Road and Infracture Development











Road Network Improvement and Maintenance Project-II (RNIMP-II), RHD, financed by ADB (September 2006 – August 2010).

 

a. Road Improvement Component:
(i) Review the detailed design prepared and updated by other consultants to identify inconsistencies, etc. and advise the employer on their potential impacts; (ii) approve the contractor’s work program, method statements, material sources, etc.; (iii) approve and issue working drawings, approve the setting out of the works and give insructions to the contractor; (iv) make measurements and keep measurement records; (v) certify work volume and interim certificates of progress payments; (vi) certify completion of part or all of the works; (vii) inspect the works at appropriate intervals during the defects liability period and certify the defects liability certificate for issuance by the engineer; (viii) ensure compliance with the environmental and social impact mitigation requireemnts; (ix) monitor women’s participation in civil works; (x) undertake benefit monitoring and evaluation of the project; (xi) check and certify as-built drawings for the works prepared by the contractors; (xii) provide the employer with complete records, and inception, monthly and completion reprots; and (xiii) develop and implement for RHD staff at site training programs on project management including quality assurance and contract administraiton.

 

 

b. Periodic Road Maintenance Component:
(i) Assist RHD with selecting the project roads based on the HDM rankings in the annual road maintennace plan; (ii) prepare design and bidding documents for the civil works contracts; (iii) assist RHD with procurement of civil works; (iv) approve the contractor’s work program, method statements, material sources, etc.; (v) approve and/or issue working drawings, approve the setting out of the works, and give instructions to the contractor; (vi) make measurements and keep measurement records; (vii) certify work volume and interim certificates for progress payments; (viii) inspect the works at appropriate intervals during the defects liability period and certify the defects liability certificate for issueance by the engineer; (ix) at the completion of each cycle, review the implementation of the maintenance program and make recommendations for the next cycle; and upon completion of the second and final cycle prepare a project completion report including evaluation of the program; (x) check and certify as-built drawings for the works prepared by the contractors; (xi) provide the employer with complete records and inception, monthly and completion reports; and (xii) develop and implement for RHD staff at site training programs on project management including quality assurance and contract administration.

 

c. Road Safety Improvement:
(i) audit 800 km of roads that will be selected in coordination with RHD, to comply with safety requirements; (ii) conduct traffic accident surveys, determine accident-prone areas, examine accident causes; and recommended solutions, including black spot improvement and public awareness; (iii) conduct a heavy vehicle survey, and propose heavy vehicle management including selection of suitable locatons for providing axle-load control and necessary public campaigns; and (iv) develop a road safety improvement program for audited roads, and assist RHD in implementing it.

 

d. Performance-Based Maintenance:
(i) establish a performance indicators standard for 50 km of regional or type-A feeder roads to be contracted out to domestic contractors based on a performance-based contract for of 3-5 years; (ii) prepare a basic design indicating the minimum standards to apply; (iii) propose contract packages and produce tender and contract documentation suitable for performance-based maintenance to be procured under LCB methods; (iv) produce cost estimates for the cost of works (including the performance-based maintenance); (v) assist RHD in procuring civil works, and supervise and monitor the works for the first year of the contract period; (vi) train RHD staff to properly supervise and monitor the contractor’s works for the remaining period of contract; and (vii) conduct a feasibility study for privatizing RHD’s road maintenance equipment and workshops, and develop a time-bound action plan to implement the recommendation of the study.

 

Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Project (Design Review/Finalization) under Dhaka City Corporation

The scope of services broadly comprises the following:

  • Detail review and finalization of design, construction methodology prepared by the Concessionaire.
  • Conduction all necessary surveys
  • Review and detail survey on existing utility services and liaison with concern Authority.
  • Prepare and monitoring of land acquisition programme
  • Carry out comprehensive environmental analysis.
  • Provide support for assessing training needs and preparing training plans for institutional development and conduct program for DDC personnel
  • Assist Project Director in all stages in finalization of technical specification, BOQ, design methodology, implementation programme & other related issues.

 

Construction Supervision for Rehabilitation of Dhaka-Sylhet Road Project (RRMP-III), RHD, financed by World Bank
The consultant’s responsibilities consist of but not necessarily limited to the following activities.
Pre-award activities: (i) Consultants will carry out a detailed review of the tender documents, considering the effect and extent of 1998 flood, specially for the design of the Bridges & Culverts. (ii) The consultant will review & revise Pavement design, Bridge design, Environmental aspects, Resettlement and Socio-economic aspects, Relocation of services, Transfer of technology. (iii) The consultant will design the Katchpur Grade Separated Junction for uninterrupted flow of traffic either through over-bridge or under-bridge.
Construction Supervision: Approve contractor’s programme, method, material source, etc. Check quality of materials, ensure quality of construction. Assist in establish testing labs, arrange to establish a clearly defined quality assurance system, prepare & issue reports, approve and/or issue working drawings, keep measurement records, certify work volume and interim certificates. Assess/evaluate performance of each contract indicates yearly requirements of finds. Certify completion of part or all of the works, inspect work during defects liability period. Monitor the process of resettlement of people affected assist in preparing Project Completion Report (PCR), provide advice and on site training to RHD staff in contract administration. Check safety measures, check contractor accounts, invoice clauses and other statements.
Additional Services: The consultant will attend meeting with IDA Missions and render necessary assistance as and when required. Consultant has to recognizing that IDA will review the procurement documents, tender evaluation and progress reports etc

 

Design Supervision and Monitoring (DSM) of DUTP Infrastructure Components, Institutional Support and Training under Dhaka Transport Coordination Board, financed by World Bank

The Consultant’s responsibilities include:

Document Review: Detailed review and finalization of bidding documents for DUTP infrastructure components and prepare designs and bidding documents for components identified and agreed to be implemented during this project.

  • Survey & Investigation: Conducting all necessary surveys which include topographic, traffic, pavement condition, drainage, sub-soil conditions, utility services, socio-economic surveys etc.
  • Bidding Documents:  Preparation of plans, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-tender estimates and bidding documents of international standards.
  • Assistance with Pre-qualification of Contractors:  This activity includes:
  • Assisting DCC and RHD to finalize Pre-qualification Documents
  • Assessment of applications for Pre-qualification



 

  • Assistance with Tenders and Evaluation : 
  • Assisting DCC and RHD to finalize Tender  Documents
  • Responding to Inquires during tender period and assist with pre bed meetings
  • Assessing tenders obtaining necessary clarifications preparing tender reports and recommendations
  • Preparing contract documents following acceptance of a tender

f)      Contract Supervision:  The main activities of the consultant during the construction phase will be -

  • Site Supervision of the works proceeding in each individual contract
  • Preparation of certificates (payment, completion and maintenance)
  • Quality assurance
  • Operation and maintenance of the project
  • Transfer of Technology and Training of Staff at project site and overseas

g)     Provide road safety audits of road improvement proposals.

  • Provide technical assistance for identification, acquisition and deployment of equipment for DCC, DMP and BRTA.

i)         Organize training programs including guideline for selection of personnel to attend training programs.
ii)        Provide technical assistance in the implementation of reforms to Dhaka's bus transport system.

 

Consultancy Services for Road Condition Assessment works of RHD Road Network (Package-01) (Financed by IDA):

  • Pavement Inventory 7086km.

      To undertake a definite location referencing of the national, regional and zilla road network as the basis for all future road planning of RHD;

  • Road Condition Assessment 6963km.
  • Road condition assessment includes assessment of pavement conditions in terms of pavement distresses like cracking, rutting, potholes, broken edge, delimitation, depression, reveling, repair of shoulder, repair of slope, repair of side drain;
  • Classified Traffic Count 375 nos.

      Carry out on the national, regional and zilla road networks;

  • Benkelman Beam test 1662 nos.

      In order to assess pavement stiffness, non-destructive testing by means of deflection measurement is carried out;

  • DCP Test 7134 nos.

      DCP test is carried out to find CBR salve of the field using the relationship between CBR and DCP value;

  • Test Pit Inventory 7134 nos.

      Test pit inventory is carried out to determine the layer thickness of road construction and type of materials used in construction below the surface;

  • Bridge and culvert condition Assessment 7435 nos.
  • Bridge and culvert assessment to collect different types of data at frequencies appropriate to carryout an evaluation of the condition of bridges and culverts and maintenance action needed to be undertaken
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1998 Flood Damage Restoration Project, RHD, financed by World Bank

 

(a) The work comprised and made in total 71 packages of contract. The works consisting of repairing of embankment brick pavement, bituminous pavement, brick mattressing protective works, wing walls, brick retaining wall, reconstruction & repairs as needed as per contract packages following survey work
(b) The work also comprised of 11 bridge repair and new construction packages including protective works, wing walls, brick retaining wall, reconstruction & repairs as needed as per contract packages.
(c) Identifying road accident-prone location (black spots) and suggested road safety measures eliminating snake road geometry, road obstructions/side frictions, other odd road environments, etc.
(d) Improving knowledge, capacity and training of road staff, RHD engineers and local people, to prevent road accidents, to design road sections, culverts, bridges to use roads/traffic control, to assist, advise & undertake all factors related to road safety measures, improvement, enforcement, training and education

 

Construction, Supervision & Monitoring of Nalka-Hatikamrul-Bonpara New Road Project, (RRMP-III), RHD, financed by World Bank

The Consultants will Administer the civil works contract and ensure that the works are constructed in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract. The Consultants will act as the Engineer's Representative except (i) issuing the order to commence (ii) approving variation orders (iii) approving significant variations in quantities (iv) approving sub-letting of any part of the works (v) approving extension of time.

Consultants responsibility will consists of but not necessarily limited to the following activities:
(i) Bridges, Culverts and Pavement Design.
(ii) Sub-surface Investigation, Materials survey, Construction supervision.
(iii) Environmental aspects, resettlement and socio-economic aspects, relocation of services and transfer of technologies.
The consultant will attend meeting with IDA missions and render necessary assistance as and when required. Consultant has to recognize that IDA will review the procurement documents tender evaluation and progress report etc.

 

 

Detailed Engineering, Preparation of Bid Documents for Advance / Early Works of Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP) under Dhaka City Corporation, financed by World Bank
Detailed topographic survey of 20 Km of city roads by all stations with CAD including:
-     Survey of utilities.
-     Intersection point.
-     Establishment of Benchmark.
-     Traffic count.
Detailed soil investigation of the existing road and embankment including DCP, CBR tests and load bearing test of the existing road by benkelman beam deflection method.
Detailed designs of:
-     Road pavement
-     Bus-bay & Intersection
-     Sidewalk, Median & drainage
-     Street lighting

 

Pre-construction activities of Nalka-Hatikamrul-Bonpara New Road Project (RRMP-III), RHD, financed by World

Assisted the client in the invitation of bid. Organised pre-bid conference, replied queries of the contractor concerning bid document and works.  Prepared addendum, evaluation of bids with recommendations for award. Assisted the client in negotiation and preparation of the contract document.

Reviewed the environmental report of the Feeder Road-A and Dhaka-Sylhet Road components of the RRMP-III and  prepared a consolidated Environmental Report of the RRMP-III based on the review and in accordance with the guidelines and requirement of the World Bank.

 

 

 

 

Detailed Engineering, Preparation of Bid Documents, Environmental Impact Assessment & Resettlement Plan of Nalka-Hatikamrul-Bonpara New Road Project (RRMP-III), RHD, financed by World Bank

(i) Detailed field surveys, surface & pavement design, laboratory tests, preparation of relevant reports. Supervising investigations for the design of pavement, embankment soil, sub‑base materials, concrete aggregate. Sub-surface investigations including specific soils & materials investigations and laboratory testing. Detailed design of the road bridges and drainage structures. The tasks also included preparation of a master plan for environmental mitigation and resettlement plan.
(ii) Feasibility Report.
(iii) To prepare detailed specifications of road sub-base soil, sub-grade, concrete aggregates, compaction, bituminous materials, seal coats, tree, shrubs & grass plantation at road side, road curbs & widths, estimation of road works, tender documents, box culverts & bridges, protective works, traffic engineering, road management, etc.
(iv) To identify, review and enforce road safety measurements on this National Highway by (a) locating road accident - prone zone/area & rectifying the same, (b) taking consideration of safe road environment in design road length, culverts/bridges, curves, etc., (c) detailing process of quality control and construction supervision, (d) providing training in road safety enforcement & education to RHD engineers, (e) advising on impact monitoring, media campaigns, evaluation, etc. and (f) preparing documents/reports on all aspects of roads including prevention in road accidents

