PROCUREMENT PLAN (Textual Part) Project information: Kiribati, P4: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program Phase 4: KI: Connectivity Project, P159632 Project Implementation agency: Ministry of Information, Communication, Transport and Tourism Development (MICTTD) Date of the Procurement Plan: 4 September 2017 Period covered by this Procurement Plan: 1 September 2017 to 31 January 2018 Preamble In accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016) (“Procurement Regulations”) the Bank’s Systematic Tracking and Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) system will be used to prepare, clear and update Procurement Plans and conduct all procurement transactions for the Project. This textual part along with the Procurement Plan tables in STEP constitute the Procurement Plan for the Project. The following conditions apply to all procurement activities in the Procurement Plan. The other elements of the Procurement Plan as required under paragraph 4.4 of the Procurement Regulations are set forth in STEP. The Bank’s Standard Procurement Documents: shall be used for all contracts subject to international competitive procurement and those contracts as specified in the Procurement Plan tables in STEP. National Procurement Arrangements: In accordance with paragraph 5.3 of the Procurement Regulations, when approaching the national market (as specified in the Procurement Plan tables in STEP), the country’s own procurement procedures may be used. When the Borrower uses its own national open competitive procurement arrangements as set forth in 2002 Procurement Act, such arrangements shall be subject to paragraph 5.4 of the Procurement Regulations. a. open advertising of the procurement opportunity at the national level; b. the procurement is open to eligible firms from any country; c. the request for bids/request for proposals document shall require that Bidders/Proposers submitting Bids/Proposals present a signed acceptance at the time of bidding, to be incorporated in any resulting contracts, confirming application of, and compliance with, the Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, including without limitation the Bank’s right to sanction and the Bank’s inspection and audit rights; d. contracts with an appropriate allocation of responsibilities, risks, and liabilities; e. publication of contract award information; f. rights for the Bank to review procurement documentation and activities; g. an effective complaints mechanism; and h. maintenance of records of the Procurement Process. When other national procurement arrangements other than national open competitive procurement arrangements are applied by the Borrower, such arrangements shall be subject to paragraph 5.5 of the Procurement Regulations. Leased Assets as specified under paragraph 5.10 of the Procurement Regulations: Not Applicable Procurement of Second Hand Goods as specified under paragraph 5.11 of the Procurement Regulations – is Not Applicable Domestic preference as specified under paragraph 5.51 of the Procurement Regulations (Goods and Works). Goods: is not applicable for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables; Works: is not applicable for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables Other Relevant Procurement Information. Procurement in Situations of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity Constraints applies (FCV) PROCUREMENT Kiribati : P4: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program Phase 4: KI: Connectivity Project PLAN General Information Country: Kiribati 2017-09-07 Bank’s Approval Date of the Original Procurement Plan: 2024-02-23 Revised Plan Date(s): (comma delineated, leave blank if none) Project ID: P159632 GPN Date: 2023-04-21 Project Name: P4: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program Phase 4: KI: Connectivity Project Loan / Credit No: IDA / D1870 Ministry of Information, Communication, Transport and Tourism Development Executing Agency(ies): WORKS Activity Reference No. / Procureme Actual Am Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification High SEA/SH Ri Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Contract Complet Description Component Review Type Method nt Docume ount (US$ and Recommendation Signed Contract o. h cess (Y/N) sk atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes ion nt Type ) for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual KI-MICTTD-20815-CW-RFP / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Single Stage - Two E 2019-06-0 Design Supply & install sub IDA / D1870 Prior Request for Bids Limited 0.00 Canceled 2018-06-30 2018-07-05 2018-08-16 2018-10-29 2018-12-03 m nvelope 1 marine Cable system KI-MICTTD-43607-CW-RFB / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Single Stage - One E 2019-03-2 Design, supply and install su IDA / D1870 Prior Request for Bids Limited 0.00 Canceled 2018-06-04 2019-12-16 2018-06-09 2020-02-17 2018-07-21 2020-05-28 2018-08-20 2018-09-24 m nvelope 3 bmarine Cable system KI-MICTTD-201487-CW-RFQ / 1 (b) (i) Cable Landing Statio Request for Quota Open - Internationa Single Stage - One E 2021-07-2 IDA / D1870 Post 0.00 Canceled 2020-12-05 2021-01-30 Coastal Erosion Mitigation W n and Ancillary Equipment tions l nvelope 9 orks KI-MICTTD-201488-CW-RFQ / 1 (b) (i) Cable Landing Statio Request for Quota Open - Internationa Single Stage - One E 2021-07-2 IDA / D1870 Post 0.00 Canceled 2020-12-05 2021-01-30 Fronthaul and Backhaul Civil n and Ancillary Equipment tions l nvelope 9 Works KI-MICTTD-201486-CW-RFQ / 1 (b) (i) Cable Landing Statio Request for Quota Open - Internationa Single Stage - One E 2021-07-2 IDA / D1870 Post 0.00 Canceled 2020-12-05 2021-01-30 Cable Landing Station (CLS) n and Ancillary Equipment tions l nvelope 9 GOODS Activity Reference No. / Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification Actual Amount Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Description Component Review Type Method and Recommendation Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h cess (Y/N) (US$) atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual KI-MICTTD-167201-GO-DIR / 1 (b) (ii) Connection of the E Huntru-1 upgrade in Pohnpei, IDA / D1870 MC to the Pohnpei Cable Lan Prior Direct Selection Direct 0.00 Canceled 2020-04-05 2020-04-13 2020-04-10 2020-06-11 2020-05-15 2020-11-11 FSM for EMCS ding Station KI-MICTTD-184493-GO-RFQ / 1 (b) (i) Cable Landing Statio Request for Quota Open - Internationa Single Stage - One E IDA / D1870 Post 0.00 Canceled 2020-08-05 2020-09-30 2021-03-29 Ancillary Equipment Systems n and Ancillary Equipment tions l nvelope KI-MICTTD-346241-GO-RFQ / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Request for Quota Open - Internationa Single Stage - One E IDA / D1870 Post 0.00 Signed 2023-04-06 2023-04-17 2023-06-01 2023-05-18 2023-11-28 Main Duct/Fiber Equipment m tions l nvelope 3 (a) Project Management & KI-MICTTD-403614-GO-RFQ / Request for Quota Single Stage - One E Pending Impl IDA / D1870 Administration: Activities to Post Open - National 0.00 2024-03-02 2024-04-27 2024-10-24 2 Project Vehicles tions nvelope ementation Strengthen Capacity of the R ecipient NON CONSULTING SERVICES Activity Reference No. / Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification Actual Amount Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Description Component Review Type Method and Recommendation Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h cess (Y/N) (US$) atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual KI-MICTTD-346243-NC-RFQ / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Request for Quota Single Stage - One E Contractor (firm) (Cabinet Fo IDA / D1870 Post Open - National 0.00 Canceled 2023-07-06 2023-08-31 2024-02-27 m tions nvelope oting & Installation) KI-MICTTD-346233-NC-RFB / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Open - Internationa Single Stage - Two E Under Imple IDA / D1870 Prior Request for Bids 0.00 2023-03-15 2023-04-13 2023-05-31 2023-06-30 2023-05-31 2023-11-03 2023-03-20 2023-04-17 2023-08-09 2023-12-15 2023-10-22 2023-11-26 2025-05-19 Satellite Capacity & IP Transit m l nvelope mentation KI-MICTTD-344641-NC-RFQ / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Request for Quota Single Stage - One E IDA / D1870 Post Open - National 0.00 Signed 2023-04-05 2023-05-31 2023-08-29 2023-11-27 Surveyor and Labourer Supp m tions nvelope ort Team CONSULTING FIRMS Activity Reference No. / Combined Evaluation Loan / Credit N Market Approac Contract Type Actual Amount Expression of Interest Short List and Draft R Request for Proposals Opening of Technical Evaluation of Technic Description Component Review Type Method Process Status Terms of Reference Report and Draft Neg Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h (US$) Notice equest for Proposals as Issued Proposals / Minutes al Proposal otiated Contract Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual KI-MICTTD-48282-CS-QCBS / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Quality And Cost- Open - Internationa TA: ICT Policy and E-transacti IDA / D1870 Prior 315,310.00 Completed 2018-02-09 2018-03-02 2018-02-21 2018-04-15 2018-06-21 2018-05-13 2018-09-19 2018-06-12 2018-12-12 2018-07-17 2019-03-17 2018-08-21 2019-04-02 2019-08-21 2023-06-11 m Based Selection l ons/E-Gov't KI-MICTTD-96899-CS-CQS / T he selected firm would assist BNL in it commercial operatio Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Post 0.00 Canceled 2019-01-31 2019-02-23 2019-02-21 2019-03-25 2019-04-12 2019-05-12 2019-06-16 2019-12-13 n including the support to BN cation Selection l L in implementing the landin g of the subsea cable in Kirib ati. KI-MICTTD-139779-CS-CQS / 1 (b) (i) Cable Landing Statio Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa Landing Site Survey and Coa IDA / D1870 Post 49,500.00 Completed 2019-10-11 2019-11-04 2019-11-01 2019-11-18 2019-12-15 2020-01-20 2020-01-14 2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-02-21 2020-08-16 n and Ancillary Equipment cation Selection l stal Erosion Mitigation Assess ment KI-MICTTD-346234-CS-CQS / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa IDA / D1870 Prior 0.00 Signed 2023-05-01 2023-04-19 2023-05-22 2023-04-24 2023-07-05 2023-05-24 2023-08-04 2023-09-27 2023-09-08 2023-09-20 2024-03-06 FTTH Design and Inventory S m cation Selection l ystem INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS Activity Reference No. / Loan / Credit N Market Approac Actual Amount Invitation to Identifie Draft Negotiated Cont Component Review Type Method Contract Type Process Status Teams of Reference Signed Contract Contract Completion Description o. h (US$) d/Selected Consultant ract Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual KI-MICTTD-71513-CS-INDV / 3 (b) Project Management & A local technical officer who Administration: Program of A Individual Consult will work on the Strategic Infr IDA / D1870 ctivities to Strengthen the Pr Post Open 17,978.75 Completed 2018-08-06 2019-06-26 2018-09-24 2019-03-28 2018-10-15 2019-03-28 2018-11-19 2019-04-20 2019-05-18 2019-12-14 ant Selection astructure Management for t oject Implementing Entity's he Kiribati Submarine Cable Capacity Project Page 1 KI-MICTTD-71519-CS-INDV / 3 (b) Project Management & A finance staff to be recruite Administration: Program of A Individual Consult d to work on the strategic inf IDA / D1870 ctivities to Strengthen the Pr Post Open 6,433.36 Terminated 2018-08-06 2018-09-24 2019-01-21 2018-10-15 2019-01-21 2018-11-19 2020-03-20 2019-05-18 ant Selection rastructure management whi oject Implementing Entity's ch