University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)

Sub-Project: Fab Lab I U BangladeshCP 5013

Independent University, BangladeshPlot o. 16, Block-B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara, Dhaka - 1229

TERMS OF REFERENCEfor

Website Development(Package No S-I)

1. BackgroundThe Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh has undertaken the Higher Education QualityEnhancement Project (HEQEP) with the support of the International Development Association(IDA).The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh is the implementing agency of the Project.The HEQEP will comprise of four components: (1) promotion of academic innovation in teaching,learning and research through an Academic Innovation Fund (AlF) allocating funds to universities ona competitive basis; (2) institutional capacity building at the University Grants Commission (UGC)and the universities; (3) connectivity capacity building for universities and research centers throughthe development of Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN); and (4) support to theoperation of the project implementation unit (HEQEPU). Under the HEQEP, the Sub-project, FabLab I U Bangladesh at Independent University, Bangladesh will engage a Web Developer andAdministrator to develop and maintain the website for the project.

2. Objectives ofthe Sub-projectIndependent University, Bangladesh is implementing a sub-project entitled Fab Lab I U Bangladeshunder the HEQEP, UGC Bangladesh. The general objectives of the sub-project are:

• Home Page:Home page will contain slideshows, navigation and menus. Focus will be given to specific researchand promoting them.

• HEQEP Research Lab Equipment Details:Details of Research Equipment's Available at the lab and details on how are they being utilized.

• List of Research Projects:Pages will contain details of Research Projects and their contributing teams. Each team can createmultiple projects, has access a development blog. This will let other students and researchers seeproject details as it happens and also gives a platform on the social media to share such pages and selfpromote Projects. Each project will have their own Page.

• Forum for Researchers and Collaborators:A place where other Researchers can enquire, discuss and collaborate on the website itself. Each pagewill have its own discussion thread.

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• Data Warehouse (Downloads, Big Data):Research that has yielded large data sets which has to be shared globally for Open SourceContribution will go here.

• Developed Products and Systems:Everything developed under the Lab will go here, including games, training material, software,operating systems, compilers, programming libraries, everything that is digitally downloadable apartfrom BIG Data will go under this category.

• Publications:This will list all Research Publications and link them to their respective projects with publishedjournal, conference URL etc.

• News, Events & Activities:This will list and archive all news, events and activities under the LAB. Students and Researchers canview upcoming events and see past events and their details in the archive. Each event will have itsown gallery of images.

3. Objectives of the AssignmentEngaging a Web Developer Consultant to develop the website, will be responsible for day-to-daymaintenance of the website, coordinate with Content Editors to ensure updated information presentedon website, and coordinate troubleshooting of technical problems.

4. Scope of ServicesThe incumbent will be expected to develop and complete tasks within the following areas:

• Web site design• Web site maintenance

Basic support receives 24-7 hour's attention. Each new or special updates requires a minimum three(3) days lead time. Client will provide sufficient notice and allow for reasonable timeframes forupdates completions.

5. Counterpart SupportThe Sub-Project, Fab Lab I U Bangladesh at Independent University, Bangladesh will provide officespace, logistics and institutional support and will assist the incumbent for carrying out the trainingprogram.

6. Reporting ArrangementThe incumbent will report directly to the Sub-project Manager (FLSM) of the Sub-project.

7. Expected OutputsCompleted website design & service and maintenance report.

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8. Qualifications and Experience• Educated in IT related filed.• Proven experience developing and maintaining Joomla Iword press deployments.• Advance knowledge in Web Development or related subject.• Should have successfully completed at least five web development projects.• At least 2-5 years of experience in PHP, and MySql.• Knowledge of HTMLIDHTML, XML, CSS, Java Script, Action Script, Joomla, Word Press,

jQuery CSS, XHTML, and JavaScriptljQuery and advantage.• Experience and Knowledge of maintaining Web Servers: Apache Server, IIS• A proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget.• Good command of English required (full fluency).

