RFP for Hiring of Consultant Agency for Evaluation/Impact Assessment of CSR Projects of SECI

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Tender For The Hiring of Consulting Agency for Evaluation / Impact Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility Projects of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) undertaken during FY 2018- 19, 2019-20 and 2020-21

About the Organization:

Solar Energy Corporation of India ltd" (SECI) is a CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), set up on 20th Sept, 2011 to facilitate the implementation of JNNSM and achievement of targets set therein. It is the only CPSU dedicated to the solar energy sector. It was originally incorporated as a section-25 (not for profit) company under the Companies Act, 1956.  In addition, SECI has ventured into solar project development on turnkey basis for several PSUs. The company also has a power trading license and is active in this domain through trading of solar power from projects set up under the schemes being implemented by it.

Broad Scope of Work:

Bidder/Agency to this tender are required to provide the following services:

1. Evaluation Design & Field Information Analysis:

• Design the most appropriate manner of performing Evaluation and reporting for CSR projects conforming to GRI metrics and UN SDGs along with other National Government/approved specific standards including feedback from primary and secondary beneficiaries.
• Program Evaluation Template conforming to National/ International standards
• Publish and seek approval from SECI for the most scientific and tangible Framework based surveys that would be used for Primary and Secondary Beneficiaries

2. Field Enumeration of Evaluation Data:

• Use of suitable device for capturing of evaluation data from the field
• Use of qualified resources for performing a quantitative, qualitative and in some cases ethnographic surveys.
• Use of advanced analytical information systems and statistical models for pronouncement of accurate inferences for social impact evaluations.

3. Evaluation Analysis, Reporting and Deliverables:

• Compile evaluation data of the subject projects using statistical models and ethnographic/narrative approaches
• Deduce logical and measurable conclusions using a variety of data modelling methods
• Showcase findings in an editable document for use by client for their approvals
• Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Deliverables:

The total exercise has to be completed within a period of 90 days from the date of NOA/WO. The list of CSR activities for Evaluation/Impact Assessment is mentioned in clause 4 below

• Study of the Project by the agency – its nature, area of operation, etc.
• Preparation & submission of evaluation materials, sampling method and action plan
• Pre-testing, adjustment of evaluation materials/ and Pilot testing
• Site movement, Data Collection
• Data Entry, Compilation, Processing and Data Analysis
• Submission of 1st Draft to SECI
• Preparation, submission and acceptance of final report, videos and photos after receiving the comments from SECI

In addition, the consultant should have their team ready to make presentations to the regarding the progress of the assignment, and significant findings. These are expected to be in advance of submission of the Draft and Final reports, as well as finalization of inputs to bidding documents for developers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Government Undertaking / Registered Company / Registered Consultancy Firm / Registered Non-Government Organization / Academic Institution are eligible for bid (Attach valid Certificate of Registration etc. issued from Govt. of India/State Govt.);
• The NGO/Organizations who have executed the CSR projects/activities in SECI during the FY 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 are not eligible to participate in the bid.
• Shall be registered with the Central Government and possess the form CSR-1 as provided by the Registrar under the Companies Act.

The Bid Processing Fees is exempted for MSME bidders registered under NSIC/ DIC/ Udyog Aadhaar Category only.

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