Department Studies and Contract Development

Functions
Capital Project Feasibility Studies
The authority sponsors studies to
ascertain the direction of
development activity. Also
sponsors relevant academic
research through engagement with
local and international Universities
and Research organizations.
In line with the agreed direction,
sponsors feasibility studies to
conduct precise reviews and
examinations to decide the
prioritization and feasibility of
investment alternatives
Procedures
 Primary review and approval of ideas requiring studies
 Preparation of terms of reference for consultants/researchers
 Selection and appointment of consultants/researchers for studies
 Determination of technical aspects projects covering such items as demand, capacity, size, estimates
of initial and recurring costs
 Determination of economic, financial, social and environmental characteristics and the extent to
which each project is likely to be attractive to investors or public private partnerships
 Assessment of project risks and government support requirements
 Preparation of a business case to be used as a basis for inviting private partners
 Development of draft contracts for evaluation and finalization before start of a bidding process
 Drafting of RFPs/RFIs for consideration by the Board and for later use for development of Tender
documents

Environmental Impact Studies

Ensures that development projects
having a bearing on the
environment go through a rigorous
environmental impact assessment
to ensure evaluation of the impact
on stakeholders and the extent of
compliance with environmental
protection standards
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Functions
Contracts Development
Major contracts are developed
through a structured process to
ensure consistency, completeness
and compliance with regulations.
Studies and Contract Development
Procedures
 Development, review, updating and dissemination of standards and specifications
 Review of plans and specifications, responsibilities, performance metrics, penalties and contract exit
 Engineering cost estimation
 Organization specific provisions
 Commercial review of contract documents
 Legal review of contract documents
 Finalization of bidding documents

Overarching Policies

 Through third party studies and validation, ensures the consideration of a balanced view of the impact of major projects and investments
on the stakeholders
 Impact of ports on economic development of regions is compared with environmental impact through impact assessments studies
 Long term financial and technical feasibility of port related developments is assessed through project feasibility studies that take into
account relevant economic, political, technical, financial, trade, labor and other relevant factors.
 High level and efficient coordination with bilateral agencies is ensured through a single point of contact between agencies, contractors and
port authority departments