Looking for Technical Engineering Consultancy Firm- Roads & Bridges

Background and Objective of the Study

The Banjul - Barra Bridge Project is a strategic infrastructure link within the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Transport Corridor Development Programme, led by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The corridor aims to strengthen regional integration, enhance connectivity, and foster increased trade and economic development throughout West Africa. As part of this regional vision, the Barra Bridge will serve both Senegal and The Gambia as a vital link to improve efficient movement of people, goods, and services within and across borders. The overarching objective of this feasibility study is to determine the technical, financial, environmental, social, and legal viability including the assessment of the required institutional arrangement for the management of a bridge between the North and South banks of the River Gambia to link the important cities in the region.

The services to be provided under this contract include: (i) Determination and validation of three bridge alignments option using multi-criteria analysis (MCA); (ii) Technical and engineering surveys including traffic counts, topographic, geotechnical, and hydrological assessments; (iii) Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP); (iv) Preparation of conceptual and preliminary engineering designs for bridge, approach roads, and associated infrastructure; 

We are looking to associate with firms with the following experience:
• General experience in infrastructure feasibility studies
• Specific experience in similar transport infrastructure studies (preferably for bridges and highways).

• Experience working on with regional institutions.
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa