TERMS OF REFERENCE
FOR
THE PREPARATION OF AN INTEGRATED
REGIONAL MASTER PLAN
FOR
GALLIYAT REGION,
PROVINCE OF THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
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INTRODUCTION
The word Galliyat is the plural of the Urdu word ‘gali’, which means an alley between two
mountains on both sides of which there are valleys and it is not the highest point in the range.
Many of the towns in the area have the word gali as part of their names. These are popular
summer-holiday destinations in Pakistan. Murree, one of the most popular hill stations of
Pakistan, is the largest town of the Galliyat area, but is administratively excluded from the
purview of this Master Plan and the functional control of Galliyat Development Authority.
The Galliyat region is strategically located between the Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir, Punjab
and the rest of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Hill stations collectively known as the Gallis and the
Kaghan valley are the best known parts of Hazara Division. Domestic and foreign tourists throng
its cool and serene valleys during sizzling summers.
The region of Hazara is unique on our planet, as opens up to visitors, a world replete
with natural beauty. It was a favorite gateway from the plains into Kashmir during Mughal,
Durrani and Sikh rules. It is a large area some 10,000 sq. km. The world famous Kara Kuram
Highway starts from Havelian, a town in this region at a distance of 101 km from Islamabad. The
mighty “Lion River” Indus or Abasin flows through the entire length of Hazara.
On the Southern region of Galliyat lies the Pakistan’s famous hill station, Murree. Since the
region is located in between the Murree and Abbottabad; the influx of tourists visiting Murree
who further plan to explore the Galliyat region on their onward travel to upper Northern Areas of
Naran, Kaghan and is hence visited by thousands of people, round the year through the only
Murree-Abbottabad Road. The region is blessed with extravagant natural scenery, pleasant to
cool summer and crispy cold winter, with a relatively low snow fall. The region is accessible from
Rawalpindi/Islamabad via Murree or from Abbottabad to Murree. The construction of Motorways
from Peshawar to Lahore has further contributed in attracting tourist influx from other parts of
Pakistan to Galliyat. Due to its strategic location and favorable temperature, many academic
institutions and organizations have established their remote summer campuses or resorts in this
region.
Besides providing various socio-economic benefits related to the tourism industry, the heavy
influx of tourists in this region is posing problems to the tourists, locals, municipal and
administrative authorities. Environmental degradation is increasing day by day as a result of
extended tourist influx and related activities. Although the Galliyat region has a high level of
transient population passing through to commute between Murree and Abbottabad to reach
their further destinations; the local human settlements have inability to extend physically, at
required level, the existing tourist facilities, infrastructure, civic amenities etc have become
insufficient to cope with the demand of the increasing visitors and the local population. It has
therefore, become inevitable to take revolutionary steps to organize the tourism, existing
infrastructure, civic amenities, transport system, accommodation and allied facilities, in
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environment friendly manner to make the Galliyat region a model for passing-by tourists besides
creating ecological balance with a unique abundance of flora and fauna related to this region.
Study Objectives
Keeping in view the above factors, the Galliyat Development Authority (GDA), Government of
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) intends to hire the services of the consultants to conduct
various surveys and studies to formulate an integrated Master Plan for Galliyat Region (within
its controlled area of 2000 square kilometers) to make it a sustainable tourist region having
following aims & objectives:
Develop Galliyat an ecological tourism destination with availability of state of the art civic
amenities, housing (apartments/hotels/guest houses) restaurants, shopping areas,
recreation, cultural/entertainment, health, sports, education, transport and allied facilities.
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To suggest measures to attain various community infrastructure (social and physical)
including all weather good roads, water supply, sewerage, electricity supply,
communication facilities, adequate parking, bus/wagon terminals, public washrooms,
drinking water points, rain shelters, solid waste management system, garbage depot(s),
guiding indicators/guided trails/paths, parks, piped gas supply, cultural activities areas,
natural tourism precincts, schools, health centers etc.
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To suggest measures (policy and strategies) requiring all kinds of development in
complete harmony with the environment.
