REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (ADVERTISEMENT) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Republic of Fiji Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-73690 Assignment Title: National Project Coordinator - Central Project Management Unit (open to Fijian citizens or those with an active work permit in Fiji) Reference No .: FJ-MTCA-568048-CS-INDV The Government of Fiji, through the Ministry of Finance, has received financing from the World Bank for the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu, or ‘Na Vualiku’, and intends to apply part of the proceeds to individual consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) of the National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be part of the Central Project Management Unit (“C-PMU”) established under the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (“MTCA”), as the Lead Implementing Agency. The NPC is a member of the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) senior management team, based in Suva. The NPC actively participates in CPMU management and planning meetings and contributes to the preparation of the Quarterly Progress Reports and Annual Work Plan and Budget, particularly in relation to national stakeholder engagement, institutional mapping and institutional risk assessment. The NPC is responsible for presenting matters relating to national engagement and institutional coordination to the Project Steering Committee. As delegated by the Project Manager, the NPC may also lead specific assignments and represent the Program at a senior level in engagements with Government authorities, implementing agencies and development partners. The initial engagement will be for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension within Phase 1 subject to performance and to the availability of financing. The Terms of Reference (“TOR”) for the assignment is https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bjcgxpfULlcnCHRMiFYgnL7G1xBMJD7A?usp=sharing The MTCA now invites eligible individuals (“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 (curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The minimum criteria for selecting the Consultant are as follows: At least a first degree from a recognised university in public administration, political science, law, economics, development studies, management or a related discipline. A post graduate degree in Governance, public administration or related field would be an asset. A minimum of eight years of professional experience in the Fiji Government, a statutory authority or a comparable national institution, including demonstrated performance at senior executive level, for example at Director, Roko Tui, Board Secretary or equivalent standing. Demonstrated experience in engaging iTaukei institutions and traditional governance structures, including the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, the iTaukei Land Trust Board, the iTaukei Trust Fund Board, Provincial Councils and the Great Council of Chiefs, together with a thorough command of customary protocol. Fluency in written and spoken English and in the iTaukei language. This is a language proficiency requirement, open to any candidate who holds the proficiency, and is essential because the formal engagements the position exists to conduct are carried out in the iTaukei language. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0800 to 1630 hours. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 30th November 2026. Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Attn: Akshay Chand (Mr) Procurement Officer Level 4, Civic Tower Victoria Parade, Suva Tel: +679 9906608 E-mail: Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj and fj.procurement@outlook.com

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Project Engineer INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Ministry of Education & Training(MET) Tonga Safe Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP) Assignment Title: Project Engineer Reference No .: TSRSPCON02/2026 Due Date: 8 December 2026, 4:30 PM (Tonga time) The Government of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tonga Safe Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Project Engineer. The Consultant service (“the Services”) required will provide technical support to the TSRSP to help deliver the project activities. The Project Engineer will support all component 1 activities including but not limited to: (a) provide onsite advice to the PMU on technical issues specifically on all aspects relating to civil/construction building works (design, bid documentation, supervision, contract management etc.); (b) undertake site supervision and/or oversight of works, (c) review of technical documents, structural design reports, cost estimates and TORs; and (d) support for strengthening of school infrastructure and maintenance. The Ministry of Education & Training (MET) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing their Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Curriculum Vitae (should include a description of education and general qualifications, similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc. and the names, business contacts and email addresses of three referees). The Shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications and Relevant Experience Qualifications: a)At least Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university. Experience a) At least 5 years of work experience in building design and construction supervision works. b) Direct experience handling disaster-resilient design techniques (high-wind cyclone tie-downs, seismic retrofitting, and flood -resilient foundation works c) Structural, civil or other relevant engineering design experience of buildings specifically Reinforced Cement Concrete, timber and masonry type buildings including the investigation of both new and existing building. d) Condition assessment of existing building infrastructure including and development of retrofitting design e) Experience with maintenance of buildings and WASH facilities. f)Construction supervision experience including inspection and certification of construction. g) Relevant experience in donor funded operation such as World Bank (WB) and ADB funded projects etc. h) Experience with working in the Pacific Islands Countries. 