The collapsed Sigiri Bridge. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
The contractor of the collapsed Sigiri bridge has embarked of building the structure afresh.
The bridge collapsed mid this year in unclear circumstances.The fresh construction will see strict adherence to the conditions of contract and risk management provisions therein.
The Sigiri Bridge project was conceptualized under the Design, Build and Maintain concept.
A tender invitation from Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) went out in September 2014, for which contractors registered by the National Construction Authority were eligible to bid and an evaluation undertaken by professionals to ensure value for money in accordance with Public, Procurement and Disposal Act.
The contract was awarded to China Overseas Engineering Company (COVEC), on March 5, 2015 at a cost of Sh992.5 million.
The design and construction period was earmarked for 18 months while the maintenance period was five years.