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TENDER NOTICE FOR SELECTION OF A LOCAL INSTITUTION IN KOCHI TO UNDERTAKE WOMEN E- AUTO DRIVER TRAININGS Background: The predecessor project, SMART-SUT OF GIZ India implemented various initiatives focusing on first and last-mile connectivity. This included strengthening the Intermediate paratransit agency, EJADCS, and partially funding 80 electric autos to city through the Kochi Municipal Corporation. Recognizing the importance of gender inclusivity and economic opportunities for women in the transportation sector, the project specifically focuses on training women as autorickshaw drivers, promoting green first and last-mile connectivity to all types of public transport systems. Through addressing training, licensing, and gender- related challenges. Objectives: Project aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women entering and succeeding in the auto-rickshaw driving profession. Tasks of the assignment: 1. Partnerships & Collaborations with organizations including Kudumbasree, KMRL, KSRTC, EJADCS etc. 2. Training Program includes imparting trainings to 80 women drivers, the task includes practical driving skills, traffic rules, vehicle maintenance, customer interactions delivered through a combination of classroom sessions and practical driving lessons. The program shall provide aid to participants in obtaining the necessary driving licenses. This includes guidance on the application process, support in preparing for the driving test, and provision of practice sessions to ensure participants meet all the required norms and regulations. 3. Training Program Requirements: • Comprehensive training in Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving, include theoretical and practical lessons on vehicle controls, maneuvering, parking, and navigating. • Participants shall be educated about road safety practices and traffic rules to ensure responsible driving behaviour. • Participants shall receive training in financial literacy and business management to equip them with the skills needed to run a successful auto rickshaw business. • Please refer to the bidding conditions and follow the instructions carefully. The detailed documentation with regards to this call for proposals includes: 1. The Terms of Reference for the Assignment 2. Grid for assessing the eligibility of firms (GAEF) A) Legal inferences-GAEF 3. Technical assessment grid 4. Bidding conditions 5. Financial bid template 6. General terms and conditions of contract (GTCC)* Tender timelines: Deadline to receive queries: 07 th May 2024 Clarifications to the queries to be uploaded on web portals: 09 th May 2024 The deadline for submission of proposals: 20 th May 2024 It is construed that all the terms and conditions of the tender package are acceptable and agreed upon by the participating company. No negotiations/changes to the GTCC shall be acceptable at a later stage. This assignment falls under the GIZ Negotiated Competitive bidding, therefore GIZ reserves the right to invite the highest ranking agency/winning agency for financial negotiations, if deemed necessary GIZ reserves the right to cancel/modify this tender and /or reject a bid document including subsequently a technical and financial proposal, without assigning any reasons. |