The project will have three outputs. Output 1: Road asset management capacity and implementation improved. Output 2: Road condition improved. Output 3: Road safety improved.
| Project Name | Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Number | 48186-005 | ||||||||||||||||
| Country | Mongolia |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||||||
| Description | The project will have three outputs. Output 1: Road asset management capacity and implementation improved. Output 2: Road condition improved. Output 3: Road safety improved. | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Investing in road improvement is particularly important at times of economic difficulty deliver four types of benefits: (i) projects create much-needed employment opportunities to support economic recovery, (ii) better roads reduce road user's travel cost and facilitate access to markets, schools and health facilities and thus make residents more productive, (iii) modest spending on road maintenance saves much more costlier rehabilitation later, and (vi) road safety improvements immediately reduce the social cost of traffic accidents. | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact | Development of road, transportation and logistical network that sustains economic growth, is consistent with social needs and demands, and provides safe and comfortable services | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Transport accessibility within the project area and between countries improved. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Under the Loan 3679-MON: the procurement package DA1: Darkhan- Altanbulag cancelled the current bidding due to all bidders are not meeting the qualification criteria in the issued bidding documents and re-bidding will be advertised shortly. The Packages CW1-2 and CW1-4 bidding process is ongoing and awaiting for the Bid Evaluation Report. Under the Loan 3786-MON: The bidding process for procurement package for UA1:Khuiten Valley-Arvaikheer is completed and awaiting for the signed contract with the successful bidder. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Road asset management capacity and implementation improved Road condition improved Road safety improved Due diligence reports for project preparation prepared |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | The due diligence report has been submitted by the consultant and has been received by the employer(MRTD).Ongoing.Under the project piggy-bagcked TRTA, the international consulting firm (Roughton International) was engaged and submitted a midterm report. Data is collected at the Road Transport Development Center (RTDC).The cabinet of Mongolia approved the Road Fund Regulation in August 2019.Under the project piggy-bagcked TRTA, the international consulting firm (Roughton International) organized a training for RTDC, Ministry of Road and Transport Development and other project stakeholders.The Executing Agency established the Project Implementation Unit in January 2019. And the Project Implementation Unit's organization was restructured in April 2020 by the decree of the Minister of Finance. The Project's Imprest accounts have been opened. The disbursement to the contractors of Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan road construction and the Consultant company is going according to the schedule. Under the project piggy backed TRTA, the international consulting firm (Roughton International) was engaged and submitted a midterm report. The TA is (i) reviewing the road law implementation procedures for identifying gaps and improvements; (ii) studying the national road fund revenue generation methods and the level of road fees or charges; and (iii) assessing the road sector organizational capacity and road maintenance companies. Contractors have been selected and contracted for the maintenance work of Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan road, and the construction work is still ongoing. Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan main road had been opened to public on 06 November 2020. The maintenance teams of Contractors of Contract Lots CW1-1, CW1-3 and CW1-5 and the local road maintenance units who are responsible for the winter maintenance had commenced their maintenance activities under supervision by the Consultant's teams for winter maintenance.Procurement and bidding process for the Darkhan-Altanbulag has been cancelled and will be re-advertised shortly. The procurement package for Khuiten Valley-Arvaikheer road section rehabilitation work has been completed. The procurement package for CW1-2 and CW1-4 Ulaanbaatar - Darkhan Road is ongoing. Disbursement for the contractor are proceeding without problems. The construction work is still ongoing for the maintenance of Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan road section, the current process is 54%. But due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the process has been slow. In addition the termination of contracts for Lot CW1-2 and CW1-4 have affected the overall progress. The construction supervision consultant (ICT Co.Ltd) has submitted the finalized detailed engineering design (DED) of Darkhan-Altanbulag road rehabilitation work. The Ministry of Road and Transport Development has established the working committee for the preparation of bidding process. The DED has been processed and the evaluation of the contract is ongoing. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide, Mongolia |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Environment (category B). The initial environmental examination (IEE) complies with ADBs policies and requirements, including the SPS 2009. It identifies potential adverse impacts, which would be mainly during the construction phase such as dust and air quality during asphalt surfacing. Those impacts can be adequately mitigated. Meaningful public consultation was done in accordance with the SPS 2009. The MRTD is committed to implement the environmental management plan of the project and the project specific grievance redress mechanism (GRM). The initial climate risk is screened as low. The MRTD will establish a PIU for the project implementation, which will be responsible for carrying out the environmental management plan, environmental monitoring and reporting, and GRM of the project. The PIU will have a full-time environmental officer, who will be supported by qualified loan implementation environmental consultants. Capacity development training will also be provided to the MRTD, PIU, and contractors for the project. The IEE is under preparation and will be posted on the ADB website prior to the project approval. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | Involuntary resettlement (category B). For output 2, a due diligence report has been prepared, confirming that there are no land acquisition or resettlement impacts as all the related works are limited to the existing ROW. All construction related impacts will be mitigated by the contractor. A resettlement framework is prepared in accordance with the SPS 2009 and national laws and regulations to guide the preparation of resettlement plans and to ensure project impacts remain within category B if not C. The resettlement framework was posted on the ADB website on 9 June 2017. The MRTD is committed to implement the resettlement framework and prepare resettlement plan, when required. The GRM has been agreed with the MRTD and is included in the social development and gender action plan (SDGAP) and resettlement framework. |
| Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous peoples (category C). Based on due diligence, there are no ethnic minorities affected by the project. The three project aimags do not include any separate ethnic minority within the definition of the SPS 2009. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | The consultation and participation strategy will ensure timely information to the project affected communities and all relevant agencies. Consultation and participation will include organizing public meetings and focus groups with affected communities. |
| During Project Implementation | The executing agency and the implementing agency, with support of the consulting team, will undertake consultations with key stakeholders. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Thiruchelvam, Mookiah |
| Responsible ADB Department | East Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Mongolia Resident Mission |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia [email protected] 11 Chinggis Avenue 11, Sukhbaatar District Ulaanbaatar 14251 Mongolia |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 19 Dec 2014 |
| Fact Finding | 01 May 2017 to 09 May 2017 |
| MRM | 07 Jul 2017 |
| Approval | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 29 Mar 2021 |
Grant 0644-MON
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 20 May 2019 | 02 Oct 2019 | 05 Nov 2019 | 30 Sep 2026 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 1.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 20 May 2019 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 1.50 | 20 May 2019 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Partly satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
Loan 3679-MON
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 29 Jun 2018 | 23 Jul 2018 | 21 Aug 2018 | 30 Jun 2026 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 60.60 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 60.00 | 29 Jun 2018 | 54.70 | 0.00 | 91% |
| Counterpart | 0.60 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 29 Jun 2018 | 33.06 | 0.00 | 55% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Partly satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
Loan 3786-MON
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 20 May 2019 | 02 Oct 2019 | 05 Nov 2019 | 30 Sep 2026 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 59.10 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 58.50 | 20 May 2019 | 26.97 | 0.00 | 46% |
| Counterpart | 0.60 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 20 May 2019 | 5.91 | 0.00 | 10% |
| Status of Covenants | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Partly satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
TA 9544-MON
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 29 Jun 2018 | 01 Aug 2018 | 01 Aug 2018 | 31 Jan 2021 | 31 Jul 2021 | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 700,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 700,000.00 | 29 Jun 2018 | 316,594.99 |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Partly satisfactory | Partly satisfactory | - | - | - | - |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project: Initial Environmental Examination (May 2018) | Initial Environmental Examination | May 2018 |
| Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Jun 2017 |
| Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project: Draft Resettlement Framework | Resettlement Frameworks | May 2017 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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ADB-Supported Road Development to Help Spur Growth in Mongolia
ADB's Board of Directors has approved a $60 million loan to help improve and rehabilitate 311 km of road corridors in Mongolia, which will help facilitate economic cooperation and trade, as well as inclusive growth.