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To suggest various recommendations aiming improving civic pride, urban design
guidelines related to the area’s socio-cultural ambience.
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To suggest measures making town centre and roads, completely free of all vehicular
traffic primarily pedestrian friendly.
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To suggest measures making all the transportation system, environment friendly i.e.
introduction of environmental-friendly vehicles, areal ropeway system/transit system etc.
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To suggest areas suitable for developing more parks, recreational facilities/nature
reserves, soft adventure elements i.e., linking/camping, mountain hiking for unique
experience of enjoying nature, its splendor and diversity.
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To suggest measures for uplifting the quality of local life and socio-economic conditions.
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To suggest measures achieving efficient and sustainable resource utilization.
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To prepare a document acceptable to the procuring agency (GDA) that provides
sufficient details and information to private investor(s) to access to invest on proposed
transportation and allied tourist’s facilities on BOT/Joint Venture/Turn Key Basis.
Salient Features of the Proposed Plans:The proposed Plans will consider the following components for their implementation-part subject
to the recommendations of the surveys and studies to be undertaken further in PC-II schemes
to be developed by concerned department later:
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Identify areas for the development of water supply scheme, sewerage/drainage system.
Proposals for solid waste management system.
Proposals for provision of electricity supply, telephone & communication facilities.
Proposals related to provision of boarding/lodging facilities, recreational facilities, parks,
camping sites, shopping areas, food facilities, civic amenities hiking / pony trails etc.
Suggest measures for formulation of rules/regulations to protect the environment and to
check the un-planned development.
Identification of causes for environmental de-gradation and to formulate a plan to protect
and conserve the natural assets to benefit from natural resources.
Improvement and development of road network and formulation of a plan for pollution
free public transportation system with supporting facilities.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Study Area
The planning study area includes areas under the jurisdiction of Galliyat Development Authority
(GDA), and surrounding rural fringes as shown in the map attached.
Master Plan
The Consultant shall perform;
 Critical examination of the any previous studies done for Galliyat region and highlight the
deviations during its implementation.
 Inform and update the lessons learned from implementation of previous Master Plans /
Studies (if any) and suggest the ways how the client could improve the implementation
of new Regional Master Plan.
 Devise a realistic action plan for implementation of the proposed Regional Master Plan
for next twenty year.
The consultant shall keep in view, overall and touristic needs of the Galliyat region and its
vicinity and prepare a comprehensive Regional Master Plan for next twenty years.
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PHYSICAL SURVEYS &GIS DEVELOPMENT
a) Study of the pattern on which Galliyat Region has developed in the span of more than a
Century, for identification of problems arising due to un-planned development.
b) Survey and reconnaissance of the entire area to know its characteristics in detail.
c) Identification of root causes for environmental degradation in the area.
d) To devise a mechanism and to prepare a workable integrated master plan of the project
area to make desired/required developments and to maintain ecology of the area without
affecting the development.
e) Various surveys related to Master Planning studies such as socio-economic, traffic and
transportation surveys, parking surveys, local community’s perceptions and reservations,
various kind of data collection from line departments, demographic trends, development
and sprawl identification etc.
f) Production of a GIS-based map of Galliyat region further to be used for various data
inputs to carry out various analysis using GIS.
g) Preparation of development plan for the proposed construction installations, buildings
and other components for better land use.
h) The proposed Master Plan to include a strategic vision to benefit from natural resources
with a sustainable manner while keeping urban development in harmony with the
environment.
i) Devising a mechanism for sewerage, solid waste management plan for project area.
j) Preparation of a detailed plan by suggesting other services, amenities, developments
etc. to facilitate the users and the operators.
k) Estimation of traffic and tourist’s inflow and its economic impact on the area, including
technical, financial and economic viability of the proposed project.
l) To suggest recommendations to control unchecked/ill planned constructions /
developments to save, preserve the beautification (natural and manmade) of the project
area and its vicinities.
m) To conduct land use pattern survey of the project area and to suggest measures to
protect the project area from environment degradation and to suggest other
developments in a well planned and controlled way for futuristic developments and
extensions, if so required.
n) Estimation of traffic and tourist’s inflow and its impact on the project area.
o) To prepare schedule and recommend any other activity/measures required for
successful execution /completion /commissioning of the proposed project by reflecting
the anticipated barriers / bottlenecks, threats, weakness, strengths, risks involved i.e.
natural / geological, geographical, human, others etc; including safety and security risks /
measures.
p) To prepare a document, acceptable at national/international level, by providing
necessary details and information about the proposed project area to attract potential
investors to invest on, against all the developments except infrastructure development
i.e. roads, water supply, sewerage, solid waste management, electricity etc.
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(ii)-
TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE STUDY
To develop Galliyat region environment friendly tourist destination; while the study should
consider the regional dynamics (tourism, development pressure, socio-economic needs, political
and geographical constraints etc.) giving utmost attention and treatment to formulate a
technically, financially and socio-economically / socio-politically workable plan.
In order to comprehend and evaluate the proposed master plan and Beautification Plan (before
its finalization and recommendation to implement) from its all aspects, a number of surveys and
studies have to be identified and carried out by the consultants in a wide variety of fields:(iii)
SURVEYS & STUDIES
DATA COLLECTION/SITE RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY
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The consultant shall carry out reconnaissance surveys of the entire area, to collect all
possible data for use in the preparation of the required Plan(s), including collection of
reports, maps, reference material and any other potential data or information.
Procurement of satellite imagery for GIS development.
Socio-economic, traffic and tourist surveys/demographic surveys.
Surveys of hotels/apartments/rest houses/other accommodation.
Considerations for geological, geo-technical hazards including seismic risks and
landslides etc.
Various planning surveys (subject area related).
Collection of Hydrological studies and meteorological data.
Fauna & Flora studies.
(iv)SOCIO-ECONOMIC, TRAFFIC AND TOURISTS SURVEYS
The consultant shall carry out surveys and studies to know/determine;
 The socio-economic life style of the locals and the visitors.
 Local Livelihood Assessment - means of income for the locals and the visitors.
 Average means and maximum per capita income of the locals and the visitors.
 Impact of tourism activities on the local socio-economic life.
 Demographic surveys to know the size of the existing local population of the project
area, occupation(s) with male/female ratio and literacy rate (gender wise) and annual
growth rate with future projections.
 Traffic circulation on the existing routes to and from Abbottabad &Murree to assess the
travelling patterns, quantum of vehicles (with type) and their impact on local socioeconomic life, environment etc.
 Present and projected traffic load, existing facilities roads/paths, parking spaces,
terminals and actual/present requirement with future projection to make
recommendations for the enhancement/improvement.
 Quantum of tourist with respect to their stay profile (day trippers and night stayers)
trend/motive, the existing boarding / lodging facilities/ restaurants / allied facilities /
public amenities and to get feedback from the locals and the visitors to identify the
problems to address the same and to meet present and future requirements/projections.
 Identification of suitable routes to operate tourist bus/van etc. shuttle service for the
transportation of the tourist from recognized parking plazas / terminals.
 Identification of sites for construction of bus, van, stops, bays and terminals etc.
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GEOLOGICAL AND SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS.
The Consultant(s) are required to consider the geological and seismic factors related to various
kinds of development suitable for this region;
 Recommend slope(s) stability to develop various infrastructure.
 Recommend development options suitable for various slopes and geologically-sensitive
areas.
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PHYSICAL SURVEYS
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The survey(s) shall be carried out to have a technically, financially and environmentally
implementable and maintainable Master Plan for Galliyat region;
Nature of environmental problems, their causes and impact on environment and to
select areas for concentrated study.
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IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING LAND USE
To up-date the existing land use and infrastructure data.
To identify a phased programme of development.
To conceive a phased development study—based on short term, medium and long term
planning with identification of all major components to recommend required zoning to
suggest;
o Areas---easily developable.
o Areas---relatively difficult to develop.
o Areas---difficult or unsuitable to develop with status of land involved.
To identify requirement of the area for new developments by measuring/demarcating the
boundaries of the land required
HYDROLOGICAL STUDIES
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Identification of suitable and regular source of water supply to the project area.
Water availability and flood studies / hill torrents in and around Galliyat region to be
carried out comprising such as:o Rainfall Data
o Stream’s flow data
o Existing water source
o Flood studies
o Snow fall data
o Field surveys.
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The consultants shall also Conduct hydrological study on the basis of available
data/information and assess availability in the area to evaluate present and future water
supply sources, their sustainability for drinking purposes, including ground water,
streams.
Identification of new sources - possibility of lifting of water from river Haro and other
streams to provide WHO water-needs standard for supply of water per person per day,
on regular basis/consideration of alternative water supply system to select the most
appropriate one.
Ascertain design population and water demands for present and future (projected)
different water uses including residential, commercial, and institutional and recreation
areas.
Identify existing and proposed water supply distribution network.
Suggest various environmental-friendly measures to collect and store water at
household level such as rain water harvesting, purification and usage at domestic level.
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The agents causing instability to environment and to suggest controlling measures.
VARIOUS PLANNING SURVEYS
The survey(s) shall be carried out to develop an integrated plan(s) which shall include;
 A frame work identification of form and direction of physical growth of Galliyat region for
next 20-years.
 Short term plan for identification of scope of work pertaining to public utilities, urban
developments, traffic and transportation, urban management, environmental
improvements with respect to residential, food, recreation, civic amenities, horticulture
and demarcation of areas for land use pertaining to housing, urban services,
communications, commercial centres, institutional resources, essential infrastructure.
 Regulative and institutional framework for planning, programming and delivery of urban
services. Plan shall be prepared conforming to master plan for water supply, sewerage,
solid waste management, traffic management, public transport system, construction of
roads, electrification, telecommunication, gas distribution, street lighting, storm water
drainage, public toilets, street façade, parking places/bus wagon terminals, bus/van
bays, rain shelters, sports facilities, park development, cultural complex(s) (movie
theaters, art & artisan centre, museum etc.) shopping areas, hotels/guest houses,
restaurants/roadside café(s), pedestrian paths/guided trails, cycling tracks, pony track,
Tourism Information Centre, camping areas, view decks, signage, police posts, offices
etc.
 Identification of existing buildings in dilapidated conditions, posing threat to public safety
to suggest their demolishing strategic plan/reconstruction/safety measures.
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Identification of areas prone to land sliding for suggesting measures to mitigate the
damage due to this behavior.
BIODIVERSITY STUDIES
The following will be studied and reported:
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Topography
Source of irrigation (existing and proposed)
Horticulture development (existing and proposed) potential
Review of information about existing fruits / crops / plants.
Nursery establishment (indigenous / exotic)
Soil and water quality – spring water / ground water / surface water / sewerage water
Selection of plants (indigenous fruits preferred)
Floriculture development and production
Forestry.
Wildlife (birds and animal species).
SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE
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To estimate the present and future population’s, water demand and daily waste water
sewerage.
To determine sewerage flow and characteristics/various types of uses i.e. domestic,
commercial etc.
Evaluate the need of separate/combined sewerage system treatment.
Determine general agreement to configure trunk and lateral sewers as per local site
conditions.
To examine the need for rain water drainage plan.
Prepare an effective plan for snow fight in the area to avoid damages caused to
buildings, roads and allied infrastructure during and after snow fall.
Prepare surface drainage measures/engineering design to protect slopes roads,
buildings etc from surface run off caused by heavy precipitation.
Suggest options to design for the collection and disposal of raw sewerage and of surface
run off without affecting atmospheric environment and having no pollution in the project
area.
ROADS AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE
The consultant shall suggest proposals to be indicated in the Master Plan including;
 Identification of existing and new roads for construction/improvement.
 Prepare inventory of type of roads, including their geometric features, type and condition
of drainage structure(s), pavements and other major features.
 Study the hydrological regime based on analysis of rain fall, snow fall, and flood record
supplemented by detailed field investigation to suggest the suitability of available road
infrastructure and desired improvements if any.
 Identify roads requiring side railing(s) / other safety measures for pedestrians and
beautification works.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL & TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Keeping in view the local traffic and transportation issues, the consultant shall carry out survey
& study to suggest a workable plan/layout plan and give recommendations to address these
problems in the following manners, but not limited to:
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Identification of new parking spaces and to improve the existing parking facilities at
various locations.
Suggest measures which segments of the settlements in the Galliyat region are best
feasible to be converted predominantly pedestrian-districts for increasing holistic tourism
value.
Suggestions and identification of parking lots/bus and wagon bays/halting points for
public transport at appropriate places with supporting facilities/public amenities.
Suggest and identify measures to improvement/modification or conversion of existing
chairlift in modern cable car system to increase the tourism experience.
Introduction of convenient and swift public transport system for its operation from various
proposed parking lots to various places in Galliyat region to facilitate the tourists.
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Any other possible system/measures to make Galliyat region pollution free town.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
To know the existing and future solid wastes and give management plan to ensure
safety of environment.
Suggest solid waste management plan, giving ways and means to collect solid waste
from the town/project area and designate locations for its proper disposal. Any treatment
if required before disposal for mitigation of environment pollution may also be suggested.
Prepare detailed design report giving basis and standards used for designing.
Prepare economic analysis of the proposed facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The consultant is expected to focus his technical studies essentially linked to the environmental
concerns related to the Galliyat region. The following issues/factors have to be considered in
this regard: Suggest which areas are suitable for urban development with minimal disturbance to the
natural environment.
 Suggest measures to pedestrianize various commercial centres of the Galliyat region
completely free of vehicular traffic with access only through public transport system such
as shuttle vans, and cable cars. Restricting the requirement for roads and pavements
will not only reduce the need for clearing trees but will also address the other concern
relating to reduced volume of surface runoff from snow and rainfall.
 All spring cracks and other sources of water within the project area may be left
untouched. This will immensely help in maintaining the ecosystem.
 Possibility may be considered to lift water from river Haro or other sources to meet the
present shortfall and future requirement (treated and pumped in stages).
 Study may be carried out for all waste water and other effluents to be treated through a
number of sewerage treatment plants.
 Considerations for a technologically advanced solid waste handling system to be
proposed to help in maintaining very high sanitation standards in the project area.
 Suggest measures to decrease the reliance on natural resources for domestic fuel
requirements for cooking and other needs. This will help in minimizing illegal logging and
protecting the forests in the area immensely.
 Suggest and identify areas for future built up areas with minimal disturbance to the forest
lands.
 Suggestions should incorporate terrain characteristics in the Galliyat region.
 A comprehensive plan for afforestation and soil conservation shall be developed for the
area.
 No stone excavation should be recommended from the area.
 Land use planning is the only way to locate development on stable ground and to
allocate landslide prone areas for open space or low intensity uses. All the active
landslide be identified and studied for proper mitigation
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
A review of the existing building regulations currently applicable for residential,
commercial, educational, religious, health and office buildings including hotels and
restaurants in the study area of Galliyat region.
Suggest appropriate improvements in the building regulations.
(xvii) ORGANIZATIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL SETUP
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To reviews existing institutional setup/frame work for implementation of the proposed
Master Plan and the Beautification / Civic Amenities plan.
Determine various functions of the various agencies for the implementation of the Master
Plan and the Beautification / Civic Amenities plan.
Examine existing land use control/bye-laws and development codes to determine
consistency in implementation and sustainability of the proposed Master Plan and the
Beautification / Civic Amenities plan.
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(xviii) FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC SURVEYS
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To assess the local economy and tourism impact on the local socio-economic life to
recommend type of new jobs/business opportunities to be created for the locals in
environment friendly manner.
To prepare a financial appraisal to evaluate different means of revenue collection
including water/sewerage charges and taxes.
(xix) Meetings/Consultation/Seminars
The Consultant shall conduct public informational meeting to introduce the project intent, project
components, and to seek guidance on the identification of goals, objectives, issues, concerns,
opportunities, etc. with the concerned stakeholders as and when appropriate for the successful
completion of the exercise. The Consultant(s) are also desired to hold such meetings with line
public sector department and share the output in seminars as desired by the procuring agency
(GDA).
PROJECT TEAM / CONSULTANT’S PROFILE:
The consulting firm is expected to be very familiar with regional development planning/strategic
planning/master planning/tourism planning and integration of factors such as socio-economic
and demographic trends, environmental sustainability, domains with having considerable
experience in taking up / completion of Regional Master Plans. The consulting firm must be a
multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical personnel. The firm must have the
capacity to use different analytical techniques and software; and must demonstrate past
experience of conducting similar studies, locally and/or internationally for complex towns,
regions which share the same characteristics as that of Galliyat Region.
Time Period
The time period to complete this assignment will be 8 months starting February 2016 to
September 2016 enabling the Procuring Agency (GDA) to implement the Regional Master Plan
for Galliyat Region from October 2016 till appropriate planning period as per the guidance of
Regional Master Plan.
Key Personnel and Man months
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Team Leader / Project Manager – Regional Planner
Regional/Urban Development Specialist
Planning/Zoning Law Specialist
Ecologist / Environmental Specialist
GIS/MIS Specialist
GIS/MIS Specialist
Urban Finance Expert
Urban Governance Specialist
Urban Infrastructure Specialist
Urban Transport Specialist
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Deliverables
The study deliverables will be written documents containing the study findings with supporting
maps and analytical summaries and recommendations with respect to policy direction. All
deliverables are to be submitted to the Procuring Agency i.e.Galliyat Development Authority
(GDA). A minimum of 3 hard copies of each deliverable at each stage of the study, as well as an
electronic version of the deliverable including all drawing files (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, PDF etc.) are
required to be submitted to the Client. Following deliverables shall include necessary part of the
assignment:
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Inception Report
Background Study / Analysis Report (Situational Report)
Draft Regional Master Plan (Report & Maps)
Final Regional Master Plan, Policy Recommendations (Report & Maps)
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The delivered products resulting from the study are to be owned by the Galliyat Development
Authority (GDA) as public documents and are, therefore, subject to the provisions of The
Freedom of Information Act 2008.
Consultants Qualification
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The Consulting Firm/Consortiummust have prepared at least five Regional
Plans/multi-sectoral Area Development Projects over the past five years. Firms
having done more such projects will be given added advantage
The firm/consortium should have considerable experience of working on planning
related projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in general, and Hazara Division in particular.
The Team Leader/Projects Manager should have a Master’s Degree in City &
Regional Planning with minimum of 25 years experience.
The Team Leader should have worked on at least 8 Regional/District Level Planning
Projects.
All other Team Members must have Master’s degree in their respective fields with at
least 15 years experience. For GIS Specialist, the minimum experience is 10 years.
TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF CONSULTANTS
Technical Evaluation will be based on the following Criteria:
1. Experience and Standing of the Firm/s (25 Marks):
i. Experience in Projects of similar nature:
15 marks
ii. Experience of Similar Projects in KPK:
7 Marks
iii. Experience of Similar Projects in Hazara Division: 8 Marks
2. Experience and Standing of the Proposed Team (35 Marks)
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Team Leader / Project Manager – Regional Planner
Regional/Urban Development Specialist
Planning/Zoning Law Specialist
Ecologist / Environmental Specialist
GIS/MIS Specialist
Tourism Development Expert
Urban Finance Expert
Urban Governance Specialist
Urban Infrastructure Specialist
Urban Transport Specialist
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(Note: The distribution of marks for each team member will be the same as for firm, as
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3. Approach and Methodology (20 Marks)
Marking for this will be based on:
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Comments on TOR
Understanding of the Project Objectives
Approach and Quality of Methodology
Work and Planning Schedules
Innovation
Proposal Presentation
4. Financial Proposal (20 Marks)
5. The overall score will be determined by adding Technical Score and Financial Score,
and the respective weightage in the same order will be 80:20.
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