Procurement of NCS

SAMPLE BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Procurement of
Non-Consultant
Services
&
User’s Guide
The World Bank
December 2002
Revised April 2007
iii
Revisions
April 2007:
The features of May 2004, revised October 2006, Procurement Guidelines have been
incorporated.
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Table of Contents
Part I – Bidding Procedures....................................................................................................1

Section I. Instructions to Bidders..................................................................................3
Section II. Bidding Data Sheet.....................................................................................25
Section III. Bidding Forms.........................................................................................29
Section IV. Eligible Countries.....................................................................................43
Part II – Activity Schedule....................................................................................................45

Section V. Activity Schedule.......................................................................................47
Part III – Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms.....................................................49

Section VI. General Conditions of Contract...............................................................51
Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract...............................................................67
Section VIII. Performance Specifications and Drawings............................................71
Section IX. Contract Forms........................................................................................73
User’s Guide...........................................................................................................................79
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Introduction
Procurement under projects financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction

and Development (IBRD) and its affiliate, the International Development Association (IDA), 1
is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures laid down in the Guidelines:
Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (hereinafter called Procurement
Guidelines). To help Borrowers to contract the performance of Non-Consultant Services
(services that are not classified as Consultant Services) the Bank has designed these sample
bidding documents to be used voluntarily on a trial basis. Non-Consultant Services will
hereinafter be referred to simply as “Services”.
The Sample Bidding Documents in this publication have been prepared for use by
Borrowers in the procurement of Services by International Competitive Bidding (ICB).
These documents may also be adapted to National Competitive Bidding (NCB) with some
changes generally necessary in the Instructions to Bidders and the Conditions of Contract.
These Sample Bidding Documents are intended as model lump sum types of
Contract, which are the most common in Services contracting. Lump sum contracts are used
in particular for Services which are well defined and are unlikely to change in quantity or
specification, and where encountering difficult or unforeseen site conditions are unlikely.2
Care should be taken to check the relevance of the provisions of the standard
documents against the requirements of the specific Services to be procured. The following
directions should be observed when using the documents:
(a) All the documents listed in the Table of Contents are normally required for the
procurement of Services; however, they should be adapted as necessary to the
circumstances of the particular Project.
(b) Details to be provided by the Employer prior to release of the bidding

documents are limited to the Invitation for Bids (User’s Guide), Instructions to
Bidders (Section I), Bidding Data Sheet (Section II), and Special Conditions
of Contract (Section VII), in addition to Sections V and VIII, which deal with
Activity Schedule, Performance Specifications and Drawings, respectively.
Specific details should be furnished in the spaces indicated by italicized notes
1
IBRD and IDA are generally referred to as the World Bank. Since the procurement requirements for
IBRD and IDA are identical, “World Bank” in this handbook refers to both IBRD and IDA, and “loan”
refers to either an IBRD loan or an IDA credit. However, for the Invitation for Bids, the distinctions are
retained.
2
Lump sum contracts should be used for Services that can be defined in their full physical and
qualitative characteristics before bids are called, or where the risks of substantial design or performance
variations are minimal. In lump sum contracts, the concept of priced “activity schedules” has been
introduced, to enable payments to be made as “activities” are completed. Payments can also be made on
the basis of percentage completion of each activity.
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inside brackets. Those details not filled in by the Employer are the
responsibility of the Bidder.
(c) These Sample Bidding Documents are intended to serve on a repetitive basis
in a Borrower’s country, once agreement between the Borrower and the World
Bank has been reached. Modifications to address specific Project or Contract
needs should be provided only in the Special Conditions of Contract as
amendments to the Conditions of Contract. If modifications must be made to
the bidding procedures, they can be presented in the Bidding Data Sheet.
(d) The foot-notes and the notes inside boxes with single borders are not part of
the text, but rather contain instructions for the user, as do the Preface and this
Introduction section. They should not be incorporated in the bidding
documents. The cover should be modified as required to identify the bidding
documents as to the names of the Project, Contract, and Employer, in addition
to the date of issue.
(e) The notes inside boxes with double borders should be retained in the issued
bidding documents, since these notes provide important guidance to bidders.
(f) The standard documents have been prepared for bidding where
postqualification applies; adaptations are necessary to ITB Clause 5 and
corresponding Bidding Data Sheet, and Forms when prequalification has
taken place. The process of prequalification of bidders is not covered in these
standard documents.
Introduction vii
Summary Description
These Standard Bidding Documents for Procurement of Works and its User’s Guide apply
either when a prequalification process has taken place before bidding or when a
prequalification process has not taken place before bidding (provided alternative documents
should be selected as applicable). A brief description of these documents is given below.
SBD for Procurement of Works

Summary
PART 1 – BIDDING PROCEDURES
Section I: Instructions to Bidders (ITB)
This Section provides relevant information to help Bidders prepare their bids.
Information is also provided on the submission, opening, and evaluation of
bids and on the award of Contracts. Section I contains provisions that are
to be used without modification.
Section II. Bidding Data Sheet (BDS)
This Section consists of provisions that are specific to each procurement and
that supplement the information or requirements included in Section I,
Instructions to Bidders.
Section III: Bidding Forms
This Section contains the forms which are to be completed by the Bidder and
submitted as part of his Bid.
Section IV. Eligible Countries
This Section contains information regarding eligible countries.
PART 2 – ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Section V. Activity Schedule
This Section contains the activity schedule.
PART 3 – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND CONTRACT FORMS
Section VI. General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
This Section contains the general clauses to be applied in all contracts. The
text of the clauses in this Section shall not be modified.
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Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract (PCC)

The contents of this Section supplement the General Conditions of Contract
and shall be prepared by the Employer.
Section VIII. Performance Specifications and Drawings
This section contains Specifications that are intended only as information for
the Employer or the person drafting the bidding documents. They should not
be included in the final documents.
Section IX: Contract Forms
This Section contains forms which, once completed, will form part of the
Contract. The forms for Performance Security and Advance Payment
Security, when required, shall only be completed by the successful Bidder
after contract award.
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Part I – Bidding Procedures

Section I. Instructions to Bidders 3
Section I. Instructions to Bidders

Table of Clauses
A. General................................................................................................................................5
1. Scope of Bid.......................................................................................................5
2. Source of Funds.................................................................................................5
3. Corrupt or Fraudulent Practices.........................................................................5
4. Eligible Bidders.................................................................................................7
5. Qualification of the Bidder................................................................................8
6. One Bid per Bidder..........................................................................................10
7. Cost of Bidding................................................................................................10
8. Site Visit...........................................................................................................10
B. Bidding Documents..........................................................................................................11
9. Content of Bidding Documents........................................................................11
10. Clarification of Bidding Documents................................................................11
11. Amendment of Bidding Documents................................................................11
C. Preparation of Bids..........................................................................................................12
12. Language of Bid...............................................................................................12
13. Documents Comprising the Bid.......................................................................12
14. Bid Prices.........................................................................................................12
15. Currencies of Bid and Payment.......................................................................13
16. Bid Validity......................................................................................................13
17. Bid Security.....................................................................................................14
18. Alternative Proposals by Bidders.....................................................................15
19. Format and Signing of Bid...............................................................................16
D. Submission of Bids...........................................................................................................16
20. Sealing and Marking of Bids...........................................................................16
21. Deadline for Submission of Bids.....................................................................17
22. Late Bids..........................................................................................................17
23. Modification and Withdrawal of Bids..............................................................17
E. Bid Opening and Evaluation...........................................................................................17

24. Bid Opening.....................................................................................................17
25. Process to Be Confidential...............................................................................18
26. Clarification of Bids.........................................................................................18
27. Examination of Bids and Determination of Responsiveness...........................19
28. Correction of Errors.........................................................................................19
29. Currency for Bid Evaluation............................................................................20
30. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids................................................................20
31. Preference for Domestic Bidders.....................................................................21
F. Award of Contract.............................................................................................................21
32. Award Criteria..................................................................................................21
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33. Employer’s Right to Accept any Bid and to Reject any or all Bids.................21
34. Notification of Award and Signing of Agreement...........................................21
35. Performance Security.......................................................................................22
36. Advance Payment and Security.......................................................................22
37. Adjudicator......................................................................................................23
Instructions to Bidders
A. General
1. Scope of Bid 1.1 The Employer, as defined in the Bidding Data Sheet (BDS),
invites bids for the Services, as described in the Appendix A to
the Contract. The name and identification number of the
Contract is provided in the BDS.
1.2 The successful Bidder will be expected to complete the
performance of the Services by the Intended Completion Date
provided in the BDS.
2. Source of 2.1 The Borrower, as defined in the BDS, intends to apply part of
Funds the funds of a loan from the World Bank, as defined in the
BDS, towards the cost of the Project, as defined in the BDS, to
cover eligible payments under the Contract for the Services.
Payments by the World Bank will be made only at the request of
the Borrower and upon approval by the World Bank in
accordance with the Loan Agreement, and will be subject in all
respects to the terms and conditions of that Agreement. Except
as the World Bank may specifically otherwise agree, no party
other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the Loan
Agreement or have any rights to the loan proceeds.
3. Corrupt or 3.1 It is the Bank’s policy to require that Borrowers (including
Fraudulent beneficiaries of Bank loans), as well as bidders, suppliers, and
Practices contractors and their subcontractors under Bank-financed
contracts, observe the highest standard of ethics during the
procurement and execution of such contracts. 3 In pursuance of
this policy, the Bank:
(a) defines, for the purposes of this provision, the terms set forth
below as follows:
(i) “corrupt practice”4 is the offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value
to influence improperly the actions of another party;
(ii) “fraudulent practice”5 is any act or omission,
3
In this context, any action taken by a bidder, supplier, contractor, or a sub-contractor to influence the
procurement process or contract execution for undue advantage is improper.
4
For the purpose of these SBDs, “another party” refers to a public official acting in relation to the
procurement process or contract execution]. In this context, “public official” includes World Bank staff and
employees of other organizations taking or reviewing procurement decisions.
5
For the purpose of these SBDs, “party” refers to a public official; the terms “benefit” and “obligation”
relate to the procurement process or contract execution; and the “act or omission” is intended to influence
the procurement process or contract execution.
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including a misrepresentation, that knowingly or

recklessly misleads, or attempts to mislead, a party to
obtain a financial or other benefit or to avoid an
obligation;
(iii) “collusive practice”6 is an arrangement between two
or more parties designed to achieve an improper
purpose, including to influence improperly the actions
of another party;
(iv) “coercive practice”7 is impairing or harming, or
threatening to impair or harm, directly or indirectly,
any party or the property of the party to influence
improperly the actions of a party;
(v) “obstructive practice” is
(aa) deliberately destroying, falsifying, altering or
concealing of evidence material to the
investigation or making false statements to
investigators in order to materially impede a
Bank investigation into allegations of a corrupt,
fraudulent, coercive or collusive practice; and/or
threatening, harassing or intimidating any party
to prevent it from disclosing its knowledge of
matters relevant to the investigation or from
pursuing the investigation, or
(bb) acts intended to materially impede the exercise
of the Bank’s inspection and audit rights
provided for under para. 1.14 (e) of the Bank’s
Procurement Guidelines.
(b) will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the
Bidder recommended for award has, directly or through an
agent, engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive or
obstructive practices in competing for the contract in
question;
(c) will cancel the portion of the loan allocated to a contract if it
determines at any time that representatives of the Borrower
or of a beneficiary of the loan engaged in corrupt,
fraudulent, collusive, coercive or obstructive practices
during the procurement or the execution of that contract,
without the Borrower having taken timely and appropriate
6
For the purpose of these SBDs, “parties” refers to participants in the procurement process (including
public officials) attempting to establish bid prices at artificial, non competitive levels.
7
For the purpose of these SBDs, “party” refers to a participant in the procurement process or contract
execution.
action satisfactory to the Bank to remedy the situation;

(d) will sanction a firm or individual, including declaring them
ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time,
to be awarded a Bank-financed contract if it at any time
determines that they have, directly or through an agent,
engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive or
obstructive practices in competing for, or in executing, a
Bank-financed contract; and
(e) will have the right to require that a provision be included
in bidding documents and in contracts financed by a Bank
Loan, requiring bidders, suppliers, contractors and
consultants to permit the Bank to inspect their accounts
and records and other documents relating to the Bid
submission and contract performance and to have them
audited by auditors appointed by the Bank.
3.2 Furthermore, Bidders shall be aware of the provision stated in
Sub-Clauses 1.7 and 2.6.1 of the General Conditions of
Contract.
4. Eligible 4.1 This Invitation for Bids is open to all bidders from eligible
Bidders countries as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. Any
materials, equipment, and Services to be used in the
performance of the Contract shall have their origin in eligible
source countries.
4.2 All bidders shall provide in Section III, Bidding Forms, a
statement that the Bidder (including all members of a joint
venture and subcontractors) is not associated, nor has been
associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with the consultant
or any other entity that has prepared the design, specifications,
and other documents for the Project or being proposed as Project
Manager for the Contract. A firm that has been engaged by the
Borrower to provide Consultant Services for the preparation or
supervision of the Services, and any of its affiliates, shall not be
eligible to bid.
4.3 Government-owned enterprises in the Employer’s country may
only participate if they are legally and financially autonomous,
operate under commercial law, and are not a dependent agency
of the Employer.
4.4 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 VII of the

Charter of the United Nations.
4.5 Bidders shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for
corrupt and fraudulent practices issued by the Bank in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 3.1.
5. Qualification 5.1 All bidders shall provide in Section III, Bidding Forms, a
of the Bidder preliminary description of the proposed work method and
schedule, including drawings and charts, as necessary.
5.2 In the event that prequalification of potential bidders has been
undertaken as stated in the BDS, only bids from prequalified
bidders shall be considered for award of Contract, in which case
the provisions of sub-clauses 5.3 to 5.6 hereafter shall not apply.
These qualified bidders should submit with their bids any
information updating their original prequalification applications
or, alternatively, confirm in their bids that the originally
submitted prequalification information remains essentially
correct as of the date of bid submission. The update or
confirmation should be provided in Section IV.
5.3 If the Employer has not undertaken prequalification of potential
bidders, all bidders shall include the following information and
documents with their bids in Section IV, unless otherwise stated
in the BDS:
(a) copies of original documents defining the constitution or
legal status, place of registration, and principal place of
business; written power of attorney of the signatory of the
Bid to commit the Bidder;
(b) total monetary value of Services performed for each of the
last five years;
(c) experience in Services of a similar nature and size for each
of the last five years, and details of Services under way or
contractually committed; and names and address of clients
who may be contacted for further information on those
contracts;
(d) list of major items of equipment proposed to carry out the
Contract;
(e) qualifications and experience of key site management and
technical personnel proposed for the Contract;
(f) reports on the financial standing of the Bidder, such as
profit and loss statements and auditor’s reports for the past
five years;
(g) evidence of adequacy of working capital for this Contract
(access to line(s) of credit and availability of other
financial resources);
(h) authority to the Employer to seek references from the
Bidder’s bankers;
(i) information regarding any litigation, current or during the
last five years, in which the Bidder is involved, the parties
concerned, and disputed amount; and
(j) proposals for subcontracting components of the Services
amounting to more than 10 percent of the Contract Price.
5.4 Bids submitted by a joint venture of two or more firms as
partners shall comply with the following requirements, unless
otherwise stated in the BDS:
(a) the Bid shall include all the information listed in ITB Sub-
Clause 5.3 above for each joint venture partner;
(b) the Bid shall be signed so as to be legally binding on all
partners;
(c) the Bid shall include a copy of the agreement entered into
by the joint venture partners defining the division of
assignments to each partner and establishing that all
partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the
execution of the Contract in accordance with the Contract
terms; alternatively, a Letter of Intent to execute a joint
venture agreement in the event of a successful bid shall be
signed by all partners and submitted with the bid, together
with a copy of the proposed agreement;
(d) one of the partners shall be nominated as being in charge,
authorized to incur liabilities, and receive instructions for
and on behalf of any and all partners of the joint venture;
and
(e) the execution of the entire Contract, including payment,
shall be done exclusively with the partner in charge.
5.5 To qualify for award of the Contract, bidders shall meet the
following minimum qualifying criteria:
(a) annual volume of Services of at least the amount specified
in the BDS;
(b) experience as prime contractor in the provision of at least

two service contracts of a nature and complexity
equivalent to the Services over the last 5 years (to comply
with this requirement, Services contracts cited should be at
least 70 percent complete) as specified in the BDS;
(c) proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease, hire, etc.)
of the essential equipment listed in the BDS;
(d) a Contract Manager with five years’ experience in Services
of an equivalent nature and volume, including no less than
three years as Manager; and
(e) liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other
contractual commitments and exclusive of any advance
payments which may be made under the Contract, of no
less than the amount specified in the BDS.
A consistent history of litigation or arbitration awards against
the Applicant or any partner of a Joint Venture may result in
disqualification.
5.6 The figures for each of the partners of a joint venture shall be
added together to determine the Bidder’s compliance with the
minimum qualifying criteria of ITB Sub-Clause 4.4(a), (b) and
(e); however, for a joint venture to qualify the partner in charge
must meet at least 40 percent of those minimum criteria for an
individual Bidder and other partners at least 25% of the criteria.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in rejection
of the joint venture’s Bid. Subcontractors’ experience and
resources will not be taken into account in determining the
Bidder’s compliance with the qualifying criteria, unless
otherwise stated in the BDS.
6. One Bid per 6.1 Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid, either individually or as
Bidder a partner in a joint venture. A Bidder who submits or
participates in more than one Bid (other than as a subcontractor
or in cases of alternatives that have been permitted or requested)
will cause all the proposals with the Bidder’s participation to be
disqualified.
7. Cost of 7.1 The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation
Bidding and submission of his Bid, and the Employer will in no case be
responsible or liable for those costs.
8. Site Visit 8.1 The Bidder, at the Bidder’s own responsibility and risk, is
encouraged to visit and examine the Site of required Services
and its surroundings and obtain all information that may be
necessary for preparing the Bid and entering into a contract for
the Services. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the

Bidder’s own expense.
B. Bidding Documents
9. Content of 9.1 The set of bidding documents comprises the documents listed in
Bidding the table below and addenda issued in accordance with ITB
Documents Clause 11:
Section I Instructions to Bidders
Section II Bidding Data Sheet
Section III Bidding Forms
Section IV Eligible Countries
Section V Activity Schedule
Section VI General Conditions of Contract
Section VII Special Conditions of Contract
Section VIII Performance Specifications and Drawings (if
Applicable)
Section IX Contract Forms
9.2 The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms,
and specifications in the bidding documents. Failure to furnish
all information required by the bidding documents or to submit
a bid not substantially responsive to the bidding documents in
every respect will be at the Bidder’s risk and may result in the
rejection of its bid. Sections III, V, and IX should be completed
and returned with the Bid in the number of copies specified in
the BDS.
10. Clarification of 10.1 A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification of the bidding
Bidding documents may notify the Employer in writing or by cable
Documents (“cable” includes telex and facsimile) at the Employer’s address
indicated in the invitation to bid. The Employer will respond to
any request for clarification received earlier than 14 days prior
to the deadline for submission of bids. Copies of the
Employer’s response will be forwarded to all purchasers of the
bidding documents, including a description of the inquiry, but
without identifying its source.
11. Amendment of 11.1 Before the deadline for submission of bids, the Employer may
Bidding modify the bidding documents by issuing addenda.
Documents
11.2 Any addendum thus issued shall be part of the bidding
documents and shall be communicated in writing or by cable to
all purchasers of the bidding documents. Prospective bidders
shall acknowledge receipt of each addendum by cable to the

Employer.
11.3 To give prospective bidders reasonable time in which to take an
addendum into account in preparing their bids, the Employer
shall extend, as necessary, the deadline for submission of bids,
in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 21.2 below.
C. Preparation of Bids
12. Language of 12.1 The bid prepared by the Bidder, as well as all correspondence
Bid and documents relating to the bid exchanged by the Bidder and
the Employer shall be written in the language specified in the
BDS. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by
the Bidder may be in another language provided they are
accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages
in the language specified in the Bidding Data Sheet, in which
case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bid, the translation
shall govern.
13. Documents 13.1 The Bid submitted by the Bidder shall comprise the following:
Comprising
the Bid (a) The Form of Bid (in the format indicated in Section III);
(b) Bid Security;
(c) Priced Activity Schedule;
(d) Qualification Information Form and Documents;
(e) Alternative offers where invited;
and any other materials required to be completed and submitted
by bidders, as specified in the BDS.
13.2 Bidders bidding for this contract together with other contracts
stated in the IFB to form a package will so indicate in the bid
together with any discounts offered for the award of more than
one contract
14. Bid Prices 14.1 The Contract shall be for the Services, as described in Appendix
A to the contract and in the Specifications, Section VIII, based
on the priced Activity Schedule, Section V, submitted by the
Bidder.
14.2 The Bidder shall fill in rates and prices for all items of the
Services described in the in Specifications (or Terms of
Reference), Section VIII and listed in the Activity Schedule,
Section V. Items for which no rate or price is entered by the
Bidder will not be paid for by the Employer when executed and
shall be deemed covered by the other rates and prices in the
Activity Schedule.
14.3 All duties, taxes, and other levies payable by the Service
Provider under the Contract, or for any other cause, as of the
date 28 days prior to the deadline for submission of bids, shall
be included in the total Bid price submitted by the Bidder.
14.4 If provided for in the BDS, the rates and prices quoted by the
Bidder shall be subject to adjustment during the performance of
the Contract in accordance with and the provisions of Clause 6.6
of the General Conditions of Contract and/or Special Conditions
of Contract. The Bidder shall submit with the Bid all the
information required under the Special Conditions of Contract
and of the General Conditions of Contract.
14.5 For the purpose of determining the remuneration due for
additional Services, a breakdown of the lump-sum price shall be
provided by the Bidder in the form of Appendices D and E to
the Contract
15. Currencies of 15.1 The lump sum price shall be quoted by the Bidder separately in
Bid and the following currencies:
Payment
(a) for those inputs to the Services which the Bidder expects
to provide from within the Employer’s country, the prices
shall be quoted in the currency of the Employer’s country,
unless otherwise specified in the BDS; and
(b) for those inputs to the Services which the Bidder expects
to provide from outside the Employer’s country, the prices
shall be quoted in up to any three currencies of any
member country of the Bank.
15.2 Bidders shall indicate details of their expected foreign currency
requirements in the Bid.
15.3 Bidders may be required by the Employer to justify their foreign
currency requirements and to substantiate that the amounts
included in the Lump Sum are reasonable and responsive to ITB
Sub-Clause 15.1.
16. Bid Validity 16.1 Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the BDS.
16.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Employer may request that the
bidders extend the period of validity for a specified additional
period. The request and the bidders’ responses shall be made in
writing or by cable. A Bidder may refuse the request without
forfeiting the Bid Security. A Bidder agreeing to the request will

not be required or permitted to otherwise modify the Bid, but will
be required to extend the validity of Bid Security for the period of
the extension, and in compliance with ITB Clause 17 in all
respects.
16.3 In the case of contracts in which the Contract Price is fixed (not
subject to price adjustment), if the period of bid validity is
extended by more than 60 days, the amounts payable in local
and foreign currency to the Bidder selected for award, shall be
increased by applying to both the local and the foreign currency
component of the payments, respectively, the factors specified in
the request for extension, for the period of delay beyond 60 days
after the expiry of the initial bid validity, up to the notification
of award. Bid evaluation will be based on the Bid prices
without taking the above correction into consideration.
17. Bid Security 17.1 The Bidder shall furnish, as part of the Bid, a Bid Security or a
Bid-Securing Declaration, if required, as specified in the BDS.
17.2 The Bid Security shall be in the amount specified in the BDS
and denominated in the currency of the Employer’s Country or a
freely convertible currency, and shall:
(a) at the bidder’s option, be in the form of either a letter of
credit, or a bank guarantee from a banking institution, or a
bond issued by a surety;
(b) be issued by a reputable institution selected by the bidder
and located in any eligible country. If the institution
issuing the bond is located outside the Employer’s
Country, it shall have a correspondent financial institution
located in the Employer’s Country to make it enforceable.
(c) be substantially in accordance with one of the forms of
Bid Security included in Section IX, Contract Forms, or
other form approved by the Employer prior to bid
submission;
(d) be payable promptly upon written demand by the
Employer in case the conditions listed in ITB Sub-Clause
17.5 are invoked;
(e) be submitted in its original form; copies will not be
accepted;
(f) remain valid for a period of 28 days beyond the validity
period of the bids, as extended, if applicable, in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 16.2;

17.3 If a Bid Security or a Bid- Securing Declaration is required in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 17.1, any bid not accompanied
by a substantially responsive Bid Security or Bid Securing
Declaration in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 17.1, shall be
rejected by the Employer as non-responsive.
17.4 The Bid Security of unsuccessful Bidders shall be returned as
promptly as possible upon the successful Bidder’s furnishing of
the Performance Security pursuant to ITB Clause 35.
17.5 The Bid Security may be forfeited or the Bid Securing
Declaration executed:
(a) if a Bidder withdraws its bid during the period of bid
validity specified by the Bidder on the Bid Submission
Form, except as provided in ITB Sub-Clause 16.2; or
(b) if the successful Bidder fails to:
(i) sign the Contract in accordance with ITB Clause
34;
(ii) furnish a Performance Security in accordance with
ITB Clause 35.
17.6 The Bid Security or Bid- Securing Declaration of a JV must be
in the name of the JV that submits the bid. If the JV has not been
legally constituted at the time of bidding, the Bid Security or
Bid-Securing Declaration shall be in the names of all future
partners as named in the letter of intent to constitute the JV.
18. Alternative 18.1 Unless otherwise indicated in the BDS, alternative bids shall
Proposals by not be considered.
Bidders
18.2 When alternative times for completion are explicitly invited, a
statement to that effect will be included in the BDS, as will the
method of evaluating different times for completion.
18.3 Except as provided under ITB Sub-Clause 18.4 below, bidders
wishing to offer technical alternatives to the requirements of the
bidding documents must first submit a Bid that complies with
the requirements of the bidding documents, including the scope,
basic technical data, graphical documents and specifications. In
addition to submitting the basic Bid, the Bidder shall provide all
information necessary for a complete evaluation of the
alternative by the Employer, including calculations, technical
specifications, breakdown of prices, proposed work methods
and other relevant details. Only the technical alternatives, if

any, of the lowest evaluated Bidder conforming to the basic
technical requirements shall be considered by the Employer.
Alternatives to the specified performance levels shall not be
accepted.
18.4 When bidders are permitted in the BDS to submit alternative
technical solutions for specified parts of the Services, such parts
shall be described in the Specifications (or Terms of Reference)
and Drawings, Section VIII. In such case, the method for
evaluating such alternatives will be as indicated in the BDS.
19. Format and 19.1 The Bidder shall prepare one original of the documents
Signing of Bid comprising the Bid as described in ITB Clause 11 of these
Instructions to Bidders, bound with the volume containing the
Form of Bid, and clearly marked “ORIGINAL.” In addition, the
Bidder shall submit copies of the Bid, in the number specified
in the BDS, and clearly marked as “COPIES.” In the event of
discrepancy between them, the original shall prevail.
19.2 The original and all copies of the Bid shall be typed or written in
indelible ink and shall be signed by a person or persons duly
authorized to sign on behalf of the Bidder, pursuant to Sub-
Clauses 5.3(a) or 5.4(b), as the case may be. All pages of the
Bid where entries or amendments have been made shall be
initialed by the person or persons signing the Bid.
19.3 The Bid shall contain no alterations or additions, except those to
comply with instructions issued by the Employer, or as
necessary to correct errors made by the Bidder, in which case
such corrections shall be initialed by the person or persons
signing the Bid.
D. Submission of Bids
20. Sealing and 20.1 The Bidder shall seal the original and all copies of the Bid in
Marking of two inner envelopes and one outer envelope, duly marking the
Bids inner envelopes as “ORIGINAL” and “COPIES”.
20.2 The inner and outer envelopes shall
(a) be addressed to the Employer at the address provided in
the BDS;
(b) bear the name and identification number of the Contract as
defined in the BDS and Special Conditions of Contract;
and
(c) provide a warning not to open before the specified time

and date for Bid opening as defined in the BDS.
20.3 In addition to the identification required in ITB Sub-Clause
20.2, the inner envelopes shall indicate the name and address of
the Bidder to enable the Bid to be returned unopened in case it is
declared late, pursuant to ITB Clause 22.
20.4 If the outer envelope is not sealed and marked as above, the
Employer will assume no responsibility for the misplacement or
premature opening of the Bid.
21. Deadline for 21.1 Bids shall be delivered to the Employer at the address specified
Submission of above no later than the time and date specified in the BDS.
Bids
21.2 The Employer may extend the deadline for submission of bids
by issuing an amendment in accordance with ITB Clause 11, in
which case all rights and obligations of the Employer and the
bidders previously subject to the original deadline will then be
subject to the new deadline.
22. Late Bids 22.1 Any Bid received by the Employer after the deadline prescribed
in ITB Clause 21 will be returned unopened to the Bidder.
23. Modification 23.1 Bidders may modify or withdraw their bids by giving notice in
and writing before the deadline prescribed in ITB Clause 21.
Withdrawal of
Bids 23.2 Each Bidder’s modification or withdrawal notice shall be
prepared, sealed, marked, and delivered in accordance with ITB
Clauses 19 and 20, with the outer and inner envelopes
additionally marked “MODIFICATION” or “WITHDRAWAL,” as
appropriate.
23.3 No Bid may be modified after the deadline for submission of
Bids.
23.4 Withdrawal of a Bid between the deadline for submission of
bids and the expiration of the period of Bid validity specified in
the BDS or as extended pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 16.2 may
result in the forfeiture of the Bid Security pursuant to ITB
Clause 17.
23.5 Bidders may only offer discounts to, or otherwise modify the
prices of their bids by submitting Bid modifications in
accordance with this clause, or included in the original Bid
submission.
E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

24. Bid Opening 24.1 The Employer will open the bids, including modifications made
pursuant to ITB Clause 23, in the presence of the bidders’
representatives who choose to attend at the time and in the place
specified in the BDS.
24.2 Envelopes marked “WITHDRAWAL” shall be opened and read out
first. Bids for which an acceptable notice of withdrawal has
been submitted pursuant to ITB Clause 23 shall not be opened.
24.3 The bidders’ names, the Bid prices, the total amount of each Bid
and of any alternative Bid (if alternatives have been requested or
permitted), any discounts, Bid modifications and withdrawals,
the presence or absence of Bid Security, and such other details
as the Employer may consider appropriate, will be announced
by the Employer at the opening. No bid shall be rejected at bid
opening except for the late bids pursuant to ITB Clause 22;
Bids, and modifications, sent pursuant to ITB Clause 23 that are
not opened and read out at bid opening will not be considered
for further evaluation regardless of the circumstances. Late and
withdrawn bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.
24.4 The Employer will prepare minutes of the Bid opening,
including the information disclosed to those present in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 24.3.
25. Process to Be 25.1 Information relating to the examination, clarification,
Confidential evaluation, and comparison of bids and recommendations for
the award of a contract shall not be disclosed to bidders or any
other persons not officially concerned with such process until
the award to the successful Bidder is notified of the award. Any
effort by a Bidder to influence the Employer’s processing of
bids or award decisions may result in the rejection of his Bid.
25.2 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 Employer, who will provide written explanation.
Any request for explanation from one bidder should relate only
to its own bid; information about the bid of competitors will not
be addressed.
26. Clarification of 26.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation, and comparison of bids,
Bids the Employer may, at the Employer’s discretion, ask any Bidder
for clarification of the Bidder’s Bid, including breakdowns of the
prices in the Activity Schedule, and other information that the
Employer may require. The request for clarification and the
response shall be in writing or by cable, telex, or facsimile, but no
change in the price or substance of the Bid shall be sought, offered,
or permitted except as required to confirm the correction of

arithmetic errors discovered by the Employer in the evaluation of
the bids in accordance with ITB Clause 28.
26.2 Subject to ITB Sub-Clause 26.1, no Bidder shall contact the
Employer on any matter relating to its bid from the time of the
bid opening to the time the contract is awarded. If the Bidder
wishes to bring additional information to the notice of the
Employer, he should do so in writing.
26.3 Any effort by the Bidder to influence the Employer in the
Employer’s bid evaluation or contract award decisions may
result in the rejection of the Bidder’s bid.
27. Examination of 27.1 Prior to the detailed evaluation of bids, the Employer will
Bids and determine whether each Bid (a) meets the eligibility criteria
Determination defined in ITB Clause 4; (b) has been properly signed; (c) is
of accompanied by the required securities; and (d) is substantially
Responsiveness responsive to the requirements of the bidding documents.
27.2 A substantially responsive Bid is one which conforms to all the
terms, conditions, and specifications of the bidding documents,
without material deviation or reservation. A material deviation
or reservation is one (a) which affects in any substantial way the
scope, quality, or performance of the Services; (b) which limits
in any substantial way, inconsistent with the bidding documents,
the Employer’s rights or the Bidder’s obligations under the
Contract; or (c) whose rectification would affect unfairly the
competitive position of other bidders presenting substantially
responsive bids.
27.3 If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the
Employer, and may not subsequently be made responsive by
correction or withdrawal of the nonconforming deviation or
reservation.
28. Correction of 28.1 Bids determined to be substantially responsive will be checked
Errors by the Employer for any arithmetic errors. Arithmetical errors
will be rectified by the Employer on the following basis: if
there is a discrepancy between unit prices and the total price that
is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit
price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected; if there
is an error in a total corresponding to the addition or subtraction
of subtotals, the subtotals shall prevail and the total shall be
corrected; if there is a discrepancy between the amounts in
figures and in words, the amount in words will prevail.
28.2 The amount stated in the Bid will be adjusted by the Employer
in accordance with the above procedure for the correction of

