Overall Implementation and Procurement Plan for the Project entitled Strengthening Partnerships to Protect Endangered Wildlife in Vietnam Project code: P162792, Grant No: TFA9935 Prepared by VEA/BCA PMU, April 19, 2019 1. Project information: Country: Viet Nam Borrower/Recipient: Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Project Name: Strengthening Partnerships to Protect Endangered Wildlife in Vietnam Project Project ID No: P162792 Project Implementing Agency: MONRE 2. Bank’s approval date of the Procurement Plan • Original Plan: on STEP. • First Revision: … 3. Date of General Procurement Notice: …. 4. Period covered by this procurement plan: the whole project implementation period I. Works and Goods and Non-Consultant Services: 1. Prior Review Threshold: Procurement Decisions subject to Prior Review by the Bank as stated in Annex II of the Procurement Regulations: Procurement Method Thresholds Prior Review Thresholds Category Applicable Applicable thresholds thresholds Remarks Remarks (in US$) (in US$ equivalent) Works 1 RFB through Open ≥ 20 million – Above US$ 15 million None. International market approach RFB through Open ≥ 200,000 < 20 – Above US$ 15 million None. National market approach million Request for Quotation < 200,000 – None None. Direct Selection None No threshold; meet Same as for competitive None. requirements of regulations selection 7.13-7.15 Goods and Non-Consulting Services RFB through Open ≥ 3 million – Above US$ 4 million None. International market approach RFB through Open ≥ 100,000 < 3 million - Above US$ 4 million National market approach Request for Quotation < 100,000 None Direct Selection None No threshold; meet Same as for competitive requirements of regulations selection 7.13-7.15 2. Prequalification. Not expected for the works/goods packages. 3. Any Other Special Procurement Arrangements: National procurement procedures as specified under paragraph 5.4 of the Procurement Regulations and the conditions specified in Annex 1 to this Procurement Plan 4. Leased assets as specified under paragraph 5.10 of the Procurement Regulations: Not applicable. 5. Procurement of second hand Goods as specified under paragraph 5.11 of the Procurement Regulations: Not applicable. 6. Hands-on Expanded Implementation Support (HEIS) as specified under paragraph 3.10 and 3.11 of the Procurement Regulations: Not applicable. 2 II. Selection of Consultants 1. Prior Review Threshold: Selection decisions subject to Prior Review by Bank as stated in Annex II of the Procurement Regulations: Procurement Method Thresholds Prior Review Thresholds Category Applicable Applicable thresholds thresholds Remarks Remarks (in US$, millions) (in US$ equivalent) QCBS, QBS, FBS, LCS ≥ 300,000 Shortlist of only National ≥ 2.0 million (Using the most Consultants (Firms) for contract appropriate market agreed in the PP approach) CQS (Open or limited < 300,000 QCBS, QBS, FBS, LCS) can be None competition through applied for contracts with value national or international under $300,000 market approach, specified in the PP and agreed with the Bank. Direct Selection of firms None No threshold; meet requirements Same as for competitive of regulations 7.13-7.15 selection Individual N/A depending on Essential individual assignments ≥ 400,000 and for the nature of services will be defined in the positions as specified in Consultants Procurement Plan agreed with the PP agreed with the the Bank and in line with Bank regulations 7.34-7.39 using the most appropriate market approach 2. Short list comprising entirely of national consultants: Short list of consultants for services, estimated to cost less than US$ 500,000 equivalent per contract, may comprise entirely of national consultants in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7.1, Section VII of the Procurement Regulations. 3 III. Procurement packages with method and Time Schedule Expected Pack Estimated Selection Market Evaluation time for Comp. Contract Description WB review Remarks No. price (USD) method approach methods Implementat No1 ion Consulting services Support the development regulations on species Post 2019-2021 protection including review, assess the current Open 1 Review wildlife conservation legal framework, propose CS1 200,000 CQS National revisions and draft the content of the policies and legal document on endangered wildlife management and protection Open 2019-2020 Assess status of endangered wildlife captive Post CS2 1 facilities and propose recommendations on 150,000 CQS National management framework Review Open 2020-2022 Study and support the development of a Scheme Post CS3 1 on preventing and combating biodiversity crimes 100,000 CQS National including wildlife crimes. Review 1 Open 2020-2021 