Bid Standard

STANDARD BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Procurement of Small
Works
The World Bank

Washington, D.C.
April 2008
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Foreword
This Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works has been prepared by the
World Bank. The Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works is based on
the Master Document for Procurement of Small Works, prepared by the Multilateral
Development Banks and International Financing Institutions.
The Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works reflects the structure and
the provisions of the Master Procurement Document for the Procurement of Small Works,
except where specific considerations within The World Bank have required a change.
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Preface
This Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works has been prepared for use
in contracts financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
and its affiliate, the International Development Association (IDA),1 involving “smaller”
contracts – valued at generally less than US$10 million by International Competitive Bidding
(ICB), though it may also be adapted to National Competitive Bidding (NCB). This
document is intended as a model in the award of admeasurement (unit prices or unit rates in a
bill of quantities) and lump sum types of contracts, which are the most common in Works
contracting.
Lump sum contracts are used in particular for buildings and other forms of construction
where the Works are well defined and are unlikely to change in quantity or specification, and
where encountering difficult or unforeseen site conditions (for example, hidden foundation
problems) is unlikely. Lump sum contracts should be used for Works that can be defined in
their full physical and qualitative characteristics before bids are called, or where the risks of
substantial design variations are minimal, such as bus shelters or school ablution units. In
lump sum contracts, the concept of priced “activity schedules” is used, to enable payments to
be made on the basis of percentage completion of each activity.
If the user has questions regarding the use of this SBD, the appropriate Bank’s official should
be consulted.
To obtain further information on procurement under World Bank-assisted projects, contact:
Procurement Policy and Services Group

Operations Policy and Country Services Vice Presidency
The World Bank

1818 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20433 U.S.A.
[email protected]
http://www.worldbank.org/procure
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IBRD and IDA are generally called the World Bank. Since the procurement requirements for IBRD
and IDA are identical, “World Bank” in these Bidding Documents 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.
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Summary Description
This Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works and its User’s Guide is to
be used when a prequalification process has not taken place before bidding and, therefore,
postqualification applies. A brief description of these documents is given below.
SBD for Procurement of Small Works
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. Bid 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. Evaluation and Qualification Criteria
This Section contains the criteria to determine the lowest evaluated bid and
the qualifications of the Bidder to perform the contract.
Section IV. Bidding Forms
This Section contains the forms which are to be completed by the Bidder and
submitted as part of his Bid
Section V. Eligible Countries
This Section contains information regarding eligible countries.
PART 2 – EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS

Section VI. Employer’s Requirements
This Section contains the Specification, the Drawings, and supplementary
information that describe the Plant and Installation Services to be procured.
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PART 3 – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND CONTRACT FORMS

Section VII. 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.
Section VIII. Particular Conditions of Contract (PCC)
This Section consists of Contract Data and Specific Provisions which contains
clauses specific to each contract. The contents of this Section modify or
supplement the General Conditions and shall be prepared by the Employer.
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.
User’s Guide for SBD for Procurement of Small Works

This Guide to the Bidding Document contains detailed explanations and recommendations on
how to prepare a bidding document for a specific procurement of Small Works. The Guide is
not a part of the Bidding Document.
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PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
Bidding Document for

Procurement of Small
Works
Procurement of:
Issued on: _____________
ICB No: _____________
Employer: _____________
Country: _____________
Section 1 - Instructions to Bidders 1-ix
Standard Bidding Document

Table of Contents
PART 1 – Bidding Procedures............................................................................................1-1
Section 1 - Instructions to Bidders.......................................................................................1-3

Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS).....................................................................................1-27
Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria............................................................1-33
Section IV - Bidding Forms...............................................................................................1-43
Section V - Eligible Countries...........................................................................................1-69
PART 2 – Employer’s Requirements.................................................................................2-1
Section VI - Employer’s Requirements...............................................................................2-3
PART 3 – Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms...................................................3-1
Section VII. General Conditions of Contract.....................................................................3-3

Section VIII. Particular Conditions of Contract...............................................................3-29
Section IX - Contract Forms..............................................................................................3-35
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PART 1 – Bidding Procedures

Section I - Instructions to Bidders 1-3
Section 1 - Instructions to Bidders
Table of Clauses
A. General.......................................................................................................................1-5
1. Scope of Bid...............................................................................................................1-5
2. Source of Funds..........................................................................................................1-5
3. Fraud and Corruption..................................................................................................1-5
4. Eligible Bidders..........................................................................................................1-7
5. Eligible Materials, Equipment and Services...............................................................1-9
B. Contents of Bidding Document.............................................................................1-10
6. Sections of Bidding Document.................................................................................1-10

7. Clarification of Bidding Document, Site Visit, Pre-Bid Meeting............................1-10
8. Amendment of Bidding Document...........................................................................1-11
C. Preparation of Bids................................................................................................1-12
9. Cost of Bidding.........................................................................................................1-12
10. Language of Bid.......................................................................................................1-12
11. Documents Comprising the Bid...............................................................................1-12
12. Letter of Bid and Schedules......................................................................................1-13
13. Alternative Bids........................................................................................................1-13
14. Bid Prices and Discounts..........................................................................................1-13
15. Currencies of Bid and Payment................................................................................1-14
16. Documents Comprising the Technical Proposal......................................................1-14
17. Documents Establishing the Qualifications of the Bidder........................................1-15
18. Period of Validity of Bids.........................................................................................1-15
19. Bid Security..............................................................................................................1-15
20. Format and Signing of Bid.......................................................................................1-17
D. Submission and Opening of Bids..........................................................................1-17
21. Sealing and Marking of Bids....................................................................................1-17

22. Deadline for Submission of Bids..............................................................................1-18
23. Late Bids...................................................................................................................1-18
24. Withdrawal, Substitution, and Modification of Bids................................................1-18
25. Bid Opening..............................................................................................................1-19
E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids.....................................................................1-20
26. Confidentiality..........................................................................................................1-20
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27. Clarification of Bids.................................................................................................1-20

28. Deviations, Reservations, and Omissions.................................................................1-21
29. Determination of Responsiveness............................................................................1-21
30. Nonconformities, Errors, and Omissions.................................................................1-21
31. Correction of Arithmetical Errors.............................................................................1-22
32. Conversion to Single Currency.................................................................................1-22
33. Margin of Preference................................................................................................1-22
34. Evaluation of Bids....................................................................................................1-23
35. Comparison of Bids..................................................................................................1-24
36. Qualification of the Bidder.......................................................................................1-24
37. Employer’s Right to Accept Any Bid, and to Reject Any or All Bids.....................1-25
F. Award of Contract..................................................................................................1-25
38. Award Criteria..........................................................................................................1-25

39. Notification of Award...............................................................................................1-25
40. Signing of Contract...................................................................................................1-25
41. Performance Security...............................................................................................1-26
42. Adjudicator...............................................................................................................1-26
Section I - Instructions to Bidders
A. General
1. Scope of Bid 1.1 The Employer, as indicated in the BDS, issues this Bidding
Document for the procurement of the Works as specified in
Section 6 (Employer’s Requirements). The name, identification,
and number of contracts of this bidding are provided in the
BDS.
2. Throughout this Bidding Document:
(a) the term “in writing” means communicated in written form
and delivered against receipt;
(b) except where the context requires otherwise, words
indicating the singular also include the plural and words
indicating the plural also include the singular; and
(c) “day” means calendar day.
3. Source of Funds 4. The Borrower or Recipient (hereinafter called “Borrower”)
indicated in the BDS has applied for or received financing
(hereinafter called “funds”) from the World Bank (hereinafter
called “the Bank”) toward the cost of the project named in the
BDS. The Borrower intends to apply a portion of the funds to
eligible payments under the contract(s) for which this Bidding
Document is issued.
5. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the
Borrower and upon approval by the Bank in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the financing agreement between the
Borrower and the Bank (hereinafter called the Loan Agreement),
and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of
that Loan Agreement. No party other than the Borrower shall
derive any rights from the Loan Agreement or have any claim to
the funds.
6. Fraud and 7. It is the Bank’s policy to require that Borrowers (including
Corruption beneficiaries of Bank loans), as well as bidders, suppliers, and
contractors and their subcontractors under Bank-financed
contracts, observe the highest standard of ethics during the
procurement and execution of such contracts.2 In pursuance of
2
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.
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this policy, the Bank:

(a) defines, for the purposes of this provision, the terms set
forth below as follows:
(i) “corrupt practice”3 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”4 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”5 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”6 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
3
“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.
4
a “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.
5
“parties” refers to participants in the procurement process (including public officials) attempting to
establish bid prices at artificial, non competitive levels.
6
a “party” refers to a participant in the procurement process or contract execution.
of the Bank’s inspection and audit rights

provided for under sub-clause 3.1 (e) below.
(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, or coercive practices during
the procurement or the execution of that contract, without
the Borrower having taken timely and appropriate action
satisfactory to the Bank to address such practices when
they occur;
(d) will sanction a firm or individual, including declaring
ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time,
to be awarded a Bank-financed contract if it at any time
determines that the firm has, 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, and contractors and
their sub-contractors 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.
8. Furthermore, bidders shall be aware of the provision stated in
GCC Sub-Clauses 22.2 and 56.2 (h).
9. Eligible Bidders 10. A Bidder may be a natural person, private entity, or government-
owned entity—subject to ITB 4.6—or any combination of them in
the form of a joint venture, under an existing agreement, or with
the intent to constitute a legally-enforceable joint venture. Unless
otherwise stated in the BDS, all partners shall be jointly and
severally liable for the execution of the Contract in accordance
with the Contract terms.
11. A Bidder, and all parties constituting the Bidder, shall have the
nationality of an eligible country, in accordance with Section 5
(Eligible Countries). A Bidder shall be deemed to have the
nationality of a country if the Bidder is a citizen or is constituted,

or incorporated, and operates in conformity with the provisions of
the laws of that country. This criterion shall also apply to the
determination of the nationality of proposed subcontractors or
suppliers for any part of the Contract including related services.
12. A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest. All Bidders found
to have a conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A Bidder may
be considered to have a conflict of interest with one or more
parties in this bidding process, if :
(a) they have a controlling partner in common; or
(b) they receive or have received any direct or indirect subsidy
from any of them; or
(c) they have the same legal representative for purposes of this
bid; or
(d) they have a relationship with each other, directly or through
common third parties, that puts them in a position to have
access to information about or influence on the Bid of
another Bidder, or influence the decisions of the Employer
regarding this bidding process; or
(e) a Bidder participates in more than one bid in this bidding
process. Participation by a Bidder in more than one Bid will
result in the disqualification of all Bids in which the party is
involved. However, this does not limit the inclusion of the
same subcontractor in more than one bid; or
(f) a Bidder or any of its affiliates participated as a consultant in
the preparation of the design or technical specifications of the
contract that is the subject of the Bid; or
(g) a Bidder, or any of its affiliates has been hired (or is proposed
to be hired) by the Employer or Borrower as Engineer for the
contract.
12.2 A firm that is under a declaration of ineligibility by the Bank in
accordance with ITB 3 or by the Employer in accordance with
ITB 19.8, at the date of the deadline for bid submission or
thereafter, shall be disqualified.
12.3 A firm that has been determined to be ineligible by the Bank in
relation to the Bank Guidelines On Preventing and Combating
Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and
IDA Credits and Grants shall be not be eligible to be awarded a
contract
12.4 Government-owned enterprises in the Employer’s country shall

be eligible only if they can establish that they are legally and
financially autonomous and operate under commercial law, and
that they are not a dependent agency of the Employer.
12.5 Bidders shall provide such evidence of their continued eligibility

satisfactory to the Employer, as the Employer shall reasonably
request.
12.6 In case a prequalification process has been conducted prior to the

bidding process, this bidding is open only to prequalified
Bidders.
12.7 Firms shall be excluded if:
(a) 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
goods or related services required; or
(b) 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 or contracting of works or
services from that country or any payments to persons or
entities in that country.
13. Eligible 13.1 The materials, equipment and services to be supplied under the
Materials, Contract shall have their origin in eligible source countries as
Equipment and defined in ITB 4.2 above and all expenditures under the Contract
Services will be limited to such materials, equipment, and services. At the
Employer’s request, Bidders may be required to provide
evidence of the origin of materials, equipment and services.
13.2 For purposes of ITB 5.1 above, “origin” means the place where
the materials and equipment are mined, grown, produced or
manufactured, and from which the services are provided.
Materials and equipment are produced when, through
manufacturing, processing, or substantial or major assembling of
components, a commercially recognized product results that
differs substantially in its basic characteristics or in purpose or
utility from its components.
B. Contents of Bidding Document

14. Sections of 14.1 The Bidding Document consist of Parts 1, 2, and 3, which
Bidding include all the Sections indicated below, and should be read in
Document conjunction with any Addenda issued in accordance with ITB 8.
PART 1 Bidding Procedures
Section I - Instructions to Bidders (ITB)
Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS)
Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria
Section IV - Bidding Forms
Section V - Eligible Countries
PART 2 Requirements
Section VI - Works Requirements
PART 3 Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms
Section VII - General Conditions (GC)
Section VIII - Particular Conditions (PC)
Section IX - Contract Forms
14.2 The Invitation for Bids issued by the Employer is not part of the
Bidding Document.
14.3 The Employer is not responsible for the completeness of the
Bidding Document and their Addenda, if they were not obtained
directly from the source stated by the Employer in the Invitation
for Bids.
14.4 The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms,
and specifications in the Bidding Document. Failure to furnish
all information or documentation required by the Bidding
Document may result in the rejection of the bid.
15. Clarification of 15.1 A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification of the Bidding
Bidding Document shall contact the Employer in writing at the
Document, Site Employer’s address indicated in the BDS or raise his inquiries
Visit, Pre-Bid during the pre-bid meeting if provided for in accordance with
Meeting ITB 7.4. The Employer will respond in writing to any request for
clarification, provided that such request is received prior to the
deadline for submission of bids, within a period given in the
BDS. The Employer shall forward copies of its response to all
Bidders who have acquired the Bidding Document in accordance
with ITB 6.3, including a description of the inquiry but without
identifying its source. Should the Employer deem it necessary to
amend the Bidding Document as a result of a request for
clarification, it shall do so following the procedure under ITB 8
and ITB 22.2.
16. The Bidder is encouraged to visit and examine the Site of Works
and its surroundings and obtain for itself, on its own risk and
responsibility, all information that may be necessary for preparing
the bid and entering into a contract for construction of the Works.
The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the Bidder’s own
expense.
16.1 The Bidder and any of its personnel or agents will be granted
permission by the Employer to enter upon its premises and lands
for the purpose of such visit, but only upon the express condition
that the Bidder, its personnel, and agents will release and
indemnify the Employer and its personnel and agents from and
against all liability in respect thereof, and will be responsible for
death or personal injury, loss of or damage to property, and any
other loss, damage, costs, and expenses incurred as a result of the
inspection.
16.2 The Bidder’s designated representative is invited to attend a pre-
bid meeting, if provided for in the BDS. The purpose of the
meeting will be to clarify issues and to answer questions on any
matter that may be raised at that stage.
16.3 The Bidder is requested, as far as possible, to submit any
questions in writing, to reach the Employer not later than one
week before the meeting.
16.4 Minutes of the pre-bid meeting, including the text of the
questions raised, without identifying the source, and the
responses given, together with any responses prepared after the
meeting, will be transmitted promptly to all Bidders who have
acquired the Bidding Document in accordance with ITB 6.3. Any
modification to the Bidding Document that may become
necessary as a result of the pre-bid meeting shall be made by the
Employer exclusively through the issue of an addendum pursuant
to ITB 8 and not through the minutes of the pre-bid meeting.
16.5 Nonattendance at the pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for
disqualification of a Bidder.
17. Amendment of 17.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of bids, the
Bidding Employer may amend the Bidding Document by issuing
Document addenda.
17.2 Any addendum issued shall be part of the Bidding Document and
shall be communicated in writing to all who have obtained the
Bidding Document from the Employer in accordance with ITB
6.3.
17.3 To give prospective Bidders reasonable time in which to take an

addendum into account in preparing their bids, the Employer
may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the submission of
bids, pursuant to ITB 22.2
C. Preparation of Bids
18. Cost of Bidding 19. The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and
submission of its Bid, and the Employer shall in no case be
responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or
outcome of the bidding process.
20. Language of Bid 21. The Bid, as well as all correspondence 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 that are part of the Bid may be in
another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate
translation of the relevant passages in the language specified in
the BDS, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bid,
such translation shall govern.
22. Documents 22.1 The Bid shall comprise the following:
Comprising the
Bid (a) Letter of Bid;
(b) completed Schedules, in accordance with ITB 12 and 14,
or as stipulated in the BDS;
(c) Bid Security or Bid Securing Declaration, in accordance
with ITB 19;
(d) alternative bids, at Bidder’s option and if permissible, in
accordance with ITB 13;
(e) written confirmation authorizing the signatory of the Bid
to commit the Bidder, in accordance with ITB 20.2;
(f) documentary evidence in accordance with ITB 17
establishing the Bidder’s qualifications to perform the
contract;
(g) Technical Proposal in accordance with ITB 16;
(h) In the case of a bid submitted by a joint venture (JV), the
JV agreement, or letter of intent to enter into a JV including
a draft agreement, indicating at least the parts of the Works
to be executed by the respective partners; and
(i) Any other document required in the BDS.

23. Letter of Bid and 24. The Letter of Bid, Schedules, and all documents listed under
Schedules Clause 11, shall be prepared using the relevant forms in Section
IV (Bidding Forms), if so provided. The forms must be completed
without any alterations to the text, and no substitutes shall be
accepted. All blank spaces shall be filled in with the information
requested.
25. Alternative Bids 26. Unless otherwise indicated in the BDS, alternative bids shall not
be considered.
27. 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.
28. When specified in the BDS pursuant to ITB 13.1, and subject to
ITB 13.4 below, Bidders wishing to offer technical alternatives to
the requirements of the Bidding Document must first price the
Employer’s design as described in the Bidding Document and
shall further provide all information necessary for a complete
evaluation of the alternative by the Employer, including
drawings, design calculations, technical specifications,
breakdown of prices, and proposed construction methodology 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.
29. When specified in the BDS, Bidders are permitted to submit
alternative technical solutions for specified parts of the Works.
Such parts will be identified in the BDS and described in Section
VI (Employer’s Requirements). The method for their evaluation
will be stipulated in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Criteria).
30. Bid Prices and 31. The prices and discounts quoted by the Bidder in the Letter of Bid
Discounts and in the Schedules shall conform to the requirements specified
below.
31.1 The Bidder shall submit a bid for the whole of the works
described in ITB 1.1 by filling in prices for all items of the
Works, as identified in Section IV, Bidding Forms. In case of
admeasurement contracts, the Bidder shall fill in rates and prices
for all items of the Works described in the Bill of Quantities.
Items against 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 rates for other items and prices in the Bill
of Quantities.
31.2 The price to be quoted in the Letter of Bid shall be the total price
of the Bid, excluding any discounts offered.
31.3 Unconditional discounts, if any, and the methodology for their
application shall be quoted in the Letter of Bid, in accordance
with ITB 12.1.
31.4 If so indicated in ITB 1.1, bids are invited for individual
contracts or for any combination of contracts (packages). Bidders
wishing to offer any price reduction for the award of more than
one Contract shall specify in their bid the price reductions
applicable to each package, or alternatively, to individual
Contracts within the package. Price reductions or discounts shall
be submitted in accordance with ITB 14.3, provided the bids for
all contracts are submitted and opened at the same time.
31.5 Unless otherwise provided in the BDS and the Conditions of
Contract, the prices quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed. If the
prices quoted by the Bidder are subject to adjustment during the
performance of the Contract in accordance with the provisions of
the Conditions of Contract, the Bidder shall furnish the indices
and weightings for the price adjustment formulae in the Schedule
of Adjustment Data in Section IV (Bidding Forms) and the
Employer may require the Bidder to justify its proposed indices
and weightings.
31.6 All duties, taxes, and other levies payable by the Contractor
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 rates and prices and the total bid price submitted by the
Bidder.
32. Currencies of 32.1 The currency(ies) of the bid shall be as specified in the BDS.
Bid and Payment
32.2 Bidders may be required by the Employer to justify, to the
Employer’s satisfaction, their local and foreign currency
requirements, and to substantiate that the amounts included in the
prices shown in the appropriate form(s) of Section IV, in which
case a detailed breakdown of the foreign currency requirements
shall be provided by Bidders.
33. Documents 33.1 The Bidder shall furnish a Technical Proposal including a
Comprising the statement of work methods, equipment, personnel, schedule and
Technical any other information as stipulated in Section IV (Bidding
Proposal Forms), in sufficient detail to demonstrate the adequacy of the
Bidders’ proposal to meet the work requirements and the
completion time.
34. Documents 35. To establish its qualifications to perform the Contract in

Establishing the accordance with Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Qualifications of Criteria) the Bidder shall provide the information requested in the
the Bidder corresponding information sheets included in Section IV (Bidding
Forms).
35.1 Domestic Bidders, individually or in joint ventures, applying for
eligibility for a 7½-percent margin of domestic preference shall
supply all information required to satisfy the criteria for
eligibility as described in ITB 33.
36. Period of 37. Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the BDS after
Validity of Bids the bid submission deadline date prescribed by the Employer. A
bid valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by the Employer as
nonresponsive.
38. In exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiration of the bid
validity period, the Employer may request Bidders to extend the
period of validity of their bids. The request and the responses
shall be made in writing. If a bid security is requested in
accordance with ITB 19, it shall also be extended for a
corresponding period. A Bidder may refuse the request without
forfeiting its bid security. A Bidder granting the request shall not be
required or permitted to modify its bid.
39. In the case of fixed price contracts, if the award is delayed by a
period exceeding fifty-six (56) days beyond the expiry of the
initial bid validity, the Contract price shall be adjusted by a factor
specified in the request for extension. Bid evaluation shall be
based on the Bid Price without taking into consideration the
above correction.
40. Bid Security 40.1 Unless otherwise specified in the BDS, the Bidder shall furnish
as part of its bid, in original form, either a Bid Securing
Declaration or a bid security as specified in the BDS. In the case
of a bid security, the amount shall be as specified in the BDS.
40.2 A Bid Securing Declaration shall use the form included in
Section IV Bidding Forms.
40.3 If a bid security is specified pursuant to ITB 19.1, the bid
security shall be, at the Bidder’s option, in any of the following
forms:
(a) an unconditional guarantee, issued by a bank or surety;
(b) an irrevocable letter of credit;
(c) a cashier’s or certified check; or

(d) another security indicated in the BDS.
from a reputable source from an eligible country. If the
unconditional guarantee is issued by an insurance company or
bonding company located outside the Employer’s Country, it
shall have a correspondent financial institution located in the
Employer’s Country. In the case of a bank guarantee, the bid
security shall be submitted either using the Bid Security Form
included in Section IV (Bidding Forms) or in another
substantially similar format approved by the Employer prior to
bid submission. In either case, the form must include the
complete name of the Bidder. The bid security shall be valid for
twenty-eight days (28) beyond the original validity period of the
bid, or beyond any period of extension if requested under ITB
18.2.
40.4 Any bid not accompanied by an enforceable and substantially
compliant bid security or Bid Securing Declaration, if required in
accordance with ITB 19.1, shall be rejected by the Employer as
nonresponsive.
security of unsuccessful Bidders shall be returned as promptly as
possible upon the successful Bidder’s furnishing of the
performance security pursuant to ITB 41.
security of the successful Bidder shall be returned as promptly as
possible once the successful Bidder has signed the Contract and
furnished the required performance security.
40.7 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 Letter of Bid,
except as provided in ITB 18.2 or
(b) if the successful Bidder fails to:
sign the Contract in accordance with ITB 40; or
furnish a performance security in accordance with ITB 41.
40.8 The Bid Security or the Bid Securing Declaration of a JV shall
be in the name of the JV that submits the bid. If the JV has not
been constituted into a legally-enforceable JV, at the time of
bidding, the Bid Security or the Bid Securing Declaration shall

be in the names of all future partners as named in the letter of
intent mentioned in ITB 4.1.
41. If a bid security is not required in the BDS, and
(a) if a Bidder withdraws its bid during the period of bid
validity specified by the Bidder on the Letter of Bid Form,
except as provided in ITB 18.2, or
(b) if the successful Bidder fails to: sign the Contract in
accordance with ITB 40; or furnish a performance security
in accordance with ITB 41;
the Borrower may, if provided for in the BDS, declare the
Bidder disqualified to be awarded a contract by the Employer
for a period of time as stated in the BDS.
42. Format and 42.1 The Bidder shall prepare one original of the documents
Signing of Bid comprising the bid as described in ITB 11 and clearly mark it
“ORIGINAL”. Alternative bids, if permitted in accordance with
ITB 13, shall be clearly marked “ALTERNATIVE”. In addition, the
Bidder shall submit copies of the bid in the number specified in
the BDS, and clearly mark each of them “COPY.” In the event of
any discrepancy between the original and the copies, the original
shall prevail.
42.2 The original and all copies of the bid shall be typed or written in
indelible ink and shall be signed by a person duly authorized to
sign on behalf of the Bidder. This authorization shall consist of a
written confirmation as specified in the BDS and shall be
attached to the bid. The name and position held by each person
signing the authorization must be typed or printed below the
signature.
42.3 Any amendments such as interlineations, erasures, or overwriting
shall be valid only if they are signed or initialed by the person
signing the bid.
D. Submission and Opening of Bids

43. Sealing and 43.1 Bidders may always submit their bids by mail or by hand. When
Marking of Bids so specified in the BDS, bidders shall have the option of
submitting their bids electronically. Procedures for submission,
sealing and marking are as follows:
(a) Bidders submitting bids by mail or by hand shall enclose the
original and each copy of the Bid, including alternative bids,
if permitted in accordance with ITB 13, in separate sealed

envelopes, duly marking the envelopes as “ORIGINAL”,
“ALTERNATIVE” and “COPY.” These envelopes containing
the original and the copies shall then be enclosed in one
single envelope. The rest of the procedure shall be in
accordance with ITB sub-Clauses 22.2 and 22.3.
(b) Bidders submitting bids electronically shall follow the
electronic bid submission procedures specified in the BDS.
44. The inner and outer envelopes shall:
(a) bear the name and address of the Bidder;
(b) be addressed to the Employer as provided in the BDS
pursuant to ITB 22.1;
(c) bear the specific identification of this bidding process
indicated in accordance with ITB 1.1; and
(d) bear a warning not to open before the time and date for bid
opening.
44.1 If all envelopes are not sealed and marked as required, the
Employer will assume no responsibility for the misplacement or
premature opening of the bid.
45. Deadline for 45.1 Bids must be received by the Employer at the address and no
Submission of later than the date and time indicated in the BDS.
Bids
45.2 The Employer may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the
submission of bids by amending the Bidding Document in
accordance with ITB 8, in which case all rights and obligations
of the Employer and Bidders previously subject to the deadline
shall thereafter be subject to the deadline as extended.
46. Late Bids 46.1 The Employer shall not consider any bid that arrives after the
deadline for submission of bids, in accordance with ITB 22. Any
bid received by the Employer after the deadline for submission
of bids shall be declared late, rejected, and returned unopened to
the Bidder.
47. Withdrawal, 48. A Bidder may withdraw, substitute, or modify its bid after it has
Substitution, and been submitted by sending a written notice, duly signed by an
Modification of authorized representative, and shall include a copy of the
Bids authorization in accordance with ITB 20.2, (except that
withdrawal notices do not require copies). The corresponding
substitution or modification of the bid must accompany the
respective written notice. All notices must be:

(a) prepared and submitted in accordance with ITB 20 and ITB 21
(except that withdrawal notices do not require copies), and in
addition, the respective envelopes shall be clearly marked
“WITHDRAWAL,” “SUBSTITUTION,” “MODIFICATION;” and
(b) received by the Employer prior to the deadline prescribed for
submission of bids, in accordance with ITB 22.
48.1 Bids requested to be withdrawn in accordance with ITB 24.1
shall be returned unopened to the Bidders.
48.2 No bid may be withdrawn, substituted, or modified in the
interval between the deadline for submission of bids and the
expiration of the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder on
the Letter of Bid or any extension thereof.
49. Bid Opening 49.1 The Employer shall open the bids in public at the address, date
and time specified in the BDS in the presence of Bidders`
designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend.
Any specific electronic bid opening procedures required if
electronic bidding is permitted in accordance with ITB 21.1,
shall be as specified in the BDS.
49.2 First, envelopes marked “WITHDRAWAL” shall be opened and
read out and the envelope with the corresponding bid shall not be
opened, but returned to the Bidder. No bid withdrawal shall be
permitted unless the corresponding withdrawal notice contains a
valid authorization to request the withdrawal and is read out at
bid opening. Next, envelopes marked “SUBSTITUTION” shall be
opened and read out and exchanged with the corresponding bid
being substituted, and the substituted bid shall not be opened, but
returned to the Bidder. No bid substitution shall be permitted
unless the corresponding substitution notice contains a valid
authorization to request the substitution and is read out at bid
opening. Envelopes marked “MODIFICATION” shall be opened
and read out with the corresponding bid. No bid modification
shall be permitted unless the corresponding modification notice
contains a valid authorization to request the modification and is
read out at bid opening. Only envelopes that are opened and read
out at bid opening shall be considered further.
49.3 All other envelopes shall be opened one at a time, reading out:
the name of the Bidder and the Bid Price(s), including any
discounts and alternative bids and indicating whether there is a
modification; the presence of a bid security or Bid securing
Declaration, if required; and any other details as the Employer
may consider appropriate. Only discounts and alternative offers

read out at bid opening shall be considered for evaluation. No bid
shall be rejected at bid opening except for late bids, in
accordance with ITB 23.1.
49.4 The Employer shall prepare a record of the bid opening that shall
include, as a minimum: the name of the Bidder and whether there
is a withdrawal, substitution, or modification; the Bid Price, per
contract if applicable, including any discounts and alternative
offers; and the presence or absence of a bid security, if one was
required. The Bidders’ representatives who are present shall be
requested to sign the record. The omission of a Bidder’s
signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and
effect of the record. A copy of the record shall be distributed to
all Bidders.
E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids

50. Confidentiality 50.1 Information relating to the examination, evaluation, comparison,
and postqualification of bids and recommendation of contract
award, shall not be disclosed to Bidders or any other persons not
officially concerned with such process until information on
Contract award is communicated to all Bidders.
50.2 Any attempt by a Bidder to influence the Employer in the
evaluation of the bids or Contract award decisions may result in
the rejection of its bid.
51. Notwithstanding ITB 25.2, from the time of bid opening to the
time of Contract award, if any Bidder wishes to contact the
Employer on any matter related to the bidding process, it may do
so in writing.
52. Clarification of 53. To assist in the examination, evaluation, and comparison of the
Bids bids, and qualification of the Bidders, the Employer may, at its
discretion, ask any Bidder for a clarification of its bid. Any
clarification submitted by a Bidder that is not in response to a
request by the Employer shall not be considered. The Employer’s
request for clarification and the response shall be in writing. No
change in the prices or substance of the bid shall be sought,
offered, or permitted, except to confirm the correction of
arithmetic errors discovered by the Employer in the evaluation of
the bids, in accordance with ITB 31.
54. If a Bidder does not provide clarifications of its bid by the date
and time set in the Employer’s request for clarification, its bid
may be rejected.
55. Deviations, 55.1 During the evaluation of bids, the following definitions apply:
Reservations,
and Omissions (a) “Deviation” is a departure from the requirements specified
in the Bidding Document;
(b) “Reservation” is the setting of limiting conditions or
withholding from complete acceptance of the requirements
specified in the Bidding Document; and
(c) “Omission” is the failure to submit part or all of the
information or documentation required in the Bidding
Document.
56. Determination of 56.1 The Employer’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness is to be
Responsiveness based on the contents of the bid itself, as defined in ITB11.
56.2 A substantially responsive bid is one that meets the requirements
of the Bidding Document without material deviation, reservation,
or omission. A material deviation, reservation, or omission is one
that,
(a) if accepted, would:
(i) affect in any substantial way the scope, quality, or
performance of the Works specified in the Contract; or
(ii) limit in any substantial way, inconsistent with the
Bidding Document, the Employer’s rights or the
Bidder’s obligations under the proposed Contract; or
(b) if rectified, would unfairly affect the competitive position of
other Bidders presenting substantially responsive bids.
56.3 The Employer shall examine the technical aspects of the bid
submitted in accordance with ITB 16, Technical Proposal, in
particular, to confirm that all requirements of Section 6
(Employer’s Requirements) have been met without any material
deviation, reservation or omission.
57. If a bid is not substantially responsive to the requirements of the
Bidding Document, it shall be rejected by the Employer and may
not subsequently be made responsive by correction of the material
deviation, reservation, or omission.
58. Nonconformities, 59. Provided that a bid is substantially responsive, the Employer may
Errors, and waive any nonconformities in the bid.
Omissions
60. Provided that a bid is substantially responsive, the Employer may
request that the Bidder submit the necessary information or
documentation, within a reasonable period of time, to rectify

