This Standard Bidding Document for the Procurement of Works (SBDW) has been prepared by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to be used for the procurement of admeasurement (unit price or rate) type of works through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) in projects that are financed in whole or in part by CDB.  This SBDW is not suitable for lump sum contracts without substantial changes to the method of payment and price adjustment, and to the Bill of Quantities, Schedules of Activities, and so forth. 

This SBDW is based on the Master Bidding Document for the Procurement of Works, prepared by the Multilateral Development Banks and International Financing Institutions.  This SBDW reflect the structure and the provisions of the aforementioned Master Bidding Documents, except where specific considerations within CDB have required a change.  

This SBDW is to be used when prequalification has not taken place before Bidding.

If the user has questions regarding the use of this SBDW, the Bank's Procurement Policy Unit should be consulted.