Terms of Reference for Detail Survey, Soil Investigation and Detail Design of Bridge

Provincial Government
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development
Bagmati Province
Hetauda, Makawanpur

Terms of Reference

For

Detailed Engineering Survey, Soil Investigation,

Hydrological Study and Detailed Design of Bharatpur
Ma.Na.Pa. 28 Majhtahara Ghol Sadakpul, Chitwan

2020

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Terms of Reference (ToR)

1.0 Background
The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, Bagmati Province , Hetauda,
Makawanpur, Nepal, Rural Road Division (herein after referred as "MoPID"), intends to
utilize services of engineering consulting firms well experienced in the fields of survey and
design of road & bridge engineering, river training works, environment aspects etc. for providing
engineering consulting services for Detail engineering survey, Soil Investigation and Detail
Design work of bridge including cost estimation. The physical parameters of the bridge shall be
determined in accordance with the category of the road and/or any other specialties of the
project.
2.0 Objective
Objective of this job is to design a safe, reliable and cost effective bridge using the appropriate
technology. The bridge is to be designed with Double Lane Standard considering the availability of
skilled manpower, construction material, condition of accessibility and other prevailing working
conditions.
3.0 Scope of Services
The scope of work within the consulting services shall be to achieve the objectives as delineated
in Para 2 above and comprise of the following:
 Review and Study of norms followed, design criteria and bridge design of the existing
motorable bridges,
 Develop planning and implementation modality focusing on the community approach,
 A letter from MoPID for the final site selection of the bridge
 Detail survey, design, hydrological analysis, soil test and cost estimate of the assigned
bridge and causeway,
 Preparation of Documents for Users and Bidding purpose,
 Quality control plans of procurement of bridge and causeway materials,
 Recommend required Technical and Social Organizational Support to the MoPID and
Community to plan and implement during the construction.
 Support to the MoPID during the layout of the bridge construction.
3.1 Desk study:
A desk study should be carried out, collecting all data, maps and information relevant to bridge
design and reviewing for planning of further field survey and investigation works as well as
detailed design.
1.2 Detail Engineering Survey and Design
Detailed engineering survey shall include the following:
3.2.1 Technical Feasibility study:
It should include reviewing the available data, collecting, reviewing and analysis of field data to
be used in the study and conducting analysis to decide upon the technical feasibility of the bridge
sites and causeway. A cost comparison of different types of bridge shall be made and discussed
with the MoPID staff before proceeding to bridge site for soil investigation.

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3.2.2 Geological and Geomorphologic study:

In this study the following points related to the river, its catchment area and all the considered
bridge sites should be studied in detail.
(i) Topography
(ii) Nature and structure of the surface soil
(iii) Nature and structure of local as well as regional geology
(iv) Other information as needed.
3.2.3 Topographical Survey
The topographical survey with fixing of reference point and bench mark of the area should cover
a minimum distance of 500 m upstream, 250 m downstream and 100 m from the river banks on
either sides of the river at the proposed bridge site. The Topographic map should show the
following:
(i) Contours at 0.50 m interval.
(ii) Flood lines on either sides of the river in the entire area surveyed.
(iii) Lines with spot levels along which the bed slope of the river is taken
(iv) Both banks of the river
(v) Lines along which cross section of the river is taken
(vi) Govt. and/or public establishments
(vii) Traverse lines, benchmarks reference lines and/or points with respect to which the
present top map is prepared.
(viii) The angle and direction of skew, if the bridge is proposed to be aligned skew.
(ix) The Names of the nearest identifiable villages/towns etc. in either ends of the
bridge.
(x) Other information relevant to design, construction and/or maintenance of the
bridge.
3.2.4 Hydrological Study
For determination of all design data the consultant shall carry out a detailed hydrometrical survey
and hydrological study of the river and bridge site, which shall include the following:
(i) Measurement of the catchment’s area of the river up to bridge site and possibility
of change of the catchment’s area.
(ii) Length of the river from origin up to bridge site
(iii) Possibility of change of catchment
(iv) Nature, size and quantities of debris carried by the river
(v) Intensity, duration and distribution of rain in the catchment
(vi) Vegetation, cultivation etc. of the catchment.
(vii) Existence of reservoir's, Lakes etc. in the catchment.
(viii) Existing bridge or other hydraulic structures across the river in the vicinity of the
proposed bridge site with their details as much as possible.
(ix) General slope of the river from the critical point (origin) of the river up to
bridge site and general slope of the catchment in both sides of the river.
(x) Cross sections covering 100m beyond flood lines of the river at proposed bridge
site, at about 500m. u/s and about 250m d/s. Wherein HFL, LWL, LBL, area of
the cross section, wetted perimeter and geological profile with silt factor of each
strata (at proposed bridge site only) shall be indicated. (Horizontal and vertical
scale of the cross section shall be the same.)
(xi) Bed slope of the river which shall cover 500 m on upstream and 250 downstream
from the bridge axis.
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(xii) Maximum discharge calculated by established formulas with different return

