Infrastructure Roads and Transport Sector Consulting Services in Nepal

Amendment 0001 is uploaded as an attachment, providing responses to questions received.

MCC requires infrastructure consulting services in road sector for independent oversight of the implementation of Nepal Compact. This includes transport infrastructure of roadways, pavement and pedestrian facilities as well as environmental and social oversight support. These services include a wide range of technical assistance tasks to support MCC’s program objectives during the Compact Implementation. It is important to note that MCC engages in a multidisciplinary approach to program development, and as such, the services required could include cross-cutting tasks related to the integration of key priorities (e.g. climate, gender and inclusion).

The Contractor shall assist in monitoring engineering, environmental, and social components of project implementation to ensure completion of projects in accordance with the objectives, specifications, applicable MCC policy requirements, and CPs of the compact. The Contractor shall advise MCC by conducting periodic in-country and desk reviews to provide assurance that funding should be continued and that projects are on track to meet agreed-upon specifications, schedules, milestones, and budgets related. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist in identifying potential unforeseen impacts of implementation and provide recommendations for resolution.

The services required under this scope do not include Architect-Engineer services as defined in the Brooks Act and do not include certification of designs or construction services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 36 and Part 2. Some terminology used, such as professional engineer and design review, have multiple meanings in the engineering profession. Under no circumstances should those terms be interpreted to include performance of Brooks Act services Section 1102 of 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11.