SRFP Ev4 A4

STANDARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Selection of Consultants
including Standard and Sample Contracts for
Consultants Ser!ices" Comple# Time$%ased Assignments
Consultants Ser!ices" Lump$Sum Remuneration
and
Small Assignments" Time$%ased Pa&ments
Small Assignments" Lump$Sum Pa&ments
T'e (orld %an)
(as'ington* D+C+
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Revised April 1998, July 1999, and March 2002
Selection of Consultants
T'e (orld %an)
(as'ington* D+C+
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Re!ised April -..0* ,ul& -...* and 1arc' 2332
CONTENTS
Preface...............................................................................................................................vii
Request for Proposals..........................................................................................................1
ection 1. !etter of "nvitation...............................................................................................
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants..................................................................................
%ata heet..............................................................................................................1&
Appendi'....................................................................................................................
ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s..................................................................
ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s...................................................................
ection -. )er#s of Reference..............................................................................................
ection .. tandard +or#s of $ontract.................................................................................
Anne'es/
Anne' ". $onsultants0 ervices/ $o#ple' )i#e*1ased Assi2n#ents
Anne' "". $onsultants0 ervices/ !u#p*u# Re#uneration
Anne' """. #all Assi2n#ents/ )i#e*1ased Pay#ents
Anne' "3. #all Assi2n#ents/ !u#p*u# Pay#ents
Preface
1. )his docu#ent constitutes the 4orld 1an50s tandard Request for Proposals
6R+P7. As outlined in the 4orld 1an50s Guidelines--Selection and Employment of
Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, January 199, re!ised September 199 6the
8uidelines7, this docu#ent #ust 9e used :henever possi9le in the selection of
$onsultants. )he R+P can 9e used :ith the different selection #ethods descri9ed in the
8uidelines, i.e., quality* and cost*9ased selection 6;$17, quality*9ased selection 6;17,
selection under a fi'ed 9ud2et, least*cost selection, selection 9ased on $onsultant<s
qualifications, and sin2le*source selection.
2. )he use of R+P is #andatory for contracts esti#ated to cost #ore than =200,000
>.. equivalent. 1orro:ers and i#ple#entin2 a2encies of 1an5*financed pro?ects are
encoura2ed to also use this R+P for contracts costin2 =200,000 or less >.. equivalent.
(. 1efore preparin2 an R+P, the user #ust 9e fa#iliar :ith the 8uidelines, #ust have
chosen a #ethod of selection and the #ost suita9le contract for#. )he R+P includes t:o
standard for#s of contract/ one for co#ple' ti#e*9ased consultant assi2n#ents and the
other for assi2n#ents re#unerated on a lu#p*su# 9asis. )he prefaces of these t:o
contracts indicate the circu#stances in :hich their use is #ost appropriate. )his R+P
also includes sa#ples of contracts that #ay 9e used for s#aller contracts 6=200,000 or
less >.. equivalent7 under ti#e*9ased or lu#p*su# re#uneration.
,. An R+P includes a standard !etter of "nvitation, standard "nfor#ation to
$onsultants, )er#s of Reference, and a standard +or# of $ontract. )he standard
"nfor#ation to $onsultants and the standard 8eneral $onditions of $ontract #ay not 9e
#odified under any circu#stances. @o:ever, the %ata heet and the pecial $onditions
of $ontract #ay 9e used to reflect country and assi2n#ent conditions.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP 4 5insert" RFP num6er7
Country 5insert" name of countr&7
Project Name 5insert" pro8ect name7
Loan/Credit # 5insert" loan9credit num6er7
Title of Consulting Services 5insert" title7
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Section 1. Letter of Invitation
Ainsert/ "ocation and #ateB
%ear Ainsert$ %ame of ConsultantB/
1. )he Ainsert$ %ame of BorrowerB Aselect$ has received or has applied forB a
Aselect$ loan or creditB 6hereinafter called CloanD7 fro# the Aselect/ "nternational 1an5 for
Reconstruction and %evelop#ent 6"1R%7 or "nternational %evelop#ent Association
6"%A7B to:ard the cost of Ainsert$ %ame of &ro'ectB and intends to apply a portion of this
loan to eli2i9le pay#ents under this $ontract.
2. )he Ainsert$ %ame of ClientB no: invites proposals to provide the follo:in2
consultin2 services/ Ainsert/ s(ort description of ob'ecti!es and scope of t(e assi)nmentB.
More details on the services are provided in the attached )er#s of Reference.
(. )he R+P has 9een addressed to the follo:in2 shortlisted consultants/
Ainsert$ "ist of S(ortlisted ConsultantsB
,. A fir# :ill 9e selected under Ainsert$ Selection *et(odB
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and procedures descri9ed
in this R+P.
-. )he R+P includes the follo:in2 docu#ents/
ection 1 * !etter of "nvitation
ection 2 * "nfor#ation to $onsultants
ection ( * )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s
ection , * +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s
ection - * )er#s of Reference
ection . * tandard +or#s of $ontract.
.. Please infor# us, upon receipt/
6a7 that you received the letter of invitationE and
697 :hether you :ill su9#it a proposal alone or in association.
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"ndicate the appropriate #ethod to 9e used/ ;uality* and $ost*1ased election 6;$17, ;uality*1ased election
6;17, +i'ed*1ud2et election, !east*$ost election, election 1ased on ;ualifications, or in2le*ource
election.
,
Fours sincerely,
Ainsert$ Si)nature, name, and title of Client+s
representati!eB
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Section 2. Information to Consultants
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-+ :ntroduction 1.1 )he $lient na#ed in the %ata heet :ill select a fir#
a#on2 those listed in the !etter of "nvitation, in
accordance :ith the #ethod of selection specified in the
%ata heet and detailed in the edition of the 8uidelines
indicated in the %ata heet.
1.2 )he consultants are invited to su9#it a )echnical Proposal
and a financial proposal, or a )echnical Proposal only, as
specified in the %ata heet for consultin2 services
required for the assi2n#ent na#ed in the %ata heet. )he
proposal :ill 9e the 9asis for contract ne2otiations and
ulti#ately for a si2ned contract :ith the selected fir#.
1.( )he assi2n#ent shall 9e i#ple#ented in accordance :ith
the phasin2 indicated in the %ata heet. 4hen the
assi2n#ent includes several phases, the perfor#ance of
the consultant under each phase #ust 9e to the $lient<s
satisfaction 9efore :or5 9e2ins on the ne't phase.
1., )he consultants #ust fa#iliariGe the#selves :ith local
conditions and ta5e the# into account in preparin2 their
proposals. )o o9tain firsthand infor#ation on the
assi2n#ent and on the local conditions, consultants are
encoura2ed to visit the $lient 9efore su9#ittin2 a
proposal and to attend a pre*proposal conference if one is
specified in the %ata heet. Attendin2 the pre*proposal
conference is optional. )he consultants0 representative
should contact the officials na#ed in the %ata heet to
arran2e for their visit or to o9tain additional infor#ation
on the pre*proposal conference. $onsultants should
ensure that these officials are advised of the visit in
adequate ti#e to allo: the# to #a5e appropriate
arran2e#ents.
1.- )he $lient :ill provide the inputs specified in the %ata
heet, assist the fir# in o9tainin2 licenses and per#its
needed to carry out the services, and #a5e availa9le
relevant pro?ect data and reports.
1.. Please note that 6i7 the costs of preparin2 the proposal and
of ne2otiatin2 the contract, includin2 a visit to the $lient,
are not rei#9ursa9le as a direct cost of the assi2n#entE
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)his "nfor#ation to $onsultants section shall not 9e #odified. Any necessary chan2es, accepta9le to the 1an5, to
address specific country and pro?ect issues, shall 9e introduced only throu2h the %ata heet 6e.2., 9y addin2 ne:
clauses7. !i5e:ise, #odifications to the standard +or# of $ontract should 9e #ade only 9y includin2 clauses
outlinin2 the special conditions and not 9y introducin2 chan2es in the :ordin2 of the 2eneral conditions.
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and 6ii7 the $lient is not 9ound to accept any of the
proposals su9#itted.
1.& 1an5 policy requires that consultants provide
professional, o9?ective, and i#partial advice and at all
ti#es hold the $lient0s interests para#ount, :ithout any
consideration for future :or5, and strictly avoid conflicts
:ith other assi2n#ents or their o:n corporate interests.
$onsultants shall not 9e hired for any assi2n#ent that
:ould 9e in conflict :ith their prior or current o9li2ations
to other clients, or that #ay place the# in a position of
not 9ein2 a9le to carry out the assi2n#ent in the 9est
interest of the $lient.
1.&.1 4ithout li#itation on the 2enerality of this rule,
consultants shall not 9e hired under the
circu#stances set forth 9elo:/
6a7 A fir# :hich has 9een en2a2ed 9y the
$lient to provide 2oods or :or5s for a
pro?ect, and any of their affiliates, shall 9e
disqualified fro# providin2 consultin2
services for the sa#e pro?ect. $onversely,
fir#s hired to provide consultin2 services
for the preparation or i#ple#entation of a
pro?ect, and any of their affiliates, shall 9e
disqualified fro# su9sequently providin2
2oods or :or5s or services related to the
initial assi2n#ent 6other than a
continuation of the fir#0s earlier
consultin2 services7 for the sa#e pro?ect.
697 $onsultants or any of their affiliates shall
not 9e hired for any assi2n#ent :hich, 9y
its nature, #ay 9e in conflict :ith another
assi2n#ent of the consultants.
1.&.2 As pointed out in para. 1.&.1 6a7 a9ove, consultants
#ay 9e hired for do:nstrea# :or5, :hen
continuity is essential, in :hich case this
possi9ility shall 9e indicated in the %ata heet and
the factors used for the selection of the consultant
should ta5e the li5elihood of continuation into
account. "t :ill 9e the e'clusive decision of the
$lient :hether or not to have the do:nstrea#
assi2n#ent carried out, and if it is carried out,
:hich consultant :ill 9e hired for the purpose.
1.&.( Any previous or on2oin2 participation in relation
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants &
to the assi2n#ent 9y the fir#, its professional
staff, or its affiliates or associates under a contract
:ith the 4orld 1an5 #ay result in re?ection of the
proposal. $onsultants should clarify their
situation in that respect :ith the $lient 9efore
preparin2 the proposal.
1.8 "t is the 1an50s policy to require that 9orro:ers 6includin2
9eneficiaries of 1an5 loans7, as :ell as consultants under
1an5*financed contracts, o9serve the hi2hest standard of
ethics durin2 the selection and e'ecution of such
contracts. "n pursuance of this policy, the 1an5/
6a7 defines, for the purposes of this provision, the
ter#s set forth 9elo: as follo:s/
6i7 Ccorrupt practiceD #eans the offerin2,
2ivin2, receivin2, or solicitin2 of anythin2
of value to influence the action of a pu9lic
official in the selection process or in
contract e'ecutionE and
6ii7 Cfraudulent practiceD #eans a
#isrepresentation of facts in order to
influence a selection process or the
e'ecution of a contract to the detri#ent of
the 9orro:er, and includes collusive
practices a#on2 consultants 6prior to or
after su9#ission of proposals7 desi2ned to
esta9lish prices at artificial,
nonco#petitive levels and to deprive the
9orro:er of the 9enefits of free and open
co#petition.
697 :ill re?ect a proposal for a:ard if it deter#ines
that the fir# reco##ended for a:ard has en2a2ed
in corrupt or fraudulent activities in co#petin2 for
the contract in questionE
6c7 :ill cancel the portion of the loan allocated to the
fir#0s contract if it at any ti#e deter#ines that
corrupt or fraudulent practices :ere en2a2ed in 9y
representatives of the 9orro:er or of a 9eneficiary
of the loan durin2 the selection process or the
e'ecution of that contract, :ithout the 9orro:er
havin2 ta5en ti#ely and appropriate action
satisfactory to the 1an5 to re#edy the situationE
6d7 :ill declare a fir# ineli2i9le, either indefinitely or
8 ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants
for a stated period of ti#e, to 9e a:arded a 1an5*
financed contract if it at any ti#e deter#ines that
the fir# has en2a2ed in corrupt or fraudulent
practices in co#petin2 for, or in e'ecutin2, a
1an5*financed contractE and
6e7 :ill have the ri2ht to require that, in contracts
financed 9y a 1an5 loan, a provision 9e included
requirin2 consultants to per#it the 1an5 to inspect
their accounts and records relatin2 to the
perfor#ance of the contract and to have the#
audited 9y auditors appointed 9y the 1an5.
1.9 $onsultants shall not 9e under a declaration of
ineli2i9ility for corrupt and fraudulent practices issued 9y
the 1an5 in accordance :ith the a9ove su9 para. 1.8 6d7.
1.10 $onsultants shall furnish infor#ation as descri9ed in the
+inancial Proposal su9#ission for# 6ection ,A7 on
co##issions and 2ratuities, if any, paid or to 9e paid to
a2ents relatin2 to this proposal, and to e'ecute the :or5 if
the fir# is a:arded the contract.
1.11 $onsultants shall 9e a:are of the provisions on fraud and
corruption stated in the tandard $ontract under the
clauses indicated in the %ata heet.
2+ Clarification
and Amendment
of RFP
Documents
2.1 $onsultants #ay request a clarification of any of the R+P
docu#ents up to the nu#9er of days indicated in the %ata
heet 9efore the proposal su9#ission date. Any request
for clarification #ust 9e sent in :ritin2 9y paper#ail,
ca9le, tele', facsi#ile, or electronic #ail to the $lient0s
address indicated in the %ata heet. )he $lient :ill
respond 9y ca9le, tele', facsi#ile, or electronic #ail to
such requests and :ill send :ritten copies of the response
6includin2 an e'planation of the query 9ut :ithout
identifyin2 the source of inquiry7 to all invited consultants
:ho intend to su9#it proposals.
2.2 At any ti#e 9efore the su9#ission of proposals, the $lient
#ay, for any reason, :hether at its o:n initiative or in
response to a clarification requested 9y an invited fir#,
a#end the R+P. Any a#end#ent shall 9e issued in
:ritin2 throu2h addenda. Addenda shall 9e sent 9y #ail,
ca9le, tele', facsi#ile, or electronic #ail to all invited
consultants and :ill 9e 9indin2 on the#. )he $lient #ay
at its discretion e'tend the deadline for the su9#ission of
proposals.
3. Preparation (.1 $onsultants are requested to su9#it a proposal 6para. 1.27
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants 9
of Proposal :ritten in the lan2ua2e6s7 specified in the %ata heet.
Tec'nical
Proposal
(.2 "n preparin2 the )echnical Proposal, consultants are
e'pected to e'a#ine the docu#ents constitutin2 this R+P
in detail. Material deficiencies in providin2 the
infor#ation requested #ay result in re?ection of a
proposal.
(.( 4hile preparin2 the )echnical Proposal, consultants #ust
2ive particular attention to the follo:in2/
6i7 "f a consultant considers that it does not have all
the e'pertise for the assi2n#ent, it #ay o9tain a
full ran2e of e'pertise 9y associatin2 :ith
individual consultant6s7 andHor other consultants
or entities in a ?oint venture or su9consultancy, as
appropriate. $onsultants #ay associate :ith the
other consultants invited for this assi2n#ent only
:ith approval of the $lient as indicated in the
%ata heet. $onsultants #ust o9tain the approval
of the $lient to enter into a ?oint venture :ith
consultants not invited for this assi2n#ent. )he
consultants are encoura2ed to see5 the
participation of local consultants 9y enterin2 into a
?oint venture :ith, or su9contractin2 part of the
assi2n#ent to, national consultants.
6ii7 +or assi2n#ents on a staff*ti#e 9asis, the
esti#ated nu#9er of professional staff*#onths is
2iven in the %ata heet. )he proposal shall,
ho:ever, 9e 9ased on the nu#9er of professional
staff*#onths esti#ated 9y the fir#. +or fi'ed*
9ud2et*9ased assi2n#ents, the availa9le 9ud2et is
2iven in the %ata heet, and the +inancial
Proposal shall not e'ceed this 9ud2et.
6iii7 "t is desira9le that the #a?ority of the 5ey
professional staff proposed 9e per#anent e#ployees
of the fir# or have an e'tended and sta9le :or5in2
relationship :ith it.
6iv7 Proposed professional staff #ust, at a #ini#u#,
have the e'perience indicated in the %ata heet,
prefera9ly :or5in2 under conditions si#ilar to
those prevailin2 in the country of the assi2n#ent.
6v7 Alternative professional staff shall not 9e
proposed, and only one curriculu# vitae 6$37
#ay 9e su9#itted for each position.
6vi7 Reports to 9e issued 9y the consultants as part of this
assi2n#ent #ust 9e in the lan2ua2e6s7 specified in
the %ata heet. "t is desira9le that the fir#0s
personnel have a :or5in2 5no:led2e of the $lient0s
national lan2ua2e.
(., )he )echnical Proposal shall provide the follo:in2
infor#ation usin2 the attached tandard +or#s 6ection (7/
6i7 A 9rief description of the fir#0s or2aniGation and
an outline of recent e'perience on assi2n#ents
6ection (17 of a si#ilar nature. +or each
assi2n#ent, the outline should indicate, inter alia,
the profiles of the staff proposed, duration of the
assi2n#ent, contract a#ount, and fir#0s
involve#ent.
6ii7 Any co##ents or su22estions on the )er#s of
Reference and on the data, a list of services, and
facilities to 9e provided 9y the $lient 6ection
($7.
6iii7 A description of the #ethodolo2y and :or5 plan
for perfor#in2 the assi2n#ent 6ection (%7.
6iv7 )he list of the proposed staff tea# 9y specialty,
the tas5s that :ould 9e assi2ned to each staff tea#
#e#9er, and their ti#in2 6ection (I7.
6v7 $3s recently si2ned 9y the proposed professional
staff and the authoriGed representative su9#ittin2
the proposal 6ection (+7. Jey infor#ation
should include nu#9er of years :or5in2 for the
fir#Hentity and de2ree of responsi9ility held in
various assi2n#ents durin2 the last ten 6107 years.
6vi7 Isti#ates of the total staff input 6professional and
support staffE staff ti#e7 needed to carry out the
assi2n#ent, supported 9y 9ar chart dia2ra#s
sho:in2 the ti#e proposed for each professional
staff tea# #e#9er 6ections (I and (87.
6vii7 A detailed description of the proposed
#ethodolo2y, staffin2, and #onitorin2 of trainin2,
if the %ata heet specifies trainin2 as a #a?or
co#ponent of the assi2n#ent.
6viii7 Any additional infor#ation requested in the %ata
heet.
(.- )he )echnical Proposal shall not include any financial
infor#ation.
Financial
Proposal
(.. "n preparin2 the +inancial Proposal, consultants are
e'pected to ta5e into account the require#ents and
conditions outlined in the R+P docu#ents. )he +inancial
Proposal should follo: tandard +or#s 6ection ,7. "t
lists all costs associated :ith the assi2n#ent, includin2 6a7
re#uneration for staff 6forei2n and local, in the field and
at headquarters7, and 697 rei#9ursa9le e'penses such as
su9sistence 6per die#, housin27, transportation
6international and local, for #o9iliGation and
de#o9iliGation7, services and equip#ent 6vehicles, office
equip#ent, furniture, and supplies7, office rent, insurance,
printin2 of docu#ents, surveys, and trainin2, if it is a
#a?or co#ponent of the assi2n#ent. "f appropriate, these
costs should 9e 9ro5en do:n 9y activity and, if
appropriate, into forei2n and local e'penditures.
(.& )he $onsultant #ay 9e su9?ect to local ta'es 6such as/
value added or sales ta', social char2es or inco#e ta'es
on non resident +orei2n Personnel, duties, fees, levies7 on
a#ounts paya9le 9y the $lient under the $ontract. )he
$lient :ill state in the %ata heet if the $onsultant is
su9?ect to pay#ent of any local ta'es. Any such ta'
a#ounts shall not 9e included in the +inancial Proposal as
they :ill not 9e evaluated, 9ut they :ill 9e discussed at
contract ne2otiations, and applica9le a#ounts :ill 9e
included in the $ontract.
(.8 $onsultants #ay e'press the price of their services in the
currency of any 1an5 #e#9er country. )he consultants
#ay not use #ore than three forei2n currencies. )he
$lient #ay require consultants to state the portion of their
price representin2 local cost in the national currency if so
indicated in the %ata heet.
(.9 $o##issions and 2ratuities, if any, paid or to 9e paid 9y
consultants and related to the assi2n#ent :ill 9e listed in
the +inancial Proposal su9#ission for# 6ection ,A7.
(.10 )he %ata heet indicates ho: lon2 the proposals #ust
re#ain valid after the su9#ission date. %urin2 this
period, the consultant is e'pected to 5eep availa9le the
professional staff proposed for the assi2n#ent. )he
$lient :ill #a5e its 9est effort to co#plete ne2otiations
:ithin this period. "f the $lient :ishes to e'tend the
validity period of the proposals, the consultants :ho do
not a2ree have the ri2ht not to e'tend the validity of their
proposals.
;+ Su6mission*
Receipt* and
Opening of
Proposals
,.1 )he ori2inal proposal 6)echnical Proposal and, if
required, +inancial ProposalE see para. 1.27 shall 9e
prepared in indeli9le in5. "t shall contain no interlineation
or over:ritin2, e'cept as necessary to correct errors #ade
9y the fir# itself. Any such corrections #ust 9e initialed
9y the persons or person :ho si2n6s7 the proposals.
,.2 An authoriGed representative of the fir# initials all pa2es
of the proposal. )he representative0s authoriGation is
confir#ed 9y a :ritten po:er of attorney acco#panyin2
the proposal.
,.( +or each proposal, the consultants shall prepare the
nu#9er of copies indicated in the %ata heet. Iach
)echnical Proposal and +inancial Proposal shall 9e
#ar5ed CORIGINALD or CCOPYD as appropriate. "f there
are any discrepancies 9et:een the ori2inal and the copies
of the proposal, the ori2inal 2overns.
,., )he ori2inal and all copies of the )echnical Proposal shall
9e placed in a sealed envelope clearly #ar5ed C)echnical
Proposal,D and the ori2inal and all copies of the +inancial
Proposal in a sealed envelope clearly #ar5ed CFINANCIAL
PROPOSALD and :arnin2/ CDO NOT OPEN WITH THE
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.D 1oth envelopes shall 9e placed
into an outer envelope and sealed. )his outer envelope
shall 9ear the su9#ission address and other infor#ation
indicated in the %ata heet and 9e clearly #ar5ed, CDO
NOT OPEN, EXCEPT IN PRESENCE OF THE EVALUATION
COMMITTEE.D
,.- )he co#pleted )echnical and +inancial Proposals #ust 9e
delivered at the su9#ission address on or 9efore the ti#e
and date stated in the %ata heet. Any proposal received
after the closin2 ti#e for su9#ission of proposals shall 9e
returned unopened.
,.. After the deadline for su9#ission of proposals, the
)echnical Proposal shall 9e opened i##ediately 9y the
evaluation co##ittee. )he +inancial Proposal shall
re#ain sealed and deposited :ith a respecta9le pu9lic
auditor or independent authority until all su9#itted
proposals are opened pu9licly.
5. Proposal
Evaluation
<eneral -.1 +ro# the ti#e the 9ids are opened to the ti#e the contract
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants 1(
is a:arded, if any consultant :ishes to contact the $lient
on any #atter related to its proposal, it should do so in
:ritin2 at the address indicated in the %ata heet. Any
effort 9y the fir# to influence the $lient in the $lient0s
proposal evaluation, proposal co#parison or contract
a:ard decisions #ay result in the re?ection of the
consultant0s proposal.
-.2 Ivaluators of )echnical Proposals shall have no access to
the +inancial Proposals until the technical evaluation,
includin2 any 1an5 revie:s and issuance of a Kno
o9?ectionK letter, is concluded.
E!aluation
of Tec'nical
Proposals
-.( )he evaluation co##ittee, appointed 9y the $lient as a
:hole, and each of its #e#9ers individually, evaluates the
proposals on the 9asis of their responsiveness to the
)er#s of Reference, applyin2 the evaluation criteria,
su9criteria 6typically not #ore than three per criteria7, and
point syste# specified in the %ata heet. Iach responsive
proposal :ill 9e 2iven a technical score 6t7. A proposal
shall 9e re?ected at this sta2e if it does not respond to
i#portant aspects of the )er#s of Reference or if it fails
to achieve the #ini#u# technical score indicated in the
%ata heet.
-., "n the case of ;uality*1ased election, election 1ased
on $onsultant0s ;ualifications, and in2le*ource
election, the hi2hest ran5ed fir# or fir# selected on a
sin2le*source 9asis is invited to ne2otiate its proposal and
the contract on the 9asis of the )echnical Proposal and the
+inancial Proposal su9#itted in accordance :ith the
instructions 2iven in para. 1.2 and the %ata heet.
Pu6lic
Opening and
E!aluation
of Financial
Proposals"
Ran)ing
=QC%S*
Fi#ed$
%udget* and
Least$Cost
Selection
1et'ods
Onl&>
-.- After the evaluation of quality is co#pleted, the $lient
shall notify those consultants :hose proposals did not
#eet the #ini#u# qualifyin2 #ar5 or :ere considered
nonresponsive to the R+P and )er#s of Reference,
indicatin2 that their +inancial Proposals :ill 9e returned
unopened after co#pletin2 the selection process. )he
$lient shall si#ultaneously notify the consultants that
have secured the #ini#u# qualifyin2 #ar5, indicatin2
the date and ti#e set for openin2 the +inancial Proposals.
)he openin2 date shall not 9e sooner than t:o :ee5s after
the notification date. )he notification #ay 9e sent 9y
re2istered letter, ca9le, tele', facsi#ile, or electronic #ail.
-.. )he +inancial Proposals shall 9e opened pu9licly in the
presence of the consultants0 representatives :ho choose to
attend. )he na#e of the consultant, the quality scores,
1, ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants
and the proposed prices shall 9e read aloud and recorded
:hen the +inancial Proposals are opened. )he $lient shall
prepare #inutes of the pu9lic openin2.
-.& )he evaluation co##ittee :ill deter#ine :hether the
+inancial Proposals are co#plete 6i.e., :hether they have
costed all ite#s of the correspondin2 )echnical ProposalsE
if not, the $lient :ill cost the# and add their cost to the
initial price7, correct any co#putational errors, and
convert prices in various currencies to the sin2le currency
specified in the %ata heet. )he official sellin2 rates
used, provided 9y the source indicated in the %ata heet,
:ill 9e those in effect on the date indicated in the %ata
heet. )he evaluation shall e'clude those ta'es, duties,
fees, levies, and other char2es i#posed under the
applica9le la:E and to 9e applied to forei2n and non*
per#anent resident consultants 6and to 9e paid under the
contract, unless the consultant is e'e#pted7, and
esti#ated as per para. (.&.
-.8 "n case of ;$1, the lo:est +inancial Proposal 6+#7 :ill
9e 2iven a financial score 6f7 of 100 points. )he
financial scores 6f7 of the other +inancial Proposals :ill
9e co#puted as indicated in the %ata heet. Proposals
:ill 9e ran5ed accordin2 to their co#9ined technical 6St7
and financial 6Sf7 scores usin2 the :ei2hts 6, L the :ei2ht
2iven to the )echnical ProposalE & L the :ei2ht 2iven to
the +inancial ProposalE
, M & L 17 indicated in the %ata heet/
S St , Sf & = + N N
. )he fir# achievin2 the hi2hest co#9ined technical and
financial score :ill 9e invited for ne2otiations.
-.9. "n the case of +i'ed*1ud2et election, the $lient :ill
select the fir# that su9#itted the hi2hest ran5ed )echnical
Proposal :ithin the 9ud2et 6CevaluatedD price7. Proposals
that e'ceed the indicated 9ud2et :ill 9e re?ected. "n the
case of the !east*$ost election, the $lient :ill select the
lo:est proposal 6CevaluatedD price7 a#on2 those that
passed the #ini#u# technical score. "n 9oth cases the
selected fir# is invited for ne2otiations.
6.
Negotiation
s
..1 Oe2otiations :ill 9e held at the address indicated in the
%ata heet. )he ai# is to reach a2ree#ent on all points
and si2n a contract.
..2 Oe2otiations :ill include a discussion of the )echnical
Proposal, the proposed #ethodolo2y 6:or5 plan7, staffin2
and any su22estions #ade 9y the fir# to i#prove the
)er#s of Reference. )he $lient and fir# :ill then :or5
out final )er#s of Reference, staffin2, and 9ar charts
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants 1-
indicatin2 activities, staff, periods in the field and in the
ho#e office, staff*#onths, lo2istics, and reportin2. )he
a2reed :or5 plan and final )er#s of Reference :ill then
9e incorporated in the C%escription of ervicesD and for#
part of the contract. pecial attention :ill 9e paid to
2ettin2 the #ost the fir# can offer :ithin the availa9le
9ud2et and to clearly definin2 the inputs required fro#
the $lient to ensure satisfactory i#ple#entation of the
assi2n#ent.
..( )he financial ne2otiations :ill include a clarification 6if
any7 of the fir#0s ta' lia9ility in the $lient0s country, and
the #anner in :hich it :ill 9e reflected in the contractE
and :ill reflect the a2reed technical #odifications in the
cost of the services. >nless there are e'ceptional reasons,
the financial ne2otiations :ill involve neither the
re#uneration rates for staff 6no 9rea5do:n of fees7 nor
other proposed unit rates in the cases of ;$1, +i'ed*
1ud2et election, and the !east*$ost election #ethods.
+or other #ethods, the fir# :ill provide consultants :ith
the infor#ation on re#uneration rates descri9ed in the
Appendi' to this infor#ation.
.., @avin2 selected the fir# on the 9asis of, a#on2 other
thin2s, an evaluation of proposed 5ey professional staff,
the $lient e'pects to ne2otiate a contract on the 9asis of
the e'perts na#ed in the proposal. 1efore contract
ne2otiations, the $lient :ill require assurances that the
e'perts :ill 9e actually availa9le. )he $lient :ill not
consider su9stitutions durin2 contract ne2otiations unless
9oth parties a2ree that undue delay in the selection
process #a5es such su9stitution unavoida9le or that such
chan2es are critical to #eet the o9?ectives of the
assi2n#ent. "f this is not the case and if it is esta9lished
that 5ey staff :ere offered in the proposal :ithout
confir#in2 their availa9ility, the fir# #ay 9e disqualified.
..- )he ne2otiations :ill conclude :ith a revie: of the draft
for# of the contract. )o co#plete ne2otiations the $lient
and the fir# :ill initial the a2reed contract. "f
ne2otiations fail, the $lient :ill invite the fir# :hose
proposal received the second hi2hest score to ne2otiate a
$ontract.
7. !ar" of
Contract
&.1 )he contract :ill 9e a:arded follo:in2 ne2otiations.
After ne2otiations are co#pleted, the $lient :ill pro#ptly
notify other consultants on the shortlist that they :ere
unsuccessful and return the unopened +inancial Proposals
of those consultants :ho did not pass the technical
evaluation 6para. -.(7.
1. ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants
&.2 )he fir# is e'pected to co##ence the assi2n#ent on the
date and at the location specified in the %ata heet.
#.
Con$"ential
it%
8.1 "nfor#ation relatin2 to evaluation of proposals and
reco##endations concernin2 a:ards shall not 9e
disclosed to the consultants :ho su9#itted the proposals
or to other persons not officially concerned :ith the
process, until the :innin2 fir# has 9een notified that it
has 9een a:arded the contract.
:nformation to Consultants
DATA S?EET
Clause
Reference
1.1 )he na#e of the $lient is/

