2. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions The Main Contents The Standard Bidding Documents for Procurement of Works (SBDW) have been prepared by the World Bank to be used for the projects that are financed in whole or in part by the World Bank. The document is organized into three main components: bidding procedures, works requirements, and conditions of contract and contract forms.

3. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions The following provisions which are some abridgement from the first part, bidding procedures, provides relevant information to help bidders prepare their bids, and information is also provided on the submission, opening, and evaluation of bids and on the award of contracts. Cost of Bidding Language of Bid Documents Comprising the Bid

4. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions Bid Prices and Discounts Currencies of Bid and Payment Period of Validity of Bids Bid Security Format and Signing of Bid

5. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions bid n 投标，出价； vt 投标，命令，宣布 Letter of bid 投标函 alternative bids 替代性投标方案 liable adj 有义务的，有法律责任的 correspondence n 信件，通信，函件；相当，符合 accurate adj 准确的，精确的 for purposes of 为了 … 目的 interpretation n 解释，演出，翻译 Words and Expressions

6. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions security n 保证，保护，安全，确信 Bid Security 投标保证金 signatory n 协议的签署者,adj. 签署的，签约的 proposal n 投标；提议，申请，建议 quote vt 报价；引述，举证 deem vt 认为，视为；相信 prior to 在 … 之前 expiration n 终止，满期；呼出，呼气

7. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions successful bidder 中标人 unless otherwise 除非另 … forfeit vt 没收，丧失 furnish vt 供应，提供；陈设，布置 in the event of 如果 … 发生 discrepancy n 不符合，差异，不相符之处 prevail vi 胜过，压倒，占优势；流行，风行， 普及；成功 indelible adj 难擦掉的；不可磨灭的

8. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions be attached to 附属于，喜爱 amendment n 改正，修正，改善 initial vt 用姓名的首字母签名 adj 开始的，最 初的，字首的 erasure n 擦掉，删去 inter-lineation 行间 in indelible ink 用不褪色的墨水

9. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions English-Chinese translation The Standard Bidding Documents for Procurement of Works 工程采购标准招标文件 the World Bank 世界银行 the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [IBRD] 国际复兴开发银行 the International Development Association [IDA] 国际开发协会

10. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions Bill of Quantities 工程量清单 Technical Proposal 技术标 the Bidding Document 招标文件 the period of validity of bids 投标有效期 Currencies of Bid and Payment 投标和支付所使用的货币 Format and Signing of Bid 投标文件的格式和签署

11. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions Key Structures the World Bank (which includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [IBRD] and the International Development Association [IDA], hereinafter called "the Bank") 世界银行包括国际复兴开发银行 [IBRD] 和国际开发协会 [IDA] ，以下称 “ 世行 ” 。 “ 世界银行 ” 这个名称一直是用于指国际复兴开发银行 [IBRD] 和国际 开发协会 [IDA] 这两个组成机构，这些机构联合向发展中国家提供低 息贷款、无息信贷和赠款等。其中前者 [IBRD] 主要面向中等收入国 家和具有良好信用的较穷国家，而后者 [IDA] 则主要针对世界上一些 最落后贫穷国家。

12. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions The Bid, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the bid exchanged by the Bidder and the Employer, shall be written in the language specified in the Bidding Document. 投标文件及投标人与招标人之间交换的与标书有关 的来往函电和文件，均应使用招标文件规定的语言。 as well as 为 “ 同 ”“ 和 ”“ 也 ” 的意思, 应注意在 A as well as B 结构中，语意的重点在 A 不在 B ； relating to 为后 置定语，修饰名词 correspondence and documents ； exchanged by the Bidder and the Employer 为定语， 修饰名词 bid ； specified in the Bidding Document 为后 置定语，修饰名词 language 。

13. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions Supporting documents and printed literature that are part of the Bid may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages in the language specified in the Bidding Document, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bid, such translation shall govern. 作为投标文件一部分的支持性文件和打印资料可以使用其他 语言，但有关的段落必须用招标文件规定的语言进行准确的翻译。 在这种情况下，投标文件的解释将以此译文为准。 that are part of the Bid… 为定语从句，修饰主语 supporting documents and printed literature ； are accompanied by 为 “ 附有 ” 的意思；句中 provided… 引导状 语从句，为 “ 假如，如果，倘若，在 … 条件下 ” 的意思； in which case 引导定语从句。

14. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions The bid security of the successful Bidder shall be returned as promptly as possible once the successful Bidder has signed the Contract and furnished the required performance security. 未中标的投标人的投标保证金将尽快予以退还。而中 标人的投标保证金在中标人签订了合同并按规定提交了履 约保证金后将尽快予以退还。 performance security ：履约保证金 as promptly as possible ：尽快地 once… 引导状语从句， “ 一旦 …” 。

15. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions The original and all copies of the bid shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be signed by a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Bidder. This authorization shall consist of a written confirmation as specified in the Bidding Document and shall be attached to the bid. 投标文件的正本和所有的副本均需打印或用不褪色 墨水书写并由经授权的签署人代表投标人签署。该授 权应以书面形式出具，并附在投标文件中。 duly authorized ： 正式授权

16. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions Comprehension Exercises 1. Shall the bid be written in other language? The Bid, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the bid exchanged by the Bidder and the Employer, shall be written in the language specified in the Bidding Document.

17. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions 2. Is the bid security a part of the bid? Unless otherwise specified in the Bidding Document, the Bidder shall furnish as part of its bid, a bid security in original form and in the amount and currency specified in the Bidding Document.

18. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions 3. What is a period of validity of bids? Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the Bidding Document after the bid submission deadline date prescribed by the Employer.

19. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions 4. How shall the bidder deal with the bid not attached to the bid security? Any bid not accompanied by a bid security shall be rejected by the Employer as non responsive.

20. Unit Four Preparation of Bids English for Construction Project Management Contents Vocabulary Key Structures Key Structures Questions 5. Which document may justify that a person has the right to sign the bid on behalf of the bidder? written confirmation authorizing the signatory of the Bid to commit the Bidder.