Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Office of the Superintending Engineer, RHD
Bridge Management Wing
Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka-1000.

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for detailed technical Economic Feasibility study of 3rd Shitalakhya Bridge at Bandar, Narayangonj.

Memo No.: 1-8/07-508-BMW Date: 28-01-2006

The Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) will provide fund from revenue

budget towards the cost of consultancy services for Detailed technical Economic

Feasibility study of 3rd Shitalakhya Bridge at Bandar, Narayangonj by engaging Consulting

Firm during the year 2006-2007. It is likely that the kuwait Fund Arab Economic

Development (KFAED) will fund the construction project in future. The Services includes

collecting data, traffic counts, topographic survey, hydraulic study of the rivers,

geo-technical studies and investigation, setting probable bridge locations, preliminary

design, techno economic analysis, navigational aspects, environmental issue resettlement

etc, along with the general requirements for the preparation of a Feasibility study for

KFAED. The Additional Chief Engineer (RHD), Bridge Management wing now invites eligible

firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. The firm must have previous

experience of rendering consultancy services for feasibility study and preliminary

engineering design of at list 1 (one) two lane highway bridge not less than 1000m on

rivers gap within last 10 years. Interested Consulting Firms are requested to provide

information indicating that they are qualified to perform the service. The information

for pre qualifications should be provided on: brochures, description of similar

assignments, experience in similar study, availability of appropriate professionals and

qualifications and experience among staff etc.

The interested firm may associate with another firm to enhance their qualifications in

form of Joint Venture but total number of firms in this association should not be more

than 2 (two). The lead firm must have experience of feasibility study and preliminary

engineering design of at least one two lane Highway bridge not less than 1000m in length

within last 10 (ten) years and the associate firm must have previous experience of

rendering consultancy services of similar nature for any road sector project within last

5 (five) years.

Following PPR-2003, the technical & financial proposal submitted by the short listed firm

will be evaluated for selection of consultant for the services using the Quality and Cost

Based Selection (QCBS) method. Tentative date to commence the service is June 2007.

Expression of Interest will be received by the office of the Additional Chief Engineer

(RHD), Bridge Management Wing and be clearly marked "Request for Expressions of Interest

for short listing Selection of Consulting Firm within 4.00 pm on. 06-03-2007.

The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals without

assigning any reason.

(Md. Mominul Huq)
Additional Chief Engineer (RHD)
Bridge Management Wing
Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka.