Dhaka–Baizid Bostami Link & AUW Loop Road Project
Chittagong, the port city of Bangladesh, is the 2nd largest city of the country with an estimated population of over 4 million which is increasing every year. Since the independence in 1971, there has been all-round development in all spheres of the city. To cope with the rapid development and expansion of the city, the Govt. of Bangladesh has created the Chittagong Development Authority as an autonomous body for the planned development of the city and its neighborhood. The CDA has already drawn up Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan for the development of the whole city. But due to accelerated development in all sectors, the traffic and transportation system of the city is squeezing day by day for its rapid urbanization and commercial activities. Chittagong being a port city is facing tremendous pressure on its communication system as foreign and domestic freights; both are transported through this port as well as the Central Business District. Chittagong now requires defined network of primary (or arterial) and distributary roads. The primary network is particularly important which reflects the routes which will cater to the needs of the most important longer distance traffic movements. The strategic highways network identifies the major traffic routes, including links that carry significant number of large trucks and those linking major industrial and commercial development and centres of population. With a view of establishing an efficient road network in Chittagong city a metropolitan Master Plan was prepared by UNDP under project BGD/88/052. In the project a link road from Dhaka Trunk Road to Baizid Bostami road has been proposed. Detailed Description of Actual Services provided by your staff: The Consultancy Services to be rendered by the Consultant included: Construction Supervision Services: This phase is 24 months. The services in this phase are generally i) Full time construction supervision and quality control of works ii) Transfer of Technology iii) Monitor progress and prepare progress reports
Barayerhat–Ramgarh Road Widening Project (R-151 & R-152)
The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has decided for widening the Barayerhat-Heanko-Ramgarh Road (R-151 & R-152) from 5.50m to 11.30m, construction of 9 (nine) bridges and several culverts thereon with the fund jointly invested by the GOB and the Indian Government (Line of Credit III). The length of the road is 38.00 KM starts from Barayerhat, Mirsharai, Chattogram and ends at Ramgarh, Khagrachari. The GOB has allocated public funds for engaging a consulting firm for Review of Pavement, Bridge, Culvert Design and Supervision of highway Construction works (Length 38.00 Km.) under Chattogram Road Division. The main objective of the consulting assignment is to: (i) Review of Pavement Design & Preparation and review of Bridge/Culvert Design. (ii) Ensure Quality and Quantity of Works. (iii) Comprehensive supervision of project implementation activities carried out by the contractor(s) to ensure complete compliance with the drawings, technical specifications, and various stipulations in the contract documents. (iv) Examine Interim Payment Certificate and BoQ of Work done. (v) Provide comments and engineering solutions regarding the problem originated during construction period. (vi) Monitor safeguards implementation includes health and safety activities associated with the project. (vii) Other services as per instruction of the employer. The Project will include rehabilitation of Barayerhat-Heanko-Ramgarh Road (R-151 & R-152) through single package of Civil works contract. The rehabilitation works consist of resurfacing of the existing road with 2.9 meter widening of each side including reconstruction of the critical sections from Barayerhat to Ramgarh to cater to the increased traffic volume and ensure smooth transportation for trade and commerce between India’s North-East and Bangladesh. Accordingly, the consulting services involve Review of Pavement, Bridge, Culvert Design and Supervision of highway Construction works of the project. Detailed Description of Actual Services provided by your staff: The consultant will (i) review the detailed design for the project road already prepared by the RHD and preparation and review of Bridge/Culvert design (ii) provide procurement/ contract related supports, (iii) provide construction supervision to civil works, and (iv) provide other technical support including traffic management and road safety plan upon RHD’s request. In addition to the above services, the consultant will undertake maintenance quality checks for project road about the technical, contractual, and financial aspects of the project implementation.