Description of the Project

The project is to respond the increasing transport demand by expanding the commuter area of the mega-manila area by improving the subway connecting Quezon City in the northern capital area of Manila and Paranaña City in the south thereby alleviating serious traffic congestion in the Metro Manila Area, Contributing to air pollution and climate change mitigation.

The objective of the works include;

1) Civil engineering / construction work (main line including stations (about 25 km) and vehicle base, training center) (international competitive bidding)
2) Railway system · Orbit construction (international competitive bidding)
3) Vehicle procurement (international competitive bidding)
4) Consulting service (detailed design survey review, bidding assistance, construction supervision
5) Improve project management office capacity, strengthen operation and maintenance capacity, public transport-oriented development implementation, etc.)

Project Outline

• • Design Review
  • Tender Assistance
  • Construction Supervision (hereinafter referred to as “CS”)
  • Facilitation of the Implementation of Environmental Management Plan (hereinafter referred to as “EMP”),
  • Environmental Monitoring Plan (hereinafter referred to as “EMoP”) and Resettlement Action Plan (hereinafter referred to as “RAP”)
  • Support on Operation and Maintenance (hereinafter referred to as “O&M”)
  • Human Resource Training for DOTr
  • Technology Transfer
  • Coordination and Support

Project Outline

(1) Planning and Construction supervision
(2) Facilitation of implementation of Environmental Management Plan, (EMP), and Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)
(3) Knowledge transfer to DOTr in the monitoring and supervision o maintenance providers.
(4) Technology transfer to DOTr in the monitoring and supervision of maintenance providers in relation to tools, methods or systems used by the Consultant to fulfill the consultancy services.
(5) Set up and operate Data Recording and Corrective Action System (DRACAS) to allow the performance and operation of the railway be measured, analyzed and improved.

Project Outline

Scope of works

1. Assist the Environment Team in carrying out the necessary support requirements of the Department of Transportation consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Project;
2. Assist the Environment Team in the supervision of Contractor(s)’ implementation of the mitigation measures consistent with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP);
3. Assist the Environment Team in the monitoring compliance of conditions by Contractors stated in the ECC as well as the requirements under the EMP, ADB Social Safeguard Policy, and JICA’ Environmental Guidelines;
4. Assist the Environment Team in the submission of the required environmental reports to the Employer, ADB and JICA;

The Project comprises of the following components:

1) Civil Works;
2) Depot (Civil Works);
3) E&M and Track Works;
4) Rolling Stock

Scope of Works

1) Design Review
2) Tender Assistance in Prequalification and Bidding Procedures
3) Construction Supervision
– Civil Works, Depot
– Electrical and Mechanical (E&M),Track Works, and Rolling Stock
4) Facilitation of Implementation of EMP, EMoP and RAP
5) Coordination and Support
– Support during Defects Liability Period