Abt Global is defined by its mission: to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Our global staff works in more than 60 countries and our work is funded by governments, international organizations and the private sector.
We depend on a variety of partner organizations, businesses, and independent contractors to support client projects. We focus on selecting the right partner by conducting competitive procurements to obtain the best value. Depending on the need and requirements, we issue tenders for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), requests for applications (RFAs), and independent contractor opportunities.
Below you will find open solicitations for partner organizations, businesses, and independent contractors:
Request for Proposals: APSP-2025-080 Kokoda Track Tourism Strategy
Overview
The Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP) is aligned to the Government of PNG (GoPNG) Kokoda Initiative Master Plan (KIMP) established to protect the Kokoda Track, Brown River catchment and Owen Stanley Range; improve services for local communities; enhance the trekking experience; improve safety; and preserve the Kokoda Track region’s unique culture and military history. The KIMP outlines the framework through which GoPNG support and investments are aligned. It depicts three discrete pillars of support, the Track, the People, and the Environment.
The KIP contributes to KIMP through five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs).
- EOPO 1: The Kokoda Track remains open, safe, and accessible for visitors and community members.
- EOPO 2: NMAG and the Kokoda Track Authority (KTA)/Kokoda Track Management Authority (KTMA) identify, protect, and promote military heritage.
- EOPO 3: Kokoda Track communities are engaged in more diversified income earning activities and have improved health and education outcomes.
- EOPO 4: Women and vulnerable groups have improved access to income generation opportunities and inclusive services.
- EOPO 5: The Kokoda Track Protected Area (the current IPZ) is managed sustainably and consistently with consent of landowners and communities.
Services Required
We are seeking an organisation to develop a Kokoda Track Region Tourism Strategy (Strategy) and a draft Implementation Plan which will provide practical guidance, strategies and recommendations to develop (increase) tourism in the region.
The Strategy will follow the principles of responsible sustainable tourism that underpin socio-economic development and ensure that community improvement of livelihoods is at the forefront of the development agenda, and that the special cultural, natural and military heritage values of the region, which provide the tourism drawcards, are preserved into the future.
The Strategy will define the role that the Kokoda Track Management Authority (KTMA) will play in regulating and developing the Kokoda Track region as a Special Tourism Region for global marketing and promotion.
RFP Documentation
The request for proposal documentation can be requested by emailing png.tenders@amspng.org or accessed online at https://www.abtglobal.com/doing-business-with-abt/solicitations
All enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org
The closing date and time for submissions is 15 October 2025, no later than 5pm PNG Time.
Documents
FSIP-RFT-016 – CWM Acute Ward, Potable Water and Maternity Sewer line Construction Services
Background
The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.
The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs. The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.
The Opportunity
Abt Global, through the FPSP are approaching the market for FSIP-RFT-016 CWM Priority Infrastructure Program – Acute Ward, Potable Water and Maternity Sewer line Construction Services. The Platform seeks a local building construction contractor to undertake upgrade works at the CWM Hospital. The scope of work includes upgrades to the Acute ward including the isolation and surgical bathrooms, constructing a new water tank behind the Maternity building and addressing the issues affecting the sewer line at the Maternity Unit.
A non-mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Wednesday 8 October 2025. Respondents are requested to confirm their interest by emailing tenders@fpsp.org.fj
RFT Documents
This RFT consists of the following documents:
- Part A – RFT Information: contains general information for the solicitation of Tenders, including requirements for Tenders and terms and conditions that govern this RFT process.
- Part B – Response Form: to facilitate submissions from Respondents and contains the required structure and content for Tenders. Part B must be completed in full and submitted by Respondents.
- Note: the Trade Summary documents required for section 3.2 of Part B will be made available on 8 October 2025 via an addendum to this RFT.
- Part C – Scope of Works Overview: sets out detailed requirements for the Services to be delivered.
- Part D – Scope of Works Appendices: contains all relevant design and specification documentation and drawings for Part C.
- Note: due to file size, Part D is available on request via email to tenders@fpsp.org.fj
- Part E – Draft Contract: provides the terms and conditions under which Abt Global intends to engage a successful Respondent.
Addendum 01:
Part D – Scope of Work Appendices, Appendix 2 is amended to include the following additional document:
Please refer to the Addendum 01 for the details of the update and the new document.
Qualification of Service Providers
Response to the RFT must cover all mandatory compliance, technical, and financial criteria.
Submission
Submissions will be evaluated by an independent Tender evaluation panel and the successful Respondent will be formally notified of the outcome of the process.
Accessing the RFT documents:
Interested parties may request the RFT documentation via email at tenders@fpsp.org.fj or can access the RFT documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
The closing date and time for submissions is Monday 27 October 2025, 4 PM (Fiji Time).
All Tenders with required documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format at the latest by 4 pm (Fiji time) on Monday 27 October 2025 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj