Zambia announces EOI for Consultancy for Chinsali to Nakonde Road Rehabilitation project
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Chinsali to Nakonde Road Rehabilitation Project (North-South Corridor) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to cover eligible payments under the contract Consultancy Services for the Construction Supervision of the Rehabilitation of Feeder Roads (50km) off T2 to an All-Weather Gravel Standard Road. The Road Development Agency (RDA) is the implementing agency for the project. Transport Sector Financing Agreement reference: 2000130013830 Project ID No.: P-ZM-DB0-003
The primary objective of the consultancy services is to carry out the supervision of 50km of feeder roads in Chinsali (20km), Isoka, (15km), and Nakonde (15km) Districts of Muchinga Province.
The consultant will provide technical and financial supervision, and contract management in order to ensure that the construction works are carried out in accordance with the contract specifications and to the satisfaction of the implementing agency.
The Road Development Agency (RDA) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The interested consultant should demonstrate (i) Experience in successfully carrying out the supervision of road projects; (ii) Experience in similar conditions to the project area; (iii) Specific experience in the construction supervision of feeder roads; and (iv) Should show availability of appropriate skills among key staff to undertake the services (Resident Engineer, Materials Engineer, Surveyor, and Inspector of Works).
Shortlisting Criteria Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants” (May 2008 Edition revised in July 2012), which is available on the Bank’s website. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Application Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 22nd September, 2017 and mention “Consultancy Services for the Construction Supervision of the Rehabilitation of Feeder Roads (50km) off T2 to an All-Weather Gravel Standard Road under the Chinsali-Nakonde Road Rehabilitation Project (North-South Corridor)”.
- Road Development Agency (RDA) – Head Office / Attention: The Director Procurement
- Street Address: Plot No.33, Corner of Government and Fairley Roads, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia.
- Mail Address: P.O. Box 50003, Lusaka, Zambia.
- Telephone number: +260-211-253088 / 253002
- Facsimile number: +260-211-253408 / 251420
- Email address: rda_hq@roads.gov.zm
Format for submission of the proposals one signed application must be supplied, together with three copies. For economical and ecological reasons, it is suggested that files are submitted on paper-based materials and double-sided as much as possible. The application must include a signed declaration from each legal entity making the application. All data included in this application must concern only the legal entity or entities making the application.
Submit forms clearly indicating the Lead Member (in case of a joint venture/ association) and the nationality of the parties/company. The application should also highlight the contact person i.e. the Full names, Organisation, Address, telephone numbers/ Faxes and email addresses. Provide detailed summaries of experience of the firms’ specific to the requirements and clearly indicating the experiences in the required fields and areas.
