OECS Regional Health Project

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

OECS Regional Health Project

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

 

Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.: (168539)

Assignment Title: Update a Suite of Incident Response Plans

Laboratory Services Programme Human Resources Management

Reference No.: SVGRHP-C-CQS-8

 

The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the OECS Regional Health Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

 

The consulting services (“the Services”) include assisting the LSP of the MOHWE to develop a strategic pathway and plan to ensure adequate, appropriate, and effective human resources in alignment with the LSP strategic goals. The estimated duration is 8.5 months.

 

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:

https://procurement.gov.vc/procure/index.php/current-bids

 

The Economic Planning Division 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 as follows:

 

 

 

Relevant Experience

 

 

  • Proven track record in developing all-hazard emergency plans and Disaster Risk Reduction Plans.

  • Relevant experience working with governments, public sector, private sector, or specific industries (e.g., healthcare/health-related, industrial, etc.).

  • Knowledge of regional and international hazard profiles.

 

 

 

 

Technical Expertise

 

 

  • Knowledge of and experience with existing frameworks (e.g., CDEMA, CARPHA, UNDRR, ISO 22301, and Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs)).

  • Capability to develop risk management and hazard assessment.

  • Ability to formulate, update, and revise incident response and recovery strategies.

 

 

 

 

Regulatory and Standards Compliance

 

 

  • Knowledge of international standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NFPA 1600, IHR, Sendai Framework).

  • Familiarity with the regulatory and legal requirements for hazard planning.

 

 

 

 

Methodology and Tools

 

 

  • Clear and robust methodology for hazard identification, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis.

  • Use of GIS, risk modeling software, and participatory planning tools.

  • Capability to facilitate and lead hazard workshops (engagement sessions, planning workshops).

 

 

 

 

Multi-Disciplinary Approach

 

 

  • Capacity to address multiple hazards (earthquakes, floods, pandemics, etc.).

  • Capability to work across multiple disciplines (engineering, environmental science, public health, urban planning).

 

 

 

 

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

 

 

  • Ability to lead community, ministry, and stakeholder consultations.

  • Strong public communication and risk communication strategies.

  • Ability to produce accessible and user-friendly plans and materials.

 

 

 

 

Project Management and Delivery

 

 

  • Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.

 

 

 

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

 

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” February 2025 (“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. 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 Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1500 hours. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by September 19, 2025 at 1600 hours (local time).

 

Director of Economic Planning

Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology

1st Floor Administrative Centre

Tel: 784-457-1746 or 784-457-2182

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