periods and the peak discharge observed over a period of 100 years.
(xiii) Velocity and depth of flow at the time of survey.
(xiv) Shifting of the river in the past at proposed bridge site and in its vicinity.
(xv) Other information required for river control, design, construction and maintenance
of the bridge.
(xvi) Type of proposed foundation and Sub-Structure.
(xvii) River Training and approach Road.
(xviii) Scour Depth and Maximum scour depth.
Specific works for causeway but not limited to:
i. Structure Survey
 Establishment of Bench Marks (BM) and other reference points.
 Taking the spot levels of grid points at the interval of 2-5 m.
 Taking levels along the streams and rivers which cross the road alignment.
 Take notes on geographical details of all gullies and depressions.
 Take notes on hydrological details of streams and rivers.
 Take necessary measurements as per the type of structure proposed.
 Sketch the catchment area.
ii. Structure Design and Reporting
 Calculate and plot the reduced ground levels of grid survey;
 Draw the contours;
 Design the most economical structure which serves the purpose;
 As per the engineering design, prepare the construction drawings by indicating all
dimensions and details;
 Prepare the reinforcement drawings and bar bending schedules;
 Prepare the Bill of Quantities;
 Analyze the rates;
 Prepare the cost estimate;
 Prepare the Abstract of Cost, Material and Labor Schedules, etc.;
 Prepare the project report: Section II by including the documents (designs,
drawings, BoQs, cost estimates and others) prepared for structures.
3.2.5 Seismological Study:
The consultants shall collect and refer to the available data regarding the seismic records of the
area. Seismic Forces: According to the Indian Standard Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design
of Structures, IRC: 6 may be followed.
3.2.6 Consideration on Environment Protection
The consultant shall predict damages by carrying out Environment Management Plan to mitigate
or minimize the damages by choosing appropriate site, cross-section, type of structures etc. and
suggest appropriate measures in the design for protection of surrounding Environment. The
environmental policies, Environmental Protection Act and Environmental Protections Rules
should be followed.

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3.3 Subsurface Exploration

Before starting the subsurface exploration, the Consultant shall discuss the collected hydrological
data and the following points with concerned Person of MoPID for final decision of the bridge
and causeway sites:-
(i) Design discharge
(ii) Scour depth, Maximum Scour depth
(iii) Linear waterway needed to be provided
(iv) Anticipated soil condition for foundation
(v) The most feasible proposed bridge site
(vi) River- training & approach roads.
(vii) Type of proposed foundation, substructure and superstructure.
3.3.1 Test pits and auguring
Test pits and auger-holes in the riverbed to a depth as mentioned in the table below for
determining the mean particle size of riverbed materials in each layer.
3.3.2 Bore-holes, field tests and laboratory tests
The properties of the underlying soil are determined by field and laboratory tests of the soil
samples obtained from the bore holes drilled to a depth as mentioned in the next section and/or
the Bill of Quantities. As far as possible, the locations of the boreholes shall be under each
abutment and piers. Generally the following tests are conducted for determination of soil
properties:

SN Type of test Frequency

1 Undisturbed Soil Sampling at least 2 at each borehole
2 Standard Penetration Test as required but the interval not less than 1.5 m
3 Grain size analysis at least 2 at each borehole
4 Hydrometer analysis at least 2 at each borehole
5 Moisture content at least 2 at each borehole
6 Bulk and dry density at least 2 at each borehole
7 Unconfined compression test at least 2 at each borehole
8 Consolidation test at least 2 at each borehole
9 Direct shear test at least 2 at each borehole

3.3.3 Depth of soil exploration

Boreholes each to a depth as explained below at possible locations and abutments with
conduction of SPT, the no. of SPT as mentioned above with suitably distributed over the depth of
borehole.
The depth of soil exploration from ground level shall be as follows:

SN Type of soil Governing depth

1 Silty, sandy, 4 times the design scour depth,
clayey soil or 1.5 times the least dimension of the foundation footing, or 20 m,
whichever is maximum

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2 Granular soil 2.5 times the design scour depth,

(gravels, or 1.5 times the least dimension of the foundation footing, or 16 m,
boulders whichever is maximum
3 Rocks (soft or Not exceeding 8 m.
hard)
Depth of soil exploration done must be certified by MoPID for each bore hole and samples of soil
(about ½ kg) found in each stratum i.e. each borehole should be submitted in the plastic bags duly
labeled as MoPID, Bagmati Province for the record.
The above mentioned depths are indicative. The Consultant shall decide the actual required
depth of soil investigation according to the field condition and design parameters. But in any
case the Consultant shall be paid only up to the depth as agreed by the Consultant. If rock is
found at the beginning or at mid-depth then the drilling works shall not exceed the depth as
mentioned in the table above. In such case the payment shall be made only for the actual depth.
For example, if rock is found at a depth of 12 m. and if the maximum required depth is 16 m,
then drilling shall continue only for further 4 m., and the payment shall be done for 16 m. If rock
is exposed on the surface then drilling shall be done up to a depth of 8 m., and the payment shall
be done for 8 m. But if the thickness of rock at the surface is 6 m then the drilling shall continue
further to the required maximum depth.
3 .4 Analysis of Data, Conclusion and Recommendation of Design Parameters.
Based upon the above mentioned studies and investigations the consultants shall make the best
use of their technical know-how and professional skill to arrive at and recommend the most cost
effective design parameters. The consultant shall discuss in detail at least three different options
and shall recommend the most appropriate option.
3.5 Detailed design and quantity/cost estimates
The consultants shall produce detailed quantity estimate of the bridge and its accessories. They
shall collect information on sources of materials and their lead distances and prepare rate
schedules and cost estimates based on the standard norms and prevailing district rates.
The bridge shall be designed to meet the Nepal Road Standards (NRS) and MoPID
recommended geometric standard as far as practically feasible in view of constructability, cost
and land acquisition.
The design shall include and establish basic norms for rural road bridge, i.e., live load, carriage
way width, one way or two way traffic, speed limitation, return period for design discharge, high
flood level and water way width of the river etc. establish rational high flood level, free board
and water way width as per agreed return period including methodology for its determination,
establish most optimum bridge geometry having least dynamic adverse effect and most cost
effectiveness, establish foundation design parameters including methodology for its
determination, fix the position of the bridge foundations including methodology for its
determination, carry out detail investigation of alternative designs, and discussion with the
Employer for the final choice, prepare detail design of the bridge including details of the bridge
elements.
Test of the model of the bridge elements may be necessary to ascertain the practicality, carry out
preparation of all necessary steel and structural drawings.

