Terms of Reference (TOR)- Onboarding Architectural Consultancy Services for the Renovation of Livelihood Sites of Low-Income Group Entrepreneurs

Title	Architectural Consultancy Services for the Renovation work for 112 livelihood sites in Hubli-Dharwad and Raichur region at Karnataka
Timeline	Phase 1: Before 15th December 2024 Phase 2: Before 15th January 2025
Expected area of expertise	Building        documentation,        problem statement identification, experience in renovation projects. Strong local connections with vendors and subcontractors Experience in field of architectural design, Interior design, documentation, architecture research
Email and website	https://forms.gle/3aDocorLDRpa5u7b7 (Contact Procurement for Form Link)

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation's mission is to create a platform of solutions that uses sustainable energy as a catalyst to link environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. With holistic development as the primary focus, the organization strives to create equitable societies where all communities have access to essential services. SELCO Foundation's Agri & Allied program focuses on empowering farmers and rural communities through sustainable agriculture practices, thereby creating an impact in terms of improved energy-efficient technology, increased crop yields, enhanced livelihoods, and reduced carbon footprint. To know more about SELCO Foundation, visit www.selcofoundation.org.

About Built Environment

The aim of the built environment program is to democratize access to design of livable habitats to address poverty and climate challenges in a climate-stressed world by integrating energy optimization through an ecosystem approach.

Underserved communities are usually at the receiving end of the worst impacts of climate change coupled with improper ventilation, natural lighting and thermal conditions; the cost of building resilience and comfort is generally high. The overall energy performance of built environments is influenced by people, units and climate. Hence, innovations need to integrate energy optimization in the application of technologies and the environment of built spaces.

Summary of the project:

The cities of Hubli-Dharwad and Raichur are known for numerous small-scale entrepreneurs, many of whom work in makeshift and ad hoc environments that lack thoughtful design. These poorly planned workspaces hinder productivity, operational efficiency, and comfort. Existing livelihood sites—such as retail shops, food processing units, agro-processing setups, and animal husbandry facilities—face challenges related to inadequate natural ventilation, poor lighting, and low energy efficiency.

SELCO Foundation, committed to sustainable development and promoting renewable energy, has initiated a project to enhance the built environments of 112 entrepreneurial workspaces in these regions. The project emphasizes creating cost-effective, climate- responsive, and functional design solutions tailored to the needs of local entrepreneurs.

Goals and Objectives Goal:

The project Goal to engage an architectural consultancy firm or individual architects to carry out detailed assessments, identify key challenges, and propose feasible design solutions for various livelihood sites. The allocated number of sites will depend on the consultant team's capacity.

Each site, ranging from 150 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft., spans sectors like:

• Retail and Services: Provision stores, barber shops, vegetable stalls.
• Food Processing: Sweets, chips, roti-making units.
• Agro-Processing: Chilli pounding, flour milling, rice milling.
• Animal Husbandry: Dairy farms, goat farming, poultry facilities.

Objective:

The project focuses on improving:

• Thermal comfort.
• Natural ventilation and lighting.
• Space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Hygiene and maintenance.

It encourages the integration of passive design strategies to demonstrate impact through design details, while active technologies may be suggested if appropriate.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of 2-3 years in the field of architectural design, Interior design and multiple project execution at a time.
• Proven track record of successfully executing and monitoring renovation projects.
• Strong local connections with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring efficient procurement of materials and resources for the project. Ability to obtain samples and materials promptly from reliable sources.
• Portfolio showcasing previous work; Demonstrating ability to design functional and aesthetically pleasing workspaces
• Fluency in English and knowledge of other local languages
• Strong capacity to translate technical information into simple, clear, accessible content for various stakeholders such as end users, masons, contractors, NGOs etc
• Strong understanding of composition and color theory
• Those interested may apply with the following information:

1. The candidate CV, Portfolio with evidence of relevant work experience and education
2. Portfolio showcasing relevant work in design, visualization, productization / templatization, research
3. Statement of Purpose mentioning the motivation for applying and how the opportunity aligns with their goals
4. Financial quote with costs against the deliverables. More detail and relevant

Selection Criteria:

The technical proposal will be evaluated based on the following general areas:

• All relevant files, including editable versions of the deliverables, need to be provided by the Agency.
• The proposals submitted by the prospective Consultant / Agency will be evaluated and examined by an expert in-house committee. The final selection will rest with the competent authority of the SELCO Foundation.
• Eligible Interested Consultant / Agency are requested to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) with all supporting documents as indicated in eligibility criteria.
• Consultant / Agency having good domain knowledge on drafting, 3D modelling, visual graphics, visualization, productization/ templatization, research and writing.
• The financial proposal will be evaluated based on expertise, cost, lead-time and proposed payment terms.

To apply

Interested individuals, with relevant experience (please include portfolio and links of relevant work) are requested to reach out with a Statement of Purpose giving a brief on how the opportunity aligns with their goals, including budgets (with break-ups and explanation), timelines and milestones and submit the same to the google form https://forms.gle/3aDocorLDRpa5u7b7 on before 02nd December, 2024.

Any further queries please write to procurement@selcofoundation.org with a subject line: Onboarding Consultant Agency for “Architectural Services for the Renovation of 112 Livelihood Sites of Low-Income Group Entrepreneurs ”

Note: The application will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

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