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Engineering Support Program (ESP)

CONTRACT NO. AID-306-C-16-00010

BI-WEEKLY REPORT NO. 7

JULY 21, 2017 – AUGUST 3, 2017

SUBMITTED: AUGUST 6, 2017

DISCLAIMER

This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was

prepared by Tetra Tech. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of

the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

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Contract No. AID-306-C-16-00010

i Bi-Weekly Report No. 7: Report Ending 2017-08-03

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLIN 0003: Technical Services .............................................................................................................................. 1

JO-TS-0003 AMD 3 Sardar Kabuli Girls High School (SKGHS) QA Services ......................................... 1

CLIN 0004: Power Transmission Expansion & Connectivity (PTEC) ............................................................ 2

JO-P-0005 SEPS Completion Transmission Line ............................................................................................ 2

JO-P-0006 SEPS Completion Substations ......................................................................................................... 4

JO-P-0008 Arghandi-Ghazni Transmission Line ............................................................................................. 5

JO-P-0009 Arghandi-Ghazni Substations .......................................................................................................... 8

JO-P-0010 NEPS-SEPS Connector Transmission Lines .............................................................................. 11

JO-P-0011 NEPS-SEPS Connector Substations ............................................................................................. 13

JO-P-0012 Salang Tunnel Substation ............................................................................................................... 14

CLIN 0005: Vertical Structures (VS) .................................................................................................................... 15

JO-VS-0013 American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) QA Services ................................................. 15

CLIN 0006: Roads (R) ............................................................................................................................................. 17

JO-R-0017 Warranty Inspection, QA, and Final Inspection Services for Gardez to Khost (G-K) Road

(Phase IV) ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

CLIN 0007: Other Energy & Water (EW) ......................................................................................................... 18

JO-EW-0015 Kajaki Hydropower Operations Support ............................................................................. 18

CLIN 0008: Internship & Capacity Building (ICB) ............................................................................................. 19

JO-ICB-0007 Internship Program for Afghan Women in Engineering and Architecture ................... 19



1 Bi-Weekly Report No. 7: Report Ending 2017-08-03

CLIN 0003: TECHNICAL SERVICES

JO-TS-0003 AMD 3 SARDAR KABULI GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (SKGHS) QA SERVICES

1. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, EVENTS, PROGRESS

Nothing to report.

2. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Nothing to report.

3. ISSUES

Nothing to report.

4. ACTION ITEMS / KEY NOTES

S# Item Action By Orig. Due

Date

Revised

Due Date

1

USAID noted this will remain open as the warranty inspection is

pending. Prior to the end of warranty inspection, Tt ESP will

conduct an inspection and create the warranty punch list (PL).

This inspection will take place close but prior to October 20,

2017.

Tt ESP

October

10, 2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




CLIN 0004: POWER TRANSMISSION EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY (PTEC)

JO-P-0005 SEPS COMPLETION TRANSMISSION LINE


On July 23, 2017, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) Procurement Department

published the Decision of Award to Xinjiang Electric Power Construction (XEPC) in the local

newspaper and notified the unsuccessful bidders on the same day, as per Provisions 82 and 84

of the Procurement Procedure. The protest period commenced on the same day.

On July 31, 2017, the protest period ended. No protest was received.

On August 1, 2017, DABS Procurement sent another letter to the National Procurement

Authority (NPA) requesting that the Job Order be included in the agenda for the National

Procurement Commission (NPC) meeting, tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2017.

On July 29, 2017, Tt ESP’s engineer embedded at DABS met with the DABS Chief Operations

Officer (COO) to discuss DABS’ decision on the future of the existing transmission line from

Kajaki to Kandahar and Lashkar Gah. DABS COO noted that it is DABS’ intent to keep the

transmission line in service as an alternate/backup in the event that the new transmission line

is not functional due to war damage, or is out due to maintenance. The DABS COO instructed

the DABS Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to submit a draft request letter for this proposal

to USAID within 1-2 days. On August 2, 2017, DABS PIU submitted this letter to USAID.

On July 31, 2017, Tt ESP submitted tabular estimated cost for the additional Scope of Work

(SOW), required due to missed design features, to USAID for review.