9. Duration of ServiceRecruiting the consultant is completely 6 months' service after delivery. However, the duration of theassignment may be increased according to the requirement of the project. End of project should bedeliverables material:

• Full Back up ofthe website (PHP & SQL) as of Delivery and Handover Date (DVD andUSB Drive)

• Full Software (Binary) with initial Data with Implementation.

• User Manual for Administrative Tasks (Printed and PDF)

• Uploaded website to selected Hosting.

10. Selection CriteriaIndividual Consultants will be selected following the procurement rules applicable for the Sub-projecton the basis of their academic background, relevant working experience and their expertise for theassignment.

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Application Submission[Location: dd/mm/yy]

To:Dr. Mahady HasanAsst. Professor & SPM, Fab Lab I U Bangladesh (CP 5013)Department of Computer Science & EngineeringIndependent University, Bangladesh (IUB)Plot -16, Block-B, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229

Dear Sir

I am hereby submitting my Application to provide the consulting Services for External Peer Review instrict accordance with your Request for Application dated [dd/mm/yy].

I declare that Iwas not associated, nor have been associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with aConsultant or any other entity that has prepared the design, specifications and others documents.

I further declare that I have not been declared ineligible by the Government of Bangladesh oncharges of engaging in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practices.

I understand that you are not bound to accept any Application that you may receive.

I remain,

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Print name

Address:

Tel:

Attachment: _

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Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the Applicant

PROPOSED POSITION FOR

THIS PROJECT

2 NAME OF PERSON

3 DATE OF BIRTH

4 NATIONALITY

5 MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL

SOCIETIES

6 EDUCATION

7 OTHER TRAINING

8 LANGUAGES & DEGREE OF

PROFICIENCY

[From the Terms of Reference, state the position for whichthe Consultant will be engaged.].

[state full neme]

[ dd/mm/yy]

[state rank and name of society and year of attaining thatrank].

[list all the colleges/universities which the Applicantattended, stating degrees obtained, and dates, and list anyother specialised education of the Applicant ].

[indicate significant training since degrees underEDUCA TlON were obtained, which is pertinent to theproposed tasks of the Consultant].

Language Speaking Reading Writing

9 COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE

10 EMPLOYMENT RECORD

[starting with present position list inreverse order [every employment heldand state the start and end dates ofeach employment]

EMPLOYER 1

EMPLOYER 2

EMPLOYER 3

e.g. English Fluent Excellent Excellent

[The Applicant should clearly distinguish whether as an"employee" of the firm or as a "Consultant" or "Advisor" ofthe firm].

[The Applicant should clearly indicate the Position heldand give a brief description of the duties in which theApplicant was involved].

FROM: [e.g. January1999J

TO: [e.g. December 2001

FROM: TO:

FROM: TO:

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EMPLOYER4 (etc) TO:FROM:

11 WORK UNDERTAKENTHAT BESTILLUSTRATESTHE CAPABILITY TOHANDLETHIS ASSIGNMENT

[give an outline of experience and training most pertinent totasks on this assignment, with degree of responsibilityheld. Use about half of a page A4].

12 COMPUTER SKILL

CERTIFICATION[Do not amend this Certification].

I, the undersigned, certify that (i) I was not a former employee of the Client immediately before thesubmission of this proposal, and (ii) to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describesmyself, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any wilful misstatement described hereinmay lead to my disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

Signature

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Date of Signing

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Indicative Remuneration & Expenses

The Consultant should provide an indication of the remuneration as per the format shown below.This will not be used for evaluation of the Consultant's Application but solely for the purposes ofApplication Negotiations to be held. Finally, after negotiation Remuneration & Reimbursable willbe part of fixed lump-sum amount as per agreed deliverable in the contract.

(1) Remuneration

Rate Staff Time Total (Tk)

Lump Sum 6 months

(2) Reimbursable (as applicable)

Rate per Total Total Amount (Tk)unit unit

(a) Air Travel Costs (Economy Class)

(b) Other Travel Costs in Bangladesh

(c) Other Expenses:

Accommodation and local hospitality

Sub-total

I CONTRACT CEILING (1) + (2)

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