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III  Floor, E‐in ‐charge  (PH)  Office complex,
640,  A.C.  Guards, Hyderabad‐04
Tel. No. 040‐23371055, Fax No. 04‐23378955

Department  of  MA&UD
Government of  Andhra Pradesh,  Hyderabad







EMPANELMENT  OF TRAINING PROVIDERS  FOR  PLACEMENT LINKED
SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMME  
2012‐13  




MISSION FOR  ELMINATION OF POVERTY  IN  MUNICIPAL AREAS
Department  of  MA&UD,
Government of  Andhra  Pradesh 

Last  date  for submission  of  RFP 26.03.2012




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BID NOTIFICATION  ‐  REQUEST  FORPROPOSAL

MISSION FOR  ELMINATION OF POVERTY  IN  MUNICIPAL AREAS
                                                    III  Floor, E‐in ‐charge  (PH)  Office complex,  640,  A.C.  Guards, Hyderabad‐04

Invitation  for Request for Proposal  (RFP) for the  ‘Empanelment  of  Training Partners’  for 
  ‘Placement  Linked  Skill  Training Programme’ in  Andhra Pradesh;

Ref:  ‐ 165/2012/C/MEPMA/2012 ‐13, Dated:  05.03.2012
Mission  For  Elimination   of   Poverty  In   Municipal  Areas  (MEPMA),  Department  of   Municipal
Administration  &   Urban  development,   Government  of   A.P.   intends  to   empanel   Training
agencies   /  Institutions   with   requisite   experience   and   capabilities   in   different   sectors,  for
implementing   its   ‘Placement   Linked   Skill    Training  Programmes  (PLSTP)   in    Andhra   Pradesh  and
in    this    regard    invites    proposals    from    interested   parties.   The   Empanelment   shall   be  for
respective  sectors   and   shall   be  applicable  for  a   period   of   3  Years  subject   to   the   performance
and   placements   by   the   Selected   Training  Agencies   /   Institutions.   Initially   the   empanelment
shall  be for the  following  sectors  and  as  detailed in  the  RFP document:

Sectors
1)   IT  & ITeS  (Category  A)
2)   Organized Retail, Sales & Marketing
(Category  A)
3)   Building, Construction industry  and
Real  Estate services(Category  A)
4)   Tourism,  Travel,  Hospitality & Trade
(Category  A)
5)   Textile  and  Clothing   (Category  B)
6)   Electronics and  IT  hardware  industry
(Category  B)
7)   Gems and  Jewellery  industry  (Category  B)
8)   Banking and  Financial  Services Insurance
industry  (Category  B)
9)   Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals,  Drugs &
Fertilizers  (Category  B)
10)  Transportation, Logistics,  Warehousing
and  Packaging  (Category  C)
11)  Media and  Entertainment  Industry
(Category  C)
12)  Technical  & Engineering  (Category  C)  13.
Other Production & Manufacturing
(Category  C)
13)  Auto, Auto  component  industry  (Category
C)
14)  Leather and  Leather goods industry
(Category  C)  




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NEW COURSES
1)   Tourism Assistant  (Category  D)
2)   Optical  Fiber Repair  (Category  D)
3)   Solar Energy  Technician (Category  D)
4)   Tower  erection and  maintenance (Category  D)
5)   Pre‐primary Teacher training (Category   D)
6)   Tutors  (Category  D)
7)   Teaching  Assistant  (Category  D)  
8)   Home Care  nursing  (Category  D)  
9)   Nursing assistant  (Category  D)  
10)  Medical lab assistant  (Category  D)  

Entities   eligible   to   bid  for  the  empanelment   for  the   ‘Placement   Linked   Skill   Trainings   Programmes
shall   be  any  Registered  Proprietorship   /   Partnership   Firms  /   Private   Limited  /   Public  Limited
Company   /   Registered  Society   /  Trust  /  Association   /   Trade  Body  /   Registered  Educational
Institution  University, satisfying  the following  minimum  criteria:

Sl.
No.
Criteria  Unit
Minimum requirement to   be satisfied
Category   A
(Organization
wise)
Category   B
(Organization
wise)
Category   C
(Organization
wise)
Category   D
(Organization
wise)
A
Number of  Years of
Existence  (as on 31
st

December,   2011) 
Year   Three  Two   Two   One
B   Financial  Standing
(from April  1
st
 2008
to  March 31
st  
2011)
Lakhs (Rs)   Total  Turnover
to   Rs.100   lakhs
Total  Turnover
to   Rs.50  lakhs
Total  Turnover
to   Rs.25  lakhs
Total Turnover
to  Rs.15  lakhs
     Category   A
(Sector   Wise)
Category   B
(Sector   Wise)
Category  C
(Sector   Wise)
Category   D
(Sector   Wise)
C   Trainings  (for  Sector
applied) During  the
period  April  
2009  to  
December 2012  
No  of
youth
1000  500   200   100
D   Placements  (for
Sector  applied)
During  the period
April  2009  to  
December 2012
No  of
youth
700 350 140   Minimum
placements   tie‐
ups  for  150
youth  for  the
course

The   Bidder   shall   be  a   single  entity.   No  Consortium   will  be  permitted.  However   existing
Joint   ventures   who   meet  the   above  mentioned  minimum   eligibility   criteria   as   an   entity  shall   be
permitted.  Government  institutes   imparting   skill   development  in   Andhra   Pradesh  and   Agencies
which  are  Training  partners  of   NSDC  (National   Skills   Development  Corporation)  need  not  fulfill
the  minimum  eligibility  criteria  mentioned above.  
Interested  Bidders  may  download  the   RFP  document  comprising   Part ‐I:   Instruction   to   Bidders,
Part ‐II:   Documents   for  submission   and   Part  ‐  III:  Annexure,  from   MEPMA  website:
WWW.APMEPMA.GOV.IN  from   5.03.2012  Onwards.   The   Bidders  are  required   to   pay  an
amount  of   Rs.  10,000/‐  (Rupees   ten   thousand   only)  (US   $  500   in   respect  of   participants   from
abroad),  towards  Bid  Processing  Fee  along  with   the   submission   of   RFP  document.  The
payment   shall   be  in   the   form   of   a   non ‐refundable   Demand  Draft  drawn   in   favor  of   “MISSION
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DIRECTOR, MEPMA” drawn  on any of  the  schedule  commercial  banks and  payable at  Hyderabad.  

The  last  date  for submission  of  the  RFP by the  bidders is  on or  before  12.00 Noon, 26.03.2012

MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   accept   or   reject  all   or   any  of   the   RFP  submission   without  assigning
any  reason   whatsoever   MEPMA   also   reserves   the   right   to   postpone,  cancel,   modify   and   annul
the   entire  bid  process  duly   notifying   on  its   website  or   intimating  the   bidders  who   submitted
the   RFP,   as   the  case  may be. 



                                                                                                                                                     MISSION DIRECTOR




























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TABLE  OF CONTENTS


PART ‐  I:  INSTRUCTION  TO BIDDERS
Page  No.
1
DISCLAIMER
8
2
LIST  OF ABBREVIATIONS
10
3
SCHEDULE OF BIDDING PROCESS
11
4
INTRODUCTION
12
  MEPMA
12
  ACHIEVEMENTS
12
  NEW  INITIATIVES
12
  OPERATIONS
13
  SECTORS
13
  TARGETS
14
  NEW  ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES
14
  CATEGORIES
15
  METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING  AND  PLACEMENT  FOR
MEPMA
18
  MOBILISATION  CHARGES  TO SLFs
18
  EMPANELMENT
20
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SCOPE  OF SERVICES

  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
21
  ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES  OF THE  TRAINING  PARTNER
21
  CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS
21
  INFRASTRUCTURE & MANPOWER
22

FRANCHISEE
23
  COURSE CONTENT
24
  MEPMA PAYMENT  NORMS
24
  THIRD PARTY  CERTIFICATION
27
  INSPECTION  OF TRAINING  CENTERS  & RANKING
27
  EMPANELMENT GUARANTEE
27
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INSTRUCTION  TO BIDDERS

  IMPLEMENTING  AGENCY
28

COMMITMENT TO A FAIR  AND  TRANSPARENT  PROCESS
28

DETAILED  STUDY  / MARKET SURVEY ABOUT  PROGRAMME
28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  BY THE  BIDDER
28

ELIGIBILTY
28

CONFLICT  OF INTEREST
29
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ENQUIRIES & CLARIFICATIONS
30

SUGGESTIONS  TO INCLUDE  NEW  COURSES
30

PRE ‐BID MEETING
30

PREPARATION  AND  SUBMISSION OF BID
31

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE  AND  SIGNATORY
33

INITIAING  & BINDING OF THE  BIDS
33

BID DUE  DATE
34

FEES  AND  DEPOSITS  TO BE PAID  BY THE  BIDDERS
34

VALIDITY  OF TERMS  OF THE  BID
35

MODIFICATIONS/  SUBSTITUTION/ WITHDRAWAL OF
PROPOSALS
35

EVALUATION OF THE  BIDS
35

CLARIFICATIONS
35

AMENDMENT
35

COSTS
36

RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT  ANY  OR ALL PROPOSALS/
BIDS
36

MOU & LETTER  OF AWARD
36

PROPOSAL FOR  FRANCHISE  CENTER & PAYMENT  OF
REGISTRATION  CHARGES
37

AWARD OF TRAINING  PROGRAMMES
37

TIME TABLE AND  MILESTONES
37

FRAUD  AND  CORRUPT  PRACTICES
37
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SELECTION PROCESS


MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
39
  TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
41
  FINANCIAL BID
44
  EVALUATION COMMITTEE
44
  EVALUATION PROCESS
44
  TEST  OF RESPONSIVENESS  OF BID
44
  TEST  FOR  ELIGIBILITY
EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
45
  EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL BIDS
45

NEGOTIATION  OF TRAINING  FEES  BY MEPMA
45
  EMPANELLMENT  OF THE  BIDDER
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  PART ‐ II:  BID SUBMISSION FORMATS


Power  of  Attorney ‐  Form 1
48

• Covering  Letter  ‐  Form  2
49

Details  of  Bidder  ‐  Form  3
51

Legal constitution  of  the  Bidder  ‐  Form 4
52

Turnover  details  ‐  Form  5
53

Details  Training and  Placement of  Candidates ‐  Form 6
54

Training infrastructure  capacities  ‐  Form 7
56

Organizational  profile  ‐  Form 8
58

Sector ‐wise  & course ‐wise  Lesson  Plan  ‐  Form 9
59
  Sector ‐wise  details  of  Placement Tie‐ups ‐  Form 10
61
  Financial   Bid ‐  Form  11
62
  PART ‐ III: ANNEXURES

  Annexure  1:  Details  of  MEPMA Training Courses Last  Year
69

Annexure  2:  Course  and  Infrastructure  Requirements
70

Annexure  3:  Draft of  MOU
72

Appendix ‐1
95

Appendix ‐2
97

Appendix ‐3
99

Appendix ‐4
100

Appendix ‐5
104

Appendix ‐6
105

Annexure  4:  District  Codes
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1 – DISCLAIMER

1.1.   Though  adequate   care   has  been  taken  in   the   preparation   of   this   Request  for
Proposal   Document,  the   Bidder   should   satisfy   himself  that   the   Document  is   complete
in   all   respects.   Intimation  of   discrepancy,   if   any,   should   be  given  to   the  below  mentioned
officer   immediately.   If   this   office  receives  no  intimation  of   discrepancy   within  the   date
mentioned  in   Section ‐ 5,6,  it   shall   be  deemed  that   the   Request  for  Proposal  Document  is
complete  and  final  in  all  respects.  


MISSION DIRECTOR
Mission  for  Elimination   of   Poverty  in   Municipal  Areas  (MEPMA)
III  Floor, E –In‐c (PH)  Office complex,
640,  A.C.  Guards, Hyderabad‐04
Tel. No. 040‐23371055, Fax No. 04‐23378955

1.2.   This   RFP  is   neither   an   agreement  nor  an   offer   by   the   MEPMA  to   the   prospective   Bidders
or   any  other  person.  The   purpose  of   this   RFP  is   to   provide  interested  parties   with
information   that   may  be  useful  to   them  in   the   formulation   of   their   proposal   for
empanelment   pursuant   to   this   RFP.   This   RFP  includes   statements,   which  reflect   various
assumptions  and   assessments  arrived   at   by   the   MEPMA  in   relation  to   the   PLSTP
(Placement   Linked   Skill   Training  Programmes).   Neither  MEPMA, nor  do their  employees
or   consultants,   make  any  representation   or   warranty  as   to   the   accuracy,   reliability   or
completeness   of   the   information   in   this   RFP  and   it   is   not  possible  for  MEPMA  to
consider   the   investment   objectives,  financial   situation   and   particular   needs  of   each   party
who   reads  or   uses   this   RFP.     Some  of   the   prospective   Bidders  may  have   a   better
knowledge  of   the   Programme   than   others.   Each   prospective   Bidder   should   conduct  his
own   investigations   and   analysis  and   check  the   accuracy,   reliability   and   completeness
of   the   information  in  this  RFP and  obtain  independent advice  from  appropriate  sources. 
1.3.   Information   provided   in   this   RFP  to   the   Bidders  is   on  a  wide   range  of   matters,  some  of
which  may  depend  upon  interpretation   of   law.   The   information   given  is   not
intended   to   be  an  exhaustive  account  of   statutory   requirements   and   should   not  be
regarded   as   a  complete   or   authoritative  statement  of   law.   The   MEPMA  accepts  no
responsibility   for  the   accuracy   or   otherwise   for  any  interpretation   or   opinion  on  law
expressed herein.  

1.4.   Neither  MEPMA  nor  their   employees  or   consultants   will  have   any  liability   to   any
prospective   Bidder   or   any  other  person   under  the   law   of   contract,   tort,   the   principles
of   restitution  or   unjust   enrichment   or   otherwise  for  any  loss,   expense  or   damage  which
may  arise   from   or   be  incurred   or   suffered  in   connection   with   anything   contained  in   this
RFP,   any  matter  deemed  to   form   part   of   this    RFP,    the    award   of    the    Programme,
the   information   and   any  other  i nformation   supplied   by   or   on  behalf   of   MEPMA  or
their   employees,   any  consultants   or    otherwise   arising   in   any  way  from   the   selection
process for the  Programme.  

1.5.       MEPMA  also   accepts  no  liability   of   any  nature   whether  resulting   from   negligence  or
otherwise  howsoever  caused   arising   from   reliance  of   any  Bidder   upon  the
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statements   contained  in  this  RFP.  


1.6.     MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   reject  any  or   all   of   the   Bids   submitted  in   response   to   this
Request  for Proposal at  any stage without assigning  any reasons whatsoever.  

1.7.      MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   change   /modify/alter/amend   any  or   all   of   the   provisions  of
this   Request for Proposal.  

1.8.     MEPMA  shall   have   no  liability   for  non ‐ receipt   of   any  communication  from   the   Bidder   to
MEPMA  and  vice ‐versa due to  postal delays or  otherwise. 

1.9.      The   issue  of   this   RFP  does   not  imply   that   MEPMA  is   bound   to   select  and   short‐ list  the
Bidders  for  Empanelment   or   award   work  to   the   empanelled   Bidders,  as   the   case   may
be,  for  the   programme  and   MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   reject  all   or   any  of   the
Proposals  or  Bids  without assigning  any reasons whatsoever.  

1.10.   The   Bidder   shall   bear   all   its   costs  associated  with   or   relating  to   the   preparation   and
submission   of  its   Proposal   including   but  not  limited   to   preparation,  copying,
postage,  delivery  fees,   expenses   associated  with   any  demonstrations  or
presentations   which  may  be  required   by   MEPMA  or   any  other  costs  incurred   in
connection   with  or   relating to   its  Proposal.   All such  costs and   expenses   will  remain
with   the   Bidder   and   MEPMA  shall   not  be  liable  in   any  manner  whatsoever   for  the
same  or   for  any  other  costs  or   other  expenses   incurred   by   a  Bidder   in    preparation   or
submission   of   the   Proposal,   regardless  of   the   conduct  or   outcome   of   the  
Bidding  Process. 


























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2 ‐  LIST  OF ABBREVIATIONS
BPO
Business Process Outsourcing
BPL  Below Poverty Line
MD
Mission Director
COD
Commercial  Operations Date
MEPMA
Mission For Elimination of  Poverty in  Municipal  Areas
GoAP
Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh
GOI
Government  of  India
GPA
General Power  of  Attorney
ITES
Information  Technology  Enabled Services
LOA
Letter of  Award
MOU
Memorandum of  Understanding
PD
Project  Director 
PO
Project  Officer    RFP
Request for Proposal
SJSRY
Swarna  Jayanthi Shahari  Rojgar Yojana
SHG
Self Help  Groups
DLHS
District  Livelihood Specialist

SLHS
State Livelihood Specialist
AMD
Additional Mission Director 
JLHS
  Junior  Livelihood Specialist
PRP
Project  Resource  Person   
TPrO
  Town Project  Officer
UPA
Urban Poverty Alleviation
DPMU
District  Project  Monitoring Unit
AO
  Accounts  Officer
TP
Training Partner
SLF
Slum  Level Federation
TLF
  Town level  Federation
RP
Resource  Persons
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3 ‐ SCHEDULE OF THE  BIDDING  PROCESS

Sl.  No.  Milestone Envisaged Schedule
1
Request for Proposal Document made available
to  the  Bidders
5.03.2012
2
Last  date  for receipt  of  requests  for intimation of
any Discrepancy  in  this  document, queries,
clarifications  & Conditions to  be addressed.
15.03.2012
3  Pre‐bid meeting at  Conference  Hall,  MEPMA
Office, Hyderabad.
11.30 a.m.
16.03.2012
4
Time  and  date  for receipt  of  Bids  (containing
Covers  1& 2)  (Bid  Due Date)
12.00 noon
26.03.2012
5
Opening of  Technical  Cover (Cover ‐1)
3.00  p.m.
26.03.2012
6
Presentation on Technical  Proposals
11.30 a.m.
02.04.2012 on wards
7
Opening of  Financial  Bids  (Cover ‐2)
11.30 a.m.
12.04.2012































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4.  Introduction
4.1.  MEPMA

The   Govt   of   Andhra   Pradesh  established   a  Mission  called  MEPMA  for  formulating
strategies   to   implement   poverty  reduction   programmes  in   all   urban  Local  Bodies   of
Andhra   Pradesh.   MEPMA  is   a  society   set  up  by   the   Department   of   Municipal
Administration  &   Urban  Development,   Government  of   Andhra  Pradesh  (GoAP)   to   provide
employment to  the  urban unemployed  youth.  

Set  up  four   years  back,  MEPMA  has  emerged   as   one   of   the   largest   Livelihood  mission  working
for  the   urban  underprivileged  youth  in   Urban  Slum  Areas.  To  date   it   has  trained   more  than   2
Lakh   youth  trained   and   placed   more  than   1.5  lakhs.    of   them  in   entry  level   corporate  jobs   out  of
this   55%   are  Women  candidates.   The   youth  are  from   economically  and   socially   under  privileged
sections of  the  society. 

The   sectors   in   which  MEPMA  imparts  Placement  Linked   Skill   Trainings   include   English
communication,    Work  Readiness   and     Life   skills   ,   computers,   Security   Services   Retail,    IT  
&ITES,   Textiles,   Construction,  Hospitality,   ITES,   Marketing  ,  tailoring,   Nursing,  Primary
teaching    etc.   and  the   youth  are  placed   in   reputed   firms.  

4.1.1.  VISION

To  provide  one  job   for  every  poor   urban  households   of   urban  slums  who   are  registered  in   SHG
network.  

4.1.2.  MISSION

Create   to   the  requirement   of   the  poor   urban  slums  household  by   imparting   employability  skills   to
the  youth  in   family   through  customize  training  programme   and   placement  in   relevant  industry   /
organizations.  

4.2.   ACHIEVEMENTS

Over   2.00   lakhs  youth  have   been  trained   in   the  last   4  years  and   about  75%   of   the  youth  trained
have  been linked  to  entry level  private  sector  job

4.3   NEW INITIATIVES

4.3.1.  MONITORING CELL:

To  bring  in   effectiveness  and   consistency   in   the  program  delivery,  MEPMA  has  setup  a  Monitoring
Cell.   The   objective   of   the   cell  is   to   formalize   the   way  the   trainings   are  conducted  and   to
standardize   the   outcome   of   the   trainings,   i.e.  quality   of   youth  with   respect  to   both   technical   skills
as  well as  work readiness. 

Quality   Evaluation  is   the   process  provided   in   the   quality   framework   for  understanding   and
ensuring that  there are proper  links  between  inputs,  activities  and  outputs. 
Currently   this   cell  continuously  monitor  the   trainings   by   visiting   the   training  centers,  sample
verification   of   Placements   to   assess   the   quality   of   the   training  partner.  MEPMA  envisages   that
every  batch  is   being  visited   by   the   monitoring  team  at   least   3  times  before   the  completion   of
trainings   (1
st
  visit   before   starting  of   the  training,   starting  of   the  batch,  2
nd
  visit   synchronizing   of   the
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biometric   and   verification  of   inception,   3
rd
  visit   during   the  conduct  of   exam  by   the  3
rd
  party).  
Besides  the  inspections   of   training  centers   can  be  taken  up  by   any  of   the  functionaries  working  at
the State / District  / ULB

4.3.2.     MIS:  

To  bring  MEPMA,  Training  Partners,   District   staff   and   Recruiting  organizations  on  the   same
platform   MEPMA  has  developed  a  strong   online   transaction   based  on  MIS  system   linking   up  all
the  training  processes   to   financial   payments.  MEPMA  is   able   to   monitor  the   training  program,
track  the   youth,   make  online   payments  and   bring  transparency   (through   bio‐ metric  linked
payment  system).   The inspection reports  and  ranking  was also  monitored online on regular  basis. 

4.4.   OPERATIONS:

MEPMA  works  in   a  public‐ private   partnership   model  with   Government,  companies   and   the
urban  communities  as   its   stakeholders.   The   entire  approach   is   a   bottom‐ up  approach,
tailored to  move the  urban poor  from  the  unorganized  to  the  organized  labor market. 

To achieve the  above mentioned objective  MEPMA works through the  following  4 models: 

•  MEPMA  plans to   establish   Own   training centers  at   state  /   district   level   /   ULB 
•  Training through the   Empanelled  training Partners at  state  and  district  level    /  ULB
•  Facilitation of  Direct placements  for selected companies through Job  Melas
•  SEOT  (Self   Employment  Orientation  Trainings)   for  self   employment  and   upgradation   of
skills   for  Setting  up of   self   employment  units  through bank   finance
•  In ‐ situ  Placements  (Pilots   for placement within  30Kms  from  the  candidate’s  home)  


4.5.   SECTORS

MEPMA is  currently  working in  across  11  sectors, in  which the  performance is  shown
below.

Sl.
No.
Sector   Qualification
Percentage  of
the  training
centers  for the
year  2010 ‐11
Avg.  Salary of
Youth for
year  2010 ‐11
Avg.  Salary of
Youth in
Financial  Year
2011 ‐12
1  IT  & ITES   10
th
 & above 27% 5088 5100
2  Retail  10
th
 & above 20% 5123 5250
3  Construction  Below 10
th
15% 4196 5000
4  Textiles  Below  10
th
,
12
th
 & above
12% 4199 5000
5  Banking  &
Finance
Commerce
Background
12% 5050 5416
6  Hotel
Management
Below 10
th
4% 5530 5530
7  Drug   &
Pharma
Others
(Technical  &
production)
Graduation
(Science)
1% 5860 5000
  Total  100% 4875 5120*

  * Till 30.11.2011

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4.6.   TARGETS

In   view   of   introduction  of   RYK   Scheme  (Rajiv  Yuva   Kiranalu)   a   flagship  program  of   the
Government  of   Andhra  Pradesh  with   the   target   of   providing   jobs   to   1500000   Lakh   youth,
MEPMA  as  on of   the   sub ‐ missions  envisages  to   provide jobs   to   at   least   4 Lakh  youth from  
01.04.2011 to  2014 ‐15. 

MEPMA  envisages   achieving   the   targets   through  the   training  and   placements   through
training  partners.   In   the   current  scenario   MEPMA  estimates   to   train   around   3.50   Lakh  youth on
an  average of  every year  for the next  3 years. 

