Depending on the selection method adopted, the selection process carried out by the Client generally shall include the following steps:
(i) Preparation of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment;
(ii) Preparation of the cost estimate to determine the budget of the assignment;
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(iii) Advertising to invite the expressions of interest from Consultants (mandatory in respect of assignments estimated to cost more than rupees 20 lakhs);
(iv) Short-listing to identify consultants; qualified for the assignment;
(v) Preparation and issuance of the Request for Proposals (REP);
(vi) Preparation and submission of proposals by the consultants;
(vii) Evaluation of the technical proposals i.e., quality evaluation;
(viii) Evaluation of financial proposals;
(ix) Final combined quality and cost evaluation to select the winning proposal (QCBS); and
(x) Negotiations, if any signing of contract between the Client and Consultant.