DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION IV Tender

Description Procurement Of A Service Provider For The Conduct Of Assessment And Validation For The Proposed Itinerary Of Philippine Experience Program: Rizal On February 28 – 29, 2024 In The Province Of Rizal Ii. Background Among The Priorities Of The Department Of Tourism Under The Leadership Of Secretary Christina Garcia – Frasco Is The Recalibration And Promotion Of Tourism Products Centered Around The Country’s ‘filipino-ness’ And Its Unique And Defining Cultural Attributes As A Nation. The Development Of The Philippine Experience Program: Calabarzon Leg Is Part Of The Cultural Tourism Products Development Program Conceived To Highlight And Herald The Filipino Brand And Identify In All Aspects Of The Travel And Tourism Experience. It Is In Line With The Following Agenda Of The Department Of Tourism: • To Equalize Tourism Product Development And Promotion. • To Diversify The Product Portfolio Through Multi-dimensional Tourism. • To Maximize Domestic Tourism. • To Strengthen Tourism Convergence Through Close Collaboration With Lgus And Stakeholders. The Program Draws Inspiration From Cebu’s Suro-suroy Sugbo. The Suroy-suroy Sugbo Program Is The Flagship Heritage And Cultural Tourism Exchange Initiative Of The Provincial Government Of Cebu That Showcases Tourism And Cultural Sites And Discover Underrated Destinations, Including Products And Delicacies From Respective Cities And Towns Of The Province. Since Its Inception In 2004, The Campaign Has Successfully Repositioned Cebu As A Prime Destination On Culture And Heritage Which Was Done Through Its Massive Community-based Participatory Cultural Tourism Circuit Program. The Philippine Experience Program Is An Expansion Of The Concept To Cover All The Regions Of The Country, In An Effort To Equalize Opportunities And Spread The Benefits Of Tourism Across Lesser-known Destinations. In Line With The Department’s Thrust To Build Upon The Strength Of Our Cultural Identity, The Regional Office Plans To Launch An Established Tourism Circuit In The Calabarzon Region In The Same Vein As The Suroy-suroy Sugbo Through The Philippine Experience Program. After The Successful Run Of The 1st Leg Of The Philippine Experience Program Calabarzon Featuring The Provinces Of Laguna, Batangas, Cavite And Quezon, The Regional Office Will Be Rolling Out The 2nd Leg Of The Program To Feature The Province Of Rizal. To Successfully Implement The Program, The Regional Office Together With Partner Stakeholders Will Conduct An Assessment And Validation Of The Proposed Itinerary On February 28 – 29, 2024. Iii. Procurement Requirements 1. Must Be Dot Accredited Travel And Tour Agency. 2. Willing To Provide Services On A Send-bill Arrangement. 3. Amenable For Date Changes. Iv. Scope Of Works/ Deliverables Indicative Itinerary & Budgetary Requirements **please Refer To The Main Document** V. Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Abc Is One Hundred Fifty-three Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-four Pesos (php 153,584.00) Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes And Fees. Vi. Legal Documents 1. Copy Of Mayor’s/business Permit 2. Philgeps Registration 3. Omnibus Sworn Statement (with Special Power Of Attorney For Authorized Representative/signatory If Necessary) Vii. Terms Of Payment Payment Will Be On Send-bill Arrangement. Full Payment Upon Completion Of The Requirements Stipulated In The Technical Specifications. Viii. Project Officer/contact Person Keneth C. De Gracia Tourism Operations Officer Ii (0947) 424 9783