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 : Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Authority (DTCA)
Procuring Entity Name : Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Consultancy Service for Development of Walkability and Pedestrian Facilities of the Sat Masjid Road, Dhanmondi and Improvement of Public Transport Facilities
EOI Ref. No. : 35.02.0000.010.52.002.19-002
Date : 06/01/2020

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection under a Fixed Budget(SFB)

FUNDING INFORMATION

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

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 29/01/2020 5:00 PM
Publication Date : 08/01/2020

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The consultant will conduct a topographic survey & will produce a detailed map along the roads depicting all the amenities & suitable for detail design. They will also conduct traffic survey in the area emphasizing on the pedestrian & Non-Motorized Traffic (NMT) especially at the intersections & critical points. The consultant will propose & develop a traffic circulation plan with emphasis on public transport & pedestrians. It will ensure Transportation Accessibility of the area integrating other transport modes; especially NMT & Paratransit. The plan will include detail designs. They will also prepare a pedestrian & bicycle network while developing a plan to promote their movement. They will provide detail design for road markings, signs, signals & all other road furniture. The consultant will locate open spaces with scopes for development & landscaping (including all the basic facilities & amenities for the pedestrians) along the corridor. They will prepare a cost estimate for implementation. They will locate & design stops/ bays/ areas suitable for public transport & other informal transport. They will prepare a preliminary drainage plan (with conceptual drawings & schematics) while considering the waterbodies in the area. They will arrange & conduct workshops, public campaigns, meetings etc. as per required. The consultant will prepare the tender documents for the project and will supervise the works during implementation phase.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : (i) Registration of the firm (s), (ii) Company profile: brochure including management, personnel, firm’s specialty, performance etc., (iii) Availability & Summary of qualification of key professionals, (iv) List of rendered services in last 5 (five) years (v) Experience in similar tasks, (vi) Yearly turnover of the firm for last 5 (five) years & (vii) History of litigation in courts or any arbitration proceedings (if any). Applicants may associate to enhance their qualifications but should clearly/explicitly mention whether the association is in the form a “Joint Venture” or “Sub-consultancy”.
Other Details (if applicable) : In Dhaka, pedestrians form the largest single road user. Unfortunately, they are also the most vulnerable road user group. More than 48% of reported crashes & 72% of fatalities involve them. A design vision that facilitates more people to walk, benefits health, environment & local businesses. Moreover, creating a walkable community around a public transport corridor will contribute to the success of its service. The present situation clearly warrants a significant improvement for walkability & integrated public transport system. The project area is bounded by Mirpur Road, Sat Masjid Road, Dhanmondi Road No. 2 (old) & Dhanmondi Road No. 27 (old). The area has quite a few educational institutions, shopping malls, hospitals etc. which generates lots of trips within the area & attracts people from other parts of the city. The area also consist a lake & a walking area around it.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
01 Development of Walkability and Pedestrian Facilities of the Sat Masjid Road, Dhanmondi and Improvement of Public Transport Facilities Dhanmondi Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh May. 2020 December, 2020

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Anisur Rahman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Traffic Engineer
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Nagar Bhaban (Level-12), Fulbaria, Dhaka-1000.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 8802-9569262, Fax : , Email : anis89buet96@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders