RFP Residential Skill Development Training | Selection of an Agency for Residential Skill Development Training Program in Multiple Trades under JRDA at Belgaria Township, Dhanbad, Jharkhand

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EOI for Skill Development Training: An Overview

This document serves as a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Expression of Interest (EOI) for Skill Development Training initiatives. It is issued by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), Jharkhand, to invite proposals from eligible and experienced agencies. The objective is to select a Training Partner for a large-scale, residential skill development program aimed at enhancing the employability of youth in the Belgaria Township and surrounding areas. This skill rfp outlines the complete scope of work, eligibility criteria, selection process, and terms and conditions for prospective bidders.

The new skill tenders like this one are a vital part of the government’s effort to bridge the skill gap and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. This specific RFP is a skill tender focused on a comprehensive residential training model.

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1. Objective of the Project

The primary objective of this skill rfp is to select a competent Training Agency to implement a Residential Skill Development Training Program. The program aims to:

• Enhance Employability: Equip youth with industry-relevant technical and soft skills to improve their job prospects.
• Reduce Unemployment: Create sustainable livelihood opportunities through skill-based training to address unemployment and poverty.
• Bridge Skill Gaps: Align training with local industry demand and government priorities in key sectors.
• Strengthen the Skill Ecosystem: Increase residential training capacity and provide access to candidates from remote or disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Achieve Placement Targets: Ensure a minimum of 960 trained youth are placed over a period of two years 
• Support Policy Formulation: Provide data and feedback to the district administration to monitor outcomes and quality standards.

2. Key Dates

• Issue Date: 15.06.2026 
• Opening Date: 18.06.2026 
• Closing Date of Proposal Submission: 14.07.2026, before 05:00 PM 
• Technical Proposal Opening Date: 15.07.2026, at 11:00 AM 

3. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

• Amount: INR 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs only) 
• Mode: The EMD must be submitted online through the Jharkhand Tenders portal. It can be paid via internet banking, NEFT, or RTGS 
• Exemption: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as per the MSE Procurement Policy are exempted from EMD payment. The bidder must upload a notarized copy of the supporting document for exemption .
• Forfeiture: The EMD will be forfeited in cases such as bid withdrawal during the validity period, submission of false information, failure to sign the contract, or failure to furnish the required Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) 

4. Scope of Work

The selected agency will be responsible for a broad range of activities, from mobilization to post-placement support.

• Adherence to NSQF Standards: All training and certification must be aligned with NSQF-approved Qualification Packs.
• Mobilization & Enrollment: Conduct awareness campaigns to enroll eligible candidates, prioritizing those from Project Affected Families (PAF) in consultation with JRDA .
• Training Infrastructure: Utilize or set up residential training facilities at Belgaria Township, ensuring classrooms, labs, tools, and equipment are as per JSDM norms. The center must provide safe hostel accommodation, nutritious meals, and other basic amenities .
• Trainers & Staff: Deploy qualified and certified trainers as per SSC norms with an appropriate trainer-trainee ratio 
• Training Management: Manage all aspects of the residential program, including hostel, mess, and boarding facilities, with separate accommodations for male and female trainees 
• Assessment & Certification: Coordinate with the respective Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for third-party assessment and certification of all successful trainees 
• Placement & Post-Training Support: Ensure a minimum of 70% placement for trained candidates and their retention for six months. The agency is obligated to provide a placement cell, manage dropouts, and secure a minimum of 30% of total successful placements within Jharkhand state .
• Monitoring Cell: A one-year monitoring and tracking period for all placed candidates, comprising six months of placement tracking and six months of status monitoring .
• Reporting & MIS: Maintain comprehensive digital records (MIS) of all activities and submit fortnightly progress reports to JRDA 
• Branding & Communication: Ensure visibility of JRDA/Government logos at all centers as per branding guidelines .
• Candidate Facilities: Provide uniforms, induction kits, and other necessary materials to candidates during training .

5. Eligibility of Training Partners

Prospective agencies must meet strict criteria to be considered for this EOI for Skill Development Training.

• Legal Entity: Must be a legal entity (Private/Public Limited Company, LLP, Society, NGO, Trust) with a minimum legal existence of 5 years .
• NSDC Registration: Must be registered as a Training Partner with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) .
• Pan & GST: Must have a valid PAN and GST registration 
• Turnover: Should have an average turnover of a minimum of INR 5 Crore over the last 3 financial years .
• Organizational Strength:
  • Availability of ToT (Training of Trainers) certified trainers from respective SSCs for each trade, with a minimum of 2 years of experience .
  • Provide minimum 3 Letters of Intent (LoIs) from reputed placement agencies/companies for each trade 
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing Government-sponsored Skill Development Programs .
  • Trained a minimum of 3,000 candidates under NSQF-aligned programs in the last five years .
• Performance:
  • Minimum 60% of trained candidates must be successfully assessed/certified 
  • Minimum 40% of trained candidates must be placed in gainful employment .
• Non-Blacklisting: The bidder must not be blacklisted by any Central or State Government or PSU 