DABS Procurement to defend the Job Order award decision in the NPC meeting tentatively

scheduled for August 6, 2017.

DABS Procurement to issue the Acceptance Letter to the successful bidder within three days

of NPC’s approval of the award, as per Provisions 85 and 86 of the Procurement Procedure.

3. ISSUES

Nothing to report.


# Item Action By Orig. Due

Date

Revised

Due Date

1

Assuming a construction contractor NTP of November 1,

2017, the expected project completion date will be July 1,

2019, based on a period of performance of 20 months.

FYI FYI FYI

2 DABS to defend the Job Order award at the NPC meeting,

scheduled on August 6, 2017.

DABS

Procurement

July 31,

2017

[Date to be

inserted]

3

DABS is to decide either to demolish or keep the existing

Transmission Line (TL) by May 20, 2017. Tt ESP cited the

USACE estimation of 100 Land Acquisition Resettlement

Program (LARP) issues with the current line.

USAID directed Tt ESP to assume the existing

transmission line will remain in place and be utilized by

DABS. USAID noted that they had not received direction

regarding DABS’ decision to either keep or demolish the

DABS May 20,

2017

August 2,

2017





Date

Revised

Due Date

line. Tt ESP commented that keeping the line would mean

the substations would need to be redesigned to

accommodate a second circuit, which would mean

additional funds would be required and the contract would

need to be modified.

Tt ESP noted this resolution is critical due to LARP issues

on existing line, which would make repairing existing line

very challenging.

Discussion on issue of lines being too close to one another

and creating technical issues. Tt ESP and USAID noted that

this has been and is being discussed, and suggestions have

been given to DABS. Options include removing the line, or

moving specific sections where the lines would be too

close.

4

Potential Amendment – Tt ESP should provide updates on

potential amendment regarding procurement of

conductors and interconnection of Sangin Substation to

the new line.

Tt ESP provided draft amendment to USAID with

estimated cost for the added scope of work (SOW) on

July 31, 2017.

Tt ESP

July 20,

2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




JO-P-0006 SEPS COMPLETION SUBSTATIONS


On July 25, 2017, DABS was notified that USAID rejected the revised Bid Evaluation Report

(BER), as the BER was not consistent with the Observer’s Report.


By August 6, 2017, DABS will revise and resubmit the BER to USAID.

3. ISSUES

DABS to resolve the inconsistencies noted in the BER by August 6, 2017.



Date

Revised

Due Date

1

Assuming a construction NTP of August 10, 2017, the expected

project completion date is February 10, 2019, based on a period

of performance (POP) of 18 months. USAID and Tt ESP noted

that should the additional bays be required in the substations (as

discussed in the above JO-P-0005 section), this POP would be

changed.

FYI FYI FYI

2

USAID OAA and OFM to review the BER and provide approval

or comments. USAID noted there will be a meeting today, July

11, 2017, with DABS regarding non-responsiveness of revised

BER to Observer’s Report.

USAID

OAA/OFM

July 25,

2017

July 25,

2017

3 Tt ESP noted need of dates when review will be complete, so that

Tt ESP can plan the work flow of ESP staff. FYI FYI FYI

4

will assume coordination between USACE,

especially regarding SEPS projects. Any communications regarding

these projects should be shared with , and the On-Budget

Monitor (OBM) and Alternate OBM.

FYI FYI FYI

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




JO-P-0008 ARGHANDI-GHAZNI TRANSMISSION LINE


The contractor completed repairs of war damaged Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced

(ACSR) at different spans, from Tower No. 18/2 to Tower No. 19/0, and Tower No. 19/6 to

Tower No. 19/7, along the Sayedabad-Ghazni section.

Tt ESP’s on-site inspector checked the electrical Direct Current (DC) resistivity of all mid-

span joints and repair sleeves installed for repair of ACSR. The mid-span joints and repair

sleeves passed the resistivity tests.

The contractor completed ACSR spacer and vibration damper installation from Tower No.

17/0 to Tower No. 18/0, along the Arghandi-Sayedabad section of the transmission line.

Tt ESP, DABS and the contractor have performed war damage materials’ delivery inspection

at the contractor’s warehouse and storage facility. Tt ESP and DABS verified that the materials

adhere to the approved design and contract requirements.

