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vSTANDARD PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTPrequalification Document Works(For use with a Request for Bids process)JULY, 2016This document is subject to copyright.This document may be used and reproduced for non-commercial purposes only. Any commercial use, including without limitation reselling, charging to access, redistribute, or for derivative works such as unofficial translations based on this document is not allowed.RevisionsJuly 2016This revision dated July 2016 incorporates a number of changes reflecting the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016. ForewordThis Standard Procurement Document (SPD) has been prepared by the World Bank, based on the Master Procurement Document “Prequalification Document for Procurement of Works”, which represents the best practices of these institutions. The Prequalification Document (PD) shall be used by the Borrower with minimum changes as may be necessary, and acceptable to the Bank, when a prequalification process takes place prior to the bidding process for procurement of Works through Request for Bids (RFB) method in projects that are financed, in whole or in part, by the World Bank. PrefaceThis Standard Procurement Document (SPD) has been updated to reflect the World Banks Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (“Procurement Regulations”), July 2016. This SPD is applicable to the prequalification process for the procurement of Works funded by IBRD or IDA-financed projects whose Legal Agreement makes reference to the Procurement Regulations.To obtain further information on procurement under World Bank-financed projects or for questions regarding the use of this SPD, contact:Chief Procurement OfficerStandards, Procurement and Financial Management DepartmentThe World Bank1818 H Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20433 U.S.A.http:/www.worldbank.org/xvStandard Procurement DocumentSummary Specific Procurement Notice - Invitation for PrequalificationThe template attached is the Invitation for Prequalification. This is the template to be used by the Borrower.Prequalification Document: Procurement of WorksPART 1 PREQUALIFICATION PROCEDURES Section I -Instructions to Applicants (ITA)This Section provides information to help the Applicants in preparing and submitting their Applications for Prequalification (“Applications”). Information is also provided on opening and evaluation of Applications. Section I contains provisions that are to be used without modification.Section II - Prequalification Data Sheet (PDS)This Section includes provisions that are specific to each prequalification and supplement Section I, Instructions to Applicants.Section III - Qualification Criteria and RequirementsThis Section specifies the methods, criteria, and requirements to be used to determine how Applicants shall be prequalified and later invited to bid.Section IV -Application FormsThis Section includes the Application Submission Letter and other forms required to be submitted with the Application.Section V -Eligible CountriesThis Section contains information regarding eligible countries.Section VI -Fraud and CorruptionThis Section provides the Applicants with the reference to the Banks policy in regard to Fraud and Corruption applicable to the prequalification process.PART 2 WORKS REQUIREMENTS Section VII - Scope of WorksThis Section includes a summary description, delivery and completion schedules, and Site and other Data of the Works subject of this Prequalification.Specific Procurement NoticeTemplateInvitation for PrequalificationCountry: _Name of Project: _Contract Title: _Sector: _Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.:_Prequalification Reference No.:as per the Procurement Plan_1. The insert name of Borrower/Beneficiary/Recipient has received/has applied for/intends to apply for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the insert name of project or grant, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract If prequalification is being invited for more than one contract, describe each contract and indicate whether Applications may be made for prequalification for one or more of the contractsfor insert title of contract Insert if applicable: “This contract will be jointly financed by insert name of cofinancing agency. Procurement process will be governed by the World Banks Procurement Regulations.” .2. The insert name of implementing agency intends to prequalify contractors for insert contract number and/or name, a brief description of the type(s) of works to be provided, including quantities, location and other information necessary to enable potential Bidders to decide whether or not to respond to this prequalification. It is expected that the Request for Bids will be made in insert month and year.3. Prequalification will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Banks Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers insert date of applicable Procurement Regulations edition as per legal agreement (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Applicants as defined in the Procurement Regulations.4. Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from the insert name of agency at the address below insert address at end of document during office hours insert office hours if applicable, e.g. 0900 to 1700 hours. A complete set of prequalification documents in insert name of language may be purchased by interested Applicants on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of insert amount in local currency or insert amount in specified convertible currency, e.g. US$. The method of payment will be insert method of payment. The document will be sent by insert delivery procedure. The delivery procedure is usually airmail for overseas delivery and surface mail or courier for local delivery. If urgency or security dictates, courier services may be required for overseas delivery. With the agreement of the World Bank, documents may be distributed by e-mail, downloading from authorized web site(s) or electronic procurement system. PQ document (in Read Only form) should to be posted on the Employers web page for inspection by prospective Applicants.5. Applications for prequalification should be submitted in clearly marked envelopes and delivered to the address below by insert time on insert date. Late applications may be rejected.Insert name of officeInsert name of officer and titleInsert postal address and/or street address, postal code, city and countryInsert telephone number, country and city codesInsert facsimile number, country and city codesInsert email addressInsert web site addressPrequalification Document WorksProcurement of:insert identification of the WorksInvitation for Prequalification No.: insert reference from Procurement PlanProject: insert name of projectEmployer: insert the name of the Employers agencyCountry: insert