6. Selection Criteria

The evaluation will be based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with a 70:30 weightage for Technical and Financial proposals respectively 

• Preliminary Stage: Submission of all required documents as per the checklist.
• Technical Evaluation (70% weight): Bidders who meet the pre-qualification criteria are scored on various parameters, including:
  • Average Annual Turnover (Max 15 Marks) 
  • Relevant Project Experience (Max 20 Marks) 
  • Trade-Specific Experience (Max 15 Marks) 
  • Training Performance (Max 10 Marks) 
  • Placement Performance (Max 15 Marks) 
  • Technical Approach & Implementation Plan (Max 25 Marks) 
• Financial Evaluation (30% weight): The financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened. The bid with the lowest evaluated price (Fm) will receive the maximum financial score of 100. Other bids are scored using the formula: Sf = 100 x Fm / F 
• Final Ranking: Bids are ranked based on their combined technical (St) and financial (Sf) scores. The bidder with the highest total score will be considered for the contract award 

7. Empanelment Procedure

The process for selection and empanelment is as follows:

1. Proposal Submission: Bidders must submit their proposals online through the Jharkhand Tenders portal in a two-cover system (Technical and Financial) .
2. Technical Opening & Evaluation: The technical proposals are opened and evaluated by a committee. Only bidders securing above 60 marks in the technical evaluation are shortlisted 
3. Financial Opening: The financial proposals of the technically qualified bidders are opened 
4. QCBS Evaluation: The final ranking is determined by combining the technical and financial scores .
5. Price Justification: The Client may hold price justification discussions with the selected bidder(s) .
6. Award of Contract: The successful bidder is notified and asked to sign the contract after fulfilling all formalities 
7. Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): The selected bidder must furnish a PBG of 5% of the contract value before signing the final agreement 

8. Eligible Beneficiaries

The target beneficiaries for this skill development tender are:

• Age Group: 18-35 years 
• Social Category: All, with priority given to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS 
• Geographical Coverage (Phased Approach):
  1. Residents of Belgaria and Karamatand (Non-BCCL) township
  2. Non-LTH and LTH families at the 81 most vulnerable sites identified under the Jharia Master Plan (JMP) 
  3. If targets remain unmet, coverage extends to other fire and subsidence sites 
  4. Finally, the host population within a 0 to 5 km radius of the townships 

9. Total Target to be Trained

• Overall Target: A minimum of 960 beneficiaries over a period of two (2) years 
• Quarterly Target: A minimum of 120 beneficiaries per quarter [

10. Job Roles, Course Duration & Trade Distribution

This skill rfp covers four specific trades, with a total training duration ranging from 600 to 700 hours per trade 

Each quarter, a maximum of four (4) batches of 30 candidates each can be conducted. Over two years, a total of 32 batches will be trained, with 8 batches per trade .

11. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Payment Milestones: Payment will be released on a batch-wise basis upon achieving specific milestones .
  • 1st Installment (30%): After mobilization and enrollment of each batch 
  • 2nd Installment (30%): After completion of training and certification of the batch
  • 3rd Installment (20%): After submission of placement records for 70% of the batch .
  • 4th Installment (20%): After one-year post-training tracking (6 months placement + 6 months status monitoring) 
• Board, Lodging & Food: Payments for these expenses are processed monthly, based on the rates quoted by the agency, which must not exceed MSDE rates 
• Taxes: All quoted rates must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, and no price escalation will be allowed after the work order is issued 
• Mode of Payment: All payments will be made via electronic transfer (NEFT/RTGS) .
• Monitoring: Biometric attendance is mandatory for verification, and the authority reserves the right to recover payments if false information is provided .

12. Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Online Only . No hardcopies are required to be submitted at the time of tender opening, though original documents may be requested for verification before the award of contract .
• Submission Portal: https://www.jharkhandtenders.gov.in 
• Place of Opening: Online at the District Collectorate, Dhanbad-826001, Jharkhand .

13. Important Terms and Conditions

• Joint Ventures: Joint ventures, consortiums, or partnerships are not permitted 
• Bid Validity: Proposals must remain valid for 180 days from the date of opening the technical proposal .
• Confidentiality & Conflict of Interest: Bidders must not have a conflict of interest and must disclose any potential issues. Information is to be kept confidential.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): The successful bidder must furnish a PBG of 5% of the contract value valid for three months beyond the contract period ].
• Penalty Clause: A penalty of 1% per week (up to a maximum of 10% of the contract value) will be levied for delays. The PBG may also be forfeited 
• Termination: The contract can be terminated for default, insolvency, or for the convenience of the JRDA administration 
• Force Majeure: The contract includes a standard Force Majeure clause .
• Legal Jurisdiction: All legal disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, and Civil Courts of Dhanbad .
• Copyright: JRDA will hold all intellectual property rights related to the project documents and materials 
• Governing Law: The contract will be governed by the prevailing laws of the Government of India/Government of Jharkhand 

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