Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges
Agency : Roads & Highways Department (RHD)
Procuring Entity Name : Executive Engineer, RHD
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Kurigram
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Invitation of Expression of Interest (EOl) for Short-listing of Consulting Firms for Construction Supervision of “Construction of Sonahat Bridge over the River Dudhkumr at Bhurungamari-Sonahat Landport-Mothergonj-Bhitorbondh-Nageshwari Road” Project at Bhurungamari Upazilla, Kurigram, Bangladesh.
EOI Ref. No. : 2067
Date : 02/12/2018

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Construction of Sonahat Bridge over the River Dudhkumr at Bhurungamari-Sonahat Landport-Mothergonj-Bhitorbondh-Nageshwari Road
EOI Closing Date and Time : 18/12/2018 4:00 PM
Publication Date : 02/12/2018

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : 1. Government of the peoples' Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has approved a project and GoB fund will be utilized for the construction of the Sonahat Bridge at Bhurungamari Upazilla, Kurigram including cost of Supervision Consultancy Services during implementation of the Construction of Sonahat Bridge Project. 2. The main objective of the project is to construct a Sonahat Bridge over Dudhkumr River at Bhurungamari Upazilla, Kurigram to establish direct road communication between Sonahat Land Port and Kurigram district. The project hydrology study was done by Institute of River Research, Faridpur. As per approved design, the bridge length is around 645.015m and overall width is 10.30 m. The project includes construction of around 2.32 km approach road, 18.00 m RCC Culvert, 16500 Sqm Protective Work, 814.00 m river training Works, necessary drainage structure and installation of a weigh scale station. The estimated total cost of the project is BDT 23295.00 Lac which is totally GoB Funded. 3. Consultancy Services for construction supervision contracts will be based on pre-qualification of consultants through national competition as per PPR 2008 and then there will be a shortlist of qualified firms based on the evaluation criteria which have been prepared to have more pre-qualified consultants to ensure the competition. 4. Therefore the employer invites application with expression of interest from reputed consulting firm(s). With regard to the JVCA (joint venture or consortium or association), the total number of firms shall not be more than three. The services to be provided by the Consultants will include but not necessarily limited to: a. Review & modify design & drawing of main bridge & viaduct b. Construction Supervision and Quality assurance c. Progress Monitoring and Reporting d. Checking of contractor's invoices and certify payment e. Compliance Monitoring of Environmental issues f. Assist in preparation of Land Acquisition (LA) documents & implementation of LA g.. Contract closing Activities including Dispute / claims Resolution / Arbitration, if any h. Preparation of completion / Taking over Certificates and Project Completion Report i. Preparation of Defect Liability Certificates'
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The application is for supervision consultancy services of PC Girder Sonahat Bridge Construction. The applicants must have relevant experience in the field of construction supervision for similar type of works. the consulting firm (lead firm in case of JVCA) must have previous experience of rendering consultancy services for the supervision of two lane Highway Multi-span PC Girder Bridge of length not less than 300m over a river within last 10 (ten) years. The associate firm(s) of JVCA must have experience of rendering consultancy services of supervision of PC Girder Bridge over a river/flyover on a highway within Last 10 (ten) years'
Other Details (if applicable) : 6. The consultants are to provide information to demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting their company’s brochure, summarizing the firm's organizational details including key personnel, facilities, areas of expertise, managerial strength, financial capacity & yearly turnover of the firm for last 5 (five) years. description of past experience in Project Data sheet (PDS); a list of past and present assignment of similar nature & operating conditions; availability of appropriate professional staff showing their qualification and experience etc'; and any other information that may show the applicant’s ability to carry out the assignment satisfactorily that shall demonstrate the firm’s reputation as a professional body & its reputation for maintaining a satisfactory relationship with the client. The consultant will be selected using the quality and Cost Based (QCBS) procurement method. Interested Applicants may obtain further information by applying to the address below during normal office hours. 7. Expression of interest (EOI) with supporting documents shall be submitted at or before 4:00 PM on 18-12-2018, in sealed envelope delivered to the Project Director, RHD, Construction of Sonahat Bridge over the River Dudhkumr at Bhurungamari-Sonahat Landport-Mothergonj-Bhitorbondh-Nageshwari Road, Sarak Bhaban, Rangpur' and be clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SONAHAT BRIDGE PROJECT’. The EOl may be submitted by hand, by register post or courier service and the Applicants shall be responsible for safe delivery in time. The Employer shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the firms in connection with the participation or delivery of the EOI. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all the Expression of interest (EOI) without assigning any reason.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
2067 Construction Phase Bhurungamari, Kurigram 01/01/2019 30/08/2020

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Amir Hossain
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Executive Engineer, RHD
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Office of the Executive Engineer, RHD, Road Division, Kurigram
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 0581-61658 , Fax : None, Email : eekur@rhd.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders