Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-12-24
Buyer: Municipality of Arad
Country: RO
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 71310000 | 71311000: Civil engineering consultancy services
Submission deadline: 2017-01-16
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: EBGU - Projekt vedrørende »plan for byfornyelse af pladsen mellem beboelsesejendomme i kvartererne Alfa, Faleza Mures, Confectii, Micalaca, Vlaicu og i centrum, herunder det beskyttede område i kommunen Arad« (RO-Arad)
The Invitation for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice No. 8364-GPN-48156 for this project which was published in Procurement Opportunities, on the EBRD's website (http://www.ebrd.com/pages/workingwithus/procurement/project.shtml) on July 25, 2016 and in the Supplement to the Official Journal of European Union (OJ/S).
The City of Arad intends using the proceeds of the EBRD loan towards the cost of the Urban Regeneration of the public spaces within residential blocks in the districts Alfa, Faleza Mureș, Confecții, Micălaca, Aurel Vlaicu and City Centre, including the protected area.
The works will consist of the construction of ground parking and related facilities, respectively sidewalks, sewers, street furniture and green areas.
- Realisation of the horizontal signalisation – transversal markings – 6.660 mp; longitudinal markings – 7.630 ml
The works will comprise rehabilitation of the areas between the blocks of flats (parking places, sidewalks and green areas, rainwater drainage), extension of water and sewerage networks, including Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities.
The Consultant will be required to undertake the role of the “Engineer” as defined in the FIDIC RED Conditions of Contract as well as to ensure the Independent Construction Supervision in accordance with the legal provisions in this field.
The main purpose of this activity is to support the preparation of tender documents, assistance during the tender and supervision of the project's works.
The Services shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) participation in the preparation of tender documents, assistance during the tender and supervision of the project works; (b) establishment of systems of managerial control for works contract; (c) the Engineer's administration of Contract, (d) control over estimated works quantities and contract outcome costs, in monitoring the progress of the Works and technical records; (e) control and acceptance of contractor's interim and final payment certificates; (f) the acceptance and/or approval of Contractors' key staff, insurances, guarantees, licences, programs, method statements, traffic management plans, safety measures, suppliers and materials for incorporation in the works, the quality assurance and control plans, laboratory provisions and execution of the testing program, subcontractors, plant, equipment and environmental protection; (g) direct supervision of the works and monitoring of progress; (h) the preparation of progress, technical and contractual reports, (i) execution of the control tests of all materials intended for incorporation into permanent works and all the executed works, (j) assisting the Municipality in the reporting (technical, financial, environmental, etc.) to EBRD on administration of works contract and other Health and Safety matters.
The assignment is expected to start in May 2017 and last about 60 months (including 24 months for the defect notification period).
The contract will be financed 51% from EBRD loan and 49% by the City of Arad and consulting firms from any countries are eligible for shortlisting and selection.
In order to determine the capability and experience of Consultants to be shortlisted, the information submitted should include the following:
2. Details of previous project experience or similar assignments particularly undertaken in the previous five years, including information on contract value, contracting entity/client, project location/country, duration (mm/yy to mm/yy), expert months provided (if different from duration), main activities, objectives.
3. CVs of key experts who could carry out the Assignment detailing qualifications, experience in similar assignments, particularly assignments undertaken in the previous five years, including information on contracting entity/client, project location/country, duration (mm/yy to mm/yy), expert months provided (if different from project duration), assignment budget, main activities, objectives.
The expression of interest shall not exceed 25 pages (excluding CVs Consultant Declaration and Contact Sheet).