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The report summarizes the investigation purpose, outlines limitations on how the findings may be used in administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings, and describes contract-related procurement issues tied to alleged misrepresentation of past experience and contract values. The report also details the procedural review of procurement records and bidding materials.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nChina  \nZhejiang Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project  \nRedacted Report  \nJune, 2020  \nStatement of Use and Limitations  \nThis 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 purposes of its own policies, rules and procedures (the “WBG’s Framework regarding Anticorruption”), in relation to the WBG-supported activities. The purpose of the Investigation was to allow the WBG to determine if the WBG’s Framework regarding Anti-corruption has 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 its privileges and immunities, including at any time during the course of an investigation or a subsequent judicial, administrative or other proceeding pursued in connection with this matter. These privileges and immunities cannot be waived without the prior express written authorization ofthe WBG.  \n.  \nExecutive Summary  \nThis report provides the findings of an administrative inquiry by the World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency (“INT”) into allegations of misconduct in connection with the Zhejiang Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (the “Project”) in China.  \nOn March, 2016 Company A submitted bids for two Project-financed contracts: Contract X and Contract Y and on December 2016, Company A submitted a bid for another Project-financed Contract Z. Company A was awarded all three contracts.  \nThe World Bank imposed the administrative sanction of debarment with conditional release on Company A, together with any entity that is an affiliate directly or indirectly controlled by Company A.  \nBackground  \nOn November, 2014, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD” or the“World Bank”) and the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) signed a Loan Agreement for the Zhejiang Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (the “Project”) . The PRC provided additional funds in financing the project. The Project seeks to improve access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services in selected villages and towns in rural areas of Zhejiang Province.  \nIn February 2016, Company B (the “Employer”) issued the Bidding Documents for two Projectfinanced contracts: Contract X and Contract Y. In November 2016, the Employer issued the Bidding Documents for the Project-financed Contract Z. 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