errors and, with the concurrence of the Bidder, shall be
considered as binding upon the Bidder. If the Bidder does not
accept the corrected amount, the Bid will be rejected, and the
Bid Security may be forfeited in accordance with ITB Sub-
Clause 17.5(b).
29. Currency for 29.1 The Employer will convert the amounts in various currencies in
Bid Evaluation which the Bid Price, corrected pursuant to ITB Clause 28, is
payable (excluding Provisional Sums but including Daywork
where priced competitively) to either:
(a) the currency of the Employer’s country at the selling rates
established for similar transactions by the authority specified
in the BDS on the date stipulated in the BDS;
or
(b) a currency widely used in international trade, such as the
U.S. dollar, stipulated in the BDS, at the selling rate of
exchange published in the international press as stipulated in
the BDS on the date stipulated in the BDS, for the amounts
payable in foreign currency; and, at the selling exchange rate
established for similar transactions by the same authority
specified in ITB Sub-Clause 29.1 (a) above on the date
specified in the BDS for the amount payable in the currency
of the Employer’s country.
30. Evaluation and 30.1 The Employer will evaluate and compare only the bids
Comparison of determined to be substantially responsive in accordance with
Bids ITB Clause 27.
30.2 In evaluating the bids, the Employer will determine for each Bid
the evaluated Bid price by adjusting the Bid price as follows:
(a) making any correction for errors pursuant to ITB Clause
28;
(b) excluding provisional sums and the provision, if any, for
contingencies in the Activity Schedule, Section V, but
including Day work, when requested in the Specifications
(or Terms of Reference) Section VIII;
(c) making an appropriate adjustment for any other acceptable
variations, deviations, or alternative offers submitted in
accordance with ITB Clause 18; and
(d) making appropriate adjustments to reflect discounts or
other price modifications offered in accordance with ITB
Sub-Clause 23.5.
30.3 The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any
variation, deviation, or alternative offer. Variations, deviations,
and alternative offers and other factors, which are in excess of
the requirements of the bidding documents or otherwise result in
unsolicited benefits for the Employer will not be taken into
account in Bid evaluation.
30.4 The estimated effect of any price adjustment conditions under
Sub-Clause 7.6 of the General Conditions of Contract, during
the period of implementation of the Contract, will not be taken
into account in Bid evaluation.
31. Preference for 31.1 Domestic bidders shall not be eligible for any margin of
Domestic preference in Bid evaluation.
Bidders
F. Award of Contract
32. Award Criteria 32.1 Subject to ITB Clause 33, the Employer will award the Contract
to the Bidder whose Bid has been determined to be substantially
responsive to the bidding documents and who has offered the
lowest evaluated Bid price, provided that such Bidder has been
determined to be (a) eligible in accordance with the provisions
of ITB Clause 4, and (b) qualified in accordance with the
provisions of ITB Clause 5.
32.2 If, pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 13.2 this contract is being let on
a “slice and package” basis, the lowest evaluated Bid Price will
be determined when evaluating this contract in conjunction with
other contracts to be awarded concurrently. Taking into account
any discounts offered by the bidders for the award of more than
one contract.
33. Employer’s 33.1 Notwithstanding ITB Clause 32, the Employer reserves the right
Right to to accept or reject any Bid, and to cancel the bidding process
Accept any Bid and reject all bids, at any time prior to the award of Contract,
and to Reject without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or
any or all Bids bidders or any obligation to inform the affected Bidder or
bidders of the grounds for the Employer’s action.
34. Notification of 34.1 The Bidder whose Bid has been accepted will be notified of the
Award and award by the Employer prior to expiration of the Bid validity
Signing of period by cable, telex, or facsimile confirmed by registered letter
Agreement from the Employer. This letter (hereinafter and in the Conditions of
Contract called the “Letter of Acceptance”) will state the sum that
the Employer will pay the Service provider in consideration of the
execution, completion, and maintenance of the Services by the

Service provider as prescribed by the Contract (hereinafter and in
the Contract called the “Contract Price”).
34.2 The notification of award will constitute the formation of the
Contract.
34.3 The Contract, in the form provided in the bidding documents,
will incorporate all agreements between the Employer and the
successful Bidder. It will be signed by the Employer and sent to
the successful Bidder along with the Letter of Acceptance.
Within 21 days of receipt of the Contract, the successful bidder
shall sign the Contract and return it to the Employer, together
with the required performance security pursuant to Clause 35.
34.4 Upon fulfillment of ITB Sub-Clause 34.3, the Employer will
promptly notify the unsuccessful Bidders the name of the
winning Bidder and that their bid security will be returned as
promptly as possible.
34.5 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 Employer. The Employer will promptly respond
in writing to the unsuccessful Bidder.
35. Performance 35.1 Within 21 days after receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, the
Security successful Bidder shall deliver to the Employer a Performance
Security in the amount and in the form (Bank Guarantee and/or
Performance Bond) stipulated in the BDS, denominated in the
type and proportions of currencies in the Letter of Acceptance
and in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract.
35.2 If the Performance Security is provided by the successful Bidder
in the form of a Bank Guarantee, it shall be issued either (a) at
the Bidder’s option, by a bank located in the country of the
Employer or a foreign bank through a correspondent bank
located in the country of the Employer, or (b) with the
agreement of the Employer directly by a foreign bank
acceptable to the Employer.
35.3 If the Performance Security is to be provided by the successful
Bidder in the form of a Bond, it shall be issued by a surety
which the Bidder has determined to be acceptable to the
Employer.
35.4 Failure of the successful Bidder to comply with the
requirements of ITB Sub-Clause 35.1 shall constitute sufficient
grounds for cancellation of the award and forfeiture of the Bid
Security.
36. Advance 36.1 The Employer will provide an Advance Payment on the
Payment and Contract Price as stipulated in the Conditions of Contract,
Security subject to the amount stated in the BDS.
37. Adjudicator 37.1 The Employer proposes the person named in the BDS to be
appointed as Adjudicator under the Contract, at an hourly fee
specified in the BDS, plus reimbursable expenses. If the Bidder
disagrees with this proposal, the Bidder should so state in the
Bid. If, in the Letter of Acceptance, the Employer has not
agreed on the appointment of the Adjudicator, the Adjudicator
shall be appointed by the Appointing Authority designated in the
Special Conditions of Contract at the request of either party.
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Section II. Bidding Data Sheet

Instructions to Bidders Clause Reference
A. General
1.1 The Employer is _________________________________.
The name and identification number of the Contract is _________________
_____________________________________________________________
1.2 The Intended Completion Date is __________________________________
2.1 The Borrower is _______________________________________________
The Project is _________________________________________________
The loan/credit number is _______________________________________
5.2 Prequalification _____________ been undertaken.
5.3 The Qualification Information and Bidding forms to be submitted are as
follows: _______________________________________
5.4 The information needed for Bids submitted by joint ventures is as follows:
_______________________________________________
5.5 The qualification criteria in Sub-Clause 4.4 are modified as follows: ________
_______________________________________________________________
5.5(a) The minimum required annual volume of Services for the successful Bidder in
any of the last ten years shall be ____________________________________
5.5(b) The experience required to be demonstrated by the Bidder should include as a
minimum that he has executed during the last 5 years the following:
______________________________________________________________
5.5(c) The essential equipment to be made available for the Contract by the successful
Bidder shall be ________________________________________________.
5.5(e) The minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities net of other
contractual commitments of the successful Bidder shall be ______________
_____________________________________________________________
5.5 Subcontractors’ experience ____________be taken into account.
B. Bidding Data
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9.2 and The number of copies of the Bid to be completed and returned shall be _____
19.1
12.1 Language of the bid: _____________________________________________
13.1 The additional materials required to be completed and submitted are: _______
______________________________________________________________
14.4 The Contract ___________ subject to price adjustment in accordance with
Clause 6.6 of the Conditions of Contract.
15.1 Local inputs shall be quoted in ______________________________.
16.1 The period of Bid validity shall be ______________ days after the deadline for
Bid submission specified in the BDS.
17.1 The Bidder shall provide: ___________________________________.
17.2 The amount of Bid Security shall be _______________ or an equivalent amount
in a freely-convertible currency.
18.1 Alternative bids ____________ permitted.
18.2 Alternative times for completion ___________ permitted. If permitted, the
range of acceptable completion time is: ______________________.
If alternative times for completion are permitted, the evaluation method will be
as follows: ______________________________________________.
18.4 Alternative technical solutions shall be permitted for the following parts of the
Services: ________________________________.
If alternative technical solutions are permitted, the evaluation method will be as
follows: _________________________________.
20.2 The Employer’s address for the purpose of Bid submission is ______________.
For identification of the bid the envelopes should indicate:
Contract: _________________________
Bid / Contract Number: _________________________
21.1 The deadline for submission of bids shall be __________________________.

24.1 Bids will be opened at ____________ of the day ____________ at the

following address ____________.
29.1 Currency chosen for the purpose of converting to a common currency.
__________________________________________________.
Source of exchange rate: __________________________________
Exchange rate date. __________________________.
35.0 The Performance Security acceptable to the Employer shall be the in the
Standard Form of ________________________________.
36.1 The Advance Payment shall be of _______________ percent of the Contract
Price.
37.1 The Adjudicator proposed by the Employer is _______________________. The
hourly fee for this proposed Adjudicator shall be ____________. The
biographical data of the proposed Adjudicator is as follows: ____________.
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Section III. Bidding Forms

Table of Forms
Service Provider's Bid..............................................................................................................30
Qualification Information.....................................................................................................32
Letter of Acceptance..............................................................................................................35
Form of Contract...................................................................................................................36
Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)............................................................................................39
Bid Security (Bid Bond)........................................................................................................40
Bid-Securing Declaration......................................................................................................41
30
Service Provider's Bid

[date]
To: [name and address of Employer]
Having examined the bidding documents including addenda No …….., we offer to execute
the [name and identification number of Contract] in accordance with the Conditions of
Contract, specifications, drawings and activity schedule accompanying this Bid for the
Contract Price of [amount in numbers], [amount in words] [names of currencies].
The Contract shall be paid in the following currencies:
Currency Amount payable in Inputs for which foreign currency is

currency required
(a)
(b)
We accept the appointment of [name proposed in the Bidding Data Sheet] as the Adjudicator.
[or]
We do not accept the appointment of [name proposed in the Bidding Data Sheet] as the
Adjudicator, and propose instead that [name] be appointed as Adjudicator, whose daily fees
and biographical data are attached.
This Bid and your written acceptance of it shall constitute a binding Contract between us.
We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any Bid you receive.
We hereby confirm that this Bid complies with the Bid validity and Bid Security required by
the bidding documents and specified in the Bidding Data Sheet.
Commissions or gratuities, if any, paid or to be paid by us to agents relating to this Bid,

and to contract execution if we are awarded the contract, are listed below:
Name and address Amount and Purpose of

of agent Currency Commission or
gratuity
(if none, state “none”)

Section III. Bidding Forms 31
Authorized Signature:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Bidder:
Address:
32 Section III. Bidding Forms
Qualification Information
1. Individual 1.1 Constitution or legal status of Bidder: [attach copy]
Bidders or
Individual Place of registration: [insert]
Members of Principal place of business: [insert]
Joint Ventures Power of attorney of signatory of Bid: [attach]
1.2 Total annual volume of Services performed in five years, in the
internationally traded currency specified in the BDS: [insert]
1.3 Services performed as prime Service Provider on the provision
of Services of a similar nature and volume over the last five
years. The values should be indicated in the same currency used
for Item 1.2 above. Also list details of work under way or
committed, including expected completion date.
Project name and Name of employer Type of Services Value of contract

country and contact person provided and year of
completion
(a)
(b)
1.4 Major items of Service Provider's Equipment proposed for

carrying out the Services. List all information requested below.
Refer also to ITB Sub-Clause 5.4(c).
Item of Description, Condition (new, good, Owned, leased (from whom?),

equipment make, and age poor) and number or to be purchased (from
(years) available whom?)
(a)
(b)
1.5 Qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for

administration and execution of the Contract. Attach
biographical data. Refer also to ITB Sub-Clause 5.4(e) and
GCC Clause 9.1.
Position Name Years of experience Years of experience

(general) in proposed position
(a)
(b)
1.6 Proposed subcontracts and firms involved. Refer to GCC Clause

7.
Sections of the Value of Subcontractor Experience in providing

Services subcontract (name and address) similar Services
(a)
(b)
1.7 Financial reports for the last five years: balance sheets, profit
and loss statements, auditors’ reports, etc. List below and attach
copies.
1.8 Evidence of access to financial resources to meet the
qualification requirements: cash in hand, lines of credit, etc.
List below and attach copies of support documents. We
certify/confirm that we comply with eligibility requirements as
per ITB Clause 4.
1.9 Name, address, and telephone, telex, and facsimile numbers of
banks that may provide references if contacted by the Employer.
1.10 Information regarding any litigation, current or within the last
five years, in which the Bidder is or has been involved.
Other party(ies) Cause of dispute Details of litigation Amount

award involved
(a)
(b)
1.11 Statement of compliance with the requirements of ITB Sub-

Clause 4.2.
1.12 Proposed Program (service work method and schedule).
Descriptions, drawings, and charts, as necessary, to comply with
the requirements of the bidding documents.
2. Joint Ventures 2.1 The information listed in 1.1 - 1.11 above shall be provided for
each partner of the joint venture.
2.2 The information in 1.12 above shall be provided for the joint
venture.
2.3 Attach the power of attorney of the signatory(ies) of the Bid
authorizing signature of the Bid on behalf of the joint venture.
2.4 Attach the Agreement among all partners of the joint venture
(and which is legally binding on all partners), which shows that
(a) all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the
execution of the Contract in accordance with the Contract
terms;
(b) one of the partners will be nominated as being in charge,
authorized to incur liabilities, and receive instructions for
and on behalf of any and all partners of the joint venture;
and
(c) the execution of the entire Contract, including payment,
shall be done exclusively with the partner in charge.
3. Additional 3.1 Bidders should provide any additional information required in
Requirements the BDS and to fulfill the requirements of ITB Sub-Clause 5.1,
if applicable.
Letter of Acceptance
[letterhead paper of the Employer]
[date]
To: [name and address of the Service provider]
This is to notify you that your Bid dated [date] for execution of the [name of the Contract
and identification number, as given in the Special Conditions of Contract] for the Contract
Price of the equivalent of [amount in numbers and words] [name of currency], as corrected
and modified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders is hereby accepted by our
Agency.
Note: Insert one of the 3 options for the second paragraph. The first option should be used if
the Bidder has not objected the name proposed for Adjudicator. The second option if the
Bidder has objected the proposed Adjudicator and proposed a mane for a substitute, who was
accepted by the Employer. And the third option if the Bidder has objected the proposed
Adjudicator and proposed a mane for a substitute, who was not accepted by the Employer.
We confirm that [insert name proposed by Employer in the Bidding Data],
or
We accept that [name proposed by bidder] be appointed as the Adjudicator
or
We do not accept that [name proposed by bidder] be appointed as Adjudicator, and by

sending a copy of this letter of acceptance to [insert the name of the Appointing Authority],
we are hereby requesting [name], the Appointing Authority, to appoint the Adjudicator in
accordance with Clause 37.1 of the Instructions to Bidders
You are hereby instructed to proceed with the execution of the said contract for the provision
of Services in accordance with the Contract documents.
Please return the attached Contract dully signed
Authorized Signature:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Agency:
Attachment: Contract
Form of Contract
[letterhead paper of the Employer]
LUMP-SUM REMUNERATION
This CONTRACT (hereinafter called the “Contract”) is made the [day] day of the month of
[month], [year], between, on the one hand, [name of Employer] (hereinafter called the
“Employer”) and, on the other hand, [name of Service Provider] (hereinafter called the
“Service Provider”).
[Note: In the text below text in brackets is optional; all notes should be deleted in final text .
If the Service Provider consist of more than one entity, the above should be partially
amended to read as follows: “…(hereinafter called the “Employer”) and, on the other hand,
a joint venture consisting of the following entities, each of which will be jointly and severally
liable to the Employer for all the Service Provider’s obligations under this Contract, namely,
[name of Service Provider] and [name of Service Provider] (hereinafter called the “Service
Provider”).]
WHEREAS
(a) the Employer has requested the Service Provider to provide certain Services
as defined in the General Conditions of Contract attached to this Contract
(hereinafter called the “Services”);
(b) the Service Provider, having represented to the Employer that they have the
required professional skills, and personnel and technical resources, have
agreed to provide the Services on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Contract at a contract price of……………………;
(c) the Employer has received [or has applied for] a loan from the International
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (hereinafter called the “Bank”) [or
a credit from the International Development Association (hereinafter called
the “Association”)] towards the cost of the Services and intends to apply a
portion of the proceeds of this loan [or credit] to eligible payments under this
Contract, it being understood (i) that payments by the Bank [or Association]
will be made only at the request of the Employer and upon approval by the
Bank [or Association], (ii) that such payments will be subject, in all respects,
to the terms and conditions of the agreement providing for the loan [or credit],
and (iii) that no party other than the Employer shall derive any rights from the
agreement providing for the loan [or credit] or have any claim to the loan [or
credit] proceeds;
NOW THEREFORE the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of
this Agreement, and the priority of the documents shall be as follows:
(a) the Letter of Acceptance;
(b) the Service Provider’s Bid
(c) the Special Conditions of Contract;

