LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES
INVITATION TO BID FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO THE NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY (NRA)
INTRODUCTION
The National Roads Authority (NRA) was established in 2003 by an Act of Parliament and vested with the statutory responsibility for the administration, control, and maintenance of all roads in the Gambia and the financing of its operations through the setting up of a Road Fund.
The National Road network (approximately 11,000 km of roads) is being managed by NRA. The NRA’s scope of works has been increasing constantly over the years with the introduction of new road projects, and the planned construction of several other roads in the coming years.
Since the enactment of the Act in 2003 and the establishment of the NRA, changes have occurred that requires a review of the Act to make it more appropriate to the current challenges and realities faced by the Authority.
2. OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this legal services is to review and update the National Roads Authority’s Act 2003, and the Regulations to guide the operations and the day-to-day management of the Authority.
3. TERMS OF REFERENCE/SCOPE
The expected deliverables for the legal services are as follows:
To review and update the current 2003 NRA Act of Parliament.
To review and update the existing draft regulations with a view to assist in its implementation and subsequent enforcement.
4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
The legal professional/firm must demonstrate experience and proven track record of providing similar services.
The employees of the firm that will work on this assignment must possess a minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree in law with at least 3 years work experience. Partners/Associates/Leads representing the firm must possess a minimum of Master’s degree in law with at least ten (10) years’ experience in a similar assignment.
PROPOSAL
Applicants must submit evidence of the technical capability and suitability of their employees for the legal consultancy services, as well as provide the charge out rates for each employee.
CLOSING DATES AND SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Applications should be addressed to:
The Managing Director
National Roads Authority
Bertil Harding Highway
Bijilo, West Coast Region
P.O. Box 2396, Serrekunda
Or
To be submitted by email to: jobs@nra.gm
The closing date for the submission of a bid on or before Monday 2nd September 2024 by 3:00 p.m prompt.