4.7.   NEW ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES  ‐  Potential  Growth Sectors  Identified  by the  MEPMA

MEPMA  has  opted  to   go   ahead   with   the   sector   classification  of   NSDC  and   has  estimated  the
following   potential   of   new   jobs   available   across   in   the   sectors.  The   percentages   are  derived  from
the  projections of  various  organizations and  the  past  experience of  MEPMA

S.  No.  Sector Percentage
1  IT&ITeS  20%
2  Organized Retail, Sales & Marketing 10%
3  Building,  Construction  Industry   and   Real   Estate
Services
10%
4  Tourism,  Travel,  Hospitality & Trade 5%
5  Textile  and  Clothing 10%
6  Electronics and  IT  Hardware  Industry 3%
7  Gems and  Jewellery  Industry 2%
8  Banking  and   Financial   Services  Insurance
Industry
8%
9  Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals,  Drugs & Fertilizers 3%
10  Transportations,   Logistics,   Warehousing  and
Packaging  
5%
11  Media and  entertainment  Industry 2%
12  Healthcare Services Industry 5%
13  Technical  & Engineering 3%
14  Other Production & Manufacturing 2%
15  Auto, Auto  Component  Industry 3%
16  Education  and  Skill  Development Services 3%
17  Leather and  leather  Goods Industry 1%
18  Other (Unorganized) 4%

•  Note  indicative  than  accurate




4.8.   CATEGORIES

Understanding  the   market   Availability  of   the   training  Providers   and   to   facilitate   the   evaluation
process,  MEPMA  has  categorized   all   the   sectors   and   courses  so   that   Best   of   the   available
training providers  are selected and  empanelled.
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Category ‐A
Sector   S.No.  Course   Code
Duration
(in days)
Qualification*
ITeS   1  Computer   Assistant  /  Data
Entry Operator
MEPMA IteS ‐01  60   10
th
 Pass
  2  Computer   Maintenance  &
Hardware
MEPMA IteS ‐02  75   10
th
 Pass
  3  Networking  MEPMA IteS ‐03 75 12
th
 Pass
  4  BPO ‐Voice Based MEPMA IteS ‐04 90 Degree  Pass  / Fail
  5  BPO ‐Non ‐Voice  Based  /
KPO
MEPMA IteS ‐05  60   Intermediate  &
above
  6  Auto  Cad  MEPMA IteS ‐06 60 Diploma & above
  7  Multimedia  MEPMA IteS ‐07  90   Intermediate  &
above
  8  Web Designing MEPMA IteS ‐08 90 Degree  Pass  / Fail
Retail  9  Cutomer Relation & Sales  MEPMA  Retail‐
01
60   10
th
 Pass
  10  Sales  and  Marketing  MEPMA  Retail‐
02
60   10
th
 Pass
  11  Telesales   MEPMA  Retail‐
03
60   10
th
 Pass
  12  White  Goods  &  Electronic
Sales
MEPMA  Retail‐
04
60   10
th
 Pass
Construction  13  Elecrician   MEPMA‐
Construction‐01
90   10
th
 Pass
  14  Bar‐Bending  MEPMA‐
Construction‐03
90   8
th
 Pass
  15  Plumbing  & Sanitation  MEPMA‐
Construction‐04
90   8
th
 Pass
  16  Carpenter   MEPMA‐
Construction‐05
90   8
th
 Pass
  17  Store Keeper   MEPMA‐
Construction‐06
60   Intermediate 
  18  Painting & Décoration  MEPMA‐
Construction‐07
90   8
th
 Pass
  19  General Works Supervisor  MEPMA‐
Construction‐08
90   Intermediate
  20  Land  Surveyor   MEPMA‐
Construction‐09
90   Intermediate
  21  Tile Layer  MEPMA‐
Construction‐10
60   5
th
 Pass
  22  False Roofing  MEPMA‐
Construction‐11
60   5
th
 Pass
  23  Masonry  MEPMA‐
Construction‐12
60   5
th
 Pass
Hospitality  24  Hotel Management  MEPMA‐
Hospitality ‐ 01
60   10
th
 Pass
  25  Hotel  Management  –
Single Specialization (any)
MEPMA‐
Hospitality ‐ 02
45   10
th
 Pass  / Fail
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Category ‐B
Sector
S.
No.
Course   Code
Duration
(in days)
Qualification*
Textile   26   Industrial   Sewing   Machine
Operator
MEPMA‐Textile
‐01
45  10
th
 Pass
  27   Machine Embroidery   MEPMA‐Textile
‐02
45  6
th
 Pass
  28   Pattern  Makers   MEPMA‐Textile
‐03
60  8
th
 Pass
Electronics  29   Cell Phone  Repair   MEPMA‐
Electronics ‐ 01
60  10
th
 Pass
  30   Multi  Skilled   Technician‐
Electronics
MEPMA‐Textile
‐02
90  10
th
 Pass
  31   DTH   installation   and
Repair
MEPMA‐Textile
‐03
60  10
th
 Pass
Gems  &
Jewellery
32   Diamond  Cutting   /
Polishing
MEPMA G&J‐01  90  5
th
 Pass
Finance  33   Accounting  with   (Finance
or  Accounting Software)
MEPMA‐
Finance‐01
75  Intermediate
&  above  with
Commerce
  34   Debt  Recovery  Agents   MEPMA‐
Finance‐02
30  Intermediate
&  above  with
Commerce
  35   Banking Correspondent   MEPMA‐
Finance‐03
60  Degree
  36   Export   and   Import
Management
MEPMA‐
Finance‐04
60  Degree
  37   Insurance   MEPMA‐
Finance‐05
30  Intermediate
&  above  with
Commerce
Pharma   38   Production Chemist  MEPMA‐
Pharma ‐ 01
45  Degree
(Chemistry)
  39   Production Assistant  MEPMA‐
Pharma ‐ 02
45  10
th
 Pass
  40   Production Operator  MEPMA‐
Pharma ‐ 03
45  ITI  / Diploma

Category ‐C
Sector
S.
No.
Course   Code
Duration
(in days)
Qualification
Transportation
& Logistics
41   Driver  cum   Vehicle
Maintenance
MEPMA‐Logistics‐
01
60  10
th
  Pass   with   4
wheeler  DL  for
at  least  1 year
  42   Supply   Chain
Management
MEPMA‐Logistics‐
02
60  12
th
 Pass
Media  43   Video Journalism MEPMA‐Media ‐ 01 90 10
th
 Pass
  44   Media Journalism MEPMA‐Media ‐ 02 90 8
th
 Pass
Technical   45   Multi  Skilled   Technicians   –
Electrical
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
01
90  10
th
 Pass
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  46   Welding  MEPMA‐Technical ‐
02
90  8
th
 Pass
  47   Refrigeration  &  Air
Conditioning
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
03
90  10
th
 Pass
  48   CNC  Machine Operator  MEPMA‐Technical ‐
04
90  ITI/Diploma
Manufacturing   49   Wireman  MEPMA‐
Manufacturing  ‐ 01
90  10
th
 Pass
  50   Basic Fitter and  Machinist   MEPMA‐
Manufacturing  ‐ 02
90  10
th
 Pass
  51   Industrial  Helper    MEPMA‐
Manufacturing  ‐ 03
90  8
th
 Pass
Auto   52   Auto  Mechanic  
(2  wheeler)
MEPMA‐Auto  ‐ 01  90  10
th
 Pass
  53   Auto  Mechanic  
(4  wheeler)
MEPMA‐Auto  ‐ 02  90  10
th
 Pass
  54   Auto  Air Conditioning MEPMA‐Auto  ‐ 03 90 10
th
 Pass

Category ‐D
Sector
S.
No.
Course   Code
Duration
(in days)
Qualification
Education   55  Pre  Primary  Teacher
Training
MEPMA‐Education  ‐
01
90  Intermediate
  56  Teaching  Assistant  MEPMA‐Education  ‐
02
60  Degree
  57  Tutors   MEPMA‐Education  ‐
03
60  Degree
Hospitality  58  Tourism Assistant  MEPMA‐Hospitality
‐01
90  Intermediate
Manufacturing   59  Optical  Fibre Repair   MEPMA‐
Manufacturing  ‐ 01
90  ITI  / Diploma
Technical   60  Solar  Energy  Technician  MEPMA‐Technical  ‐
01
90  ITI  / Diploma
  61  Tower   Erection  and
Maintenance
MEPMA‐Technical  ‐
02
60  10
th
 Pass
Healthcare  62  Home Care  Nursing MEPMA‐Health  ‐ 03 90  8
th
 Pass
  63  Nursing Assistant MEPMA‐Health  ‐ 02 90  10
th
 Pass
  64  Medical Lab Technician MEPMA‐Health  ‐ 03 90  10
th
 Pass

Bidders  are  free   to   suggest  any  new   course   which  does   not  fall  under  any  of   the   courses
mentioned above subject  to  provisions laid  down in  Clause  6.8 of  this  RFP document. 
  4.9.   METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING AND  PLACEMENT  FOR  MEPMA

4.9.1          MEPMA PROCESSES

Once the Training Partners are empanelled  with  MEPMA, 
1.     MEPMA  issues   work  orders   (for   every  12  months  normally)   based  on  the
request  submitted  by   each   individual   training  partner  with   respect   to   his  district ‐wise
training capacity and  placement capacity.  
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2.      Setting   up  the   necessary   infrastructure,   trainers  and   systems  in   place  before   the   start
of  trainings.  
3.   The  training  center   will  be  inspected   and   it   will  be  approved   by   the  District   PD  /  LH.  The
registration  of  the training center  has to  be done online after  the  inspection.  
4.    One biometric  machine has to  be used  for 1 training center  
5.     Once  candidate   registration   is   completed  and   batch  is   frozen   there  should   not  be  any
candidates to  be added  in  the batch. 
6.   The  minimum   attendance   of   75%   for  each   stage  should   be  monitored  for  releasing
payments  at  different stages.  
7.   Training  Partner  along  with   MEPMA  staff   in   districts  identifies   and   counsels   the
suitable unemployed urban youth based on Qualification, Aspirations Mobility etc. 
8.   Tentative   placements   are  identified   and   communicated  by   the   training  partner
before  freezing the batch for inception  
9.      Training  and   counseling  of   the   youth  in   identified   employment  areas,  ensuring   good
attendance  and  participation of  youth in  training. 
10. Testing  and  Certification  by  the  reputed third  party agency. 
11. Placements  are provided  to  the  youth upon completing  the  training successfully.  
12. The  placed  youth should  be tracked for one  year  
13.  The   training  center   inspected   will  be  ranked   based  on  certain   parameters.   The   center
will  be  ranked   below  5  points  will  be  subject   to   further   verification   and   if   there  is   no
improvement   the   batch  will  be  cancelled   and   the   candidates  undergoing   will  be
Shifted  to  similar  course  conducted by  other partner
ƒ  0 to  5:  below average batch will be cancelled  
ƒ  Above  5 to   7:    above  average ratification   in  the  issues  to  be  done  and  next
batch will be given only  after  further  approval
ƒ  Above 7 to  9:  Good, need to  improve  and  next  batch will be given 
ƒ  Above 9 to  10: Excellent  next  batch will be given
14.  The   training  partner  has  to   provide  funds  to   SLF  for  mobilization  of   the   candidates
through  RPs.   The   amounts   shall   be  paid   to   be  paid   concerned  SLF  in   a  following
manner where
1)   The   training  fees   upto   Rs.5000/ ‐  Rs.100/‐  for  each   candidate  to   be
deposited   at  SLF
2)   The   training  fees   from   Rs.5000/ ‐  to   Rs.10000/‐,  Rs.  200/ ‐  to   be
deposited
3)   The  training fees  above  Rs.10000/‐  Rs.300/‐  to  be deposited 

4.9.2.    MEPMA STANDARDS AND  NORMS: 

Given below are the  basic conditions / stages  set to  conduct the  program successfully.  

A.   TRAINING CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE: ‐

MEPMA  has  standardized  the   minimum   training  requirements.   Please   look   into   Appendices   to
Annexure  ‐ 3  (Draft   MoU)  for  further   details.    All  the   training  centers   have   to   comply   with   the
requirements  mentioned. 
B.     MOBILIZATION:‐

MEPMA  has  collected   a  large  database   of   Unemployed  Urban  youth,   which  has  been  put  for  use
for  mobilization   for  the   last   1  year.  It   is   being  continuously  refreshed   and   the   launch   of   RYK   has
further   improved   the   identification   process  of   right   candidate  for  training.

MEPMA  has  opened  RYK   centers  in   each   ULB  where  unemployed  youth  are  continuously
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counseled and  registered. 

Apart  from   the   above  mentioned  database   MEPMA  has  fairly  large  structure   at   District   level.
MEPMA  has  a   team  of   dedicated  staff,  District   Livelihoods   Specialist   (DLHS),   required
number  of   Junior   Livelihoods   Specialists),   Project   Resource   Persons  (PRPs)   and   large   pool   of
CRPs   (Community   Resource   Persons).   These  CRPs  continuously  visit   Urban  Slums  and   maintain
good  network  with   SHGs,  SLFs,   and   Community   Organizers ‐  collecting   the   list  of   unemployed
urban  youth.   These  CRPs   are  well  versed   with   all   the   courses  available,   hence  are  in   a  position  to
counsel  and   orient  the  youth for training. 

C.     TRAININGS: ‐

MEPMA  envisages   the   Training  partners  to   successfully   impart   the   skill   training  along  with  
inculcating   soft   skills   and   work  readiness.  For  the   sake   of   RFP,   MEPMA  has  standardized  the  
course   duration   and   derived  minimum   qualification  from   previous   experience.   In   view   of  
ever    changing    technology,    newer    work  conditions,    newer    profiles   and    changing    skill  
requirements,   MEPMA  expects  the   training  partners  to   continuously  update   the   syllabus  and  
training  modules  so   as   to   match  the   latest   requirements   of   the   industry   from   time   to   time   it  
is    also    recommended  that   the   training  partners  may  customize  (Max  40%   of   standard  
training  module)  the   courses  to   specific  company   /  industry   needs  if   required   without 
changing  the duration.  

The   minimum   qualification   required   is   indicative.  If   there  is   acceptance   of   youth  with   lower   or
higher   qualification  than   what  is   recommended  in   any  company   /   industry,   training  partner
with  required  permissions  is  allowed to  take  up courses for lower  qualifications also.  

D.  BOARDING AND  LODGING  (For  future  purpose)

The   MEPMA  is   currently   not  providing   any  kind   of   boarding   and   lodging  facilities   as   all   the
center   which  located  in   urban  areas.  However   provision   will  be  made  in   future   to   provide
boarding   and   lodging   to   the   candidates   who   are  coming   for  trainings   from   other  districts  or
other  ULBs  which  are  distant   from   the   district   head  quarters.   This   facility   will  be  extended   to   the
People   with   Disability,  Single  Women,  subject   to   condition   of   non ‐availability  of   the   same
training further  in  their  respective areas.

E.  PLACEMENTS: ‐

MEPMA  expects  all   the   youth  trained   in   batch  should   get  placement.  The   full  payment   will  be
given  only   if   minimum   of   75%   trained   are  placed.   The   placement  has  to   be  in   the   relevant   field   in
which  the   trainee   has  been  trained.  It   should   comply   with   all   the   statutory   norms   of
Government  like   Minimum   wages,   PF,  ESI  etc.   with   minimum  salary   of   Rs.5000/ ‐  and   above.
Appointment  letters   and   joining   letters   have   to   be  collected   and   submitted  as   proofs   of
placements.   The   placements   have   to   be  done  within  15  days   of   completion   of   the   trainings   and
exam conducted by  the  third  party. 


F.     POST PLACEMENTS RETENTION: ‐

MEPMA  expects  all   the   youth  placed   in   jobs   to   retain   in   their   jobs   for  at   least   3  months.  The
Placement  cum   training  partner  has  to   ensure   that   the   youth  retains   in   the   job   for  at   least   a
period   of   3  months  by   counseling  and   if   required   showing  placements   again.  An  experience/
retention   letter   from   the   employer   /   3   months’  salary   pay‐slips   along  with   photo  proofs   have
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to  be collected  as  proofs  for retention  in  jobs.  

G.   POST PLACEMENT TRACKING:  ‐

All  the   candidates   have   to   be  tracked  for  one   year   by   the   Training  Partner  and   if   required
counseled  for  their   career   advancements,  continuous   education  etc.   The   job   status   of   the   youth
has  to   be  continuously  updated  to   MEPMA  every  Month  i.e.  at   the  end   of   6
th
,  9
th
  &  12
th
  month
from   the   date   of   joining   of   the   batch.   The   training  partner  have  to   conduct  refresher
courses  once  in   3  months  for  upgrading  skills  already  acquired   based  on  feedback   from
the   placing   organization.  This   will  be  linked   to   final   payment   of   10%   at   the   end   of   one
year.  It   has to  be  updated on  MEPMA  portal.

4.10.   EMPANELLMENT  & WORK ORDERS 

4.10.1.    This   Bidding  process  is   being  undertaken   by   MEPMA  to   select   &   empanel   experienced
and   capable  training  agencies  in   each   of   the  identified   sectors   and   with   whom  MEPMA
shall   enter  into   a  Memorandum  of   Understanding   subject   to   which  the   Training  Partner
would  provide  Training  and   Placement  services  to   MEPMA  under  its   Placement  linked   Skill
Training programmes. The Empanelment  shall  be for a period  of  3 years.  

4.10.2.    The   list  of   Empanelled   Training  Partners  selected   by   MEPMA  through  this   process  may
be  utilized  by  other state Government agencies imparting  similar  services under REEMAP.  

4.10.3.    During   the   process  of   this   empanelment,   MEPMA  may  choose   empanel   more  such
partners  with   similar   bidding  process.  However,   the   existing  empanelled   list  would
continue   and   training  fees   arrived   at   for  various   courses  through  this   bidding  process
shall   also   remain   unchanged.   Further,  in   future,   MEPMA  may  directly  empanel
Government  institutes   or   new   training  partners  of   NSDC  (After   the   Bid)   subject   to   them
fulfilling  the   technical   criteria   and   agreeing  to   all   the   MEPMA  norms   and   Process  along
with  the  applicable training fees.  

4.10.4.    Training  Partners  who   are  empanelled   in   one   sector,   in   future   may  apply  to   MEPMA  to
take ‐ up  other  courses  in   the   same  sector   or   courses  in   the   other  sector   and
MEPMA  its   discretion  shall   permit   the   same  subject   to   the   Training  Partner
demonstrating  adequate    experience,   infrastructure   and   capabilities   to   undertake  the
propose courses. 
4.10.5.    Empanelment   does   not  guarantee  During   the   currency   of   this   empanelment   MEPMA
may  chose  to   issue  /  not  issue  /  restrict   the   work  order  to   one   or   all   the   training
partners  based  on  its   own   discretion,  performance,  fund   position,  Industry   requirement
or   instruction  from  Government. 







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5 ‐  SCOPE  OF SERVICES
5.1.  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 
MEPMA  shall   enter  into   a   Memorandum   of   Understanding  (MOU)   with   the   Empanelled  
Placement  cum   Training  Partners.   The   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners  shall  
provide  the   training  and   placement  services  in   accordance   with   the   standards,  norms,   terms  
and   conditions  stipulated  in   the   MOU.  The   Scope  of   services,   Terms,   norms   and   conditions 
related   to   the   Placement  Linked   Skill   Trainings   Programme   (PLSTP)   are  given  in   the   Draft
MOU  document  in   Part ‐ III,  Annexure ‐ 3   of   this   RFP  Document.

Some  of   the   important  terms   and   conditions  forming  part   of   the   MOU  are  highlighted   in   the
following  Clauses  under this  section  5:  

5.2.  ROLES  & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE  TRAINING CUM PLACEMENT PROVIDERS  

•  Market  scanning  to  assess  employment potential  and  tying ‐up for Placements  in  reputed
•  Industries  prior  to  bidding.
•  Identifying youth along with  the District/town Administration.
•  Structuring the required  training & skill  up gradation  inputs.
•  Sourcing the required  training & skill  up gradation  resources.
•  Training in  the identified  employment areas.
•  Ensuring the  quality  in  the  training as  per the  required  standards  and  specifications.
•  Regular assessments  during  training and  updating the  same in  MEPMA software.
•  Coordination with  potential  employers and  industrial   networking  for Placement.
•  To     provide minimum  of  75%  placements  for all  the trained  youth 
•  Placement  of   trained   urban  youth  with   special   focuses  on  Women,  SC,  ST,  BC  &
Minorities, PWDs as  per the  details  Mentioned in  the  MoU.
•  Testing   and   Certification  of   all   the   candidates   have   to   be  obtained   from   reputed  3
rd

party agency/University or  identified  by the  MEPMA for each  sector  of  training 
•  Post  placement counseling and  retention  for 3 months 
•  The   retention   of   placed   candidates   for  one   year,  conduct  of   refresher   courses  once  in
a  3  months  for  3   phases   link   to   10%   of   final   payment.  At   the   end   of   one   year   from  the
date  of  placement.  

5.3.  CONFORMANCE  TO STANDARDS 

The   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners  shall   at   all   times  during   the   currency   of   the
Agreement  undertake  to   conform   to   and   comply   with   all   relevant   laws,  rules   and   regulations
including  the  following:  
9  Programme   content as   approved   by   MEPMA. 
9  Compliance   with  the  concerned Certification  Norms.  
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9  Standards  as   lay  down  by  the  relevant  central   /  State  /  Local Authority. 
9  Programme   Specifications   for  the   time   being  enforced   shall   be  binding. 
9  Duration   of   the   training  should   be  minimum  225   hours  excluding   holidays  and
minimum  5 hours per  day  whichever  is   higher  
9  Ensure   advance  planning   for  commencement   of   next   batch  in   the   training
center.  

5.4.  INFRASTRUCTURE  & MANPOWER 

5.4.1.    The  minimum  training centre  infrastructure  required  is  detailed in  table given below:

Particulars  Specifications  for Minimum    Infrastructure
Theory  Classroom  With  a minimum  Capacity of  40 Chairs
White/Block  Boards  ‐ 1
Notice Board‐1
Almarah‐1
Practical Room  a)  In  case  of  Computer  related  courses: Students  (IT related  course  1:2)
b)   In   Case   of   other  courses:  Tools  and   equipment,   infrastructure   as   per
NCVT norms
c)  Common  infrastructure:  for all  trainings
Other Facilities  Drinking Water
Separate  Wash rooms  for Boys  & Girls
Electricity
UPS
Stand by  Generators
Study Material  Hand Books Related to  Course
Motivational Story Books
Magazines
News Papers
Documentation  &
Biometric  Device
Attendance  Registers  (Trainers  & Trainees)
Visitors  Register
Trainees Assessment  Reports
Case  Studies  of  the  successful  candidates,
Separate   biometric   device   to   be  arranged   for  each   center   for  MEPMA
trainings.

5.4.2.    Minimum requirements  for IT  Infrastructure  

  The   below  specified   minimum   IT   Infrastructure   shall   be  available   with   all   the
Training Institutes.  

•  One   Desk   Top   with3GB  ROM,  300GB,   20”  LCD,   Key  Board,   Mouse,  Speakers   and   mike/
Windows7 Operating  system  is  preferable. 
•  One   Broad  band  with   at   least   512Kbps  unlimited   connectivity   for  best   web   based  video
(Preferable  1MBPS).
•  One  GPRS based Bio‐metric device  with  battery  and  AC supply  for attendance.  
•  One  High  resolution 5 MP webcam with  640x480,up  to  30 fps 
•  (optional)  LCD   projector   (4000   lumens)   with   Screen   and   10mt.  cable  for  training  on
Audio/Visual  content.

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The   IT   infrastructure   specified   needs  to   be  in   place  at   the  time   of   letter  of   award   of   target.   The
each   center   should   be  equipped   with   power   back   up  facilities  in   case   of   power   failure   for  online.
Transmission of  biometric  attendance.  

5.4.3.    Minimum requirements  for Residential Facilities  for future  purpose 

The  minimum  requirements  for residential facilities are detailed in  table given below:  

Minimum  requirements  for Residential Facilities  (For  future  purpose)

Particulars  Specifications
Hostels
Separate  hostels  for boys  & girls
Distance from  training centre    Maximum of  2 kms  & preferably within 1 KM.
Room:  Students   30 Sq. Feet  : 01 student
Bath  Rooms  / Toilets:  Students  Food  Menu 1:5 Ratio .Not  more than  1:8
Food  Menu  Week  wise   food   menu  should   be  displayed   in
the  hostel  (Minimum  of   2.2  Kilo  Calories  per
Day)
Drinking Water  Pure  drinking water with  good containers
Telephone (Coin Box)
Phone  calls  may be allowed in  the specific  time
First  Aid Kit  First  Aid Kit is  compulsory   
Medical Facility   On Call doctor  facility
Warden  Separate  Wardens for boys  & girls
Security Guard  Security Guard service  should  be available  round
the clock
Wash Area   Area  for cleaning the clothes
Registers   Attendance  and  Mess registers  are compulsory
Hygiene  Kitchen,  Dining  Area   and   Toilets   should   be  kept
clean  and   the  hostel  rooms   should   be  properly
ventilated.
5.4.4.    Minimum Manpower Requirements  
The   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners  should   have   adequate   training  staff   for
conducting   the   training  and   placement  programmes  awarded   to   them  by   MEPMA  The   CVs  of   the
qualified   Team  Leader   and   core   Project   Team/   faculty   members   shall   be  submitted  by   the
Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners  to   MEPMA  for  approval   along  with   the   course
plan   before   award   of   Training  Programmes  to   them.    Telugu   Speaking   Trainers  with   command
over   reading  &  writing   of   Telugu   are  preferred.  One   of   the   Project   Persons  should   be  qualified
in  IT  as  all  the  MEPMA transactions  are web  enabled.  

The   qualified   faculty   persons  need  not  to   be  changed  during   the   training  period   in   case   if   any
faculty   leave  the   organization  suitable  persons  to   be  appointed  in   his  place  with   prior   approval   of
the  PD of  concerned DPMU,  MEPMA.

Franchise

Sub ‐contracting   of   the   Training  Programmes  is   strictly   prohibited.  However,   MEPMA  shall   permit
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Franchisee  Arrangement  between   the   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners  and   their
local   partners  subject   to   the   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners   submitting   the
Franchise   agreement  for  approval   by  MEPMA  by  paying   non   refundable   deposit  of   Rs.5000/ ‐  for
towards registration  fee for each  franchise  training center.

The   training  partner  shall   establish   10%   of   their   committed   training  center   in   Grade‐III   and
Ngarpanchayats to  serve the  needs to  those ULBs.

5.6.   COURSE  CONTENT  

The   course   curriculum  and   lesson   plan   for  each   training  programme   shall   be  submitted  by   the
Empanelled   Training  Partner  to   MEPMA  for  approval   before   award   of   training  programme   for
each  course.

The   MEPMA  will  have   right   to   consider   common   fees,   duration  and   qualification
for similar  courses offered  by  different  agencies.   

If   required,   MEPMA  may  call  a  joint   meeting  of   the  Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners
and   standardize   the   course   curriculum  for  a   particular   course.   Further,  during   the   course   of
interaction   of   MEPMA  with   industry   if   any  further   changes  (additions  or   alterations)   are
suggested  by   them  in   order  to   make  the   course   content  specific  to   the   industry   requirement.
However,  the duration and  fee terms shall  remain  unchanged.  

MEPMA  shall   have   the   right   to   use  the   training  material  prepared   for  MEPMA  by   the
Empanelled   Training  Partner  in   future.     However   due   credit  will  be  given  to   the   Empanelled
Training Partner  by  MEPMA while using such  material. 

Soft   skills   content  is   a  mandatory  requirement  of   each   and   every  course.   It   should   constitute 
minimum   20%   of   the   training  duration.   Indicative   syllabus  has  been  attached   as   Appendix  ‐  V  
to   the   MOU.  Training  duration  shall   be  devoted  to   impart   the   below  mentioned  skills   wherever  
applicable. 
i.   Soft  Skills      ‐ (Compulsory for every one)
ii.   Computer  Skills  (For  10
th
 Pass  and  above)    ‐  (Wherever applicable)
iii.   Counseling     ‐ (Compulsory for everyone)

5.7  MEPMA PAYMENT  NORMS 

For  the   Placement  linked   Skill   training  programmes  conducted  by   the   Empanelled   Placement
cum   Training  Partners,   MEPMA  shall   make  the   following   payments  based  on  its   prescribed
norms,   which  may  be  subject   to   change   from   time   to   time.  The   Payment   norms   shall   be  agreed
in   the   MoU  entered  into   between   MEPMA  and   the   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training  Partners.
The   prevailing  payment   norms   are  given  below.   The   Bidders  shall   agree  to   abide  by   the
payment   norms  and  submit  their  bids  after  due  consideration  of  these payment  norms:  

5.7.2. Training Fees
The   Training  Fee  shall   be  inclusive   of   all   costs  including   Training  infrastructure,   training
material,  Issue  of   ID   Cards,  biometric   attendance,   Exposure   visit,   and   mobilization  charges  to
SLFs   etc,   and   shall   be  agreed   for  each   course   under  each   sector   based  on  the   lowest   quoted
rate   by   the   Bidders  and   subject   to   negotiation   by   MEPMA.  MEPMA  shall   pay  Training  Fee  to   the
Training Partner  in  the  following  manner: 
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•  The   number  of   Trainees  undergoing   a   particular   course   and   the   percentage
of   placements   and   retention   of   trainees  under  that   course   will  be  based  on  the
inception   report   submitted  by   the   Training  Partner  within  15  days   of   starting  of   a
batch.   To  be  considered   in   the   inception   report   as   a  trainee,  a  youth  would  have
to   register  a   minimum   attendance   of   8   days   of   15  days   (through   bio‐ metric
system.

•  The  Training  fee shall  be  paid  in   five  tranches  as   given  below:  
o   First   Tranche  equivalent  to   25%   of   Training  Fee   upon  submission   of
inception   report  to  the  satisfaction  of  MEPMA
o  Second   Tranche  of   certification   cost   not  exceeding  Rs.800/‐  for  each
candidate  subject   to   NCVT norms.  
o  Third  Tranche  equivalent  to   40%   of   Training  Fee   upon  satisfactory
submission   of   Placement  report   within  one  month  of   the  trainings
completed duly  verified  by  the District  officials 
o   Fourth   Tranche  equivalent  to   25%   of   Training  Fee   upon  completion   of
Three  (3)  Months  from   successful  placement  based  on  submission   of   Post
placement  Tracking reports  to  the satisfaction  of  MEPMA.
o   Fifth   Tranche  equivalent  to   10%   of   the   training  fees   upon  completion   of
12  months  from   successful  placements   and   3  doses  of   refresher   courses
to   the   candidates   on  submission   of   post   placement  tracking  report   to
the  satisfaction  of   MEPMA.

•  The   Training  Partner  shall   provide  placements   to   all   the   trainees  successfully
completing   the  training  and   be  eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   third   Tranche  payment
of   the   Training  Fee  only   if   it   has  achieved   a  placement  of   75%   or   more  of   the
trainees  in  the   batch.   The   Training  Partner  shall   be  eligible   for  pro‐ rata   amount
of   third   Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee  only   if   it   has  achieved   a  placement  of
60%  ‐  74%   of   the   trainees  in   the   batch  and   the   Training  Partner  shall   not  be
eligible   for  the   third   Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee   if   it   has  not  achieved
placement  of   at   least  60%   of  the  trainees  in  the   batch.  Further,  certification,
placement  of   only   those  trainees  who   have   cleared  the   certification   process 
under   the    training   cum    placement   programme    shall    be   counted   for
placements.   Training  Partner  has  to   provide  sufficient   proofs   including
Placement  letters,  Joining  Letters  co ‐attested by  trainees,  photo‐proofs,  etc. 
•  The   Training  Partner  shall   ensure   all   the   trainees  retain   the   jobs   for  at   least   3
months  after   placements   and   be  eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   the   Third  Tranche
payment   of   the   Training  Fee  only   if   it   has  achieved   retention   of   75%   or   more  of   the
trainees  in   the   batch.   The   Training  Partner  shall   be  eligible   for  pro‐rata   amount
of   the   Third  Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee  only   if   it   has  achieved   a  retention
of   60%  ‐  69%   of   the   trainees  in   the   batch  and   the   Training  Partner  shall   not  be
eligible   for  the   Third  Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee  if   it   has  not  achieved
retention   of   at   least   60%   of   the   trainees   in   the   batch.   Training  Partner  has  to
provide  sufficient   proofs   including   retention/  experience  letters   co ‐attested  by   the
trainees,  photo‐proof, etc. 
•  The   Training Partner shall   continue   to   track and   counsel  the   trainees after  the
placement  for  at   least   12  months  after   placements   and   submit   to   MEPMA  Post  
placement  tracking  reports   with   respect  to   the   batch  at   the   end   of   6   months,  9  
months  and   at   the   end   of   12  months  after   the   placement.   The   Training  Partner  shall
be  eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   the   Fourth   Tranche  payment   of   the   Training
Fee   upon  updating   the   status   of   all   the   trainees  in   the   batch  to   MEPMA.  Till  one   year
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of   the   trainees and  during  this  period  3 doses of  refresher  courses and  same has to  be
updated on web.


Mode  of
payment  
Installment   Frequency  Rate    Conditions*
Performance  to
be  considered   in
linked   payment
of  training fees  
Training   fee
includes  cost  of  
a)  uniform,
b)  Training
infrastructure  
c)  Training
material 
d)  Exposure  visit
e)  OJT etc.,
First  Tranche  •  Based  on  inception
report   to    be  submitted
by   the   15
th
  day  from   the
starting of  batch
•  Payment   within  15  days
of   a0pproval  of
inception  report
25%   of
training
fee
•  To  be  considered   in
the   inception
report   as   a  trainee,
a  youth  would  have
to  have  min.   8   days
of   attendance   out
of  15  days.
Second
Tranche
•  Cost  of  certification    Rs.800/‐
as   per
NCVT
norm  or
proposed
by   certify
agency
whichever
is  less
•  Payment   before   15
days   of   exam  or
after   the   conduct  of
exam  to   the
candidates
attending   regularly
of   75%   of   total
duration 
Third
Tranche
•  Based  on  Placement
report   to   be  submitted
within  30  days   from   the
date   of   completion   of
training
•  The   report   to   be
checked  and   approved
by  PD/DLHS
•  Payment   within  15  days
of   approval   of
placement report

40%   of
training
fee
•  0‐59%
placements: ‐  no
payment
•  60‐74%
placements: ‐
Payment   on
prorate basis
•  75%   and   above
placements: ‐  full
payment  
(only  those  youth
who   have   cleared
qualified   in   the
certification
process)
Fourth
Tranche
•  Based  on  the   post
placement  report
submitted  after   3
months  from
placements   and   verified
by  PD/DLHS
•  Payment   within  15   days
of   approval   of
placement report
25%   of
training
fee
•  0‐60%
placements: ‐  no
payment
•  60‐74%   retention
on pro‐rata  basis
•  75%   and   above
retention   full
payment   subject
to  verification  

Fifth  Tranche  •  Based  on  the   post
placement  tracking
every  quarter  i.e.,   6
th
,
9
th
,  12
th
  month  from   the
date  of  placements
10%   of
training
fee
•  Full  payment   at
the   end   of   12
months  upon
updating   the
status   of   all   the
trainees  to
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•  Payment   within  15  days
of   approval   of   last   post
placement  training
report
MEPMA  web
from   the   date   of
training 
5.8.    THIRD  PARTY  CERTIFICATION 

MEPMA  made  mandatory  of   providing   third   party  certification   from   reputed  National  and
International  certifying   agencies  for  all   the  candidates.   The   Empanelled   Training  Partner  shall    be 
eligible    for   reimbursement    of    Certification   expenses    for   such    external  certification,  and
the   same  shall   be  paid   in   accordance   with   the   procedures   laid   down  by   the   certification   agency
and   approved  by   MEPMA.  The  MEPMA  may  also   identify  certifying   agency   sector   wise   and  they   will
be  interested  task   of   conducting  exam  for  certification   in   such   case   the  empanelled   agency   should
accept  the certification  by  the third  party identified  by  the MEPMA. 

5.9.    INSPECTION  OF TRAINING CENTERS  AND  RANKING

The   MEPMA  functionaries   will  be  inspecting  training  center   during   the   batch  period   and   the
information   will  be  collected   in   a   prescribed  proforma   containing  various   parameters   such   as
quality   of   training,   infrastructure,   faculty,  attendance,   environment,    etc.,    besides  functionaries
the   nongovernmental  organizations  will  also   will  be  given  task   of   inspection.   The   ranking  will  be
given  based  on  observations  and   the   same  will  be  handed  over   to   the   center   incharge   after   the
inspection  for  ratification   of   the   short  falls.    The   empanelled   agency   is   expected   to   cooperate  for
inspection  and   provide  required   information   during   the   inspection.   The   ranking  of   each   center
will  be  as   indicated   below:

ƒ  0 to  5:  below average batch will be cancelled  
ƒ  Above  5 to   7:    above  average ratification   in  the  issues  to  be  done  and  next
batch will be given only  after  further  approval
ƒ  Above 7 to  9:  Good, need to  improve  and  next  batch will be given 
ƒ  Above 9 to  10: Excellent  next  batch will be given

The inspection format  and  ranking    is  given in  the  draft  MoU. 

5.10.   EMPANELMENT GUARANTEE 

The   Short  listed  Bidder   shall   furnish   an  Empanelment   Guarantee,  in   the   following   manner,  in   the
form   of   a  Bank   Guarantee  at   the   time   of   signing   the   MOU  for  Empanelment.    The   Empanelment
Guarantee  shall   remain   valid   for  a  period   of   three  years  from   the   date   of   MOU  and   the   Bank
Guarantee shall  be renewed  annually.  

•  Rs.500,   000  by  Training Partner empanelled  under Category  A;  
•  Rs.200,  000 by  Training Partner empanelled  under Category  B;  and  
•  Rs.100,   000  by  Training Partner empanelled  under Category  C;  
•  Rs.50,000  by   the  training  partner  empanelled   under Category  D:  








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6 ‐  INSTRUCTION  TO BIDDERS

6.1.  IMPLEMENTING  AGENCY 

MEPMA,  or   any  other  entity,   nominated  by   MEPMA  would  be  the   implementing   agency   for
these Training Programmes. 

6.2. COMMITMENT TO A FAIR  AND  TRANSPARENT PROCESS  

MEPMA  is   keen   to   ensure   that   the   process  leading   to   the   Empanelment   of   the   Bidder   is   fair,
transparent,  efficient,   interactive,    and    protects   the    confidentiality    of    the    information   shared
by   Bidding  Entities  with   it.   The   selection   process  has  been  designed   keeping  these  objectives  in
mind,  and   MEPMA  shall   take   all   steps  to   ensure   that   the   above   objectives  are  realized.   Bidding
Entities  should   not  resort   to   influence   the   selection   process  by   any  means.   if   any  Bidder
found   in   practicing   any  kind   of   influence   on  MEPMA,  their   bids   will  be  summarily  disqualified   and
blacklisted from  future  biddings.  

6.3. DETAILED  STUDY  / MARKET SURVEY ABOUT  PROGRAMME  

Bidders  may  prior   to   submitting   their   Bid  for  the   Training  Programme,  conduct  detailed 
study  and   market   survey   for  the   proposed   Training  Programme   at   their   own   expense  and  
obtain   and   ascertain   for  themselves,   at   their   own   responsibility,   all   technical   data,  market  
data   and   any  other  information   necessary  for  preparing   their   Bids   including,   inter   alia,   the  
actual  nature   and   conditions  of   Employment  Potential,   etc.,   after   taking   into   account  the  
local   conditions  &  bottlenecks,  if   any,   etc.   The   Bidders  shall   be  deemed  to   have   full 
knowledge  of   the   Training  Programmes,  once   they   are  submitting  their   Bid  for  the   Training 
Programme.  
6.4.  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  BY THE  BIDDER 

It  shall  be deemed that  by  submitting the Bid, the Bidder  has:  
a)   made a complete  and  careful  examination  of  the RFP;  
b)   received  all  relevant information  requested from  MEPMA; 
c)   Accepted   the   risk   of   inadequacy,   error  or   mistake  in   the   information
provided   in   the   RFP;  and  
d)   Agreed  to  be bound  by  the  undertakings provided  by  it  under and  in  terms  hereof.  
e)   MEPMA  shall   not  be  liable  for  any  omission,   mistake  or   error  in   respect
of   any  of   the   above   or   on  account  of   any  matter   or   thing  arising   out  of   or
concerning   or   relating  to   the   RFP  or   the   Bidding  Process,  including
any  error  or   mistake  therein   or   in   any  information   or   data   given  by
MEPMA. 

6.5.   ELIGIBILTY 

6.5.1.  The   Bidding  Entities  shall   be  Registered  Proprietorship   /  Partnership  Firms  /   Private
Limited   /  Public  Limited   Company   /  Registered  Society   /  Trust  /  Association  /  Trade  Body  /
registered  Educational   Institution  /   University  fulfilling   the   Minimum   Eligibility  
requirements  under  the   Category   they   are  bidding  for.   The   Minimum   Eligibility
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Requirements  are described  under Clause  7.1 of  this  RFP Document 
6.5.2.   The   Bidder   shall   be  a  single  entity.   No  Consortium   will  be  permitted.  However   existing 
  Joint   ventures   who   meet  the   above   mentioned  minimum   eligibility   criteria   as   an  entity 
  shall  be permitted. 

6.5.3.  Entities  having   existing  franchise   arrangements   as   on  the   date   of   the   Bid  shall   be
Permitted  subject  to  the following  conditions:

a)   The   Bidder   shall   submit   the   Franchisee  agreement   which  is   current  as  on the
  Date  of  the  Bid
b)   If   a  Franchiser  is   using  the   Franchisee’s  credentials   or   a   Franchisee  is   using  the
Franchiser’s    credentials    to    satisfy    the    minimum    eligibility    and/or    technical
criteria    for   Technical   evaluation  as   described   under  Clause    7.1  &Clause   7.2
respectively,  such   parties   shall   not  have   any  conflict  of   interest  with   other
Bidders.  The   conflict   of   interest  is   defined  under  Clause   6.6  below  and   the   Bids   of   all
those Bidders who  are found  to  be having  conflict  of  interest shall  be rejected.  
c)   Such   entities  shall   provide  an   undertaking   to   be  jointly   and   severally   responsible   for
the   Bidding  under  this   RFP  and   if   empanelled,  in   providing   the   services  in
accordance  with  the  MOU and  work order for the PLTP  of  MEPMA. 

6.5.4.   Bidders  who   are  already  partners/funded   centers  of   the   National  Skill   Development
Corporation   (NSDC)   and   Government  institutes   imparting   skill   development  in   Andhra
Pradesh shall  be exempt from  fulfilling the  Minimum  Eligibility  Requirements.  

6.5.5.   Blacklisted Institutions  / Firms in  any Governments Department  shall   not be considered  
by  MEPMA

6.6.   CONFLICT  OF INTEREST
A  Bidder   shall   not  have   a  conflict  of   interest  (the   “Conflict   of   Interest”)   that   affects   the  
Bidding  Process.  Any  Bidder   found   to   have   a   Conflict  of   Interest  shall   be  disqualified.   A  
Bidder   shall   be  considered   to   have   a  Conflict  of   Interest  that   affects   the   Bidding  Process, 
if:  
a)   the   Bidder,   and   any  other  Bidder,   have   common   controlling  shareholders  or   other
ownership  interest;   where  the   direct  or   indirect  shareholding  is   more  than   25  per  cent
of   the   paid   up  and   subscribed   share  capital   of   such   Bidder;   provided   further    that
this   disqualification  shall   not  apply  to   any  ownership  by   a   bank,  insurance   company,
pension  fund   or   a  public  financial   institution  referred   to   in   section   4A  of   the  Companies
Act 1956. 
b)   a constituent   of  such  Bidder  is  also  a constituent  of   another Bidder;   or  
c)   Such   Bidder   receives   or   has  received   any  direct  or   indirect  subsidy  from   any  other
Bidder,  or  has provided  any such  subsidy  to  any other Bidder;  or  
d)   such   Bidder   has  the   same  legal   representative  for  purposes   of   this   Bidder   as   any 
other Bidder;  or  
e)   such   Bidder   has  a  relationship   with   another  Bidder,   that   puts   either  or    both   of   them  in   a
position  to   have   access   to   each   other’s   information   about,   or   to   influence   the   Bid  of
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6.7.  ENQUIRIES & CLARIFICATIONS  

Enquiries,  if  any,  shall  be addressed to:
MISSION DIRECTOR
III  Floor,ENC  (PH)  Office complex,
640,  A.C.  Guards, Hyderabad ‐ 500004
                                     
All  clarifications  that   are  received   on  or   before   the   date   mentioned  in   Section‐ 3  will  be
addressed  by   MEPMA  in   Pre‐ bid  Meeting.  MEPMA  shall   aggregate  and   consider   all   such
clarifications,  without  specifying  the   source   of   clarifications.  Only   in   case   of   clarifications  and
suggestions   that   are  considered   positively   requiring   modifications  to   RFP,   response   will  be
communicated  to   all   the   Bidders  who   are  present  for  the   pre‐bid  meeting  and   entered  their
contact  details   in   the   ‘Attendance   Register  for  Pre‐Bid  Meeting’/  No  communications   or   reply
will  be sent   to   the   concerned  or   all  Bidders  in   case   of  repetition  of   clarifications. 

6.8.  SUGGESTIONS  TO INCLUDE  NEW COURSES  

Bidders  are  free   to   suggest  any  new   course    which  does   not  fall  under  any  of   the   courses 
mentioned  in   Clause   4.8  above   for  consideration   by   MEPMA,   provided   the   interested  Bidder
sends  a  request  in   writing   to   MEPMA  on  /  before   the   date   of   pre‐ bid  meeting  with   the  
following  details:  

•  Sector  name,  
•  Course   name&   proposed   curriculum,       training duration  in  days  
•  Infrastructure  requirements   and  
•  Potential   job   profile   of   youth  after   training  and   placements,   supported  by   at   least   100
placement  tie‐ ups.  

If   the   suggestion  is   acceptable  to   MEPMA,  MEPMA  at   its   sole   discretion  shall   add   the
sector/course   in  the   list  for  Bidding  and   issue corrigendum to   the   RFP document  accordingly.  

6.9.  PRE ‐BID MEETING 

All  communication  pertaining  to   the   above   that   require   to   be  addressed  in   this   meeting,  should
reach  MEPMA  latest   by   the   date   mentioned  in   Section‐ 3.   Queries  received   after   the   above   due
date   will  not  be  addressed.  If   there  is   no  communication  of   clarification,  the   meeting  may  be
terminated.  

In   respect  of   clarifications,  MEPMA  will  aggregate  all   clarifications  and   shall   prepare  a  response,
and   communicate   to   all   parties   who   are  present  for  the   pre‐bid  meeting  and   entered  their
contact  details   in   the  ‘attendance  Register  for Pre‐Bid  Meeting’.  

Bidders  are  advised  that   their   Bids   be  completely   devoid   of   any  conditions,   whatsoever.
Conditions,   if   any,   may  be  addressed  in   writing   before   due   date.  In   respect  of   conditions
received,   the   following  shall   apply:  

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1.      MEPMA  reserves   the   right   not  to   consider   any  condition   that   in   the   sole   discretion  of
MEPMA,  is   found   unacceptable.  
2.       If   in   MEPMA’s   opinion,  certain   conditions  are  acceptable,   in   whole  or   in   part,   the    same
shall   be  finalized   by   MEPMA  and   the   "Common  Accepted   Conditions"   will  be  made
available  to   all   Bidders. 
3.      In   respect  of   suggestions   /  alterations  proposed   in   the   Training  Programmes  or    other
aspects  of   the   Programmes,  MEPMA  may  consider   them  and   the   result  will  be 
circulated  to   all   bidders. 
4.     Incase   any  conditions  accepted   by   MEPMA  have   material  impact   on  the   proposal,   all   the
financial   bids  will  be  annulled   and   fresh  financial   bids   will  be  invited. 

6.10.   PREPARATION  AND  SUBMISSION OF BID
6.10.1.   Submissions
a)   The   submission   of   Bids   by   Bidders  in   response   to   the  RFP  would  require   to   be  in   Three  (3)
separate  sealed  covers  as  indicated  below:  
•  Cover I ‐  Technical   Proposal  
•  Cover II ‐  Commercial   Offer 
•  Cover III ‐  Bid  Processing  Fee  and  the  Bid  Security 
b)  The documents accompanying  the Bid submission  shall  include: 

  Cover I:  Technical  Proposal  

  1.     General  details  

•  Power  of  Attorney as  per Form 1 in  Part  II  of  this  RFP Document 
•  Covering  Letter  as  per Form 2 in  Part  II   of  this  RFP Document 

  2.     Eligibility   Details  

•  Details   of  Bidder   as   per  Form  3  in  Part   II   of  this   RFP  Document 
•  Legal  constitution   of   the   Bidder   as   per  Form  4  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP  Document 
Turnover   details   as  per  Form  5  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP Document 
•  Details   Training  and   Placement  of   Candidates  as   per  Form  6  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP
Document 

  3.     Technical   Credentials  
•  Training  infrastructure   capacities  as   per   Form  7  in   Part  II  of   this  RFP Document
•  Organizational   profile   as   per   Form  8  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP Document 
•  Sector ‐ wise   &  course ‐wise   Lesson   Plan   as   per   Form  9  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP
Document 
•  Sector ‐ wise   details   of   Placement  Tie‐ups  as   per   Form  10  in   Part   II   of   this   RFP
Document 

The   bidders  are  required   to   carefully   note   the   notes  accompanying   each   of   the   formats  and
provide necessary  documentary proofs  mentioned therein. 

  Cover II:  “Financial  Bid”  

•  Financial  Bid  as   per  as  per  Form  11 in  Part  II   of  this  RFP Document 

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   Cover III: Bid Processing Fee and  the  Bid Security 
•  Demand  Draft  towards  cost   of   Bid  Processing  Fee  and   the   Bid  Security   in  
accordance  with  Clause  6.14    of  the RFP document 

6.10.2.   LANGUAGE
All  communications   and   information   should   be  provided   in   writing   and   in   English
language  only.  
6.10.3.    SEALING  AND  MARKING 

  (a)  Cover‐1:  TECHNICAL  PROPOSAL 

The   Information   to   be  submitted  by   the   Bidders  in   the   Technical   Proposal   (Cover ‐1)   is
described   in   Clauses  7.1  &   7.2  and   in   formats  prescribed  under  Forms   1  to   10  of   Part ‐ II
of  this  RFP document. 

The   Bidder   shall   place  one    (1)  original   (marked   as   original)+   one    (1)  copy   of   the
Technical  Proposal in  a sealed  envelope,  which shall  be inscribed  as  under:  

Bid  for:”Empanelment’   of   ‘Training   Partners  for  Placement  Linked   Skill   Training
Programme  of  MEPMA” 

Cover‐1 ‐ Technical  Proposal 

Submitted  by:  __________________________.  (Name   of   the   Bidder   with   Full  Postal
Address) 

  (b) Cover‐2:   FINANCIAL  BID 

The   Information   to   be  submitted  by   the   Bidders  in   the   Financial   Bid  (Cover ‐ 2)   shall   be  in
the   format   prescribed  under  Form  11  of  Part ‐ II   of  this   RFP  document. 

The   Bidder   shall   place  one   (1)  original  (marked   as   original)+   one   (1)  copies   of   the
Financial   Bid  in   a  sealed   envelope,  which shall   be  inscribed   as   under:  

Bid  for:   ”Empanelment’  of   ‘Training   Partners  for  Placement  Linked   Skill   Training
Programme  of   MEPMA” 

  Cover‐ 2 ‐  Financial  Bid 
Submitted  by:   ___________________________.    (Name   of   the   Bidder   with   Postal
Address) 

  (c)  Cover‐3:  BID PROCESSING FEE AND  BID SECURITY  

The   Bidder   shall   place  the   Demand  Drafts  towards  Bid  Processing  Fee  and   the   Bid
Security  in   accordance   with   Clause   6.14.1   &  6.14.2   hereunder,   together   in   a  separate
envelope,  which  shall   be  inscribed   as   under:  

Bid  for:”Empanelment’   of   ‘Training   Partners  for  Placement  Linked   Skill   Training
Programme  of   MEPMA” 

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  Cover‐ 3‐ Bid Processing  Fee  &  Bid  Security 

Submitted  by:   ___________________________.    (Name   of   the   Bidder   with   Postal
Address) 
(d)  SUBMISSION OF  THE   BID 

The   Three  Covers   of   the   Bid  organized  as   above,   shall   be  placed   in   a  sealed   outer
envelope   with   the   following   inscription:  

Bid  for:   ”Empanelment’  of   ‘Training   Partners  for  Placement  Linked   Training  Programme
of   MEPMA” 
Name  of   the   Sector   /s   ____________________________________________   Name  of
the   Bidder  with  Complete   Address: ____________________________  

The  cover should  be addressed to: 

MISSION DIRECTOR
MISSION FOR  ELMINATION OF POVERTY  IN  MUNICIPAL AREAS
III  Floor, E‐in ‐charge  (PH)  Office complex,
640,  A.C.  Guards, Hyderabad‐04
Tel. 040‐23371055, Fax:  040‐23378955

(e)   Strict  adherence  to   formats,   wherever   specified,   is   required.   Non ‐ adherence  to
formats  may  be  a  ground   for  declaring   the   Bid non ‐ responsive.  

(f)     All  communication  and   information   provided   should   be  legible   including   copies   of
any  documents,   and   wherever   the   information   is   given  in   figures,  the   same  should  
also   be  mentioned  in   words.   In   case   of   conflict   between   amounts   stated   in   figures  
and   words,  the   amount  stated   in  words will  be taken  as   correct. 

6.11.   AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND  SIGNATORY  

The   Bidder   should   designate   one   person   as   ‘authorized   Representative  and   Signatory’,
authorized   to    represent    the    Bidder    in    its    dealings   with    MEPMA/   The   ‘Authorized
Representative  and   Signatory’  should   hold   the   Power   of   Attorney   and   be  authorized  to
perform  all   tasks  including   but  not  limited   to   providing   information,  responding   to
enquiries,  entering  into   contractual   commitments   on  behalf   of   the   Bidder   etc.   The
Covering   Letter   submitted  by   the   Bidder   shall   be  signed   by   the   Authorized  Signatory   and
shall   bear   the  stamp   of   the   entity  thereof. 

6.12.   INITIALING  & BINDING  OF THE  BIDS  
Each   page  of   the   Bid  should   be  initialed   by  the   Authorized   Representative  and
Signatory   of  the   Bidder,  otherwise  the   bid will  be  treated as   non ‐ responsive .  
The   Technical   Proposal   (both  original  and   copy)  and   its   supporting   documents   shall   be
hard   bound.   Loose  sheets   of   paper  shall   not  be  considered   for  evaluation.   The   Bidder
shall   also   submit   a   soft   copy   of   their   Technical   Proposal   (in  a   CD)  along  with   the   original
Copy. 
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6.13.  BID DUE  DATE

The   Bidder   can  submit   the   Bid  by   registered  post   /  courier   or   submit   the   Bid  in
person,  so   as   to   reach  the   designated  address  by   the   time   and   date   stipulated
in   Section‐
3.MEPMA   shall   not  be  responsible   for  any  delay  in   submission   of   the   Bids.
Any  Bid  received   by   MEPMA  after   the   deadline  for  submission   of   the   Bids
stipulated  in   Section3 shall  be rejected.  

6.14.  FEES  AND  DEPOSITS  TO BE PAID BY THE  BIDDERS

6.14.1.   BID PROCESSING FEE
Bidders  are  requested  to   pay  a   non ‐ refundable   Bid  Processing  Fee   of   Rs.10,000/‐  (Rupees
Ten   Thousands  only).  This   will  be  paid   in   the   form   of   a  Demand  Draft  Payable  to   ‘MD  ‐  MEPMA’
payable  at   Hyderabad,   drawn   on  any  scheduled  commercial   bank   and   must  accompany   Covering
Letter in  Cover‐1 of  the Bid Document. 

Bids   that   are  not  accompanied   by   the   above   Bid  Processing  Fee   shall   be  rejected   by   MEPMA
as  non ‐responsive.  

6.14.2.    BID SECURITY  

Bidders  are  required   to   submit   a  Bid  Security  in   the   form   of   a  Demand  Draft  in   favor  of   Mission
Director,  MEPMA,  Hyderabad  for  an  amount  equal  to   Rs.50,000/‐  (Rupees   Fifty   Thousands
only)  only   drawn   on  any  scheduled  commercial   Bank  in   India  payable  at   Hyderabad.   The
Bid  security  shall   accompany  Cover‐3 of  the  Bid Document. 

Bids,   which  are  not  accompanied  by   the   above  bid  security,   shall   be  rejected  by   MEPMA  as   non ‐
responsive.  

MEPMA reserves  the  right  to   forfeit  the  Bid  Security under the   following  circumstances: 

a)    If   the   Bidder   withdraws  the   Bid  at   any  time   during   the   stipulated  period   of   Bid   validity
(or)  as   may be extended. 
b)   If  the  Bidder,   for the  period  of  Bid validity: 
i.   In   MEPMA’s   opinion,  commits   a  material  breach   of   any  of   the   terms   and   /or
conditions  contained  in   the   RFP  Document  and   /  or   Subsequent   communication
from   MEPMA  in  this  regard   and   / or
ii.   Fails   or   refuses   to   execute  the   Letter  of   Award   (in  the   event  of   the   Award   of   the
Programme  to   it)   and/  or
iii.   Fails   or   refuses   to   furnish   the   Performance  Guarantee  within  the   Stipulated  time
(viz.  30 days   from  the  issue of  the  Letter of  Award  to  it).

The   Bid  Security   of    the    Short‐listed   Bidders   shall    be   refunded    on   submission    of
‘Empanelment  Guarantee’ as   described   in  Clause  5.9 above.  

6.14.3.    EXEMPTIONS 
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Government  Institutes   are  exempt  from   furnishing  the   Bid  Processing  Fee,   Bid  security
and  the  Empanelment  Guarantee. 
6.15.   VALIDITY  OF  TERMS  OF  THE   BID 

Each   Bid  shall   indicate  that   it   is   a  firm   and   irrevocable   offer   and   shall   remain   valid   and   open
for  a  period   of   not  less   than   six  months  from   the   last   date   for  submission   of   the   Bid.  Non ‐
adherence  to   this   requirement  may  be  a  ground   for  declaring   the   Bid  as   nonresponsive.
However,   MEPMA  may  solicit  the   Bidder's  consent  for  extension   of   the   period   of   validity.
Requests   for  additional  Information   or   for  extension   of   validity   are  procedural  and   do  not
indicate  qualification   of   the   Bidder   in   the   process.  The   Bidder   agrees   reasonably  to  consider
such   a  request.   The   request  and   response   shall   be  in   writing/  A  Bidder   accepting   MEPMA’s
request  for  extension   of   validity   shall   not  be  permitted  to   modify   his  Bid  in   any  other
respect. 

6.16.   MODIFICATIONS/ SUBSTITUTION/  WITHDRAWAL  OF PROPOSALS  

No  change   in   or   supplementary  information   to   a  Bid  shall   be  accepted   once   the   bid  is
submitted. 

