The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Transport Global Practice | Requesting Unit: SACNP | Responsible Unit: ISAT1 IBRD/IDA | Program-for-Results Financing | FY 2019 | Team Leader(s): Oceane Keou, Deepak Man Singh Shrestha Seq No: 4 | ARCHIVED on 30-Oct-2020 | ISR43801 | Created by: Shubu Thapa on 09-Oct-2020 | Modified by: Oceane Keou on 29-Oct-2020 Program Development Objectives Program Development Objective (from Program Appraisal Document) To provide safe, resilient and cost effective bridges on Nepal's Strategic Road Network. Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Implementation Status and Key Decisions Similarly to other transport projects, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the implementation of a few activities under the Program, including construction or supervision activities and some of the environmental and social safeguards related activities. Still, the Program has made some notable progress. As regards the civil works, under DLI-5, bridge civil works were successfully achieved, and the target is likely to be exceeded. The Program recently completed the verification process of 932.91 m and 2,395.60 m of bridges. Under DLI-3, two contracts for the construction of 15 bridges along the Mugling-Narayanghat road with total length of 823 m have been awarded in March 2020 and the contractors are mobilized. On the institutional development side, the Bridge Site Monitoring System (BSMS) design revision was completed which will support enhanced remote supervision. The Department of Roads (DoR) successfully completed their very first Human Resources survey. Lastly, knowing that the operation already had a particular focus on occupational and community health and safety issues, the Bridge Branch has drafted a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for health and safety measures against COVID-19 for DoR road and bridge works, which is being finalized with support from the World Bank, the Asia Foundation and International Labor Organization (ILO). Considering the completion of the preparatory work related to various DLIs (1, 2 and 3) and other progress made regarding institutional development activities, the Program is, for now, on course to achieve its set development objectives. However, going forward, the Program needs to focus on expediting the procurement and construction activities related to the remaining civil works as soon as the COVID pandemic situation improves. Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P161929 IDA-63170 Effective USD 133.00 133.00 0.00 51.57 81.56 39% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date 10/30/2020 Page 1 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) P161929 IDA-63170 Effective 26-Sep-2018 14-Nov-2018 03-Dec-2018 15-Jul-2023 15-Jul-2023 Program Action Plan All Program implementing units equipped with mobile tablets and BSMS made operational in all Program Action Description implementing units including DROs, Bridge Sector Offices, and Bridge Branch Headquarters. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Initial accomplishment within 9 months of Technical Bridge Branch Other effective date and In Progress subsequent use for duration of Program. Initial milestone: At least 5 complete BSMS reports filed per DRO and Bridge Sector office. Completion Measurement Measure of sustainable use: At least 2 reports per month per bridge site with active works contracts. BSMS updated with environmental and social safeguards considerations and with provision for generating customized report Comments • Orientation set-back due to Covid-19 pandemic • BB proposed review for virtual orientation with video tutorial at DOR The DOR to establish a DATC within Bridge Branch, satisfactory to the Association, for insourcing a fraction of Action Description bridge-related engineering tasks and developing the capacity of junior engineers, with a particular focus on training and developing femal Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status First cohort (approximately 5–10 engineers or specialists) recruited within 18 months of DOR’s office of the Technical Other effective date. In Progress Director General Subsequent cohorts recruited annually with approximately 5–10 engineers or specialists per cohort. (a) Endorsement of DATC ToRs by Secretary of MoPIT through official letter to all DOR units; Completion Measurement (b) Initial and subsequently annual recruitment of the DATC cohort completed; and (c) Cohorts to target not less than one-third female participants. • Requirement to promulgate endorsed DATC ToRs by Secretary of MOPIT in DOR has been accomplished Comments through official letter to all DOR Units by DDG BB • Equipage and staffing in DATC partly accomplished and on progress 10/30/2020 Page 2 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) The DOR to update Bridge Policy and Strategy with additional focus on resilient systems approach and the principles Action Description that will be applied to achieving resilience in subsidiary plans. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 24 months of Technical Bridge Branch Other In Progress effective date Completion Measurement Official promulgation of updated Bridge Policy and Strategy by MoPIT Secretary. Update of DoR Bridge Policy and Strategy-2004 to be carried out after publication of "DoR overall Departmental Comments Policy and Strategy” The DOR to update CMS and FMIS software and to relaunch the updated CMS and FMIS. The Program’s contracts Action Description and financial transactions will use the CMS/FMIS. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Revised CMS/FMIS software launched within 18 months. All DOR’s office of the contracts and Fiduciary Systems Other Delayed Director General transactions through the FMIS/CMS within 24 months of effective date. Confirmation letter from MoPIT secretary regarding relaunch of the updated CMS and FMISs. All Program contracts Completion Measurement to be covered under the CMS/FMIS with all Program transactions made through the FMIS. Not yet initiated. Upgradation of CMS with required features for contract management is now expected to complete by Comments January 13, 2021 DOR’s outstanding audit observations up to FY 2017/18 and each subsequent fiscal year are recorded annually and Action Description addressed as part of continuously monitored plan to reduce audit observations. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 18 months of Fiduciary Systems DOR Other effective date and In Progress annually thereafter Completion Measurement FMIS to record audit observations, spreadsheet tool to track action against addressing audit observations. Audit observations are being maintained on excel spreadsheet, but the audit observations of FY 2018/19 are yet to be Comments recorded. This is to be completed by 30 November 2020 Contractor market assessment updated, and recommended procurement strategy developed for future DOR bridge Action Description works (including those under potential major projects). Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 18 months of Fiduciary Systems Bridge Branch Other Delayed effective date 10/30/2020 Page 3 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) Completion Measurement Final report endorsed by the MoPIT and presented to the NPC and the MoF. Revised report approved by the NPC. Not initiated. DOR confirmed to initiate procurement process for selection of a consultant and prepare TOR by Comments January 31, 2021. Action Description Prepare and approve the business plan for GESU for the next three years. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Within 12 months of GESU Other Completed Systems effective date Completion Measurement Business Plan approved by the DOR DG GESU three-year Business Plan has been approved by the Director General, DOR. It is now need to implement 3 Comments Year Business Plan. Revise bidding documents with distinct reflection of costs for OCHS, environmental and social management Action Description mitigation cost in the BoQs, and inclusion of relevant provisions under the conditions of contract. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social DOR/Bridge Due Date 30-Sep-2018 Completed Systems Branch/GESU Completion Measurement Revised bidding documents in practice Comments Bidding document for D&B contract type and BoQ contract type has already been finalized. The DOR’s ESMF updated (in whole or with addendum) to include enhanced provisions relating to OCHS, labor Action Description camp management, CE protocol, provisions on the prevention of child labor, provisions on prevention of GBV and SEA. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Within 24 months of MoPIT/GESU Other In Progress Systems effective date Official approval of updated ESMF (in whole or with addendum) by the MoPIT Secretary and public disclosure Completion Measurement thereafter. Comments EOI will be published by October 31, 2020. Action Description Effectiveness of GESU Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Within 12 months of GESU and BB Other Delayed Systems effective date Completion Measurement Confirmation from the DOR DG of: (a) Set up of functional team in GESU for OCHS and labor standards; 10/30/2020 Page 4 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) (b) Approved organizational structure for GESU; (c) ToRs defined for specialists; and (d) Specialists in post and performing daily functions. Comments Consultant hiring process will be completed by October 31, 2020. Action Description OCHS and labor management guidelines (bridge-specific elements) developed and deployed on Program contracts. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Interim guidelines endorsed by the DOR by end September Environmental and Social GESU and BB Other 2018; Final guidelines Delayed Systems endorsed by the MoPIT within 12 months of effective date Deployment of specific provisions for worksites to be included in contracts, BoQ items,social/ environmental Completion Measurement documents;Deployment of specific provisions to ensure control over subcontracted arrangements in the supply chain of goods works and services Comments The Policy is being reviewed and will be finalized after presentation and discussion with different authorities of DoR The DOR OCHS and labor policy:Integrated OCHS and labor standards developed to align with national legislation Action Description (incl Labor Act 2017) and matching updates to DOR’s ESMF (or addendum to ESMF) to reflect DOR policy and OHCS and labor mgmt. guideline Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Within 24 months of GESU and BB Other In Progress Systems effective date MoPIT endorsement/confirmation through letter of: (a) Final OCHS and labor management policy; (b) Completion of stakeholder consultation on ESMF update; and (c) Public disclosure of final updated ESMF (or addendum Completion Measurement developed). Comments The draft OCHS Policy is being reviewed by DoR. Consulting firm for updating the DOR’s ESMF is in hiring process. Action Description OCHS management officers assigned to Program sites. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social BB and GESU Due Date 30-Jul-2019 In Progress Systems (a) DOR engineers assigned as OCHS management officers for all Program sites; (b) Consultants assigned to Completion Measurement support officers with field monitoring and reporting; and (c) Assignment register developed, promulgated, and updated in each Trimester Report. The two activities (a) and (b) completed. However, the third activity (c) is pending. Comments 10/30/2020 Page 5 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) Action Description OCHS capacity-building program (training, awareness, and education) Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Road Sector Skill Within 12 months of Environmental and Social Development Other effective date and Delayed Systems Unit/BB annually thereafter Modules developed and delivered annually before beginning of each construction season covering Completion Measurement (a) Training for DOR engineers and consultants; (b) Contractors compliance training; and (c) Demand-side awareness raising training initiative for workers BB agreed to prepare an action plan (considering COVID-19 conditions) within one month (November 10, 2020) to Comments implement the training in NM road Bridges Action Description OCHS system monitoring Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 12 months of Environmental and Social GESU and BB Other effective date and Completed Systems annually thereafter Documentation in BSMS of (a) Regular and unannounced site visits by OCHS management officers, support Completion Measurement consultants to worksites to ascertain actual performance at implementing OCHS standards;(b) Consultations with communities near Program worksites OCHS has been incorporated in BSMS and Payment Modality also has been purposed. Comments 3% of OCHS budget has been allocated in Narayanghat-Mungling-Sadak Khanda (15 Bridges). Action Description OCHS system near miss and incident data collection. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 12 months of Environmental and Social GESU/BB Other effective date and Delayed Systems continuously thereafter a) Accidents and near misses documented made public; (b) Worker grievances to be directed to GRM system; Completion Measurement (c) Documentation in the BSMS and public disclosure of incidents through DOR website; (d) Injured workers to be engaged as trainers/speakers Delayed due to COVID -19 situation. Bridge Branch with the help of OCHS monitor will collect accident/ incident Comments records from each construction sites and from contractors, every 3 months Action Description OHCS independent system validation and corrective actions. 10/30/2020 Page 6 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Reports provided annually by end July of Environmental and Social each fiscal year; Action BB Other Delayed Systems plans to be in place by September of each year Independent assessments of in-practice function of OCHS and labor standards to include field validation and Completion Measurement community consultation.Executed by one or more external bodies.Annual action plans developed/agreed with IDA. Comments Its not been started yet. Annual DOR staff surveys to be completed using questionnaire satisfactory to the Association. Annual staff survey Action Description results reports to be independently compiled and publicly disclosed Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 12 months of effective date and surveys administered Other NPC Other Completed annually thereafter by December 31 of each calendar year Completion Measurement Public disclosure of results reports on the DOR website. The first HR survey has been completed and the final report is in the process of dissemination to concerned Comments stakeholders. The preparation for second survey will start on January 2021 and plans to be enrolled by May 2021. Bridge development process defined with specific Gate Reviews and input stages from key technical, social, and Action Description environmental work streams. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Within 9 months of Other BB Other effective date and Completed continuously thereafter. (a) Bridge development process endorsed by the MoPIT for initial use; and Completion Measurement (b) Documentation and signoffs for Gate Reviews completed for each Bridge Dossier. Comments Bridge development process defined with specific Gate Reviews and is in practice in Department Update of model bid documents technical, fiduciary, and environmental and social provisions used for contracting Action Description Program works Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Other BB Due Date 30-Sep-2018 Completed Completion Measurement Model bid documents, satisfactory to the Association, adopted by Program for works contracts. 