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Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand (hereinafter referred to as “DoT” or “Authority” or “Department”) aims to develop Jharkhand as one of most preferred tourist destinations in India. Concerted efforts are being put in place by DoT to position the state prominently in the domestic and international touristsource markets. In this background, DoT intends to engage a Consulting Firm to setup a Project Management Unit (PMU) to assist the Department/Directorate in its various activities in promoting the tourism potential of the state with the global and regional tourists in a holistic manner. Accordingly, DoT intends to engage a Consulting Firm (hereinafter referred toas “Agency”) for setting up a PMU with Department of Tourism, Jharkhand for an initial period of two (2) years (hereinafter referred to as “contract duration”). The engagement shall be extended for a further period of two (2) years upon satisfactory performance and successful completion of the initial 2 year period with a 10% increase in engagement fee. 2. SCHEDULE OF BIDDING PROCESS: Directorate of Tourism invites Proposals for “Selection of an Agency for setting up a Project Management Unit (PMU) at Directorate of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand” Interested agencies are invited to download and study the RFP document carefully from our web site: www:jharkhandtourism.gov.in and must satisfy all eligibility conditions stated in Clause 5 of this document. Table 1 Important Dates and Information Issuing Authority Director, Directorate of Tourism, Govt. of Jharkhand Date of issue 12.06.2023 Last date and time of receiving Queries to be sent to dirjharkhandtourism@gmail.com Format for sending queries attached in Annexure-IX 15.06.2023, up to 2:00 PM Online pre-bid meeting (link will be shared later) 15.06.2023, 3:00 PM Last date and time for submission of bids 27.06.2023 by 11:00 AM Date and time for technical bid opening 27.06.2023 at 11:30 AM Date, time and venue for Technical presentation and Financial bid opening 27.06.2023 at 11:30 AM Selection of an Agency for setting up a PMU at Department of Tourism, Govt. of Jharkhand (Call-2) 4 3. SCOPE OF WORK : The broad scope of work for this engagement is as follows: 3.1. Tourism Act, Investment Policy and Schemes 3.1.1. Provide assistance in drafting of Policies/Rules for development of tourism sector in the State, drafting/ amendment of Tourism Investment Policy of Department of Tourism and various schemes for augmentation of potential for private sector investment in tourism sector in Jharkhand. 3.1.2. Assist in the drafting of operational guidelines, forms and formats for operationalisation of the Acts, Policies and Schemes. 3.1.3. Carry out benchmarking of tourism investment incentives provided by various state governments and suggest appropriate fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for inclusion in the policy. 3.2. Investment Promotion, Facilitation and Aftercare 3.2.1. Proactively outreach to various investors in tourism and hospitality sector for investments in hotels, convention centres, amusement parks, caravans, camping, water-based recreation and other innovativeprojects in Jharkhand. 3.2.2. Explain the state offerings with respect to fiscal and non-fiscal incentives and single window facilitation mechanism to various prospective investors. 3.2.3. Assist prospective investors and guide them in applying for investment proposals through the State Single Window Facilitation Mechanism- GoSWIFT 3.2.4. Support Department of Tourism in assessment of various Tourism investment proposals submitted by project proponents through the single window system. Carry out assessment as per Tourism Policy and co-ordinate with Industries Department. 3.2.5. Co-ordinate with JIADA and District Administrations in creating a significant pool of tourism land bank with JIADA for allotment to tourism projects. Examine the available land bank with JIADA and assess suitability for tourism projects. 3.2.6. Assess land to be allocated for various tourism projects, as per the policy provisions and assist Department in Tourism in recommending land to JIADA for allotment. 3.2.7. Provide aftercare support to investors with assistance in obtaining various approvals, clearances etc for grounding of investments, by coordinating with Departments/ Agencies/ Authorities etc for expediting approvals. 3.2.8. Assist in organisation of various domestic/ international tourismsummits, road shows, events, conference, conclaves with the aim of reaching out to trade associations and potential investors for attracting footfalls and investments. 3.2.9. Regularly monitor the implementation/ grounding of various investment proposals approved by the Single Window System with respect to the timelines provided by the project proponent. 3.3. Infrastructure and Project Development Support and Monitoring 3.3.1. Infrastructure gap analysis for the tourism and allied sector in Jharkhand. Infrastructure gap assessment and proposals for different types of projects likeHotels, Tourism development projects, Water-based/ Land-based recreation projects, Integrated Master plans, Interiors,Landscaping etc. Selection of an Agency for setting up a PMU at Department of Tourism, Govt. of Jharkhand (Call-2) 5 3.3.2. Identification of new infrastructure projects and formulation of implementation strategy – mode of development, financing, timelines, etc. 3.3.3. Assist in filling for required statutory clearances related to State developed tourism projects. 3.3.4. Evaluation of infrastructure project designs and plans. 3.3.5. Assist in standardization of designs and models for Government developed tourism infrastructure. 3.3.6. Preparation of Concept plans, views, a |