Project Overview:

• Purpose: To provide AI training courses to educators, students, and researchers across Maharashtra through the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) Ambassador program.
• Target Audience: 4,000 students in 12 months, primarily from undergraduate technical institutes in Maharashtra.

Scope of Work:

1. Training Programs:

   • Courses on AI, including Data Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.
   • Training should include theoretical and practical aspects, leveraging cloud-based GPU-accelerated resources.
   • Participants will receive NVIDIA certifications upon completion.

2. Program Structure:

   • Modular learning approach with DLI courses categorized into three groups (A, B, and C).
   • The program should offer foundational courses followed by advanced topics.
   • Flexible learning pathways tailored to individual needs, enabling students to progress through different levels of AI expertise.

3. Implementation Plan:

   • Training the Trainers: Faculty members from participating institutions will be certified as DLI instructors.
   • Program Management: A dedicated team will oversee operations, timelines, quality, and communication.
   • Monitoring and Evaluation: Regular assessments and feedback collection to measure the program's impact and effectiveness.

Eligibility Criteria for Bidders:

1. Must be an established IT company or LLP/Partnership firm in operation for at least five years, with registered offices in India.
2. Minimum average annual turnover of INR 20 crore over the last three financial years.
3. Must have a minimum of 100 employees, including at least 10 data analytics experts.
4. Should have experience in implementing at least one AI or Data Warehouse/Data Lake project in public sector banks, government, or PSUs in India.
5. Must be a registered NVIDIA partner and authorized to offer NVIDIA DLI Ambassador programs.

Selection Process under Swiss Challenge Method:

1. Bidders submit their proposals along with the required documents.
2. Technically qualified bidders' commercial bids will be opened.
3. If the discovered bid price is lower than the original proponent's quoted price, the original proponent will be asked to match it.
4. The selected agency will carry out a Proof of Concept (POC) before finalizing the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and issuing the work order.

General Terms and Conditions:

• NDA and Confidentiality: The successful bidder must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and maintain confidentiality throughout the project.
• Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseeable events beyond the control of parties.
• No Consortiums or Subcontracts: The bidder must handle the contract independently without subcontracting.
• Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes will be resolved in Mumbai courts.

This RFP seeks to build a skilled AI workforce in Maharashtra by leveraging NVIDIA’s training resources and creating a structured program to address the skill gap in AI technologies.