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 Investment Project Financing Borrowers” revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained by sending an email to: Lilika Ohi, lilikaohi@gmail.com , Project Management Unit, TSRSP, MET. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 8 December 2026 . INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION: Address for Hard -copy submissions: Attention to: ‘Isileli Oko, CEO, Ministry of Education and Training, (MET) TSRSP PMU Office , Tonga High School Sports Complex (behind Tonga High School, opposite 21st Century Store) Kolofo’ou. E-mail for electronic Submission to: Lilika Ohi (Procurement) lilikaohi@gmail.com and copy to Ana Kris (Project Manager) anafekau@gmail.com Documents that MUST be submitted: 1. Cover Letter (addressed to the CEO, Ministry of Education and Training.) 2. Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant (must include at least two referees.) 3. Supporting Documents: Transcripts, certificates, supporting letter from referees, and any other document that may be of support to your application. Please limit your CV to only 3-5 pages addressing each of the Selection Criteria with exact details.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Name of Project Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) – Samoa Project Loan No/Credit No/ Grant Number Grant No. E636-WS Assignment Title Systems Coordinator (Systematic Observations Financing Facility) Procurement Plan Ref Number WS-MNRE-534287-CS-INDV Country of Delivery Samoa The Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) - Samoa Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of overseeing activities funded by the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) grant under the PREPARE-Samoa Project for the MNRE, while providing technical assistance to support the planning, coordination, implementation, management, monitoring, and review of activities funded under SOFF, with a focus on the key components and outputs that MNRE is responsible for delivering. The assignment will be undertaken by an Individual Consultant (IC) on a full-time basis in Samoa for an initial period of 24 months, with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal and MNRE’s project needs. It is anticipated to commence by January 2027. This position requires the highest acceptable standards of effective performance. The MNRE now invites eligible individuals (“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 (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: Minimum experience and capability; A postgraduate degree in a discipline related to disaster risk management or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant working experience in disaster risk management, is preferable Minimum 8 years of experience in organizations such as public sector, NGOs, development partners organizations or the private sector at management level or with management responsibilities Demonstrated high-level project implementation/management experience and an understanding of project- cycle principles, log-frames, monitoring and evaluation in line with the requirements of development partners Relevant practical experience in procurement and financial management skills of large and complex program budgets funded by development partners Excellent communication skills, including good oral and written English, report writing, and the ability to write for and to a variety of stakeholder hierarchies Demonstrated skills in leadership, coordination and the mentoring of staff Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary background The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: Ministry of Finance’s Tender Link Portal: http://portal.tenderlink.com/mof_samoa/ . or can be obtained at the address given below. Afaese Luteru Tauvale Assistant CEO – Samoa Meteorology Division (SMD) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment E-mail: luteru.tauvale@mnre.gov.ws Copy: savaliga.tanuvasa@mwti.gov.ws or maccarios.auvae@mnre.gov.ws Expressions of interest including documentary evidence must be no longer than 30 pages and must be delivered and submitted to the address below by no later than 11am local time, Monday 29th November, 2026 . It may also be submitted electronically via the Ministry of Finance’s Tender Link Portal: http://portal.tenderlink.com/mof_samoa/. Late submissions will not be considered. Secretary of Tenders Board Ministry of Finance Central Bank of Samoa, Level 4 APIA Tel: +685-34333 Sincerely, __________________ Tofilau Valasi Iosefa Acting CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Specific Procurement Notice – Request for Proposals without Prequalification Request for Proposal Information Systems (Design, Supply and Installation) (Without Prequalification) Purchaser: Government of Samoa, acting through the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) Project : Samoa Finance Sector Resilience and Development Project, World Bank Project P181456 Contract title : Supply and Installation of the National Digital Identification System (NDIDS) Country : Samoa Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: Credit No. IDA-E3780 RFP No: WS-SBS-570867-NC-RFP Issued on: 28 October 2026 1. The Government of Samoa has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Samoa Finance Sector Resilience and Development Project , and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Installation of the National Digital Identification System . 2. The Samoa Bureau of Statistics now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for the supply and installation of the National Digital Identification System, covering the enrolment of the population, biometric deduplication and identity management, identity verification services for relying parties, the national identity card production chain, a civil registration platform, the supporting infrastructure and trust services, together with the associated services, training and skills transfer; the installation period runs from the Effective Date to the last milestone of the Implementation Schedule: about 16 months to Operational Acceptance of Version 2 (week 70), and up to 24 months (week 104) if the civil registration option is exercised, as stated in the Implementation Schedule of the request for proposals document; the sites are in Apia and on Savai'i, Samoa . 