RFP for Tree Plantation/Urban Forestation/Biodiversity Project

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tree Plantation/Urban Forestation/Biodiversity Project

Issued by: Bajaj Electricals Foundation

Date Issued: July 3^rd, 2025

Deadline of the proposal: August 3^rd, 2025

1. Introduction

Bajaj Electricals Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified organizations (NGOs as the implementation partner) with demonstrated experience in afforestation and environmental sustainability initiatives like Tree Plantations, Urban forestation (Miyawaki type of plantation), Biodiversity projects to serve as an Implementation Partner.

This project aims to promote ecological restoration, enhance green cover, and contribute to climate resilience by improving green cover, air quality, conserving biodiversity, and fostering community awareness on environmental conservation.

Project Location preference: PAN India with preference in Maharashtra, Rajasthan [Sikar (if possible), any of the Aspirational districts.

2. Project Objectives

• Increase Green Cover in the identified areas to restore ecological balance.
• Carbon Sequestration to reduce atmospheric CO₂ levels through tree-based carbon capture.
• Biodiversity Promotion through tree plantation to support native flora and fauna by creating natural habitats.
• Community Engagement to encourage environmental stewardship through local participation and awareness.
• Educational Value to instill environmental responsibility among community through hands-on involvement.

• Monitor and evaluate the survival of the plantation over the project period.

3. Scope of Work

The Implementation Partner will be responsible for:

• Site Assessment: Conduct location- needs assessment for each identified plantation location. Preference for location identification should be given to plantation sites that are accessible and situated in locations with potential for community access and engagement, visibility and long-term care.
• Plantation completion: Ensure plantation is timely completed
• Maintenance: Ensure the plantation conducted is maintained and survival of the saplings is above 95% as per the scope of work shared
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Provide monitoring tools and regular performance reports for at least 12 months post-planation.
• Documentation: Regular sharing of the images and videos for the plantation conducted.
• Compliance: Ensure required permission letters from the stakeholders and environmental codes are followed

4. Proposal Requirements

• Company Profile: Overview, experience in tree plantation/urban forestation projects
• Technical Approach: Detailed methodology and sustainability strategy.
• Carbon sequestration: Post plantation carbon sequestration report to be given separately
• Work Plan & Timeline: Project schedule with key milestones and deliverables.
• Past Experience: Case studies or references from comparable projects.
• Budget & Cost Breakdown: Detailed financial proposal including per plant cost, first year of maintenance.

5. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

Technical Approach & Methodology

Plantation of only Indian species (no herbs/shrubs, no commercial plantation)

Relevant Experience & References

Cost-Effectiveness

Impact of the project

Timeline & Work Plan

6. Submission Guidelines

• Submit proposals in PDF format via email to: csr@bajajelectricals.com

Subject Line: "RFP Submission – Tree Planation/Urban Forestation/Biodiversity Project”

7. Terms and Conditions

• Bajaj Electricals Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning reasons.

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