SUMMARY O F PROCUREMENT PLAN Project Preparation Advancement Project information: Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project P177478 Project Implementation agency: Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Date of the Procurement Plan: October 23, 2023 Period covered by this Procurement Plan: November 1, 2023- May 31, 2024 Preamble In accordance with paragraph 5.9 of the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 1, 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 the Public Procurement and Concessions Act, 2010 of the Republic of Liberia, such arrangements shall be subject to paragraph 5.4 of the Procurement Regulations. In accordance with paragraph 5.3 of the Procurement Regulations, 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. The form of the Letter of Acceptance is attached in Appendix 1. Leased Assets as specified under paragraph 5.10 of the Procurement Regulations: Leasing may be used for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables. Not Applicable Procurement of Second Hand Goods as specified under paragraph 5.11 of the Procurement Regulations – is allowed for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables. Not Applicable. Domestic preference as specified under paragraph 5.51 of the Procurement Regulations (Goods and Works). Goods: Not Applicable for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables; Works: Not Applicable for those contracts identified in the Procurement Plan tables. Hands-on Expanded Implementation Support (HEIS) as specified under paragraphs 3.10 and 3.11 of the Procurement Regulations: Not Applicable. Other Relevant Procurement Information: - (a). Prior Procurement Arrangements: The Procurement Arrangements as indicated in the below table and within the thresholds indicated in the below tables will be used. The thresholds for the Bank’s prior review requirements are also provided in the table below: Table: Thresholds*, Procurement Arrangements, and Prior Review (The table below depicts the Thresholds and Procurement Methods to be used under the GREAT Project): Thresholds*, Procurement Methods, and Prior Review Contract (C) Value Expenditure Procurement Contracts Subject to No Threshold* [eq. Category Method Prior Review /[eq. US$] USD] All contracts at or above USD Open Competition 5,000,000 are subject to International Market international advertising and C ≥ 5,000,000 Approach and Direct the use of the Bank’s SPDs (or Contracting other documents agreed with the Bank). 1 Works Open Competition National Market 200,000 < C < 5,000,000 None Approach C ≤ 200,000 RfQ None All contracts at or above USD Open Competition 500,000 are subject to International Market international advertising and C ≥ 500,000 Approach and Direct the use of the Bank’s SPDs (or Goods, IT and Contracting other documents agreed with 2 non-consulting the Bank). services Open Competition 100,000 < C < 500,000 National Market None Approach C ≤ 100,000 RfQ None All contracts at or above USD 100,000 are subject to for international advertising and C < 100,000 Consulting Services the use of the Bank’s SPDs (or National other documents agreed with shortlist for the Bank). 3 selection of All contracts at or above USD consultant firms for 200,000 are subject to Engineering and international advertising and C ≤ 200,000 Construction the use of the Bank’s SPDs (or Supervision other documents agreed with the Bank). Contract (C) Value Expenditure Procurement Contracts Subject to No Threshold* [eq. Category Method Prior Review /[eq. US$] USD] Selection of All values ≥ 100,000 4 Individual All Approaches consultants Training, Based on approved Workshops, This line activity is not subject 5 All Values Annual Work Plan & Study Tours to Procurement Review. Budgets (AWPB) by TTL (Special procurement arrangements like direct contracting, use of SOEs, UN Agencies, third party monitors, local NGOs, Force Account, servants needs, results based arrangements. It is not expected that there will need for prequalification in the procurement arrangements under GREAT. *These thresholds are for the purposes of the initial procurement plan for the PPA. The thresholds will be revised periodically based on re-assessment of risks. All contracts not subject to prior review will be post-reviewed. Prequalification. Not expected for the packages of works/goods packages in the procurement plan. Proposed Procedures for CDD Components: Not Applicable Reference to (if any) Project Operational/Procurement Manual: The GREAT Project Implementation team will prepare Procurement manuals. The Procurement Plan will also form part of the Project Implementation Manual. Any Other Special Procurement Arrangements: None Procurement Packages/PLAN with Procurement Arrangements and Time Schedule: as per the Table below: b) PROCUREMENT PLAN Works There are no works under the Project Preparation Advance Consulting Services Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No. Contract Estimated Procurement Review Market Expected Expected (Description) Cost in Method by Bank approach signing Contract end US$ (Prior / Post) date Date 1 Engagement of 45,000 Individual Post SSS November May 30, 2024 Procurement Consultant Consultant 22, 2023 2 Engagement of a GovTech 50,000 Individual Post Open- November May 30, 2024 Officer Consultant Internation 22, 2023 al 3 Design the operational 50,000 Consultant Post Open- December February 28, manual and training for the Qualification National 15 2023 2024 establishment of the Fiscal (Firm) Board 4. (a) Collect and collate baseline 20,000 Individual Post Open- December March 15, 2024 data on anti-corruption Consultant National 15 2023 indicators, identify priority areas for engagement to improve the indicators 5. (b) Establish a national anti- 80,000 Individual/Fir Post Open March 8, May 10, 2024 corruption dashboard to m National 2024 measure performance over time 6 Develop requirements and 150,000 Consultant Post Open- March 8, May 10, 2024 bidding docs for e-Liberia & Qualification Internation 2024 shared digital infrastructure (Firm) al 7 Develop requirements and 100,000 Consultant Post Open- March 8, May 10, 2024 bidding docs for improving Qualification Internation 2024 the CSC ICT infrastructure (Firm) al 8 Develop requirements and 40,000 Consultant Post Open- March 8, May 10, 2024 bidding docs for digitized Qualification National 2024 asset declaration and (Firm) verification system 9 Develop a national digital 200,000 Consultant Post Open- December February 28, strategy and action plan Qualification Internation 10, 2023 2024 (Whole of Government (Firm) al Approach) Goods and Non-consulting Services 10. Vehicles for Implementing 110,000 RFQ Post Open- Nov 30, Jan 31, 2024 Teams national 2023 Training, Study Tour and Workshops 11. Research, Assessment and 75,000 N/A Post N/A N/A study Tours to refine the implementation modality 12. Training on Public 300,000 N/A Post N/A N/A Administration and Leadership for PIT and leads from Implementing MACs 13 Preparation of the Project 40,000 NA Post NA NA Operations Manual, AWP and Budget Management and Operations 14 Stakeholder engagement/World 60,000 MFDP/PIT NO NA Bank follow-up missions for project preparation, and appraisal 15 Operational/coordination support 135,850 MFDP/PIT NO NA for Interim Project Implementation Team GENERAL NOTES 1. Training and capacity building: Training workshops (including training material and support), conference attendance and study tours, will be carried out based on approved training Plan by the TTL. The beneficiaries, after the training, will be requested to submit a brief report indicating what skills have been acquired and how these skills will contribute to enhance their performance and contribute to the attainment of the Project’s development objective. 2. Operational Costs: These are expenditures incurred by the Recipient to finance: (i) per diem and travel expenses of the operational staff performing their responsibilities under the Project; (ii) fuel and vehicle maintenance and insurance; (iii) communication technology (including, without limitation, internet and telephone) and maintenance of equipment; (iv) rental expenses and utilities; (v) building security and maintenance; (vi) photocopies and publications; (vii) bank commissions; and (viii) utilities and office supplies as defined in the PPA Agreement. Appendix 1 Letter of Acceptance of the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines and Sanctions Framework Date: Invitation of Bids/Proposals No.__________ To: ___________________________________________________________________________ We, along with our sub-contractors, sub-consultants, service providers, suppliers, agents (whether declared or not) consultants and personnel, acknowledge and agree to abide by the World Bank’s policy regarding Fraud and Corruption (corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, and obstructive practices), as set out and defined in the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines1 in connection with the procurement and execution of the contract (in case of award), including any amendments thereto. We declare and warrant that we, along our sub-contractors, sub-consultants, service providers, suppliers, agents (whether declared or not), consultants and personnel, , are not subject to, and are not controlled by any entity or individual that is subject to, a temporary suspension, early temporary suspension, or debarment imposed by a member of the World Bank Group, including, inter alia, a cross-debarment imposed 1Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Loans and the International Development Agency Credits and Grants, dated October 15, 2006, and revised in January 2011 and July 2016, as they may be revised from time to time. by the World Bank Group as agreed with other international financial institutions (including multilateral development banks), or through the application of a World Bank Group finding of non-responsibility on the basis of Fraud and Corruption in connection with World Bank Group corporate procurement. Further, we are not ineligible under the laws or official regulations of [Insert name of Employer as per bidding document] or pursuant to a decision of the United Nations Security Council. We confirm our understanding of the consequences of not complying with the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, which may include the following: a. rejection of our Proposal/Bid for award of contract; b. in the case of award, termination of the contract, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of contract; and c. sanctions, pursuant to the Bank’s Anti-corruption Guidelines and in accordance with its prevailing sanctions policies and procedures as set forth in the Bank’s Sanctions Framework. This may include a public declaration of ineligibility, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, (i) to be awarded or otherwise benefit from a Bank-financed contract, financially or in any other manner;2 (ii) to be a nominated3 sub-contractor, consultant, manufacturer or supplier, or service provider of an otherwise eligible firm being awarded a Bank-financed contract; and (iii) to receive the proceeds of any loan made by the Bank or otherwise to participate further in the preparation or implementation of any Bank-financed project. We understand that we may be declared ineligible as set out above upon: a. completion of World Bank Group sanctions proceedings according to its prevailing sanctions procedures; b. cross-debarment as agreed with other international financial institutions (including multilateral development banks); c. the application of a World Bank Group finding of non-responsibility on the basis of Fraud and Corruption in connection with World Bank Group corporate procurement; or 2 For the avoidance of doubt, a sanctioned party’s ineligibility to be awarded a contract shall include, without limitation, (i) applying for pre-qualification, expressing interest in a consultancy, and bidding, either directly or as a nominated sub-contractor, nominated consultant, nominated manufacturer or supplier, or nominated service provider, in respect of such contract, and (ii) entering into an addendum or amendment introducing a material modification to any existing contract. 3 A nominated sub-contractor, nominated consultant, nominated manufacturer or supplier, or nominated service provider (different names are used depending on the particular bidding document) is one which has been: (i) included by the bidder in its pre-qualification application or bid because it brings specific and critical experience and know-how that allow the bidder to meet the qualification requirements for the particular bid; or (ii) appointed by the Borrower. d. temporary suspension or early temporary suspension in connection with an ongoing World Bank Group sanctions proceeding. For avoidance of doubt, the foregoing effects of ineligibility do not extend to a sanctioned firm’s or individual’s execution of its ongoing Bank-financed contracts (or its ongoing sub-agreements under such contracts) that are not the subject of a material modification, as determined by the Bank. We shall permit, and shall cause our sub-contractors, sub-consultants, agents (whether declared or not), personnel, consultants, service providers or suppliers, to permit the Bank to inspect4 all accounts, records, and other documents relating to the procurement process and/or contract execution (in the case of award), and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the Bank. We agree to preserve all accounts, records, and other documents (whether in hard copy or electronic format) related to the procurement and execution of the contract. Name of the Bidder/Consultant: Name of the person duly authorized to sign the Bid/Proposal on behalf of the Bidder/Consultant: Title of the person signing the Letter: 4 Inspections in this context are usually investigative (i.e., forensic) in nature: they involve fact-finding activities undertaken by the Bank or persons appointed by the Bank to address specific matters related to investigations/audits, such as evaluating the veracity of an allegation of possible Fraud and Corruption, through the appropriate mechanisms. Such activity includes but is not limited to accessing and examining a firm's or individual's financial records and information, and making copies thereof as relevant; accessing and examining any other documents, data, and information (whether in hard copy or electronic format) deemed relevant for the investigation/audit, and making copies thereof as relevant; interviewing staff and other relevant individuals; performing physical inspections and site visits; and obtaining third-party verification of information. PROCUREMENT Liberia : Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project PLAN General Information Country: Liberia 2023-10-26 Bank’s Approval Date of the Original Procurement Plan: 2024-09-04 Revised Plan Date(s): (comma delineated, leave blank if none) Project ID: P177478 GPN Date: Project Name: Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project Loan / Credit No: IDA / V4730, IDA / 75110 Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Executing Agency(ies): WORKS Activity Reference No. / Estimated Actual Am Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification High SEA/SH R Procurement D Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Contract Complet Description Component Review Type Method Amount (U ount (US$ and Recommendation Signed Contract o. h cess (Y/N) isk ocument Type atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes ion S$) ) for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned GOODS Activity Reference No. / Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification Estimated Am Actual Amount Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Description Component Review Type Method and Recommendation Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h cess (Y/N) ount (US$) (US$) atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual LR-MFDP-390672-GO-RFQ / P Component 4: Project Manag Request for Quota Single Stage - One E rocurement of Vehicles for I IDA / V4730 ement and Coordination Sup Post Limited 110,000.00 0.00 Signed 2023-11-22 2023-11-17 2023-12-16 2023-12-12 2024-06-13 tions nvelope mplementing Teams port LR-MFDP-444293-GO-RFQ / P Component 4: Project Manag rocurement of Office Equipm Request for Quota Single Stage - One E Pending Impl IDA / 75110 ement and Coordination Sup Post Limited - National 29,000.00 0.00 2024-08-24 2024-10-19 2025-01-17 ent and Supplies for Project F tions nvelope ementation port inancial Management Unit (P FMU) NON CONSULTING SERVICES Activity Reference No. / Bid Evaluation Report Loan / Credit N Market Approac Procurement Pro Prequalification Estimated Am Actual Amount Process St Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Evalu Draft Bidding Docum Specific Procurement Bidding Documents a Proposal Submission / Description Component Review Type Method and Recommendation Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h cess (Y/N) ount (US$) (US$) atus Documents ation Report ent / Justification Notice / Invitation s Issued Opening / Minutes for Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual CONSULTING FIRMS Activity Reference No. / Combined Evaluation Loan / Credit N Market Approac Contract Type Estimated Amo Actual Amount Expression of Interest Short List and Draft R Request for Proposals Opening of Technical Evaluation of Technic Description Component Review Type Method Process Status Terms of Reference Report and Draft Neg Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h unt (US$) (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 LR-MFDP-392185-CS-CQS / C Component 3: Enhance the onsultancy Services for the D Capacity and Openness of S Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa evelopment of a national digi IDA / V4730 Post 200,000.00 0.00 Signed 2023-11-17 2023-11-20 2023-12-08 2023-11-28 2024-01-21 2024-01-18 2024-02-20 2024-04-25 2024-03-26 2024-05-28 2024-09-22 elected Accountability Instit cation Selection l tal strategy and action plan ( utions Whole of Government Appro ach) LR-MFDP-410532-CS-CQS / D Component 1: Enhance Acce evelop Requirements and Bid Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa Under Implement IDA / V4730 ss to Selected Public Service Post 150,000.00 0.00 2024-02-20 2024-03-05 2024-03-12 2024-07-29 2024-04-25 2024-05-25 2024-06-29 2024-12-26 ding Document for e-Liberia cation Selection l ation s & Shared Digital Infrastructur e LR-MFDP-412634-CS-CQS / D Component 1: Enhance Acce evelop requirements and bid Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa IDA / V4730 ss to Selected Public Service Post 100,000.00 0.00 Signed 2024-03-01 2024-03-06 2024-03-22 2024-03-19 2024-05-05 2024-05-20 2024-06-04 2024-07-03 2024-07-09 2024-07-31 2025-01-05 ding document for improving cation Selection l s the CSC ICT infrastructure LR-MFDP-425748-CS-CQS / C Component 3: Enhance the onsultancy for the Developm Capacity and Openness of S Consultant Qualifi Under Implement ent of an Online, Data-driven IDA / V4730 Post Open - National 80,000.00 0.00 2024-05-03 2024-05-08 2024-05-24 2024-05-31 2024-07-07 2024-08-06 2024-09-10 2025-03-09 elected Accountability Instit cation Selection ation , Interactive Dashboard for th utions e Liberia Anti-Corruption Co mmission (LACC) LR-MFDP-434670-CS-CQS / C Component 3: Enhance the onsultancy for the Developm Capacity and Openness of S Consultant Qualifi Open - Internationa Under Implement ent of Requirements and Bid IDA / V4730 Post 120,000.00 0.00 2024-06-18 2024-06-21 2024-07-09 2024-06-26 2024-08-22 2024-09-21 2024-10-26 2025-04-24 elected Accountability Instit cation Selection l ation ding Document for Automate utions d Asset Declaration and Verif ication System INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS Activity Reference No. / Loan / Credit N Market Approac Contract Type Estimated Amo Actual Amount Invitation to Identifie Draft Negotiated Cont Description Component Review Type Method Process Status Terms of Reference Signed Contract Contract Completion o. h unt (US$) (US$) d/Selected Consultant ract Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual LR-MFDP-388880-CS-CDS / E Component 4: Project Manag Direct - Internation IDA / V4730 Post Direct Selection 45,000.00 0.00 Signed 2023-11-01 2023-11-01 2023-11-11 2023-11-08 2024-01-15 2023-11-30 2024-07-13 ngagement of Procurement C ement and Coordination Sup al onsultant port LR-MFDP-388879-CS-INDV / Component 4: Project Manag Individual Consult Open - Internationa IDA / V4730 Post 50,000.00 0.00 Signed 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 2023-12-20 2024-01-19 2024-01-10 2024-01-23 2024-02-14 2024-01-31 2024-08-12 Engagement of a GovTech Of ement and Coordination Sup ant Selection l ficer port LR-MFDP-402685-CS-INDV / Component 4: Project Manag Individual Consult Preparation of the Procureme IDA / V4730 ement and Coordination Sup Post Limited 40,000.00 0.00 Signed 2024-01-18 2024-01-17 2024-01-23 2024-05-08 2024-02-13 2024-05-20 2024-03-17 2024-05-20 2024-09-13 ant Selection nt Implementation Manuel port LR-MFDP-448978-CS-INDV / Component 4: Project Manag Individual Consult Pending Impleme Engagement of a Project Impl IDA / V4730 ement and Coordination Sup Post Open - National 50,000.00 0.00 2024-09-10 2024-10-29 2024-11-19 2024-12-24 2025-12-24 ant Selection ntation ementation Consultant port Page 1