Procurement of Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design for Two (2) Gravel Access Roads.

Scope of Work

The consulting services (“the Services”) include route selection and survey, feasibility study, detailed engineering design, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and preparation of tender documents for two (2) gravel roads in Afar Region: (i) Gereni , Dubti Woreda Gravel Road, approximately 85 km, in Zones 01 and 06; and (ii) Abida , Gelealu Woreda Gravel Road, approximately 30 km, in Zone 03. The Services will be carried out in two phases, following the latest Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) design manuals and quality manual, the LLRP-II environmental and social instruments and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF): (a) Phase I , Route Selection and Survey, and Feasibility Study: identification and multi-criteria comparison of at least three alternative routes; site reconnaissance and investigation; stakeholder consultation; traffic counts and axle load surveys; full topographic survey and Digital Terrain Model; preliminary design; ESIA of the selected route; preliminary cost estimates; economic evaluation; and climate and natural hazard vulnerability assessment. (b) Phase II , Detailed Engineering Design, ESIA and Preparation of Bidding Documents: materials and site investigation; geometric, drainage, pavement, geotechnical and bridge/structural design, including an independent bridge design check; road safety design and audit; utilities and private accesses; estimate of the construction contract period; final ESIA and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); and preparation of bidding documents based on the World Bank Standard Procurement Documents, including technical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and the Engineer’s cost estimate. The implementation period is three (3) months from the date of commencement, and the assignment is expected to start in December 2026. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

Requirements & Qualifications

The Afar National Regional State, Office of the President, Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II) Regional Project Coordination Unit now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (a) Core business and years in business: the firm’s core business shall be in road/highway engineering consultancy services. Provide the company profile, certificate of registration and number of years in business. (b) General experience: experience in civil engineering consultancy services (studies, design and/or construction supervision of roads, bridges or other civil infrastructure) during the last ten (10) years.

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