SHILLONG, Oct 25: The state government has invited proposals to develop the Orchid Lake Resort at Umiam into a five-star luxury resort.
The Director of Tourism, Shillong, through an open tender process, has sought proposals from eligible bidders under a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a developer for the development, operation and maintenance of Orchid Lake Resort, located at Umiam, along with Lumpondeng Island.
The project will be undertaken under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis.
The project area covers a total of approximately 69.42 acres, comprising around 32.64 acres for Orchid Lake Resort and 36.78 acres for Lumpondeng Island.
It may be mentioned that the last date for submission of proposals is November 24, and the technical proposals will be opened on the same day.