is required as per project f Capacity inancial agreement. KI-MICTTD-76068-CS-CDS / T he individual consultant has 3 (a) Project Management & experience and qualifications Administration: Activities to IDA / D1870 Post Direct Selection Direct 122,800.77 Signed 2019-04-15 2019-07-01 2019-04-25 2019-12-10 2019-06-29 2019-08-07 2019-12-26 worth and this assignment is Strengthen Capacity of the R the continuation of previous ecipient work that she was selected c ompetitively. KI-MICTTD-87344-CS-INDV / To strengthen Capacity of th 3 (a) Project Management & e Recipient through the provi Administration: Activities to Individual Consult IDA / D1870 Post Direct 7,000.00 Signed 2018-11-16 2018-11-16 2019-03-27 2018-11-16 2019-03-27 2018-11-23 2019-02-10 2019-04-30 sion of salary of Administrati Strengthen Capacity of the R ant Selection on and Record Management ecipient officer of KFSU - Ministry of Fi nance, Economic Developme nt. 3 (b) Project Management & KI-MICTTD-63488-CS-INDV / Administration: Program of A Individual Consult Accountant for Pacific Region IDA / D1870 Post Direct 49,608.13 Completed 2018-05-23 2018-06-02 2019-03-27 2018-06-23 2019-03-27 2018-07-28 2019-02-03 2019-01-24 ctivities to Strengthen the Pr ant Selection al Connectivity Program oject Implementing Entity's Capacity KI-MICTTD-133925-CS-INDV / Individual Consult Hireing a CEO to assist BNL i IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Prior Open 447,900.00 Signed 2019-09-17 2019-09-27 2019-11-05 2019-11-06 2019-11-26 2019-11-13 2019-12-31 2019-12-14 2020-06-28 2023-06-13 ant Selection n managing its operation acti vities KI-MICTTD-134100-CS-CDS / Technical Assistance for the IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Post Direct Selection Direct 300,000.00 Signed 2019-11-04 2019-11-06 2019-11-14 2019-11-18 2020-01-18 2019-12-18 2020-07-16 management and Operationa l of BNL KI-MICTTD-134099-CS-CDS / Legal Assistance for the Man IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Post Direct Selection Direct 0.00 Canceled 2019-09-16 2019-11-06 2019-09-26 2019-11-06 2019-11-30 2020-05-28 agement Operational of BNL KI-MICTTD-147533-CS-CDS / A legal firm is required to ass IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Post Direct Selection Direct 298,200.00 Signed 2019-11-28 2019-11-28 2019-12-08 2019-12-02 2020-02-11 2020-02-20 2020-08-09 ist BNL for managing it opera tional activities. KI-MICTTD-149514-CS-INDV / Administrative Project Manag Individual Consult IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Post Open 300,000.00 Signed 2019-12-11 2019-12-14 2020-01-29 2020-05-31 2020-02-19 2020-07-01 2020-03-25 2020-07-15 2020-09-21 er to Support EMCS Manage ant Selection ment Committee 3 (b) Project Management & KI-MICTTD-202021-CS-CQS / Administration: Program of A Individual Consult BNL Technical and Operation IDA / D1870 Post Open 25,803.33 Completed 2020-10-29 2019-12-23 2020-12-17 2020-10-06 2021-01-07 2020-10-06 2021-02-11 2020-10-20 2021-08-10 2022-01-25 ctivities to Strengthen the Pr ant Selection s Officer (TOO) oject Implementing Entity's Capacity KI-MICTTD-344620-CS-INDV / 1 (a) Submarine Cable Syste Individual Consult IDA / D1870 Post Open - National 0.00 Signed 2023-03-31 2023-04-27 2023-05-19 2023-07-21 2023-06-09 2023-08-12 2023-07-14 2023-08-30 2024-02-29 Construction Supervisor m ant Selection KI-MICTTD-133925-CS-INDV. Individual Consult IDA / D1870 2 Technical Assistance Prior Open - National 0.00 Canceled 2023-07-31 2023-09-18 2023-10-09 2023-11-13 2024-05-11 1 / BNL Chief Executive Offic ant Selection er 3 (a) Project Management & KI-MICTTD-379556-CS-INDV / Individual Consult IDA / D1870 Administration: Activities to Post Open - National 0.00 Signed 2023-09-18 2023-09-22 2023-11-06 2023-12-19 2023-11-27 2024-01-11 2024-01-01 2024-06-29 BNL Technical Officer ant Selection Strengthen Capacity of the R ecipient Page 2