(EOI) for Empanelment of Agencies/Companies/Start-ups/Consortiums having Expertise in AI in Fin-Tech, Edu-Tech, Agro-Tech and Infra-Tech Platforms | | Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Technology Ltd. (MAHAPREIT)

Executive Summary at a Glance

Detailed Summary of the EOI

1. Introduction and Background

• Issuing Authority: Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT), a subsidiary of Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation Ltd (MPBCDC), Mumbai, which is a Government of Maharashtra undertaking.
• Objective of MAHAPREIT: To implement the “NAVYUG Scheme” for the integrated development of target beneficiaries (primarily Scheduled Caste (SC) communities) through various projects in Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, EV charging, Agro-processing, Highway projects, and more.
• Context: This EOI is launched in alignment with the Government of Maharashtra’s AI Policy 2026, which aims to position the state as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation and digital governance.

2. Objective of the Empanelment

The primary goal is to create a pre-qualified pool of competent agencies capable of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative AI-based solutions. This will help in:

• Accelerating AI adoption across sectors.
• Reducing project procurement timelines.
• Encouraging public-private partnerships.
• Promoting indigenous AI solutions and local innovation.

3. Proposed Verticals and Scope

Agencies can apply for empanelment in one or more of the following verticals:

4. Eligibility Criteria

Interested agencies must meet the following key criteria:

1. Legal Status: Must be a company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or other applicable law) for the last 5/3 years.
2. Financial Turnover: Must have an average annual turnover of at least Rs. 10 Crore in the last 3 financial years.
3. Project Experience: Must have successfully completed at least 3 projects related to AI in the last 3 years, with a value of Rs. 25 Lakhs or more per project. At least 1 project must have a Computer Vision element.
4. Technical Team: Must have at least 10 permanent engineers, with a minimum of 5 having more than 3 years of experience.
5. PAN India Support: Must have its own support center for telephonic and remote assistance across India.
6. Certification: Must have an ISO 9001 Certification.
7. Integrity: Must not be blacklisted by any Government department/agency.

5. Consortium Participation

• Permitted with a maximum of 03 members.
• One member must act as the Lead Member, responsible for overall coordination.
• A Consortium Agreement/MOU must be submitted.
• The combined experience of consortium members may be considered.

6. Categories for Empanelment

Agencies can apply for one or more of the following 8 categories:

1. AI-Tech (Artificial Intelligence & Automation)
2. Fin-Tech (Financial Technology)
3. Edu-Tech (Education Technology)
4. Agro-Tech (Agriculture Technology)
5. Infra-Tech (Infrastructure Technology)
6. Integrated Platforms (Multi-domain solutions)
7. Consulting & Advisory (Technology Consulting & PMC)
8. Innovation & R&D (Research, Pilot, and Innovation-based solutions)

7. Evaluation Methodology

Applications will be evaluated on a 100-point system. The minimum qualifying marks for empanelment are 70 marks.

8. Empanelment Process

1. Submission of EOI documents.
2. Preliminary scrutiny.
3. Technical evaluation.
4. Presentation/Product demonstration (if required).
5. Clarifications/document verification.
6. Final empanelment approval.
7. Issuance of empanelment letter.

(Note: Empanelment does not guarantee the award of work.)

9. Key Terms and Conditions

• Validity: The empanelment is valid for 03 years, extendable based on performance.
• Project Allocation: Work orders may be allocated through limited tender, QCBS, project-specific RFP, or innovation challenges.
• Commercial Models: Models like Fixed Cost, Revenue Sharing, PPP, BOT/BOOT, SaaS, etc., may be adopted.
• Intellectual Property (IPR): Ownership will be governed as per the project-specific agreement.
• Confidentiality: Empanelled agencies must sign NDAs and comply with data protection laws.
• Performance Security: Selected agencies may need to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) for specific projects.

10. Special Preference

Preference may be given to:

• Agencies with Government project experience.
• Maharashtra-based Start-ups/MSMEs.
• Agencies with proprietary AI/Innovation products.
• Women-led and social-impact enterprises.

11. Submission

• The EOI must be submitted physically and via email.
• The address for submission is: Managing Director, B-501 Pinnacle Corporate Park, Next to Trade Center, BKC Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051.
• The submission should include all technical documents, audited financials, experience certificates, and a covering letter (format provided in Annexure-I).

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