RFP - Concurrent Evaluation of Functioning of DMF and Implementation of DMF Projects in Angul, Jajpur and Jharsuguda

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About the Organization

The Planning & Convergence Department has emerged as one of the major nodal departments of the State Government. This Department plays a vital role in evolving effective and sustainable short term and long term strategies for overall development of the State. This Department prepares policy framework for development and is also responsible for co-ordinating the efforts of different Development Departments. Keeping in view the needs and aspirations of the people and within the broad framework of the long term development strategies and priorities envisaged for the State, the Department formulates Annual and Five Year Plans in accordance with the guidelines of the Planning Commission and as per the directions received from the Government.

The Department undertakes regular monitoring and review of the implementation of Plan Programmes and effects necessary adjustments in the Plans both in terms of physical content and resource allocation so as to ensure optimum realization of the Plan Objectives.

About the Proposal

Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha invites sealed proposal from eligible bidders to carry out “CONCURRENT EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONING OF DMF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DMF PROJECTS IN ANGUL, JAJPUR AND JHARSUGUDA”.

District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) were established in all districts of Odisha following the framing of the Odisha District Mineral Foundations (ODMF) Rules, 2015 under the provisions of Section 9B of the MMDR Act, 1957. Pradhan Mantri Khanija Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) guidelines were incorporated in DMF Rules, 2015.

DMF is mandated to implement various developmental and welfare projects/programmes in mining affected areas to minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts of mining related operations on the local community. DMFs also ensure to enhance the socioeconomic conditions of the people in mining affected districts for long-term sustainable livelihood of the affected people. The major mineral resource districts, namely Angul, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Koraput, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj have considerable amount of DMF contribution (99% of the total accrual in their Trusts), which are used for implementation of work/projects/programmes for the welfare of persons and areas affected by mining related operations.

It is envisaged in ODMF Rules, 2015 that fund of DMF Trusts are to be utilized for implementation in permissible activities like high priority activities and other priority activities. High priority activities include projects relating to drinking water, health care, education, sanitation, welfare of women and children, skill development, housing, connectivity etc. Similarly, activities under other priority include projects relating to physical infrastructure like roads, irrigation, energy, watershed development, afforestation etc.

A total of 13244 projects have been taken up by March 2024 in the three districts of Angul, Jajpur and Jharsuguda.

Rationale for the present assignment:

An evaluation of the completed projects is felt necessary to get insights about the functioning of the DMF Trusts and implementation of the projects aimed at development and welfare of the mining affected area and the affected people. This evaluation will provide inputs to assess the present status and also provide opportunities for course correction wherever necessary.

Scope and Objective of the present assignment:

The evaluation will be limited to the three districts of Angul, Jajpur and Jharsuguda. It will focus on implementation issues and impacts of both high priority and other priority activities in both directly affected and indirectly affected villages. Besides, The objectives of the evaluation are:

• To examine the extent to which the DMF project objectives and design respond to beneficiaries.
• To examine convergence of the interventions with other interventions of the State/Central Government.
• To examine the implementation mechanism of DMF.
• To find out the extent to which the DMF projects have achieved or are expected to achieve their objectives.
• To measure the cost-effectiveness and timeliness of the project interventions.
• To assess the impact of the DMF projects on the beneficiaries.
• To find out the extent to which the net benefits of the intervention continue or are likely to continue.
• To recommend necessary changes for efficient and effective implementation of DMF and DMF projects.

Eligibility

• Bidder as single entity to be a Company as registered under Indian Companies Act, 1956 / 2013 or a Society registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860 or a Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 or a Partnership Firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 or a Limited Liability Partnership registered under The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.  Or Universities and Institutions recognized by University Grants Commission or any State or the Central Government with NAAC accreditation of minimum 'B' Grade.  Or MSEs/ Start-ups having experience in consulting business are also eligible to participate in the selection process as per the modalities as prescribed in this RFP.
• The bidder should have been in the consulting business for more than 10 years from the date of Incorporation on the last date of submission of the proposal.
• Successfully completed at least 3 assignments of similar nature (having Contract Value ≥ Rs. 20.00 Lakh and Duration ≥ 3 Months), i.e. Concurrent Evaluation / Impact Assessment / Process Monitoring / Baseline Survey / Rapid Assessment for any social sector under Central / State Govt. / EAPs*/ Autonomous bodies operated under Government administrative control / International and National Organisation during the last 5 years of 2019-20, 2020- 21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.
• The average annual financial turnover must be Rs. 1.00 Cr from consulting business only during the last 5 financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23.
• Bidder shall furnish an affirmative statement as to the existence of any potential conflict of interest on the part of the bidder due to prior, current or proposed agreements, engagements, or affiliations with the Client.

How to Apply

The proposal complete in all respect must reach the undersigned through Speed Post/ Registered Post only latest by 06.11.2024 upto 5.00 PM in a sealed envelope clearly mentioning on the top of it “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – CONCURRENT EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONING OF DMF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DMF PROJECTS IN ANGUL, JAJPUR AND JHARSUGUDA”.

Address for Submission of Proposal: Additional Secretary to Government, DMF Support Cell, Planning & Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001, Email: dmfs.cell@gmail.com

Last Date for Submission of Proposal 06.11.2024 upto 5.00 PM.

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