3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the request for proposals document. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): seventy percent (70 %) and for Proposal price: thirty percent (30 %). 5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from Samoa Bureau of Statistics, Mr. Mama Anisi C. Tua , National Identification Division Head, nid@sbs.gov.ws and inspect the request for proposals document during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours Samoan Time. 6. The request for proposals document in English may be downloaded from the Government of Samoa e-Tendering Portal: https://portal.tenderlink.com/mof_samoa/login . Proposers must register on the e-Tendering portal (free of charge), to access the documents . 7. Proposals should only be submitted on or before 21 December 2026 at 11:00 hours, Samoa time through the Government Electronic Tendering Portal. Late Proposals will be rejected. The TECHNICAL PROPOSAL submissions will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 21 December 2026 at 11:10 hours, Samoa time. All FINANCIAL PROPOSAL submissions shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening. 8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal-Securing Declaration. 9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document. 10. A Pre-Proposal meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Samoa Time by videoconference . The connection details are sent to every Proposer that requests to the Purchaser 10 days before the above scheduled date via nid@sbs.gov.ws . 11. The address (es) referred to above is (are): For the submission of Proposals and the public opening: Ministry of Finance Attn: Tenders Board Level 4, Central Bank of Samoa Building, 02 Apia City Boulevard, APIA, SAMOA Signed, Leota Aliielua Salani GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN SAMOA BUREAU OF STATISTICS

SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources PO Box G2, Honiara, Solomon Islands _________________________________________________________________________ Invitation to Bid Solomon Islands: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) Credit No.: IDA-71050 Project ID: P177239 Contract Title: Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province. Reference No.: SB-MFMR-551476-CW-RFB The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province. The Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Office in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. The works will involve the construction and completion of the office building, including all necessary civil, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, and associated works, together with the supply of materials, labour, equipment, and services required to complete the project in accordance with the bidding documents and technical specifications. The project site is in Auki, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands . The construction period shall be eighteen (18) months from the commencement date specified in the Contract or the date of commencement stated in the Notice to Proceed, as applicable. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 3.14 and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the PROPER Project Office, Nambawan Delite Centre Building and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 0830 to 1640 hours (Solomon Islands time), at the address provided at the end of this Invitation to Bid. For further inquiries, bidders may contact via email at MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb. A complete set of the bidding document in English may be obtained by interested eligible bidders free of charge upon submission of a written request by email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to MFMR-PROPERTender@fisheries.gov.sb on or before 4:00 pm (Solomon Islands time) on 27 November 2026. Electronic submission is the only permitted method of bid submission. Late bids will be rejected. Bidders must ensure that their bids are received at the designated email address before the submission deadline. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below, at 10am (Solomon Islands time) on 30 November 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. The addresses referred to above are: Address for Bid Submission (Electronic Submission Only): Dr Christain Ramofafia Permanent Secretary Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) P O Box G2 Honiara, Solomon Islands Attention: PROPER Project – P177239 Address for Public Opening of Bids: Front Reception Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Kukum Highway P.O. Box G2 Honiara, Solomon Islands Address for information/inspection: PROPER Project Office Nambawan Delite Centre Building Honiara, Solomon Islands Phone: 30789

Renewable Energy Generation and Access INcrease Project (REGAIN) Grant No.: E331-MH REGAIN Project Reference No. MH-MEC-563965-CS-CQS November 23, 2026 The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (GRMI) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) in the form of a grant (hereinafter called “the Grant”), in the amount of US$60 million, toward the cost of the Renewable Energy Generation and Access Increase (REGAIN) Project (P181250), approved and effective as of December 13, 2024, with a closing date of September 30, 2030. The Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), as Employer and implementing agency, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of the Grant to eligible payments under a contract for consulting services to prepare and support an implementation plan for renewable energy, energy efficiency and e-mobility under the Energy Act, 2025 and the National Energy Authority Act, 2025, excluding petroleum-sector provisions, under Sub-Component 3.1 (Sector Development Assistance) of the REGAIN Project. The assignment shall be carried out in close coordination with the newly established National Energy Authority (NEA) and shall cover all MEC-served systems, including Majuro, Ebeye and the outer islands. The consulting services (“the Services”) comprise proposing activities to be undertaken in the short, medium, and long term and undertaking them to strengthen the capacity of key energy sector stakeholders by focusing on regulation, target setting, monitoring tools, dissemination of progress, feedback, and course correction to promote security, safety, reliability, and sustainability of energy supply (excluding petroleum) in RMI as per the provisions of the EA 2025 and aligned with the National Energy Authority Act, 2025. Services include, among others: • Diagnostic review of the Electricity Sector (in particular RE, EE and E-Mobility) of the Marshall Islands; • Strategic review of the applicable RMI’s electricity sector-related international and national commitments and targets; • Propose a strategy for addressing the identified gaps; • Assessing the Institutional structure and the manpower requirements of the Energy sector; • Monitoring, Database and Reporting Framework for RE; • Electricity tariff review and recommendations, building on MEC’s existing tariff methodology and extending it to Ebeye; and • Addressing the recommendations by preparing, revising, or aligning the policies, regulations, codes, guidelines, and other instruments required to give effect to the relevant provisions of the Energy Act, 2025 and the National Energy Authority Act, 2025, excluding petroleum-sector provisions. The assignment is structured as a lump-sum contract with an estimated duration of 9 months, with an expected start date in January 2027. The selected firm will nominate a multidisciplinary team, including the Key Experts described in the attached TOR, and will report to MEC, coordinating closely with NEA, the World Bank, and other relevant stakeholders. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest. MEC 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, as set out in Section 10 of the attached TOR, are: 1. Experience preparing energy-sector legal, policy and regulatory frameworks, or implementation plans for energy legislation, including regulations, codes and licensing (35 points) 2. Experience in electricity tariff, cost-of-service and revenue-requirement studies for small island or multi- system utilities, preferably with high renewable energy penetration (25 points) 3 3. Experience in the Pacific or other Small Island Developing States (25 points) 4. Technical and managerial capability of the firm, including core business, years in business, organization and availability of relevant expertise (15 points) The Consultant shall demonstrate availability of qualified experts in energy policy and regulation (renewable energy, energy efficiency and e-mobility), legal and regulatory drafting, electricity tariffs and utility finance, and stakeholder engagement. 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” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 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 partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on Consultant’s Qualifications (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Regulations for IPF-Borrowers, September 2025 Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 hours, Monday to Friday. Expressions of Interest EOI must be delivered in electronic form to the address below by November 23, 2026, 5:00 pm Majuro time. MEC: Attn: Steve Wakefield PO Box 1439, Majuro MH 96960 Republic of the Marshall Islands Tel: 692-625-3827/3829 E-mail: swakefield@mecrmi.com Copy: Jack Chong-Gum, jack.chonggum@mecrmi.net EOI Submission Requirements: Expressions of Interest should include the following information: 1. Firm profile 2. Organizational Capacity 3. Relevant assignments (maximum 10 projects), preferably including energy-sector…

Renewable Energy Generation and Access INcrease Project (REGAIN) (P181250) Marshall Islands Request for Expressions of Interest Consulting Services for Implementation Plan for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and E-Mobility under the Energy Act 2025 Grant No.: E331-MH REGAIN Project Reference No. MH-MEC-572983-CS-CQS October 21, 2026 The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (GRMI) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) in the form of a grant (hereinafter called “the Grant”), in the amount of US$60 million, toward the cost of the Renewable Energy Generation and Access Increase (REGAIN) Project (P181250), approved and effective as of December 13, 2024, with a closing date of September 30, 2030. The Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), as Employer and implementing agency, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of the Grant to eligible payments under a contract for consulting services to prepare and support an implementation plan for renewable energy, energy efficiency and e-mobility under the Energy Act, 2025 and the National Energy Authority Act, 2025, excluding petroleum-sector provisions, under Sub-Component 3.1 (Sector Development Assistance) of the REGAIN Project. The assignment shall be carried out in close coordination with the newly established National Energy Authority (NEA) and shall cover all MEC-served systems, including Majuro, Ebeye and the outer islands. The consulting services (“the Services”) comprise proposing activities to be undertaken in the short, medium, and long term and undertaking them to strengthen the capacity of key energy sector stakeholders by focusing on regulation, target setting, monitoring tools, dissemination of progress, feedback, and course correction to promote security, safety, reliability, and sustainability of energy supply (excluding petroleum) in RMI as per the provisions of the EA 2025 and aligned with the National Energy Authority Act, 2025. Services include, among others: Diagnostic review of the Electricity Sector (in particular RE, EE and E-Mobility) of the Marshall Islands; Strategic review of the applicable RMI’s electricity sector-related international and national commitments and targets; Propose a strategy for addressing the identified gaps; Assessing the Institutional structure and the manpower requirements of the Energy sector; Monitoring, Database and Reporting Framework for RE; Electricity tariff review and recommendations, building on MEC’s existing tariff methodology and extending it to Ebeye; and Addressing the recommendations by preparing, revising, or aligning the policies, regulations, codes, guidelines, and other instruments required to give effect to the relevant provisions of the Energy Act, 2025 and the National Energy Authority Act, 2025, excluding petroleum-sector provisions. The assignment is structured as a lump-sum contract with an estimated duration of 9 months, with an expected start date in January 2027. The selected firm will nominate a multidisciplinary team, including the Key Experts described in the attached TOR, and will report to MEC, coordinating closely with NEA, the World Bank, and other relevant stakeholders. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest. MEC 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, as set out in Section 10 of the attached TOR, are: Experience preparing energy-sector legal, policy and regulatory frameworks, or implementation plans for energy legislation, including regulations, codes and licensing (35 points) Experience in electricity tariff, cost-of-service and revenue-requirement studies for small island or multi-system utilities, preferably with high renewable energy penetration (25 points) Experience in the Pacific or other Small Island Developing States (25 points) Technical and managerial capability of the firm, including core business, years in business, organization and availability of relevant expertise (15 points) The Consultant shall demonstrate availability of qualified experts in energy policy and regulation (renewable energy, energy efficiency and e-mobility), legal and regulatory drafting, electricity tariffs and utility finance, and stakeholder engagement. 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” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 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 partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on Consultant’s Qualifications (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Regulations for IPF-Borrowers, September 2025 Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 hours, Monday to Friday. Expressions of Interest EOI must be delivered in electronic form to the address below perferably by November 23, 2026, 5:00 pm Majuro time. MEC: Attn: Steve Wakefield PO Box 1439, Majuro MH 96960 Republic of the Marshall Islands Tel: 692-625-3827/3829 E-mail: swakefield@mecrmi.com Copy: Jack Chong-Gum, jack.chonggum@mecrmi.net EOI Submission Requirements: Expressions of Interest should…

Request for Bids Small Works (Two-Envelope Bidding Process) Employer: Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities Project: Urban Resilience Project Contract title: MAJURO RESILIENT PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENT Phase 1: Lot 1(Alele museum site) and Lot 2 (Katoj park site) Country: Marshall Islands Grant No.: Grant No.: E6610-MH RFB No.: MH-MWIU-571264-CW-RFB Issued on: October 22, 2026 1. The Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MPWIU), Republic of the Marshall Islands, represented by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) (Employer), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Urban Resilience Project – Component 3, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for the Majuro Resilient Public Space Improvement. 2. The Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MPWIU) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the development of Alele Museum Site and Katoj Park Site, Majuro Atoll, divided into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 (Alele Museum Site) – Phase 1, Lot 2 (Katoj Park Site) – Phase 1, to enhance public open space, recreational space, cultural heritage value, and climate resilience at Majuro's key civic, cultural, and recreational sites. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots, as further defined in this Bidding Document. No discount for the award of a combination of Lots shall apply; each Lot's Bid Price shall be evaluated individually. Full details of the scope for each Lot are set out in Section II (Bid Data Sheet) and Section VII (Works' Requirements) of this Bidding Document. As a summary, the estimated construction period for Lot 1 is 12 months and Lot 2 is 18 months, with a Defects Liability Period of 12 months for each Lot. 3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding document. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% , and for Bid cost: 40% . 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Project Manager, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Urban Resilience Project (URP), Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MPWIU) (email: jegasothy1974@gmail.com), and inspect the bidding document during office hours (0900 to 1700 hours, Majuro Local Time) at the address given below. 6. The bidding document in English may be obtained by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below. The document will be provided free of charge by email. 7. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Majuro time) at the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MPWIU) Conference Room, Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. Interested bidders may attend in person or virtually. We will provide a Zoom meeting link to participants who wish to attend remotely. 8. Bids must be delivered to the address specified below on or before November 26, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM (RMI Time). If submitted electronically , the Technical Part and Financial Part shall be submitted as separate password-protected files. The password for the Technical Part shall be provided at the online opening of the Technical Part; the password for the Financial Part shall be kept securely by the Bidder and provided at the online opening of the Financial Part. If the password for the Financial Part does not work at the opening, the Bid will be considered non-responsive. It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure the passwords are correct and secure. If hand-delivered : the outer Bid envelopes marked "ORIGINAL BID", and the inner envelopes marked "TECHNICAL PART" will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders' designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on [insert location, time and date]. All envelopes or files marked "FINANCIAL PART" shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening. Late Bids will be rej

The Pacific Community (SPC) is seeking proposals for a policy dialogue focused on shared decision-making and women's leadership. This initiative aims to strengthen engagement and promote gender-equitable governance models across Pacific Island countries.

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