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Date Published: 04-Jul-2024
Deadline of Submitting EOI: 18-Jul-2024 11:59 PM Manila local time
Consultant Type: Firm
Selection Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS)
Selection Title: Transport Sector Project Development Facility
Package Number: CS-06
Package Name: Project Preparatory Consultant
Engagement Period: 14MONTH
Consulting Services Budget: USD 1,200,000
Source: International
Technical Proposal: Simplified Technical Proposal (STP)
Approval Number: 0609
Approval Date: 12-Sep-2018
Estimated Commencement Date: 01-Feb-2025
Country of assignment: Solomon Islands
Primary Expertise: transport planning, road engineering
TOR Keywords: project preparation, feasibility studies
Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
A. Introduction
1. The Solomon Islands is an archipelago of more than 900 islands and low-lying coral atolls with a population of about 670,000. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recognizes the Solomon Islands as in a fragile and conflict-affected situation following the civil tensions from 1998 to 2003. From 2015 to 2019, the country's average annual economic growth rate was 3.0%, driven by the export of natural resources. The country is highly prone to geophysical and climate hazards that will be exacerbated by climate change.2. The population relies on road transportation for their land travel due to the underdevelopment of other transport infrastructure. The road network in the country, however, generally faces a range of vulnerability issues that need to be incorporated into future investment planning, design, and construction, such as (i) coastal exposure to sea-level rise, storm surge, and wave action during cyclones and tsunamis; (ii) extreme rainfall events causing riverine and surface flooding, resulting in scouring, accelerated potholing on sealed and unsealed roads, drainage damage and hazardous ford debris; and (iii) accelerated footpath deterioration caused by rising sea level.3. The road networks are essential to the country's economic development as they enable the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services, thereby contributing to growing domestic and international trade and commerce. The safe and efficient access to key social services, including schools and health facilities, and government services, and the accessibility of vulnerable communities during emergencies are also dependent on good road networks.4. The Government of Solomon Islands (the government) has recognized the vulnerability of the existing road sections located on northern Guadalcanal Island. To tackle these issues and make land transport more sustainable, the government intends to improve the White River to Lambi road on the West Side of Honiara and the Mberande to Aola road on the East side of Honiara. The two roads adjoin the road sections being rehabilitated under the ADB-financed Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. Completing the sections would contribute to the overall improvement of the road network traversing the northern area of the island.B. Objectives of the Assignment5. The objective of the assignment is to conduct a feasibility study (F/S) to identify the investment scope, prepare preliminary engineering design and cost estimations and due diligence documentation as per ADB guidelines, and provide support and inputs (where necessary) to ADB during project conceptualization and processing for approval by the ADB Board. 6.The designs will integrate measures needed to (i) promote functional and structural resilience to climate change and disasters caused by natural hazards (climate-related or geophysical), (ii) avoid, minimize, and/or mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts, (iii) incorporate features that are sensitive to the needs of elderly, women, children and people with disabilities including sustained accessibility and safe movement of vulnerable communities during emergencies, and (iv) contribute to improved access to services and markets for women.7. The executing agency is the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT), and the implementing agency is the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID). The Consultant will also provide necessary support and inputs to ADB for conceptualizing and preparing the project for approval by the ADB Board, where necessary.ADB - Asian Development Bank - based in Manila, Philippines since 1960.
The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. ADB in partnership with member governments, independent specialists and other financial institutions is focused on delivering projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact.
As a multilateral development finance institution, ADB provides:
Comprises initiatives that develop and maintain road transport infrastructure to improve connectivity, safety, and mobility for people and goods.
Encompasses the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment and public works within the built environment.