country where Prequalification Document is issuedIssued on: insert date when Prequalification Document was issued to Applicants(This Prequalification Document is for use with a Request for Bids process) Standard Procurement DocumentTable of ContentsPART 1 Prequalification Procedures3Section I - Instructions to Applicants5Section II - Prequalification Data Sheet (PDS)23Section III - Qualification Criteria and Requirements27Section IV - Application Forms35Section V - Eligible Countries51Section VI - Fraud and Corruption53PART 2 Works Requirements55Section VII - Scope of Works57Section I - Instructions to Applicants (ITA) 21PART 1 Prequalification ProceduresSection I - Instructions to ApplicantsContentsA. General71. Scope of Application72. Source of Funds73. Fraud and Corruption74. Eligible Applicants85. Eligibility10B. Contents of the Prequalification Document116. Sections of Prequalification Document117.Clarification of Prequalification Document and Pre-Application Meeting118. Amendment of Prequalification Document12C. Preparation of Applications139. Cost of Applications1310. Language of Application1311. Documents Comprising the Application1312.Application Submission Letter1313.Documents Establishing the Eligibility of the Applicant1314.Documents Establishing the Qualifications of the Applicant1315.Signing of the Application and Number of Copies14D. Submission of Applications1416.Sealing and Marking of Applications1417.Deadline for Submission of Applications1418.Late Applications1519.Opening of Applications15E. Procedures for Evaluation of Applications1520.Confidentiality1521.Clarification of Applications1522.Responsiveness of Applications1623.Margin of Preference1624.Subcontractors16F. Evaluation of Applications and Prequalification of Applicants1725.Evaluation of Applications1726.Employers Right to Accept or Reject Applications2027.Prequalification of Applicants2028.Notification of Prequalification2029.Request for Bids2030.Changes in Qualifications of Applicants20Section I - Instructions to Applicants A. General1. Scope of Application1.1 In connection with the invitation for Prequalification The Invitation for Prequalification (IFP) provided information for potential bidders to decide whether to participate, including the essential items listed in the Standard Prequalification Document and also any important or specialized prequalification requirements requested to qualify for the prequalification. indicated in Section II (Prequalification Data Sheet) (PDS), the Employer, as defined in the PDS, issues this Prequalification Document (“Prequalification Document”) to prospective applicants (“Applicants”) interested in submitting applications (“Applications”) for prequalification to bid for the Works described in Section VII (Scope of Works). In case the Works are to be bid as individual contracts (i.e., the slice and package procedure), these are listed in the PDS. The Request for Bids (RFB) number corresponding to this prequalification is also provided in the PDS.2. Source of Funds2.1 The Borrower or Recipient (hereinafter called “Borrower”) indicated in the PDS has applied for or received financing (hereinafter called “funds”) from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Development Association (hereinafter called “the Bank”) in an amount specified in the PDS, towards the cost of the project named in the PDS. The Borrower intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the contract(s) resulting from the Bidding for which this prequalification is conducted. 2.2 Payment by the Bank will be made only at the request of the Borrower and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Loan (or other financing) Agreement. The Loan (or other financing) Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the loan (or credit) account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, equipment, plant or materials, or services if such payment or import, to the knowledge of the Bank, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. No party other than the Borrower shall derive any rights from the Loan (or other financing) Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the loan (or credit).3. Fraud and Corruption3.1 The Bank requires compliance with the Banks Anti-Corruption Guidelines and its prevailing sanctions policies and procedures as set forth in the WBGs Sanctions Framework, as set forth in Section VI, Fraud and Corruption.3.2 In further pursuance of this policy, Applicants shall permit and shall cause their agents (where declared or not), subcontractors, subconsultants, service providers, suppliers, and their personnel, to permit the Bank to inspect all accounts, records and other documents relating to any prequalification process, bid submission (in case prequalified), and contract performance (in the case of award), and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the Bank. 4. Eligible Applicants4.1 Applicants shall meet the eligibility criteria as per this ITA and ITA 5.1 and 5.2. 4.2An Applicant may be a firm that is a private entity, a state-owned enterprise or institution subject to ITA 4.8 or any combination of such entities in the form of a joint venture (“JV”) under an existing agreement or with the intent to enter into such an agreement supported by a letter of intent. In the case of a joint venture, all members shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the entire Contract in accordance with the Contract terms. The JV shall nominate a Representative who shall have the authority to conduct all business for and on behalf of any and all the members of the JV during the prequalification process, Bidding (in the event the JV submits a Bid) and during contract execution (in the event the JV is awarded the Contract). Unless specified in the PDS, there is no limit on the number of members in a JV.4.3 A firm may apply for prequalification both individually, and as part of a joint venture, or participate as a subcontractor. If prequalified, it will not be permitted to bid for the same contract both as an individual firm and as a part of the joint venture or as a subcontractor. However, a firm may participate as a subcontractor in more than one Bid, but only in that capacity. Bids submitted in violation of this procedure will be rejected. If this Document is being used to prequalify Applicants for the Procurement of Plant, modify this provision in the PDS to reflect the “One Bid per Bidder” provision in the Banks Standard Procurement Document for Plant.4.4 A firm and any of its affiliates (that directly or indirectly control, are controlled by or are under common control with that firm) may submit its application for prequalification either individually, as joint venture or as a subcontractor among them for the same contract. However, if prequalified, only one prequalified Applicant will be allowed to bid for the same contract. All Bids submitted in violation of this pro