Tt ESP, DABS and the contractor have continued the final inspection of the transmission line

from Tower No. 0/1 to Tower No. 6/0, along the Arghandi-Sayedabad section. The site

inspection team will prepare a punch list (PL) detailing all observed defects, and submit the PL

to DABS and Tt ESP for review.

DABS has received NPC and USAID consent for a one month extension of contract. The

contract completion date is extended to August 31, 2017.

On August 3, 2017, Afghan National Army Forces (ANAF) provided site security, as requested

by DABS, allowing the contractor to complete ACSR and OPGW stringing at LARP-affected

locations, from Tower No. 19/0 to 20/0 along the Arghandi-Sayedabad and from Tower No.

14/3 to 16/0, along Sayedabad-Ghazni section. The contractor continued the ACSR stringing

from Tower No. 19/0 to 20/0.


The contractor will continue ACSR, OPGW, and tower war damage repairs, along the

Sayedabad-Ghazni section.

The contractor will continue ACSR and OPGW stringing at LARP-affected locations, with

continued presence from ANAF.

3. ISSUES

The unresolved LARP and security concerns delayed the war damage repair works from July

23-26, 2017 and August 1-2, 2017.

Unresolved Right of Way (ROW) issues continued to halt the last step (wire mesh aka gabion

basket) concrete culvert construction at Tower No. 32/4, along the Arghandi-Sayedabad

section.

Unresolved ROW issues continued to prevent war damaged ACSR repairs at nine different

tower span locations.

The trimming of trees within line clearance has not been able to start, pending compensation.

The control relay panels are not yet delivered to Chimtala Substation, which will negatively

impact the completion of the new line bay, and delay the commissioning date of the Arghandi-

Ghazni Transmission Line. The transmission line is dependent on the new Chimtala Substation

line bay for start-up commissioning power. On July 18, 2017, in the weekly project




coordination meeting, the DABS PIU Manager stated that the estimated date for availability of

this start-up commissioning power is August 30, 2017.

Insurgent activities resulted in additional damages sustained to the transmission line, which

will increase the period of time required to complete war damage repairs. Tt ESP is assessing

any additional impact that this recent damage will have.

Late approval of the Contract Amendment No. 3 Agreement, signed by DABS on April 26,

2017, is having a negative impact on materials procurement, delivery, war damage repairs, and

invoice processing. At this time, the contractor cannot place the order for the tower sets, as

the material will arrive after the contract fund cancellation date of September 30, 2017.

Contract Amendment No. 3 does not include welding repair costs, therefore, the towers

recommended for welding will not be repaired by the contractor. On June 18, 2017, Tt ESP

recommended DABS PIU Manager to allow the contractor to replace the tower’s damaged

members, instead of welding. DABS has not yet responded to Tt ESP’s recommendation.

The available spares currently do not include +2 meter, +3 meter, +4 meter, +6 meter, and

+7 meter “leg extensions” to be used for war damage repairs.

The 11 sets of spare towers, required to replenish the project’s spare parts, will be delivered

by September 2017. Delay in replenishing the spare parts may affect handover of the project

to DABS by the agreed project close-out date.



Date

Revised

Due Date

1

USAID questioned how many kilometers (km) were able

to be strung after resolution of LARP issues, Tt ESP will

follow up with exact km. USAID questioned if Tt ESP

could provide a spatial analysis explaining exact lengths.

Tt ESP to share map with USAID showing unstrung and

resolved areas, including information on when the map

was last updated.

Tt ESP will provide the detailed map with analysis by July

22, 2017.

Tt ESP has provided the detailed map with analysis on July

26, 2017.

Tt ESP

July 3, 2017 July 26,

2017

2 USAID to send email to Tt ESP with specification of

concerns on issue of spare parts.

USAID

[Date to be

inserted]




5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo #1: ACSR repair, span between Tower Nos.

18/4 and 19/0, Sayedabad-Ghazni. AS, 2017-07-22.

Photo #2: Tower leg foundation inspection, Tower

No. 3/3, Arghandi-Sayedabad. AS, 2017-08-01.




JO-P-0009 ARGHANDI-GHAZNI SUBSTATIONS


During this reporting period, the following construction activities were ongoing at Ghazni

Substation:

o Setting out steel reinforcing bars and placing concrete for the seven meter retaining

wall No. 3.

o Setting out steel reinforcing bars for the seven and 3.5 meter retaining walls.

o Construction of random rubble masonry (RRM) walls.

o Work on switchyard lighting.

o Installation of sewer pipes.

o Installation of trench covers.

o Installation of steel members for gantry structure modifications.

o Bolt torqueing for the gantry structure modifications.

o Backfilling and compacting for the leach field.

During this reporting period, the following construction activities were completed at Ghazni

Substation:

o Installation of roof truss sheet and steel staircase for watchtower No. 4.

o Setting out steel reinforced bars, installation formwork, and placing concrete for the

back side of the control room building sidewalk.

o Floor painting of control building warehouse.

During this reporting period, the following construction activities were ongoing at Sayedabad

Substation:

o Setting out steel reinforced bars, installation of formwork, and placing concrete for

the drainage ditches.

o Cable pulling for switchyard lighting

o Spreading of gravel for switchyard

o Compacting, laying and spreading sub-grade materials in preparation for roads A, B,

and D.

o Installation of outdoor lighting for the switchyard.

o Installation of heater and split air conditioners in the control room building.

o Bottom stiffeners welding for gantry structure modifications.

o Installation of trench covers.

During this reporting period, the following construction activities were completed at

Sayedabad Substation:

o Setting out steel reinforced bars for culvert foundation at road G.

o Connection of fiber optic and OPGW cables to the junction box.

o Installation of water well casing pipes




During this reporting period, the contractor submitted the following 15 design submittals. (*

indicates submittals which were sent back to contractor):

o DTS 510: Technical data of expansion joint material for control room building for

both Ghazni and Sayedabad substations.

o DTS 537: Construction material test report (gravel masonry stone and sand) for

distribution works for both Ghazni and Sayedabad substations.

o DTS 16: Final vendor list for main equipment for both Ghazni and Sayedabad

substations.*

o DTS 583: Water well log and screen design for Sayedabad Substation.*

o DTS 584: Equipment test report for Ghazni Substation.*

o DTS 97: Master drawing list for both Sayedabad and Ghazni substations.

o DTS 578: As-built drawing for Ghazni Substation.*

o DTS 585: Electrical polymer of vinyl chloride (PVC) conduit catalogue for switchyard

lighting for both Ghazni and Sayedabad substations. *

o DTS 586: Fence chain link material sample for Ghazni and Sayedabad substations.*

o DTS 543: Asphaltic wearing course design for Sayedabad Substation.*

o DTS 550: Equipment test report for Sayedabad Substation.*

o DTS 42: Codes and standards used in Method Statement of Earthwork Soil

Investigation for design calculations for retaining wall for both Ghazni and Sayedabad

substations.*

o DTS 572: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual for both Ghazni and Sayedabad

substations.*

o DTS 587: Cable tag sample for both Ghazni and Sayedabad substations.*

DTS 88: Environmental mitigation and monitoring plan (EMMP) for both Ghazni and Sayedabad

substations.


The contractor will continue testing and pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment

in control switchgear buildings at both Sayedabad and Ghazni substations. The expected

completion date for these activities is August 20, 2017.

The contractor will continue work on gantry structure modifications at both Ghazni and

Sayedabad substations. The expected completion date for these modifications is August 20,

2017 for Ghazni Substation, and August 10, 2017 for Sayedabad Substation.

The contractor will continue work on construction of retaining walls, roads, and drainages at

both Ghazni and Sayedabad substations. The expected completion date for these activities is

September 30, 2017 for Ghazni Substation, and August 31, 2017 for Sayedabad Substation.

3. ISSUES

In October 2016, DABS issued a limited stop work order to the contractor to stop work on

any construction of substation civil works that had not been reviewed and approved by Tt

ESP. This stop work order is still in effect.






Date

Revised

Due Date

1

In October 2016, DABS issued a limited stop work order

to the contractor to stop work on any construction of

substation civil works that had not been reviewed and

approved by Tt ESP. This stop work order is still in effect.

