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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

KARNATAKA STATE DRUG LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING SOCIETY (KSDLWS), BENGALURU

RFPN0:KDL/CAO-FA/JNTERNAL AUDIT/0 1/2020-21 Dt: 16.09.2020.

Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society (KSDLWS), No.1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranjk Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079

Phone: +91-80-23283218 Fax: +91-80-23281477 Email: ad. kdl wscImaj LCOTn

Website :http://www.kd1wsJainjc.jn

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Appointing Internal Auditor for KSDLWS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RFPSCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................. 2

SECTION I - LETTER OF INVITATION (LOI) ...................................................................................... 4

SECTION II - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (ITB) ............................................................................... 6

I. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................................7

2. BID SECURITY (EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT).............................................................................7

3. OPENING OF PROPOSAL .....................................................................................................8

4. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA ...................................................................................................8

5. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................................8

6. DECIDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT....................................................................................9

7. PERFORMANCE SECURITY .................................................................................................10

SECTION III - TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) .................................................................................. 11

1. BACKGROUND ...............................................................................................................12

2. A CONCISE STATEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT ...............................................12

3. AN OUTLINE OF THE TASKS TO BE PERFORMED .......................................................................12

4. SCHEDULE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TASKS .....................................................................13

5. DATA, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT...............................................13

6. FINAL OUTPUTS THAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE CONSULTANT .................................................13

7. LIST OF KEY POSITIONS, WOULD BE EVALUATED .....................................................................14

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE CONSULTANTS ............................................................ 15

9. PROPOSALS...................................................................................................................16

FORMSAND CONTRACT .............................................................................................................. 17

10. FORM 1- FORM FOR SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ...................................................18

11. FORM 2- DETAILS OF CONSULTANTS..................................................................................19

13. FORM 3 - WORK PLAN AND TIME SCHEDULE........................................................................21

15. FORM 4 - FORM FOR SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL PROPOSAL ....................................................22

16. FORM 5- SCHEDULE OF RATES .........................................................................................23

17. FORM 6— FORMAT OF AFFIDAVIT ......................................................................................24

18. CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES................................................................................26

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RFP SCHEDULE 1. RFP Reference No. : KDL/CAO-FA/Internal Audit/01/2020-

21 Dt:16.09.2020

2. Date of Commencement of : From 19.09.2020 Download of RFP Document from website:- www.kdlws.kar.nic.in

3. Date, Time & Venue of Pre-bid : 22/09/2020 at 11:00 AM at the Meeting following venue:

Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society (KSDLWS)

No. 1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079

4. Last date for submission of : 26.09.2020 up to 5:00 PM proposal

5. Date of Opening of Financial Bid: 29.09.2020

6. Address for Communication : Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society (KSDLWS)

No. 1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079

Phone: +91-80-23283218 Fax: +91-80-23281477

Email: ad.kdlwsgmai1.com

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SECTION I -LETTER OF INVITATION (LOI)

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ME

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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA KARNATAKA STATE DRUG LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING SOCIETY®

No. 1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079 Phone: +91-80-23283218 Fax: +91-80-23281477

Email:

LOI No. :KDL/CAO-FA/Audit/86/2020-2 1 Date: 16/09/2020

Dear Bidders,

Subject: Appointing of an Internal Auditor for KSDLWS

I) You are hereby invited to submit Technical and Financial proposals required for the above consultancy assignment, which could form the basis for future negotiations and ultimately a contract between your firm and Director, Karnataka State Drugs Logistics & Warehousing Society (herein after referred to as Client).

2) The purpose of the assignment is to appoint an Internal Auditor for KSDLWS for a period of 2019-20 and for the Fy:2020-21 i.e till 30.09.2020 , which may be extended by another 1 year based on their performance.

