The document provides guidelines for the standard Instructions to Consultants (ITC) that should be used by World Bank Borrowers when selecting and employing consultants. The ITC should include: 1) A brief description of the assignment, standard formats for proposals, contact details for clarification, and details of the selection process. 2) An estimate of either the level of key staff inputs or total budget, minimum qualifications for key staff, financing details, and information required from shortlisted firms. 3) Reference to relevant local laws, conflict of interest policies, submission requirements for technical and financial proposals, and requests for acknowledgment of receipt and intention to submit a proposal.