RFP - Empanelment of development & implementation partners for CSR, community development & infrastructure projects across India

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EMPANELMENT OF DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS

FOR CSR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACROSS INDIA RFP No.: AROH/RFP/2026-27/001

Particular

Details

Issuing Organisation

Registered/Corporate Office

F-52, Sector-8, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Date of Issue

August 26, 2026

Last Date for Queries

September 24, 2026

Last Date for Submission

September 25, 2026

Proposal Validity

90 days from the last date of submission

Submission Mode

Electronic submission to [contact details removed]

Empanelment Period

As specified in the Letter of Empanelment / onboarding communication

This RFP is issued for empanelment only. Empanelment does not create any entitlement to a work order, minimum business volume, exclusivity or reimbursement of proposal preparation costs.

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

AROH Foundation invites proposals from experienced, technically competent and financially sound development agencies, implementation partners, contractors, service providers and vendors for empanelment to undertake CSR, community development, infrastructure, renewable energy, water conservation, natural resource management and allied development projects across India. The RFP is intended to establish a pre-qualified pool of agencies that can be considered for project-specific assignments in accordance with AROH Foundation’s procurement procedures and the requirements of its CSR, donor, government and institutional partners.

AROH Foundation intends to create a reliable and technically capable partner ecosystem covering planning, design support, procurement, supply, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, capacity building and other implementation services, as applicable to individual projects.

Empanelment is a pre-qualification mechanism. An empanelled agency may subsequently be invited to participate in project-specific RFQs, limited bids, competitive quotations, technical-commercial evaluations or other procurement processes. Empanelment shall not constitute a commitment to award any work, any minimum business volume, exclusivity or a right to participate in every future procurement.

2. OBJECTIVE OF THE RFP

The objectives of this RFP are to:

identify agencies with demonstrated technical, managerial, financial and operational capability;

create category-wise and geography-wise pools of qualified implementation partners;

enable faster and more competitive procurement for project-specific requirements while maintaining appropriate due diligence and quality standards;

secure reliable implementation capacity in rural, remote, tribal, hilly, North-Eastern, Himalayan and other difficult-toaccess locations; and

establish a transparent basis for subsequent allocation of work based on technical suitability, experience, capacity, geography, past performance, commercial competitiveness and project requirements.

3. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

Term

Meaning

AROH / Foundation

AROH Foundation, the issuing and contracting organisation.

Applicant / Bidder

The legal entity submitting a proposal in response to this RFP.

Empanelled Agency / Partner

A bidder selected and formally empanelled by AROH Foundation under this RFP.

Project / Assignment

A specific activity or package of work for which an empanelled agency may subsequently be engaged.

Work Order / Contract

The written instrument issued/executed for a specific assignment, including its scope, BOQ, specifications, price, schedule and conditions.

RFQ

Request for Quotation or equivalent project-specific commercial solicitation.

BOQ

Bill of Quantities, where applicable

DLP

Defect Liability Period, as specified in the applicable Work Order/Contract.

O&M

Operation and Maintenance services, where included in the scope.

Unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. Section headings are for convenience and do not limit interpretation.

4. SCOPE OF EMPANELMENT

Agencies may apply for one or more categories. AROH Foundation may empanel multiple agencies in the same category and may add, modify or refine categories in future procurements based on programme requirements.

A. Renewable Energy & Solar Projects

Solar PV systems and decentralised solar solutions

Solar street lighting

Solar water pumping and solar irrigation systems

Solar-powered drinking-water systems

Solar systems for schools, institutions and community facilities

Solar-powered livelihood infrastructure

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning (SITC)

Electrical and allied works

Operation and maintenance of solar installations

Other renewable-energy and clean-energy interventions

B. School, Anganwadi & Education Infrastructure

Classroom renovation and refurbishment

School and institutional infrastructure improvement

Smart classrooms and digital learning infrastructure

Smart Anganwadi Centres

STEM/Science Labs and Mini Science Centres

Libraries and learning spaces

Civil, electrical, plumbing and allied works

Furniture and fixtures

Other education-related infrastructure

C. Water Resource Development & Conservation

Community drinking-water infrastructure

Water supply and distribution systems

Rainwater harvesting

Groundwater recharge structures

Check dams and related watershed structures

Farm ponds and water storage

Pond rejuvenation

Irrigation-related infrastructure

Drainage and water conservation works

Other community water-security interventions

D. Natural Resource Management & Climate Resilience

Watershed development

Soil and moisture conservation

Land and water resource development

Farm-level water conservation

Drainage and erosion-control measures

Climate-resilient community infrastructure

Plantation and ecological restoration-related infrastructure

Environmental sustainability interventions

Other NRM and climate-resilience activities

E. Civil Construction & Community Infrastructure

Construction of community infrastructure

Renovation, refurbishment, repair and maintenance

Community centres and public utility infrastructure

Boundary walls and site development

Masonry and RCC works

Plumbing, electrical and allied works

Structural and non-structural repairs

Other civil and infrastructure works associated with CSR projects

F. Other CSR & Community Development Works

Livelihood-supporting infrastructure

Community development and public-use assets

Capacity-building or implementation support linked to physical/community assets

Other project-specific CSR and community-development works approved by AROH Foundation

The above scope is indicative and non-exhaustive. Individual Work Orders/Contracts shall define the exact scope, specifications, deliverables, BOQ, service levels, completion schedule, testing requirements, warranty/DLP and payment terms. No bidder shall assume that inclusion of an activity in this RFP constitutes an obligation on AROH Foundation to procure that activity.

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below

Job Email ID:

procurement(at)aroh.in

Download Attachment:

AROH_RFP_Empanelment_26-27.pdf

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