The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to obtain financing towards construction of a tunnel under the river Karnaphuli in Chittagong. to be implemented by Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA). BBA has signed a contract (the Construction Contract) with the China Communications Construction Company Limited (the Contractor) for the design, manufacture, construction and commissioning of the tunnel with the approach roads, toll plaza, building services and electronic control systems and the GOB is now negotiating the Loan Facility Agreement. BBA thus engages a consulting firm(s) (the Consultant) to act as the Employer’s Representative (ER) under the Construction Contract to support its activities in all stages of the construction contract. This scope of services pertains to the works of the ER which includes detailed design, procurement, construction supervision, commissioning, testing and operation of the Construction Contract.

The primary roles and functions of the ER/Consultant include but not limited to the following:

1. Review of Contract Documents in compliance with the requirements of the Construction Contract,
2. Detailed design and cost estimation of the tunnel and allied works,
3. Review, inspection and monitoring of the construction works (temporary and permanent works),
4. Assessment of geological, topographical, hydrological and environmental conditions at site,
5. Review of the Contractor’s Quality Control System established under the Construction Contract and Employer’s Requirement especially on Environmental Protection,
6. Review of the Contractor’s Environmental Management System,
7. Review of the Contractor’s Site Safety Plan,
8. Review of the inspection and test plans and results of the testing (plan materials and workmanship),
9. Conducting the procedures required on behalf of the Client on Employer’s Taking Over and preparation of the Taking-over Certificate,
10. Conducting procedures on behalf of the Client during the Defects Liability period and preparation of the Performance Certificate,
11. Arrangement of Training as a specific component of the project:
    1. Overseas Training: 2 weeks’ training on contract administration, project management, PPP contracts, latest innovations in construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, river training works, asset management systems and sustainable maintenance in renowned instritutions of developed countries for 5 engineers/ professionals

Domestic Training: 1500 man-days’ training for 100 engineers and other BBA/PIU professionals on the above topics

• To create a hub airport in this region and meet growing air traffic demand of the country
• Development of infrastructure necessary to build a new modern International Airport and communication link (Expressway, Railway etc.) with the capital city Dhaka

• Assist in Study on all areas/ factors for selection of a site for construction of the full-fledged international airport; liaise with CAAB and other authorities
• Assistance in Cost-Benefit & Risk-Benefit analysis and Economic and financial analyses, with Financing & Operation Strategy
• Conduct Social assessment and prepare Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report on 3 sites and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the final location
• Data collection and investigation through detail engineering surveys, soil investigation including present transportation system
• Investigation and analyses of at least three alternative sites to select a suitable one for the proposed hub airport
• Airport site selection and verification (for operation of Code 4F type Aircraft)
• Geotechnical analyses for sustainability of Runway and associated Airfield Pavement
• Assist in Air traffic demand forecast and route development plan
• Assist in Access transportation plan with connectivity to the capital and other major existing road/ rail communication network
• Assist in Airport operation strategy/ plan, Land use planning, Layout and phasing plan and facilities requirement analysis
• Conceptual design of passenger terminal building and other facilities based on the glorious political life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
• Cost estimation for construction and operation & maintenance

• Construction of 4-Lane Highway from Daudkandi to Chittagong (Chittagong city Gate) Section of Dhaka-Chittagong Highway (N1)
• Comprised 5 Major Bridges (total length 520 m), 3 Railway Overpasses (Flyovers) in Comilla (344.2m), Feni (86.4m) and Chittagong (53.9m), 17 Small Bridges (850 m), and 242 Culverts.

• Review and prepare revised design of the road alignment
• Approve the contractor’s work program, method of statements, material sources, manpower and equipment deployment
• Prepare and issue reports as defined subsequently
• Make measurements and keep measurement records
• Maintain records, correspondence and diaries
• Assist the Engineer in maintaining consolidated project accounts and in preparing the financial statements
• Certify completion of part or all of the works
• Construction supervision