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Unveiled: Evaluation Criteria for IR at Marina Bay 
The Singapore Government has released more details on the Request for Proposals (RFP) evaluation criteria for the Integrated Resort (IR) at Marina Bay.

The proposals for the IR at Marina Bay will be evaluated on four key criteria as outlined below, with the approximate weights as indicated:
a) Tourism Appeal and Contribution (40%)
b) Architectural Concept and Design (30%)
c) Development Investment (20%)
d) Strength of the Consortium and Partners (10%)

The strategic objectives and desired outcomes of the IR have been extensively shared with Proposers during the RFP process.  Details on the criteria and weights have been communicated to the Proposers to provide more clarity on the type of IR intended for Singapore.

The IR at Marina Bay is envisaged to be a large-scale iconic lifestyle product that will enhance Singapore’s reputation as a premium, “must-visit” destination for leisure and business visitors, and sharpen Singapore’s competitiveness. It is also envisioned to be a modern, architecturally distinctive, urban and well-integrated development which is appropriate to its prime downtown location and can differentiate itself from IRs in other global cities.

The RFP for the IR at Marina Bay will close on 29 March 2006.