EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

For

Re-Development of Tourist Complex at Luhari

Issued by:

UT Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Department of Tourism

Shaheed Chowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Fax No- 0260-263298

UT ADMINISTRATION OF DAMAN & DIU&

DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI, DEPARTMENT OF

TOURISM

Tourism Reception Centre, Shaheed Chowk, Near Tribal

Museum, Silvassa-396230, Phone No: 0260-2641399, Fax No-

0260-263298

RFP Ref No: DNH/TOUR/DEV/99

Date: 23.02.2016

1. UT Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli through Department of

Tourism invites Expression of Interest from Eligible Individual Firms / Consortia to

Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Manage & Maintain Tourist Complex at Luhari. The EOI

document for the project will be available for downloading from www.dnh.nic.in

2. The last date for receiving queries is 11-03-2016. The Pre-Bid meeting shall be held on

18-03-2016 at 11:00 Hrs in Conference Hall, Secretariat, DNH. Expression of Interest

should be submitted not later than 05-04-2016 up to 1500 Hrs.

3. DoT reserves the right to amend / modify EOI documents and/or to reject any or all

proposals without assigning any reasons thereof.

Deputy Director (Tourism)

Department of Tourism

UT Administration of D&D and DNH

ShaheedChowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Email: dnhtourism@gmail.com

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RE-DEVELOPMENT OFTOURIST COMPLEX AT LUHARI

1. INTRODUCTION:

Silvassa is the capital of union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli spread over 491 square

kilometres, at an elevation of 32 meters on the western side of the foothills of the Western

Ghats, close to Gujarat and Maharashtra. The town is wedged in between Maharashtra and

Gujarat, and is a beautiful landscape of lush green terrain. Silvassa is on the northern bank of

Daman Ganga River which flows through the union territory. Silvassa is a quiet town

comprising of small villages surrounded by nature, winding small rivers, beautiful waterfalls

and patches of tall green trees makes it a tourist’s paradise.

Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. Silvassa is well connected to all the major cities.

The nearest railway stations are in Vapi located at a distance of 18 kilometres and Bhilad

located at distance of 12 kilometres. Daman is 30 kms, Mumbai is 180 kms and Surat is 145

kms away.

2. OBJECTIVE:

The Expression of Interest (EOI) are invited for reputed developers, operators, companies and

consortia to redevelop Tourist Complex at Luhari.

3. PROJECT DETAILS:

To ensure an effective mode of developing the tourism industry by introducing Private Public

Partnership, the Tourism Department, UT Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar

Haveli, intends to encourage the tourist in flow to this tiny territory and develop it into an

international tourist destination and bring it on the global map.

Towards this objective, the Tourism Department, UT Administration invites “Expression of

Interest”(EOI) from interested parties who intends to develop, operate and maintain Tourist

Complex at Luhari under Private Public Partnership(PPP)Model.

For more details please refer to the “Project Information Memorandum” at Annexure A

4. BIDDING PROCEDURE

4.1. Prospective Bidders

4.1.1. The Prospective Bidder may be a single entity or consortium of members not

exceeding three (3) (referred to as “Bidding Consortium”) coming together to

develop the Project on PPP basis. Thus the term used “Bidder” hereafter would

therefore apply to both a single entity and a consortium.

4.1.2. Thebiddersshouldmeetthefollowingqualificationcriteriaandshallsubmitsupporting

documents.Biddershould:

(i) Havedeveloped, operated, managed and maintained at least 1 (one) similar

facility either individually or as a Consortium / Joint Venture.

(ii) Thenetworthascertifiedbytheauditor/charteredaccountantoftheentityshallnotbel

essthanRs.5Crore.

4.1.3. Documentary evidence / proof of the experience is to be furnished supported

by“certificates issued by the Authority concerned”.

4.1.4. In the proposal, bidder may clearly state their expectations from the UT

Administration for initiating the services mentioned above including development

of Infrastructure.

Note:

It is specially clarified here that the aforesaid criteria is the minimum eligibility criteria and

additional qualification filters may be introduced at RFP stage.

Department of Tourism reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to annul

the selection process at any time, without incurring any liability and without assigning any

reason thereof.

4.2. The EOI document submitted by a Consortium should comply with the following

additional requirements:

(i) Number of members in a consortium should be limited to 3 (three);

(ii) The EOI should contain the information required for each member of the

consortium;

(iii) The EOI should include a description of the roles and responsibilities of

individual members of the consortium.

4.2.1. Any business entity which has been barred by International Councils,

Government of India, or any other State Governments or any of their agencies

from participating in similar projects, and if the bar subsists as on the EOI due

date, would not be eligible to submit an EoI, either individually or as member of a

Consortium.

