Pakistan floats tender for major road construction

[Salman]

Lahore Ring Road Authority intend to construct a 30km long southern loop starting from Sui Gas Society ending at Multan Road Interchange on a public private partnership basis through a built, lease and transfer (BLT) for a periof of 17 years including two years of construction.

The Authority intends to hire the services of an independent engineer for a period of two-and-half years including six months of commercial operation. It invites expressions of interest from experienced consultancy firms and joint ventures.

Scope of works for the independent engineer includes review, monitor and supervise the entire construction of the project/project facilities on a full time basis, in particular to ensure that the construction works and the O&M obligations are met.

Furthermore, the independent engineer shall also ensure that the concessionaire coordinates with any other agency that has to carry out any work on the project/project facilities including any public utilities, emergency services, traffic police etc during the concession period.