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.