RFP - Selection of Consultant for Providing Advisory Support/Project Management Unit to GIDB Office

Organization: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB)
Apply By: 30 Sep 2024

About the Organization

• Objective: Facilitate infrastructure development, promote private sector participation, and ensure coordination among government agencies in Gujarat.
• Focus Areas:
  • Planning and coordination for infrastructure development.
  • Advising on concession agreements in public-private partnerships (PPP).
  • Conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
  • Providing legal frameworks for project selection and bidding.
  • Monitoring project progress.
  • Building human resource capacity in the infrastructure sector.

About the Proposal

• Role of GIDB: Apex Authority for Special Investment Regions under the Gujarat Special Investment Region Act – 2009.
• Initiatives:
  • Preparation of City Logistics Plans for 8 cities and Gujarat State Integrated Logistics Master Plan.
  • Implementation of PM Gati Shakti Gujarat project.
  • Coordination for central government projects with budgets over INR 500 crore.
  • Identification and development of islands along Gujarat’s coastline.
  • Review of concession agreements for PPP projects.

Scope of Work

The consultant will:

• PPP Framework: Prepare and implement a PPP database and institutional framework.
• Review: Support in reviewing and preparing reports on concession agreements.
• Investment Opportunities: Compile and prepare sector-based policy interventions.
• Research: Conduct sectoral research and benchmarking best practices.
• Documentation: Prepare standard bid documents, MCAs, and toolkits.
• Website Content: Revamp and regularly update GIDB website content.
• Bidding Process: Assist in the preparation of bidding documents, bid process management, and evaluation.
• Capacity Building: Design training programs on PPP for government officers.
• Case Studies: Create PPP case studies and study materials for GIDB.
• Organizational Support: Provide advisory support and assistance in GIDB’s projects.

Period of Assignment and Payment Terms

• Duration: Initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
• Payment: Monthly installments based on actual presence of two team members and approval of monthly activity reports.

Responsibilities of the Consultant

• Collect and manage all relevant data and documents.
• Cover data collection expenses and other costs (except specified).
• Make own arrangements for accommodation, equipment, and transportation.
• Ensure team availability for presentations and meetings.
• Submit fortnightly activity sheets and progress updates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Financial Stability: No bankruptcy or insolvency in the last five years.
• Blacklisting: Not blacklisted by any Government/Public Sector Organization.
• Completion Record: No abandonment of consultancy assignments or projects.

How to Apply

• Submission: Online through Tender ID – 103225.
• Deadline: Applications must be submitted before the specified date and time.
• Submission Format: As detailed in the RFQ cum RFP Document. No fax, telex, or email submissions.

Additional Information

• RFP Document
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