IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN

Last Date of Submission: 30th March, 2020

KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD (A Undertaking) T.C. 36/1, NH Bypass Service Road, Near Eanchakkal Jn., Chackai P.O., 695024 DISCLAIMER

1. This EOI document is neither an agreement nor an offer by the KIIDC to the

prospective Applicants or any other person. The purpose of this EOI is to provide

information to the interested parties that may be useful to them in the formulation of

their Bid pursuant to this EOI.

2. KIIDC will not be responsible for any delay in receiving the Proposals. The issue of

this EOI does not imply that KIIDC is bound to select an Applicant or to appoint the

successful applicant, as the case may be, for development and operation of Cable car

services with other infrastructure. KIIDC reserves the right to accept/ reject any or all

proposals submitted in response to this EOI document at any stage without assigning

any reasons whatsoever. KIIDC also reserves the right to withhold or withdraw the

process at any stage with intimation to all who submitted the EOI application.

3. The information given is not an exhaustive account of statutory requirements and

should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. KIIDC accepts

no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on the

law expressed herein.

4. KIIDC reserves the right to change/ modify/ amend any or all provisions of this EOI

documents. Such revisions to the EOI/ amended EOI will be made available on the

website of www.kiidc.kerala.gov.in

Sd/-

Chief Engineer, KIIDC

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Notice Inviting Expression of Interest…………………………………………………4

2. Introduction & Background…………………………………………………………...4

3. Cable Car Project in Kochi…………………………………………………………….5

4. Location and Alignment of the Project………………………………………………..6

5. Scope of Work…………………………………………………………………………6

6. EOI Process & Timelines……………………………………………………………...7

7. Documents to be submitted along with EOI…………………………………………..8

Appendix – I (a)

Appendix – I (b)

Appendix – II – Form A

Appendix – II – Form B

Appendix – II – Form C

Appendix – II – Form D

Appendix – II – Form E

3

KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

1. NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KIIDC) invites ‘Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultants for Cable Car Project in Kochi, from Indian and overseas organizations with relevant consultancy experience in ropeway projects. Companies engaged in the business of Ropeway services and operation, Ropeway logistics, Design and construction of Ropeway infrastructure development are eligible to submit their proposal to KIIDC. Consultancy firms having consortium with firms having the above experience may also submit the proposal.

2. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 2.1. About Kochi Kochi is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2 million, is the most densely populated city in Kerala, the biggest urban agglomeration in the state. It is one of the major tourist destinations in . It is part of the district of . Kochi was the first of the European colonies in . Kochi city is also part of the region and is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The civic body that governs the city is the Kochi Municipal Corporation. Kochi city consists of: - Ernakulam Mainland City, , Peninsula of Mattencherry and (Old Kochi), West Kochi, Bolgatty Island, Vallarpadom Island, Island, , Thrikakara Town, Thripunithura and .

2.2. Connectivity Kochi is well connected by air, road, rail and ferry from others parts of India, and to international destinations. Cochin International Airport is located in , 29 km from the city center, this is the largest airport in Kerala and one of major gateway to India. Kochi is well connected by train from all parts of India. Most Kerala-bound trains have a major stop here. The city is well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other major cities. Three major national highways namely, NH 66, NH 544 and NH 49 connect Kochi with other parts of country. Kochi can be reached by sea in yachts as well as cruise ship from Goa, Mumbai, Lakshadweep, Colombo and Male. Almost all leading international cruises on global voyages operate to Kochi from the US and at Wellington Island Cruise Berth. Kochi is the only city in Kerala having Metro Rail.

4

2.3. Tourism Kochi is the most popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors to Kerala and is among the most visited tourist destinations in India. As per Kerala's Tourism Department, the domestic tourist footfall in the city was more than 23 million in 2017. According to the department, aspects like MICE tourism, LuLu Mall, the water theme park, and the metro nature of Kochi city were the main aspects for attracting more domestic tourists. Backwaters of Kochi, Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace, Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jewish Synagogue, Anta Cruz Cathedral Basilica, , Kochi International Marina, Willington Island, Museum of Kerala History, St.Francis Church, Koonankurishu Church, (Immanuel), , Bhagavathy Temple, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, Mosque, and Bastion Bungalow etc are the major attractions and religious spots in Kochi. Recently Kochi is selected as No 1 Tourist place in the world selected by Tripadvisor. Adding yet another jewel to the crown of the Queen of , popular travel guide Lonely Planet has included Kochi among the top 10 cities to visit.

3. CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI The Cable Car Project in Kochi is a ropeway system that would connect two main tourist destinations and urban nodes of Kochi city: Marine Drive and Fort Kochi. The ropeway would highlight the attractions of the Queen of the Arabian Sea through visitors being able to see famous tourist attractions from a bird’s eye perspective. The people riding on the cable car can enjoy the aerial beauty of Marine Drive and Queensway walkways, Bolgatty Palace and Grand Hyatt in Bolgatty Island, the tranquil backwaters of and Vallarpadom area, the cargo movements of the Vallarpadom Container Terminal of , ecstatic view of the Vallarpadom Basilica, stunning views of the cruise ships anchored in the Wellington Island, the Chinese nets & beaches of Fortkochi and Vypin and the apocalyptic sunset. The project will support the urban area guidelines, associated estates, and reaffirms to ensure that development sprawl and leapfrogging do not negatively affect the natural and historical character of this beautiful waterfront. By doing so, it will also mitigate against the continuation of non-sustainable and unjust spatial patterns of the past. In addition, it will also help in contributing for the creation of opportunities for economic and social development and the conservation of aesthetic and sensitive environmental features in a sustainable manner. The goals of social, economic and ecological integration and sustainability will be achieved through this small step. The proposed Cable Car starting point is Marine Drive near High Court of Kerala and up to Fort Kochi with intermediate stations at Bolgatty, Vallarpadom and Vypin. The proposal included the return journey from Fort Kochi to Marine Drive also. The distance from Marine Drive to Fort Kochi is about 5.7 km and travel time is about 30 minutes. The project proposal is to attract tourists and local people for their conveyance purposes.

5

The proposed Cable Car project requires sanction from various agencies like Cochin Port Trust, IWAI, , Airport Authority, GCDA, Kochi Corporation, Mulavukad Panchayath, Revenue Department and Tourism Department.

4. LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE PROJECT The location of the project will be from Marine Drive to Fortkochi as per the alignment as follows, Marine Drive – Bolgatty – Vallarpadom – Vypin – Fortkochi This is also shown in the attached drawing as Annexure – I (a) and I (b).

5. SCOPE OF WORK KIIDC intends to seek EOI in the following areas – 1. Design of Ropeway service from Marine Drive to Fortkochi and back as per the alignment as follows, (a) From Marine Drive to Bolgatty (b) From Bolgatty to Vallarpadom (c) From Vallarpadom to Vypin (d) From Vypin to Fortkochi (e) Back to Marine drive 2. Design of Stations at Marine Drive, Bolgatty, Vallarpadom, Vypin and Fortkochi along with all other necessary infrastructure facilities. 3. Selection of suitable ropeway technology for this project, i.e., either Mono-cable system or 3S system. 4. The design of the cable car should meet the requirements set out in Standard specifications or conforming to Directive 2000/9/EC. Safety components and subsystems shall be certified by Notified Bodies. Infrastructure should be designed and approved according to harmonized CEN Norms. 5. Evaluation of proposed alignment and station locations and proposal of alternate alignments. 6. Development of transit stations with viewing gallery at the top, an Amusement area, a hospitality area and a luxury revolving restaurant that would enable panoramic views of the coastline and the city with all other necessary infrastructure facilities. 7. Provision of Intermediate towers in the middle of the proposed alignment. 8. Prepare the techno economic feasibility report for this project including: i. Main technical specifications of the ropeway system such as number of towers, tower height, distance between towers, line speed, number of cabins, distance between cabins, cabin capacity, trip time, etc. ii. Projected traffic details for the project. (Tourists per Hour per Day) iii. Cost analysis of the project envisaging estimated construction cost, estimated revenue and estimated operational & maintenance cost. 9. Suggest an implementation model – PPP/Annuity/Hybrid Annuity/EPC+O&M/O&M. 10. Estimated capital cost and nature of assistance required from KIIDC for viability of the project. 11. Implementation plan.

6

12. Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). 13. Any other works, which are required for the successful completion and commissioning of the Project as per the prevailing laws and rules applicable at that time may be considered. 14. Details sanction required/ NOC from the concerned authorities

However, the height of towers and span between two towers may change as per the alignment decided. The firm taking interest in the project should consider both the options in deciding their further course of action. The firm is also requested to make their own assessment for both the specified alternative alignments before coming to the conclusion in deciding the project.

6. EOI PROCESS & TIMELINES Following process will be followed for this EOI.

Sl. EOI Process Date Time No.

