DJB proposes to undertake the distribution improvement project on a Public–Private–Partnership approach where in a private Operator would be selected on a transparent bidding process who shall be delegated with the management responsibility of providing water services in Vasant Vihar, comprising following components.
- Rehabilitation of distribution system for improving network capacity to meet future demand and also network efficiency to meet the Service Levels
- Operations, Maintenance and Management of Distribution System to provide un–interrupted pressurized water services meeting National Service Level Benchmarks
- Billing, Collection and all related Customer Services to improve services and financial sustainability of the water services
- Study of the existing water system in the service area, validation of existing study reports and compilation of data of the existing system
- Prepare the DPR and cost estimates for system improvement plan after studying the baseline conditions, existing losses and service standards
- Structure the PPP transaction for pilot project in Vasant Vihar from technical, commercial and financial standpoint, duly examining different options, institutional models, and analyzing risks, market conditions.
- Make recommendations on technical, financial, contractual, risk allocation, legal and operational aspects for structuring and financing, required for successful selection of water operator.
- Prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- Preparation of RFP and draft contract agreement covering:
- Manage the pre–bid meeting, clarification meetings, tendering, evaluation and award process (bid evaluation) and transition period framework, on behalf of DJB