 

Feeder Roads Improvement Project (FRIP) ADB (767-BAN) (SP), RHD, financed by ADB

The consultants main duties were to do the engineering design, prepare contract documents, assist the tender processing and supervise the construction of the works.
The consultancy services were in two successive phases, Phase-I detailed engineering design and Phase-II supervision of civil works construction for the following road contracts (1) Mymensingh-Fulbaria - 20 km (2) Haluaghat-Takerakona - 86 km (3) Tangail Modhupur - 46 km. 20 km stretch of road included 10 box culverts & two pipe culverts. (4) Sherpur-Phulpur - 40 km. 86 km road included 5 bridges, 30 culverts. (5) Jamalpur-Jheelgaon - 27 km. 46 km of road included 6 nos. bridges, 36 nos. culverts. (6) Jhenaigati-Nalitabari - 24 km.  40 km stretch of road includes, reconstruction of drainage structures with 100 nos. of box culverts, 16 nos. of RCC pipe culverts, bridges length 237 m. (7) Porabari-Gopalpur - 8 km. 27 km stretch consist of 33 nos. box culverts & 10 nos. RCC pipe culverts, 960m causeway. (8) Bhatkura-Basail - 10 km. 24 km stretch of road inclusive of 50 nos. box culverts and several no. RCC pipe culverts, 100m long pre-stressed bridge in 4 spans. (9) Kishoreganj-Chamarghat - 20 km. 8 km stretch of road & 1 no. bridge & 22 nos. culverts. (10) Kishoreganj-Hossainpur - 12 km. 10 km stretch of road 1 no. bridge & 21 nos. culverts. (11) 20 km stretch of road & 21 nos. culverts. (12) 12 km stretch of road & 43 nos. culverts, 1 no. bridge including drainage pipe culvert of 450mm to 1200mm dia.

 

Four Radial Roads & Bridges under Ctg. Hill Tracts Development Project, RHD, financed by World Bank

(i) To assist lead consultant in the pavement design, laboratory tests, preparation of relevant reports. Supervising and investigations for the design of pavement embankment soil, sub‑base materials, concrete aggregate.
(ii) To provide detailed technical reports containing services for road safety measures, improved knowledge, capability and training on road accident prevention/analysis traffic engineering signals, O&M/managements, safe designs of road lengths with sharp curves, culverts/bridges, speed limitation with adequate measures in hilly road driving and environmental improvements.
(iii) To collect, analysis, review, formulate, identify data, information, black sports of accidents, etc. and suggest to eliminate all adverse factors to be worked against road safety.
(iv) To train, monitor, evaluate, supervise controlling quality works and recommend appropriate safety measures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1987 Flood Damage Rehabilitation Project, RHD, financed by ADB

(a) The work comprised and made in total 47 packages of contract in the area of Dhaka Division I, II, III, IV of RHD, Jamalpur, Kishoreganj, Mymensingh, Tangail, the works consisting of  (i) Repairing earth work, brick pavement, bituminous pavement; (ii) Reconstruction or repair of about 30 bridges and numerous culverts; (iii) Brick mattressing – paleasiding, protective works, wing walls, brick retaining wall, reconstruction & repairs as needed as per contract packages following survey work including drainage pipe culvert of 450mm to 1200mm dia.
(b) Identifying road accident-prone location (black spots) and suggested road safety measures eliminating snake road geometry, road obstructions/side frictions, other odd road environments, etc.
(c) Improving knowledge, capacity and training of road staff, RHD engineers and local people, to prevent road accidents, to design road sections, culverts, bridges to use roads/traffic control, to assist, advise & undertake all factors related to road safety measures, improvement, enforcement, training and education.

