This document outlines the World Bank's Standard Request for Proposals (SRFP) for selecting consultants. The SRFP must be used whenever possible for contracts over $200,000 and can be used with different selection methods. It includes standard forms and templates for the letter of invitation, instructions to consultants, terms of reference, and contract. While the instructions and general contract conditions cannot be modified, other sections can be adapted to specific country and project conditions. The goal is to provide transparency and consistency in the consultant selection process.

1. Preface STANDARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Selection of Consultants

2. Preface Para 1. This document constitutes the World Bank’s Standard Request for Proposals (SRFP). As outlined in the World Bank’s Guidelines--Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (the Guidelines), as may be amended from time to time, the SRFP must be used whenever possible in the selection of Consultants, and can be used with the different selection methods described in the Guidelines, i.e., quality- and cost-based selection (QCBS), quality-based selection (QBS), selection under a fixed budget (FBS), least-cost selection (LCS), selection based on Consultants’ qualifications (CQS), and single-source selection (SSS).

3. Preface Para 2. The use of SRFP is mandatory for contracts estimated to cost more than US$200,000. Borrowers and implementing agencies of Bank-financed projects are encouraged to also use this SRFP for contracts costing US$200,000 or less.

4. Preface Para 3. Before preparing an RFP, the user must be familiar with the Guidelines, must have chosen a method of selection and the most suitable contract form. The SRFP includes two standard forms of contractone for time-based assignments and the other for lump-sum assignments. The prefaces of these two contracts indicate the circumstances in which their use is most appropriate. This SRFP also includes samples of contracts that may be used for smaller contracts (US$200,000 or less U.S. equivalent) under time-based or lump-sum payment.

5. Preface Para 4. The RFP includes : a standard Letter of Invitation, standard Instructions to Consultants, Terms of Reference, and a standard Form of Contract. The standard Instruction to Consultants and the standard General Conditions of Contract may not be modified under any circumstances. However, the Data Sheet and the Special Conditions of Contract may be used to reflect country and assignment conditions.