<h1>Government development corporation invites DBFOT PPP bids for five 5-star eco-tourism resorts; award after technical and financial evaluation</h1> A government-owned development corporation invited DBFOT PPP bids for five 5-star eco-tourism resorts across specified islands and received 12 bids currently under technical evaluation, with award contingent on completing both technical and financial assessments and selection of the highest bidder. Projects include redevelopment and new construction on inhabited and an uninhabited island, with specified investment, room counts and multi-year completion timelines. Legal issues to note include concession agreement terms, land-use and lease rights for uninhabited islands, compliance with environmental and coastal regulations (CRZ) and international green standards, permitting, risk allocation for construction/operation, and obligations tied to employment and timeline enforcement.