Terms of Reference for the Post of Structural Engineering Consultant

of

Transport Connectivity & Asset Management Project (TCAMP)

Provincial Road Development Project

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 total road length in Provincial wise are as follows:

Name of the Province Length of ‘C” Length of “D”
class roads class roads
1 Northern 1959 160
2 North Western 1914 832
3 North Central 1226 721
4 Western 998 954
5 Sabaragamuwa 1268 1355
6 Southern 915 715
7 Eastern 848 271
8 Uva 1689 682
9 Central 1666 578

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

Lack of institutional arrangements and under-funding has resulted in a severe deterioration

of the provincial road network over the past two decades. The annual budget for provincial
roads is made up mainly from allocations granted by the central government. These
budgetary allocations are grossly inadequate for keeping the road network in motorable
condition. There is a significant under-funding in this area.
Over the last decade, Donor agencies such as ADB, JICA & JBIC, and WB started to
provide support in the form of grants and loans for the upgrading and rehabilitation of rural
road network in Sri Lanka. As a continuation, in 2018, MIHALGPC has initiated, a new
road project through the support of International Development Association (IDA) & (World
Bank) to rehabilitate a part of Provincial Road Networks in nine provinces.

As a continuation, in 2018, MIHALGPC has initiated, a new road project (Provincial

Road Development Project –PRDP) through the support of International
Development Association (IDA) & (World Bank) to rehabilitate a part of Provincial
Road Networks in nine provinces.

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.

2. Purpose of the Position:

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.

3. Area of Key responsibilities & Specific Tasks

His duties will involve understanding the design provisions of both bridges and culverts,
guiding the field supervision teams in checking of reinforcement/cable laying
operations, rectifying any apparent mistakes in respect of them, checking and controlling
the proper mix designs, checking the adequacy of proper form-work, laying/compacting
of concrete including curing operations. He will be responsible for minor modifications
in design of bridges/culverts, wherever required during execution. He should have
working knowledge of latest software used in design of bridges like STADD Pro.
 4. Qualification
 The candidate will be at least a graduate in the field of civil engineering with 15
years’ experience.
 Master /Post Graduate Diploma in the field of structural engineering is desirable.
 Be a Chartered Engineer.
 Out of his total experience, he/she should have worked for at least 10 years on bridge
construction projects including 3 years in design and 7 years in construction of
bridges.
 The candidate must be familiar with modern methods of construction of bridges,
design methods & standards, technical specifications and statistical Quality
Control/Assurance procedures for construction of different component of bridges.
 He should have at least 4 years’ experience in rehabilitation/repair/ maintenance of
bridges.

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.