Sarajevo International airport plans to expand existing passenger terminal to 17,000 sq meters

PC Sarajevo International Airport LLC (“SIA”) has signed a Loan Agreement in the amount of 25.000.000,00 EUR with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD” or the “Bank”) which will be used to finance the three key components of the project:

(a) expansion of the passenger terminal;

(b) expansion of the apron;

(c) upgrading the taxiway system.

As part of the project the existing passenger terminal would be expanded from 9,000 square meters to 17,000 square meters. This would allow 17 square meters per passengers at peak hours, which is consistent with the European norms. The extension to the passenger terminal building will serve an additional 4 stands on the apron extension for aircraft ICAO code C and D. The expansion is not only required to meet increasing passenger movements, but also to address the need for additional space arising from enhanced security procedures and to expand commercial facilities, and most importantly, to prepare SIA for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry into Schengen zone.

The objective of this assignment is to facilitate the timely and effective implementation of the Project, by procuring the services of a consulting firm to provide assistance and advice to SIA on procurement, tender document review, tender evaluation, contracting and contract implementation and administration, reporting to the Lenders and general support for implementation of the works. The Consultant shall provide permanent liaison with, and assistance to SIA in overall project management, providing guidance on structural planning including the assurance that suitable controls and organizational systems are put in place to effectively manage cost related issues of the project, provide advice on project planning, assistance in general coordination and monitoring of project activities and prepare proposals for relevant decision-making at milestones of the project cycle.

The Consultant will also act as “the Engineer” for Supervision of Works and related contracts to be implemented under the project. Particular attention shall be paid to the harmonization, interfacing and time linkages between the different contracts. The Consultant shall facilitate a process whereby goods, works and services financed by the Lenders’ loans are procured in a timely manner according to technically sound and economically efficient procedures, specifications and documentation, and in compliance with the EBRD’s Procurement Policies and Rules and any other covenants in the loan agreements between the Airport and the Lenders.

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