NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF URBAN AFFAIRS

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EMPANELMENT OF AGENCIES FOR PREPARATION OF DETAILED PROJECT REPORTS

FOR 12 CITIES UNDER SCHEME “HRIDAY” OF MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Dated: July 7, 2015 EOI No: HRIDAY-02/NIUA/2015

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EOI Notice Number: HRIDAY-02/NIUA/2015 Dated July 7, 2015

Notice Inviting Expression of Interest The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) on January 21, 2015. HRIDAY aims at preserving and revitalizing the soul and unique character of the Heritage Cities in India. In this regard, National Institute of Urban Affairs invites Expression of Interest from bona fide, experienced & reputed agencies meeting the pre-qualifying requirement, for empanelment, for the scope of work mentioned in Section 2.

Name of Work Empanelment of Agencies for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports for 12 Cities Under Scheme “HRIDAY” of Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India EOI Number HRIDAY-02/NIUA/2015 Issue of Tender The tender can be downloaded from www.hridayindia.in, www.niua.org, and eprocure.gov.in Pre-bid queries Agencies must submit their pre-bid queries by email to [email protected] latest by 5:30 pm on July 13, 2015, with the following subject line in the email: “Name of Agency” - PRE-BID QUERY FOR HRIDAY EMPANELMENT EOI Reply to Pre-bid queries Only those pre-bid queries received by 5:30pm on July 13, 2015 shall be compiled and appropriate responses will be posted online by July 14, 2015 Submission of Proposal Bid documents can be submitted up to 3:00 pm on July 21, 2015 at the below mentioned address: Office of the Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs

2 1st Floor, Core 4B, India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 Opening of Proposal The Proposal will be opened on July 21, 2015 at 3:30 pm in the presence of authorized representatives of agencies attending the bid opening.

Proposal of only pre-qualified agencies would be evaluated Contact Person (For Contact Details: any clarification) Sanando Bhattacharjee National Project Management Unit - HRIDAY Email address: [email protected]

NIUA may, at its own discretion, extend the date for submission of proposals. In such event, all rights and obligations of NIUA and Applicants previously subject to the deadline will thereafter be subject to the deadline as extended.

Director National Institute of Urban Affairs

3 Table of Contents

1 ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW ...... 5

1.1. Introduction to the Scheme ...... 5

1.2. Heritage Cities Profile: ...... 5

2 TERMS OF REFERENCE ...... 11

2.1 Terms of Empanelment ...... 11

2.2 Scope of Work ...... 11

2.3 Remuneration for Preparation of DPRs and Payment Terms ...... 13

3 INSTRUCTIONS TO AGENCIES ...... 14

3.1 General Instructions ...... 14

3.2 Pre- Qualification Criteria ...... 15

3.3 Preparation of Proposal ...... 15

3.4 Submission, Receipt and Opening of Proposals ...... 16

4 EVALUATION PROCESS ...... 18

5 PROPOSAL FORMATS ...... 20

F-1: Proposal Submission Form* ...... 21

F-2: Agency’s Organization & Pre-Qualification Criteria ...... 22 F-3 Format for Experience / Credentials ...... 24

F-4: Format for Manpower Strength ...... 25

F-5 : Format for CV of Team Leader ...... 26

Annexure – 1 ...... 27

4 1 ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW

1.1. Introduction to the Scheme The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) Scheme was launched on January 21, 2015 with the aim of bringing together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner with the objective of restoring, reviving and strengthening the soul and heritage of the city. The HRIDAY Scheme focuses on development of civic infrastructure development projects around heritage sites, leading to revitalization of the City as a heritage and cultural destination. The Scheme differs from past Schemes as it aims at keeping heritage at the center of urban development. With a duration of 27 months and a total outlay of Rs. 500 Crores, the Scheme is set to be implemented in the following 12 identified Cities viz. Ajmer, Amaravati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwaraka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni and Warangal.

1.2. Heritage Cities Profile: The following cities have been selected under HRIDAY.

# City State Earmarked Earmarked Budget Budget for for Preparation of Project DPRs and City HPs Implementation (Maximum) 1 Ajmer Rajasthan 35 Cr 1.50 Cr 2 Amaravati Andhra Pradesh 20 Cr 0.50 Cr 3 Amritsar Punjab 60 Cr 3.00 Cr 4 Badami Karnataka 20 Cr 0.50 Cr 5 Dwaraka Gujarat 20 Cr 0.50 Cr 6 Gaya 35 Cr 1.50 Cr 7 Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu 20 Cr 1.00 Cr 8 Mathura Uttar Pradesh 35 Cr 1.50 Cr 9 Puri Odisha 20 Cr 0.50 Cr 10 Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 80 Cr 3.00 Cr 11 Velankanni Tamil Nadu 20 Cr 0.50 Cr 12 Warangal Telangana 35 Cr 2.00 Cr

