Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project

Tender summary

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Philippines Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project Loan No.: Loan No.9480- PH Consultancy Services for the Technical Assistance on Support to the Development of Aquaculture Zoning in Coastal Areas of Fisheries Management Areas 6 and 9 Reference No .: PH-BFAR CO-DA-520181-CS-CQS The Republic of the Philippines has received funding from the World Bank for the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project to accelerate the sustainable sectoral transition of its fisheries sector, aiming to boost food security, alleviate poverty, and improve resilience to climate change and other disruptions, including those caused by COVID-19. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Technical Assistance (TA) on Aquaculture Zoning under the FishCoRe Project aims to develop science-based and socially inclusive aquaculture zoning maps for FMAs 6 and 9 to guide sustainable aquaculture expansion while protecting ecosystems and supporting local livelihoods. Through policy review, data analysis, GIS mapping, and extensive stakeholder consultations, the consultancy will identify suitable aquaculture sites, recommend policy measures for mainstreaming zoning, and produce a user-friendly manual and IEC materials. The TA will also build the capacity of BFAR and LGUs to apply the zoning framework, ensuring environmental sustainability, social acceptability, and alignment with national fisheries management strategies, ultimately fostering climate-resilient and well-regulated aquaculture development in priority coastal and inland areas. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Fisheries Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are summarized below: At least five (5) years of project experience working with government, line agencies, local government units, and stakeholders in Southeast Asia on spatial planning and management At least two (2) projects completed in preparing aquaculture zoning for mariculture using spatial planning and management tools under the ecosystem approach to aquaculture management; and Demonstrated transdisciplinary skills with spatial planning, environmental assessment, planning and management, and stakeholder engagement, as determined through the Consultant’s past completed contracts. Submission should include the Consultant’s list of completed relevant contracts for the last five years with supporting documents. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is provided in Attachment 1. Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 (Procurement Regulations), and is open to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 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. Association with foreign firms is permitted. 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 Consultant’s Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [ 9:00 am to 4:30 hours, Mondays to Fridays except public holidays ]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, or by e-mail no later than December 4, 2025 (Thursday) at 5:00PM. BFAR-FishCoRe Special Bids and Awards Committee 2nd floor, National Food Authority Building, Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City Tel. No. 02-8740-9880 Official email address: bac.fishcore@bfar.da.gov.ph ORIGINAL SIGNED NAZARIO C. BRIGUERA Chairperson, Special Bids and Awards Committee BFAR-FishCoRe Project Attachment 1 Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services for the Technical Assistance on Support to the Development of Aquaculture Zoning in Coastal Areas of Fisheries Management Areas 6 and 9 ***kindly access the link below fort he Terms of Reference**** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SdkU-yX_2EADYh-_dN2YgK4uflmfxXNa/view?usp=sharing

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