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1. Background
Transport plays an important role in the Sri Lankan economy, contributing nearly 10% of
GDP. Road transport is the backbone of transport sector in the Island and it accounts for
about 92% of both freight and passengers transport. This shows the significance of road
transport in Sri Lanka.
The entire road network system of Sri Lanka consists of national highways (11600 Km,
12.5%), provincial roads (16,500 Km -17.8%) and rural roads (64,600-69.8%). National
highways that are classified as Class A & Class B roads come under the responsibility of
the Ministry of Highways (MOH) and are managed by Road Development Authority
(RDA). Provincial roads that are classified as Class C, D & E were devolved from RDA to
the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government (MPCLG). These roads are
managed by the road agencies in the provincial Councils.
The average width of “D” class road is varied from 3.0 m to 4.0m
The average width of “C” class road is varied from 4.0 m to 5.0m
As a results, Ten million US Dollars has been allocated for each province to rehabilitate
roads, and the Bank has given selection criteria for this purpose. The Provincial road
agencies were requested to submit their proposal complying with the said criteria.
Accordingly, each province has already selected around 70-100km of road length for
rehabilitation and the estimation of these are now in progress.
The pavement structures of the selected roads will be in line with the Overseas Road Note
31 design procedures, having followed the Standard Axles (CNSA) and the CBR values of
the sub grade of the roads. As a result, most roads would be overlaid with minimum 150
mm thick Aggregate Base Course (ABC) and on top of 40 -50 mm an asphalt layer as
surfacing.
The Contracts will be carried out by Local Contractors and they will be selected through
National Competitive Bidding Procedures. The total contracts in the province will be limited
to six packages (maximum) and the size of the package will be between 15 -20 Km.
The structure of the project is somewhat different from other similar current and previous
road projects. The role of ‘the Engineer to the Contract’ will be handled by the Chief Resident
Engineer (CRE) of the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) unit at each province and
he / she will be appointed by the provincial road agencies of the respective provinces. This
is intended to build the capacity and to ensure close ownership at each province level.
The purpose of the position is to ensure understanding the design provisions of both bridges
and culverts and guiding the field supervision teams to achieved the project targets while
rectifying any apparent mistakes.
5. Reporting
The position is a Time Base intermittent Contract (Normal working days Monday to Friday
from 8.00 am to 5.00pm and Saturdays from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm and Sundays and Mercantile
Holidays considered as Holidays) and will report to the National Project Director of the PMU in
Colombo.
6. Office & Facilities
Office space and necessary facilities will be provided by the Employer on when necessary.
7. Assignment Period: 6 months from the date of commencement with possible extension. (2nd
May 2019)
8. Termination of the agreement: One month notice shall be served by either party.
9. Payment Terms: 10th of each month after commencement of work.
10. Consultant Reporting Obligation:
Consultant has to prepare a Monthly Work Programme in consultation with the Client/ CRE
as per the duties of the assignment.
A monthly Progress report with achievements against to the Work Plan, reasons for shortfall
if any and proposed approaches’ to catch up such shortfalls have to be submitted with
monthly invoice for payment.
A summary report on the tasks completed by each quarter has to be submitted to the Project
Director.
Outcome Reports of the other duties related to assignment ordered by the National Project
Director.