3.PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTING SERVICES

In the process of procuring consulting services for feasibility study, soil investigation or detailed survey, engineering design, supervision of bridge, IEE, EIA the following steps are to be followed. For the guideline on detailed procedure the respective documents are to be consulted as indicated through the linkages.

As per the PPA -2007, a Public Entity may procure consultancy services from any person, firm, organization or company if any work cannot be performed by the human resources available at the concerned public entity, or services are required to be obtained from a consultant under a foreign aid source in accordance with an agreement with a donor party. The committed funding for the consulting services, including annual program and budget, needs to be checked before proceeding with procurement procedures. Regarding procurement steps and tentative time required refer to flow chart of ▬►PWD Part II Procedural Directives, Volume A, figure 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3