)he #ethod of selection is/
)he Idition of the 8uidelines is/

1.2 )echnical and +inancial Proposals are requested/ Fes PPP Oo PPP
A )echnical Proposal only is requested/ Fes PPP Oo PPP

)he na#e, o9?ectives, and description of the assi2n#ent are/

1.( )he assi2n#ent is phased/ Fes PPPPPPP OoPPPPPPP A-f yes, indicate t(e
p(asin)B

1., A pre*proposal conference :ill 9e held/ Fes PPP Oo PPP A-f yes, indicate
date, time, and !enueB

)he na#e6s7, address6es7, and telephone nu#9ers of the $lient0s
official6s7 are/

1.- )he $lient :ill provide the follo:in2 inputs/

1.&.2 )he $lient envisa2es the need for continuity for do:nstrea# :or5/ Fes
PPP Oo PPP A-f yes, outline in t(e ,erms of .eference t(e scope, nature,
and timin) of future work and indicate (ere t(e manner in w(ic( t(is
information will be factored in t(e e!aluationB
1.11 )he clauses on fraud and corruption in the $ontract are/

2.1 $larifications #ay 9e requested PPP A-nsert numberB days 9efore the
su9#ission date.
)he address for requestin2 clarifications is/

)ele'/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP +acsi#ile/
(.1 Proposals should 9e su9#itted in the follo:in2 lan2ua2e6s7/
(.( 6i7 hortlisted fir#Hentity #ay associate :ith other shortlisted fir#/
Fes PPP Oo PPP
6ii7 )he esti#ated nu#9er of professional staff*#onths required for
the assi2n#ent is/
or/
"n the case of +i'ed*1ud2et election, the +inancial Proposal shall
not e'ceed the availa9le 9ud2et of/ PPPPPPPPPPPPP.
6iv7 )he #ini#u# required e'perience of proposed professional staff
is/
A-nsert title, number of years of professional e/perience, specific
e/pertiseB

6vi7 Reports that are part of the assi2n#ent #ust 9e :ritten in the
follo:in2 lan2ua2e6s7/
(., 6vii7 )rainin2 is a specific co#ponent of this assi2n#ent/ FesPPPOo
PPP
A-f yes, pro!ide appropriate informationB
6viii7 Additional infor#ation in the )echnical Proposal includes/

(.& )a'es/ ASpecify firm+s liability$ nature, sources of informationB/

(.8 $onsultants to state local cost in the national currency/ FesPPPPP OoPPP
(.10 Proposals #ust re#ain valid PPPPPPP days A%ormally between 01 and 91
daysB after the su9#ission date, i.e., until/
,.( $onsultants #ust su9#it an ori2inal and PPP A-nsert numberB additional
copies of each proposal/

,., )he proposal su9#ission address is/
"nfor#ation on the outer envelope should also include /
,.- Proposals #ust 9e su9#itted no later than the follo:in2 date and ti#e/

-.1 )he address to send infor#ation to the $lient is/

-.( )he nu#9er of points to 9e 2iven under each of the evaluation criteria are/
Points
6i7 pecific e'perience of the consultants related to the assi2n#ent A2 - 11B
A-nsert subcriteriaB
6ii7 Adequacy of the proposed :or5 plan and #ethodolo2y
in respondin2 to the )er#s of Reference A31 - 21B
6iii7 ;ualifications and co#petence of the 5ey staff for the Assi2n#ent A41 - 01B
6iv7 uita9ility of the transfer of 5no:led2e pro2ra# 6trainin27 A1 - 11B
6v7 !ocal participation 6as reflected 9y nationals a#on2 5ey staff A1 - 11B
presented 9y forei2n and local fir#sE #a'i#u# not to
e'ceed 10 points7
)otal Points/ 100
)he nu#9er of points to 9e 2iven under each evaluation su9criteria for
qualifications of staff are/
Points
6i7 8eneral qualifications A31 - 41B
6ii7 Adequacy for the pro?ect A21 - 01B
6iii7 I'perience in re2ion Q lan2ua2e A11 - 31B
)otal Points/ 100
)he #ini#u# technical score required to pass
A-nsert number of pointsB/
-.& )he sin2le currency for price conversions is/
)he source of official sellin2 rates is/
)he date of e'chan2e rates is/
)he for#ula for deter#inin2 the financial scores is the follo:in2/
AEit(er Sf 5 111 / 6m76, in w(ic( Sf is t(e financial score, 6m is t(e
lowest price and 6 t(e price of t(e proposal under consideration, or
anot(er proportional linear formulaB
-.8 )he :ei2hts 2iven to the technical and +inancial Proposals are/
)LPPPPPPPPP A%ormally between 189 and 189B, and
PLPPPPPPPPP A%ormally between 181 and 183B
..1 )he address for ne2otiations is/
&.2 )he assi2n#ent is e'pected to co##ence on A-nsert dateB at A-nsert
locationB/

Appendi'/
(
+inancial Oe2otiationsE 1rea5do:n of taff Rates
(
%elete Appendi' in the case of ;uality* and $ost*1ased election 6;$17, +i'ed*1ud2et election, or !east*$ost
election.
2(
APPEND:@
TO
IN&'()*I'N *' C'NS+L*N*S
Financial Negotiations
;
%rea)doAn of Remuneration Rates
-+ Re!ieA of Remuneration Rates
1.1 )he re#uneration rates for staff are #ade up of salary, social costs, overheads, fee
that is profit, and any pre#iu# or allo:ance paid for assi2n#ents a:ay fro#
headquarters. )o assist the fir# in preparin2 financial ne2otiations, a sa#ple for#
2ivin2 a 9rea5do:n of rates is attached 6no financial infor#ation should 9e included
in the )echnical Proposal7. A2reed 9rea5do:n sheets shall for# part of the
ne2otiated contract.
1.2 )he $lient is char2ed :ith the custody of 2overn#ent funds and is e'pected to
e'ercise prudence in the e'penditure of these funds. )he $lient is, therefore,
concerned :ith the reasona9leness of the fir#0s +inancial Proposal, and, durin2
ne2otiations, it e'pects to 9e a9le to revie: audited financial state#ents 9ac5in2 up
the fir#0s re#uneration rates, certified 9y an independent auditor. )he fir# shall 9e
prepared to disclose such audited financial state#ents for the last three years, to
su9stantiate its rates, and accept that its proposed rates and other financial #atters
are su9?ect to scrutiny. Rate details are discussed 9elo:.
=i> Salar&
)his is the 2ross re2ular cash salary paid to the individual in the fir#0s ho#e
office. "t shall not contain any pre#iu# for :or5 a:ay fro# headquarters
or 9onus 6e'cept :here these are included 9y la: or 2overn#ent
re2ulations7.
=ii> %onus
1onuses are nor#ally paid out of profits. 1ecause the $lient does not :ish
to #a5e dou9le pay#ents for the sa#e ite#, staff 9onuses shall not nor#ally
9e included in the rates. 4here the consultant0s accountin2 syste# is such
that the percenta2es of social costs and overheads are 9ased on total
revenue, includin2 9onuses, those percenta2es shall 9e ad?usted do:n:ard
accordin2ly. 4here national policy requires that 1( #onths0 pay 9e 2iven
for 12 #onths0 :or5, the profit ele#ent need not 9e ad?usted do:n:ard.
Any discussions on 9onuses shall 9e supported 9y audited docu#entation,
:hich shall 9e treated as confidential.
=iii> Social Costs
ocial costs are the costs to the fir# of staff0s non*#onetary 9enefits. )hese
ite#s include, inter alia, pension, #edical and life insurance costs, and the
,
>sed under ;uality*1ased election, election 1ased on ;ualifications, and in2le*ource election.
2,
cost of a staff #e#9er 9ein2 sic5 or on vacation. "n this re2ard, the cost of
leave for pu9lic holidays is not an accepta9le social cost nor is the cost of
leave ta5en durin2 an assi2n#ent if no additional staff replace#ent has 9een
provided. Additional leave ta5en at the end of an assi2n#ent in accordance
:ith the fir#0s leave policy is accepta9le as a social cost.
=i!> Cost of Lea!e
)he principles of calculatin2 the cost of total days leave per annu# as a
percenta2e of 9asic salary shall nor#ally 9e as follo:s/
!eave cost as percenta2e of salary
-
L
total days lea!e / 111
:402 - w - p( - ! - s;
"t is i#portant to note that leave can 9e considered a social cost only if the
$lient is not char2ed for the leave ta5en.
=!> O!er'eads
Rverhead e'penses are the fir#0s 9usiness costs that are not directly related
to the e'ecution of the assi2n#ent and shall not 9e rei#9ursed as separate
ite#s under the contract. )ypical ite#s are ho#e office costs 6partner0s
ti#e, non9illa9le ti#e, ti#e of senior staff #onitorin2 the pro?ect, rent,
support staff, research, staff trainin2, #ar5etin2, etc.7, the cost of staff not
currently e#ployed on revenue*earnin2 pro?ects, and 9usiness pro#otion
costs. %urin2 ne2otiations, audited financial state#ents, certified as correct
9y an independent auditor and supportin2 the last three years0 overheads,
shall 9e availa9le for discussion, to2ether :ith detailed lists of ite#s #a5in2
up the overheads and the percenta2e 9y :hich each relates to 9asic salary.
)he $lient does not accept an add*on #ar2in for social char2es, overhead
e'penses, etc., for staff :ho are not per#anent e#ployees of the fir#. "n
such case, the fir# shall 9e entitled only to ad#inistrative costs and fee on
the #onthly pay#ents char2ed for su9contracted staff.
=!i> Fee or Profit
)he fee or profit shall 9e 9ased on the su# of the salary, social costs, and
overhead. "f any 9onuses paid on a re2ular 9asis are listed, a correspondin2
reduction in the profit ele#ent shall 9e e'pected. +ee or profit shall not 9e
allo:ed on travel or other rei#9ursa9le e'penses, unless in the latter case an
unusually lar2e a#ount of procure#ent of equip#ent is required. )he fir#
shall note that pay#ents shall 9e #ade a2ainst an a2reed esti#ated pay#ent
schedule as descri9ed in the draft for# of the contract.
=!ii> AAa& from ?eadBuarters AlloAance or Premium
o#e consultants pay allo:ances to staff :or5in2 a:ay fro# headquarters.
uch allo:ances are calculated as a percenta2e of salary and shall not dra:
overheads or profit. o#eti#es, 9y la:, such allo:ances #ay dra: social
-
4here w L :ee5ends, p( L pu9lic holidays, ! L vacation, and s L sic5 leave.
ection 2. "nfor#ation to $onsultants * Appendi' 2-
costs. "n this case, the a#ount of this social cost shall still 9e sho:n under
social costs, :ith the net allo:ance sho:n separately. +or concerned staff,
this allo:ance, :here paid, shall cover ho#e education, etc.E these and
si#ilar ite#s shall not 9e considered as rei#9ursa9le costs.
=!iii> Su6sistence AlloAances
u9sistence allo:ances are not included in the rates, 9ut are paid separately
and in local currency. Oo additional su9sistence is paya9le for
dependentsthe su9sistence rate shall 9e the sa#e for #arried and sin2le
tea# #e#9ers.
>O%P standard rates for the particular country #ay 9e used as reference to
deter#ine su9sistence allo:ances.
2+ Reim6ursa6les
2.1 )he financial ne2otiations shall further focus on such ite#s as out*of*poc5et
e'penses and other rei#9ursa9les. )hese costs #ay include, 9ut are not restricted
to, cost of surveys, equip#ent, office rent, supplies, international and local travel,
co#puter rental, #o9iliGation and de#o9iliGation, insurance, and printin2. )hese
costs #ay 9e either fi'ed or rei#9ursa9le in forei2n or local currency.
C+ %an) <uarantee
(.1 Pay#ents to the fir#, includin2 pay#ent of any advance 9ased on cash flo:
pro?ections covered 9y a 9an5 2uarantee, shall 9e #ade accordin2 to an a2reed
esti#ated schedule ensurin2 the fir# re2ular pay#ents in local and forei2n
currency, as lon2 as the services proceed as planned.
2.
5Countr&7
5Pro8ect Name" Loan 47
5Title of Consulting Ser!ices7
RFP 4
:NFOR1AT:ON TO CONSULTANTS
%READDO(N OF A<REED F:@ED RATES
E
5Currencies"PPPPPPPPP
&
B
$onsultants 1 2 ( , - . & 8
Oa#e Position
1asic Rate
8
ocial $har2e
6PPN of 17
Rverhead
6PPN of 17 u9total
+ee
6PPN of ,7
A:ay fro#
@eadquarters
Allo:ance
6PP N of 17
)otal
A2reed +i'ed
Rate
A2reed +i'ed
Rate
6PP N of 17
$ountry Assi2n#ent
@o#e Rffice
i2nature of $onsultant/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP %ate/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
AuthoriGed Representative/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Oa#e/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
)itle/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
.
)his #odel for# is 2iven for ne2otiation purposes only. "t is not part of the proposals 6technical or financial7.
&
"f different currencies, a different ta9le for each currency should 9e used.
8
Per #onth, day, or hour as appropriate.
2&
Section 3. *ec,nical Proposal - Stan"ar" &orms
(A. )echnical Proposal su9#ission for#.
(1. +ir#0s references.
($. $o##ents and su22estions of consultants on the )er#s of Reference and on data,
services, and facilities to 9e provided 9y the $lient.
(%. %escription of the #ethodolo2y and :or5 plan for perfor#in2 the assi2n#ent.
(I. )ea# co#position and tas5 assi2n#ents.
(+. +or#at of curriculu# vitae 6$37 for proposed professional staff.
(8. )i#e schedule for professional personnel.
(@. Activity 6:or57 schedule.
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3. *EC.NICL P('P'SL S+/)ISSI'N &'()
A"ocation, #ateB
)o/ A%ame and address of ClientB
!adiesH8entle#en/
4e, the undersi2ned, offer to provide the consultin2 services for A,itle of
consultin) ser!icesB in accordance :ith your Request for Proposal dated A#ateB and our
Proposal. 4e are here9y su9#ittin2 our Proposal, :hich includes this )echnical Proposal,
and a +inancial
9
Proposal sealed under a separate envelope.
"f ne2otiations are held durin2 the period of validity of the Proposal, i.e., 9efore
A#ateB :e underta5e to ne2otiate on the 9asis of the proposed staff. Rur Proposal is
9indin2 upon us and su9?ect to the #odifications resultin2 fro# $ontract ne2otiations.
4e understand you are not 9ound to accept any Proposal you receive.
4e re#ain,
Fours sincerely,
AuthoriGed i2nature/
Oa#e and )itle of i2natory/
Oa#e of +ir#/
Address/
9
"n ;uality*1ased election, the proposal #ay include only a )echnical Proposal. "f this is the case, delete Cand a
+inancial Proposal sealed under a separate envelope.D
ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s 29
3/. &I()0S (E&E(ENCES
Rele!ant Ser!ices Carried Out in t'e Last Fi!e Fears
T'at %est :llustrate Qualifications
>sin2 the for#at 9elo:, provide infor#ation on each assi2n#ent for :hich your
fir#Hentity, either individually as a corporate entity or as one of the #a?or co#panies
:ithin an association, :as le2ally contracted.
Assi2n#ent Oa#e/ $ountry/
!ocation :ithin $ountry/ Professional taff Provided 9y Four
+ir#HIntity6profiles7/
Oa#e of $lient/ O
o
of taff/
Address/ O
o
of taff*MonthsE %uration of
Assi2n#ent/
tart %ate 6MonthHFear7/ $o#pletion %ate 6MonthHFear7/ Appro'. 3alue of ervices 6in $urrent
>=7/
Oa#e of Associated $onsultants, "f Any/ O
o
of Months of Professional taff
Provided 9y Associated $onsultants/
Oa#e of enior taff 6Pro?ect %irectorH$oordinator, )ea# !eader7 "nvolved and +unctions Perfor#ed/
Oarrative %escription of Pro?ect/
%escription of Actual ervices Provided 9y Four taff/
+ir#0s Oa#e/
(0 ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s
3C. C'))EN*S N1 S+22ES*I'NS '& C'NS+L*N*S 'N *.E
*E()S '& (E&E(ENCE N1 'N 1*3 SE(4ICES3 N1 &CILI*IES
*' /E P('4I1E1 /5 *.E CLIEN*
Rn the )er#s of Reference/
1.
2.
(.
,.
-.
Rn the data, services, and facilities to 9e provided 9y the $lient/
1.
2.
(.
,.
-.
ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s (1
31. 1ESC(IP*I'N '& *.E )E*.'1'L'25 N1 6'(7 PLN &'(
PE(&'()IN2 *.E SSI2N)EN*
(2 ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s
3E. TEAM COMPOSITION AND TASK ASSIGNMENTS
-+ Tec'nical91anagerial Staff
Oa#e Position )as5
2+ Support Staff
Oa#e Position )as5
ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s ((
3&. &'()* '& C+((IC+L+) 4I*E 8C49 &'( P('P'SE1
P('&ESSI'NL S*&&
Proposed Position/
Oa#e of +ir#/
Oa#e of taff/
Profession/
%ate of 1irth/
Fears :ith +ir#HIntity/ Oationality/
Me#9ership in Professional ocieties/

%etailed )as5s Assi2ned/

De& Qualifications"
AGi!e an outline of staff member+s e/perience and trainin) most pertinent to tasks on assi)nment8 #escribe
de)ree of responsibility (eld by staff member on rele!ant pre!ious assi)nments and )i!e dates and
locations8 <se about (alf a pa)e8B

Education"
ASummari=e colle)e7uni!ersity and ot(er speciali=ed education of staff member, )i!in) names of sc(ools,
dates attended, and de)rees obtained8 <se about one >uarter of a pa)e8B

(, ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s
Emplo&ment Record"
AStartin) wit( present position, list in re!erse order e!ery employment (eld8 "ist all positions (eld by staff
member since )raduation, )i!in) dates, names of employin) or)ani=ations, titles of positions (eld, and
locations of assi)nments8 6or e/perience in last ten years, also )i!e types of acti!ities performed and client
references, w(ere appropriate8 <se about two pa)es8B

Languages"
A6or eac( lan)ua)e indicate proficiency$ e/cellent, )ood, fair, or poor in speakin), readin), and writin)8B

Certification"
", the undersi2ned, certify that to the 9est of #y 5no:led2e and 9elief, these data
correctly descri9e #e, #y qualifications, and #y e'perience.
%ate/
:Si)nature of staff member and aut(ori=ed representati!e of t(e firm; #ay7*ont(7?ear
+ull na#e of staff #e#9er/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
+ull na#e of authoriGed representative/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s (-
C<+ *I)E SC.E1+LE &'( P('&ESSI'NL PE(S'NNEL
Months 6in the +or# of a 1ar $hart7
Oa#e Position Reports %ueHActivities 1 2 ( , - . & 8 9 10 11 12 Ou#9er of Months
u9total 617
u9total 627
u9total 6(7
u9total 6,7
+ull*ti#e/ Part*ti#e/
Reports %ue/
Activities %uration/
i2nature/
6AuthoriGed representative7
+ull Oa#e/
)itle/
Address"
(. ection (. )echnical Proposal * tandard +or#s
C?+ C*I4I*5 86'(79 SC.E1+LE
A+ Field :n!estigation and Stud& :tems
[1st, 2nd, etc are mont!s from t!e start of assignment"
1st 2nd (rd ,th -th .th &th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
Activity 64or57
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
%+ Completion and Su6mission of Reports
Reports %ate
1. "nception Report
2. "nteri# Pro2ress Report
6a7 +irst tatus Report
697 econd tatus Report
(. %raft Report
,. +inal Report
(&
Section :. &inancial Proposal - Stan"ar" &orms
,A. +inancial Proposal su9#ission for#.
,1. u##ary of costs.
,$. 1rea5do:n of price per activity.
,%. 1rea5do:n of re#uneration per activity.
,I. Rei#9ursa9les per activity.
,+. Miscellaneous e'penses.
(8 ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s
:. &INNCIL P('P'SL S+/)ISSI'N &'()
A"ocation, #ateB
)o/ A%ame and address of ClientB
!adiesH8entle#en/
4e, the undersi2ned, offer to provide the consultin2 services for A,itle of
consultin) ser!icesB in accordance :ith your Request for Proposal dated A#ateB and our
Proposal 6)echnical and +inancial Proposals7. Rur attached +inancial Proposal is for the
su# of A@mount in words and fi)uresB. )his a#ount is e'clusive of the local ta'es, :hich
:e have esti#ated at A@mountAsB in words and fi)uresB.
Rur +inancial Proposal shall 9e 9indin2 upon us su9?ect to the #odifications
resultin2 fro# $ontract ne2otiations, up to e'piration of the validity period of the
Proposal, i.e., A#ateB.
$o##issions and 2ratuities, if any, paid or to 9e paid 9y us to a2ents relatin2 to
this Proposal and $ontract e'ecution, if :e are a:arded the $ontract, are listed 9elo:/
Oa#e and Address
of A2ents
A#ount and
$urrency
Purpose of $o##ission
or 8ratuity
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
4e understand you are not 9ound to accept any Proposal you receive.
4e re#ain,
Fours sincerely,
AuthoriGed i2nature/
Oa#e and )itle of i2natory/
Oa#e of +ir#/
Address/
ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s (9
;%+ S+))(5 '& C'S*S
$osts $urrency6ies7
10
A#ount6s7
u9total
!ocal )a'es
)otal A#ount of +inancial Proposal PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
10
Ma'i#u# of three currencies plus the local currency.
,0 ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s
;C+ /(E71'6N '& P(ICE PE( C*I4I*5
Activity Oo./PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Activity Oo./PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP %escription/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Price $o#ponent $urrency6ies7 A#ount6s7
Re#uneration
Rei#9ursa9les
Miscellaneous I'penses
u9total PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s ,1
;D. /(E71'6N '& (E)+NE(*I'N PE( C*I4I*5
Activity Oo.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Oa#e/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Oa#es Position "nput
11