 

Road Safety Component of Southwest Road Network Development Project (SRNDP), RHD

The consultant responsibilities consist of but not necessarily limited to the following activities:

  • Identify and further develop activities for continuation of identifying road accident-prone locations on the target roads;
  • Design low-cost safety improvement works on target roads, develop concept designs for accident-preventive safety improvement works, advise RHD, particularly RSDC, on safety measures in road design;
  • Supervise construction of civil works for low-cost, accident-preventive safety improvement works on target roads;
  • Advise and train RHD and BRTA engineers and engineers of major national consultants and contractors working in the road sector in road safety issues, the traffic police in safety enforcement and education, and assist in awareness campaign efforts;
  • Undertake before and after studies to assess the impact of the safety measures, regarding road improvement, enforcement, and training and education;
  • Assist RHD in procurement of road safety equipment for use by RHD, BRTA and the Police.

 

 

 

Preparation of Master Plan for Pourashavas under Upazila Towns Infrastructure Development Project, Package-5

Determine the study area based on existing condition, demand of the pourashava and potential scope for future development. Carry out detailed Socio-Economic Demographic and Topographic Survey of the pourashava area following approved format and also collect data from primary and secondary sources. Analyze such data and information, find out possible area of intervention to forecast future population of each pourashava (15-20 years), vis-a-vis assess their requirement for different services, physical and social infrastructure facilities, employment generation, housing, right of way and land requirement for the existing and proposed roads, drains, play­grounds, recreation centres and other environmental and social infrastructure. Identify and investigate the existing natural and man-made drains, natural river system, assess the extent and frequency of flood, determine area of intervention. Study the contour and Topographic Maps produced by the relevant agencies and also review any previous drainage Master Plan available for the Pourashavas. Prepare a comprehensive (storm water) Drainage Master Plan for a plan period of 20 years. In such exercise consider all relevant issues including discharge calculation, catchment areas, design of main and secondary drains along with their sizes, types and gradients and retention areas with preliminary cost estimates for the proposed drainage system. Collect and assess the essential data relating to existing transport Land Use Plan, relevant regional and national highway development plans, accident statistics, number and type of vehicles registered for each pourashava. Study the viability of different solutions for traffic management and develop a practical  short term traffic management plan, including one way systems, restricted access for large  vehicles,  improved  signal  system  traffic  islands,  roundabouts,   pedestrian crossings, deceleration lanes for turning traffic, suitable turning radius, parking policies and separation of pedestrians and rickshaws etc. Assess the non-pedestrian traffic movements that are dominated by cycle rickshaw. Special recommendations should be made as to how best to utilize this form to transport without causing unnecessary delays to other vehicles. Proposals should also consider pedestrians and their safety, with special attention for the children. Assess the current land use with regard to road transportation, bus & truck stations, railway stations etc, and recommend actions to optimize this land use. Prepare a Road net work Plan based on topographic and base Map prepared under the Project. Recommend road development standards which will serve as a guide for the long and short term implementation of road. Also suggest Traffic and Transportation Management Plan and also suggest a traffic enforcement measure to be taken. Prepare the Master Plan with all suitable intervention, supported by appropriate strategic policy, outline framework, institutional arrangement and possible source of fund for effective implementation of the plan. Make a total list of primary and secondary roads, drains and other social infrastructures for each pourashava for a plan period of next 20 years. Examine and classify according to the existing condition, propose long, medium and short term plan and estimate cost for improvement of the drain and road alignment and other infrastructures. In line with the proposed Master Plan propose a Ward Action Plan with list of priority schemes for the development of roads, drains, traffic management and other social infrastructures for implementation during the first five years of plan period. Organize with the help of concerned pourashava at least 2 public consultation meeting/seminar one for discussion on Interim Report and the other on draft Final Report on the proposed Master Plan. Integrate beneficiary's point of view in the plan with utmost careful consideration

 

Clean Air & Sustainable Environment (CASE) – Preparation Project under DCC, financed by WB
1) FOBs

  • Conduct detail topographic survey on FOBs location.
  • Conduct sub-soil investigation on selected FOBs locations.
  • Design of 5 Foot-over Bridge at i) Nam Garden Quarter, ii) Dar-us-Salam Apartment iii) Sukrabad Bus stand, iv) Banani Chairman Bari crossing and v) Norda – Baridhara Bus Stand.
  • Examine private sector participation in construction, operation and maintenance of FOB.
  • Preparation of NCB Bidding Documents for 5 FOBs.

