Municipality Of Veruela Tender

Description Republic Of The Philippines Caraga Region Province Of Agusan Del Sur Municipality Of Veruela Term Of References For Consultancy Services For The Formulation Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Program Or Ppp Code And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations 1. Project Title: Formulation Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Program (ppp Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations 2. Procuring Entity: Sangguniang Bayan – Veruela, Agusan Del Sur 3. Project Location: Brgy. Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan Del Sur 4. Background And Objectives: The Government Has Recognized The Need For A Clear And Comprehensive Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Program Or Public-private Partnership (ppp) Code Framework To Facilitate The Development Of Public Infrastructure And Services Through Collaboration With Private Sector Entities. This Initiative Aims To Foster Sustainable Development By Creating A Conducive Environment For Ppp Projects That Are Transparent, Efficient, And Beneficial To All Stakeholders. To Ensure The Successful Implementation Of Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code Or Ppps, The Ppp Code Needs To Be Formulated Alongside Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr). These Documents Will Serve As The Guiding Framework For All Formulation Of Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code Or Ppp Projects, Outlining Policies, Procedures, And Mechanisms For Project Development, Implementation, And Oversight. In This Regard, The Lgu Veruela Is Seeking The Services Of A Qualified Consultant Or Consulting Firm To Formulate The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code Or Ppp Code And Its Irr. The Consultancy Will Ensure That These Documents Are Comprehensive, Aligned With National And International Best Practices, And Tailored To The Specific Needs Of The Country/community. The Primary Objectives Of This Consultancy Are: A. Formulation Of The Ppp Code: Develop A Comprehensive Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Or Ppp Code And Its Irr That Serves As The Legal And Procedural Framework For Implementing Ppp Projects. B. Development Of Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr): Formulate The Irr That Will Guide The Application Of The Ppp Code, Ensuring Clarity In Processes, Roles, Responsibilities, And Requirements For Stakeholders. C. Alignment With International Standards: Ensure That The Ppp Code And Irr Align With International Best Practices And Standards While Being Adaptable To The Local Context. D. Stakeholder Consultation: Conduct Consultations With Relevant Stakeholders To Gather Inputs And Ensure The Inclusivity And Feasibility Of The Ppp Code And Irr. E. Capacity Building: Provide Recommendations For Capacity Building, Including Training Programs, To Ensure The Effective Implementation Of The Ppp Code And Irr. 5. Scope Of Services • 10 % Consultative Meeting And Creation Of The Technical Working Group (twg); • 30% Formulation Of The 1st Draft Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code (ppp Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Together With The Technical Working Group (tourism Office, Engineering Office, Community Development Officer, Mcdo, Menro, And Sb Committee Concerned); • 30% Presentation Of The Revised Draft To The Sangguniang Bayan, Barangay Captains, Tourism Council, And Tourism Office For Further Comments And Deliberation Which Include 15 Soft Bound Copies. • 20% Presentation Of The Final Draft Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code (ppp Code) And It’s Irr To The Twg And Sangguniang Bayan Within February To June 2025. • 10% Production Of Final Paper To Include 15 Hardbound Copies Size A4, With Regular Printing In First Week Of April To Give Ample Time For The Processing Of Payment. 6. Deliverables: The Consultant Shall Deliver The Following To The Procuring Entity: • Shall Ensure To Facilitate The Required Processes And Produce The Desired Outputs In Such Process As Set By The Regulatory Agencies In Coordination With Responsible Offices And Agencies In The Formulation Of Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code Or Public-private Partnership Code (ppp Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of The Municipality Of Veruela, Agusan Del Sur For The Period February To June 2025. • Will Render Its Technical Services From The Preparatory Activities Towards The Approval And Final Packaging Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Or Public-private Partnership Code (ppp Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) As The Main Output Of This Undertaking Including The Electronic And 15 Hardbound And 15 Softbound Copies Of Outputs. 7. Schedule Of Activities: The Consultant Shall Complete All Services And Deliver The Final Deliverables Within February – June 2025. 8. Consultant’s Qualification: The Consultant Shall Meet The Following Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree In Public Administration, Or Other Related Fields. Preferably With A Master’s Or Doctoral Degree In Sustainable Development Or Community Development. • Background In Drafting Legislation, Codes, Or Frameworks Related To Development Partnerships. • Proven Experience Working With Local Communities, Ngos, Or Lgus In Developing Sustainable Initiatives. • Knowledge Of Partnership Structures, Including Public-private Partnerships (ppps) 9. Reporting And Communication: The Consultant Shall Maintain Open Communication With The Procuring Entity Throughout The Formulation Of The Community Ecotourism Development Partnership Code Or Ppp Code And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) And Promptly Address Any Concerns Or Issues Raised. 10. Payment Terms: The Consultant Shall Be Paid In Accordance With The Agreed Payment Schedule In The Memorandum Of Agreement (moa). 11. Confidentiality: The Consultant Shall Treat All Information As Confidential And Shall Not Disclose It To Any Third Party Without The Prior Written Consent Of The Procuring Entity.