Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

The main objective of the consulting services is to assist DOR with the supervision of all five concurrent civil works packages to achieve a high-quality outcome within time and budget that fully complies with the specified designs, standards, contract requirements and sound engineering practice. The training of Department of Roads (DOR) and Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) personnel during the Project is also an important objective of the consultancy services.

The consulting services to be provided include the following:

• Comprehensive supervision of project implementation activities carried out by the five contractors to ensure complete compliance with the technical specifications and stipulations in their contract documents;
• Review alignment, geometric design, embankment and pavement design, slope stability, cross-drainage, overpass and underpass structures provided in the contract documents and suggest any necessary adjustments/revision that may be required to suit actual site conditions;
• Review the structural design of all components and suggest any necessary adjustments/ revisions to suit actual site conditions;
• Inspection/monitoring of existing road conditions, traffic movement and contractor management, and take action where management and maintenance can be improved;
• Civil works contract administration according to the conditions of contract;
• Review and audit quality assurance of the civil works carried out by the contractors to ensure quality compliance;
• Monitor progress of construction works according to the work program and the overall project implementation schedule;
• Coordinated completion of all works within the stipulated time limit
• Monitor and verify compliance with environmental protection and biodiversity conservation measures;
• Ensure the effectiveness of social and resettlement, gender equality and social inclusion measures, plus HIV/AIDS and human trafficking awareness;
• Oversee occupational health and safety measures by contractors, plus the safety of residents along the road impacted by construction and road improvements; and
• Assist the Client in all aspects of project implementation and provide training for PIU, DOR and MoPIT personnel