(EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators”
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Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” JUNGLE LODGES AND RESORTS LIMITED INVITES EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” DATED 03/03/2021 1 | Page Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” Disclaimer The information contained in this Expression of Interest document (the “EOI”) or subsequently provided to Applicant(s), whether verbally or in documentary or any other form, by or on behalf of the Authority or any of its employees or advisors, is provided to Applicant(s) on the terms and conditions set out in this EOI and such other terms and conditions subject to which such information is provided. This EOI is not an agreement and is neither an offer nor invitation by the Authority to the prospective Applicants or any other person. The purpose of this EOI is to provide interested parties with information that may be useful to them in the formulation of their application for qualification pursuant to this EOI (the “Application”). This EOI includes statements, which reflect various assumptions and assessments arrived at by the Authority in relation to the project. Such assumptions, assessments and statements do not purport to contain all the information that each Applicant may require. This EOI may not be appropriate for all persons, and it is not possible for the Authority, its employees or advisors to consider the particular needs of each party who reads or uses this EOI. The assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in this EOI may not be complete, accurate, adequate or correct. Each Applicant should, therefore, conduct its own investigations and analysis and should check the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, reliability and completeness of the assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in this EOI and obtain independent advice from appropriate sources. Information provided in this EOI to the Applicant(s) is on a wide range of matters, some of which may depend upon interpretation of law. The information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. The Authority accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on law expressed herein. The Authority, its employees and advisors make no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to any person, including any Applicant or Applicants, under any law, statute, rules or regulations or tort, principles of restitution or unjust enrichment or otherwise for any loss, damages, cost or expense which may arise from or be incurred or suffered on account of anything contained in this EOI or otherwise, including the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, completeness or reliability of the EOI and any assessment, assumption, statement or information contained therein or deemed to form part of this EOI or arising in any way with selection of Applicants for participation in subsequent stages. The Authority also accepts no liability of any nature whether resulting from negligence or otherwise howsoever caused arising from reliance of any Applicant upon the statements contained in this EOI. The Authority may, in its absolute discretion but without being under any obligation to do so, update, amend or supplement the information, assessment or assumptions contained in this EOI. The issue of this EOI does not imply that the Authority is bound to short-list and select Applications or selected Applicant and the Authority reserves the right to reject all or any of the Applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever. The Applicant shall bear all its costs associated with or relating to the preparation and submission of its Application including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage, delivery fees, expenses associated with any demonstrations or presentations which may be required by 2 | Page Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” the Authority or any other costs incurred in connection with or relating to its Application. All such costs and expenses will remain with the Applicant and the Authority shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for the same or for any other costs or other expenses incurred by an Applicant in preparation or submission of the Application, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the selection process. 3 | Page Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” 1. Notice for the Expression of Interest (EOI) Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited invites applications under the Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Operators”. Interested eligible applicants may submit their application to JLR office at the address mentioned below. S.No Title Details 1. Name of the Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited Client Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan, 49 Racecourse Road, Bengaluru – 560 001 Telephone: 080 4055 4055 Email: [email protected] 2. Contact Person Mr. M. Yuvaraj General Manager, Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan, 49 Racecourse Road, Bengaluru – 560 001 Telephone: 080 4055 4055 Email: [email protected], [email protected] 3. Validity of 180 days from submission of Application Application 4. Last Date and 18/03/2021 at 1730hrs time for submission of Application 5. The address to Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited send information Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan to the Client is: West Wing, 49 Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560001 6. Online download The EOI document may be downloaded from JLR’s EoI from the JLR website (https://www.junglelodges.com). website Applicants are requested to go through the EOI carefully and submit the required information without exception, otherwise application will be rejected. 7. Mode of Interested eligible applicants may submit their application Submission to JLR office at the address mentioned below: - Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited Ground Floor, Khanija Bhavan West Wing, 49 Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560001 8. Submission and i The completed application comprising documents opening of indicated in Clause 3 - Eligibility Criteria for Application Qualification under the EOI, along with self-attested copies of requisite forms / certificates / documents as mentioned in the EOI document shall only be accepted ii The original application shall be prepared in indelible 4 | Page Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” S.No Title Details ink. It shall contain no inter-lineation or overwriting, except as necessary to correct errors made by the firm itself. Any such corrections must be initialed by the person or persons who is authorized to sign(s) the application iii Initials of the authorized representative of the applicant shall be on all pages of the application. iv The original and all copies of the application shall be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for the Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Caravan Tour Operators”. This envelope shall bear the submission address and other information indicated in the EOI and clearly marked, “DO NOT OPEN, EXCEPT IN PRESENCE OF THE JLR COMMITTEE.” v The completed Application must be delivered at the submission address on or before the time and date stated in the notice of the EOI. Any application received after the closing time for submission of application shall be returned unopened. vi After the deadline for submission, the applications shall be opened in the presence of the committee constituted by JLR for evaluation of the applications. vii A committee constituted by JLR for the purpose shall be evaluating the applications. The Applicants who are qualified will be intimated 5 | Page Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” 2. Inviting Applications for Expression of Interest (EOI) for “Selection of Caravan Tour Operators” 2.1. JLR Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited (JLR), Government of Karnataka, established in 1980, promotes eco-tourism, adventure tourism and various wildlife destinations in Karnataka. Working closely with the Forest Department, it runs 23 properties across national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and the coast, making it India’s largest chain of eco-tourism resorts. Various outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, safaris, white water rafting, etc. are offered at these resorts. Apart from this, JLR also provides consultancy services to other state governments in promoting eco-tourism. 2.2. Background Karnataka is blessed with immense natural beauty and is one of the most popular tourism destinations in India. The state is abundantly rich with tourist attractions which includes beaches, hill stations, heritage monuments, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries etc. Given the variety of tourism assets, the state is promoted under the tagline “One State, Many Worlds”. Looking at the growing demand for eco-tourism and adventure that involves visiting and staying in remote areas like forests or riverside, the recently launched Karnataka Tourism Policy 2020-25 identifies and promotes Caravan Tourism. The concept of Caravan Tourism has been gaining immense popularity owing to the freedom and flexibility it provides while holidaying vis-à-vis itineraries and accommodation. Motor Caravans are a unique tourism product, which promotes tours even in circuits / destinations that may not have adequate accommodation facilities. There is often shortage of accommodation at tourist destinations in remote areas and other places where