Rajapara–Payra Port 4-Lane Road Project
Narrative Description of Project: Bangladesh’s external trade is growing on average at 9.2 percent per annum and by 2020th country’s total annual sea borne trade will be in the range of 75 to 80 million tones and 2.75 million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers. These volumes are beyond the capacity of Bangladesh’s existing sea ports at Chittagong and Mongla. In particular, Chittagong presently handles around 92 percent of cargo and by 2020 it will have reached full operating capacity. Even a possible expansion of these two ports will not be sufficient to handle forecasted increases in trade volumes, and over the next decade this shortfall could reach around 50 percent of the country’s capacity needs. Given these constraints, the Government of Bangladesh has determined that the Rabnabad Channel at Kalapara Upazila in Patuakhali District is a naturally suitable place for constructing a seaport. This site has been subsequently named Payra Port. Payra Port is located on the West bank of the Rabnabad Channel, approximately 5 nautical miles upstream from harbour mouth. There are no restrictions regarding length and beam and the site with its outer anchorage can potentially cater to vessels with 14.5 metre draught. Considering the handling of future trade volume and export/import growth, Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh decided to build a new sea port and an Act was passed on National Parliament on 05 Nov 2013. Honorable Prime Minister inaugurated 3rd sea port at Lalua Union, Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali district on 19 Nov 2013. Description of Actual Services Provided by your staff in the assignment: The work consists of construction supervision of RCC Road, Bridge/Culvert and related structures in accordance with the highest standards of the engineering profession and the applicable standards of PPA. The Consultant will render services under the terms of reference (ToR) but not limited to the following: i) Review road and structural design ii) Site Supervision and witness of Testing and Commissioning iii) Project Management The detailed scope of works is described below: i) Review sub-soil investigation report and other related data ii) Review road and structural design iii) Construction supervision of RCC Road, Structures and other related Structures iv) Project Management and Contract Administration v) Arrange monthly meeting
Cumilla–Brahmanbaria 4-Lane Highway Project (GDP-04)
The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has decided to upgrade the existing Cumilla (Mainamati)-Brahmanbaria (Dharkhar) National Highway (N-102) to a 4-Lane National Highway with safety features including a separate lane for slow-moving vehicular traffic (SMVT) on both sides. thereon with the fund (for civil works) jointly invested by the GoB and the Indian Government (GOILOC03). The length of the road is 54.00 km, starting from Cumilla (Moinamati) and ending at Dharkhar, Brahmanbaria. The GoB has allocated public funds for engaging a consulting firm for the Design Review and updates of Highway, Bridges, Flyover etc., Assisting Procurement Process and Supervision of highway Construction works (Length 54.00 km). The Project will include upgrading of existing Cumilla (Mainamati)-Brahmanbaria (Dharkhar) National Highway (N-102) to a 4-Lane Highway, including service lanes at both sides through two packages of civil works contract. The construction works consist of the upgradation/construction of 54.00 kilometers of four-lane National Highway with international standards, of which 49.53 kilometers flexible pavement, 4.47 kilometers are rigid pavement, 14 nos. Bridges having a length of 1218.44 meters, 01 no. Flyover having length of 1030.224 meters, 02 nos. underpass having length of 20.00 meters, 50 nos. RCC Box culvert has a total length of 396.30 meters, 12 nos. Foot Over Bridges has a length of 438.91 meters and Construction of 680 sq.m. office building etc. The-feasibility study, LA & Resettlement plan, detailed designs have been prepared in 2015 through Technical Assistance for Subregional Road Transport Project Preparatory Facility, implemented by RHO, which requires review. Objectives of the Assignment The main objectives of the Consultancy services are – i. To supervise comprehensively the 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. ii. To supervise & monitor safeguards implementation including health and safety activities associated with the project. iii. To monitor & supervise environmental & social development safeguards associated with the project. iv. Other services as per instruction of the employer. Scope of Services The Consultant will (i) Prepare (if required), review the detailed design for the project road already prepared by the RHD and preparation and review of Flyover, intersection, 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. In addition to the above services, the Consultant will undertake maintenance quality checks for the project road with regard to the technical, contractual, and financial aspects of the project implementation.