Tourism Emergency Preparedness and Response

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 [contact details removed] on Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj 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 experience; technical and managerial organisation; and comparable assignments, stating the client, assignment title, country, implementation period, scope of services and the firm’s role. For joint ventures, information should be provided for each member. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Technical approaches, methodologies, work plans, CVs and financial information are not required at this stage. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (“QCBS”) method set out in the Regulations and based on the criteria set out in the TOR. Further information can be obtained at the address below. This TOR is subject to further discussion and refinement in consultation with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment with project objectives. Expressions of interest must be uploaded using the link below by 18th November 2026 :

https: //forms.gle/wWqXoW4z3pP5Typ58

The Consultants are advised to consult the following Guidance Note, including the EOI template, available here:

https: //drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KJHQwnvbfuBGe2xVXs6tUYKRgv_i-u8N?usp=sharing

Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation

Attn: [contact details removed]

Procurement Officer Level 4, Civic Tower Victoria Parade, Suva

Tel: [contact details removed] or [contact details removed]

E-mail: Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj copy to fj.procurement@outlook.com