nonmaterial nonconformities in the bid related to documentation
requirements. Requesting information or documentation on such
nonconformities shall not be related to any aspect of the price of
the bid. Failure of the Bidder to comply with the request may
result in the rejection of its bid.
61. Provided that a bid is substantially responsive, the Employer shall
rectify quantifiable nonmaterial nonconformities related to the
Bid Price. To this effect, the Bid Price may be adjusted, for
comparison purposes only, to reflect the price of a missing or
non-conforming item or component. The adjustment shall be
made using the methods indicated in Section III (Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria).
62. Correction of 63. Provided that the bid is substantially responsive, the Employer
Arithmetical shall correct arithmetical errors on the following basis:
Errors
(a) only for unit price contracts, if there is a discrepancy
between the unit price 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, unless in the
opinion of the Employer there is an obvious misplacement of
the decimal point in the unit price, in which case the total
price as quoted shall govern and the unit price shall be
corrected;
(b) 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; and
(c) if there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the
amount in words shall prevail, unless the amount expressed
in words is related to an arithmetic error, in which case the
amount in figures shall prevail subject to (a) and (b) above.
64. If the Bidder that submitted the lowest evaluated bid does not
accept the correction of errors, its bid shall be declared non-
responsive.
65. Conversion to 66. For evaluation and comparison purposes, the currency(ies) of the
Single Currency bid shall be converted into a single currency as specified in the
BDS.
67. Margin of 67.1 A margin of preference shall not apply, unless otherwise
Preference specified in the BDS.
67.2 Domestic bidders shall provide all evidence necessary to prove
that they meet the following criteria to be eligible for a 7½
percent margin of preference in the comparison of their bids with

those of bidders who do not qualify for the preference. They
should:
(a) be registered within the country of the Employer’s country ;
(b) have majority ownership by nationals of the country of the
Employer’s country ;
(c) not subcontract more than 10 percent of the Contract Price,
excluding provisional sums, to foreign contractors.
33.3 The following procedure shall be used to apply the margin of
preference:
(a) Responsive bids shall be classified into the following
groups:
(i) Group A: bids offered by domestic bidders and joint
ventures meeting the criteria of ITB Sub-Clause 33.2;
and
(ii) Group B: all other bids.
(b) For the purpose of further evaluation and comparison of
bids only, an amount equal to 7½ percent of the evaluated
Bid prices determined in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause
33.2 shall be added to all bids classified in Group B.
68. Evaluation of 68.1 The Employer shall use the criteria and methodologies listed in
Bids this Clause. No other evaluation criteria or methodologies shall
be permitted.
68.2 To evaluate a bid, the Employer shall consider the following:
(a) the bid price, excluding Provisional Sums and the provision,
if any, for contingencies in the Summary Bill of Quantities
for admeasurement contracts or Schedule of Prices for lump
sum contracts, but including Daywork items, where priced
competitively;
(b) price adjustment for correction of arithmetic errors in
accordance with ITB 31.1;
(c) price adjustment due to discounts offered in accordance with
ITB 14.3;
(d) converting the amount resulting from applying (a) to (c) above,
if relevant, to a single currency in accordance with ITB 32;
(e) adjustment for nonconformities in accordance with ITB
30.3;
(f) application of all the evaluation factors indicated in Section
III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria);
68.3 The estimated effect of the price adjustment provisions of the
Conditions of Contract, applied over the period of execution of
the Contract, shall not be taken into account in bid evaluation.
68.4 If this Bidding Document allows Bidders to quote separate prices
for different contracts, and to award multiple contracts to a single
Bidder, the methodology to determine the lowest evaluated price
of the contract combinations, including any discounts offered in
the Letter of Bid, is specified in Section III (Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria).
68.5 If the bid for an admeasurement contract, which results in the
lowest Evaluated Bid Price, is seriously unbalanced, front loaded
or substantially below updated estimates in the opinion of the
Employer, the Employer may require the Bidder to produce
detailed price analyses for any or all items of the Bill of
Quantities, to demonstrate the internal consistency of those
prices with the construction methods and schedule proposed.
After evaluation of the price analyses, taking into consideration
the schedule of estimated Contract payments, the Employer may
require that the amount of the performance security be increased
at the expense of the Bidder to a level sufficient to protect the
Employer against financial loss in the event of default of the
successful Bidder under the Contract.
69. Comparison of 69.1 The Employer shall compare all substantially responsive bids in
Bids accordance with ITB 34.2 to determine the lowest evaluated bid.
70. Qualification of 70.1 The Employer shall determine to its satisfaction whether the
the Bidder Bidder that is selected as having submitted the lowest evaluated
and substantially responsive bid meets the qualifying criteria
specified in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria).
70.2 The determination shall be based upon an examination of the
documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted
by the Bidder, pursuant to ITB 17.1.
70.3 An affirmative determination of qualification shall be a
prerequisite for award of the Contract to the Bidder. A negative
determination shall result in disqualification of the bid, in which
event the Employer shall proceed to the next lowest evaluated
bid to make a similar determination of that Bidder’s
qualifications to perform satisfactorily.
71. Employer’s Right 71.1 The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and
to Accept Any to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior
Bid, and to to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to
Reject Any or Bidders. In case of annulment, all bids submitted and
All Bids specifically, bid securities, shall be promptly returned to the
Bidders.
F. Award of Contract
72. Award Criteria 72.1 Subject to ITB 37.1, the Employer shall award the Contract to
the Bidder whose offer has been determined to be the lowest
evaluated bid and is substantially responsive to the Bidding
Document, provided further that the Bidder is determined to be
qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily.
73. Notification of 73.1 Prior to the expiration of the period of bid validity, the Employer
Award shall notify the successful Bidder, in writing, via the Letter of
Acceptance included in the Contract Forms, that its bid has been
accepted. At the same time, the Employer shall also notify all
other Bidders of the results of the bidding, and shall publish in
UNDB online and in the dgMarket the results identifying the bid
and lot numbers and the following information: (i) name of each
Bidder who submitted a Bid; (ii) bid prices as read out at Bid
Opening; (iii) name and evaluated prices of each Bid that was
evaluated; (iv) name of bidders whose bids were rejected and the
reasons for their rejection; and (v) name of the winning Bidder, and
the Price it offered, as well as the duration and summary scope of
the contract awarded.
73.2 Until a formal contract is prepared and executed, the notification
of award shall constitute a binding Contract.
74. The Employer shall promptly respond in writing to any
unsuccessful Bidder who, after notification of award in
accordance with ITB 39.1, requests in writing the grounds on
which its bid was not selected.
75. Signing of 75.1 Promptly upon notification, the Employer shall send the
Contract successful Bidder the Contract Agreement.
75.2 Within twenty-eight (28) days of receipt of the Contract
Agreement, the successful Bidder shall sign, date, and return it to
the Employer.
76. Performance 76.1 Within twenty-eight (28) days of the receipt of notification of
Security award from the Employer, the successful Bidder shall furnish the
performance security in accordance with the conditions of
contract, subject to ITB 34.5, using for that purpose the
Performance Security Form included in Section IX (Contract
Forms), or another form acceptable to the Employer. If the
performance security furnished by the successful Bidder is in the
form of a bond, it shall be issued by a bonding or insurance
company that has been determined by the successful Bidder to be
acceptable to the Employer. A foreign institution providing a
bond shall have a correspondent financial institution located in
the Employer’s Country.
76.2 Failure of the successful Bidder to submit the above-mentioned
Performance Security or to sign the Contract Agreement shall
constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award and
forfeiture of the bid security. In that event the Employer may
award the Contract to the next lowest evaluated Bidder whose
offer is substantially responsive and is determined by the
Employer to be qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily.
76.3 The above provision shall also apply to the furnishing of a
domestic preference security if so required.
77. Adjudicator 77.1 The Employer proposes the person named in the BDS to be
appointed as Adjudicator under the Contract, at the hourly fee
specified in the BDS, plus reimbursable expenses. If the Bidder
disagrees with this proposal, the Bidder should so state in his
Bid. If, in the Letter of Acceptance, the Employer does not agree
on the appointment of the Adjudicator, the Employer will request
the Appointing Authority designated in the Particular Conditions
of Contract (PCC) pursuant to Clause 23.1 of the General
Conditions of Contract (GCC), to appoint the Adjudicator.
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Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS)

A. Introduction
ITB 1.1 The Employer is: [insert complete name]
ITB 1.1 The name of the bidding process is: [insert complete name]
The identification number of the bidding process is: [insert identification
number]
The number and identification of lots comprising this bidding process is:
[insert number of lots and identification number of each lot, if
applicable]
ITB 2.1 The Borrower is: [insert complete name]
ITB 2.1 The name of the Project is: [insert name of the Project]
ITB 4.1(a) The individuals or firms in a JV, [insert “shall” or “shall not”] be jointly
and severally liable.
B. Bidding Documents
ITB 7.1
For clarification purposes only, the Employer’s address is:
Attention: [insert full name of person, if applicable]
Street Address: [insert street address and number]
Floor/Room number: [insert floor and room number, if applicable]
City: [insert name of city or town]
ZIP Code: [insert postal (ZIP) code, if applicable]
Country: [insert name of country]
Telephone: : [insert telephone number, including country and city codes]
Facsimile number: [insert phone number, with country and city codes]
Electronic mail address: [insert email address, if applicable]
Requests for clarification should be received by the Employer no later
than: [insert no. of days].
ITB 7.4 A Pre-Bid meeting [insert “shall” or “shall not”] take place. If a Pre-Bid
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meeting will take place, it will be at the following date, time and place:
[insert date, time & place below, if applicable]
Time:
Place:
A site visit conducted by the Employer [insert “shall be” or “shall not
be”] organized.
C. Preparation of Bids
ITB 10.1 The language of the bid is: [insert language]
ITB 11.1 (b) The following schedules shall be submitted with the bid: [insert schedules
that must be submitted with the Bid, including the priced Bill of
Quantities for admeasurement contracts and Schedule of Prices for lump
sum contracts]
ITB 11.1 (i) The Bidder shall submit with its bid the following additional documents:
[insert type of any additional documents not already listed in ITB 11.1
that must be submitted with the Bid].
ITB 13.1 Alternative bids [insert “shall be” or “shall not be”] permitted.
ITB 13.2 Alternative times for completion [insert “shall be” or “shall not be”]
permitted.
If alternative times for completion are permitted, the evaluation method
will be as specified in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria).
ITB 13.4 Alternative technical solutions shall be permitted for the following parts of
the Works: [insert parts of the Works]
If alternative technical solutions are permitted, the evaluation method will
be as specified in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria).
ITB 14.6 The prices quoted by the Bidder [insert “shall be” or “shall not be”]
subject to adjustment during the performance of the Contract.
[Choose one of the following options as appropriate.]
ITB 15.1
[In case of ICB] The prices shall be quoted by the bidder in: [insert the
currency] A Bidder expecting to incur expenditures in other currencies for
inputs to the Works supplied from outside the Employer’s country
(referred to as the “foreign currency requirements”) and wishing to be paid
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accordingly, shall indicate up to three foreign currencies of their choice

expressed as a percentage of the bid price, together with the exchange rates
used in the calculations in the appropriate form(s) included in Section IV
(Bidding Forms).
[or]
[In case of NCB] The prices shall be quoted by the bidder in: [insert the
local currency]
ITB 18.1 The bid validity period shall be: [insert the number of days deemed
appropriate.] days.
[Choose one of the following options as appropriate.]
ITB 19.1
- A bid security or a Bid Securing Declaration shall not be required.
[or]
- The Bidder shall furnish a bid security in the amount of [insert amount
and currency].
[or]
- The Bidder shall furnish a Bid Securing Declaration.
ITB 19.3 (d) [Insert other acceptable bid security form.]
ITB 20.1 In addition to the original of the bid, the number of copies is: [insert
number of copies required].
ITB 20.2 The written confirmation of authorization to sign on behalf of the Bidder
shall indicate: [insert “
(a) The name and description of the documentation required to
demonstrate the authority of the signatory to sign the Bid such as a
Power of Attorney; and
(b) In the case of Bids submitted by an existing or intended JV an
undertaking signed by all parties (i) stating that all parties shall be
jointly and severally liable, if so required in accordance with ITB
4.1(a), and (ii) nominating a Representative who shall have the
authority to conduct all business for and on behalf of any and all
the parties of the JV during the bidding process and, in the event
the JV is awarded the Contract, during contract execution.”]
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D. Submission and Opening of Bids

ITB 21.1 Bidders [insert “shall” or “shall not”] have the option of submitting their
bids electronically.
ITB 21.1 (b) If bidders shall have the option of submitting their bids electronically, the
electronic bidding submission procedures shall be: [insert a description of
the electronic bidding submission procedures].
ITB 22.1 For bid submission purposes only, the Employer’s address is: [insert all
required and applicable information]
Attention:
Street Address:
Floor/Room number:
City:
ZIP Code:
Country:
The deadline for bid submission is:
Date:
Time:
ITB 25.1 The bid opening shall take place at: [insert all required and applicable
information]
Street Address:
Floor/Room number:
City:
Country:
Date:
Time:
ITB 25.1 If electronic bid submission is permitted in accordance with ITB 21.1, the
specific bid opening procedures shall be: [insert description of the
procedures.]
E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids

ITB 32.1 [Pursuant to ITB 15.1, choose one of the following options as
appropriate.]
[In case of ICB] The currency that shall be used for bid evaluation and
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comparison purposes to convert all bid prices expressed in various

currencies into a single currency is:
[insert the name of the currency]
The source of exchange rate shall be: [insert the name of the source of the
exchange rates].
The date for the exchange rate shall be: [specify date (day/month/year)]
or
[In case of NCB] Not applicable.
ITB 33.1 A margin of preference [insert “shall” or “shall not”] apply.
[If a margin of preference applies insert “The application methodology

shall be as stipulated in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Criteria)”]
ITB 42.1 The Adjudicator proposed by the Employer is:_________________[insert

name and address of proposed Adjudicator]. 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]
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Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria
This section contains all the criteria that the Employer shall use to evaluate bids and qualify
Bidders if the bidding was not preceded by a prequalification exercise and postqualification
is applied. In accordance with ITB 34 and ITB 36, no other methods, criteria and factors shall
be used. The Bidder shall provide all the information requested in the forms included in
Section 4 (Bidding Forms).
Table of Criteria
1. Evaluation...............................................................................................................1-34
1.1 Adequacy of Technical Proposal..............................................................................1-34

1.2 Multiple Contracts....................................................................................................1-34
1.3 Completion Time......................................................................................................1-34
1.4 Technical Alternatives..............................................................................................1-34
1.5 Margin of Preference [Applicable for ICB only].....................................................1-34
2. Qualification............................................................................................................1-35
2.1 Eligibility..................................................................................................................1-35
2.2 Historical Contract Non-Performance......................................................................1-36
2.3 Financial Situation....................................................................................................1-37
2.4 Experience................................................................................................................1-39
2.5 Personnel..................................................................................................................1-41
2.6 Equipment.................................................................................................................1-41
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1. Evaluation
In addition to the criteria listed in ITB 34.1 (a) – (e) the following criteria shall
apply:
1.1 Adequacy of Technical Proposal
Evaluation of the Bidder's Technical Proposal will include an assessment of
the Bidder's technical capacity to mobilize key equipment and personnel for
the contract consistent with its proposal regarding work methods, scheduling,
and material sourcing in sufficient detail and fully in accordance with the
requirements stipulated in Section VI (Employer's Requirements).
1.2 Multiple Contracts
Pursuant to Sub-Clause 34.4 of the Instructions to Bidders, if Works are
grouped in multiple contracts, evaluation will be as follows:
1.3 Completion Time
An alternative Completion Time, if permitted under ITB 13.2, will be
evaluated as follows:
1.4 Technical Alternatives
Technical alternatives, if permitted under ITB 13.4, will be evaluated as
follows:
1.5 Margin of Preference [Applicable for ICB only]
If a margin of preference shall apply under ITB 33.1, the procedure will be as
follows as:
Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria 1-35
2. Qualification
2.1 Eligibility
Factor
Criteria
Bidder
Sub-Factor Documentation
Requirement Single Entity Joint Venture, Consortium or Association Required
All partners Each At least one
combined partner partner
2.1.1 Nationality Nationality in accordance Must meet Existing or Must meet N/A Form ELI –1.1 and
with ITB 4.2. requirement intended JV requirement 1.2, with attachments
must meet
requirement
2.1.2 Conflict of No- conflicts of interests as Must meet Existing or Must meet N/A Letter of Bid
Interest described in ITB 4.3. requirement intended JV requirement
must meet
requirement
2.1.3 Bank Not having been declared Must meet Existing JV Must meet N/A Letter of Bid
Ineligibility ineligible by the Bank as requirement must meet requirement
described in ITB 4.4. requirement
2.1.4 Government Compliance with conditions Must meet Must meet Must meet Form ELI –1.1 and
N/A
Owned Entity of ITB 4.5 requirement requirement requirement 1.2, with attachments
2.1.5 Ineligibility Not having been excluded as Letter of Bidt
based on a United a result of the Borrower’s
Nations resolution or country laws or official Existing JV
Must meet Must meet
Borrower’s country regulations, or by an act of must meet N/A
requirement requirement
law compliance with UN Security requirement
Council resolution, in
accordance with ITB 4.8
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2.2 Historical Contract Non-Performance

Factor
Criteria
Bidder
Sub-Factor Documentation
Requirement Joint Venture, Consortium or Association Required
Single Entity All partners Each At least one
2.2.1 History of non- Non-performance of a Form CON - 2
performing contracts contract did not occur within
the last __________ (_)
years prior to the deadline
for application submission,
based on all information on
Must meet Must meet
fully settled disputes or
litigation. A fully settled N/A
by itself or as by itself or
dispute or litigation is one N/A
partner to as partner to
that has been resolved in
past or past or
accordance with the Dispute
existing JV existing JV
Resolution Mechanism
under the respective
contract, and where all
appeal instances available to
the bidder have been
exhausted.
2.2.2 Pending All pending litigation shall in Form CON – 2
Must meet Must meet
Litigation total not represent more than
______________ percent
by itself or as by itself or as
(_____%) of the Bidder’s N/A N/A
partner to partner to
net worth and shall be treated
past or past or
as resolved against the
existing JV existing JV
Bidder.
2.3 Financial Situation

Factor
Criteria
Bidder Documentation
Sub-Factor
2.3.1 Historical Submission of audited
Financial balance sheets or if not
Performance required by the law of the
bidder’s country, other
financial statements
acceptable to the Employer,
for the last ____ [ ] years to
Must meet Must meet Form FIN – 3.1 with
demonstrate the current N/A N/A
requirement requirement attachments
soundness of the bidders
financial position and its
prospective long term
profitability.
(criterion 1)
(criterion 2)
_____________
2.3.2. Average Minimum average annual
Must meet
Annual Turnover turnover of Must meet
_________
__________________, _________
percent
calculated as total certified Must meet Must meet percent
(_____%) of Form FIN –3.2
payments received for requirement requirement (_____%) of
the
contracts in progress or the
requirement
completed, within the requirement
last______( ) years
2.3.3. Financial The Bidder must demonstrate Must meet Must meet
Resources access to, or availability of, Must meet Must meet _________ _________
financial resources such as Form FIN –3.3
requirement requirement percent percent
liquid assets, unencumbered (_____%) of (_____%) of
2.3 Financial Situation

Factor
Criteria
Bidder Documentation
Sub-Factor
real assets, lines of credit,
and other financial means,
other than any contractual
advance payments to meet:
(i) the following cash-flow
requirement: the
…………………………… requirement the
…………………………… requirement
…………
and
(ii) the overall cash flow
requirements for this contract
and its concurrent
commitments.
2.4 Experience
Factor
Criteria
Bidder
Sub-Factor Joint Venture, Consortium or Documentation

Requirement Association Required
Single Entity All partners Each At least
combined partner one
partner
2.4.1 General Experience under contracts in
Experience the role of contractor,
subcontractor, or management
contractor for at least the Must meet Must meet
last________ [____] years prior requirement N/A requirement N/A Form EXP-4.1
to the applications submission
deadline, and with activity in at
least nine (9) months in each
year.
2.4.2 Specific (a)Participation as contractor, Must meet Must meet N/A Must meet Form EXP 2.4.2(a)
Experience management contractor, or requirement requirements requirement
subcontractor, in at least for all for one
_________ (___) contracts characteristics characteristic
within the last ________( )
years , each with a value of at
least ____________ (___), that
have been successfully and
substantially completed and that
are similar to the proposed
Works. The similarity shall be
based on the physical size,
complexity,
2.4 Experience
Factor
Criteria
Bidder
Sub-Factor Joint Venture, Consortium or Documentation

Requirement Association Required
Single Entity All partners Each At least
combined partner one
partner
methods/technology or other
characteristics as described in
Section VI, Employer’s
Requirements.
2.4.2 Specific b) For the above or other
Experience contracts executed during the
Must meet Must meet
period stipulated in 2.4.2(a) Must meet
requirements N/A requirements Form EXP-2.4.2(b)
above, a minimum experience requirements
in the following key activities:
…..
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2.5 Personnel
The Bidder must demonstrate that it will have the personnel for the key positions that
meet the following requirements:
Total Work
In Similar Works
Similar
No. Position Experience
Experience
(years)
(years)
1
2
3
4
5
The Bidder shall provide details of the proposed personnel and their experience
records in the relevant Forms included in Section IV, Bidding Forms.
2.6 Equipment
The Bidder must demonstrate that it will have access to the key Contractor’s
equipment listed hereafter:
No. Equipment Type and Characteristics Minimum Number required
1
2
3
4
5
The Bidder shall provide further details of proposed items of equipment using the
relevant Form in Section IV.
Section IV - Bidding Forms 1-43
Section IV - Bidding Forms
Table of Forms
Letter of Bid........................................................................................................................1-44
Schedules.............................................................................................................................1-46
Bill of Quantities/ Schedules of Prices..............................................................................1-46

Table(s) of Adjustment Data.............................................................................................1-47
Form of Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)..........................................................................1-48
Form of Bid Security (Bid Bond)......................................................................................1-49
Form of Bid-Securing Declaration....................................................................................1-50
Technical Proposal.............................................................................................................1-51
Technical Proposal Forms.................................................................................................1-51

Forms for Personnel...........................................................................................................1-52
Forms for Equipment.........................................................................................................1-54
Bidder’s Qualification........................................................................................................1-55
Bidder Information Sheet..................................................................................................1-56

Party to JV Information Sheet...........................................................................................1-57
Historical Contract Non-Performance...............................................................................1-58
Current Contract Commitments / Works in Progress........................................................1-59
Financial Situation.............................................................................................................1-60
Average Annual Turnover.................................................................................................1-62
Financial Resources...........................................................................................................1-63
General Experience............................................................................................................1-64
Specific Experience...........................................................................................................1-65
Specific Experience in Key Activities...............................................................................1-67
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Letter of Bid
The Bidder must prepare the Letter of Bid on stationery with its letterhead clearly showing
the Bidder’s complete name and address.
Note: All italicized text is for use in preparing these form and shall be deleted from the
final products.
Date: _______________
Bidding No.: _______________
Invitation for Bid No.: _______________
To:
We, the undersigned, declare that:
(a) We have examined and have no reservations to the Bidding Documents, including
Addenda issued in accordance with Instructions to Bidders (ITB) Clause 8;
(b) We offer to execute in conformity with the Bidding Documents the following Works:
____________________________________________________________________;
(c) The total price of our Bid, excluding any discounts offered in item (d) below is:
___________________________;
(d) The discounts offered and the methodology for their application are: _____________;
(e) Our bid shall be valid for a period of ________ [insert validity period as specified in
ITB 18.1.] days from the date fixed for the bid submission deadline in accordance
with the Bidding Documents, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be
accepted at any time before the expiration of that period;
(f) If price adjustment provisions apply, the Table(s) of Adjustment Data shall be
considered part of this Bid;7
(g) If our bid is accepted, we commit to obtain a performance security in accordance with
the Bidding Document;
(h) Our firm, including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract, have
nationalities from eligible countries;
7
Include if price adjustment provisions apply in the Contract in accordance with PCC Sub-Clause 13.8
Adjustments for Changes in Cost.
(i) We, including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the contract, do not have
any conflict of interest in accordance with ITB 4.3;
(j) We are not participating, as a Bidder or as a subcontractor, in more than one bid in
this bidding process in accordance with ITB 4.3, other than alternative offers
submitted in accordance with ITB 13;
(k) Our firm, its affiliates or subsidiaries, including any Subcontractors or Suppliers for
any part of the contract, has not been declared ineligible by the Bank, under the
Employer’s country laws or official regulations or by an act of compliance with a
decision of the United Nations Security Council;
(l) We are not a government owned entity / We are a government owned entity but meet
the requirements of ITB 4.5;8
(m) We have paid, or will pay the following commissions, gratuities, or fees with respect
to the bidding process or execution of the Contract: 9
Name of Recipient Address Reason Amount
(n) We understand that this bid, together with your written acceptance thereof included in
your notification of award, shall constitute a binding contract between us, until a
formal contract is prepared and executed;
(o) We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest evaluated bid or any other
bid that you may receive; and
(p) If awarded the contract, the person named below shall act as Contractor’s
Representative: ________________________________________________________
Name:
In the capacity of:
Signed:
Duly authorized to
sign the Bid for and on
behalf of:
Date:
8
Use one of the two options as appropriate.
9
If none has been paid or is to be paid, indicate “none”.
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Schedules
Bill of Quantities/ Schedules of Prices
Schedule of Payment Currencies
For ...........................insert name of Section of the Works
Separate tables may be required if the various sections of the Works (or of the Bill of
Quantities) will have substantially different foreign and local currency requirements. The
Employer should insert the names of each Section of the Works.
A B C D
Rate of Percentage of
Local Currency
Name of Payment Amount of Exchange Net Bid Price (NBP)
Equivalent
Currency Currency to Local 100xC
C=AxB
Currency NBP
Local currency
1.00
Foreign Currency #1
Foreign Currency #2
Foreign Currency #3
Net Bid Price 100.00

Provisional Sums
Expressed in Local 1.00
Currency
BID PRICE
Table(s) of Adjustment Data
Table A - Local Currency

Bidder’s Bidder’s
Index Index Source of Base Value
Local Currency Proposed
Code Description Index and Date
Amount Weighting
Nonadjustable — — — A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
Total 1.00
Table B - Foreign Currency

Name of Currency: _______________
If the Bidder wishes to quote in more than one foreign currency, this table should be repeated
for each foreign currency.
Bidder’s Bidder’s
Index Index Source of Base Value Equivalent in
Currency in Proposed
Code Description Index and Date FC1
Type/Amount Weighting
Nonadjustable — — — A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
Total 1.00
Form of Bid Security (Bank Guarantee)
__________________________ [Bank’s Name, and Address of Issuing Branch or Office]

Beneficiary: __________________________ [Name and Address of Employer]
Date: __________________________
BID GUARANTEE No.: __________________________
We have been informed that __________________________ [name of the Bidder]
(hereinafter called "the Bidder") has submitted to you its bid dated ___________ (hereinafter
called "the Bid") for the execution of ________________ [name of contract] 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 ____________________ [name of Bank] hereby irrevocably
undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of ___________
[amount in figures] (____________) [amount in words] 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 Employer during
the period of bid validity, (i) fails or refuses to execute the Contract
Form, if required, or (ii) fails or refuses to furnish the performance
security, in accordance with the ITB.
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; and (b) if the Bidder is not the successful Bidder, upon the
earlier of (i) our receipt of a copy 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)]
Form of Bid Security (Bid Bond)

BOND NO. ______________________
BY THIS BOND [name of Bidder] as Principal (hereinafter called “the Principal”), and
[name, legal title, and address of surety], authorized to transact business in [name of
country of Employer], as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly bound
unto [name of Employer] as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the sum of
[amount of Bond]10 [amount in words], 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 Employer dated the ___ day of
______, 20__, for the construction of [name of Contract] (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 Employer during the
period of Bid validity; (i) fails or refuses to execute the Contract Form, if
required; or (ii) fails or refuses to furnish the Performance Security in
accordance with the Instructions to Bidders;
then the Surety undertakes to immediately pay to the Employer up to the above amount upon
receipt of the Employer’s first written demand, without the Employer having to substantiate
its demand, provided that in its demand the Employer 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 Employer 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)
10
The amount of the Bond shall be denominated in the currency of the Employer’s country or the
equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
Form of Bid-Securing Declaration
Date: [insert date (as day, month and year)]

Bid No.: [insert number of bidding process]
Alternative No.: [insert identification No if this is a Bid for an alternative]
To: [insert complete name of Employer]

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 Borrower for the period of time of [insert number of months or years]
starting on [insert date], 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 Letter of Bid;
or
(b) having been notified of the acceptance of our Bid by the Employer during the period of
bid validity, (i) fail or refuse to execute the Contract, if required, or (ii) fail or refuse to
furnish the Performance Security, 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: [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown]
In the capacity of [insert legal capacity of person signing the Bid-Securing Declaration]
Name: [insert complete name of person signing the Bid-Securing Declaration]
Duly authorized to sign the bid for and on behalf of: [insert complete name of Bidder]
Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______ [insert date of signing]
Corporate Seal (where appropriate)
[Note: In case of a Joint Venture, the Bid-Securing Declaration must be in the name of all
partners to the Joint Venture that submits the bid.]
Technical Proposal
Technical Proposal Forms
Personnel
Equipment
Site Organization
Method Statement
Mobilization Schedule
Construction Schedule
Others
Forms for Personnel
Form PER – 1: Proposed Personnel
Bidders should provide the names of suitably qualified personnel to meet the specified
requirements for each of the positions listed in Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Criteria). The data on their experience should be supplied using the Form below for each
candidate.
1. Title of position
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
etc. Title of position
Name
Form PER – 2: Resume of Proposed Personnel
The Bidder shall provide all the information requested below. Fields with asterix (*) shall be
used for evaluation.
Position*
Personnel Name * Date of birth

information
Professional qualifications
Present Name of Employer

employment
Address of Employer
Telephone Contact (manager / personnel

officer)
Fax E-mail
Job title Years with present Employer
Summarize professional experience in reverse chronological order. Indicate particular technical

and managerial experience relevant to the project.
From* To* Company, Project , Position, and Relevant Technical and Management
Experience*
Forms for Equipment
The Bidder shall provide adequate information to demonstrate clearly that it has the capability
to meet the requirements for the key equipment listed in Section III (Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria). A separate Form shall be prepared for each item of equipment listed, or
for alternative equipment proposed by the Bidder. The Bidder shall provide all the information
requested below, to the extent possible. Fields with asterisk (*) shall be used for evaluation.
Type of Equipment*
Equipment Name of manufacturer Model and power rating

Information
Capacity* Year of manufacture*
Current Current location

Status
Details of current commitments
Source Indicate source of the equipment

o Owned o Rented o Leased o Specially manufactured
The following information shall be provided only for equipment not owned by the Bidder.
Owner Name of owner
Address of owner
Telephone Contact name and title
Fax Telex
Agreements Details of rental / lease / manufacture agreements specific to the project

Bidder’s Qualification
To establish its qualifications to perform the contract in accordance with Section III
(Evaluation and Qualification Criteria) the Bidder shall provide the information requested in
the corresponding Information Sheets included hereunder
Form ELI 1.1

Bidder Information Sheet
Date: ______________________
Bidding No.: ________________
Invitation for Bid No.: ________
Page ________ of _______ pages
1. Bidder’s Legal Name
2. In case of JV, legal name of each party:
3. Bidder’s actual or intended Country of Registration:
4. Bidder’s Year of Registration:
5. Bidder’s Legal Address in Country of Registration:
6. Bidder’s Authorized Representative Information

Name:
Address:
Telephone/Fax numbers:
Email Address:
7. Attached are copies of original documents of:

 Articles of Incorporation or Registration of firm named in 1, above, in accordance with
ITB Sub-Clauses 4.1 and 4.2.
 In case of JV, letter of intent to form JV including a draft agreement, or JV agreement, in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clauses 4.1
 In case of government owned entity from the Employer’s country, documents establishing
legal and financial autonomy and compliance with the principles of commercial law, in
accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 4.5.
Form ELI 1.2

Party to JV Information Sheet
Date: ______________________
Bidding No.: ___________________
Invitation for Bid No.:_________
Page ________ of_ ______ pages
1. Bidder’s Legal Name:
2. JV’s Party legal name:
3. JV’s Party Country of Registration:
4. JV’s Party Year of Registration:
5. JV’s Party Legal Address in Country of Registration:
6. JV’s Party Authorized Representative Information

Name:
Address:
Telephone/Fax numbers:
Email Address:
7. Attached are copies of original documents of:

