The Albanian Road Authority has already started the search for consultants who will draw up feasibility studies for one of the important infrastructural projects in the country that is being supported by the World Bank.
ARRSH announced that it is waiting for expressions of interest from companies before the start of the project worth 51.6 million euros, where in total there will be two studies according to the groups that have been divided by the specifics of each of them. The deadline for the expression of interest is left until December 6.
According to the documents, the consulting services that will be offered will consist of a series of activities such as:
In-depth review of the condition of Group A and B Bridges.
Preparation of Feasibility Study and Preliminary Detailed Design based on Technical, Economic and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.
Preparation of Detailed Engineering Designs for Group A and B Bridges
Preparation of tender documents for construction works in Bridges A and B group
Bridges by groups in the project
ARRSH has specified that in group A of bridges are the one of Klos in Dibër, Karica also in Dibër, Uzina Bridge in Rubik, Lezhë district and Murrashi Bridge in Elbasan.
In the second group of bridges where there are those classified as B are the Bridge at the entrance to Selenica, in Vlora and the Drashovica Bridge in Vlora. The others are bridges located in the area of Korça, such as the Turan Bridge, the Drithas Bridge, and four bridges in the Selenica area. A total of 8 bridges for intervention.
According to the documents the consulting company is expected to perform the required services within a maximum period of six (6) months providing an approximate level of effort of thirty two (32) people/month for core staff and eight (8) people/month for personnel not essential. The target start date is March 2024, subject to the completion of the service contract award procedure.