10/30/2020 Page 7 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) All comments from the Bank have been incorporated to update bid document for BoQ contracts and circulated into Comments DOR. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance High High Substantial Macroeconomic Moderate Moderate Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies High High Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Moderate Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Substantial Substantial Environment and Social Substantial Substantial Substantial Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other -- -- Substantial Overall High High Substantial RiskComments Comments Political and Governance: Substantial In contrast to the frequent changes in government that characterized Nepal’s decade-long transition to federalism, Nepal is looking at a period of political stability. The new government until recently had enjoyed two-thirds majority in Parliament but with the withdrawal of support by one of the parties, the government now has only simple majority. At the same time, state restructuring on this scale is uncharted territory for Nepal and smoothing the transition from the previous unitary system to the new federal one will remain a challenging task. The new system, in principle, provides opportunities to decentralize development benefits and make service delivery more effective and accountable. However, the risks of political ideological differences, jurisdictional overlap between the three tiers of government, lack of clarity and coherence between policies and devolved powers, and duplication of efforts will remain during the coming few years. Key aspects of the new system require further definition and may continue to be contested by different population groups. Despite the lack of clarity at this stage to define roles, rules and create governance capacity at the provincial and local levels, the overall political and governance risk that are likely to impact the Program’s development objectives, has decreased from High to Substantial. Macroeconomic: Substantial A widespread domestic outbreak of COVID-19 requiring an extended period of movement restrictions, protracted recessions globally, and a significant decline in remittance inflows (particularly from the gulf region). These risks could potentially translate into an increase in the fiscal and external deficits. Key mitigating factors include the steps already taken by the government to reduce the economic risk from COVID-19 and its efforts to mobilize concessional financing for a comprehensive economic support package. In addition, the government remains committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability and is coordinating its pandemic response measures with international financial institutions, both on financing and technical assistance. Nepal’s low debt to GDP ratio also provides a buffer and despite the increase in spending to deal with the pandemic, the country continues to be at low risk of debt distress. However, there is considerable uncertainty on the duration and depth of the crisis. Despite the mitigating factors, the residual risks to the operation has increased from Moderate to Substantial. This is because the crisis could divert the government’s resources to deal with the evolving situation and this could potentially impede activities supported by this Program. Sector Strategies and Policies: Substantial The previously identified risk under the sector strategic and policies of the Program has decreased to Substantial from High. This is mainly due to the current Government policy in place which has clearly defined the ownership of road and bridge networks to fall into the federal and provincial jurisdiction. Accordingly, the implementation modality of the Program has been confirmed under the federal government’s authority. Furthermore, the risk of the government’s investment prioritization likely to be driven by the political influence, as envisioned during the Program preparation time, has been now minimized. This is mainly due to the Bridge Management System (BMS) designed under the Program has been helping the government in tracking bridge inventory and gaps that requires future bridges. As the system being operational, the government has been prioritizing 10/30/2020 Page 8 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) maintenance and new construction of bridges according to a multi‐criteria formula that considers need and criticality. With this mitigation measures in effective, the residual risk under the sector strategy and policies is reduced to Substantial from High. Fiduciary: Substantial The residual fiduciary risk under the Program continues to remain substantial. The risk stems from the potential fraud and corruption issues likely to face the Program, which could potentially impede achievement of development objectives. For bridge works, key concerns relate to collusion or manipulation of bidding processes, fraudulent claims for payment against quantity items, deficient quality combined with inappropriate payments for completed works, and erroneous contract variations. To