Invitation for Proposals: Employment-Linked Skill Development in Bihar’s Fisheries Sector
The Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM), under the Department of Labour Resources, Government of Bihar, is inviting proposals from reputable and experienced organizations to implement employment-linked Domain Skill Development Programs in collaboration with the Animal & Fisheries Resources Department. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of individuals in the fisheries sector, thereby boosting employment opportunities and contributing to the state’s economic growth.
Tender Schedule Timelines
- Last Date/Time for submission/uploading of Proposal – Date 04.03.2025, Time- 01.00 PM.
- Date & time for the opening of Proposal – On Date- 04.03.2025, Time- 04.00 PM.
- Financial Bid Opening Date and Time – Not Applicable, as no price discovery is required. This is a single-bid system.
- Method of Selection – As per RFP
- Proposal Submission in Consortium/ Joint Venture – Not Permitted.
- Bid Proposal Validity – 180 days from the last date of proposal submission.
- Empanelment Period – Three years from the date of signing of the contract. This may further be extended for another two years, subject to yearly center renewal and agreement renewal. The extension will be based on satisfactory performance and project requirements and based on the sole discretion of the respective line department.
Fee Structure
Tender Processing Fee: Rs. 590/
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): An EMD of Rs. 50,000/- (fifty thousand) only has to be submitted through Bank Guarantee (BG) (a scanned copy of BG shall be uploaded online and the original copy shall be submitted in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Bihar) before the stipulated date and time. This EMD will be non-interest-bearing and refundable. If the selected agencies fail to submit the requisite performance guarantee or to execute the agreement, this EMD will be forfeited.
Aim OF WORK
The scope of work to be undertaken by the empaneled training providers would be as below:
- The selected Implementing Agency (IA) will have to work with AFRD, Bihar, to undertake various capacity-building & entrepreneurship training for animal husbandry and poultry.
- The IA will have to provide training to the small and marginal farmers (animal husbandry/poultry) by arranging required infrastructure, amenities, and good ambience in the training location as assigned by the AFRD, Bihar, to the selected IAS.
- The selected IAs will have to execute the projects by following the instructions of the AFRD, Bihar scrupulously as per the work order guidelines.
- Assessment & Certification: Government Training Providers of National or State repute might be able to do assessments of their training and can certify their successfully trained candidates post course approval from AFRD.
Eligibility Criteria & Documentation
| S. No. | Particulars | Documents |
| 1 | The Applicant Organization (AO) must be registered on or before 31.03.2020. Consortiums / Joint Ventures are not allowed. | Incorporation/Registration Certificate |
| 2 | Applicant Organization may be Proprietorship, Partnership, Trust, Society, Public or Private Limited Company, Government or Private Educational Institutions Veterinary, Dairy Colleges | Proprietorship: Udyog Aadhaar GST Registration Registration under Shop & Establishment Act.
Partnership: Registered Partnership Deed Trust: Trust Deed Society: Registration Certificate Public or Private Limited Company: Certificate of Incorporation Government or Private Educational Institution: Veterinary, Dairy Colleges: Proof of registration. |
| 3 | The Applicant Organization must have a minimum Average Annual /Turnover of at Least INR 2.00 Crore in the three financial year’s Le, FY 21-22, 22-23 & 23-24 | Audited Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss / Income Expenditure Account And also Submit a CA Certificate stating the above figures with UDIN
(Annexure l} |
| 4 | The Applicant Organization must have a minimum Average Annual /Turnover of at Least INR 2.00 Crore in the three financial year’s Le, FY 21-22, 22-23 & 23-24 | Audited Balance Sheet And also Submit a CA Certificate stating the above figures with UDIN (Annexure T) |
| 5 | 5 (The AO/s must have provided [Entrepreneurship based Agriculture Sector Skill Training to at Least 500 Farmers on a consolidated basis during the last three financial years Le., FY 21-22, 22-23 & 23-24, | Submit a CA Certificate stating the above figures with UDIN (Annexure ll) |
| 6 | The Application Organization must have established at least 500 candidates as entrepreneur on a consolidated basis during the last 3 Financial Years | Submit a CA Certificate stating the above figures with UDIN (Annexure lll) |
| 7 | The Application Organization must have to mandatorily submit an affidavit that it has not been blacklisted by any central Govt/State Govt or any Govt Undertakings | affidavit as per (Annexure lV) |
| 8 | The AO’s Should not currently have any of its skill development centre permanently Blocked by AFRD through an order of AFRD or any other departments/ state skill mission/ Central GOVT Institution/similar bodies | Declaration Under (Annexure lV) |
| 9 | The Application Organization must have to submit district preferences for all 38 districts of Bihar in the given format. | Declaration Under (Annexure lV) |
| 10 | The Application Organization have submit entrepreneurship data of at least 300 candidates related to the courses/ sector they are applying for: | – Registration Certificate under shops and establishment Act of the State in which the business located/ sole proprietorship
– Self-declaration of the entrepreneur with valid contact details, mobile number, and email id for verification process. – Previous One Year Bank statement of the entrepreneur – Copies of last two years Income Tax Returns, Computation of Income Statements, P&L A/c, Balance Sheets duly certified – Invoices and Contracts – Copies of all issued invoices and signed contracts for services rendered or products sold. – GST registration – MSME registration – Aadhar & PAN of the entrepreneur Date of Successful Completion of Training Name, Address, Sector and contact details of Venture-not mandatory Monthly earnings Candidates current contact number Declaration of data correctness from SDC operator Soft copy of venture registration/ bank loan documents / bank statement/Self declaration by the candidate of earnings from self- employment for increased earnings-uploading mandatory. |
Brief description of the project’s objectives:
The key objectives of the RFP are as follows:
- To provide farmers with capacity building and entrepreneurship training in various marketing approaches and current trends.
- To expose farmers to field visits so that they can gain practical experience.
- To increase the income of animal husbandry and poultry by providing specialized training.
Conclusion
This RFP presents a significant opportunity for organizations to contribute to the advancement of Bihar’s fisheries sector through targeted skill development. By participating, training providers can play a pivotal role in empowering individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in this industry.
For detailed information and to access the RFP document, please visit the link below.