FYI FYI FYI

2

The contractor is to respond to Tt ESP’s comments on

all eight outstanding design submittals. The average aging

for the submittals is 102 days.

KEC

March 31, 2017 August 20,

2017

3

Tt ESP will submit the remaining O&M sections upon

receipt from the contractor. As per the construction

contract, all O&M manuals should be submitted one

month before testing and commissioning.

Tt ESP

July 15, 2017

4 Time Extension: On June 30, 2017 KEC requested a two-

month time extension. FYI FYI FYI

5

Tt ESP noted that for both Sayedabad and Ghazni

substations, electrical work should be completed by

August 20, 2017, but civil may not be completed.

FYI FYI FYI

6

Tt ESP submitted a memo on the milestones remaining

after July 31, 2017. This will be simplified to integrate

USAID comments, and resubmitted.

USAID emphasized that the date provided by Tt ESP is

very high confidence (factoring in all concerns).

Tt ESP

July 17, 2017

7

USAID questioned whether it may be possible to do

commissioning with a diesel generator. Tt ESP noted it

would be possible with the correct size generator, which

Tt ESP estimated to be about 1 megawatt. USAID will

discuss this possibility with DABS.

FYI FYI FYI

8

USAID requested that Tt ESP provide a summary of

invoices to date. Tt ESP had recently submitted this

summary to USAID OBMs. USAID will request should

any additional information be needed from Tt ESP.

FYI FYI FYI

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo #1: Setting out steel reinforced bars for the

drainage ditches at roads B, Ghazni Substation. HM, 2017-

07-31.

Photo #2: Compacting subgrade and base coarse

materials in preparation for road G, Sayedabad

Substation. AR, 2017-08-02.




JO-P-0010 NEPS-SEPS CONNECTOR TRANSMISSION LINES


On August 1, 2017, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) transferred the mobilization payment to

contractor. DABS is in the process of issuing full Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the contractor.

From July 19 to July 25, 2017, Tt ESP witnessed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for tower

type DC at the contractor’s manufacturer’s company. Two of Tt ESP’s engineers witnessed

the test, and confirmed that the test results were in general conformance with the approved

design and contract requirements.

Tt ESP is in the process of finalizing the FAT Reports for tower types DA, DB, and DC. Both

FAT Reports will submitted to USAID by August 8, 2017.

The contractor continued to finalize the initial line route survey and will submit the draft

report to Tt ESP and DABS by August 8, 2017. The contractor is in the process of plotting

locations which were not accessed in the initial line route survey.

Tt ESP is in the process of reviewing the contractor administrative submittal for Price Breakup

for the Ghazni-Kandahar Transmission Line project. The submittal review will be completed

by August 6, 2017.


DABS will review the initial line route survey and will assign a DABS representative to verify

the line route site survey.

Upon resolution of site security concerns, the contractor will continue the detailed line route

survey.

3. ISSUES

The detailed line route survey is halted due to site security concerns.


# Item Action By

Orig.

Due Date

Revised

Due Date

1

Assuming a construction NTP of August 10, 2017, the

expected project completion date is January 10, 2020, based

on a period of performance of 29 months.

FYI FYI FYI

2

Tt ESP is to provide the submittals log to USAID with the

submission timeline at the deep dive meeting when provided

by the contractor.

The contractor has yet to submit the approved master

submittal time line to Tt ESP. In weekly coordination meeting

contractor stated the submittal list will be transmitted to Tt

ESP by July 25, 2017.

The contractor has submitted the master document list on July

23, 2017. The list is under review by Tt ESP.

Tt ESP

May 2,

2017

July 25,

2017

3

The contractor to submit its pre-construction plans.

In a weekly coordination meeting, contractor stated that the

pre-construction plans will be submitted by August 1, 2017.

The contractor will submit the pre-construction plan on

August 4, 2017

KEC

May 30,

2017

August 4,

2017




# Item Action By

Orig.

Due Date

Revised

Due Date

4

On July 11, 2017, DABS has submitted the request for

reimbursement letter (RFRL) for 10 percent mobilization

payment to USAID’s Office of Financial Management (OFM).

USAID requested that (Tt ESP embed at DABS)

follow up with DABS on the above mentioned invoice to

ensure that DABS sends the request for payment to USAID.