(d) the General Conditions of Contract;
(e) the Specifications;
(f) the Priced Activity Schedule; and
(g) The following Appendices: [Note: If any of these Appendices are not used, the
words “Not Used” should be inserted below next to the title of the Appendix and on
the sheet attached hereto carrying the title of that Appendix.]
Appendix A: Description of the Services
Appendix B: Schedule of Payments
Appendix C: Key Personnel and Subcontractors
Appendix D: Breakdown of Contract Price in Foreign Currency
Appendix E: Breakdown of Contract Price in Local Currency
Appendix F: Services and Facilities Provided by the Employer
Appendix G: Performance Incentive Compensation
2. The mutual rights and obligations of the Employer and the Service Provider shall be
as set forth in the Contract, in particular:
(a) the Service Provider shall carry out the Services in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract; and
(b) the Employer shall make payments to the Service Provider in accordance with
the provisions of the Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Contract to be signed in their
respective names as of the day and year first above written.
For and on behalf of [name of Employer]
[Authorized Representative]
For and on behalf of [name of Service Provider]
[Note: If the Service Provider consists of more than one entity, all these entities should
appear as signatories, e.g., in the following manner:]
For and on behalf of each of the Members of the Service Provider
[name of member]
[name of member]
Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)

[The Bank shall fill in this Bank Guarantee Form in accordance with the instructions
indicated.]
________________________________
Beneficiary: ___________________
Date: ________________
BID GUARANTEE No.: _________________
We have been informed that ___________ (hereinafter called "the Bidder") has submitted to
you its bid dated (hereinafter called "the Bid") for the execution of __________ under
Invitation for Bids No. __________ (“the IFB”).
Furthermore, we understand that, according to your conditions, bids must be supported by a
bid guarantee.
At the request of the Bidder, we __________ hereby irrevocably undertake to pay you any
sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of _________ (_________) upon receipt by us
of your first demand in writing accompanied by a written statement stating that the Bidder is
in breach of its obligation(s) under the bid conditions, because the Bidder:
(a) has withdrawn its Bid during the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder in the
Form of Bid; or
(b) having been notified of the acceptance of its Bid by the Purchaser during the period of
bid validity, (i) fails or refuses to execute the Contract Form; or (ii) fails or refuses to
furnish the performance security, if required, in accordance with the Instructions to
Bidders.
This guarantee will expire: (a) if the Bidder is the successful bidder, upon our receipt of
copies of the contract signed by the Bidder and the performance security issued to you upon
the instruction of the Bidder; or (b) if the Bidder is not the successful bidder, upon the earlier
of (i) our receipt of a copy of your notification to the Bidder of the name of the successful
bidder; or (ii) twenty-eight days after the expiration of the Bidder’s Bid.
Consequently, any demand for payment under this guarantee must be received by us at the
office on or before that date.
This guarantee is subject to the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees, ICC Publication No.
458.
_____________________________
[signature(s)]
Bid Security (Bid Bond)

[The Surety shall fill in this Bid Bond Form in accordance with the instructions indicated.]
BOND NO. ______________________

BY THIS BOND ____________ as Principal (hereinafter called “the Principal”), and
___________________, authorized to transact business in ____________________, as
Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto
________________as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Purchaser”) in the sum of
___________8 _____________, for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made,
we, the said Principal and Surety, bind ourselves, our successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS the Principal has submitted a written Bid to the Purchaser dated the _____ day
of ______, 20__, for the construction of ____________(hereinafter called the “Bid”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that if the
Principal:
(a) withdraws its Bid during the period of bid validity specified in the Form of Bid; or
(b) having been notified of the acceptance of its Bid by the Purchaser during the period of
Bid validity; (i) fails or refuses to execute the Contract Form; or (ii) fails or refuses to
furnish the Performance Security, if required, in accordance with the Instructions to
Bidders.
then the Surety undertakes to immediately pay to the Purchaser up to the above amount upon
receipt of the Purchaser’s first written demand, without the Purchaser having to substantiate
its demand, provided that in its demand the Purchaser shall state that the demand arises from
the occurrence of any of the above events, specifying which event(s) has occurred.
The Surety hereby agrees that its obligation will remain in full force and effect up to and
including the date 28 days after the date of expiration of the Bid validity as stated in the
Invitation to Bid or extended by the Purchaser at any time prior to this date, notice of which
extension(s) to the Surety being hereby waived.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have caused these presents to be
executed in their respective names this ____ day of ____________ 20__.
Principal: _______________________ Surety: _____________________________
Corporate Seal (where appropriate)
_______________________________ ____________________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
(Printed name and title) (Printed name and title)
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The amount of the Bond shall be denominated in the currency of the Purchaser’s country or the
equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
Bid-Securing Declaration
[The Bidder shall fill in this Form in accordance with the instructions indicated.]
Date: ____________________
Bid No.: ____________________
Alternative No.: ____________________
To: ____________________
We, the undersigned, declare that:
We understand that, according to your conditions, bids must be supported by a Bid-Securing
Declaration.
We accept that we will automatically be suspended from being eligible for bidding in any
contract with the Purchaser for the period of time of ____________________ starting on
____________________, if we are in breach of our obligation(s) under the bid conditions,
because we:
(a) have withdrawn our Bid during the period of bid validity specified in the Form of
Bid; or
(b) having been notified of the acceptance of our Bid by the Purchaser during the period
of bid validity, (i) fail or refuse to execute the Contract; or (ii) fail or refuse to furnish
the Performance Security, if required, in accordance with the ITB.
We understand this Bid Securing Declaration shall expire if we are not the successful Bidder,
upon the earlier of (i) our receipt of your notification to us of the name of the successful
Bidder; or (ii) twenty-eight days after the expiration of our Bid.
Signed: ________________________________________
In the capacity of: ________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________
Duly authorized to sign the bid for and on behalf of: ____________________
Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______
Corporate Seal (where appropriate)
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Eligibility for the Provision of Goods, Works and Services in

Bank-Financed Procurement
1. In accordance with Para 1.8 of the Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and
IDA Credits, dated May 2004, the Bank permits firms and individuals from all countries to
offer goods, works and services for Bank-financed projects. As an exception, firms of a
Country or goods manufactured in a Country may be excluded if:
Para 1.8 (a) (i): as a matter of law or official regulation, the Borrower’s Country
prohibits commercial relations with that Country, provided that the Bank is
satisfied that such exclusion does not preclude effective competition for the
supply of the Goods or Works required, or
Para 1.8 (a) (ii): by an Act of Compliance with a Decision of the United Nations
Security Council taken under Chapter VII 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.
2. For the information of borrowers and bidders, at the present time firms, goods and
services from the following countries are excluded from this bidding:
(a) With reference to paragraph 1.8 (a) (i) of the Guidelines:
_________________________
_________________________
(b) With reference to paragraph 1.8 (a) (ii) of the Guidelines:

_________________________
_________________________
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Part II – Activity Schedule

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(see User’s Guide)

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Part III – Conditions of Contract and

Contract Forms
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Section VI. General Conditions of Contract
Table of Clauses
A. General Provisions.............................................................................................................53
1.1 Definitions........................................................................................................53
1.2 Applicable Law................................................................................................54
1.3 Language..........................................................................................................54
1.4 Notices.............................................................................................................54
1.5 Location...........................................................................................................55
1.6 Authorized Representatives.............................................................................55
1.7 Inspection and Audit by the Bank....................................................................55
1.8 Taxes and Duties..............................................................................................55
2. Commencement, Completion, Modification, and Termination of Contract................55

2.1 Effectiveness of Contract.................................................................................55
2.3 Intended Completion Date...............................................................................55
2.4 Modification.....................................................................................................56
2.5 Force Majeure..................................................................................................56
2.6 Termination......................................................................................................56
3. Obligations of the Service Provider.................................................................................59

3.1 General.............................................................................................................59
3.2 Conflict of Interests..........................................................................................59
3.3 Confidentiality.................................................................................................60
3.4 Insurance to be Taken Out by the Service Provider.........................................60
3.5 Service Provider’s Actions Requiring Employer’s Prior Approval.................60
3.6 Reporting Obligations......................................................................................60
3.7 Documents Prepared by the Service Provider to Be the Property of the
Employer..........................................................................................................60
3.8 Liquidated Damages........................................................................................61
3.9 Performance Security.......................................................................................61
4. Service Provider’s Personnel...........................................................................................61

4.1 Description of Personnel..................................................................................61
4.2 Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel.....................................................62
5. Obligations of the Employer............................................................................................62

5.1 Assistance and Exemptions..............................................................................62
5.2 Change in the Applicable Law.........................................................................62
5.3 Services and Facilities......................................................................................62
6. Payments to the Service Provider....................................................................................62

6.1 Lump-Sum Remuneration................................................................................62
6.2 Contract Price...................................................................................................63
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6.3 Payment for Additional Services, and Performance Incentive

Compensation..................................................................................................63
6.4 Terms and Conditions of Payment...................................................................63
6.5 Interest on Delayed Payments..........................................................................63
6.6 Price Adjustment..............................................................................................63
6.7 Dayworks.........................................................................................................64
7. Quality Control.................................................................................................................64
7.1 Identifying Defects...........................................................................................64
7.2 Correction of Defects, and...............................................................................65
8. Settlement of Disputes......................................................................................................65
8.1 Amicable Settlement........................................................................................65
8.2 Dispute Settlement...........................................................................................65
Notes on Forms of Securities...............................................................................................100

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Section V. General Conditions of Contract
A. General Provisions
1.1 Definitions Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms whenever
used in this Contract have the following meanings:
(a) The Adjudicator is the person appointed jointly by the
Employer and the Contractor to resolve disputes in the first
instance, as provided for in Sub-Clause 8.2 hereunder.
(b) “Activity Schedule” is the priced and completed list of items
of Services to be performed by the Service Provider forming
part of his Bid;
(c) “Bank” means the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.;
or
(c) “Association” means the International Development
Association, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.;
(d) “Completion Date” means the date of completion of the
Services by the Service Provider as certified by the Employer
(e) “Contract” means the Contract signed by the Parties, to which
these General Conditions of Contract (GCC) are attached,
together with all the documents listed in Clause 1 of such signed
Contract;
(f) “Contract Price” means the price to be paid for the performance
of the Services, in accordance with Clause 6;
(g) “Dayworks” means varied work inputs subject to payment on a
time basis for the Service Provider’s employees and equipment,
in addition to payments for associated materials and
administration.
(h) “Employer” means the party who employs the Service Provider
(i) “Foreign Currency” means any currency other than the currency
of the country of the Employer;
(j) “GCC” means these General Conditions of Contract;
(k) “Government” means the Government of the Employer’s
country;
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(l) “Local Currency” means the currency of the country of the

Employer;
(m) “Member,” in case the Service Provider consist of a joint
venture of more than one entity, means any of these entities;
“Members” means all these entities, and “Member in Charge”
means the entity specified in the SC to act on their behalf in
exercising all the Service Provider’ rights and obligations
towards the Employer under this Contract;
(n) “Party” means the Employer or the Service Provider, as the case
may be, and “Parties” means both of them;
(o) “Personnel” means persons hired by the Service Provider or by
any Subcontractor as employees and assigned to the
performance of the Services or any part thereof;
(p) “Service Provider” is a person or corporate body whose Bid to
provide the Services has been accepted by the Employer;
(q) “Service Provider’s Bid” means the completed bidding
document submitted by the Service Provider to the Employer
(r) “SCC” means the Special Conditions of Contract by which the
GCC may be amended or supplemented;
(s) “Specifications” means the specifications of the service
included in the bidding document submitted by the Service
Provider to the Employer
(t) “Services” means the work to be performed by the Service
Provider pursuant to this Contract, as described in Appendix A;
and in the Specifications and Schedule of Activities included in
the Service Provider’s Bid.
(u) “Subcontractor” means any entity to which the Service Provider
subcontracts any part of the Services in accordance with the
provisions of Sub-Clauses 3.5 and 4.
1.2 Applicable Law The Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
Employer’s country, unless otherwise specified in the Special
Conditions of Contract (SCC).
1.3 Language This Contract has been executed in the language specified in the
SCC, which shall be the binding and controlling language for all
matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of this Contract.
1.4 Notices Any notice, request, or consent made pursuant to this Contract shall
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been made when delivered
in person to an authorized representative of the Party to whom the
communication is addressed, or when sent by registered mail, telex,

telegram, or facsimile to such Party at the address specified in the
SCC.
1.5 Location The Services shall be performed at such locations as are specified in
Appendix A, in the specifications and, where the location of a
particular task is not so specified, at such locations, whether in the
Government’s country or elsewhere, as the Employer may approve.
1.6 Authorized Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document
Representatives required or permitted to be executed, under this Contract by the
Employer or the Service Provider may be taken or executed by the
officials specified in the SCC.
1.7 Inspection and The Service Provider shall permit the Bank to inspect its accounts
Audit by the and records relating to the performance of the Services and to have
Bank them audited by auditors appointed by the Bank, if so required by the
Bank.
1.8 Taxes and The Service Provider, Subcontractors, and their Personnel shall pay
Duties such taxes, duties, fees, and other impositions as may be levied
under the Applicable Law, the amount of which is deemed to have
been included in the Contract Price.
2. Commencement, Completion, Modification, and Termination of

Contract
2.1 Effectiveness of This Contract shall come into effect on the date the Contract is
Contract signed by both parties or such other later date as may be stated in
the SCC.
2.2 Commencement
of Services
2.2.1 Program Before commencement of the Services, the Service Provider shall
submit to the Employer for approval a Program showing the general
methods, arrangements, order and timing for all activities. The
Services shall be carried out in accordance with the approved
Program as updated.
2.2.2 Starting The Service Provider shall start carrying out the Services thirty (30)
Date days after the date the Contract becomes effective, or at such other
date as may be specified in the SCC.
2.3 Intended Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.6, the Service
Completion Date Provider shall complete the activities by the Intended Completion
Date, as is specified in the SCC. If the Service Provider does not
complete the activities by the Intended Completion Date, it shall be
liable to pay liquidated damage as per Sub-Clause 3.8. In this case,

the Completion Date will be the date of completion of all activities.
2.4 Modification Modification of the terms and conditions of this Contract, including
any modification of the scope of the Services or of the Contract
Price, may only be made by written agreement between the Parties
and shall not be effective until the consent of the Bank or of the
Association, as the case may be, has been obtained.
2.5 Force Majeure
2.5.1 Definition For the purposes of this Contract, “Force Majeure” means an event
which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party and which makes
a Party’s performance of its obligations under the Contract
impossible or so impractical as to be considered impossible under
the circumstances.
2.5.2 No Breach The failure of a Party to fulfill any of its obligations under the
of Contract contract shall not be considered to be a breach of, or default under,
this Contract insofar as such inability arises from an event of Force
Majeure, provided that the Party affected by such an event (a) has
taken all reasonable precautions, due care and reasonable alternative
measures in order to carry out the terms and conditions of this
Contract, and (b) has informed the other Party as soon as possible
about the occurrence of such an event.
2.5.3 Extension Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Contract,
of Time complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to
the time during which such Party was unable to perform such action
as a result of Force Majeure.
2.5.4 Payments During the period of their inability to perform the Services as a
result of an event of Force Majeure, the Service Provider shall be
entitled to continue to be paid under the terms of this Contract, as
well as to be reimbursed for additional costs reasonably and
necessarily incurred by them during such period for the purposes of
the Services and in reactivating the Service after the end of such
period.
2.6 Termination
2.6.1 By the The Employer may terminate this Contract, by not less than thirty
Employer (30) days’ written notice of termination to the Service Provider, to
be given after the occurrence of any of the events specified in
paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Sub-Clause 2.6.1:
(a) if the Service Provider does not remedy a failure in the
performance of its obligations under the Contract, within
thirty (30) days after being notified or within any further
period as the Employer may have subsequently approved in

writing;
(b) if the Service Provider become insolvent or bankrupt;
(c) if, as the result of Force Majeure, the Service Provider is
unable to perform a material portion of the Services for a
period of not less than sixty (60) days; or
(d) if the Service Provider, in the judgment of the Employer has
engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or
in executing the Contract.
For the purposes of this Sub-Clause:
(i) “corrupt practice”9 is the offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to
influence improperly the actions of another party;
(ii) “fraudulent practice”10 is any act or omission, including
a misrepresentation, that knowingly or recklessly
misleads, or attempts to mislead, a party to obtain a
financial or other benefit or to avoid an obligation;
(iii) “collusive practice”11 is an arrangement between two or
more parties designed to achieve an improper purpose,
including to influence improperly the actions of another
party;
(iv) “coercive practice”12 is impairing or harming, or
threatening to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any
party or the property of the party to influence improperly
the actions of a party;
(v) “obstructive practice” is
(aa) deliberately destroying, falsifying, altering or
concealing of evidence material to the
investigation or making false statements to
investigators in order to materially impede a
9
For the purpose of this Contract, “another party” refers to a public official acting in relation to the
procurement process or contract execution. In this context, “public official” includes World Bank staff and
employees of other organizations taking or reviewing procurement decisions.
10
For the purpose of this Contract, “party” refers to a public official; the terms “benefit” and
“obligation” relate to the procurement process or contract execution; and the “act or omission” is intended
to influence the procurement process or contract execution.
11
For the purpose of this Contract, “parties” refers to participants in the procurement process (including
public officials) attempting to establish bid prices at artificial, non competitive levels.
12
For the purpose of this Contract, “party” refers to a participant in the procurement process or contract
execution.
Bank investigation into allegations of a corrupt,

fraudulent, coercive or collusive practice; and/or
threatening, harassing or intimidating any party
to prevent it from disclosing its knowledge of
matters relevant to the investigation or from
pursuing the investigation, or
(bb) acts intended to materially impede the exercise of
the Bank’s inspection and audit rights provided
for under para. 1.14 (e) of the Bank’s
Procurement Guidelines.
2.6.2 By the The Service Provider may terminate this Contract, by not less than
Service thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Employer, such notice to be
Provider given after the occurrence of any of the events specified in
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Sub-Clause 2.6.2:
(a) if the Employer fails to pay any monies due to the Service
Provider pursuant to this Contract and not subject to dispute
pursuant to Clause 7 within forty-five (45) days after
receiving written notice from the Service Provider that such
payment is overdue; or
(b) if, as the result of Force Majeure, the Service Provider is
unable to perform a material portion of the Services for a
period of not less than sixty (60) days.
2.6.3 Suspension In the event that the World Bank suspends the loan or Credit to the
of Loan or Employer, from which part of the payments to the Service Provider
Credit are being made:
(a) The Employer is obligated to notify the Service Provider of
such suspension within 7 days of having received the World
Bank’s suspension notice.
(b) If the Service Provider has not received sums due to by the due
date stated in the SCC in accordance with Sub-Clause 6.5 the
Service Provider may immediately issue a 14 day termination
notice.
2.6.4 Payment Upon termination of this Contract pursuant to Sub-Clauses 2.6.1 or
upon 2.6.2, the Employer shall make the following payments to the
Termination Service Provider:
(a) remuneration pursuant to Clause 6 for Services satisfactorily
performed prior to the effective date of termination;
(b) except in the case of termination pursuant to paragraphs (a),
(b), (d) of Sub-Clause 2.6.1, reimbursement of any reasonable
cost incident to the prompt and orderly termination of the

