- The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World
Bank toward the cost of the Tanzania Roads to Inclusion and Socioeconomic Opportunities (RISE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services for Supervision of Upgrading of Iringa (Ipogolo) – Idete Regional Road to Bitumen Standard, Lot 1: Iringa – Kilolo Section (33.61km), Tender No: AE.001/2022-23/HQ/C/17. - The Iringa (Ipogolo) – Idete Road is Regional road located in Iringa Region linking the Regional
Headquarter with Kilolo District Headquarter. The road passes through agriculture potential areas producing Irish potatoes, fruits, vegetables, beans and maize. The district is also potential of forest products particularly soft wood timber. - The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include the Supervision of Upgrading of Iringa Kilolo
Section (33.61 km) to Bitumen Standard for the duration of 24 months and twelve (12) months of Defects Notification Period, deploying about 196 Professional staff months. - The detailed Terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment are available on the following website https://www.tanroads.go.tz
- Within this context, the Consultant shall be entrusted with the following responsibilities as
described in the Terms of References (TOR) for the Assignment:
(a) Carrying out the design review and supervision of civil works and ensure compliance with the
approved design, drawings, specifications, conditions of contract, approved Works Programmes
and sound engineering practice;
(b) prepare comprehensive reports in each on the Environmental and Social Management Plans
(ESMP) and provide annual reports on measures adopted for the safety of the Project roads,
sensitization of local population on HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, and Gender issues;
(c) review of the proposed traffic deviations during construction period for the purpose of ensuring
that the proposed traffic arrangement results into minimal disruption to the public;
(d) preparation of the Final Completion Report (FCR) and “as-built-drawings” for all completed
civil works along the Project Corridor; and
(e) Carry out supervision of activities during the Defects Notification Period.
- Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), an Executive Agency of the Ministry of
Works and Transport now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their
interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating
that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The
shortlisting criteria are:
(i). Core business of the firm and years in business,
(ii). Experience on similar assignments in the last ten (10) years,
(iii). Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Africa or developing countries, and
(iv). The technical and Managerial capability of the firm (provide only the structure of the
organization, general qualifications and number of key staff. Do not provide CVs of staff. key
experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
- The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17
of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. - Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate
clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. - A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 16:30
hours local time, Mondays to Fridays inclusive except on Public Holidays. - Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose
information on the successful Consultant’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award
Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Request for Proposals. - Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or
by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 2nd February 2023, clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF
INTEREST FOR PROVISION FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR SUPERVISION
OF UPGRADING OF IRINGA (IPOGOLO) – IDETE REGIONAL ROAD TO BITUMEN
STANDARD, LOT 1: IRINGA-KILOLO SECTION (33.61KM), TENDER NO:
AE.001/2022- 23/HQ/C/17″.
The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board, 2nd Floor, 10 Shaaban Robert Road/Garden Avenue Junction,
P.O. Box 11364, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255-22-2926001-6; Fax: +255-22-2926011;
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tanroads.go.tz
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)
