Urban Resilience and Risk-Informed Investment Study for Suva and Nadi, Fiji

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Consulting Services: Urban Resilience, Economic Impact and Investment Planning Assessment for Suva and Nadi, Fiji The World Bank The World Bank invites qualified consulting firms to express interest in undertaking a strategic urban resilience and economic assessment for the Greater Suva and Nadi urban regions in Fiji. Background Fiji is one of the most urbanized countries in the Pacific, with approximately 60 percent of its population residing in urban areas. Rapid urban growth in Suva and Nadi has increased exposure to flooding, coastal inundation, cyclones, landslides, and seismic hazards while placing additional pressure on infrastructure, public services, and land resources. To support resilient urban growth and investment planning, the World Bank is seeking a highly qualified consulting firm to deliver analytical work that integrates urban resilience, disaster risk, economic growth, infrastructure planning, and institutional assessment. Assignment Objective The assignment aims to develop a practical and prioritized investment framework to strengthen urban resilience while supporting jobs, private sector development, and sustainable economic growth in Fiji. The consultant will: Assess urban growth patterns, hazard exposure, vulnerability, and infrastructure risks in Suva and Nadi. Evaluate the economic impacts of earthquakes and flooding (coastal, fluvial, and pluvial) in Greater Suva. Analyze how urban risks and infrastructure constraints affect employment, business continuity, investment, market access, and productivity. Identify and prioritize resilient infrastructure investments and policy reforms. Assess institutional, governance, and financing arrangements for urban resilience investments. Strengthen capacity for the use of spatial, hazard, and economic data in planning and investment decisions. Scope of Services The assignment will be delivered through four integrated modules: Inception and Methodology Preliminary Analysis and Data Review Detailed Assessment, Stakeholder Consultations and Validation Finalization of Reports and Investment Frameworks Key outputs will include: Suva and Nadi Urban Resilience Diagnostic and Prioritized Investment Framework. Greater Suva Flood and Earthquake Economic Impact Assessment. Investment prioritization framework and implementation pathways. Geospatial datasets, analytical tools, maps, and capacity-building materials. Duration The assignment is expected to be complete