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.