Prequalification of General Contractors for WBG Office in Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 1, 2022 @ 3:00 PM EST

The WBG invites firms to submit statements of qualification to provide services associated with the World Bank Group’s requirement for the Pre-qualifaction of General Contractors for the WBG Office in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
Firms must meet the following requirements to be eligible for technical evaluation:
- must have an average annual revenue of more than US Dollars 40 Million (USD 40 Million), for the last three years (2019, 2020, and 2021), while performing as a General Contractor in services similar to the work described in this REI;
- must be able to furnish a US Dollars One Million (USD 1,000,000) performance bond or Bank Guarantee;
- must be able to submit a complete set of audited financial reports/certified financials for the previous 3 fiscal years that demonstrate it has the financial capability to successfully support the entire contract;
- must be registered, has all required licenses, permits and related paperwork and is authorized to operate as a General Contractor in the Construction Business, Civil Works, Fit-out works (provide certification) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and provide evidence that the firm has fully staffed and equipped office within Cote d’Ivoire for this project;
- must be eligible to be registered as a World Bank vendor as per World Bank vendor eligibility requirements;
- must be successfully and continuously been engaged as General Contractor in providing similar service to those required in this REI over the last 5 years;
- must not been involved in any litigation action in the past 5 years which resulted in damages being awarded to the litigant, based on either failure to perform or poor maintenance;
- must confirm that no Child or Underage Labor will be used in any part of this Construction Project;
- must have the ability to obtain the necessary insurance coverage for this project;
- must have an office in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire;
- Any other requirements stated in the REI.

The solicitation may be obtained by sending an email to the designated Category Manager, referencing the following information: 

1. Solicitation Number 

2. Company Name 

3. Contact Person Name and Title 

4. Address 

5. Telephone Number 

6. Fax Number 

7. Contact's Email Address 

A copy of the solicitation will be sent to organizations that have replied to and are eligible to receive this advertisement. All requests and questions regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the following designated Corporate Procurement Category Manager:

 Manolo Macariola at mmacariola@worldbank.org