USAID requested that provide a status update via

phone by COB Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Ministry of Finance (MOF) has transferred the mobilization

payment to contractor. DABS will issue the NTP by August 3,

2017.

Tt ESP

Ongoing August 3,

2017

5

DABS to submit 10 percent Mobilization Invoice to USAID.

On July 11, 2017, DABS has submitted the request for

reimbursement letter (RFRL) for 10 percent mobilization

payment to USAID’s Office of Financial Management (OFM).

DABS

(

July 13,

2017

July 11,

2017

6

The FAT report for Tower type DA, DB, and DC is under Tt

engineering review and will be submitted to USAID by August

8, 2017

Tt

July 12,

2017

August 8,

2017

7 Tt ESP will submit all FAT reports to USAID after finalization. FYI FYI FYI

8

The FAT for insulators is anticipated to be held in China. Tt

ESP will send the regular request for travel approval to USAID

for the one Tt representative who will witness this FAT.

Tt has taken USAID approval for Insulator FAT. Tt will send

one electrical engineer to witness the test.

Tt ESP

July 14,

2017

July 30,

2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo #1: Tower type DC, FAT test at KEC

manufacturing company, India. KEC, 2017-07-26.

Photo #2: Tower type DC, FAT test at KEC

manufacturing company, India. KEC, 2017-07-26.




JO-P-0011 NEPS-SEPS CONNECTOR SUBSTATIONS


Nothing to report.


DABS is to arrange the negotiation meeting with the winning bidder to review contract

documents and remarks from the NPC.

The Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) is under review by USAID since April 16, 2017.

USAID to review and provide approval and/or comments.

DABS is to issue Notice of Award to the winning bidder upon successful review of the contract

documents.

On July 6, 2017 USAID stated that JO-P-0011 is under review by the Office of the Inspector

General (OIG), and no action will be taken until the review is completed.

NPC approved the award of the contract to CEEG under their letter dated May 31, 2017.

3. ISSUES

This is a 36-month construction project. Funding will expire September 30, 2019.

Further processing of the contract for this Job Order is pending review by OIG.



Date

Revised

Due Date

1

Assuming a construction contractor NTP of July 6, 2017, the

expected project completion date is July 6, 2020, based on a period

of performance of 36 months.

FYI FYI FYI

2 Tt ESP is to print a hard copy of the complete contract documents,

following approval by all relevant stakeholders. FYI FYI FYI

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




JO-P-0012 SALANG TUNNEL SUBSTATION


To date, Tt ESP has received 125 submittals out of 583 anticipated Rev0 submittals from the

contractor. This includes 53 resubmittals, 50 approved, 28 approved as noted, 42 disapproved,

three under review and two cancelled submittals. Of 72 Rev0 submittals, 50 are approved, ten

are approved as noted, seven are disapproved, three under review, and two are cancelled.

On August 2, 2017, as per a phone call with the DABS PIU Director, Amendment No. 2 to

the contract has already been signed and stamped by the contractor and DABS. However,

since July 30, 2017, Amendment No. 2 is with MOF for signature by the MOF controller. The

DABS PIU Director noted that DABS CEO will help take care of this issue.

Excavation for concrete stairs and cantilever wall foundation is in progress.

Steel rebar cutting and fabrication for the living quarters building and retaining walls are in

progress.

Concrete pouring and curing for the foundation of counterfort retaining wall are in progress.

Removal of debris from the job site is in progress.

On July 24, 2017, the contractor submitted the baseline construction schedule, which is in line

with the contract period of performance (POP), for Tt ESP’s review.


Tt ESP to review the baseline schedule and return to the contractor by August 7, 2017.

The contractor to provide the Afghanistan Builders Association (ABA) certification for their

third party’s onsite laboratory to DABS and Tt ESP prior to conducting concrete testing. If

the contractor does not provide this certification, the contractor must test the concrete

samples at an offsite, certified laboratory.

3. ISSUES

The contractor’s third party onsite testing laboratory has been inspected and awaits

Afghanistan Builders Association (ABA) certification. Immediate testing requirements may

need to be conducted at an offsite, certified laboratory.