Any  alteration/  modification  in   the   Proposal   or   additional  information   supplied   subsequent
to   the   Bid  Due   Date,  unless   the   same  has  been  expressly   sought   for  by   MEPMA,  shall   be
disregarded. 

The   Bid  and   any  additional  information   requested  subsequently   shall   also   bear   the  
initials   of   the   Authorized  Signatory   and   stamp   of   the   entity  thereof  on  each   page   of   the  
Bid. 

6.17.   EVALUATION OF THE  BIDS  

The   Bids   shall   be  evaluated   in   accordance   with   the   process  described   under  section   7  of
this  RFP document. 

6.18.  CLARIFICATIONS

To   facilitate    evaluation   of    Proposals,   MEPMA   may,    at    its    sole    discretion,   seek
clarifications   from    any   Bidder    regarding    its    Proposal.    Such   clarification(s)   shall   be
provided   within  the    time    specified    by    MEPMA  for  this    purpose.    Any  request  for
clarification(s)  and  all  clarification(s)  in  response  thereto shall  be in  writing. 

If   a   Bidder   does   not  provide  clarifications  sought   by   MEPMA  within  the   prescribed  time,
its   Proposal   shall   be  liable  to   be  rejected.   In   case   the   Proposal   is   not  rejected,   MEPMA
may  proceed   to    evaluate    the    Proposal    by    construing   the    particulars   requiring
clarification    to    the   best   of   its   understanding,  and   the   Bidder   shall   be  barred   from
subsequently   questioning   such   interpretation   of   MEPMA.  MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to
make  enquiries   directly  by   or   through  its   other  sources  as   to   the   authenticity   and
reliability  of  the contents  of  and  the documents attached  to  the RFP.  

6.19.  AMENDMENT

The   Bids   shall   be  evaluated   as   per  the   criteria   specified   in   this   RFP  Document.  However,
within  the   broad  framework   of   the   evaluation  parameters   as   stated   in   the   Request  for
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Proposal,   MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   make  modifications  to   the   stated   evaluation
criteria, which would be uniformly  applied, to  all  the Bidders. 

6.20.  COSTS

The   Bidder   shall   be  responsible   for  all   the   costs  associated  with   the   preparation   of   the   Bid.
MEPMA  shall   not  be  responsible   in   any  way  for  such   costs,  regardless  of   the   conduct  or
outcome  of  this  process. 

6.21.   RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT  ANY  OR ALL PROPOSALS/ BIDS  

Notwithstanding   anything   contained  in   this   RFP,   MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   accept   or  
reject   any  Proposal   and   to   annul  the   Bidding  Process  and   reject   all   Proposals/  Bids,   at  
any  time   without  any  liability   or   any  obligation  for  such   acceptance,   rejection   or  
annulment,   and   without  assigning   any  reasons  thereof.  In   the   event  that   MEPMA  rejects  
or   annuls   all   the   Bids,   it   may,   in   its   discretion,  invite   all   eligible   Bidders  to   submit   fresh 
Bids  hereunder. 

Bids   that   are  incomplete   in   any  respect  or   those  that   are  not  consistent  with   the
requirements   as   specified   in   this   Request  for  Proposal  or   those  that   do  not  contain  the
Covering   Letter  with   the   name  and   designation   of   the   authorized  person   signing   it   on
behalf   of   Bidder   with   company   seal   affixed   thereon,   on  their   respective  companies
letterhead  papers,   as   per  the   specified   formats  may  be considered   non ‐responsive  and   may
be liable for rejection.  

If   any  claim  made  or   information   provided   by   the   Bidder   in   the   Bid  or   any  information
provided   by   the   Bidder   in   response   to   any  subsequent   query  by   MEPMA,  is   found   to   be
incorrect   or   is   a  material  misrepresentation  of   facts,  then   the   Bid  will  be  liable  for  rejection.
Mere  clerical   errors  or   bona‐fide   mistakes  may  be  treated   as   an  exception   at   the   sole
discretion  of   MEPMA  and   if   MEPMA  is   adequately   satisfied.  

MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   verify  all   statements,   information   and   documents   submitted
by   the   Bidder   in   response   to   the   RFP.   Any  such   verification   or   lack   of   such   verification   by
MEPMA  shall   not  relieve   the   Bidder   of   its   obligations  or   liabilities   hereunder  nor  will  it
affect any rights of  MEPMA there under.  

6.22.   MOU & LETTER  OF AWARD 

After  the   completion   of   the   short‐listing   process  and   fixing  of   the   Training  Fees   for  all   the
Courses,  MEPMA  shall   issue  Letters   of   Interest  (LOI)   to   the   Shortlisted  Bidders.  The   LOI
shall  communicate  to  the   short‐listed Bidder  the  following:  

1)   Intention   of   MEPMA  to   empanel   the   shortlisted  Bidder   as   an   Empanelled   Training
Partner  for the  Sectors, they  have  applied   for.  
2)   The   Courses  within  the   sector,   he  is   eligible   to   carry  out  within  the   sector   (in
accordance  with  courses he has quoted  for in  the  Financial  Bid).  
3)   The  Training  Fees  finalized  as   applicable  for the  Course. 
4)   The  amount  of  Empanelment  Guarantee that  the  short‐listed Bidder  has to   furnish  

Within  7  days   from   receipt   of   the   LOI,   the   short‐listed   Bidder   shall   intimate   MEPMA  in
writing    its    willingness   to    provide   the    placement   Linked    Skill   Training   services   for 
the   applicable  Training  fees   for  the   course   he  has  been  selected   for,   enter  into   the   MOU
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with  MEPMA and  furnish  the  required  Empanelment  Guarantee. 


MEPMA  shall   enter  into   the   MOU  with   the   Short‐ listed  Bidder   within  15  day  from
receiving    the    confirmation   from    the    Shortlisted   Bidder    and    upon   receiving    the
prescribed Empanelment  Performance Guarantee from  the  Shortlisted Bidder.  

6.23.   PROPOSALS   FOR   FRANCHISE   CENTERS   AND   PAYMENT  OF  FRANCHISE   CENTER
REGISTRAIOTN CHARGES   

The   short  listed  bidder   have   to   furnish   the   MoU  with   franchise   before   10  days   of   the   MoU
with   MEPMA  along  with   registration   charges  of   Rs.5000/ ‐  for  each   franchise   training
centers  other  than  their   own  centers.  

The   franchise   centers  will  be  inspected   by   the   MEPMA  and   if   found   suitable  to   the
standards  and   it   will  be  approved.  Only   approved   centers  will  be  registered  and   they   will
be permitted  to  conduct the  trainings  on  behalf  of   short listed  bidder.  

The   franchise   center   once   given  by   one  short  listed  bidder   should   not  be  proposed   by   other
bidder   and   the   franchise   center   will  not  be  permitted  to   take   up  the  training  by   the   other
bidders  during  the  term  of  MoU.

6.24.   AWARD OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES 

Upon  finalizing   the   schedule   of   training  programmes  for  each   district/sector/course   by
MEPMA,  and   as   and   when  new   training  programmes  are  required   by   MEPMA,  work  orders
for  such   programmes  shall   be  awarded   to   the   Empanelled   Placement  cum   Training
Partners  in   the   respective  sector   on  the   basis  of   a   priority  list  prepared   in   accordance
with   the   ranks  obtained   by   them  during   the   technical   evaluation  of   their   bids   as
mentioned in  Clause  6.22  above.  

6.25.   TIME TABLE  AND  MILESTONES 

The   Schedule   of   the   Bidding  process  is   provided   in   Section   3  of   this   document.  In   order  to
enable   MEPMA  meet  the   target   dates,  Bidders  are  requested  to   respond  expeditiously  for
clarifications,  if   any,   requested  during   the   evaluation  process.  MEPMA  will  adhere   to   the
above  schedule   to   the   extent   possible.   MEPMA,  however,   reserves   the   right   to   modify   the
same. Intimation to  this  effect will be notified on the  website only.  


6.26.   FRAUD  AND  CORRUPT  PRACTICES 

The   Bidders  and   their   respective  officers,  employees,   agents   and   advisers  shall   observe
the   highest   standard   of   ethics  during   the   Bidding  Process.  Notwithstanding   anything   to
the   contrary   contained  herein,   the  MEPMA  may  reject  a  Bid  without  being  liable  in   any
manner  whatsoever  to  the  Bidder   if   it   determines   that   the  Bidder   has,   directly  or   indirectly   or
through  an   agent,   engaged  in   corrupt   practice,  fraudulent  practice,  coercive  practice,
undesirable  practice or  restrictive  practice in  the Bidding  Process. 

The following  terms shall  have  the  meaning hereinafter respectively  assigned to  them:  

a)   “Corrupt   practice”   means  the  offering,  giving,   receiving,   or   soliciting,   directly   or
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indirectly,   of   anything  of   value  to   influence   the  actions   of   any  person   connected  with
the Bidding  Process 

b)   “fraudulent    practice”    means   a   misrepresentation   or    omission   of    facts    or  
suppression   of   facts   or   disclosure   of   incomplete   facts,  in   order  to   influence   the
Bidding  
Process ; 
c)   “Coercive   practice”   means  impairing   or   harming  or   threatening   to   impair   or   harm,
directly   or   indirectly,   any  person   or   property  to   influence   any  person’s  participation
or  action in  the Bidding  Process; 
d)   “undesirable  practice”   means  (i)   establishing   contact   with   any  person   connected
with   or   employed   or   engaged  by   the  MEPMA  with   the  objective   of   canvassing,
lobbying   or   in   any  manner  influencing   or   attempting  to   influence   the  Bidding
Process; and  
e)   “restrictive  practice”   means  forming  a  cartel  or   arriving   at   any  understanding   or
arrangement  among   Bidders   with   the  objective   of   restricting  or   manipulating  a  full
and  fair  competition  in  the Bidding  Process 



































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7‐SELECTION PROCESS


7.1.  MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY  CRITERIA  

7.1.1.     The   Bidder   shall   be  Registered  Proprietorship   /  Partnership   Firms  /   Private   Limited
/  Public  Limited  Company   /  Registered  Society   /   Trust  /   Association   /   Trade
Body  /   Registered  E ducational  Institution  /  University  fulfilling  the   following
Minimum  requirements  under the  Category  they  are bidding  for:  


Sl.
No.
Criteria  Unit
Minimum requirement to   be satisfied
Category   A
(Organization
wise)
Category   B
(Organization
wise)
Category   C
(Organization
wise)
Category   D
(Organization
wise)
A
Number of  Years of
Existence  (as on 31
st

December,   2012) 
Year   Three  Two   Two   One
B   Financial  Standing
(from April  1
st
 2008
to  March 31
st  
2011)
Lakhs (Rs)   Total  Turnover
to   Rs.100   lakhs
Total  Turnover
to   Rs.50  lakhs
Total  Turnover
to   Rs.25  lakhs
Total Turnover
to  Rs.15  lakhs
     Category   A
(Sector   Wise)
Category   B
(Sector   Wise)
Category  C
(Sector   Wise)
Category   D
(Sector   Wise)
C   Trainings  (for  Sector
applied) During  the
period  April  
2009  to  
December 2012  
No  of
youth
1000  500   200   100
D   Placements  (for
Sector  applied)
During  the period
April  2009  to  
December 2012
No  of
youth
700 350 140   Minimum
placements   tie‐
ups  for  150
youth  for  the
course


7.1.2.    The  Bidders  shall  provide information   and  supporting documents  as  given  below:

Sl.
No.
Eligibility
criteria
Information   as
per  Table  No.
Supporting  Documents
A  Type   of
Entity  &
number  of
years  of
existence
Part ‐II  
Form‐ 4
Pl  see note  under Form  3  Format   2
B  Financial
Standing
Part ‐II   Form 5  Annual   Financial   Statements   for  the   years  2008‐09,
2009‐ 10  and   2010‐ 11,  certified  by   Chartered Accountant
(Certification  not  required   if   printed   annual   reports   are
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submitted)
C   Training
(for   Sector
Applied)
Part ‐II   Form 6  Any  of  the  following:
•  Certificate  from   Government  bodies   indicating
experience  in   conducting   similar   “Placement   Linked
Skill   Training  Programme’   in   the   related   filed   of
sector   with   number  of   youth  trained   (Self   attested
printouts   of   verifiable   information   from
Government websites will be  accepted)
•  Self ‐ attested  copies   of   financial   transaction
documents  for  trainings   carried   out  by   Franchisees
on  behalf   of   franchisors   indicating   number  of   youth
trained  
•  Self ‐ attested  copies   of   fee  receipts  issued   to
trainees
•  Copies   of   relevant  pages  of   the   fee  register  attested
by  a Chartered Accountant.
D  Placements
(for   Sector
applied)
Part ‐II   •  Certificate  from   Government  Bodies   indicating
experience  in   conducting   similar   ‘Placement   Linked
Skill   Training  Programme’  in   the   related   field   of
Sector   with   number  of   youths   placed   (self ‐ attested
printouts   of   verifiable   information   from   Government
websites will be  accepted)
•  Letter  from   the   employer   confirming  employment  of
Trainees  from   the   institute   or   agency   clearly
indicating   the  date  of   recruitment,  numbers  recruited
and  sector  / category  of  work.
In   the   case   of   Bidder   for  category   D,   letter  /  s  of   interest
from   potential   employers  indicating   their   intention   of   re
recruiting   manpower  trained   under  the   course
envisaged  in   the   sector   with   potential   numbers   must  be
produced. 
The   letters   from   placement  agencies   /  consultant
agencies  will  not be considered   for this   purpose 

7.1.3.  Exemptions:

Bidders   who   are   already   partners/funded    centres   of    the    National   Skill    Development
Corporation    (NSDC)   and   Government  institutes   imparting   skill   development  in   Andhra
Pradesh  shall   be  automatically  eligible   for  Technical   evaluation.  These  Bidders   shall   submit
appropriate   certificates  such   as   certificate   from   NSDC  (in  the  case   of   NSDC  partners/funded
centres)  and   letter  from   head   of   the  concerned  department   (in  the  case   of   Government 
institute)   for  availing  exemption  from   evaluation  of   technical   eligibility   as   per  Clause   7.2.1 
above.  

7.2.  TECHNICAL  EVALUATION CRITERIA  

7.2.1.  The   evaluation  of   each   technical   proposal  shall   be  done,  taking   into   account  the   criteria
and   sub ‐ criteria   given  below.   Each   Eligible   proposal   will  be  evaluated  and   proposal   will
be  rejected   if   it   fails   to   achieve  the   minimum   prescribed  technical   score.  

The   basis  of   ‘Weightage   of   Points’   for  Technical   Proposal   Evaluation ‐  Weightage  is
given  at   2  levels:   (i)   Organization  Standing,   (ii)  Sector ‐ wise   Standing.   Each   Bidder   will
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be  evaluated  for  Organizational   standing   and   Sector ‐wise   standing   for  the   sectors   they
have   applied  for.   A  maximum  of   100   points   are  awarded   for  each   criteria   and
weightage  awarded   to   each   parameter being considered.  

Technical  Evaluation‐  Table A ‐  Organizational  standing:
Sl.  No.  Organizational  Standing
Parameter
Overall  training
Capacity (Refer
Part ‐II,  Form 7)
No. of  Non ‐
metro Training
Centers which
meets basic
infrastructure
requirements
(Refer  Part ‐II,
Form 7)
No of  Training
centers that  have
residential
facilities*  (Refer
Part ‐II,  Form 7)  if
applicable
Financial
Standing  (Refer
Part ‐II,  Form 5)
Training
Turnover  (Refer
Part ‐II,  Form 5)
Weightage  15%* 5%* 5%* 10%   15%
Criteria
Total one
time  training
capacity of
training
centers in
Andhra
Pradesh
Points
No. of  Non ‐
metro
Training
Center  in
Andhra
Pradesh
Points
No. of
Training
Centers
having
residential
facilities
Points
Total
Turnover  in
last  3 years
(in Rs.
Lakhs)
Points
Total
Training
turnover  in
last  3 years
(in Rs.
Lakhs)
Points
Category  A
1000 and
above
100
25 & above
100
25 & above
100
Above  500
100
Above  250
100
501 ‐ 1000   75
11‐25  80
11‐25  80
251‐500  75
151‐250  80
251‐500  50
4‐11  40
4‐11  40
151‐250  50
81‐250
55
250 & below   25
4 and  below
0
4 and  below
0
101‐150  25
20‐80
35
Category  B
750 & above
100
25 & above
100
25 & above
100
150 and
above  
100
Above  100
100
501‐750  75
11‐25  80
11‐25  80
101‐150  75
76‐100
80
251‐500  50
4‐11  40
4‐11  40
76‐100   50
51‐75
55
250 & below   25
None
0
None
0
50‐75  25
10‐50
35
Category  C
500 & above
100
25 & above
100
25 & above
100
100 and
above  
100
25 and
above   100
351‐500  75
11‐25  80
11‐25  80
75‐99  75
20‐24
80
251‐350  50
4‐11  40
4‐11  40
50‐74  50
15‐20
55
250 & below   25
None
0
None
0
25‐49  25
10‐15
35

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Category  D
150 & above
100
25 & above
100
25 & above
100
15 and
above
100
NA 
100‐149  75
11‐25  75
11‐25  75
10‐14  75
NA 
40‐99  50
4‐11  50
4‐11  50
5‐9  50
NA 
Below 40  25
None  25
None  25
1‐4  25
NA 

Technical  Evaluation‐  Table B ‐  Sector ‐wise  Capabilities:
S.  No.  Sector  Wise Capacity
Parameter  Lesson  Plan  (for  any one  particular  course) 
(Refer  Part ‐II,  Form & Form 9)
Company  Tie‐ups made / available  for
year  2011‐12  based on letters  of  intent
with  Renowned Organizations**
providing  salaries more than  minimum
wages
(Refer  Part ‐II,  Form 10)
Weightage  25% 25%
Criteria
Qualitative
Evaluation by subject
experts
Points
No. of
Placements
Points
CATEGORY A  Excellent   100 Above  1000 100
  Very  Good  75 801‐999 75
  Good  50 401‐800 50
  Poor   25 200‐400 25
CATEGORY B  Excellent   100 Above  500 100
  Very  Good  75 300 – 499 75
  Good  50 250 – 349 50
  Poor   25 150‐249 25
CATEGORY C  Excellent   100 Above  300 100
  Very  Good  75 250‐299 75
  Good  50 200‐249 50
  Poor   25 150‐199 25
CATEGORY D  Excellent   100 Above  225 100
  Very  Good  75 200‐224 75
  Good  50 175‐199 50
  Poor   25 150‐174 25










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7.2.2.  The   Bidders  shall   provide  the   following   information   and   supporting  documents  toward
their   claims   under  Organization  Standing,   and   Sector ‐wise   Standing   for  the  Technical
Proposal:

  Eligibility  Criteria
Information
as  per
Table No.
Supporting  Documents
A‐Organizational
standing
Overall   Training
Capacity
Part ‐II
Form 7
Pl  see note  under Form 3 Format  2 
•  Details   of   each   training  center   in
the  format   provided   under  note  no.
1 a in  Form
•  2 photos  per training center
•  Proof  of   availability  of   the  facility
to   the  Bidder   in   the  form   of
ownership  document  /  lease
agreement.   In   case   the   facility   is
proposed   to   be  taken  by   the
bidder,   document  evidencing
payment   of   token  advance  and   /  or
firm   letter  of   commitment  by   the
owner   of   the   facility   along  with
ownership  document  shall   be
provided
•  Please   note   that   the   copy   of   the
same  documents  provided   need  to
be  made  available   at   raining
centers   to   the  inspection  team  if
required.
No.  of   Non ‐metro
Training Centers

No.  of   Training
Centers  that   have
residential facilities

Financial  Standing  
•  Total Turnover
•  Training turnover  
Part ‐II   Form
5,   (do   not
repeat)
Annual   Financial   statements   for  the
years  2008‐09, 2009‐10 and   2010 ‐11,
certified  by   Chartered  Accountant
(certification  not  required   if   printed
annual  reports  are submitted)
B.   Sector   wise
standing  
Lesson   Plan   (for   any
one  particular  course)
Part ‐II   Form
9,  and  
Part ‐II   Form
8
•  Provide  separate   forms   for  one
course  under each  sector
•  Information   &  Documentary
evidence  as  specified  in  Form 9
•  Presentation  on  Lesson   Plan
(when  requested by  MEPMA)
Company  Tie‐ups  Part ‐II,
Form 10
•  Provide  separate   forms   for  each
sector
•  Documentary  proof  for  the   claim
in   the   form   of   a  letter  of   interest
form   potential   employers  in
format  as  per note  under Form 10


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7.3.  FINANCIAL BID

The   Bidder   shall   prepare  and   submit   the   Financial   Bid  as   per  the   format   stipulated
in   Form  11  (Financial   Bid)   of   Part ‐II   of   this   RFP  Document.  Bidders  are  required   to   offer
their   lowest   quotes   in   terms   of   the   ‘Course‐wise   Training  Fee’   to   the   MEPMA  for  the
respective  Course   under  the  respective  sector   as   detailed  in   Form  11   of   Part ‐II   of   this   RFP
document. 

7.4.     EVALUATION COMMITTEE 

The   ‘Evaluation   Committee’   constituted   by   MEPMA  comprising
representatives    of    MEPMA,  Department  of   Urban  Development,   Government  of   AP
and   subject   experts  will  evaluate   the   Bids   received.   As   part   of   evaluation,   MEPMA
shall   ask  the   bidders  to   make  a   Presentation  of   their   Technical  Proposal in  the presence
of  Evaluation Committee.  

7.5.     EVALUATION PROCESS  

The  Bids  received  would be subject  to  a step ‐wise  evaluation procedure as  given below:  

Step  1:  Test  of  Responsiveness 
Step  2:  Test  for Eligibility  
Step  3:  Evaluation of  Technical  Proposal 
Step  4:  Evaluation of  Financial  Bid 

MEPMA  reserves   the   right   to   seek   clarifications  from   the   Bidders.  The   Bidders  shall   be
required   to   furnish   such   clarifications.  In   the   course   of   evaluation,  if   in   MEPMA’s   opinion,
the   Technical   Proposal   is   materially  deficient   or   inconsistent   in   any  aspect   or
fraudulent;   the   Bid  shall   be  declared   Non Responsive  and   shall   not  be  considered  for
further  evaluation. 

7.6.     TEST  OF RESPONSIVENESS OF BID 

The   Bids   submitted  by   Bidders  shall   be  initially   scrutinized  to   establish   "Responsiveness".  A
Bid may be deemed "Non‐responsive"  if  it  does  not satisfy  any of  the  following  conditions:  

¾   It   is   not received   within the  time  and  date  specified.  
¾  It   does   not  include   sufficient   information   for  evaluation  and/or   is   not  in   the
formats  specified  or  incomplete  in  any respect. 
¾  It   is   not  signed   and   /  or   sealed   in   the   manner  and   to   the   extent   indicated   in
‘Instructions  to  Bidders’ of  this  RFP Document/ 
¾   It   is   not accompanied  by  the   requisite  Bid Processing  Fee  and/or  the  Bid  Security.  
¾  If   GPA   by   way  of   a   Resolution  of   the   Company   authorizing   the   authorized  signatory   is
not  submitted. 
¾   if   not  complied  with   instructions  contained  in   ‘Instructions  to   Bidders. 

7.7.     TEST  FOR  ELIGIBILITY  

The   Technical   Proposal   (Cover   1)   would  be  initially   checked  for  the   eligibility   of   the
Bidder.   The   technical   proposals   of   only   those  Bidders  who   fulfill  the   minimum   Eligibility
Criteria   as   described   in   Clause  7.1above  would be further  evaluated. 
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The   Technical   Proposals   of   those  bidders  who   found   not  satisfying   the   eligibility   criteria
shall   be  rejected   and   MEPMA,  at   the   end   of   the   Bidding  Process,  will  return   the   Bid
Security  and   upon  request,  the   unopened  Financial   Proposals   (Cover ‐2)   to   such   ineligible
Bidders. 

7.8.     EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL  PROPOSAL (COVER‐1)  

The   Technical   Proposal   (Cover   1)   of   eligible   Bidders  would  then   be  evaluated  for
Qualitative  Analysis.  A   presentation  on  the   Technical   Proposal   may  be  called  for  and
the   Bidder   may  also   be  required   to   give   such   clarification   and   additional  information
on  their   capabilities  and   technical   proposal   as   may  be  required.  

The   Qualitative   analysis   would   be   on   ‘Weightage   of   Points’   based  on  the
information   and   supporting   documents   submitted  in   accordance   with   Clause   7.2.2
above   and   on  the   presentation  of   their   Technical   Proposal.   The   details   of   scoring
and   weights  are  providing   under  Clause   7.2 ‐ Technical   Evaluation  Criteria above.  

The   short‐listing   of   Bidders  shall   be  on  a   “cut ‐ off  score”   basis.  The   Bidders,  who
secure   a   minimum   of   60  Points   out  of   100   Points   (“Minimum   Cut‐ off  score”)   only
will  be  shortlisted  for  empanelment   under  the   respective  sector.   The   Financial   Bids
of   the   Bidders  who   have   secured  scores   equal  to   or   above   the   Minimum   Cut‐ off
score  (The   “Short ‐ listed  Bidders”)   only   will  be  opened.  The   short‐ listed  shall   be
ranked   on  the   basis  of   the   scores   obtained   by   them.   This   ranking  shall   be  used   in
prioritizing  the   a ward of  training programmes at  the  award  stage. 

The   Bidders,  who   fail  to   secure   a   Minimum   Cut‐ off  score,   will  be  treated  as   ineligible   for
further   process  and   the   respective  Financial   Bids   will  be  returned   to   such   Bidders  in   sealed
cover  condition   itself. 
MEPMA  may  at   its   discretion   choose   to   maintain  a  waiting   list  of   those  Bidders  who   have
not  secured  the   Minimum   Cut‐ off  score  and   in   case   there  is   a  felt   need  of   more  training
partners  in  the   future,   MEPMA may consider looking  into  waiting  list.  

7.9.     EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL BIDS  (COVER‐2)  

The   purpose  of   evaluation  of   Financial   Bids   (Cover ‐ 2)   of   the   Short‐listed  Bidders  is   to
discover  the   market   rate   of   the   Training  Fee  for  each   Course   Fee  within  the   specified
sectors.  The   Financial   Bids   of   the   Short‐listed  Bidders  shall   be  opened  in   front  of   the
authorized  representatives   of   the   Shortlisted  Bidders  and   the   lowest   financial   bids
received   for  a  particular   course   within  a  sector   shall   be  announced.   The   lowest   Bid
received   shall   be  the   Training  Fee  applicable  to   the   particular   course   within  a  sector   and
shall   be  applicable  to   all   the   Short‐listed  Bidders,  subject   to   negotiations  as   described   in
Clause  7.10  below.  

7.10. NEGOTIATION  OF TRAINING FEES  BY MEPMA 

MEPMA  reserves   the  right   to   negotiate   the  Training  Fee  for  such   Courses  with   the  short‐
listed  Bidders  who   have   bid  the   lowest   Fee,   based  on  deviations  from   last   year’s  rates  as
provided  under Annexure  1.  




