Supply, Installation and Configuration of IT Equipment for municipalities and PIU (Notebooks) Lot 1: Supply, Installation, and Configuration of 80 Standard Notebooks. Lot 2: Supply, Installation, and Configuration of 10 Business Touchscreen Notebooks. — North Macedonia: Local Roads Connectivity Project

Request for Quotation (RFQ) The Ministry of Transport has received financing from the World Bank (Bank) toward the cost of the Local Roads Connectivity Project (LRCP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply, Installation and Configuration of IT Equipment for Municipalities and PIU (Notebooks). This procurement shall be conducted in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025, including all amendments applicable to the Project. The Project Implementation Unit financed by the World Bank (PIU) within the Ministry of Transport now invites quotations from suppliers for the Goods described in Annex 1: Purchaser’s Requirements, attached to this RFQ. This RFQ is conducted on a lot basis. Suppliers may submit a Quotation for one Lot or for both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. A Quotation for a Lot must cover 100% of the items and quantities specified for that Lot. • Lot 1: Supply, Installation, and Configuration of 81 Standard Notebooks. • Lot 2: Supply, Installation, and Configuration of 10 Business Touchscreen Notebooks. Fraud and Corruption The Bank requires compliance with the Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, and its prevailing sanctions policies and procedures as set forth in the WBG’s Sanctions Framework, as set forth in the attachment to the Contract Conditions (Attachment A). In further pursuance of this policy, Suppliers shall permit and shall cause their agents (where declared or not), subcontractors, subconsultants, service providers, suppliers, and personnel, to permit the Bank to inspect all accounts, records and other documents relating to the RFQ and contract performance (in the case of award), and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the Bank. Eligible Goods ( and Related Services if applicable ) All the Goods to be supplied under the Contract and financed by the Bank may have their origin in any country in accordance with Para. 10. Eligible Suppliers In case the Supplier is a joint venture (JV), all members shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the entire Contract in accordance with the Contract terms. The JV shall nominate a representative who shall have the authority to conduct all business for and on behalf of any and all the members of the JV during the Request for Quotations process and, in the event the JV is awarded the Contract, during contract execution. A Supplier may have the nationality of any country, subject to the restrictions pursuant to para. 9 and 10 hereinafter. A Supplier shall be deemed to have the nationality of a country if the Supplier is constituted, incorporated or registered in, and operates in conformity with, the provisions of the laws of that country, as evidenced by its articles of incorporation (or equivalent documents of constitution or association) and its registration documents, as the case may be. This criterion also shall apply to the determination of the nationality of proposed subcontractors or subconsultants for any part of the Contract including Related Services. Firms and individuals may be ineligible if so, indicated in para. 10 below and: as a matter of law or official regulations, the Borrower’s country prohibits commercial relations with that country, provided that the Bank is satisfied that such exclusion does not preclude effective competition for the supply of Goods or the contracting of works or services required; or by an act of compliance with a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Borrower’s country prohibits any import of Goods or contracting of works or services from that country, or any payments to any country, person, or entity in that country. In reference to paras. 6 and 8, for the information of suppliers, at the present time firms, goods and services from the following countries are excluded from this procurement process: (a) Restrictions under the laws or official regulations of the Borrower’s country: none. (b) Restrictions pursuant to a decision of the United Nations Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations: none, except as applicable under such decisions. A Supplier that has been sanctioned by the Bank, pursuant to the Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, in accordance with its prevailing sanctions policies and procedures as set forth in the WBG’s Sanctions Framework as described in the attachment to the Contract Conditions (Attachment A) paragraph 2.2 d., shall be ineligible to submit Quotations or be awarded or otherwise benefit from a Bank-financed contract, financially or otherwise, during such period of time as the Bank shall have determined. A list of debarred firms and individuals is available on the Bank’s external website: http://www.worldbank.org/debarr. Suppliers that are state-owned enterprises or institutions in the Purchaser’s country may be eligible to compete and be awarded a Contract(s) only if they can establish, in a manner acceptable to the Bank, that they: are legally and financially autonomous; operate under commercial law; and are not under supervision of the Purchaser. A Supplier shall not have a conflict of interest. Any Supplier found to have a conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A Supplier may be considered to have a conflict of interest for the purpose of this Request for Quotations process, if the Supplier: directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another Supplier that submitted a Quotation; receives or has received any direct or indirect subsidy from another Supplier that submitted a Quotation; has the same legal representative as another Supplier that submitted a Quotation; has a relationship with another Supplier that submitted