Date

Revised

Due Date

1 Tt ESP to review the baseline schedule. Tt ESP (PC

Team)

August 7,

2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




CLIN 0005: VERTICAL STRUCTURES (VS)

JO-VS-0013 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF AFGHANISTAN (AUAF) QA SERVICES

1. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, EVENTS, PROGRESS.

During this reporting period, review of construction submittals was ongoing.

On July 27, 2017, Tt ESP shared Observation Report (OBSR) No. 2, on slow progress, with

USAID.

During this reporting period, the following activities were completed:

o Exterior plastering work.

o Installation of the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) window frames.

o Main distribution panel and transformer cable connection.

o Communications room cable pulling.

o Installation of the conduits and cable pulling for public address system.

o Installation of the automatic transfer switch.

During this reporting period, the following activities were in progress:

o Fabrication of gutters and down spouts.

o Installation of the first floor windows burglar bars.

o Dry walls insulation work.

o Installation of the interior electrical switches, receptacles and lighting fixtures.

o Installation of the suspended celling.

o Installation of the stairs’ handrails.

o Window glazing activity.

o Fabrication and installation of the ventilation ducts.

o Installation of the walls’ and floor ceramic tiles.

o Interior primer paint applications.

o Interior walls final paint.

o Installation of the window frames.

o Installation of the heating system pipes.

o Installation of the fire sprinkler system pipes and fittings.

o Installation of the water pipes inside the building.

o Installation of toilets’ plumbing fixtures.

During this reporting period, the following activities were started:

o Installation of fuel tank.

o Installation of the honed marble veneer for exterior walls.

o Roof insulation work.

During this reporting period, the following meetings occurred:

o On July 22, 2017, a safety toolbox meeting on electrical hazards was held.




o On July 25, 2017, the weekly progress meeting was held.

o On July 29, 2017, a safety toolbox meeting on housekeeping was held.


In the next reporting period, the following activities are anticipated to continue:

o All of the in progress activities in the section above, and activities not reported as

completed, will be continued during the upcoming reporting period.

o Installation of the fire doors.

o Construction of the sidewalks.

o Installation of the circulation pump and accessories

3. ISSUES

The majority of the activities planned for progress are either not yet started, delayed, or have

had no progress for many consecutive days. This trend of slow progress has been consistently

observed against all the look ahead plans the contractor has submitted to date.

Some of the mechanical long lead items are not available in the local market. Tt ESP

recommends to hold a separate meeting, or invite the contractor’s heating system

subcontractor to the weekly progress meeting, to discuss the relevant procurement status

and find alternative solutions.



Date

Revised

Due Date

2

USAID noted many reasons from contractor regarding delays,

and requested that Tt ESP closely follow to identify key

reasons for slow progress. USAID will also raise this at the

Weekly Coordination Meeting. Tt ESP noted that the

contractor needs to submit a recovery plan to the schedule.

Tt ESP

July 20,

2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo #1: Exterior walls honed marble installation,

AUAF. YK, 2017-08-01.

Photo #2: Dormitory building front side view, AUAF.

MA, 2017-07-28.




CLIN 0006: ROADS (R)

JO-R-0017 WARRANTY INSPECTION, QA, AND FINAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR

GARDEZ TO KHOST (G-K) ROAD (PHASE IV)


On July 24, 2017, Tt ESP submitted the Final Inspection and Warranty Acceptance Report

Rev1 to USAID. USAID noted acceptance of this report on the same day.

On July 25, 2017, Tt ESP collected signatures from the USAID and contractor to the accepted

Final Inspection and Warranty Acceptance Report Rev1.

On July 26, 2017, Tt ESP submitted the signed, accepted Final Inspection and Warranty

Acceptance Report Rev1 to USAID.

On July 26, 2017, Tt ESP sent closure of NRC-0001-CW Rutting Repair to the contractor.

On July 26, 2017, Tt ESP sent administrative closure of NRC-0001H&S Health and Safety

Violations to the contractor.

On July 31, 2017, Tt ESP sent a Job Order closure notification to USAID.


USAID to evaluate and send closure of this Job Order to Tt ESP.

3. ISSUES

Nothing to report.


# Item Action By

Orig. Due

Date

Revised Due

Date

1

Following submittal of the Final Warranty Punch List

(PL), USAID will address any additional needs. As per Tt

ESP’s understanding, this action closed.