3) The following documents are enclosed to enable you to submit your proposal:

a) Annexure 1 - Terms of Reference (TOR)

b) Annexure 2 Supplementary Information for the inciuding suggested formats for the submission of Technical and Financial Proposals

c) Annexure 3 -- Form of Contract for Consultant's Services under which the Services will be performed

4) In order to obtain first hand information on the assignment and local conditions, it is considered desirable that a representative of your firm visit the Client before the proposal is submitted. Your representative shall meet the following official:

a) Chief Accounts Officer Cum Financial Advisor, Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society, No.1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KI-IB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079, Phone:, ±91-80-23281473, ±91-80-23281477

h) Please ensure that advance intimation regarding your visit is sent to enable them to make appropriate arrangements.

c) Tender Document Fees Rs:1,1701- (including of Tax) should be Furnished in respect of Bid in the form of Draft Draft(not Refundable) drown in favor of the Additional Director, Karnataka State Drugs Logistics & Warehousing Society(Regd0 payable at Bangalore on or before the due date for submission of tender as per Tender Schedule.

5) Consultants must provide Bid Security as specified in the RFP document.

Dire't r Karnataka State J)rug Log S ics & Warehousing Society

(KSDLWS)

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SECTION lI-INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (ITB)

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1. Submission of Proposals

1.1. The proposals shall be submitted in two parts viz., "Technical" and "Financial" and should generally follow the Forms given in the "Supplementary Information to Consultants"

1.2. The first envelope marked "Technical Proposal" should include the description of the firm/organization, the firms general experience in the field of assignment, the qualification and competency of the personnel proposed for the assignment and the proposed work plan, methodology and approach in response to suggested terms of reference. The first cover should not contain any cost information whatsoever.

1.3. The second cover (Financial Proposal) should contain the detailed price offer for the consultancy services and should and not Exceed the Value of 4.95Lacks of the Complete assignment (Including cost of TA/DA&Taxes).

2. Bid Security (Earnest Money Deposit)

2.1. The Consultant shall furnish Bid Security as follows:

Si. Service Bid Security Amount

1. Appointing of Internal Auditor Rs. 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only)

2.2. The Bid Security shall be paid in the Form of "Demand Draft"

2.3. The Bid Security of unsuccessful Bidders shall be returned as promptly as possible upon the successful Bidder's furnishing of the Performance Security.

2.4. The Bid Security may be forfeited:

2.4.1. ifaBidder

2.4.1.1. withdraws its bid during the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder on the Technical Bid Submission Form and extension of bid validity thereof;

2.4.2. if the successful Bidder fails to:

2.4.2.1. sign the Contract;

2.4.2.2. Furnish a Performance Security.

3. Opening of Proposal 3.1. First Cover containing the Technical Bid will be opened as per tender

schedule. If the office happens to be closed on the date of opening of the tenders as specified, the tenders will be opened on the next working day.

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3.2. The Second Cover (Financial Bid) of the Tenderers who are technically qualified I responsive will be opened through Open tendering system.

4. Qualification Criteria Si. Qualification Criteria

Applicant should be empaneled as Chartered Accountant Firm with Comptroller and Auditor General of India on the bid submission date of this RFP

2. The Applicant should have annual turnover of Rs.20 Lakhs in preceding 3 financial years, i.e., 2016-17, 2017- 18& 2018-19

3. Affidavit on Rs. 200/- Stamp Paper dully filled and Notarized

Supporting Documents to be submitted in EOI

a. Empanelment letter from Comptroller and Auditor General of India / Empanelment Status printout from CAG website.

b.Annual Turnover statement certified by Chartered Accountant as per format enclosed.

c.Audited Balance Sheet

d.Audited Profit & Loss Statement

e. For the financial year 2019-20, provisional turnover, balance sheet and profit & loss statement will also be accepted

f. Affidavit as per format enclosed.

5. Evaluation of Proposals 5.1. A two-stage procedure will be adopted in evaluating the proposals with the

technical evaluation being completed prior to opening of financial proposals. The technical proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Si. Evaluation Criteria Sub Points Points

1. Consultant's relevant experience for the 5 assignment

2. Quality of the methodology proposed 35

3. Qualifications and experience of the key staff 60 proposed for the assignment

[evaluated based on the curriculum vitae of key personnel submitted in the format provided in this RFP]

3.1. General qualifications 30

3.2. Adequacy for the assignment 60 (suitability to perform the duties of the

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assignment). These include education and training, length of experience on fields similar to those required as per terms of reference, type of positions held, time spent with the firm etc.

