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๐ RFP Overview
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Field
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Details
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Project Title
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Capacity Building & Model DPR for Springshed Management – SABAL Project: Eastern Ghats
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RFP Issued By
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Rainforest Alliance (RA)
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Location
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Andhra Pradesh (ASR, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam districts)
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Start Date
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July 7, 2025
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End Date
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March 31, 2026
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Duration
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9 months
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Proposal Submission Deadline
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๐ 06 July 2025, 6:00 PM IST
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Submission Link
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Contact for Queries
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Ms. Vinuthna Patibandla (vpatibandla@ra.org); cc: srajan@ra.org
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๐ฏ Scope of Work
The selected consultant/firm will:
- Build capacities of stakeholders in springshed management
- Train para-workers and government departments
- Develop five Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for specific micro-landscapes
- Sensitize stakeholders and line departments
- Conduct field visits and assessments
- Develop training modules and strategy
๐ DPR Locations (Micro-Landscapes)
- D-Gonduru (ASR district)
- K. G. Pudi (Vizianagaram district)
- Kondabaradi (Parvatipuram Manyam district)
๐ฆ Deliverables & Timeline
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Deliverable
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Timeline
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Payment Schedule
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Workplan, stakeholder list
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July 2025
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20%
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Field visit & assessment
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Sept 2025
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30%
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First DPR training
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Nov 2025
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20%
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Final DPRs + Presentation
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Mar 2026
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30%
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Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
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Criteria
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Experience (Years)
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Max Points
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Experience in springshed/groundwater
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>4 years
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30
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Experience in Eastern Ghats
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>6 years
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20
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Experience with govt./NGOs
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>10 years
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20
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Experience in training/module dev.
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>10 years
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20
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Cost-effectiveness
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Best ranked
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30
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Evaluation Weightage
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Criteria
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Weight (%)
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Team composition & expertise
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15%
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Technical methodology & proposal
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45%
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Financial proposal
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35%
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Availability (timeliness)
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5%
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๐ Proposal Requirements
Applicants must upload a single document including:
- Letter of Interest
- Technical Proposal:
- Consultant/team profile
- Proposed methodology and timeline
- List of similar past work
- 3 references (email & phone)
- CVs
- Financial Proposal (Fixed-price in USD):
- Itemized budget
- Basis for costing
- Concept Note:
- Methodology + budget on springshed management
- Proof of Experience in Eastern Ghats
๐ฌ How to Apply
- Submit all materials through the HireHive portal
- Upload the combined file (PDF format recommended) in the Resume/CV section
- Fill in lead contact details for your organization
- ๐ Important Notes
- No EMD or Tender Fees
- Rainforest Alliance reserves the right to cancel, select multiple or no vendors
- Costs for proposal preparation will not be reimbursed
Would you like support in:
- Drafting your technical or financial proposal?
- Creating the springshed concept note?
- Building your compliance checklist?
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