Audit of Financial Statements of the Water Sector Resilience Project in El Salvador, Financed by IBRD Loan Agreement No. 9513-SV, for the period from October 13, 2023 to December 31, 2025

This document details the contract award for the financial statement audit of the El Salvador Water Sector Resilience Project. The project, financed under IBRD Loan No. 9513-SV, aims to enhance resilience within El Salvador's water sector. The audit will cover the period from October 13, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The procurement process utilized the Least Cost Selection (LCS) method, with reference number SV-ANDA-518045-CS-LCS. The contract was awarded to BDO FIGUEROA JIMÉNEZ & CO., S.A., located in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The notification of award was issued on February 27, 2026. The contract duration is set at 150 days. BDO FIGUEROA JIMÉNEZ & CO., S.A. achieved a perfect technical score of 100.00, comprising 50 points for methodology and 50 points for key personnel. No financial score was provided in this context, as the selection was based on least cost among technically qualified bidders. The final evaluation price and the signed contract price both stand at USD 16,950.00. This audit is a critical component for ensuring financial transparency and accountability for the World Bank-financed resilience project in the water sector.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Banking. Located in El Salvador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 16,950.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the water and sanitation sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.