mitigate these risks, the Program has placed additional strengthening measures through the Program Action Plan. These include: (a) verification of Bridge Dossiers and physical inspection of Program bridges to trigger disbursements, (b) technical auditing by the NVC and subsequent referral of serious non‐ compliances to Nepal’s Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, (c) use of the BSMS which offers enhanced means of quality control on remote worksites, (d) deployment of the PAT to enhance contract monitoring and management, and (e) deployment of one or more supervision and oversight consultancies. Environment and Social: Substantial The residual risk continues to remain Substantial. There are various potential E&S risks associated with the Program such as, vulnerability of works to natural disasters and climate change, potential exposure to child labor, and labor influx including GBV and risk of SEA. To mitigate these risks, the Program Actions Plans has been devised with the multi‐tiered approach, that is being followed by the implementing agency, as a part of the legal covenants, while implementing the Program. The key implementation support plan also includes a pillar on labor risk management focus on monitoring enforcement of contract provisions relating to labor camps, workers’ conduct, prohibition of child labor, and access to resources for communities that may be affected. Others (COVID-19 impact): Substantial The ongoing COVID-19 situation continues to disrupt the pace of the Program implementation and any potential future lockdowns, could further delay the work progress. With this view, the other risk category relating to the impact of pandemic on the Program implementation, is rated as substantial. As an immediate measure, the implementing agency is working towards developing a department-wide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document, focusing on health and safety measures to be followed considering COVID-19 context, while resuming works at site. Overall: Substantial Some of the individual risks of the Project have been reduced, however, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose threat to the overall performance of the Program. Accordingly, the overall residual risks of the Program, after mitigation measures, are assessed as Substantial. Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Safe Bridges IN00903016 ►Reduced likelihood of road departure crashes on Program Bridges (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023  Selection criteria/ template for identification of bridges requiring road safety upgrades have been developed and will be finalized by International Road Safety Consultant Comments  Final verification will be carried out by the end of the Program Resilient Bridges IN00903019 ►Enhanced DOR capabilites for developing resilient bridge designs (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 10/30/2020 Page 9 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929)  BB plans to complete concept designs of first 4 priority signature bridges by Dec 31, 2020 and another 6 bridges by February 28, 2021. Procurement process is ongoing to recruit consultants for Comments concept design.  Update on the indicator will be provided once the design is completed. Cost Effective Bridges IN00903018 ►Estimated road user cost savings achieved by Program interventions (Amount(USD), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,049.97 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023  BB plans to procure consultant to develop model to establish estimated road user cost saving. Comments  Final verification to be carried out by the end of the Program. Intermediate Results Indicators by Results Areas Safe Bridges IN00903020 ►Road Safety upgrades on Progam Bridges (Meter(m), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,000.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 BB plans to onboard contractor for construction of 639m road safety upgrades on bridges by Feb 28, 2021; Comments and consulting firms for survey, design and cost estimate of 1,638m length of bridges by January 31, 2021. Resilient Bridges IN00903021 ►Design and Advanced Technology Cell created (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target The DATC TOR is approved by Ministry. The DATC cell has The process of staffing been created and the and mobilization of the process of staffing and DATC Value N/A cell is ongoing. Update mobilization of the cell staffed/mobilized on the indicator as per the approved achievement will be ToR is ongoing. provided in next review. Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2020 DATC cell has been created and staffing /mobilizing equipment and logistic as per the ToR is on progress. Comments 10/30/2020 Page 10 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) Resilient Bridges IN00903022 ►Mobilization of advanced design skills for improved resilience and inclusion (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 To be measured and reported only after actual design works mobilized. Comments Resilient Bridges IN00903024 ►Female Engineers recruited in the Design and Advanced Technology Cell and given advanced skills training (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 6.00 6.00 6.00 33.