KMDCL Skill Tender 2026: Sewing Machine Operator Training RFP for Minority Women in Karnataka

Quick Reference Card (Project at a Glance)

1. Introduction

The Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited (KMDCL), a Government of Karnataka undertaking, has released Tender No. KMCDL/2026-27/SE0035 dated 21-04-2026. This is a new skill tender inviting proposals from reputed training institutions registered in Karnataka. The objective is to provide community-based skill training for unemployed minority youths (ladies only) in the trade of Sewing Machine Operator. This EOI for Skill Development Training follows the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with an 80:20 technical to financial weightage.

2. Objective

To empower unemployed minority female candidates in Karnataka by providing a 400-hour skill training program in Sewing Machine Operation, thereby enhancing their employability in the Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing sector and ensuring a minimum 70% placement for successful candidates.

3. Key Dates (Calendar of Events)

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

• Amount: ₹28,000 (Rupees Twenty-Eight Thousand Only)
• The EMD must be submitted as per instructions in the KPPP portal.

5. Tender Fees

The document does not specify a separate tender fee. Bidders should check the KPPP portal for any applicable processing fees.

6. Scope of Work

The selected Training Provider shall:

1. Target Group: Impart training to 50 unemployed minority female candidates (18-35 years, family income < ₹6L/annum, SSLC pass, resident of Karnataka).
2. Location: Any district of Karnataka as per KMDC instructions.
3. Course Delivery: 400 hours of training over 3.5 to 4 months.
4. Curriculum: Sewing Machine Operator as per Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector.
5. Assessment: Conduct assessment through agencies empaneled with KSDC/NSDC.
6. Certification: Issue certificates to successful candidates.
7. Placement: Achieve minimum 70% placement, submitting offer letters as proof.
8. Documentation: Maintain biometric and hard copy attendance, GPS-stamped photos, and course material registers.

7. Eligibility of Training Partners (Mandatory Criteria)

Bidders must meet all the following:

• Registration: Registered office in Karnataka (Mandatory).
• Legal Status: Private Limited Company, NGO, Proprietorship, or Partnership. No Joint Ventures or Consortium.
• Valid Registrations: PAN, GST, ROC/Trust/Deed.
• Active Training Center: Minimum one district center registered under Skill India (TC/TP number) or Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC).
• Financial Turnover: Minimum ₹25 lakhs in each of the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
• Past Experience: Conducted skill training for minimum 200 candidates in Karnataka in the last 3 years (2023-24 to 2025-26) for any Government of Karnataka (GOK) department.
• Single Order Value: Executed a skill training program of value not less than ₹30 lakhs (single order) in any of the last 3 years for any GOK department.
• Registration: Registered as Training Provider under GOI (NSDC/PMKVY) or GOK (KSDC).
• Placement Record: Achieved 70% placement for candidates trained in the last 3 years.
• Blacklisting: Self-declaration that the firm has not been blacklisted by any Government/PSU/Private Company.

8. Selection Criteria (QCBS Method – 80:20)

• Turnover (20 marks): ₹20-30L (10 marks), >₹30L (20 marks) each year.
• Active Training Center (20 marks): Meeting criteria = 10 marks.
• Candidates Trained (20 marks): Min 200 = 10 marks, More than 200 = 20 marks.
• Single Order Value (20 marks): Min ₹30L = 10 marks, More than ₹30L = 20 marks.
• Placement Record (20 marks): 70% achievement = 20 marks.

Only bidders scoring 80+ technical marks will have their financial bids opened.

9. Empanelment Procedure

1. Online Submission: Bidders must upload all technical documents on the KPPP portal before 06-05-2026, 05:00 PM.
2. Technical Evaluation: Technical bids opened on 07-05-2026; evaluation based on the scorecard.
3. Financial Bid Opening: For technically qualified bidders (80+ marks) on 12-05-2026.
4. Contract Award: Selected firm must submit a Performance Security Deposit @ 5% of contract value as a Bank Guarantee.
5. Contract Validity: 1 year from the date of award.

10. Eligible Beneficiaries (Target Group)

• Gender: Ladies only.
• Community: Minority community candidates.
• Age: 18 to 35 years.
• Annual Family Income: Less than ₹6,00,000.
• Residency: Resident of Karnataka (as per Aadhaar address).
• Qualification: Minimum SSLC Pass.

11. Total Target to be Trained

Approximate number of candidates: 50

12. Job Role / Course / Focus Area

13. Duration

Course Duration: 400 Hours to be completed in 3.5 to 4 months.
Contract Validity: 1 year from contract award date.
Commencement of Services: Within two weeks from the date of award of contract.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

Total Tender Value: ₹14.00 Lakhs
Payment Schedule (3 installments):

• Currency: Indian Rupees (INR).
• Taxes & Duties: To be borne by the Training Provider (included in contract price).

15. Mode of Submission & Address for Submission

• Mode: Online only through the KPPP Portal (Karnataka Public Procurement Portal).
• Physical Submission: Not allowed. Do not upload the financial bid annexure (Annexure-5) as per document instructions.
• Address for Communication (Not for submission of bids):
  Managing Director,
  Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited,
  No. 39-821, Subedhar Chatra Road, Sheshadripuram,
  Bengaluru – 560020, Karnataka.
  Contact: 080-22860999 | Email: kmdc.ho.info@gmail.com

16. Other Terms and Conditions

• Joint Ventures/Consortium: Not allowed.
• Blacklisting: Automatic rejection if blacklisted by any Government/PSU.
• Confidentiality: Bidders cannot disclose proposal information.
• Force Majeure: Standard clause applicable.
• Termination: KMDCL can terminate for corrupt/fraudulent practices, insolvency, or failure to remedy performance issues within 30 days.
• Language: All proposals and reports must be in English.
• Proposal Validity: 90 days from submission date.
• Right to Reject: The Client is not bound to accept any proposal.
• Ethics: Strict anti-corruption and anti-fraud practices apply; KMDCL has the right to inspect the firm’s accounts.

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