RFP - Concurrent Evaluation of Functioning of DMF and Implementation of DMF Projects in Angul, Jajpur and Jharsuguda

About the Organization:

• The Planning & Convergence Department of Odisha is a key nodal department responsible for evolving short-term and long-term development strategies for the state.
• The department formulates Annual and Five-Year Plans, aligning with the Planning Commission’s guidelines and the state's priorities.
• It regularly monitors the implementation of Plan Programs, ensuring optimal resource allocation and the achievement of objectives.

About the Proposal:

• Title: Concurrent Evaluation of Functioning of DMF and Implementation of DMF Projects in Angul, Jajpur, and Jharsuguda.
• District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) were established under the Odisha District Mineral Foundations (ODMF) Rules, 2015, under Section 9B of the MMDR Act, 1957.
• DMF's Objective: To implement development and welfare projects in mining-affected areas, mitigating the adverse effects of mining and enhancing the socioeconomic conditions of affected communities.
• Target Districts: Angul, Jajpur, and Jharsuguda (99% of total DMF contributions).
• Number of Projects: 13,244 projects implemented by March 2024 in these three districts.

Rationale for the Assignment:

• An evaluation is necessary to understand the functioning of the DMF Trusts and the implementation of the projects aimed at development and welfare in mining-affected areas.
• The evaluation will provide inputs for assessment and highlight opportunities for course corrections where necessary.

Scope and Objectives:

1. Geographic Focus: Evaluation will be limited to Angul, Jajpur, and Jharsuguda districts.
2. Key Focus Areas:
   • High priority activities: Drinking water, health care, education, sanitation, welfare of women and children, skill development, housing, connectivity.
   • Other priority activities: Physical infrastructure like roads, irrigation, energy, watershed development, afforestation.
3. Objectives of the Evaluation:
   • Examine the extent to which DMF project objectives respond to beneficiaries' needs.
   • Assess convergence with other state and central interventions.
   • Review the implementation mechanism of DMF.
   • Evaluate the achievement of objectives.
   • Measure the cost-effectiveness and timeliness of interventions.
   • Assess the impact on beneficiaries.
   • Identify the sustainability of benefits post-implementation.
   • Recommend necessary improvements for more efficient DMF implementation.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Entities Allowed:
   • Company under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 / 2013.
   • Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
   • Trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882.
   • Partnership Firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 or LLP under the LLP Act, 2008.
   • Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC or Central/State Government with NAAC accreditation of at least 'B' grade.
   • MSEs/Start-ups in consulting are also eligible.
2. Experience:
   • Must be in the consulting business for over 10 years.
   • Completed 3 assignments of similar nature (Contract Value ≥ Rs. 20 lakh, Duration ≥ 3 months) in social sector evaluations, for government/autonomous bodies/International Organizations.
3. Financial Criteria:
   • Average annual turnover of Rs. 1.00 Cr in the last 5 years (from consulting business).
4. Conflict of Interest:
   • The bidder must provide a statement regarding any potential conflict of interest.

How to Apply:

• Submission Method: The proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope via Speed Post/Registered Post.
• Deadline: 06 Nov 2024, 5:00 PM.
• The envelope must mention “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – CONCURRENT EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONING OF DMF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DMF PROJECTS IN ANGUL, JAJPUR AND JHARSUGUDA”.

Address:
Additional Secretary to Government, DMF Support Cell,
Planning & Convergence Department, Government of Odisha,
Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001.
Email: dmfs.cell@gmail.com

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