Consulting Services for the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Program (TRIP) Project Appraisal

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( - ) 11 2026 « » (IBRD-98090) ( )` TRIP-CQS-EX-01 (TRIP) «» , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ( , ) () () : , : , , 15 10 , / / /: , / , , - « » (2025 ) ( « ») III 3.14, 3.16 3.17 , « » , 2025 « » (CQS) : , , / , , - , , 09:00- 18:00-: ( -) 2026. 25-: , , ., 0037, . 31, , (374 60) 50-15-60+139: - [email protected] , s [email protected] Terms of Reference Consulting Services for the Expertise of Projects under the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) TRIP-CQS-EX-01 Background The Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Program (TRIP) aims to promote Armenia's tourism potential through targeted infrastructure investments and soft interventions in several regions of the country. The Program will support seven out of the twenty identified tourism clusters: Areni, Yeghegis, Jermuk, Dvin, Gyumri, Dilijan, and Goris, focusing on wine, wellness, adventure, cultural, educational, and ecotourism across the regions of Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Shirak, Aragatsotn, Tavush, and Syunik. The Program will contribute to improving access to tourism clusters and developing infrastructure at tourist destinations. It also aims to make more effective use of Armenia's natural resources and human capital by enhancing the business and professional skills of residents in neighboring communities, with a view to maximizing the potential for job creation. In addition, the Program is aligned with the World Bank's approach to attracting private investment in these tourism clusters. The objective of the Program is to improve access to climate-resilient infrastructure and increase tourism's contribution to the local economy in the clusters supported by the Program. The consulting firm will be selected using the Consultant's Qualifications Selection (CQS) method, in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines for the Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers. A one-time contract will be concluded with the Consultant, under which the Consultant will be tasked with reviewing the designs of three subprojects. Objectives The Consultant shall review the design documentation for the following subprojects: "Improvement of the Dvin Archaeological Site and Adjacent Area and Development of Tourism Infrastructure"; "Partial Renovation of Dashtadem Fortress, Establishment of a Museum, and Improvement of the Area Adjacent to the Monument"; "Reconstruction of the Drinking Pavilion in the City of Jermuk, Republic of Armenia." Scope of Services of the Consultant Conduct an appraisal of the submitted designs, including verification of architectural, structural, engineering, and technological solutions and calculations, as well as construction work quantities and cost estimates, to ensure compliance with the requirements of applicable regulatory documents and standards. Cooperate with the Client's specialists during the appraisal of each assigned design project and provide the necessary information and clarifications regarding applicable regulatory requirements. Carry out the appraisal activities in accordance with the schedule agreed upon with the Client. In the event of new circumstances or requirements, review any revisions made to the design documentation and, where necessary, make corresponding amendments to the appraisal report. Consultant's Reporting Obligations As a report on the services performed, the Consultant shall submit an appraisal report for each design project reviewed. The deadline for submitting the appraisal report for each project shall be agreed upon by the Client and the Consultant, taking into account the complexity and scope of the work, but shall not exceed 15 working days . The agreed deadline shall be specified in the terms of reference for the respective project and endorsed by both the Client and the Consultant. The Organization shall submit to the Client an expert examination report prepared in accordance with the requirements established by …

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