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7.11. EMPANELMENT  OF THE  BIDDER 

All  Short‐ listed  Bidders  scoring   who   secure   a  minimum   of   60  Points   out  of   100   Points
(“Minimum   Cut‐off  score”)   only   will  be  considered   for  empanelment   under  the
respective  sector   subject   to   them  agreeing   to   the   applicable  Training  fee  arrived   at   on  the
basis   of   evaluation  and   negotiation   as   described   in   Clauses   7.9  &  7.10   above,   for  the
respective course  they  have  bid.













































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PART  –  II

BID  SUBMISSION  FORMATS




















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FORM ‐1:  FORMAT  OF POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR  SIGNING  OF APPLICATION
(To  be submitted along with  covering  letter  in  Cover ‐ I.   Refer Clause   6.10.1)
Know  all   men   by   these  presents,   We00000000000000000//  (name   of   the   firm   and   address
of   the   registered  office)   do  hereby   irrevocably   constitute,  nominate,  appoint  and   authorize
Mr/  Ms  (name),  00000000  son/daughter/wife    of   000000000000  and   presently  
residing  at   0000000/,  who   is   presently   employed  with   us   and   holding  the   position  of
00000000000/  ,   as   our  true   and   lawful   attorney   (hereinafter   referred   to   as   the   “Attorney”)   to
do  in   our  name  and   on  our  behalf,   all   such   acts,   deeds  and   things   as   are  necessary  or
required   in   connection   with   or   incidental   to    submission    of    our   bid   for   the    Empanelment  
for  ‘Placement    Linked    Training  Programmes’  in   Andhra   Pradesh  being  implemented   by   
Mission  for  Elimination   of   Poverty  in   Municipal  Areas  ,  Department   of   Municipal   Administration
and    Urban  Development,   Govt.  of   !/P  (the   “MEPMA”)  including   but  not  limited   to   signing   and
submission   of   all   information,  proposals,  bids   and   other  documents   and   writings,
participate  in   Pre‐Bid  and   other  conferences   and   providing   information/  responses  to   the
MEPMA,  representing  us   in   all   matters  before   the   MEPMA  including   negotiations  with   the
MEPMA,  signing   and   execution   of    all    contracts    including    the    Memorandum    of  
Understanding   and    undertakings  consequent   to   acceptance   of   our  bid,   and   generally
dealing   with   the   MEPMA  in   all   matters  in   connection   with   or   relating  to   or   arising   out  of   our
bid  for  the   said   Empanelment   and   Placement  Linked  Skill  Training Programme.  
AND   we  hereby   agree  to   ratify  and   confirm  and   do  hereby   ratify  and   confirm  all   acts,   deeds
and   things   done  or   caused   to   be  done  by   our  said   Attorney   pursuant   to   and   in   exercise  of   the
powers  conferred   by   this   Power   of   Attorney   and   that   all   acts,   deeds  and   things   done  by   our  said
Attorney  in   exercise  of   the   powers   hereby   conferred   shall   and   shall   always   be  deemed  to   have
been done by  us. 
IN   WITNESS  WHEREOF  WE,  0000000000/,   THE   ABOVE   NAMED  PRINCIPIL   HAVE  EXECUTED
THIS   POWER OF  ATTORNEY  ON  THIS   000   DAY   OF 0000/  20/ 


For  <<<<<<<<<<;;
(Signature,  name,  designation  and  address)
Accepted
00000000000  
(Signature)  
(Name,  Title  and  Address of  the Attorney)  

Witnesses: 
1.   __________________________  2.  _________________________
Notes: 
ƒ    To  be  executed  on Rs.>>>>>  stamp  paper 
ƒ      The  mode  of   execution   of   the  Power   of   Attorney  should   be   in   accordance   with   the  procedure,
if   any,   laid   down  by   the  applicable  law   and   the  charter   documents  of   the  executant(s)   and   when  it
is   so   required,   the  same  should   be   under  common   seal   affixed   in   accordance   with   the  required
procedure. 
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FORM ‐2:  FORMAT  OF THE  COVERING LETTER
(The   Covering   Letter  is   to   be   submitted  by   the  Bidder   along  with   the  Cover‐ 1  of   the  Bid ‐  Printed
on  their  respective  Letter Heads)  

Date: 

Place: 
MISSION DIRECTOR
MEPMA
III  Floor, E‐in ‐charge  (PH)  Office complex,
640,  A.C.Guards,  Hyderabad‐04

Dear  Sir, 

Sub:  Empanelment  for ‘Placement  Linked  Skill  Training Programme’  in  Andhra  Pradesh

Please   find   enclosed   one  (1)  Original  +  one  (1)  Copy   of   our  Bid  in   respect   of   the
Empanelment   for  ‘Placement   Linked   Skill   Training  Programmes’  in   Andhra   Pradesh,  in
response  to  the Request for Proposal (RFP) Document issued  by  the Mission for Elimination
of  Poverty in  Municipal  Areas   (MEPMA), Department  of  Urban Development, Govt. of  A.P.,
dated__________________. 

We hereby  confirm that:  
1.   The  Bid  is   being  submitted  by   ___________________________(name   of   the
Bidder)  who  is  the Bidder,  in  accordance  with  the conditions stipulated  in  the RFP.  
2.   We  have   examined   in   detail  and   have   understood   the  terms  and   conditions
stipulated   in   the  RFP  Document  issued   by   MEPMA  and   in   any  subsequent
communication  sent   by   MEPMA.  We  agree  and   undertake  to   abide  by   all   these
terms  and   conditions.  Our  Bid  is   consistent  with   all   the  requirements  of   submission
as  stated  in  the RFP or  in  any of  the subsequent  communications  from  MEPMA. 
3.   The  information   submitted  in   our  Bid  is   complete,   is   strictly   as   per  the
requirements  as   stipulated   in   the  RFP,   and   is   correct   to   the  best   of   our  knowledge
and   understanding.   We  would  be  solely  responsible   for  any  errors  or   omissions   in
our  Bid.  We  acknowledge  that   the  MEPMA  will  be  relying   on  the  information
provided  in   the  Bid  and   the  documents  accompanying   such   Bid   for   empanelment
of   Bidders    for   the   aforesaid    programme,    and    we   certify    that    all   information
provided   in   the   Application   and   in   Forms   1   to   10is   true   and   correct;  nothing  has  been
omitted  which  renders  such   information   misleading;  and   all   documents
accompanying   such  Bid are true  copies  of  their  respective originals.  
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4.   We  acknowledge  the   right   of   the   MEPMA  to   reject   our  Bid  without  assigning   any
reason   or   otherwise   and   hereby   waive,  to   the  fullest   extent   permitted   by   applicable  law,
our right  to  challenge  the same on any account whatsoever.  
5.   We  satisfy   the  legal   requirements   and   meet  all   the  eligibility   criteria   laid   down  in   the  RFP.
We  certify   that   we  have   not  been  blacklisted  by   any  public  authority   for  breach   on  our
part  
6.   This   bid is  unconditional  and  we hereby  undertake to  abide  by  the terms and  conditions of
the RFP.  
7.   We  have   not  directly   or   indirectly   or   through  an   agent  engaged  or   indulged   in   any  corrupt  
practice,  fraudulent  practice, coercive practice,  undesirable   practice  or   restrictive   practice,
as  defined in  Clause  6.25  of  the RFP document, 

This   Bid  is   made  for  the  express  purpose  of   empanelment   under  ‘Placement   Linked   Training
Programme’  of  MEPMA for the  following  Course  under Category
1
00 

Name of  Sector   Name of  Courses  Proposed  intake  in  number*
1.   1.      2.      3.  ….. (add  more than  rows  if  required)
2.   1.      2.      3.  ….. (add  more than  rows  if  required)

In   witness  thereof,  we  submit   this   Bid  under  and   in   accordance   with   the  terms  of   the  RFP
document 

For and  on behalf  of:    (Company Seal)
Signature   :

1Please  state   the  Category,   Sectors   and   Courses  you   are  Bidding   for  from   the  table  of   courses
given  in   clause   4.8.  Please   DO  NOT   enter  your   Course   fee  quotes   here.  More  rows   may  be  added
to  the Table based on the number of  sectors  Bid for.
Name  :

Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory)
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FORM ‐3:  DÉTAILS OF THE  BIDDER
Name and  Details  of  the Bidder  and  Authorized Representative:
Name of  Organization   / Institution   Regd…… / Head Office Address:






Phones    Fax   Mobile   Email   Website   Address of  Branch  Officer  (If  any?) in  AP
Phone
Fax
Mobile Nos.
Email IDs
Dates of  Establishment

Name of  Authorized representative   
Designation    Mobile   Email  

For and  on behalf  of:    (Company Seal)
Signature   :
Name  :
Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory)






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FORM ‐4:  LEGAL  CONSTITUTION & NUMBER  OF YEARS  OF EXISTENCE

Legal Constitution  of  Bidder:
(Eligibility  Criteria  – A of  7.1.2  of  RFP)
(Public  Limited / Private  Limited / Partnership  / Proprietorship  etc.,)
1.  Status  / Constitution  of  the  Firm:
2.  Name of  Registering Authority
3.  Registration  No.:
4.  Date  of  Registration:
5.  Place of  Registration:
For and  on behalf  of:  (Company Seal)


Signature   :


Name  :
Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory)

Note:  Please   provide  copy   of   the   registration   certificate  from   the   appropriate   Registering
Authority  as  given below:
Entity  Sub ‐standing  Documents Required
Proprietorship  Firm
•  Certificate  of   the  Proprietorship   duly   certified  by   a  Chartered
Accountant.
•  Copy  of  trade license  / sales  tax registration  / IT  registration
Partnership  Firm
•  Registered  Partnership   Deed  /  Certificate  of   the  partnership
duly  certified by  a Chartered  Accountant 
Private  Limited  Company
•  Registration   of   Certificate  and   Memorandum  &  Articles   of
Association
Public Limited  Company
•  Registration   of   Certificate  and   Memorandum  &  Articles   of
Association
Society  / Trust / Association
•  Registration   certificate   &  Bylaws   of   Society   /  Trust  /
Association 
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FORM ‐5:  FINANCIAL STANDING ‐  ANNUAL TURNOVER

Certificate  from   the   Statutory   Auditor  regarding   Annual   Turnover   of   the   Bidder   in   the
immediately  preceding  3   Financial   Years  (Please   refer   Eligibility   Criteria   ‐ B  of   7.1.2  of   RFP  and
Financial   standing   &  Training  turnover   under  Technical   Evaluation  Table  A ‐  Organizational
Standing  under Clause  7.2.1) 

Based  on  its   books  of   accounts   and   other  published   information   authenticated   by   it,   this   is   to
certify   that   00000000//   (name   of   the  Bidder)   had,   over   the  last   three  Financial   Years,  an   Average
annual   Total   Turnover   of   Rs/   000  Lakhs,  out  of   which  the    average  annual   Turnover   from
Training  operations was Rs/ 000 Lakhs,  as  per year ‐wise  details  noted below:  

Financial  year  ending  31
st

March
Total Turnover  (in Rs. Lakhs)
Turnover  from  Training
operations (in Rs. Lakhs)
2009     2010     2011    
Name of  the  audit firm/ Chartered Accountant:  
Seal  of  the  audit firm:  
(Signature,   name  and   designation   and   registration   Number  of   the   Chartered  accountant)  
Date: 

Note: 

Please   provide  certified  copies   of   Audited  Financial   Statements   of   the  firm   for  the  immediately
preceding  three financial  years. In  the case  of  Printed  annual  reports  certification  is  not required.  
In   the  event  the  financial   statements   for  the  year   20010‐11  is   un  audited,  Provisional  financial
statements  duly  certified by  CA may be submitted 
The  details   provided   in   the  above  format   will  be  considered  for  technical   evaluation  under
Financial   Standing  and   Training  Turnover   as   per  clause   7.2.1   Technical   Evaluation ‐  Organizational
standing  



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FORM ‐6:  DETAILS OF THE  CANDIDATES TRAINED  & PLACED BY THE  BIDDER 

Details  of  the  candidates Trained & Placed  by  the  Bidder:
(Eligibility  Criteria  – C of  7.1.2of  RFP)

Name of
Sector
Financial  Year
No. of  People
Trained
Details  of
supporting proof
provided
No. of
Placements
from    people
trained
Details  of
supporting
proof
provided
1.   2009 ‐10       
  2010 ‐11       
  April  to  Dec
2011
    
  Total      
2.   2009 ‐10       
  2010 ‐11       
  April  to  Dec
2011
    
  Total      
3.   2009 ‐10       
  2010 ‐11       
  April  to  Dec
2011
    
  Total      
4.   2009 ‐10       
  2010 ‐11       
  April  to  DEC
2011
    
  Total      


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For and  on behalf  of:  (Company Seal)

Signature   :

Name  :
Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory) 


Notes: 

Please  provide  Supporting proof as  given below:  


For Training conducted self  attested copies  of  any of  the  following  documents:
•  Certificate  from   Government   bodies   or   international  funding   agencies  indicating   experience
in   conducting  similar   “Placement   Linked   Skill   Training  Programme”  in   the  related   filed   of
Sector  with  number of  youths  trained  (Self  attested printouts  of  verifiable  information  from
Government  or  agency  OFFIC / Websites will be accepted)
•  Self  attested  copies   of   financial  transaction   documents  for  training  carried   out  by
Franchisees   on  behalf  of   franchisors   indicating   number  of   youths   trained   along  with   the
franchise  agreement
•  Self attested copies  of  fee receipts issued  to  trainees
•  Copies  of  relevant pages of  the fee register  attested by  a Chartered  Accountant
For Placements  conducted self  attested copies  of  any of  the  following  documents:
•  Certificate from  Government  bodies  indicating  experience in  conducting similar  ‘Placement
Linked  Skill  Training Programme’  in  the related  field  of  Sector  with  number of  youths  placed
(self  attested printouts  of  verifiable  information  from  Government  websites will be
accepted)
•  Letter from  the employer  confirming employment of  Trainees from  the institute  or  agency
clearly  indicating  the date  of  recruitment,  numbers recruited  and  sector  / category of  work.

In   the  case   of   Bidder   for  category   D,   letter/s   of   interest  from   potential   employers  indicating
their   intention   of   recruiting   manpower  trained   under  the  course   envisaged  in   the  sector   with
potential   numbers   must  be   produced.  Category   D   Bidders  may  modify   the  table  to   provide
information   with   respect  to  Placement Tie‐ups in  the sector/s they  propose to  Bid. 

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FORM ‐7:  TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE  CAPABILITIES 

(Technical  evaluation    for  (1)  Overall  Training  Capacity   ;  (2)  No.  of   Non  ‐ metro  Training
Centers  which  meets  basic  infrastructure   requirements;   and    (3)  No.  of   Training  Centers
that   have  residential   facilities   as   per  Technical   Evaluation  Table  A ‐  Organizational  Standing
under Clause   7.2.1) 

S.
No.
Name
of   the
Training
center
District
Code
Intake
capacity
*
Metro
/
Non ‐
metro
Residl.   Facility
(Y/N) if   Yes
(Capacity    *  in
Numbers) if
required  
Owned /
Rented
Space /
Franchise
No.  of
existing
faculty   /
Trainers
No. of
Class
Rooms
No.
Practical
Rooms  /
Lab
                
      
Total                

For and  on behalf  of:  (Company Seal)

Signature   :
Name  :
Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory) 

Notes: 
1.     The   Bidders    shall    indicate   their    full   capacity   basing    on   their    Training   Space,    Training 
Equipment  &  Trainers  Capacity  and   also   indicate  clearly   out  of   which  how   much  capacity  is
available  exclusively for MEPMA. 
2.     Please   enclose  Documentary  Evidences   regarding   training  Infrastructure   available   in   the  form
of: 
a.  Details  of  each  training centre  in  the  following  format:
1  Name of  the Bidder    2  District  / City   3  Name of  the training Center    4  Full address & telephone number   5  Nearest Landmark    6  Number of  Classrooms (minimum capacity of  30) 
7  Number of  practical rooms    8  Separate  Wash Rooms  for Boys  & Girls  (Yes  / No) 
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9  Will  the  facility   be  available   for  MEPMA  course   only   (yes   /
No)  If   answer   is   no,  please   mention  number  of   months  the
facility  cant  be available  for MEPMA courses 

10  Address of  residential facility  (if  applicable)   a  Residential accommodation capacity – Boys    b  Residential accommodation capacity – Girls   

b.    2  photos   per  Training  Centre.   In   the  case   of   training  centers   with   Residential  Facilities
separate   photos   for  Residential  accommodation   including   facilities   such   as   Kitchen,
Dining  Hall and   Living Room  may  be provided  

c.    The   Bidder*  should   have   its   own   /  rented   space  &   facilities   for  conducting   the   Training
Programmes.  The  Bidder   should   provide  proof  of   availability  of   the  facility   to   the  Bidder
in   the  form   of   ownership  document/lease   agreement.   In   case   the  facility   is   proposed   to
be   taken  by   the  Bidder,   document  evidencing  payment   of   token  advance  and/or   firm
letter  of   commitment  by   the  owner   of   the  facility   along  with   ownership  document  shall
be  provided.  

3.     The  Evaluation  Committee  may  also   inspect   the  premises   of   each   institute   for  verifying   the
Infrastructure   Presented  in   the  proposal.   The   documentary  proof  has  to   be  made  available
at  respective  training centers  also   for verification.  

*  in   the  event  the  Bidder   is   comprised  of   a   franchise   arrangement  as   permitted  under  Clause  
5.5  of   the  RFP  Document,  the  training  centre   facilities   and   proof  required   thereto  may  be
provided  by   the  Franchisee on behalf of  the Franchisor/Bidder. 










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FORM ‐8:  ORGANISATION PROFILE

The   Bidder   should   provide  brief   History  of   its  organization,  technical   training  capabilities
and   infrastructure   and   personnel.  Qualitative  analysis  of   the   information  would  be  carried
out  for  awarding   Points   under  Criteria  1 ‐ Technical   Evaluation  Table  B  ‐ Sector   wise
Capabilities   under Clause  7.2.1  

  Brief  History  of  the  Bidder  & Current Nature  of  Business or  Activities:
  Organization profile
Training and  Placement experience
Training Methodology
Placement Networks
Internal quality  and  monitoring systems available
Internal assessment  and  certification  mechanism
Any external certification  tie‐up

For and  on behalf  of:  (Company Seal)

Signature   :
Name  :
Designation   :

(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory)


Note :

This  format  will be  used  for a qualitative assessment    of  the Bidder






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FORM ‐9:  LESSON PLAN 

Name of  the   Bidder:  <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<; 
Sector  Name:   <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  

The   Bidder   should   provide  following   information  under  Lesson   Plan   for  any   one   Particular
Course   under  each   sector   will  be  evaluated  for  awarding   Points   to   Criteria‐ 1  (Lesson  Plan)  in
Technical   Evaluation Table  B  ‐  Sector ‐ wise  Capabilities  under Clause  7.2.1

S.  No.  Particulars  Details  (Sample  to  be edited)
  SECTOR     COURSE     COURSE CODE  / Codes (  in
case   2‐3  courses  are
combined  to   make  one
course)

1  Curriculum     Course  content  Attach   trainees  trainers  manual,  trainees  handbook,
audio/video  multimedia material and  other teaching  aids  

Attach  Lesson  Plan  with  duration and  time  table

Theory  to  Practical Ratio (specify in  Hours)

Please   specify   the  competency   outcomes   based  on  the
knowledge,   technical   and   attitude  and   skill   sets   at   the   end
of  each  lesson  plan  
3  Course   content
development  and
updating  process in  place
In   house  or   through  external  experts   (mention   expert
details)
Explain  linkage  to  industry  requirements
4  Content  Approved   by   (if
any)
Any academic  institution / industry  body
5  Methodology  of   trainee
assessment  with  time  line
Explain   Methodology  followed.   Attach   the   sample
assessment  sheets  if  any
6  Certification   after
completion  of  the  course




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For and  on behalf  of:

Signature    :
Name   :
Designation    :
(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory)
Notes:

1.  Please  provide  Documentary evidence and  copies  to  support the above details.  

2.  The Bidder  will be  assessed in  accordance  with  the following:  

•  A  curriculum  to   conduct  customized   trainings   as   per  industry  requirements  and  approved
by  the industry sector  (reputed  industries  in  the sector)  
•  Course   content  more  in   multimedia  format   in   the  form   of   Videos,   Audio  files   and  written
material in  English  & Telugu.  
•  Effective assessment  methods to  assess the trainees.  
•  Standard  modules for training of  trainers and  assessment  of  trainers 
•   Ratio of  practical to  theory  sessions in  Hrs well specified  
•  Methodology to  measure the learning  outcomes. 

3.    The Bidder  may be  asked to  make a presentation on the Lesson  plan  (only  one per sector)  









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FORM ‐10: COMPANY TIE‐UPS FOR  PLACEMENTS ‐  SECTOR‐WISE 

Company   Tie‐ ups  for  Placements,  Sector ‐wise   for  awarding   points   to   Criteria‐2   (Company
tie‐ups)  in  Table  B  ‐  Sector ‐wise  Capability under  Clause   7.2.1this  RFP   Document. 

Name of  the   Bidder:  <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<;;  
Sector  Name:   <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  

For  and  on behalf   of:  (Company Seal)
Signature   :
Name  :
Designation   :
(Authorized  Representative and  Signatory) 

Notes 

1.  Please   provide  separate   forms   for each   sector  
2.   Only   placement  tie‐ ups  within  AP  and   nearest  cities  in   South  India  like   Chennai  and
Bangalore  shall   be  considered.  
3.   Please   provide  documentary  proof  for  the   claim  in   the   form   of   a  letter   of   interest  from
potential  employers in  the  following  format:  

Letter or  mail addressed to  the  Bidder  preferably in  the  following  format:
Sir,
We  require   <;;  candidates   for  <<<<  post   with   the   following   requirements   in   our
organization  from<<(over  a  period   of<<<;)   : 
(a )  Minimum  qualification:  
(b)  Minimum  skills/training: 
The   selected   candidates   shall   be  placed   in   the   salary   bracket<<<   At   these  locations  
Please   schedule   preliminary   interviews   at   your   premises   with   prior  intimation   to   us  

HR  Manager 
Name  of   Company: 
Contact  Nos.  
Email  ID: 
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FORM  ‐  11: COVER ‐2 FINANCIAL BID 

FORMAT  FOR  FINANCIAL BID

Date   :
Place  :

Mission  Director
MEPMA
III   Floor,  E‐ in ‐ charge   (PH)   Office complex,
  640,   A.C.Guards,  Hyderabad‐ 04
Dear  Sir, 
Sub:   Empanelment   of   Training  Providers   for  ‘Placement   Linked   Skill   Training  Programme’  in  
  Andhra Pradesh 
1.    We  have   gone  through  the   RFP  Documents   and   annexure   thereto  and   I/We  agree  to   abide
by   all  the  Terms  and  conditions  mentioned therein. 
2.    We,  the   undersigned  offer   to   provide  the   Training  Services  for  the   above   mentioned
Assignment   in   accordance   with   the   terms   and   conditions  contained  in   the   RFP  Document 
supplied   to   us   and  quote  our Course ‐wise   Training  Fee  as   given  below:  
Sector  ITes
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA IteS ‐01  1  Computer   Assistant  /  Data
Entry Operator
60   
MEPMA IteS ‐02  2  Computer   Maintenance  &
Hardware
75   
MEPMA IteS ‐03  3  Networking 75
MEPMA IteS ‐04  4  BPO ‐Voice Based 90
MEPMA IteS ‐05  5  BPO ‐Non ‐Voice Based / KPO 60
MEPMA IteS ‐06  6  Auto  Cad 60
MEPMA IteS ‐07  7  Multimedia 90
MEPMA IteS ‐08  8  Web Designing 90
Sector  Retail
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA Retail‐01   9  Customer  Relation & Sales 60
MEPMA Retail‐02   10   Sales  and  Marketing 60
MEPMA Retail‐03   11   Telesales 60
MEPMA Retail‐04   12   White  Goods  &  Electronic
Sales
60   
Sector  Construction
Code  S.   Name of  Course Duration (in  Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
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No.  days)
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐
Construction‐01
13   Electrician  90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐02
14   Form Work Carpentry   90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐03
15   Bar‐Bending  90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐04
16   Plumbing  & Sanitation   90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐05
17   Carpenter   90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐06
18   Store Keeper   60   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐07
19   Painting & Decoration  90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐08
20   General Works Supervisor  90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐09
21   Land  Surveyor   90   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐10
22   Tile Layer  60   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐11
23   False  Roofing  60   
MEPMA‐
Construction‐12
24   Masonry  60   
Sector  Hospitality
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐
Hospitality ‐ 01
25   Hotel Management  60  
MEPMA‐
Hospitality ‐ 02
26   Hotel  Management  –  Single
Specialization (any)
45  
Sector  Textiles
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Textile  ‐
01
27   Industrial   Sewing   Machine
Operator
45  
MEPMA‐Textile  ‐
02
28   Machine Embroidery    45  
MEPMA‐Textile  ‐
03
29   Pattern  Makers   60  
Sector  Electronics
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐
Electronics ‐ 01
30   Cell Phone  Repair   60  
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MEPMA‐
Electronics ‐ 02
31   Multi  Skilled   Technician‐
Electronics
90  
MEPMA‐
Electronics ‐ 03
32   DTH  installation  and  Repair   60  
Sector  Gems & Jewellery
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA G&J‐01  33   Diamond Cutting  / Polishing 90
Sector  Finance
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
      MEPMA‐Finance‐
01
34   Accounting  with   (Finance   or
Accounting Software)
75  
MEPMA‐Finance‐
02
35   Debt  Recovery  Agents   30  
MEPMA‐Finance‐
03
36   Banking Correspondent   60  
MEPMA‐Finance‐
04
37   Export   and   Import
Management
60  
MEPMA‐Finance‐
05
38   Insurance   30  
Sector  Pharma
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Pharma ‐
01
39   Production Chemist  45  
MEPMA‐Pharma ‐
02
40   Production Assistant  45  
MEPMA‐Pharma ‐
03
41   Production Operator  45  
Sector  Transportation & Logistics
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote per youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Logistics‐
01
42   Driver  cum   Vehicle
Maintenance
60   
MEPMA‐Logistics‐
02
43   Supply  Chain Management  60   
Sector  Media
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote per youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Media‐01   44   Video Journalism 90
MEPMA‐Media‐02   45   Media Journalism 90
Sector  Technical
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Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote per youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
01
46   Multi  Skilled   Technicians   –
Electrical
90   
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
02
47   Welding  90   
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
03
48   Refrigeration  &  Air
Conditioning
90   
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
04
49   CNC  Machine Operator  90   
Sector  Manufacturing
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote per youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words (Rs.)
MEPMA‐
Manufacturing‐01
50   Wireman  90   
MEPMA‐
Manufacturing‐02
51   Basic Fitter and  Machinist   90   
MEPMA‐
Manufacturing‐03
52   Industrial  Helper    90   
Sector  Auto
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote per youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Auto ‐01   53   Auto  Mechanic 
(2  wheeler)
90    
MEPMA‐Auto ‐02   54   Auto  Mechanic 
(4  wheeler)
90    
MEPMA‐Auto ‐03   55   Auto  Air Conditioning 90
Sector  Education
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount in
Figures  (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Education
‐01
56   Pre Primary Teacher Training  90   
MEPMA‐Education
‐02
57   Teaching  Assistant  60   
MEPMA‐Education
‐03
58   Tutors   60   
Sector  Hospitality
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Hospitality
‐03
59   Tourism Assistant  90   
Sector  Manufacturing
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in   Amount  in
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Figures   (Rs.)   Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐
Manufacturing ‐ 01
60   Optical  Fibre  Repair   90   
Sector   Technical
Code
S.
No.
Name of  Course
Duration (in
days)
Training  Fee  quote  per  youth
Amount  in
Figures   (Rs.)
Amount  in
Words  (Rs.)
MEPMA‐Technical  ‐
01
61   Solar  Energy  Technician  90   
MEPMA‐Technical  ‐
02
62   Tower   Erection  and
Maintenance
60   
MEPMA‐Health ‐ 03   63   Home Care  Nursing 90
MEPMA‐Health ‐ 02   64   Nursing Assistant 90
MEPMA‐Health ‐ 03   65   Medical Lab 90
3.    The   training  fee  quoted   by   us   above   for  each   course,   includes   uniform  costs  (if   applicable  for 
  the   course),  Training  equipment,   Training  material,  OJT,   Exposure   visit,   all   the   training 
  centre   costs  including   but  not  limited   to   rent,   electricity,  Water,  maintenance  etc.   This  
  amount  is   inclusive   of   all   applicable  taxes  and   duties  and   any  other  contingency   expenses  
  concerning   the   Training  and   placement  programme. 
4.    This   proposal   and   all   other  details   furnished   by   us   shall   constitute  a  part   of   our  offer.  We 
  understand   that   you   are  not  bound   to   accept   the   lowest   or   any  bid  you   receive   and   final  
  Selection   of   the   Bidder   for  Empanelment   for  a  particular   Sector   &  Course.  We  understand  
  and   agree  that   MEPMA  is   not  bound   to   select  a  Bidder   and   reserves   the   right   to   reject  all   or  
  any  of   the   Bids   without  assigning   any  reason   whatsoever.  We  shall   be  willing  to   negotiate  
  the   above   quotes   if   required  by   MEPMA. 
5.   We  agree  that   our  offer   shall   remain   valid   for  a  period   of   empanelment   from   the   last   date
prescribed  for  submission   of   proposal.
6.    We  confirm  our  unconditional   acceptance   of   the   Payment   Terms   with   MEPMA  with   respect 
  to    the    Training   fee,    Reimbursement   of    Boarding    and    Lodging   expenses    as    well   as  
  certification   fee  as  detailed  in  Clause   5.7  of  this   RFP  Document.  . 
7.    We  hereby   enclose  Rs   50000   towards  Bid  Security  for  the   quarry   and   agree  to   have   the   sum  
forfeited  to   MEPMA  in   accordance   with   Clause   6.14.2   of  the   RFP  document. 

We agree to   bind   by this   offer  if   we  are the   selected   bidder.  
For  and   on  behalf  of   :
Signature   :
Name:
Designation   with   Seal   :
(Authorized   Representative  and   Signatory   of   the  Bidder)
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PART ‐  III


ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE 1:  DETAILS OF MEPMA TRAINING  COURSES  LAST  YEAR
ANNEXURE 2:  COURSE AND  INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS
ANNEXURE 3:  DRAFT  OF MOU
ANNEXURE 4:  DISTRICT CODES















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ANNEXURE 1:  DETAILS OF MEPMA TRAINING COURSES  LAST  YEAR
Sector
S.
No
.
Course   Code
Duration
(in days)
Qualification
*
Previous year
prices
ITeS   1  Computer   Assistant  /  Data
Entry Operator
MEPMA IteS ‐01   60   10
th
 Pass   5500
  2  Computer   Maintenance  &
Hardware
MEPMA IteS ‐02   75   10
th
 Pass   6600
  3  Networking  MEPMA IteS ‐03 75 12
th
 Pass   6500
  4  BPO ‐Voice Based  MEPMA IteS ‐04   90   Degree   Pass   /
Fail
6000
  5  BPO ‐Non ‐Voice  Based  /
KPO
MEPMA IteS ‐05   60   Intermediate
& above
6000
  6  Auto  Cad  MEPMA IteS ‐06   60   Diploma  &
above
6000
  7  Multimedia  MEPMA IteS ‐07   90   Intermediate
& above
7500
  8  Web Designing   MEPMA IteS ‐08   90   Degree   Pass   /
Fail
7000
Retail  9  Customer  Relation & Sales MEPMA Retail‐01 60 10
th
 Pass   6325
  10  Sales  and  Marketing MEPMA Retail‐02 60 10
th
 Pass
  11  Telesales   MEPMA Retail‐03 60 10
th
 Pass
Construction  12  Elecrician   MEPMA‐
Construction‐01
90   10
th
 Pass   7000
Hospitality  13  Hotel Management  MEPMA‐Hospitality
‐01
60   10
th
 Pass   5500
Textile   14  Industrial   Sewing   Machine
Operator
MEPMA‐Textile  ‐ 01  45   10
th
 Pass   4000
Electronics  15  Cell Phone  Repair   MEPMA‐Electronics
‐01
60   10
th
 Pass   6325
Finance  16  Accounting  with   (Finance
or  Accounting Software)
MEPMA‐Finance‐01  75   Intermediate
&  above  with
Commerce
10000
Pharma   17  Production Chemist  MEPMA‐Pharma ‐
01
45   Degree
(Chemistry)
8200
Technical   18  Multi  Skilled   Technicians   –
Electrical
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
01
90   10
th
 Pass   7000
  19  Refrigeration  &  Air
Conditioning
MEPMA‐Technical ‐
03
90   10
th
 Pass   7900
Auto   20  Auto  Mechanic  
(4  wheeler)
MEPMA‐Auto  ‐ 02  90   10
th
 Pass   6900






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ANNEXURE 2 COURSE AND  INFRASTRUCTURE  REQUIREMENTS

Table 1 ‐  Specifications  for Minimum  Infrastructure


Particulars  Specifications  for Minimum    Infrastructure
Theory  Classroom  With  a minimum  Capacity of  40 Chairs
White/Block  Boards  ‐ 1
Notice Board‐1
Almarah‐1
Practical Room  a)  In  case  of  Computer  related  courses: Students  (IT related  course  1:2)
b)   In   Case   of   other  courses:  Tools  and   equipment,   infrastructure   as   per
NCVT norms
c)  Common  infrastructure:  for all  trainings
Internet connection ‐1
Printer  & Scanner‐1
LCD  Projector ‐1
Practical Material related  to  the specific  course
Other Facilities  Drinking Water
Separate  Wash rooms  for Boys  & Girls
Electricity
UPS
Stand by  Generator
Study Material  Hand Books Related to  Course
Motivational Story Books
Magazines
News Papers
Documentation  &
Biometric  Device
Attendance  Registers  (Trainers  & Trainees)
Visitors  Register
Trainees Assessment  Reports
Biometric  device

Table 2 ‐  Specifications  for Residential Facilities

Particulars  Specifications
Hostels
Separate  hostels  for boys  & girls
Distance from  training centre    Maximum of  2 kms  & preferably within 1 KM.
Room:  Students   30 Sq. Feet  : 01 student
Bath  Rooms  / Toilets:  Students  Food  Menu 1:5 Ratio .Not  more than  1:8
Food  Menu  Week  wise   food   menu  should   be  displayed   in
the  hostel  (Minimum  of   2.2  Kilo  Calories  per
Day)
Drinking Water  Pure  drinking water with  good containers
Telephone (Coin Box)
Phone  calls  may be allowed in  the specific  time
First  Aid Kit  First  Aid Kit is  compulsory   
Medical Facility   On Call doctor  facility
Warden  Separate  Wardens for boys  & girls
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Security Guard  Security Guard service  should  be available  round
the clock
Wash Area   Area  for cleaning the clothes
Registers   Attendance  and  Mess registers  are compulsory
Hygiene  Kitchen,  Dining  Area   and   Toilets   should   be  kept
clean  and   the  hostel  rooms   should   be  properly
ventilated.

Table 3 ‐  Specifications  for Minimum  HR requirement 

Minimum  pre‐requisites
Optimum  working hours 8 hours per day
Atleast  4 days  leave per month
Gross salary excluding  incentives  should  be more than  minimum  wages

Preferable benefits
PF, ESI
Support further  education
Food  and  Accommodation support
Leave policy
Group insurance
Clearly  laid  down employee  professional  growth  ladder

Table 4‐Guidelines for training & counseling

S.  No.  Counseling Soft  Skills Computers
1  Awareness of  the program  Induciton   &  Self
sustenance  skills
Introduction   to
computers 
2  Importance  of  change   Employability skills   MS‐Word
3  Decision making  skills   Job  readiness MS‐Excel
4  Grooming  & Hygiene  Company  Expectations Ms‐Power  Point
5  Setting   up  kitchen   advantages   &
benefits
Transformal   skills
(Attitude)
Internet  &  website
concepts
6
Time  management
7  Addressing personal issues   
8  Awareness generation
9  Breaking Mental  Bocks
10  Post  Placement Counseling





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ANNEXURE 3 ‐  DRAFT  OF MOU

Note: 

Given  below   is   the   Draft  of   the   MOU  that   will  be  entered  into   between   MEPMA  and   the
Training  Partner.  This   draft  may  undergo  further   refinement   and   changes  and   shall   not  be
construed by  the   Bidders  as  final. 

Memorandum  of  Understanding 

Between

Mission  for  Elimination   of  Poverty  in  Municipal  Areas
(MEPMA)  Dept.  of  Urban Development,  Govt.  of  Andhra
Pradesh

And

Name  of  Institution

For
Skill  development   of   Urban unemployed  youth as  per the  eligibility  norms  and  placement in
various  Industries  /  Organizations   under  the  Placement Linked  Skill  Training Programme   of
MEPMA

This   Memorandum   of   Understanding  (MOU)   is   entered  into   on  ___   day  of   ___________
between   the    Mission  for  Elimination   of   Poverty  in   Municipal  Areas  (FIRST    PARTY), 
Department   of    Urban  Development,   Government  of   Andhra  Pradesh  having   their   office  at
3rd  Floor,  E ‐in ‐ C   (Public   health   Building),   A.C.Guards,   Hyderabad ‐  500   004   represented  by  ‐‐‐‐
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ //, Mission Director  ,   MEPMA  (hereinafter  to  be called 'THE   FIRST PARTY').  
And  
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ //   a   company/firm   registered  under‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ /   and   having   their
office at  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ represented by   Sri/Smt ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ /  
(Hereinafter  to  be  called 'THE   SECOND  PARTY'). 




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WHEREAS 

(a)   The   FIRST  PARTY,   is   a   society   set  up  by   the   Department  of   Urban  Development  of   the
Andhra  Pradesh  (AP)   Government  to   provide  employment  to   the   urban  unemployed  youth,
and   works  in   a   focused  and   mission  mode  for  employment  generation   of   underprivileged
youth   through  various   partnerships  and   industry   tie‐ ups.   The   FIRST  PARTY   aims   to   link   at
least   one   member  of   a   Urban  family   in   AP  to   jobs   in   the   organized  sector   and   thereby  helping
to   reduce   poverty  and   achieve  Millennium  Development  Goals  (MDG).   In   this   process,  the
FIRST  PARTY   through  various   means  provides   companies   trained   manpower  from   an
alternative  labour  pool. 
(b)   The   FIRST  PARTY   works  in   a  public‐ private   partnership   mode  where  government,
private   sector   professionals  and   Urban  community   are  stake  holders.  One   of   the   important
models  of   adopted  by   the   FIRST  PARTY   in   achieving   its   objectives  is   the   Placement  Linked
Training Programmes conducted through  Empanelled  training  Partners 

(c)   ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ :   Second   Party 
(d)   it    has  been  the   concern  of   both   the   parties   to   develop  the   human   resource   by   way  of  
 imparting   vocational  training  as   per  the   existing  demand  of   the   industry   and   create   avenues 
 for   suitable   livelihoods    and    expanding  universe  of   knowledge   to   produce  world  class  
 workforce. 
(e)   The   FIRST  P!RTY  vide   its   Request  for  Proposal   for  the   ‘Empanelment’   of    ‘Training
Providers   /  Institutions’   for  ‘Placement   Linked   Training  Programme’  in   Andhra  Pradesh  00000
dated   00000,   2011  (hereinafter   called the   “Training  Programme”) ‐
(f)    the   SECOND  PARTY   submitted  its   proposal   for  the   aforesaid   Empanelment,  whereby
the   SECOND  PARTY   represented  to   the   FIRST  PARTY   that   it   had   the   required   professional
skills,   and   in   the   said   proposal   the   SECOND  PARTY   and   further   vide   its   letter   No000
dated0000//  also   agreed   to   provide  the   Services  to   the   FIRST  PARTY   on  the   terms   and
conditions  as   set  forth in   the   RFP  and  this   MOU; and  
(g)   in   pursuance  thereof,  the   parties   have   agreed   to   enter into   this   Agreement.  

NOW,  THEREFORE,  THE   PARTIES HERETO  HEREBY AGREE   AS  FOLLOWS: 

1.   GENERAL  

1.1 Definitions  and   Interpretation  

a.     Definitions:  
i.   “Agreement”   means this   agreement,  together  with  all  the   Annexes‐
ii.   “Applicable   Laws”  means  the   laws   and   any other instruments   having   the  force  of  law
in  India as  they   may  be issued  and   in  force from  time   to   time;
iii.   “Confidential Information”  shall  have  the   meaning set forth in  Clause  3.5;
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iv.   “Conflict  of  Interest”  shall  have  the   meaning set forth in  the   provisions of   RFP‐
v.   “Dispute”   shall   have  the   meaning set  forth in  Clause   7.2.(a);
vi.   “Effective   Date”  means  the   date   on  which  this   agreement   comes   into   force  and   effect
pursuant   to   Clause   2.1;
vii.  “Government”  means  the   *Government   of   India  or   the   State  Government  of   Andhra
Pradesh  as   applicable];
viii.  “INR,  Re. or  Rs.”   means  Indian   Rupees‐
ix.   “Party”   means  the   First   Party   or   the   Second   Party,  as   the   case   may  be,  and   Parties
means  both   of  them;
x.   “Personnel”   means  persons  hired  by   the   Second   Party  or   by   any  Sub ‐ Consultant  as
employees and  assigned   to  the  performance of   the  Services or   any part  thereof;
xi.   “RFP”  means  the   Request  for  Proposal   document  in   response   to   which  the   Second
Party’s   proposal   for providing  Services  was  accepted;
xii.  “Service/s”   means  the   work  to   be  performed  by   the   Second   Party  pursuant   to   this
Agreement,   as   described   in   the   Terms   of   Reference  hereto   and   work  orders   issued   by
the  First  Party;
xiii.  “Training  Fees”  shall   have   the  meaning  set  forth  in   Clause   4.1;
xiv.  “Third   Party”   means  any  person   or   entity  other  than   the   Government,  the   authority,
the  Consultant or   a  Sub ‐ Consultant.
xv.  “Work   order/s”  means  the   letter   issued   by   the   FIRST  PARTY   to   the   Second   Party
awarding   the  Services pursuant  to  this  Agreement

b.   All  terms   and   words  not  defined  herein   shall,  unless   the   context  otherwise  requires,
have   the   meaning  assigned   to  them in  the   RFP.
c.    The   following   documents   along  with   all   addenda   issued   thereto  shall   be  deemed  to
form   and   be  read   and   construed  as   integral  parts  of   this   Agreement   and   in   case   of   any
contradiction   between   or   among   them  the   priority  in   which  a  document  would  prevail   over
another  would  be  as   laid   down  below  beginning  from   the   highest  priority  to   the   lowest
priority: 
i.   Agreement;
ii.   Annexes of  Agreement;
iii.   Work  order/s issued   by   the  FIRST PARTY
iv.   RFP;
v.   Letter  of   Award;   and
vi.   Letter  of   Acceptance.
d.    If   any  doubt  arises  as   to   the   interpretation   of   the   provisions  of   this   Agreement   or   as   to
matters  not  provided   therein,  the   parties   to   this   Agreement   shall   consult   with   each   other  for
each  instance   and   resolve   such   doubts   in   good  faith  



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1.2 Representation  and  warranties 

1.     The   parties   hereby  represent and   warrant to  each   other that;  
i.    It   is   duly   established   and   existing  under  the   laws   of   jurisdiction   stated   against   its   name  of
this   Agreement   and   as   the   legal   power   and   authority   by   virtue  of   statute/resolution,   to   sign
this  Agreement,   perform and   comply  with  its   duties   and  obligations under this  agreement.  
ii.    this   agreement   constitutes   legal,  valid   and   binding  obligation  in   enforceable   against   it   in
accordance   with   the   terms   hereof;   order  decree   of   regulation  of   any  court,   Governmental
instrumentality   of   functions;  or   any  other  documents   or   to   the   best   of   its   knowledge   any
indenture,   contract  or  agreement  to  which it  is  a  party or   by   which it   may be  bound  
iii.    there  are  no  actions,  suits,  writs  or   proceedings  pending  or,  to   the   best   knowledge   against
it    before   any  court,   governmental   instrumentality   or   arbitral  tribunal  or   quasi‐judicial
authority    that    restrains    it    from    performing    its    duties   and    obligations   under   this
agreement;  and  
iv.   No  representation  or   warranty  made  herein   contains   any  untrue   statement  based  on  the
facts  and   circumstances.

1.3 Relation between  the  Parties  
This   Agreement   shall   not  constitute  the   appointment  of   either  Party  as   the   legal
representative  or   agent  of   the   other  Party.  No  Party  to   this   Agreement   shall   have   any  right   or
authority   to     create   or   incur  any  liability   or   any  obligation  of   any  kind,  express  or   implied,
against   or   in   the   name  of   or   on  behalf   of   the   other  Party  to   this   Agreement,   and   except   as
specifically   and   expressly   provided   in   this   Agreement,   neither   Party  shall   assume  or   be
responsible   for  any  liability   or   obligation  of   any  nature  
of,  or   any  liability   or   obligation  that   arises  from   any  act  or   omission   of   the   other  party,
however  or   whenever  it   arises.  

1.4 Rights   and  obligations  

The   mutual   rights  and   obligations  of   the   FIRST  PARTY   and   the   SECOND  PARTY   shall   be  as   set
forth  in  the   Agreement,  in  particular: 
(a)  SECOND  PARTY   shall   train   and   provide  placements   to   the   identified   youth  from   the
different   districts  of   Andhra  Pradesh  under  the   Placement  Linked   Training  Programmes
prescribed  by   the   FIRST   P!RTY  (the   “Services”)   in   accordance   with   the   provisions  of   the
agreement ‐  and  
(b)  the   FIRST   PARTY   shall   make  payments  to   the   SECOND  PARTY   in   accordance   with   the
provisions  of   the   Agreement.  
1.5   Governing law   and  jurisdiction  
This   Agreement   shall   be  construed  and   interpreted   in   accordance   with   and   governed   by   the
laws   of   India,   and   the   courts   at   Hyderabad  shall   have   exclusive   jurisdiction   over   matters
arising   out of  or  relating to  this  Agreement.  
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1.6 Language  
All notices  required  to   be  given  by  one   Party  to  the   other  Party  and  all  other communications, 
documentation  and   proceedings  which  are  in   any  way  relevant   to   this   Agreement   shall   be  in
writing   and   in   English  language.  

1.7 Table  of   contents  and  headings  
The   table  of   contents,   headings   or   sub ‐ headings   in   this   Agreement   are  for  convenience  of
reference   only   and   shall   not  be  used   in,  and   shall   not  affect,   the   construction  or
interpretation  of  this   Agreement.  

1.8 Notices 
a.    Any  notice   pursuant   to   this   MOU  shall   be  in   writing   signed   by    (or  by   some  person   duly  
authorized  by)  the   person   giving  it   and   may  be  served   by   leaving   it   or   sending  it   by   facsimile,  
email,   recorded   delivery  or   registered  post   addressed  as   follows   (or  to   such   other  address  as
shall  have   been  duly  notified  by  the   Parties): 

If  to   the   FIRST  PARTY: 
Attention:        Mission  Director 
Address:  
MEPMA                                
III   Floor,  E‐ in ‐charge   (PH)   Office complex,
640,  A.C.Guards,  Hyderabad‐04

If  to  the   SECOND  PARTY:  
Attention: 
Address: 
b.   All  notices   given  on  the   address  above   shall   be  deemed  to   have   been  served   as
follows:
I.   If  delivered   by  hand, at   the  time  of   delivery;
II.   If  communicated by   facsimile,  on receipt  of  confirmation  of   successful transmission;
III.  If  communicated by   email,  on  receipt   of  confirmation of   successful  delivery;   and
IV.     If     sent     by     registered    post   with   acknowledgement   due,    on   receipt    of    such  
  acknowledgement  from   the   recipient.  
c.    All  notices   communicated  by   facsimile   or   email  shall   be  followed   by   a  copy   thereof
being  sent   by  registered post  or   recorded   delivery to  the   addresses specified   above.  
d.    A   notice   or   other  communication  received   on  a   day  other  than   a   Business  Day,   or   after
business  hours  in   the   place  of   receipt   shall   be  deemed  to   be  given  on  the   next   following
Business  Day in  such   place. 
e.    For  the   purposes   of   this   clause,   the   term   Business  Day  shall   mean  a  day  other  than
Saturday   or   Sunday   on  which  commercial   banks  are  generally   open  for  transaction   of   normal
banking business in  Hyderabad,   (India).
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f.    Either  party  may,  from   time   to   time   change   its   address  or   representative  for  receipt   of
notices   provided   for  in   this   agreement   by   giving  to   the   other  party  not  less   than   10  (Ten)
business days    prior   written  notice  in  the   same  manner provided   for in  this   clause.  

1.9 Location  

The   Services  shall   be  performed  at   different   locations   in   the   state  of   Andhra  Pradesh  in
accordance   with   work orders   issued  by  the  FIRST PARTY   pursuant  to   this  Agreement.  

1.10   Authorized  representatives  

Any  action   required   or   permitted  to   be  taken,   and   any  document  required   or   permitted  to   be
executed,  under  this   Agreement   by   the   FIRST  PARTY   or   the   SECOND  PARTY,   as   the   case   may
be,  may  be taken or   executed  by   the  officials specified   in   this  Clause  1.10. 

The   FIRST  PARTY   may,  from   time   to   time,  designate   one   of   its   officials  as   the   Nodal  Officer.
Unless  otherwise  notified, the   Nodal officer   shall   be: 


** 
Tel:   ***   **  Fax:   ***   ***  E ‐ mail: ***
Unless  otherwise notified,  the  SECOND   PARTY’s  Representative  shall   be. 


** 
Tel:   ***   **  Fax:   ***   ***  E ‐ mail: ***

1.11   Taxes and  duties  

Unless   otherwise  specified   in   the   Agreement,   the   SECOND  PARTY   shall   pay  all   such   taxes,
duties,   fees   and   other  impositions   as   may  be  levied   under  the   Applicable  Laws  and   the   FIRST
PARTY   shall   perform  such   duties   in   regard   to   the   deduction  of   such   taxes  as   may  be  lawfully
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2.   COMMENCEMENT,  COMPLETION   AND  TERMINATION  OF  AGREEMENT 
2.1 Effectiveness  of   Agreement  

This   Agreement   shall   come  into   force  and   effect  on  the   date   of   this   Agreement   (the   “Effective
Date”)/ 

2.2 Commencement  of  Services 

The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   commence   the   respective  Service   within  a  period   of   7  (seven)   days
from   the   receipt   of   work  orders   from   the   FIRST  PARTY,   unless   otherwise  agreed   by   the
Parties. 

2.3 Expiration of   Agreement  

Unless   terminated   earlier   pursuant   to   Clauses  2.8  hereof,   this   Agreement   shall,  unless
extended   by   the   Parties   by   mutual   consent,   expire   upon  the   the   expiry   of   [3   (Three)   years]
from   the   Effective   Date. 

2.4 Entire  Agreement  

a.     This   Agreement   and   the   Annexes  together   constitute  a  complete   and   exclusive   statement
of   the   terms   of   the   agreement   between   the   Parties   on  the   subject   hereof,   and   no
amendment  or   modification  hereto   shall   be  valid   and   effective   unless   such   modification  or
amendment  is   agreed   to   in   writing   by   the   Parties   and   duly   executed   by   persons  especially
empowered  in  this  behalf   by  the   respective  Parties. 
b.    Without  prejudice   to   the   generality  of   the   provisions  of   Clause   2.4.(a),   on  matters  not
covered  by   this   Agreement,   the   provisions  of   RFP  and   specific  terms   &   conditions,   if   any,
mentioned in  the   work orders  issued  by  the  FIRST  PARTY,  shall  apply.  

2.5 Modification of   Agreement  

Modification  of   the   terms   and   conditions  of   this   Agreement,   including   any  modification  of   the
scope  of   the   Services,   may  only   be  made  by   written  agreement   between   the   Parties.  No
Amendment  for  change   hereof   or   addition  hereto   shall   be  effective   or   binding  on  either  of
the   parties   hereto   unless   set  in   writing   and   executed   by   the   respective  duly   authorized
representatives  of   each   of   the   parties  hereto. 

2.6 Force  Majeure 

The   parties   to   this   agreement   shall   not  be  liable  to   each   other  for  failure   or   delay  in   the
performance  of   any  of   its   obligations  under  this   Agreement   for  the   time   and   to   the   extent
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such   failure   or   delay  is   caused   by   riots,  civil   commotion,   wars,  hostilities   between   nations,
government  laws,  orders   regulations,   embargos,  action   by   the   government(s)  or   any  agency
thereof  act  of   God,   storms,  fires,  accidents,  strikes,   sabotages,  explosions,   or   other  similar   or
different   categories  beyond  the   reasonable   control   of   the   respective  parties   to   this
Agreement  

In   the   event  that   either  party  is   wholly  or   in   part,   prevented  from   or   hindered   in   carrying  out
or   observing  any  of   the   terms   or   conditions  of   this   Agreement   for  any  cause  set  forth
hereinabove,  such   party  shall   give   written  notice   to   the   other  party  by   the   most  expeditious
means  as   soon   as   possible  after   the   occurrence   of   the   cause  relied  on,  given  full  particulars  of
the   reason   for  such   prevention  or   hindrances,   and   the   party  shall   in   good  faith   consult   each
other  and  take  necessary  measures   for the   resolution of   the   affairs   so   prevented or   hindered.  

2.7 Suspension   of   Payments by FIRST  PARTY  

FIRST  PARTY   may  by   written  notice   to   SECOND  PARTY,   suspend   all   the   payments  to   SECOND
PARTY   here   under  (except  in   relation  to   those  services  which  have   been  performed)   if
SECOND  PARTY   fails   to   perform  any  of   its   obligations  under  this   Agreement,   including
carrying  out  the   services,   provided   that   such   notice   of   suspension   (i)   shall   specify   the   nature
of   failure   and   (ii)  shall   request  second   party  to   remedy  such   failure   within  a  period   not
exceeding  10  days   or   such   other  extended   time   as   may  be  mutually  agreed   upon,  after   the
receipt   by   SECOND  PARTY  of  such  notice   of  suspension.  

2.8 Termination of  Agreement  

a.   Termination  by First  Party

FIRST PARTY   may terminate  this  agreement  and   may put Second   Party under  black list by   not
less   than   30  days   written  notice   of   termination   to   Second   Party,  to   be  given  after   the
occurrence  of   any of  the   events  specified   below.
I.   If   Second   Party  does   not  remedy  a   failure   in   the   performance  of   its   obligations  under
this  Agreement,   within  15 days  of  receipt  after  being  notified or   within such  further   period   as
First  Party  may have  subsequently   approved  in   writing;
II.   If  Second   Party  become insolvent   or  bankrupt;
III.  If,    as    the    result   of  Force  Majeure   (Clause    2.6),  Second  Party is   unable   to  perform  a
material  portion of  services for  a  period   of  not less  than  60 days  (sixty days). 

b.    Termination  by Second Party 

The   Second   Party  may  terminate  this   Agreement,   by   not  less   than   30  days   written  notice   to
First   Party,  provide  such   notice   is   given  after   the   occurrence   of   any  of   the   events   specified
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below.  
I.     If   First   Party  fails   to   pay  monies   due   to   the   Second   Party  Pursuant   to   this   Agreement   and
not  subject   to   dispute  pursuant   this   agreement   within  60  days   (sixty  days)  after   receiving
written  notice  from  Second  Party that  such  payment  is  overdue;   or  
II.     If,   as   the   result  of   Force  Majure,  Second   Party  is   unable   to   perform  a  material  portion  of
the   services for  a  period  of  not less  than  60 days. 

c.    Payment  upon Termination 

Upon  termination   of   this   Agreement   First   Party  shall   pay  professional  fee   as   per  the   agreed
terms   for  services  under  any  outstanding   work  orders   satisfactorily  performed  prior   to   the
effective  date   of   termination. 

d.   No Objection

On  termination   of   this   agreement,   the   Second   Party  shall   have   no  objection   to   the   First   Party
appointing  a   Third  Party  to   complete   the   services  to   be  performed  under  the   scope  of   this
Agreement   and   further   Second   Party  shall   reimburse  all   the   amount(s)  [paid  by   the   First
Party]  and  not utilized  by  it   as   part   of  its   services  as   laid   down in  this  Agreement.  

