RFP for Skill Development and Certification of Rural Construction Workers | District Rural Development Department, Latehar-JHARKHAND

Tender Snapshot: Key Information

1. Introduction
The District Rural Development Department, Latehar (Jharkhand), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting reputed and experienced firms, companies, agencies, and societies to undertake the Skill Development and Certification of Rural Construction Workers (Rajmistris). This initiative is part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to enhance the quality of rural housing construction by developing a pool of trained, technically competent, and certified local workers.

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2. Objective
The primary objective is to identify, mobilise, train, assess, and certify rural construction workers in Latehar district. This aims to ensure quality construction, timely completion of houses (particularly the 4,508 pending houses under PMAY-G FY 2024-25), efficient use of materials, and improved durability and safety of buildings, while also improving the employment and livelihood opportunities of the local workforce.

3. Key Dates

• Date of Publication of Bid: 07/11/2026
• Pre-Bid Meeting: 12.11.2026 at DRDB LATEHAR
• Last Date and Time of Submission of Bid: 23/11/2026 – 05:00 PM
• Technical Bid Opening: 25/11/2026 – 11:00 AM
• Financial Bid Opening: After Technical Evaluation and PPT

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

• Amount: Rs. 1,00,000 (One Lakh)
• Mode of Payment: Online at https://jharkhandtenders.gov.in
• Refund: Interest-free; refunded to unsuccessful bidders within 30 days of contract finalization.

5. Tender Fees

• Amount: Rs. 5,000.00 (Rupees Five thousand only)
• Nature: Non-refundable
• Mode of Payment: Online at https://jharkhandtenders.gov.in

6. Scope of Work
The selected agency shall be responsible for:

• Identification & Selection: Identifying eligible semi-skilled/practising rural masons in coordination with Block Development Officers and identifying PMAY-G houses for practical training.
• Training Personnel: Deploying qualified and experienced trainers.
• Training Plan: Preparing a detailed plan for 45-day batches (30 trainees per batch, 80% practical, 20% theoretical).
• Training Conduct: Covering basic construction, foundation, masonry, plastering, flooring, roofing, material measurement, quality workmanship, and safety practices.
• Tools & Materials: Arranging tools, equipment, and coordinating for construction materials at PMAY-G sites.
• Registration & Assessment: Registering trainees on the Skill India Portal within 10 days of training commencement and coordinating with the Construction Skill Development Council of India (CSDCI).
• Certification & Documentation: Facilitating certification, maintaining a database, daily attendance, and facilitating inspections via the Area Officer App.
• Timeline: Starting training within 15 days of the work order and completing it within the approved schedule.

7. Eligibility of Training Partners
Bidders must meet the following criteria:

1. Registered under Companies Act/Partnership Firm Act/Section 8 company, society, trust, or eligible govt institution.
2. Valid GST Registration and PAN.
3. At least 3 completed financial years.
4. Average annual turnover of at least ₹1.50 crore (FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
5. At least 1,000 candidates trained and certified in skill development programmes in the last 5 years.
6. Valid relevant Training Provider (TP) affiliation/empanelment with central/state govt agencies.
7. Not blacklisted/defaulted by any Govt Dept/PSU; no pending litigation.
8. Qualified trainers for every proposed active batch.

8. Selection Criteria
The selection will be based on Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).

• Stage 1: Eligibility documents evaluation (Maximum Marks: 25). Bidders scoring at least 25 marks proceed to the next stage.
• Stage 2: Technical Evaluation (Maximum Marks: 100). Bidders must score at least 60 marks (60%) to qualify.
  • Criteria: Organizational age (5), Turnover (5), Experience in Skill Dev (20), Number of candidates trained (10), Regional experience in Jharkhand (5), Qualifications of experts (10), Technical Approach (15), Technical Presentation (30).
• Final Score (S): S = (Technical Score × 0.75) + (Eligibility Score × 0.25). The highest-scoring bidder (H-1) is awarded the contract. Tie-breaker goes to the higher Technical Score.

9. Empanelment Procedure
There is no separate empanelment procedure mentioned; the process is a direct award based on the QCBS evaluation method described above (Eligibility -> Technical PPT -> Financial).

10. Eligible Beneficiaries
Semi-skilled and practising rural masons (Rajmistris) in the Latehar district.

11. Total Target to be trained

• 344 rural masons for Latehar district during the financial year 2026-27.

12. Job Roles or Course or Focus Area

• Role: Rural Construction Worker / Rajmistri.
• Focus: Construction of rural houses under PMAY-G (foundations, masonry, plastering, roofing, flooring, finishing, material measurement, safety, and quality workmanship).

13. Duration

• Training Duration: 45 days per batch.
• Batch Size: 30 trainees per batch.
• Contract Validity: One year from the date of work order (Rate valid for one year). The project may be extended on the same rate upon mutual agreement.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Training Provider Payment: Rs. 49 per trainee per training hour (subject to confirmation).
• Trainee Compensatory Wages: Rs. 374 per day (as per guidelines).
• Assessment Fee: Rs. 1,200 per trainee (as per guidelines).
• Payment Instalments:
  • 30%: After execution of the agreement (upon completed enrolment of the requisite number of Masons).
  • 70%: After successful completion of training and assessment (paid in proportion to the percentage of trainees who successfully pass).

15. Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Online only.
• Portal: https://jharkhandtenders.gov.in
• Address for physical correspondence (if needed): District Rural Development Department, Latehar – 829206.
• Email: ddc-lat@nic.in

16. Other Terms and Conditions

• Performance Guarantee: 5% of the total project cost (refundable after 7 months).
• Late Delivery Penalty: 0.5% per week of delayed value, max 10%.
• Sub-contracting: Not permitted.
• Exemption: Start-ups (DPIIT recognized) and MSME/UDYAM entities registered within Jharkhand (with GM-DIC certification) are exempt from tender fee/EMD.
• Liability: The contractor is responsible for any hazard to the public or trainers during the project.
• Termination: The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract at any point.

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