2) MN/NMV Lane Seperators

  • Conduct Base Line Traffic volume survey (16 Hrs.) on 5 selected location of two designated road corridors (Khilgaon Flyover to Banga Bhaban and Bangla Motor to Kamalapur Rail Station).
  • Conducting traffic flow (speed of travel for MNs and Rickshaw).
  • Collected traffic safety data.
  • Design and preparation of bidding document of temporary lane separator for the two selected road corridor.

3) One-way Street System in Old Dhaka & Mohammadpur

  • Conduct traffic volume (Peck hours) and OD survey at selected locations.
  • Collect traffic safety data and design of one-way road system in Old Dhaka.
  • Design and preparation of bidding document for one-way road system in Mohammadpur area.

4) Sidewalk and Road Improvement

  • Conduct pedestrian movement survey and road condition inventory of about 70 Km road in Mohammadpur, Khilgaon and Tejgaon area including the condition of existing pavements, obstruction to sidewalks and roads, drainage and sidewalks.
  • Design and preparation of bidding documents of 20 Km road in Mohammadpur Area.

 

Bhutan Urban Infrastructure Improvement Project ADB TA No.2666-BHU under Govt. of Bhutan, financed by ADB
(i) Preparing an investment project to improve the urban infrastructure and services in Thimphu and Phuntsholing with a view to keeping up with the urban expansion. (ii) Providing the Govt. of Bhutan with aerial photos and digital topographical maps. (iii) Preparing a five-year capital investment project to improve urban infrastructure and services in the urban areas of Thimphu and Phuntsholing. (iv) Data and Information Collection and General Analysis. (v) Housing Analysis. (vi) Urban Infrastructure / Service Needs Analysis. (vii) Preparation of Urban Infrastructure / Service Improvement project.

 

Construction of a Container Terminal at New Mooring, Chittagong under Chittagong Port Authority
Phase-A: Planning, Documentation, Bidding, Evaluation etc.  The services to be provided by the Consultant shall include but not limited to:
i)    Collect, check, review and analysis all relevant data, information, reports, drawings and charts

  • Carry out detailed survey and investigation of the proposed development area for determining:
  • the boundaries of land available
  • layout and boundaries of existing structures, roads, railway lines and other utility services
  • the physical, topographical, hydrographic, drainage, sub-soil conditions and the geo-technical information & specification

iii)   Assess the detailed requirement of various facilities to be built or developed in the proposed new terminal area for balanced and optimum utilization of existing and proposed facilities.
iv)  Study and analyze the suitability of different handling systems keeping in view the operational requirements and constraints. 

  • Prepare and submit specifications, evaluation criteria and training requirement for equipment in details
  • Prepare pre-qualification and bidding documents for construction work on "Design and Construct" basis and criteria for evaluation and assist CPA in the bidding and evaluation including checking of the design, bill of quantities, standards and assumptions etc. submitted by the bidders.
  • Assess the environmental conditions in the vicinity of the proposed project site that will be affected by the planned construction and operation and suggest measures for disposal of storm water, sewerage, garbage and other impurities.

 

Phase-B: Administration and Supervision of contract for construction works:

  • Assist CPA in the award of the contract, prepare and submit final contract documents along with working drawing upon award of contract.
  • Administer the contract, act as “the Engineer” in accordance with the condition of contract and provide necessary inspection and supervisions of the works and supplies for effective control of quality, costs and time and conformity with specification and terms and conditions of the contract.
  • Check and certify contractor’s bills and claims assist CPA in handling any dispute arising out of the contract except arbitration.
  • Prepare and submit reports (monthly and quarterly) on the progress of the work and performance of the contractor.
  • Prepare completion reports and certify all as-built drawings in reproducible form.

Assist CPA in the final inspection and acceptance of the works and provide necessary services as may be required during the Contractor’s Maintenance period and issue Maintenance certificate on expiry of the Maintenance period



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