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.
Sylhet–Tamabil–Jaflong 4-Lane Highway Project (N2)
Narrative description of Project: The Design Review Consultant (DRC) has reviewed the Detailed Design of Sylhet-Tamabil Road which was done under Technical Assistance for Sub-Regional Road Transport Project Preparatory Facility (TA-SRTPPF) by finalizing the following tasks: Task-1: Review and update the Feasibility /other studies and procurement documents for the Sylhet Tamabil Road Section.Task-2: Complete review of the Design (including revisiting the designs of high embankment sections, soft grounds, drainage, crossing bazar, villages and road cuts). Review pavement designs considering large number of heavy trucks and proposing PMB in top bituminous layer (wearing course and base course) with detailed specification and methodology. Task- 3: Design of toll plaza. Key features of the project are given below: § Total Road length 56.1km, divided 4 lane road with service lane both sides, main carriageway lane Width 7.3m, service lane Width 5.5m § Toll Plaza No.: 2; 10 lane central toll and 6 lane Surma bridge toll § Box Culverts: 48, under pass: 2, Junction: 7, Bazar Area 9, FOB: 17 Three types of Bridges, Type A, B and C with top width respectively 15.3m, 30.6m and 7.3m. Type A and Type C are built beside existing bridges and type B are standalone new bridges. Typical Pile dia 1.2m. For 411m Surma bridge 1.5m pile dia used. Total 20 Bridges (13 type A+C and 7 type B), Total bridge length = 2223m.