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 Selection of staffing process on the DATC is ongoing. Updates on the indicator will be provided once the Comments staffing process is completed. Cost Effective Bridges IN00903025 ►Implementation of high priority maintenance to extend asset lives (Meter(m), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023  BB is preparing to procure contracts for 1,615m and additional 1,022m bridge maintenance Comments  Process for survey and design is ongoing for another 4,000m bridge maintenance works Cost Effective Bridges IN00903023 ►Completion of backlog bridges to reduce road user costs (Meter(m), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,170.00 4,497.56 5,000.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023  1st Tranche: 2,101.96m verified and disbursed Comments  2nd Tranche: 2,395.60m verified and being disbursed Cost Effective Bridges 10/30/2020 Page 11 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) IN00903027 ►Construction of New Bridges to reduce road user costs (Meter(m), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 14-Dec-2019 15-Jul-2023 Potential bridges for new construction/replacement/rehabilitation have been identified. Updates on the Comments indicator achievement will be provided by the end of the Program. Beneficiary Feedback IN00903028 ►Responsiveness of DOR's Grievance Redress Mechanism (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 31.20 224.00 15.00 10.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 There are altogether 3 grievances reported for this calendar year (2020) until October 2020, for only bridges related concerns. The average response time to grievances as reported by BB has been reduced to 15 days compared to earlier 224 days taken. Note: The responsiveness of GRM is now being monitored by the Bridge Branch (not the entire DoR) for the Comments bridges related concerns only. This is mainly being done due to technical issue with the GRM system in the division offices. The developer (contractors) who designed the system are no longer in contract with the DOR. The functionality of the system will be revisited once the DOR manages to fix the system. Beneficiary IN00903026 ►Anticipated beneficiaries of inclusive design concepts (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 Date 03-May-2018 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 15-Jul-2023 Updated result achieved will be assessed by the end of the Program. Comments Disbursement Linked Indicators DLI_IND_TABLE ►DLI 1 Major bridge maintenance (Output, 13,087,728.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,250.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 -- In bidding process: Comments  1615m by Bridge Sector-3&4  1022m by RD Biratnagar 10/30/2020 Page 12 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929) In survey and design:  244m by BB-inhouse  1,000m by each Bridge Sector ►DLI 2 Road safety upgrades on bridges (Output, 17,450,304.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,444.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 -- In bidding process:  639m by BB In survey and design: Comments  1,638m by BB (LRR, SH)  8,769 m by BB (MBH,MHH) ►DLI 3 New 2 lane bridge construction, rehab., and replacement of bridges (Output, 35,288,393.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 -- On-board the Contractor  823m (NMR) by BB: Under procurement: Comments  890m (770m +120m) by BB,BCP Plan to procure contracts:  Approxi. 3,000m (118 nos) ►DLI 4 New 4 lane bridge construction (Output, 25,205,995.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 743.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 --  Agreed for restructure: Comments  BB to submit list of 500m to be under taken and Investment Plan by Nov 6, 2020 ►DLI 5 Completion of backlog bridges under construction (Output, 22,055,246.00, 42%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 1,170.00 4,497.56 0.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 -- 10/30/2020 Page 13 of 14 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Second Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (P161929)  1st Tranche 2,101.96m, all disbursed by Oct 8,2020. Comments  2nd Tranche 2,395.60m, verified and disbursement approved. ►DLI 6 Improved fiduciary governance of design-build contracting (Intermediate Outcome, 2,000,000.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Procurement of consulting services for Standard Standard Documents No guidelines or standard preparation of 'Design documents and Value prepared and under documents and Build' Standard Bid guidelines submitted review by DOR. Document is under to PPMO approval process Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 -- Procurement of consulting services for preparation of 'Design and Build' Standard Bid Document is under Comments approval process ►DLI 7 BSMS (mobile monitoring system) use on Program worksites (Output, 3,750,750.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) July 15, 2023 Value 0.00 0.00 176.00 576.00 Date -- 14-Dec-2019 09-Oct-2020 --  Covid -19 delayed the orientation and its use. Comments  Plan to conduct video tutorial and virtual orientation and updating of existing system. 10/30/2020 Page 14 of 14