Source: http://bpp.worldbank.org/en/data/exploreeconomies/congo-dem-rep/2017
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 06:28:48+00:00

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To date, authorities in DRC only refer to the public procurement law for PPP contracts: Law N 10/010 of April 27, 2010 (Loi relative au MARCHES PUBLICS). (in addition to Decree No. 10/21 of June 02, 2010 on the creation, organization and functioning of the Procurement Regulatory Authority (acronym: ARMP), and Decree No. 10/22 of June 02, 2010 on the Procedural Manual of the Law on Public Procurement). On February 11, 2014, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enacted the Law No 14/005 creating tax, customs and parafiscal system of non-tax revenues and exchange control system applicable to Cooperation Agreements and Cooperation Projects. This law is substantiated by the will of the DRC to implement a public-private partnership aimed at raising significant funds to further the implementation of huge reconstruction and development programme designed to provide the country with core infrastructures in order to upgrade the social welfare of the population. To date, Law n.14/005 does not constitute a PPP Law per se. The cooperation agreement and cooperation projects shall be the subject of the private-public partnership regarding resources-generating areas, especially core infrastructures and natural resources such as mines, hydrocarbons, forest and water. Cooperation agreements concern also related projects, namely projects implemented based on the same conditions as cooperation projects and with the aim to reach one or several goals of the same, especially construction projects of hydro-electric power station, electric, road and railway network. PPP law specifies that Decree from the Prime Minister determines conditions of eligibility and the content of cooperation agreements. We have to underline that terms and conditions to achieve cooperation projects shall be defined in the cooperation agreement, subject to complying with the statutory provisions prevailing in the DRC. In this regard, PPP law particularly imposes the creation of one or several joint ventures between the Government and State-run Company designated by the Government and the enterprise, business group, the company and/or the firm, which have entered into the cooperation agreement.
To date, authorities in DRC only refer to the public procurement law for PPP contracts: Law N 10/010 of April 27, 2010 (Loi relative au MARCHES PUBLICS). (in addition to Decree No. 10/21 of June 02, 2010 on the creation, organization and functioning of the Procurement Regulatory Authority (acronym: ARMP), and Decree No. 10/22 of June 02, 2010 on the Procedural Manual of the Law on Public Procurement).
On February 11, 2014, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enacted the Law No 14/005 creating tax, customs and parafiscal system of non-tax revenues and exchange control system applicable to Cooperation Agreements and Cooperation Projects. This law is substantiated by the will of the DRC to implement a public-private partnership aimed at raising significant funds to further the implementation of huge reconstruction and development programme designed to provide the country with core infrastructures in order to upgrade the social welfare of the population. To date, Law n.14/005 does not constitute a PPP Law per se. The cooperation agreement and cooperation projects shall be the subject of the private-public partnership regarding resources-generating areas, especially core infrastructures and natural resources such as mines, hydrocarbons, forest and water. Cooperation agreements concern also related projects, namely projects implemented based on the same conditions as cooperation projects and with the aim to reach one or several goals of the same, especially construction projects of hydro-electric power station, electric, road and railway network. PPP law specifies that Decree from the Prime Minister determines conditions of eligibility and the content of cooperation agreements. We have to underline that terms and conditions to achieve cooperation projects shall be defined in the cooperation agreement, subject to complying with the statutory provisions prevailing in the DRC. In this regard, PPP law particularly imposes the creation of one or several joint ventures between the Government and State-run Company designated by the Government and the enterprise, business group, the company and/or the firm, which have entered into the cooperation agreement.
Articles 14, 15 and 19 of Law No. 13/005 of February 11, 2014 on taxation, customs and parafiscal taxation of non-tax and exchange rates applicable to collaboration agreements and cooperation projects provides for exemptions from taxes, duties as well as taxes on imports and exports.
Article 13 paragraph 2 of the Law N.10/010 on Public Procurement provides that the department within the Ministry having the budget in its attributions ensures a prior control to ensure respect of the procedures of procurement and delegation of the public contracts. However, this control shall be carried out by means of no-objection notices, necessary authorizations and derogations.
This body is the Directorate-General for Public Procurement Control, abbreviated DGCMP. It ensures the a priori control of the application of public procurement regulations and public service delegation.
According to Article 15 of the PP law, the public procurement contracts and public service delegations must be approved by a competent authority in the manner established by decree of the Prime Minister deliberated in Cabinet. A public contract or a public service delegation shall have effect only if it is approved.
In the absence of a PPP Law in DRC, we are basing our answers on the Public Procurement Law, where there are no requirement for the procuring authority to include any draft contract in the request for proposals.
Art. 33 of the PP Law N. 10/010 provides that the tender documents can be made available to the candidates by electronic means, following the conditions provided for by regulation, as long as such documents are also made available to the candidates by postal mail if they request them.
There are no regulatory requirement for the bid evaluation committee to have specific qualifications. The only provisions are the following: Article 14 of the PP Law provides that: Market regulation is provided by a particular institution in charge of subsequent verifications of public procurement and concessions. It is also responsible for auditing, training and capacity building. The establishment, organization and functioning of this institution are set by Decree of the Prime Ministerial Decree deliberated in the Cabinet. Furthermore, Article 66 provides that: The execution of public contracts is subject to the control of: a) the Contracting Authority as detailed in the General administrative clauses; b) the institution responsible for regulating public procurement; and c) any other competent administrative body under applicable laws and regulations. These are the relevant articles in the PP Law in DRC, and there are no explicit requirement for the bid evaluation committee members to meet specific qualifications (the establishment of such regulatory committee, its functioning and institution need to be set y Decree of the Prime Minister).
Pursuant to Article 34 of the PP Law, Public contracts (where the amount equals or exceeds the regulatory threshold) are subject to a public call for tender. The procurement notice has to be published in a national and/or international press and by electronic means (and it has to conform to a model document that sets the mandatory provisions to be included in such published notice), under penalty of nullity of the proceedings.
According to Article 35 of the PP Law: In open or restricted procedures, the deadline for receipt of applications and tenders may not be less than thirty calendar days from the notice publication date. When the notice and the tender documents are prepared and sent by electronic means, the minimum time for receipt of tenders may be shortened by seven calendar days.
Articles 25, and 26 of the PP Law provide a definition of the restricted tendering and a description of the cases where such tendering can be used. According to Article 26: The restricted tendering procedure may only be used where the goods, works or services, by their specialized nature, are not available only from a limited number of suppliers, contractors or service providers. In this case, all potential candidates are guests.
The use of the restricted tendering procedure is justified and subject to the authorization of the department responsible for the control of public contracts.
Art. 61 of Decree N. 10/22 provides for a prequalification document that has to be prepared by the regulatory authority, and specifies the elements that it should contain.
Article 74 of the PP Law provides that any candidate or tenderer who considers himself illegally ousted from public procurement procedures or from public service delegations is allowed to challenge the procedure. Such a candidate may lodge a complaint within five days of the publication of the award decision or the public service delegation or within 10 working days before the date of the bid or tender. The challenge is suspensive of the final award procedure.
Article 66 of Law No. 10/010 of April 27, 2010 on public procurement provides that: The performance of public contracts is subject to control by: a) the Contracting Authority as detailed in the contract clauses; b) the institution responsible for regulating public procurement; c) any other competent administrative body under the laws and regulations in force .
If yes, please provide the relevant legal/regulatory/standard contractual provisions (if any): Art. 194…203 of Decree N. 10/22 provide for addendums to PP contracts after their signature.
Art. 194…203 of Decree N. 10/22 provide for addendums to PP contracts after their signature.
It shall be signed by the parties.
Modify the technical definition of the service, the variation in the mass of the works or supplies, the time required for execution, the place where the services are performed or delivered.
In accordance with Article 58 of the Public Procurement Act, the cumulative amount of the amendments may not exceed fifteen percent (15%) Of the value of the contract. For any amount in excess of 15%, the Contracting Authority will proceed through the award of a new contract in accordance with the requirements of the above-mentioned law.
According to Article 194 of Decree N. 10/22, "… an addendum is only valid if: It obtained non-objection from the Directorate-General for Public Procurement Control; and it is approved by the appropriate approving authority …"
Article 200 of Decree N. 10/22 provides that … the addendum may not alter the subject-matter of the contract or the contractor, neither can it change the settlement currency nor the price revision formula…"
Modify ... the time required for execution, the place where the services are performed or delivered.
"... in accordance with Article 58 of the Public Procurement Act, the cumulative amount of the amendments may not exceed fifteen percent (15%) Of the value of the basic contract. For any amount in excess of 15%, the Contracting Authority will proceed through the award of a new contract in accordance with the requirements of the above-mentioned law.
However, any change occurring during performance of the contract and resulting in a change in the price of the contract within the limits of zero to five percent (0-5%) shall be subject to an order of Service notified to the contractor.
The stipulations of a public contract may be amended only by means of amendments and within the cumulative limit of fifteen (15) percent of the total value of the basic contract.
According to Art. 180 of Decree N. 10/22, public procurement contracts may be terminated according to the conditions provided for in the specification documents either on the initiative of the Contracting Authority or on the initiative of the private party or by mutual agreement between the parties, or in case of force majeure.
According to Art. 59 of the PP Law, subcontracting is allowed for up to 40% of the value of the contract. Also, Art. 60 provides that subcontracting cannot lead to a substantial change in the qualifications of the contractor after award of the contract. Finally, Art. 62 of the PP Law provides that in case of subcontracting, the contractor remains personally liable for its execution.
Concerning disputes caused by the contract execution, pursuant to PP Law: Article 75 provides that any party aggrieved in the execution of a public contract or public service delegation can file a complaint with the Contracting Authority. Finally, Article 76 provides that any dispute not settled after the complaint under Articles 73 to 75 of the law shall be decided by the competent court.
Article 193 of Decree N. 10/22 provides that any litigation that has been the subject of a hierarchical appeal and which has not been settled amicably within thirty calendar days following the lodging of the appeal, will be settled, in accordance with applicable law and contractual stipulations, before the courts or the competent arbitral bodies.
In the event of termination made pursuant to article 181, paragraph b of this decree, the holder of the contract is entitled to a termination indemnity calculated on the basis of the services still to be performed. A method of calculation is set out in the general administrative clauses for each contract category and for the public service delegation.
Yes. Establishment of a PPP contract management team. Participation of the team in procurement. PPP contract management team requires qualifications without specific detail.

References: Art. 33

Art. 61
 Art. 194

Art. 194
 Art. 180
 Art. 59
 Art. 60
 Art. 62