Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hiring of Consultants for Value Chain Sector Studies for Sustainable Land Management Project (Farmers Mobilization) by the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA):

Organization

• Name: Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA)
• Legal Structure: Not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013
• Affiliation: Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya

About the Proposal

The Meghalaya Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Project, funded by KfW, aims to establish sustainable land management practices and value chains, with a focus on organic farming, market linkages, and farmers' empowerment. The project focuses on four key components:

1. Organic Farming Production and Diversification
2. Value Addition & Upgradation of Aggregation Infrastructure
3. Establishing Effective Markets Linkage
4. Organic Certification for Premier Organic Markets

Objective

MBMA seeks to hire a consulting firm for:

• Detailed analysis of selected organic value chains in Meghalaya.
• Formulation of the Meghalaya Organic Farming Linkages Masterplan to guide government, private sector, and other stakeholders in creating a sustainable organic farming system.

Consultant’s Role

• Collaborate with MBMA PMU and other stakeholders.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and detailed analysis of organic value chains such as turmeric, ginger, pineapple, cashew, and pepper.
• Identify gaps, market opportunities, and policy recommendations.

Project Area and Location

• Regions: Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills
• Districts: 12 districts in Meghalaya

Scope of Work

The tasks for the consultant include, but are not limited to:

• Data gathering and literature review
• Mapping of value chain actors
• Analysis of selected value chains
• Stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings
• Identify market opportunities and gaps in value chains
• Review of government policies and strategies
• Formulate the Masterplan
• Establish a platform for public consultation and disseminate knowledge

Eligibility

To be eligible, the bidder must meet the following criteria:

• Legal Status: Registered under the Companies Act, 1956, Proprietary Firm, Society Act, etc.
• Financial Criteria: Average annual turnover of INR 50 Lakhs in the last 3 financial years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24)
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant technical, operational, and managerial experience in the agriculture/agri-business sector
• Previous Projects: The firm must have completed at least 3 similar contracts in the last 7 years
• State Experience: Experience in Meghalaya will be considered an asset
• Self-declarations:
  • Firm is not insolvent, bankrupt, or involved in legal proceedings.
  • Firm's business activities are not suspended or debarred.

How to Apply

• Deadline for Submission: 5th December 2024 at 5:00 PM (IST)
• For further clarifications, contact [email protected]
• For more details, visit the link: RFP Document
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This RFP outlines the process for hiring a consulting firm to analyze and formulate a plan for sustainable organic farming and value chains in Meghalaya.