2.9   Indemnity  

Notwithstanding   anything   to   the   contrary   contained  in   this   Agreement   and   without  prejudice
to   other  rights    that   the   First   Party  may  have   under  this   Agreement   and   applicable  law,   the
Second   Party  (the   “Indemnifying   Party”)   hereby   irrevocably   indemnifies,  defends,   saves  and
hold   harmless   and   irrevocably   agrees   and   undertakes   to    keep   indemnifying,   defending,
saving   and   hold   harmless,   at   all    times  the   First   Party   and   its   respective  directors   and
employees  including   officers  and   managers  (each,   an  “Indemnified  Party”),  on  demand,   to
the   fullest   extent   permitted  by   applicable  law   from   and   against   any  and   all   losses,   damages,
penalties,   costs,  charges,  reasonable   expenses,  suits,  or   legal/quasi   legal   proceedings  of
whatever   nature,   including,   without  limitation,  any  legal   or   other  fees   and   expenses   in
connection   with   investigating,   disputing,  preparing   or   defending  any  claim  which  may  be
suffered   or   incurred   by   the   Indemnified   Party  resulting   from   or   arising   out  of   a  breach   of   any
covenant   or   agreement   made  or   failure   to   perform  (whether   in   whole  or   part)  any  obligation
required   to   be  performed  by   the   Indemnifying   Party  (or  any  person   or   representative
designated by  the  Indemnifying   Party) under  this  Agreement.  
2.10   Assignment  
None  of   the   Parties   shall   be  entitled  to   assign   or   transfer  or   purport  to   assign   or   transfer  any
of   its   rights  or   obligations  under  this   Agreement   except   with   the   prior   written  consent  of   the
other  Party. 

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2.11   Severance 

If   any  provision   of   this   Agreement   is   rendered   void,  illegal,   or   unenforceable   in   any  respect
under  any  law,   the   validity,  legality   and   enforceability   of   the   remaining  provisions  shall   not  in
any  way  be  affected  or   impaired   thereby  and   the   invalidity   or   unenforceability   of   any  term,
phrase,  clause,   paragraph,  restriction,   covenant,  agreement   or   other  provisions  hereof   shall
in   no  way  affect  or   impair   the   legality,  validity   or   enforcement  of   any  other  provision,  or   any
part   thereof.  Should   any  provision   of   this   Agreement   be  or   become  ineffective   the   Parties
shall   in   good  faith   use  reasonable    endeavors  to   agree  upon  a  new   provision   which  shall   as
nearly   as   possible  have   the   same  commercial   effect  as   the   ineffective   provision,  to   be
substituted   for  the   provision   so   found   to   be   void   or   unenforceable.  All  terms   and   conditions
of   this   Agreement   shall   be  binding  upon  and   inure   to   the   benefit   of   and   be  enforceable   by
the   legal   representatives  and   permitted assigns   of   the   Parties. 

2.12   Waiver  

The   failure   of   any  Party  to   insist,   in   one   or   more  instances,  upon  strict  performance  of   the
obligations  of   this   Agreement,   or   to   exercise  any  rights  contained  herein,   shall   not  be
construed  as   waiver,  or   relinquishment  for  the   future,   of   such   obligation  or   right,  which  shall
remain   and   continue  in  full force  and   effect.  

2.13    Survival 

On  termination   of   this   Agreement,   Clause   No  Objection,  Clause   Indemnity,   Clause   Notice,
Clause  Confidentiality  and  Clause   Arbitration  shall   survive. 

3.   OBLIGATIONS   OF  THE   SECOND   PARTY  

3.1 Standards of   Performance 

The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   perform  the   Services  and   carry  out  its   obligations  hereunder  with   all
due   diligence,   efficiency   and   economy,  in   accordance   with   generally   accepted   professional
techniques   and   practices,   and   shall   observe  sound   management  practices,   and   employ
appropriate   advanced   technology   and   safe   and   effective   equipment,   machinery,  materials
and   methods.   The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   always   act,   in   respect  of   any  matter   relating  to   this
Agreement   or   to   the   Services,   as   a  faithful   adviser   to   the   FIRST  PARTY,   and   shall   at   all   times
support  and   safeguard  the   FIRST  P!RTY’s  legitimate  interests   in   any  dealings  with   Third
Parties. 
The   Second   Party  shall   at   all   times  during   the   currency   of   the   Agreement   undertake  to
conform  to  and   comply   with  all  relevant  laws, rules  and  regulations  including  the   following: 

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¾   Programme   Content  as   approved  by   the  First  Party. 
¾   Compliance   with  the   concerned  Certification  Norms,  if  any.  
¾   Training  ,   infrastructure   and   Standards  as   laid   down  by   the   relevant   Central   /  State  /
Local Authority.  
¾   Programme  Specifications   for the  time   being  enforced   shall   be  binding. 

3.2   Terms   of  Reference 
a.   Scope  of  services:

The   following   scope of  services shall  be performed  by  the   SECOND  PARTY  :
i.   Market   scanning   to   assess   employment  potential   and   tying‐ up  for  Placements   in
reputed  Industries  prior  to  bidding.
ii.   Identifying  youth  along with  the  District   Administration.
iii.   Structuring  the   required   training &  skill   up  gradation  inputs.
iv.   Sourcing  the   required   training  &   skill  up  gradation  resources.
v.       Training in  the   identified   employment areas.
vi.   Ensuring   the   quality  in   the  training as  per the   required   standards and   specifications.
vii.  Regular assessments during   training  and  updation  in  the   First   Party’s   software/
viii.  Coordination  with  potential   employers  and   industrial   networking  for  Placement.
ix.   To provide placements   for all  the   trained   youth.
x.   Placement  of   trained   Urban  youth  with   special   focus  on  Women,  SC,  ST,  BC  &   Others,
if  any.
xi.    Testing   and   Certification  of   trainees   in   accordance   with   external  certification
programme,  if  any  introduced   by  the   First   Party,
xii.  Post   placement  counseling  and   retention   for 3  months.
xiii.  To  periodically   conduct  post   placement  tracking  /  survey   to   understand   the   post ‐
placement  scenario  of   the   employed  youth on  quarterly  basis and   updating  MEPMA.

b.   Training  Capacity  &   work orders

i.   The   Second   Party  shall   provide  services  to   the   First   Party  for  the   Courses  in   the
Sector/s   as   detailed  in   Table  3   of   Appendix  ‐  II   and   offer  to   provide  dedicated  training
capacity    as   detailed therein. 
ii.    All  the   District ‐wise   Targets  and   Training  Centre   allocation  shall   be  done  at   the
discretion  of   First   Party  to   the   Second   Party  on  submission   of   the   District ‐wise,  course
wise  and   centre ‐wise  training calendar   by   the  second   party. 
iii.   The   work  order  shall   be  given  by   FIRST  PARTY   from   time   to   time   giving  the   details   of
targets   allotted  and   duration   for which  it  is  valid.
iv.   Work  orders   will  be  issued   to   the   Second   party  based  on  the   performance  of   the
Second   party  which  will  be  measured  in   terms   of   quality   of   training  and   placements
and  based on  the   capacity  of  the   training  centers  with  the   Second  party.

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c.   Training  &   Placement process:

The   Second   Party  shall   follow   the   following   process  to   ensure   that   the   Scope  of   Service
mentioned  above   are carried  out:  
i.    The   First   Party  shall   issue  work  orders   (for   every  6   months  normally)   after   considering
the   request  submitted  by   the   Second   Party  with   respect  to   its   Training  Capacity.   The
First   Party  shall   vide   the   work  order/s  allot   district ‐ wise   targets   to   the   Second   Party  for
providing   the  Service. 
ii.   The   Second   Party  shall   set  up  the   necessary  infrastructure,   trainers  and   systems  in
place  before   the   start  of  trainings.
iii.    The   Second   Party  along  with   the   First   Party’s   district   staff   shall   identify  and   counsel  the  
suitable  unemployed  Urban  youth  based  on  their   qualification,  aspirations,   mobility
etc.  
iv.    The   Second   Party  shall   identify  tentative   placements   for  the   potential   trainees   and
communicate   the   same  to   the   First   Party  for  approval   before   freezing  the   batch  for
inception  
v.    The   Second   Party  shall   provide  training  and   counseling  to   the   youth  in   the   identified
employment  areas,  and   shall   ensure   good  attendance   and   participation  of   the   youth  in
the  
training  programme. 
vi.   The   Second   Party  shall   provide  Boarding   &   Lodging  facilities   to   the   trainees  wherever
necessary.
vii.  The   Second   Party  shall   provide  Testing   and   Certification  in   case   the   First   Party
introduces  the   same  in   the  future.
viii.  The   Second   Party  shall   ensure   that   placements   are  provided   to   the   trainees
completing   the  training successfully.
ix.   The   Second   Party  shall   continue   to   track  and   counsel  the   placed   trainees  for  at   least
one  year   from   the  date  of   placement

d.   Mobilization:
i.   The   Second  party in  coordination with   the  First  party shall  identify the   prospective
Unemployed  Urban youth  to   undergo the   required   training programs   to   be conducted  by   the
Second   party  as   per  the  work orders  issued   time   to   time.
ii.   The   Second   Party  shall   coordinate   with   First   Party  in   issuing   the   call  letters   to   the
youth.   The   Second   party  shall   also   screen   the   candidates   and   select   those  who   are
suitable  for the   course.
iii.    The   Second   party  would  provide  admission  to   the   selected   youth  after   screening
(based   on  qualification,  aptitude   and   aspirations   of   the   youth  and   parents  counseling).
The   Decision  of   the   Second   Party  regarding   admission  of   the   prospective   candidate
shall   be  final   and   binding  on  the   first   party  provided   the   candidate  screened   belongs  to
the   target   youth  of   first   report.   The   second   party  will  share  the   screening   /  counseling
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template   with   FIRST PARTY.  
iv.   The   training  partner  have   to   provide  mobilization  charges  to   SLF  towards   motivation
charges.  The   SLF  members   will  mobilize  the   candidates   through  RPs  along  with   second
party  and  the   amounts   will  be  deposited to  SLF account in   following   manner.
1)   Training  fee   upto   Rs.5000/ ‐ ‐ Rs.100/‐  for  each   candidate  to   be  deposited
at  SLF  account 
2)   Training  fee   Rs.5000/ ‐  to   Rs.10000/‐ ‐ Rs. 200/ ‐
3)   Training  fee   above  Rs.10000/‐  Rs. 300/ ‐
  The   mobilization  charges  includes   identification,   regular   attendance,   placement
verification,   retention   of   the   identified   candidate.  The   amount  will  be  paid   to   the   RP
on  fulfillment of   the  above   conditions.

e.   Infrastructure
i.    The   second   party  shall   ensure   that   all   the   training  centres  are  well  equipped   with   all
basic  infrastructure   required   for  providing   quality   training.   The   training  centre
proposed   to   shall   be  completely   dedicated  to   the   First   party.    The   minimum   training
centre  infrastructure   required  is  detailed in  Table  1   of  Appendix  ‐ I   attached  
ii.    The   Second   Party  shall   ensure   that   the   minimum   IT   Infrastructure   specified   in   Table  2
of  Appendix  ‐ I  shall  be  available  with   all   the   Training Institutes. 
iii.    The   Second   party  shall   be  responsible   for  providing   either  directly  or   through  an
associate   and   managing  the   Boarding   &   lodging  activities.   The   Boarding   &   Lodging
expenses   will  be  reimbursed   to   Second   party  only   and   not  to   any  of   its   associates  or
service   providers.  The   residential  facilities   shall   be  as   per  the   Table  3   of   Appendix  ‐ I
attached.  
iv.    The   Second   party  should   ensure   that   every  training  centre   should   have   Name  Board
which   specifies   it   is   a  FIRST  PARTY   training  centre   /  Stickers  /  Posters   and   any  other
information   to   be  displayed   to   the   trainees   as   desired  by   the   first   Party.  A   designed
sample   of   the   training  centre   name  board,   and   call  centre   number  display   is   attached
as   Appendix  ‐ III  
v.   The   Second   party  should   ensure   the   cleanliness   of   the   training  centres  during   the
training  period.
vi.    The   second   party  shall   ensure   that   for  any  computer  related   courses  /  Industrial
Sewing   machine  operator   course,   training  centre   capacity  is   calculated  on  the   basis  of
computer:  trainees  and   it   is   1:3.   Further,  The   second   party  shall   ensure   that   every
trainee   in   its   Lab   shall   get  hands  on  experience.   For  example,   sharing   a  computer
between   two   trainees   in   Lab   timings is   not  allowed.  

f.   Manpower

The   Second   Party  should   have   adequate   training  staff   for  conducting   the   training  and
placement  programmes  awarded   to   them  by   the   First   Party.  The   CVs  of   the   qualified   Team
Leader   and   core   Project   Team/   faculty   members   shall   be  submitted  by   the   Second   Party  to
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the   First   Party  for  approval   along  with   the   course   plan   before   award   of     Training  Programmes
to   them.    Telugu   Speaking   Trainers  with   command  over   reading  &   writing   of   Telugu   are
preferred.  One   of   the  key team members  should   be  qualified  in  IT.  
The   second   party  shall   put  in   place  a   dedicated  training  centre   coordinator   for  each   training
centre   who   will be  the  point  of  contact  for that  training centre.  

g.   Training

i.   The   Second   Party  shall   ensure   that   trainings   are  conducted  compulsorily  for  the
stipulated  time   as   mentioned  in   Table  3   of   Appendix  ‐  II.   Further  the   Second   Party  shall
ensure   that:  
a.   The   strength  in  training class   room  not  to   exceed   40  youth at   a   time. 
b.  Trainees   shall   attend  minimum   of   75%  of   training before  getting   placement.  
c.   Trainees   are  assessed   bi ‐ weekly   and   graded   for future  reference. 
d.  Quality   trainers to  train   counsel and   mentor  the  trainees.  
ii.   The   Second   party  shall   provide  extensive   training  in   agreed   courses  as   described   in
Table  3   of   Appendix   ‐  II  in   technical   skills   (both  theory   and   practical),
Communication  skills,  Exposure   to   concerned  industries  /  organizations,   work
readiness   and   all  relevant  skills   to   the trainees which makes the trainee  employable.  
iii.   Upon  commencement   of   a  batch,   the   second   party  shall   provide  the   trainees   with
trainee   entitlement  sheet,  timetable,  and  Training  material
iv.    The   Second   party  shall   monitor  and   review   the   program   components  to   assess   quality
of   delivery  and   learning   achievement  once   every  15  days   in   the   form   of   assignments,
tests,  group  discussion,  demonstration  work,  industry   faculty   assessment   etc.   The
activity   sheet of   each  course   needs to  be  maintained  online  in  MEPMA Software.  
v.       The   Second   party  shall   ensure   that   the   Youth  receive   hands  on  practice  in   their   Lab   
for a  minimum   of  2.5  hours on  each  day of  training.  
vi.   The   Second   party  shall   ensure   parents  meeting  twice  (beginning   of   the   course   and
before  the   placements) in  coordination  with   first  party.
vii.  The   Second   party  shall   ensure   that   the   trainees  shall   complete   the   training
successfully.  Lesson   planner/   Day  planner  needs  to   be  maintained  and   updated
continuously  for  each   batch.   Incase   first   party  introduces   online   planner  through  its
software   the   second   party  shall   also   update   the   planner  and   status   regularly   in
software.
h.   Attendance

i.   The   daily   attendance   shall   be  monitored  on  bio‐metric  attendance   system   for  the
inception   8  days   out  of   15  days   and   75%   of   the   total   attendance   during   the   duration  of
the  course   as   per online  tracking  of  attendance.  
ii.   Attendance   shall   be  taken  twice  a  day  Morning:  9:30  ‐  10:30  and   2.00   to   3.00   p.m.   or
5.00 ‐ 6.30   PM.  The  trainer   &   trainee   are expected  to   give   attendance.
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iii.   Physical registers  shall  also   be  maintained simultaneously  by  the   Second   Party.
iv.   Once  initiated,   All  the   trainers  and   Admin   staff   will  be  registered  and   as   per  the   First
Party’s   norms
v.       The   minimum   hardware   prescribed  in   Table  2   of   Appendix  ‐ I   shall   be  available   at   the  
training  centre   on  the   date   of   work  order.  The   Second   Party  shall   ensure   that   all   the
bio‐metric  machines   are  in   sync   within  last   2   days.  The   Second   Party  shall   immediately
notify  the   First   Party  and   their   respective  vendor   for  non ‐updating   of   attendance   due
to   any  technical   problem.   The   Second   Party  will  solely  be  responsible   for  loss   of
attendance   due   to   not  taking   attendance/  loss   of   machine/damage  of   bio‐metric
device.  
vi.    The   Second   Party  to   ensure/comply  to   see  that   no  forgery/proxy   attendance   is   update
and   also   ensure   trainees   request  for  leave  and   also   submit   letter   before   going  into
leave.  
vii.  All  the   Boarding   &   Lodging  expenses   shall   be  reimbursed   to   the   Second   Party  by   the
First  Party  based  on Bio‐ metric  Attendance.

i.   Course  curriculum

i.   The   Second   party  in   coordination  with   First   party  shall   design   and   finalise   the   course
curriculum,   training  module  etc.   The   Second   Party  shall   conduct  the   courses  as   per  the
curriculum  and   skills   standards  which  will  be  monitored  on  a   regular   basis  by   the   First
party.
ii.   The   Second   party  shall   periodically    upgrade,    modify    content   of    training   modules   in
consultation  with   First   party.
iii.   The   second  party  shall   strive  to  get  the   industry   certification  for the  course.
iv.    Two   sets   of   the   training  module,  the   training  kit  and   the   Training  of   Trainers  (TOT)
module  shall   be  submitted  to   FIRST  PARTY  within  15  days   from   the  Effective  Date. 
v.      Soft   skills   content  is   a  mandatory  requirement  of   each   and   every  course.   It   should
constitute  minimum   20%   of   the   training  duration.   Indicative   syllabus  has  been
attached   as   Appendix  ‐ V   (Course  Curriculum  Guidelines).   Training  duration   shall   be
devoted to  impart   the  below mentioned  skills  wherever   applicable. 
¾   Soft   Skills ‐ (Compulsory for  every one)
¾   Computer Skills  (For  10th   Pass   and  above)  ‐ (Wherever   applicable)
¾   Counseling ‐ (Compulsory  for everyone)

j.   Placements

i.   The   second   party  to   report   the   proposed   placements   in   First   Party’s   software   before
the  finalization  of  the   batch i.e.   before  inception. 
ii.    The   Second   party  must  place  all   the   trained   youth  with   good  salaries  and   should
comply    with   all   the   statutory   norms   of   Government ‐ like   Minimum   wages  as
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applicable,  PF,  ESI  etc.   The   placement  shall   be  same  as   the   area   /  field   of   training  and
the   placements   should   be  as   far  as   possible  close  to   the   area   of   residence   of   the   youth
unless   the   youth is  willing  to   take   up  a  job  further   away. 
iii.    The   Second   party  shall   maintain  the   database   of   each   candidate  being  trained   in
specified   trade  /   skill,   placed   beneficiary   with   the   Name  of   Employer,  Contact  number,
salary   and   designation   of   the   trained   youth  and   the   same  needs  to   be  shared   with   first
party  and   to   be  updated  to   the   First   party  regularly   for  a  period   of   one   year   on  a
quarterly   basis. 
iv.    The   Second   Party  shall   carry  out  continuous   follow   up  with   Employer   Agency   and   will
stay   in   touch   with   the   aspirants   for  at   least   one   year   after   they   start   working.  Second
party  shall   facilitate   opening  a   bank   account  at   a  location   close to  the   area   /  location   of
placement  if   the   company   has  not  opened  it   where  placement  has  taken  place.  Where
ever   possible,   Hostel  arrangements   etc  may  be  facilitated  by   the   Second   party  in   order
to   ensure   better  retention  of  placed  youth in   the   Jobs. 
v.    Post   Placement  report   should   be  submitted  after   3  months  of   placement  to   the   First
party.  The   second   party  to   ensure   every  youth  placed   provides   his  bank   passbook   with
salary   updated  for  3  months  for  claiming  post    placement  payment   or   any  other
equally   acceptable  and  genuine proof or  receipt   or   salary.  

k.   Certification

The   Second   party  shall   provide  certification   to   all   the   candidates   who   have   completed  the
training  successfully   by   certifying   agency   identified   by   MEPMA.   IF   First   Party  finalizes   any
certification   process  in   the   future,   the   Second   Party  shall   comply   to   all   the   certification   norms.
However   certification   fee   shall   be  reimbursed   to   the   Second   Party  by   first   Party  subject   to
NCVT norms   or   the  fees   proposed   by  the   certifying  agency  whichever is  less.  

The   training  partners  have   to   obtain   the   certificates   to   all   the   candidates   who   appear   for  the
exam  before   placements   and   placements   to   be  provided   to   all   the   successful  candidates
within  15  days   of  the   completion  of  the   training.  

l.   Monitoring

i.   The   second   party  shall   update   the   details   of   the   youth  in   First   Party’s   Software   in   the
given time  frame  on the  following  activities:  

•    Training Centre  details  
•    Quality  Parameter  details  
•    Inception   details  
•    Boarding   &  Lodging 
•    Placement  details  
•  Post  placement reports  Quarterly  upto  one  year  after  placement 

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ii.    A  detailed  table  of   software   updation   fields  to   be  done  by   the   Second   Party  is
mentioned  in   APPENDIX  IV.  The   First   party  shall   consider   the   same  data   which  is
entered  and   strictly   follow   all   the   processes  as   per  the   data   available   in   the   First
Party’s   Software   as   mentioned  in   APPENDIX IV. 

iii.    The   second   party  shall   be  willing  to   upgrade  itself  technically   to   imbibe   new
technology   or   applications   introduced   by   the   first    party   whether  for  administrative
purposes  or   for methodology  of  training.  

iv.   The   second   party  shall   allow the   first   party representative  for inspection  of   the   training
any  of   the   working  days.  And   they   will  cooperate  with   the   inspecting  officials  and
provide  all   required   information   given  in   the   inspection   format.  The   inspection   officer
will  handover   one   Xerox  copy   of   the   inspection   report   duly   signed   by   the   center
incharge.   The   ranking  will  be  awarded   on  web   inspection   and   the   second   party  have   to
take   corrective  measures   based  on  their   ranking  within  7  days   and   communicate   to
the  PD of   DPMU  about action   taken  by   the  second   party. 

3.3  Delays: 

The   Second   Party  shall   proactively   do  all   the   timely   coordination  between   the   First   Party  to
ensure   timely   completion   of   its   part.    The   Second   Party  shall   also   provide  to   the   first   party  all
the   necessary  data   required   for  expeditious   decision  making.    If   the   services  are  impeded   or
delayed  in   spite  of   best   efforts   by   the   Second   Party,  suitable  time   extension   may  be
considered   by   the   First   Party  provided   First   Party  is   satisfied/   convinced  about  the   reasons
given  by  the   Second   Party. 

3.  4  Applicable Laws 

The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   perform  the   Services  in   accordance   with   the   Applicable  Laws  and
shall   take   all   practicable   steps  to   ensure   that   the   Personnel  and   agents   of   the   SECOND  PARTY,
comply  with   the  Applicable  Laws. 

3.5  Confidentiality 

a.      Subject  to   Clause   b  below,   each   Party  agrees   with   the   other  Party  that   it   will  keep
confidential   and  shall  not  disclose  to  any  third   Person  any  Confidential  Information. 
b.     Exceptions 
A  Party may  disclose  Confidential  Information: 
I.   to   the   extent   to   which  it  is  required  to   be  disclosed   pursuant   to   Applicable Law;
II.   to   the   extent   to   which it  is  specifically  permitted by  the   other Party in  writing;
III.  to   the   extent   that   the   Confidential   Information   is   publicly  available   (other   than   as   the
result  of   a   breach   by   such   Party  of   its   confidentiality   obligation  under  Clause   1   above);
and
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IV.  to   its   employees  and   professional  advisors,   but  only   to   the   extent   necessary  and
subject   to   such   employees  and   professional  advisors  accepting   an  equivalent
confidentiality  obligation to  that  set  out in  this  Clause   Confidentiality.

3.6  Fraud  and   Corrupt Practices
a.    The   SECOND  PARTY   and   its   Personnel  shall   observe  the   highest   standards  of   ethics  and
shall   not  have   engaged   in   and   shall   not  hereafter   engage   in   any  corrupt  practice,
fraudulent   practice,   coercive    practice,    undesirable    practice   or    restrictive   practice
(collectively    the   “Prohibited   Practices”)/   Notwithstanding   anything   to   the   contrary
contained  in   this   agreement,   the   FIRST  PARTY   shall   be  entitled  to   terminate  this
Agreement   forthwith   by   a  communication  in   writing   to   the   SECOND  PARTY,   without
being  liable  in   any  manner  whatsoever   to   the   SECOND  PARTY,   if   it   determines   that   the
SECOND  PARTY   has,   directly  or   indirectly   or   through  an  agent,   engaged   in  
any  Prohibited  Practices   in   the   Selection   Process  or   before   or   after   entering  into   of   this
Agreement.   In   such   an  event,   the   FIRST  PARTY   shall   forfeit   and   appropriate   the
performance  security,   if   any,   as   mutually  agreed   genuine  pre‐ estimated  compensation
and   damages   payable  to   the   FIRST  PARTY   towards,   inter   alia,   the   time,  cost   and   effort
of   the   FIRST  PARTY,   without  prejudice   to   the   FIRST  P!RTY’s  any  other  rights  or   remedy
hereunder  or  in  law/  
b.    Without  prejudice   to   the   rights  of   the   FIRST  PARTY   under  Clause   3.5(a)  above   and   the
other  rights  and   remedies   which  the   FIRST  PARTY   may  have   under  this   Agreement,   if
the   SECOND  PARTY   is   found   by   the   FIRST  PARTY   to   have   directly  or   indirectly   or
through  an  agent,   engaged  or   indulged   in   any  Prohibited  Practices,   during   the
Selection  Process or  before   or   after  the    execution  of   this   Agreement,   the
SECOND  PARTY   shall   be  Black  listed   for  a  period   of   2   (two) 
years  from   the   date   the   SECOND  PARTY   is   found   by   the   FIRST  PARTY   to   have   directly  or
indirectly  or  through  an agent,   engaged  or  indulged   in   any Prohibited  Practices.  
c.    The   following   terms   shall   have   the   meaning  hereinafter  respectively   assigned   to   them:  
i.    “corrupt   practice”   means  the   offering,  giving,   receiving,   or   soliciting,   directly  or
indirectly,  of   anything   of   value  to   influence   the   actions   of   any  person   connected  with
the  Bidding Process 
ii.    “fraudulent   practice”   means  a  misrepresentation  or   omission   of   facts   or   suppression
of  facts  or  disclosure of   incomplete  facts, in   order  to  influence  the   Bidding  Process  ;  
iii.    “coercive   practice”   means  impairing   or   harming  or   threatening   to   impair   or   harm,
directly  or   indirectly,  any  person   or   property   to   influence   any  person’s  participation  or
action  in   the   Bidding  Process; 
iv.    “undesirable  practice”   means  (i)   establishing   contact  with   any  person   connected  with
or   employed  or   engaged   by   the   FIRST  PARTY   with   the   objective   of   canvassing,   lobbying
or  in   any manner  influencing  or  attempting   to  influence   the  Bidding  Process; and  
v.   “restrictive    practice”    means   forming   a   cartel   or    arriving   at    any   understanding    or
arrangement  among   Bidders  with   the   objective   of   restricting  or   manipulating  a  full  and
fair  competition in  the   Bidding Process 
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4.  PAYMENT TO THE  SECOND PARTY  

4.1 Training Fees  

a.      The   Training  Fee   shall   be  inclusive   of   all   costs  including   but  not  limited   to   a)   uniform  ,
b)   Training  infrastructure     c)   training  material    d)   Exposure   visit   e)   OJT    etc.   and   shall
be  agreed   for  each   course   under  each   sector   based  on  the   lowest   quoted   rate   by   the
Bidders and  subject  to  negotiation   by  the   FIRST PARTY.  
b.     The   FIRST  Party  shall   pay  the   Second   Party  Training  Fees   at   the   rates  of   Training  Fee
agreed   for  each   course   and   as   detailed  in   Appendix   ‐ II    (Payment   Norms)  subject   to
the   terms   and   conditions  of   this   agreement   and   work  order  issued   by   the   First   Party
for the   respective  training  programme. 
c.      The   number  of   Trainees   undergoing   a  particular   course   and   the   percentage   of
placements   and   retention   of   trainees  under  that   course   will  be  based  on  the   inception
report   submitted  by   the   SECOND  PARTY   within  15  days   of   starting  of   a  batch.   To  be
considered   in   the   inception   report   as   a   trainee,  a   youth  would  have   to   register  a
minimum   attendance   of   5   days   of   15  days   (through   bio‐ metric  system   wherever
applicable).  
d.     The   FIRST  PARTY   shall   pay  Training  Fee   to   the   SECOND  PARTY   in   four   tranches   the
following   manner: 
i.   First   Tranche  equivalent  to   25%   of   Training  Fee   upon  submission   of   inception   report   to
the  satisfaction  of  the  FIRST PARTY.
ii.   Second   Tranche  equivalent   to   40%   of   Training   Fee    upon  satisfactory    submission    of
Placement  report   checked and   approved  by  PD/DLHS
iii.    Third  Tranche  equivalent  to   25%   of   Training  Fee   upon  completion   of   three  months
from   successful  placement  based  on  submission   of   Post   placement  report   to   the
satisfaction   of  the   FIRST  PARTY.  
iv.    Fourth   Tranche  equivalent  to   10%   of   Training  Fee   upon  completion   of   Twelve   (12)
months  from   successful  placement  based  on  submission   of   Post   placement  Tracking
reports to  the   satisfaction   of  FIRST PARTY.  
•  The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   be  eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   second   Tranche  payment   of  
the   Training  Fee   only   if   it   has  achieved   a  placement  of   70%   or   more  of   the   trainees  in  
the   batch.   The   SECOND  PARTY    shall   be  eligible   for  pro‐rata   amount  of   second   Tranche 
payment   of   the   Training  Fee   only   if   it   has  achieved   a  placement  of   60%  ‐  69%   of   the  
trainees  in   the   batch  and   the   SECOND  PARTY   shall   not  be  eligible   for  the   second
Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee   if   it   has  not  achieved   placement  of   at   least   60%
of   the   trainees  in   the   batch.   Further,  Placement  of   only   those  trainees   who   have
cleared  the   certification   process  under  the   training  cum   placement  programme   shall
be counted for  placements. 
•  The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   be  eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   the   Third  Tranche  payment
of   the   Training  Fee   only   if   it   has  achieved   retention   of   70%   or   more  of   the   trainees  in
the   batch.   The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   be  eligible   for  pro‐rata   amount  of   the   Third
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Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee   only   if   it   has  achieved   a  retention   of   60%  ‐  69%   of
the   trainees   in   the   batch  and   the   SECOND  PARTY   shall   not  be  eligible   for  the   Third
Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee   if   it   has  not  achieved   retention   of   at   least   60%   of
the  trainees  in  the   batch.  
•  The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   continue   to   track  and   counsel  the   trainees   after   the
placement  for  at   least   12  months  after   placing   in   jobs   and   submit   to   the   FIRST  PARTY
Post   placement  Tracking  reports   with   respect   to   the   batch  at   the   end   of   6  months,  9
months  and   at   the   end   of   12  months  after   the   placement.   The   SECOND  PARTY   shall   be
eligible   for  the   full  amount  of   the   Fourth   Tranche  payment   of   the   Training  Fee  upon
updating  the status  of  all  the trainees in  the batch to  the FIRST PARTY.  

4.2  Boarding   and  Lodging  (If  required)

a.     For  courses  for  which  residential  accommodation   is   being  provided   by   the   SECOND  PARTY,
the   FIRST  PARTY   shall   reimburse  the   Boarding   and   lodging  expenses   to   the   SECOND
PARTY  in   accordance   with  Table 2  of  Appendix  II  and  in  the   following  manner: 
i.    The   rate   of   reimbursement   shall   be  Rs.  2400/‐  per  month  per  residential  trainee   in
Metros   and   Rs.  2100/‐  per  month  per  residential  trainee   in   Non ‐ Metros.  Trainees
registering   80%   and   above   attendance   per  month  (through   bio‐metric  system
wherever   applicable)   will  be  treated  as   having   full  attendance   and   the   Training
Provider/Institution  shall   be  eligible   for  full  reimbursement   for  boarding   &   lodging
expense  (as  mentioned  above)   of   such   trainees.   Reimbursement   of   Boarding   &   lodging
expenses   of   trainees  registering   attendance   of   less   than   80%   but  above   40%   will  be
paid   on  pro  rata   basis.  Any  Trainee  registering   attendance   of   less   than   40%   after
inception   report   is   generated  will  be  treated  as   a  drop ‐out  from   the   course   and   no
reimbursement   for  boarding   &  lodging  expense  shall   be  paid   to   the   SECOND  PARTY   in
the   case   of   such   trainees   who   have   been  deemed  as   drop ‐outs   from   next   month 
onwards.  
ii.   The   Reimbursement   of   Boarding   &   lodging  expenses   shall   be  made  by   the   FIRST  PARTY
on  a  monthly  basis
iii.   The   Rate   of   reimbursement   mentioned  above   shall  include   all   expenses   and   taxes.

4.3   Utilization of  the  Training Centre  infrastructure  of  the  FIRST  PARTY  

Wherever  available,   the   FIRST  PARTY   shall   offer   its   existing  Training  Centres  for  use  by   the
Second   Party.  In   the   event  the   second   Party      utilizes   the   First   Party’s   Training  Centres  for
conducting   its   training  programmes,  then   the   FIRST  P!RTY  shall   deduct   an  amount  of   Rs00   per  
youth  from  the   applicable Training fee   payment  mentioned under Clause  6.1  above.  



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4.4   Empanelment  Guarantee 

The  SECOND  PARTY   has  furnished   an  Empanelment  Guarantee,  equivalent to  an  amount  of  
Rs000//,   in   the   form   of   a   Bank  Guarantee  no000   dated000//    The   SECOND  P!RTY  shall   renew
the   Bank  Guarantee  on  an  annual   basis  so   that   the   Empanelment   Guarantee  shall   remain   valid
for  a  period  of  three  years from   the  Effective   date
 
The   FIRST  PARTY   shall   have   the   right   to   invoke   and   appropriate   the   proceeds   of   the
Empanelment   Guarantee,  in   whole  or   in   part,   without  notice   to   the   SECOND  PARTY   in   the
event of   breach  of  this   Agreement   by  the   SECOND  PARTY.  

5.  FAIRNESS  AND  GOOD   FAITH  

The   Parties   undertake  to   act  in   good  faith   with   respect  to   each   other’s   rights  under  this
agreement   and   to   adopt  all   reasonable   measures   to   ensure   the   realization  of   the   objectives  of
this  Agreement.  

5.  OPERATION  OF  THE  AGREEMENT 
The   Parties   recognize   that   it   is   impractical   in   this   Agreement   to   provide  for  every  contingency
which  may  arise   during   the   life   of   the   Agreement,   and   the   Parties   hereby   agree  that   it   is   their
intention   that   this   Agreement   shall   operate  fairly  as   between   them,   and   without  detriment  to
the   interest  of   either  of   them,   and   that,   if   during   the   term   of   this   Agreement   either  Party
believes  that   this   Agreement   is   operating   unfairly,  the   Parties   will  use  their   best   efforts   to
agree  on  such   action   as   may  be  necessary  to   remove  the   cause  or   causes   of   such   unfairness,
but  failure   to   agree  on  any  action   pursuant   to   this   Clause   shall   not  give   rise   to   a  dispute
subject  to  arbitration  in   accordance   with  Clause  7  hereof.  

6.  SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 

6.1 Amicable  settlement  

The   Parties   shall   use  their   best   efforts   to   settle  amicably   all   disputes  arising   out  of   or   in
connection   with  this  Agreement  or  the   interpretation   thereof. 

6.2  Dispute resolution 

a.      Any  dispute,  difference  or   controversy   of   whatever   nature   howsoever  arising   under  or
out  of   or   in   relation  to   this   Agreement   (including  its   interpretation)  between   the
Parties,  and   so   notified  in   writing   by   either  Party  to   the   other  Party  (the   “Dispute”)
shall,  in   the   first   instance,   be  attempted  to   be  resolved   amicably   in   accordance   with
the  conciliation   procedure  set  forth in   Clause  7.3.  
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b.     The   Parties   agree  to   use  their   best   efforts   for  resolving   all   Disputes  arising   under  or   in
respect  of   this   Agreement   promptly,  equitably   and   in   good  faith,  and   further   agree  to
provide  each   other  with   reasonable   access   during   normal   business  hours  to   all   non ‐
privileged records, information   and   data  pertaining to  any  Dispute. 

6.3  Conciliation  

In   the   event  of   any  Dispute  between   the   Parties,  either  Party  may  call  upon  [  Principal
Secretary,  Urban  Development  Department,  Government  of   Andhra  Pradesh]   and   the
Chairman   of   the   Board  of   Directors   of   the   SECOND  PARTY   or   a  substitute  thereof  for  amicable
settlement,   and   upon  such   reference,  the   said   persons  shall   meet  no  later   than   10  (ten)   days
from   the   date   of   reference   to   discuss   and   attempt  to   amicably   resolve   the   Dispute.  If   such
meeting  does   not  take   place  within  the   10  (ten)   day  period   or   the   Dispute  is   not  amicably
settled   within  15  (fifteen)   days   of   the   meeting  or   the   Dispute  is   not  resolved   as   evidenced  by
the   signing   of   written  terms   of   settlement   within  30   (thirty)   days   of   the   notice   in   writing
referred   to   in   Clause   9.2(a)  or   such   longer   period   as   may  be   mutually  agreed   by   the   Parties,
either  Party  may  refer  the   Dispute  to   arbitration  in   accordance   with   the   provisions  of   Clause
7.4.  

6.4 Arbitration  

a.     Any  Dispute  which  is   not  resolved   amicably   by   conciliation,   as   provided   in   Clause   7.3,   shall
be  finally   decided  by   reference   to   arbitration  by   an  Arbitral  Tribunal  appointed  in   accordance
with   Clause   9.4.   (b).   Such   arbitration  shall   be  held   in   accordance   with   the   Rules  of   Arbitration
of   the   International   Centre   for  Alternative  Dispute  Resolution,   New   Delhi  (the   “Rules”),   or   such
other  rules  as   may  be  mutually  agreed   by   the   Parties,  and   shall   be  subject   to   the   provisions  of
the   Arbitration  and   Conciliation   Act,   1996.  The   venue   of   such   arbitration  shall   be  Hyderabad
and   the  language  of   arbitration  proceedings shall  be  English. 
b.    There  shall   be  {an   Arbitral  Tribunal  of   three  arbitrators,   of   whom  each   Party  shall   select
one,   and   the   third   arbitrator   shall   be  appointed  by   the   two   arbitrators  so   selected,   and   in   the
event  of   disagreement    between    the    two    arbitrators,    the    appointment}   {a    sole    arbitrator  
whose appointment}   shall   be made in  accordance   with   the   Rules. 
c.    The   arbitrators  shall   make  a  reasoned   award   (the   “!ward”)/   !ny  !ward   made  in   any
arbitration  held   pursuant   to   this   Clause   9  shall   be  final   and   binding  on  the   Parties   as   from   the
date   it   is   made,  and   the   SECOND  PARTY   and   the   FIRST  PARTY   agree  and   undertake  to   carry  out
such  Award   without  delay. 
d.    The   SECOND  PARTY   and   the   FIRST  PARTY   agree  that   an  Award   may  be  enforced   against   the
SECOND  PARTY   and/or   the   FIRST  PARTY,   as   the   case   may  be,  and   their   respective  assets
wherever   situated.  
e.     This   Agreement   and   the   rights  and   obligations  of   the   Parties   shall   remain   in   full  force  and
effect,   ending   the  Award   in   any  arbitration proceedings  hereunder.  
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In   WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the   parties   hereto   have   caused   this   agreement   to   be  made  in   English
and   executed   by   their   respective  duly   authorized  representatives   of   the   day  and   the   year   first
above  written 

For        For
Mission  For  Elimination  of   Poverty in   Municipal  Areas  _______________________________
Mission  (FIRST   PARTY)          (FIRST   PARTY)
Name:         Name:
Designation:       Designation:
Date:        Date:


























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APPENDIX ‐  I : Minimum  Infrastructure  Norms

Table 1 ‐  Specifications  for Minimum  Training Centre  Infrastructure


Particulars  Specifications  for Minimum    Infrastructure
Theory  Classroom  With  a minimum  Capacity of  40 Chairs
White/Block  Boards  ‐ 1
Notice Board‐1
Almarah‐1
Practical Room  a)  In  case  of  Computer  related  courses: Students  (IT related  course  1:2)
b)   In   Case   of   other  courses:  Tools  and   equipment,   infrastructure   as   per
NCVT norms
c)  Common  infrastructure:  for all  trainings
Other Facilities  Drinking Water
Separate  Wash rooms  for Boys  & Girls
Electricity
UPS
Stand by  Generator
Study Material  Hand Books Related to  Course
Motivational Story Books
Motivational Movies
Magazines
News Papers
Documentation  &
Biometric  Device
Attendance  Registers  (Trainers  & Trainees)
Visitors  Register
Trainees Assessment  Reports
Biometric  Device


Table 2 – Minimum  IT  Infrastructure  

The   below  specified   minimum   IT   Infrastructure   shall   be  available   with   all   the   Training
Institutes. 
o   One   Desk   Top   with   3GB   R!M,   300GB,   20”  LCD,   Key  Board,   Mouse,  Speakers   and
mike/  Windows7 Operating  system  is  preferable. 
o  One   Broad  band  with   at   least   512Kbps   unlimited   connectivity   for  best   web
based video
(preferable  1MBPS).
o  One  GPRS based Bio‐metric device  with  battery  and  AC supply  for attendance.
o  One High  resolution 5 MP webcam with  640x480,up  to  30  fps
o  (optional)    LCD    projector (4000    lumens)    with    Screen    and   10mt.  cable   for   training 
on Audio/Visual content.

The  IT  infrastructure  specified  needs to  be in  place at  the  time  of  letter of  award  of  target.


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Table 3 ‐  Specifications  for Residential Facilities  (if  required)

Particulars  Specifications
Hostels
Separate  hostels  for boys  & girls
Distance from  training centre    Maximum of  2 kms  & preferably within 1 KM.
Room:  Students   30 Sq. Feet  : 01 student
Bath  Rooms  / Toilets:  Students  Food  Menu 1:5 Ratio .Not  more than  1:8
Food  Menu  Week  wise   food   menu  should   be  displayed   in
the  hostel  (Minimum  of   2.2  Kilo  Calories  per
Day)
Drinking Water  Pure  drinking water with  good containers
Telephone (Coin Box)
Phone  calls  may be allowed in  the specific  time
First  Aid Kit  First  Aid Kit is  compulsory   
Medical Facility   On Call doctor  facility
Warden  Separate  Wardens for boys  & girls
Security Guard  Security Guard service  should  be available  round
the clock
Wash Area   Area  for cleaning the clothes
Registers   Attendance  and  Mess registers  are compulsory
Hygiene  Kitchen,  Dining  Area   and   Toilets   should   be  kept
clean  and   the  hostel  rooms   should   be  properly
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APPENDIX ‐  II:  PAYMENT NORMS
TABLE  1:  Payment  norms  for Training Fees
Mode of   Installment   Frequency Rate   Conditions*
Performance  to   be
considered   in
linked   payment   of
training fees  
Training   fee
includes  cost  of  
a)  uniform,
b)  Training
infrastructure  
c)  Training
material 
d)  Exposure  visit
e)  OJT etc.,
First  Tranche  •  Based  on  inception   report   to  
be  submitted  by   the   15
th
  day
from  the  starting of  batch
•  Payment   within  15   days   of
a0pproval  of   inception
report
25%   of
training
fee
•  To  be  considered   in
the   inception   report   as
a  trainee,  a  youth
would  have   to   have
min.    8  days   of
attendance   out  of   15
days.
Second
Tranche
•  Cost  of  certification    Rs.800/‐
as   per
NCVT
norm  or
proposed
by   certify
agency
whichever
is  less
•  Payment   before   15
days   of   exam  or   after
the   conduct  of   exam
to   the   candidates
attending   regularly   of
75%  of  total  duration 
Third
Tranche
•  Based  on  Placement  report
to   be  submitted  within  30
days   from   the   date   of
completion  of  training
•  The   report   to   be  checked
and  approved  by PD/DLHS
•  Payment   within  15   days   of
approval   of   placement
report

40%   of
training
fee
•  0‐60%   placements: ‐
no payment
•  60 ‐74%   placements: ‐
Payment   on  prorate
basis
•  75%   and   above
placements: ‐  full
payment  
(only  those  youth  who
have   cleared   qualified
in   the   certification
process)
Fourth
Tranche
•  Based  on  the   post
placement  report   submitted
after   3  months  from
placements   and   verified  by
PD/DLHS
•  Payment   within  15   days   of
approval   of   placement
report
25%   of
training
fee
•  0‐60%   placements: ‐
no payment
•  60 ‐74%   retention   on
pro‐rata  basis
•  75%   and   above
retention   full
payment   subject   to
verification
Fifth  Tranche  •  Based  on  the   post
placement  tracking  every
quarter  i.e.,   6
th
,  9
th
,  12
th

month  from   the   date   of
placements
•  Payment   within  15   days   of
approval   of   last   post
placement training report
10%   of
training
fee
•  Full  payment   at   the
end   of   12  months
upon  updating   the
status   of   all   the
trainees  to   MEPMA
web   from   the   date   of
training 

* Please  note   that   the  placements  and  retention  percentages will be calculated  on the  basis of  inception  report


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Table 2 – Payment  norms  for Reimbursement of  Boarding  & Lodging Expenses  (if    required)

Mode of
Payment
Installment   Frequency  Rate   Conditions
Reimbursement
to  the provider
(includes  all
expenses  and
taxes)
Upto  inception
based on
Biometric
attendance  in
class  room
Monthly
payments
Metros  2400/‐
month
80%  and  above
attendance  per
month will be
treated  as  full
attendance.
Attendance  less
than  80%  will be
paid  on pro rata
basis. Any youth
having  attendance
less  than  40%  after
inception  report  is
generated will be
treated  as  drop ‐out
from  the course
Non  Metros:‐
2100/‐  month

Table 3 – Course  wise  training fee
S.  No.  Course  Name  Duration in  days
Course  fee per
candidate

















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Appendix  –III Name Board Template  































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APPENDIX ‐  IV: Software  requirements  & Processes  

Table 1:  Software  Updation

S.  No.  Software  Updation
1  Training centre  details
2  Selection  of  candidates in software
3  Registering candidates into  bio‐metric system
4  Finalization  of  batch and  confirmation from  trainingpartner  head  office
5  Uploading the inception  bills
6  Daily  biometric  attendances
7  Uploading the boarding  & lodging  monthly bills
8  Uploading batch status  & quality  parameters  online continuously
9  Placements  updation  and  sending to  DLHS/PD
10  Uploading the placement linked  installment bill
11  Updating the post  placement verification report
12  Uploading post  placement bills

Table21: MEPMA SOFTWARE  PROCESS
Activity  Responsibility  centre Day Software  process
Master  Training Partner 
Registering the  bank  details,
Training center  details  and  Bio‐
metric device
  PD/DLHS    Registering the  bank  details,
Training center  details  and  Bio‐
metric device  for MEPMA own
centers
Batch Planning  DLHS  ‐21  In  coordination with  training
partner and  quarterly  admin
approval
Call Center issuing  DLHS  (‐12 to ‐10)  filtering the  database
according  to  the  relevance  and
preferences  and  posting.
Batch mapping  Training partner
(Dist Login)
0 to 15  Mapping the  candidates and
registering them to  the  bio‐
metric id  generated 
 Inception process    Activity  Responsibility  centre Day Software  process
Inception  bill
generation
Training Partner  (Dist
Login)
12
th
 to  15
th
   Partner   at   district   level   chooses
the  candidates  to   be  sent    to
head   quarters  wherein  a  bill
proforma   is   also   generated
along  with   the  list  of   the
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candidates  if   partner   fails   to   do
so    system   automatically
calculates   8/15   attendance   and
forwards   the   batch  to   Head
office level
Inception  bill
generation
Training Partner  HO  15
th
 onwards
(Day  X)
Training  partner   finalizes  the
batch  coordinating  with   district
level   and   forwards   the  batch  to
PD/DLHS   along  with   the   bill
proforma  .
MEPMA  intends   to   e‐process
all   files   through  digital
signatures  after   which  these
proforma   bills   will  be
formalized as  original  bills
Inception  bill
generation
PD/DLHS   (Day  X to  X+3)   PD/DLHS   verifies   the  batch  and
forwards   to   PD  with   reference
of   quarterly   admin   approvals
already   taken  from   Dist.
Collector
If   PD/DLHS   fails   to   forward  on
the  third   day  form   the  date   the
batch  is   forwarded  to   him,   the
system   automatically  forwards
the batch to  PD
  PD  Day X+3 to
X+10
Financial   proceedings   are
automatically  generated  and
forwarded to  PD, MEPMA
PD,  MEPMA  is   supposed   to
clear   the  bill  within  7  working
days   failing   to   which  alerts  are
send  to  MD,   MEPMA
Attendance  & Food Bills for future  requirement
Activity  Responsibility  centre Day Software  process
Attendance  calculation  Software    Software   automatically
calculates   the   attendance
using bio‐metric system.
All  Sundays  and   holidays  are
calculated  present  if   the
preceding   and   succeeding   days
are  present  only.
If   any  candidate   has  less   than
40%   attendance   after
one   month,   He  will  be
automatically  dropped  from
system.
Food  bill calculation  Software   Month (30
days)
If  80%  and  above system
calculates  full amount If  less
than  80%,  system  calculates
pro‐rata.  
For candidates having  40%
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below and  dropped,  system
will not allow any more food
bills  from  the  succeeding
month onwards.
Food  bill  Training partner  (dist.
Login)
monthly
If  80%  and  above system
calculates  full amount If  less
than  80%,  system  calculates
pro‐rata.  
For candidates having  40%
below and  dropped,  system
will not allow any more food
bills  from  the  succeeding
month onwards.
  Training partner  (Dsit.
Login)
Monthly
Generates  and   forwards   the
proforma   bill  to   Training
Partner  HO  along  with   System
generated  candidate  ‐
wise  attendance  based costs.
If   Dist  Partner  fails   to   forward
it   even   after   3  working  days
from   the  date   of   completion   of
30  days   of   that   installment,
System   verifies   for  Bio‐metric
Sync   and   automatically
forwards  the  bill and  Individual
candidate ‐wise  attendance
sheet to  Tr.Prtr  HO.
  PD/DLHS   Monthly (Y)
Officially forwards  to  JDM.
  PD/DLHS   Monthly (Y+3)
Forwards   to   PD,  MEPMA  after
verification,   and   if   fails  to   do  so
within  3  working  days,  the   bill
is   automatically  transferred   to
PD,  MPEMA  as   an   auto
generated proceeding.
Placement Process
Activity  Responsibility  centre Day Software  process
Placement companies
registration
Training partner   On‐going
Training  Partners  register  all
the  companies  with   which
they  have  tie‐ups.
  MEPMA Admin   On‐going  MEPMA  HO  will  either  map
the  Training  partner  and
organization   details   entered  to
the  already   existing
database   of   companies  or   Add
as  a new  organization.
This  will help  MEPMA in
analysis and  evaluation of
sector/Industry and  the
recruiting  organization  along
with  the  training partner
Performance.

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Placement selection   Training Partner  (Dist.
Level)
Max by  30
th
 
day of
completion  of
training
Training  partner  at   district
level   will  select  the  companies
from   already   existing  company
list  and   map  youth  and   for
placements   providing   details
of  salary,  designation  etc.
  Training partner  (HO
level)
Max by  15
th
 day
of  completion
of  training (Z)
Training  Partner   at   HO  level
reconfirms  and   forward  to
DLHS
  DLHS  Physically   verifies   the
placements   and   approves   the
batch.
Certification   Presence  of  MEPMA
District  staff  
Before
completion  of
the training or
within one
week of
completion  of
the training
By   the  certifying   agency
identified   by   the  training
partner / MEPMA
Inspection  of   Training
centers
PD/Commissioner/
DLHS/PRP/TPrO/STSPS
/  AMD/MD/Third
Party
3  times  during
the  course  
As   per  the   format   and
updation  at  web  for ranking  


















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APPENDIX ‐  V:  Course  Curriculum Guidelines 
  (To  be inserted  later) 





























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APPENDIX ‐  VI: Inspection Format  and  Ranking

Name of the DPMU------ District__           Name of the ULB ___
Select ULB_  
Batch Number___   Batch Code___                                Date of visit____
Name of the Inspection Officer:__________    
Designation: MD/AMD/SLHS/State Level
Specialist/PD/Commissioner /DLHS/TPrO/PRP/Others

S.
No
Particulars Findings
Rating Max
marks
- 10
1  Name of the training partner  
   2  Name & Address of the franchise      
3
Address of the Training  Center &
Contact No.

   4  Name of the course      
5  Date of starting of the training  
   6  Duration of training  
   7  Date of completion of the training      
8a.  Timings of the training  
   8b   
   9 Time of Inspection       10
No. of Students registered on-line for the
particular batch

 
11
No of Students present at the time of
inspection
Number
•   If it is 80% above 2
marks
•   If it is 60-80%  1 mark
Less than 60% no marks
2
12
Whether ID cards are issued to all the
students 
Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
If no, no mark
1
13
Whether Course material supplied to all
the students
Yes/No
•   If supplied 1 mark  
If not, no mark
1
14
Whether session schedule is as per
session plan mentioned in the MoU
Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
If no, no mark
1
15.a Name of faculty  Text    
15.b  Qualifications of the faculty  Select Box
•   Faculty with PG
qualification in related
subject 1 mark 
Faculty with graduation and
below 0.5 mark
1
15.c
Learning and motivation levels of the
trainees
Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
•   If no, no mark
1
16.a
Whether banner displayed at the center
contains the Logos of MEPMA & RYK

Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
If no, no mark
0.5
16.b
Whether batch dates & timings are
displayed in the banner  
Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
If no, no mark
0.5
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17 Infrastructure facilities  at the center  Yes/No
•   If yes 1 mark  
If no, no mark
1
18
Whether any fees are  collected from
students towards training, course material
or in any other name
Yes/No
If yes, details
 
19
Whether all students in one session /
section belong to the same batch
Yes/No
If yes, details
   20
Whether any students of non-MEPMA/
RYK scheme are mixed up with
MEPMA/RYK students
Yes/No
If yes, details
 
21
Details of any complaints from any of the
students 
Text
   22
General observation of the inspecting
officer
Excellent/
Average/Bad
Excellent-1
Average-0.5
Bad-0
1
23  Any other findings  Text
  




















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ANNEXURE-4 – DISTRICT CODES

S.   No  Dist Code  District
1  1  Adilabad
2  2  Ananthapur
3  3  Chittoor
4  4  East  Godavari
5  6  Guntur
6  7  Kadapa
7  8  Karimnagar
8  9  Khammam
9  10  Krishna
10  11  Kurnool
11  12  Mahabubnagar
12  13  Medak
13  14  Nalgonda
14  15  Nellore
15  16  Nizamabad
16  17  Prakasam
17  18  Rangareddy
18  19  Srikakulam
19  20  Visakhapatnam
20  21  Vizianagaram
21  22  Warangal
22  23  West  Godavari
23  910   VMC
24  920   GVMC
25  924   GHMC


*** End  of  MoU*** 

 

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