Contract, including the cost of the return travel of the
Personnel.
3. Obligations of the Service Provider
3.1 General The Service Provider shall perform the Services in accordance with
the Specifications and the Activity Schedule, and carry out its
obligations with all due diligence, efficiency, and economy, in
accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and
practices, and shall observe sound management practices, and
employ appropriate advanced technology and safe methods. The
Service Provider shall always act, in respect of any matter relating
to this Contract or to the Services, as faithful adviser to the
Employer, and shall at all times support and safeguard the
Employer’s legitimate interests in any dealings with Subcontractors
or third parties.
3.2 Conflict of
Interests
3.2.1 Service The remuneration of the Service Provider pursuant to Clause 6
Provider shall constitute the Service Provider’s sole remuneration in
Not to connection with this Contract or the Services, and the Service
Benefit Provider shall not accept for their own benefit any trade
from commission, discount, or similar payment in connection with
Commissio activities pursuant to this Contract or to the Services or in the
ns and discharge of their obligations under the Contract, and the Service
Discounts. Provider shall use their best efforts to ensure that the Personnel, any
Subcontractors, and agents of either of them similarly shall not
receive any such additional remuneration.
3.2.2 Service The Service Provider agree that, during the term of this Contract
Provider and after its termination, the Service Provider and its affiliates, as
and well as any Subcontractor and any of its affiliates, shall be
Affiliates disqualified from providing goods, works, or Services (other than
Not to be the Services and any continuation thereof) for any project resulting
Otherwise from or closely related to the Services.
Interested
in Project
3.2.3 Prohibition Neither the Service Provider nor its Subcontractors nor the
of Personnel shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the
Conflicting following activities:
Activities
(a) during the term of this Contract, any business or professional
activities in the Government’s country which would conflict
with the activities assigned to them under this Contract;

(b) during the term of this Contract, neither the Service Provider
nor their Subcontractors shall hire public employees in active
duty or on any type of leave, to perform any activity under
this Contract;
(c) after the termination of this Contract, such other activities as
may be specified in the SCC.
3.3 Confidentiality The Service Provider, its Subcontractors, and the Personnel of
either of them shall not, either during the term or within two (2)
years after the expiration of this Contract, disclose any proprietary
or confidential information relating to the Project, the Services, this
Contract, or the Employer’s business or operations without the
prior written consent of the Employer.
3.4 Insurance to be The Service Provider (a) shall take out and maintain, and shall
Taken Out by cause any Subcontractors to take out and maintain, at its (or the
the Service Subcontractors’, as the case may be) own cost but on terms and
Provider conditions approved by the Employer, insurance against the risks,
and for the coverage, as shall be specified in the SCC; and (b) at
the Employer’s request, shall provide evidence to the Employer
showing that such insurance has been taken out and maintained and
that the current premiums have been paid.
3.5 Service The Service Provider shall obtain the Employer’s prior approval in
Provider’s writing before taking any of the following actions:
Actions
Requiring (a) entering into a subcontract for the performance of any part of
Employer’s the Services,
Prior Approval
(b) appointing such members of the Personnel not listed by name
in Appendix C (“Key Personnel and Subcontractors”),
(c) changing the Program of activities; and
(d) any other action that may be specified in the SCC.
3.6 Reporting The Service Provider shall submit to the Employer the reports and
Obligations documents specified in Appendix B in the form, in the numbers,
and within the periods set forth in the said Appendix.
3.7 Documents All plans, drawings, specifications, designs, reports, and other
Prepared by the documents and software submitted by the Service Provider in
Service Provider accordance with Sub-Clause 3.6 shall become and remain the
to Be the property of the Employer, and the Service Provider shall, not later
Property of the than upon termination or expiration of this Contract, deliver all
Employer such documents and software to the Employer, together with a
detailed inventory thereof. The Service Provider may retain a copy

of such documents and software. Restrictions about the future use
of these documents, if any, shall be specified in the SCC.
3.8 Liquidated
Damages
3.8.1 Payments of The Service Provider shall pay liquidated damages to the Employer
Liquidated at the rate per day stated in the SCC for each day that the
Damages Completion Date is later than the Intended Completion Date. The
total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the amount
defined in the SCC. The Employer may deduct liquidated
damages from payments due to the Service Provider. Payment of
liquidated damages shall not affect the Service Provider’s
liabilities.
3.8.2 Correction If the Intended Completion Date is extended after liquidated
for Over- damages have been paid, the Employer shall correct any
payment overpayment of liquidated damages by the Service Provider by
adjusting the next payment certificate. The Service Provider shall
be paid interest on the overpayment, calculated from the date of
payment to the date of repayment, at the rates specified in Sub-
Clause 6.5.
3.8.3 Lack of If the Service Provider has not corrected a Defect within the time
performance specified in the Employer’s notice, a penalty for Lack of
penalty performance will be paid by the Service Provider. The amount to be
paid will be calculated as a percentage of the cost of having the
Defect corrected, assessed as described in Sub-Clause 7.2 and
specified in the SCC.
3.9 Performance The Service Provider shall provide the Performance Security to the
Security Employer no later than the date specified in the Letter of
acceptance. The Performance Security shall be issued in an amount
and form and by a bank or surety acceptable to the Employer, and
denominated in the types and proportions of the currencies in which
the Contract Price is payable. The performance Security shall be
valid until a date 28 days from the Completion Date of the Contract
in case of a bank guarantee, and until one year from the Completion
Date of the Contract in the case of a Performance Bond.
4. Service Provider’s Personnel
4.1 Description of The titles, agreed job descriptions, minimum qualifications, and
Personnel estimated periods of engagement in the carrying out of the Services
of the Service Provider’s Key Personnel are described in Appendix
C. The Key Personnel and Subcontractors listed by title as well as
by name in Appendix C are hereby approved by the Employer.

4.2 Removal and/or (a) Except as the Employer may otherwise agree, no changes shall
Replacement of be made in the Key Personnel. If, for any reason beyond the
Personnel reasonable control of the Service Provider, it becomes
necessary to replace any of the Key Personnel, the Service
Provider shall provide as a replacement a person of equivalent
or better qualifications.
(b) If the Employer finds that any of the Personnel have (i)
committed serious misconduct or have been charged with
having committed a criminal action, or (ii) have reasonable
cause to be dissatisfied with the performance of any of the
Personnel, then the Service Provider shall, at the Employer’s
written request specifying the grounds thereof, provide as a
replacement a person with qualifications and experience
acceptable to the Employer.
(c) The Service Provider shall have no claim for additional costs
arising out of or incidental to any removal and/or replacement
of Personnel.
5. Obligations of the Employer
5.1 Assistance and The Employer shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Government
Exemptions shall provide the Service Provider such assistance and exemptions as
specified in the SCC.
5.2 Change in the If, after the date of this Contract, there is any change in the Applicable
Applicable Law with respect to taxes and duties which increases or decreases the
Law cost of the Services rendered by the Service Provider, then the
remuneration and reimbursable expenses otherwise payable to the
Service Provider under this Contract shall be increased or decreased
accordingly by agreement between the Parties, and corresponding
adjustments shall be made to the amounts referred to in Sub-Clauses
6.2 (a) or (b), as the case may be.
5.3 Services and The Employer shall make available to the Service Provider the
Facilities Services and Facilities listed under Appendix F.
6. Payments to the Service Provider
6.1 Lump-Sum The Service Provider’s remuneration shall not exceed the Contract
Remuneration Price and shall be a fixed lump-sum including all Subcontractors’
costs, and all other costs incurred by the Service Provider in carrying
out the Services described in Appendix A. Except as provided in Sub-
Clause 5.2, the Contract Price may only be increased above the
amounts stated in Sub-Clause 6.2 if the Parties have agreed to

additional payments in accordance with Sub-Clauses 2.4 and 6.3.
6.2 Contract Price (a) The price payable in local currency is set forth in the SCC.
(b) The price payable in foreign currency is set forth in the SCC.
6.3 Payment for 6.3.1 For the purpose of determining the remuneration due for
Additional additional Services as may be agreed under Sub-Clause 2.4, a
Services, and breakdown of the lump-sum price is provided in Appendices D
Performance and E.
Incentive
Compensation 6.3.2 If the SCC so specify, the service provider shall be paid
performance incentive compensation as set out in the
Performance Incentive Compensation appendix.
6.4 Terms and Payments will be made to the Service Provider according to the
Conditions of payment schedule stated in the SCC. Unless otherwise stated in the
Payment SCC, the advance payment (Advance for Mobilization, Materials and
Supplies) shall be made against the provision by the Service Provider
of a bank guarantee for the same amount, and shall be valid for the
period stated in the SCC. Any other payment shall be made after the
conditions listed in the SCC for such payment have been met, and the
Service Provider have submitted an invoice to the Employer
specifying the amount due.
6.5 Interest on If the Employer has delayed payments beyond fifteen (15) days after
Delayed the due date stated in the SCC, interest shall be paid to the Service
Payments Provider for each day of delay at the rate stated in the SCC.
6.6 Price 6.6.1 Prices shall be adjusted for fluctuations in the cost of inputs only
Adjustment if provided for in the SCC. If so provided, the amounts certified
in each payment certificate, after deducting for Advance
Payment, shall be adjusted by applying the respective price
adjustment factor to the payment amounts due in each currency.
A separate formula of the type indicated below applies to each
Contract currency:
Pc = Ac + Bc Lmc/Loc + Cc Imc/Ioc
Where:
Pc is the adjustment factor for the portion of the Contract Price
payable in a specific currency “c”.
Ac , Bc and Cc are coefficients specified in the SCC, representing:
Ac the nonadjustable portion; Bc the adjustable portion relative to
labor costs and Cc the adjustable portion for other inputs, of the
Contract Price payable in that specific currency “c”; and
Lmc is the index prevailing at the first day of the month of the
corresponding invoice date and Loc is the index prevailing 28
days before Bid opening for labor; both in the specific currency
“c”.
Imc is the index prevailing at the first day of the month of the
corresponding invoice date and Ioc is the index prevailing 28
days before Bid opening for other inputs payable; both in the
specific currency “c”.
If a price adjustment factor is applied to payments made in a
currency other than the currency of the source of the index for a
particular indexed input, a correction factor Zo/Zn will be
applied to the respective component factor of pn for the formula
of the relevant currency. Zo is the number of units of currency of
the country of the index, equivalent to one unit of the currency
payment on the date of the base index, and Zn is the
corresponding number of such currency units on the date of the
current index.
6.6.2 If the value of the index is changed after it has been used in a
calculation, the calculation shall be corrected and an adjustment
made in the next payment certificate. The index value shall be
deemed to take account of all changes in cost due to fluctuations
in costs.
6.7 Dayworks 6.7.1 If applicable, the Daywork rates in the Service Provider’s Bid
shall be used for small additional amounts of Services only when
the Employer has given written instructions in advance for
additional services to be paid in that way.
6.7.2 All work to be paid for as Dayworks shall be recorded by the
Service Provider on forms approved by the Employer. Each
completed form shall be verified and signed by the Employer
representative as indicated in Sub-Clause 1.6 within two days of
the Services being performed.
6.7.3 The Service Provider shall be paid for Dayworks subject to
obtaining signed Dayworks forms as indicated in Sub-Clause
6.7.2
7. Quality Control
7.1 Identifying The principle and modalities of Inspection of the Services by the
Defects Employer shall be as indicated in the SCC. The Employer shall
check the Service Provider’s performance and notify him of any
Defects that are found. Such checking shall not affect the Service
Provider’s responsibilities. The Employer may instruct the Service

Provider to search for a Defect and to uncover and test any service
that the Employer considers may have a Defect. Defect Liability
Period is as defined in the SCC.
7.2 Correction of (a) The Employer shall give notice to the Service Provider of any
Defects, and Defects before the end of the Contract. The Defects liability
Lack of period shall be extended for as long as Defects remain to be
Performance corrected.
Penalty
(b) Every time notice a Defect is given, the Service Provider shall
correct the notified Defect within the length of time specified
by the Employer’s notice.
(c) If the Service Provider has not corrected a Defect within the
time specified in the Employer’s notice, the Employer will
assess the cost of having the Defect corrected, the Service
Provider will pay this amount, and a Penalty for Lack of
Performance calculated as described in Sub-Clause 3.8.
8. Settlement of Disputes
8.1 Amicable The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes
Settlement arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its interpretation.
8.2 Dispute 8.2.1 If any dispute arises between the Employer and the Service
Settlement Provider in connection with, or arising out of, the Contract or the
provision of the Services, whether during carrying out the
Services or after their completion, the matter shall be referred to
the Adjudicator within 14 days of the notification of
disagreement of one party to the other.
8.2.2 The Adjudicator shall give a decision in writing within 28 days
of receipt of a notification of a dispute.
8.2.3 The Adjudicator shall be paid by the hour at the rate specified in
the BDS and SCC, together with reimbursable expenses of the
types specified in the SCC, and the cost shall be divided equally
between the Employer and the Service Provider, whatever
decision is reached by the Adjudicator. Either party may refer a
decision of the Adjudicator to an Arbitrator within 28 days of the
Adjudicator’s written decision. If neither party refers the dispute
to arbitration within the above 28 days, the Adjudicator’s
decision will be final and binding.
8.2.4 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the
arbitration procedure published by the institution named and in
the place shown in the SCC.

