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GuidelinesProcurementunderIBRD LoansandIDA Credits
January 1995
Revised January and August 1996
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CONTENTS
I. Introduction .................................--- 7
1.1 Purpose .*--------------------------- 7
1. 2 General Considerations ............................................................... 8
1. 5 Applicability of Guidelines .9------ g
1. 6 Eligibility .9------------------------------- g
1. 9 Advance Contracting and Retroactive Financing .............................. 10
1. 10 Joint Ventures ........................................................................- 11
1. 11 Bank Review .11
1. 12 Reserved Procurement ............................................................ 11
1. 13 Misprocurement .....................................................................- 12
1. 14 References to Bank ..................................................................- 12
1. 15 Fraud and Corruption ............................................................... 12
II. International Competitive Bidding ...................................................... 15
A. General ....................................................................................- 15
2. 1 Introduction ...........................................................................- 15
2. 2 Type and Size of Contracts .........................................................- 15
2. 6 Two-Stage Bidding .................................................................. 16
2. 7 Notification and Advertising ...................................................... 17
2. 9 Prequalification of Bidders ......................................................... 18
B. Bidding Documents ..................................................................... 19
2. 11 General .19
2.13 Validity of Bids and Bid Security ................................................ 19
2. 15 Language ..............................................................................- 20
2. 16 Clarity of Bidding Documents ................................................... 20
2. 19 Standards ..............................................................................- 21
2. 20 Use of Brand Names ............................................................... 21
2. 21 Pricing .................................................................................- 22
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2. 24 Price Adjustment .................................................................. 23
2. 26 Transportation and Insurance ................................................... 23
2. 28 Currency Provisions ............................................................... 24
2. 29 Currency of Bid ..................................................................... 24
2. 31 Currency Conversion for Bid Comparison ....................................... 25
2. 32 Currency of Payment ............................................................... 25
2. 34 Terms and Methods of Payment ................................................ 25
2. 37 Conditions of Contract ............................................................- 26
2. 38 Performance Security ............................................................... 26
2. 40 Liquidated Damags and Bonus Clauses .......................................... 27
2. 41 Force Majeure ........................................................................- 27
2. 42 Applicable Law and Settlement of Disputes .................................... 27
C. Bid Opening,Evaluation,and Award of Contract . . 28
2. 43 Time for Preparation of Bids ...................................................... 28
2. 44 Bid Opening Procedures ............................................................ 28
2. 45 Clarifications or Alterations of Bids ............................................. 29
2. 46 Confidentiality ........................................................................- 29
2. 47 Examination of Bids ............................................................... 29
2. 48 Evaluation and Comparison of Bids ............................................. 29
2. 54 Domestic Preferences ............................................................... 31
2. 56 Extension of Validity of Bids ...................................................... 31
2. 57 Postqualification of Bidders ...................................................... 31
2. 58 Award of Contract .................................................................. 32
2. 59 Rejection of All Bids ............................................................... 32
D. Modified ICB .*----------------------------............................. 33
2. 63 Quick Disbursement Operations .............................. 33
2. 65 Procurement of Commodities .............................. 33
III. Other Methods of Procurement ................................ 35
3. 1 General . - - - - . ................................ 35
3. 2 Limited International Bidding ................................ 35
3. 3 National Competitive Bidding ............................. 35
3. 5 Shopping (International and National) .......................................... 36
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3. 7 Direct Contracting .................................................................. 36
3. 8 Force Account . - - - - - - . .................................... 37
3. 9 Procurement from United Nations Agencies .................................... 38
3. 10 Procurement Agents ...............................................................- 38
3. 11 Inspection Agents .................................................................. 38
3. 12 Procurement in Loans to Financial Intermediaries ........................... 39
3. 13 Procurement under BOT and Similar Private Sector Arrangements ...... 39
3. 14 Procurement under Loans Guaranteed by the Bank ........................... 40
3. 15 Community Participation in Procurement .................................... 40
Appendices .......................................................................................- 41
Appendix 1 - Review by the Bank of Procurement Decisions ..................... 41
Appendix 2 - Domestic Preferences ............. ....................... 45
Appendix 3 - Disbursements ............................................................ 48
Appendix 4 - Guidance to Bidders ............................ 50
I. Introduction 7
I. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
1. 1 The purpose of these Guidelines is to inform those carrying out a project that is fi-
nanced in whole or in part by a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD) or a credit from the International Development Association
(IDA) , c 1I of the arrangements to be made for procuring the goods and worksC I (in-
cluding related services) required for the project. The Loan Agreement governs the legal
relationships between the Borrower and the Bank, and the Guidelines are made applica-
ble to procurement of goods and works for the project, as provided in the agreement.
The rights and obligations of the Borrower and the providers of goods and works for the
project are governed by the bidding: 3 0 documents, and by the contracts signed by the
Borrower with the providers of goods and works, and not by these Guidelines or the
Loan Agreements. No party other than the parties to the Loan Agreement shall derive
any rights therefrom or have any claim to loan proceeds.
c 1 ) Procurement requirements of IBRD and IDA are identical, and references in these Guidelines
to the Bank include both IBRD and IDA, and references to loans include credits and project
preparation facilities (PPFs). Loan Agreement includes Development Credit Agreement and
Project Agreement.
C 2 ) References to "goods" and "works" in these Guidelines include related services such as trans-
portation, insurance, installation, commissioning, training, and initial maintenance.
"Goods" includes commodities, raw material, machinery, equipment, and industrial plant.
The provisions of these Guidelines also apply to services which are bid and contracted on the
basis of performance of a measurable physical output, such as drilling, mapping, and similar
operations. These Guidelines do not refer to Consultants' services, to which the current
Guidelines: Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Execut-
ing Agency apply (referred to herein as Consultant Guidelines).
C 3 j For the purposes of these Guidelines, the words "bid" and "tender" shall have the same
meaning.
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General Considerations
1. 2 The responsibility for the implementation of the project, and therefore for the
award and administration of contracts under the project, rests with the Borrower. [4)
The Bank, for its part, is required by its Articles of Agreement to ". . . ensure that the
proceeds of any loan are used only for the purposes for which the loan was granted, with
due attention to considerations of economy and efficiency and without regard to political
or other noneconomic influences or consideration, "c5 and it has established detailed
procedures for this purpose. While in practice the specific procurement rules and proce-
dures to be followed in the implementation of a project depend on the circumstances of
the particular case, four considerations generally guide the Bank's requirements:
(a) the need for economy and efficiency in the implementation of the project, includ-
ing the procurement of the goods and works involved;
(b) the Bank's interest, as a cooperative institution, in giving all eligible bidders from
developed and developing countries f 63 an opportunity to compete in providing
goods and works financed by the Bank;
(c) the Bank's interest, as a development institution, in encouraging the development
of domestic contracting and manufacturing industries in the borrowing country;
and
(d) the importance of transparency in the procurement process.
1. 3 The Bank has found that, in most cases, these needs and interests can best be re-
alized through International Competitive Bidding (ICB), properly administered, and
with suitable allowance for preferences for domestically manufactured goods and, where
appropriate, for domestic ContractorsC 73D for works under prescribed conditions. In such
cases, therefore, the Bank requires its Borrowers to obtain goods and works through
C 4 D In some cases, the Borrower acts only as an intermediary, and the project is carried out byanother agency or entity. References in these Guidelines to the Borrower include such agen-cies and entities, as well as Sub-Borrowers under on-lending arrangements.
C 5 D The Bank's Articles of Agreement; Article I , Section 5(b).
C 6 D See para. 1. 6.
C 7 D For purposes of these Guidelines, "Contractor" refers only to a firm providing constructionservices.
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ICB open to eligible Suppliers and Contractors. 8 Section 11 of these Guidelines de-
scribes the procedures for ICB.
1. 4 On the other hand, where ICB is clearly not the most economic and efficient
method of procurement, other methods of procurement are specified in the Loan Agree-
ment. Section m describes these other methods of procurement and the circumstances
under which their application would be more appropriate. The particular methods to be
followed for the procurement of goods and works for a given project are specified in the
Loan Agreement for such project.
Applicability of Guidelines
1. 5 Generally the Bank finances only a part of the cost of the project. The procedures
outlined in these Guidelines apply to all contracts for goods and works financed in whole
or in part from Bank loans. For the procurement of those contracts for goods and works
not financed from a Bank loan, the Borrower may adopt other procedures. In such cases
the Bank shall be satisfied that the procedures to be used will fulfill the Borrower' s obli-
gations to cause the project to be carried out diligently and efficiently, and that the
goods and works to be procured:
(a) are of satisfactory quality and are compatible with the balance of the project;
(b) will be delivered or completed in timely fashion; and
(c) are priced so as not to affect adversely the economic and financial viability of the
project.
Eligibility
1. 6 Funds from Bank loans are disbursed only on account of expenditures for goods
and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Bank member
countries. C 9 Under this policy, nationals of other countries or bidders offering goods
and works from other countries shall be disqualified from bidding for contracts intended
to be financed in whole or in part from Bank loans.
C 8 ) See para. 1. 6.
C 9 D See Section 5. 01 of General Conditions Applicable to Loan and Guarantee Agreements, dated
January 1,1985. The Bank maintains a list of countries from which bidders, goods, and ser-
vices are not eligible to participate in procurement financed by the Bank. The list is regularly
updated and can be obtained from the Public Information Center of the World Bank.
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1. 7 In connection with any contract to be financed in whole or in part from a Bank
loan, the Bank does not permit a Borrower to deny prequalification, if required, to a
firm for reasons unrelated to its capability and resources to successfully perform the con-
tract; nor does it permit a Borrower to disqualify any bidder for such reasons.
1. 8 As exceptions to the foregoing:
(a) Firms of a member country or goods manufactured in a member country may be
excluded if, (i) as a matter of law or official regulation, the Borrower's country
prohibits commercial relations with that country, provided that the Bank is satis-
fied that such exclusion does not preclude effective competition for the supply of
goods or works required, or (ii) by an act of compliance with a decision of the
United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter Vll of the Charter of the
United Nations, the Borrower's country prohibits any import of goods from that
country or any payments to persons or entities in that country.