Re#uneration
$urrency6ies7 Rate A#ount
Re2ular staff
!ocal staff
$onsultants
8rand )otal PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
11
taff #onths, days, or hours as appropriate.
,2 ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s
;E+ (EI)/+(S/LES PE( C*I4I*5
Activity Oo/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Oa#e/PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Oo. %escription >nit ;uantity >nit Price "n )otal A#ount "n
1.
2.
(.
,.
-.
"nternational fli2hts
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Miscellaneous travel e'penses
u9sistence allo:ance
!ocal transportation costs
12
Rffice rentHacco##odationH
clerical assistance

)rip
)rip
%ay
8rand )otal PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
12
!ocal transportation costs are not included if local transportation is 9ein2 #ade availa9le 9y the $lient. i#ilarly, in the pro?ect site, office rentHacco##odationsHclerical assistance costs are
not to 9e included if 9ein2 #ade availa9le 9y the $lient.
ection ,. +inancial Proposal * tandard +or#s ,(
;F+ )ISCELLNE'+S E;PENSES
Activity Oo.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Activity Oa#e/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Oo.
1.
2.
(.
,.
%escription
$o##unication costs 9et:een
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPand
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
6telephone, tele2ra#, tele'7
%raftin2, reproduction of reports
Iquip#ent/ vehicles, co#puters, etc.
oft:are
8rand )otal
>nit ;uantity >nit Price )otal A#ount
PPPPPPPPPPPPP
Section 5. *erms of (eference
A,erms of .eference normally contain t(e followin) sections$ AaB Back)round, AbB
Cb'ecti!es, AcB Scope of t(e Ser!ices, AdB ,rainin) Aw(en appropriateB, AeB .eports and
,ime Sc(edule, and AfB #ata, "ocal Ser!ices, &ersonnel, and 6acilities to be pro!ided by
t(e Client8B
,-
Section 6. Stan"ar" &orms of Contract
A6or contracts for more t(an D311,111, consultants will use one of t(e two Bank standard
forms of contracts t(at are attac(ed$
Standard 6orm of Contract
Consultant Ser!ices
Comple/ ,ime-Based @ssi)nments
June 1992, re!ised July 199
Standard 6orm of Contract
Consultant Ser!ices
"ump-Sum .emuneration
June 1992, re!ised July 199
6or contracts of D311,111 or less, consultants may use one of t(e two Bank
sample contracts Atime-based or lump-sum remunerationB also attac(ed8
Circumstances under w(ic( t(ese contracts are used are described in t(eir
prefaces8 ,(e lump-sum remuneration type is likely to be used more fre>uently under
ECBS, 6i/ed-Bud)et Selection, and "east-Cost Selection, w(ereas t(e time-based type is
more likely to be used under EBS8B
iii
AOOIS "
iv $ontents
S *N1(1 & '() '& C 'N* (C *
Consultants
Ser!ices
$o#ple' )i#e*1ased Assi2n#ents
)he 4orld 1an5
4ashin2ton, %.$.
,une -..G
Revised July 199&
v
C'N*EN*S
Preface....................................................................................................................................
$ontract for $onsultants0 ervices.....................................................................................i'
". +or# of $ontract................................................................................................................
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract.........................................................................................
1. 8eneral Provisions.....................................................................................................
1.1 %efinitions............................................................................................................
1.2 Relation 9et:een the Parties.................................................................................
1.( !a: 8overnin2 $ontract.......................................................................................
1., !an2ua2e..............................................................................................................
1.- @eadin2s...............................................................................................................
1.. Ootices..................................................................................................................
1.& !ocation................................................................................................................
1.8 Authority of Me#9er in $har2e............................................................................
1.9 AuthoriGed Representatives...................................................................................
1.10 )a'es and %uties.................................................................................................
2. $o##ence#ent, $o#pletion, Modification and )er#ination of $ontract...............
2.1 Iffectiveness of $ontract......................................................................................
2.2 )er#ination of $ontract for +ailure to 1eco#e Iffective......................................
2.( $o##ence#ent of ervices..................................................................................
2., I'piration of $ontract...........................................................................................
2.- Intire A2ree#ent..................................................................................................
2.. Modification.........................................................................................................
2.& +orce Ma?eure.......................................................................................................
2.&.1 %efinition....................................................................................................
2.&.2 Oo 1reach of $ontract................................................................................
2.&.( Measures to 9e )a5en...................................................................................
2.&., I'tension of )i#e........................................................................................
2.&.- Pay#ents......................................................................................................
2.&.. $onsultation.................................................................................................
2.8 uspension............................................................................................................
2.9 )er#ination...........................................................................................................
2.9.1 1y the $lient...............................................................................................
2.9.2 1y the $onsultants.......................................................................................
2.9.( $essation of Ri2hts and R9li2ations.............................................................
2.9., $essation of ervices...................................................................................
2.9.- Pay#ent upon )er#ination...........................................................................
2.9.. %isputes a9out Ivents of )er#ination..........................................................
(. R9li2ations of the $onsultants...................................................................................
(.1 8eneral.................................................................................................................
(.1.1 tandard of Perfor#ance.............................................................................
(.1.2 !a: 8overnin2 ervices..........................................................................1(
(.2 $onflict of "nterests..............................................................................................
(.2.1 $onsultants Oot to 1enefit fro# $o##issions, %iscounts, etc...................
(.2.2 Procure#ent Rules of +undin2 A2encies......................................................
vi $ontents
(.2.( $onsultants and Affiliates Oot to In2a2e in $ertain Activities.....................
(.2., Prohi9ition of $onflictin2 Activities.............................................................
(.( $onfidentiality.....................................................................................................
(., !ia9ility of the $onsultants...................................................................................
(.- "nsurance to 9e )a5en Rut 9y the $onsultants.......................................................
(.. Accountin2, "nspection and Auditin2.....................................................................
(.& $onsultants0 Actions Requirin2 $lient0s Prior Approval........................................
(.8 Reportin2 R9li2ations...........................................................................................
(.9 %ocu#ents Prepared 9y the $onsultants to 9e the Property of the $lient..............
(.10 Iquip#ent and Materials +urnished 9y the $lient...............................................
,. $onsultants0 Personnel and u9consultants...............................................................
,.1 8eneral.................................................................................................................
,.2 %escription of Personnel.......................................................................................
,.( Approval of Personnel...........................................................................................
,., 4or5in2 @ours, Rverti#e, !eave, etc...................................................................
,.- Re#oval andHor Replace#ent of Personnel...........................................................
,.. Resident Pro?ect Mana2er.....................................................................................
-. R9li2ations of the $lient............................................................................................
-.1 Assistance and I'e#ptions...................................................................................
-.2 Access to !and......................................................................................................
-.( $han2e in the Applica9le !a:..............................................................................
-., ervices, +acilities and Property of the $lient.......................................................
-.- Pay#ent................................................................................................................
-.. $ounterpart Personnel...........................................................................................
.. Pay#ents to the $onsultants..................................................................................20
..1 $ost Isti#atesE $eilin2 A#ount...........................................................................
..2 Re#uneration and Rei#9ursa9le I'penditures.....................................................
..( $urrency of Pay#ent............................................................................................
.., Mode of 1illin2 and Pay#ent...............................................................................
&. +airness and 8ood +aith............................................................................................
&.1 8ood +aith............................................................................................................
&.2 Rperation of the $ontract......................................................................................
8. ettle#ent of %isputes...............................................................................................
8.1 A#ica9le ettle#ent.............................................................................................
8.2 %ispute ettle#ent................................................................................................
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract........................................................................................
Model +or# ".............................................................................................................
Model +or# ""........................................................................................................,(
"3. Appendices.......................................................................................................................
Appendi' AT%escription of the ervices.................................................................
Appendi' 1TReportin2 Require#ents.....................................................................
Appendi' $TJey Personnel and u9consultants.....................................................
Appendi' %TMedical $ertificate.............................................................................
Appendi' IT@ours of 4or5 for Jey Personnel......................................................
vii
Appendi' +T%uties of the $lient.............................................................................
Appendi' 8T$ost Isti#ates in +orei2n $urrency...................................................
Appendi' @T$ost Isti#ates in !ocal $urrency......................................................
Appendi' "T+or# of 1an5 8uarantee for Advance Pay#ents................................
Preface
1. )his tandard $ontract for $onsultants0 ervices has 9een prepared 9y )he 4orld
1an5 for use 9y its 9orro:ers and their i#ple#entin2 a2encies 6referred to hereinafter as
$lients7 :hen they hire consultin2 fir#s 6referred to hereinafter as $onsultants7 for co#ple'
assi2n#ents 6li5e, e.2., desi2n, en2ineerin2 and supervision services, #ana2e#ent services,
etc.7, for :hich re#uneration is 9ein2 deter#ined on the 9asis of the ti#e actually spent 9y
the $onsultants in carryin2 out the services. "ts use is #andatory under the circu#stances
descri9ed.
2. )he tandard $ontract consists of four parts/ the +or# of $ontract to 9e si2ned 9y
the $lient and the $onsultants, the 8eneral $onditions of $ontract, the pecial $onditions of
$ontract, and the Appendices. Parties usin2 this tandard $ontract for services financed 9y
)he 4orld 1an5 should note that the 8eneral $onditions #ust 9e retained unchan2ed.
$lauses in the pecial $onditions should 9e dealt :ith as specified in the notes to individual
clauses.
C'N*(C* &'( C'NS+L*N*S0 SE(4ICES
Comple# Time$%ased Assignments
9et:een

Ana#e of the $lientB
and

Ana#e of the $onsultantsB
%ated/
1
I. &orm of Contract
C')PLE; *I)E-/SE1 SSI2N)EN*S
)his $RO)RA$) 6hereinafter called the C$ontractD7 is #ade the :day; day of the #onth
of :mont(;, :year;, 9et:een, on the one hand, :name of client; 6hereinafter called the C$lientD7
and, on the other hand, :name of consultants; 6hereinafter called the C$onsultantsD7.
ANote$ -f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity, t(e abo!e s(ould be partially
amended to read as follows$ CU6hereinafter called the C$lientD7 and, on the other hand, a
?oint venture consistin2 of the follo:in2 entities, each of :hich :ill 9e ?ointly and
severally lia9le to the $lient for all the $onsultants0 o9li2ations under this $ontract,
na#ely, :name of consultants; and :name of consultants; 6hereinafter called the C$onsultantsD7.B
1
4@IRIA
6a7 the $lient has requested the $onsultants to provide certain consultin2
services as defined in the 8eneral $onditions of $ontract attached to this
$ontract 6hereinafter called the CervicesD7E
697 the $onsultants, havin2 represented to the $lient that they have the
required professional s5ills, and personnel and technical resources, have
a2reed to provide the ervices on the ter#s and conditions set forth in this
$ontractE
6c7 the $lient has received Aor has applied forB a loan fro# the "nternational
1an5 for Reconstruction and %evelop#ent 6hereinafter called the C1an5D7
Aor a credit fro# the "nternational %evelop#ent Association 6hereinafter
called the CAssociationD7B to:ards the cost of the ervices and intends to
apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan Aor creditB to eli2i9le pay#ents
under this $ontract, it 9ein2 understood 6i7 that pay#ents 9y the 1an5 Aor
AssociationB :ill 9e #ade only at the request of the $lient and upon
approval 9y the 1an5 Aor AssociationB, 6ii7 that such pay#ents :ill 9e
su9?ect, in all respects, to the ter#s and conditions of the a2ree#ent
providin2 for the loan Aor creditB, and 6iii7 that no party other than the
$lient shall derive any ri2hts fro# the a2ree#ent providin2 for the loan Aor
creditB or have any clai# to the loan Aor creditB proceedsE
1
)e't in 9rac5ets is optionalE all notes should 9e deleted in final te't.
2
OR4 )@IRI+RRI the parties hereto here9y a2ree as follo:s/
1. )he follo:in2 docu#ents attached hereto shall 9e dee#ed to for# an inte2ral part
of this $ontract/
6a7 )he 8eneral $onditions of $ontractE
697 )he pecial $onditions of $ontractE
6c7 )he follo:in2 Appendices/ ANote$ -f any of t(ese @ppendices are not used,
t(e words F%ot <sedG s(ould be inserted below ne/t to t(e title of t(e
@ppendi/ and on t(e s(eet attac(ed (ereto carryin) t(e title of t(at
@ppendi/.B
Appendi' A/ %escription of the ervices Oot used
Appendi' 1/ Reportin2 Require#ents Oot used
Appendi' $/ Jey Personnel and u9consultants Oot used
Appendi' %/ Medical $ertificate Oot used
Appendi' I/ @ours of 4or5 for Jey Personnel Oot used
Appendi' +/ %uties of the $lient Oot used
Appendi' 8/ $ost Isti#ates in +orei2n $urrency Oot used
Appendi' @/ $ost Isti#ates in !ocal $urrency Oot used
Appendi' "/ +or# of 8uarantee for Advance Pay#ents Oot used
2. )he #utual ri2hts and o9li2ations of the $lient and the $onsultants shall 9e as set
forth in the $ontract, in particular/
6a7 the $onsultants shall carry out the ervices in accordance :ith the
provisions of the $ontractE and
697 the $lient shall #a5e pay#ents to the $onsultants in accordance :ith the
provisions of the $ontract.
"O 4")OI 4@IRIR+, the Parties hereto have caused this $ontract to 9e si2ned in
their respective na#es as of the day and year first a9ove :ritten.
". +or# of $ontract (
+or and on 9ehalf of :name of client;

:@ut(ori=ed .epresentati!e;
+or and on 9ehalf of :name of consultants;

ANote$ -f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity, all t(ese entities s(ould appear
as si)natories, e8)8, in t(e followin) manner/B
+or and on 9ehalf of each of the Me#9ers of the $onsultants
:name of member;

:name of member;

-
II. 2eneral Con"itions of Contract
-+ <ENERAL PROH:S:ONS
-+- Definitions >nless the conte't other:ise requires, the follo:in2 ter#s
:henever used in this $ontract have the follo:in2 #eanin2s/
6a7 CApplica9le !a:D #eans the la:s and any other
instru#ents havin2 the force of la: in the 8overn#ent0s
country 6or in such other country as #ay 9e specified in
the pecial $onditions of $ontract A$B7, as they #ay 9e
issued and in force fro# ti#e to ti#eE
697 C1an5D #eans the "nternational 1an5 for Reconstruction
and %evelop#ent, 4ashin2ton, %.$., >..A.E
or
697 CAssociationD #eans the "nternational %evelop#ent
Association, 4ashin2ton, %.$., >..A.E
6c7 C$ontractD #eans the $ontract si2ned 9y the Parties, to
:hich these 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 68$7 are
attached, to2ether :ith all the docu#ents listed in $lause
1 of such si2ned $ontractE
6d7 CIffective %ateD #eans the date on :hich this $ontract
co#es into force and effect pursuant to $lause 8$ 2.1E
6e7 C+orei2n $urrencyD #eans any currency other than the
currency of the 8overn#entE
6f7 C8$D #eans these 8eneral $onditions of $ontractE
627 C8overn#entD #eans the 8overn#ent of the $lient0s
countryE
6h7 C!ocal $urrencyD #eans the currency of the
8overn#entE
6i7 CMe#9er,D in case the $onsultants consist of a ?oint
venture of #ore than one entity, #eans any of these
entitiesE and CMe#9ersD #eans all these entitiesE
6?7 CPartyD #eans the $lient or the $onsultants, as the case
#ay 9e, and CPartiesD #eans 9oth of the#E
657 CPersonnelD #eans persons hired 9y the $onsultants or
9y any u9consultant as e#ployees and assi2ned to the
perfor#ance of the ervices or any part thereofE C+orei2n
PersonnelD #eans such persons :ho at the ti#e of 9ein2
so hired had their do#icile outside the 8overn#ent0s
.
countryE C!ocal PersonnelD #eans such persons :ho at
the ti#e of 9ein2 so hired had their do#icile inside the
8overn#ent0s countryE and CJey PersonnelD #eans the
Personnel referred to in $lause 8$ ,.26a7E
6l7 C$D #eans the pecial $onditions of $ontract 9y :hich
the 8$ #ay 9e a#ended or supple#entedE
6#7 CervicesD #eans the :or5 to 9e perfor#ed 9y the
$onsultants pursuant to this $ontract, as descri9ed in
Appendi' A heretoE
6n7 Cu9consultantD #eans any person or entity to
:ho#H:hich the $onsultants su9contract any part of the
ervices in accordance :ith the provisions of $lause 8$
(.&E
6o7 C)hird PartyD #eans any person or entity other than the
8overn#ent, the $lient, the $onsultants or a
u9consultant.
-+2 Relation 6etAeen
t'e Parties
Oothin2 contained herein shall 9e construed as esta9lishin2 a
relation of #aster and servant or of principal and a2ent as
9et:een the $lient and the $onsultants. )he $onsultants,
su9?ect to this $ontract, have co#plete char2e of Personnel
and u9consultants, if any, perfor#in2 the ervices and shall
9e fully responsi9le for the ervices perfor#ed 9y the# or on
their 9ehalf hereunder.
-+C LaA <o!erning
Contract
)his $ontract, its #eanin2 and interpretation, and the relation
9et:een the Parties shall 9e 2overned 9y the Applica9le !a:.
-+; Language )his $ontract has 9een e'ecuted in the lan2ua2e specified in
the $, :hich shall 9e the 9indin2 and controllin2 lan2ua2e
for all #atters relatin2 to the #eanin2 or interpretation of this
$ontract.
-+G ?eadings )he headin2s shall not li#it, alter or affect the #eanin2 of this
$ontract.
-+E Notices 1...1 Any notice, request or consent required or per#itted to
9e 2iven or #ade pursuant to this $ontract shall 9e in
:ritin2. Any such notice, request or consent shall 9e
dee#ed to have 9een 2iven or #ade :hen delivered in
person to an authoriGed representative of the Party to
:ho# the co##unication is addressed, or :hen sent 9y
re2istered #ail, tele', tele2ra# or facsi#ile to such Party
at the address specified in the $.
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract &
1...2 Ootice :ill 9e dee#ed to 9e effective as specified in the
$.
1...( A Party #ay chan2e its address for notice hereunder 9y
2ivin2 the other Party notice of such chan2e pursuant to
the provisions listed in the $ :ith respect to $lause 8$
1...2.
-+/ Location )he ervices shall 9e perfor#ed at such locations as are
specified in Appendi' A hereto and, :here the location of a
particular tas5 is not so specified, at such locations, :hether in
the 8overn#ent0s country or else:here, as the $lient #ay
approve.
-+0 Aut'orit& of
1em6er in
C'arge
"n case the $onsultants consist of a ?oint venture of #ore than
one entity, the Me#9ers here9y authoriGe the entity specified
in the $ to act on their 9ehalf in e'ercisin2 all the
$onsultants0 ri2hts and o9li2ations to:ards the $lient under
this $ontract, includin2 :ithout li#itation the receivin2 of
instructions and pay#ents fro# the $lient.
-+. Aut'oriIed
Representati!es
Any action required or per#itted to 9e ta5en, and any
docu#ent required or per#itted to 9e e'ecuted, under this
$ontract 9y the $lient or the $onsultants #ay 9e ta5en or
e'ecuted 9y the officials specified in the $.
-+-3 Ta#es and Duties >nless other:ise specified in the $, the $onsultants,
u9consultants and Personnel shall pay such ta'es, duties, fees
and other i#positions as #ay 9e levied under the Applica9le
!a:.
2+ CO11ENCE1ENT* CO1PLET:ON* 1OD:F:CAT:ON AND TER1:NAT:ON OF
CONTRACT
8 "". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract
2+- Effecti!eness of
Contract
)his $ontract shall co#e into force and effect on the date 6the
CIffective %ateD7 of the $lient0s notice to the $onsultants
instructin2 the $onsultants to 9e2in carryin2 out the ervices.
)his notice shall confir# that the effectiveness conditions, if
any, listed in the $ have 9een #et.
2+2 Termination of
Contract for
Failure to %ecome
Effecti!e
"f this $ontract has not 9eco#e effective :ithin such ti#e
period after the date of the $ontract si2ned 9y the Parties as
shall 9e specified in the $, either Party #ay, 9y not less than
four 6,7 :ee5s0 :ritten notice to the other Party, declare this
$ontract to 9e null and void, and in the event of such a
declaration 9y either Party, neither Party shall have any clai#
a2ainst the other Party :ith respect hereto.
2+C Commencement
of Ser!ices
)he $onsultants shall 9e2in carryin2 out the ervices at the
end of such ti#e period after the Iffective %ate as shall 9e
specified in the $.
2+; E#piration of
Contract
>nless ter#inated earlier pursuant to $lause 8$ 2.9 hereof,
this $ontract shall ter#inate at the end of such ti#e period
after the Iffective %ate as shall 9e specified in the $.
2+G Entire Agreement )his $ontract contains all covenants, stipulations and
provisions a2reed 9y the Parties. Oo a2ent or representative of
either Party has authority to #a5e, and the Parties shall not 9e
9ound 9y or 9e lia9le for, any state#ent, representation,
pro#ise or a2ree#ent not set forth herein.
2+E 1odification Modification of the ter#s and conditions of this $ontract,
includin2 any #odification of the scope of the ervices, #ay
only 9e #ade 9y :ritten a2ree#ent 9et:een the Parties and
shall not 9e effective until the consent of the 1an5 or of the
Association, as the case #ay 9e, has 9een o9tained. Pursuant
to $lause 8$ &.2 hereof, ho:ever, each Party shall 2ive due
consideration to any proposals for #odification #ade 9y the
other Party.
2+/ Force 1a8eure
2+/+- Definition 6a7 +or the purposes of this $ontract, C+orce Ma?eureD
#eans an event :hich is 9eyond the reasona9le control
of a Party, and :hich #a5es a Party0s perfor#ance of its
o9li2ations hereunder i#possi9le or so i#practical as
reasona9ly to 9e considered i#possi9le in the
circu#stances, and includes, 9ut is not li#ited to, :ar,
riots, civil disorder, earthqua5e, fire, e'plosion, stor#,
flood or other adverse :eather conditions, stri5es,
loc5outs or other industrial action 6e'cept :here such
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 9
stri5es, loc5outs or other industrial action are :ithin the
po:er of the Party invo5in2 +orce Ma?eure to prevent7,
confiscation or any other action 9y 2overn#ent a2encies.
697 +orce Ma?eure shall not include 6i7 any event :hich is
caused 9y the ne2li2ence or intentional action of a Party
or such Party0s u9consultants or a2ents or e#ployees,
nor 6ii7 any event :hich a dili2ent Party could reasona9ly
have 9een e'pected to 9oth 6A7 ta5e into account at the
ti#e of the conclusion of this $ontract and 617 avoid or
overco#e in the carryin2 out of its o9li2ations hereunder.
6c7 +orce Ma?eure shall not include insufficiency of funds or
failure to #a5e any pay#ent required hereunder.
2+/+2 No %reac' of
Contract
)he failure of a Party to fulfill any of its o9li2ations hereunder
shall not 9e considered to 9e a 9reach of, or default under, this
$ontract insofar as such ina9ility arises fro# an event of +orce
Ma?eure, provided that the Party affected 9y such an event has
ta5en all reasona9le precautions, due care and reasona9le
alternative #easures, all :ith the o9?ective of carryin2 out the
ter#s and conditions of this $ontract.
2+/+C 1easures to
6e Ta)en
6a7 A Party affected 9y an event of +orce Ma?eure shall ta5e
all reasona9le #easures to re#ove such Party0s ina9ility
to fulfill its o9li2ations hereunder :ith a #ini#u# of
delay.
697 A Party affected 9y an event of +orce Ma?eure shall
notify the other Party of such event as soon as possi9le,
and in any event not later than fourteen 61,7 days
follo:in2 the occurrence of such event, providin2
evidence of the nature and cause of such event, and shall
si#ilarly 2ive notice of the restoration of nor#al
conditions as soon as possi9le.
6c7 )he Parties shall ta5e all reasona9le #easures to
#ini#iGe the consequences of any event of +orce
Ma?eure.
2+/+; E#tension of
Time
Any period :ithin :hich a Party shall, pursuant to this
$ontract, co#plete any action or tas5, shall 9e e'tended for a
period equal to the ti#e durin2 :hich such Party :as una9le to
perfor# such action as a result of +orce Ma?eure.
2+/+G Pa&ments %urin2 the period of their ina9ility to perfor# the ervices as a
result of an event of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants shall 9e
entitled to continue to 9e paid under the ter#s of this $ontract
as :ell as to 9e rei#9ursed for additional costs reasona9ly and
necessarily incurred 9y the# durin2 such period for the
purposes of the ervices and in reactivatin2 the ervices after
the end of such period.
2+/+E Consultation Oot later than thirty 6(07 days after the $onsultants, as the
result of an event of +orce Ma?eure, have 9eco#e una9le to
perfor# a #aterial portion of the ervices, the Parties shall
consult :ith each other :ith a vie: to a2reein2 on appropriate
#easures to 9e ta5en in the circu#stances.
2+0 Suspension )he $lient #ay, 9y :ritten notice of suspension to the
$onsultants, suspend all pay#ents to the $onsultants
hereunder if the $onsultants fail to perfor# any of their
o9li2ations under this $ontract, includin2 the carryin2 out of
the ervices, provided that such notice of suspension 6i7 shall
specify the nature of the failure, and 6ii7 shall request the
$onsultants to re#edy such failure :ithin a period not
e'ceedin2 thirty 6(07 days after receipt 9y the $onsultants of
such notice of suspension.
2+. Termination
2+.+- %& t'e
Client
)he $lient #ay, 9y not less than thirty 6(07 days0 :ritten
notice of ter#ination to the $onsultants 6e'cept in the event
listed in para2raph 6f7 9elo:, for :hich there shall 9e a :ritten
notice of not less than si'ty 6.07 days7, such notice to 9e 2iven
after the occurrence of any of the events specified in
para2raphs 6a7 throu2h 627 of this $lause 8$ 2.9.1, ter#inate
this $ontract/
6a7 if the $onsultants fail to re#edy a failure in the
perfor#ance of their o9li2ations hereunder, as specified
in a notice of suspension pursuant to $lause 2.8
hereina9ove, :ithin thirty 6(07 days of receipt of such
notice of suspension or :ithin such further period as the
$lient #ay have su9sequently approved in :ritin2E
697 if the $onsultants 9eco#e 6or, if the $onsultants consist
of #ore than one entity, if any of their Me#9ers
9eco#es7 insolvent or 9an5rupt or enter into any
a2ree#ents :ith their creditors for relief of de9t or ta5e
advanta2e of any la: for the 9enefit of de9tors or 2o into
liquidation or receivership :hether co#pulsory or
voluntaryE
6c7 if the $onsultants fail to co#ply :ith any final decision
reached as a result of ar9itration proceedin2s pursuant to
$lause 8$ 8 hereofE
6d7 if the $onsultants su9#it to the $lient a state#ent :hich
has a #aterial effect on the ri2hts, o9li2ations or interests
of the $lient and :hich the $onsultants 5no: to 9e falseE
6e7 if, as the result of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants are
una9le to perfor# a #aterial portion of the ervices for a
period of not less than si'ty 6.07 daysE or
6f7 if the $lient, in its sole discretion and for any reason
:hatsoever, decides to ter#inate this $ontract.
627 if the $onsultant, in the ?ud2#ent of the $lient, has
en2a2ed in corrupt or fraudulent practices in co#petin2
for or in e'ecutin2 the $ontract. +or the purpose of this
clause/
Ccorrupt practiceD #eans the offerin2, 2ivin2, receivin2
or solicitin2 of anythin2 of value to influence the action
of a pu9lic official in the selection process or in contract
e'ecution.
Cfraudulent practiceD #eans a #isrepresentation of facts
in order to influence a selection process or the e'ecution
of a contract to the detri#ent of the 1orro:er, and
includes collusive practice a#on2 consultants 6prior to or
after su9#ission of proposals7 desi2ned to esta9lish
prices at artificial non*co#petitive levels and to deprive
the 1orro:er of the 9enefits of free and open
co#petition.
2+.+2 %& t'e
Consultants
)he $onsultants #ay, 9y not less than thirty 6(07 days0 :ritten
notice to the $lient, such notice to 9e 2iven after the
occurrence of any of the events specified in para2raphs 6a7
throu2h 6d7 of this $lause 8$ 2.9.2, ter#inate this $ontract/
6a7 if the $lient fails to pay any #oney due to the
$onsultants pursuant to this $ontract and not su9?ect to
dispute pursuant to $lause 8$ 8 hereof :ithin forty*five
6,-7 days after receivin2 :ritten notice fro# the
$onsultants that such pay#ent is overdueE
697 if the $lient is in #aterial 9reach of its o9li2ations
pursuant to this $ontract and has not re#edied the sa#e
:ithin forty*five 6,-7 days 6or such lon2er period as the
$onsultants #ay have su9sequently approved in :ritin27
follo:in2 the receipt 9y the $lient of the $onsultants0
notice specifyin2 such 9reachE
6c7 if, as the result of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants are
6d7 if the $lient fails to co#ply :ith any final decision
reached as a result of ar9itration pursuant to $lause 8$ 8
hereof.
2+.+C Cessation of
Rig'ts and
O6ligations
>pon ter#ination of this $ontract pursuant to $lauses 8$ 2.2
or 8$ 2.9 hereof, or upon e'piration of this $ontract pursuant
to $lause 8$ 2., hereof, all ri2hts and o9li2ations of the
Parties hereunder shall cease, e'cept 6i7 such ri2hts and
o9li2ations as #ay have accrued on the date of ter#ination or
e'piration, 6ii7 the o9li2ation of confidentiality set forth in
$lause 8$ (.( hereof, 6iii7 the $onsultants0 o9li2ation to
per#it inspection, copyin2 and auditin2 of their accounts and
records set forth in $lause 8$ (..6ii7 hereof, and 6iv7 any ri2ht
:hich a Party #ay have under the Applica9le !a:.
2+.+; Cessation of
Ser!ices
>pon ter#ination of this $ontract 9y notice of either Party to
the other pursuant to $lauses 8$ 2.9.1 or 8$ 2.9.2 hereof, the
$onsultants shall, i##ediately upon dispatch or receipt of
such notice, ta5e all necessary steps to 9rin2 the ervices to a
close in a pro#pt and orderly #anner and shall #a5e every
reasona9le effort to 5eep e'penditures for this purpose to a
#ini#u#. 4ith respect to docu#ents prepared 9y the
$onsultants and equip#ent and #aterials furnished 9y the
$lient, the $onsultants shall proceed as provided, respectively,
9y $lauses 8$ (.9 or 8$ (.10 hereof.
2+.+G Pa&ment
upon
Termination
>pon ter#ination of this $ontract pursuant to $lauses 8$
2.9.1 or 8$ 2.9.2 hereof, the $lient shall #a5e the follo:in2
pay#ents to the $onsultants/
6a7 re#uneration pursuant to $lause 8$ . hereof for
ervices satisfactorily perfor#ed prior to the effective
date of ter#inationE
697 rei#9ursa9le e'penditures pursuant to $lause 8$ .
hereof for e'penditures actually incurred prior to the
effective date of ter#inationE and
6c7 e'cept in the case of ter#ination pursuant to para2raphs
6a7 throu2h 6d7 of $lause 8$ 2.9.1 hereof,
rei#9urse#ent of any reasona9le cost incident to the
pro#pt and orderly ter#ination of the $ontract includin2
the cost of the return travel of the Personnel and their
eli2i9le dependents.
2+.+E Disputes
a6out
E!ents of
Termina$
"f either Party disputes :hether an event specified in
para2raphs 6a7 throu2h 6e7 of $lause 8$ 2.9.1 or in $lause 8$
2.9.2 hereof has occurred, such Party #ay, :ithin forty*five
6,-7 days after receipt of notice of ter#ination fro# the other
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 1(
tion Party, refer the #atter to ar9itration pursuant to $lause 8$ 8
hereof, and this $ontract shall not 9e ter#inated on account of
such event e'cept in accordance :ith the ter#s of any
resultin2 ar9itral a:ard.
C+ O%L:<AT:ONS OF T?E CONSULTANTS
1, "". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract
C+- <eneral
C+-+- Standard of
Performance
)he $onsultants shall perfor# the ervices and carry out their
o9li2ations hereunder :ith all due dili2ence, efficiency and
econo#y, in accordance :ith 2enerally accepted professional
techniques and practices, and shall o9serve sound #ana2e#ent
practices, and e#ploy appropriate advanced technolo2y and
safe and effective equip#ent, #achinery, #aterials and
#ethods. )he $onsultants shall al:ays act, in respect of any
#atter relatin2 to this $ontract or to the ervices, as faithful
advisers to the $lient, and shall at all ti#es support and
safe2uard the $lient0s le2iti#ate interests in any dealin2s :ith
u9consultants or )hird Parties.
C+-+2 LaA
<o!erning
Ser!ices
)he $onsultants shall perfor# the ervices in accordance :ith
the Applica9le !a: and shall ta5e all practica9le steps to
ensure that any u9consultants, as :ell as the Personnel of the
$onsultants and any u9consultants, co#ply :ith the
Applica9le !a:. )he $lient shall notify the $onsultants in
:ritin2 of relevant local custo#s, and the $onsultants shall,
after such notification, respect such custo#s.
C+2 Conflict of
:nterests
C+2+- Consultants
Not to
%enefit from
Commissions*
Discounts* etc+
)he re#uneration of the $onsultants pursuant to $lause 8$ .
hereof shall constitute the $onsultants0 sole re#uneration in
connection :ith this $ontract or the ervices and, su9?ect to
$lause 8$ (.2.2 hereof, the $onsultants shall not accept for
their o:n 9enefit any trade co##ission, discount or si#ilar
pay#ent in connection :ith activities pursuant to this $ontract
or to the ervices or in the dischar2e of their o9li2ations
hereunder, and the $onsultants shall use their 9est efforts to
ensure that any u9consultants, as :ell as the Personnel and
a2ents of either of the#, si#ilarly shall not receive any such
additional re#uneration.
C+2+2 Procurement
Rules of
Funding
Agencies
"f the $onsultants, as part of the ervices, have the
responsi9ility of advisin2 the $lient on the procure#ent of
2oods, :or5s or services, the $onsultants shall co#ply :ith
any applica9le procure#ent 2uidelines of the 1an5 or of the
Association, as the case #ay 9e, and other fundin2 a2encies
and shall at all ti#es e'ercise such responsi9ility in the 9est
interest of the $lient. Any discounts or co##issions o9tained
9y the $onsultants in the e'ercise of such procure#ent
responsi9ility shall 9e for the account of the $lient.
C+2+C Consultants
and Affiliates
Not to Engage
)he $onsultants a2ree that, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract
and after its ter#ination, the $onsultants and any entity
affiliated :ith the $onsultants, as :ell as any u9consultant
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 1-
in Certain
Acti!ities
and any entity affiliated :ith such u9consultant, shall 9e
disqualified fro# providin2 2oods, :or5s or services 6other
than the ervices and any continuation thereof7 for any pro?ect
resultin2 fro# or closely related to the ervices.
C+2+; Pro'i6ition of
Conflicting
Acti!ities
)he $onsultants shall not en2a2e, and shall cause their
Personnel as :ell as their u9consultants and their Personnel
not to en2a2e, either directly or indirectly, in any of the
follo:in2 activities/
6a7 durin2 the ter# of this $ontract, any 9usiness or
professional activities in the 8overn#ent0s country
:hich :ould conflict :ith the activities assi2ned to the#
under this $ontractE and
697 after the ter#ination of this $ontract, such other
activities as #ay 9e specified in the $.
C+C Confidentialit& )he $onsultants, their u9consultants and the Personnel of
either of the# shall not, either durin2 the ter# or :ithin t:o
627 years after the e'piration of this $ontract, disclose any
proprietary or confidential infor#ation relatin2 to the ervices,
this $ontract or the $lient0s 9usiness or operations :ithout the
prior :ritten consent of the $lient.
C+; Lia6ilit& of t'e
Consultants
u9?ect to additional provisions, if any, set forth in the $, the
$onsultants0 lia9ility under this $ontract shall 9e as provided
9y the Applica9le !a:.
C+G :nsurance to 6e
Ta)en Out 6& t'e
Consultants
)he $onsultants 6i7 shall ta5e out and #aintain, and shall
cause any u9consultants to ta5e out and #aintain, at their 6or
the u9consultants0, as the case #ay 9e7 o:n cost 9ut on ter#s
and conditions approved 9y the $lient, insurance a2ainst the
ris5s, and for the covera2es, as shall 9e specified in the $,
and 6ii7 at the $lient0s request, shall provide evidence to the
$lient sho:in2 that such insurance has 9een ta5en out and
#aintained and that the current pre#iu#s therefor have 9een
paid.
C+E Accounting*
:nspection and
Auditing
)he $onsultants 6i7 shall 5eep accurate and syste#atic
accounts and records in respect of the ervices hereunder, in
accordance :ith internationally accepted accountin2 principles
and in such for# and detail as :ill clearly identify all relevant
ti#e chan2es and costs, and the 9ases thereof 6includin2 such
9ases as #ay 9e specifically referred to in the $7, and 6ii7
shall per#it the $lient or its desi2nated representative
periodically, and up to one year fro# the e'piration or
ter#ination of this $ontract, to inspect the sa#e and #a5e
copies thereof as :ell as to have the# audited 9y auditors
appointed 9y the $lient and 6iii7 shall per#it the 1an5 to
1. "". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract
inspect the $onsultant0s accounts and records relatin2 to the
perfor#ance of the $onsultant and to have the# audited 9y
auditors approved 9y the 1an5, if so required 9y the 1an5.
C+/ Consultants
Actions
ReBuiring
Clients Prior
Appro!al
)he $onsultants shall o9tain the $lient0s prior approval in
:ritin2 9efore ta5in2 any of the follo:in2 actions/
6a7 appointin2 such #e#9ers of the Personnel as are listed in
Appendi' $ #erely 9y title 9ut not 9y na#eE
697 enterin2 into a su9contract for the perfor#ance of any
part of the ervices, it 9ein2 understood 6i7 that the
selection of the u9consultant and the ter#s and
conditions of the su9contract shall have 9een approved in
:ritin2 9y the $lient prior to the e'ecution of the
su9contract, and 6ii7 that the $onsultants shall re#ain
fully lia9le for the perfor#ance of the ervices 9y the
u9consultant and its Personnel pursuant to this
$ontractE
6c7 any other action that #ay 9e specified in the $.
C+0 Reporting
O6ligations
)he $onsultants shall su9#it to the $lient the reports and
docu#ents specified in Appendi' 1 hereto, in the for#, in the
nu#9ers and :ithin the ti#e periods set forth in the said
Appendi'.
C+. Documents
Prepared 6& t'e
Consultants to 6e
t'e Propert& of
t'e Client
All plans, dra:in2s, specifications, desi2ns, reports, other
docu#ents and soft:are prepared 9y the $onsultants for the
$lient under this $ontract shall 9eco#e and re#ain the
property of the $lient, and the $onsultants shall, not later than
upon ter#ination or e'piration of this $ontract, deliver all
such docu#ents to the $lient, to2ether :ith a detailed
inventory thereof. )he $onsultants #ay retain a copy of such
docu#ents and soft:are. Restrictions a9out the future use of
these docu#ents and soft:are, if any, shall 9e specified in the
$.
C+-3 EBuipment and
1aterials
Furnis'ed 6& t'e
Client
Iquip#ent and #aterials #ade availa9le to the $onsultants 9y
the $lient, or purchased 9y the $onsultants :ith funds
provided 9y the $lient, shall 9e the property of the $lient and
shall 9e #ar5ed accordin2ly. >pon ter#ination or e'piration
of this $ontract, the $onsultants shall #a5e availa9le to the
$lient an inventory of such equip#ent and #aterials and shall
dispose of such equip#ent and #aterials in accordance :ith
the $lient0s instructions. 4hile in possession of such
equip#ent and #aterials, the $onsultants, unless other:ise
instructed 9y the $lient in :ritin2, shall insure the# at the
e'pense of the $lient in an a#ount equal to their full
replace#ent value.
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 1&
;+ CONSULTANTS PERSONNEL AND SU%CONSULTANTS
;+- <eneral )he $onsultants shall e#ploy and provide such qualified and
e'perienced Personnel and u9consultants as are required to
carry out the ervices.
;+2 Description of
Personnel
6a7 )he title, a2reed ?o9 description, #ini#u# qualification
and esti#ated period of en2a2e#ent in the carryin2 out
of the ervices of each of the $onsultants0 Jey Personnel
are descri9ed in Appendi' $. "f any of the Jey
Personnel has already 9een approved 9y the $lient,
hisHher na#e is listed as :ell.
697 "f required to co#ply :ith the provisions of $lause 8$
(.1.1 hereof, ad?ust#ents :ith respect to the esti#ated
periods of en2a2e#ent of Jey Personnel set forth in
Appendi' $ #ay 9e #ade 9y the $onsultants 9y :ritten
notice to the $lient, provided 6i7 that such ad?ust#ents
shall not alter the ori2inally esti#ated period of
en2a2e#ent of any individual 9y #ore than 10N or one
:ee5, :hichever is lar2er, and 6ii7 that the a22re2ate of
such ad?ust#ents shall not cause pay#ents under this
$ontract to e'ceed the ceilin2s set forth in $lause 8$
..1697 of this $ontract. Any other such ad?ust#ents shall
only 9e #ade :ith the $lient0s :ritten approval.
6c7 "f additional :or5 is required 9eyond the scope of the
ervices specified in Appendi' A, the esti#ated periods
of en2a2e#ent of Jey Personnel set forth in Appendi' $
#ay 9e increased 9y a2ree#ent in :ritin2 9et:een the
$lient and the $onsultants, provided that any such
increase shall not, e'cept as other:ise a2reed in :ritin2,
cause pay#ents under this $ontract to e'ceed the
ceilin2s set forth in $lause 8$ ..1697 of this $ontract.
;+C Appro!al of
Personnel
)he Jey Personnel and u9consultants listed 9y title as :ell as
9y na#e in Appendi' $ are here9y approved 9y the $lient. "n
respect of other Jey Personnel :hich the $onsultants propose
to use in the carryin2 out of the ervices, the $onsultants shall
su9#it to the $lient for revie: and approval a copy of their
9io2raphical data and 6in the case of Jey Personnel to 9e used
:ithin the country of the 8overn#ent7 a copy of a satisfactory
#edical certificate in the for# attached hereto as Appendi' %.
"f the $lient does not o9?ect in :ritin2 6statin2 the reasons for
the o9?ection7 :ithin t:enty*one 6217 calendar days fro# the
date of receipt of such 9io2raphical data and 6if applica9le7
such certificate, such Jey Personnel shall 9e dee#ed to have
9een approved 9y the $lient.
;+; (or)ing ?ours*
O!ertime* Lea!e*
etc+
6a7 4or5in2 hours and holidays for Jey Personnel are set
forth in Appendi' I hereto. )o account for travel ti#e,
forei2n Personnel carryin2 out ervices inside the
8overn#ent0s country shall 9e dee#ed to have
co##enced 6or finished7 :or5 in respect of the ervices
such nu#9er of days 9efore their arrival in 6or after their
departure fro#7 the 8overn#ent0s country as is specified
in Appendi' I hereto.
697 )he Jey Personnel shall not 9e entitled to 9e paid for
overti#e nor to ta5e paid sic5 leave or vacation leave
e'cept as specified in Appendi' I hereto, and e'cept as
specified in such Appendi', the $onsultants0
re#uneration shall 9e dee#ed to cover these ite#s. All
leave to 9e allo:ed to the Personnel is included in the
staff*#onths of service set forth in Appendi' $. Any
ta5in2 of leave 9y Personnel shall 9e su9?ect to the prior
approval 9y the $onsultants :ho shall ensure that
a9sence for leave purposes :ill not delay the pro2ress
and adequate supervision of the ervices.
;+G Remo!al and9or
Replacement of
Personnel
6a7 I'cept as the $lient #ay other:ise a2ree, no chan2es
shall 9e #ade in the Jey Personnel. "f, for any reason
9eyond the reasona9le control of the $onsultants, it
9eco#es necessary to replace any of the Personnel, the
$onsultants shall forth:ith provide as a replace#ent a
person of equivalent or 9etter qualifications.
697 "f the $lient 6i7 finds that any of the Personnel has
co##itted serious #isconduct or has 9een char2ed :ith
havin2 co##itted a cri#inal action, or 6ii7 has
reasona9le cause to 9e dissatisfied :ith the perfor#ance
of any of the Personnel, then the $onsultants shall, at the
$lient0s :ritten request specifyin2 the 2rounds therefor,
forth:ith provide as a replace#ent a person :ith
qualifications and e'perience accepta9le to the $lient.
6c7 Any of the Personnel provided as a replace#ent under
$lauses 6a7 and 697 a9ove, the rate of re#uneration
applica9le to such person as :ell as any rei#9ursa9le
e'penditures 6includin2 e'penditures due to the nu#9er of
eli2i9le dependents7 the $onsultants #ay :ish to clai# as a
result of such replace#ent, shall 9e su9?ect to the prior
:ritten approval 9y the $lient. I'cept as the $lient #ay
other:ise a2ree, 6i7 the $onsultants shall 9ear all additional
travel and other costs arisin2 out of or incidental to any
re#oval andHor replace#ent, and 6ii7 the re#uneration to 9e
paid for any of the Personnel provided as a replace#ent
shall not e'ceed the re#uneration :hich :ould have 9een
paya9le to the Personnel replaced.
;+E Resident Pro8ect
1anager
"f required 9y the $, the $onsultants shall ensure that at all
ti#es durin2 the $onsultants0 perfor#ance of the ervices in
the 8overn#ent0s country a resident pro?ect #ana2er,
accepta9le to the $lient, shall ta5e char2e of the perfor#ance
of such ervices.
G+ O%L:<AT:ONS OF T?E CL:ENT
G+- Assistance and
E#emptions
>nless other:ise specified in the $, the $lient shall use its
9est efforts to ensure that the 8overn#ent shall/
6a7 provide the $onsultants, u9consultants and Personnel
:ith :or5 per#its and such other docu#ents as shall 9e
necessary to ena9le the $onsultants, u9consultants or
Personnel to perfor# the ervicesE
697 arran2e for the Personnel and, if appropriate, their
eli2i9le dependents to 9e provided pro#ptly :ith all
necessary entry and e'it visas, residence per#its,
e'chan2e per#its and any other docu#ents required for
their stay in the 8overn#ent0s countryE
6c7 facilitate pro#pt clearance throu2h custo#s of any
property required for the ervices and of the personal
effects of the Personnel and their eli2i9le dependentsE
6d7 issue to officials, a2ents and representatives of the
8overn#ent all such instructions as #ay 9e necessary or
appropriate for the pro#pt and effective i#ple#entation
of the ervicesE
6e7 e'e#pt the $onsultants and the Personnel and any
u9consultants e#ployed 9y the $onsultants for the
ervices fro# any require#ent to re2ister or o9tain any
per#it to practice their profession or to esta9lish
the#selves either individually or as a corporate entity
accordin2 to the Applica9le !a:E
6f7 2rant to the $onsultants, any u9consultant and the
Personnel of either of the# the privile2e, pursuant to the
Applica9le !a:, of 9rin2in2 into the 8overn#ent0s
country reasona9le a#ounts of forei2n currency for the
purposes of the ervices or for the personal use of the
Personnel and their dependents and of :ithdra:in2 any
such a#ounts as #ay 9e earned therein 9y the Personnel
in the e'ecution of the ervicesE and
627 provide to the $onsultants, u9consultants and Personnel
any such other assistance as #ay 9e specified in the $.
G+2 Access to Land )he $lient :arrants that the $onsultants shall have, free of
char2e, uni#peded access to all land in the 8overn#ent0s
country in respect of :hich access is required for the
perfor#ance of the ervices. )he $lient :ill 9e responsi9le
for any da#a2e to such land or any property thereon resultin2
fro# such access and :ill inde#nify the $onsultants and each
of the Personnel in respect of lia9ility for any such da#a2e,
unless such da#a2e is caused 9y the default or ne2li2ence of
the $onsultants or any u9consultant or the Personnel of either
of the#.
G+C C'ange in t'e
Applica6le LaA
"f, after the date of this $ontract, there is any chan2e in the
Applica9le !a: :ith respect to ta'es and duties :hich
increases or decreases the cost incurred 9y the $onsultants in
perfor#in2 the ervices, then the re#uneration and
rei#9ursa9le e'penses other:ise paya9le to the $onsultants
under this $ontract shall 9e increased or decreased accordin2ly
9y a2ree#ent 9et:een the Parties hereto, and correspondin2
ad?ust#ents shall 9e #ade to the ceilin2 a#ounts specified in
$lause 8$ ..1697.
G+; Ser!ices* Facilities
and Propert& of
t'e Client
)he $lient shall #a5e availa9le to the $onsultants and the
Personnel, for the purposes of the ervices and free of any
char2e, the services, facilities and property descri9ed in
Appendi' + at the ti#es and in the #anner specified in said
Appendi' +, provided that if such services, facilities and
property shall not 9e #ade availa9le to the $onsultants as and
:hen so specified, the Parties shall a2ree on 6i7 any ti#e
e'tension that it #ay 9e appropriate to 2rant to the $onsultants
for the perfor#ance of the ervices, 6ii7 the #anner in :hich
the $onsultants shall procure any such services, facilities and
property fro# other sources, and 6iii7 the additional pay#ents,
if any, to 9e #ade to the $onsultants as a result thereof
pursuant to $lause 8$ ..16c7 hereinafter.
G+G Pa&ment "n consideration of the ervices perfor#ed 9y the $onsultants
under this $ontract, the $lient shall #a5e to the $onsultants
such pay#ents and in such #anner as is provided 9y $lause
8$ . of this $ontract.
G+E Counterpart
Personnel
6a7 "f so provided in Appendi' + hereto, the $lient shall
#a5e availa9le to the $onsultants, as and :hen provided
in such Appendi' +, and free of char2e, such counterpart
personnel to 9e selected 9y the $lient, :ith the
$onsultants0 advice, as shall 9e specified in such
Appendi' +. $ounterpart personnel shall :or5 under the
e'clusive direction of the $onsultants. "f any #e#9er of
the counterpart personnel fails to perfor# adequately any
:or5 assi2ned to such #e#9er 9y the $onsultants :hich
is consistent :ith the position occupied 9y such #e#9er,
the $onsultants #ay request the replace#ent of such
#e#9er, and the $lient shall not unreasona9ly refuse to
act upon such request.
697 "f counterpart personnel are not provided 9y the $lient to
the $onsultants as and :hen specified in Appendi' +, the
$lient and the $onsultants shall a2ree on 6i7 ho: the
affected part of the ervices shall 9e carried out, and 6ii7
the additional pay#ents, if any, to 9e #ade 9y the $lient
to the $onsultants as a result thereof pursuant to $lause
8$ ..16c7 hereof.
E+ PAF1ENTS TO T?E CONSULTANTS
E+- Cost EstimatesJ
Ceiling Amount
6a7 An esti#ate of the cost of the ervices paya9le in forei2n
currency is set forth in Appendi' 8. An esti#ate of the
cost of the ervices paya9le in local currency is set forth
in Appendi' @.
697 I'cept as #ay 9e other:ise a2reed under $lause 8$ 2..
and su9?ect to $lause 8$ ..16c7, pay#ents under this
$ontract shall not e'ceed the ceilin2s in forei2n currency
and in local currency specified in the $. )he
$onsultants shall notify the $lient as soon as cu#ulative
char2es incurred for the ervices have reached 80N of
either of these ceilin2s.
6c7 Oot:ithstandin2 $lause 8$ ..1697 hereof, if pursuant to
any of the $lauses 8$ -.(, -., or -.. hereof, the Parties
shall a2ree that additional pay#ents in local andHor
forei2n currency, as the case #ay 9e, shall 9e #ade to the
$onsultants in order to cover any necessary additional
e'penditures not envisa2ed in the cost esti#ates referred
to in $lause 8$ ..16a7 a9ove, the ceilin2 or ceilin2s, as
the case #ay 9e, set forth in $lause 8$ ..1697 a9ove
shall 9e increased 9y the a#ount or a#ounts, as the case
#ay 9e, of any such additional pay#ents.
E+2 Remuneration
and Reim6ursa6le
E#penditures
6a7 u9?ect to the ceilin2s specified in $lause 8$ ..1697
hereof, the $lient shall pay to the $onsultants 6i7
re#uneration as set forth in $lause 8$ ..2697, and 6ii7
rei#9ursa9le e'penditures as set forth in $lause 8$
..26c7. "f specified in the $, said re#uneration shall 9e
su9?ect to price ad?ust#ent as specified in the $.
697 Re#uneration for the Personnel shall 9e deter#ined on
the 9asis of ti#e actually spent 9y such Personnel in the
perfor#ance of the ervices after the date deter#ined in
accordance :ith $lause 8$ 2.( and $lause $ 2.( 6or
such other date as the Parties shall a2ree in :ritin27
6includin2 ti#e for necessary travel via the #ost direct
route7 at the rates referred to, and su9?ect to such
additional provisions as are set forth, in the $.
6c7 Rei#9ursa9le e'penditures actually and reasona9ly
incurred 9y the $onsultants in the perfor#ance of the
ervices, as specified in $lause $ ..(697.
E+C Currenc& of
Pa&ment
6a7 +orei2n currency pay#ents shall 9e #ade in the currency
or currencies specified as forei2n currency or currencies
in the $, and local currency pay#ents shall 9e #ade in
the currency of the 8overn#ent.
697 )he $ shall specify :hich ite#s of re#uneration and
rei#9ura9le e'penditures shall 9e paid, respectively, in
forei2n and in local currency.
E+; 1ode of %illing
and Pa&ment
1illin2s and pay#ents in respect of the ervices shall 9e #ade
as follo:s/
6a7 )he $lient shall cause to 9e paid to the $onsultants an
advance pay#ent as specified in the $, and as
other:ise set forth 9elo:. )he advance pay#ent :ill 9e
due after provision 9y the $onsultants to the $lient of a
9an5 2uarantee 9y a 9an5 accepta9le to the $lient in an
a#ount 6or a#ounts7 and in a currency 6or currencies7
specified in the $, such 9an5 2uarantee 6i7 to re#ain
effective until the advance pay#ent has 9een fully set off
as provided in the $, and 6ii7 to 9e in the for# set forth
in Appendi' " hereto or in such other for# as the $lient
shall have approved in :ritin2.
697 As soon as practica9le and not later than fifteen 61-7
days after the end of each calendar #onth durin2 the
period of the ervices, the $onsultants shall su9#it to
the $lient, in duplicate, ite#iGed state#ents,
acco#panied 9y copies of receipted invoices, vouchers
and other appropriate supportin2 #aterials, of the
a#ounts paya9le pursuant to $lauses 8$ ..( and .., for
such #onth. eparate #onthly state#ents shall 9e
su9#itted in respect of a#ounts paya9le in forei2n
currency and in local currency. Iach such separate
#onthly state#ent shall distin2uish that portion of the
total eli2i9le costs :hich pertains to re#uneration fro#
that portion :hich pertains to rei#9ursa9le e'penditures.
6c7 )he $lient shall cause the pay#ent of the $onsultants0
#onthly state#ents :ithin si'ty 6.07 days after the
receipt 9y the $lient of such state#ents :ith supportin2
2, "". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract
docu#ents. Rnly such portion of a #onthly state#ent
that is not satisfactorily supported #ay 9e :ithheld fro#
pay#ent. hould any discrepancy 9e found to e'ist
9et:een actual pay#ent and costs authoriGed to 9e
incurred 9y the $onsultants, the $lient #ay add or
su9tract the difference fro# any su9sequent pay#ents.
"nterest at the annual rate specified in the $ shall
9eco#e paya9le as fro# the a9ove due date on any
a#ount due 9y, 9ut not paid on, such due date.
6d7 )he final pay#ent under this $lause shall 9e #ade only
after the final report and a final state#ent, identified as
such, shall have 9een su9#itted 9y the $onsultants and
approved as satisfactory 9y the $lient. )he ervices
shall 9e dee#ed co#pleted and finally accepted 9y the
$lient and the final report and final state#ent shall 9e
dee#ed approved 9y the $lient as satisfactory ninety
6907 calendar days after receipt of the final report and
final state#ent 9y the $lient unless the $lient, :ithin
such ninety 6907*day period, 2ives :ritten notice to the
$onsultants specifyin2 in detail deficiencies in the
ervices, the final report or final state#ent. )he
$onsultants shall thereupon pro#ptly #a5e any
necessary corrections, and upon co#pletion of such
corrections, the fore2oin2 process shall 9e repeated. Any
a#ount :hich the $lient has paid or caused to 9e paid in
accordance :ith this $lause in e'cess of the a#ounts
actually paya9le in accordance :ith the provisions of this
$ontract shall 9e rei#9ursed 9y the $onsultants to the
$lient :ithin thirty 6(07 days after receipt 9y the
$onsultants of notice thereof. Any such clai# 9y the
$lient for rei#9urse#ent #ust 9e #ade :ithin t:elve
6127 calendar #onths after receipt 9y the $lient of a final
report and a final state#ent approved 9y the $lient in
accordance :ith the a9ove.
6e7 All pay#ents under this $ontract shall 9e #ade to the
accounts of the $onsultants specified in the $.
/+ FA:RNESS AND <OOD FA:T?
/+- <ood Fait' )he Parties underta5e to act in 2ood faith :ith respect to each
other0s ri2hts under this $ontract and to adopt all reasona9le
#easures to ensure the realiGation of the o9?ectives of this
$ontract.
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 2-
/+2 Operation of t'e
Contract
)he Parties reco2niGe that it is i#practical in this $ontract to
provide for every contin2ency :hich #ay arise durin2 the life
of the $ontract, and the Parties here9y a2ree that it is their
intention that this $ontract shall operate fairly as 9et:een
the#, and :ithout detri#ent to the interest of either of the#,
and that, if durin2 the ter# of this $ontract either Party
9elieves that this $ontract is operatin2 unfairly, the Parties
:ill use their 9est efforts to a2ree on such action as #ay 9e
necessary to re#ove the cause or causes of such unfairness,
9ut no failure to a2ree on any action pursuant to this $lause
shall 2ive rise to a dispute su9?ect to ar9itration in accordance
:ith $lause 8$ 8 hereof.
0+ SETTLE1ENT OF D:SPUTES
0+- Amica6le
Settlement
)he Parties shall use their 9est efforts to settle a#ica9ly all
disputes arisin2 out of or in connection :ith this $ontract or
the interpretation thereof.
0+2 Dispute Settlement Any dispute 9et:een the Parties as to #atters arisin2 pursuant
to this $ontract :hich cannot 9e settled a#ica9ly :ithin thirty
6(07 days after receipt 9y one Party of the other Party0s request
for such a#ica9le settle#ent #ay 9e su9#itted 9y either Party
for settle#ent in accordance :ith the provisions specified in
the $.
2&
III. Special Con"itions of Contract
Num6er of <C
Clause
2

Amendments of* and Supplements to* Clauses in t'e <eneral
Conditions of Contract
5-+-=a> )he :ords Cin the 8overn#ent0s countryD are a#ended to read Cin
:name of country;.D
Note$ Bank-financed contracts usually desi)nate t(e law of t(e
Client+s country as t(e law )o!ernin) t(e contract8 Howe!er, if
parties wis( to desi)nate t(e law of anot(er country, t(e Bank will
not ob'ect8 -n t(e former case, t(is Clause SC181AaB s(ould be
deletedI in t(e latter case, t(e name of t(e respecti!e country
s(ould be inserted in t(e blank, and t(e s>uare brackets s(ould be
remo!ed.B
-+; )he lan2ua2e is :specify En)lis(, 6renc(, or Spanis(;.
-+E+- )he addresses are/
$lient/
Attention/
$a9le address/
)ele'/
+acsi#ile/
$onsultants/
Attention/
$a9le address/
)ele'/
+acsi#ile/
-+E+2 Ootice :ill 9e dee#ed to 9e effective as follo:s/
6a7 in the case of personal delivery or re2istered #ail, on
deliveryE
697 in the case of tele'es, :written (ours; 6:numerical (ours;7 hours
follo:in2 confir#ed trans#issionE
6c7 in the case of tele2ra#s, :written (ours; 6:numerical (ours;7
hours follo:in2 confir#ed trans#issionE and
6d7 in the case of facsi#iles, :written (ours; 6:numerical (ours;7
hours follo:in2 confir#ed trans#ission.
2
$lauses in 9rac5ets are optionalE all notes should 9e deleted in final te't.
28
5-+0 )he Me#9er in $har2e is :name of member;.
Note$ -f t(e Consultants consist of a 'oint !enture of more t(an
one entity, t(e name of t(e entity w(ose address is specified in
Clause SC 18081 s(ould be inserted (ere8 -f t(e Consultants
consist only of one entity, t(is Clause SC 189 s(ould be deleted
from t(e SC8B
-+. )he AuthoriGed Representatives are/
+or the $lient/
+or the $onsultants/
5-+-3 )he $lient :arrants that the $onsultants, the u9consultants and
the Personnel shall 9e e'e#pt fro# 6or that the $lient shall pay on
9ehalf of the $onsultants, the u9consultants and the Personnel, or
shall rei#9urse the $onsultants, the u9consultants and the
Personnel for7 any ta'es, duties, fees, levies and other i#positions
i#posed, under the Applica9le !a:, on the $onsultants, the
u9consultants and the Personnel in respect of/
6a7 any pay#ents :hatsoever #ade to the $onsultants,
u9consultants and the Personnel 6other than nationals of the
8overn#ent or per#anent residents of the 8overn#ent0s
country7, in connection :ith the carryin2 out of the ervicesE
697 any equip#ent, #aterials and supplies 9rou2ht into the
8overn#ent0s country 9y the $onsultants or u9consultants
for the purpose of carryin2 out the ervices and :hich, after
havin2 9een 9rou2ht into such territories, :ill 9e
su9sequently :ithdra:n therefro# 9y the#E
6c7 any equip#ent i#ported for the purpose of carryin2 out the
ervices and paid for out of funds provided 9y the $lient and
:hich is treated as property of the $lientE
6d7 any property 9rou2ht into the 8overn#ent0s country 9y the
$onsultants, any u9consultants or the Personnel 6other than
nationals of the 8overn#ent or per#anent residents of the
8overn#ent0s country7, or the eli2i9le dependents of such
Personnel for their personal use and :hich :ill su9sequently
9e :ithdra:n therefro# 9y the# upon their respective
departure fro# the 8overn#ent0s country, provided that/
617 the $onsultants, u9consultants and Personnel, and
their eli2i9le dependents, shall follo: the usual
custo#s procedures of the 8overn#ent in i#portin2
property into the 8overn#ent0s countryE and
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract 29
627 if the $onsultants, u9consultants or Personnel, or their
eli2i9le dependents, do not :ithdra: 9ut dispose of
any property in the 8overn#ent0s country upon :hich
custo#s duties and ta'es have 9een e'e#pted, the
$onsultants, u9consultants or Personnel, as the case
#ay 9e, 6i7 shall 9ear such custo#s duties and ta'es in
confor#ity :ith the re2ulations of the 8overn#ent, or
6ii7 shall rei#9urse the# to the $lient if they :ere paid
9y the $lient at the ti#e the property in question :as
9rou2ht into the 8overn#ent0s country.
Note$ W(ile t(e Bank does not reimburse payments for duties
and ta/es le!ied by t(e borrowin) country Asee Section 2819 of t(e
General Conditions @pplicable to "oan and Guarantee
@)reementsB, it lea!es it to t(e Client to decide w(et(er t(e
Consultants AiB s(ould (a!e to pay le!ies of t(is kind wit(out
reimbursement by t(e Client, AiiB s(ould be e/empted from any
suc( le!ies, or AiiiB s(ould be reimbursed by t(e Client for any
suc( le!ies t(ey mi)(t (a!e to pay Aor t(at t(e Client would pay
suc( le!ies on be(alf of t(e Consultants and t(e &ersonnelB8 -n
t(e first case, t(is Clause SC 1811 s(ould be deleted from t(e SCI
in t(e second and t(ird case, t(is Clause SC 1811 s(ould be used
in t(e SC8
,(e Consultants must be informed about w(ic( alternati!e
t(e Client wis(es to apply before t(ey are to submit t(eir financial
proposal8 -f t(e first alternati!e is to apply, t(e Consultants
s(ould be pro!ided wit( t(e information necessary to allow t(em
to calculate t(eir appro/imate liability for t(e applicable ta/es,
duties and impositions8B
52+- )he effectiveness conditions are the follo:in2/
Note$ "ist (ere any conditions of effecti!eness of t(e Contract,
e8)8, appro!al of t(e Contract by t(e Bank, Client+s appro!al of
Consultants+ proposals for appointment of specified key staff
members, effecti!eness of Bank "oan7-#@ Credit, receipt by
Consultants of ad!ance payment and by Client of ad!ance
payment )uarantee Asee Clause SC 08JAaBB, etc8 -f t(ere are no
effecti!eness conditions, delete t(is Clause SC 381 from t(e SC8B
2+2 )he ti#e period shall 9e :len)t( of time; or such other ti#e period as
the parties #ay a2ree in :ritin2.
Note$ 6ill in t(e time period, e8)8, Ffour #onths.G
2+C )he ti#e period shall 9e :len)t( of time; or such other ti#e period as
(0 """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
2+; )he ti#e period shall 9e :len)t( of time; or such other ti#e period as
5C+2+;=6> Note$ -t is essential t(at Consultants w(o ad!ise Clients on t(e
pri!ati=ation of state owned enterprises or ot(er assets Aor on
related problemsB, be pro(ibited from Fswitc(in) sidesG upon
completion of t(eir assi)nment and t(en eit(er appearin) as
purc(aser of t(ese enterprises7assets or ad!isin) potential
purc(asers in t(is conte/t8 -n t(ese situations, t(e followin)
pro!ision must be used$
C+or a period of t:o years after the e'piration of this $ontract, the
$onsultants shall not en2a2e, and shall cause their Personnel as
:ell as their u9consultants and their Personnel not to en2a2e, in
the activity of a purchaser 6directly or indirectly7 of the assets on
:hich they advised the $lient under this $ontract nor in the
activity of an adviser 6directly or indirectly7 of potential
purchasers of such assets. )he $onsultants also a2ree that their
affiliates shall 9e disqualified for the sa#e period of ti#e fro#
en2a2in2 in the said activities.DB
5C+; Note$ &roposals to introduce e/clusions7limitations of t(e
Consultants+ liability under t(e Contract s(ould be carefully
scrutini=ed by Borrowers7Clients8 -n t(is re)ard t(e parties
s(ould be aware of t(e Bank+s policy on t(is matter w(ic( is as
follows$
18 -f t(e &arties a)ree t(at t(e Consultants+ liability s(ould
simply be )o!erned by t(e @pplicable "aw, t(ey s(ould
delete t(is Clause SC 48J from t(e SC8
38 -f t(e &arties wis( to limit or to partially e/clude t(e
Consultants+ liability to t(e Client, t(ey s(ould note t(at, to
be acceptable to t(e Bank, any limitation of t(e Consultants+
liability s(ould at t(e !ery least be reasonably related to AaB
t(e dama)e t(e Consultants mi)(t potentially cause to t(e
Client, and AbB t(e Consultants+ ability to pay compensation
usin) t(eir own assets and reasonably obtainable insurance
co!era)e8 ,(e Consultants+ liability s(ould not be limited to
less t(an AiB t(e estimated total payments to t(e Consultants
under t(e Contract for remuneration and reimbursables, or
AiiB t(e proceeds t(e Consultants may be entitled to recei!e
from any insurance t(ey maintain to co!er suc( liability,
w(ic(e!er of AiB or AiiB is (i)(er8 @ statement to t(e effect
t(at t(e Consultants are liable only for t(e re-performance of
faulty Ser!ices is not acceptable to t(e Bank8 @lso, t(e
Consultants+ liability s(ould ne!er be limited for loss or
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract (1
dama)e caused by t(e Consultants+ )ross ne)li)ence or
willful misconduct8 Conse>uently, t(e Bank would accept
t(e followin) pro!isions wit( respect to t(e Consultants+
liability, w(ic( t(e &arties could introduce (ere in t(e SC as
Clause SC 48J as follows$
CC+; Limitation of t'e Consultants Lia6ilit& toAards t'e
Client
6a7 I'cept in case of 2ross ne2li2ence or :illful
#isconduct on the part of the $onsultants or on the part
of any person or fir# actin2 on 9ehalf of the
$onsultants in carryin2 out the ervices, the
$onsultants, :ith respect to da#a2e caused 9y the
$onsultants to the $lient0s property, shall not 9e lia9le
to the $lient/
6i7 for any indirect or consequential loss or da#a2eE
and
6ii7 for any direct loss or da#a2e that e'ceeds 6A7 the
total pay#ents for professional fees and
rei#9ursa9le e'penditures #ade or e'pected to
9e #ade to the $onsultants hereunder, or 617 the
proceeds the $onsultants #ay 9e entitled to
receive fro# any insurance #aintained 9y the
$onsultants to cover such a lia9ility, :hichever of
6A7 or 617 is hi2her.
697 )his li#itation of lia9ility shall not affect the
$onsultants0 lia9ility, if any, for da#a2e to )hird
Parties caused 9y the $onsultants or any person or fir#
actin2 on 9ehalf of the $onsultants in carryin2 out the
ervices.D
48 ,(e Bank does not accept a pro!ision to t(e effect t(at t(e
Client s(all indemnify and (old (armless t(e Consultants
a)ainst t(ird party claims, e/cept, of course, if a claim is
based on loss or dama)e caused by a default or wron)ful act
of t(e Client8B
C+G )he ris5s and the covera2es shall 9e as follo:s/
6a7 )hird Party #otor vehicle lia9ility insurance in respect of
#otor vehicles operated in the 8overn#ent0s country 9y the
$onsultants or their Personnel or any u9consultants or their
Personnel, :ith a #ini#u# covera2e of :amount;E
697 )hird Party lia9ility insurance, :ith a #ini#u# covera2e of
:amount;E
6c7 professional lia9ility insurance, :ith a #ini#u# covera2e of
:amount;E
6d7 e#ployer0s lia9ility and :or5ers0 co#pensation insurance in
respect of the Personnel of the $onsultants and of any
u9consultant, in accordance :ith the relevant provisions of
the Applica9le !a:, as :ell as, :ith respect to such
Personnel, any such life, health, accident, travel or other
insurance as #ay 9e appropriateE and
6e7 insurance a2ainst loss of or da#a2e to 6i7 equip#ent
purchased in :hole or in part :ith funds provided under this
$ontract, 6ii7 the $onsultants0 property used in the
perfor#ance of the ervices, and 6iii7 any docu#ents
prepared 9y the $onsultants in the perfor#ance of the
ervices.
Note$ #elete w(at is not applicable8
5C+E Note$ W(ere price is not an e!aluation criterion in t(e selection
of t(e Consultants, and t(e te/t set fort( after %ote 1 to Clause SC
083AbB is t(erefore used in t(e SC, t(e te/t set fort( below s(ould
be used as Clause SC 480 in t(e SC8 W(ere price is an e!aluation
criterion, t(ere is no need for a Clause SC 480 in t(e SC8
)he 9ases for ti#e chan2es and costs referred to in $lause 8$ (..
shall include the 9ases of the $onsultants0 representations referred
to in $lause $ ..2697.B
5C+/=c> )he other actions are/
Note$ -f t(ere are no ot(er actions, delete t(is Clause SC 48 from
t(e SC8 -f t(e Ser!ices consist of ci!il works, t(e followin) s(ould
be added (ere$
C6i7 ta5in2 any action under a civil :or5s contract desi2natin2
the $onsultants as CIn2ineer,D for :hich action, pursuant to
such civil :or5s contract, the :ritten approval of the $lient
as CI#ployerD is required.D
6ii7 UDB
5C+. Note$ -f t(ere is to be no restriction on t(e future use of t(ese
documents by eit(er &arty, t(is Clause SC 489 s(ould be deleted
from t(e SC8 -f t(e &arties wis( to restrict suc( use, any of t(e
followin) optionsKor any ot(er option a)reed to by t(e &artiesK
could be used$
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract ((
C)he $onsultants shall not use these docu#ents for purposes
unrelated to this $ontract :ithout the prior :ritten approval of
the $lient.D
C)he $lient shall not use these docu#ents for purposes
the $onsultants.D
COeither Party shall use these docu#ents for purposes
the other Party.DB
5;+E Note$ -f t(ere is a resident pro'ect mana)er, state (ere$ C)he
person desi2nated as resident pro?ect #ana2er in Appendi' $ shall
serve in that capacity, as specified in $lause 8$ ,...D -f t(ere is
no suc( mana)er, delete t(is Clause SC J80 from t(e SC8B
5G+- Note$ "ist (ere any c(an)es or additions to Clause GC 2818 -f
t(ere are no suc( c(an)es or additions, delete t(is Clause SC 281
from t(e SC8B
E+-=6> )he ceilin2 in forei2n currency or currencies is/ :amount;
)he ceilin2 in local currency is/ :amount;
5E+2=a> Note$ -n order to ad'ust t(e remuneration for forei)n and7or local
inflation, a price ad'ustment pro!ision s(ould be included (ere if
t(e contract (as a duration of more t(an 19 mont(s or if t(e
forei)n or local inflation is e/pected to e/ceed 2L per annu#8
,(e ad'ustment s(ould be made e!ery 13 mont(s after t(e date of
t(e contract for remuneration in forei)n currency andKe/cept if
t(ere is !ery (i)( inflation in t(e Client+s country, in w(ic( case
more fre>uent ad'ustments s(ould be pro!ided forKat t(e same
inter!als for remuneration in local currency8 .emuneration in
forei)n currency s(ould be ad'usted by usin) t(e rele!ant inde/
for salaries in t(e country of t(e respecti!e forei)n currency
Aw(ic( normally is t(e country of t(e ConsultantsB and
remuneration in local currency by usin) t(e correspondin) inde/
for t(e Client+s country8 @ sample pro!ision is pro!ided below for
)uidance$
CPay#ents for re#uneration #ade in accordance :ith $lause 8$
..26a7 in Aforei2n andHorB AlocalB currency shall 9e ad?usted as
follo:s/
6i7 Re#uneration paid in forei2n currency pursuant to the rates
set forth in Appendi' 8 shall 9e ad?usted every 12 #onths
6and, the first ti#e, :ith effect for the re#uneration earned in
the 1(th calendar #onth after the date of the $ontract7 9y
applyin2 the follo:in2 for#ula/
(, """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
. .
-
-
f fo
f
fo
=
:here .
f
is the ad?usted re#uneration, .
fo
is the re#uneration
paya9le on the 9asis of the rates set forth in Appendi' 8 for
re#uneration paya9le in forei2n currency, -
f
is the official
inde' for salaries in the country of the forei2n currency for
the first #onth for :hich the ad?ust#ent is supposed to have
effect, and -
fo
is the official inde' for salaries in the country
of the forei2n currency for the #onth of the date of the
$ontract.
6ii7 Re#uneration paid in local currency pursuant to the rates set
forth in Appendi' @ shall 9e ad?usted every :number; #onths
6and, for the first ti#e, :ith effect for the re#uneration
earned in the :number;th calendar #onth after the date of the
$ontract7 9y applyin2 the follo:in2 for#ula/
. .
-
-
l lo
l
lo
=
:here .
l
is the ad?usted re#uneration, .
lo
is the re#uneration
paya9le on the 9asis of the rates set forth in Appendi' @ for
re#uneration paya9le in local currency, -
l
is the official inde'
for salaries in the $lient0s country for the first #onth for
:hich the ad?ust#ent is to have effect and, -
lo
is the official
inde' for salaries in the $lient0s country for the #onth of the
date of the $ontract.DB
E+2=6>=i> Note 1$ W(ere price is not an e!aluation criterion in t(e selection of
Consultants, t(e Client must re>uest t(e Consultants to submit
certain representations about t(e Consultants+ salary and related
costs, w(ic( representations are t(en used by t(e parties w(en
ne)otiatin) t(e applicable remuneration rates8 -n t(is case, t(e te/t
set fort( below s(ould be used as Clause SC 083AbBAiB in t(e SC8
617 "t is understood 6i7 that the re#uneration rates shall cover
6A7 such salaries and allo:ances as the $onsultants shall
have a2reed to pay to the Personnel as :ell as factors for
social char2es and overhead 9ased on the $onsultants0
avera2e costs, as represented 9y the financial state#ents of
the $onsultants0 latest three fiscal years, 617 the cost of
9ac5stoppin2 9y ho#e office staff not included in the
Personnel listed in Appendi' $, and 6$7 the $onsultants0 fee,
6ii7 that 9onuses or other #eans of profit*sharin2 shall not 9e
allo:ed as an ele#ent of overhead, and 6iii7 that any rates
specified for persons not yet appointed shall 9e provisional
and shall 9e su9?ect to revision, :ith the :ritten approval of
the $lient, once the applica9le salaries and allo:ances are
5no:n.
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract (-
627 Re#uneration for periods of less than one #onth shall 9e
calculated on an hourly 9asis for actual ti#e spent in the
$onsultants0 ho#e office and directly attri9uta9le to the
ervices 6one hour 9ein2 equivalent to 1H2,0th of a #onth7
and on a calendar*day 9asis for ti#e spent a:ay fro# ho#e
office 6one day 9ein2 equivalent to 1H(0th of a #onth7.
6(7 )he re#uneration rates have 9een a2reed upon 9ased on the
representations #ade 9y the $onsultants durin2 the
ne2otiation of this $ontract :ith respect to the $onsultants0
costs and char2es referred to in su9para2raph 617 of this
$lause $ ..26976i7, as such representations are evidenced 6i7
9y the for# C$onsultants0 Representations re2ardin2 $osts
and $har2es,D dated :6ill in t(e date of t(e 6orm properly e/ecuted
by t(e Consultants;, :hich :as su9#itted 9y the $onsultants to
the $lient durin2 such ne2otiation ANote$ @ model of suc( a
form is attac(ed at t(e end of t(ese SC as *odel 6orm -8
W(en in!itin) t(e selected Consultants for contract
ne)otiation, t(e Client s(ould re>uest t(e Consultants to
submit t(is 6orm no later t(an at t(e be)innin) of t(e
ne)otiation, properly filled in and e/ecuted, and to)et(er
wit( t(e necessary salary slipsB, and 6ii7 9y the for#
C1rea5do:n of A2reed +i'ed Rates in $onsultants0
$ontract,D dated :6ill in t(e date of t(e 6orm properly e/ecuted by
t(e Consultants;, :hich :as e'ecuted 9y the $onsultants at the
conclusion of such ne2otiation ANote$ @ model of suc( a
form is attac(ed at t(e end of t(ese SC as *odel 6orm --8
,(e Consultants s(ould be re>uested to e/ecute t(is 6orm at
t(e conclusion of t(e contract ne)otiation w(en t(e &arties
(a!e a)reed on t(e fi/ed rates and t(eir breakdown8B.
hould these representations 9e found 9y the $lient 6either
throu2h inspections or audits pursuant to $lause 8$ (..
hereof or throu2h other #eans7 to 9e #aterially inco#plete
or inaccurate, the $lient shall 9e entitled to introduce
appropriate #odifications in the re#uneration rates affected
9y such #aterially inco#plete or inaccurate representations.
Any such #odification shall have retroactive effect and, in
case re#uneration has already 9een paid 9y the $lient 9efore
any such #odification, 6i7 the $lient shall 9e entitled to
offset any e'cess pay#ent a2ainst the ne't #onthly pay#ent
to the $onsultants, or 6ii7 if there are no further pay#ents to
9e #ade 9y the $lient to the $onsultants, the $onsultants
shall rei#9urse to the $lient any e'cess pay#ent :ithin
thirty 6(07 days of receipt of a :ritten clai# of the $lient.
Any such clai# 9y the $lient for rei#9urse#ent #ust 9e
#ade :ithin t:elve 6127 calendar #onths after receipt 9y the
$lient of a final report and a final state#ent approved 9y the
$lient in accordance :ith $lause 8$ ..,6d7 of this $ontract.
Note 2$ W(ere price is an e!aluation criterion, t(e abo!e
(. """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
representations are not re>uired, and t(e te/t set fort( below
s(ould be used as Clause SC 083AbBAiB in t(e SC8
617 "t is understood 6i7 that the re#uneration rates shall cover
6A7 such salaries and allo:ances as the $onsultants shall
have a2reed to pay to the Personnel as :ell as factors for
social char2es and overhead, 617 the cost of 9ac5stoppin2 9y
ho#e office staff not included in the Personnel listed in
Appendi' $, and 6$7 the $onsultants0 fee, 6ii7 that 9onuses
or other #eans of profit*sharin2 shall not 9e allo:ed as an
ele#ent of overhead, and 6iii7 that any rates specified for
persons not yet appointed shall 9e provisional and shall 9e
su9?ect to revision, :ith the :ritten approval of the $lient,
once the applica9le salaries and allo:ances are 5no:n.
627 Re#uneration for periods of less than one #onth shall 9e
calculated on an hourly 9asis for actual ti#e spent in the
$onsultants0 ho#e office and directly attri9uta9le to the
ervices 6one hour 9ein2 equivalent to 1H2,0th of a #onth7
and on a calendar*day 9asis for ti#e spent a:ay fro# ho#e
office 6one day 9ein2 equivalent to 1H(0th of a #onth7.
E+2=6>=ii> )he rates for forei2n Aand localB Personnel are set forth in
Appendi' 8 Aand the rates for local Personnel, in Appendi' @B.
Note$ Select t(e correct wordin), dependin) on w(et(er local
&ersonnel is paid in forei)n or local currencyKsee Clause SC
084AbBAiB8
E+C=a> )he forei2n currency AcurrenciesB shall 9e the follo:in2/
6i7 :name of forei)n currency;
6ii7 :name of forei)n currency;
E+C=6>=i> Re#uneration for forei2n Aand localB Personnel shall 9e paid in
forei2n currency Aand re#uneration for local Personnel shall 9e
paid in local currencyB.
Note$ Select t(e correct wordin)Ksee Clause SC 083AbBAiiB8
E+C=6>=ii> )he rei#9ursa9le e'penditures in forei2n currency shall 9e the
follo:in2/
617 a per die# allo:ance for each of the forei2n or local
Personnel for every day in :hich such Personnel shall 9e
a9sent fro# his ho#e office and shall 9e outside the country
of the 8overn#ent for the purpose of the ervices at the
daily rate specified in Appendi' 8E
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract (&
627 the follo:in2 transportation costs/
6i7 the cost of international transportation of the forei2n
Personnel and, as specified 9elo:, eli2i9le dependents
of the forei2n Personnel, 9y the #ost appropriate
#eans of transport and the #ost direct practica9le route
to and fro# the $onsultants0 ho#e officeE in the case of
air travel, this shall 9e 9y less than first classE
6ii7 for any forei2n Personnel spendin2 t:enty*four 62,7
consecutive #onths or #ore in the 8overn#ent0s
country, one e'tra round trip :ill 9e rei#9ursed for
every t:enty*four 62,7 #onths of assi2n#ent in the
8overn#ent0s country. uch Personnel :ill 9e entitled
to such e'tra round trip only if upon their return to the
8overn#ent0s country, such Personnel are scheduled to
serve for the purposes of the Pro?ect for a further period
of not less than si' 6.7 consecutive #onthsE
6iii7 the cost of transportation to and fro# the 8overn#ent0s
country of eli2i9le dependents :ho shall 9e the spouse
and not #ore than t:o 627 un#arried dependent
children under ei2hteen 6187 years of a2e of those of
the forei2n Personnel assi2ned to resident duty in the
8overn#ent0s country for the purpose of the ervices
for periods of si' 6.7 consecutive #onths or lon2er,
provided that the stay of such dependents in the
8overn#ent0s country shall have 9een for not less than
three 6(7 consecutive #onths, duration. "f the
assi2n#ent period for resident staff of the forei2n
Personnel :ill 9e thirty 6(07 #onths or #ore, one e'tra
econo#y class air trip for their eli2i9le dependents for
every t:enty*four 62,7*#onth assi2n#ent :ill 9e
rei#9ursedE
6iv7 for the air travel of each of the forei2n Personnel, and
each eli2i9le dependent, the cost of e'cess 9a22a2e up
to t:enty 6207 5ilo2ra#s per person, or the equivalent
in cost of unacco#panied 9a22a2e or air frei2htE and
6v7 #iscellaneous travel e'penses such as the cost of
transportation to and fro# airports, airport ta'es,
passport, visas, travel per#its, vaccinations, etc., at a
fi'ed unit price per round trip as specified in Appendi'
8E
6(7 the cost of co##unications 6other than those arisin2 in the
8overn#ent0s country7 reasona9ly required 9y the
$onsultants for the purposes of the ervicesE
6,7 the cost of printin2, reproducin2 and shippin2 of the
docu#ents, reports, dra:in2s, etc. specified in Appendices
A and 1 hereofE
6-7 the cost of acquisition, ship#ent and handlin2 of the
follo:in2 equip#ent, instru#ents, #aterials and supplies
required for the ervices/ :amount;E
6.7 the cost of ship#ent of personal effects up to :amount;E
6&7 the cost of pro2ra##in2 and use of, and co##unication
9et:een, the co#puters for the purposes of the ervices at
the rate set forth in Appendi' 8E
687 the cost of trainin2 of the $lient0s personnel outside the
8overn#ent0s country, as specified in Appendi' 8E
697 the cost of la9oratory tests on #aterials, #odel tests and
other technical services authoriGed or requested 9y the
$lient, as specified in Appendi' 8E
6107 the forei2n currency cost of any su9contract required for the
ervices and approved in :ritin2 9y the $lientE
6117 the cost of ite#s not covered in the fore2oin2 9ut :hich #ay
9e required 9y the $onsultants for co#pletion of the
ervices, su9?ect to the prior authoriGation in :ritin2 9y the
$lientE and
6127 any such additional pay#ents in forei2n currency for
properly procured ite#s as the Parties #ay have a2reed upon
pursuant to the provisions of $lause 8$ ..16c7.
Note$ -tems t(at are not applicable s(ould be deletedI ot(ers may
be added8
E+C=6>=iii> )he rei#9ursa9le e'penditures in local currency shall 9e the
follo:in2/
617 a per die# allo:ance at a rate in local currency equivalent to
:name a)reed forei)n currency specified in Clause SC 081AbB; per day,
for each of the short*ter# forei2n Personnel 6i.e., :ith less
than t:elve 6127 #onths consecutive stay in the
8overn#ent0s country7 for the first ninety 6907 days durin2
:hich such Personnel shall 9e in the 8overn#ent0s countryE
627 a per die# allo:ance at a rate in local currency equivalent to
:name a)reed forei)n currency specified in Clause SC 081AbB; per day,
for each of the short*ter# forei2n Personnel for each day in
e'cess of ninety 6907 days durin2 :hich such Personnel shall
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract (9
9e in the 8overn#ent0s countryE
6(7 a livin2 allo:ance for each of the lon2*ter# forei2n Personnel
6t:elve 6127 #onths or lon2er consecutive stay in the
8overn#ent0s country7 at the rates specified in Appendi' @E
6,7 the cost of the follo:in2 locally procured ite#s/ local
transportation, office acco##odations, ca#p facilities, ca#p
services, su9contracted services, soil testin2, equip#ent
rentals, supplies, utilities and co##unication char2es arisin2
in the 8overn#ent0s country, all if and to the e'tent required
for the purpose of the ervices, at rates specified in
Appendi' @E
6-7 the cost of equip#ent, #aterials and supplies to 9e procured
locally in the 8overn#ent0s country as specified in Appendi'
@E
6.7 the local currency cost of any su9contract required for the
ervices and approved in :ritin2 9y the $lientE
6&7 any such additional pay#ents in local currency for properly
procured ite#s as the Parties #ay have a2reed upon pursuant
to the provisions of $lause 8$ ..16c7E and
687 the cost of such further ite#s as #ay 9e required 9y the
$onsultants for the purpose of the ervices, as a2reed in
:ritin2 9y the $lient.
Note$ -tems t(at are not applicable s(ould be deletedI ot(ers may
be added, like e8)8, a pro!ision drafted alon) t(e lines of
para)rap( A3B of Clause SC 084AbBAiiB in case local &ersonnel
(a!e to work for e/tended time periods at considerable distance
from t(eir normal duty station8
E+;=a> )he follo:in2 provisions shall apply to the advance pay#ent and
the advance pay#ent 2uarantee/
617 An advance pay#ent Aof :amount; in forei2n currencyB Aand
of :amount; in local currencyB ANote$ ,(e ad!ance payment
could be in eit(er or bot( of t(e currenciesB shall 9e #ade
:ithin :number; days after the Iffective %ate. )he advance
pay#ent :ill 9e set off 9y the $lient in equal install#ents
a2ainst the state#ents for the first :number; #onths of the
ervices until the advance pay#ent has 9een fully set off.
627 )he 9an5 2uarantee shall 9e in the a#ount and in the
currency of the Aforei2nB AlocalB currency portion of the
advance pay#ent ANote$ Select t(e applicable solutionB.
,0 """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
E+;=c> )he interest rate is/ :rate;
E+;=e>
)he accounts are/
for forei2n currency/ :insert account;
for local currency/ :insert account;
0+2 %isputes shall 9e settled 9y ar9itration in accordance :ith the
follo:in2 provisions/
1. election of Ar9itrators. Iach dispute su9#itted 9y a Party
to ar9itration shall 9e heard 9y a sole ar9itrator or an
ar9itration panel co#posed of three ar9itrators, in
accordance :ith the follo:in2 provisions/
6a7 4here the Parties a2ree that the dispute concerns a
technical #atter, they #ay a2ree to appoint a sole
ar9itrator or, failin2 a2ree#ent on the identity of such
sole ar9itrator :ithin thirty 6(07 days after receipt 9y
the other Party of the proposal of a na#e for such an
appoint#ent 9y the Party :ho initiated the
proceedin2s, either Party #ay apply to :name an
appropriate international professional body, e8)8, t(e 6ederation
-nternationale des -n)enieurs-Conseil A6-#-CB of "ausanne,
Swit=erland; for a list of not fe:er than five no#inees
and, on receipt of such list, the Parties shall alternately
stri5e na#es therefro#, and the last re#ainin2 no#inee
on the list shall 9e the sole ar9itrator for the #atter in
dispute. "f the last re#ainin2 no#inee has not 9een
deter#ined in this #anner :ithin si'ty 6.07 days of the
date of the list, :insert t(e name of t(e same professional body
as abo!e; shall appoint, upon the request of either Party
and fro# such list or other:ise, a sole ar9itrator for the
#atter in dispute.
697 4here the Parties do not a2ree that the dispute
concerns a technical #atter, the $lient and the
$onsultants shall each appoint one ar9itrator, and these
t:o ar9itrators shall ?ointly appoint a third ar9itrator,
:ho shall chair the ar9itration panel. "f the ar9itrators
na#ed 9y the Parties do not succeed in appointin2 a
third ar9itrator :ithin thirty 6(07 days after the latter of
the t:o ar9itrators na#ed 9y the Parties has 9een
appointed, the third ar9itrator shall, at the request of
either Party, 9e appointed 9y :name an appropriate
international appointin) aut(ority, e8)8, t(e Secretary General of
t(e &ermanent Court of @rbitration, ,(e Ha)ueI t(e Secretary
General of t(e -nternational Centre for Settlement of -n!estment
#isputes, Was(in)ton, #8C8I t(e -nternational C(amber of
Commerce, &arisI etc8;.
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract ,1
6c7 "f, in a dispute su9?ect to $lause $ 8.2 1.697, one Party
fails to appoint its ar9itrator :ithin thirty 6(07 days
after the other Party has appointed its ar9itrator, the
Party :hich has na#ed an ar9itrator #ay apply to the
:name t(e same appointin) aut(ority as in Clause SC 983 18AbB; to
appoint a sole ar9itrator for the #atter in dispute, and
the ar9itrator appointed pursuant to such application
shall 9e the sole ar9itrator for that dispute.
2. Rules of Procedure. I'cept as stated herein, ar9itration
proceedin2s shall 9e conducted in accordance :ith the rules
of procedure for ar9itration of the >nited Oations
$o##ission on "nternational )rade !a: 6>O$")RA!7 as in
force on the date of this $ontract.
(. u9stitute Ar9itrators. "f for any reason an ar9itrator is
una9le to perfor# his function, a su9stitute shall 9e
appointed in the sa#e #anner as the ori2inal ar9itrator.
,. Oationality and ;ualifications of Ar9itrators. )he sole
ar9itrator or the third ar9itrator appointed pursuant to
para2raphs 6a7 throu2h 6c7 of $lause $ 8.2 1 hereof shall 9e
an internationally reco2niGed le2al or technical e'pert :ith
e'tensive e'perience in relation to the #atter in dispute and
shall not 9e a national of the $onsultants0 ho#e country
ANote$ -f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity,
add$ or of the ho#e country of any of their Me#9ersB or of
the 8overn#ent. +or the purposes of this $lause, Cho#e
countryD #eans any of/
6a7 the country of incorporation of the $onsultants ANote$
-f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity, add$
or of any of their Me#9ersBE or
697 the country in :hich the $onsultants0 Aor any of their
Me#9ers0B principal place of 9usiness is locatedE or
6c7 the country of nationality of a #a?ority of the
$onsultants0 Aor of any Me#9ers0B shareholdersE or
6d7 the country of nationality of the u9consultant
concerned, :here the dispute involves a su9contract.
-. Miscellaneous. "n any ar9itration proceedin2 hereunder/
6a7 proceedin2s shall, unless other:ise a2reed 9y the
Parties, 9e held in :location;E
697 the :type of lan)ua)e; lan2ua2e shall 9e the official
,2 """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
lan2ua2e for all purposesE and
6c7 the decision of the sole ar9itrator or of a #a?ority of the
ar9itrators 6or of the third ar9itrator if there is no such
#a?ority7 shall 9e final and 9indin2 and shall 9e
enforcea9le in any court of co#petent ?urisdiction, and
the Parties here9y :aive any o9?ections to or clai#s of
i##unity in respect of such enforce#ent.
Note$ ,(e Bank re>uires t(at contracts financed by it include
c(oice of law and dispute settlement pro!isions8 ,(e Bank feels
t(at international commercial arbitration as pro!ided in t(e abo!e
Clause (as substantial ad!anta)es for bot( parties o!er ot(er
dispute settlement pro!isions, and it stron)ly recommends its
borrowers to use t(e abo!e Clause8 %e!ert(eless, if t(e rele!ant
pro!isions are clear and fair to bot( parties, t(e Bank will not
ob'ect if borrowers decide to substitute anot(er dispute settlement
pro!ision for t(e abo!e Clause8
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract ,(
1ODEL FOR1 :
ee $lause $ ..26976i7
$onsultin2 +ir#/ $ountry/
Assi2n#ent/ %ate/
Consultants Representations Regarding Costs and C'arges
4e here9y confir# that 6a7 the 9asic salaries indicated 9elo: are ta5en fro# the fir#0s
payroll records and reflect the current salaries of the staff #e#9ers listed :hich have not
9een raised other than :ithin the nor#al annual salary increase policy as applied to all the
fir#0s staffE 697 attached are true copies of the latest salary slips of the staff #e#9ers listedE
6c7 the a:ay fro# headquarters allo:ances indicated 9elo: are those that the $onsultants
have a2reed to pay for this assi2n#ent to the staff #e#9ers listedE 6d7 the factors listed
9elo: for social char2es and overhead are 9ased on the fir#0s avera2e cost e'periences for
the latest three years as represented 9y the fir#0s financial state#entsE and 6e7 said factors for
overhead and social char2es do not include any 9onuses or other #eans of profit*sharin2.
6I'pressed in :name of currency;7
Oa#e Position 1asic alary per
4or5in2
MonthH%ayHFear
ocial
$har2es
1
Rverhead
1
A:ay fro#
@eadquarters
Allo:ance
AaB AbB AcB AfB
etc.
1
I'pressed as a percenta2e of AaB.

:%ame of Consultin) 6irm;

i2nature of AuthoriGed Representative %ate
Oa#e/
)itle/
Note$ 6or field staff, use Basic Salary per Workin) *ont(I for (ome office staff, Basic
Salary per Workin) #ay or Hour8 6or field staff, also fill in @way from Head>uarters
@llowance, if any8 ,(is form Aand t(e one on t(e ne/t pa)eB s(ould not be part of t(e si)ned
Contract but s(ould be e/ecuted by t(e Consultants separately8 See %otes in Clause SC
083AbBAiB8
,-
1ODEL FOR1 ::
ee Ootes to +or# on precedin2 pa2e and to $lause $ ..26976i7
%rea)doAn of Agreed Fi#ed Rates in Consultants Contract
4e here9y confir# that :e have a2reed to pay to the staff #e#9ers listed, :ho :ill 9e involved in this assi2n#ent, the 9asic salaries and
a:ay fro# headquarters allo:ances 6if applica9le7 indicated 9elo:/
6I'pressed in :name of currency;7
Oa#e Position 1asic alary per
4or5in2
MonthH%ayHFear
ocial
$har2es
1
Rverhead
1
u9total +ee
2
A:ay fro#
@eadquarters
Allo:ance
A2reed +i'ed Rate
per 4or5in2
MonthH%ayH@our
A2reed
+i'ed
Rate
1
AaB AbB AcB AdB AeB AfB A)B A(B
etc.
1
I'pressed as a percenta2e of AaB.
2
I'pressed as a percenta2e of AdB.

i2nature %ate
Oa#e/
)itle/
,.
,&
I4. ppen"ices
APPEND:@ AKDESCR:PT:ON OF T?E SERH:CES
Gi!e detailed descriptions of t(e Ser!ices to be pro!ided, dates for completion of !arious
tasks, place of performance for different tasks, specific tasks to be appro!ed by Client,
etc8
APPEND:@ %KREPORT:N< REQU:RE1ENTS
"ist format, fre>uency, and contents of reportsI persons to recei!e t(emI dates of
submissionI etc8 -f no reports are to be submitted, state (ere F%ot applicable8G
APPEND:@ CKDEF PERSONNEL AND SU%CONSULTANTS
"ist under$ C-1 ,itles :and names, if already a!ailable;, detailed 'ob descriptions
and minimum >ualifications of Mey forei)n &ersonnel to be
assi)ned to work in t(e Go!ernment+s country, and staff-mont(s for
eac(8
C-3 Same information as C-1 for Mey local &ersonnel8
C-J Same as C-1 for Mey &ersonnel to be assi)ned to work outside t(e
Go!ernment+s country8
C-J "ist of appro!ed Subconsultants Aif already a!ailableBI same
information wit( respect to t(eir &ersonnel as in C-1 t(rou)( C-J8
,8
APPEND:@ DK1ED:CAL CERT:F:CATE
S(ow (ere an acceptable form of medical certificate for forei)n &ersonnel to be stationed in
t(e Go!ernment+s country8 -f t(ere is no need for a medical certificate, state (ere F%ot
applicable8G
APPEND:@ EK?OURS OF (ORD FOR DEF PERSONNEL
"ist (ere t(e (ours of work for Mey &ersonnelI tra!el time to and from t(e country of t(e
Go!ernment for forei)n &ersonnel AClause GC J8JAaBBI entitlement, if any, to o!ertime pay,
sick lea!e pay, !acation lea!e pay, etc8
APPEND:@ FKDUT:ES OF T?E CL:ENT
"ist under$ 6-1 Ser!ices, facilities and property to be made a!ailable to t(e
Consultants by t(e Client8
6-3 Counterpart personnel to be made a!ailable to t(e Consultants by
t(e Client8
"3. Appendices ,9
APPEND:@ <KCOST EST:1ATES :N FORE:<N CURRENCF
"ist (ereunder cost estimates in forei)n currency$
18 AaB *ont(ly rates for forei)n &ersonnel AMey &ersonnel and ot(er &ersonnelB
AbB *ont(ly rates for local &ersonnel AMey &ersonnel and ot(er &ersonnelB8
Note$ ,(is s(ould be added if local &ersonnel is also bein) paid in forei)n
currency8
38 .eimbursable e/penditures
AaB &er diem allowances8
AbB @ir transport for forei)n &ersonnel8
AcB @ir transport for dependents8
AdB ,ransport of personal effects8
AeB -nternational communications8
AfB &rintin) of documents specified in @ppendices @ and B (ereof8
A)B @c>uisition of specified e>uipment and materials to be imported by t(e
Consultants and to be paid for by t(e Client Aincludin) transportation to t(e
Go!ernment+s countryB8
A(B Ct(er forei)n currency e/penditures, like use of computers, forei)n trainin)
of Client+s staff, !arious tests, etc8
APPEND:@ ?KCOST EST:1ATES :N LOCAL CURRENCF
"ist (ereunder cost estimates in local currency$
18 *ont(ly rates for local &ersonnel AMey &ersonnel and ot(er &ersonnelB
38 .eimbursable e/penditures as follows$
AaB &er diem rates for subsistence allowance for forei)n s(ort-term &ersonnel,
plus estimated totals8
AbB "i!in) allowances for lon)-term forei)n &ersonnel, plus estimated totals8
AcB Cost of local transportation8
AdB Cost of ot(er local ser!ices, rentals, utilities, etc8
-0 "3. Appendices
APPEND:@ :KFOR1 OF %AND <UARANTEE FOR ADHANCE PAF1ENTS
Note$ See Clause GC 08JAaB and Clause SC 08JAaB8 ,(e Client s(ould insert (ere an
acceptable form of a bank )uarantee8 @n e/ample is set fort( below8
)R/ :%ame and @ddress of Client;
:%ame of Contract for Consultants+ Ser!ices;
8entle#en/
"n accordance :ith the provisions of $lauses 8$ ..,6a7 and $ ..,6a7 of the a9ove*
#entioned $ontract 6hereinafter called Cthe $ontractD7, :name and address of Consultants;
6hereinafter called Cthe $onsultantsD7 shall deposit :ith :name of Client; a 9an5 2uarantee to
2uarantee their proper and faithful perfor#ance under the said provisions of the $ontract in
an a#ount of :amount of Guarantee;, :amount of Guarantee in words;.
(

4e, the :bank or financial institution;, as instructed 9y the $onsultants, a2ree unconditionally
and irrevoca9ly to 2uarantee as pri#ary o9li2or and not as urety #erely, the pay#ent to
:name of Client; on his first de#and :ithout :hatsoever ri2ht of o9?ection on our part and
:ithout his first clai# to the $onsultants, in the a#ount not e'ceedin2 :amount of Guarantee;,
:amount of Guarantee in words;.
4e further a2ree that no chan2e or addition to or other #odification of the ter#s of the
$ontract :hich #ay 9e #ade 9et:een :name of Client; and the $onsultants, shall in any :ay
release us fro# any lia9ility under this 2uarantee, and :e here9y :aive notice of any such
chan2e, addition or #odification.
)his 2uarantee shall re#ain valid and in full effect fro# the date of the advance pay#ent
under the $ontract until :name of Client; receives full repay#ent of the sa#e a#ount fro# the
$onsultants.
Fours truly,

i2nature and eal

Oa#e of 1an5H+inancial "nstitution

Address

%ate
(
An a#ount is to 9e inserted 9y the 9an5 or financial institution as specified in $lause $ ..,6a7.
AOOIS ""
S *N1(1 & '() '& C 'N* (C *
Consultants
Ser!ices
!u#p*u# Re#uneration
)he 4orld 1an5
4ashin2ton, %.$.
,une -..G
Revised July 199&
iii
C'N*EN*S
Preface..................................................................................................................................v
$ontract for $onsultants0 ervices....................................................................................vii
". +or# of $ontract..............................................................................................................
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract.......................................................................................
1. 8eneral Provisions.....................................................................................................
1.1 %efinitions.........................................................................................................
1.2 !a: 8overnin2 the $ontract.............................................................................
1.( !an2ua2e...........................................................................................................
1., Ootices..............................................................................................................
1.- !ocation............................................................................................................
1.. AuthoriGed Representatives..............................................................................
1.& )a'es and %uties...............................................................................................
2. $o##ence#ent, $o#pletion, Modification, and )er#ination of $ontract............&
2.1 Iffectiveness of $ontract..................................................................................
2.2 $o##ence#ent of ervices.............................................................................
2.( I'piration of $ontract.......................................................................................
2., Modification......................................................................................................
2.- +orce Ma?eure...................................................................................................
2.-.1 %efinition..............................................................................................
2.-.2 Oo 1reach of $ontract..........................................................................
2.-.( I'tension of )i#e.................................................................................
2.-., Pay#ents...............................................................................................
2.. )er#ination.......................................................................................................
2...1 1y the $lient.........................................................................................
2...2 1y the $onsultants................................................................................
2...( Pay#ent upon )er#ination...................................................................
(. R9li2ations of the $onsultants...................................................................................
(.1 8eneral..............................................................................................................
(.2 $onflict of "nterests...........................................................................................
(.2.1 $onsultants Oot to 1enefit fro# $o##issions, %iscounts, etc............
(.2.2 $onsultants and Affiliates Oot to 1e Rther:ise "nterested in Pro?ect. .
(.2.( Prohi9ition of $onflictin2 Activities.....................................................
(.( $onfidentiality............................................................................................
(., "nsurance to 9e )a5en Rut 9y the $onsultants............................................
(.- $onsultants0 Actions Requirin2 $lient0s Prior Approval............................
(.. Reportin2 R9li2ations.................................................................................
(.& %ocu#ents Prepared 9y the $onsultants to 1e the Property of the $lient.
,. $onsultants0 Personnel.........................................................................................
,.1 %escription of Personnel.............................................................................
,.2 Re#oval andHor Replace#ent of Personnel................................................
iv $ontents
-. R9li2ations of the $lient..................................................................................12
-.1 Assistance and I'e#ptions.........................................................................
-.2 $han2e in the Applica9le !a:....................................................................
-.( ervices and +acilities.................................................................................
.. Pay#ents to the $onsultants................................................................................
..1 !u#p*u# Re#uneration...........................................................................
..2 $ontract Price..............................................................................................
..( Pay#ent for Additional ervices................................................................
.., )er#s and $onditions of Pay#ent..............................................................
..- "nterest on %elayed Pay#ents.....................................................................
&. ettle#ent of %isputes.........................................................................................
&.1 A#ica9le ettle#ent...................................................................................
&.2 %ispute ettle#ent......................................................................................
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract..................................................................................
"3. Appendices.............................................................................................................21
Appendi' AT%escription of the ervices.............................................................21
Appendi' 1TReportin2 Require#ents.................................................................21
Appendi' $TJey Personnel and u9consultants.................................................21
Appendi' %T1rea5do:n of $ontract Price in +orei2n $urrency............................
Appendi' IT1rea5do:n of $ontract Price in !ocal $urrency...............................
Appendi' +Tervices and +acilities Provided 9y the $lient...................................
v
Preface
1. )his standard contract for $onsultants0 ervices has 9een prepared 9y the 4orld
1an5 for use 9y its 9orro:ers and their i#ple#entin2 a2encies 6referred to hereafter as
$lients7 :hen they hire consultin2 fir#s to provide services paid on the 9asis of lu#p*
su# re#uneration. "n such case, the use of this contract is #andatory for contracts
financed partly or :holly 9y the 4orld 1an5.
2. !u#p*su# contracts are used :hen definition of the tas5s to 9e perfor#ed is clear
and una#9i2uous, :hen the co##ercial ris5 ta5en 9y the $onsultants is #ini#al, and
:hen therefore such $onsultants are prepared to perfor# the assi2n#ent for an a2reed
predeter#ined lu#p*su# price. uch price is arrived at on the 9asis of inputsTincludin2
ratesTprovided 9y the $onsultants. )he $lient a2rees to pay the $onsultants accordin2
to a schedule of pay#ents lin5ed to the delivery of certain outputs, usually reports. A
#a?or advanta2e of the lu#p*su# contract is the si#plicity of its ad#inistration, the
$lient havin2 only to 9e satisfied :ith the outputs :ithout #onitorin2 the staff inputs.
tudies are usually carried out on a lu#p*su# 9asis/ for e'a#ple, #aster plans,
econo#ic, sector, feasi9ility, en2ineerin2 studies, and surveys.
(. )he $ontract includes four parts/ the +or# of $ontract, the 8eneral $onditions of
$ontract, the pecial $onditions of $ontract, and the Appendices. )he $lient usin2 this
standard contract should not alter the 8eneral $onditions. Any ad?ust#ent to #eet
pro?ect features should 9e #ade only in the pecial $onditions.
C'N*(C* &'( C'NS+L*N*S0 SE(4ICES
Lump$Sum Remuneration
9et:een

Ana#e of the $lientB
and

Ana#e of the $onsultantsB
%ated/
1
I. &orm of Contract
L+)P-S+) (E)+NE(*I'N
)his $RO)RA$) 6hereinafter called the C$ontractD7 is #ade the :day; day of the #onth
of :mont(;, :year;, 9et:een, on the one hand, :name of client; 6hereinafter called the C$lientD7
and, on the other hand, :name of consultants; 6hereinafter called the C$onsultantsD7.
ANote$ -f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity, t(e abo!e s(ould be partially
amended to read as follows$ CU6hereinafter called the C$lientD7 and, on the other hand, a
?oint venture consistin2 of the follo:in2 entities, each of :hich :ill 9e ?ointly and
severally lia9le to the $lient for all the $onsultants0 o9li2ations under this $ontract,
na#ely, :name of consultants; and :name of consultants; 6hereinafter called the C$onsultantsD7.B
1
4@IRIA
6a7 the $lient has requested the $onsultants to provide certain consultin2
services as defined in the 8eneral $onditions of $ontract attached to this
$ontract 6hereinafter called the CervicesD7E
697 the $onsultants, havin2 represented to the $lient that they have the
required professional s5ills, and personnel and technical resources, have
a2reed to provide the ervices on the ter#s and conditions set forth in this
$ontractE
6c7 the $lient has received Aor has applied forB a loan fro# the "nternational
1an5 for Reconstruction and %evelop#ent 6hereinafter called the C1an5D7
Aor a credit fro# the "nternational %evelop#ent Association 6hereinafter
called the CAssociationD7B to:ards the cost of the ervices and intends to
apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan Aor creditB to eli2i9le pay#ents
under this $ontract, it 9ein2 understood 6i7 that pay#ents 9y the 1an5 Aor
AssociationB :ill 9e #ade only at the request of the $lient and upon
approval 9y the 1an5 Aor AssociationB, 6ii7 that such pay#ents :ill 9e
su9?ect, in all respects, to the ter#s and conditions of the a2ree#ent
providin2 for the loan Aor creditB, and 6iii7 that no party other than the
$lient shall derive any ri2hts fro# the a2ree#ent providin2 for the loan Aor
creditB or have any clai# to the loan Aor creditB proceedsE
1
)e't in 9rac5ets is optionalE all notes should 9e deleted in final te't.
2
OR4 )@IRI+RRI the parties hereto here9y a2ree as follo:s/
1. )he follo:in2 docu#ents attached hereto shall 9e dee#ed to for# an inte2ral part
of this $ontract/
6a7 )he 8eneral $onditions of $ontractE
697 )he pecial $onditions of $ontractE
6c7 )he follo:in2 Appendices/ ANote$ -f any of t(ese @ppendices are not used,
t(e words F%ot <sedG s(ould be inserted below ne/t to t(e title of t(e
@ppendi/ and on t(e s(eet attac(ed (ereto carryin) t(e title of t(at
@ppendi/.B
Appendi' A/ %escription of the ervices Oot used
Appendi' 1/ Reportin2 Require#ents Oot used
Appendi' $/ Jey Personnel and u9consultants Oot used
Appendi' %/ 1rea5do:n of $ontract Price in +orei2n $urrency Oot used
Appendi' I/ 1rea5do:n of $ontract Price in !ocal $urrency Oot used
Appendi' +/ ervices and +acilities Provided 9y the $lient Oot used
2. )he #utual ri2hts and o9li2ations of the $lient and the $onsultants shall 9e as set
forth in the $ontract, in particular/
6a7 )he $onsultants shall carry out the ervices in accordance :ith the
provisions of the $ontractE and
697 the $lient shall #a5e pay#ents to the $onsultants in accordance :ith the
provisions of the $ontract.
"O 4")OI 4@IRIR+, the Parties hereto have caused this $ontract to 9e si2ned in
their respective na#es as of the day and year first a9ove :ritten.
". +or# of $ontract (
+or and on 9ehalf of :name of client;

+or and on 9ehalf of :name of consultants;

ANote$ -f t(e Consultants consist of more t(an one entity, all t(ese entities s(ould appear
as si)natories, e8)8, in t(e followin) manner/B
+or and on 9ehalf of each of the Me#9ers of the $onsultants
:name of member;

:name of member;

-
II. 2eneral Con"itions of Contract
-+ <ENERAL PROH:S:ONS
-+- Definitions >nless the conte't other:ise requires, the follo:in2 ter#s
:henever used in this $ontract have the follo:in2 #eanin2s/
6a7 CApplica9le !a:D #eans the la:s and any other instru#ents
havin2 the force of la: in the 8overn#ent0s country 6or in
such other country as #ay 9e specified in the pecial
$onditions of $ontract 6$77, as they #ay 9e issued and in
force fro# ti#e to ti#eE
697 C1an5D #eans the "nternational 1an5 for Reconstruction and
%evelop#ent, 4ashin2ton, %.$., >..A.E
or
697 CAssociationD #eans the "nternational %evelop#ent
Association, 4ashin2ton, %.$., >..A.E
6c7 C$ontractD #eans the $ontract si2ned 9y the Parties, to
:hich these 8eneral $onditions of $ontract 68$7 are
attached, to2ether :ith all the docu#ents listed in $lause 1
of such si2ned $ontractE
6d7 C$ontract PriceD #eans the price to 9e paid for the
perfor#ance of the ervices, in accordance :ith $lause .E
6e7 C+orei2n $urrencyD #eans any currency other than the
currency of the 8overn#entE
6f7 C8$D #eans these 8eneral $onditions of $ontractE
627 C8overn#entD #eans the 8overn#ent of the $lient0s
countryE
6h7 C!ocal $urrencyD #eans the currency of the 8overn#entE
6i7 CMe#9er,D in case the $onsultants consist of a ?oint venture
of #ore than one entity, #eans any of these entitiesE
CMe#9ersD #eans all these entities, and CMe#9er in
$har2eD #eans the entity specified in the $ to act on their
9ehalf in e'ercisin2 all the $onsultants0 ri2hts and
o9li2ations to:ards the $lient under this $ontractE
6?7 CPartyD #eans the $lient or the $onsultants, as the case #ay
9e, and CPartiesD #eans 9oth of the#E
. "". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract
657 CPersonnelD #eans persons hired 9y the $onsultants or 9y
any u9consultant as e#ployees and assi2ned to the
perfor#ance of the ervices or any part thereofE
6l7 C$D #eans the pecial $onditions of $ontract 9y :hich the
8$ #ay 9e a#ended or supple#entedE
6#7 CervicesD #eans the :or5 to 9e perfor#ed 9y the
$onsultants pursuant to this $ontract, as descri9ed in
Appendi' AE and
6n7 Cu9consultantD #eans any entity to :hich the $onsultants
su9contract any part of the ervices in accordance :ith the
provisions of $lauses (.- and ,.
-+2 LaA <o!erning
t'e Contract
)his $ontract, its #eanin2 and interpretation, and the relation
9et:een the Parties shall 9e 2overned 9y the Applica9le !a:.
-+C Language )his $ontract has 9een e'ecuted in the lan2ua2e specified in the
$, :hich shall 9e the 9indin2 and controllin2 lan2ua2e for all
#atters relatin2 to the #eanin2 or interpretation of this $ontract.
-+; Notices Any notice, request, or consent #ade pursuant to this $ontract
shall 9e in :ritin2 and shall 9e dee#ed to have 9een #ade :hen
delivered in person to an authoriGed representative of the Party to
:ho# the co##unication is addressed, or :hen sent 9y re2istered
#ail, tele', tele2ra#, or facsi#ile to such Party at the address
specified in the $.
-+G Location )he ervices shall 9e perfor#ed at such locations as are specified
in Appendi' A and, :here the location of a particular tas5 is not so
specified, at such locations, :hether in the 8overn#ent0s country
or else:here, as the $lient #ay approve.
-+E Aut'oriIed
Representati!es
Any action required or per#itted to 9e ta5en, and any docu#ent
required or per#itted to 9e e'ecuted, under this $ontract 9y the
$lient or the $onsultants #ay 9e ta5en or e'ecuted 9y the officials
specified in the $.
-+/ Ta#es and
Duties
>nless other:ise specified in the $, the $onsultants,
u9consultants, and their Personnel shall pay such ta'es, duties,
fees, and other i#positions as #ay 9e levied under the Applica9le
!a:, the a#ount of :hich is dee#ed to have 9een included in the
$ontract Price.
"". 8eneral $onditions of $ontract &
2+ CO11ENCE1ENT* CO1PLET:ON* 1OD:F:CAT:ON* AND TER1:NAT:ON OF
CONTRACT
2+- Effecti!eness of
Contract
)his $ontract shall co#e into effect on the date the $ontract is
si2ned 9y 9oth parties or such other later date as #ay 9e stated in
the $.
2+2 Commencement
of Ser!ices
)he $onsultants shall 9e2in carryin2 out the ervices thirty 6(07
days after the date the $ontract 9eco#es effective, or at such
other date as #ay 9e specified in the $.
2+C E#piration of
Contract
>nless ter#inated earlier pursuant to $lause 2.., this $ontract
shall ter#inate at the end of such ti#e period after the Iffective
%ate as is specified in the $.
2+; 1odification Modification of the ter#s and conditions of this $ontract,
includin2 any #odification of the scope of the ervices or of the
$ontract Price, #ay only 9e #ade 9y :ritten a2ree#ent 9et:een
the Parties and shall not 9e effective until the consent of the 1an5
or of the Association, as the case #ay 9e, has 9een o9tained.
2+G Force 1a8eure
2+G+- Definition +or the purposes of this $ontract, C+orce Ma?eureD #eans an
event :hich is 9eyond the reasona9le control of a Party and
:hich #a5es a Party0s perfor#ance of its o9li2ations under the
$ontract i#possi9le or so i#practical as to 9e considered
i#possi9le under the circu#stances.
2+G+2 No %reac'
of Contract
)he failure of a Party to fulfill any of its o9li2ations under the
contract shall not 9e considered to 9e a 9reach of, or default
under, this $ontract insofar as such ina9ility arises fro# an event
of +orce Ma?eure, provided that the Party affected 9y such an
event 6a7 has ta5en all reasona9le precautions, due care and
reasona9le alternative #easures in order to carry out the ter#s
and conditions of this $ontract, and 697 has infor#ed the other
Party as soon as possi9le a9out the occurrence of such an event.
2+G+C E#tension
of Time
Any period :ithin :hich a Party shall, pursuant to this $ontract,
co#plete any action or tas5, shall 9e e'tended for a period equal
to the ti#e durin2 :hich such Party :as una9le to perfor# such
action as a result of +orce Ma?eure.
2+G+; Pa&ments %urin2 the period of their ina9ility to perfor# the ervices as a
result of an event of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants shall 9e
entitled to continue to 9e paid under the ter#s of this $ontract, as
:ell as to 9e rei#9ursed for additional costs reasona9ly and
necessarily incurred 9y the# durin2 such period for the purposes
of the ervices and in reactivatin2 the ervice after the end of
such period.
2+E Termination
2+E+- %& t'e
Client
)he $lient #ay ter#inate this $ontract, 9y not less than thirty
6(07 days0 :ritten notice of ter#ination to the $onsultants, to 9e
2iven after the occurrence of any of the events specified in
para2raphs 6a7 throu2h 6d7 of this $lause 2...1 and si'ty 6.07
days0 in the case of the event referred to in 6e7/
6a7 if the $onsultants do not re#edy a failure in the
perfor#ance of their o9li2ations under the $ontract, :ithin
thirty 6(07 days after 9ein2 notified or :ithin any further
period as the $lient #ay have su9sequently approved in
:ritin2E
697 if the $onsultants 9eco#e insolvent or 9an5ruptE
6c7 if, as the result of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants are
6d7 if the consultant, in the ?ud2#ent of the client has en2a2ed
in corrupt or fraudulent practices in co#petin2 for or in
e'ecutin2 the $ontract.
+or the purpose of this clause/
Ccorrupt practiceD #eans the offerin2, 2ivin2, receivin2, or
solicitin2 of any thin2 of value to influence the action of a
pu9lic official in the selection process or in contract
e'ecution.
Cfraudulent practiceD #eans a #isrepresentation of facts in
order to influence a selection process or the e'ecution of a
contract to the detri#ent of the 1orro:er, and includes
collusive practice a#on2 consultants 6prior to or after
su9#ission of proposals7 desi2ned to esta9lish prices at
artificial non*co#petitive levels and to deprive the
1orro:er of the 9enefits of free and open co#petition.
6e7 if the $lient, in its sole discretion, decides to ter#inate this
$ontract.
2+E+2 %& t'e
Consultants
)he $onsultants #ay ter#inate this $ontract, 9y not less than
thirty 6(07 days0 :ritten notice to the $lient, such notice to 9e
2iven after the occurrence of any of the events specified in
para2raphs 6a7 and 697 of this $lause 2...2/
6a7 if the $lient fails to pay any #onies due to the $onsultants
pursuant to this $ontract and not su9?ect to dispute pursuant
to $lause & :ithin forty*five 6,-7 days after receivin2
:ritten notice fro# the $onsultants that such pay#ent is
overdueE or
697 if, as the result of +orce Ma?eure, the $onsultants are
period of not less than si'ty 6.07 days.
2+E+C Pa&ment
upon
Termination
>pon ter#ination of this $ontract pursuant to $lauses 2...1 or
2...2, the $lient shall #a5e the follo:in2 pay#ents to the
$onsultants/
6a7 re#uneration pursuant to $lause . for ervices
satisfactorily perfor#ed prior to the effective date of
ter#inationE
697 e'cept in the case of ter#ination pursuant to para2raphs 6a7
and 697 of $lause 2...1, rei#9urse#ent of any reasona9le
cost incident to the pro#pt and orderly ter#ination of the
$ontract, includin2 the cost of the return travel of the
Personnel and their eli2i9le dependents.
C+ O%L:<AT:ONS OF T?E CONSULTANTS
C+- <eneral )he $onsultants shall perfor# the ervices and carry out their
o9li2ations :ith all due dili2ence, efficiency, and econo#y, in
accordance :ith 2enerally accepted professional techniques and
practices, and shall o9serve sound #ana2e#ent practices, and
e#ploy appropriate advanced technolo2y and safe #ethods. )he
$onsultants shall al:ays act, in respect of any #atter relatin2 to
this $ontract or to the ervices, as faithful advisers to the $lient,
and shall at all ti#es support and safe2uard the $lient0s le2iti#ate
interests in any dealin2s :ith u9consultants or third parties.
C+2 Conflict of
:nterests
C+2+- Consultants
Not to
%enefit from
Commissions
* Discounts*
etc+
)he re#uneration of the $onsultants pursuant to $lause . shall
constitute the $onsultants0 sole re#uneration in connection :ith
this $ontract or the ervices, and the $onsultants shall not accept
for their o:n 9enefit any trade co##ission, discount, or si#ilar
pay#ent in connection :ith activities pursuant to this $ontract or
to the ervices or in the dischar2e of their o9li2ations under the
$ontract, and the $onsultants shall use their 9est efforts to ensure
that the Personnel, any u9consultants, and a2ents of either of
the# si#ilarly shall not receive any such additional
re#uneration.
C+2+2 Consultants
and
Affiliates
Not to 6e
Ot'erAise
:nterested in
Pro8ect
)he $onsultants a2ree that, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract and
after its ter#ination, the $onsultants and their affiliates, as :ell
as any u9consultant and any of its affiliates, shall 9e disqualified
fro# providin2 2oods, :or5s, or services 6other than the ervices
and any continuation thereof7 for any pro?ect resultin2 fro# or
closely related to the ervices.
C+2+C Pro'i6ition
of
Conflicting
Acti!ities
Oeither the $onsultants nor their u9consultants nor the
Personnel shall en2a2e, either directly or indirectly, in any of the
follo:in2 activities/
6a7 durin2 the ter# of this $ontract, any 9usiness or
professional activities in the 8overn#ent0s country :hich
:ould conflict :ith the activities assi2ned to the# under
this $ontractE or
697 after the ter#ination of this $ontract, such other activities
as #ay 9e specified in the $.
C+C Confidentialit& )he $onsultants, their u9consultants, and the Personnel of either
of the# shall not, either durin2 the ter# or :ithin t:o 627 years
after the e'piration of this $ontract, disclose any proprietary or
confidential infor#ation relatin2 to the Pro?ect, the ervices, this
$ontract, or the $lient0s 9usiness or operations :ithout the prior
:ritten consent of the $lient.
C+; :nsurance to 6e
Ta)en Out 6& t'e
Consultants
)he $onsultants 6a7 shall ta5e out and #aintain, and shall cause
any u9consultants to ta5e out and #aintain, at their 6or the
u9consultants0, as the case #ay 9e7 o:n cost 9ut on ter#s and
conditions approved 9y the $lient, insurance a2ainst the ris5s,
and for the covera2e, as shall 9e specified in the $E and 697 at
the $lient0s request, shall provide evidence to the $lient sho:in2
that such insurance has 9een ta5en out and #aintained and that
the current pre#iu#s have 9een paid.
C+G Consultants
Actions ReBuiring
Clients Prior
Appro!al
)he $onsultants shall o9tain the $lient0s prior approval in :ritin2
9efore ta5in2 any of the follo:in2 actions/
6a7 enterin2 into a su9contract for the perfor#ance of any part
of the ervices,
697 appointin2 such #e#9ers of the Personnel not listed 9y
na#e in Appendi' $ 6CJey Personnel and
u9consultantsD7, and
6c7 any other action that #ay 9e specified in the $.
C+E Reporting
O6ligations
)he $onsultants shall su9#it to the $lient the reports and
docu#ents specified in Appendi' 1 in the for#, in the nu#9ers,
and :ithin the periods set forth in the said Appendi'.
C+/ Documents
Prepared 6& t'e
Consultants to
%e t'e Propert&
of t'e Client
All plans, dra:in2s, specifications, desi2ns, reports, and other
docu#ents and soft:are su9#itted 9y the $onsultants in
accordance :ith $lause (.. shall 9eco#e and re#ain the property
of the $lient, and the $onsultants shall, not later than upon
ter#ination or e'piration of this $ontract, deliver all such
docu#ents and soft:are to the $lient, to2ether :ith a detailed
inventory thereof. )he $onsultants #ay retain a copy of such
docu#ents and soft:are. Restrictions a9out the future use of
these docu#ents, if any, shall 9e specified in the $.
;+ CONSULTANTS PERSONNEL
;+- Description of
Personnel
)he titles, a2reed ?o9 descriptions, #ini#u# qualifications, and
esti#ated periods of en2a2e#ent in the carryin2 out of the
ervices of the $onsultants0 Jey Personnel are descri9ed in
Appendi' $. )he Jey Personnel and u9consultants listed 9y
title as :ell as 9y na#e in Appendi' $ are here9y approved 9y
the $lient.
;+2 Remo!al and9or
Replacement of
Personnel
6a7 I'cept as the $lient #ay other:ise a2ree, no chan2es shall
9e #ade in the Jey Personnel. "f, for any reason 9eyond
the reasona9le control of the $onsultants, it 9eco#es
necessary to replace any of the Jey Personnel, the
$onsultants shall provide as a replace#ent a person of
equivalent or 9etter qualifications.
697 "f the $lient finds that any of the Personnel have 6i7
co##itted serious #isconduct or have 9een char2ed :ith
havin2 co##itted a cri#inal action, or 6ii7 have reasona9le
cause to 9e dissatisfied :ith the perfor#ance of any of the
Personnel, then the $onsultants shall, at the $lient0s :ritten
request specifyin2 the 2rounds thereof, provide as a
replace#ent a person :ith qualifications and e'perience
accepta9le to the $lient.
6c7 )he $onsultants shall have no clai# for additional costs
arisin2 out of or incidental to any re#oval andHor
replace#ent of Personnel.
G+ O%L:<AT:ONS OF T?E CL:ENT
G+- Assistance and
E#emptions
)he $lient shall use its 9est efforts to ensure that the 8overn#ent
shall provide the $onsultants such assistance and e'e#ptions as
specified in the $.
G+2 C'ange in t'e
Applica6le LaA
"f, after the date of this $ontract, there is any chan2e in the
Applica9le !a: :ith respect to ta'es and duties :hich increases
or decreases the cost of the services rendered 9y the $onsultants,
then the re#uneration and rei#9ursa9le e'penses other:ise
paya9le to the $onsultants under this $ontract shall 9e increased
or decreased accordin2ly 9y a2ree#ent 9et:een the Parties, and
correspondin2 ad?ust#ents shall 9e #ade to the a#ounts referred
to in $lauses ..2 6a7 or 697, as the case #ay 9e.
G+C Ser!ices and
Facilities
)he $lient shall #a5e availa9le to the $onsultants the ervices
and +acilities listed under Appendi' +.
E+ PAF1ENTS TO T?E CONSULTANTS
E+- Lump$Sum
Remuneration
)he $onsultant0s total re#uneration shall not e'ceed the $ontract
Price and shall 9e a fi'ed lu#p*su# includin2 all staff costs,
u9consultants0 costs, printin2, co##unications, travel,
acco##odation, and the li5e, and all other costs incurred 9y the
$onsultant in carryin2 out the ervices descri9ed in Appendi' A.
I'cept as provided in $lause -.2, the $ontract Price #ay only 9e
increased a9ove the a#ounts stated in $lause ..2 if the Parties
have a2reed to additional pay#ents in accordance :ith $lause
2.,.
E+2 Contract Price 6a7 )he price paya9le in forei2n currency is set forth in the $.
697 )he price paya9le in local currency is set forth in the $.
E+C Pa&ment for
Additional
Ser!ices
+or the purpose of deter#inin2 the re#uneration due for
additional services as #ay 9e a2reed under $lause 2.,, a
9rea5do:n of the lu#p*su# price is provided in Appendices %
and I.
E+; Terms and
Conditions of
Pa&ment
Pay#ents :ill 9e #ade to the account of the $onsultants and
accordin2 to the pay#ent schedule stated in the $. >nless
other:ise stated in the $, the first pay#ent shall 9e #ade
a2ainst the provision 9y the $onsultants of a 9an5 2uarantee for
the sa#e a#ount, and shall 9e valid for the period stated in the
$. Any other pay#ent shall 9e #ade after the conditions listed
in the $ for such pay#ent have 9een #et, and the $onsultants
have su9#itted an invoice to the $lient specifyin2 the a#ount
due.
E+G :nterest on
Dela&ed
Pa&ments
"f the $lient has delayed pay#ents 9eyond fifteen 61-7 days after
the due date stated in the $, interest shall 9e paid to the
$onsultants for each day of delay at the rate stated in the $.
/+ SETTLE1ENT OF D:SPUTES
/+- Amica6le
Settlement
)he Parties shall use their 9est efforts to settle a#ica9ly all
disputes arisin2 out of or in connection :ith this $ontract or its
interpretation.
/+2 Dispute
Settlement
Any dispute 9et:een the Parties as to #atters arisin2 pursuant to
this $ontract that cannot 9e settled a#ica9ly :ithin thirty 6(07
days after receipt 9y one Party of the other Party0s request for such
a#ica9le settle#ent #ay 9e su9#itted 9y either Party for
settle#ent in accordance :ith the provisions specified in the $.
1-
III. Special Con"itions of Contract
Num6er of <C
Clause
2

Amendments of* and Supplements to* Clauses in t'e <eneral
Conditions of Contract
5-+-=a> )he :ords Cin the 8overn#ent0s countryD are a#ended to read Cin
:name of country;.D
Note$ Bank-financed contracts usually desi)nate t(e law of t(e
Client+s country as t(e law )o!ernin) t(e contract8 Howe!er, if
parties wis( to desi)nate t(e law of anot(er country, t(e Bank will
not ob'ect8 -n t(e former case, t(is Clause 181AaB s(ould be deletedI
in t(e latter case, t(e name of t(e respecti!e country s(ould be
inserted in t(e blank, and t(e s>uare brackets s(ould be remo!ed.B
5-+-=i> )he Me#9er in $har2e is :name of *ember;.B
-+C )he lan2ua2e is :specify En)lis(, 6renc(, or Spanis(;.
-+; )he addresses are/
$lient/
Attention/
)ele'/
+acsi#ile/
$onsultants/
Attention/
)ele'/
+acsi#ile/
-+E )he AuthoriGed Representatives are/
+or the $lient/
+or the $onsultants/
5-+/ )he $lient :arrants that the $onsultants and their Personnel 6as :ell
as the u9consultants and their Personnel7 shall 9e e'e#pt fro# any
ta'es, duties, fees, levies, and other i#positions levied, under the
Applica9le !a:, on the $onsultants and the Personnel in respect of/
6a7 any pay#ents #ade to the $onsultants, u9consultants, and the
Personnel of either of the# 6other than nationals of the
8overn#ent or per#anent residents of the 8overn#ent0s
country7, in connection :ith the carryin2 out of the ervicesE
2
$lauses in 9rac5ets are optionalE all notes should 9e deleted in final te't.
1.
697 any equip#ent, #aterials, and supplies 9rou2ht into the
8overn#ent0s country 9y the $onsultants or u9consultants for
the purpose of carryin2 out the ervices and :hich, after havin2
9een 9rou2ht into such territories, :ill 9e su9sequently
:ithdra:n therefro# 9y the#E
6c7 any equip#ent i#ported for the purpose of carryin2 out the
ervices and paid for out of funds provided 9y the $lient and
:hich is treated as property of the $lientE
6d7 any property 9rou2ht into the 8overn#ent0s country 9y the
$onsultants, any u9consultants, and the Personnel of either of
the# 6other than nationals of the 8overn#ent or per#anent
residents of the 8overn#ent0s country7 for their personal use
and :hich :ill su9sequently 9e :ithdra:n therefro# 9y the#
upon their respective departure fro# the 8overn#ent0s country.
Note$ W(ile t(e Bank does not reimburse payments for duties and
ta/es le!ied by t(e borrowin) country Asee Section 2819 of t(e
General Conditions @pplicable to "oan and Guarantee @)reementsB,
it lea!es it to t(e Client to decide w(et(er t(e Consultants AaB s(ould
(a!e to pay le!ies of t(is kind wit(out reimbursement by t(e Client
Acase AiBB, AbB s(ould be e/empted from any suc( le!ies Acase AiiBB, AcB
s(ould be reimbursed by t(e Client for any suc( le!ies t(ey mi)(t
(a!e to pay Acase AiiiBB, or AdB s(ould pay suc( le!ies on be(alf of t(e
Consultants and t(e &ersonnel Acase AivBB8 -n t(e first case, Clause
18 s(ould be deleted from t(e SCI in t(e second case, Clause 18
abo!e s(ould be retained in t(e SCI in t(e t(ird and fourt( cases, t(e
first and second line of Clause 18 abo!e s(ould be furt(er amended
to read$
Acase AiiiBB/CUthat the $lient shall rei#9urse the $onsultants and the
Personnel for,D or
Acase AivBB/ CUthat the $lient shall pay on 9ehalf of the $onsultants
and the Personnel.DB
52+- )he date on :hich this $ontract shall co#e into effect is :date;.
Note$ ,(e date may be specified by reference to conditions of
effecti!eness of t(e Contract, suc( as appro!al of t(e Contract by t(e
Bank, effecti!eness of Bank "oan7-#@ Credit, receipt by Consultants
of ad!ance payment and by Client of bank )uarantee Asee Clause
08JB, etc.B
52+2 )he date for the co##ence#ent of ervices is :date;.B
2+C )he period shall 9e :len)t( of time;.
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract 1&
Note$ 6ill in t(e period, e8)8, twenty-four A3JB mont(s or such other
period as the parties #ay a2ree in :ritin2.
5C+2+- Note$ ,(e followin) s(ould be inserted in t(e SC or alternati!ely in
@ppendi/ @ if t(e Consultants are ad!isin) t(e Client on t(e
procurement of )oods, works, or ser!ices$
LProcurement Rules of Funding Agencies
+urther#ore, if the $onsultants, as part of the ervices, have the
responsi9ility of advisin2 the $lient on the procure#ent of 2oods,
:or5s, or services, the $onsultants shall co#ply :ith any applica9le
procure#ent 2uidelines of the 1an5 or of the Association, as the case
#ay 9e, and other fundin2 a2encies and shall at all ti#es e'ercise
such responsi9ility in the 9est interest of the $lient. Any discounts or
co##issions o9tained 9y the $onsultants in the e'ercise of such
procure#ent responsi9ility shall 9e for the account of the $lient.DB
5C+2+C Note$ -t is essential t(at Consultants w(o ad!ise Clients on t(e
pri!ati=ation of state-owned enterprises or ot(er assets Aor on
related problemsB, be pro(ibited from Fswitc(in) sidesG upon
completion of t(eir assi)nment and t(en eit(er appearin) as
purc(aser of t(ese enterprises7assets or ad!isin) potential
purc(asers in t(is conte/t8 -n t(ese situations, t(e followin)
pro!ision must be added to Clause 48384$
C+or a period of t:o years after the e'piration of this $ontract, the
$onsultants shall not en2a2e, and shall cause their Personnel as :ell
as their u9consultants and their Personnel not to en2a2e, in the
activity of a purchaser 6directly or indirectly7 of the assets on :hich
they advised the $lient under this $ontract, nor shall they en2a2e in
the activity of an adviser 6directly or indirectly7 of potential
purchasers of such assets.DB
C+; )he ris5s and covera2e shall 9e/
6i7 )hird Party #otor vehicle
6ii7 )hird Party lia9ility
6iii7 I#ployer0s lia9ility and :or5ers0 co#pensation
6iv7 Professional lia9ility
6v7 !oss or da#a2e to equip#ent and property
5C+G=c> Note$ #elete w(ere not applicable8
)he other actions are .B
18 """. pecial $onditions of $ontract
5C+/ Note$ -f t(ere is to be no restriction on t(e future use of t(ese
documents by eit(er &arty, t(is Clause 48 s(ould be deleted from t(e
SC8 -f t(e &arties wis( to restrict suc( use, any of t(e followin)
optionsKor any ot(er option a)reed to by t(e &artiesKmay be used,
suc( as t(e followin)$
C)he $onsultants shall not use these docu#ents for purposes
the $lient.D
C)he $lient shall not use these docu#ents for purposes unrelated
to this $ontract :ithout the prior :ritten approval of the
$onsultants.D
COeither Party shall use these docu#ents for purposes unrelated
to this $ontract :ithout the prior :ritten approval of the other
Party.DB
5G+- Note$ "ist (ere any assistance or e/emptions t(at t(e Client may
pro!ide under Clause 2818 -f t(ere is no suc( assistance or
e/emptions, state Fnot applicable8GB
E+2=a> )he a#ount in forei2n currency or currencies is :insert amount;.
E+2=6> )he a#ount in local currency is :insert amount;.
E+; )he accounts are/
for forei2n currency/ :insert account;
for local currency/ :insert account;
Pay#ents shall 9e #ade accordin2 to the follo:in2 schedule/
Note$ AaB t(e followin) installments are indicati!e onlyI AbB if t(e
payment of forei)n currency and of local currency does not follow
t(e same sc(edule, add a separate sc(edule for payment in local
currencyI AcB Fcommencement dateG may be replaced wit( Fdate of
effecti!enessIG and AdB if applicable, detail furt(er t(e nature of t(e
report e!idencin) performance, as may be re>uired, e8)8, submission
of study or specific p(ase of study, sur!ey, drawin)s, draft biddin)
documents, etc8, as listed in @ppendi/ B, .eportin) .e>uirements8 -n
t(e e/ample pro!ided, t(e bank )uarantee for t(e repayment is
released w(en t(e payments (a!e reac(ed 21 percent of t(e lump-
sum price, because it is assumed t(at at t(at point, t(e ad!ance (as
been entirely set off a)ainst t(e performance of ser!ices8
""". pecial $onditions of $ontract 19
):enty 6207 percent of the $ontract Price shall 9e paid on the
co##ence#ent date a2ainst the su9#ission of a 9an5 2uarantee
for the sa#e.
)en 6107 percent of the lu#p*su# a#ount shall 9e paid upon
su9#ission of the inception report.
):enty*five 62-7 percent of the lu#p*su# a#ount shall 9e paid
upon su9#ission of the interi# report.
):enty*five 62-7 percent of the lu#p*su# a#ount shall 9e paid
upon su9#ission of the draft final report.
):enty 6207 percent of the lu#p*su# a#ount shall 9e paid upon
approval of the final report.
)he 9an5 2uarantee shall 9e released :hen the total pay#ents
reach fifty 6-07 percent of the lu#p*su# a#ount.
Note$ ,(is sample clause s(ould be specifically drafted for eac(
contract8
E+G Pay#ent shall 9e #ade :ithin :number; days of receipt of the invoice
and the relevant docu#ents specified in $lause ..,, and :ithin
:number; days in the case of the final pay#ent.
Note$ specify, e8)8, Cforty*five 6,-7 days,D and, in t(e case of t(e last
payment, Csi'ty 6.07 days.D
)he interest rate is :rate;.
/+2 Any dispute, controversy, or clai# arisin2 out of or relatin2 to this
contract, or the 9reach, ter#ination, or invalidity thereof, shall 9e
settled 9y ar9itration in accordance :ith the >O$")RA! Ar9itration
Rules as at present in force.
Note$ -f t(e Consultant is a national of t(e Go!ernment+s country,
t(is pro!ision s(ould be modified and referred to t(e Go!ernment
country+s rules for settlement of disputes8
21
I4. ppen"ices
APPEND:@ AKDESCR:PT:ON OF T?E SERH:CES
Gi!e detailed descriptions of t(e Ser!ices to be pro!ided, dates for completion of !arious
tasks, place of performance for different tasks, specific tasks to be appro!ed by Client,
etc8
APPEND:@ %KREPORT:N< REQU:RE1ENTS
"ist format, fre>uency, and contents of reportsI persons to recei!e t(emI dates of
submissionI etc8 -f no reports are to be submitted, state (ere F%ot applicable8G
APPEND:@ CKDEF PERSONNEL AND SU%CONSULTANTS
"ist under$ C-1 ,itles :and names, if already a!ailable;, detailed 'ob descriptions
and minimum >ualifications of forei)n &ersonnel to be assi)ned to
work in t(e Go!ernment+s country, and staff-mont(s for eac(8
C-3 Same as C-1 for Mey forei)n &ersonnel to be assi)ned to work
outside t(e Go!ernment+s country8
C-4 "ist of appro!ed Subconsultants Aif already a!ailableBI same
information wit( respect to t(eir &ersonnel as in C-1 or C-38
C-J Same information as C-1 for Mey local &ersonnel8
22
APPEND:@ DK%READDO(N OF CONTRACT PR:CE :N FORE:<N CURRENCF
"ist (ere t(e elements of cost used to arri!e at t(e breakdown of t(e lump-sum priceK
forei)n currency portion$
18 *ont(ly rates for &ersonnel AMey &ersonnel and ot(er &ersonnelB8
38 .eimbursable e/penditures8
,(is appendi/ will e/clusi!ely be used for determinin) remuneration for additional
ser!ices8
APPEND:@ EK%READDO(N OF CONTRACT PR:CE :N LOCAL CURRENCF
"ist (ere t(e elements of cost used to arri!e at t(e breakdown of t(e lump-sum priceK
local currency portion$
18 *ont(ly rates for &ersonnel AMey &ersonnel and ot(er &ersonnelB8
38 .eimbursable e/penditures8
,(is appendi/ will e/clusi!ely be used for determinin) remuneration for additional
ser!ices8
APPEND:@ FKSERH:CES AND FAC:L:T:ES PROH:DED %F T?E CL:ENT
ANNE@ :::
SA1PLE CONTRACT FOR CONSULT:N<
SERH:CES
Small Assignments
)i#e*1ased Pay#ents
6"1R%H"%A +inanced7
)he 4orld 1an5
4ashin2ton, %.C+
,une -..G
(
SA1PLE CONTRACT FOR CONSULT:N< SERH:CES
S1ALL ASS:<N1ENTS
T:1E$%ASED PAF1ENTS
=:%RD9:DA F:NANCED>
CONTRACT
)@" $RO)RA$) 6C$ontractD7 is entered into this :insert startin) date of assi)nment;, 9y and
9et:een :insert Client+s name; 6Cthe $lientD7 havin2 its principal place of 9usiness at :insert
Client+s address;, and :insert Consultant+s name; 6Cthe $onsultantD7 havin2 its principal office
located at :insert Consultant+s address;8
4@IRIA, the $lient :ishes to have the $onsultant perfor#in2 the services hereinafter
referred to, and
4@IRIA, the $onsultant is :illin2 to perfor# these services,
OR4 )@IRI+RRI )@I PAR)"I here9y a2ree as follo:s/
,
-+ Ser!ices 6i7 )he $onsultant shall perfor# the services specified in
Anne' A, C)er#s of Reference and cope of ervices,D
:hich is #ade an inte2ral part of this $ontract 6Cthe
ervicesD7.
6ii7 )he $onsultant shall provide the reports listed in Anne' 1,
C$onsultant<s Reportin2 R9li2ations,D :ithin the ti#e
periods listed in such Anne', and the personnel listed in
Anne' $, C$ost Isti#ate of ervices, !ist of Personnel
and chedule of RatesD to perfor# the ervices.
2+ Term )he $onsultant shall perfor# the ervices durin2 the period
co##encin2 :insert start date; and continuin2 throu2h :insert
completion date; or any other period as #ay 9e su9sequently a2reed
9y the parties in :ritin2.
C+ Pa&ment A. $eilin2
+or ervices rendered pursuant to Anne' A, the $lient
shall pay the $onsultant an a#ount not to e'ceed a ceilin2
of :insert ceilin) amount;8 )his a#ount has 9een esta9lished
9ased on the understandin2 that it includes all of the
$onsultant0s costs and profits as :ell as any ta' o9li2ation
that #ay 9e i#posed on the $onsultant. )he pay#ents
#ade under the $ontract consist of the $onsultant<s
re#uneration as defined in su9*para2raph 1 9elo: and of
the rei#9ursa9le e'penditures as defined in su9*para2raph
$ 9elo:.
1. Re#uneration
)he $lient shall pay the $onsultant for ervices rendered
at the rate6s7 per #anH#onth spent
1
6or per day spent or
per hour spent, su9?ect to a #a'i#u# of ei2ht hours per
day7 in accordance :ith the rates a2reed and specified in
Anne' $, C$ost Isti#ate of ervices, !ist of Personnel
and chedule of Rates.D
$. Rei#9ursa9les
)he $lient shall pay the $onsultant for rei#9ursa9le
e'penses, :hich shall consist of and 9e li#ited to/
6i7 nor#al and custo#ary e'penditures for official
travel, acco##odation, printin2, and telephone
char2esE official travel :ill 9e rei#9ursed at the
cost of less than first class travel and :ill need to
9e authoriGed 9y the $lient0s coordinatorE
1
elect the applica9le rate and delete the others.
-
6ii7 such other e'penses as approved in advance 9y the
$lient0s coordinator.
2
%. Pay#ent $onditions
Pay#ent shall 9e #ade in :specify currency; not later than
(0 days follo:in2 su9#ission of invoices in duplicate to
the $oordinator desi2nated in para2raph ,.
;+ Pro8ect
Administration
A. $oordinator
)he $lient desi2nates Mr.HMs. :insert name; as $lient0s
$oordinatorE the $oordinator shall 9e responsi9le for the
coordination of activities under the $ontract, for
receivin2 and approvin2 invoices for pay#ent, and for
acceptance of the delivera9les 9y the $lient.
1. )i#esheets
%urin2 the course of their :or5 under this $ontract,
includin2 field :or5, the $onsultant0s e#ployees
providin2 services under this $ontract #ay 9e required to
co#plete ti#esheets or any other docu#ent used to
identify ti#e spent, as :ell as e'penses incurred, as
instructed 9y the Pro?ect $oordinator.
$. Records and Accounts
)he $onsultant shall 5eep accurate and syste#atic records
and accounts in respect of the ervices, :hich :ill clearly
identify all char2es and e'penses. )he $lient reserves the
ri2ht to audit, or to no#inate a reputa9le accountin2 fir#
to audit, the $onsultant0s records relatin2 to a#ounts
clai#ed under this $ontract durin2 its ter# and any
e'tension, and for a period of three #onths thereafter.
G+ Performance
Standard
)he $onsultant underta5es to perfor# the ervices :ith the
hi2hest standards of professional and ethical co#petence and
inte2rity. )he $onsultant shall pro#ptly replace any e#ployees
assi2ned under this $ontract that the $lient considers
unsatisfactory.
E+ Confidentialit& )he $onsultants shall not, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract and
:ithin t:o years after its e'piration, disclose any proprietary or
confidential infor#ation relatin2 to the ervices, this $ontract or
the $lient0s 9usiness or operations :ithout the prior :ritten
consent of the $lient.
2
pecific e'penses can 9e added as an ite# 6iii7 in para2raph (.$.
. a#ple $ontract/ #all Assi2n#ents * )i#ed*1ased Pay#ents
/+ OAners'ip of
1aterial
Any studies, reports or other #aterial, 2raphic, soft:are or
other:ise, prepared 9y the $onsultant for the $lient under the
$ontract shall 9elon2 to and re#ain the property of the $lient.
)he $onsultant #ay retain a copy of such docu#ents and
soft:are.
(
0+ Consultant Not
to 6e Engaged
in Certain
Acti!ities
)he $onsultant a2rees that, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract and
after its ter#ination, the $onsultants and any entity affiliated :ith
the $onsultant, shall 9e disqualified fro# providin2 2oods, :or5s
or services 6other than the ervices or any continuation thereof7
for any pro?ect resultin2 fro# or closely related to the ervices.
.+ :nsurance )he $onsultant :ill 9e responsi9le for ta5in2 out any appropriate
insurance covera2e.
-3+ Assignment )he $onsultant shall not assi2n this $ontract or u9contract any
portion of it :ithout the $lient<s prior :ritten consent.
--+ LaA
<o!erning
Contract and
Language
)he $ontract shall 9e 2overned 9y the la:s of :insert )o!ernment;,
and the lan2ua2e of the $ontract shall 9e
,
:insert lan)ua)e;8
-2+ Dispute
Resolution
G
Any dispute arisin2 out of this $ontract, :hich cannot 9e
a#ica9ly settled 9et:een the parties, shall 9e referred to
ad?udicationHar9itration in accordance :ith the la:s of the
$lient0s country.
+RR )@I $!"IO) +RR )@I $RO>!)AO)
i2ned 9y PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP i2ned 9y PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
)itle/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP )itle/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
(
Restrictions a9out the future use of these docu#ents and soft:are, if any, shall 9e specified at the
end of Article &.
,
)he la: selected 9y the $lient is usually the la: of its country. @o:ever, the 1an5 does not o9?ect
if the $lient and the $onsultant a2ree on another la:. )he lan2ua2e shall 9e In2lish, +rench, or
panish, unless the $ontract is entered into :ith a do#estic fir#, in :hich case it can 9e the local
lan2ua2e.
-
"n the case of a $ontract entered into :ith a forei2n $onsultant, the follo:in2 provision #ay 9e
su9stituted for para2raph 12/ CAny dispute, controversy or clai# arisin2 out of or relatin2 to this
$ontract or the 9reach, ter#ination or invalidity thereof, shall 9e settled 9y ar9itration in accordance
:ith the >O$")RA! Ar9itration Rules as at present in force.D
a#ple $ontract/ #all Assi2n#ents * )i#ed*1ased Pay#ents
&
8 a#ple $ontract/ #all Assi2n#ents * )i#ed*1ased Pay#ents
LIS* '& NNE;ES
Anne' A/ )er#s of Reference and cope of ervices
Anne' 1/ $onsultant0s Reportin2 R9li2ations
Anne' $/ $ost Isti#ate of ervices, !ist of Personnel and chedule of Rates
a#ple $ontract/ #all Assi2n#ents * )i#ed*1ased Pay#ents
NNE; C
$ost Isti#ate of ervices, !ist of Personnel and chedule of Rates
617 Re#uneration of taff
Oa#e
Rate
6per #onthHdayH
hour in currency7
)i#e spent 6nu#9er
of #onthHdayHhour7
)otal
6currency7
6a7 )ea# !eader
697
6c7
u9*)otal 617
627 Rei#9ursa9les
.
Rate %ays )otal
6a7 "nternational )ravel
697 !ocal )ransportation
6c7 Per %ie#
u9*total 627
)R)A! $R) PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Physical $ontin2ency
&
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
$RO)RA$) $I"!"O8 PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
.
)o include e'penses for international travel, local transportation, per die#, co##unications, reportin2 costs,
visas, inoculations, routine #edical e'a#inations, portera2e fees, in*and*out e'penses, airport ta'es, and other
such travel related e'penses as #ay 9e necessaryE rei#9ursa9le at cost :ith supportin2 docu#entsHreceiptsE
e'cept for per die# 6:hich is fi'ed and includes housin2 and PPPPPP e'penses7.
&
+ro# 0 to 1- percent of total costE use of contin2ency requires prior approval of the $lient.
9
ANNE@ :H
SA1PLE CONTRACT FOR CONSULT:N<
SERH:CES
Small Assignments
!u#p*u# Pay#ents
6"1R%H"%A +inanced7
)he 4orld 1an5
4ashin2ton, %.C+
,une -..G
(
SA1PLE CONTRACT FOR CONSULT:N< SERH:CES
S1ALL ASS:<N1ENTS
LU1P$SU1 PAF1ENTS
=:%RD9:DA F:NANCED>
CONTRACT
)@" $RO)RA$) 6C$ontractD7 is entered into this :insert startin) date of assi)nment;, 9y and
9et:een :insert Client+s name; 6Cthe $lientD7 havin2 its principal place of 9usiness at :insert
Client+s address;, and :insert Consultant+s name; 6Cthe $onsultantD7 havin2 its principal office
located at :insert Consultant+s address;8
4@IRIA, the $lient :ishes to have the $onsultant perfor# the services hereinafter
referred to, and
4@IRIA, the $onsultant is :illin2 to perfor# these services,
OR4 )@IRI+RRI )@I PAR)"I here9y a2ree as follo:s/
-+ Ser!ices 6i7 )he $onsultant shall perfor# the services specified in
Anne' A, C)er#s of Reference and cope of ervices,D
:hich is #ade an inte2ral part of this $ontract 6Cthe
ervicesD7.
6ii7 )he $onsultant shall provide the personnel listed in Anne'
1, C$onsultant0s Personnel,D to perfor# the ervices.
6iii7 )he $onsultant shall su9#it to the $lient the reports in the
for# and :ithin the ti#e periods specified in Anne' $,
C$onsultant0s Reportin2 R9li2ations.D
2+ Term )he $onsultant shall perfor# the ervices durin2 the period
co##encin2 :insert startin) date; and continuin2 throu2h :insert
completion date;, or any other period as #ay 9e su9sequently a2reed
9y the parties in :ritin2.
C+ Pa&ment A. $eilin2
+or ervices rendered pursuant to Anne' A, the $lient
shall pay the $onsultant an a#ount not to e'ceed :insert
amount;. )his a#ount has 9een esta9lished 9ased on the
understandin2 that it includes all of the $onsultant<s costs
and profits as :ell as any ta' o9li2ation that #ay 9e
i#posed on the $onsultant.
1. chedule of Pay#ents
,
)he schedule of pay#ents is specified 9elo:/
1
:insert amount and currency; upon the $lient<s receipt of a
copy of this $ontract si2ned 9y the $onsultantE
:insert amount and currency; upon the $lient<s receipt of the
draft report, accepta9le to the $lientE and
:insert amount and currency; upon the $lient<s receipt of the
final report, accepta9le to the $lient.
:insert amount and currency; )otal
$. Pay#ent $onditions
Pay#ent shall 9e #ade in :specify currency;, no later than (0
days follo:in2 su9#ission 9y the $onsultant of invoices
in duplicate to the $oordinator desi2nated in para2raph ,.
;+ Pro8ect
Administration
A. $oordinator.
)he $lient desi2nates Mr.HMs. :insert name; as $lient<s
$oordinatorE the $oordinator :ill 9e responsi9le for the
coordination of activities under this $ontract, for
acceptance and approval of the reports and of other
delivera9les 9y the $lient and for receivin2 and approvin2
invoices for the pay#ent.
1. Reports.
)he reports listed in Anne' $, C$onsultant<s Reportin2
R9li2ations,D shall 9e su9#itted in the course of the
assi2n#ent, and :ill constitute the 9asis for the pay#ents
to 9e #ade under para2raph (.
G+ Performance
Standards
)he $onsultant underta5es to perfor# the ervices :ith the
hi2hest standards of professional and ethical co#petence and
inte2rity. )he $onsultant shall pro#ptly replace any e#ployees
assi2ned under this $ontract that the $lient considers
unsatisfactory.
E+ Confidentialit& )he $onsultants shall not, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract and
:ithin t:o years after its e'piration, disclose any proprietary or
confidential infor#ation relatin2 to the ervices, this $ontract or
the $lient<s 9usiness or operations :ithout the prior :ritten
consent of the $lient.
/+ OAners'ip of Any studies reports or other #aterial, 2raphic, soft:are or
1
Modify, in order to reflect the output required, as descri9ed in Anne' $.
-
1aterial other:ise, prepared 9y the $onsultant for the $lient under the
$ontract shall 9elon2 to and re#ain the property of the $lient.
)he $onsultant #ay retain a copy of such docu#ents and
soft:are.
2
0+ Consultant Not
to 6e Engaged
in Certain
Acti!ities
)he $onsultant a2rees that, durin2 the ter# of this $ontract and
after its ter#ination, the $onsultant and any entity affiliated :ith
the $onsultant, shall 9e disqualified fro# providin2 2oods, :or5s
or services 6other than the ervices and any continuation thereof7
for any pro?ect resultin2 fro# or closely related to the ervices.
.+ :nsurance )he $onsultant :ill 9e responsi9le for ta5in2 out any appropriate
insurance covera2e.
-3+ Assignment )he $onsultant shall not assi2n this $ontract or su9*contract any
portion of it :ithout the $lient<s prior :ritten consent.
--+ LaA
<o!erning
Contract and
Language
)he $ontract shall 9e 2overned 9y the la:s of :insert )o!ernment;,
and the lan2ua2e of the $ontract shall 9e
(
:insert lan)ua)e;8
-2+ Dispute
Resolution
;
Any dispute arisin2 out of the $ontract, :hich cannot 9e
a#ica9ly settled 9et:een the parties, shall 9e referred to
ad?udicationHar9itration in accordance :ith the la:s of the
$lient<s country.
2
Restrictions a9out the future use of these docu#ents and soft:are, if any, shall 9e specified at the
end of para2raph &.
(
)he la: selected 9y the $lient is usually the la: of its country. @o:ever, the 1an5 does not o9?ect
if the $lient and the $onsultant a2ree on another la:. )he lan2ua2e shall 9e In2lish, +rench, or
panish, unless the $ontract is entered into :ith a do#estic fir#, in :hich case it can 9e the local
lan2ua2e.
,
"n the case of a $ontract entered into :ith a forei2n $onsultant, the follo:in2 provision #ay 9e
su9stituted for para2raph 12/ CAny dispute, controversy or clai# arisin2 out of or relatin2 to this
$ontract or the 9reach, ter#ination or invalidity thereof, shall 9e settled 9y ar9itration in accordance
:ith the >O$")RA! Ar9itration Rules as at present in force.D
.
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i2ned 9y PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP i2ned 9y PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
)itle/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP )itle/ PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
&
LIS* '& NNE;ES
Anne' A/ )er#s of Reference and cope of ervices
Anne' 1/ $onsultant0s Personnel
Anne' $/ $onsultant0s Reportin2 R9li2ations

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