8.2.5 Should the Adjudicator resign or die, or should the Employer and
the Service Provider agree that the Adjudicator is not functioning
in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, a new
Adjudicator will be jointly appointed by the Employer and the
Service Provider. In case of disagreement between the Employer
and the Service Provider, within 30 days, the Adjudicator shall be
designated by the Appointing Authority designated in the SCC
at the request of either party, within 14 days of receipt of such
request.
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Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract
Number of Amendments of, and Supplements to, Clauses in the General Conditions
GC Clause of Contract
1.1 The words “in the Government’s country” are amended to read “in [name of
country].”
1.1(a) The Adjudicator is ____________________
1.1(e) The contract name is ____________________.
1.1(h) The Employer is ____________________
1.1(m) The Member in Charge is ____________________
1.1(p) The Service Provider is ____________________
1.2 The Applicable Law is: ____________________
1.3 The language is ____________________
1.4 The addresses are:
Employer:
Attention:
Telex:
Facsimile:
Service Provider:
Attention:
Telex:
Facsimile:
1.6 The Authorized Representatives are:
For the Employer:
For the Service Provider:
2.1 The date on which this Contract shall come into effect is _______________.
2.2.2 The Starting Date for the commencement of Services is ________________.
2.3 The Intended Completion Date is ____________________.
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3.2.3 Activities prohibited after termination of this Contract are: _____________

____________________________________________________________
3.4 The risks and coverage by insurance shall be:
(i) Third Party motor vehicle
(ii) Third Party liability
(iii) Employer’s liability and workers’ compensation
(iv) Professional liability
(v) Loss or damage to equipment and property
3.5(d) The other actions are .]
3.7 Restrictions on the use of documents prepared by the Service Provider are:
____________________________________________________________
3.8.1 The liquidated damages rate is ____________________ per day
The maximum amount of liquidated damages for the whole contract is
____________________ percent of the final Contract Price.
3.8.3 The percentage ____________________ to be used for the calculation of
Lack of performance Penalty(ies) is ____________________.
5.1 The assistance and exemptions provided to the Service Provider are:
_________________________________________________________
6.2(a) The amount in local currency is ____________________.
6.2(b) The amount in foreign currency or currencies is ____________________.
6.3.2 The performance incentive paid to the Service Provider shall be: ________
_____________________________________________________________
6.4 Payments shall be made according to the following schedule:
 Advance for Mobilization, Materials and Supplies: _____ percent of the
Contract Price shall be paid on the commencement date against the
submission of a bank guarantee for the same.
 Progress payments in accordance with the milestones established as
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follows, subject to certification by the Employer, that the Services have
been rendered satisfactorily, pursuant to the performance indicators:
 _______(indicate milestone and/or percentage) __________________
 _______(indicate milestone and/or percentage) _________________ and
 _______(indicate milestone and/or percentage) __________________
Should the certification not be provided, or refused in writing by the
employer within one month of the date of the milestone, or of the date of
receipt of the corresponding invoice, the certification will be deemed to
have been provided, and the progress payment will be released at such
date.
 The amortization of the Advance mentioned above shall commence when
the progress payments have reached 25% of the contract price and be
completed when the progress payments have reached 75%.
 The bank guarantee for the advance payment shall be released when the
advance payment has been fully amortized.
6.5 Payment shall be made within ____________________ days of receipt of
the invoice and the relevant documents specified in Sub-Clause 6.4, and
within ____________________days in the case of the final payment.
The interest rate is ____________________.
6.6.1 Price adjustment is ____________________ in accordance with Sub-Clause
6.6.
The coefficients for adjustment of prices are ____________________:
(a) For local currency:
AL is ____________________
BL is ____________________
CL is ____________________
Lmc and Loc are the index for Labor from ____________________
Imc and Ioc are the index for ________ from _______________
(b) For foreign currency
AF is ____________________
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BF is ____________________
CF is ____________________
Lmc and Loc are the index for Labor from ____________________
Imc and Ioc are the index for _______ from ___________________
7.1 The principle and modalities of inspection of the Services by the Employer
are as follows: ____________________
The Defects Liability Period is ____________________.
8.2.3 The Adjudicator is ____________________. Who will be paid a rate of
____________________ per hour of work. The following reimbursable
expenses are recognized: ____________________
8.2.4 The arbitration procedures of ____________________ will be used
8.2.5 The designated Appointing Authority for a new Adjudicator is
____________________
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Section IX. Contract Forms
Table of Forms
Performance Bank Guarantee (Conditional)......................................................................74
Performance Bank Guarantee (Unconditional)..................................................................75
Performance Bond.................................................................................................................76
Bank Guarantee for Advance Payment....................................................................................78

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Performance Bank Guarantee (Conditional)
This Agreement is made on the _______ day of _______, _______ between ______________ of
______________ (hereinafter called “the Guarantor”) of the one part and ______________ of
______________ (hereinafter called “the Employer”) of the other part.
Whereas
(1) This Agreement is supplemental to a contract (hereinafter called the Contract) made
between ______________ of ______________ (hereinafter called the Service Provider) of the
one part and the Employer of the other part whereby the Service Provider agreed and undertook
to execute the Services of ____________________________ for the sum of ______________
being the Contract Price; and
(2) The Guarantor has agreed to guarantee the due performance of the Contract in the manner
hereinafter appearing.
Now therefore the Guarantor hereby agrees with the Employer that upon receipt of
(1) a written notice to the Guarantor from the Service Provider, or
(2) a written notice to the Guarantor from the Adjudicator, or
(3) a binding arbitration or Court award confirming that the amount of the Guarantee is
payable to the Employer,
the Guarantor will indemnify and pay the Employer the sum of _______, _______ such sum
being payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable,
provided that the Employer or his authorized representative has notified the Guarantor to that
effect and has made a claim against the Guarantor not later than the date of issue of the Defects
Liability Certificate.
The Guarantor shall not be discharged or released from his Guarantee by an arrangement
between the Service Provider and the Employer, with or without the consent of the Guarantor, or
by any alteration in the obligations undertaken by the Service Provider, or by any forbearance on
the part of the Service Provider, whether as to the payment, time, performance or otherwise, and
any notice to the Guarantor of any such arrangement, alteration, or forbearance is hereby
expressly waived.
Given under our hand on the date first mentioned above.
Signed by
for and on behalf of the Guarantor in the presence of
Signed by
for and on behalf of the Employer in the presence of
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Performance Bank Guarantee (Unconditional)
To: _____________________
Whereas ________________ (hereinafter called “the Service Provider”) has undertaken, in

pursuance of Contract No. ________ dated ________ to execute ________________________
(hereinafter called “the Contract”);
And whereas it has been stipulated by you in the said Contract that the Service Provider shall
furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a recognized bank for the sum specified therein as security
for compliance with his obligations in accordance with the Contract;
And whereas we have agreed to give the Service Provider such a Bank Guarantee;
Now therefore we hereby affirm that we are the Guarantor and responsible to you, on behalf of
the Service Provider, up to a total of ________, ________, such sum being payable in the types
and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, and we undertake to pay
you, upon your first written demand and without cavil or argument, any sum or sums within the
limits of ________________] as aforesaid without your needing to prove or to show grounds or
reasons for your demand for the sum specified therein.
We hereby waive the necessity of your demanding the said debt from the Service Provider before
presenting us with the demand.
We further agree that no change or addition to or other modification of the terms of the Contract
or of the Services to be performed there under or of any of the Contract documents which may be
made between you and the Service Provider shall in any way release us from any liability under
this Guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition, or modification.
This Guarantee shall be valid until a date 28 days from the date of issue of the Certificate of
Completion.
Signature and seal of the Guarantor
Name of Bank
Address
Date
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Performance Bond
By this Bond, _______ as Principal (hereinafter called “the Service Provider”) and
________________________ as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly
bound unto ____________ as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the amount of
____________ ____________] for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made in the
types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, the Service Provider
and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns,
jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Whereas the Service Provider has entered into a Contract with the Employer dated the
______day of ______, ______ for ____________ in accordance with the documents, plans,
specifications, and amendments thereto, which to the extent herein provided for, are by reference
made part hereof and are hereinafter referred to as the Contract.
Now, therefore, the Condition of this Obligation is such that, if the Service Provider shall
promptly and faithfully perform the said Contract (including any amendments thereto), then this
obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Whenever the
Service Provider shall be, and declared by the Employer to be, in default under the Contract, the
Employer having performed the Employer’s obligations there under, the Surety may promptly
remedy the default, or shall promptly:
(1) complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions; or
(2) obtain a Bid or bids from qualified bidders for submission to the Employer for
completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon
determination by the Employer and the Surety of the lowest responsive Bidder,
arrange for a Contract between such Bidder and Employer and make available as
work progresses (even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults
under the Contract or Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph)
sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract Price;
but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be
liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term
“Balance of the Contract Price,” as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total
amount payable by the Employer to the Service Provider under the Contract, less the
amount properly paid by the Employer to the Service Provider; or
(3) pay the Employer the amount required by the Employer to complete the Contract in
accordance with its terms and conditions up to a total not exceeding the amount of
this Bond.
The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified penalty of this Bond.
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Any suit under this Bond must be instituted before the expiration of one year from the date of
issuance of the Certificate of Completion.
No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other
than the Employer named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns
of the Employer.
In testimony whereof, the Service Provider has hereunto set its hand and affixed its seal, and the
Surety has caused these presents to be sealed with its corporate seal duly attested by the signature
of its legal representative, this ______ day of ______, ______.
Signed by
on behalf of ____________________________________________________________
Iin the capacity of
In the presence of
Date
Signed by
on behalf of ____________________________________________________________
In the capacity of
In the presence of
Date
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Bank Guarantee for Advance Payment
To: ______
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract, Sub-Clause 6.4 (“Terms and
Conditions of Payment”) of the above-mentioned Contract, __________ (hereinafter called “the
Service Provider”) shall deposit with _________ a Bank Guarantee to guarantee his proper and
faithful performance under the said Clause of the Contract in an amount of _________
_________
We, the __________________, as instructed by the Service Provider, agree unconditionally and
irrevocably to guarantee as primary obligator and not as Surety merely, the payment to
__________________ on his first demand without whatsoever right of objection on our part and
without his first claim to the Service Provider, in the amount not exceeding _________
_________
or of Services to be performed there under or of any of the Contract documents which may be
made between __________________ and the Service Provider, shall in any way release us from
any liability under this Guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition, or
modification.
This Guarantee shall remain valid and in full effect from the date of the advance payment under
the Contract until __________________ receives full repayment of the same amount from the
Service Provider.
Yours truly,
Signature and seal:
Name of Bank/Financial Institution:

Address:
Date:
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User’s Guide
Attachment: Invitation for Bids...........................................................................................80
Section I. Instructions to Bidders........................................................................................82
Section II. Bidding Data Sheet..............................................................................................82
Section III. Bidding Forms...................................................................................................86
Section IV. Eligible Countries..............................................................................................87
Section V. Activity Schedule..................................................................................................87
Section VI. General Conditions of Contract.......................................................................88
Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract.......................................................................88
Section VIII. Performance Specifications and Drawings...................................................98
Section IX. Contract Forms..................................................................................................100

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Attachment: Invitation for Bids
The Invitation for Bids (see Procurement Guidelines, para. 2.8) is normally issued as
(a) an advertisement in at least one newspaper of national circulation in the Employer’s

country or in the official gazette, if any; or in electronic portal with free access; and
(b) an advertisement in dgMarket and in UNDB online.
Its purpose is to supply information to enable potential bidders to decide on their

participation. Apart from the essential items listed in these Sample Bidding Documents, the
Invitation for Bids should also indicate any important or unusual bid evaluation criteria (for
example, the application of a margin of preference in bid evaluation).
The Invitation for Bids may be incorporated in the bidding documents merely for the record,
or it may be omitted. In either event, the information contained in the Invitation for Bids
should conform to the bidding documents, and in particular, to the relevant information in the
Bidding Data Sheet and the Special Conditions of Contract.
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Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Date: [of issue of invitation]

Contract Identification No: [Contract Identification Number]
World Bank Loan/Credit No: [Loan/Credit number]
World Bank Loan/Credit Name: [Loan/Credit Name
1. The [name of Borrower] has received13 a loan from the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development14 towards the cost of [name of Project] and intends to
apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Contract for [name and
identification number of Contract, same as the one indicated in the Special Conditions of
Contract]. Bidding is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the
Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits15.
2. The [name of Employer and statement of its relationship to the Borrower, if different
from the Borrower] invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for carrying out the [brief
description of the Services].
3. Bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased at [name and address
of office] for a nonrefundable fee of [amount in local currency], or its equivalent in a freely-
convertible currency, for each set. Interested bidders may obtain further information at the
same address.
4. Bids shall be valid for a period of [days] after Bid closing and must be accompanied
by security of [amount in local currency] or its equivalent in a convertible currency, and shall
be delivered to [name and full address of receiving office] on or before [time and date of Bid
closing], at which time they will be opened in the presence of the bidders who wish to attend.
13
Substitute “has applied for,” if appropriate.
14
Substitute International Development Association (IDA) and “credit” for “loan” where a credit has
been extended by (or requested from) IDA.
15
Occasionally, contracts may be financed out of special funds that would further restrict eligibility to a
particular group of member countries. When this is the case, it should be mentioned in this paragraph.
Also indicate any margin of preference that may be granted as specified in the loan or credit arrangement
and set forth in the bidding documents.
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Section I. Instructions to Bidders
This section of the bidding documents should provide the information necessary for bidders
to prepare responsive bids, in accordance with the requirements of the Employer. It should
also give information on bid submission, opening and evaluation, and on the award of the
Contract.
Matters governing the performance of the Service Provider, payments under the Contract, or
matters affecting the risks, rights, and obligations of the parties under the Contract are not
normally included in this Section, but rather under Section VI, General Conditions of
Contract, and/or Section VII, Special Conditions of Contract. If duplication of a subject is
inevitable in the different sections of the documents, care must be exercised to avoid
contradiction between clauses dealing with the same matter.
These Instructions to Bidders will not be part of the Contract and will cease to have effect
once the Contract is signed.
Section II. Bidding Data Sheet
This section should be filled out by the Employer before issuance of the bidding documents.
The insertions should correspond to the information provided in the Invitation for Bids
A. General
1.1 The Employer is [name of Employer and statement of relationship with the
Borrower, if different from the Borrower ]
The name and identification number of the Contract is [insert the same
information included in 1.1 of the Special Conditions of Contract]
1.2 The Intended Completion date is [insert the same date included in 2.3 of the
Special Conditions of Contract]
2.1 The Borrower is [name of Borrower and statement of relationship with the
Employer, if different from the Borrower]
The “World Bank” means [insert “International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD)” or “International Development Association (IDA),” as
appropriate], and loan refers to an [insert “IBRD loan” or “IDA credit,” as
appropriate] which, as of the date of issue of the bidding documents [insert
“has been solicited” or “has been approved,” as appropriate] by the World
Bank.
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The Project is [name and summary description of the Project financed by the
World Bank loan].
The loan/credit number is [insert number if available].
4.2 The Qualification Information and Bidding forms to be submitted are as

follows: [list any additions or deletions to list in Sub-Clause 4.2; otherwise list
“none”].
4.3 The information needed for Bids submitted by joint ventures is as follows: [list
any additions or deletions to list in Sub-Clause 4.3; otherwise list “none”].
4.4 The qualification criteria in Sub-Clause 4.4 are modified as follows: [list any
additions or deletions to list in Sub-Clause 4.4; otherwise list “none”].
4.4(a) The minimum required annual volume of Services for the successful Bidder in
any of the last ten years shall be [insert figure in international trading currency,
This amount is usually not less than 2.5 times the estimated annual cash flow
for the Contract].
4.4(b) The experience required to be demonstrated by the Bidder should include as a

minimum that he has executed during the last 5 years the following:
[insert a list of activities required to show the compliance with 4.4(b) ]
4.4(c) The essential equipment to be made available for the Contract by the successful
Bidder shall be [insert equipment list].
4.4(e) The minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities net of other
contractual commitments of the successful Bidder shall be [insert figure in
international trading currency specified in Bidding Data Sheet].
4.5 Subcontractors’ experience [insert “will” or “will not”] be taken into account.
B. Bidding Data
8.2 and The number of copies of the Bid to be completed and returned shall be [insert
18.1 number, usually two: more if essential].
11.1 Language of the bid: [insert “English” “French” or “Spanish”]
12.1 The additional materials required to be completed and submitted are: Insert list
of other materials required]
13.4 The Contract [specify “is” or “is not”] subject to price adjustment in
accordance with Sub-Clause 6.6 of the Conditions of Contract.
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14.1 Local inputs shall be quoted in [ insert name of local currency or, at
Employer’s option, any other currency ]
15.1 The period of Bid validity shall be [insert number The period should be a
realistic time, usually not less than 45 days nor more than 105, allowing for bid
evaluation, clarifications, and the World Bank’s “no objection” (where awards
of Contract are subject to prior review). The time should be the same as that
specified in the Invitation for Bids] days after the deadline for Bid submission
specified in the BDS.
16.1 [insert one of the following options:

(a) No Bid Security is required; or
(b) Bid shall include a Bid Security (issued by bank or surety) using
the form included in Section III, Bidding Forms; or
(c) Bid shall include “Bid Securing Declaration” using the form
included in Section III, Bidding Forms]
16.2 The amount of Bid Security shall be [insert amount in local currency, as
provided in the Invitation to Bid. An amount in local currency should be
indicated, in preference to a percentage of the Bid price. It should not exceed
the equivalent of 3 percent of the estimated Contract value] or an equivalent
amount in a freely-convertible currency.
17.1 Alternative bids [are/are not] permitted.
17.2 Alternative times for completion [are/are not] permitted. If permitted, the range
of acceptable completion time is: [insert range, e.g. between x months and y
months]
If alternative times for completion are permitted, the evaluation method will be
as follows: [describe method, i.e. adding to the bid price a penalty of a given
amount per month of proposed completion time above the minimum completion
time offered]
17.4 Alternative technical solutions shall be permitted for the following parts of the
Services: ________________________________.
If alternative technical solutions are permitted, the evaluation method will be as
follows: [describe method].
19.2 The Employer’s address for the purpose of Bid submission is [insert the
receiving address provided in the Invitation for Bids. The receiving address
should be an office that is staffed during normal working hours by personnel
authorized to certify time and date of receipt and assure safe-keeping until Bid
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opening. A post office address is not satisfactory].

For identification of the bid the envelopes should indicate:
Contract: [ insert name of the Contract]
Bid / Contract Number: [ insert Bid or Contract number]
20.1 The deadline for submission of bids shall be [insert time and date; the date
should be the same and the time, in no event, earlier than that given in the
Invitation for Bids, unless subsequently amended pursuant to Sub-Clause 20.2].

23.1 Bids will be opened at [ insert time ] of the day [ insert date ] at the following
address [ insert address]
28.1 Currency chosen for the purpose of converting to a common currency.

