Preparation and Issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP)
2.9 The RFP shall include: (a) a Letter of Invitation, (b) Instructions to Consultants and Data Sheet, (c) the TOR, and (d) the proposed type of contract. Borrowers shall use the applicable standard RFPs issued by the Bank with minimal changes, acceptable to the Bank, as necessary to address project-specific conditions. Any such changes shall be introduced only through the RFP data sheet. Borrowers shall list all the documents included in the RFP. The Borrower may use an electronic system to distribute the RFP, provided that the Bank is satisfied with the adequacy of such system. If the RFP is distributed electronically, the electronic system shall be secure to avoid modifications to the RFP and shall not restrict the access of short-listed consultants to the RFP.
Letter of Invitation (LOI)
2.10 The LOI shall state the intention of the Borrower to enter into a contract for the provision of consulting services, the source of funds, the details of the client, and the date, time, and address for submission of proposals.