(b) A firm which has been engaged by the Borrower to provide consulting services for
the preparation or implementation of a project, and any of its affiliates, shall be
disqualified from subsequently providing goods or works (other than a continua-
tion of the firm's earlier consulting services) for the same project. This provision
does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, Contractors, or Suppliers)
which together are performing the Contractor' s obligations under a turnkey or de-
sign and build contract. (10D
(c) Government-owned enterprises in the Borrower's country may participate only if
they can establish that they (i) are legally and financially autonomous, and (ii)
operate under commercial law. No dependent agency of the Borrower or Sub-
Borrower under a Bankfinanced project shall be permitted to bid or submit a pro-
posal for the procurement of goods or works under the project. C")
(d) A firm declared ineligible by the Bank in accordance with subparagraph (d) of
paragraph 1. 15 of these Guidelines shall be ineligible to be awarded a Bank-fi-
nanced contract during the period of time determined by the Bank.
Advance Contracting and Retroactive Financing
1. 9 In certain circumstances, such as to accelerate project implementation, the Bor-
CioJ See para. 2. 5.
C1 1 Other than Force Account units, as permitted under para. 3. 8.
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rower may wish to proceed with the initial steps of procurement before signing the relat-
ed Bank loan. The procurement procedures, including advertising, shall be in accor-
dance with the Guidelines in order for the eventual contracts to be eligible for Bank fi-
nancing, and the normal review process by the Bank shall be followed. A Borrower un-
dertakes such advance contracting at its own risk, and any concurrence by the Bank
with the procedures, documentation, or proposal for award does not commit the Bank
to make a loan for the project in question. If the contract is signed, reimbursement by
the Bank of any payments made by the Borrower under the contract prior to loan signing
is referred to as retroactive financing and is only permitted within the limits specified in
the Loan Agreement.
Joint Ventures
1. 10 Suppliers and Contractors in the Borrower's country are encouraged to partici-
pate in the procurement process since the Bank encourages the development of domestic
industry. They may bid independently or in joint venture with foreign firms, but the
Bank will not accept conditions of bidding which require mandatory joint ventures or
other forms of mandatory association between domestic and foreign firms.
Bank Review
1. 11 The Bank reviews the Borrower' s procurement procedures, documents, bid
evaluations, award recommendations, and contracts to ensure that the procurement pro-
cess is carried out in accordance with the agreed procedures. These review procedures
are described in Appendix 1. The Loan Agreement shall specify the extent to which
these review procedures shall apply in respect of the different categories of goods and
works to be financed, in whole or in part, from the Bank loan.
Reserved Procurement
1. 12 When open competition would be the appropriate method of procurement for par-
ticular goods or works of the project, but the Borrower wishes to reserve this procure-
ment for one or more specific firms or enterprises, the Bank may accept such reserved
procurement only on condition that:
(a) it is not eligible for financing out of the Bank loan; and
(b) it will not significantly affect the satisfactory project implementation in terms of
costs, quality, and completion time.
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Misprocurement
1. 13 The Bank does not finance expenditures for goods and works which have not
been procured in accordance with the agreed procedures in the Loan Agreement, and it
is the policy of the, Bank to cancel that portion of the loan allocated to the goods and
works that have been misprocured. The Bank may, in addition, exercise other remedies
under the Loan Agreement.
References to Bank
1. 14 If the Borrower wishes to refer to the Bank in procurement documents, the fol-
lowing language shall be used:
"(name of Borrower) has received (or in appropriate cases 'has applied for') a
loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in various
currencies equivalent to USD... toward the cost of (name of project), and in-
tends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under this
contract. Payment by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
will be made only at the request of (name of Borrower or designate) and upon ap-
proval by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and will be
subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement. The
Loan Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the Loan Account for the purpose of
any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or
import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United
Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Na-
tions. No party other than (name of Borrower) shall derive any rights from the
Loan Agreement or have any claim to loan proceeds. "112M
Fraud and Corruption
1. 15 It is the Bank's policy to require that Borrowers (including beneficiaries of Bank
loans), as well as bidders/Suppliers/Contractors under Bank-financed contracts, ob-
serve the highest standard of ethics during the procurement and execution of such con-
tracts. In pursuance of this policy, the Bank:
C 22 D Substitute "credit," "International Development Association," and "Credit Agreement," asappropriate.
I. Introduction 13
(a) defines, for the purposes of this provision, the terms set forth below as follows:
(i) "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any
thing of value to influence the action of a public official in the procurement
process or in contract execution; and
(ii) "fraudulent practice" means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence
a procurement process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of the
Borrower, and includes collusive practices among bidders (prior to or after
bid submission) designed to establish bid prices at artificial, noncompetitive
levels and to deprive the Borrower of the benefits of free and open competi-
tion;
(b) will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the bidder recommended for
award has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract
in question;
(c) will cancel the portion of the loan allocated to a contract for goods or works if it at
any time determines that corrupt or fraudulent practices were engaged in by repre-
sentatives of the Borrower or of a beneficiary of the loan during the procurement
or the execution of that contract, without the Borrower having taken timely and
appropriate action satisfactory to the Bank to remedy the situation;
(d) will declare a firm ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to
be awarded a Bank-financed contract if it at any time determines that the firm has
engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for, or in executing, a
Bank-financed contract; and
(e) will have the right to require that, in contracts financed by a Bank loan, a provi-
sion be included requiring Suppliers and Contractors to permit the Bank to inspect
their accounts and records relating to the performance of the contract and to have
them audited by auditors appointed by the Bank.
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I . International Competitive Bidding 15
X . INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE
BIDDING
A. General
Introduction
2. 1 The objective of International Competitive Bidding (ICB), as described in these
Guidelines, is to provide all eligible prospective biddersC13) with timely and adequate noti-
fication of a Borrower' s requirements and an equal opportunity to bid for the required
goods and works.
Type and Size of Contracts
2. 2 The bidding documents shall clearly state the type of contract to be entered into
and contain the proposed contract provisions appropriate therefor. The most common
types of contracts provide for payments on the basis of a lump sum, unit prices, reim-
bursable cost plus fees, or combinations thereof. Reimbursable cost contracts are accept-
able to the Bank only in exceptional circumstances such as conditions of high risk or
where costs cannot be determined in advance with sufficient accuracy. Such contracts
shall include appropriate incentives to limit costs.
2. 3 The size and scope of individual contracts will depend on the magnitude, nature,
and location of the project. For projects requiring a variety of goods and works, separate
contracts generally are awarded for the supply and/or installation of different items of
equipment and plant C14 and for the works.
2. 4 For a project requiring similar but separate items of equipment or works, bids may
be invited under alternative contract options that would attract the interest of both small
c13) See para. 1. 6.
C14 For purposes of these Guidelines, "plant" refers to installed equipment, as in a production fa-
cility.
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and large firms, which could be allowed, at their option, to bid for individual contracts
(slices) or for a group of similar contracts (package). All bids and combinations of bids
shall be received by the same deadline and opened and evaluated simultaneously so as to
determine the bid or combination of bids offering the lowest evaluated cost to the Bor-
rower. C1511
2. 5 In certain cases, such as special processes, closely integrated manufacturing, or
works of a special nature, the Bank may accept or require a turnkey contract under
which the design and engineering, the supply and installation of equipment, and the
construction of a complete industrial plant or works are provided under one contract. Al-
ternatively, the Borrower may remain responsible for the design and engineering, and
invite bids for a single responsibility contract for the supply and installation of all goods
and works required for the project component. Design and build, and management con-
tractingCl16 contracts are also acceptable where appropriate.
Two-Stage Bidding
2. 6 Detailed design and engineering of the goods and works to be provided, including
the preparation of technical specifications and other bidding documents, normally pre-
cede the invitation to bid for major contracts. However, in the case of turnkey contracts
or contracts for large complex plants or works of a special nature, it may be undesirable
or impractical to prepare complete technical specifications in advance. In such a case, a
two-stage bidding procedure may be used, under which first unpriced technical proposals
on the basis of a conceptual design or performance specifications are invited, subject to
technical as well as commercial clarifications and adjustments, to be followed by amend-
ed bidding documents and the submission of final technical proposals and priced bids in
the second stage. These procedures are also appropriate in the procurement of equipment
which is subject to rapid technological advances, such as major computer and communi-
r1 5 See paras. 2. 48-2. 53 for the bid evaluation procedures.
C 1 6 In construction, a management Contractor usually does not perform the work directly but
contracts out and manages the work of other Contractors, taking on the full responsibility
and risk for price, quality, and timely performance. Conversely, a construction manager is a
Consultant for, or agent of, the Borrower, but does not take on such risks. (If financed by
the Bank, the services of the construction manager should be procured under the Consultant
Guidelines. See footnote 2. )
11 . International Competitive Bidding 17
cations systems. C17D
Notification and Advertising
2. 7 Timely notification of bidding opportunities is essential in competitive bidding.
For projects which include procurement on the basis of ICB, the Borrower is required to
prepare and submit to the Bank a draft General Procurement Notice. The Bank will ar-
range for its publication in Development Business (UNDB). CM The Notice shall contain
information concerning the Borrower (or prospective Borrower), amount and purpose of
the loan, scope of procurement under ICB, and the name and address of the Borrower'
s agency responsible for procurement. If known, the scheduled date for availability of
prequalification or bidding documents should be indicated. The Borrower shall maintain
a list of responses to the Notice. The related prequalification or bidding documents, as
the case may be, shall not be released to the public earlier than eight weeks after the
date of publication of the Notice. The General Procurement Notice shall be updated an-
nually for all outstanding procurement.
2. 8 The international community shall also be notified in a timely manner of the op-
portunities to bid for specific contracts. To that end, invitations to prequalify or to bid,
as the case may be, shall be advertised as Specific Procurement Notices in at least one
newspaper of national circulation in the Borrower's country (and in the official gazette,
if any). Such invitations shall also be transmitted to those who have expressed interest
in bidding in response to the General Procurement Notice. Publication of the invitations
in Development Business is also encouraged. Borrowers are also strongly encouraged to
transmit such invitations to embassies and trade representatives of countries of likely
Suppliers and Contractors. Additionally, for large, specialized, or important contracts,
Borrowers shall advertise the invitations in Development Business and/or well-known
technical magazines, newspapers, and trade publications of wide international circula-
C1 7 D As opposed to two-stage bidding, the Bank does not accept the two- or three-envelope sys-
tem in which bidders are required to submit separate qualification, technical, and price pro-
posals at the same time, but which are opened sequentially in separate sessions and evaluated.
1 8 Development Business is a publication of the United Nations Department of Public Informa-
tion, UN Plaza, New York, New York, 10017, U. S. A. A Development Business office is
maintained at the World Bank, 1818 H Street, N. W. , Washington, D. C. , 20433, U. S.
A.
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tion. Notification shall be given in sufficient time to enable prospective bidders to obtain
prequalification or bidding documents and prepare and submit their responses. 19
Prequalification of Bidders
2. 9 Prequalification is usually necessary for large or complex works, or in any other
circumstances in which the high costs of preparing detailed bids could discourage compe-
tition, such as custom-designed equipment, industrial plant, specialized services, and
contracts to be let under turnkey, design and build, or management contracting. This
also ensures that invitations to bid are extended only to those who have adequate capabil-
ities and resources. Prequalification may also be useful to determine eligibility for prefer-
ence for domestic Contractors where this is allowed. (20 Prequalification shall be based
entirely upon the capability and resources of prospective bidders to perform the particular
contract satisfactorily, taking into account their (i) experience and past performance on
similar contracts, (ii) capabilities with respect to personnel, equipment, and construc-
tion or manufacturing facilities, and (iii) financial position. C21)
2. 10 The invitation to prequalify for bidding on specific contracts or groups of similar
contracts shall be advertised and notified as described in paragraphs 2. 7 and 2. 8 above.
The scope of the contract and a clear statement of the requirements for qualification shall
be sent to those who responded to the invitation. All such applicants that meet the spec-
ified criteria shall be allowed to bid. Borrowers shall inform all applicants of the results
of prequalification. As soon as prequalification is completed, the bidding documents
shall be made available to the qualified prospective bidders. For prequalification for
groups of contracts to be awarded over a period of time, a limit for the number or total
value of awards to any one bidder may be made on the basis of the bidder' s resources.
The list of prequalified firms in such instances shall be updated periodically. Verification
of the information provided in the submission for prequalification shall be confirmed at
the time of award of contract, and award may be denied to a bidder that is judged to no
longer have the capability or resources to successfully perform the contract.
lgjD See para. 2. 43.
C20) See paras. 2. 54-2. 55.
C 21 The Bank has prepared a Standard Prequalification Document for use by its Borrowers,
where appropriate.
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B. Bidding Documents
General
2. 11 The bidding documents shall furnish all information necessary for a prospective
bidder to prepare a bid for the goods and works to be provided. While the detail and
complexity of these documents may vary with the size and nature of the proposed bid
package and contract, they generally include: invitation to bid; instructions to bidders;
form of bid; form of contract; conditions of contract, both general and special; specifi-
cations and drawings; list of goods or bill of quantities; delivery time or schedule of
completion; and necessary appendices, such as formats for various securities. The basis
for bid evaluation and selection of the lowest evaluated bid shall be clearly outlined in the
instructions to bidders and/or the specifications. If a fee is charged for the bidding docu-
ments, it shall be reasonable and reflect only the cost of their printing and delivery to
prospective bidders, and shall not be so high as to discourage qualified bidders. Guidance
on critical components of the bidding documents are given in the following paragraphs.
2. 12 Borrowers shall use the appropriate Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) issued
by the Bank with minimum changes, acceptable to the Bank, as necessary to address
country- and project-specific issues. Any such changes shall be introduced only through
bid or contract data sheets, or through special conditions of contract, and not by intro-
ducing changes in the standard wording of the Bank's SBDs. Where no relevant stan-
dard bidding documents have been issued, the Borrower shall use other internationally
recognized standard conditions of contract and contract forms acceptable to the Bank.
Validity of Bids and Bid Security
2. 13 Bidders shall be required to submit bids valid for a period specified in the bidding
documents which shall be sufficient to enable the Borrower to complete the comparison
and evaluation of bids, review the recommendation of award with the Bank (if required
by the Loan Agreement), and obtain all the necessary approvals so that the contract can
be awarded within that period.
2. 14 Bid security, in the amount specified in the bidding documents, affording the
Borrower reasonable protection against irresponsible bids, may be required, but it shall
not be set so high as to discourage bidders. The bid security, at the bidder' s option,
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shall be in the form of a certified check, a letter of credit or a bank guarantee from a
reputable bank. Bidders shall be allowed to submit bank guarantees directly issued by a
bank of their choice located in any eligible country. Bid security shall remain valid for a
period of four weeks beyond the validity period for the bids, in order to provide reason-
able time for the Borrower to act if the security is to be called. Bid security shall be re-
leased to unsuccessful bidders once it is determined that they will not be awarded a con-
tract.
Language
2. 15 Prequalification and bidding documents shall be prepared in either English,
French, or Spanish, and shall specify that the text of the contract documents in that
language is governing. However, contracts entered into with local bidders (excluding
joint ventures between local and foreign firms) may, at the Borrower's option, be in
the national language of the Borrower, which shall be the governing language for such
contracts.
Clarity of Bidding Documents
2. 16 Bidding documents shall be so worded as to permit and encourage international
competition and shall set forth clearly and precisely the work to be carried out, the loca-
tion of the work, the goods to be supplied, the place of delivery or installation, the
schedule for delivery or completion, minimum performance requirements, and the war-
ranty and maintenance requirements, as well as any other pertinent terms and condi-
tions. In addition, the bidding documents, where appropriate, shall define the tests,
standards, and methods that will be employed to judge the conformity of equipment as
delivered, or works as performed, with the specifications. Drawings shall be consistent
with the text of the specifications, and an order of precedence between the two shall be
specified.
2. 17 The bidding documents shall specify any factors, in addition to price, which will
be taken into account in evaluating bids, and how such factors will be quantified or oth-
erwise evaluated. If bids based on alternative designs, materials, completion schedules,
payment terms, etc. , are permitted, conditions for their acceptability and the method
of their evaluation shall be expressly stated.
2. 18 All prospective bidders shall be provided the same information, and shall be as-
I . International Competitive Bidding 21
sured of equal opportunities to obtain additional information on a timely basis. Borrow-
ers shall provide reasonable access to project sites for visits by prospective bidders. For
works or complex supply contracts, particularly for those requiring refurbishing existing
works or equipment, a pre-bid conference may be arranged whereby potential bidders
may meet with the Borrower representatives to seek clarifications. Minutes of the con-
ference shall be provided to all prospective bidders with a copy to the Bank. Any addi-
tional information, clarification, correction of errors, or modifications of bidding docu-
ments shall be sent to each recipient of the original bidding documents in sufficient time
before the deadline for receipt of bids to enable bidders to take appropriate actions. If
necessary, the deadline shall be extended.
Standards
2. 19 Standards and technical specifications quoted in bidding documents shall promote
the broadest possible competition, while assuring the critical performance or other re-
quirements for the goods and/or works under procurement. As far as possible, the Bor-
rower shall specify internationally accepted standards such as those issued by the Inter-
national Standards Organization with which the equipment or materials or workmanship
shall comply. Where such international standards are unavailable or are inappropriate,
national standards may be specified. In all cases, the bidding documents shall state that
equipment, material, or workmanship meeting other standards, which promise at least
substantial equivalence, will also be accepted.
Use of Brand Names
2. 20 Specifications shall be based on relevant characteristics and/or performance re-
quirements. References to brand names, catalog numbers, or similar classifications shall
be avoided. If it is necessary to quote a brand name or catalog number of a particular
manufacturer to clarify an otherwise incomplete specification, the words "or equivalent"
shall be added after such reference. The specification shall permit the acceptance of of-
fers for goods which have similar characteristics and which provide performance at least
substantially equivalent to those specified.
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Pricing
2. 21 Bids for goods shall be invited on the basis of CIF (port of destination), or
CIP 22 (place of destination) for all goods offered from abroad, and EXW23J (ex works,
ex factory, or off-the-shelf) for locally available or manufactured or assembled goods,
including those previously imported. Bidders shall be allowed to arrange for ocean and
other transportation and related insurance from any eligible source. C24) Where inland
transportation, installation, commissioning, or other similar services are required to be
performed by the bidder, as in the case of "supply and installation" contracts, the bid-
der shall be required to quote for these services, in addition.
2. 22 In the case of turnkey contracts, the bidder shall be required to quote the price of
the installed plant at site, including all costs for supply of equipment, marine and local
transportation and insurance, installation, and commissioning, as well as associated
works and all other services included in the scope of contract such as design, mainte-
nance, operation, etc. Unless otherwise specified in the bidding documents, the
turnkey price shall include all duties, taxes, and other levies. (25J
2. 23 Bidders for works contracts shall be required to quote unit prices or lump sum
prices for the performance of the works, and such prices shall include all duties, taxes,
and other levies. Bidders shall be allowed to obtain all inputs (except for unskilled
labor) from any eligible sources so that they may offer their most competitive bids.
C 22 D Refer to INCOTERMS 1990 for further definitions. Published by the International Chamber
of Commerce, 38 Cours Albert I-, 75008 Paris, France. CIIF is cost, insurance, and freight
for maritime transportation. CIP is cost, carriage, and insurance in the case of multimodulartransportation. Both terms are for duty unpaid, payment for which is the responsibility ofthe Borrower.
C 2 3 The EXW price shall include all duties, sales, and other taxes already paid or payable for thecomponents and raw materials used in the manufacture or assembly of the equipment, or the
prior import of the equipment, offered in the bid.
C 2 4 )See para. 1. 6.
C 2 5 D Borrowers may prefer to exclude customs duties on imported equipment from the bid prices,since these are difficult to ascertain or, alternatively, to include a "provisional sum" for reim-
bursement of actual costs. See also Appendix 2, footnote 44.
I . International Competitive Bidding 23
Price Adjustment
2. 24 Bidding documents shall state either that (i) bid prices will be fixed or (ii) that
price adjustments will be made to reflect any changes (upwards or downwards) in major
cost components of the contract, such as labor, equipment, materials, and fuel. Price
adjustment provisions are usually not necessary in simple contracts involving delivery of
goods or completion of works within eighteen months, but shall be included in contracts
which extend beyond eighteen months. However, it is normal commercial practice to
obtain firm prices for some types of equipment regardless of the delivery time and, in
such cases, price adjustment provisions are not needed.
2. 25 Prices may be adjusted by the use of a prescribed formula (or formulae) which
breaks down the total price into components that are adjusted by price indices specified
for each component or, alternatively, on the basis of documentary evidence (including
actual invoices) provided by the Supplier or Contractor. The use of the formula method
of price adjustment is preferable to that of documentary evidence. The method to be
used, the formula (if applicable), and the base date for application shall be clearly de-
fined in the bidding documents. If the payment currency is different from the source of
the input and corresponding index, a correction factor shall be applied in the formula, to
avoid incorrect adjustment.
Transportation and Insurance
2. 26 Bidding documents shall permit Suppliers and Contractors to arrange transporta-
tion and insurance from any eligible source. Bidding documents shall state the types and
terms of insurance to be provided by the bidder. The indemnity payable under trans-
portation insurance shall be at least 110 percent of the contract amount in the currency
of the contract or in a freely convertible currency to enable prompt replacement of lost or
damaged goods. For works, a Contractor' s All Risk form of policy usually shall be
specified. For large projects with several Contractors on a site, a "wrap-up" or total
project insurance arrangement may be obtained by the Borrower, in which case the Bor-
rower shall seek competition for such insurance.
2. 27 As an exception, if a Borrower wishes to reserve transportation and insurance for
the import of goods to national companies or other designated sources, bidders shall be
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asked to quote FOB (port of shipment) or CFR (port of destination) W26 prices in addi-
tion to the CIF (port of destination) or CIP (place of destination) price specified in para-
graph 2. 21. Selection of the lowest evaluated bid shall be on the basis of the CIF or CIP
price, but the Borrower may sign the contract on FOB or CFR terms and make its own
arrangement for transportation and/or insurance. Under such circumstances, disburse-
ments under the Bank loan shall be limited to the FOB or CFR cost. If the Borrower
does not wish to obtain insurance coverage in the market, evidence shall be provided to
the Bank that resources are readily available for prompt payment in a freely convertible
currency of the indemnities required to replace lost or damaged goods.
Currency Provisions
2. 28 Bidding documents shall state the currency or currencies in which bidders are to
state their prices, the procedure for conversion of prices expressed in different currencies
into a single currency for the purpose of comparing bids, and the currencies in which the
contract price will be paid. The following provisions (paragraphs 2. 29- 2. 33) are in-
tended to (i) ensure that bidders have the opportunity to minimize any exchange risk
with regard to the currency of bid and of payment, and hence may offer their best
prices; (ii) give bidders in countries with weak currencies the option to use a stronger
currency and thus provide a firmer basis for their bid price; and (iii) ensure fairness and
transparency in the evaluation process.
Currency of Bid
2. 29 Bidding documents shall state that the bidder may express the bid price in the
currency of any member country, or in ECUs. C27) If the bidder wishes to express the bid
price as a sum of amounts in different foreign currencies, he may do so, provided the
price includes no more than three foreign currencies. Furthermore, the Borrower may
require bidders to state the portion of the bid price representing local costs in the curren-
cy 2CM of the country of the Borrower.
26 INCOTERMS 1990 for free on board port of shipment, and for cost and freight to port of
destination, respectively.
C 27 For purposes of these Guidelines, the European Currency Unit (ECU) is also considered an
eligible currency.
C 28 )Referred to hereafter as local currency.
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2. 30 In bidding documents for works, the Borrower may require bidders to state the
bid price entirely in the local currency, along with the requirements for payments in up
to three foreign currencies of their choice for expected inputs from outside the
Borrower's country (which inputs the bidders may be required to list), expressed as a
percentage of the bid price, together with the exchange rates used in such calculations.
Currency Conversion for Bid Comparison
2. 31 The bid price is the sum of all payments in various currencies required by the bid-
der. For the purpose of comparing prices, bid prices shall be converted to a single cur-
rency selected by the Borrower (local currency or fully convertible foreign currency) and
stated in the bidding documents. The Borrower shall make this conversion by using the
selling (exchange) rates for those currencies quoted by an official source (such as the
Central Bank) or by a commercial bank or by an internationally circulated newspaper for
similar transactions on a date selected in advance, such source and date to be specified in
the bidding documents, provided that the date shall not be earlier than four weeks prior
to the deadline for the receipt of bids, nor later than the original date for the expiry of
the period of bid validity.
Currency of Payment
2. 32 Payment of the contract price shall be made in the currency or currencies in
which the bid price is expressed in the bid of the successful bidder.
2. 33 When the bid price is required to be stated in the local currency but the bidder
has requested payment in foreign currencies expressed as a percentage of the bid price,
the exchange rates to be used for purposes of payments, shall be those specified by the
bidder in the bid, so as to ensure that the value of the foreign currency portions of the
bid is maintained without any loss or gain.
Terms and Methods of Payment
2. 34 Payment terms shall be in accordance with the international commercial practices
applicable to the specific goods and works.
(a) Contracts for supply of goods shall provide for full payment on the delivery and in-
spection, if so required, of the contracted goods except for contracts involving in-
stallation and commissioning, in which case a portion of the payment may be made
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after the Supplier has complied with all its obligations under the contract. The use
of letters of credit is encouraged so as to assure prompt payment to the Supplier.
In major contracts for equipment and plant, provision shall be made for suitable
advances and, in contracts of long duration, for progress payments during the pe-
riod of manufacture or assembly.
(b) Contracts for works shall provide in appropriate cases for mobilization advances,
advances on Contractor's equipment and materials, regular progress payments,
and reasonable retention amounts to be released upon compliance with the Con-
tractor's obligations under contract.
2. 35 Any advance payment for mobilization and similar expenses, made upon signa-
ture of a contract for goods or works, shall be related to the estimated amount of these
expenses and be specified in the bidding documents. Amounts and timing of other ad-
vances to be made, such as for materials delivered to the site for incorporation in the
works, shall also be specified. The bidding documents shall specify the arrangements for
any security required for advance payments.
2. 36 Bidding documents shall specify the payment method and terms offered, whether
alternative payment methods and terms would be allowed and, if so, under what cir-
cumstances. The method of payment shall take into account the available procedures for
withdrawals of the proceeds of the loan, as described in Appendix 3.
Conditions of Contract
2. 37 The contract documents shall clearly define the scope of work to be performed,
the goods to be supplied, the rights and obligations of the Borrower and of the Supplier
or Contractor, and the functions and authority of the engineer, architect, or construc-
tion manager, if one is employed by the Borrower, in the supervision and administration
of the contract. In addition to the general conditions of contract, any special conditions
particular to the specific goods or works to be procured and the location of the project
shall be included.
Performance Security
2. 38 Bidding documents for works shall require security in an amount sufficient to
protect the Borrower in case of breach of contract by the Contractor. This security shall
be provided by a performance bond or a bank guarantee in an appropriate form and
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amount, as specified by the Borrower in the bidding document. The amount of the bond
or guarantee may vary, depending on the type of security furnished and on the nature
and magnitude of the works. A portion of this security shall extend sufficiently beyond
the date of completion of the works to cover the defects liability or maintenance period
up to final acceptance by the Borrower; alternatively, contracts may provide for a per-
centage of each periodic payment to be held as retention money until final acceptance.
Contractors may be allowed to replace retention money with an equivalent security after
provisional acceptance.
2. 39 In contracts for the supply of goods, the need for performance security depends
on the market conditions and commercial practice for the particular kind of goods. Sup-
pliers or manufacturers may be required to provide a bank guarantee to protect against
nonperformance of the contract. Such security in an appropriate amount may also cover
warranty obligations or, alternatively, a percentage of the payments may be held as re-
tention money to cover warranty obligations, and any installation or commissioning re-
quirements. The security or retention money shall be reasonable in amount.
Liquidated Damages and Bonus Clauses
2. 40 Provisions for liquidated damages or similar provisions in an appropriate amount
shall be included in the conditions of contract when delays in the delivery of goods, com-
pletion of works or failure of the goods or works to meet performance requirements
would result in extra cost, or loss of revenue or loss of other benefits to the Borrower.
Provision may also be made for a bonus to be paid to Suppliers or Contractors for com-
pletion of works or delivery of goods ahead of the times specified in the contract when
such earlier completion or delivery would be of benefit to the Borrower.
Force Majeure
2. 41 The conditions of contract shall stipulate that failure on the part of the parties to
perform their obligations under the contract will not be considered a default if such fail-
ure is the result of an event of force majeure as defined in the conditions of contract.
Applicable Law and Settlement of Disputes
2. 42 The conditions of contract shall include provisions dealing with the applicable law
and the forum for the settlement of disputes. International commercial arbitration may
have practical advantages over other methods for the settlement of disputes. Borrowers
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are, therefore, encouraged to provide for this type of arbitration in contracts for the
procurement of goods and works. The Bank shall not be named arbitrator or be asked to
name an arbitrator. (29J In case of works contracts, supply and installation contracts,
and turnkey contracts, the dispute settlement provision shall also include mechanisms
such as dispute review boards or adjudicators, which are designed to permit a speedier
dispute settlement.
C. Bid Opening, Evaluation, and Award of Contract
Time for Preparation of Bids
2. 43 The time allowed for the preparation and submission of bids shall be determined
with due consideration of the particular circumstances of the project and the magnitude
and complexity of the contract. Generally, not less than six weeks from the date of the
invitation to bid or the date of availability of bidding documents, whichever is later,
shall be allowed for ICB. Where large works or complex items of equipment are in-
volved, this period shall generally be not less than twelve weeks to enable prospective
bidders to conduct investigations before submitting their bids. In such cases, the Bor-
rower is encouraged to convene pre-bid conferences and arrange site visits. Bidders shall
be permitted to submit bids by mail or by hand. The deadline and place for receipt of
bids shall be specified in the invitation to bid.
Bid Opening Procedures
2. 44 The time for the bid opening shall be the same as for the deadline for receipt of
bids or promptlyC303 thereafter, and shall be announced, together with the place for bid
opening, in the invitation to bid. The Borrower shall open all bids at the stipulated time
and place. Bids shall be opened in public; that is, bidders or their representatives shall
be allowed to be present. The name of the bidder and total amount of each bid, and of
any alternative bids if they have been requested or permitted, shall be read aloud and
recorded when opened and a copy of this record shall be promptly sent to the Bank. Bids
received after the time stipulated, as well as those not opened and read out at bid open-
C 2 9 )It is understood, however, that officials of the International Centre for Investment Disputes(ICSID) shall remain free to name arbitrators in their capacity as ICSID officials.
C30D To allow sufficient time to take the bids to the place announced for public bid opening.
I . International Competitive Bidding 29
ing, shall not be considered.
Clarifications or Alterations of Bids
2. 45 Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs 2. 61 and 2. 62 of these Guidelines,
bidders shall not be requested or permitted to alter their bids after the deadline for re-
ceipt of bids. The Borrower shall ask bidders for clarification needed to evaluate their
bids but shall not ask or permit bidders to change the substance or price of their bids af-
ter the bid opening. Requests for clarification and the bidders' responses shall be made
in writing.
Confidentiality
2. 46 After the public opening of bids, information relating to the examination, clarifi-
cation, and evaluation of bids and recommendations concerning awards shall not be dis-
closed to bidders or other persons not officially concerned with this process until the suc-
cessful bidder is notified of the award.
Examination of Bids
2. 47 The Borrower shall ascertain whether the bids (i) meet the eligibility require-
ments specified in paragraph 1. 6 of these Guidelines, (ii) have been properly signed,
(iii) are accompanied by the required securities, (iv) are substantially responsive to the
bidding documents, and (v) are otherwise generally in order. If a bid is not substantial-
ly responsive, that is, it contains material deviations from or reservations to the terms,
conditions, and specifications in the bidding documents, it shall not be considered fur-
ther. The bidder shall not be permitted to correct or withdraw material deviations or
reservations once bids have been opened. CL31
Evaluation and Comparison of Bids
2. 48 The purpose of bid evaluation is to determine the cost to the Borrower of each bid
in a manner that permits a comparison on the basis of their evaluated cost. Subject to
paragraph 2. 57, the bid with the lowest evaluated cost, L321 but not necessarily the low-
est submitted price, shall be selected for award.
L 311 See para. 2. 49 regarding corrections.
L 3 2 See para. 2. 51.
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2. 49 The bid price read out at the bid opening shall be adjusted to correct any arith-
metical errors. Also, for the purpose of evaluation, adjustments shall be made for any
quantifiable nonmaterial deviations or reservations. Price adjustment provisions applying
to the period of implementation of the contract shall not be taken into account in the
evaluation.
2. 50 The evaluation and comparison of bids shall be on CIF or CIP prices for the sup-
ply of imported goods and EXW prices for goods offered from within the Borrower' s
country, together with prices for any required installation, training, commissioning,
and other similar services.
2. 51 Bidding documents shall also specify the relevant factors in addition to price to be
considered in bid evaluation and the manner in which they will be applied for the purpose
of determining the lowest evaluated bid. For goods and equipment, other factors which
may be taken into consideration include, among others, costs of inland transport and in-
surance to the specified site, payment schedule, delivery time, operating costs, efficien-
cy and compatibility of the equipment, availability of service and spare parts, and related
training, safety, and environmental benefits. The factors other than price to be used for
determining the lowest evaluated bid shall, to the extent practicable, be expressed in
monetary terms, or given a relative weight in the evaluation provisions in the bidding
documents.
2. 52 Under works and turnkey contracts, Contractors are responsible for all duties,
taxes, and other levies, (33D and bidders shall take these factors into account in preparing
their bids. The evaluation and comparison of bids shall be on this basis. Bid evaluation
for works shall be strictly in monetary terms. Any procedure under which bids above or
below a predetermined assessment of bid values are automatically disqualified is not ac-
ceptable. If time is a critical factor, the value of early completion to the Borrower may
be taken into account according to criteria presented in the bidding documents, only if
the conditions of contract provide for commensurate penalties for noncompliance.
2. 53 The Borrower shall prepare a detailed report on the evaluation and comparison of
bids setting forth the specific reasons on which the recommendation is based for the
award of the contract.
3 3 jUnless bidding documents specify otherwise for some turnkey contracts (see para. 2. 22 and
footnote 25).
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Domestic Preferences
2. 54 At the request of the Borrower, and under conditions to be agreed under the
Loan Agreement and set forth in the bidding documents, a margin of preference may be
provided in the evaluation of bids for:
(a) goods manufactured in the country of the Borrower when comparing bids offering
such goods with those offering goods manufactured abroad; and
(b) works in member countries below a specified threshold of GNP13 4 3 per capita,
when comparing bids from eligible domestic Contractors with those from foreign
firms.
2. 55 Where preference for domestically manufactured goods or for domestic Contrac-
tors is allowed, the methods and stages set forth in Appendix 2 to these Guidelines shall
be followed in the evaluation and comparison of bids.
Extension of Validity of Bids
2. 56 Borrowers shall complete evaluation of bids and award of contract within the ini-
tial period of bid validity so that extensions are not necessary. An extension of bid valid-
ity, if justified by exceptional circumstances, shall be requested in writing from all bid-
ders before the expiration date. The extension shall be for the minimum period required
to complete the evaluation, obtain the necessary approvals, and award the contract. In
the case of fixed price contracts, requests for second and subsequent extensions will be
permissible only if the request for extension provides for an appropriate adjustment
mechanism of the quoted price to reflect changes in the cost of inputs for the contract
over the period of extension. Whenever an extension of bid validity period is requested,
bidders shall not be requested or be permitted to change the quoted (base) price or other
conditions of their bid. Bidders shall have the right to refuse to grant such an extension
without forfeiting their bid security, but those who are willing to extend the validity of
their bid shall be required to provide a suitable extension of bid security.
Postqualification of Bidders
2. 57 If bidders have not been prequalified, the Borrower shall determine whether the
C34 Gross national product as defined annually by the Bank.
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bidder whose bid has been determined to offer the lowest evaluated cost has the capabili-
ty and resources to effectively carry out the contract as offered in the bid. The criteria to
be met shall be set out in the bidding documents, and if the bidder does not meet them,
the bid shall be rejected. In such an event, the Borrower shall make a similar determina-
tion for the next-lowest evaluated bidder.
Award of Contract
2. 58 The Borrower shall award the contract, within the period of the validity of bids,
to the bidder who meets the appropriate standards of capability and resources and whose
bid has been determined (i) to be substantially responsive to the bidding documents and
(ii) to offer the lowest evaluated cost. C35) A bidder shall not be required, as a condition
of award, to undertake responsibilities for work not stipulated in the bidding documents
or otherwise to modify the bid as originally submitted.
Rejection of All Bids
2. 59 Bidding documents usually provide that Borrowers may reject all bids. Rejection
of all bids is justified when there is lack of effective competition, or bids are not substan-
tially responsive. However, lack of competition shall not be determined solely on the ba-
sis of the number of bidders. If all bids are rejected, the Borrower shall review the caus-
es justifying the rejection and consider making revisions to the conditions of contract,
design and specifications, scope of the contract, or a combination of these, before invit-
ing new bids.
2. 60 If the rejection of all bids is due to lack of competition, wider advertising shall be
considered. If the rejection is due to most or all of the bids being nonresponsive, new
bids may be invited from the initially prequalified firms, or with the agreement of the
Bank from only those that submitted bids in the first instance.
2. 61 All bids shall not be rejected and new bids invited on the same bidding and con-
tract documents solely for the purpose of obtaining lower prices. If the lowest evaluated
responsive bid exceeds the Borrower's pre-bid cost estimates by a substantial margin,
the Borrower shall investigate causes for the excessive cost and consider requesting new
bids as described in the previous paragraphs. Alternatively, the Borrower may negotiate
C 35 Referred to as "lowest evaluated bidder" and "lowest evaluated bid", respectively.
I . International Competitive Bidding 33
with the lowest evaluated bidder to try to obtain a satisfactory contract through a reduc-
tion in the scope and/or a reallocation of risk and responsibility which can be reflected in
a reduction of the contract price. However, substantial reduction in the scope or modifi-
cation to the contract documents may require rebidding.
2. 62 The Bank's prior concurrence shall be obtained before rejecting all bids, solicit-
ing new bids, or entering into negotiations with the lowest evaluated bidder.
D. Modified ICB
Quick Disbursement Operations
2. 63 Where the loan provides financing for an imports program, as in the case of ad-
justment operations and other quick disbursement loans, ICB with simplified advertising
and currency provisions shall be used for large value contracts, as defined in the Loan
Agreement. 06
2. 64 The simplified provisions for notification of ICB procurement do not require a
General Procurement Notice. Specific Procurement Notices shall be inserted in at least
one newspaper of national circulation in the Borrower' s country (and in the official
gazette, if any) in addition to either: (i) Development Business; or (ii) a newspaper,
periodical, or technical journal of wide multinational circulation. The period allowed for
submission of bids may be reduced to four weeks. Bidding and payment may be limited
to one currency widely used in international trade.
Procurement of Commodities
2. 65 Market prices of commodities, such as grain, animal feed, cooking oil, fuel, fer-
tilizer, and metals, fluctuate, depending upon the demand and supply at any particular
time. Many are quoted in established commodity markets. Procurement often involves
multiple awards for partial quantities to assure security of supply and multiple purchases
over a period of time to take advantage of favorable market conditions and to keep inven-
tories low. A list of prequalified bidders may be drawn up to whom periodic invitations
C 3 6 DOther procurement is normally carried out in accordance with procedures followed by the pri-
vate or public entity handling the imports, or other established commercial practices accept-
able to the Bank, as described in para. 3. 12.
