Urban Resilience and Risk-Informed Investment Study for Suva and Nadi, Fiji

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Consulting Services: Urban Resilience, Economic Impact and Investment Planning Assessment for Suva and Nadi, Fiji

The World Bank The World Bank invites qualified consulting firms to express interest in undertaking a strategic urban resilience and economic assessment for the Greater Suva and Nadi urban regions in Fiji.

Background

Fiji is one of the most urbanized countries in the Pacific, with approximately 60 percent of its population residing in urban areas. Rapid urban growth in Suva and Nadi has increased exposure to flooding, coastal inundation, cyclones, landslides, and seismic hazards while placing additional pressure on infrastructure, public services, and land resources. To support resilient urban growth and investment planning, the World Bank is seeking a highly qualified consulting firm to deliver analytical work that integrates urban resilience, disaster risk, economic growth, infrastructure planning, and institutional assessment. Assignment Objective The assignment aims to develop a practical and prioritized investment framework to strengthen urban resilience while supporting jobs, private sector development, and sustainable economic growth in Fiji.

The consultant will:

- Assess urban growth patterns, hazard exposure, vulnerability, and infrastructure risks in Suva and Nadi. - Evaluate the economic impacts of earthquakes and flooding (coastal, fluvial, and pluvial) in Greater Suva. - Analyze how urban risks and infrastructure constraints affect employment, business continuity, investment, market access, and productivity. - Identify and prioritize resilient infrastructure investments and policy reforms. - Assess institutional, governance, and financing arrangements for urban resilience investments. - Strengthen capacity for the use of spatial, hazard, and economic data in planning and investment decisions.

Scope of Services

The assignment will be delivered through four integrated modules: - Inception and Methodology - Preliminary Analysis and Data Review - Detailed Assessment, Stakeholder Consultations and Validation - Finalization of Reports and Investment Frameworks

Key outputs will include:

- Suva and Nadi Urban Resilience Diagnostic and Prioritized Investment Framework. - Greater Suva Flood and Earthquake Economic Impact Assessment. - Investment prioritization framework and implementation pathways. - Geospatial datasets, analytical tools, maps, and capacity-building materials. Duration The assignment is expected to be completed within six (6) months from contract signature. Required Qualifications

Interested firms should demonstrate:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in urban resilience, disaster risk management, climate resilience, infrastructure planning, spatial planning, or related fields. - Proven expertise in geospatial analysis, hazard assessment, economic impact assessment, and investment planning. - Experience assessing urban growth, infrastructure systems, labor markets, business activity, and economic development. - Demonstrated knowledge of flood and earthquake risk assessment methodologies. - Experience with institutional, governance, municipal finance, and infrastructure financing assessments. - Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation, workshop facilitation, and capacity-building experience. - Experience working in Pacific Island countries or similar Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is highly desirable. The proposed team should collectively include expertise in: - Urban Planning - Urban Resilience - GIS and Remote Sensing - Seismic and Flood Risk Analysis - Climate and Disaster Risk Management - Urban Economics and Jobs Procurement Method The assignment is estimated at approximately US$150,000 and will be procured through a competitive selection process in accordance with World Bank procurement requirements. Expression of Interest Submission Interested consulting firms are invited to submit: - Company profile and relevant experience. - Details of similar assignments completed. - Qualifications and experience of proposed key experts. - Evidence of experience in Pacific Island countries or comparable contexts. Shortlisted firms will be invited to submit detailed technical and financial proposals. Contact Information Keleti Kivarua ( ktikotani@worldbankgroup.org ) Simone Lilian Elser ( sesler@worldbank.org )

Subject: Urban Resilience and Economic Impact Assessment for Suva and Nadi, Fiji – Expression of Interest

Procurement number: 0002024098. Expressions of interest are submitted through the World Bank Group's eProcure (RFx Now) portal, which requires vendor registration.