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Boatmen as Tourism Frontliners Seminar in El Nido and Coron, Palawan
AI Summary
The Department of Tourism – Region IV‑B in Palawan is procuring a comprehensive accommodation, meals, and miscellaneous package to support the Boatmen as Tourism Frontliners Seminar that will be held in El Nido and Coron from 15 to 25 November 2026. The package is intended for the two locations, covering the stay of a single resource speaker and a DOT facilitator at each site. For each venue the provider will secure two single‑occupancy rooms and manage the check‑in and check‑out schedules: in El Nido from 15 to 20 November and in Coron from 20 to 25 November. In addition, the contract requires catering for 40 participants of the training sessions held during the respective periods (16‑19 November in El Nido and 21‑24 November in Coron), furnishing plated morning and afternoon snacks with complementary drinks, a managed buffet lunch with drinks, and free‑flowing coffee throughout the day. The package also includes the printing of a tarpaulin for event signage.
The procurement is specifically open to DOT‑accredited travel and tour agencies or tour operators based in Palawan or Metro Manila who are willing to provide the services on a send‑bill arrangement and who comply with the detailed services specified in Item V of the technical specifications. The final award will be based on technical compliance and a bid within the approved budget of PHP 323,800.00. The essential technical requirement for bidders is that they must be a DOT‑accredited agency willing to provide performance under a send‑bill arrangement and to comply with all services detailed in Item V of the technical specifications.
Description
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. PROJECT TITLE
BOATMEN AS TOURISM FRONTLINERS SEMINAR
Host Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – MIMAROPA
Date: November 15-25, 2026
Location: El Nido & Coron, Palawan
II. PROJECT RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES
Boat operators serve as among the first points of contact of visitors and play an important role in shaping the overall tourist experience. Recognizing their vital role as tourism frontliners, there is a need to enhance their knowledge, skills, and service orientation in providing safe, quality, and responsive assistance to both domestic and foreign tourists.
This program aims to strengthen their role as tourism frontliners and sources of reliable tourism information. The seminar will provide practical knowledge on effective communication, proper tourist assistance, responsible tourism practices, and destination promotion. Through this initiative, boat operators will be encouraged to actively contribute to fostering responsible tourism, and creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for visitors.
III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING/SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Preferably a DOT Accredited Travel and Tour Agency or Tour Operato whose office is in Palawan or Metro Manila
- Must be willing to provide services on a send bill arrangement
- Must comply with the detailed services specified in Item V of the TS
IV. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING/SERVICE
- Current Mayor’s / Business Permit / BIR Certification (for individual)
- Registration Certificate from SEC or DTI
- Omnibus Sworn Statement
- DOT certificate
V. SCOPE OF WORKS/SPECIFICATIONS
- Accommodation for Resource Speaker and DOT Facilitator
El Nido
Guests: One (1) Resource Speaker and One (1) DOT Facilitator
Two (2) Single Occupancy Room
Check-in: November 15, 2025
Check-out: November 20, 2025
Coron
Guests: One (1) Resource Speaker and One (1) DOT Facilitator
Two (2) Single Occupancy Room
Check-in: November 20, 2025
Check-out: November 25, 2025
- Training Meals (AM/PM Snacks and Lunch)
El Nido
1. Date of Training: November 16-19, 2025
2. Number of Persons: 40 pax
3. Meals:
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- Plated AM Snacks with 1 round of drinks (Bottled water/juice or soft drinks)
- Managed Buffet Lunch with drinks
- Plated PM Snacks with 1 round of drinks (Bottled water/juice or soft drinks)
- Free-flowing Coffee
Coron
1. Date of Training: November 21-24, 2025
2. Number of Persons: 40 pax
3. Meals:
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- Plated AM Snacks with 1 round of drinks (Bottled water/juice or soft drinks)
- Managed Buffet Lunch with drinks
- Plated PM Snacks with 1 round of drinks (Bottled water/juice or soft drinks)
- Free-flowing Coffee
C. Miscellaneous Expenses
1. Tarpaulin Printing
VI. APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT
The total budget allocation is THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 323,800.00), inclusive of applicable taxes and fees. The winning bid shall be determined based on the proposal that is responsive with the technical specifications and whose bid is within the approved budget for the contract (ABC).
VII. PAYMENT PROCEDURE:
- Terms of payment to the winning bidder shall be in accordance with the government procedure (send bill arrangement). Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract will result in the payment of corresponding penalties and liquidated damages in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract price by the winning bidder.
- Full payment shall be made within thirty (30) working days upon delivery of the request order and acceptance of the supplies.
VIII. PROJECT OFFICER/CONTACT PERSON
Name: MR. MARK LEONARD A. DELA CRUZ
Email: tisp.dot4b@gmail.com
Contact No.: 0997-1659378
Notice Reference Number: 111992
Status: Published
Lot Type: Single Lot
Procurement Mode: Small Value Procurement
Classification: Goods
Applicable Procurement Rules: Implementing Rules and Regulations
Funding Source: Regular Agency Fund (01000000)
Delivery/Project Location: Palawan
Business Category: Travel facilitation
Line Item Details:
| Item No. | UNSPSC | Lot Name | Lot Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90121502 | Travel agencies | Accommodation, Meals & Miscellaneous | 1 | Package |