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are issued. Bidders may be invited to quote prices linked to the market price at the time
of or prior to the shipments. Bid validities shall be as short as possible. A single curren-
cy in which the commodity is usually priced in the market, may be used for bidding and
payment. The currency shall be specified in the bidding document. Bidding documents
may permit telexed or faxed bids, if there is no requirement for bid security, or if stand-
ing bid securities valid over a specified period of time have been submitted by prequalified
bidders. Standard contract conditions and forms consistent with market practices shall
be used.
11[. Other Methods of Procurement 35
m . OTHER METHODS OF PROCUREMENT
General
3. 1 There are circumstances where ICB would not be the most economic and efficient
method of procurement, and where other methods are deemed more appropriate. The
particular procurement methods and the categories of goods and works to which they ap-
ply are determined by agreement between the Bank and the Borrower, and are specified
in the Loan Agreement. (373 The Bank' s policies with respect to margins of preference
for domestically manufactured goods and Contractors do not apply to methods of pro-
curement other than ICB. The more common procurement methods which are generally
considered in situations where ICB may not be suitable are set forth in this section.
Limited International Bidding
3. 2 Limited International Bidding (LIB) is essentially ICB by direct invitation without
open advertisement. It may be an appropriate method of procurement where (i) the
contract values are small, or (ii) there is only a limited number of Suppliers, or (iii)
other exceptional reasons may justify departure from full ICB procedures. Under LIB,
Borrowers shall seek bids from a list of potential Suppliers broad enough to assure com-
petitive prices, such list to include all Suppliers when there are only a limited number.
Domestic preferences are not applicable in the evaluation of bids under LIB. In all re-
spects other than advertisement and preferences, ICB procedures shall apply.
National Competitive Bidding
3. 3 National Competitive Bidding (NCB) is the competitive bidding procedure normal-
ly used for public procurement in the country of the Borrower, and may be the most ef-
ficient and economical way of procuring goods or works which, by their nature or scope,
C 3 7 Contracts shall not be divided into smaller units in order to make them less attractive for ICB
procedures; any proposal to divide a contract into smaller packages shall require the prior ap-
proval of the Bank.
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are unlikely to attract foreign competition. To be acceptable for use in Bank-financed
procurement, these procedures shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to assure
economy, efficiency, transparency, and broad consistency with the provisions included
in Section I of these Guidelines. NCB may be the preferred method of procurement
where foreigh bidders are not expected to be interested because (i) the contract values
are small, (ii) works are scattered geographically or spread over time, (iii) works are
labor intensive, or (iv) the goods or works are available locally at prices below the inter-
national market. NCB procedures may also be used where the advantages of ICB are
clearly outweighed by the administrative or financial burden involved.
3. 4 Publication of a General Procurement Notice is not required for NCB, and adver-
tising may be limited to the national press or official gazette. Bidding documents may be
in an official language of the country, and local currency is generally used for the pur-
poses of bidding and payment. Adequate response time for preparation and submission
of bids shall be provided. The procedures shall provide for adequate competition in order
to ensure reasonable prices, and methods used in the evaluation of bids and the award of
contracts shall be made known to all bidders and not be applied arbitrarily. If foreign
firms wish to participate under these circumstances, they shall be allowed to do so.
Shopping (International and National)
3. 5 Shopping is a procurement method based on comparing price quotations obtained
from several Suppliers, usually at least three, to assure competitive prices, and is an ap-
propriate method for procuring readily available off-the-shelf goods or standard specifica-
tion commodities that are small in value. Requests for quotations shall indicate the de-
scription and quantity of the goods, as well as desired delivery time and place. Quota-
tions may be submitted by telex or facsimile. The evaluation of quotations shall follow
sound public or private sector practices of the purchaser. The terms of the accepted offer
shall be incorporated in a purchase order.
3. 6 International shopping shall solicit quotations from at least three Suppliers in two
different countries. National shopping may be used where the desired goods are ordinari-
ly available from more than one source in the country of the Borrower at competitive
prices.
Direct Contracting
3. 7 Direct contracting without competition (single source) may be an appropriate
I . Other Methods of Procurement 37
method under the following circumstances:
(a) An existing contract for goods or works, awarded in accordance with procedures
acceptable to the Bank, may be extended for additional goods or works of a similar
nature. The Bank shall be satisfied in such cases that no advantage could be ob-
tained by further competition and that the prices on the extended contract are rea-
sonable. Provisions for such an extension, if considered likely in advance, shall be
included in the original contract.
(b) Standardization of equipment or spare parts, to be compatible with existing equip-
ment, may justify additional purchases from the original Supplier. For such pur-
chases to be justified, the original equipment shall be suitable, the number of new
items shall generally be less than the existing number, the price shall be reason-
able, and the advantages of another make or source of equipment shall have been
considered and rejected on grounds acceptable to the Bank.
(c) The required equipment is proprietary and obtainable only from one source.
(d) The Contractor responsible for a process design requires the purchase of critical
items from a particular Supplier as a condition of a performance guarantee.
(e) In exceptional cases, such as in response to natural disasters.
Force Account
3. 8 Force account, that is, construction by the use of the Borrower's own personnel
and equipment, (383 may be the only practical method for constructing some kinds of
works. The use of force account may be justified where:
(a) quantities of work involved cannot be defined in advance;
(b) works are small and scattered or in remote locations for which qualified construc-
tion firms are unlikely to bid at reasonable prices;
(c) work is required to be carried out without disrupting ongoing operations;
(d) risks of unavoidable work interruption are better borne by the Borrower than by a
Contractor; and
(e) there are emergencies needing prompt attention.
83 8 A government-owned construction unit that is not managerially and financially autonomous
shall be considered a force account unit. "Force account" is otherwise known as "direct la-
bor, " "departmental forces," or "direct work. "
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Procurement from United Nations Agencies
3. 9 There may be situations in which procurement from specialized agencies of the
United Nations (UN), acting as Suppliers, pursuant to their own procedures, may be
the most economical and efficient way of procuring small quantities of off-the-shelf
goods, primarily in the fields of education, health, and rural water supply and sanita-
tion.
Procurement Agents
3. 10 Where Borrowers lack the necessary organization, resources, and experience,
Borrowers may wish (or be required by the Bank) to employ, as their agent, a firm
specializing in handling international procurement. The agent shall strictly follow all the
procurement procedures outlined in the Loan Agreement on behalf of the Borrower, in-
cluding use of Bank Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), review procedures, and doc-
umentation. This also applies in cases where UN agencies act as procurement agents. C39
Management Contractors may be employed in a similar manner for a fee to contract for
miscellaneous works involving reconstruction, repairs, rehabilitation, and new construc-
tions in emergency situations, or where large numbers of small contracts are involved.
Inspection Agents
3. 11 Preshipment inspection and certification of imports is one of the safeguards for
the Borrower, particularly where the country has a large import program. The inspec-
tion and certification usually covers quality, quantity, and reasonableness of price. Im-
ports procured through ICB procedures shall not be subject to price verification, but only
verification for quality and quantity. However, imports not procured through ICB may
additionally be subjected to price verification. The inspection agents are ordinarily paid
for on a fee basis levied on the value of the goods. Costs for certification of imports shall
not be considered in the evaluation of bids under ICB.
C39 ) The Consultant Guidelines shall apply for the selection of procurement and inspection agents.The cost or fee of the procurement or inspection agent is eligible for financing from the Bank
loan, if so provided in the Loan Agreement, and provided the terms and conditions of selec-
tion and employment are acceptable to the Bank.
m . Other Methods of Procurement 39
Procurement in Loans to Financial Intermediaries
3. 12 Where the loan provides funds to an intermediary institution such as an agricul-
tural credit institution or a development finance company, to be re-lent to beneficiaries
such as individuals, private sector enterprises, or autonomous commercial enterprises in
the public sector for the partial financing of subprojects, the procurement is usually un-
dertaken by the respective beneficiaries in accordance with established local private sector
or commercial practices, which are acceptable to the Bank. However, even in these situ-
ations, ICB may be the more efficient and economic procurement method for the pur-
chase of large single items or in cases where large quantities of like goods can be grouped
together for bulk purchasing.
Procurement under BOT and Similar Private Sector Arrangements
3. 13 Where the Bank is participating in financing the cost of a project procured under
a BOO/BOT/BOOTC4 03 or similar type of private sector arrangement, either of the fol-
lowing procurement procedures shall be used, as set forth in detail in the Staff Appraisal
Report, the President's Report, and the Loan Agreement:
(a) The entrepreneur under the BOO/BOT/BOOT or similar type of contract C41 shall
be selected under ICB or LIB procedures acceptable to the Bank, which may in-
clude several stages in order to arrive at the optimal combination of evaluation cri-
teria, such as the cost and magnitude of the financing offered, the performance
specifications of the facilities offered, the cost charged to the user or purchaser,
other income generated for the Borrower or purchaser by the facility, and the peri-
od of the facility' s depreciation. The said entrepreneur selected in this manner
shall then be free to procure the goods, works, and services required for the facili-
ty from eligible sources, using its own procedures. In this case, the Staff Ap-
praisal Report, the President's Report, and the Loan Agreement shall specify the
type of expenditures incurred by the said entrepreneur towards which Bank fi-
(4o0 BOO: Build, Own, Operate.
BOT: Build, Operate, Transfer.
BOOT: Build, Own, Operate, Transfer.
C41 For projects such as toll roads, tunnels, harbors, bridges, power stations, waste disposal
plants, and water distribution systems.
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nancing will apply.
Or,
(b) If the said entrepreneur has not been selected in the manner set forth in subpara-
graph (a) above, the goods, works, or services required for the facility and to be
financed by the Bank shall be procured in accordance with ICB or LIB procedures.
Procurement under Loans Guaranteed by the Bank
3. 14 If the Bank guarantees the repayment of a loan made by another lender, the
goods and works financed by the said loan shall be procured with due attention to econo-
my and efficiency and in accordance with procedures which meet the requirements of
paragraph 1. 5.
