Road Development Agency Tender

Expressions of interest for Consulting services for capacity rating and detailed structural assessment of bridges on selected trunk roads in zambia. The primary objective of this assignment is to undertake a Capacity Rating and Detailed Structural Assessment of Bridges on selected Trunk Roads which will provide a clear roadmap for the maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges and bridge related infrastructure on trunk roads. The specific objectives of the assignment include: 1. To undertake comprehensive structural assessments of the bridges paying particular attention to observing possible defects on the substructures and superstructures; 2. To determine the load carrying capacities of the bridges and remaining service life in the current and/or refurbished state; 3. To prepare draft Terms of References (TOR) for the recommended strengthening works (where necessary) to optimal, cost-effective and economically justified standards; 4. Prepare a complete set of drawings for the structures and produce a 50-year maintenance plan to ensure usability of the structure. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AFDB),