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Steel structural elements and civil structures should be as simple as possible in view that steel
parts shall be fabricated by local manufacturers and construction and bridge erection by the
community. The bridge design shall be based on maximum use of local skills and local materials.
4 .0 Reporting
The Consultant carrying out this assignment will prepare and submit the following reports and
documents (in English) to the employer. All reports shall be submitted in 2 hard copies and also
a digital soft copy with raw data.
4.1 Draft Report
The consultant shall submit two copies of draft main reports, design drawings, ACRP report,
Social and environmental safeguards by the end of 15th week from the date of contract signing.
The report shall include a detailed description of the performance of tasks itemised in the
preceding methodology together with copies of the specified drawings, bills of quantities etc.
The complete set of the report shall consist of:
(i) Volume I – Main Report
(ii) Volume II – Drawings
(iii) Volume III – Design Calculations
(iv) Volume IV – BOQ and Special Provisions to Standard Specifications, if any
(v) Appendices
Please refer to the checklist provided with this TOR for number of copies and detailed
requirements of the reports.
4.2 Final Report
The consultant shall submit two copies of the Final Report after incorporating the comments and
feedbacks. The final report will be submitted within 24th weeks from the date of contract singing.
4.3 Duration, Team composition, Person month
The consultant shall prepare and submit the above documents and reports to the employer of
MoPID as follows:
4.5.1 Duration
S. N. Activities Time period (Weeks from
Date of Contract Signing)
1 Contract signing
2 Field mobilisation 1st week
3 Detailed Survey of Bridge and Geological, 15nd weeks
Hydrological and Environment and Social safeguard.
4 Design 16th weeks
5 Draft report submission (survey design, environmental 20th weeks
and social safeguard)
6 Final report submission 24th weeks
4.5.2 Team composition, Input (person months)
The contract will be Lump Sum Contract. An indicative estimate of the consulting staff team
composition and input requirements appropriate for a typical Minor/Medium/Major Bridge each
for the districts under the package is shown below. Consultants are advised to make their own
estimates for preparations of Detailed Project Report (DPR) achieve the set objectives of the

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consultancy services as provided in this ToR. The Consultant is entirely responsible for adequacy
of his proposed team for successful delivery of the Services in terms of quality and time
schedule. All the disciplines must be represented and the composition, timing and tasks allocated
within the proposed team must be clearly indicated in the Consultant’s bid.
Consultants shall arrange different teams to carry out the specified services concurrently in all
bridges under the packages awarded to the Consultant.

S.N Position No Minimum Remarks

Input
(Weeks)*
A. Professional Staff
1 Team Leader(Bridge/Structural Engineer) 1* 5 Per Package
2 Geologist/Eng. Geologist/Geo-Technical Engineer 1 1 Field + office
3 Road/Highway Engineer 1 1 Field + office
4 Hydrologist 1 1 Field + office
5 Socio Economist 1 1 Field + office
6 Legal Expert 1 1 Field + office

5 .0 Human Resource and Competencies

The minimum qualification of key staff is as stated below:
Relevant
Bridge
General
Position Specific
Minimum Qualification Experience
Experience
(min)
(min)
A. Professional
Team Leader(Bridge/Structural Master In Structure
5 years 5 years
Engineer) Engineering or Equivalent
Geologist/Eng. Geologist/Geo- Master In Geotechnical
5 years 5 years
Technical Engineer Engineering or Equivalent
Master in Highway
Road/Highway Engineer 5 years 5 years
Engineering or Equivalent
Master in Hydrology or Water
Hydrologist 5 years 5 years
Resources or Equivalent
Masters in Sociology or other
Socio Economist 5 years 5 years
relevant degree
Bachelor in Law or
Legal Expert 5 years 5 years
Equivalent.
6 .0 Mode of Payment
This is a lump sum contract for delivery of a defined set of outputs. Payments are made at
percentages of the total contract value on the basis of the Consultant satisfactorily achieving the
key milestones stated below and after the approval from MoPID, Bagmati Province, Hetauda,
Makawanpur.

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No Percent Item
1 80 Upon Submission of Draft Report acceptable to MoPID.
2 20 Upon Submission of Final Report acceptable to MoPID.

7 .0 Defect Liability
7.1 Responsibility for survey and design
Submission of the final reports does not relieve the consultant from their responsibility to the
design. They shall bear full responsibility for:
 Authenticity of all the field data including socio-economic, environmental,
topographic, hydrological and geological information;
 Correctness of the design and all the calculations;
 Correctness of the drawings;
 Correctness of any other details related to construction
7.2 Assistance during construction phase
During construction the consultants, upon written request from the MoPID, shall visit the bridge
site and provide necessary technical assistance. The consultants shall be paid for such visits
(travel cost and daily allowances) as per the approved norms. But if any changes in the design
are required, the consultants shall furnish it free of cost as per the Condition of Contract.