Uttarakhand Tourism Board RFP for Development of Food & Craft Institute for Skill Development

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) (Authority) invites RFP proposals from all eligible bidders for Development, Operations and Maintenance of Food & Craft Institute, Almora for Training and Skill Development in Hospitality, Tourism and Allied Sectors. More details on the services are provided in the Scope of Work in this RFP.

The Bidder offering Highest Annual Concession Fees (ACF) to the Authority shall be the successful bidder as described in this RFP and in accordance with Uttarakhand Procurement Rules, 2017.

The Technical and Financial Proposals shall be submitted online through www.uktenders.gov.in only. No other mode of submission shall be accepted / considered. The Bidders will submit the proposal by the date & time indicated in Data Sheet.

Introduction:

UTDB strives to position Uttarakhand as one of the leading tourist destinations, and to make the State synonymous with tourism. Its prerogative is to develop tourism as a major source of employment and income/revenue generation and as a pivot of the economic and social development in the State. UTDB envisages to develop manifold tourism related resources of the State in an eco-friendly manner, with the active participation of the private sector and the local host communities.

The Department of Tourism owns land admeasuring 65 Nali (3.22 acres) in Barseemi village, Devali area within Almora district. The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board is undertaking a major initiative to boost higher education for expanding skill development initiative in the field of hospitality and tourism in the State. The Department of Tourism has undertaken the development of a food craft institute for imparting professional and vocational training for youth in hospitality, tourism and allied sectors

The Authority shall carry out a transparent competitive bid process to shortlist a technically qualified bidder for the project.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the selection of developer for ‘Development, Operations And Maintenance Of Food & Craft Institute, Almora For Training And Skill Development In Hospitality, Tourism And Allied Sectors (the “Project”) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis for a Concession Period of 50 (Fifty) (25+25) years from the Appointed Date.

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Eligibility-Cum-Qualification Criteria:

Bidders should be a legal entity as per Indian Law. (Bidder shall enclose Certificate of Registration or Incorporation/ Any other relevant document)
Bidder should have a valid GST Registration.
JV / Consortium is permitted of maximum 3 members.
A Power of Attorney for signing of proposal needs to be furnished in favor of the Authorized Signatory as per format provided in Annexure – 8.
Affidavit as per format provided in Annexure – 10 (refer the document below)
Affidavit regarding previous five years’ litigation history as per Annexure – 11
Draft Consortium Agreement Annexure – 14 (if applicable)
The Bidder should not have been blacklisted by any Ministry / Department / undertaking of Government of India or any State or Union Territory Administration as on the last date of proposal submission.
If any bidder, during three years prior to last date for proposal submission, has not signed the Contract after issue of Letter of Award (LOA) by UTDB or failed to execute the Contract after signing for UTDB, is not eligible against this tender.

Scope of Work:

Commissioning of the institute for training and skill development in hospitality, tourism and allied sectors:
- While UTDB has created the building for the Food Craft Institute (FCI) and installed the required plant & machinery, the Concessionaire is expected to operationalize and commence operations on the Institute within 180 days from signing of the Concession agreement. It is expected that the Concessionaire shall commence the 2025 to 2026 batch of FCI.
- As part of concession rights, UTDB shall permit the Concessionaire to Plan, design, finance and develop ancillary structure to the Institute, including construction, interiors, provision of relevant assets, equipment, faculty, ancillary services and amenities related to the institute. The Concessionaire shall take prior approval from UTDB before commencing construction on site.
- The concessionaire shall be required to formulate society / trust / section 25 company as per the companies act 2013, in order to receive required affiliation and operate the FCI (in case the bidder is a single entity and not registered as a society / trust / section 25 company)
Operation and Maintenance of the institute for training and skill development in hospitality, tourism and allied sectors:
- The Concessionaire shall conduct academic courses in Hotel / Hospitality Management as per affiliation sought from NCHMCT / AICTE / National and International Universities, as felt necessary by the Concessionaire subject to applicable laws and guidelines for such institutes in India and with approval from the Authority. The following shall be mandatory courses which the Concessionaire shall undertake:
  List of Compulsory Courses:
  a. One and half year diploma in food production – 40 seats
  b. One and half year diploma in F&B – 40 seats
  c. One and half year diploma in bakery and confectionery – 40 seats
  d. One and half year diploma in housekeeping – 40 seats
  e. One and half year diploma in front office operations – 40 seats
- All statutory compliances related to the aforesaid affiliations, including payment of any fee shall be made by the concessionaire in timely manner.
- Any fee (to a maximum of 3% of tuition fee & 1.5% of Hostel fee) required to be shared with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for the purpose of this project shall be required to be made to the Authority.
- The concessionaire is free to introduce courses, at its option, if such courses are NCHMCT / AICTE / others recognized and related to Hospitality or Tourism Industry and with prior approval from the Authority.
- The Concessionaire shall undertake admissions for the approved academic courses for enrollment of students as per extant rules and regulations and approval of the Authority.
- The Concessionaire shall hire adequate faculty to conduct the approved academic courses in the Institute. The concessionaire shall also adhere rules for hiring Teacher and staff as per NCHMCT / AICTE.
- Tie up with hotels and industry for relevant internship and placement opportunities.
- The Concessionaire shall make adequate provisions for the security and safety for the students and faculty within the Institute.
- The Concessionaire shall ensure provision of security guards, clerical staff and other staff for professional operations and maintenance of the Institute.
- The Concessionaire is responsible for garbage management of the Project Site and Project Facilities, while strictly adhering to State Pollution Control Board rules and regulations, thereby ensuring cleanliness of the Project Site and Project Facilities.
- The Concessionaire shall ensure fire safety and other safety measures in the Project Site and Project Facilities are as per prescribed rules and regulations.
- The Concessionaire shall deploy CCTV(s) at all important points of the Project Site and Project Facilities and ensure strict vigilance and monitoring.