Selection of Implementing Agency for Skill Development and Livelihood Promotion through Nutrition-Sensitive Agricultural Enterprises

Quick Overview (At a Glance)

Introduction

The Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO), Harichandanpur, Government of Odisha, has issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 01 dated 10/04/2026 for the Selection of an Implementing Agency for the project titled “Skill Development and Livelihood Promotion through Nutrition-Sensitive Agricultural Enterprises” under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), Keonjhar. The initiative aims to address limited livelihood opportunities and high anaemia prevalence by building practical farming and enterprise skills among women and small/marginal farmers.

Objective of the Assignment

Overall Objective: To engage a competent Project Implementing Agency (PIA) to design and implement a skill development-oriented livelihood intervention that strengthens nutrition-sensitive agricultural enterprises.

Specific Objectives:

1. Build practical skills in turmeric and nutrition crop production.
2. Promote farm-based livelihood clusters (Turmeric & Nutrition crops).
3. Strengthen Producer Groups (PGs) as livelihood institutions.
4. Enhance income through market linkages.
5. Ensure sustainability of activities beyond the project period.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

• Tender Fee: ₹5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) – Non-refundable Demand Draft in favour of “Block Development Officer, Harichandanpur”, payable at Harichandanpur.
• EMD: ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) – Demand Draft in favour of “Block Development Officer, Harichandanpur”, payable at Harichandanpur. Bank Guarantee not accepted. EMD forfeited if bid is withdrawn or bidder influences evaluation.

Scope of Work for the Implementing Agency

The selected agency will be responsible for:

• Preparatory Activities: Beneficiary identification, baseline assessment, formation of Producer Groups (PGs), and submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
• Skill Development: Hands-on training in Package of Practices (PoP) for turmeric, banana, papaya, pumpkin, sweet potato, iron-rich leafy vegetables.
• Input Support: Procurement and distribution of quality inputs as skill application tools.
• Capacity Building: Training on group governance, bookkeeping, post-harvest handling, collective marketing.
• Market Linkages: Facilitating connections with traders, aggregators, and institutional buyers.
• Documentation: Monthly progress reports, utilization certificates, audit compliance.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners (Agencies)

Selection Criteria (Quality Based Selection – QBS)

The method of selection is Quality Based Selection (QBS) with a two-stage evaluation:

Stage 1: Preliminary & Technical Evaluation (Total Marks: 100)

Only bidders scoring the minimum technical score will proceed. The agency with the highest technical score is selected. Financial proposals are opened only for the highest-ranked technical bidder.

Empanelment Procedure

This is a single-stage selection process leading to a contract, not a multi-stage empanelment. The steps are:

1. Submission of Pre-Qualification, Technical, and Financial Proposals in sealed envelopes.
2. Preliminary evaluation for eligibility.
3. Technical evaluation (including presentation).
4. Financial evaluation of the top-ranked technical bidder.
5. Negotiations (if necessary).
6. Issuance of Letter of Intent and contract signing after Performance Bank Guarantee submission.

Eligible Beneficiaries

• Women farmers
• Small and marginal households
• Priority to families in mining-affected regions
• Farmers in the following villages under Budhakhaman Gram Panchayat, Harichandanpur Block, Keonjhar District: Budhakhaman, Samagiri, Talanadama, Saharatangiri, Nalapanga.

Total Target to be Trained / Livelihood Clusters

• Turmeric Livelihood Cluster: 50 farmer families
• Nutrition Crop-Based Livelihood Cluster: 100 farmer families
• Functional Producer Groups (PGs): 2 to 5 groups

Total direct beneficiaries: 150 farmer families.

Job Roles / Course / Focus Area

The focus is on skill development for farm-based enterprises, not specific job roles. Key areas include:

• Scientific cultivation of turmeric and nutrient-rich crops (banana, papaya, pumpkin, sweet potato, green leafy vegetables).
• Post-harvest handling, grading, and packaging.
• Basic value addition.
• Collective marketing and negotiation.
• Group governance and financial bookkeeping.

Project Duration

12 months from the date of agreement signing.

Funding and Payment Conditions

• Total Project Cost Ceiling: ₹25,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakhs Only)
• Payment Basis: Reimbursement on actual expenditure (not advance), subject to verification.
• Budget Heads (Maximum Admissible):
  • Input support (Nutrition crops): ₹6,00,000
  • Input support (Turmeric): ₹4,00,000
  • Market linkage exploration: ₹2,00,000
  • Training & Capacity Building: ₹1,40,000
  • Documentation & MIS: ₹70,000
  • Project Management: ₹1,70,000
  • Project Manager (salary): ₹3,60,000
  • Cluster Coordinator(s): ₹3,60,000
  • Financial Management: ₹1,80,000
  • Audit & Compliance: ₹20,000
• Supporting Documents: Bills, vouchers, attendance sheets, bank transfer proofs.
• Performance Bank Guarantee: 3% of total contract value (unconditional, irrevocable) from a nationalized/scheduled bank.

Mode of Submission & Address for Submission

Submission Mode: Speed Post or Registered Post only. Courier may be allowed but verify with authority. Proposals received after deadline will be rejected unopened.

Envelope System:

• Envelope 1: Pre-Qualification Documents (including Tender Fee & EMD DDs)
• Envelope 2: Technical Proposal
• Envelope 3: Financial Proposal
• Outer Envelope: All three sealed envelopes, superscribed with “Implementation of the project ‘Skill Development and Livelihood Promotion through Nutrition-Sensitive Agricultural Enterprises in Harichandanpur Block'”

Address for Submission:

Office of the Block Development Officer,
At- Harichandanpur, P.O. Harichandanpur,
District Keonjhar, Pin- 758028, Odisha
Email: ori-harichandanpur@nic.in

Other Terms and Conditions

1. Validity: Proposals must be valid for 90 days from submission date.
2. No Consortium/Joint Venture: Not permitted. No sub-contracting.
3. Confidentiality: Bidders cannot contact the Client during evaluation.
4. Right to Reject: The authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
5. Conflict of Interest: Bidders must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest.
6. Blacklisting: False declarations will lead to contract termination.
7. Audit: All expenditures are subject to internal and external audits.
8. Negotiations: The Client may hold technical and financial negotiations with the selected bidder.
9. Performance Bank Guarantee: Must be submitted within 7 working days of Letter of Intent.

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