements for FY 2024-25
4. CA-certified turnover statement/certificate establishing the required average annual turnover
5. Online payment proof for ₹5,000 Tender Processing Fee
6. Online EMD payment proof, where applicable
7. Valid MSME Certificate, if claiming EMD and Tender Processing Fee exemption

Experience Documents

1. Government work orders for skill-training experience under BTC
2. Work completion certificates, where applicable
3. Evidence of skill-development project(s) exceeding ₹1 Crore under BTC
4. Government-issued documentary evidence supporting relevant experience
5. Evidence of presence in all five BTR districts, such as applicable rent agreements

Declarations

1. Non-blacklisting declaration on organization letterhead
2. Declaration regarding non-involvement in fraudulent activities
3. Other declarations/forms prescribed in the complete RFP/bidding documents

Bid Submission

1. Technical Bid uploaded on Assam e-Tender portal
2. Price/Financial Bid uploaded on Assam e-Tender portal
3. DSC for online submission
4. Proof of online fee/EMD payment or valid exemption proof
5. Signed and sealed hard copy of Technical Bid
6. Supporting documents attached to the physical Technical Bid
7. Physical submission made by hand or registered post within the prescribed deadline
8. Sealed envelope properly marked with assignment and bidder details

Bidder caution: This checklist is prepared from the provided RFP's stated requirements and should be cross-checked against the latest documents available on assamtenders.gov.in before final submission.

Key Tender Highlights for SkillCouncils.com Readers

The tender presents an opportunity for eligible skill-development organizations, training providers, companies, trusts and societies with relevant BTC experience to participate in the implementation of a large-scale driving skill-training programme.

The most important qualification filters are:

1. Minimum 3 years of organizational existence.
2. SEED, BTC registered/approved/empanelled Training Provider status.
3. Presence in all five districts of BTR.
4. Average annual turnover of at least ₹3 Crore for FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25.
5. Relevant skill-training experience under BTC.
6. At least one skill-development project worth more than ₹1 Crore under BTC during the specified period.
7. No government blacklisting.
8. No involvement in fraudulent activities.

Organizations should pay particular attention to the BTC-specific experience requirements, as these are not merely general skill-development qualifications but form part of the stated eligibility and technical evaluation framework.

Important Points Before Applying

1. No Net Worth Requirement Stated

The provided RFP specifies an average annual turnover requirement but does not state a separate minimum net-worth criterion. Therefore, bidders should not assume a net-worth threshold unless a subsequent corrigendum or official clarification introduces one.

2. No Pre-Bid Meeting Details Found

The provided 13-page RFP does not specify a Pre-Bid Meeting date, time or venue. Accordingly, SkillCouncils.com should list the Pre-Bid Meeting as "Not specified in the available RFP" rather than publishing an assumed date.

3. Physical Technical Bid Is Important

Although the tender is conducted through e-Tendering, the RFP expressly requires a hard copy/original Technical Bid and supporting documents for physical verification. Non-submission may lead to rejection.

4. Bid Validity

The submitted RFP must remain valid for acceptance for at least 90 days after the last date of bid submission.

5. Authority's Right to Cancel

The Bid/RFP inviting authority reserves the right to cancel the Bid/RFP at any time.

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