Research and assess the status to recomend Post CS4 integration of biodiversity conservation and 100,000 CQS National threatened species in tourism activities Review CS5 Researching international experience on 40,000 Post IC Limited 2019-2020 1Comp.1: Strengthening the legal and regulatory framework; Comp.2: Enhancing capacity to effectively implement and enforce policies and regulations related to the wildlife protection; and Comp.3: Promote knowledge sharing and awareness raising; Comp.4: Project Management 4 1 different types, establishment, operation and Review National management of wildlife ex-situ conservation facilities and recommendations for Vietnam International expert to provide technical support Limited 2019-2022 Consultant Post works part-time CS6 1 for the project implementation 150,000 IC National IC Review 1,2,3 Local policy and technical expert to support the Post Limited 2019-2022 Consultant CS7 75,000 IC IC works part-time project implementation Review International Support the development and integration of Post 2020-2021 Limited CS8 willdife protection into the working agenda of 40,000 IC IC 1,2,3 review National the National Biodiversity Steering Committee Open 2019-2022 Technical support to develop and roll out Post CS9 conservation programs for selected priority 200,000 CQS National protected species Review 2 Limited 2020-2021 Develop a rescue, care and reinstroduction Post CS10 2 technical guidelines/handbook for selected 80,000 CQS National species. Review Carry out status and needs assessment, and 2019-2021 develop training materials for enhancing Open capacity for application of regulations on Post CS11 80,000 CQS National 2 biodiverisity/wildlife management and Review protection for relevant agencies at central and local levels 5 Organize and delivier capacity training programs 2021-2022 for management and enforcement agencies Open including application of regulations on Post CS12 2 biodiverisity/wildlife management, anti- 230,000 CQS National poaching and species monitoring technology Review (eg., the Spatial Moniotiring and Reporting Tool - SMART, wildscan, etc.) Develop the database and reporting system to Open 2020-2021 store information/profiles and report the status Post CS13 2 100,000 CQS National of endangered precious and rare species Review prioritized for protection. Limited 2020-2022 Post CS14 2 Training support expert 45,000 IC National IC Review Open 2019-2022 Develop and support the implementation of the Post CS15 3 communication strategy for endangered wildlife 200,000 CQS National protection review Limited 2019-2020 Develop joint work plans and support Post CS16 3 faciliatating member organizations of the 40,000 IC National IC wildlife partnership forum Review Technical support and faciliate the development, 2019-2022 signing and implementation of MOUs between Open MONRE and national and international partners Post CS17 3 on the protection of endangered species and 85,000 CQS National review biodiversity CS18 3 Communication and information expert 48,000 Post IC Limited IC 2020-2022 6 Review National Post Limited 2019-2022 CS19 Project Accountant 48,000 IC IC 4 Review National Limited 2019-2022 Specialist supports project planning, monitoring Post CS20 1,2,3 42,000 IC National IC and evaluation Review Open 2019-2022 Post CS21 1,2,3,4 Grant annually financial audit 20,000 CQS National Review Limited 2019-2022 Post CS22 4 Project Manager 65,000 IC National IC Review Goods and non-consulting services Limited 2019 Office equipments (laptops, desktops, Post Lowest G1 4 photocopiers, scaners, projectors and screen, 20,000 RFQ National Review evaluated cost etc.) Limited 2020-2021 Supporting equipments to support Post Lowest G2 1,2,3 implementation and enforcement of law and 40,000 RFQ National Review evaluated cost regulations Project car rent to work with partner agencies to Post Limited Lowest 2019-2022 Annual plan NCS13 50,000 RFQ 1,2,3 implement project activities Review National evaluated cost NCS2 60,000 Post RFQ Limited 2020-2022 7 2 Editing and printing training materials Review National Develop and dissemination of a communication Limited and awareness raising toolkit (such as movies, Post NCS3 3 140,000 RFQ National 2019-2022 film, clips, reportages, slots, media materials, Review etc.). Non-procurement services Incremental Operating Costs 1,2,3,4 Communications, Office rent and related others Annual plan IOC FM post cost SOE 50,000 review 1,2,3,4 Accountant software upgraded and operation IOC support Workshops/meetings/exchanges - Technical consultations, Wildlife partnership Annual plan forum - Organization of knowledge/information exchanges programs (study tours, exchange FM post WS 350,000 SOE 2019-2022 1,2,3 