External Audit of the Special Purpose Financial Statements of the Water Supply and Wastewater Services Improvement Project Financed by IBRD Loan No. 9242-DO and Executed by the National Institute of INAPA

This contract award relates to the 'Water Supply and Wastewater Services Improvement Project' in the Dominican Republic, identified by reference DO-INAPA-003-2025-CS-LCS. The project is supported by IBRD Loan No. 92420 and executed by the National Institute of Water and Wastewater (INAPA). The procurement method used was Least Cost Selection (LCS). The awarded contract is for an external audit of the project's special purpose financial statements. This audit is essential to ensure financial transparency, accountability, and compliance with the loan agreement terms. It will assess the financial management and reporting of the project, which aims to improve water supply and wastewater services. The duration of the contract is three years, and a minimum qualifying score of 75 was required. The awarded firm is GUZMAN TAPIA PKF, SRL. This audit is a critical component of the project's governance framework, providing assurance to stakeholders and lenders regarding the effective use of funds.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, finance and banking and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Water Supply and Wastewater. Located in Dominican Republic, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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.