 Articles of Incorporation or Registration of firm named in 1, above, in accordance
with ITB Sub-Clauses 4.1 and 4.2.
 In case of government owned entity from the Purchaser’s country, documents
establishing legal and financial autonomy and compliance with the principles of
commercial law, in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 4.5.
Form CON – 2
Historical Contract Non-Performance
Bidder’s Legal Name: _______________________ Date: _____________________

JV Partner Legal Name: _______________________ ___________________
Bidding No.: __________________
Page _______ of _______ pages
Non-Performing Contracts in accordance with (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria)
Contract non-performance did not occur during the stipulated period, in accordance with
Sub-Factor 2.2.1 of Section III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria)
Contract non-performance during the stipulated period, in accordance with Sub-Factor
2.2.1 of Section III(Evaluation and Qualification Criteria).
Year Outcome as Total Contract

Percent of Contract Identification Amount (current
value, US$
Total Assets equivalent)
Contract Identification:
______ ______ Name of Employer: ___________
Address of Employer:
Matter in dispute:
Pending Litigation, in accordance with Section III (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria)
No pending litigation in accordance with Sub-Factor 2.2.2 of Section III(Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria)
 Pending litigation in accordance with Sub-Factor 2.2.2 of Section III(Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria), as indicated below
Year Outcome as Total Contract
Percent of Contract Identification Amount (current
value, US$
Total Assets equivalent)
______ ______ Name of Employer: ___________
Matter in dispute:
______ ______ Name of Employer: ___________
Matter in dispute:
Form CCC
Current Contract Commitments / Works in Progress
Bidders and each partner to a JV should provide information on their current commitments on
all contracts that have been awarded, or for which a letter of intent or acceptance has been
received, or for contracts approaching completion, but for which an unqualified, full
completion certificate has yet to be issued.
Name of contract Employer, Value of Estimated Average monthly

contact outstanding work completion date invoicing over
address/tel/fax (current US$ last six months
equivalent) (US$/month)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
etc.
Financial Situation
Historical Financial Performance
Bidder’s Legal Name: _______________________ Date: _____________________

JV Partner Legal Name: _______________________ Bidding No.: __________________
Page _______ of _______ pages
To be completed by the Bidder and, if JV, by each partner
Financial Historic information for previous ______ (__) years

information in (US$ equivalent in 000s)
US$
equivalent
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year … Year n Avg. Avg.
Ratio
Information from Balance Sheet
Total Assets
(TA)
Total
Liabilities
(TL)
Net Worth
(NW)
Current
Assets (CA)
Current
Liabilities
(CL)
Information from Income Statement
Total
Revenue (TR)
Profits Before
Taxes (PBT)
 Attached are copies of financial statements (balance sheets, including all related notes,
and income statements) for the years required above complying with the following
conditions:
 Must reflect the financial situation of the Bidder or partner to a JV, and not sister
or parent companies
 Historic financial statements must be audited by a certified accountant
 Historic financial statements must be complete, including all notes to the financial
statements
 Historic financial statements must correspond to accounting periods already

completed and audited (no statements for partial periods shall be requested or
accepted)
Form FIN – 3.2

Average Annual Turnover
Bidder’s Legal Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________________

JV Partner Legal Name: ____________________________ Bidding No.: ______________
Page _______ of _______ pages
Annual turnover data (construction only)

Year Amount and Currency US$ equivalent
_________________________________________ ____________________
_________________________________________ ____________________
_________________________________________ ____________________
_________________________________________ ____________________
_________________________________________ ____________________
*Average _________________________________________ ____________________
Annual
Construction
Turnover
*Average annual turnover calculated as total certified payments received for work in
progress or completed over the number of years specified in Section III (Evaluation and
Qualification Criteria), Sub-Factor 2.3.2, divided by that same number of years.
Form FIN3.3
Financial Resources
Specify proposed sources of financing, such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of
credit, and other financial means, net of current commitments, available to meet the total
construction cash flow demands of the subject contract or contracts as indicated in Section III
(Evaluation and Qualification Criteria)
Source of financing Amount (US$ equivalent)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Experience
General Experience
Bidder’s Legal Name: ____________________________ Date:

_____________________
JV Partner Legal Name: ____________________________Bidding No.: ________________
Page _______ of _______ pages
Starting Ending Contract Identification Role of

Month / Month / Years Bidder
Year Year *
Contract name:
______ ______ Brief Description of the Works performed by the _________
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
Contract name:
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
Contract name:
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
Contract name:
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
Contract name:
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
Contract name:
Bidder:
Name of Employer:
Address:
*List calendar year for years with contracts with at least nine (9) months activity per year starting with the
earliest year
Form EXP – 2.4.2(a)

Specific Experience
JV Partner Legal Name: _________________________ Bidding No.: __________________
Page _______ of _______ pages
Similar Contract Number: ___ [insert Information

specific number] of ___[insert total
number of contracts required.
Contract Identification _______________________________________
Award date _______________________________________
Completion date _______________________________________
Role in Contract   
Contractor Management Subcontractor
Contractor
Total contract amount __________________________ US$________
__ __
If partner in a JV or subcontractor,
specify participation of total contract __________% _____________ US$_______
amount
Employer’s Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
Telephone/fax number: _______________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________
Form EXP – 2.4.2(a) (cont.)

Specific Experience (cont.)
Bidder’s Legal Name: ___________________________ Page _______ of _______ pages

JV Partner Legal Name: ___________________________
Similar Contract No. __[insert specific Information

number] of ___[insert total number of
contracts] required
Description of the similarity in
accordance with Sub-Factor 2.4.2a) of
Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Criteria):
Amount _________________________________
Physical size _________________________________
Complexity _________________________________
Methods/Technology _________________________________
Physical Production Rate _________________________________

Form EXP – 2.4.2(b)

Specific Experience in Key Activities
JV Partner Legal Name: _________________________ Bidding No.: __________________
Subcontractor’s Legal Name: ______________ Page _______ of _______ pages
Information
Contract Identification _______________________________________
Award date _______________________________________
Completion date _______________________________________
Role in Contract   
Contractor Management Subcontractor
Contractor
Total contract amount _________________________ US$________
If partner in a JV or subcontractor,
specify participation of total contract __________% _____________ US$________
amount
Employer’s Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
Telephone/fax number: _______________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________
Form EXP – 2.4.2 (b)(cont.)

Specific Experience in Key Activities (cont.)
Bidder’s Legal Name: ___________________________ Page _______ of _______ pages

JV Partner Legal Name: ___________________________
Subcontractor’s Legal Name: __________________________
Information
Description of the key activities in
accordance with Sub-Factor 2.4.2b) of
Section III (Evaluation and Qualification
Criteria):
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Section V - Eligible Countries
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:

[insert list of countries prohibited under official regulations of the country]
(b) With reference to paragraph 1.8 (a) (ii) of the Guidelines:

[insert list of countries which are barred under UN Security Council Chapter
VII]
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PART 2 – Employer’s Requirements

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Section VI - Employer’s Requirements
Table of Contents
Specifications.........................................................................................................................2-4
Drawings................................................................................................................................2-5
Supplementary Information....................................................................................................2-6
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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 shall the objectives of economy, 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 Works 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 to
prepare Specifications. 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 Works 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
Works in recognized public sectors, such as highways, ports, railways, urban housing,
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 construction, although not necessarily to be used in a
particular Works Contract. Deletions or addendums should then adapt the General
Specifications to apply them to the particular Works.
Care must be taken in drafting Specifications to ensure that they are not restrictive. In the
Specifications of standards for goods, materials, 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, and workmanship that meet other authoritative standards,
and which ensure substantially equal or higher quality than the standards mentioned, shall
also be acceptable. To that effect, the following sample clause may be inserted in the Special
Conditions or Specifications.
“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 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 shall be accepted
subject to the Project Manager’s prior review and written consent. Differences between the
Section 6 – Employer’s Requirements 2-5
standards specified and the proposed alternative standards shall be fully described in writing
by the Contractor and submitted to the Project Manager at least 28 days prior to the date
when the Contractor 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 Contractor shall comply with the standards specified in the documents.”
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.
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Drawings
Insert here a list of Drawings. The actual Drawings, including site plans, should be attached
to this section or annexed in a separate folder.
Section 6 – Employer’s Requirements 2-7
Supplementary Information
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PART 3 – Conditions of Contract and

Contract Forms
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Section VII. General Conditions of Contract
These General Conditions of Contract (GCC), read in conjunction with the Particular
Conditions of Contract (PCC) and other documents listed therein, should be a complete
document expressing fairly the rights and obligations of both parties.
These General Conditions of Contract have been developed on the basis of considerable
international experience in the drafting and management of contracts, bearing in mind a trend
in the construction industry towards simpler, more straightforward language.
The GCC can be used for both smaller admeasurement contracts and lump sum contracts.
3-4
Table of Clauses
A. General............................................................................................................................3-6
1. Definitions..................................................................................................................3-6
2. Interpretation..............................................................................................................3-8
3. Language and Law......................................................................................................3-9
4. Project Manager’s Decisions......................................................................................3-9
5. Delegation...................................................................................................................3-9
6. Communications.........................................................................................................3-9
7. Subcontracting............................................................................................................3-9
8. Other Contractors.......................................................................................................3-9
9. Personnel and Equipment.........................................................................................3-10
10. Employer’s and Contractor’s Risks..........................................................................3-10
11. Employer’s Risks......................................................................................................3-10
12. Contractor’s Risks....................................................................................................3-11
13. Insurance...................................................................................................................3-11
14. Site Data...................................................................................................................3-11
15. Contractor to Construct the Works...........................................................................3-12
16. The Works to Be Completed by the Intended Completion Date..............................3-12
17. Approval by the Project Manager.............................................................................3-12
18. Safety........................................................................................................................3-12
19. Discoveries...............................................................................................................3-12
20. Possession of the Site...............................................................................................3-12
21. Access to the Site......................................................................................................3-12
22. Instructions, Inspections and Audits.........................................................................3-13
23. Appointment of the Adjudicator...............................................................................3-13
24. Procedure for Disputes.............................................................................................3-13
B. Time Control.................................................................................................................3-14
25. Program....................................................................................................................3-14
26. Extension of the Intended Completion Date.............................................................3-14
27. Acceleration..............................................................................................................3-15
28. Delays Ordered by the Project Manager...................................................................3-15
29. Management Meetings.............................................................................................3-15
30. Early Warning...........................................................................................................3-15
C. Quality Control.............................................................................................................3-16
31. Identifying Defects...................................................................................................3-16

32. Tests ........................................................................................................................3-16
33. Correction of Defects................................................................................................3-16
34. Uncorrected Defects.................................................................................................3-16
D. Cost Control..................................................................................................................3-16
Section VII – General Conditions of Contract 3-5
35. Contract Price...........................................................................................................3-16

36. Changes in the Contract Price..................................................................................3-17
37. Variations..................................................................................................................3-17
38. Cash Flow Forecasts.................................................................................................3-18
39. Payment Certificates.................................................................................................3-18
40. Payments...................................................................................................................3-19
41. Compensation Events...............................................................................................3-19
42. Tax ........................................................................................................................3-21
43. Currencies.................................................................................................................3-21
44. Price Adjustment......................................................................................................3-21
45. Retention...................................................................................................................3-21
46. Liquidated Damages.................................................................................................3-22
47. Bonus........................................................................................................................3-22
48. Advance Payment.....................................................................................................3-22
49. Securities..................................................................................................................3-23
50. Dayworks..................................................................................................................3-23
51. Cost of Repairs.........................................................................................................3-23
E. Finishing the Contract..................................................................................................3-23
52. Completion...............................................................................................................3-23
53. Taking Over..............................................................................................................3-24
54. Final Account...........................................................................................................3-24
55. Operating and Maintenance Manuals.......................................................................3-24
56. Termination..............................................................................................................3-24
57. Fraud and Corruption................................................................................................3-25
58. Payment upon Termination......................................................................................3-26
59. Property....................................................................................................................3-27
60. Release from Performance........................................................................................3-27
61. Suspension of Bank Loan or Credit.........................................................................3-27
3-6 Section VII – General Conditions of Contract
General Conditions of Contract

A. General
1. Definitions 1.1 Boldface type is used to identify defined terms.
(a) The Accepted Contract Amount means the amount
accepted in the Letter of Acceptance for the execution
and completion of the Works and the remedying of any
defects.
(b) The Activity Schedule is a schedule of the activities
comprising the construction, installation, testing, and
commissioning of the Works in a lump sum contract. It
includes a lump sum price for each activity, which is used
for valuations and for assessing the effects of Variations
and Compensation Events.
(c) The Adjudicator is the person appointed jointly by the
Employer and the Contractor to resolve disputes in the
first instance, as provided for in GCC 23.
(d) Bank means the financing institution named in the PCC.
(e) Bill of Quantities means the priced and completed Bill of
Quantities forming part of the Bid.
(f) Compensation Events are those defined in GCC Clause 41
hereunder.
(g) The Completion Date is the date of completion of the
Works as certified by the Project Manager, in accordance
with GCC Sub-Clause 52.1.
(h) The Contract is the Contract between the Employer and the
Contractor to execute, complete, and maintain the Works.
It consists of the documents listed in GCC Sub-Clause
2.3 below.
(i) The Contractor is the party whose Bid to carry out the
Works has been accepted by the Employer.
(j) The Contractor’s Bid is the completed bidding document
submitted by the Contractor to the Employer.
(k) The Contract Price is the Accepted Contract Amount stated
in the Letter of Acceptance and thereafter as adjusted in
accordance with the Contract.
(l) Days are calendar days; months are calendar months.
(m) Dayworks are varied work inputs subject to payment on a
time basis for the Contractor’s employees and

Equipment, in addition to payments for associated
Materials and Plant.
(n) A Defect is any part of the Works not completed in
accordance with the Contract.
(o) The Defects Liability Certificate is the certificate issued by
Project Manager upon correction of defects by the
Contractor.
(p) The Defects Liability Period is the period named in the
PCC pursuant to Sub-Clause 33.1 and calculated from
the Completion Date.
(q) Adjudicator means the single person appointed under
Clause 23.
(r) Drawings means the drawings of the Works, as included in
the Contract, and any additional and modified drawings
issued by (or on behalf of) the Employer in accordance
with the Contract, include calculations and other
information provided or approved by the Project Manager
for the execution of the Contract.
(s) The Employer is the party who employs the Contractor to
carry out the Works, as specified in the PCC.
(t) Equipment is the Contractor’s machinery and vehicles
brought temporarily to the Site to construct the Works.
(u) “In writing” or “written” means hand-written, type-written,
printed or electronically made, and resulting in a
permanent record;
(v) The Initial Contract Price is the Contract Price listed in the
Employer’s Letter of Acceptance.
(w) The Intended Completion Date is the date on which it is
intended that the Contractor shall complete the Works.
The Intended Completion Date is specified in the PCC.
The Intended Completion Date may be revised only by
the Project Manager by issuing an extension of time or an
acceleration order.
(x) Materials are all supplies, including consumables, used by
the Contractor for incorporation in the Works.
(y) Plant is any integral part of the Works that shall have a
mechanical, electrical, chemical, or biological function.
(z) The Project Manager is the person named in the PCC
(or any other competent person appointed by the

Employer and notified to the Contractor, to act in
replacement of the Project Manager) who is responsible
for supervising the execution of the Works and
administering the Contract.
(aa) PCC means Particular Conditions of Contract
(bb) The Site is the area defined as such in the PCC.
(cc) Site Investigation Reports are those that were included in
the bidding documents and are factual and interpretative
reports about the surface and subsurface conditions at the
Site.
(dd) Specification means the Specification of the Works
included in the Contract and any modification or addition
made or approved by the Project Manager.
(ee) The Start Date is given in the PCC. It is the latest date
when the Contractor shall commence execution of the
Works. It does not necessarily coincide with any of the
Site Possession Dates.
(ff) A Subcontractor is a person or corporate body who has a
Contract with the Contractor to carry out a part of the
work in the Contract, which includes work on the Site.
(gg) Temporary Works are works designed, constructed,
installed, and removed by the Contractor that are needed
for construction or installation of the Works.
(hh) A Variation is an instruction given by the Project Manager
which varies the Works.
(ii) The Works are what the Contract requires the Contractor to
construct, install, and turn over to the Employer, as
defined in the PCC.
2. Interpretatio 2.1 In interpreting these GCC, words indicating one gender include all
n genders. Words indicating the singular also include the plural
and words indicating the plural also include the singular.
Headings have no significance. Words have their normal
meaning under the language of the Contract unless specifically
defined. The Project Manager shall provide instructions
clarifying queries about these GCC.
2.2 If sectional completion is specified in the PCC, references in the
GCC to the Works, the Completion Date, and the Intended
Completion Date apply to any Section of the Works (other than
references to the Completion Date and Intended Completion
Date for the whole of the Works).

2.3 The documents forming the Contract shall be interpreted in the
following order of priority:
(a) Agreement,
(b) Letter of Acceptance,
(c) Contractor’s Bid,
(d) Particular Conditions of Contract,
(e) General Conditions of Contract,
(f) Specifications,
(g) Drawings,
(h) Bill of Quantities,11 and
(i) any other document listed in the PCC as forming part of

the Contract.
3. Language 3.1 The language of the Contract and the law governing the Contract
and Law are stated in the PCC.
4. Project 4.1 Except where otherwise specifically stated, the Project Manager
Manager’s shall decide contractual matters between the Employer and the
Decisions Contractor in the role representing the Employer.
5. Delegation 5.1 Otherwise specified in the PCC, the Project Manager may
delegate any of his duties and responsibilities to other people,
except to the Adjudicator, after notifying the Contractor, and
may revoke any delegation after notifying the Contractor.
6. Communica- 6.1 Communications between parties that are referred to in the

tions Conditions shall be effective only when in writing. A notice
shall be effective only when it is delivered.
7. Subcontracting 7.1 The Contractor may subcontract with the approval of the Project
Manager, but may not assign the Contract without the approval
of the Employer in writing. Subcontracting shall not alter the
Contractor’s obligations.
8. Other 8.1 The Contractor shall cooperate and share the Site with other
Contractors contractors, public authorities, utilities, and the Employer
between the dates given in the Schedule of Other Contractors, as
referred to in the PCC. The Contractor shall also provide
facilities and services for them as described in the Schedule. The
11
In lump sum contracts, delete “Bill of Quantities” and replace with “Activity Schedule.”
Employer may modify the Schedule of Other Contractors, and

shall notify the Contractor of any such modification.
9. Personnel and 9.1 The Contractor shall employ the key personnel and use the
Equipment equipment identified in its Bid, to carry out the Works or other
personnel and equipment approved by the Project Manager. The
Project Manager shall approve any proposed replacement of key
personnel and equipment only if their relevant qualifications or
characteristics are substantially equal to or better than those
proposed in the Bid.
9.2 If the Project Manager asks the Contractor to remove a person
who is a member of the Contractor’s staff or work force, stating
the reasons, the Contractor shall ensure that the person leaves the
Site within seven days and has no further connection with the
work in the Contract.
10. Employer’s and 10.1 The Employer carries the risks which this Contract states are
Contractor’s Employer’s risks, and the Contractor carries the risks which this
Risks Contract states are Contractor’s risks.
11. Employer’s 11.1 From the Start Date until the Defects Liability Certificate has
Risks been issued, the following are Employer’s risks:
(a) The risk of personal injury, death, or loss of or damage to
property (excluding the Works, Plant, Materials, and
Equipment), which are due to
(i) use or occupation of the Site by the Works or for the
purpose of the Works, which is the unavoidable result
of the Works or
(ii) negligence, breach of statutory duty, or interference
with any legal right by the Employer or by any person
employed by or contracted to him except the
Contractor.
(b) The risk of damage to the Works, Plant, Materials, and
Equipment to the extent that it is due to a fault of the
Employer or in the Employer’s design, or due to war or
radioactive contamination directly affecting the country
where the Works are to be executed.
11.2 From the Completion Date until the Defects Liability Certificate
has been issued, the risk of loss of or damage to the Works,
Plant, and Materials is an Employer’s risk except loss or damage
due to
(a) a Defect which existed on the Completion Date,

(b) an event occurring before the Completion Date, which was
not itself an Employer’s risk, or
(c) the activities of the Contractor on the Site after the
Completion Date.
12. Contractor’s 12.1 From the Starting Date until the Defects Liability Certificate has
Risks been issued, the risks of personal injury, death, and loss of or
damage to property (including, without limitation, the Works,
Plant, Materials, and Equipment) which are not Employer’s risks
are Contractor’s risks.
13. Insurance 13.1 The Contractor shall provide, in the joint names of the Employer
and the Contractor, insurance cover from the Start Date to the
end of the Defects Liability Period, in the amounts and
deductibles stated in the PCC for the following events which
are due to the Contractor’s risks:
(a) loss of or damage to the Works, Plant, and Materials;
(b) loss of or damage to Equipment;
(c) loss of or damage to property (except the Works, Plant,
Materials, and Equipment) in connection with the Contract;
and
(d) personal injury or death.
13.2 Policies and certificates for insurance shall be delivered by the
Contractor to the Project Manager for the Project Manager’s
approval before the Start Date. All such insurance shall provide
for compensation to be payable in the types and proportions of
currencies required to rectify the loss or damage incurred.
13.3 If the Contractor does not provide any of the policies and
certificates required, the Employer may effect the insurance
which the Contractor should have provided and recover the
premiums the Employer has paid from payments otherwise due
to the Contractor or, if no payment is due, the payment of the
premiums shall be a debt due.
13.4 Alterations to the terms of an insurance shall not be made
without the approval of the Project Manager.
13.5 Both parties shall comply with any conditions of the insurance
policies.
14. Site Data 14.1 The Contractor shall be deemed to have examined any Site Data
referred to in the PCC, supplemented by any information

available to the Contractor.
15. Contractor to 15.1 The Contractor shall construct and install the Works in
Construct the accordance with the Specifications and Drawings.
Works
16. The Works to 16.1 The Contractor may commence execution of the Works on the
Be Completed Start Date and shall carry out the Works in accordance with the
by the Program submitted by the Contractor, as updated with the
Intended approval of the Project Manager, and complete them by the
Completion Intended Completion Date.
Date
17. Approval by 17.1 The Contractor shall submit Specifications and Drawings
the Project showing the proposed Temporary Works to the Project Manager,
Manager for his approval.
17.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for design of Temporary
Works.
17.3 The Project Manager’s approval shall not alter the Contractor’s
responsibility for design of the Temporary Works.
17.4 The Contractor shall obtain approval of third parties to the design
of the Temporary Works, where required.
17.5 All Drawings prepared by the Contractor for the execution of the
temporary or permanent Works, are subject to prior approval by
the Project Manager before this use.
18. Safety 18.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all activities
on the Site.
19. Discoveries 19.1 Anything of historical or other interest or of significant value
unexpectedly discovered on the Site shall be the property of the
Employer. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager of
such discoveries and carry out the Project Manager’s instructions
for dealing with them.
20. Possession of 20.1 The Employer shall give possession of all parts of the Site to the
the Site Contractor. If possession of a part is not given by the date stated
in the PCC, the Employer shall be deemed to have delayed the
start of the relevant activities, and this shall be a Compensation
Event.
21. Access to the 21.1 The Contractor shall allow the Project Manager and any person
Site authorized by the Project Manager access to the Site and to any
place where work in connection with the Contract is being
carried out or is intended to be carried out.

22. Instructions, 22.1 The Contractor shall carry out all instructions of the Project
Inspections Manager which comply with the applicable laws where the Site
and Audits is located.
22.2 The Contractor shall permit the Bank and/or persons appointed
by the Bank to inspect the Site and/or the accounts and records of
the Contractor and its sub-contractors relating to the performance
of the Contract, and to have such accounts and records audited
by auditors appointed by the Bank if required by the Bank. The
Contractor’s attention is drawn to Sub-Clause 57.1 which
provides, inter alia, that acts intended to materially impede the
exercise of the Bank’s inspection and audit rights provided for
under Sub-Clause 22.2 constitute a prohibited practice subject to
contract termination (as well as to a determination of ineligibility
under the Procurement Guidelines).
23. Appointment 23.1 The Adjudicator shall be appointed jointly by the Employer and
of the the Contractor, at the time of the Employer’s issuance of the
Adjudicator Letter of Acceptance. If, in the Letter of Acceptance, the
Employer does not agree on the appointment of the Adjudicator,
the Employer will request the Appointing Authority designated
in the PCC, to appoint the Adjudicator within 14 days of receipt
of such request.
23.2 Should the Adjudicator resign or die, or should the Employer and
the Contractor agree that the Adjudicator is not functioning in
accordance with the provisions of the Contract, a new
Adjudicator shall be jointly appointed by the Employer and the
Contractor. In case of disagreement between the Employer and
the Contractor, within 30 days, the Adjudicator shall be
designated by the Appointing Authority designated in the PCC
at the request of either party, within 14 days of receipt of such
request.
24. Procedure for 24.1 If the Contractor believes that a decision taken by the Project
Disputes Manager was either outside the authority given to the Project
Manager by the Contract or that the decision was wrongly taken,
the decision shall be referred to the Adjudicator within 14 days
of the notification of the Project Manager’s decision.
24.2 The Adjudicator shall give a decision in writing within 28 days
of receipt of a notification of a dispute.
24.3 The Adjudicator shall be paid by the hour at the rate specified in
the PCC, together with reimbursable expenses of the types
specified in the PCC, and the cost shall be divided equally
between the Employer and the Contractor, 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 shall be final and binding.
24.4 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the
arbitration procedures published by the institution named and in
the place specified in the PCC.
B. Time Control
25. Program 25.1 Within the time stated in the PCC, after the date of the Letter of
Acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager
for approval a Program showing the general methods,
arrangements, order, and timing for all the activities in the
Works. In the case of a lump sum contract, the activities in the
Program shall be consistent with those in the Activity Schedule.
25.2 An update of the Program shall be a program showing the actual
progress achieved on each activity and the effect of the progress
achieved on the timing of the remaining work, including any
changes to the sequence of the activities.
25.3 The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager for approval
an updated Program at intervals no longer than the period stated
in the PCC. If the Contractor does not submit an updated
Program within this period, the Project Manager may withhold
the amount stated in the PCC from the next payment certificate
and continue to withhold this amount until the next payment after
the date on which the overdue Program has been submitted. In
the case of a lump sum contract, the Contractor shall provide an
updated Activity Schedule within 14 days of being instructed to
by the Project Manager.
25.4 The Project Manager’s approval of the Program shall not alter
the Contractor’s obligations. The Contractor may revise the
Program and submit it to the Project Manager again at any time.
A revised Program shall show the effect of Variations and
Compensation Events.
26. Extension of 26.1 The Project Manager shall extend the Intended Completion Date
the Intended if a Compensation Event occurs or a Variation is issued which
Completion makes it impossible for Completion to be achieved by the
Date Intended Completion Date without the Contractor taking steps to
accelerate the remaining work, which would cause the Contractor
to incur additional cost.

26.2 The Project Manager shall decide whether and by how much to
extend the Intended Completion Date within 21 days of the
Contractor asking the Project Manager for a decision upon the
effect of a Compensation Event or Variation and submitting full
supporting information. If the Contractor has failed to give early
warning of a delay or has failed to cooperate in dealing with a
delay, the delay by this failure shall not be considered in
assessing the new Intended Completion Date.
27. Acceleration 27.1 When the Employer wants the Contractor to finish before the
Intended Completion Date, the Project Manager shall obtain
priced proposals for achieving the necessary acceleration from
the Contractor. If the Employer accepts these proposals, the
Intended Completion Date shall be adjusted accordingly and
confirmed by both the Employer and the Contractor.
27.2 If the Contractor’s priced proposals for an acceleration are
accepted by the Employer, they are incorporated in the Contract
Price and treated as a Variation.
28. Delays 28.1 The Project Manager may instruct the Contractor to delay the
Ordered by the start or progress of any activity within the Works.
Project
Manager
29. Management 29.1 Either the Project Manager or the Contractor may require the
Meetings other to attend a management meeting. The business of a
management meeting shall be to review the plans for remaining
work and to deal with matters raised in accordance with the early
warning procedure.
29.2 The Project Manager shall record the business of management
meetings and provide copies of the record to those attending the
meeting and to the Employer. The responsibility of the parties
for actions to be taken shall be decided by the Project Manager
either at the management meeting or after the management
meeting and stated in writing to all who attended the meeting.
30. Early Warning 30.1 The Contractor shall warn the Project Manager at the earliest
opportunity of specific likely future events or circumstances that
may adversely affect the quality of the work, increase the
Contract Price, or delay the execution of the Works. The Project
Manager may require the Contractor to provide an estimate of
the expected effect of the future event or circumstance on the
Contract Price and Completion Date. The estimate shall be
provided by the Contractor as soon as reasonably possible.

30.2 The Contractor shall cooperate with the Project Manager in
making and considering proposals for how the effect of such an
event or circumstance can be avoided or reduced by anyone
involved in the work and in carrying out any resulting instruction
of the Project Manager.
C. Quality Control
31. Identifying 31.1 The Project Manager shall check the Contractor’s work and
Defects notify the Contractor of any Defects that are found. Such
checking shall not affect the Contractor’s responsibilities. The
Project Manager may instruct the Contractor to search for a
Defect and to uncover and test any work that the Project
Manager considers may have a Defect.
32. Tests 32.1 If the Project Manager instructs the Contractor to carry out a test
not specified in the Specification to check whether any work has
a Defect and the test shows that it does, the Contractor shall pay
for the test and any samples. If there is no Defect, the test shall
be a Compensation Event.
33. Correction of 33.1 The Project Manager shall give notice to the Contractor of any
Defects Defects before the end of the Defects Liability Period, which
begins at Completion, and is defined in the PCC. The Defects
Liability Period shall be extended for as long as Defects remain
to be corrected.
33.2 Every time notice of a Defect is given, the Contractor shall
correct the notified Defect within the length of time specified by
the Project Manager’s notice.
34. Uncorrected 34.1 If the Contractor has not corrected a Defect within the time
Defects specified in the Project Manager’s notice, the Project Manager
shall assess the cost of having the Defect corrected, and the
Contractor shall pay this amount.
D. Cost Control
35. Contract Price 35.1 In the case of an admeasurement contract, the Bill of Quantities
shall contain priced items for the Works to be performed by the
Contractor. The Bill of Quantities is used to calculate the
Contract Price. The Contractor will be paid for the quantity of
the work accomplished at the rate in the Bill of Quantities for
each item.
35.2 In the case of a lump sum contract, the Activity Schedule shall
contain the priced activities for the Works to be performed by the
Contractor. The Activity Schedule is used to monitor and control
the performance of activities on which basis the Contractor will
be paid. If payment for Materials on Site shall be made
separately, the Contractor shall show delivery of Materials to the
Site separately on the Activity Schedule.
36. Changes in the 36.1 In the case of an admeasurement contract:
Contract Price
(a) If the final quantity of the work done differs from the
quantity in the Bill of Quantities for the particular item by
more than 25 percent, provided the change exceeds 1
percent of the Initial Contract Price, the Project Manager
shall adjust the rate to allow for the change.
(b) The Project Manager shall not adjust rates from changes in
quantities if thereby the Initial Contract Price is exceeded
by more than 15 percent, except with the prior approval of
the Employer.
(c) If requested by the Project Manager, the Contractor shall
provide the Project Manager with a detailed cost
breakdown of any rate in the Bill of Quantities.
36.2 In the case of a lump sum contract, the Activity Schedule shall be
amended by the Contractor to accommodate changes of Program
or method of working made at the Contractor’s own discretion.
Prices in the Activity Schedule shall not be altered when the
Contractor makes such changes to the Activity Schedule.
37. Variations 37.1 All Variations shall be included in updated Programs, and, in the
case of a lump sum contract, also in the Activity Schedule,
produced by the Contractor.
37.2 The Contractor shall provide the Project Manager with a
quotation for carrying out the Variation when requested to do so
by the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall assess the
quotation, which shall be given within seven (7) days of the
request or within any longer period stated by the Project
Manager and before the Variation is ordered.
37.3 If the Contractor’s quotation is unreasonable, the Project
Manager may order the Variation and make a change to the
Contract Price, which shall be based on the Project Manager’s
own forecast of the effects of the Variation on the Contractor’s
costs.
37.4 If the Project Manager decides that the urgency of varying the
work would prevent a quotation being given and considered

without delaying the work, no quotation shall be given and the
Variation shall be treated as a Compensation Event.
37.5 The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for
costs that could have been avoided by giving early warning.
37.6 In the case of an admeasurement contract, if the work in the
Variation corresponds to an item description in the Bill of
Quantities and if, in the opinion of the Project Manager, the
quantity of work above the limit stated in Sub-Clause 38.1 or the
timing of its execution do not cause the cost per unit of quantity
to change, the rate in the Bill of Quantities shall be used to
calculate the value of the Variation. If the cost per unit of
quantity changes, or if the nature or timing of the work in the
Variation does not correspond with items in the Bill of
Quantities, the quotation by the Contractor shall be in the form of
new rates for the relevant items of work.
38. Cash Flow 38.1 When the Program, or, in the case of a lump sum contract, the
Forecasts Activity Schedule, is updated, the Contractor shall provide the
Project Manager with an updated cash flow forecast. The cash
flow forecast shall include different currencies, as defined in the
Contract, converted as necessary using the Contract exchange
rates.
39. Payment 39.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager monthly
Certificates statements of the estimated value of the work executed less the
cumulative amount certified previously.
39.2 The Project Manager shall check the Contractor’s monthly

statement and certify the amount to be paid to the Contractor.
39.3 The value of work executed shall be determined by the Project