[Specify either the local currency or a convertible currency, for example, U.S.
dollars.]
Source of exchange rate.
[If the common currency is other than the local currency, for example, U.S.
dollars, indicate the name of an internationally circulated newspaper that lists
daily currency exchange rates (e.g., Financial Times), which will be used for
converting prices in foreign currencies. For prices in local currency and if the
common currency selected above is the local currency, specify either the
Central Bank or a commercial bank in the Employer’s country.]
Exchange rate date.
[Select a date that shall be no earlier than 28 days prior to the submission of
bids, and not later than the original date for expiry of the period of bid
validity.]
34.0 The Performance Security acceptable to the Employer shall be the in the
Standard Form of [insert “Bank Guarantee” and/or “Performance Bond” A
Bank Guarantee can be conditional or unconditional (on demand). A
Performance Bond is an undertaking by a bonding or insurance company
(surety) to complete the Services required in the contract in the event of default
by the Service Provider, or to pay the amount of the Bond to the Employer] and
for an amount of [ insert amount and currency. An amount of 5 to 10 percent of
the Contract Price is commonly specified for Performance Bank Guarantees.
An amount of 30 percent of the Contract Price is commonly used internationally
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for Performance Bond type of security ].
35.1 The Advance Payment shall be of [insert percentage value. The percentage
value should be adequate to minimize the needs of the Service Provider to
borrow for the Contract and will depend on the type of Services to be provided.
Recommended when the Services to be provided include field works or
preparation of products (like data base) in addition to provision of man-power]
percent of the Contract Price.
36.1 The Adjudicator proposed by the Employer is [insert name and address]. The
hourly fee for this proposed Adjudicator shall be [insert amount and currency].
The biographical data of the proposed Adjudicator is as follows: [provide
relevant information, such as education, experience, age, nationality, and
present position; attach additional pages as necessary].
Section III. Bidding Forms
Notes on Form of Service Provider's Bid
The Bidder shall fill in and submit this Bid form with the Bid. Additional details on the price
should be inserted if the Bid is in various currencies. If the Bidder objects to the Adjudicator
proposed by the Employer in the bidding documents, he should so state in his Bid, and
present an alternative candidate, together with the candidate’s daily fees and biographical
data, in accordance with Clause 36 of the Instructions to Bidders.
Form of Qualification Information
The information to be filled in by bidders in the following pages will be used for purposes of
postqualification as provided for in Clause 4 of the Instructions to Bidders. This information
will not be incorporated in the Contract. Attach additional pages as necessary. Pertinent
sections of attached documents should be translated into English. If used for prequalification
verification, the Bidder should fill in updated information only.
Standard Form of Letter of Acceptance
The Letter of Acceptance will be the basis for formation of the Contract as described in
Clauses 33 and 34 of the Instructions to Bidders. This Standard Form of Letter of
Acceptance should be filled in and sent to the successful Bidder only after evaluation of bids
has been completed, subject to any review by the World Bank required under the Loan
Agreement.
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Input of Information to be completed by Employer
[Insert the policies of the Bank as appropriate and if applicable, regarding eligibility of firms
to participate in bidding process financed by the Bank.]
Objectives
The objectives of the Activity Schedule are
(a) to provide sufficient information on the quantities of Services to be performed to
enable bids to be prepared efficiently and accurately; and
(b) when a Contract has been entered into, to provide a priced Activity Schedule for
use in the periodic valuation of Services executed.
In order to attain these objectives, Services should be itemized in the Activity Schedule in
sufficient detail to distinguish between the different classes of Services, or between Services
of the same nature carried out in different locations or in other circumstances which may give
rise to different considerations of cost. Consistent with these requirements, the layout and
content of the Activity Schedule should be as simple and brief as possible.
Daywork Schedule
A Daywork Schedule should be included only if the probability of unforeseen work, outside
the items included in the Activity Schedule, is high. To facilitate checking by the Employer
of the realism of rates quoted by the bidders, the Daywork Schedule should normally
comprise the following:
(a) A list of the various classes of Services, labor, materials, and Plant for which basic
daywork rates or prices are to be inserted by the Bidder, together with a statement
of the conditions under which the Service Provider will be paid for work executed
on a daywork basis.
(b) Nominal quantities for each item of Daywork, to be priced by each Bidder at
Daywork rates as Bid. The rate to be entered by the Bidder against each basic
Daywork item should include the Service Provider’s profit, overheads,
supervision, and other charges.
Provisional Sums
The estimated cost of specialized work to be carried out, or of special goods to be supplied,
by other Service Providers (refer to Clause 8 of the Conditions of Contract) should be
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indicated in the relevant part of the Activity Schedule as a particular provisional sum with an
appropriate brief description. A separate procurement procedure is normally carried out by
the Employer to select such specialized Service Providers. To provide an element of
competition among the bidders in respect of any facilities, amenities, attendance, etc., to be
provided by the successful Bidder as prime Service Provider for the use and convenience of
the specialist contractors, each related provisional sum should be followed by an item in the
Activity Schedule inviting the Bidder to quote a sum for such amenities, facilities,
attendance, etc.
These Notes for Preparing an Activity Schedule are intended only as information for the
Employer or the person drafting the bidding documents. They should not be included in the
final documents.
Section VI. General Conditions of Contract
1. This sample contract for the Provision of Services has been prepared by the World
Bank for use by its borrowers and their implementing agencies (referred to hereafter as
Employer) when they hire firms to provide Services paid on the basis of lump-sum
remuneration.
2. Lump-sum contracts are used when definition of the tasks to be performed is clear
and unambiguous, when the commercial risk taken by the Service Provider is minimal, and
when therefore such Service Provider/s are prepared to perform the assignment for an agreed
predetermined lump-sum price. Such price is arrived at on the basis of inputs—including
rates—provided by the Service Provider. The Employer agrees to pay the Service Provider
according to a schedule of payments linked to the delivery of certain outputs. A major
advantage of the lump-sum contract is the simplicity of its administration, the Employer
having only to be satisfied with the outputs without monitoring the staff inputs.
3. The Contract includes four parts: the Form of Contract, the General Conditions of
Contract, the Special Conditions of Contract, and the Appendices. The Employer using this
sample contract should not alter the General Conditions. Any adjustment to meet project
features should be made only in the Special Conditions.]
Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract
Clauses in brackets are optional; all notes should be deleted in final text.
1.1 The words “in the Government’s country” are amended to read “in [name of
country].”
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1.1(a) The Adjudicator is [ insert name]
1.1(e) The contract name is [name of Contract].
1.1(h) The Employer is [ insert name]
1.1(m) The Member in Charge is [name of Member Leader of the Joint Venture].]
1.1(p) The Service Provider is [ insert name]
1.2 The Applicable Law is: [ insert name of country]

[ Note: Bank-financed contracts usually designate the law of the
Employer’s country as the law governing the contract. However, if parties
wish to designate the law of another country, the Bank will not object. In the
former case, this Sub-Clause 1.2 should be deleted; in the latter case, the
name of the respective country should be inserted]
1.3 The language is [specify English, French, or Spanish].
1.4 The addresses are:

Employer:
Attention:
Telex:
Facsimile:
Service Provider:
Attention:
Telex:
Facsimile:
1.6 The Authorized Representatives are:

For the Employer:
For the Service Provider:
2.1 The date on which this Contract shall come into effect is [date].
[ Note: The date may be specified by reference to conditions of effectiveness
of the Contract, such as approval of the Contract by the Bank, effectiveness
of Bank Loan/IDA Credit, receipt by Service Provider of advance payment
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and by Employer of bank guarantee (see Sub-Clause 6.4), etc.]
2.2.2 The Starting Date for the commencement of Services is [date].]
2.3 The Intended Completion Date is [date].
3.2.3 Activities prohibited after termination of this Contract are: _____________
____________________________________________________________
3.4 The risks and coverage by insurance shall be:

(i) Third Party motor vehicle
(ii) Third Party liability
(iii) Employer’s liability and workers’ compensation
(iv) Professional liability
(v) Loss or damage to equipment and property
3.5(d) [ Note: Delete where not applicable ].

The other actions are .]
3.7 Restrictions on the use of documents prepared by the Service Provider are:
____________________________________________________________
3.8.1 The liquidated damages rate is [insert percentage of Contract price. Usually
liquidated damages are set between 0.05 percent and 0.10 percent per day]
per day
The maximum amount of liquidated damages for the whole contract is
[insert percentage of Contract price. Usually the total amount is not to
exceed between 5 percent to 10 percent of the Contract Price] percent of the
final Contract Price.
3.8.3 The percentage [ of the cost of having a Defect corrected ] to be used for
the calculation of Lack of performance Penalty/(ies) is [ insert percentage]
The Defects Liability Period is [insert definition of /end date].
5.1 The assistance and exemptions provided to the Service Provider are: [ Note:
List here any assistance or exemptions that the Employer may provide under
Sub-Clause 5.1. If there is no such assistance or exemptions, state “not
applicable].”
6.2(a) The amount in local currency is [insert amount and currency].

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6.2(b) The amount in foreign currency or currencies is [insert amount and

currency].
6.3.2 The performance incentive paid to the Service Provider shall be: [insert
_____________________________________________________________
6.4 Payments shall be made according to the following schedule:

[ Note: (a) the following installments are indicative only; (b) if the payment
of foreign currency and of local currency does not follow the same schedule,
add a separate schedule for payment in local currency; (c) “commencement
date” may be replaced with “date of effectiveness;” and (d) if applicable,
detail further the nature of the report evidencing performance, as may be
required] .
 Advance for Mobilization, Materials and Supplies: _____ percent of the

Contract Price shall be paid on the commencement date against the
submission of a bank guarantee for the same.
 Progress payments in accordance with the milestones established as

follows, subject to certification by the Employer, that the Services have
been rendered satisfactorily, pursuant to the performance indicators:
 _______(indicate milestone and/or percentage)____________________
and
Should the certification not be provided, or refused in writing by the
employer within one month of the date of the milestone, or of the date of
receipt of the corresponding invoice, the certification will be deemed to
have been provided, and the progress payment will be released at such
date.
 The amortization of the Advance mentioned above shall commence when

the progress payments have reached 25% of the contract price and be
completed when the progress payments have reached 75%.
 The bank guarantee for the advance payment shall be released when the
advance payment has been fully amortized.
[ Note: This sample clause should be specifically drafted for each contract].
6.5 Payment shall be made within [number] days of receipt of the invoice and
the relevant documents specified in Sub-Clause 6.4, and within [number]
days in the case of the final payment.
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[ Note: specify, e.g., “forty-five (45) days,” and, in the case of the last
payment, “sixty (60) days.” ]
The interest rate is [rate].
6.6.1 Price adjustment is [(applied) or {not to be applied)] in accordance with

Sub-Clause 6.6.
The coefficients for adjustment of prices are [The sum of the two coefficients
Ac , Bc and Cc should be 1 (one) in the formula for each currency].:
(a) For local currency:
AL is [ insert value]
BL is [ insert value]
CL is [ insert value]
Lmc and Loc are the index for Labor from {insert source of Labor
index]
Imc and Ioc are the index for [ insert input ] from [ insert source]
(b) For foreign currency
AF is [ insert value]
BF is [ insert value]
CF is [ insert value]
Lmc and Loc are the index for Labor from {insert source of Labor
index]
Imc and Ioc are the index for [ insert input ] from [ insert source]
7.1 The principle and modalities of inspection of the Services by the Employer
are as follows: [insert]
The Defects Liability Period is [insert definition of /end date].
8.2.3 The Adjudicator is [insert name]. Who will be paid a rate of [insert amount
and currency] per hour of work. The following reimbursable expenses are
recognized: [list expenses]
Notes:
(1) If the Service Provider is a national of the Government’s country, this
provision should be modified and referred to the Government country’s rules
for settlement of disputes.
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(2) For smaller contracts, the arbitration procedures are usually those of an
institution from the Employer’s country. For larger contracts, and contracts
that are likely to be awarded to international contractors, it is recommended
that the arbitration procedure of an international institution such as
UNCITRAL (the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law),
ICSID (the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) or
the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) be prescribed
(3) The Appointing Authority should preferably be an independent
professional institution or an official of such an institution
8.2.4 The arbitration procedures of [name of Institution ] will be used
8.2.5 The designated Appointing Authority for a new Adjudicator is [ insert name
of Authority]
Appendices
Appendix A—Description of the Services

Give detailed descriptions of the Services to be provided, dates for completion of various
tasks, place of performance for different tasks, specific tasks to be approved by Employer,
etc.
Appendix B—Schedule of Payments and Reporting Requirements

List all milestones for payments and list the format, frequency, and contents of reports or
products to be delivered; persons to receive them; dates of submission; etc. If no reports are
to be submitted, state here “Not applicable.”
Appendix C—Key Personnel and Subcontractors

List under: C-1 Titles [and names, if already available], detailed job descriptions and
minimum qualifications of foreign Personnel to be assigned to work in
the Government’s country, and staff-months for each.
C-2 Same as C-1 for Key foreign Personnel to be assigned to work outside
the Government’s country.
C-3 List of approved Subcontractors (if already available); same

information with respect to their Personnel as in C-1 or C-2.
C-4 Same information as C-1 for Key local Personnel.

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Appendix D—Breakdown of Contract Price in Foreign

Currency(ies)
List here the elements of cost used to arrive at the breakdown of the lump-sum price—foreign
currency portion:
1. Rates for Equipment Usage or Rental or for Personnel (Key Personnel and
other Personnel).
2. Reimbursable expenditures.
This appendix will exclusively be used for determining remuneration for additional Services.
Appendix E—Breakdown of Contract Price in Local Currency

List here the elements of cost used to arrive at the breakdown of the lump-sum price—local
currency portion:
1. Rates for Equipment Usage or Rental or for Personnel (Key Personnel and
other Personnel).
2. Reimbursable expenditures.
This appendix will exclusively be used for determining remuneration for additional Services.
Appendix F—Services and Facilities Provided by the Employer
Appendix G—Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix
Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix Provisions

ARTICLE 1- GENERAL
1.1 Documents Comprising the Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix
The Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix consists of:
(a) the Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix Provisions;
(b) Attachment #1 Incentive Compensation Calculation Procedure Notes; and
(c) Attachment #2 Incentive Compensation Charts 1-[ ].
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ARTICLE 2- THE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

2.1 Performance Incentive Compensation Limits
(1) The Performance Incentive Compensation paid to the Service Provider shall not
exceed the equivalent of $[ ] U.S. over the term of the Contact.
(2) The actual amount paid to the service Provider as Performance Incentive
Compensation shall be determined by the extent to which the Service Provider achieves the
performance criteria set out in the Incentive Compensation Charts and by the application of
the calculations set out in the Incentive Calculation Procedure Notes for the applicable
Contact Year.
(3) If the Service Provider fails to meet the “Excellent” rating set out in the Incentive
Compensation Chart, in any Contact Year, the Service Provider will be obliged to make up
the shortfall in the subsequent Contact Year, as well as meet the performance targets for that
Contract Year.
(4) Except as the Employer may, in its sole discretion, otherwise determine based on
exceptional circumstances, if the Service Provider fails to attain the Maximum Annual
Incentive Compensation in any Contract Year, the shortfall will not be available to the
Service Provider in the subsequent Contact Years and the equivalent of $[ ] U.S. per
Contract Year maximum will not be increased.
(5) For the purpose of calculating the equivalency of $[ ] U.S. and $[ ] U.S. pursuant to
Sections 2.1(l) and 2.1(2) of this Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix, the
equivalency shall be calculated as of the date of payment of the Performance Incentive
Compensation.
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ATTACHMENT # 1 – APPENDIX G
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION CALCULATION PROCEDURE NOTES
[SAMPLE: This part is to be designed on a case by case approach]
PART A THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE

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COMPENSATION IN EACH CONTRACT YEAR
I. The Performance Incentive Compensation for each Contract Year shall be calculated
as follows:
Compensation = Composite Score × 0.2 × Maximum Annual Incentive Compensation
Where:
(i) The Maximum Annual Incentive Compensation is calculated as set out in Section 2.1
of the Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix Provisions; and
(ii) The Composite Score is calculated in accordance with “Part B-The Method for
Calculating the Composite Score” of these Incentive Compensation Calculation
Procedure Notes.
PART B THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE COMPOSITE SCORE

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1. The Composite Score for each Contract Year shall be as follows:

Composite Score Total of All Weighted Scores for the Performance Criteria
Where:
(i) The Weighted Score for each Performance Criterion equals Criterion Weight x
Criterion Value;
(ii) The Criterion Value is measured from “Excellent” to “Poor” with corresponding
values of 5 (for “Excellent” performance) to I (for “Poor” performance) as set out in
the Incentive Compensation Charts and evaluated based on the performance of the
Service Provider;
(iii) The Criterion Value which the Operator receives for any Performance Criterion is
based upon the technical standards set out in the Incentive Compensation Charts
under the headings, “Excellent”, “Very Good”, “Good”, “Fair”, and “Poor” as
compared against the Operator’s actual technical standards in each Contract Year;
and
(iv) If the Service Provider’s actual performance in a Contract Year,
(a) exceeds the technical standards for an “Excellent” Criterion Value, then the
Criterion Value shall be 5;
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(b) is less than the technical standards for a “Poor” Criterion Value, then the
Criterion Value shall be zero; or
(c) is in between the technical standards for two Criterion Values, then the
Criterion Value shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number or 0.5
decimal point.
2. For the purpose of clarity, it is noted that there are only ten Criterion Values to be used as
follows: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 and 5.
3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 above, with respect to the Performance Criterion
relating to institutional improvements in Attachment #2 The Incentive Compensation Charts
1-8,
(a) if the Service Provider’s actual performance in a Contract Year is less than
the technical standard for a “Fair” Criterion Value, then the Criterion Value
shall be zero;
(b) for the purpose of clarity, it is noted that there are only three Criterion Values
to be used as follows: 0, 2 and 5; and
(c) each of the documents or plans listed under the Performance Criterion shall
be scored with the appropriate Criterion Value and a mean average score will
be taken to calculate the Criterion Value for the Performance Criterion, which
shall be rounded down to the nearest whole point or 0.5 decimal point.
4. For ease of reference, the following calculation represents the calculation of the Composite
Score for a hypothetical Service Provider for four performance criteria in one Contact Year.
Sample Incentive Compensation Chart

Criterion Values
Weight
Performance Criterion Units
Excellent Very Good Fair Poor
Good
1. e.g. Electricity use [% 0.30 65 55 50 40 30
reduction in kW. hr
consumed from Base Year]
2 [Criterion 2 ] [ ] 0.25 20 19 17 16 15
3. [Criterion 3 ] [ ] 0.15 30 25 20 15 10
4. [C riterion ~ ] [ ] 0.30 90 85 80 75 70
The following table demonstrates the procedure for the calculation of the “Composite Score”, if at
the end of the year the achievements of the Service Provider are as follows:
1. [e.g. Electricity use] 57

2. [Criterion 2] 22
3. [Criterion 3] 29
4. [Criterion 4] 69
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Performance Incentive Compensation Appendix -- Review Version I — March

20, 2007
Chart 1
Performance Incentive Obligations
Year [1]
Services Criterion Values

Apndx. Performance Units Weight Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Ref. Criterion 5 4 3 2 1
[Development Quality and [0 45] Completed on N/A N/A Completed on N/A
of Plans and Timeliness time with no time but requires
need for revision to the
Programs1 ]
revision to the substance of the
substance of the document
document
[Energy % reduction [0.25] 4 3.5 3 2.5 2
Management] of kilowatt
hours of
electricity
per unit
produced
from Base
Year
[Computerized number of [0.30] 140 150 160 170 180
Billing and days after the
Collection Starting Date
System] until the
computerized
billing and
collection
system is in
place
[Note: The chart is a sample only.]
(1) In respect of the Plans and Programs each plan or program listed in Section [] shall be given a score of either 5
(Excellent), 2 (Fair) or (0) and the average score for all plans and programs shall be multiplied by the Criteria
Weight. The average score shall be rounded to the nearest .5 decimal.
(Describe Outputs and Performances, rather than Inputs, wherever possible)
VI (a) Notes on Specifications

A set of precise and clear specifications is a prerequisite for bidders to respond realistically
and competitively to the requirements of the Employer without qualifying or conditioning
their bids. In the context of international competitive bidding, the specifications must be
drafted to permit the widest possible competition and, at the same time, present a clear
statement of the required standards of workmanship, materials, and performance of the
goods and services to be procured. Only if this is done will the objectives of economy,
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efficiency, and fairness in procurement be realized, responsiveness of bids be ensured, and

the subsequent task of Bid evaluation facilitated. The specifications should require that all
goods and materials to be incorporated in the Services be new, unused, of the most recent
or current models, and incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless
provided otherwise in the Contract.
Samples of specifications from previous similar projects in the same country are useful in
this respect. The use of metric units is encouraged by the World Bank. Most specifications
are normally written specially by the Employer or Project Manager to suit the Contract in
hand. There is no standard set of Specifications for universal application in all sectors in
all countries, but there are established principles and practices, which are reflected in these
documents.
There are considerable advantages in standardizing General Specifications for repetitive

Services in recognized public sectors, such as education, health, sanitation, social and
urban housing, roads, ports, railways, irrigation, and water supply, in the same country or
region where similar conditions prevail. The General Specifications should cover all
classes of workmanship, materials, and equipment commonly involved in the provision of
Services, although not necessarily to be used in a particular Services Contract. Deletions
or addenda should then adapt the General Specifications to the particular Services.
Care must be taken in drafting specifications to ensure that they are not restrictive. In the
specification of standards for goods, materials, Services, and workmanship, recognized
international standards should be used as much as possible. Where other particular
standards are used, whether national standards of the Borrower’s country or other
standards, the specifications should state that goods, materials, Services and workmanship
that meet other authoritative standards, and which ensure substantially equal or higher
quality than the standards mentioned, will also be acceptable. The following clause may be
inserted in the Special Conditions or Specifications.
Sample Clause: Equivalency of Standards and Codes
Wherever reference is made in the Contract to specific standards and codes to be met by
the goods and materials to be furnished, and Services or work performed or tested, the
provisions of the latest current edition or revision of the relevant standards and codes in
effect shall apply, unless otherwise expressly stated in the Contract. Where such standards
and codes are national, or relate to a particular country or region, other authoritative
standards that ensure a substantially equal or higher quality than the standards and codes
specified will be accepted subject to the Project Manager’s prior review and written
consent. Differences between the standards specified and the proposed alternative
standards shall be fully described in writing by the Service Provider and submitted to the
Project Manager at least 28 days prior to the date when the Service Provider desires the
Project Manager’s consent. In the event the Project Manager determines that such
proposed deviations do not ensure substantially equal or higher quality, the Service
Provider shall comply with the standards specified in the documents.
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These Notes for Preparing Specifications are intended only as information for the
Employer or the person drafting the bidding documents. They should not be included in
the final documents.
VI (b) Notes on Drawings
Insert here a list of Drawings. The actual Drawings, including performance diagrams or
curves, etc. and site plans, geographical areas covered, should be attached to this section
or annexed in a separate folder.
Section IX. Contract Forms
Notes on Forms of Securities
Samples of acceptable forms of Performance, and Advance Payment Securities are annexed.
Bidders should not complete the Performance and Advance Payment Security forms at this time.
Only the successful Bidder will be required to provide Performance and Advance Payment
Securities in accordance with one of the forms or in a similar form acceptable to the Employer.
Performance Bank Guarantee (Conditional)
This form of Performance Guarantee is conditional in that the required conditions of default are
not met until an agreement has been reached on the amount of damages payable, or until an
award has been made under the applicable settlement of disputes procedures.
The triggering of this form of Performance Guarantee is conditional upon the Service
Provider’s “failing to execute the Contract or committing a breach of his obligations there
under” and requires a statement by the Employer and/or the Project Manager to that effect, and
an exercise of judgment by the Guarantor as to whether the required conditions of default have
been fulfilled. Some forms of Guarantee contain further qualifying conditions, and are not
triggered until an agreement has been reached on the amount of damages payable, or until an
award has been made under the applicable settlement of disputes procedures. The construction
industry favors this form of Guarantee over the Unconditional Guarantee whenever it is
available. However, not all commercial banks (as Guarantors) are willing to issue Conditional
Guarantees, and not all Employers are prepared to accept this form of Performance Security
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This Agreement is made on the [day] day of [month], [year] between [name of Bank] of
[address of Bank] (hereinafter called “the Guarantor”) of the one part and [name of Employer] of
[address of Employer] (hereinafter called “the Employer”) of the other part.
Whereas
(1) This Agreement is supplemental to a contract (hereinafter called the Contract) made
between [name of Service Provider] of [address of Service Provider] (hereinafter called the
Service Provider) of the one part and the Employer of the other part whereby the Service
Provider agreed and undertook to execute the Services of [name of Contract and brief
description of the Services] for the sum of [amount in Contract currency] being the Contract
Price; and
(2) The Guarantor has agreed to guarantee the due performance of the Contract in the manner
hereinafter appearing.
Now therefore the Guarantor hereby agrees with the Employer that upon receipt of
(1) a written notice to the Guarantor from the Service Provider, or

(2) a written notice to the Guarantor from the Adjudicator, or
(3) a binding arbitration or Court award confirming that the amount of the Guarantee is
payable to the Employer,
the Guarantor will indemnify and pay the Employer the sum of [amount of Guarantee] [amount
in words] such sum being payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the
Contract Price is payable, provided that the Employer or his authorized representative has
notified the Guarantor to that effect and has made a claim against the Guarantor not later than the
date of issue of the Defects Liability Certificate.
The Guarantor shall not be discharged or released from his Guarantee by an arrangement
between the Service Provider and the Employer, with or without the consent of the Guarantor, or
by any alteration in the obligations undertaken by the Service Provider, or by any forbearance on
the part of the Service Provider, whether as to the payment, time, performance or otherwise, and
any notice to the Guarantor of any such arrangement, alteration, or forbearance is hereby
expressly waived.
Given under our hand on the date first mentioned above.
Signed by
for and on behalf of the Guarantor in the presence of
Signed by
for and on behalf of the Employer in the presence of
102 User’s Guide
Performance Bank Guarantee (Unconditional)
The Unconditional (or “On-Demand”) Bank Guarantee has the merit of simplicity and of being
universally known and accepted by commercial banks. The contracting community, however,
strongly objects to this type of Security because the Guarantee can be called (or threatened to
be called) by Employers without justification. Employers should recognize the contractual
conditions governing nonperformance by the Service Provider and should normally act only on
the advice of the Project Manager in calling a Performance Guarantee. Any unjustified calling
of a Bank Guarantee, or unreasonable pressure exercised by an Employer, would be regarded
by the World Bank as contrary to the spirit and basic principles of international procurement.
This type of Guarantee is called a “Bond” in a number of countries; however, it should be
distinguished from the U.S.-style “Performance Bond” as shown in Annex C.
Whereas [name and address of Service Provider] (hereinafter called “the Service Provider”) has
undertaken, in pursuance of Contract No. [number] dated [date] to execute [name of Contract
and brief description of Services] (hereinafter called “the Contract”);
And whereas it has been stipulated by you in the said Contract that the Service Provider shall
furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a recognized bank for the sum specified therein as security
for compliance with his obligations in accordance with the Contract;
And whereas we have agreed to give the Service Provider such a Bank Guarantee;
Now therefore we hereby affirm that we are the Guarantor and responsible to you, on behalf of
the Service Provider, up to a total of [amount of Guarantee] [amount in words], such sum being
payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, and we
undertake to pay you, upon your first written demand and without cavil or argument, any sum or
sums within the limits of [amount of Guarantee] as aforesaid without your needing to prove or to
show grounds or reasons for your demand for the sum specified therein.
We hereby waive the necessity of your demanding the said debt from the Service Provider before
presenting us with the demand.
or of the Services to be performed there under or of any of the Contract documents which may be
made between you and the Service Provider shall in any way release us from any liability under
this Guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition, or modification.
This Guarantee shall be valid until a date 28 days from the date of issue of the Certificate of
Completion.
User’s Guide 103
Signature and seal of the Guarantor
Name of Bank
Address
Date
Performance Bond
This form of Bond corresponds to the U.S. practice, and should not be interpreted in the
context of a “Bond” as known in other countries. As with the Conditional Bank Guarantee, the
wording of some bonds may be such that an award under legal proceedings is needed to trigger
action by the Surety.
By this Bond, [name and address of Service Provider] as Principal (hereinafter called “the
Service Provider”) and [name, legal title, and address of surety, bonding company, or insurance
company] as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto [name and
address of Employer] as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the amount of [amount
of Bond] [amount of Bond in words] for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made in
the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, the Service
Provider and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Whereas the Service Provider has entered into a Contract with the Employer dated the [day] day
of [month], [year] for [name of Contract] in accordance with the documents, plans,
specifications, and amendments thereto, which to the extent herein provided for, are by reference
made part hereof and are hereinafter referred to as the Contract.
Now, therefore, the Condition of this Obligation is such that, if the Service Provider shall
promptly and faithfully perform the said Contract (including any amendments thereto), then this
obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Whenever the
Service Provider shall be, and declared by the Employer to be, in default under the Contract, the
Employer having performed the Employer’s obligations there under, the Surety may promptly
remedy the default, or shall promptly:
(1) complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions; or
(2) obtain a Bid or bids from qualified bidders for submission to the Employer for
completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon
determination by the Employer and the Surety of the lowest responsive Bidder,
arrange for a Contract between such Bidder and Employer and make available as
work progresses (even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults
under the Contract or Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph)
sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract Price;
104 User’s Guide
but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be
liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term
“Balance of the Contract Price,” as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total
amount payable by the Employer to the Service Provider under the Contract, less the
amount properly paid by the Employer to the Service Provider; or
(3) pay the Employer the amount required by the Employer to complete the Contract in
accordance with its terms and conditions up to a total not exceeding the amount of
this Bond.
The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified penalty of this Bond.
Any suit under this Bond must be instituted before the expiration of one year from the date of
issuance of the Certificate of Completion.
No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other
than the Employer named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns
of the Employer.
In testimony whereof, the Service Provider has hereunto set its hand and affixed its seal, and the
Surety has caused these presents to be sealed with its corporate seal duly attested by the signature
of its legal representative, this [day] day of [month], [year].
Signed by
on behalf of [name of Service Provider] in the capacity of
In the presence of
Date
Signed by
on behalf of [name of Service Provider] in the capacity of
In the presence of
Date
Bank Guarantee for Advance Payment
[name of Contract]
Gentlemen:
User’s Guide 105
In accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract, Sub-Clause 6.4 (“Terms and
Conditions of Payment”) of the above-mentioned Contract, [name and address of Service
Provider] (hereinafter called “the Service Provider”) shall deposit with [name of Employer] a
Bank Guarantee to guarantee his proper and faithful performance under the said Clause of the
Contract in an amount of [amount of Guarantee] [amount in words]
We, the [Bank or Financial Institution], as instructed by the Service Provider, agree
unconditionally and irrevocably to guarantee as primary obligator and not as Surety merely, the
payment to [name of Employer] on his first demand without whatsoever right of objection on our
part and without his first claim to the Service Provider, in the amount not exceeding [amount of
Guarantee] [amount in words]
or of Services to be performed there under or of any of the Contract documents which may be
made between [name of Employer] and the Service Provider, shall in any way release us from
any liability under this Guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition, or
modification.
This Guarantee shall remain valid and in full effect from the date of the advance payment under
the Contract until [name of Employer] receives full repayment of the same amount from the
Service Provider.
Yours truly,
Signature and seal:
Name of Bank/Financial Institution:

Address:
Date:

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SAMPLE BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Part I – Bidding Procedures....................................................................................................1

Part II – Activity Schedule....................................................................................................45

Part III – Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms.....................................................49

Procurement under projects financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction

(b) Details to be provided by the Employer prior to release of the bidding

SBD for Procurement of Works

Section VII. Special Conditions of Contract (PCC)

Part I – Bidding Procedures

Section I. Instructions to Bidders

E. Bid Opening and Evaluation...........................................................................................17

including a misrepresentation, that knowingly or

action satisfactory to the Bank to remedy the situation;

Nations Security Council, taken under Chapter VII of the

(b) experience as prime contractor in the provision of at least

the Services. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the

shall acknowledge receipt of each addendum by cable to the

forfeiting the Bid Security. A Bidder agreeing to the request will

accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 16.2;

and other relevant details. Only the technical alternatives, if

(c) provide a warning not to open before the specified time

E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

or permitted except as required to confirm the correction of

in accordance with the above procedure for the correction of

execution, completion, and maintenance of the Services by the

Section II. Bidding Data Sheet

E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

24.1 Bids will be opened at ____________ of the day ____________ at the

Section III. Bidding Forms

Service Provider's Bid..............................................................................................................30

Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)............................................................................................39

Bid Security (Bid Bond)........................................................................................................40

Service Provider's Bid

To: [name and address of Employer]

The Contract shall be paid in the following currencies:

Currency Amount payable in Inputs for which foreign currency is

Commissions or gratuities, if any, paid or to be paid by us to agents relating to this Bid,

Name and address Amount and Purpose of

(if none, state “none”)

Project name and Name of employer Type of Services Value of contract

1.4 Major items of Service Provider's Equipment proposed for

Item of Description, Condition (new, good, Owned, leased (from whom?),

1.5 Qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for

Position Name Years of experience Years of experience

1.6 Proposed subcontracts and firms involved. Refer to GCC Clause

Sections of the Value of Subcontractor Experience in providing

Other party(ies) Cause of dispute Details of litigation Amount

1.11 Statement of compliance with the requirements of ITB Sub-

To: [name and address of the Service provider]

We confirm that [insert name proposed by Employer in the Bidding Data],

We accept that [name proposed by bidder] be appointed as the Adjudicator

We do not accept that [name proposed by bidder] be appointed as Adjudicator, and by

Please return the attached Contract dully signed

(c) the Special Conditions of Contract;

Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)

Bid Security (Bid Bond)

BOND NO. ______________________

Section IV. Eligible Countries

Eligibility for the Provision of Goods, Works and Services in

24.1 Bids will be opened at of the day at the