FYI FYI FYI

2

MECC to provide to Tt ESP record (1)Test results

for Maximum specific gravity (density) determined for

each days production according to the used

standards.(2) Test results for Wearing Course Bulk

specific gravity (density) determined for each days

production for Wearing Course according to the used

standards.(3) Provide any contractual documents

showing using 92 % VS 95% compaction requirements.

MECC

FYI FYI

3 Tt ESP to resubmit the Final Inspection and Warranty

Acceptance Report to USAID for approval.

Tt ESP

July 24,

2017 July 24, 2017

4

Tt ESP to submit the signed Final Inspection and

Warranty Acceptance Report to USAID, after receipt

of USAID approval.

Tt ESP

July 26,

2017 July 26, 2017

5 USAID to evaluate and send closure of the Job Order to

Tt ESP.

USAID

(

[Date to

be

inserted]

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




CLIN 0007: OTHER ENERGY & WATER (EW)

JO-EW-0015 KAJAKI HYDROPOWER OPERATIONS SUPPORT


This Job Order has been closed by USAID, and will be removed from future ESP Bi-Weekly

Reports.


Nothing to report.

3. ISSUES

Nothing to report.


# Item Action By

Orig. Due

Date

Revised

Due Date

1 USAID has formally closed this Job Order USAID

July 23,

2017 July 23, 2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Nothing to report.




CLIN 0008: INTERNSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING (ICB)

JO-ICB-0007 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR AFGHAN WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

AND ARCHITECTURE


From July 22 to August 3, 2017, the interns continued plumbing training, including theory and

practical assignments, led by a Tt ESP Mechanical Engineer.

From July 22 to August 3, 2017, interns continued site visits to the ESP office expansion site.

On July 24, 2017, the interns completed the basics of structures class, and were assigned to

begin research on durability and toughness of construction materials.

From July 29 to August 3, 2017, interns continued drafting and revising assignment memos to

respond to comments from reviewers.

On July 31, 2017, interns began reviewing pre-construction submittals for an ESP project, as

part of their capacity building and on-the-job training.


From August 5 to 17, 2017, the interns will participate in a water supply training taught by the

Tt ESP Mechanical Engineer. This training will include theory and practical assignments.

From August 6 to 17, 2017, the interns will participate in an electrical wiring training led by

Tt ESP’s electrical engineering department.

From August 5 to 17, 2017, interns will continue reviewing pre-construction submittals as part

of their on-the-job training.

From August 5 to 12, 2017, interns will continue to participate in the plumbing training.

On August 10, 2017, interns will attend a shadowing event at USAID, pending confirmation

from the USAID POC.

On August 15, 2017, interns will attend a site visit at AUAF dormitory construction site,

security permitting.

From August 5 to 17, 2017, interns will continue their research on basics of structures, and

begin drafting their assignment memos.

3. ISSUES

Nothing to report.



Date

Revised

Due Date

1 USAID is to schedule a shadowing event with Tt ESP

interns.

USAID

May 31,

2017

August 30,

2017

2

Tt ESP noted that thus far, attempts to set up a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with universities so

that the internship program participants could receive

university credit have not been successful. Tt ESP will

continue to resolve this issue with universities.

Tt ESP

Ongoing Ongoing





Date

Revised

Due Date

Tt ESP noted there has been minimal luck obtaining the

credit, so Tt ESP will proceed in finalizing the MOU without

pursuing academic credit for the internship.

3

USAID is to schedule a meeting with USAID’s PROMOTE

Women in the Economy (WIE) project, and intends to

invite Tt ESP to participate and discuss how PROMOTE can

help interns seeking jobs.

USAID

April 30,

2017

July 30,

2017

4 USAID is to schedule a site visit for interns at US Embassy

to view the buildings under construction.

USAID

August 30,

2017

5. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo #1: Interns during Plumbing training, Kabul.

MNG, 2017-07-30.

Photo #2: Intern attend the basics of structures

training, Kabul. MNG, 2017-07-22.




USAID/AFGHANISTAN

U.S. Embassy

Great Massoud Road

Kabul, Afghanistan

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