Request for Proposal

HCLFoundation, under its flagship programme Samuday, invites proposals from NGOs / CSR organizations working in waste management services for implementation of an Integrated Waste Management project in 4 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.

RFP released by	HCLFoundation
RFP Code	HCLF/Samuday/WaSH/01052024
Program Name	Samuday
Date of Posting	1st May 2024
Last Date for Submission of Proposal	19th May 2024
Location	Mallawan, Beniganj, Kursath and Kachhauna, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh

About HCLFoundation

HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India through its flagship programmes and special initiatives. It is a not-for-profit organisation that strives to contribute towards national and international development goals, bringing about lasting positive impact in the lives of people, through long-term sustainable programmes.

HCLFoundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development. Active community engagement ensures optimal long-term gains and upward accountability. It works through Life Cycle Based, Integrated Community Development Approach with a thematic focus on Education, Health, Skill Development and Livelihood, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of HCLFoundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development. At present, HCLFoundation is implementing five flagship programmes, Samuday and HCLTech Grant – Rural Development programs; Uday and My Clean City – Urban Development programmes; Harit - Environment Action program and 4 special initiatives - Power of One, Sports for Change, Academy and My E-Haat.

For more details, please visit our website – https://www.hclfoundation.org

Description of RFP

HCLFoundation requests for proposal from eligible NGOs/CSR implementing agencies for system straightening, assessment & gap identification, and implementation of integrated model for waste management. HCLFoundation’s response towards waste management and their ecosystem will include

• Brief need assessment to analyze the current situations of Urban Local bodies (ULBs) and furnish feasible solutions and plans to sustainably manage the waste systems and processes in these ULBs
• Implementation and strengthening of existing systems of waste management operations in the defined areas, including end-to-end systems for processing of waste in accordance with the SBM–U 2.0 guidelines
• Development of an integrated model of waste management, by means of creating ‘Model ULBs’ leading to clean wards reinstating aesthetic clean-green value
• Enabling environment and behavioral practices prompting prolonged safe sanitation practices developing a holistic waste management model in 4 ULBs of Hardoi district
• Raising awareness and actively involve communities and urban bodies in waste management efforts
• Connecting and liaising with all concerned departments responsible for waste management in the respective ULBs for smooth implementation of the project (state govt., state missions, district and ULB administration)
• Measuring the effectiveness of waste management initiatives and adapt strategies accordingly

Background

Swachh Bharat Mission (both urban and rural) was contemplated as people’s movement (Jana Andolan) for ensuring 100% hygiene, waste management and sanitation across the country. For effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban, ULBs play a significant role in obtaining the active participation of the ward committees, Area Sabha(s), Resident Welfare Associations, NGOs and civil society groups.

Poor sanitation has significant health costs and untreated sewage from cities has been the single biggest source of water resource pollution in our country leading to severe health hazards. The district of Hardoi has 13 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Samuday by HCLFoundation has been working with some of these ULBs to achieve total solid and liquid waste management in the area. Hardoi district being a peri-urban area, the ULBs of the district face specific challenges unique to their local context. Challenges include infrastructure deficits, limited resource and funds, rapid industrialization and unplanned sewage treatment, limited knowledge and awareness on hygiene practices among communities and many more.

During our initial assessments and observation, in regard to waste generation, door to door collection and disposal, cleanliness, it was found out that there is improper Solid and Liquid Waste Management, the urban local bodies need support in managing the waste generated within the ULBs. It is also understood that without the support of non-profit making bodies, proper city sanitation cannot be achieved and therefore it is difficult to attain the objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission. The interventions by these bodies should include various approaches and strategies for innovations and strengthening of the existing system, capacity building of the frontline workers and last but not the least activities involving IEC/BCC for sustainability.

Basic details of ULBs

SL. No	Name of ULB	Status – Nagar Palika/Panchayat	Total No of Wards	Household (HH)	Population
1	Mallawan	Nagar Palika	25	6086	36915
2	Kachhauna	Nagar Panchayat	12	1766	10173
3	Kurshath	Nagar Panchayat	10	1044	5654
4	Beniganj	Nagar Panchayat	10	2772	15647

How to Apply

The proposal (technical & financial) shall contain following documents:

• A cover letter to Project Director - Samuday & My Clean City, HCLFoundation for submission of expression of interest for partnership singed by the head of organization.
• Registration Certificate
• 12 A Certificate
• 80 G certificate
• CSR-1 registration 
• Trust Deed (if NGO) otherwise Memorandum of Association/ By-Law 
• Pan Card
• FCRA certification (Not Mandatory)
• Last three-year Income Tax return (ITR)
• Audited financials for the last three years
• Last year Annual report
• Board Members list (with address, designation and contact number)
• Any support request letter from Govt. in context of COVID-19 

Submission Details

For Proposal Submission (Technical & Financial separate files), 

Technical: Email to: priyanshu.kumari@hcl.com and CC to  kumar_s1@hcl.com    

Financial: Email to: shahzada.n@hcltech.com and CC to akshay-a@hcltech.com

Subject Line: HCLF/RFP/WASH_ SNP/date/<Name of Organization or IA>

For all Queries;

Email to: priyanshu.kumari@hcl.com

Subject Line: Query/HCLF/RFP/WASH_ SNP/date/<Name of Organization or IA>

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