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Application Document Prequalification of Indian Consultancy Firms for Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and as Project Management Consultants (PMC) for Revitalization of Coffee Sector in Kenya Export-Import Bank of India Date: February 06, 2023 2 INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONSULTANTS FOR PREPARATION OF DETAILED PROJECT REPORT (DPR) AND/OR AS PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (PMC) FOR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LINE OF CREDIT (LOC) PROJECT The Export-Import Bank of India [hereafter Exim Bank, or the Bank], on behalf of the Government of India (GOI), extends from time-to-time, concessional credit facilities under the Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS) to overseas governments/ their nominated agencies in developing countries for financing projects involving procurement of goods, civil works, consultancy and non-consultancy services to be contracted to Indian entities. These Lines of Credit (LOCs) are governed by the Guidelines issued by the GOI from timeto- time. As per the extant guidelines issued vide letter F.No. 5/7/2019-IDEAS dated March 31, 2022, the Bank is required to carry out a prequalification exercise and provide a list of prequalified bidders to the Borrower for invitation of bids for specific contract packages under the project(s) financed by the LOCs. In pursuance to the above, the Bank invites Applications from eligible Indian Consultancy firms for prequalification for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the project for Revitalization of Coffee Sector in Kenya. An upfront and non-refundable Processing Fee of INR 25,000 plus applicable GST (presently 18%) is payable through NEFT transfer as per details given below: [i] Applicant’s Name [ii] Name of Beneficiary Export-Import Bank of India [iii] Beneficiary’s Bank Name Export-Import Bank of India [iv] Account No. HO00INR11011004 [v] IFSC Code EIBI0HO0001 [vi] GST Number 27AAACE2769D1ZS [vii] Narration to be inserted for NEFT GOILOC-248/Kenya/CS-58 The preparation and submission of Application for Prequalification is required in off-line mode (hardcopy) in accordance with the provisions of the Application Document. Completed Applications (off-line) in accordance with the provisions of the Application Document along with NEFT acknowledgement receipt should be delivered physically by March 06, 2023, 15:00 hours, at the following address: Mr. Rohan Sharma Assistant General Manager Lines of Credit Group Export-Import Bank of India Office Block, Tower 1 7th Floor, Adjacent Ring Road Kidwai Nagar [East] New Delhi - 110023 E-mail: eximloc@eximbankindia.in Website: www.eximbankindia.in 3 This Application Document (AD) consists of the following Parts: Part I. Scope of Consultancy Services This Part includes a summary description and other data on this prequalification process and of the prospective project to be contracted by the Borrower Government/ Procuring Entity subsequent to this prequalification. Part II. Instructions to Applicants (ITA) This Part provides information to the Applicants in preparing and submitting their Applications for Prequalification (“Applications”) and the procedures for this prequalification process. Part III. Data Sheet (DS) to ITA This Part includes specific provisions that supplement Part II, Instructions to Applicants. Part IV. Prequalification Criteria and Requirements This Part specifies the criteria and requirements and the procedure to be used to determine how Applicants shall be prequalified and later to be invited to bid by Borrower Government/ Procuring Entity. Part V. Forms This Part includes the Application Submission Form and other forms required to be submitted with the Application. Part VI. Questionnaire for Applicants This questionnaire requires the prospective Applicants to furnish certain basic information and confirm certain facts relating to their firm/ joint venture with respect to past performance and prospective engagement. 4 Application Document for Prequalification of Indian Consultancy firms for Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Revitalization of Coffee Sector in Kenya Invitation for Prequalification No.: GOILOC-248/Kenya/CS-58 Issued on: February 06, 2023 5 Contents Application Document for Prequalification of Consultancy Services for preparation of DPR and as PMC Part I Scope of Consultancy Services 6 - 9 Part II Instructions to Applicant 10 - 17 Part III Data Sheet (DS) to ITA 18-21 Part IV Prequalification Criteria and Requirements 22-31 Part V Forms 32-49 Part VI Questionnaire for Applicants 50-51 Part I: Scope of Consultancy Services 6 Part I: Scope of Consultancy Services The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank or the Bank), on behalf of the Government of India (GOI), has approved financing of a project out of a Line of Credit extended to the Government of Republic of Kenya for Revitalization of Coffee, Cotton, and Livestock sectors. A part of the LOC shall be utilized for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and for appointment of Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the Project for Revitalization of Coffee, Cotton, and Livestock Sectors, for which Exim Bank now seeks applications for prequalification from eligible Indian Consultancy firms for the Coffee Sector. Refer to Part II ITA 4 for eligibility provisions. A] Background of the Project Agriculture sector remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy. It is one of the most important sectors of Kenya’s economy, contributing approx. 26% of GDP, 60% of export earnings and employs 75% of the national labour force. Over 80% of the Kenyan population lives in the rural areas and derives its livelihood directly or indirectly from agriculture. Development of agriculture is, therefore, crucial in poverty reduction since most of the vulnerable groups including pastoralists and subsistence farmers depend on agriculture as their main source of livelihood. 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