a Quotation, directly or through common third parties, that puts it in a position to influence the Quotation of another Supplier, or influence the decisions of the Purchaser regarding this Request for Quotations process; or or any of its affiliates participated as a consultant in the preparation of the design or technical specifications of the Goods, or Related Services, that are the subject of the Request for Quotations process; or or any of its affiliates has been hired (or is proposed to be hired) by the Purchaser or Borrower for implementing the Contract; or would be providing Goods, works, or non-consulting services resulting from, or directly related to consulting services for the preparation or implementation of the project specified in this Request for Quotations, that it provided or were provided by any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm; or has a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower (or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the loan) who: (i) are directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the Request for Quotations or specifications and/or the evaluation of Quotations, of the subject Contract; or (ii) would be involved in the implementation or supervision of such Contract unless the conflict stemming from such relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the Request for Quotations process and execution of the Contract. Performance Security Performance Security is not required. Manufacturer’s Authorization A Supplier that does not manufacture or produce the Goods it offers to supply shall submit a Manufacturer’s Authorization using the form included to this RFQ to demonstrate that it has been duly authorized by the manufacturer or producer of the Goods to supply these Goods in the Purchaser’s Country. Validity of quotations/offers The offers shall be valid for 90 days from the submission deadline specified in Paragraph 19. Quoted Price Prices shall be quoted in MKD, excluding VAT, using the Price Schedule in Annex 2. The quoted price for each Lot shall include the full cost of the Goods, delivery to the Final Destination, insurance, loading/unloading, installation, configuration, warranty obligations and all other Related Services required under the RFQ. Any duties or taxes other than VAT that are legally payable by the Supplier shall be included in the quoted price unless the applicable tax-exemption arrangements provide otherwise. Clarifications Any request for clarification regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to all email addresses specified in Paragraph 20 no later than [insert clarification deadline date and time]. The Purchaser will circulate its response to all invited Suppliers, including a description of the inquiry without identifying its source. Submission of Quotations Quotations shall be submitted electronically to all email addresses specified in Paragraph 20, using the forms in Annex 2. The Quotation shall be submitted as a password-protected, non-editable PDF file. Submission Procedure: • The Supplier shall send the password-protected Quotation to all email addresses specified in Paragraph 20. • The submission must be one single PDF document containing all required files, including a Table of Contents at the beginning. • Zipped files (zip, .rar) are strictly not acceptable; only PDF format is allowed. • The maximum size of the PDF document must be below 10 MB. • If the document exceeds 10 MB, only the "Adequate technical documentation" may be submitted in a separate additional email. This additional PDF must use the same password as the main Quotation. Password Protocol: • Within one hour after the submission deadline, Suppliers must send the password for their Quotation to the specified email addresses. • The Purchaser will confirm receipt of both the Quotation and the password. • Original documents may be requested for verification during the evaluation process before contract signing The deadline for submission of Quotations is October 13, at 12:00 (local time, Skopje, North Macedonia). Late Quotations will not be considered. The address for submission of Quotations is: Attention: Ms. Vlasta Ruzinovska E-mail address: procurement.piu.mtc@gmail.com vlasta.ruzinovska.piu@mtc.gov.mk , mila.georgievska-cvetanovska@piu.mtc.gov.mk and maja.lazarevska@piu.mtc.gov.mk Suppliers are obliged to copy all four email addresses above in every communication related to this tender. Quotation shall consist of: 22.1 Supplier Quotation Form — completed and signed 22.2 Technical Specifications (for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2) — completed and signed 22.3 Applicable Price Schedule(s) — completed and signed 22.4 Manufacturer’s Authorization, where required under Paragraph 14 22.5 Copy of valid company registration / certificate of incorporation 22.6 Adequate technical documentation, catalogues/data sheets, and other pertinent information for each item quoted, including evidence of compliance with the minimum Technical Specifications Your quotation must be submitted in English and accompanied by comprehensive technical documentation, including catalogues and relevant printed materials for each quoted item. This information may be provided in either English or Macedonian. In addition, the Quotation shall include: • Service Network: Names and addresses of authorized service facilities within the Republic of North Macedonia. • Company Registration: A valid copy of your company’s registration certificate (Macedonian language is acceptable for domestic suppliers). Pricing and Delivery Currency: Prices shall be quoted in Macedonian Denars (MKD). Scope: For each Lot quoted, the price shall cover 100% of the items and quantities specified for that Lot, including the required Related Services. Taxation: Quotes must show the Total Cost excluding VAT. Logistics: Prices shall include all costs required to deliver, install, configure and make the Goods ready for acceptance at the final destination, in accordance with the applicable Incoterm and the RFQ. VAT shall be shown separately and shall not be included in the evaluated price. Destination: > Ministry of Transport (MoT) Local Road Connectivity Project (LRCP) – Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Crvena Skopska Opstina, No. 4, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia The supply of goods and services made to the Ministry of Transport, intended for the Local Roads Connectivity Project, financed by the World Bank, in accordance with: • the Law on Borrowing of the Republic of North Macedonia from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development – World Bank, under the Loan Agreement for Financing the Local Roads Connectivity Project in the Republic of North Macedonia (“Official Gazette of the Republic of North Macedonia” No. 261/19), and • the Law on Borrowing of the Republic of North Macedonia from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development – World Bank, under the Loan Agreement for Additional Financing of the Local Roads Connectivity Project (“Official Gazette of the Republic of North Macedonia” No. 150/22), are exempted from Taxes (VAT). Fixed Price: The prices indicated above are firm and fixed and not subject to any adjustment during contract performance. Opening of Quotations Quotations will be opened by the Purchaser’s representatives immediately after the deadline for the submission of Quotations . Evaluation of Quotations Quotations will be evaluated to ensure compliance with the Technical Specifications, Delivery and Completion Schedules and any other requirements of the RFQ. The Purchaser will evaluate offers determined to be "substantially responsive" by comparing total prices at the destination. The following arithmetic corrections will apply: • Words vs. Figures: If there is a discrepancy, the amount in words shall govern. • Unit Rate vs. Total: The unit rate shall govern. The total will be corrected by multiplying the unit rate by the quantity. • Refusal: If a supplier refuses to accept these arithmetic corrections, the quotation will be rejected. For each Lot, price comparison will be made on a delivered-to-final-destination basis, including the Goods and all required Related Services (installation and configuration), but excluding VAT. Any arithmetic corrections will be applied in accordance with Paragraph 25. The lowest evaluated price will be determined after correcting any arithmetic errors and other specified adjustments, if any. Quotations will be evaluated and contracts awarded separately for each Lot. A Supplier may be awarded one or both Lots. For a Lot to be substantially responsive, the Quotation must cover all items and the full quantity required for that Lot and comply with the stated technical, delivery and contractual requirements. For evaluation and comparison purposes, no currency conversion will be applied because all Quotations are required to be submitted in MKD. Inspections and Audits Compliance with Local Laws the Supplier shall execute all instructions provided by the Purchaser, provided they comply with the applicable laws of the Republic of North Macedonia (the destination). Right to Inspect and Audit the Supplier shall permit and ensure that its subcontractors and consultants also permit the Bank and/or its appointed representatives to: Inspect the Supplier’s offices. Review all accounts and records related to the bid submission and the performance of the Contract. Audit said accounts and records through auditors appointed by the Bank, upon request Fraud and Corruption Warning The attention of the Supplier, its Subcontractors, and its consultants is specifically drawn to Clause 5 (Fraud and Corruption) of the Form of Contract. Important Note: Any acts intended to materially impede the practice of the Bank’s inspection and audit rights are considered a prohibited practice. Such actions may lead to: Immediate termination of the Contract. A determination of ineligibility (debarment) in accordance with the Bank’s prevailing sanctions procedures. Contact Information and Inquiries Further information and clarifications regarding this Request for Quotation may be obtained from the following contact points: Organization: Ministry of Transport Project: Local Roads Connectivity Project (LRCP) Unit: Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Attention: Ms. Vlasta Ruzinovska Address: Str. "Square Crvena Skopska Opstina," No. 4, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia Telephone: +389 (0)2 3145 531 Electronic Communications Suppliers are obliged to copy all three email addresses below on every communication related to this tender: procurement.piu.mtc@gmail.com Contract Award The Contract will be awarded to the Supplier/s who: is eligible and offers eligible Goods; offers the lowest evaluated price/s, technically compliant quotation, and guarantees delivery, in accordance with the delivery period/s. The Purchaser may request clarifications or hold discussions strictly for the purpose of clarifying the Quotation and finalizing the contract. Such clarifications or discussions shall not materially alter the requirements of the RFQ, the substance of the selected Quotation, or the basis on which Suppliers competed. The Purchaser shall communicate by the quickest means with the other Suppliers on its contract award decision. An unsuccessful supplier may request clarifications as to why its quotation was not determined to be successful. The Purchaser will address this request within a reasonable time. The Purchaser shall publish a Contract Award Notice within ten (10) Business Days from the Notification of Contract Award to the successful Supplier. The notice shall contain the information required by the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations, including the successful Supplier, final Contract Price, Contract duration and summary scope, and information on the other Quotations as applicable. On behalf of the Purchaser: Signature: Name: