Section 2. Instructions to Consultants and Data Sheet A. General Provisions Definitions “Affiliate(s)” means an individual or an entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Consultant. “Applicable Guidelines” means the policies of the Bank governing the selection and Contract award process as set forth in this RFP. “Applicable Law” means the laws and any other instruments having the force of law in the Client’s country, or in such other country as may be specified in the Data Sheet, as they may be issued and in force from time to time. “Bank” means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or the International Development Association (IDA). “Borrower” means the Government, Government agency or other entity that signs the [loan/financing/grant] agreement with the Bank. means Capacity Building for Urban Development “Client” means the implementing agency that signs the Contract for the Services with the selected Consultant. “Consultant” means a legally-established professional consulting firm or an entity that may provide or provides the Services to the Client under the Contract. means a legally binding written agreement signed between the Client and the Consultant and includes all the attached documents listed in its Clause 1 (the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), and the Appendices). “Data Sheet” means an integral part of the Instructions to Consultants (ITC) Section 2 that is used to reflect specific country and assignment conditions to supplement, but not to over-write, the provisions of the ITC. “Day” means a calendar day.
charter) sufficient to demonstrate that it is a legal entity separate from the government; it does not currently receive any substantial subsidies or budget support; it is not obligated to pass on its surplus to the government; it can acquire rights and liabilities, borrow funds, and can be liable for repayment of debts and be declared bankrupt; and it is not competing for a contract to be awarded by the government department or agency which, under the applicable laws or regulations, is its reporting or supervisory authority or has the ability to exercise influence or control over it. d. Restrictions for public employees 6.3.4 Government officials and civil servants of the Borrower’s country are not eligible to be included as Experts in the Consultant’s Proposal unless such engagement does not conflict with any employment or other laws, regulations, or policies of the Borrower’s country, and they (i) are on leave of absence without pay, or have resigned or retired; (ii) are not being hired by the same agency they were working for before going on leave of absence without pay, resigning, or retiring (in case of resignation or retirement, for a period of at least 6 (six) months, or the period established by statutory provisions applying to civil servants or government employees in the Borrower’s country, whichever is longer. Experts who are employed by the government-owned universities, educational or research institutions are not eligible unless they have been full time employees of their institutions for a year or more prior to being included in Consultant’s Proposal.; and (iii) hiring would not create a conflict of interest. B. Preparation of Proposals General Considerations
payments to the Consultant for possible additional services requested by the Client. This form shall not be used as a basis for payments under Lump-Sum contracts B. Reimbursable Expenses N° Type of Reimbursable Expenses Unit Unit Cost Quantity {Currency # 1- as in FIN-2} {Currency # 2- as in FIN-2} {Currency# 3- as in FIN-2} {Local Currency- as in FIN-2} {e.g., Per diem allowances**} {Day} {e.g., International flights} {Ticket} (e.g., Domestic travels) {Trip} {e.g., In/out airport /Rly Station/Bus Stand transportation} {Trip} Travel Month {e.g., Communication costs (telephone, internet etc.} Month { e.g., reproduction of reports} month {e.g., Office running cost including stationery, office maintenance, office equipment etc.) month .................................... Costs Legend: “Per diem allowance” is paid for each night the expert is required by the Contract to be away from his/her usual place of residence.