Engagement of an Independent Individual Consultant to review the Detailed Design Report for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)

REPUBLIC OF GHANA MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT OF FEEDER ROADS

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Name of Project Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)-Project Preparatory Grant

Grant Number IDA-E6230

Assignment Title Engagement of Individual Consultant to Review the Detailed Engineering Designs for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)

Procurement Plan Ref Number GH-MRH-DFR-563700-CS-INDV

Country of Delivery Ghana

The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received a Grant from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project Preparation for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Engagement of Individual Consultant to Review the Detailed Engineering Designs for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP).

The primary objective of this assignment is to conduct an independent review of the Detailed Engineering Design output and deliverables prepared by the DFR in-house team.

The Consulting services ("the Services") include review and validation of the Detailed Engineering Design outputs and deliverables prepared by the DFR in-house team to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, compliance with the Terms of Reference and applicable standards, constructability, cost reliability, bid readiness, and to provide actionable recommendations for improvement. The Individual Consultant is expected to undertake the following activities among others:

Assess the adequacy of the topographical survey methodology, the accuracy and completeness of the Digital Terrain Models and mapping, the coverage of all relevant road and surrounding features, and the quality and compliance of the survey deliverables including survey reports, coordinate list and topographic maps with the required specifications. Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the hydrological and hydraulic studies, including catchment delineation, flood discharge estimation, assessment and design of drainage structures, integration of erosion and sediment control measures, compliance with the Ghana Road Design Guide (2025), and the adequacy of all supporting reports, calculations, and drainage layout drawings. Review the adequacy of the geotechnical and materials investigations, including subgrade and pavement evaluations, material source identification and testing, compliance of laboratory tests with applicable standards, assessment of structure foundations, and the completeness and quality of the geotechnical reports, test results, and material source documentation. Review the tender documents including the Bill of Quantities to verify their completeness, compliance with applicable Standard Procurement Document requirements including all required procurement, technical, contractual, and tender components, and provide draft comments on the final tender documents. Review all detailed engineering drawings and plans to assess their accuracy, completeness, consistency, constructability, and compliance with the required scales, applicable design standards, technical specifications, and project requirements, including alignments, cross-sections, drainage, pavement, road safety, utility relocation, road furniture, and slope protection details.

The estimated level of effort (professional person-months) is 4.30 person-months. The implementation period for the assignment is expected to be 5 months (20 weeks) from the commencement of the Assignment. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by sending an official request to the email addresses given below. elormnyoagbe@icloud.com , cynthia.anane@mrh.gov.gh , excelgh@yahoo.com

The Ministry of Roads and Highways (MRH), acting through the Department of Feeder Roads, now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultants are expected to submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc. Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

2. Eligibility Requirement for the Assignment

The best qualified Individual Consultant to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, the Seventh (7th) Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”). The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: (a) Minimum Mandatory Requirements (pass/fail): Certified copy of Academic Degree (Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering (Highway/Transportation specialization preferred). Copy of Professional qualification (Member of a recognized Professional Body) Minimum of 15 years’ post-qualification experience. Evidence of experience in planning, appraisal, design, or independent review of road infrastructure projects.

(b) Criteria for ranking of consultants - experience & qualifications (with scoring): Criterion Description Max Score

1 Master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering (Highway/Transportation specialization preferred) 10

2 Must be a professional member of a recognized body. 5

3 Minimum of 15 years’ post-qualification experience. 10

4 Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in the planning, appraisal, design, or independent review of road infrastructure projects. 10

5 Experience in leading at least four (4) detailed engineering designs for road projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. 20

6 Proficiency in geometric design software (Civil 3D, MX Road, or equivalent), pavement design (AASHTO, MRH guides), hydro