Expression of Interest For Consulting Firm (International) in Bangladesh

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Expression of Interest are invited for Consulting Firm (International) (Lump-Sump) Title Of Service: Proof Checking Consultancy Services for Construction of Mirganj Bridge over the Arial Kha River at 8th kilometer of Rahmatpur-Babuganj-Muladi-Hizla Highway (Z8034) Brief Description of Assignment: Government of Bangladesh is going to implement the project titled Construction of the Mirganj Bridge over the Arial Khan river at 8th km of Rahmatpur- Babuganj -Muladi-Hizla Highway (Z8034). The Project includes the construction of an extradosed bridge including main bridge, viaduct, approach road, riverbank protection work and other related works through a design-build contract. The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) earlier appointed international consultants for the feasibility study and conceptual design of the proposed 4-lane bridge. Based on the feasibility study report the total length of the project is 5.957 km (approach road: 4,473 meters, main bridge: 544 meters and viaduct 940 meters). The main bridge is an Extradosed with single cell box girder. Further, two major junctions are to be developed at the start and end of the project road. Considering the geotechnical condition, the feasibility study recommended large-diameter deeper piles (approximately, 2.5 meters diameter and length over 100 meters) for the foundations of the main bridge. However, the design will be finalized based on the Contractors design prepared in compliance with Employers Requirements and to be checked by a Proof Consultant appointed by RHD. RHD will recruit a Proof Checking Consultant primarily for construction supervision. All payments pertaining to the Consultancy Services will be made in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) only. The main objectives of the Proof Checking Consultants assignment are to independently verify and validate the design calculations, engineering analysis and technical aspect of the bridge design submitted by the design-build Contractor, ensuring that the proposed structure meets the necessary safety standards; regulatory requirements, and project specifications before construction commences. The professional input essential for this assignment is of 36 person-months approximately from 8 key experts. The assignment will span over a period of 6 (six) months from the date of commencement. The Consultancy Services is expected to commence in August 2025. The draft Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from www.rhd.portal.gov.bd or by applying to the Project Director by email at ee1.bcmd.rhd@gmail.com. Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required: The Roads and Highways Department will short-list the interested consulting firms for the above-mentioned service. The firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to render the services. The key qualifications and experiences of the Consulting firms required are as follows: a. General Experience: At least 10 (ten) years overall experiences in Road/ Bridge/ Expressway design project; b. Design/Proof Checking of pre-stressed concrete or steel girder bridge over perennial river/sea/creek. c. Experience of Design/Proof Checking of Extradosed/ Suspension/ Cable-stayed Bridge; d. Experience of design/proof checking of foundations of long span bridges in river involving large diameter long piles; e. Design/Proof Checking of similar type of bridge project completed in the last 10 years; f. Experience of Design-build/EPC type contract management in highway/bridge project; g. Details of work experience in similar geographic area (south-asia). Association with foreign firms is: Encouraged EOI Closing Date and Time: 30/04/2025 1400 hrs (BST) Tender Link : http://cptu.gov.bd/advertisement-services/details-9132.html

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