Motorways & Highways

Project Description:

Third Party Validation (TPV) is required to validate/ improve the  studies conducted in year 2018, 2020 and 2021 to determine optimal Route of Rawalpindi Ring Road Economic Corridor by evaluating the conducted/ improved feasibility studies on Technical, Financial and Legal parameters.

Prime Minister office directed to conduct third party validation of Rawalpindi ring road project for adoption of optimal route on the existing studies (but not limited to) as follow;

• preliminary feasibility study – 38.3 km main carriageway Baanth N-5 to Thalian (M-2) with 3 optional links

12. 12.5km Rawat link (Dual Carriageway)
13. 1.5km Girja chowk

• 6.5 Km Rehabilitation of existing Fateh Jang Tarnol Road.
• detailed design of 65.3 Km form Radio Pakistan (N5) to Sangjani (N5).

detailed design of 38.3 Km carriageway (Baanth N-5 to Thalian (M-2).

Services Provided:

• Review of previous studies undertaken and carry out detail optional analysis of all the proposed alignments.
• Comparison and evaluation of all feasibility’s studies, detailed design and cost estimates of each route.
• Comparison and validation of the designs as per AASHTO Standards specifications (including AASHTO Green Book) or equivalent applicable on motorways in Pakistan.
• Validate design as per previous contract agreements between client and consultants.
• Validation of the traffic study report to assess the impact of the project on decongestion of traffic in twin cities. Conduct new traffic study to assess the accuracy and completeness of traffic data and identify gaps in previous studies.
• Conduct field surveys of each alignment to assess the existing terrain, waterways, residential properties, agricultural land, and religious sites etc. to assess the design parameters.
• Financial assessment of the existing proposed alignments in terms of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate, analyze and compare all financial parameters of design using financial techniques but not limited to cost benefit ratio, payback and value for money analysis in context with financing mode of project Government funding, foreign bank soft loan and Public Private Partnership(PPP).
• The consultant shall ascertain the concept of economic corridor alongside of Rawalpindi Ring Road and develop a conceptual plan for each alignment to assess the benefits of economic corridor alongside Rawalpindi Ring Road for public interest at large.

Project Description:

The project consist of a 3.5-kilometer e-bus green mobility pilot corridor and 2 depots to reduce congestion in the city center, demonstrate improved traffic and parking management and to increase bus speed and service reliability. This will include (i) optimized locations and upgrade of bus stops along the pilot corridor; (ii) redesign of some of the intersections, traffic channelization, and minor road works; (iii) upgrade of the traffic signal system with optimized timing and synchronization; (iv) improved parking management measures; and (v) improvements for non-motorized transport (pedestrians and cyclists). Upgraded bus stops will incorporate security features to protect women and vulnerable groups.

The project has the following outputs;

(1) upgrade of zero-emission tailpipe bus fleet in Bishkek municipality; (ii) upgrade of bus depot infrastructure; (iii) establish of pilot green mobility corridor; and (iv)improve of Bishkek bus operation sustainability.

This project is executed according to the FIDIC General Conditions of Contract.

Services Provided:

• Design Review and Compliance: Review and approval of Contractor’s drawings and quality control of works for compliance with design.
• Project Management and Construction Supervision: responsible for assisting the Client/Employer with project management and the construction supervision of the Works contract. Provide support in overall coordination and management of the project including, progress and performance monitoring and reporting, contract administration and management, financial management, environmental and safeguards compliance and training and necessary assistance to the Client and other government staff to ensure effective project implementation. And also management of claims and disputes.
• Contract and Claim Management: Assist the Client/Employer for Civil Work Contracts for all the contractual matters and claims.
• Social and Environmental Safeguards: Supervise and monitor implementation of environmental management plan (EMP), Health & Safety Management Plans (HSMP) and Traffic Management Plan (TMP). Supervise compliance to Resettlement Plan or any other social development issues identified during feasibility study/detailed design phase.
• Quality Control: To ensure that the works are executed in accordance with detailed design developed and are constructed to the prescribed quality in accordance with the specifications, bidding documents, and quality assurance systems.
• Training: Contractors and UTD/BTD personnel for EMPs, HSMPs and TMPs management and monitoring during construction and operation.

Project Description:

The project briefly covers the ongoing construction of Çankırı, Karabük and Kastamonu region roads Supervising and Consulting Services.