Manager.
39.4 The value of work executed shall comprise:
(a) In the case of an admeasurement contract, the value of the

quantities of work in the Bill of Quantities that have been
completed; or
(b) In the case of a lump sum contract, the value of work
executed shall comprise the value of completed activities in
the Activity Schedule.
39.5 The value of work executed shall include the valuation of
Variations and Compensation Events.
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39.6 The Project Manager may exclude any item certified in a

previous certificate or reduce the proportion of any item
previously certified in any certificate in the light of later
information.
40. Payments 40.1 Payments shall be adjusted for deductions for advance payments
and retention. The Employer shall pay the Contractor the
amounts certified by the Project Manager within 28 days of the
date of each certificate. If the Employer makes a late payment,
the Contractor shall be paid interest on the late payment in the
next payment. Interest shall be calculated from the date by
which the payment should have been made up to the date when
the late payment is made at the prevailing rate of interest for
commercial borrowing for each of the currencies in which
payments are made.
40.2 If an amount certified is increased in a later certificate or as a

result of an award by the Adjudicator or an Arbitrator, the
Contractor shall be paid interest upon the delayed payment as set
out in this clause. Interest shall be calculated from the date upon
which the increased amount would have been certified in the
absence of dispute.
40.3 Unless otherwise stated, all payments and deductions shall be

paid or charged in the proportions of currencies comprising the
Contract Price.
40.4 Items of the Works for which no rate or price has been entered in
shall not be paid for by the Employer and shall be deemed
covered by other rates and prices in the Contract.
41. Compensation 41.1 The following shall be Compensation Events:

Events
(a) The Employer does not give access to a part of the Site by
the Site Possession Date pursuant to GCC Sub-Clause 20.1.
(b) The Employer modifies the Schedule of Other Contractors
in a way that affects the work of the Contractor under the
Contract.
(c) The Project Manager orders a delay or does not issue
Drawings, Specifications, or instructions required for
execution of the Works on time.
(d) The Project Manager instructs the Contractor to uncover or
to carry out additional tests upon work, which is then found
to have no Defects.
(e) The Project Manager unreasonably does not approve a
subcontract to be let.
(f) Ground conditions are substantially more adverse than
could reasonably have been assumed before issuance of the
Letter of Acceptance from the information issued to bidders
(including the Site Investigation Reports), from information
available publicly and from a visual inspection of the Site.
(g) The Project Manager gives an instruction for dealing with
an unforeseen condition, caused by the Employer, or
additional work required for safety or other reasons.
(h) Other contractors, public authorities, utilities, or the

Employer does not work within the dates and other
constraints stated in the Contract, and they cause delay or
extra cost to the Contractor.
(i) The advance payment is delayed.
(j) The effects on the Contractor of any of the Employer’s

Risks.
(k) The Project Manager unreasonably delays issuing a

Certificate of Completion.
41.2 If a Compensation Event would cause additional cost or would

prevent the work being completed before the Intended
Completion Date, the Contract Price shall be increased and/or the
Intended Completion Date shall be extended. The Project
Manager shall decide whether and by how much the Contract
Price shall be increased and whether and by how much the
Intended Completion Date shall be extended.
41.3 As soon as information demonstrating the effect of each
Compensation Event upon the Contractor’s forecast cost has
been provided by the Contractor, it shall be assessed by the
Project Manager, and the Contract Price shall be adjusted
accordingly. If the Contractor’s forecast is deemed
unreasonable, the Project Manager shall adjust the Contract Price
based on the Project Manager’s own forecast. The Project
Manager shall assume that the Contractor shall react competently
and promptly to the event.
41.4 The Contractor shall not be entitled to compensation to the extent
that the Employer’s interests are adversely affected by the
Contractor’s not having given early warning or not having
cooperated with the Project Manager.
42. Tax 42.1 The Project Manager shall adjust the Contract Price if taxes,
duties, and other levies are changed between the date 28 days
before the submission of bids for the Contract and the date of the
last Completion certificate. The adjustment shall be the change
in the amount of tax payable by the Contractor, provided such
changes are not already reflected in the Contract Price or are a
result of GCC Clause 44.
43. Currencies 43.1 Where payments are made in currencies other than the currency
of the Employer’s country specified in the PCC, the exchange
rates used for calculating the amounts to be paid shall be the
exchange rates stated in the Contractor’s Bid.
44. Price 44.1 Prices shall be adjusted for fluctuations in the cost of inputs only
Adjustment if provided for in the PCC. If so provided, the amounts
certified in each payment certificate, before 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 Imc/Ioc
where:
Pc is the adjustment factor for the portion of the Contract
Price payable in a specific currency “c.”
Ac and Bc are coefficients12 specified in the PCC,
representing the nonadjustable and adjustable portions,
respectively, of the Contract Price payable in that specific
currency “c;” and
Imc is the index prevailing at the end of the month being
invoiced and Ioc is the index prevailing 28 days before Bid
opening for inputs payable; both in the specific currency “c.”
44.2 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.
45. Retention 45.1 The Employer shall retain from each payment due to the
12
The sum of the two coefficients A c and Bc should be 1 (one) in the formula for each currency.
Normally, both coefficients shall be the same in the formulae for all currencies, since coefficient A, for the
nonadjustable portion of the payments, is a very approximate figure (usually 0.15) to take account of fixed
cost elements or other nonadjustable components. The sum of the adjustments for each currency are added
to the Contract Price. [To be transferred to the User Guide]
Contractor the proportion stated in the PCC until Completion of

the whole of the Works.
45.2 Upon the issue of a Certificate of Completion of the Works by
the Project Manager, in accordance with GCC 51.1, half the total
amount retained shall be repaid to the Contractor and half when
the Defects Liability Period has passed and the Project Manager
has certified that all Defects notified by the Project Manager to
the Contractor before the end of this period have been corrected.
The Contractor may substitute retention money with an “on
demand” Bank guarantee.
46. Liquidated 46.1 The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Employer at
Damages the rate per day stated in the PCC for each day that the
Completion Date is later than the Intended Completion Date.
The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the
amount defined in the PCC. The Employer may deduct
liquidated damages from payments due to the Contractor.
Payment of liquidated damages shall not affect the Contractor’s
liabilities.
46.2 If the Intended Completion Date is extended after liquidated
damages have been paid, the Project Manager shall correct any
overpayment of liquidated damages by the Contractor by
adjusting the next payment certificate. The Contractor shall be
paid interest on the overpayment, calculated from the date of
payment to the date of repayment, at the rates specified in GCC
Sub-Clause 40.1.
47. Bonus 47.1 The Contractor shall be paid a Bonus calculated at the rate per
calendar day stated in the PCC for each day (less any days for
which the Contractor is paid for acceleration) that the
Completion is earlier than the Intended Completion Date. The
Project Manager shall certify that the Works are complete,
although they may not be due to be complete.
48. Advance 48.1 The Employer shall make advance payment to the Contractor of
Payment the amounts stated in the PCC by the date stated in the PCC,
against provision by the Contractor of an Unconditional Bank
Guarantee in a form and by a bank acceptable to the Employer in
amounts and currencies equal to the advance payment. The
Guarantee shall remain effective until the advance payment has
been repaid, but the amount of the Guarantee shall be
progressively reduced by the amounts repaid by the Contractor.
Interest shall not be charged on the advance payment.
48.2 The Contractor is to use the advance payment only to pay for
Equipment, Plant, Materials, and mobilization expenses required
specifically for execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall

demonstrate that advance payment has been used in this way by
supplying copies of invoices or other documents to the Project
Manager.
48.3 The advance payment shall be repaid by deducting proportionate
amounts from payments otherwise due to the Contractor,
following the schedule of completed percentages of the Works
on a payment basis. No account shall be taken of the advance
payment or its repayment in assessing valuations of work done,
Variations, price adjustments, Compensation Events, Bonuses, or
Liquidated Damages.
49. Securities 49.1 The Performance Security shall be provided to the Employer no
later than the date specified in the Letter of Acceptance and shall
be issued in an amount specified in the PCC, 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 date of issue of the Certificate of Completion in
the case of a Bank Guarantee, and until one year from the date of
issue of the Completion Certificate in the case of a Performance
Bond.
50. Dayworks 50.1 If applicable, the Dayworks rates in the Contractor’s Bid shall be
used only when the Project Manager has given written
instructions in advance for additional work to be paid for in that
way.
50.2 All work to be paid for as Dayworks shall be recorded by the
Contractor on forms approved by the Project Manager. Each
completed form shall be verified and signed by the Project
Manager within two days of the work being done.
50.3 The Contractor shall be paid for Dayworks subject to obtaining
signed Dayworks forms.
51. Cost of 51.1 Loss or damage to the Works or Materials to be incorporated in
Repairs the Works between the Start Date and the end of the Defects
Correction periods shall be remedied by the Contractor at the
Contractor’s cost if the loss or damage arises from the
Contractor’s acts or omissions.
E. Finishing the Contract

52. Completion 52.1 The Contractor shall request the Project Manager to issue a
Certificate of Completion of the Works, and the Project Manager
shall do so upon deciding that the whole of the Works is
completed.
53. Taking Over 53.1 The Employer shall take over the Site and the Works within seven
days of the Project Manager’s issuing a certificate of Completion.
54. Final Account 54.1 The Contractor shall supply the Project Manager with a detailed
account of the total amount that the Contractor considers payable
under the Contract before the end of the Defects Liability Period.
The Project Manager shall issue a Defects Liability Certificate and
certify any final payment that is due to the Contractor within 56
days of receiving the Contractor’s account if it is correct and
complete. If it is not, the Project Manager shall issue within 56
days a schedule that states the scope of the corrections or additions
that are necessary. If the Final Account is still unsatisfactory after
it has been resubmitted, the Project Manager shall decide on the
amount payable to the Contractor and issue a payment certificate.
55. Operating and 55.1 If “as built” Drawings and/or operating and maintenance manuals
Maintenance are required, the Contractor shall supply them by the dates stated
Manuals in the PCC.
55.2 If the Contractor does not supply the Drawings and/or manuals by
the dates stated in the PCC pursuant to GCC Sub-Clause 55.1, or
they do not receive the Project Manager’s approval, the Project
Manager shall withhold the amount stated in the PCC from
payments due to the Contractor.
56. Termination 56.1 The Employer or the Contractor may terminate the Contract if the
other party causes a fundamental breach of the Contract.
56.2 Fundamental breaches of Contract shall include, but shall not be

limited to, the following:
(a) the Contractor stops work for 28 days when no stoppage of

work is shown on the current Program and the stoppage has
not been authorized by the Project Manager;
(b) the Project Manager instructs the Contractor to delay the
progress of the Works, and the instruction is not withdrawn
within 28 days;
(c) the Employer or the Contractor is made bankrupt or goes
into liquidation other than for a reconstruction or
amalgamation;
(d) a payment certified by the Project Manager is not paid by the
Employer to the Contractor within 84 days of the date of the
Project Manager’s certificate;
(e) the Project Manager gives Notice that failure to correct a

particular Defect is a fundamental breach of Contract and the
Contractor fails to correct it within a reasonable period of
time determined by the Project Manager;
(f) the Contractor does not maintain a Security, which is required;
(g) the Contractor has delayed the completion of the Works by
the number of days for which the maximum amount of
liquidated damages can be paid, as defined in the PCC; or
(h) if the Contractor, in the judgment of the Employer, has
engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for
or in executing the Contract, pursuant to GCC Clause 57.1.
56.3 When either party to the Contract gives notice of a breach of
Contract to the Project Manager for a cause other than those listed
under GCC Sub-Clause 56.2 above, the Project Manager shall
decide whether the breach is fundamental or not.
56.4 Notwithstanding the above, the Employer may terminate the

Contract for convenience.
56.5 If the Contract is terminated, the Contractor shall stop work

immediately, make the Site safe and secure, and leave the Site as
soon as reasonably possible.
57. Fraud and 57.1 If the Employer determines that the Contractor has engaged in
Corruption corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive or obstructive practices, in
competing for or in executing the Contract, then the Employer
may, after giving 14 days notice to the Contractor, terminate the
Contractor's employment under the Contract and expel him from
the Site, and the provisions of Clause 56 shall apply as if such
expulsion had been made under Sub-Clause 56.5 [Termination by
Employer].
57.2 Should any employee of the Contractor be determined to have
engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive
practice during the execution of the Works, then that employee
shall be removed in accordance with Clause 9.
57.3 For the purposes of this Sub-Clause:
(i) “corrupt practice”13 is the offering, giving, receiving or
soliciting, directly or indirectly, of anything of value to
influence improperly the actions of another party;
13
“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.
(ii) “fraudulent practice”14 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”15 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”16 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
Sub-Clause 22.2.
58. Payment upon 58.1 If the Contract is terminated because of a fundamental breach of
Termination Contract by the Contractor, the Project Manager shall issue a
certificate for the value of the work done and Materials ordered
less advance payments received up to the date of the issue of the
certificate and less the percentage to apply to the value of the work
not completed, as indicated in the PCC. Additional Liquidated
Damages shall not apply. If the total amount due to the Employer
exceeds any payment due to the Contractor, the difference shall be
a debt payable to the Employer.
58.2 If the Contract is terminated for the Employer’s convenience or
because of a fundamental breach of Contract by the Employer, the
Project Manager shall issue a certificate for the value of the work
14
a “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.
15
“parties” refers to participants in the procurement process (including public officials) attempting to
establish bid prices at artificial, non competitive levels.
16
a “party” refers to a participant in the procurement process or contract execution.
done, Materials ordered, the reasonable cost of removal of

Equipment, repatriation of the Contractor’s personnel employed
solely on the Works, and the Contractor’s costs of protecting and
securing the Works, and less advance payments received up to the
date of the certificate.
59. Property 59.1 All Materials on the Site, Plant, Equipment, Temporary Works,
and Works shall be deemed to be the property of the Employer if
the Contract is terminated because of the Contractor’s default.
60. Release from 60.1 If the Contract is frustrated by the outbreak of war or by any other
Performance event entirely outside the control of either the Employer or the
Contractor, the Project Manager shall certify that the Contract has
been frustrated. The Contractor shall make the Site safe and stop
work as quickly as possible after receiving this certificate and shall
be paid for all work carried out before receiving it and for any
work carried out afterwards to which a commitment was made.
61. Suspension of 61.1 In the event that the Bank suspends the Loan or Credit to the
Bank Loan or Employer, from which part of the payments to the Contractor are
Credit being made:
(a) The Employer is obligated to notify the Contractor of such
suspension within 7 days of having received the Bank’s
suspension notice.
(b) If the Contractor has not received sums due it within the 28 days
for payment provided for in Sub-Clause 40.1, the Contractor
may immediately issue a 14-day termination notice.
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Section VIII. Particular Conditions of Contract
Except where otherwise indicated, all PCC should be filled in by the Employer prior to
issuance of the Bidding Documents. Schedules and reports to be provided by the Employer
should be annexed.
A. General
GCC 1.1 (d) The financing institution is:
GCC 1.1 (s) The Employer is [insert name, address, and name of authorized
representative].
GCC 1.1 (v) The Intended Completion Date for the whole of the Works shall be [insert
date]
[If different dates are specified for completion of the Works by section
(“sectional completion” or milestones), these dates should be listed here]
GCC 1.1 (y) The Project Manager is [insert name, address, and name of authorized
representative].
GCC 1.1 (aa) The Site is located at [insert address of Site ] and is defined in drawings No.
[insert numbers]
GCC 1.1 (dd) The Start Date shall be [insert date].
GCC 1.1 (hh) The Works consist of [insert brief summary, including relationship to other
contracts under the Project].
GCC 2.2 Sectional Completions are: [insert nature and dates, if appropriate]
GCC 2.3(i) The following documents also form part of the Contract: [list documents]
GCC 3.1 The language of the contract is [insert name of the language. The language
shall be that of the bid].
The law that applies to the Contract is the law of [insert name of Country].
GCC 5.1 The Project manager [may or may not] delegate any of his duties and
responsibilities.
GCC 8.1 Schedule of other contractors: [insert Schedule of Other Contractors, if

appropriate]
GCC 13.1 The minimum insurance amounts and deductibles shall be:
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(a) for loss or damage to the Works, Plant and Materials: [insert
amounts].
(b) For loss or damage to Equipment: [insert amounts].
(c) for loss or damage to property (except the Works, Plant, Materials, and
Equipment) in connection with Contract [insert amounts].
(d) for personal injury or death:
(i) of the Contractor’s employees: [amount].
(ii) of other people: [amount].
GCC 14.1 Site Data are: [list Site Data]
GCC 20.1 The Site Possession Date(s) shall be: [insert location(s) and date(s)]
GCC 23.1 & Appointing Authority for the Adjudicator: [insert name of Authority].
GCC 23.2
GCC 24.3 Hourly rate and types of reimbursable expenses to be paid to the Adjudicator:
[insert hourly fees and reimbursable expenses].
GCC 24.4 [For smaller contracts, the institution is usually 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]
Institution whose arbitration procedures shall be used: …………………
[For larger contracts with international contractors, it is recommended to
select one institution among those listed below; insert the corresponding
wording]
“United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
Arbitration Rules:
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this
Contract, or breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as at
present in force.”
or
“Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC):
All disputes arising in connection with the present Contract shall be finally
settled under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International
Chamber of Commerce by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance
with said Rules.”
Section VIII – Particular Conditions of Contract 3-31
or
“Rules of Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce:
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this
Contract, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.”
or
“Rules of the London court of International Arbitration:
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract, including
any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination shall be
referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the Rules of the London
Court of International Arbitration, which rules are deemed to be
incorporated by reference to this clause.”
The place of arbitration shall be: [Insert city and country]
B. Time Control
GCC 25.1 The Contractor shall submit for approval a Program for the Works within
[number] days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance.
GCC 25.3 The period between Program updates is [insert number] days.
The amount to be withheld for late submission of an updated Program is
[insert amount].
C. Quality Control
GCC 33.1 The Defects Liability Period is: [insert number] days.
[The Defects Liability Period is usually limited to 12 months, but could be
less in very simple cases]
D. Cost Control
GCC 43.1 The currency of the Employer’s country is: [insert name of currency of the
Employer’s country].
GCC 44.1 The Contract [insert “is” or “is not”] subject to price adjustment in
accordance with GCC Clause 44, and the following information regarding
coefficients [specify “does” or “does not”] apply.
[Price adjustment is mandatory for contracts which provide for time of
completion exceeding 18 months]
3-32 Section VIII – Particular Conditions of Contract
The coefficients for adjustment of prices are:

(a) For currency [insert name of currency]:
(i) [insert percentage] percent non adjustable element (coefficient
A).
(ii) [insert percentage] percent adjustable element (coefficient B).
(b) For currency [insert name of currency]:
(i) [insert percentage] percent non adjustable element (coefficient
A).
(ii) [insert percentage] percent adjustable element (coefficient B).
The Index I for local currency shall be [insert index].
The Index I for the specified international currency shall be [insert index].
[These proxy indices shall be proposed by the Contractor, subject to
acceptance by the Employer]
The Index I for currencies other than the local currency and the specified
international currency shall be [insert index].
[These proxy indices shall be proposed by the Contractor, subject to
acceptance by the Employer.]
GCC 45.1 The proportion of payments retained is: [insert percentage]

[The retention amount is usually close to 5 percent and in no case exceeds
10 percent.]
GCC 46.1 The liquidated damages for the whole of the Works are [insert percentage of
the final Contract Price] per day. The maximum amount of liquidated
damages for the whole of the Works is [insert percentage] of the final
Contract Price.
[Usually liquidated damages are set between 0.05 percent and 0.10 percent
per day, and the total amount is not to exceed between 5 percent and 10
percent of the Contract Price. If Sectional Completion and Damages per
Section have been agreed, the latter should be specified here]
GCC 47.1 The Bonus for the whole of the Works is [insert percentage of final
Contract Price] per day. The maximum amount of Bonus for the whole of
the Works is [insert percentage] of the final Contract Price.
[If early completion would provide benefits to the Employer, this clause
should remain; otherwise delete. The Bonus is usually numerically equal to
the liquidated damages.]
Section VIII – Particular Conditions of Contract 3-33
GCC 48.1 The Advance Payments shall be: [insert amount(s)] and shall be paid to the
Contractor no later than [insert date(s)].
GCC 49.1 The Performance Security amount is [insert amount(s) denominated in the
types and proportions of the currencies in which the Contract Price is
payable, or in a freely convertible currency acceptable to the Employer]
(a) Bank Guarantee: [insert percentage and amount(s)].
(b) Performance Bond: [insert percentage and amount(s)].
[A Bank Guarantee shall be unconditional (on demand) (see Section X.
Security Forms). An amount of 5 to 10 percent of the Contract Price is
commonly specified for Performance Bank Guarantees. A Performance
Bond is an undertaking by a bonding or insurance company (surety) to
complete the construction in the event of default by the Contractor, or to pay
the amount of the Bond to the Employer. An amount of 30 percent of the
Contract Price is commonly used internationally for this type of security
(see Section X. Security Forms).]
E. Finishing the Contract

GCC 55.1 The date by which operating and maintenance manuals are required is
[insert date].
The date by which “as built” drawings are required is [insert date].
GCC 55.2 The amount to be withheld for failing to produce “as built” drawings and/or
operating and maintenance manuals by the date required in GCC 58.1 is
[insert amount in local currency].
GCC 56.2 (g) The maximum number of days is: [insert number; consistent with clause
41.1 on liquidated damages].
GCC 58.1 The percentage to apply to the value of the work not completed, representing
the Employer’s additional cost for completing the Works, is [insert
percentage].
3-35
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.
Table of Forms
Letter of Acceptance............................................................................................................3-36
Contract Agreement...........................................................................................................3-38
Performance Security.........................................................................................................3-40
Advance Payment Security..................................................................................................3-42

3-36
Letter of Acceptance
[ on letterhead paper of the Employer]
. . . . . . . [date]. . . . . . .
To: . . . . . . . . . . [ name and address of the Contractor] . . . . . . . . . .
Subject: . . . . . . . . . . [Notification of Award Contract No]. . . . . . . . . . .
This is to notify you that your Bid dated . . . . [insert date] . . . . for execution of
the . . . . . . . . . .[insert name of the contract and identification number, as given in the Appendix to
Bid] . . . . . . . . . . for the Accepted Contract Amount of the equivalent of . . . . . . . . .[insert
amount in numbers and words and name of currency] , as corrected and modified in accordance
with the Instructions to Bidders is hereby accepted by our Agency.
You are requested to furnish the Performance Security within 28 days in accordance
with the Conditions of Contract, using for that purpose the of the Performance Security
Form included in Section IX (Contract Forms) of the Bidding Document.
[Choose one of the following statements:]
We accept that __________________________[insert the name of Adjudicator proposed by

the Bidder] be appointed as the Adjudicator.
[or]
We do not accept that _______________________[insert the name of the Adjudicator

proposed by the Bidder] be appointed as the Adjudicator, and by sending a copy of this
Letter of Acceptance to ________________________________________[insert name of
the Appointing Authority], the Appointing Authority, we are hereby requesting such
Authority to appoint the Adjudicator in accordance with ITB 42.1 and GCC 23.1.
Authorized Signature: ...................................................................................................................
Name and Title of Signatory: ........................................................................................................
Name of Agency: ..........................................................................................................................

Section IX - Contract Forms 3-37
Attachment: Contract Agreement

3-38 Section IX - Contract Forms
Contract Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT made the . . . . . .day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . . . ., between . . . .

. [name of the Employer]. . . . .. . . . . (hereinafter “the Employer”), of the one part, and . . . . .
[name of the Contractor]. . . . .(hereinafter “the Contractor”), of the other part:
WHEREAS the Employer desires that the Works known as . . . . . [name of the Contract]. .
. . .should be executed by the Contractor, and has accepted a Bid by the Contractor for the
execution and completion of these Works and the remedying of any defects therein,
The Employer and the Contractor agree as follows:
1. In this Agreement words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are
respectively assigned to them in the Contract documents referred to.
2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as
part of this Agreement. This Agreement shall prevail over all other Contract documents.
(a) the Letter of Acceptance

(b) the Bid
(c) the Addenda Nos . . . . . [insert addenda numbers if any]. . . . .
(d) the Particular Conditions
(e) the General Conditions;
(f) the Specification
(g) the Drawings; and
(h) the completed Schedules,
3. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Employer to the Contractor as

indicated in this Agreement, the Contractor hereby covenants with the Employer to
execute the Works and to remedy defects therein in conformity in all respects with the
provisions of the Contract.
4. The Employer hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in consideration of the

execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of defects therein, the Contract
Price or such other sum as may become payable under the provisions of the Contract at
the times and in the manner prescribed by the Contract.
IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be

executed in accordance with the laws of . . . . . [name of the borrowing country]. . . . .on
the day, month and year indicated above.
Signed by: Signed by:

for and on behalf of the Employer for and on behalf the Contractor
in the in the
presence of: presence of:
Witness, Name, Signature, Address, Date Witness, Name, Signature, Address, Date
Performance Security
[Bank’s Name, and Address of Issuing Branch or Office]
Beneficiary: ......................................[Name and Address of Employer] ..........................................

Date:............................................................................................................................................
Performance Guarantee No.: ...................................................................................................
We have been informed that . . . . . [name of the Contractor]. . . . . (hereinafter called “the
Contractor”) has entered into Contract No. . . . . . [reference number of the Contract]. . . . .
dated . . . . . . . .with you, for the execution of . . . . . . [name of contract and brief description of
Works]. . . . . (hereinafter called “the Contract”).
Furthermore, we understand that, according to the conditions of the Contract, a performance

guarantee is required.
At the request of the Contractor, we . . . . . [name of the Bank]. . . . . hereby irrevocably
undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of . . . . . . . . . [name
of the currency and amount in figures] 1. . . . . . (. . . . . [amount in words]. . . . . ) such sum being
payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable,
upon receipt by us of your first demand in writing accompanied by a written statement
stating that the Contractor is in breach of its obligation(s) under the Contract, without your
needing to prove or to show grounds for your demand or the sum specified therein.
This guarantee shall expire, no later than the . . . . . Day of . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . 2, and any
demand for payment under it must be received by us at this office on or before that date.
458, except that subparagraph (ii) of Sub-article 20(a) is hereby excluded.
............................
[Seal of Bank and Signature(s)]
Note –
All italicized text is for guidance on how to prepare this demand guarantee and shall be deleted from the final
document.
1
The Guarantor shall insert an amount representing the percentage of the Contract Price specified in the
Contract and denominated either in the currency(ies) of the Contract or a freely convertible currency
acceptable to the Employer.
2
Insert the date twenty-eight days after the expected completion date. The Employer should note that in the
event of an extension of the time for completion of the Contract, the Employer would need to request an
extension of this guarantee from the Guarantor. Such request must be in writing and must be made prior to the
expiration date established in the guarantee. In preparing this guarantee, the Employer might consider adding
the following text to the form, at the end of the penultimate paragraph: “The Guarantor agrees to a one-time
extension of this guarantee for a period not to exceed [six months][one year], in response to the Employer’s
written request for such extension, such request to be presented to the Guarantor before the expiry of the
guarantee.”
Advance Payment Security
[Bank’s Name, and Address of Issuing Branch or Office]
Beneficiary: ......................................[Name and Address of Employer] ..........................................

Date:............................................................................................................................................
Advance Payment Guarantee No.: ..........................................................................................
We have been informed that . . . . . [name of the Contractor]. . . . . (hereinafter called “the
Contractor”) has entered into Contract No. . . . . . [reference number of the Contract]. . . . . dated
. . . . . . . .with you, for the execution of . . . . . . [name of contract and brief description of Works]. . .
. . (hereinafter called “the Contract”).
Furthermore, we understand that, according to the Conditions of the Contract, an advance
payment in the sum . . . . . [name of the currency and amount in figures] 1. . . . . . (. . . . . [amount in
words]. . . . . ) is to be made against an advance payment guarantee.
At the request of the Contractor, we . . . . . [name of the Bank]. . . . . hereby irrevocably undertake
to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of . . . . . [name of the currency and
amount in figures]*. . . . . . (. . . . . [amount in words]. . . . . ) upon receipt by us of your first demand
in writing accompanied by a written statement stating that the Contractor is in breach of its
obligation under the Contract because the Contractor used the advance payment for purposes
other than the costs of mobilization in respect of the Works.
It is a condition for any claim and payment under this guarantee to be made that the advance
payment referred to above must have been received by the Contractor on its account number .
. . . . [Contractor’s account number]. . . . . at . . . . . [name and address of the Bank]. . . . . .
The maximum amount of this guarantee shall be progressively reduced by the amount of the
advance payment repaid by the Contractor as indicated in copies of interim statements or
payment certificates which shall be presented to us. This guarantee shall expire, at the latest,
upon our receipt of a copy of the interim payment certificate indicating that eighty (80)
percent of the Contract Price has been certified for payment, or on the . . . day
of . . . . . . . , . . . . . 2, whichever is earlier. Consequently, any demand for payment under this
guarantee must be received by us at this office on or before that date.
458.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Seal of Bank and Signature(s)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note –
All italicized text is for guidance on how to prepare this demand guarantee and shall be deleted from the final
document.
1 The Guarantor shall insert an amount representing the amount of the advance payment denominated either
in the currency(ies) of the advance payment as specified in the Contract, or in a freely convertible currency
acceptable to the Employer.
2 Insert the expected expiration date of the Time for Completion. The Employer should note that in the event
of an extension of the time for completion of the Contract, the Employer would need to request an extension of
this guarantee from the Guarantor. Such request must be in writing and must be made prior to the expiration
date established in the guarantee. In preparing this guarantee, the Employer might consider adding the
following text to the form, at the end of the penultimate paragraph: “The Guarantor agrees to a one-time
extension of this guarantee for a period not to exceed [six months][one year], in response to the Employer’s
written request for such extension, such request to be presented to the Guarantor before the expiry of the
guarantee.

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STANDARD BIDDING DOCUMENTS

The World Bank

To obtain further information on procurement under World Bank-assisted projects, contact:

Procurement Policy and Services Group

The World Bank

SBD for Procurement of Small Works

PART 1 – BIDDING PROCEDURES

Section I. Instructions to Bidders (ITB)

PART 2 – EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS

PART 3 – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND CONTRACT FORMS

User’s Guide for SBD for Procurement of Small Works

Bidding Document for

Issued on: _____________

ICB No: _____________

Standard Bidding Document

PART 1 – Bidding Procedures............................................................................................1-1

Section 1 - Instructions to Bidders.......................................................................................1-3

PART 2 – Employer’s Requirements.................................................................................2-1

Section VI - Employer’s Requirements...............................................................................2-3

PART 3 – Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms...................................................3-1

Section VII. General Conditions of Contract.....................................................................3-3

PART 1 – Bidding Procedures

Section 1 - Instructions to Bidders

B. Contents of Bidding Document.............................................................................1-10

6. Sections of Bidding Document.................................................................................1-10

D. Submission and Opening of Bids..........................................................................1-17

21. Sealing and Marking of Bids....................................................................................1-17

E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids.....................................................................1-20

27. Clarification of Bids.................................................................................................1-20

38. Award Criteria..........................................................................................................1-25

Section I - Instructions to Bidders

this policy, the Bank:

of the Bank’s inspection and audit rights

nationality of a country if the Bidder is a citizen or is constituted,

12.4 Government-owned enterprises in the Employer’s country shall

12.5 Bidders shall provide such evidence of their continued eligibility

12.6 In case a prequalification process has been conducted prior to the

12.7 Firms shall be excluded if:

(a) as a matter of law or official regulation, the Borrower’s

(b) by an act of compliance with a decision of the United

B. Contents of Bidding Document

17.3 To give prospective Bidders reasonable time in which to take an

(i) Any other document required in the BDS.

34. Documents 35. To establish its qualifications to perform the Contract in

(c) a cashier’s or certified check; or

bidding, the Bid Security or the Bid Securing Declaration shall

D. Submission and Opening of Bids

if permitted in accordance with ITB 13, in separate sealed

respective written notice. All notices must be:

may consider appropriate. Only discounts and alternative offers

E. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids

documentation, within a reasonable period of time, to rectify

percent margin of preference in the comparison of their bids with

Section II - Bid Data Sheet (BDS)

ITB 1.1 The Employer is: [insert complete name]

ITB 2.1 The Borrower is: [insert complete name]

ITB 10.1 The language of the bid is: [insert language]

accordingly, shall indicate up to three foreign currencies of their choice

Bidder’s Legal Name: ___ Date: _