5 Ajmer State: Rajasthan Population: 5,42,580 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Anasagar Lake, Akbari Fort, Lake Foy Sagar, Pushkar Temple, Nareli Jain Temple Intangible Heritage: Sufi Music, Craft, Classical musical instruments, Pushkar Mela, Ajmer Sharif Urs Festival Significance: Ajmer is a center of culture and education. It is famous for its rich Indo- Islamic, Indo-Saracenic and Jain styles of architecture. The city is home to the prestigious Mayo College, a school exclusively for Indian nobility, and King George Military School, both setup by the British. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar, the abode of Lord Brahma, which lies to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. Ajmer, the city where the Dargah of the Great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, has earned the epithet of ‘Madinatul Hind’ or the ‘Medina of India’. Amaravati State: Andhra Pradesh Population: 13,391 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Dhyan Buddha statue, Ashokan Pillar, Amareswar Temple, Undavalli Caves Intangible Heritage: North Karnataka Folk Music, 7-day Holi Celebrations, Religious processions Significance: Amaravati is considered sacred because of three things: the Krishna River; ‘Sthalamahatyam’, an important ‘Kshetra'; and the ‘Sri Mahalinga Murthy’. According to Vajrayana traditional sources, the Buddha preached at Dharanikota/Dhanyakatakam and conducted Kalachakra ceremony. This makes it one of the most important Buddhist sites in India. Amritsar State: Punjab Population: 11,32,761(2011) Tangible Heritage: Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Wagah Border, Jallian Wala Bagh Intangible Heritage: Phulkari work, Papad Wariyan, Wood & Sandal Craft, Copper Utensils Significance: Sikhism originated in the holy city of Amritsar. The city also stands testimony to one of the most tragic events that shaped modern Indian history – the Jallian Wala Bagh massacre. The essential spirit of the city is found not only in its gurudwaras, temples, mosques, churches and takias but also in its theatres, galleries, parks, gardens, archives, libraries, art, architecture, museums, memorials, havelis, forts, fairs, festivals, vibrant folk dances, narrow lanes, parlors, boutiques, clubs, pubs, bustling markets and cuisine.

6 Badami State: Karnataka Population: 30,943 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Cave Temples, Agasthya Lake, Pattadakal, Temple, Lad Khan Temple Intangible Heritage: Paintings, Sculpture, Architecture, Music, Dance, Drama, Literature Significance: Steeped in rich history, the picturesque town of Badami is world-famous for its magnificent cave complex. Badami derived its name from the legend of Batapi, the demon who was devoured by Agastya the sage. It houses the oldest cave temples and structural temples in South India. Dwaraka State: Gujarat Population: 38,873 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Dwarakadhish Temple, Nageshwar Temple, Gomati Ghat, Bet Dwaraka Intangible Heritage: Mirror work, Folk dance, Music Significance: The city is one of the four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites (Chardham), and is one of the seven most ancient religious cities in the country. Dwaraka is often identified with the Dwaraka Kingdom, the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna and is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat. The city is centered on Dwarakadhish Temple (dedicated to Lord Krishna), which was built around 200 BCE and was enlarged in the 17th century. The city finds mention in the Mahabharata and the Skanda Purana and also on copper inscriptions dated to 574 AD. Gaya State: Bihar Population: 4,70,839 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Vishnupad Temple, Mangla Gauri Temple, Pretshila Temple, Ram Kund, Brahma Sarovar Significance: The town is of ancient historical significance and finds mention in great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat. Gaya is an important place of Hindu tourism for ‘pind-dan’ and sees a huge influx of visitors for the month long ‘Pitra Paksh’ mela annually. It is in close proximity to famous Buddhist destination of Bodhgaya and the Brahmayoni Hill, located in Gaya, is an important pilgrimage for Buddhists. Kanchipuram State: Tamil Nadu Population: 1,64,265 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple Kamakshi Amman Temple Intangible Heritage: Silk Sarees, Kovil Idli

7 Significance: Kanchipuram is known as the ‘city of thousand temples’. It is one of the seven sacred cities (as per Hindu mythology). It is the headquarters of the Kanchi Math, founded by the Hindu saint Adi Sankaracharya, and is popular as one of the four dhams of . The city was also a religious center of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism between the 1st and 5th centuries. Mathura State: Uttar Pradesh Population: 4,41,894 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, Vishram, Shri Jagannath Temple, Prem Mandir, Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir Intangible Heritage: Music, Folk art, Braj Bhaasha, Fairs, Parikramas, Festivals Significance: Widely known as the birth place of Lord Krishna, Mathura is located on the western bank of river Yamuna and is revered by Hindus. For about 3000 years, it was the hub of culture, civilization and economic activities. It became a center for three cultures: Indian, Indo-Scythian and Hellenistic. For nine months in the year, festival upon festival follow in rapid succession and the ghats and temples are daily thronged by thousands of pilgrims. Puri State: Odisha Population: 2,01,026 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Lord Jagannath Temple, Pancha Tirtha Intangible Heritage: Martial arts practiced in Akharas, tie-and-die textile, sand art, brassware, palm-leaf paintings Significance: Puri is the epicentre of Hinduism and revolves around the Hindu deity ‘Lord Jagannath’, enshrined in a grand Kalingan temple. Adi Sankaracharya sanctified this place by establishing the Gobardhan Math, as one of the four dhams of Hinduism. Puri comes into prominence every year during the Rath Yatra, when three chariots carry Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balabhadra, from their great temple through the Grand Road to the Gundicha Temple for about 9 days. Puri is also known for its tanks which are believed to contain the water of immortality. Varanasi State: Uttar Pradesh Population: 14,35,113 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Kashi Vishwanath temple, Assi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Buddhist Stupas Intangible Heritage: Classical Music, Ayurveda, Banarasi Silk, Ivory sculptures, glass bangles Significance: Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities of the world. According to Indian mythology, the city was founded by Lord . Varanasi has been a center of learning, enlightenment, culture, civilization and religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists and

8 Jains. The city was the birth-place of the famous Benares Gharana of Indian classical music and was a home to many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers and musicians. Tulsidas wrote his Ramacharitamanas here, while Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath. Ayurveda is also said to have originated here. Velankanni State: Tamil Nadu Population: 11,108 (2011) Tangible Heritage: St. Sebastian Church, Madha Church, Roman Catholic Church Intangible Heritage: 10-day grand festival commemorating the Feast of Our Lady Significance: The town is home to one of the biggest Catholic pilgrimage centers in India, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century. Knowing the importance of this town the Pope of Vatican city has declared Vellankani as a ‘Holy city’. Warangal State: Telangana Population: 6,20,116 (2011) Tangible Heritage: Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Siddeshwara temple, Kazipet Darga Intangible Heritage: Perinishivatandvam/ Dance form, Sammakka sarlamma Jatra, Batukkamma, Bonallu Significance: Tourists from all across the world travel to this city to marvel at the heritage structures erected by the Kakatiyas. The capital city of the Kakatiyas has also been referred in the travel journals of Marco Polo for its cultural richness.

1.3. Key Stakeholders The key stakeholders for the HRIDAY Scheme are:-, National Advisory Committee (NAC), HRIDAY National Empowered Committee (HNEC), National Technical Committee and National Mission Directorate at the National level and the City Level Advisory & Monitoring Committee (CLAMC), City Mission Directorate and HRIDAY City Anchors at the City level. National Level

 National Advisory Committee (NAC): The National Advisory Committee is the apex advisory body for the HRIDAY Scheme. The NAC assists in creating the implementation and governance framework under which heritage development shall take place along with providing advice and guidance on all components of the Scheme.  HRIDAY National Empowered Committee (HNEC): The HNEC is co-chaired by Secretary, MoUD and Chief Secretary of the respective state. It provides overall sanction, approval, guidance and advice to the Scheme.  National Mission Directorate: The National Mission Directorate is headed by the Mission Director and supported by the National Project Management Unit. The National

9 Mission Directorate is responsible for overseeing implementation of the HRIDAY Scheme.  National Technical Committee: The National Technical Committee is convened by the Director, NIUA and technically reviews and evaluates implementation frameworks, Detailed Project Reports, City HRIDAY Plans. City Level  City Level Advisory and Monitoring Committee (CLAMC): The CLAMC is convened by District Magistrate, and is constituted of City Officials along with Elected Members of the city and eminent local citizens. The CLAMC provides approval for the City HRIDAY Plans and Detailed Project Reports at the City level.  City Mission Directorate: A City Mission Directorate is constituted and situated at the City level nodal agency. The City Mission Directorate is responsible for overall coordination, execution and monitoring of the HRIDAY Scheme at City level starting from preparation of DPRs to execution of works.  HRIDAY City Anchors: For each of the 12 Cities, agencies with expertise in the field of heritage were selected to act as the HRIDAY City Anchor. They are responsible for supporting the City Mission Directorate in heritage related guidance, in addition to preparation of the City HRIDAY Plan and evaluation of DPR prepared and projects executed under the Scheme.

1.4. Objective of Empanelment The HRIDAY City Plan prepared by the HRIDAY City Anchor will identify a shelf of projects to be implemented in each of the Cities. The selected agencies from the empanelled list will thereafter prepare Detailed Project Reports for the identified project for implementation. Empanelment of Agencies for Preparation of DPRs will significantly reduce the time for pre- project activities by eliminating the need to assess technical capacity of agencies before each project. There are a number of similar projects to be awarded under HRIDAY and technical evaluation for them would be done only once.

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