• The total length of the constructed the road is approximately 200 km.
• The road has stop lanes.(2m+2m)
• The conditions of contract/procurement rules is The Public Procurement Law of Türkiye (KIK4734)(FIDIC equivalent conditions)- Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
• The road has 2 to 4 driving lanes(2×2)(2×1)

Category of the specific road section: 2×2-2×1 lane width 3.5 m + State-Province Road+ Refuge 4 m (Total road width 10m-21 m) + Bituminous Hot Mix

Services Provided:

• Supervision of Road Construction Works and Construction Measurements
• Supervision of Supplementary Drawings
• Quality Supervision of Road Construction Works
• Materials Supervision of Road Construction Works
• Supervision of construction of Bridge, Tunnel and Structures
• Filling-Cutting Works Construction Supervision
• Landscaping Works Supervision
• Traffic Signs and Signalization Works Supervision
• Environmental and Social Impact Supervision
• Works Progress, Data Processing and Preparation of Documentation
• Preparation of Progress Payment, Final Account and as-built reports
• Health and Safety Management on site
• Liaise and coordinate with utilities (telecommunication lines, water, energy, gas pipeline, sewerage etc.) other stakeholders and contractors as required;

Project Description

The New Islamabad International Airport (NIIA) comprises of a 25.60Km of Signal Free corridor starting near Peshawar Morr and terminating at Airport. There are 08-Stations which are equipped with Pedestrian Bridges, Elevators, and Escalators etc. The average width of the Metrobus Corridor is approx. 9.60m. The Project is being constructed by the National Highway Authority at a Cost of Rs.16.427-Billion. It has been observed that certain essential Works are not included in the NHA assigned Scope but is required for operationalizing the System such as Automated Fare collection System, AVL System, Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS) System, Security & Surveillance system, Bus Scheduling System etc. including Construction of Bus Depot with allied facilities and Command and Control Centre.

Services Provided

• Design & Review of Electro-mechanical & ITS Works i/c Automatic Fare Collection System, Bus Scheduling System, Fleet Management System, Security Surveillance System etc.
• Design of Depot facilities i/c Command & Control Centre & CMTA Office.
• Construction Supervision of the Project
• Hiring of Service Providers (O&M) Works

Project Description

Singida Urban – Ilongero – Haydom Road (93.3km) starts at Njuki along Singida – Nzega Trunk road about 3km from Singida town towards Nzega and branch to right, passing through various Villages including Ntipa, Ntonge, Ilongero, Kijota, Mtinko, Mudida, Singa, Nkungi, Kidarafa and ends at Haydom at the junction to Katesh/Dongobesh in Manyara Region. 81.5 km are in Singida region while the remaining 11.8 km are in Manyara region.

Services Provided

• Feasibility Study
• Preliminary survey and soils investigations,
• Economic Analysis,
• Preliminary design,
• Preliminary Environmental & Social Impact Assessment,
• Preliminary resettlement action Plan.

This Project is executed according to the FIDIC Condition of Contract. Funded by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

Project Description

The project will construct (i) approximately 48-Kilometer-long, 4 lane expressway that connects Peshawar to the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan (including laying of fiber optics cable and development of associated road-user and administrative infrastructure facilities); and (ii) approximately 55-Km access-controlled highway, linking National Highway N-5 and N-55, and Motorway M-1 to PTEX.

Services Provided

• Design Review
• Road Safety Audit
• Supervision of civil works
• Quality Control and Assurance of Road Construction Works
• Monitoring and management of environmental and social safeguards
• Support financial and progress reporting
• Reporting

Project Description

The Albanian Government through the Albanian Development Fund is willing to engage the services of a qualified consultancy to carry out techno- economic Feasibility Studies for infrastructure projects with a specific focus on parking lots, bus terminals and connecting roads in the area.

The project aims to improve not only the accessibility but also the quality of life of inhabitants, as well as sustainability, economic viability and environmental quality of the area. The project is of great importance for the sustainable socio-economic development at both

levels, regional and local, with highly visible social and economic impacts.

Services Provided

• Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies
• Draft a list of priority infrastructural investments,
• Analysis of existing conditions,
• Construction and Rehabilitation plans
• Preparation of Animation and other Visual Documents
• Reporting