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| PACKAGE UA1:KHUITEN VALLEY TO ARVAIKHEER ROAD (57. 56 KM) REHABILITATION AND PERFORMANCE BASED MAINTE NANCE WORK | Loan 3786 | 08 Apr 2021 | HKB INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LLC | ULAANBAATAR CITY, KHAN UUL DISTRICT CHINGGIS AVENUE TEL:9761135261 MONGOLIA | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 13,978,999.00 | 13,978,999.00 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-5, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD:30.53KM ROAD SECTION FRO M TSAIDAM VALLEY TO DARKHAN ROUNDABOUT | Loan 3786 | 03 Feb 2020 | CHINA GEO-ENGINEERING CORPORATION | DAN DISTRICT, BEIJING, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 9,834,336.56 | 6,232,186.98 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-3 RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD:45.74KM ROAD SECTION FROM URIKHAN TO SUMBER INTERSECTION | Loan 3786 | 03 Feb 2020 | GUIZHOU HIGHWAY ENGINEERING GROUP CO. LTD | YANG,PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 14,491,347.09 | 8,985,665.60 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-3 RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD: 45.74 KM ROAD SECTION FROM URIKHAN TO SUMBER INTERSECTION | Loan 3679 | 25 Jun 2019 | GUIZHOU HIGHWAY ENGINEERING GROUP CO. LTD. | SANQIAO, GUIYANG CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 14,491,347.09 | 2,898,269.42 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-2, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD:45.5 KM ROAD SECTION FROM NORTH OF KHAR MODO PASS TO URIKHAN | Loan 3679 | 25 Jun 2019 | CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION XINJIANG | 239 QINGNIAN ROAD, TIANSHAN DISTRICT URUMQI CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 13,777,743.90 | 13,777,743.90 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-1, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD:37.26 KM ROAD SECTION FROM DEPARTING WEST PROVINCE TO NORTH KHAR MODOT PASS | Loan 3679 | 25 Jun 2019 | HEILONGJIANG JINYI ROAD AND BRIDGE CO. LTD. | XIANGFAND DISTRICT, HARBIN CITY, CHINA CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 13,064,749.90 | 13,064,749.90 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-4, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD: 45.08 KM ROAD SECTION FROM SUMBER INTERSECTION TO TSAIDAM VALLEY | Loan 3679 | 25 Jun 2019 | CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION XINJIANG | 239 QINGNIAN ROAD, TIANSHAN DISTRICT URUMQI CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 11,710,750.58 | 11,710,750.58 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CW1-5, RECONSTRUCTIO OF ROUTE ULAANBAATAR-DARKHAN ROAD: 30.53 KM ROAD SECTION FROM TSAIDAM VALLEY TO DARKHAN ROUNDABOUT | Loan 3679 | 25 Jun 2019 | CHINA GEO-ENGINEERING CORPORATION | BUILDING 2, YARD 92, XIANGXHAN SOUTH ROAD HAIDIAN DISTRICT, BEIJING CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSTRUCTION | 9,834,336.56 | 1,966,867.31 |
| SIGNED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CONSULTING SERVICES | Loan 3679 | 10 Jun 2019 | INTERCONTINENTAL CONSULTANTS & TECHNOCRATS | A-8,GREEN PARK,NEW DELHI- 1100016 INDIA INDIA | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | CONSULTANCY | 4,350,550.00 | 4,350,550.00 |
| Capacity Development | Technical Assistance 9544 | 25 Mar 2019 | ROUGHTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, UK (UNITED KINGDOM) in association with Training & Technology Transfer Ltd. (NEW ZEALAND) | A2 Omega Park, Electron Way Chandlers Fo Hampshire SO534SE United Kingdom CP: RICHARD WOTTON/[email protected] | Ministry of Road and Transport Development | Consulting Services | 500,000.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jan 2021 |