4.3. Number of EOI

An individual member applying as a sole Bidder cannot at the same time be member of

any consortium applying for this project. Further, a member of a particular consortium

cannot be a member of any other Consortium applying for this project. Any member

who submits or participates in more than one bid for this project will be disqualified and

will also lead to disqualification of the Consortium of which it is a member.

4.4. Pre-Submission Meeting

Pre-Submission Meeting will be held on 18-03-2016 with the Interested Bidder for

discussion on development envisaged by the Department of Tourism. Bidders are invited

to give their suggestions and recommendation on the scope identified by Department of

Tourismto be developed.

Considering the suggestion and recommendation made by the prospective bidders,RFP

document shall be modified accordingly.

Amendment and modification in the RFP document shall be solely at the discretion of

the Authority

4.5. EOI Preparation Cost

The Bidder shall be responsible for all of the costs associated with the preparation of its

EOI and its participation in the bidding process. Department of Tourism shall not be

responsible or in any way liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of

the bidding process.

The EOI document & amendment(s) if any can be downloaded from website

www.dnh.nic.in

4.6. Clarifications/Communication sought by Bidder

A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification/communication on the EOI document

may seek clarifications in writing to:

Deputy Director,

Department of Tourism

Shaheed Chowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Fax No- 0260-263298

4.7. Language

The EOI and all related correspondence and documents should be written in the English

language. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by the Bidder with the

EOI may be in any other language provided that they are accompanied by appropriate

translations of the pertinent passages in the English language. Supporting materials,

which are not translated into English, may not be considered. For the purpose of

interpretation and evaluation of the EOI, the English language translation shall prevail. It

should be noted if any foreign document is not accompanied by an English version duly

authenticated will be liable for rejection.

4.8. Currency

The currency for the purpose of the EOI shall be the Indian Rupee (INR)

4.9. Format & Signing of EOI

4.9.1. Bidders would provide all the information as per this EOI Document and in the

specified formats. Department of Tourism reserves the right to reject any EOI that

is not in the specified formats.

4.9.2. The EOI should contain all the required and relevant information in the formats

prescribed and as shown in the Check List.

4.9.3. The EOI shall be typed or printed and the Bidder shall initial each page. All the

alterations, omissions, additions, or any other amendments made to the EOI shall

be initialed by the person(s) signing the EOI.

4.10. Sealing and Marking of EOI

4.10.1. The envelope shall indicate the name, address and contact number of the

Bidder(or the Lead Member in case of Consortium)

4.10.2. The envelope shall clearly bear the following identification:

“EOI FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST COMPLEX AT LUHARI ON PPP BASIS”

4.10.3. The envelope shall be addressed to

Deputy Director,

Department of Tourism

UT Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Shaheed Chowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Fax No- 0260-263298

4.11. EOI Due Date

4.11.1. EOI should be submitted on or before the EOI due date as set out in this EOI

Document at the address provided in Clause 4.10.3 in the manner and form as

detailed in this EOI Document. EOI submitted by either facsimile transmission or

telex or e-mail will not be acceptable.

4.12. Late EOI

4.12.1. Any EOI received after the due time and date will be returned unopened to

the Bidder.

4.13. Evaluation of EOI

4.13.1. Department of Tourism would open the EOI on the due date for EOI document

submissions as detailed in this EOI.

4.13.2. Department of Tourism would subsequently examine and evaluate EOI in

accordance with the criteria set out in clause 4.1.

4.13.3. Department of Tourism reserves the right to reject any Proposal, if

(a) At any time, a material misrepresentation is made or uncovered; or

(b) A material concealment is detected; or

(c) The Bidder does not respond promptly and thoroughly for request of supplement

information required for evaluation of the Proposal.

4.14. Confidentiality

Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation and recommendation

for the short-listed Bidders shall not be disclosed to any person not officially concerned

with the process. Department of Tourism will treat all information submitted as part of

EOI in confidence and would require all those who have access to such material to treat

the same in confidence. Department of Tourism will not divulge any such information

unless it is directed to do so by any authority that has the power under law to require its

disclosure.

4.15. Clarification Sought by Department of Tourism

To assist in the process of evaluation of EOI, Department of Tourism may, at its sole

discretion, ask any Bidder for clarification on its Proposal. The request for clarification

and the response shall be in writing or by facsimile. No change in the substance of the

EOI would be permitted by way of such clarifications.

4.16. Amendment(s) to EOI

Department of Tourism may, for any reason, modify the Expression of Interest (EOI) by

amendment (s) at any time before the deadline for submission of applications.

All prospective bidders should check the website www.dnh.nic.in regularly to keep

themselves informed. All such amendments shall be binding on them and this Expression

of Interest along with the amendment(s) shall constitute the complete Expression of

Interest.

5. SELECTION PROCESS:

Selection of developer will be on the basis of competitive bidding process in response to

Request for Proposal (RFP) to be invited by Department of Tourism subsequently. The EOI

shall not be used to either shortlist or disqualify tenderers and any entity which has not

submitted an EOI, shall also be allowed to participate in the RFP stage.

6. CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF EOI:

1. Application for submission of EOI

2. Brief profile of the applicant

3. Relevant experience along with supporting documents

4. Net worth Certificate

5. Consortium Agreement indicating the role of each party and the lead member

Interestedpartiesmaybecalledforapresentationonpriorintimation.

Annexure1:Project Information Memorandum

“Redevelopment, Operation and Management of Luhari Tourist Complex - (Silvassa) ”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Particulars Project Details Name of the Project Redevelopment, Operation and Management of

Luhari Tourist Complex (Silvassa)

Project Location Luhari (Silvassa)

Total Area 30 Acres

Proposed Activities Redevelopment of Tourist Complex at Luhari.

Proposed Mode PPP Mode (DBFOT)

Ownership of Land Department of Tourism, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

PROJECT

Silvassa, the pristine capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is known for its spectacular

beauty. Once a stronghold of the Portuguese, it has green forests covered with tall

trees, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, tiny tribal huts and some rare flora and

fauna.

Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli proposes to undertake

comprehensive program of redevelopment of Tourist Complex in Luhari, Silvassa(Dadra

& Nagar Haveli).

Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli through Omnibus Industrial

Development Corporation (OIDC) had appointed Darashaw & Co. Pvt. Ltd. as

Transaction Advisor for proper packaging, structuring and implementation of the

projects on PPP basis.

SITE LOCATION

The Administration plans to redevelop the Tourist Complex in Luhari. Luhari Tourist

Complex is spread at an area of 30 acres. The proposed site is located at a distance of

14 kms from Silvassa towards Naroli. The Luhari Tourist Complex has Machan style

cottages situated amidst thick foliage and flowers offering scenic atmosphere for the

tourists.

Site Photos

Site Location

SILVASSA- CITY PROFILE

Silvassa is the capital of Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli spread over 491 square

kilometres, at an elevation of 32 meters on the western side of the foothills of the

Western Ghats, close to Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The town is wedged in between Maharashtra and Gujarat, and is a beautiful landscape

of lush green terrain. Silvassa is on the northern bank of Daman Ganga River which

flows through the union territory.

Silvassa is a quiet town comprising of small villages surrounded by nature, winding small

rivers, beautiful waterfalls and patches of tall green trees makes it a tourist’s paradise.

Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. Silvassa is well connected to all the major

cities. The nearest railway stations are in Vapi located at a distance of 18 kilometres and

Bhilad located at distance of 12 kilometres. Daman is 30 kms, Mumbai is 180 kms and

Surat is 145 kms away.

Location of Silvassa

SALIENT FEATURES

The site is accessible by roads from all the major cities. Silvassa is located at a distance

of 14 kms.

The site is located amidst thick forests offering a scenic beauty to the tourists.

The site can be an ideal location for organizing adventure activities.

Tourists primarily from Surat, Mumbai and Nashik visit Silvassa.

CONTACT DETAILS

Deputy Director (Tourism)

Department of Tourism

UT Administration of D&D and DNH

ShaheedChowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Email: dnhtourism@gmail.com

Annexure2: FormatforApplicationLetter

(Ontheletter-headoftheApplicant)

Date:

To, Deputy Director,

Department of Tourism

UT Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Shaheed Chowk,

Near Tribal Museum

Silvassa-396230

Phone No: 0260-2641399

Fax No- 0260-263298

Subject:“EoI for Development of Tourist Complex at Luhari – Silvassa”

DearSir,

With reference to the ExpressionofInterest issued by Department of Tourism, UT

Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, we, ____________________in

consortium with _________________________ (if any) do hereby express our interest for

development of __________________________ (name of the project). M/s.

_________________ shall be the lead partner in the consortium.

Further, we have read all the terms and conditions of the EOI and agree to abide by

the same.

.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

(Name, Signature and Company Seal of Lead Partner)

Address of Communication

Annexure:3ConsortiumLetter

(OnletterheadofLeadMember)

Date:Place:

UNDERTAKINGGIVENBYCONSORTIUMMEMBERS

I, _________________, designated as the lead member of this consortium, hereby confirm

that we have for consortium with _______________ (Associate Member) for the sole purpose

of participating in the Expression of Interest for ____________,for participating in the bidding

process for the Project.

The Parties of the Consortium here to shall, if awarded the Contract for the Project, be jointly

and severally liable to the Authority forgiving services to the Project in accordance with the

Contract.

The Parties undertake to participate as consortium and shall co-operate and contribute their

respective expertise and resources.

The Parties here to a greet o pool in their financial, administrative, managerial, technical

resources and expertise for successful execution of the Project, if awarded.

AUTHORISEDSIGNATORY

AuthorisedSignatory

(LeadMember)

AuthorisedSignatory

(AssociateMember)