Selection of a Project Management Unit (PMU) for providing Services of Technical Manpower to Rajasthan Skill and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC)

Key Information at a Glance

1. Overview

Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC), the State’s Nodal Agency for skill development schemes, invites online bids for selection of a Project Management Unit (PMU) to provide technical manpower services. The assignment is for an initial period of 18 months, with possible extension based on performance and budget availability.

Total Resources Required: 123 positions across 9 levels (L1 being the most senior)

2. Important Dates & Schedule

3. Eligibility Criteria

4. Technical Evaluation Criteria (Minimum 70 Marks Required)

5. Financial Evaluation (QCBS Method – 80:20)

• Technical Score (ST): 80% weightage
• Financial Score (SF): 20% weightage
• Formula: SF = (FL/F) × 100, where FL = Lowest Commercial Bid, F = Quoted Price
• Total Score: TS = (0.8 × ST) + (0.2 × SF)
• Minimum Technical Qualification: 70 marks

6. Resource Deployment (123 Positions)

Level-wise Resource Matrix:

7. Key Financial Details

8. Important Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms:

• Monthly payments based on deployed resources
• TDS deducted as per Income Tax Act provisions
• GST borne by RSLDC
• Payment released within 3 weeks of bill submission

Penalty Provisions:

• Resource Replacement Penalty: ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 depending on level and duration
• Absence Penalty: ₹500 to ₹2,000 per day per resource
• Delay Penalty: Up to 10% of service value
• Liquidated Damages: Maximum 10%

Contract Duration:

• Initial: 18 months
• Extendable based on performance review and budget availability
• Resource deployment within 30 days of work order

Key Obligations:

• No sub-contracting without RSLDC approval
• Resources cannot claim absorption/regularization
• Local project office required at Jaipur
• Confidentiality obligations for 5 years post-termination
• Biometric attendance mandatory
• Maximum 18 leaves per year (pro-rata basis)

9. Document Submission Requirements

Technical Bid (PDF Format):

1. Covering Letter (Form TECH-1)
2. Eligibility Documents (Form TECH-2)
3. Organization & Experience (Form TECH-3)
4. Undertaking for complying tender terms (Annexure B)
5. Undertaking by Bidder (Annexure C)
6. Authorization Certificate (Annexure D)
7. Performance Security undertaking (Annexure F)
8. Additional Conditions of Contract (Annexure H)
9. Code of Integrity & Conflict of Interest (Annexure I)
10. Bid Securing Declaration (Annexure K)

Financial Bid (XLSX/BOQ Format):

1. Form FIN-1: Financial Proposal Submission Form
2. Form FIN-2: Rate Schedule with Level-wise quotes

Physical Submission Required:

• DD/Banker’s Cheque for Bid Document Fee (₹10,000)
• DD/Banker’s Cheque for Processing Fee (₹2,500)
• DD for Bid Security (₹12,00,000)
• To be submitted at RSLDC Office, Jaipur

10. Grounds for Disqualification

• Submission of incomplete/conditional bids
• Failure to submit prescribed fees/security
• Misleading/false representations
• More than one bid submission
• Canvassing or influencing selection process
• Non-acceptance of error corrections
• Breach of Code of Integrity

11. Selection Process Highlights

• Pre-bid Meeting: 30.06.2026 at 11:00 AM at RSLDC, Jaipur
• Technical Bid Evaluation: Minimum 70 marks required
• Financial Bid Opening: Only for technically qualified bidders
• QCBS Method: 80% Technical + 20% Financial
• Contract Award: Most advantageous bid determined by highest Total Score
• Tie-breaker: Higher technical marks, then higher experience marks

12. Terms of Reference Summary

The PMU will be responsible for:

1. Project Management: Complete project handling, resource management, coordination
2. Skill Development: Program conceptualization, design, implementation
3. MIS Management: Data entry, biometric attendance, reporting, system support
4. Placement Support: Candidate counseling, placement facilitation, overseas job coordination
5. Finance & Accounting: Bookkeeping, financial reporting, utilization certificates
6. Administration: Office management, record keeping, procurement support
7. IT Support: Network maintenance, hardware/software troubleshooting, website management
8. HR Management: Attendance, leave, payroll, employee grievances
9. Branding & Communication: Graphic design, photography, social media, publications
10. Event Management: Job fairs, conferences, CXO meets, industry connect

13. Contact Information

14. Important Clauses

Termination:

• Default Termination: 30 days notice for breach, fraud, corruption
• Insolvency Termination: 30 days notice
• Convenience Termination: 60 days notice + 30 days pro-rata fee compensation
• Performance-related: 3 months rectification notice

Force Majeure:

• Continuous period exceeding 60 days allows termination
• 30 days notice with payment for services rendered

Dispute Resolution:

• First Appellate Authority: Managing Director, RSLDC
• Second Appellate Authority: Chairman, RSLDC
• Appeal fee: ₹2,500 (First Appeal) / ₹10,000 (Second Appeal)
• Courts at Jaipur have exclusive jurisdiction

Key Legal Framework:

• Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement (RTPP) Act, 2012
• RTPP Rules, 2013
• Income Tax Act (TDS provisions)
• Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
• Contract Labour Act, 1970
• Information Technology Act, 2000 (Digital Signatures)

15. Special Notes

1. Document Verification: All documents must be self-attested and signed by authorized signatory
2. UDIN Mandatory: Financial documents must have valid UDIN; without UDIN will not be entertained
3. GST Applicability: RSLDC to bear GST; quoted rates exclusive of GST
4. Resource Flexibility: Number of resources may be increased/decreased by MD, RSLDC
5. Previous Staff Retention: RSLDC may require retention of certain percentage of existing staff
6. Exit Management: 30 days handover period with knowledge transfer to new service provider
7. Audit Rights: RSLDC/CAG can inspect records for 3 years post-contract expiry
8. Liability Cap: Bidder liability limited to 3 times total fees payable
9. Survival Clauses: Confidentiality (5 years), Indemnity, Limitation of Liability survive termination

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