1 Notice Inviting EOI 13/03/2020 15:00 hrs 2 EOI Queries submission by parties 20/03/2020 16:00 hrs 3 Pre-proposal meeting 23/03/2020 14:00 hrs 4 Clarification on EOI queries 26/03/2020 16:00 hrs 5 Submission of EOI 30/03/2020 16:00 hrs 6 EOI opening 01/04/2020 11:00 hrs 7 Presentation by selected firms/companies 06/04/2020 11:00 hrs 8 Result communication to parties 08/04/2020 16:00 hrs

7

6.1. Pre-proposal conference KIIDC will hold a Pre-proposal conference on 23.03.2020 at 02.00pm at the Conference Hall, Basement Floor, KIIDC Headquarters, Trivandrum to explain the project in detail to the prospective organizations. 6.2. What to Submit The Applicants are requested to submit their plan in line with the expected scope of work for the alignment. Interested participants are required to submit their EOI in writing, indicating the following: i. Scope of work including design of ropeway service from Marine Drive to Fortkochi as per the proposed alignment, design of transit stations at the proposed locations along with all other necessary infrastructure facilities. ii. Suggest an implementation model – PPP/Annuity/Hybrid Annuity/EPC+O&M/ O&M. iii. Estimated capital cost and nature of assistance required from KIIDC for viability of the project. iv. Implementation plan. v. Salient features such as technical assumptions and expected traffic/ volume to be transported through the ropeway. vi. Any other suggestions etc. Applicants are also requested to submit the following details of their company; a. Name and Address b. Contact person(s) along with contact details, email addresses, and c. Background, activities, relevant experience and copies of last annual report. 6.3. How to Submit The interested parties are requested to submit their proposals furnishing the above details at designated place latest by 16:00 hrs on 30/03/2020 in an envelope duly super scribed for “EOI for Consultants for Cable Car Project in Kochi.” and addressed to: - Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. T.C. 36/1, NH Bypass Service Road, Near Eanchakkal Jn., Chackai P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695024 Phone: - 9495000870, 0471 2506815 Email: [email protected]

7. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH EOI i. Details of the Applicant ii. Details of Ropeway Experience iii. Details of Other Infrastructure / Commercial Projects iv. Financial Resources such as net-worth, turnover, profits, etc. in last 5 years.

Sd/- Chief Engineer, KIIDC

8

Appendix I (a)

CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI PROPOSED ALIGNMENT NORTH

Proposed alignment of the ropeway

Appendix I (b)

CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI PROPOSED LOCATIONS FOR TRANSIT STATIONS NORTH

Sl. Station Location Latitude Longitude No. 1 Marine Drive 9.9912328º N 76.2695812º E 2 Bolgatty 9.98310454º N 76.268084º E 3 Vallarpadom 9.9864278º N 76.251107º E 4 Vypin 9.9730046º N 76.2443439º E 5 Fortkochi 9.9691188º N 76.2513338º E Appendix II – Form A

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI Details of the Applicant

Sl. Description Details No.

1 Name of firm/ company/ organisation

2 Registered Office

3 Postal address

4 Telephone/ Fax/ e-Mail

Type of firm/company (Proprietary, 5 Partnership, Private Ltd. Co., Public Ltd. Co., etc.)

Details of proprietor/ Partners/ directors etc. 6 Mobile numbers and email addresses

7 Details of registration of firm/ company etc.

Signature of applicant* (with seal) * by a person having necessary authorization/power of attorney to do so on behalf of firm/ company. Appendix II – Form B

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI

Details of Experience in Ropeway Design/Construction/Operation Name of the project and its Details and Period of Present details (including but not Value of Sl. contact execution status of limited location size, the No. person of and date of the investment, employment Project client completion Project. generation etc.)

1

2

3

4

5

Appendix II – Form C

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI

Details of Other Infrastructure / Commercial Projects (Other than those mentioned in Form B)

Name of the project and its Value of Period of Present Sl. details (including but not Location of the execution status of No. limited to size, investment, the project completed and date of the employment generation etc.) Project completion Project.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Appendix II – Form D

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI

Details of Financial Resources

Sl. No. Financial Year Annual Turnover (in Crores)

1

2

3

4

5

Appendix II – Form E

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI

Brief narrative about the implementation of Proposed Project, if selected.

Sl. Description Bidders response No.

1 What are the activities you are interested to do?

Assistance required by you to create infrastructure for 2 above mentioned activities

Would you be willing to develop the Ropeway services as 3 Developer?

What is your investment threshold size? Proposed mode of mobilizing investment Minimum 4 International Applicant please indicate in US$ and Maximum National applicant in INR

Considering the extent of area and the available resources, 5 how much time it would take for you to develop and implement the project.

Would you be interested in participating bidding if this is 6 Yes/ No. bid out?

Any other suggestion/ views (You are requested to attach a brief suggestions on the activities and development that you would like to undertake capturing the salient features, 7 envisaged investment, assessment regarding technical and financial feasibility of the project, employment generation potential and likely timeline)