RFQ - Spring and Well-Based Piped Drinking Water Supply Scheme

CONCEPT NOTE Spring and Well-Based Piped Drinking Water Supply Scheme

Village: Pipariya (Sendurkh?r)

Gram Panchayat: Pipariya

Development Block: Bajag

District: Dindori, Madhya Pradesh

Water Sources: 1 Spring and 1 Well

Beneficiaries: 81 Baiga Families

1. Introduction

A Spring and Well-Based Piped Drinking Water Supply Scheme is proposed to provide safe, reliable, and year-round drinking water to the Baiga community residing in the Sendurkh?r area of Pipariya Village, Bajag Development Block, District Dindori, Madhya Pradesh. At present, most families in the village depend on natural water sources and wells for their drinking water needs. During the summer season, the availability of water decreases significantly, resulting in water scarcity and increased hardship for the community. The proposed intervention will focus on the protection and development of the natural spring (Jhiria) and well located near the settlement. The water sources will be strengthened and made more sustainable, and water will be conveyed through a piped distribution system to 81 Baiga families. The project will include source protection, pumping, water storage, pipeline distribution, and community-level water management.

2. Need for the Project

• Lack of regular and safe drinking water for Baiga families.
• Reduced water availability during the summer season.
• Need for protection and development of the natural spring and well.
• Dependence on distant water sources for drinking water.
• Risk of water-borne diseases due to unsafe water sources.
• Need for a sustainable community-level drinking water supply system.

3. Key Objectives of the Project

• To protect and develop the natural spring and well.
• To provide piped drinking water to 81 Baiga families.
• To establish a community-based water distribution system with 16 stand posts.
• To establish a safe water storage and pumping system.
• To develop a long-term and sustainable water management system at the community level.

4. Proposed Activities

A. Water Source Development and Protection

• Protection of the natural spring and construction of a spring box.
• Cleaning and deepening of the well.
• Construction of safety and protection measures around the well.
• Construction of a protection wall and implementation of water conservation measures around the source area.

B. Pumping and Electrical System

• Installation of 02 submersible pumps of 1.5 HP capacity each.
• Installation of 02 starter panels.
• Provision of approximately 200–300 metres of Texmo 4 mm cable.

C. Water Storage System

• Installation of a 10 KL capacity RCC storage tank.
• Construction of a safe platform and required pipe connections.

D. Pipeline and Distribution System

• Laying of HDPE pipeline.
• Construction/installation of 16 stand posts.
• Development of a safe drinking water distribution system for the community.
• Installation of necessary valves, fittings, and connections.

5. Major Project Components

S. No. Component / Activity Proposed Quantity 1 Beneficiary Families 81 Baiga Families 2 Stand Posts 16 Nos. 3 RCC Storage Tank 10 KL 4 Spring Box 01 No. 5 Well Cleaning and Protection 01 Work 6 Submersible Pumps 1.5 HP – 02 Nos. 7 Leach Pits for Greywater Management 08 Nos. 8 Starter Panels 02 Nos. 9 Texmo Cable – 4 mm 200–300 metres 10 HDPE Pipeline As per requirement 11 Fittings and Connection Materials As per requirement 12 Storage Tank Foundation 01 Location

6. Potential Benefits

Social Benefits

• Safe drinking water will be available closer to the households of the Baiga community.
• Time and physical effort spent by women and children in collecting water will be reduced.
• Improvement in health, hygiene, and overall well-being of the community.

Environmental Benefits

• Protection and conservation of natural water sources.
• Improved sustainability and water retention capacity of the sources.
• Promotion of community-led water conservation practices.

Economic Benefits

• Reduction in the time and expenditure associated with collecting water from distant sources.
• Improved availability of water at the local level, contributing to better living conditions and quality of life.

7. Community Participation

• Formation and/or strengthening of the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC).
• Active participation of the community in operation and maintenance of the water supply system.
• Awareness activities on water conservation, safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Development of community-level rules for responsible water use and source protection.

8. Sustainability

The sustainability of the intervention will be ensured through:

• Operation and maintenance by the local community/VWSC.
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of water sources and pumps.
• Periodic water quality testing.
• Community-based water use and source protection mechanisms.
• Promotion of local ownership and responsibility for the water supply system.

9. Expected Outcomes

• Regular and safe drinking water access for 81 Baiga families.
• Protection and rejuvenation of the natural spring and well.
• Establishment of a safe and reliable piped drinking water distribution system.
• Reduction in dependence on distant water sources.
• Improved health, hygiene, and water security at the community level.
• Strengthened community participation in water source management and operation and maintenance.
• Improved long-term water security and resilience of the village.

10. Conclusion

The proposed Spring and Well-Based Piped Drinking Water Supply Scheme in Pipariya (Sendurkh?r) will be an important intervention to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water to the Baiga community. The project will combine natural water source protection, water storage, pumping, piped distribution, greywater management, and community participation. It will not only improve access to safe drinking water but also strengthen local ownership and sustainable management of water resources. The intervention has the potential to serve as a good example of community-based water source conservation and sustainable drinking water management, contributing to improved health, hygiene, water security, and quality of life for the rural and tribal community. Along with the quote we need the following from the vendor which needs to be mentioned in the advertisement:

• PAN Card
• GST registration certificate
• MSME registration certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhar Card
• Three years income tax return

Job Email ID: WAIProcurementMP(at)wateraid.org

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Organisation: WaterAid India

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