Technical Consultant

Roles and Responsibilities

Documentation & Evaluation:

• Prepare and evaluate RFPs, RFQs, Concession Agreements, and bidding documents as per Ministry's Model Guidelines.
  
• Review and scrutinize project costs, feasibility reports, financial models, and tariff proposals.

• Provide any other support relating to procedural, technical, financial, or legal aspects of PPP (DBFOT/BOT/Captive) projects not explicitly mentioned.

Project Monitoring & Compliance:

• Monitor implementation of PPP projects, including compliance with Concession Agreement terms, Conditions Precedent, and Financial Closure timelines.
  
• Track performance standards and calculate applicable Liquidated Damages or termination compensation.

Liaison & Coordination:

• Coordinate with government bodies (State/Central), statutory authorities (e.g., TAMP), consultants, and concessionaires.
  
• Handle correspondence, approvals, security clearances, and legal documentation.
  

Legal & Financial Advisory:

• Provide legal and financial opinion on PPP structuring, disputes, and agreement implementation.
  
• Support in legal matters including arbitration, conciliation, and court cases.
  

Board & Ministry Support:

• Prepare Board Notes, SFC/EFC/PPPAC/CCEA proposals, and assist in internal approvals and Ministry submissions.
  
• Draft replies to Ministry queries and prepare presentations.
  

Bidding & Consultant Appointment:

• Prepare documents and evaluate bids for appointment of consultants, values, technical advisors, etc.
  
• Evaluate change in shareholding, refinancing, royalty, and lease-related matters of Concessionaires.
  

Revenue & Tariff Management:

• Calculate sustainable royalty/revenue share and review tariff in line with TAMP guidelines.
  
• Support in invoicing, license fees, water charges, and other statutory dues.
  
• Maintain project databases, status reports, and documentation in both soft and hard copies.
  
• Assist in preparing periodic reports, data updates, and inputs for portals.
  

Strategic Advisory:

• Advise on risk management, capital structuring, revenue optimization, and cost analysis.
  
• Review TEFRs, cost estimates, and assist in project risk identification.