Community Participation in Procurement
3. 15 Where, in the interest of project sustainability, or to achieve certain specific so-
cial objectives of the project, it is desirable in selected project components to (i) call for
the participation of local communities and/or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs),
or (ii) increase the utilization of local know-how and materials, or (iii) employ labor-in-
tensive and other appropriate technologies, the procurement procedures, specifications,
and contract packaging shall be suitably adapted to reflect these considerations, provided
these are efficient. The procedures proposed shall be outlined in the Staff Appraisal Re-
port, the President's Report, and the Loan Agreement.
As recommended, by Mr. James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank, in
March 24, 1997 and approved by the Executive Directors of the Bank and IDA, a new
paragraph 1. 16 is added below: *.
"1. 16. If a Borrower's country requires, through a law generally applicable in its terri-
tory, that bidders for all public procurement undertake to observe, in competing for and
executing a contract, its laws against fraud and corruption as listed by the Borrower in
the bidding documents, the Bank will accept, at the specific request of a Borrower's
country, that such an undertaking, in form and substance satisfactory to the Bank, be
also included in bid forms for contracts financed by the Bank.
* New paragraph added by the Bank in March, 1997.
Appendix 41
Appendix 1
REVIEW BY THE BANK OF
PROCUREMENT DECISIONS
Scheduling of Procurement
1. The Bank shall review the procurement arrangements proposed by the Borrower,
including contract packaging, applicable procedures, and the scheduling of the procure-
ment process, for its conformity with these Guidelines and proposed implementation
program and disbursement schedule. The Borrower shall promptly inform the Bank of
any delay, or other changes in the scheduling of the procurement process, which could
significantly affect the timely and successful implementation of the project contracts,
and agree with the Bank on corrective measures.
Prior Review
2. With respect to all contracts which, in accordance with the Loan Agreement, are
made subject to the Bank's prior review:
(a) In cases where prequalification is used, the Borrower shall, before prequalification
submissions are invited, furnish the Bank with the draft documents to be used,
including the text of the invitation to prequalify, the prequalification question-
naire, and the evaluation methodology, together with a description of the adver-
tising procedures to be followed, and shall introduce such modifications in said
procedure and documents, as the Bank shall reasonably request. The list of pre-
qualified bidders, together with a statement of their qualifications and of the rea-
sons for the exclusion of any applicant for prequalification, shall be furnished by
the Borrower to the Bank for its comments before the applicants are notified of the
Borrower' s decision, and the Borrower shall make such additions to, deletions
from, or modifications in the said list as the Bank shall reasonably request.
(b) Before bids are invited, the Borrower shall furnish to the Bank for its comments,
draft bidding documents, including the invitation to bid; instructions to bidders,
42 Guidelines Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits
including the basis of bid evaluation and contract award; and the conditions of
contract and specifications for the civil works, supply of goods, or installation of
equipment, etc. , as the case may be, together with a description of the advertis-
ing procedures to be followed for the bidding (if prequalification has not been
used), and shall make such modifications in the said documents as the Bank shall
reasonably request. Any further modification shall require the Bank's concurrence
before it is issued to the prospective bidders.
(c) After bids have been received and evaluated, the Borrower shall, before a final de-
cision on the award is made, furnish to the Bank, in sufficient time for its review,
a detailed report (prepared, if the Bank shall so request, by experts acceptable to
the Bank), on the evaluation and comparison of the bids received, together with
the recommendations for award and such other information as the Bank shall rea-
sonably request. The Bank shall, if it determines that the intended award would
be inconsistent with the Loan Agreement, promptly inform the Borrower and
state the reasons for such determination.
(d) If the Borrower requires an extension of bid validity to complete the process of
evaluation, obtain necessary approvals and clearances, and to make the award, it
should seek the Bank's prior concurrence for the first request for extension, if it
is longer than eight weeks, and for all subsequent requests for extension, irre-
spective of the period.
(e) The terms and conditions of a contract shall not, without the Bank' s concur-
rence, materially differ from those on which bids were asked or prequalification of
Contractors, if any, was invited.
(f) One conformed copy of the contract shall be furnished to the Bank promptly after
its execution and prior to delivery to the Bank of the first application for withdraw-
al of funds from the Loan Account in respect of such contract. Where payments
for the contract are to be made out of a Special Account (SA), a copy of the con-
tract shall be furnished to the Bank prior to the making of the first payment out of
the SA in respect of such contract.
(g) All evaluation reports shall be accompanied with a summary of the procurement on
a form provided by the Bank. The description and amount of the contract, to-
gether with the name and address of the successful bidder, shall be subject to re-
lease by the Bank upon confirmation by the Borrower of contract award.
Appendix 43
Modifications
3. In the case of contracts subject to prior review, before granting a material extension
of the stipulated time for performance of a contract, agreeing to any modification or
waiver of the conditions of such contract, including issuing any change order or orders
under such contract (except in cases of extreme urgency) which would in aggregate in-
crease the original amount of the contract by more than 15 percent of the original price,
the Borrower shall inform the Bank of the proposed extension, modification, or change
order and the reasons therefor. If the Bank determines that the proposal would be incon-
sistent with the provisions of the Loan Agreement, it shall promptly inform the Borrow-
er and state the reasons for its determination. A copy of all amendments to the contract
shall be furnished to the Bank for its record.
Post Review
4. With respect to each contract not governed by paragraph 2, the Borrower shall fur-
nish to the Bank, promptly after its signing and prior to delivery to the Bank of the first
application for withdrawal of funds from the Loan Account in respect of such contract,
one conformed copy of such contract, together with the analysis of the respective bids,
recommendations for award, and such other information as the Bank shall reasonably
request. Where payments for the contract are to be made out of a Special Account, a
copy of the contract, together with the other information required to be furnished to the
Bank, shall be furnished to the Bank prior to delivery to the Bank of the first replenish-
ment application in respect of such contract. The Bank shall, if it determines that the
award of the contract or the contract itself is not consistent with the Loan Agreement,
promptly inform the Borrower and state the reasons for such determination. These pro-
visions shall not apply to contracts on account of which withdrawals from the loan are to
be made on the basis of Statements of Expenditure, C42J for which case all such docu-
ments shall be retained by the Borrower for subsequent examination by independent au-
ditors and Bank supervision missions.
Translations
5. If a contract awarded under ICB procedures to a local bidder is written in the na-
c 42 3 Refer to Appendix 3.
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tional language, C43 a certified translation of the contract in either English, French, or
Spanish shall be furnished to the Bank together with the conformed copy of the con-
tract. Such certified translations shall also be furnished to the Bank, for any subsequent
modifications of such contracts.
t43D Refer to para. 2.15.
Appendix 45
Appendix 2
DOMESTIC PREFERENCES
Preference for Domestically Manufactured Goods
1. The Borrower may, with the agreement of the Bank, grant a margin of preference
in the evaluation of bids under ICB procedures to bids offering certain goods manufac-
tured in the country of the Borrower, when compared to bids offering such goods manu-
factured elsewhere. In such cases, bidding documents shall clearly indicate any prefer-
ence to be granted to domestic manufactured goods and the information required to es-
tablish the eligibility of a bid for such preference. The nationality of the manufacturer or
Supplier is not a condition for such eligibility. The methods and stages set forth hereun-
der shall be followed in the evaluation and comparison of bids.
2. For comparison, responsive bids shall be classified in one of the following three
groups:
(a) Group A: bids offering goods manufactured in the country of the Borrower if the
bidder establishes to the satisfaction of the Borrower and the Bank that (i) labor,
raw material, and components from within the country of the Borrower will ac-
count for more than 30 percent of the EXW price of the product offered, and (ii)
the production facility in which those goods will be manufactured or assembled has
been engaged in manufacturing/assembling such goods at least since the time of
bid submission.
(b) Group B: all other bids offering goods from within the country of the Borrower.
(c) Group C: bids offering the goods from abroad and to be directly imported.
3. The EXW price quoted by a Group A bidder shall include all duties and taxes paid
or payable on the basic materials or components purchased in the domestic market or im-
ported. Similarly, prices quoted by Group B bidders shall include all duties and taxes on
components and raw materials. The price quoted by Group A and B bidders shall ex-
clude the sales and similar taxes on the finished product. The price quoted by Group C
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bidders shall be on CIF or CIP border point or other destination, exclusive of customs
duties and other import taxes.
4. In the first step, all evaluated bids in each group shall be compared to determine the
lowest evaluated bid in each. Such lowest evaluated bids shall then be compared with
each other and if, as a result of this comparison, a bid from Group A or Group B is the
lowest, it shall be selected for the award.
5. If, as a result of the comparison under paragraph 4 above, the lowest evaluated bid
is a bid from Group C, all Group C bids shall be further compared with the lowest evalu-
ated bid from Group A after adding to the evaluated bid price of the imported goods of-
fered in each Group C bid, for the purpose of this further comparison only, an amount
equal to: (i) the amount of duties and other related import charges which a nonexempt
importer would have to pay for the importation of the goods offered in such Group C
bid; or (ii) 15 percent of the CIF or CIP bid price of such goods if said duties and
charges exceed 15 percent of such price. If the Group A bid in such further comparison
is the lowest, it shall be selected for the award; if not, the lowest evaluated bid from
Group C, as determined from the comparison under paragraph 4, shall be selected.
6. In the case of single responsibility, supply and installation or turnkey (W contracts
in which a number of discrete items of equipment is grouped into one contract package,
the preference margin shall not be applied to the whole package, but only to the locally-
manufactured equipment within the package. Equipment offered from abroad shall be
quoted CIF or CIP, and equipment offered locally EXW (free of sales and similar
taxes); all other components, such as design, works, installation, and supervision,
shall be quoted separately. Bids should not be classified into groups A,1B, or C. In the
comparison of bids, only the CIF or CIP price in each bid of the equipment offered from
outside the Borrower's country shall be increased by the applicable duty and other taxes
payable by a nonexempt importer or 15 percent, whichever is less. If duties vary from
item to item within a package, the appropriate tariff for each piece of equipment shall
apply. No preference shall be applied for any associated services or works included in the
package.
C44D These provisions apply only if customs duties are excluded from the bid prices, and the priceof imported goods quoted is on a CIF or CIP basis.
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Preference for Domestic Contractors
7. For contracts for works to be awarded on the basis of ICB, eligible Borrowers may,
with the agreement of the Bank, grant a margin of preference of 7. 5 percent to domes-
tic Contractors, C45) in accordance with, and subject to, the following provisions:
(a) Contractors applying for such preference shall be asked to provide, as part of the
data for qualification, C46) such information, including details of ownership, as
shall be required to determine whether, according to the classification established
by the Borrower and accepted by the Bank, a particular Contractor or group of
Contractors qualifies for a domestic preference. The bidding documents shall
clearly indicate the preference and the method that will be followed in the evalua-
tion and comparison of bids to give effect to such preference.
(b) After bids have been received and reviewed by the Borrower, responsive bids shall
be classified into the following groups:
(i) Group A: bids offered by domestic Contractors eligible for the preference.
(ii) Group B: bids offered by other Contractors.
For the purpose of evaluation and comparison of bids, an amount equal to 7. 5 percent of
the bid amount shall be added to bids received from Contractors in Group B.
s45 )Preference for domestic Contractors is applicable only in countries which qualify. See sub-
para. 2. 54(b).
C46 At the prequalification and/or at the bidding stage.
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Appendix 3
DISBURSEMENTS
1. The responsibility for the implementation of the project, and therefore for the pay-
ment of goods, works, and services under the project, rests solely with the Borrower.
The Bank, for its part, is required by its Articles of Agreement to ensure that funds are
paid from a Bank loan only as expenditures are incurred. Disbursements of the proceeds
of a loan are made only at the Borrower's request. Supporting evidence that the funds
are used in accordance with the Loan Agreement shall be submitted with the Borrower'
s withdrawal application. Payment may be made (i) to reimburse the Borrower for pay-
ment(s) already made from its own resources, (ii) directly to a third party (usually to a
Supplier or Consultant), or (iii) to a commercial bank for expenditures against a World
Bank Special Commitment covering a commercial bank's letter of credit.
2. Two widely used procedures with special requirements are Statements of Expendi-
ture (SOEs) and Special Accounts (SAs). The SOE method is used to reimburse the
Borrower when documentation would otherwise be cumbersome or voluminous (for ex-
ample, expenditures on civil works carried out by force account or payments against
small contracts or purchase orders). For withdrawals against SOEs, the Borrower sub-
mits a form with details of the expenditures (the SOE form) and retains the actual sup-
porting documentation in the field for subsequent examination by independent auditors
and Bank supervision missions.
3. Special Accounts (SAs) are revolving accounts funded with an advance from a
Bank loan for use by the Borrower exclusively to cover the Bank's share of eligible ex-
penses in both local and foreign currencies. The primary objective of the SA is to help
the Borrower overcome cash flow problems and speed disbursements. The Borrower
makes payments from the account to Contractors, Suppliers, and others when the pay-
ments are due. The Bank replenishes the SA regularly upon receipt of a withdrawal ap-
plication with appropriate supporting documentation from the Borrower. Towards the
end of loan disbursements, the Bank initiates a recovery procedure to obtain full docu-
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mentation for the amount of the outstanding advance.
4. The Loan Agreement and the disbursement letter outline the disbursement proce-
dures to be followed for the loan, including retroactive financing provisions, items eligi-
ble for disbursement under the Statement of Expenditure (SOE) procedure, require-
ments for the operation of a Special Account (SA), and a minimum application value.
The minimum value varies among loans depending on the size of the loan and the nature
of the project. Where there is an SA, the minimum value is generally between 10 per-
cent and 33 percent of the total advanced to the SA. The method of payment specified
in the bidding documents shall take into account the disbursement procedures applicableto the concerned loan.
5. A complete description of the Bank' s disbursement procedures is provided in theDisbursement Handbook.
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Appendix 4
GUIDANCE TO BIDDERS
Purpose
1. This Appendix provides guidance to potential bidders wishing to participate in
Bank-financed procurement.
Responsibility for Procurement
2. As emphasized in paragraph 1. 2 of the Guidelines, the Borrower is legally respon-
sible for the procurement. It invites, receives, and evaluates bids, and awards the con-
tract. The contract is between the Borrower and the Supplier or Contractor. The Bank
is not a party to the contract.
Bank's Role
3. As stated in paragraph 1. 11 of the Guidelines, the Bank reviews the procurement
procedures, documents, bid evaluations, award recommendations, and the contract to
ensure that the process is carried out in accordance with agreed procedures, as required
in the Loan Agreement. In the case of major contracts (defined usually by a dollar
threshold in each Loan Agreement), the documents are reviewed by the Bank prior to
their issue, as described in Appendix 1. Also, if, at any time in the procurement pro-
cess (even after the award of contract), the Bank concludes that the agreed procedures
were not followed in any material respect, the Bank may declare misprocurement, as de-
scribed in paragraph 1. 13. However, if a Borrower has awarded a contract after obtain-
ing the Bank' s "no objection, " the Bank will declare misprocurement only if the "no ob-
jection" was issued on the basis of incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading information
furnished by the Borrower. Furthermore, if the Bank determines that corrupt or fraud-
ulent practices were engaged in by representatives of the Borrower or of the bidder, the
Bank may impose the applicable sanctions set forth in paragraph 1. 15 of the Guidelines.
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4. The Bank has published Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) for various types of
procurement. As stated in paragraph 2. 12 of the Guidelines, it is mandatory for the
Borrower to use these documents, with minimum changes to address country- and pro-
ject-specific issues. The prequalification and bidding documents are finalized and issued
by the Borrower.
Information on Bidding
5. Information on bidding opportunities under ICB may be obtained from the General
Procurement Notice and the Specific Invitation to prequalify or to bid, as described in
paragraphs 2. 7 and 2. 8 of the Guidelines. General guidance on participation, C471 as well
as advance information on business opportunities in upcoming projects, may be obtained
from publications which can be obtained through subscription to the United Nations De-
velopment Business (UNDB), as well as from the Public Information Center. C48 Staff
Appraisal Reports are also available from the Public Information Center upon approval of
the loan.
Bidder's Role
6. Once a bidder receives the prequalification or bidding document, the bidder should
study the documents carefully to decide if it can meet the technical, commercial, and
contractual conditions, and if so, proceed to prepare its bid. The bidder should then
critically review the documents to see if there is any ambiguity, omission, or internal
contradiction, or any feature of specifications or other conditions which are unclear or
appear discriminatory or restrictive; if so, it should seek clarification from the Borrow-
er, in writing, within the time period specified in the bidding documents for seeking
clarifications.
7. The criteria and methodology for selection of the successful bidder are outlined in
the bidding documents, generally under Instructions to Bidders and Specifications. If
these are not clear, clarification should be similarly sought from the Borrower.
8. In this connection it should be emphasized that the specific bidding documents is-
C47 The Guide to International Business Opportunities.
C48D The UNDB address is listed in footnote 18. The Public Information Center address is the
World Bank address at 1818H Street, N. W. , Washington, D. C. , 20433, U. S. A.
52 Guidelines Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits
sued by the Borrower govern each procurement, as stated in paragraph 1. 1 of the
Guidelines. If a bidder feels that any of the provisions in the documents are inconsistent
with the Guidelines, it should also raise this with the Borrower.
9. It is the responsibility of the bidder to raise any issue of ambiguity, contradiction,
omission, etc. , prior to the submission of its bid, to assure submission of a fully respon-
sive and compliant bid, including all the supporting documents requested in the bidding
documents. Noncompliance with critical (technical and commercial) requirements will
result in rejection of the bid. If a bidder wishes to propose deviations to a noncritical re-
quirement, or propose an alternative solution, the bidder should quote the price for the
fully compliant bid and then separately indicate the adjustment in price that can be of-
fered if the deviation or alternative solution is accepted. Once bids are received and pub-
licly opened, bidders will not be required or permitted to change the price or substance of
a bid.
Confidential ity
10. As stated in paragraph 2. 46, the process of bid evaluation shall be confidential
until the award is notified. This is essential to enable the Borrower and Bank reviewers
to avoid either the reality or perception of improper interference. If at this stage a bidder
wishes to bring additional information to the notice of the Borrower, the Bank, or both,
it should do so in writing.
Action by the Bank
11. Bidders are free to send copies of their communications on issues and questions
with the Borrower to the Bank or to write to the Bank directly, when Borrowers do not
respond promptly, or the communication is a complaint against the Borrower. All such
communications should be addressed to the Chief of the Division for the relevant sector
for the borrowing country, with a copy to the Regional Procurement Adviser.
12. References received by the Bank from potential bidders, prior to the closing date
for submission of the bids, will, if appropriate, be referred to the Borrower with the
Bank's comments and advice, for action or response.
13. Communication received from bidders after the opening of the bids, will be han-
dled as follows. In the case of contracts not subject to prior review by the Bank, the
communication will be sent to the Borrower for due consideration and appropriate ac-
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tion, if any, and these will be reviewed during subsequent supervision of the project by
Bank staff. In the cases of contracts subject to the prior review process the communica-
tion will be examined by the Bank, in consultation with the Borrower. If additional data
is required to complete this process, these will be obtained from the Borrower. If addi-
tional information or clarification is required from the bidder, the Bank will ask the Bor-
rower to obtain it and comment or incorporate it, as appropriate, in the evaluation re-
port. The Bank's review will not be completed until the communication is fully exam-
ined and considered.
14. Except for acknowledgment, the Bank will not enter into discussion or correspon-
dence with any bidder during the evaluation and review process of the procurement, un-
til award of the contract is notified.
Debriefing
15. If, after notification of award, a bidder wishes to ascertain the grounds on which
its bid was not selected, it should address its request to the Borrower. If the bidder is
not satisfied with the explanation given and wishes to seek a meeting with the Bank, it
may do so by addressing the Regional Procurement Adviser for the borrowing country,
who will arrange a meeting at the appropriate level and with the relevant staff. In this
discussion, only the bidder's bid can be discussed and not the bids of competitors.
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