events, etc) on policy development, review implementation and enforcement capacity, and outreach related to the protection and management of endangered species 1,2,3 Support to travel for project activities (working Annual plan with local partners, disseminating experiences, FM post Travel 150,000 SOE 2019-2022 attending relevant national and international review workshops to study and share experiences) Total project grant 3,000,000 8 Note: G: Goods; CS: Consultant Services; IOC: Incremental Operating Costs; NCS: non-consulting services; WS: workshops/meetings/exchanges; REOI: Request for Expression of Interest The Procurement Plan shall be updated or adjusted as required to reflect the actual project implementation. 9 Annex 1 - Additional National Procurement Provisions. 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. 1. Open Competitive Procurement: When the Recipient uses its own national open competitive procurement arrangements as set forth in (a) Article 20 on Open Bidding of the Recipient’s Law on Procurement No. 43/2013/QH13 dated November 26, 2013 and related provisions necessary to effect the same; and (b) the Recipient’s Decree No. 63/2014/ND-CP dated June 26, 2014 Guiding Implementation of the Law on the Procurement (collectively, “National Procurement Laws”), such arrangements shall be subject to paragraph 5.4 of the Procurement Regulations and the following conditions. (i) No domestic preference over foreign bidders shall be granted to national bidders in bid evaluation, nor shall foreign bidders be asked or required to form joint ventures with or be subcontractors to national bidders in order to submit a bid. (ii) The model bidding documents (harmonized model bidding documents) agreed with the Association shall be used. (iii) No bid shall be eliminated from detailed evaluation on the basis of minor, non-substantive deviations. The evaluation of bidder’s qualifications shall be conducted separately subsequent to the technical and commercial evaluation of the bid. (iv) A bidder shall neither be required nor permitted, as a condition for award, to undertake obligations not specified in the bidding documents or otherwise to modify the bid as originally submitted. (v) No bid shall be rejected on the basis of a comparison with the employer’s estimate and budget ceiling. (vi) The Recipient shall implement an effective mechanism allowing bidders to complaint and have their complaints handled in a timely manner. The complaints mechanism shall allow the submission of anonymous complaints. 10 PROCUREMENT Vietnam : Strengthening Partnerships to Protect Endangered Wildlife in Vietnam PLAN General Information Country: Vietnam Bank’s Approval Date of the Original Procurement Plan: 2019-05-15 2019-05-15 Revised Plan Date(s): (comma delineated, leave blank if none) Project ID: P162792 GPN Date: Project Name: Strengthening Partnerships to Protect Endangered Wildlife in Vietnam Loan / Credit No: TF / A9935 Executing Agency(ies): Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment - PEW PMU WORKS Bid Evaluation Activity Reference No. / Draft Bidding Loan / Credit Market Procurement Prequalification Actual Amount Process Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Specific Procurement Bidding Documents Proposal Submission / Report and Description Component Review Type Method Document / Signed Contract Contract Completion No. Approach Process (Y/N) (US$) Status Documents Evaluation Report Notice / Invitation as Issued Opening / Minutes Recommendation for Justification Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual GOODS Bid Evaluation Activity Reference No. / Draft Bidding Loan / Credit Market Procurement Prequalification Actual Amount Process Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Specific Procurement Bidding Documents Proposal Submission / Report and Description Component Review Type Method Document / Signed Contract Contract Completion No. Approach Process (Y/N) (US$) Status Documents Evaluation Report Notice / Invitation as Issued Opening / Minutes Recommendation for Justification Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual G1 / Office equipments Pending (laptops, desktops, Request for Single Stage - One TF / A9935 Post Limited 0.00 Implementati 2019-08-24 2019-10-05 2019-10-19 photocopiers, scaners, Quotations Envelope on projectors and screen, etc.) G2 / Supporting equipments Pending to support implementation Request for Single Stage - One TF / A9935 Post Limited 0.00 Implementati 2020-09-15 2020-10-30 2020-11-30 and enforcement of law and Quotations Envelope on regulations NON CONSULTING SERVICES Bid Evaluation Activity Reference No. / Draft Bidding Loan / Credit Market Procurement Prequalification Actual Amount Process Draft Pre-qualification Prequalification Specific Procurement Bidding Documents Proposal Submission / Report and Description Component Review Type Method Document / Signed Contract Contract Completion No. Approach Process (Y/N) (US$) Status Documents Evaluation Report Notice / Invitation as Issued Opening / Minutes Recommendation for Justification Award Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Pending NCS2 / Editing and Request for Single Stage - One TF / A9935 Post Limited 0.00 Implementati 2020-10-20 2020-12-02 2022-12-26 printing training materials Quotations Envelope on CONSULTING FIRMS Activity Reference No. / Combined Evaluation Loan / Credit Market Contract Type Actual Amount Expression of Interest Short List and Draft Request for Proposals Opening of Technical Evaluation of Description Component Review Type Method Process Status Terms of Reference Report and Draft Signed Contract Contract Completion No. Approach (US$) Notice Request for Proposals as Issued Proposals / Minutes Technical Proposal Negotiated Contract Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual CS1 / Support the Consultant Pending development regulations on TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-08-15 2019-09-06 2019-10-20 2019-11-19 2019-12-24 2021-12-23 Implementation species protection Selection CS2 / Assess status of endangered wildlife captive Consultant Pending facilities and propose TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-08-15 2019-09-05 2019-10-19 2019-11-18 2019-12-23 2020-12-22 Implementation recommendations on Selection management framework Page 1 CS3 / Study and support the development of a Consultant Pending Scheme on preventing and TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2020-08-12 2020-09-02 2020-10-16 2020-11-15 2020-12-20 2022-12-20 Implementation combating biodiversity crimes Selection including wildlife crimes CS4 / Research and assess the status to recomend Consultant Pending integration of biodiversity TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2020-06-30 2020-07-21 2020-09-03 2020-10-03 2020-10-22 2021-10-22 Implementation conservation and threatened Selection species in tourism activities CS9 / Technical support to develop and roll out Consultant Pending conservation programs for TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-07-30 2019-08-20 2019-10-09 2019-10-19 2019-11-03 2022-11-02 Implementation selected priority protected Selection species CS10 / Develop a rescue, Consultant care and reinstroduction Pending TF / A9935 Post Qualification Limited 0.00 2020-03-09 2020-03-16 2020-04-15 2020-05-20 2021-05-19 technical guidelines/handbook Implementation Selection for selected species CS11 / Carry out status and needs assessment, and develop training materials for enhancing capacity for Consultant Pending application of regulations on TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-07-18 2019-08-08 2019-09-21 2019-10-21 2019-11-17 2021-11-16 Implementation biodiverisity/wildlife Selection management and protection for relevant agencies at central and local levels CS12 / Organize and delivier capacity training programs for management and enforcement agencies including application of Consultant Pending regulations on TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2021-06-28 2021-07-19 2021-09-01 2021-10-01 2021-10-28 2022-10-28 Implementation biodiverisity/wildlife Selection management, anti-poaching and species monitoring technology (eg., the Spatial Moniotiring and Reporting CS13 / Develop the database and reporting system to store Consultant information/profiles and Pending TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2020-05-12 2020-06-02 2020-07-16 2020-08-15 2020-09-11 2021-09-11 report the status of Implementation Selection endangered precious and rare species prioritized for protection. CS15 / Develop and support the implementation Consultant Pending of the communication TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-07-22 2019-08-12 2019-10-02 2019-10-22 2019-11-18 2022-11-18 Implementation strategy for endangered Selection wildlife protection CS17 / Technical support and faciliate the development, signing and implementation of MOUs Consultant Pending between MONRE and TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 2019-10-07 2019-11-15 2019-12-17 2020-12-17 Implementation national and international Selection partners on the protection of endangered species and biodiversity Page 2 Consultant CS21 / Grant annually Pending TF / A9935 Post Qualification Open - National 0.00 2020-01-10 2020-01-31 2020-02-25 2020-04-10 2020-04-24 2022-12-30 financial audit Implementation Selection INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS Page 3