Tourism Emergency Preparedness and Response

Scope as published

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Name of Project Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or 'Na Vualiku' Loan Number IDA-73690 Assignment Title Tourism Emergency Preparedness and Response Reference Number FJ-MTCA-563794-CS-QCBS Country of Delivery Republic of Fiji The Government of Fiji, through the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, has received financing from the World Bank for the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or "Na Vualiku" and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") will support the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) in strengthening tourism sector disaster risk management, emergency preparedness, response and recovery, with particular focus on the Northern Division (Vanua Levu and Taveuni). The assignment will include: (i) assessment of the operational readiness of the Fiji Tourism Risk Management Framework and preparation of an implementation roadmap and supplementary protocols where required; (ii) assessment and strengthening of tourism crisis communications, including training and multi-agency simulation exercises; (iii) identification, assessment and prioritisation of tourism emergency preparedness and response investments in the Northern Division, including concept notes for at least ten prioritised investments; (iv) design and delivery of emergency preparedness and response training for tourism operators, communities, government agencies and emergency responders; and (v) preparation of procurement-ready packages for up to four selected priority investments, including the required environmental and social assessments and instruments, as applicable. The Services are expected to commence in April 2027 and be implemented over a 12-month period. The detailed Terms of Reference ("TOR") for the assignment is available by contacting Mr. Akshay Chand on [email protected] or clicking the link below. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xn59s9kl4plvidarxfrdf/TOR_Tourism_Emergency_Response_to-issue.docx?rlkey=z959g9cyx9kx5y1cihbmvf4d1&st=65janez0&dl=0 The MTCA now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, regarding the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. The shortlisting criteria are: Relevant Corporate Experience: Demonstrated experience in successfully undertaking assignments of a similar nature, scope and complexity involving tourism emergency preparedness and response planning, tourism crisis management, disaster risk reduction, resilience planning, or related strategic planning assignments. Experience in Comparable Operating Environments: Demonstrated experience delivering similar assignments in tourism-dependent economies, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), or other comparable operating environments. Experience in the Pacific region, including Fiji, will be considered an advantage. Technical and Managerial Capability: Demonstrated technical and managerial capability to undertake assignments of similar scope and complexity, taking into account the firm's core business, organisational structure, relevant areas of expertise, and experience in delivering multidisciplinary consulting services. Stakeholder Engagement Experience: Demonstrated experience facilitating consultation and collaboration with government agencies, tourism sector stakeholders, development partners and local communities in assignments of similar nature and complexity. Interested firms should submit concise information about their core business and years in business; relevant qualifications and exp…

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