Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for Seismic Vulnerability Assessment

The purpose of this assignment is to establish a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for conducting seismic vulnerability and structural safety assessments of IOM premises in Pakistan. The initial phase will cover five identified buildings, with the possibility of extending assessments to additional IOM facilities through separately authorized work orders. The assessment will evaluate the structural and seismic integrity of each building, provide professional technical certification (excluding regulatory authority certification), identify premises requiring further investigation or retrofitting, and recommend measures for continued occupancy, risk reduction, and safety improvement.

Given Pakistan’s exposure to seismic hazards, particularly in seismic Zones 2B to 4, and the need to ensure staff safety, business continuity, and compliance with applicable standards, IOM seeks a standardized technical assessment of its premises. The selected service provider will conduct building-specific structural and seismic evaluations, supported by applicable codes and standards, and provide documented conclusions on each building’s safety status, certification requirements, need for further evaluation, and recommended mitigation or retrofit measures. The assignment outputs will support IOM management in making informed decisions regarding occupancy, risk mitigation investments, and compliance with national and UNDSS requirements. Sensitive building information and exact premises locations will only be shared with the selected contractor in accordance with IOM regulations and rules.