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The document outlines the investigation’s purpose, the limited scope of use by recipients, and restrictions on citing the findings in administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings. It also provides background on project implementation, tender processes, and subsequent findings involving collusion in contract awards.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nNicaragua  \nHurricane Felix Emergency Recovery Project  \nRedacted Report  \nS t r i c t l y C o n f i d e n t i a l  \nJune 2021  \nStatement of Use and Limitations  \nThis strictly confidential report (the Report) was prepared by the World Bank Group (the “WBG”) Integrity Vice Presidency (“INT”) . It provides the findings of an INT administrative inquiry (the“Investigation”) into allegations of corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, and/or coercive practices, as defined by the WBG for the purposes of its own policies, rules and procedures (the “WBG’s Anticorruption Framework”), in relation to WBG-supported activities. The purpose of the Investigation was to allow the WBG to determine if the WBG’s Anti-corruption Framework had been violated.  \nThis Report is being shared to ensure that its recipients are aware of the results of the INT Investigation. However, in view of the specific and limited purpose of the Investigation underlying this Report, this Report should not be used as the sole basis for initiating any administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings. Moreover, this Report should not be cited or otherwise referred to in the course of any investigation, in any investigation reports, or in any administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.  \nThis Report is provided without prejudice to the privileges and immunities conferred on the institutions comprising the WBG and their officers and employees by their respective constituent documents and any other applicable sources of law. The WBG reserves the right to invoke these privileges and immunities, including at any time during the course of an investigation or a subsequent judicial, administrative or other proceeding that your authorities may pursue in connection with this matter. These privileges and immunities cannot be waived without the prior express written authorization ofthe WBG.  \nBackground  \nIn March 2008, the World Bank signed the US$ 17 million Emergency Recovery Credit Agreement for the Hurricane Felix Emergency Recovery Project in Nicaragua (the “Project”) . 1 The Project aimed to support the sustainable recovery of communities affected by Hurricane Felix through, inter alia, immediate rehabilitation of social infrastructure. The Project was implemented by the Government of the North Atlantic Autonomous Region (“GRAAN”)—as Hurricane Felix made landfall in the North Atlantic Autonomous Region—with support from relevant line ministries and sector agencies.  \nIn August 2011, GRAAN administered Tender X, for the construction of churches and community centers. In October 2011, Company C submitted a bid for the Lot I contract. In October 2011, GRAAN voided the bidding process. In March 2012, it rebid the tender as Tender Y, which was comprised of six lots. In June 2012, Company A was awarded contracts for the first four lots. Company C was awarded contracts for the remaining two lots. In November 2012, Consortium E signed the supervision contract for these lots.  \nIn November 2012, under Project-financed Tender Z, Company A was awarded three additional contracts for the construction of health centers. Company D signed the supervision contract for these lots.  \nFindings  \n1. Evidence indicates that GRAAN officials, Company A and its subcontractor, and Company C colluded to award contracts to Company A and Company C.  \na. Tender Y  \nEvidence indicates that GRAAN officials, Company A and its subcontractor Company B (owned by Individual R), and Company C colluded to award Tender Y contracts to Company A and Company C.  \nAs noted, in March 2012, GRAAN rebid Tender Y in six lots. GRAAN’s bid opening minutes, and Bid Evaluation Report, state that Company A bid for Lots I through IV, while Company C bid for Lots V and VI. 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