3.3. Their language and experience in the 5 region

3.4. Involvement in skills transfer program 5 and training ability

6. Deciding the Award of Contract

6.1. Quality and competence of the consulting services shall be the paramount requirement. The decision of the award of the contract would be made as under:

6.1.1. Technical proposals scoring not less than 75% of the total points will only be considered for further evaluation;

6.1.2. The Client shall approve all those technical proposals which have scored not less than 75% and reject all the remaining technical proposals.

6.1.3. The Financial Proposals shall be opened Manual.

6.1.4. The Client will select the lowest proposal ['evaluated' price] among those that passed the minimum technical score and may invite them for negotiations.

6.1.5. During negotiations the Consultant must be prepared to furnish the detailed cost break-up and other clarifications to the proposals submitted by it, as may be required to adjudge the reasonableness of its Financial Proposal.

6.1.6. Negotiations will commence with a discussion of the Consultant's Technical Proposal, the proposed methodology (work plan), staffing and any suggestions you may have made to improve the TORs. Agreement will then be reached on the final TOR, the staffing and staff months, logistics and reporting. Special attention will be paid to optimization of the required outputs from the Consultants and to define clearly the inputs required from the Client to ensure satisfactory implementation of the Contract.

6.2. Please note that the Client is not bound to select any of the firms submitting proposals.

6.3. The minimum manpower required for this assignment is provided in Section II— TOR (8)

6.4. You are requested to hold your proposal valid for 60 days from the date of submission without change in the personnel proposed for the assignment and your proposed price. The Client will make its best efforts to select a consultant firm within this period.

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6.5. Please note that the cost of preparing a proposal and of negotiating a contract including visits if any is not reimbursable as a direct cost of the assignment.

6.6. Please note that joint ventures or consortiums are not permitting in this RFP.

6.7. Please note that the remuneration which you receive from this assignment will be subject to normal tax liability as per rules. Kindly contact the concerned tax authorities for further information in this regard, if required.

7. Performance Security

7.1. Within 21 days of Notification of Award, the successful bidder shall furnish Performance Security to the Purchaser shall be for an amount of 10% of the contract value, valid upto 60 days after the date of completion of performance obligations under this contract.

7.2. The Performance Security shall be in the form of a crossed demand draft or pay order drawn in favour of the Client.

7.3. Discharge of the performance Security shall take place not later than 60 days following the date of completion of the Consultant's performance obligations under the contract.

7.4. In the event of any contractual amendment, the Consultant shall, within 28 days of receipt of such amendment, furnish the amendment to the Performance Security, rendering the same valid for the duration of the Contract, as amended for 60 days after the completion of performance obligations.

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SECTION III - TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

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1. Background

1.1. Karnataka State Drugs Logistics and Warehousing Society (KSDLWS) provides professional procurement and supply chain management services for Health & Family Welfare department and other departments like Karnataka Health System Development and Reforms Project, Directorate of Medical Education, BBMP, etc.

1.2. KSDLWS was established in the year 2005.

1.3. KSDLWS consists of Head Office located at Bengaluru and 26existing District Drug Warehouses located at the respective district headquarters. New District Drug Warehouses are expected to be commissioned during the next few months.

2. A concise statement of the objectives of the assignment

2.1. The objective the assignment is carry out internal audit for the financial year 2019-20,and for the FY-2020-21,i.e.,Till 30.09.2020 , Based on the performance of the service provider the contract may be extended by another Half Year, i.e., for financial year 2020-21.

3. An outline of the tasks to be performed

3.1. The checking and verification of the cash book and to ensure that the cash in hand is reconciled with cash book records.

3.2. The checking and verification of all bank books and to ensure that the bank books are reconciled on monthly basis and necessary actions are taken for. unmatched transactions for present and past Financial year If any.

3.3. The checking and verification of payment transactions on test check basis to ensure that they are made as per the generally accepted accounting principles.

3.4. The checking and verification of fees / incomes / receipts on test check basis and the review of the reconciliation of fees / income /receipts to ensure that no revenue leakage exists.

3.5. Checking and verification of Government Grants (Central / State) received and utilized and their quarterly reconciliation.

3.6. The scrutiny of all assets and liabilities accounts to ensure their correctness.

3.7. The review of fixed assets register / records and their reconciliation with accounting records.

3.8. The review of liability registers and their reconciliation with accounting records.

3.9. To ensure that the required monthly / quarterly reports on various matters are submitted to HO properly and in due time.

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3.10. To ensure the compliance with applicable statutory requirements like income tax, Service tax, EPF and ESI etc.

3.11. To ensure that the salary to staff is being paid as per their terms and condition and to ensure the Correctness of pay fixation.

3.12. Carrying out the physical verification of fixed assets and inventories at least once in a financial year and their comparison with the accounting records and reporting of the variations, if any.

3.13. Ensure that outstanding staff loans and advances are recovered as per the stipulated terms.

3.14. To ensure and checking all the funds received from warehouse as been transfer to Head office from KSDLWS warehouses.

3.15. To Complete Checking and verification of Tally data and make necessary correction and necessary actions are to be taken for unmatched transactions for present and past Financial year by the Audit, If any

3.16. The locations covered for internal audit includes KSDLWS Head Office located at Bengaluru , Auditor Should Visit Minimum 06 existing District Drug Warehouses located at the respective district headquarters and any new District Drug Warehouses which are commissioned during the currency of contract.

4. Schedule for the completion of the tasks 4.1. The Internal Audit should be complete Before 31.10.2020 of respect of

financial year: 2019-20 and Half Year 2020-21 Should be Complete Before 3 1.12.2020

5. Data, services, and facilities to be provided by the Client

5.1. All records, including District Reports ,books, registers, physical assets, physical stock, etc. will be provided to the Internal Audit.

6. Final outputs that will be required of the Consultant

6.1. Internal Audit Plan

6.2. Interim Audit Report

6.3. Final Audit Report

6.4. Scope for Improvement

7. Composition of the Review Committee and review procedure to monitor Consultant's work 7.1. The deliverables will be reviewed by CAO/FA, KSDLWS and Director,

KSDLWS.

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8. List of Key positions, whose CV and experience would be evaluated

8.1. The following minimum key staff should be deployed by the service provider during Internal Audit:

SI. Manpower Educational Qualification

Experience Number of manpower

1. Financial Chartered Minimum 5 years 1 Consultant Accountant experience as

Financial Consultant

2. Auditor B.Com . or Minimum 2 years 3 equivalent experience as

Auditor

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE CONSULTANTS

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9. Proposals

9.1. Technical Proposals.

The technical proposal should include the following:

9.1.1. Technical Proposal Submission in Form 1

9.1.2. Details of Consultant in Form 2

9.1.3. A description of the manner in which Consultants would plan to execute the assignment, work-plan, time schedule in Form 3 and approach or methodology proposed for carrying out the assignment;

9.2. Financial Proposals:

The financial proposals should include the following:

9.2.1. Financial Proposal submission in Form 4

9.2.2. Cost Estimate of Services, List of Personnel and Schedule of Rates in Form 5

9.2.3. The Consultants should note that the Contract for this Assignment will be with the Client Director, Karnataka State Drugs Logistics & Warehousing Society.

9.3. Payments to the Consultants shall be made in Accordance with the Following payment Schedule

9.3.1 50% Against Completion of Internal Audit and Submission of Final Audit Report of Fy-2019-20.

9.3.2 50%Against Submission of Final Internal half Year Audit Report i.e., Till 30.09.2020

9.4. Review of reports:

9.4.1. The Client shall review the reports submitted by the Consultant, and suggestions, if any, will be informed to the Consultant within 30 days of receipt of the report.

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FORMS AND CONTRACT

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1O.Form 1 - Form for Submission of Technical Proposal [To be submitted on company letter head]

Date: .... I....!........

To,

Director Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society (KSDLWS) No. 1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079

Ladies / Gentlemen,

RFPRef. No ...................................................................................

Subject: Technical Proposal for

We herewith enclose Technical Proposals for the above assignment

We undertake that, in competing for (and, if award is made to us, in executing) the contract for the above assignment, we will strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption in force in India, namely "Prevention of Corruption Act 1988"

We remain,

Yours faithfully,

Authorized Signature:

Name:

Title:

Company Seal:

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11.Form 2 —Details of Consultants [To be submitted on company letter head]

Date: Signature:

Place: Name:

Company Seal: Designation:

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12.Form 3— Work Plan and Time Schedule

12.1. Month wise Time Schedule (Gantt Chart)

12.2. Note on the Approach and Methodology outlining various steps for performing the Assignments

12.3. Reports and Documentations submitted by Consultant under the assignment

12.4. Comments on the data, services, facilities to be provided by the Client


Name:

Title:

Company Seal:

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13.Form 4— Form for Submission of Financial Proposal

[To be submitted on company letter head]

Date: .... I....!........

To,

Additional Director Karnataka State Drug Logistics & Warehousing Society (KSDLWS) No. 1, Dr. SiddaiahPuranik Road, KHB Colony, Magadi Road, Bangalore - 560079

Ladies / Gentlemen,

RFPRef. No...................................................................................

Subject: Financial Proposal for ....................................................

We herewith enclose Financial Proposals for the above assignment.

We undertake that, in competing for (and, if award is made to us, in executing) the contract for the above assignment, we will strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption in force in India, namely "Prevention of Corruption Act 1988"

We remain,

Yours faithfully,


Name:

Title:

Company Seal:

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14.Form 5— Schedule of Rates [To be submitted on company letter head]

FORMAT FOR FINANCIAL BID

(Please provide the break-up of Firm's auoted fees for each work and unit)

Particulars Total Amount (in Rupees)

AUDIT FEE Both in Numeric and in Words.

a. Audit fess Rs. I-

(Including cost of TA/DA)

b. GST (Rupees

c. Total Fees

1ote:Percentage of funds involved shall not be

basis of quoting the Audit Fee.

Note: In case of change in the rate of GST the revised GST shall be paid.

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15.Form 6— Format of Affidavit [To be submitted by bidder's authorized person on Stamp Paper of Rs. 2001-]

[The affidavit shall be notarized]

AFFIDAVIT

This affidavit is executed by M/s ................................................................... on day _____, Year , having its registered office at ........................

...................................................................for the Request for Proposal of Karnataka State Drug Logistics and Warehousing Society, Bangalore for

vide reference no. ............................dated . . . .1....!........

We / I hereby declare and undertake on oath as follows:

1. We / I that all the information, documents, testimonials, certificates, curriculum vitae, etc., submitted by us for the above mentioned proposal are all correct and genuine.

2. We / I declare that the Purchase Order, Invoices, Certifications, proof of payment, Certificates, etc. submitted by us are correct and genuine.

3. We / I declare that our firm / company M/s. ......................................is not blacklisted or de-registered by any

Government / Quasi Government / other organization.

4. We / I declare that we / I will not violate any of the provisions of the Indian Labour Law.

5. We / I are aware that if one or more of the above declarations and undertakings are found to have been violated/breached, then We / I shall be blacklisted by Karnataka State Drug Logistics and Warehousing Society for the period of five years.

Identified by me:

Deponent

Advocate

Name:

Title:

Company:

Date:

Place:

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16.Contract for Consulting Services

THIS CONTRACT ("Contract") is entered into this [insert starting date of assignment], by and between [insert Client's name] ("the Client") having its principal place of business at [insert Client's address], and [insert Consultant's name] ("the Consultant")having its principal office located at [insert Consultant's address].

WHEREAS, the Client wishes to have the Consultant performing the services hereinafter referred to, and

WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing to perform these services,

NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES hereby agree as follows:

1) Services

a) The Consultant shall perform the services specified in Attachment A, "Terms of Reference and Scope of Services," which is made an integral part of this Contract ("the Services").

b) The Consultant shall provide the personnel listed in Attachment B, "Consultant's Personnel" to perform the Services.

c) The Consultant shall submit to the Client the reports in the form and within the time periods specified in Attachment C, "Consultant's Reporting Obligations".

2) Term:

a) The Consultant shall perform the Services during the period commencing. [insert start date] and continuing through [insert completion date] or any other period as may be subsequently agreed by the parties in writing.

3) Payment:

a) Ceiling

i) For Services rendered pursuant to Attachment A, the Client shall pay the Consultant an amount not to exceed [insert amount]. This amount has been established based on the understanding that it includes all of the Consultant's costs and profits as well as any tax obligation that may be imposed on the Consultant.

b) Schedule of Payments

i) 50% against completion of Internal Audit and submission of Interim Internal Audit Report.

ii) 50% against submission of Final Internal Audit Report, after incorporating review comments and feedback issued against Interim Internal Audit Report.

iii) Note: All payments shall be made on submission of pre-receipted invoices by the Consultant in duplicate for the respective stages.

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c) Payment Conditions:

i) Payment shall be made in Indian Rupees, no later than 60 days following submission by the Consultant of invoices in duplicate to the Coordinator designated in Clause 4.

4) Contract Administration:

a) Coordinator:

i) The Client designates ......................As Client's Coordinator; The Coordinator shall be responsible for the coordination of activities under the Contract, for acceptance and approval of the reports and other deliverables by the Client and for receiving and approving invoices for the payment.

b) Reports:

i) The. Reports listed in Attachment C, "Consultant's Reporting Obligations" shall be submitted in the course of the assignment, and will constitute the basis for the payments to be made under Clause 3.

5) Performance Standards:

a) The Consultants undertakes to perform the Services with the highest standards of professional and ethical competence and integrity. The Consultant shall promptly replace any employees assigned under this Contract that the Client considers unsatisfactory.

6) Confidentiality:

a) The Consultants shall not, during the term of the Contract and even after its expiration, disclose any proprietary or confidential information relating to the Services, this Contract or the Client's business or operations without the prior written consent of the Client.

7) Ownership of Material:

a) Any studies, reports or other material, graphic, software or otherwise, prepared by the Consultants for the Client under the Contract shall belong and remain the property of the Client. The Consultants may retain a copy of such documents and software; but shall not use them for purposes unrelated to this Contract without prior written approval of the Client.

8) Consultants not to be engaged in certain activities:

a) The Consultants agree that during the term of this Contract and after its termination, the Consultants and any entity affiliated with the Consultants, shall be disqualified from providing goods, works or services(other than the Services or any continuation thereof) for any project resulting from or closely related to the Services.

9) Insurance:

a) The Consultant will be responsible for appropriate insurance coverage. In this regard, the Consultant shall maintain workers compensation, employment liability insurance for their staff on the assignment. The Consultant shall also maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, including contractual liability coverage adequate to cover the indemnity of obligation against all damages, costs, and charges and expenses for injury to any person or damage to

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any property arising out of, or in connection with the services which result from the Consultant or its staff. The Consultant shall provide the Client with certification thereof up on request.

10)Assignment:

a) The Consultant shall not assign this Contract or to sub-contract any portion without the Client's prior written consent.

11)Law governing the Contract:

a) The contract shall be governed by the Laws of India.

12)Indemnify the Client:

a) The Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Client against any and all claims, demands and/or judgements of any nature brought against the Client arising out of the Services by the Consultant and its staff under the Contract. The obligation under this Clause shall survive the termination of the Contract.

For the Client For the Consultants

Signed by:

Signed by:

Name:

Name:

Designation:

Designation:

Date:

Date:

Place:

Place:

Seal:

Seal:

Enclosures:

1) Description of Services

2) Consultants Personnel

3) Consultant's Reporting Obligations

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