Beshiri Bridge was constructed before the WWII/reconstructed in 1960 crossing Erzen River and is located at km 3+233 along the interurban road section (SH56) connecting the capital city Tirana to the main port, Durres via Ndroq. The existing bridge has a total length of 118 meters and width of 6 meters including the sidewalks, with one traffic lane in each direction. The structure consists of 3 spans 25 meters each (concrete arches L=3x25.5m) with a height of around 15 meters from the river bed.
The newly proposed bridge crosses the Erzeni River and will be positioned adjacent to the existing bridge on a newly improved road alignment. The new bridge will significantly improve the existing road alignment and safety of motorised traffic and pedestrians. The new structure consists of 6 spans, 2x29.5 meter + 4x30 meters, with a total length of 179 meters and will features 2 pedestrian pathways, with width of 2x1.0m.
The scope of this assignment are as follows:
• To review the existing engineering design, sign off the final engineering design and assist the ARA/PIT during the preparation of the bidding documents for the reconstruction of Beshiri bridge;
• To carry out supervision of Works for the construction works of Beshiri bridge during their implementation to ensure compliance with the approved design, drawings, specifications, conditions of contract and sound engineering, road safety, etc.
• Preparation of the full Tender Dossier for the procurement of a Unit-Price Measured Work Contract for the designed Beshiri bridge, in accordance with IBRD ICB procurement procedure and assist ARA/PIT throughout the procurement procedure period.