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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Division 01)

MINISTRY OF HOUSING Western Sector Projects

OMRANIA and ASSOCIATES Project Specifications

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Table of Contents

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORKS ........................................................................... 3 SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING .............................................................................. 4 SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................... 9 SECTION 01314 - REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS ........................................................ 12 SECTION 01730 - OPERATION MAINTENANCE DATA...................................................... 14 SECTION 013103 - CONTRACTOR’S ORGANIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK .................................................................................................................................. 19 SECTION 013113 -WORK COORDINATION ....................................................................... 24 SECTION 013119 - PROJECT MEETINGS.......................................................................... 29 SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ............................................................. 34 SECTION 013226 - MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT ....................................................... 48 SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES ................................................................ 51 SECTION 013520 - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 60 SECTION 013527 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 72 SECTION 013531 - SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL .......................... 74 SECTION 013535 - FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 78 SECTION 013543 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES ..................................................... 80 SECTION 013553 - ACCESS CONTROL AND SITE SECURITY ......................................... 96 SECTION 013595 - SITE LOGISTICS PLANNING ............................................................... 99 SECTION 014000 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS ..................................... 105 SECTION 014600 - FACTORY TESTING .......................................................................... 118 SECTION 015100 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES .................................................................... 121 SECTION 015101- PROTECTION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ANDCABLES ...................................................................................................................... 125 SECTION 015200 – CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES .......................................................... 130 SECTION 015500 - ACCESS ROADS ............................................................................... 133 SECTION 015600 - BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES ........................................................ 135 SECTION 015700 - TEMPORARY CONTROLS ................................................................ 136 SECTION 015800 - PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SIGNS .......................................... 139 SECTION 016000 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 141 SECTION 016200 - PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS ............................................................. 146 SECTION 016600 - STORAGE AND PROTECTION .......................................................... 149 SECTION 017329 - CUTTING AND PATCHING ................................................................ 152 SECTION 017400 - CONSTRUCTION CLEANING ............................................................ 155 SECTION 017700 - PROJECT CLOSE-OUT ..................................................................... 158 SECTION 017836 - WARRANTIES .................................................................................... 165 SECTION 017843 - SPARE PARTS, TOOLS, AND EXTRA STOCK MATERIAL ............... 168 SECTION 017900 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING .................................................. 170 SECTION 019100 – COMMISSIONING ............................................................................. 172

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SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORKS

P AR T 1 – G E NE R AL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. General

The purpose of the works is to supply all material and all what needed, providing and operate the plant and equipment, technical staff, labors, obtaining all permissions and consents from the relevant authorities , issuance of approved drawings, carry out all coordination with other contractors working on the site including the employer contractors and third party contractors , in order to execute, operate and maintenance the various activities the construction works for all infrastructure of the site project , and all kind of building with its relevant infrastructure . as stipulated in the form of agreement document(clause – 2)and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract i.e general and special conditions , specification , bill of quantities , drawings and all other supplementary contract documents , provided that to take into consideration the full adherence to the criteria standard of safety and quality as set forth in the contract documents , furthermore to provide and maintain roads, landscaping within times indicated in the project time schedule under the contract documents provisions

P AR T 2 – P RO D U C TS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall submit lists of manufacturers and suppliers He proposes to use for the materials required for this Contract including expected dates for delivery to site for the Engineer’s approval.

B. See appropriate sections within the technical specifications.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 NON-COMPLIANT OR DEFECTIVE WORKS

When any part of work is known to be, or suspected to be, defective, the Contractor shall submit proposals as soon as possible to the Engineer for his approval, for further testing, opening up, inspection, repair or removal and re-execution.

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SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING

1. DFEINITIONS

Bench Mark – A permanent or semi-permanent marker of Known coordinates and elevation relative to a datum plane.

2. GRADES, LINES, AND LEVELS

2.1 The Contractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for their correctness. No extra charge or compensation will be allowed on account of differences between actual measurements and the dimensions given in the Drawings and Specification. Any differences which may be found shall be submitted to the Engineer in writing for consideration and directives before proceeding with the works.

2.2 Site bench marks have been established and the datum will be to Riyadh Municipality Datum. The Engineer will indicate the position and value of bench marks near the works.

3. SETTING OUT

3.1 After the Contractor is handed the Drawings and after noting all the existing permanent bench marks, he shall carry out at his own responsibility and expense the setting out of the work, definition of levels and setting out lines, axes and slopes, all in accordance with the approved Drawings.

3.2 The Contractor shall inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and shall satisfy himself before submitting his Tender as to the nature of the ground and sub-soil, the quantities and nature of the Works and materials, tools and equipment necessary for the completion of the Works.

3.3 The Contractor shall make his own investigations and inquiries of the Riyadh Municipality, other authorities and utility companies to ascertain the exact positions, sizes, numbers and details of all obstacles to be encountered.

3.4 The rates given in the Tender shall include for all costs involved in negotiating obstacles and no claim will be considered for additional expenses for obstacle known or that should have been known at the time of preparing the contract Drawings.

3.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the true and proper setting out of the work in relation to original points, lines and levels of references given in the Drawings and for the accuracy of the positions, levels, dimensions and alignment of all parts of the work, and for any delay or loss resulting from errors made in completing the setting out of the work. The Contractor shall protect, preserve and be responsible for all existing bench marks, pegs and boundary marks and shall keep them in place or replace them when necessary or as directed by the Engineer either in their original positions or in some other approved positions.



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3.6 Setting out shall be approved by the Engineer before commencing the works, but such approval shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the correct execution of the work

3.7 The Contractor shall:

a) Check the levels and dimensions of the Site against those shown on the Drawings and record the results on a copy of the Drawings.

b) Notify the Engineer in writing of any discrepancies and obtain written instruction before proceeding.

c) Inform the Engineer and obtain his approval when overall setting out is complete and before commencing construction.

3.8 Execution

Based on the Bench Marks reflected in the contract documents, the Contractor will provide and establish a GPS base Station (RTK) and Local Reference Network of Points (FIXED POINTS/Control Points) all around the project working area with the following Standards:

a) GPS base Station (RTK)

1. The base station is to be installed at a fixed or semi-permanent location, approved by the authority and the engineer. The base station consists of a GPS receiver, GPS antenna, radio and radio antenna. The receivers are internet-enabled allowing for remote configuration and monitoring.

2. The contractor to provide a design/ shop drawing showing the details for installation of the base for the engineer’s approval. The drawing should also reflect the range, power supply, data cables, and required protection method.

3. The contractor to provide the required hardware and software and the required training to operate the system.

4. Before using the base station on site, the Contractor and the Engineer will check the system results and accuracy thru an inspection request.

5. The Contractor shall protect, preserve and be responsible for all existing base stations, pegs and boundary marks and shall keep them in place or replace them when necessary or as directed by the Engineer.

b) Points should be in three Dimensions 3D (Easting, Northing, Elevation) with according to the WGS84 grid system.

c) Points should be established by GPS .and checked by Total station with a general scale factor given by GPS observations.

e) Every single point should be visible from two other points minimum, and the distance in between points should be less than 250m.



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f) The network should be adjusted by mathematical method- if needed- using any adjustment software.

g) Each point will be fixed by a copper mark as standard (see figure below).

Containing the project name ,Owner , point ID, Center point or cross ,Also should be placed in the center of a concert cube 50cm *50cm * 100cm in depth.

h) Each point should have a spirit description sheet contain point ID (B.M #) and

information related to the point and photo as standard.

i) Contractor should check the property limits, highlight it with red flags and protected it from damaged.

j) For Temporary points the procedure is as follows:

1. Established by GPS rover or Total Station by resection method using two

fixed points.

2. Check Temporary point from any fixed points with the consultant to get approval.

3. Make list for approved temporary points, mark it with suitable cross/point

with highlight a green flag.

4. Any setting out process or surveying activity should depend only on approved temporary points.

Always when the instrument is setup on temporary point the back side reading should be at a fixed point.

k) The contractor shall carry out during the preparation period the following steps: 1. Fix the base station system.



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2. Fix the Bench marks/ control points.

3. Locate roadway centerline and areas of cut and fill.

l) The contractor to provide a list of his instruments with required certifications (for GPS instruments, Total stations, Levels) along with the Accessories list (360 prism, circular prism, tribrach’s, steel measuring tape's….. etc.

m) Instrument calibration:

1. All instruments required to calibration every six months maximum 2. Contractor to provide a calibration report from independent laboratory for

each instrument.

3. Contractor to provide a calibration schedule for all surveying instruments.

4. APPEARANCE AND FIT

4.1 The Contractor shall arrange the setting out, erection, juxtaposition of components and application of structures (working within the practical limits of the design and Specification) to ensure that there is a satisfactory fit at junctions and that the finished work has a well aligned true and regular appearance. It shall be the responsibility of each contractor to verify work installed by others that may have an impact on the appearance, quality and fit of their work and notify the Engineer sufficiently in advance of any potential problems or conflicts so as not to impact the Programme of Works. The Contractor shall obtain resolution from the Engineer of such problems and conflicts prior to proceeding with further work. Failure to do so shall constitute acceptance of the installed work and the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any corrective work that may be required as a result.

5. NON-COMPLIANCE

5.1 Where work fails to meet the specified levels of accuracy the Contractor shall

not rectify such work without approval of the Engineer.

5.2 The Contractor shall:

a) Submit proposals for such rectification and meet all costs arising, including effects on other work.

b) Allow for the possibility that approval will not be given necessitating

removal and replacement of the work.

6. RODMAN AND CHAINMAN 6.1 The Contractor shall provide surveying assistants as required on site, for the

use of and as requested by the Engineer. 6.2 The assistants shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience and shall be

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6.3 The assistants shall be available to Engineer for eight (8) hours per day and six (6) days per week or more as required if the Contractor works outside of these hours.

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SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK DESCRIPTION

This Section describes the restrictions that affect construction operations.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work Permits

B. The Contractor Facilities Site Approval

C. Protection of Property

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 013300 Submittal Procedures

B. Section 013527 Regulatory Requirements

C. Section 015600 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures

1.04 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. The Contractor, during the performance of this Contract, shall be restricted to the use of the work site, haul roads, housing, storage and lay down areas assigned by the engineer.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the applicable criteria and standards for construction and use of field offices, work sites and lay down areas.

1.05 WORK PERMITS

A. The Engineer approval is required prior to any excavation, temporary construction or connection to existing utilities systems or structures.

B. The Contractor shall request the Government authorities and Engineer approvals as follows:

1. The request for utility connections shall include a drawings and installation package showing type of materials, methods, test procedures and work specifications. Water and electric meters shall be provided and installed by the Contractor.

2. The Contractor may not interrupt any service without prior written approval of the Government Authorities.

3. The Contractor shall perform all required tests in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and shall be witnessed by the Engineer.



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4. The Contractor shall obtain excavation approval from the Government Authorities to initiating any subsurface work. Unless otherwise approved by the Government Authorities, road crossings shall be completed within 7 days and must include repair of road. A copy of the Government Authorities excavation approval must be in the possession of the person in charge at the excavation site.

5. The Contractor shall request inspection of the work by the engineer prior to final connection and backfilling.

1.06 THE CONTRACTOR FACILITIES SITE APPROVAL

A. The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer approval for the construction of temporary facilities and all such construction shall be in accordance with applicable Employer regulations for construction and use of field offices, worksites and lay down areas.

B. The Contractor's request for temporary facilities shall include a site plan showing size, location and use of desired area and location, size and construction details of temporary buildings, installations, facilities, utilities and access roads. The request shall include the requested occupancy date, period of occupancy and special requirements, if any.

1.07 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. Existing Surfaces and Facilities

1. Positive action shall be taken to protect all existing surfaces and facilities from any damage resulting from construction operations unless modifications to the surfaces or facilities are required as a part of the Contract.

2. All paving, landscaping, and utility facilities shall be protected from damage caused by mobile and stationary equipment, including vehicles delivering materials to the site.

3. All finished surfaces shall be protected, including jambs and soffits of all openings used as passageways through which materials are handled, against any possible damage resulting from the conduct of the work by all trades.

4. All adjacent structures shall be provided and maintained with adequate protection. When required by law or for the safety of the work, shore, brace, underpin or otherwise protect those portions of adjacent structures which may be affected by the work. The Contractor, before commencement of any part of the work, shall give any notices required to be given to an adjoining landowner or other parties.

B. Utilities

1. Utilities as known to the Employer are shown on the Contract Drawings. The locations of these utilities are not guaranteed, nor is there any guarantee that other utilities do not exist. Unless otherwise specifically directed, utilities shall be protected from damage and prevent any interruption of service.

2. Before commencing construction, the location of all utilities near the work area shall be verified. Prior to beginning of construction, affecting any utility, submit a plan for performing the work to the Employer for review and obtain an excavation permit.



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C. New Work

1. All finished surfaces of items shall be clean and not marred upon acceptance of the structure. Refinish all such surfaces that have been inadequately protected and are damaged.

2. Traffic shall not be permitted or material storage on roof surfaces. Where some activity must take place on the roof in order to perform the work, provide and maintain adequate protection.

3. The Contractor shall at all times provide and maintain adequate protection against weather so as to preserve all work, materials, equipment, apparatus and fixtures free from injury or damage.

4. Loading shall not be allowed or permit any part of a structure to be loaded so as to endanger its safety.

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SECTION 01314 - REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL

A. Work Included in this Section: The procedures to be followed by Contractor upon discovery of any apparent conflicts, omissions, or errors in Contract Documents or upon having any question concerning interpretation.

2. PROCEDURES

1.1 Notification by Contractor:

1.1.1 Submit all requests for clarifications (RFC’s) and additional information in writing directly to Engineer. RFC’s manually transmitted using the formats provide by the Engineer.

1.1.2 Each RFC shall be consecutively number beginning at 1.

1.1.3 Limit each RFC to one subject.

1.1.4 Submit RFCs if one of the following conditions occurs:

a) Contractor discovers an unforeseen condition or circumstance that is not described in the Contract Documents.

b) Contractor discovers an apparent conflict or discrepancy between portions of the Contract Documents that appears to be inconsistent or is not reasonably inferred from the intent of the Contract Documents.

c) Contractor discovers what appears to be an omission from the Contract Documents that cannot be reasonably inferred from the intent of the Contract Documents.

1.1.5 RFCs will not be recognized or accepted if, in the opinion of Engineer, one of the following conditions exists:

a) Contractor submits the RFC as a request for substitution.

b) Contractor submits the RFC as a submittal.

c) Contractor submits the RFC under the pretense of a Contract Documents discrepancy or omission without thorough review of the Documents.

d) Contractor submits the RFC in a manner that suggest that specific portions of the Contract Documents are assumed to be excluded or by taking an isolated portion of the Contract Documents in part rather than whole.

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1.1.6 Ask for any information or Request for Clarification immediately upon discovery. Submit RFC’s in a reasonable time frame so as not to affect the project schedule while allowing the full response time described below.

1.1.7 Produce and maintain a Microsoft Excel RFC log listing all outstanding RFC‟s. Log will be reviewed at weekly Progress Meetings.

2.2 Response Time:

2.2.1 The Engineer, whose decision will be final and conclusive, shall resolve such questions and issue instructions to Contractor within a reasonable time frame. In most cases, RFC's will receive a response within fourteen calendar days from the date upon which the Engineer received the RFC. In some cases this time may need to be lengthened for complex issues, or shortened for emergency situations, as mutually agreed by all parties.

2.2.2 Should Contractor proceed with the work affected before receipt of a response from the Engineer, within the response time described above, any portion of the work which is not done in accordance with Engineer’s interpretations, clarifications, instructions, or decisions is subject to removal or replacement and Contractor shall be responsible for all resultant losses.

2.3 Additional Detailed Instructions:

2.3.1 The Engineer may furnish additional detailed, written instructions to further explain the work and such instructions shall be a part of Contract Documents. Should additional detailed instructions in the opinion of Contractor constitute work in excess of the scope of Contract, Contractor shall submit written notification thereof to the Engineer within 7 calendar days following receipt of such instruction, and in any event prior to the commencement of work thereon. The Engineer will then consider such notice and if justified, instructions will be revised, or a Site Work Instruction will be issued.

2.3.2 Contractor has no claim for additional compensation or extension of the schedule because of any such additional instructions unless Contractor gives the Engineer written notice thereof within the time frame as specified above

2.3.3 Failure to Agree: In the event of failure to agree as to the scope of Contract requirements, Contractor shall follow procedures set forth in the disputes clause.

2.3.4 Contractor is to maintain two posted set of drawings (full size) and specifications with accurate, legible RFC responses including sketches, Site Work Instructions, Job Site Instructions, Variations Orders, dimensions, revisions, and similar items. Contractor shall maintain a set for filed reference and second set shall be maintained in contractor’s office.

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SECTION 01730 - OPERATION MAINTENANCE DATA

1 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DATA

1.1 At least forty-five (45) days prior to request for a Preliminary Handover of the Works, the Contractor shall submit for the Engineer approval one draft copy of the maintenance manual which shall provide all necessary information for the proper upkeep of all the installed works by the Contractor, including but not limited to:

1) List of all shop drawings with description.

2) Relevant Specification number.

3) Description of material or equipment including tag number, if applicable.

4) Quantity and location.

5) Catalogue cuts, if applicable.

6) Manufacturers preventive maintenance procedures.

7) Methods and materials to be used in above (e.g. cleaning).

8) Parts list.

9) List of recommended spare parts.

10) Name and address of supplier.

11) Expiration date of warranty.

12) Name and address of manufacturer.

1.2 After review and approval by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit a minimum of six (6) bound copies in a format acceptable to the Employer and Authority.

1.3 Where the Contractor specified shall undertake the training of the Employer’s / Authority’s maintenance team to ensure that the Operations and Maintenance Manual, and the equipment is familiar and understood. Notes of the training sessions shall be incorporated into the final manuals.

1.4 Spare Parts shall be delivered in compliance with the technical specifications and General Conditions of Contract.

1.5 Formats:

1.5.1 Submit data bound in 8-1/2 x 11 inch (A4) text pages, capacity expansion binders with durable plastic covers.

1.5.2 Prepare binder cover with printed title "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS", title of project, and subject matter of binder when multiple binders are required.



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1.5.3 Internally subdivide the binder contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized as described below; with tab titling clearly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.

1.5.4 Drawings: Provide with reinforced punched binder tab. Bind in with text; fold larger drawings to size of text pages.

1.5.5 Contents: Prepare a Table of Contents for each volume, with each product or system description identified, typed on white paper, in three parts as follows.

1.5.5.1 Part 1: Directory, listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Engineer, Contractor, Subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers.

1.5.5.2 Part 2: Operation and maintenance instructions arranged by system and subdivided by specification section. For each category, identify names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Subcontractors and suppliers. Identify the following:

a. Significant design criteria.

b. List of equipment.

c. Parts list for each component.

d. Operating instructions.

e. Maintenance instructions for equipment and systems.

f. Maintenance instructions for special finishes, including recommended cleaning methods and materials, and special precautions identifying detrimental agents.

1.5.5.3 Part 3: Project documents and certificates, including the following:

a. Shop drawings and product data.

b. Air and water balance reports.

c. Certificates.

d. Originals of warranties and bonds.

1.5.6 Submit draft copy of completed volumes 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be reviewed and returned after final inspection, with Engineer comments. Revise content of all document sets as required pr ior to final submission

1.5.7 Submit two sets of revised final volumes, within 10 days after final inspection.



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2. MANUAL FOR MATERIALS AND FINISHES

2.1 Submit two copies of preliminary draft or proposed formats and outlines of contents before start of Work. Engineer will review draft and return one copy with comments.

2.2 For equipment, or component parts of equipment put into service during construction and operated by Employer and Authority, submit documents within ten days after acceptance.

2.3 Submit one copy of completed volumes 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be reviewed and returned after final inspection, with Engineer comments. Revise content of all document sets as required prior to final submission.

2.4 Submit two sets of revised final volumes in final form within 10 days after final Inspection.

2.5 Building Products, Applied Materials, and Finishes: Include product data, with catalogue number, size, composition, designations. Provide information for reordering custom manufactured products.

2.6 Instructions for Care and Maintenance: Include manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning agents and methods, precautions against detrimental agents and methods, and recommended schedule for cleaning and maintenance.

2.7 Moisture Protection and Weather Exposed Products: Include product data listing applicable reference standards, chemical composition, and details of installation. Provide recommendations for inspections, maintenance, and repair.

2.8 Additional Requirements: As specified in individual product specification sections.

2.9 Provide a listing in Table of Contents for design data, with tabbed fly sheet and space for insertion of data.

3 MANUAL FOR EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

3.1 Submit two copies of preliminary draft or proposed formats and outlines of contents before start of Work. Engineer will review draft and return one copy with comments.

3.2 For equipment, or component parts of equipment put into service during construction and operated by Employer, submit documents within ten days after acceptance.

3.3 Submit one copy of completed volumes 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be reviewed and returned after final inspection, with Engineer comments. Revise content of all document sets as required prior to final submission.

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3.5 Each Item of Equipment and Each System: Include description of unit or system, and component parts. Identify function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions. Include performance curves, with engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and model number of replaceable parts.

3.6 Panel board Circuit Directories: Provide electrical service characteristics, controls, and communications.

3.7 Include colour coded wiring diagrams as installed.

3.8 Operating Procedures: Include start-up, break-in, and routine normal operating instructions and sequences. Include regulation, control, stopping, shut-down, and emergency instructions. Include summer, winter, and any special operating instructions.

3.9 Maintenance Requirements: Include routine procedures and guide for preventative maintenance and trouble shooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly instructions; and alignment, adjusting, balancing, and checking instructions.

3.10 Provide servicing and lubrication schedule, and list of lubricants required.

3.11 Include manufacturer's printed operation and maintenance instructions.

3.12 Include sequence of operation by controls manufacturer.

3.13 Provide original manufacturer's parts list, illustrations, assembly drawings, and diagrams required for maintenance.

3.14 Provide control diagrams by controls manufacturer as installed.

3.15 Provide Contractor's coordination drawings, with color coded piping diagrams as installed.

3.16 Provide charts of valve tag numbers, with location and function of each valve, keyed to flow and control diagrams.

3.17 Provide list of original manufacturer's spare parts, current prices, and recommended quantities to be maintained in storage.

3.18 Include test and balancing reports.

3.19 Additional Requirements: As specified in individual product specification sections.

3.20 Provide a listing in Table of Contents for design data, with tabbed dividers and space for insertion of data.

4. SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS

4.1 Provide spare parts, maintenance, and extra products in quantities specified in individual specification sections.

4.2 Deliver to Project site and place in location as directed; obtain receipt prior to final payment.



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5. MAINTENANCE SERVICE

5.1 Furnish service and maintenance of components indicated in specification sections for one year from date of Preliminary Handover.

5.2 Examine system components at a frequency consistent with reliable operation. Clean, adjust, and lubricate as required.

5.3 Include systematic examination, adjustment, and lubrication of components. Repair or replace parts whenever required. Use parts produced by the manufacturer of the original component.

5.4 Maintenance service shall not be assigned or transferred to any agent or Subcontractor without prior written consent of the Employer.

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SECTION 013103 - CONTRACTOR’S ORGANIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Contractor is solely responsible for providing and managing all means and methods necessary to perform the work under this Contract in a safe and timely manner; to perform the work continuously from day to day; and, to successfully complete the work within the time allowed, with the level of quality and as generally indicated and specifically required by the Contract.

B. This section describes general activities, requirements, characteristics, and responsibilities of the Contractor necessary to the satisfactory performance of the work under this Contract.

C. The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that that during the course of his Contract there will be other contractors appointed within the site layout, but within separate defined sites, operating on behalf of various clients. In particular, the Contractor’s obligations with respect to these other contracts shall be:

1. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements within the proposed site layout, as detailed in Division 01, up to the boundaries of the other sites within the proposed site layout. Other contractors will comply with corresponding requirements within the boundaries of the other sites.

2. For the avoidance of doubt it is clarified that:

a) Section 013520-Health and Safety Requirements. The Contractor’s obligations are applicable to all persons within the proposed site layout, irrespective of whether these persons are related to the execution of the infrastructure works or not. For persons not related to the execution of infrastructure works the Contractor’s obligations end at the boundaries of the other sites within the proposed site layout.

b) Section 013531-Special Procedures for Traffic Control. As per the definition under item 1 above.

c) Section 013535-Fire Safety Requirements. As per the definition under item 1 above.

d) Section 013543-Environmental Procedures. As per the definition under item 1 above.

e) Section 013553-Access Control and Site Security. As per the definition under item 1 above except that facilities, fencing, gates, lighting, alarms, or other products that may be required to provide site security and employment of sufficient security staff, required to provide site security, within the other sites shall be the responsibility of other contractors.

f) Section 013595-Site Logistics Planning. As detailed therein.

g) Section 015100-Temporary Utilities. As per the definition under item 1 above.



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h) Section 015101-Protection of Existing Underground Utilities and Cables. As per the definition under item 1 above.

i) Section 015213-Engineer’s Field Offices. As per the definition under item 1 above.

j) Section 015500-Access Roads. As per the definition under item 1 above. In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain access at all times to each of the other sites within the proposed site layout. The Contractor shall re-route such temporary access roads, as necessary, during the execution of the infrastructure works. in addition the Contractor shall build, maintain and provide traffic control / access to both permanent and temporary parameter roads as reflected in the contract documents and drawings.

k) Section 015600-Barriers and Enclosures. As per the definition under item 1 above.

l) Section 01 5700-Temporary Controls. As per the definition under item 1 above.

m) Section 015800-Project Identification and Signs. As per the definition under item 1 above.

n) Section 016600-Storage and Protection. As per the definition under item 1 above.

o) Section 017400-Construction Cleaning. As per the definition under item 1 above.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and managing of construction activities as per section “A” above. Also, Contractor shall commence work in accordance with Conditions of Contract.

1.2 PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR

A. In submitting its proposal to perform the work under this Contract, the Contractor represents themselves as possessing all means and methods, knowledge, experience, and all qualifications necessary to perform the work in a safe, timely, professional manner to the level of quality indicated in the Instruction to Tenderers and to satisfactorily complete the work in the manner required and in the time allowed.

B. The Contractor shall perform in a professional manner and with integrity to execute the work in the best manner possible.

C. The Contractor shall maintain professional and courteous relations with Employer, Employer’s representatives, Engineer, other contractors, and other stakeholders that may be involved in the work under this Contract, or with whom the Contractor may interface in the execution of the work under this Contract.

D. The Contractor shall be responsive to the needs and requirements of others and of the work under this Contract.



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E. The Contractor shall work and abide by ordinance and requirements, governing law, and by the terms and conditions of this Contract without violation of governing law. Contractor is herewith advised that under Article (5) of the “Tender Regulations” issued under Royal Decree No. M/58 dated 04/09/1427H, priority should be given to the national industries, products and services, as well as the products of national origin.

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

A. The Contractor’s project management team shall be composed of members with the necessary skills and be sufficient in number to perform all duties required for a project of this magnitude.

B. The Contractor shall staff the project with a qualified and experienced management team of sufficient individuals with composite knowledge and experience capable of successfully executing and satisfactory completion of the work. This team shall have sufficient experience on similar works with a similar magnitude of constructed value. Each individual of the team shall possess the competency, knowledge, experience, and skills required for the project. The management team shall have the authority necessary to execute the work to a satisfactory completion.

1.4 CONTRACTOR’S RESOURCES, FACILITIES, WORK FORCE, AND PLANT

A. The Contractor shall maintain adequate numbers of skilled and competent workmen and supervisors to prosecute the work continuously from day to day until achieving a successful and satisfactory completion. The Contractor’s personnel at site shall conform to the requirements specified in the Conditions of Contract.

1. The ratio of general labour to skilled labour, and of skilled labour to supervisors, and of supervisors to general supervisors, and of general supervisors to management shall be such that the knowledge and experience, policies and procedures shall result in a safe, efficient, and effective work force that can perform work with a level of workmanship that will produce the quality required by the Contract Documents.

B. The Contractor shall maintain adequate numbers and types of equipment and facilities required to do the work continuously from day to day until achieving successful and satisfactory completion.

1. The Contractor shall maintain all equipment and plant in safe, fully operational condition.

2. The Contractor shall have and implement a hazardous materials procedure as part of its health and safety plan. The Contractor shall have a policy that provides for accountability and consequences related to failure to abide by the requirements of the health and safety plan.

C. The Contractor shall maintain adequate numbers of responsible, competent, experienced engineers and Subcontractors (if applicable) to do the work continuously from day to day until achieving a successful and satisfactory completion.

1. The Contractor shall provide and coordinate an organization chart including all Subcontractors; identifying the key project personnel of any sub-tier organization that will be associated with this grading project. The initial chart



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shall be submitted to Engineer for review and approval within seven days of the notice to proceed. The chart shall be updated as the project progresses.

D. The Contractor’s project management team shall be capable of performing the following duties including, but not limited to:

1. Maintain the schedule and resolve project related issues.

2. Coordinate permitting and construction activities to achieve timely completion of the project.

3. Coordinate the construction activities of Subcontractors to ensure the availability of required supervisory, skilled manpower, and adequate construction labour to maintain the project schedule.

4. Coordinate necessary inspections with Employer, approved testing laboratory, and other agencies as required for the progress of the Works.

5. Participate in project meetings with Employer and Engineer to review the progress of the construction, and identify and resolve outstanding construction related issues.

6. Coordinate the installation, operation, and maintenance of temporary utilities required during construction.

7. Perform required testing and maintain a record of tests.

8. Assemble as-built and record documents and ensure that completed project as-built and record documents are submitted to Engineer, as per Conditions of Contract.

1.5 CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENT CONTROL & MANAGEMENT

A. The Contractor shall comply with the Engineer’s document controls and management procedures for the Ministry of Housing project in Saudi Arabia. Specific requirements follow.

1. The Contractor shall maintain record of all contractual correspondence and documents in printed format as well as electronic (scanned copies).

2. The Engineer may implement a web based document control management system on the program into a single collaborative system. The Contractor is required to allocate a full time document controller to manage the document flow within a system.

3. The Contractor shall be required to implement and maintain a separate electronic document management system outside of the Engineer’s document management system for their use that is compliant with ISO 9001:2000 and fully supports electronic document storage and retrieval capabilities.

4. All Contractual correspondence from the Contractor shall be printed on the Contractor’s letterhead and signed by the authorized representative.

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documents to be submitted and also into electronic forms that will be provided by the Employer.

a) WBS Number and Project Title.

b) Contract Number and contract title

c) Subject

d) Reference number and date

e) Signature of the Contractor’s authorized representative.

6. The Contractor shall provide the number of copies of all letters, transmittals, cover sheets, etc. to the Employer and/or Engineer, as per the Conditions of Contract.

2.0 PRODUCTS

Not Used

3.0 EXECUTION

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SECTION 013113 -WORK COORDINATION

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing pre-existing conditions and pre-existing work on or with which the work under this Contract will depend or interface; the Contract Documents shall determine by whatever means necessary and recording the actual locations and condition of any such work, including the acceptability of such Works to receive the work to be performed under this Contract. The Contractor shall provide a report to Engineer on the findings of the determination. The Contractor shall submit the report with a cover letter and the cover letter shall state whether the pre-existing work is acceptable to receive the work to be performed under this Contract.

B. The Contractor is responsible for the coordination of the work with any unexpected findings or conditions of the Site such as: historical, archaeological, cultural, burial, environmental or similar features.

C. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating the work to be done under this Contract with work to be done under other contracts and upon which this work will depend or with which the work will interface. This includes both a physical interface or dependency, a planning or scheduling interface or dependency or some other interface or dependency.

D. The Contractor is responsible for producing as-built and record documents that provide accurate information on the actual construction of the work and on any other work or condition found during the performance of the work.

E. This section describes general activities in coordination of work for this project with pre-existing work, new, or ongoing work of other projects. Coordination, scheduling, phasing, submittals, management of Subcontractors, and the Site is required to facilitate the efficient and orderly sequence of implementation.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. PRE-EXISTING WORK

1. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall survey and field verify the exact location, dimensions and other pertinent information of all work that is to receive the work under this Contract. The Contractor shall record the information and compare the information to the data in the Contract Documents.

2. The Contractor shall prepare a report of findings and submit the report to Engineer with a cover letter indicating the general results, acceptability and conformance of the existing work. The report shall highlight conformance, deviation, and discrepancy of the existing work. This report must be reviewed and all deviations and discrepancies resolved by Engineer before commencing work.



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B. REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1. The Contractor shall review and coordinate the various sections of the plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents to assure the compatibility of each section with another and the documents as a whole for inconsistencies, errors, conflicts, and omissions.

2. The Contractor shall prepare a report of the review of the Contract Documents and submit the report with a cover letter indicating the general results of the review to Engineer for review. The report shall highlight inconsistencies, errors, conflicts and omissions. All inconsistencies, errors, conflicts, and omissions shall be resolved before commencing work.

3. The Contractor shall verify that the characteristics of elements interfacing with other related project elements are compatible.

4. The Contractor shall prepare detailed and dimensioned coordination drawings and detailed schedules as necessary, as determined by Engineer, to satisfactorily coordinate and interface the work of this Contract with the work of all other contracts and between all disciplines of work in accordance with Section 013300. These drawings shall be computer based in computer aided design (CAD) format compatible with the designers’ file, the requirements of Engineer, and as stated below:

a. The Contractor shall provide all drawings in electronic form in AutoCAD, version 2010 / Microstation VSI.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that the Subcontractors provide their coordinating information in AutoCAD, version 2004. The files will be structured so that separate systems can be seen and isolated as a "layer" within the coordination drawings.

c. The system coordination documents shall include, but are not limited to, all of the Contractor's subcontractors and suppliers, as well as, all assigned or to be assigned Contracts, and all related contracts that will have impact upon the work.

d. The Contractor shall comply with all the requirements of the technical specifications.

e. The Contractor shall comply with the latest version of the Employer and the Engineer CADD Standards.

C. REVIEW OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall review the Contract Documents against information provided by vendors, suppliers, or manufacturers to assure that the materials and equipment are suitable for use as specified and that dimensions and space requirements are compatible with those in the Contract Documents.

D. UTILITY COORDINATION

1. The Contractor shall review the Contract Documents for utility requirements and coordinate with utility owners to assure the timely and adequate provision of infrastructure, connection points, control devices and other physical elements required for the work.



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2. The Contractor shall coordinate inspection, testing and commissioning of utility systems, connections and other utility items required for the work.

E. PLANNING AND SCHEDULE COORDINATION

1. The Contractor shall build their logical network schedule in view of the demands of the work to be performed under this Contract, and shall base that schedule on availability of skilled labour, plant, materials, fabrications and equipment. The schedule shall reflect the coordination of all elements of the work so that a safe prosecution of the work can be maintained in a safe continuous manner and produce the quality required by the Contract Documents.

2. The Contractor shall build his schedule and schedule their work in coordination with the work of other Contractors and the needs of Engineer

3. The Contractor shall provide for work-around and recovery of work that is in conflict or is delayed or produces delays.

4. The Contractor shall resolve conflicts in proximity of components in advance of performing areas of the work that may be in conflict, prior to installing or incurring delays.

5. Whenever the work is dependent upon the work of other Contractors, or if the work may potentially be impacted by other Contractors, then the Contractor is required to, as a minimum:

a. Notify Engineer.

b. Coordinate its work interfacing with other contractor’s work.

c. Provide necessary interface data and requirements to the appropriate subcontractors or contractors upon whose work it is dependent.

d. Examine interface drawings, specifications, and submittals.

e. Examine previously placed interface work.

f. Check and verify interface dimensions of previously placed work.

g. Notify the Contractor of previously constructed interfacing work and/or dimensions which are unacceptable.

h. Not proceed with its work until the unacceptable conditions have been corrected.

i. Supply and/or install items required to be built to support the work of others.

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1.3 COORDINATION MEETINGS

A. In addition to progress meetings required under the Contract, the Contractor is to hold coordination and pre-installation meetings with Contractor’s personnel, Subcontractors, suppliers, and other contractors to assure coordination of the various works and zones. The Contractor is responsible for convening and conducting these meetings and resolution of any conflicts or coordination issues that may arise throughout the project. The Contractor is responsible for preparing and issuing meetings minutes to attendees after the Engineer review and approval.

B. The Contractor shall schedule coordination meetings in advance of the Works to ensure that the project completion schedule is not adversely affected.

1. If a certain area of the Works requires phasing due to Engineer’s requirements or due to installation constraints, the Contractor is required to submit a phasing plan to Engineer for review. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required interface coordination with other Contractor’s work in the area. The Contractor is responsible for achieving the required Contract Milestone and/or completion dates regardless of phasing constraints.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible to attend all meetings as scheduled by Employer and Engineer. The Contractor shall assure that the individuals attending the meetings are qualified and experienced to assist in the meeting discussions.

D. Related Contract and work requirements.

1. The Contractor shall attend and participate in interface coordination meetings with other contractors, and shall perform any other activities necessary for the Contractor to discharge its coordination and cooperation responsibilities established by the Conditions of Contract.

2. As deemed necessary by Employer and Engineer, the Contractor shall require Subcontractors to participate in coordination meetings with other Contractors, as necessary, for the Contractor to discharge its coordination and cooperation responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of Contract.

3. The Contractor shall meet with Engineer and present coordination drawings for review. Engineer will require revision of the documents if they are not of acceptable quality. The Contractor will correct deficiencies and resubmit, as directed.

1.4 CORRECTIVE ACTION, AND OTHER IMPACTS

A. If Contractor is notified that a corrective action report (CAR) is forthcoming from Engineer, any work performed before the receipt of same shall be coordinated with Engineer to minimize the impact of the required work on the work in progress. Any work performed prior to, or after such notification shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

2.0 PRODUCTS

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3.0 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION



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SECTION 013119 - PROJECT MEETINGS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the required project meetings for the Works. These meetings include:

1. P re-construction conference.

2. Progress meetings.

3. Schedule meetings.

4. Special meetings.

5. Safety meetings.

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Engineer shall call for and administer the pre-construction conference at a time and place to be announced. The conference shall occur as soon after award as can be scheduled.

B. The Contractor, Subcontractors, consultants, other contractors, and all major vendors/suppliers shall attend the pre-construction conference.

C. The agenda shall include, but is not be limited to, the following items:

1. Introduction.

2. Mobilization.

3. Permits.

4. Procedures outlining submittals, substitutions, variations, and payment applications.

5. The Contractor’s site logistical plan and on-site facilities.

6. Access control and site security.

7. Temporary equipment.

8. Environmental.

9. Safety, injury, and illness prevention program.

10. Housekeeping.

11. Submittals and submittal schedule.

12. The Contractor’s quality control plan and inspection and testing procedures, on-site and off-site.



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13. Utility shutdown procedures.

14. Control and reference point survey procedures.

15. Project controls requirements.

16. The Contractor’s initial CPM schedule.

17. Reporting requirements and project photographs.

18. Safety violations.

19. Security plan.

20. Project status.

21. Off-site fabrication.

22. On-site fabrication.

23. Manpower.

24. As-built drawings.

25. Non-conformance reports/corrective.

26. Action status.

27. Baseline schedule, one week and 90-day look ahead schedules. The three week look-ahead schedule shall show the previous week’s scheduled work, the present week’s scheduled work, and the future three weeks’ scheduled work. The schedule is also to address critical material delivery dates.

28. Request for information (RFI).

29. Change order processing.

30. Temporary construction utilities.

31. Quality assurance/quality control.

32. Project close-out.

33. Training and operations and maintenance manual deliverables and submission schedule.

D. Engineer shall distribute copies of minutes to attendees. Attendees shall have two working days to submit comments or additions to the minutes. The minutes shall constitute the final record of the results of the conference.

1.3 SCHEDULING MEETINGS

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1. The Contractor shall have its managers, scheduler, and key Subcontractor representatives, as required by Engineer, in attendance.

2. Within two days of the schedule review meeting, the Contractor shall respond in writing to all questions and incorporate comments identified by Engineer at the meeting. The Contractor shall submit revised schedule for Engineer’s review.

B. Engineer, or their designated assignee, shall administer scheduling meetings and shall distribute minutes of scheduling meetings to attendees. Attendees shall have two working days to submit comments or additions to the minutes. Minutes shall constitute the final record of the results of meetings.

1.4 WEEKLY PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Engineer shall schedule and administer weekly construction progress status review meetings throughout the duration of the work. Progress meetings shall be held weekly, unless otherwise directed by Engineer.

1. Meetings shall be held at the Contractor’s on-site office, unless otherwise directed by Engineer.

2. Engineer shall prepare the agenda and distribute it to the relevant parties two working days in advance of the meeting.

3. Engineer shall preside at the meeting.

4. Engineer, or their designated assignee, shall record and distribute the meeting minutes to attendees, all other participants, and others as directed by Engineer within two working days after the meeting. Attendees shall have the two working days to submit comments or additions to the minutes. The minutes shall constitute the final record.

B. Progress meetings shall be attended by the Contractor’s staff, major Subcontractors, Engineer, and others, as appropriate, to agenda topics for each meeting or as required by Engineer. The Contractor shall present a four week look-ahead schedule in both Arabic and English that illustrates the previous week planned and actual progress. This schedule shall also address material delivery dates.

C. The agenda shall contain the following items, as appropriate:

1. Review of previous minutes and action items.

2. Open issues.

3. Review of work progress.(plus graphical % complete by area/discipline)

4. Status of construction work schedule.

5. Submittals.

7. Delivery schedules. Utility shutdowns and other interferences with airport operations, or public scheduled during the subsequent two weeks.

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9. Pending changes.

10. Substitutions.

11. Site logistics, traffic disruptions, temporary equipment and facilities.

12. Access control and security.

13. Review of the Contractor’s safety program activities and results, including report on all near-misses, all serious injury, and/or damage accidents.

14. Other items affecting progress of work.

15. Any other business.

16. Report on site safety and security.

17. Schedule (slippage and recovery).

18. Status of RFIs, change order log.

19. Updated schedule of values.

20. All deficiency notices, corrective action requests, and non-conformance reports issued to date.

1.5 MONTHLY MEETING

A. A meeting shall be held on approximately the 25th of each month, or date determined by Engineer, to review the schedule update submittal and progress payment application.

1. In the meeting, at a minimum, the following items shall be reviewed: Percent complete of each activity; time impact evaluations for any anticipated Contractor delays.

2. These meetings are considered a critical component of overall monthly schedule update submittal and the Contractor shall have appropriate personnel to attend.

1.6 LOGISTIC MEETING

The contractor shall conduct weekly coordination meetings with the Client and other zones contractors to plan, control and resolve all issues related to traffic, safety, access and testing as per section – 013595 of those specifications.

1.7 SPECIAL MEETINGS

A. Special meetings may be called by any party by notifying all the desired participants, Engineer, and inspector two working days in advance, giving reason for such meeting. The Contractor shall make key personnel available for these meetings. Special meetings may be held without advance notice in emergency situations.



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B. At any time during the progress of the work, Engineer shall have authority to require the Contractor to attend meetings of any or all of the contractors engaged in the work or in other work, and notice of such meetings shall be duly observed and complied with by the Contractor.

C. Engineer scheduled bi-weekly Contractor’s interface coordination meeting.

1.8 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. Conduct Contractor safety committee meetings in accordance with project approved Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System Plan (HSEMS).

B. Conduct weekly toolbox safety talks.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3 . EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Engineer requires that the work be managed using the criteria outlined in this section.

B. All correspondence and submittals shall be in both Arabic and English.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Contract schedule: The schedule submitted by the Contractor representing the sole work plan for accomplishing the works. Once the submitted preliminary Contract schedule is reviewed and approved by Engineer, it shall be the baseline schedule document that forms the basis of all measurements of contract time in the Contract Documents. The Contract schedule may not be modified other than as called for in this section. The Contract schedule shall be incorporated into all tender packages.

B. Updated progress schedule: A periodic submitted schedule reflecting current work status of all work activities measured against the latest approved Contract schedule.

C. Recovery schedule: As called for by this section, a schedule produced by the Contractor when the updated progress schedule forecasts the Contractor will not finish the work within the contract time called for in this section. Once the recovery schedule is reviewed and approved by Engineer, it shall be considered the Contract schedule, and shall be the baseline schedule document that forms the basis of all measurements of Contract time.

D. As-built schedule: A separate schedule document maintained by the Contractor that records the actual work activities, their durations, and their dependencies to all other work activities.

E. Float/negative float: Float for any work activity will be calculated as the difference in days between the latest finish and its earliest finish. Any such calculated float which results in a negative number is considered negative float.

F. Constrained work activity: Shall be any earliest start or finish; or latest start or finish date of a work activity or milestone date that is set and is not calculated in the critical path method (CPM) forward or backward pass calculation. No work activities or milestones on the Contract schedule, or any other submitted schedule shall utilize constrained work activities unless expressly approved in writing by Engineer. The only exception is that the schedule start date may be set to reflect the notice to proceed date.

G. Work activity: Any individual task of work shown on a submitted schedule which requires time and resources (manpower, equipment, materials, etc.) to be completed in a continuous operation.

H. Milestone: An element on the schedule that reflects the planned point in time for the start or finish of one or more work activities.



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I. Look-ahead schedule: A schedule based on the updated progress schedule which shows the current portion of the schedule. The current portion of the schedule shall be as requested by Engineer to understand the status and planning of the work.

J. Change order fragment schedule: A schedule submitted anytime by the Contractor for the adjustment in the Contract time. Change order fragment schedule shall be based on the applicable portion of the Contract schedule which is claimed to be impacted, necessitating an extension of the contract time. All modifications to the Contract schedule work activities and their associated information (including duration, logic, manpower, etc.) shall be clearly identified but, the Contract schedule information shall be retained for comparison. Change order fragment schedule shall have starting and ending work activities or milestones from the Contract schedule which are unchanged, (same logic constraints, duration, and resources) and shall clearly identify them.

K. Critical work activity: Work activity which, if delayed, will delay the scheduled completion of the work (i.e., work activities which comprise the path of least total float). All other work activities are defined as non-critical and considered to have float.

L. Material or equipment delivery: Any material and/or equipment delivery which, if delayed, will result in an extension to the completion of the work.

M. Contract time: For the purposes of this specification only, it will be understood that contract time represents both the Contract time allowed by the Contract Documents and as may be modified by change order. If Engineer exercises its option, Contract time will have the same meaning as defined in the Contract Documents.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor’s personnel who prepare the schedules called for by this section shall be qualified and experienced in CPM scheduling with the specified products of this section; and capable of fulfilling the requirements of this section. The Contractor shall hire a qualified consultant to prepare and maintain the Contract schedule, or if qualified, the Contractor may perform these services with their own organization. The Contractor shall provide documentation of scheduling experience for Engineer’s approval.

B. The Contract schedule shall be used by Engineer in their review of requests by the Contractor for modification of the Contract time in accordance with the Contract Documents. Responsibility for developing the Contract schedule and monitoring of actual progress in relation to the Contract time rests solely with the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to schedule any element of the work or any inaccuracy in the Contract schedule, regardless if Engineer has reviewed and approved such schedule, will not relieve the Contractor from its obligation to complete the Works within the Contract time. The Contractor warrants that the Contract schedule is the Contractor’s committed work plan to complete the work within the Contract time, and that the Contractor assumes full responsibility for the execution of the work. Engineer’s review of and response to schedule submissions shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of its complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences, and techniques for execution of the work.



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C. Any submitted schedule showing negative float will be rejected by Engineer.

D. All requirements of the Contract schedule shall also apply to the preliminary Contract schedule, the recovery schedule, update progress schedule, change order fragment schedule, and as-built schedule.

E. Acceptance of the Contract schedule will be a condition precedent to making any progress payment for work performed.

F. All work activities shall be of sufficient detail to provide identification of all components utilized in executing, monitoring and evaluating progress of the work.

3. PRODUCTS

3.1 SOFTWARE TO BE USED

A. Unless otherwise specified, all Programmes shall be produced and submitted utilizing the latest recognized international scheduling software after getting Engineer approval.

4. EXECUTION

4.1 CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)

All Programmes shall employ the critical path method (CPM) using retained logic for the planning, scheduling and reporting of the work to be performed under this Contract Agreement. The CPM schedule will be an activity driven schedule not driven by resources. The calculation of lags will be on Actual Dates. The Duration Type will be Fixed Duration & Units / Fixed Duration & Units/Time.

4.2 PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

The preliminary, baseline and progress Programmes shall include, but not be limited to:

a) All critical, milestone and completion dates defined in the Contract Agreement, including dates of contract award, notice to commence (NTC), overall completion and completion of each phase.

b) Critical procurement and submittal activities.

c) Others’ activities that interface with the Contractor’s works, including work by the Employer and Employer’s consultants, agencies, operators, and other similar activities.

d) All required design reviews (if any).

4.3 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND SET-UP

The description of work by activity and activity coding shall contain the specific type of work to be done and the physical area of the work to which the activity pertains. Activity boundaries shall be easily measurable and descriptions shall be clear and concise. Activity descriptions shall not be prefaced with “Begin” or “Complete.” The beginning and end of each activity shall be readily verifiable and physical progress shall be quantifiable.



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4.4 DURATION

With the exception of Level of Effort and long lead material items activities, activity durations over 14 working days shall be kept to a minimum. Exceptions to this shall be permitted only if accepted in writing by the Engineer. The duration of activities shall be in working days.

4.5 IMPOSED DATES

Imposed completion dates for events other than milestone dates or completion dates are not permitted and shall be agreed upon with the Engineer. Artificial constraints (imposed start dates, finish dates and in general any other constraint permitted by the software) are not permitted except for use in Employer interface dates and similar. Employer interface dates shall have an early start/finish and late start/finish range. All Employer dates shall be related to the Contractor’s works with predecessor and successor logic such that float is correctly calculated on Employer interface dates.

4.6 NUMBERING

Activity numbering shall be sequenced to allow inclusion of new activities between existing activities while still maintaining a similarity of numbering for like activities. Numbering by area, level, etc., is encouraged to assist in analysis. The numbering may be alpha-numeric to allow easier identification of areas, etc. Renumbering or renaming of existing activities is expressly not allowed.

4.7 ACTIVITY RIDING

Activities shall not “ride” the data date. Where activities have failed to commence and are not logically linked to any uncompleted activities a forecast start date shall be applied. Where such a forecast date is beyond the next reporting period, an explanation should be provided in the accompanying narrative. Similarly “compression” of remaining or un-started activities is also not permitted unless approved by the Engineer or his representative.

4.8 PROGRAMME LAYOUT AND SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES

The Programme Layout shall be consistent with the project conditions and milestones set forth in the Contract Documents. Works required to complete each milestone shall be easily identifiable in all Contractor’s Programmes. In general, it is desired to have the works needed to meet the Contract Agreement milestones be detailed activities that summarize, or roll-up to provide plan and status information reported for the milestone.

The summarized overall Programme shall allow reporting of physical progress, revenue and manpower loading for the entire works. The Engineer’s intent is to use the Contractor’s Programme for milestones to summarize activities in the MOH’s Program Master Programme for all projects.

The Engineer shall provide standard P6 layout files (.plf) for the submittal of paper copies and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Programme submittals.



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4.9 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)

The Engineer has developed the overall Program WBS and associated organization; the Contractor shall be required to organize the Preliminary Programme, Baseline Programme, and all other Programmes consistent with this format in scheduling software tool as provided in the Program WBS structure below. No deviation shall be accepted unless otherwise approved by the Engineer and the Employer.

The project level is Level IV, with the Construction Contract located within a work package at Level V. The Contractor shall be required to organize all Programme, cost, and resource information within the Preliminary and Baseline Programme in the format specified in the Contract, with Levels VI and lower assigned to the Contractor to organize by task, sub-task, and activity as required.

Each element, task, sub-task and/or activity in the Baseline Programme shall have

a WBS field encoded to it. The Contractor’s proposed WBS shall be submitted for review and approval by the

Engineer. The Contractor shall receive written approval by the Engineer prior to modifying the approved WBS in any manner. Any modified WBS is subject to review and approval by the Engineer prior to implementation.

For purposes of consistency, the Engineer will provide a blank .xer file (the backup

file for P6 Version7 or higher) to the Contractor; this blank file will contain predefined fields for the EPS/WBS structure, codes, calendars, etc. in the format required by the Engineer for incorporation into the PCMS. No deviation from the format contained in the blank Programme provided by the Engineer will be



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accepted without prior consent from the Engineer. The purpose of providing this blank Programme template for the Contractor’s use is to provide consistency in the information format that will readily allow its incorporation into the PCMS. A draft blank .xer file will be distributed initially and a finalized version will be distributed at the time of award of the Contract.

4.10 ACTIVITY CODING

In addition to and separate from the WBS coding, each activity shall be coded to show, at a minimum:

1. The Phase of work (design, procurement, installation etc.). 2. The Party responsible for the work (Contractor, Subcontractor, Engineer,

Employer, External Agency, etc.). 3. The physical location of the work (area, level, etc.). 4. Identification of interface and contractual milestones.

4.11 ACTIVITY NUMBERING

The Contractor shall propose, prior to the submission of the Baseline Programme, an activity numbering scheme that helps identify activities by location and responsibility (including any sub-contractor. Renumbering of existing activities will not be allowed.

4.12 WORK ACTIVITIES

1. Work activities should include, but not be limited to:

a) All design and pre-construction activities.

b) All design and construction work deliverables.

c) Milestones for start and completion of each stage of design work.

d) Milestones for the required supply of Engineer and third-party information.

e) Milestones for Engineer and third-party review.

f) The submittal and approval of:

g) Permit applications.

h) Material samples.

i) Shop drawings.

j) Working drawings.

k) Test and inspection documents.

l) Safety and security plans.

m) Worksite control plans.

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o) Procurement and delivery of long lead time materials and equipment.

p) Fabrication of special equipment and materials.

q) Required delivery dates of Engineer furnished items.

r) Mobilization of personnel and equipment.

s) Milestones for the start and completion of each phase of Contract Works.

t) All significant activities in the construction and installation of Contract Works.

u) Installation and testing of special equipment and materials.

v) Engineer work activities that potentially affect the critical path.

w) Third-party work activities that potentially affect the critical path.

x) Commission work activities.

y) Contract close-out activities including punch lists.

z) Production of operations and maintenance manuals.

2. Work activities shall include all design and construction work deliverables including all submittals called for in the scope of work; and shall include: the submittal and approval of permit applications (as necessary); samples of materials; shop drawings; working drawings; testing and inspections; safety and security plans; worksite control plans; utility company point-of connection installations; and, applications.

3. Work activities shall be included for procurement of materials and equipment potentially impacting the critical path, fabrication of special materials and equipment and their installation and testing, and delivery of Engineer-furnished items. Engineer work activities that may become critical work activities shall be reflected, as well as, work activities by utilities and other similarly involved third-parties associated with the work.

4. The Contract schedule shall include, but not be limited to the following work activities or milestones: all design and preconstruction activities; specific milestones for the start and completion for each stage of the design work; specific milestones when Engineer or third-party information and reviews are required; submittal dates; production milestones; early purchasing; key deliverables in the scope of work; start of tenant programming (as applicable); milestone for each Contract phase; mobilization of personnel and equipment, when required; sequence of operations; commissioning work activities; procurement of materials and equipment; and all Contract close-out work activities such as punch (deficiency) list and operations and maintenance manuals.

4.13 RESOURCE AND COST LOADING

Each Activity shall be loaded with an Activity Budgeted Cost if applicable and resources to be confirmed at a later date with the Engineer. The Contractor shall submit his proposed resource and cost dictionaries.



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4.14 CALENDARS

Contractor shall propose the calendar for the project which will be approved by the Engineer and should be in line with the contractual requirements

4.15 RESOURCE LOADING

The activities shall be resource loaded as agreed with the Engineer. Resources shall include manpower, equipment and material availability, as appropriate. Histograms of Resource requirements shall be produced with any limitations on resource availability indicated. Resource levelling of resources that are found to be over or under utilized as indicated in the produced Histograms shall be carried out at the request of the Engineer.

4.16 FORMAT

The baseline and progress Programmes shall be submitted as colour plotted time-scaled Gantt charts with sufficient calendar and spacing to allow activity description information and bars to be easily read as agreed with the Engineer. For each submitted Programme, a colour plotted time-scaled Gantt chart of just critical path activities shall be submitted. The provided layout, as described above, shall be used for all time-scaled logic diagram submittals throughout the duration of the project. The size shall be ISO A4 or A3 at the Engineer’s discretion.

The progress Programme shall be submitted in an additional bar (Gantt) chart format that displays the previous month’s progress Programme as a “target” Programme for comparison use. The previous progress Programme shall use the baseline Programme as the “target” Programme. The “target” bars shall be of smaller size, of different colour and below the current Programme’s bars. The page size shall be ISO A4 or A3 at the Engineer’s discretion.

The preliminary, baseline and progress Programmes shall also be submitted in a bar (Gantt) chart format, as described above, but shall contain only critical path activities. In the event that the Contractor’s Programme has more than 25% of the activities as critical path or near critical path, the Contractor shall submit an additional bar chart Programme containing both the critical path and near critical path (as subsequently defined) activities.

5. PROGRAMME SUBMISSIONS

The following outlines the Programmes and Programme documents required to be submitted by the Contractor.

5.1 PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

The Preliminary Programme shall be submitted within 15 days after execution of the Contract Agreement.

The Preliminary Programme shall cover the entire duration of Contract; however, works to be executed during the first 120 days shall be fully detailed and cost loaded (cost to be loaded as a single Activity Budgeted Cost, as detailed later in this document) and resource loaded. With the exception of level of effort activities, individual activities Programmed during the first 120 days should not have durations greater than 14 working days; where the Contractor believes an activity needs to



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exceed this limit it should be noted along with a rationale in the accompanying narrative.

This Programme is to be used for progress monitoring while the Baseline Programme for the entire contract is developed, and shall be developed and organized consistent with the requirements for the Baseline Programme, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

5.2 NARRATIVE

A narrative shall accompany the Preliminary Programme, and subsequent Monthly Reports that describes the key aspects of the submitted Programmes. The narrative shall describe what is to be delivered by the Contractor at each of the agreed interim milestone dates. The Preliminary Programme narrative shall define the primary aspects of the Contractor’s plan for conducting the works including, but not limited to:

1. The logic used in the Programme, list of constraints and their justification, any suspended work and any additional information as requested by the Engineer.

2. Critical submittals, review periods and long lead items.

3. The critical path, as defined herein.

4. An overall float analysis.

5. Any interface concerns with third parties (input by other parties to be identified).

6. Productivity and other assumptions made to determine activity durations and/or lags.

7. Risks that could impact the Programme (per activity and/or WBS level). It is assumed that all internal risks are controlled by the Contractor in such a way the he will meet his contractual completion dates. Risks will be produced and maintained in a Risk Register in a format which will be provided by the Engineer. The Engineer may require specific mitigation measures to address risks detailed in the Risk Register and may also require this process be repeated throughout the execution of the Contract as part of a comprehensive Risk Management Process.

8. Critical Path; In addition to preparing the Preliminary Programme according to the above requirements, the Programme shall also be sorted by critical path and presented as such. This is a time-scaled Gantt chart showing only the current critical and near critical paths of the works (activities with total float of less than one day).

For this programme and all other programmes, the critical path is defined as the driving sequence of activities leading to the completion of the project and/or intermediate contract milestones. Near critical paths are those paths not driving the completion of the project or intermediate contract milestones, but whose float values are within one month or less of the aforementioned driving critical path(s).



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5.3 BASE LINE PROGRAMME

The Baseline Programme is a detailed Programme that includes a narrative, cost curve and man-loading curve developed using the critical path method (CPM). It represents the Contractor’s execution plan for the work from the date of award onward. Once the Baseline Programme is accepted by the Engineer, it shall not be revised, changed or modified without the Engineer’s consent. With the exception of level of effort and long lead procurement activities, individual activities should not have durations greater than 14 working days; where the Contractor believes an activity needs to exceed this limit it should be noted along with a rationale in the accompanying narrative. Such deviations shall require approval by the Engineer.

The Baseline Programme shall be submitted within the time period specified in the Conditions of Contract.

1. Narrative

A narrative shall accompany the Baseline Programme that describes the key aspects of the submitted Programme. The narrative requirements will match those detailed in Section 1.3.1.1 above.

2. Critical Path

In addition to preparing the Baseline Programme according to the above requirements, the Programme shall also be sorted by critical path derived by the Baseline Programme and presented as such. This Programme shall show the critical path derived from the Baseline Programme. This is a time-scaled network logic diagram showing only the current critical and near critical path(s) of the works along with its current progress.

3. Resource Loading Curve

Manpower, Equipment and Cost loading curves shall be developed as part of the Baseline Programme. For manpower, the curves shall show overall manpower required for the works and what disciplines make up the overall manpower.

4. Detailed Programme for Provisional Sums

On award of any work associated with Provisional Sums, the Contractor shall obtain or produce a Programme covering the Provisional Sum works, incorporate it into the Baseline Programme and submit it for approval.

The Programme for Provisional Sum work shall comply with all requirements of the Baseline Programme including but not limited to duration limits, WBS and coding.

5.4 PROGRESS PROGRAMME

The first update to the approved Baseline Programme forms the first progress Programme. Subsequent progress Programmes shall be submitted on a monthly basis presenting the update for the previously issued progress Programme. The progress Programme shall also be used to:

1. Confirm the physical percent complete requested by the Contractor in progress payment applications;



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2. Analyze delays and impacts using Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and determine whether a recovery Programme is required from the Contractor.

The progress Programmes shall conform to all requirements of the Baseline Programme.

For all progress Programme submittals, the Contractor shall submit a printed list of all Programme logic changes along with the reason for each change, as produced by scheduling software Project. This list is an integral part of the Programme submittal. This list shall be generated from the scheduling software and be the same logic included on the submitted CD/DVD. The Employer shall accept this list as part of its overall progress Programme submittal review and acceptance process. Additionally, the progress Programme submission shall contain the updated manpower loading curve.

The progress Programme shall be updated and submitted once a month.

Submission (Month Ending Update): The update period will include progress between the morning of the 1st day of the month through the end of the last day of the month and be electronically submitted by COB 7 calendar days after the Data Date. The Data Date will therefore be the 1st day of the following month regardless of whether it is a work day or not. The intent of this submission is to provide a full progress update consistent with provisions below.

Progress Programmes shall be submitted monthly to the Engineer, or more often if required.

3. Narrative

The Contractor shall submit a monthly narrative for each monthly period beginning on the 1st and extending through the last day of the month. These submissions are required to be stand-alone documents and shall not require their corresponding progress Programmes to be attached in order to understand the narrative. The narrative, along with all required corresponding reports, will be electronically submitted by COB 7 calendar days after the data date (or first work day thereafter) of each month for the previous month’s update.

The narrative shall address the following, without limitation:

a. Planned and actual progress in the reporting period.

b. Critical path progress and concerns.

c. Potential delays.

d. Submittal status (focus on critical submittals and concerns).

e. Revenue to-date; Earned Value and associated performance metrics as directed by the Engineer.

f. Variances. The Contractor shall provide a written narrative to include the cause(s) of all Programme variance(s) related to a forecasted delay in any contractual milestone completion or activity dates.

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4. Critical Path

In addition to preparing the progress Programme according to the above requirements, the Programme shall also be sorted by critical path derived first by the Baseline Programme and subsequently, from the current progress Programme. This is a time-scaled network logic diagram showing only the current critical and near critical paths of the works along with its current progress.

5. Resource Loading Curves

The resource loading curves shall be updated in accordance with the progress Programme to show the actual resources deployed compared to the Baseline Programme.

5.5 LOOK AHEAD PROGRAMME

The Contractor shall prepare, for presentation at weekly progress meetings, a detailed Look Ahead Programme showing specific activities scheduled for the three (3) weeks from the preparation date and also showing activities in the previous week. In addition, a 90-day rolling window Programme shall be updated and presented weekly during progress meetings highlighting milestones, submittals and critical path activities.

5.6 RECOVERY PROGRAMME

Should any conditions exist, such that certain activities shown on the Contractor’s progress Programme fall behind schedule to the extent that any of the mandatory critical dates or milestone completion dates are at risk of being delayed, the Contractor shall be required, at no cost to the Employer, to prepare and submit to the Engineer a supplementary recovery Programme(s). The recovery Programme shall be in a form and detail appropriate to the need and to explain and display to the Engineer how the Contractor intends to reschedule those activities to regain compliance with the last previously approved progress Programme. The Programme shall be accompanied by a narrative describing what steps the Contractor proposes to recover slippage. Timeliness will be critical when submitting the Recovery Programmes; therefore, all Recovery Programmes will be submitted no later than two weeks after it is discovered that any contractual milestone is delayed. Failure to comply may result in partial withholding of that month’s application for payment, until such Programme is provided to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor will re-submit said recovery Programme(s) until they are approved by the Engineer.

After the Engineer determines that a recovery Programme is required, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval to the Engineer, the recovery Programme. The recovery Programme shall represent the Contractor’s best judgment regarding how the Contractor’s work shall be re-organized such that the work may return to the accepted progress Programme; this plan will expressly be understood so that there is no additional cost to the Employer until such time that entitlement for compensation is established regarding delays claimed by the Contractor in association with such plan. The recovery Programme shall be prepared at a similar level of detail as the progress Programme and shall be based on the accepted progress Programme.



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No later than five days prior to the expiration of the recovery Programme, the Engineer and Contractor shall meet to determine whether the Contractor has regained compliance with the approved progress Programme. At the direction of the Engineer, one of the following will occur:

1. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor is still behind schedule, the Contractor shall prepare another recovery Programme, at the Contractor’s expense, to take effect for a maximum of one additional month from the start of the new recovery Programme or as agreed upon with the Engineer.

2. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor has sufficiently regained compliance with the progress Programme, the use of the progress Programme shall be resumed.

5.7 EXTENSION OF TIME PROGRAMME

In the event that conditions exist such that the Contractor believes there are grounds for an extension of time for any contractual milestone, the Contractor shall submit as part of his application a Programme showing how the works have been impacted by delay events. The Programme will be used to demonstrate entitlement and shall be the progressed Programme in place at the time of the occurrence of the delay event; the method of calculation shall be Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Submission of the TIA does not imply entitlement; all TIAs will be evaluated for entitlement and may be rejected if they are found to be unsubstantiated in the opinion of the Engineer.

Where entitlement is claimed as a result of a change of scope to the works, the Contractor shall produce a Programme fragnet that demonstrates the impact of the change against the schedule in effect at the time of the change.

As part of the TIA submission, the Contractor shall include a Mitigation Plan which eliminates or reduces the effect of the delay to the greatest extent commercially practical, including associated costs for such a Mitigation Plan.

As part of its TIA submission, the Contractor must demonstrate that there are no concurrent delays caused by the Contractor, or by any other cause which would render the extension of time non-compensable (e.g. force majeure impacts). This analysis is a condition precedent to compensation for the delays included in the TIA, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Agreement.

5.8 VARIATION REQUESTS

The Contractor shall provide a detailed Programme in accordance with the Baseline Programme requirements with each variation request. The submitted Programme shall detail the impact of the variation on any impacted project milestone, interface point, and overall completion date, as well as detailing the plan for executing the work proposed by the variation. The variation activities shall not be incorporated into the Progress Programme submission until the variation request has been approved by the Employer.

6. REVISION AND UPDATE

During the course of the works and issuance of the progress Programmes, updating to reflect actual progress shall not be considered revisions to the Programme. Such updating shall include revisions to activity remaining durations, original durations and certain sequences on a monthly basis. Included in the progress Programme



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updates shall be activities and changes that have already been reviewed and approved by the Engineer such as the effect of accepted Employer changes, the agreed duration of delays caused by acts of God, or other conditions or events which have affected the progress of the works. The progress Programmes, when formally submitted, shall display current progress as well as displaying the forecast or projected works completion.

Should the Contractor, after the Engineer’s approval of the Baseline Programme and any progress Programmes, desire to change the Programme logic, the Contractor shall submit in writing its requested revisions to the Engineer. The request shall include a written narrative of the reasons for the activity and logic changes, a description of the logic for rescheduling the work and the methods of maintaining adherence to critical and milestone dates.

Additionally, for changes affecting sequences of the works, the Contractor shall provide a time-scaled logic diagram that compares the original sequence of work to the requested revised sequence of work, or a Gantt chart depiction that uses as a target the original baseline such that changes are readily observable. The Contractor shall submit the requested revision in a timely manner such that the Engineer may review the requested submittal in the same time frame and manner as required for other Programme submittals. Upon the Engineer’s approval of the request, the Contractor shall include the revision in the next progress Programme submission. If the Contractor does not receive approved changes from the Engineer, that will not relieve him of preparing the next months updates with the best available information.

Neither the updating or revision of the Contractor’s progress Programme, nor the submittal, updating, change or revision of any Programme (or Programme document) for the Engineer’s review and approval shall have the effect of amending or modifying, in any way, the period for completion of the Contract Agreement works, any completion date, or agreement milestone dates or of modifying or limiting in any way Contractor’s obligations under the Contract Agreement. At a minimum, the Contractor’s progress Programme logic shall be updated at the end of each major phase of work.

7. REVIEW

7.1 GENERAL

All Programme documents shall be formally reviewed as required by the Engineer and returned to the Contractor with the required acceptance or action(s) as noted. The Engineer shall be allowed 14 days for initial submission review and seven days for re-submittal reviews of the Preliminary Programme and Progress Programmes and 21 days initial submission review and 14 days for re-submittal reviews of the Baseline Programme.

7.2 REVIEW COMMENTS

The Engineer may use the word “accepted”, “not accepted”, or variations thereof in conveying its review comments to the Contractor regarding review comments on Programme (and Programme document) submittals. Any time the word “accepted” or similar wording is used, such wording shall have no different meaning than similar wording such as “No Exceptions Taken”.

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SECTION 013226 - MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT 1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Engineer requires that the Contractor periodically report progress of the execution of the Work using the criteria outlined in this section and per the Contractor Monthly Project Progress Report Template.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Monthly Project Progress Report: The comprehensive report produced by the Contractor that provides the current status of the progress and planning, safety, quality, and other components associated with the project and execution of the Works.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

A. General requirements.

1. The Contractor shall submit on a monthly basis a Monthly Progress Report. Monthly Progress Report details progress up to the last calendar day of the month and to be submitted within seven calendar days of this date; in addition, the Contractor shall submit a summary level report which forecasts work to be completed by the end of the month no later than 5 calendar days prior to month end. This shall be a summary report only and used to assess month end progress until such time as the Monthly Progress Report is submitted.

2. A template for the Monthly Progress Report will be provided by the Engineer after award of contract. If a template is not provided, the Contractor shall submit a sample of their proposed Monthly Progress Report within two weeks of the pre-construction meeting to the Engineer for approval. The Engineer may change the format of the progress report during the course of contract period and the Contractor is bound to submit the monthly progress report as suggested by the Engineer.

3. The Contractor shall note that payment applications (Contractor’s Monthly Statement) shall not be evaluated or paid without the Contractor submitting the progress report for the month in which the payment application covers.

4. The Monthly Project Progress Report shall contain the following components including, but not limited to:

• Project Brief containing contractual data

• A narrative shall accompany the schedule comparing progress to that of the previous update and accounting for any slippage in the progress against the baseline schedule and corrective steps taken to recover.

• Accomplishments in the Period

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• Accomplishment

• Progress Summary

• Schedule

• Commercial Management / EVM / Performance Measurement

• Procurement

• Risk

• Quality

• Health, Safety, Environment and Security

• Shopdrawing᾽s progress

• Project / Program Interfaces

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Logistics

• Material on Site / Deliveries

• Manpower

• Statutory Approvals / Permitting

• Site Visitors

• Value Engineering

• Method Statements

• Submittals

• RFIs

• Site Instructions

• Inspections

• Progress Photos (At least Coloured with captions and date)

• Construction production metrics, KPIs, etc.

5. In addition to the above, a detailed Commercial Report shall be included as an appendix to support summary level information. The Commercial Report shall include, but not be limited to the following information:

• Executive Summary

• Reconciliation with Previous Month’s Report



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• Project Summary

• Detailed Status and History of all Summary Headings

• Planned Value Curves

• Cash Outflow Curves

• Summary of Payments

• Basis of Assumptions

• Analysis, Trends, and Forecasting

• Key Quantities

The Commercial Report sections noted above shall provide comprehensive and detailed reporting against the following items including but not limited to:

All data capture, maintenance, analysis, and reporting shall at all times align to the Engineer’s Program Controls Requirements and WBS (or as directed by the Engineer); the Contractor shall be responsible to facilitate and manage all data / information reconciliation efforts with the Engineer and/or third parties. In addition, the Contractor shall enforce the Engineer’s Project Controls Requirements to ensure vertical / horizontal integration of data, information, and reporting.

6. The Contractor shall prepare a sample Monthly Project Progress Report and submit it to Engineer for review and acceptance within two weeks of the pre-construction meeting and before submitting the first Monthly Project Progress Report to Engineer.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 SOFTWARE TO BE USED

A. Unless otherwise specified, all Programmes shall be produced and submitted utilizing the the latest recognized international scheduling software after getting Engineer approval.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMISSION

A. The Contractor shall submit the Monthly Project Progress Report within seven days of the last day in the period being reported.

B. The Contractor shall submit five (5) bound color hard copies and one electronic copy of the Monthly Project Progress Report on a CD Rom.

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following submittals:

1. Material approval requests.

2. Shop drawings.

3. Material samples.

4. Coordination drawings.

5. Product data.

6. Information submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action submittals: Submittals that require an approval from Engineer.

B. Information submittals: Submittals containing information that do not necessarily require Engineer’s approval. However, depending on the content of the submittal, Engineer may respond with comments or request additional information.

C. Coordination drawings: The coordination drawings provide for resolution of inter/intra discipline coordination and space allocations, interferences, interface issues and right-of-way. These drawings establish the basis of shop drawing production among various work segments that require careful coordination during fabrication and installation.

D. Shop drawings: The shop drawings provide fabrication setting out and installation details needed for the field staff to undertake construction activities and for proper fabrication of work items and assemblies.

E. Product data: Product data includes manufacturer’s product specifications, installation instructions, catalogue cuts, diagrams and templates, performance and operational data, finish options, etc., and operational and maintenance data submitted to substantiate specification compliance for proposed products.

F. Material samples: Includes complete units or partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, small cuts or containers of material, sample board showing color texture or pattern, color range sets, components used for independent inspection and testing, field samples, etc., to substantiate aesthetic effect and physical material properties.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Technical submittals: Shop drawings, material submittals and method statements shall be submitted for Engineer’s review. The technical submittal schedule shall be compatible with the approved project construction schedule. The Contractor shall



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ensure submittals are made sufficiently in advance of all fabrication and installation activities to allow for the required review and approval.

1. The Contractor shall ensure that the submittals are transmitted to Engineer per the approved submittal schedule.

2. For submittals that are required to be reviewed concurrently with other submittals, the Contractor shall ensure that all required and related submittals are submitted at the same time. Engineer may return the submittal and without review if it is determined that the submittal is incomplete.

B. Format of the submittal schedule: Arrange the following information in a tabular format, identifying corresponding construction activity or event number for each scheduled date:

1. Date of submittal (or re-submittal, if required).

2. Reference specification section number and title.

3. Submittal type and category (action or information).

4. Name of product manufacturer.

5. Description of the work covered.

6. Date of Engineer’s final release of approval.

7. Date of purchase order and delivery to project site.

8. Date of installation.

9. Turn-around time of Engineer’s first submittal to approval and reason for exceeding normal time for approval.

C. Processing time: The review cycles for the initial and revised submittals shall be as follows:

1. Initial review: In general, allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal.

2. Concurrent review: Typically, for concurrent review of submittals, allow 21 days for review of each submittal commencing when all submittals have been received by Engineer.

3. Make re-submittals as directed without any impact on the construction schedule.

4. No extension of time for completion will be authorized due to Contractor’s failure to transmit submittals to Engineer sufficiently in advance to allow the required time for processing.

D. Identification: Provide the following information with each submittal for processing and recording the actions taken by the Contractor and Engineer.

1. Contact name and description.

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3. Employer’s name.

4. Submittal date.

5. Engineer’s name.

6. Contractor’s name.

7. Subcontractor’s name.

8. Manufacturer(s)/supplier(s) name and address.

9. Unique identifier, including revision number.

10. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

11. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

E. Additional Copies: The Contractor shall provide additional copies of the submittals as directed by Engineer during review. For submittals requiring concurrent review, submit one extra copy in addition to the specified number of copies to Engineer.

F. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually for transmittal. Transmit each hard copies of each submittal using a transmittal form. Engineer will not review any submittals received from sources other than the Contractor. The transmittal letter shall be generated using project control and expedition requirements.

G. Distribution: The Contractor shall furnish copies of final submittals to Engineer, manufacturers, Subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others, as necessary, for the performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

H. Issued for construction: Only final submittals with an appropriate approved stamp by Engineer shall be used in connection with construction.

I. Revised and superseded submittals: All revised content in re-submittals shall be clearly marked and identified to the attention of Engineer. All superseded submittals shall be identified to Engineer for closure in the submittal schedule, as well as, project controls.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit documentation for all submittals that require Engineer’s approval before ordering material, and start of fabrication and installation.

B. Number of copies: The Contractor shall provide six copies and one electronic copy of each submittal to Engineer only, unless otherwise noted in the other sections of the Specification or as directed by Engineer. The Engineer will return one approved copy to the Contractor for distribution.



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C. Material approval request: The Contractor shall assemble all required documentation that complies with the Contract Documents. The items listed below identify the required information including, but not limited to the following:

1. Manufacturer's product specifications.

2. Standard color charts.

3. Manufacturer's catalogue cuts: original publication or digitally-scanned electronic copy in .jpg format.

4. Equipment characteristics and performance data sheets.

5. Printed performance curves.

6. Operational range diagrams.

7. Mill reports.

8. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

9. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

10. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

11. Notation of coordination requirements.

12. History of previous approvals on project.

13. Maintenance/servicing capabilities of the manufacturer/supplier, locally.

D. Shop drawings: The Contractor shall prepare and submit shop drawings for the fabrication and installation details for all construction components. Contract-specific information drawing shall be drawn to scale.

1. The Contractor shall submit six copies of A1 size and one electronic drawing file for each shop drawing submission. Engineer will return one commented/approved copy to the Contractor for further action. Distribution within the Contractor organization shall be coordinated by the Contractor. The approved shop drawings and 100% design Contract drawings shall form the basis of recording as-built information.

2. Shop drawings shall include, but are not limited to, the following information:

a. Dimensions are in SI units, unless otherwise indicated or directed.

b. Fabrication and installation details.

c. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

d. Shop work manufacturing instructions.

e. Templates and patterns, as applicable.

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g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

i. Interface with other disciplines.

j. Reference to operations and maintenance requirements

3. Format: All shop drawings shall be produced using AutoCAD and GIS format as per the client system and requirements, all drawings shall comply with the latest version of Employer CAD Standards. A copy of the CAD Standards is available from Engineer.

E. Coordination drawings: The Contractor shall submit detailed coordination drawings for each work area before related shop drawings are submitted. Engineer shall not review shop drawings if, Engineer determines that, the Contractor has not adequately prepared coordination drawings for the applicable work. The coordination drawings shall indicate how work shown by separate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical electrical, security/information, and technology/communications systems shall be interfaced, intermeshed, and sequenced for construction.

1. The Contractor shall prepare coordination drawings subsequent to coordination meetings with related Subcontractors. In the event of conflicts or unresolved issues arising from coordination meetings, request clarification from Engineer. Coordination drawings shall be signed by each Subcontractor or other entity for the work scope indicated. Approved coordination drawings shall be used to prepare detailed shop drawings for each work scope discipline.

2. Engineer’s review of coordination drawings shall not relieve the Contractor from overall responsibility for coordination of work.

F. Material samples: For all items of work that require a representative or full size sample for approval of material, the Contractor shall provide three (3) samples to Engineer. All submitted samples shall be clearly labeled to show the project name, WBS number, description of material, proposed use, manufacturer’s name, and supplier’s name. Engineer will return one approved sample for Contractor’s further action. The Contractor shall maintain approved samples in field office at the project site in a secure, lockable store room, provided and equipped for that purpose. Make approved samples available to Engineer for quality comparisons throughout construction.

1. Submit manufacturer's product data and charts showing the full range of options, colors, textures, patterns or similar characteristics that are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line.

2. Submit full-size units or samples of size indicated, prepared from the same material to be used for the works, cured, and finished in the manner specified, and physically identical with the product to be used.



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3.2 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

A. General: The Contractor shall prepare information submittals as required by Engineer, other specification sections in the Contract Documents to provide information pertinent to various segments of the project that may or may not require Engineer’s response. Unless otherwise indicated, the Contractor will submit two copies of each for informational submittals.

B. Certificates, certification, test, and inspection reports: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of the Contractor, testing agency, or design professional responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company.

C. Welding certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements. Submit record of welding procedure specification (WPS) and procedure qualification record (PQR) on AWS or Engineer approved forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

D. Installer certificates: Prepare written statements on the manufacturer's letterhead certifying that the installer complies with requirements and, where required, is authorized for this specific project.

E. Manufacturer certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements. Include evidence of manufacturing experience, where required.

F. Material certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements.

G. Material test reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

H. Pre-construction test reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product for compliance with performance requirements.

I. Compatibility test reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

J. Field test reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

K. Product test reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.



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L. Maintenance data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

M. Design data: Prepare written and graphic information including, but not limited to: performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include a list of assumptions, other performance and design criteria, and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams, if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

N. Manufacturer's instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Preparation of substrates.

2. Required substrate tolerances.

3. Sequence of installation or erection.

4. Required installation tolerances.

5. Required adjustments.

6. Recommendations for cleaning and protection.

O. Manufacturer's field reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

3. Statement that products at site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement weather conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification sections.

3.3 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW AND APPROVAL

A. Prior to transmittal, verify field measurements, field construction criteria, manufacturer's catalogue numbers, and conformance of submittal with requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Engineer.



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C. Approval stamp: Both the Contractor and the Contractor’s Consultant shall stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Contract name and location, submittal number, WBS number, specification section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, coordinated, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents. Sign and stamp each sheet of shop drawings, back of the cover sheet for product data, and each sample label sheet to certify compliance with requirements of Contract Documents. Deviations from requirements of the Contract Documents shall be submitted in accordance with Section 016200, Product Substitutions.

D. Fabrication of products or beginning work prior to the return of approved submittals is at the Contractor’s risk.

E. Submittals without the Contractor’s stamp and submittals which, in the Engineer’s evaluation are found to be incomplete, will be returned without being processed. Any resulting delays shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for quantities and dimensions shown on submittals.

3.4 ENGINEER’S ACTION

A. General: Engineer will not review submittals that do not bear the Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Engineer's action: Engineer's review is limited only to checking conformance with information given and the design intent expressed in the Contract Documents. It is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of details, dimensions or quantities, substantiating integrity or compatibility, or confirming instructions for installation or performance. Engineer's approval does not, in any way, relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for compliance with Contract document requirements.

C. Action submittals: Engineer will review each submittal, indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it to the Contractor. Engineer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark the stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

1. Final unrestricted release: Where the submittal is marked "APPROVED”, the work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with the Contract Documents. Final acceptance of the work will depend on that compliance.

2 Final-but-restricted release: Where the submittal is marked "APPROVED AS NOTED”, the work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with both Engineer's notations and corrections on the submittal and the Contract Documents. Final acceptance of the work will depend on that compliance.

3. Returned for re-submittal: Where the submittal is marked "REVISE AND RESUBMIT", do not proceed with the work covered by the submittal, including purchase, fabrication, delivery, or other activity for the product submitted. Revise or prepare a new submittal according to the Engineer's notations and corrections.



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4. Rejected: Where the submittal is marked "REJECTED", do not proceed with the work covered by the submittal. Prepare a new submittal for a product that complies with the Contract Documents.

5. Review not required: Where the submittal is marked “REVIEW NOT REQUIRED”, it contains information that does not necessarily require Engineer’s approval. If, in Engineer’s opinion, the submittal contains information contradictory to Contract Documents requirements, it will be returned with one of the forgoing action dispositions, Items 2 through 4 above.

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SECTION 013520 - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Employer and Engineer are committed to the safety and health of all persons associated with the development. However, the Contractor has the sole responsibility for developing and implementing the health and safety plan for all work. These Contract specifications must not be considered as inclusive of all safety and health requirements for works. Instead these are a guideline that must be addressed while developing the approved Contractor site specific health and safety plan (SSHSP). The Contractor’s SSHSP shall be submitted and approved by the Engineer prior to site mobilization.

B. The works shall be executed in accordance with all relevant legal requirements and be guided by industry best practise.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1. CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY OBLIGATIONS

A. The Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for safety conditions on the site including the safety of all persons and property inside and adjacent to the site during the Contract. These requirements shall apply continuously for the duration of the Contract and shall not be limited to normal business hours or other time constraints, nor be reduced or diminished in any way because the Contractor is not given sole occupation of the site. The Contractor is fully responsible for the safety of workers engaged upon the works, and of all other persons working at or visiting the site including any employees of other contractors working within the site, and for the protection of the public in the vicinity of the site. The Contractor shall formulate and implement their safety plan, in accordance with the requirements of this section.

B. In accordance with the Contract documents, the Contractor shall submit the proposed Contractor SSHSP and following receipt of Engineer’s Representative’s written notice of “no objection” it shall become the Contractor’s SSHSP.

3.2 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

A. The Contractor shall ensure that all operations carried-out under the Contract shall, at all times, comply in all respects with all applicable laws and best industry practices.

3.3 CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY ORGANIZATION

A. The Contractor shall designate a senior member of its staff who shall be responsible and directly accountable to the Engineer’s Representative in all matters concerning safety, health and the environment.

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staff shall be engaged solely in safety assurance. Responsibilities and task subdivision shall be clearly identified in the SSHSP, and shall show direct lines of communication and reporting between the Contractor’s safety manager and the Engineer’s Representative.

C. The Contractor shall, within 30 days of the notice to proceed, appoint a safety manager whose fulltime duties shall be solely connected with the safety (environmental, industrial health, and hygiene) aspects of the works and who shall report directly to the Contractor’s designated program manager. Such an appointment shall be subject to a statement of no objection by the Engineer’s Representative. The safety manager shall be suitably qualified and experienced, and shall implement, maintain, and monitor compliance with the SSHSP and all safety procedures, and be based full-time on site.

D. The Contractor shall not remove the appointed safety manager without the prior written consent of the Engineer’s Representative, and any replacement shall be nominated by the Contractor at the same time consent is sought.

E. The Contractor shall authorize the safety manager and safety staff to issue stop orders to employees of the Contractor and its Subcontractors of any tier, including labour-only, to cease operations and take urgent and appropriate action to make safe the site and prevent unsafe working practices or other infringements of the SSHSP or breach of any applicable laws

F. The Contractor shall ensure that each Subcontractor of every tier, including labour-only, shall have safety supervisory staff with appropriate experience and training. Such staff shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining the appropriate elements of the SSHSP, and shall devote a substantial amount of time to such duties. All Subcontractors shall, at all times, conform to the SSHSP.

G. The Contractor shall not commence any work on site until the safety manager has been appointed, and commenced duties on the site and the appropriate Subcontractor’s safety staff are in place and the Contractor’s SSHSP has been reviewed and approved by the Engineer.

3.4 RISK ASSESSMENT

A. In order to formulate a specific and competent SSHSP, the Contractor shall carry-out a detailed risk assessment against the scope and nature of the Contracted works and the particular site conditions. The risk assessment shall be conducted by a qualified and suitably experienced team comprising planning, design, and supervisory staff led by the safety manager. The documentation arising from this process shall contain a comprehensive schedule of all perceived risks and the proposed elimination and mitigation measures necessary to reduce the risk to a minimum. Risk assessment documentation shall form part of the auditable safety records.

3.5 THE SITE SPECIFIC HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN (SSHSP)

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A. Content of the SSHSP

1. The SSHSP shall be subject to regular review against evolving regulations, the scope and program of the works, ambient conditions, or as directed by Engineer’s Representative. For it to be considered adequate, the SSHSP shall contain, but not be limited to, the following elements for the works:

a. A policy statement signed by the Contractor’s head of Company declaring that occupational health and safety shall be given the highest practicable priority in all aspects of the Contract and in the discharge of their contractual obligations. It shall also clearly state that the Contractor’s representative shall be directly accountable in all matters of safety at the site.

b. An organization chart identifying all full-time safety personnel and all site staff with particular responsibilities for safety under the Contract and the SSSP. The chart shall indicate seniority and show reporting lines. In particular, the direct relationship between the safety manager and the Contractor’s representative shall be clearly shown. A safety responsibility statement for each position shown on the chart shall be appended to the chart.

c. Details of the authority vested in the safety manager and their staff, which would enable them to take or instruct appropriate action, including the stoppage of activities likely to cause injury, in the event of a contravention of the SSHSP.

d. Details of radio or other communication facilities necessary to enable the safety manager and the Contractor’s key staff to communicate efficiently and effectively on safety matters with the Contractor’s personnel at all Site workplaces and with Engineer’s staff.

e. The means by which the Contractor shall ensure that specialist health and safety procedures proposed by Subcontractors of all levels will be reviewed and assimilated into the Contractor’s safety plan.

f. The means by which the Contractor shall ensure that Subcontractors of all levels comply with their occupational health and safety standards, and all applicable laws. This section shall include details of any health and safety promotion initiatives and award scheme.

g. Emergency procedures that detail the organization of rescue and damage limitation teams to deal with emergency situations on site such as, but not limited to: seismic activity, fire, loss of power, flooding, or the evacuation of a seriously injured person from a remote or difficult site location, etc. The emergency procedures shall specify the equipment, its location and the frequency of practice drills. The Contractor shall also detail how information on such services and arrangements shall be made known to those at work on the Site.

h. Arrangements for training the Contractor’s entire site staff to enable them to properly undertake health and safety responsibilities. The Contractor shall keep records of such training for health and safety audit purposes. Upon completion of training, the Contractor’s site staff shall



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sign a copy of their assigned safety responsibilities statement which shall also be kept by the Contractor for audit purposes.

i. Arrangements for the induction and job specific health and safety training of all workers including those of Subcontractors at all levels. The proposals shall include the syllabus, frequency, and application of such training courses. Such training shall be conducted by suitably qualified persons and repeated at intervals of six months. All workers shall receive the agreed induction training before they are allowed to commence work on Site. The identification card numbers and names of attendees shall be kept for audit purposes. In addition, all visitors shall receive the agreed to induction safety training prior to being allowed onto the construction site.

j. Arrangements which allows the Contractor to positively identify each individual who has successfully completed safety training. Those who can not be identified positively shall not be allowed to work on site.

k. Arrangements to ensure that, at least once every week, all workers shall receive, and participate in, a toolbox talk with their immediate supervisor. Records of this activity shall be kept for audit purposes. The topic of these talks shall be decided at the site safety meeting. Guidance notes and advice on how to present the talks shall be prepared by the Contractor’s safety manager and issued to those giving the talk. The names of those attending the toolbox talk shall be noted on the toolbox talk form and initialled by all attending.

l. Details of the quantity and specification of all necessary safe condition monitoring equipment which shall include as a minimum, but is not be limited to, sound level meters and appropriate gas monitors.

m. The means and frequency by which safety equipment such as scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, ladders and other means of access, lifting appliances, lighting, signing and guarding equipment, shall be inspected, tested, and maintained. Maintenance and monitoring records for all of the aforementioned equipment shall be kept for audit purposes. The Contractor shall ensure that all the inspections and verifications are undertaken by qualified and competent persons.

n. Details of how the Contractor will ensure the protection of authorized visitors and the prevention of unauthorized entry to site.

O. Details of the proposed first aid provisions including medical personnel and facilities appropriate to site conditions. This shall include arrangements for transporting the injured (ambulance, stretcher, etc).

p. Details of how, where and by whom auditable health and safety related records shall be kept and maintained. In addition to these records, the safety manager shall keep a safety diary to record all safety-related activities and events on a daily basis. The diary shall be made available to Engineer’s staff on request.

q. Details of the Contractor’s arrangements for site safety inspections to be conducted by the Contractor’s representative. These inspections shall take place at least monthly by the safety manager and daily by the



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supporting safety staff. Reports of these inspections shall include the actions taken to resolve any problems or shortcomings discovered during the inspection shall be made available for audit purposes.

r. Terms of reference, membership, and the proposed frequency of site safety committee meetings. These meetings shall be chaired by the Contractor’s representative.

s. A comprehensive health and safety inspection checklist for the use of the Contractor’s site staff when inspecting the site. The checklist shall indicate the standard to be achieved on any particular aspect of health and safety and be compiled in such a way that will allow the inspector to easily record actual findings. Critical substandard items shall be rectified on the spot and signed off as such. Non-critical substandard items that are not rectified on the spot shall be brought to the attention of the appropriate manager via the sign off portion of the checklist for subsequent rectification. When completed the checklist shall be kept for audit purposes.

t. Details of the Contractor’s internal safety audit scheme to be implemented regarding the safety management system and the physical Site conditions. The audits shall be performed, against the conditions specified in the SSHSP at least every three months. The audit shall include the work of Subcontractors of all levels. The documentation generated by the audit process, including score sheets, shall be made available to the Engineer for audit purposes.

u. Detailed procedures covering all health and safety aspects of the Contract are included, but not limited to, the following list when applicable. The Contractor is advised that, in order to facilitate efficient document and standards review, they shall consult with Engineer’s safety staff and use Engineer’s construction health and safety manual for guidance and assistance when formulating these procedures for inclusion in the SSHSP.

i. Work at height,

ii. Control of noise,

iii. Control of dust,

iv. Temporary illumination,

v. Worker welfare and hygiene facilities,

vi. Housekeeping,

vii. Traffic control and site transportation,

viii. Fire control precautions and fire procedures,

ix. Working in confined spaces,

x. Excavation,

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xii. Hand held electrical tools,

xiii. Temporary electrical distribution network,

xiv. Welding/cutting operations and equipment,

xv. Personal protective equipment and clothing,

xvi. Lifting accessories (slings and shackles, etc.),

xvii. Cranes, hoists and lifting appliances,

xviii. Scaffolding and work platforms,

xix. Ladders,

xx. Contractor’s plant, machinery and vehicles,

xxi. Work over water,

xxii. Structural steel erection,

xxiii. Blasting and explosives,

xxiv. Control of hazardous substances,

xxv. Hot working,

xxvi. Floor and wall openings and stairways, and

xxvii. Protection from falling objects.

B. Revisions of safety plan including procedures

1. At any time, and in accordance with Contract Documents, a revision to the safety plan or any safety procedure may be required in order to ensure compliance with the Contract, the Contractor shall, following discussion with the Engineer’s Representative, issue such revision, which shall include an addition, omission, or revision as applicable.

2. The Contractor shall review, on a continuous basis, the safety plan and procedures and shall revise these as required in accordance with activities and experiences on site. Such revisions, from time to time, shall enhance the standards of safety being implemented on site. Procedures shall be reviewed and new procedures issued whenever the character or extent of any activity is changed or a new activity of different nature is introduced which necessitates such revision.

3. In addition to revisions, the Contractor shall make a formal review once every 12 months on the anniversary of the notice to proceed date. Such formal review, which shall take no more than 30 days, shall consider all matters pertaining to safety planning and implementation including accident reports, inspections, audits, suggestions from meetings, and other sources including the Engineer’s Representative and the Engineer’s insurance representative and hazard analysis reviews. Within seven days of finishing this review, the Contractor shall issue a review report to the Engineer’s Representative giving



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the conclusions of the review and identifying the revisions to be made to the safety plan.

4. Within 30 days of the issue of the review report, if required, the Contractor shall issue a revised safety plan for consideration by the Engineer’s Representative in accordance with the Contract Documents.

3.6 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Emergency and Rescue Procedures

1. The Contractor shall develop site emergency response and rescue procedures before any work commences at the site. These procedures shall provide clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency, naming of responsible personnel, notification and cooperation proposals with appropriate rescue services, and other authorities who would be involved methods of evacuation including use of helicopters and other necessary measures. The procedures shall be coordinated with local fire and rescue and emergency services as required. Emergency procedures giving full instructions and telephone numbers shall be posted at appropriate locations and in the languages in common usage on site.

2. For underground works, trained rescue teams shall be designated for each working shift. These teams shall receive professional training in emergency response, rescue and first aid, particularly suited for the work at hand. Members of the rescue teams may be workers assigned to underground work or other duties.

3. Emergency drills including both the rescue teams and outside rescue and emergency services shall be executed within one month of commencing construction on any section and shall be repeated at no less than 6-month intervals. Where circumstances justify it, the Contractor may be required to carry out emergency drills more frequently.

B. Public Convenience and Safety

1. All work shall be conducted so obstructions to traffic are minimized. The safety and convenience of the public and the protection of persons and property shall be provided as specified in the Contract Documents.

2. Barriers, barricades, and warning signs: The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain barriers, barricades, lights, signals, signs, and other traffic control devices in accordance with the applicable laws and to the extent necessary to enable the Contractor to meet their obligations under the Contract Documents.

5. Structural steel beams and other major structural components or heavy and potentially hazardous components shall not be lifted and/or placed over roadways or walkways that are open to the public.

C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. The Contractor shall ensure that all persons working on or visiting the site wear, at least, a safety hard hat of an approved type, safety glasses, strong appropriate footwear, and high visibility vest. The Contractor shall assess all



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works areas and specify the appropriate personal protective equipment according to the applicable laws, standards and codes of practice. The Contractor shall ensure that Subcontractor’s workers of any tier, including labour-only, are issued with the specified PPE.

2. The hard hat designation on site is as follows:

a. Engineer - White Helmet

b. Contractor’s Supervisors/Foremen - Yellow Helmet

c. Contractor’s Safety Staff - Green Helmet

d. Contractor’s Banks men - Red Helmet

e. Contractors Other Labour - Colour other than those listed before.

Changes to the project helmet color scheme are at the discretion of Engineer.

3. All PPE shall be properly maintained and replaced before the period of permitted use expires.

4. The Contractor shall ensure that all persons on site use the appropriate PPE at all times. Training in its use shall be provided where necessary. Failure to use such equipment shall be considered as conduct prejudicial to safety. The use of safety helmets on site shall be mandatory except in designated areas such as offices and canteens.

D. No minors (under 18 years of age) are to be permitted access

E. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

1. The Contractor shall assess all materials for their occupational health and environmental compatibility. A less hazardous product shall be used to replace any material that is toxic, explosive, carcinogenic, flammable, or which may otherwise create a hazard. Where this cannot be done, the Contractor shall conduct a risk assessment and, if appropriate, produce a method statement specifying the safe method of use or application which shall be sent to the Engineer’s Representative, in advance, for a statement of no objection. The Contractor shall maintain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for all such materials in the auditable health and safety records.

2. Non-prescription drugs and alcohol. Controls shall be established and maintained to prevent persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol entering and/or working on the site. No alcohol or non-prescription drugs shall be allowed on the site.

F. First Aid

1. All parts of the Site where work is being carried out and the site offices shall be provided with appropriately equipped first aid kits. First aid kits shall be in sturdy weatherproof containers clearly identified and fixed in an obvious and readily accessible location. All work sites shall have readily accessible first aid facilities fully equipped and staffed during working hours by appropriately qualified medical personnel. At all times, at least one person staffing the facility shall be qualified as a registered medical technician. Such facility shall



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be able to provide immediate medical assistance for minor and serious injuries. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate number of personnel trained in basic first aid; the required number shall be not less than one trained personnel per 50 employees.

G. Fire prevention

1. The Contractor shall establish a fire prevention strategy for all of the Works under its control and shall provide all necessary and appropriate fire fighting equipment, facilities, and personnel trained in fire fighting. Warning systems shall be installed at all places where persons may be at risk from fire and all personnel shall be given instruction in evacuation procedures and basic fire fighting.

H. Noise

1. In addition to complying with this section, all necessary procedures shall be established and maintained to prevent people working on site or members of the public in the area being exposed to unreasonable levels of noise. Such procedures shall, where necessary, include the provision of noise containment barriers and the issue of protective equipment to people working on site.

I. Contractor’s plant, equipment, and vehicles

1. All construction plant, equipment, and vehicles brought onto site shall be inspected and tested, as appropriate. Each vehicle, item of Contractor’s plant, and equipment shall be given a unique identity number. This number shall be clearly displayed on the machine at all times. The Contractor’s plant, equipment, and vehicles shall fully comply with the applicable laws, be properly licensed and certificated, and be maintained in line with the manufacturer’s specification. Copies of all such licences, certificates, and maintenance sheets, etc. shall be kept in the safety-related documentation files in the main site office. A system to control delivery vehicles and short term hired plant shall also be established.

J. Communications and signs.

1. General communication requirements.

a. All signs, labels, warnings, posters, and safety information directed at people working on site shall be in English and in any other language used by a significant number of people working at the site.

b. Communications regarding sub standard safety items may be verbal in the first instance to be followed by written communication, as necessary.

2. Electronic communications.

a. The Contractor shall ensure that radio and telephone communication is available at all times between all parts of the site and the main site offices. Such communication system shall provide a dedicated channel for use in case of emergencies involving accidents, injuries, fatalities, serious damage or dangerous occurrences.



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K. Temporary access and temporary work

1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary temporary access facilities, which shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable laws and codes of practice. In particular, ladders and any supporting structures shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are fit for purpose and free from defects. Any temporary access shall be secured against movement, provide a good walking surface and incorporate fall protection measures.

2. All temporary works shall be checked, approved and marked as approved, prior to use.

L. Control of employees and visitors

1. All Contractor employees and Subcontractors of every tier, including labour-only, all other Contractor employees of Engineer who are working within the site, and all visitors to the site, including staff and agents of Engineer, shall be obliged to conform to the provisions of the safety plan.

2. The Contractor shall provide visitors viewing or inspecting any work site with personal protective equipment and shall provide appropriate safety instruction to the visitors. Visitors shall be accompanied at all times by a full-time site employee of the Contractor or Subcontractor. Visitors shall not be permitted to enter high-risk areas unless for purposes of inspection and with written permission of appropriate parties. Such high-risk areas shall include areas requiring the use of safety harness, uncertified areas of temporary works, lifting zones and other areas as designated from time to time by the safety manager.

3. All employees of the Contractor and all Subcontractors of every tier, including labour-only, and all employees of other Contractors working within the site shall at all times wear suitable identification when on site and display a permit. The permit shall be dated and clearly show the person’s name and their employer.

M. Electrical equipment

1. All electrical equipment, including the construction site supply layout, shall be supplied, operated, and maintained in accordance with the applicable laws, manufacturers' instructions, and site procedures. Procedures for the operation of the construction supplies, and the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment shall be developed as part of the safety plan.

N. Hoisting and lifting operations.

1. Competent Operators and Lifting Supervisors

a. Only persons holding valid certificates or licences issued by a recognized training body, and authorized in writing by the Contractor’s safety manager, shall be allowed to operate Contractor’s plant, equipment, and vehicles. In addition, a trained and authorized person shall be assigned to supervise every lifting operation. Lifting supervisors shall be equipped with radio equipment to enable uninterrupted communication with the crane operator. All cranes shall



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have appropriate certifications and current inspection records on site. Lift plans shall be developed for all major lifts. Crane lift equal to or greater than 75% of the crane’s net capacity shall be considered a ‘critical lift’. All critical lift plans shall be prepared according to ASME standards and reviewed by a competent engineer.

2. Lifting Accessories

a. Prior to use on site, lifting accessories, such as chains, slings, shackles, etc., shall be tested and certified to an approved safety margin according to the applicable laws. Each item must be clearly and indelibly marked with a unique identifier and its safe working load (SWL). The original certificate shall be kept in the lifting accessory register as part of the Contractor’s auditable safety records. The Contractor shall arrange for a thorough examination to be carried out every three months during the course of the Contract. All such items should be color-coded to aid inspection. Any lifting accessory found unmarked or unregistered shall immediately be put out of use until re-certified.

b. Procedures for operation of hoists shall be prominently displayed by each hoist. Only trained and authorized personnel shall operate hoists.

O. Explosives

1. Explosives shall not be used unless unavoidable. Such use shall only be permitted upon approval from the relevant authorities. Storage and use of explosives shall be in compliance with safety regulations and permits and all applicable laws.

P. Work at height and over water

1. All work at a height in excess of two meters shall be executed within a properly secured and protected area. If such enclosure and protection is impracticable, work shall only be permitted with the use of well-secured safety lines and safety harness that meets industry standards or equivalent and appropriate local government regulations. All personnel in such locations must wear approved and tested safety harness 100% of the time secured to such safety lines. All personnel required to wear a safety harness shall be adequately trained in fall protection before wearing the harness and working at heights.

2. Where work is being carried out on, over, or adjacent to water, a safe system for working shall be devised to prevent persons from falling into the water. A suitably designed and equipped safety boat, or boats as appropriate, shall be provided and used solely for rescue work. Boats shall be continuously manned with appropriately trained staff and be ready to deploy whenever personnel are at risk of falling into the water. Suitable and sufficient back-up staff and equipment shall be planned into the operation.

Q. Tunnelling operations

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R. Sanitation, Housekeeping, and Inspection

1. The site shall be kept in a clean, clear, and uncluttered condition, free of obstructions and hazards at all times. All material and equipment that is not to be used shall be removed, particularly on access routes and walkways. Sanitary facilities shall be provided within a five minute walk from all intensive work sites.

2. The Contractor shall regularly inspect, test, and maintain all safety equipment, scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, ladders and other means of access, lifting, lighting, signing and guarding equipment. Such inspection shall include checks on temporary works certificates, safe working procedures and personnel protection equipment. Inspection reports shall be filed for each individual inspection. Lighting shall clearly and uniformly illuminate the working site. Signs shall be kept clear of obstructions and easy to read. Equipment that is damaged, dirty, not presently required in that location, or not in working order shall be repaired, removed, or replaced immediately.

3. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system for the issue of noncompliance notices by the safety manager regarding safety violations and procedures for expeditiously rectifying such violations. The processing of notices of noncompliance from the Engineer’s Representative shall also be included within the same system.

S. Radiation Protection

1. The use of radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus shall comply with the applicable laws. No operation involving ionizing radiation shall be carried out without the approval of the Engineer’s Representative. The Contractor shall ensure that site personnel and members of the public are not exposed to radiation.

T. Health and Safety Publicity

1. The Contractor shall ensure that health and safety matters are given a high degree of publicity on site. Posters and signs written in the languages understood by the workers which draw attention to site safety, rescue, and occupational health, shall be made or obtained from appropriate sources and shall be displayed prominently in relevant areas of the site.

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SECTION 013527 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes regulatory authorities applicable to the Contract.

1.2 REFERENCES TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Codes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations referred to shall have full force and effect as though printed in full in these specifications. Codes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are not furnished to the Contractor, since the Contractor is assumed to be familiar with their requirements.

1.3 LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

A. During execution of work to be done under Contract, the Contractor is obligated to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations including, but not limited to:

1. Potable National Water Company (NWC)/Ministry of water Water and electricity (Water Department) 2. Sewerage Ministry of Water & Electricity, Sewer Department/Local Saudi Municipality 3. Irrigation Local Saudi Municipality, Garden Section Water 4. Fire Fighting Civil Defense Department of Local Saudi Municipality 5. Electrical Saudi Electric Company (SEC) LV/HV 6. Street Local Municipality, Street Lighting Department Lighting 7. Lighting Local Telecom service provider/ Communication and Information Technical Commission (CITC)

B. Contractor shall comply with article (5) of the “Tender Regulations” issued under Royal Decree No. M/58 dated 04/09/1427H, priority should be given to the national industries, products and services, as well as the products of national origin.

1.4 STANDARD AND PRACTICE

The works shall be performed according to International Standards and equipment shall comply with the most relevant codes, accident prevention, regulations and legal regulations, acts and regulation in force in Saudi Arabia.

Materials and equipments for which there are no Saudi Standards or British Standards are available shall comply at least with one of the following standards and codes, in order of priority:



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• British BSI , IEC

• International ISO

• Eurocode ENV, EN, EC

• German VDE, VDI, AD, TRD, DIN, VGB

• American ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IEE, NEMA, API, AGA, ASA, AWS,

ISA, NACE, UL, SSPC, SAMA, AWG, AWWA, NPFA

• Japanese JIS

It is contractor responsibility to provide sufficient evidence that any other standards proposed by Seller (other than those mentioned above will ensure an equivalent or higher standard.

The contractor shall clearly state in his proposal the standard s and codes that he is intends to apply

All plants items shall be designed, constructed and tested generally in accordance with the latest revision of the following standards except where specifically directed otherwise.

2. PRODUCTS

A. A minimum of 10% of the products (in the job) shall be national products. For further information, reference subsection 1.3B on the preceding page.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 013531 - SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1. Engineer requires the work be managed using the criteria outlined in this section.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.2 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRAFFIC

1. Comply with requirements of acts, regulations, and bylaws in force for regulation of traffic or use ofroadways upon or over which it is necessary to carry out work or haul materials or equipment.

2. Comply with the requirements of Employer.

3. When working on travelled way:

i. Place equipment in position to present minimum of interference and hazard to travelling public.

ii. Keep equipment units as close together as working conditions permit and preferably on same side of the travelled way.

4. Do not leave equipment on travelled way overnight.

5. Do not close any lanes of road without approval of Engineer. Before re-routing traffic, erect suitable signs and devices in accordance with instructions contained in the procedures for temporary traffic control in work areas of lanes of traffic.

6. Keep the travelled way graded, free of pot holes, and sufficiently wide for the required number of traffic lanes.

i. Provide a minimum seven meter wide temporary roadway for traffic in two-way sections through work and on detours.

ii. Provide a minimum five meter wide temporary roadway for traffic in one-way sections through work and on detours.

7. As directed by Engineer, provide paved detours or temporary roads to facilitate passage of traffic around restricted construction area.

8. Provide and maintain road access and egress to property fronting along work under Contract and in other areas as indicated, unless other means of road access exist that meets Engineer’s approval.



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3.2 INFORMATIONAL AND WARNING DEVICES

1. Provide and maintain signs, flashing warning lights, and other devices required to indicate construction activities or other temporary and unusual conditions resulting from project work which requires road user response.

2. Supply and erect signs, delineators, barricades, and miscellaneous warning devices as specified in the procedures for temporary traffic control in work areas of lanes of traffic.

3. Place signs and other devices in locations as specified in the procedures for temporary traffic control in work areas of lanes of traffic.

4. Lighting shall be provided along high use roadways, at all pedestrian crosswalks, road intersections, and communal parking areas. Lighting must be inspected at least weekly for expired bulbs, damages, etc and replaced accordingly.

5. Flashing hazard lights (orange or yellow) shall be provided in areas where elevated hazards exist. Examples would include: roads adjacent to open excavations, blind corners/ turns, and pedestrian crosswalks.

6. All motorists are responsible for reporting damaged or missing lighting equipment to the Engineer HSE Dept.

7. Roadside hazards include: open excavations of 0.5 meters or greater depth, semi-permanent equipment pads and staged equipment, pedestrian walkways, permanent structures, and electrical substations and power poles.

8. Meet with Engineer prior to commencement of work to prepare a list of signs and other devices required for project. If a situation on site changes, revise the list to approval of Engineer.

9. Continually maintain traffic control devices in use by:

i. Check signs daily for legibility, damage, suitability, and location. Clean, repair, or replace signs to ensure clarity and reflectance.

ii. Remove or cover signs that do not apply to the day to day existing work.

3.3 PUBLIC TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. Banks men or Flagmen shall be used at all times when heavy equipment and/ or construction activities will occupy or be carried out in established roadways, or with any other activity that disrupts the normal flow and design of road and traffic system. A minimum of two (2) Banksmen shall be used for any such activity to ensure visibility to all motorists.

2. Only properly trained banksmen shall be used. Contractors shall ensure that personnel serving in this capacity have received the required training and understand all hazards and responsibilities associated with the task. Banksmen/ Flagmen shall be provided with the following personal protective equipment:



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- Hard hat

- Eye protection

- Steel toe work boots/ shoes

- Class II (minimum) reflectorized vest

- Stop/ Slow paddle

- Lantern (night operations)

3. Contractors excavating adjacent to established roads shall provide barricades along roads to safeguard motorists from excavation hazards. Barricade erection shall begin prior to and throughout the course of the excavation activity.

4. Barricades shall be of three types: high level, medium level and low level. Combinations of components from various barricade systems may be used dependent upon the specific hazard and level of exposure to motorists.

5. High level barricades shall consist of rigid barriers such as jersey or “K” rails. Railings must be interconnected and, where plastic in construction, weighted to ensure adequate stability. High level barricades shall be placed with at least 1.2 m clearance between the back of the barricade and the edge of the excavation.

6. Medium level barricades consist of rigid guard railings, rigid fencing (chain link), soil berms or stop logs.

7. Low level barricades consist of soft fencing (snow fence), construction cones, and barrier tapes.

8. Only qualified persons shall conduct hazard assessments of excavation areas and other locations where barricade systems are required alongside roadways. Only these qualified persons shall provide guidance of which level of barricade system is required to those labor staff responsible for implementing the barricade system(s).

9. Only High Level barricade systems shall be used to safeguard pedestrian walkways and crosswalks. All personnel are responsible for reporting damaged or missing barricades to the Engineer HSE Dept.

3.4 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Maintain existing conditions for traffic throughout the period of the Contract except that, when required for construction under Contract, and when measures have been taken as specified herein and approved by Engineer to protect and control public traffic.

2. Drivers shall not engage in the use of mobile phones whilst driving. If the use of mobile phones is deemed necessary, drivers shall pull their vehicles safely off, or to the side of the road, and engage hazard lights. Motorists observed using telephones while driving by Engineer or Contractor Management will be stopped and issued a written warning. Receipt of a second warning for such



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activity will automatically result in the motorist’s driving privileges on the project being permanently revoked.

3. As the Ministry of Housing project is a 24 hour a day operation, construction activities and vehicle operation during hours of darkness is inevitable. Given this, roadway and intersection lighting, meeting Saudi Government guidelines, is necessary.

4. It is the primarily Roads Contractor’s responsibility to provide for and ensure that motorists are provided with adequate protection from roadside hazards. However, all Site/Project Contractors are required to safeguard hazards resulting from their Works. Roads Contractor scope of work does not relieve Site/Project Contractors from their responsibility to safeguard their work areas by minimizing hazard exposure to site motorists and pedestrians.

5. All vehicle accidents or incidents shall be immediately reported to Contractor Management. Examples of incidents requiring reporting include: collision with other vehicles, collision with structures, vehicle rollover, vehicle fires, incidents involving vehicle fluid spills, and mechanical failure rendering the vehicle immovable. Immediate notification of the incident to the Engineer HSE Department is required.

6. Delays to public traffic: maximum two minutes.

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SECTION 013535 - FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes information on fire safety.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

A. Site specific emergency response plans must be developed for each work location. Contents shall include details of personnel assembly areas, locations of alarm activation points and listings of emergency contact numbers.

B. Immediately report all fire incidents to the Fire Department (999), the Contractor’s safety manager, and the Engineer’s Representative.

3.2 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FIRE PROTECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

A. Fire protection and alarm system shall not be:

1. Obstructed;

2. Shut-off; and

3. Left inactive at end of working day or shift without authorization from .Engineer

B. Fire hydrants, standpipes, and hose systems shall not be used for other than fire-fighting purposes unless authorized by Engineer.

3.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A. Supply fire extinguishers, as specified by regional and local regulations. Temporary means of fire suppression must be supplied until permanent systems are available.

3.4 BLOCKAGE OF ROADWAYS

A. Advise the Engineer’s Representative of any work that would impede fire apparatus response. This includes violation of minimum overhead clearance, as prescribed by the Engineer’s Representative, erecting of barricades and digging of trenches.

3.5 SMOKING PRECAUTIONS

A. Smoking shall only be allowed in designated areas and containers must be supplied to collect all smoking material discards. The areas shall be kept free of combustible materials and must be regularly maintained to ensure cleanliness.

3.6 RUBBISH AND WASTE MATERIALS

A. Rubbish and waste materials are to be kept to a minimum.



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B. Burning of rubbish is prohibited.

C. Removal.

1. Remove all rubbish from work site at least at the end of each work day or shift and more frequently, if needed, and as directed by Engineer.

D. Storage.

1. Store combustible materials in approved receptacles to ensure maximum cleanliness and safety. Solid wastes shall be stored separately from liquid wastes.

2. Deposit greasy or oily rags and materials subject to spontaneous combustion in approved receptacles and remove as required in Section 3.6, Item C, No. 1 above.

3.7 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

A. Work entailing use of toxic or hazardous materials and/or chemicals or otherwise creating hazard to life, safety or health, shall be in accordance with regional and local government fire code standards and best industry practices. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be required for all hazardous materials and chemicals on site.

3.8 QUESTIONS AND/OR CLARIFICATION

A. All questions and clarifications regarding fire safety shall be directed to the Engineer

3.9 FIRE INSPECTION

A. Site inspections by Employer shall be coordinated through Engineer.

B. The Engineer shall be allowed unrestricted access to work site.

C. The Contractor must cooperate with the Engineer during routine fire safety inspection of the work site.

D. All unsafe fire situations observed by Engineer must be immediately remedied.

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SECTION 013543 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section outlines the environmental procedures required for the Works detailed in the Contract Documents.

B. The works shall be executed in accordance with the latest version of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Codes of Practice & Guidelines, including its Construction Environmental Management Plan.

C. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) for construction project, including obtaining all necessary permits.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor is required to prepare and submit the following to Engineer for approval prior to forwarding to Engineer and prior to commencing construction, if applicable:

1. Construction waste management plan describing on site waste management, disposal, reuse or materials, recycling, and staff training.

2. Storm water pollution prevention plan describing water quality protection measures including erosion and sediment controls, inspections, monitoring, and staff training including a drawing indicating location and type of erosion and sediment protection measures.

3. PCB management and emergency response plan describing management, reporting, emergency response, contact numbers, and staff training.

4. Asbestos remediation plan (if applicable) describing management, reporting, emergency response, contact numbers, and staff training.

5. Hazardous material spill management plan describing management, reporting, emergency response, contact numbers, and staff training.

6. Indoor air quality management plan describing management, monitoring, reporting, documentation, emergency response, contact numbers, and staff training.

7. Comply with the requirements of all applicable regulations, guidelines, airport rules and regulations, standards, and best industry practices that pertain to construction activities.

8. All required documents, including manifests, for disposal of any products considered hazardous materials.



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9. The Contractor shall obtain any necessary permits from the PME based on the construction environmental management plan (CEMP) prepared by the contractor.

3.2 PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATER RESOURCES

A. Construction activities can negatively impact the environment by causing soil erosion or by the accidental release of chemical compounds into ditches, drains, and waterways.

1. Confine all construction activity including the transportation and storage of equipment and materials areas designated by Engineer.

2. The Contractor is required to ensure that activities, which may pose risk of a hazardous material release to a surface water body, are not conducted near a waterway or drain leading to land drainage system or surface water body.

3. Do not obstruct flow of natural water courses or disturb stream beds. Do not obstruct surface drainage unless to prevent erosion or escape of contaminants.

3.3 WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL


1. A storm water pollution prevention plan shall be developed and implemented prior to the start of any construction where disturbance of soil or vegetation is likely to occur, or surface water quality may be impaired.

B. Water quality protection.

1. Precautions are to be taken to ensure that building, pavement and asphalt construction does not result in watercourse contamination by such materials as lime, cement, oil, grease, asphalt, emulsified asphalt, or any other hazardous substance or substance deleterious to fish or fish habitat.

2. Keep excavations free of water while work is in progress. Protect open excavations against flooding and damage due to rain and surface run-off. Provide temporary pumping facilities. After a rain or surface runoff, pump water out of all excavations and correct any resulting damage. Do not pump directly into the drainage system or receiving streams. Dispose of water in a manner not detrimental to public and private property including receiving creeks.

3. Do not pump wastewater effluent, or water ponding on or adjacent to the construction site, into any waterway catch basin, or ditch. Remove any waste-water effluent that may be contaminated with hazardous product including hydrocarbons from the site and dispose of in an appropriate manner which includes testing and treatment of the suspected contaminant.

C. Erosion and sediment control.

1. The Contractor is responsible for appropriate measures to ensure sediment does not leave the site or enter into a drainage system or waterway, and shall take all steps necessary to ensure soil erosion control measures are



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implemented to prevent sedimentation in nearby drainage ditches and waterways. Employ all erosion control measures in consultation with Engineer.

2. Complete construction on drainage ditches, culverts drains and sub drains as quickly as possible. Where there is a risk of erosion due to disturbances to soils or vegetation or sediment uptake in runoff waters, sediment control measures downstream must be established prior to construction, maintained, and inspected throughout the construction period. Maintain a record of all inspections and provide it to Engineer.

3. Preserve vegetative cover as long as possible. Promptly re-vegetate all disturbed areas. Grassed areas to be hydro seeded or sod. Where re-vegetation is delayed on slopes exceeding 6%, the area is to be rough surfaced perpendicular to the drainage slope.

4. Where vegetation disturbance is on a slope greater than 10%, additional erosion control measures must be implemented. These may include the use of a commercial erosion control blanket, or straw mulch and tackifer to ensure that soil erosion does not occur during re-vegetation period. Commercial erosion control blankets are to be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

5. Sediment controls must be inspected by Engineer and the Contractor weekly, and directly following a rain event. Regular maintenance of the erosion controls is the responsibility of the Contractor. Sedimentation and erosion control shall remain in place and maintained until vegetation is re-established to the satisfaction of Engineer.

6. For the purpose of ensuring sediment does not drain to a creek, ditch or stormdrain; water ponding on the construction site may be pumped to grass areas adjacent to the construction site if it is not contaminated. Such pumping action must be monitored to ensure that this does not create standing water (which is a bird and waterfowl attractant).

7. Locate all accumulated debris and soil away from drainage ditches and storm water catchments. Milled and granular materials are to be removed promptly, not left in a location close to a ditch or catchment basin.

8. Use wheel wash areas, construct stabilized construction entrance/exits onto public paved surfaces and frequently clean streets to ensure mud from the construction areas does not leave the site.

D. Regulatory requirements.

1. Land drainage quality from construction areas is to meet the local government agency water quality standards and the local surface water quality standards, objective, and guidelines.

2. Do not deposit a deleterious substance into a fish-bearing waterway.

3. Do not remove water for construction related activities, such as dust control, from any stream unless having obtained written authorization from Engineer.



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3.4 DISCHARGES TO SANITARY SEWERS

A. Effluent limits: Sanitary effluent leaving a building space or land parcel shall be in compliance with the appropriate sewer municipal laws. Oil/water separators are to be provided for the construction of facilities that may produce sediment, free phase hydrocarbon product and/or oil or grease from kitchens or other sources.

B. General Requirements.

1. To ensure compliance with applicable regulations, the Contractor shall establish a monitoring program appropriate to regulatory requirements and best industry practices.

2. No hazardous materials such as paints, chemicals, hydrocarbons, etc., shall be disposed of through the sanitary or land drainage sewer.

3. Food preparation areas: All effluent from food preparation areas shall be cooled prior to discharge to the grease traps and oil/water separators.

C. Regulatory requirements.

1. All activities shall conform to the applicable laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

3.5 AIR QUALITY


1. All emissions shall comply with legislation and guidelines pertaining air quality.

2. If the Contractor fails to control emissions, Engineer reserves the right to order the Contractor to cease all operations until adequate measures have been taken. The Contractor can make no claims for delay of construction on this item.

3. Fuel for all stationary equipment used on site.

a. To minimize emissions from equipment, propane, natural gas, biodiesel or de-ashed oil must be used as a fuel source. Submit material safety data and batch analysis sheets for review, prior to plant operation.

4. All stationary and non-stationary equipment must be maintained in good working order to minimize emissions.

5. The Contractor is to choose constructions means and methods that prevent or control nuisance odours at the site and monitor for odours during construction.

B. Indoor air quality.

1. Protect indoor air quality at work at all times.

2. Use low volatile organic compound (VOC) cleaning products, strippers, paint, sealers, and adhesive products where available. The Contractor is to notify client when low VOC products are not available for interior work. Vent areas where VOC emitting products are used. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be required for all products on site.



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3. Sequence material installation to ensure dissipation of high emissions, finishes, and products and dust prior to the installation of absorptive materials such as carpets, underlay, furniture, fibrous wall board, acoustical ceiling materials, etc.

4. Use low VOC emitting materials. Use engineered and composite wood materials that do not emit formaldehyde. Select eco-label materials, where practical.

5. Sealants and caulking materials are not to be formulated or manufactured with fibrous talc, asbestos, formaldehyde, mercury, lead, cadmium, hexavalent, chromium, barium, and their compounds with the exception of barium sulphate.

6. The Contractor is to vent interior spaces as appropriate to protect worker health and safety including staff and other Contractors. The Contractor is to provide indoor air quality monitoring for mould and other contaminants. The Contractor to flush out interior spaces prior to occupancy as required by Engineer, and monitor air quality prior to occupancy.

7. Control moisture within building during construction to prevent mould growth. Construction materials are to be free of mould, mildew, and organic material, and kept dry during storage and construction.

8. Protect HVAC system from contamination such as dust and mould during construction.

9. Clean grates and grills designed to capture dirt particulates and chemical pollutants from entering building at high volume entry ways immediately prior to occupancy. Replace filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.

10. Smoking is not permitted on the construction site and as otherwise advised by Engineer.

C. Dust control.

1. Excessive dust from construction activities creates a serious hazard for airfield operational activities and the public on site and must be controlled at all times.

2. The Contractor is responsible for providing dust control measures during construction.

3. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient watering capacity on site at all times to control construction dust.

4. The Contractor is to contact the appropriate authority to obtain a letter of authorization for the removal of water from a stream for dust control purposes.

5. Processes with the potential to create dust such as cement plants must be shrouded to protect aviation equipment and local air quality to the satisfaction of Engineer.

6. As a minimum, use appropriate covers on trucks hauling fine or dusty material. Use watertight vehicles to haul wet materials.



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7. Use appropriate covers on soil stockpiles or apply other appropriate dust control measures.

8. Engineer may stop the work at any time when the Contractor's control of dusts and particulates is inadequate for wind conditions present at the site, or when air quality monitoring indicates that release of fugitive dusts and particulates into atmosphere equals or exceeds specified levels. The Contractor can make no claims for delay of construction on this item.

9. Prevent dust from spreading to adjacent property sites. If the Contractor's dust and particulate control is not sufficient for controlling dusts and particulates into atmosphere, stop the work. The Contractor must discuss procedures that the Contractor proposes to resolve the problem. Make all necessary changes to operations prior to resuming any excavation, handling, processing, or any other work that may cause release of dusts or particulates.

D. On site concrete plants and crushing equipment (if applicable).

1. Concrete plants and equipment must be shrouded throughout the duration of use to prevent dust and protect aviation equipment and local air quality. Shrouding must be maintained.

2. The Contractor operating temporary aggregate or crushing plants on site may be required to lease land specifically for the placement and operations of the plant and associated activities. The location is to be at the discretion of Engineer.

3. Plant operation may be suspended at the discretion of Engineer for local air quality concerns. Operate plants and equipment in a manner that avoids the creation of on and off airport nuisance dust and noise. Maintain equipment in good working order. The Contractor can make no claims for delay of construction on this item.

E. On site temporary asphalt plant (HMA) (if applicable)

1. The Contractor operating temporary asphalt plants on the place of the work is required to lease land specifically for the placement and operations of the asphalt plant and associated activities. The location is at the discretion of Engineer and shall adhere to local KSA procedures/guidelines.

2. To minimize emissions from the HMA plant:

i. Propane, natural gas, or de-ashed oil must be used as a fuel source. Submit current material safety data and batch analysis sheets for review, prior to plant operation.

ii. Asphalt plants on construction site may not produce mixes containing recycled asphalt (RAP).

iii. Asphalt millings are permissible for use as a dust control agent on temporary haul roads and storage areas and other uses as designated by Engineer. Asphalt millings generated from construction site are the property of Engineer unless otherwise specified.



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iv. For the asphalt plant located on the airport, utilize a bag house or wet scrubber to reduce particulate matter emissions. Operate and maintain emission control device in good working order for the duration of the work.

v. For the asphalt plant located on the construction site, permit access, and cooperate with Engineer in conducting air emission testing (stack and fugitive) from the asphalt plant (with the emissions control unit to be used for the project) at the start of operation, to test emission levels for the following: Total particulate matter, PM 10 and PM 2.5, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and volatile organic carbons. Address any operational recommendations stemming from the air emissions testing. Employer will arrange for the testing.

vi. Provide anticipated asphalt plant operation dates. Start of the plant requires approval of Engineer. Weather conditions, which may create local air quality issues, may preclude start-up.

vii. Plant operation may be suspended at the discretion of Engineer for local air quality concerns. Contact Engineer immediately if the following conditions arise:

1. Winds of less than 10 km/hr; or

2. Winds of less than 15 km/hr and the plume is not dispersing and is moving toward populated areas to the northeast, east, southeast, south, or southwest. Terminate plant operation immediately during atmospheric inversion conditions (smoke plume is not dispersing and is at or near the ground). There will be no additional compensation for shut down of the asphalt plant arising from the above conditions.

viii. Air emissions should not exhibit a visible plume with opacity greater than 5% at any point beyond the construction site and should not result in the deposition of visible particulate residue at any time beyond the property line. Minimize the production of NOx, CO and organic compounds through efficient operation of the plant.

ix. Operate the HMA plant in a manner that avoids the creation of off the construction site nuisance odour and noise. Maintain the HMA plant in good working order.

F. Other

1. In a manner consistent with the Engineer’s anti-idling policy, unnecessary vehicle and equipment idling is prohibited.

2. Equipment and vehicles to be maintained in good working order (clean emissions).

3.6 WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Construction waste management.

1. Comply with anti-pollution laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations when disposing of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.



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2. Use the services of government approved environmental services provider (ESP) for the purpose of waste collection & disposal.

B. It is Engineer’s policy to maximize the reuse or recycling of construction materials.

1. Soils and fill excavated from construction site is the property of Employer and is to be reused on airport lands unless otherwise specified by Engineer.

2. A waste management plan shall be prepared by the Contractor prior to the start of any construction or demolition and submitted to Engineer for review prior to forwarding to Employer.

3. Do not dispose of liquid and solid waste on site. Haul to the nearest existing licensed facility. Treat any waste that may contain contaminants and has not been shown to be within guidelines for disposal at a non-hazardous waste facility as a hazardous waste and dispose of at a permitted facility.

4. The Contractor shall provide tipping and waste disposal receipts for all waste removed from the site on a monthly basis to Engineer.

5. The Contractor is expected to undertake recycling activities that are consistent with community standards and regulatory requirements.

3.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT


1. The Contractor is to be aware that hazardous materials may be present on site.

a. If a Contractor encounters unforeseen hazardous material during construction, the Contractor shall cease work and notify Engineer immediately.

b. Engineer will investigate and provide direction to the Contractor via the change order process.

2. As part of construction activities, hazardous materials brought onto the construction site must be managed to prevent risk to human health and/or the environment. Proper identification, handling, control and proper disposal of such materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3. Hazardous material is defined as:

a. Any product which may represent a risk to a worker, or public health and safety, or the environment.

4. All hazardous materials shall be handled in safe manner as indicated by the manufacture’s instruction, environmental regulatory requirements, workplace safety regulations and good management practices. The Contractor shall:

a. Prevent spills, leaks, and releases;

b. Conduct periodic inspections for leaks, spills, and releases. Report leaks, spills and releases to Engineer immediately;



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c. Provide a current copy of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and quantities to the Client. Maintain a copy of the MSDS readily available on the place of the work;

d. Clearly identify their name on containers, cylinders storage, and transportation cases; and,

e. Contain hazardous materials in proper ULC listed containers, clearly labelled, and stored in manner to restrict access by unauthorized personnel.

5. Comply with the requirements of KSA, environmental legislation relevant to construction activities.

6. Compressed gases shall not be stored on the place of the work unless by prior permission of Engineer.

7. For transportation of dangerous goods, provide vehicle operators trained in the transportation of dangerous goods.

B. Hazardous waste registration and manifests.

1. Employer shall be registered as a hazardous waste generator for off-site disposal of materials existing on airport lands prior to construction and defined as hazardous waste under provincial legislation.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the hazardous waste manifest prior to removal of the waste for off-site disposal. The Contractor shall ensure that an authorized representative of Engineer signs the manifest for any materials existing preconstruction as the generator.

3. For waste generated directly or indirectly as a result of the Contractor’s activities or actions, the Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all hazardous waste materials.

3.8 ASBESTOS (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Asbestos may be found in existing facilities and pipelines.

B. General requirements.

1. If asbestos is unexpectedly found to be present on the site, all work shall stop and the affected area cordoned off by a barricade until appropriate authorities are notified.

2. Collect representative samples of suspected asbestos containing material.

3. Prior to undertaking remediation activities, submit a remediation plan developed by qualified environmental Consultant to Engineer prior to the start of any remediation activity.

4. Asbestos must be removed before facility demolition or decommissioning occurs. Waste must be removed, handled, packaged, stored, transported, and disposed of in accordance of applicable regulations.



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5. Care must be taken to ensure exposure of workers and the public to asbestos is avoided and disturbances prevented at all times.

6. Arrangements for disposal must be made in advance with the water and waste department.

7. Quantities of asbestos waste product removed, lab results, and manner and proof of disposal must be reported to Engineer.

3.9 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Where equipment containing PCBs shall be used or decommissioned, a PCB management and emergency response plan shall be submitted to Engineer by the Contractor prior to starting construction.

B. These plans shall contain the following information:

1. Volume/weight of PCBs,

2. Concentration,

3. Form of material,

4. Location of material,

5. Proposed management of the material including decommissioning,

6. Response procedures for clean-up and control of spills, and

7. Reporting requirements and emergency contact information.

C. Decommissioning of PCB equipment (if applicable).

1. Quantities of waste product removed, lab results, and manner and proof of disposal must be reported to Engineer and regulatory bodies.


1. PCB disposal shall be with a licensed hazardous waste company in KSA.

3.10 LEAD (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Demolition and disposal requirements.

a. Painted structures must be tested for lead concentration prior to paint stripping. Collect representative paint samples from all painted surfaces to be stripped.

b. Landfill disposal is not permitted if the CGSB leachate analysis concentration (in waste extract) for lead is equal or greater than 5.0 mg/L. If paint exceeds 5.0 mg/L, it is to be treated as hazardous waste.

c. If electrical cables are detected with lead sheathing, they must be removed and disposed of as hazardous waste.

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3.11 MERCURY (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Mercury may be present in thermostats, switches, gauges, and specialty equipment components.

B. Inspect for equipment and components, which may contain mercury. If mercury is detected, remove all mercury containing equipment and place in a secure container and disposal as a hazardous waste.


1. Mercury disposal shall be with a licensed hazardous waste company in KSA.

2. Quantities of waste product removed, lab results, and manner and proof of disposal must be reported to Engineer.

3.12 PAINTS, SOLVENTS THINNERS, URETHANES, ETC.

A. Paints, solvents, thinners, urethanes, etc., shall not be left in open containers where permitted to be stored during construction. Covers shall be replaced to ensure containers are properly sealed.

B. Spray application of paints, solvents, thinners, urethanes, and other similar products is to be coordinated with Engineer.

C. Disposal.

1. Leftover paint must never be dumped into sewers or drains.

2. Latex paints can be disposed of as regular garbage if the lids are off the paint containers and the paint is dry and hard.

3. Leftover oil-based (alkyd) or other paints must be disposed of as hazardous waste with a licensed hazardous waste company in KSA.

4. Quantities of waste product removed, manner and proof of disposal must be reported to Engineer.


1. Government sewer and landfill laws and regulations.

E. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be required for all products on site used during construction.

3.13 HALOCARBONS (REFRIGERANTS)

A. All equipment containing ozone depleting substances (ODS) which is being commissioned shall adhere to the following:

1. Engineer must be informed of all new equipment that contains any refrigerant prior to the equipment arriving at the site.

2. All trades people, that install, service, leak test or charge halocarbon refrigeration and airconditioning systems, must be a certified technician with all of the following: valid ozone depletion prevention card, a valid trade



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qualification certificate (TQC) and be a qualified journeyman or apprentice under the direct supervision of a journeyman. This applies to all Subcontractors who service refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Photocopies of certificates will be required to be submitted to Engineer prior to commencing work.

3. All installations by the Contractor must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation. These documents must be in order prior to payment. In addition, leak test cards and decommissioning cards will be required to be affixed to the unit serviced. For equipment which is five ton and greater, service logs must be provided to Engineer.

4. In the event of a leak of any size of halocarbons, the Contractor shall immediately respond with adequate resources as deemed appropriate by Engineer. Report any leak to Engineer. All clean-up, restoration, and rehabilitation shall be conducted in accordance with the above.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of their employees, agents, or Subcontractors.

B. All equipment containing ODS’ which is being decommissioned, dismantled or dispose of shall have:

1. The ODS removed and recovered into appropriate containers for disposal, reuse, or recycling. A certified technician shall do the work.


1. Maintenance or removal of systems containing halocarbons shall be by a certified technician.

3.14 SOILS AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT

A. Soil quality requirements.

1. All imported topsoil, fill and aggregate/granular materials must be clean and free of hazardous material contaminants such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals.

2. Material must be approved by Engineer for intended use, unfrozen and free of rocks larger than 50 mm, cinders, ashes, sods, refuse, or other deleterious materials.

3 Prior to use of backfill from off construction site, certification of its quality by with laboratory analysis shall be submitted to Engineer.

B. Equipment maintenance.

1. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment and vehicles are in good working order and not leaking fluids.

2. Whenever possible, equipment maintenance and repair shall be completed off construction site.

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a. The activity shall occur at a location designated by Engineer only. The location must be 30 meters from a waterway and 20 meters from any access drain into the land drainage system.

b. Enclosed containers shall be used for the disposal of all refuse or hazardous waste resulting from equipment maintenance.

c. Be prepared to intercept, clean-up, and dispose of spills that may occur. Maintain materials and equipment required for clean-up of spills or releases readily accessible on-site.

d. A vehicle wash area and concrete truck washout must be designed with the selected location approved by Engineer.

C. Drilling and excavating.

1. Regulatory requirements.

a. Excavating and drilling: Adhere to procedures in the Employer’s CEMP for:

i. Utility locates shall be performed prior to any excavating being started.

ii. Decommissioning of monitoring wells, and boreholes and backfill requirements for excavations.

iii. Surveyed location of boreholes and monitoring, and other well installations.

D. Impacted and contaminated site investigations and remediation.

1. General requirements.

a. The Contractor shall contact Engineer for the inspection of any potentially or suspected contaminated soil or groundwater encountered on construction site prior to disturbing and/or removing the soil or groundwater. Unauthorized disturbance or remediation activity shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

b. Soil and groundwater investigation and remediation activities are to be conducted in a manner consistent with the Client’s CEMP and under the direction of the Employer’s Consultant, a registered environmental professional.

c. All soils and groundwater contaminated above criteria shall be disposed of at a licensed facility.

d. Excavate and dispose of clean soil contaminated by the Contractor’s activities.

e. Furnish and equip personnel engaged in equipment decontamination with protective equipment including, where appropriate, suitable disposable clothing, respiratory protection, and face shields.



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f. Only stockpile suspect soils in area designated by Engineer. Provide impermeable liner and contain water from soil stockpiling facility.

3.15 FUEL AND CHEMICAL STORAGE (IF APPLICABLE)


a. During construction, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the integrity of all storage containers for fuels and other hazardous materials, to take measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous products, and respond effectively to any accidental releases which may occur.

b. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all storage meets or exceeds applicable federal and provincial regulatory requirements.

B. Temporary and non-stationary storage tanks.

a. Hydrocarbon and other hazardous products temporarily stored on the site must be:

a. Contained within a designated area pre-approved by Engineer that is clearly marked and barricaded to protect the integrity of the storage containers from accidents or inclement weather;

b. Provide adequate secondary containment in the event of a spill or breach;

c. In an area not to be located 20 meters from the nearest storm water drain or ditch; and d. Information must be provided to Engineer including products stored, projected quantities and location of information.

C. Storage tanks (permanent).

a. All tanks containing fuels or hazardous materials must be stored in a manner which:

i. Protects from damage from vehicular or equipment impact (bollards).

ii. Provides adequate secondary containment.

b. Only above ground storage tanks are permitted and shall be of double wall fabrication.

c. All new tanks shall be registered with Engineer with the location to be approved by Engineer.

i. As-built drawings must be provided.

ii. New and upgraded storage tanks are to be located 20 meters from the nearest storm water drain.

iii. If it is a previously installed storage tank, then it must undergo a leak detection test at the time of installation.



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iv. Engineer shall be notified prior to the removal or decommissioning of any above- or below-ground storage tanks located on construction site.

v. Storage tanks shall be installed and operated in a manner, which meets all applicable codes and regulations whether of a permanent or temporary nature.

3.16 FUELING AND TEMPORARY STORAGE PRACTICES (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Construction equipment fuelling.

1. Unless by previous arrangement with Engineer, airside vehicle and equipment refueling must be conducted using existing refuellers or at an existing refuelling facility.

2. Refuelling is only permitted in areas designated by Engineer.

3. The Contractor is required to fuel equipment in an area which does not pose a risk of drainage to surface water bodies.

5. Any refuelling done on airport property must be done by persons trained and equipped to handle any fuel spills.

3.17 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

A. The Contractor must prepare a contingency plan outlining procedures to be used in the event of a leak, spill, fire, or other hazardous condition on the site. Submit the plan to the engineer for review prior to forwarding to Engineer. The Contractor must have a hazardous material spill management plan that has been reviewed by Engineer and appropriate response kits in place prior to start of work.

B. The Contractor shall review the plan annually and update it as required.

C. The Contractor must ensure that a stocked spill kit is maintained on the site at all times including when product is being delivered or stored. The kit must be adequate to address workplace spills. The Contractor’s staff must be knowledgeable in the use of the spill kit during an accident.

D. All releases of hazardous materials are to be reported to Engineer. Any spill over 10 litres and any spill into a catch basin, drainage ditch, or creek is to be reported promptly to the .

E. Any investigation and remediation required as a result of a hazardous material spill resulting from the actions or in-actions of a contractor or its agents, directly or indirectly, is the Contractor’s responsibility. Investigations and any remediation must meet the requirements of, and be preapproved by Engineer.

3.18 OTHER

A. Regulatory Reporting.

1. It is the Contractor’s obligation to compile data and report within required time frames on emissions, hazardous material disposal, leaks and other requirements as specified by regulatory authorities and applicable legislation and Contract Documents.



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a. The Contractor is obligated to compile and report green house gases if thresholds are met.

2. Copies of reports submitted to regulatory bodies shall be provided to Engineer.

B. Inspections by regulatory authorities and public complaints.

1. The following shall be reported to Engineer immediately by the Contractor, without delay:

a. Site visits and inspections by regulators,

b. Any notice, order, or warning received from a regulatory authority by the Contractor, their representatives, or suppliers in relation to activities on site, and

c. Complaints by members of the public.

2. A written report is to be provided by the Contractor at the request of Engineer.

C. Noise mitigation.

1. Significant noise-generating construction equipment and activities such as jack-hammering shall be scheduled between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

2. Where possible, equipment shall be oriented to shield adjacent residential neighbourhoods and/or directed away from such receptors.

3. Equipment and construction vehicles shall access the place of the Work in such a manner as to minimize disturbances to residences. Industrial and truck routes are to be utilized. Equipment and construction vehicles shall not access the site using residential streets.

D. Storage of materials.

1. Storage of construction materials is to be contained within construction staging areas designated by Engineer. Staging areas are to be located a minimum 30 meters from any surface water body or ditch.

2. Use of recycled materials.

a. It is Engineer’s policy to use recycled materials where practical.

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SECTION 013553 - ACCESS CONTROL AND SITE SECURITY

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes access to the site and protection of work and property required during construction within the construction site area.

B. The Contractor is solely responsible for the site security and any individuals performing related works who are allowed access onto the site.

C. All vehicles on the job site must display the Contractor’s logo (magnetic signs are acceptable) on the front door panels of vehicles.

D. The Contractor is responsible to submit a site security plan along with a site logistics plan to Engineer for approval. The Contractor is responsible to implement the approved security plan and site logistics plan for the duration of the project. The Contractor is required to install all facilities, fencing, gates, lighting, alarms, or other products that may be required to provide site security and is also responsible to employ a sufficient security staff required to provide site security. If the Contractor and Engineer, observe deficiencies with the approved site security plan, the Contractor shall address the deficiency immediately and update the site security plan for review and approval of Engineer. Upon completion of the works, the Contractor is required to remove all temporary facilities and services required to perform the works.

E. This section also covers the requirements for providing security and control to various contractors zones access and surrounding temporary roads.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall initiate a security program prior to mobilization and maintain it throughout construction. Ten copies of the security program report shall be submitted to Engineer for review and approval prior to mobilization. The Contractor is to appoint a site security manager and provide 24- hours, 7-days per week site security. The security manager, or one of their appointed deputies authorized on security issues, is to be contactable by telephone 24-hours, 7-days per week. All such information will be included in the security program report.

B. All staff and manpower inclusive of Contractors, Subcontractors, suppliers, the Contractor's agents/consultants are to have a project identification badge that displays the name, picture, company of employment, and unique badge identification number. All badges are to be uniform in appearance and display project name and (primary) Contractor’s logo.

1. Prior to receipt of a badge to the individual the Contractor must determine that the individual can work on the project. Each badge applicant must complete a badge application form that must be authorized by the Contractor's site security manager and an original copy of this authorization document is to remain on file at the Contractor's site office.

C. The Contractor is to install, operate, and maintain a personnel and vehicle barrier entry system to ensure that only authorized traffic is allowed to enter the site and records of all traffic are captured. The system shall consist of:



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1. The Contractor is to include sufficient badges to be issued to Employer and Engineer staff that will routinely visit or work on site. The Contractor is to issue visitor badges with badge sign out procedure to authorized individuals who may infrequently visit site. Each badge is to have a unique identification number that can be recorded.

2. Each badge is to have a printed PVC adhesive identification card that displays the project name, individual's name, picture, company of employment, unique badge identification number, and the Contractor's logo. The Contractor is to supply all badge-related materials.

3. All individuals are to display their badge on outer garments in a prominent easily identifiable manner. All labourers are to be in the Engineer approved uniform and displaying their badges in accordance with the current Employer Site security policy/procedure. Any individual on Site not in possession of or without an authorized badge must be immediately removed from site by the Contractor.

4. The Contractor is to record and retain a record history of all individuals’ entry and exit from the Site.

5. Install a personnel-monitored vehicle traffic access barrier system, system for entry and exit. The Contractor is to record the identification, license number, and time of entry/exit of all vehicles entering site.

6. The Contractor is to provide security personnel at the site pedestrian and vehicular access points at all times, security staff is to be provided with an air conditioned office adjacent to the access point. Sufficient space is required for badge issuance of temporary badges. The security office is to be provided with the means of direct contact with the Contractor's site supervisors and management staff. Security personnel shall establish and maintain a working relationship and ongoing communications with airport security personnel and local government law enforcement agencies, as required.

7. All access points must be provided with security lighting.

8. The Contractor is responsible for submitting the site security plan to Engineer for approval; improvements to the required scheme may be proposed by the contactor but, are subject approval of Engineer.

9. The Contractor may submit substitute materials and equipment of an equal or superior quality to Engineer for review and approval.

D. The Contractor is to carry-out random site security inspections a minimum of four times per day. The Contractor is to review the site to ensure that no security breaches have occurred, investigate any unusual activity, inspect security fence integrity, that workers on site are correctly wearing a identification badge, and perform any other function as required in the site security plan. The Contractor is to keep a record log of the date and time of the inspection, report items/actions taken during inspection(s), and the log is to be signed by the inspecting security guard with a printed name next to the signature.



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E. The Contractor is to maintain good housekeeping practices on site to minimize the possibility of security issues. Materials, equipment, and objects are not to be stored within ten feet of any site security fence to prevent stored items being used as access to breach the fence.

F. The Contractor is to ensure that all individuals working on site do so in a safe and professional manner. If the Contractor or Engineer observe individuals not following accepted site rules and practices, the individual shall be removed from the site by the Contractor and have their identification badge withdrawn.

G. All Contractor personnel are responsible for challenging and reporting anyone in their work areas not displaying a proper identification badge. All Contractor personnel shall contact the site security office if they observe anyone without a badge and detain person(s) if it is safe to do so.

H. The Contractor is responsible to notify security office immediately if a breach of the security has occurred or if they suspect the safety/security of the site may be compromised. The Contractor shall also notify the police that a security breach has occurred or is suspected on site. The Contractor is to notify Engineer immediately after the security office has been contacted. The Contractor shall detail the security breach/compromise process in their site specific safety plan.

I. The Contractor is to develop a procedure within the site security plan that ensures delivery vehicles that do not possess an approved badge have the correct paperwork when arriving at the site. Deliveries must be scheduled and arrive at predetermined time, have correct delivery paperwork, and be assigned to a supervisory member of the Contractor's workforce.

J. Site visitors shall comply with Engineer’s site visitor policy.

K. The Contractor is to develop as part of the site security plan and site logistics plan a layout drawing that ensures that pedestrians and vehicles can enter site efficiently and prevent waiting time or traffic jams on access roads.

L. The Contractor is responsible for the training of personnel for site security rules instruction prior to granting access to the Site.

1.3 WRITTEN REPORT

A. The Contractor shall submit a written security report that summarizes the site security for the prior month as part of the monthly progress report. The report shall detail any observations/actions taken by the site security staff. The Contractor is to include any requests to update the approved site security plan that would consider an enhancement.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 013595 - SITE LOGISTICS PLANNING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the Contractor's work to plan, prepare, and manage the construction site and temporary works/facilities/equipment in an efficient coordinated manner that provides maximum benefit to the construction of the permanent works.

1.2 ADMINISTRATION

A. WORKING HOURS

1. According to the Saudi Minister of Labor, the working hours for labors and employees should not exceed 48 hours weekly, 8 hours daily plus an hour break. Friday is weekend vacation for labors.

2. During the holy month of Ramadan, the working hours are decreased to be 6 hours daily, 36 hours weekly.

3. The contractor shall make sure that days of Eids, in Ramadan & Hajj, and Saudi National Day are official public holiday in Saudi Arabia. If the work is requested in non working hours such as, emergency cases, urgent works or other reasons, the contractor must request prior approval from the Employer and the Engineer.

1.3 INSURANCES

A. Contractors should procure and keep valid the requisite insurances and shall comply with their plant, equipment, employees and workers insurances requirements.

1.4 REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor is to submit a site logistics plan within the proposed site layout and usage to encompass related details from other contractors appointed within the site layout, when applicable. This plan is to be submitted prior to mobilization. The plan shall conform to the Contract requirements and is to accommodate any Contract phasing requirements and allow for the most efficient construction of the permanent works. With respect to works by other contractors, the Contractor shall obtain the necessary details from, and coordinate the same with, the other contractors. The plan is to contain, at a minimum, but is not limited to:

1. The contractors’ office areas and layouts.

2. Temporary utility runs, tanks, and generation areas.

3. Access control/security stations.

4. Temporary fencing and gates.

5. Temporary site roads, clearly depicting emergency access and fire lanes.

6. Proposed delivery route to site and site entrance that major material deliveries will utilize. If different types of material delivery, then they will utilize different entrances/routes that should be shown.



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7. Storage and offloading areas.

8. Stockpile areas.

9. Batching plants/Pug mills (if applicable).

10. Material testing laboratories and/or storage areas.

11. Fire hydrant locations.

12. Hoisting and crane locations.

13. Site sanitation facilities.

14. Equipment fuelling and maintenance areas (if applicable).

15. Hazardous material storage areas.

16. Secured material storage sheds.

17. The Contractor is to submit details prior to mobilization that explains site usage/logistics/temporary equipment/temporary facilities and the interface between this and the construction of the permanent works.

The site logistics plan must describe all of the above for all contractors operating within the proposed site layout. The site logistics plan shall be updated every time other contractors are appointed to execute works within the proposed site layout or when significant changes occur with respect to any of the items listed above.

B. The Contractor shall adopt/develop/implement any and all management processes the Engineer determines to be of benefit to the project.

C. The Contractor shall have possession of the Site at the location of the Works responsible for arranging his own working space. No claim whatsoever will be entertained for any reason regarding the sitting, allocation or relocation of any working space regardless of the distance.

D. The Contractor shall provide sufficient illumination to all areas of the works that provide light to required safety levels (as a minimum). Temporary lighting plan shall be submitted to Engineer for review and approval on request.

E. The Contractor shall develop a fire prevention plan to minimize and mitigate the possibility of fire for the entire site. Similar to the site logistics plan, the fire prevention plan shall encompass corresponding details from other contractors appointed within the site layout. The Contractor is to submit a site fire prevention plan to Engineer prior to mobilization and is to maintain and update the plan throughout the project. The Contractor shall place clear identification on accepted project fire lanes, the Contractor is to monitor these routes and prevent blockage at all times. The Contractor is to outline areas where hydrants/ hoses and fire extinguishers are to be position. The Contractor is to utilize non-flammable materials for temporary facilities and material protection. Storage of flammable construction materials and fuel areas are to be identified on the site logistics plan. The fire prevention plan shall be updated every time other contractors are appointed to execute works within the proposed site layout or when significant changes occur with respect to its provisions.



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F. The Contractor is to satisfy Engineer of specified material availability and procurement including, but not limited to: inspection of material source/quarry, inspection of material production, inspection of off site material inventory/storage, and proof of order/Contract agreement with Supplier. If any delay or impact occurs regarding the delivery of any material type to site occurs it is the Contractor’s full responsibility, the Contractor must notify Engineer immediately of any occurrence. The Contractor shall make all material sources/production/off site storage available for inspection by Engineer and coordinate any inspections requested by Engineer.

G. The Contractor shall provide Engineer with a material tracking system (MTS), for his scope of work, that shall give a location and condition status from Engineer approval through installation for the materials and equipment of critical nature or of foreign origin as agreed upon by Employer. The MTS will be capable of providing detailed status (valve, spool, etc.) and summary status (system, subsystem, cost code, etc.).

1. Engineer release and date required, schedule and latest promise. This information is to be linked to the approved submittal schedule.

2. System/subsystem – code of account.

3. Bill of materials.

4. Purchase order.

5. Material receiving reports (MRR).

6. Employer interface requirements.

7. Material/equipment item required schedule and latest promise.

8. Vendor/contractor name and location of origin.

H. The initial submittal for the MTS shall consist of a procedure and system specification issued to Employer for review. The MTS shall not replace any warehousing procedures but, can be used to supplement and/or improve the implementation of the warehousing procedures. One month prior to the shipment to the site of the first item relevant to a specific MTS item of equipment or material for the works to be used by the Contractor in the performance of the works, the Contractor shall submit to Engineer a delivery program covering delivery of all major equipment and materials for the permanent works to the site. Such programs shall be related to the Contract schedule and shall contain the following information:

1. Description of items to be shipped.

2. MTS code reference.

3. Approximate tonnage and cubic size.

4. Origin of shipment.

5. Date of shipment.

6. Method of shipment.

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8. Estimated arrival date.

9. Method of transportation from port of arrival.

I. The Contractor is responsible to provide all labour to fulfill all Contract requirements and project schedule. The Contractor is to satisfy Engineer that the required project labour requirements can be achieved, Engineer has the right to request this proof at anytime including prior to award of contract. The Contractor may be required to provide, but not limited to: existing/previous contract labour records on projects of similar nature, existing labour agreements with recruiters, and review of camp facilities to be used by project labour (no labour camps allowed on project site). The Contractor is to fully cooperate and coordinate with Engineer in the labour requirement verification process.

J. The Contractor shall enforce the conduct requirements on site and take disciplinary action, including discharge, against its employees for violations including, but not limited to:

1. Refusing to work as directed.

2. Excessive or chronic absenteeism.

3. Consumption, possession of, or being under the influence of, drugs or alcohol on the site.

4. Fighting, discrimination, and horse play on site.

5. Disregard for health, safety, and environmental rules.

6. Theft of Employer’s, Engineer or other contractor’s property.

7. Gambling on site.

8. Possession of deadly weapon(s) on the site.

9. Damage, misuse, or unauthorized use of permanent plant or facilities.

10. Unauthorized entry to site or facilities.

K All Contractor’s vehicles on site are to display company logo on the vehicle side, and the logo is to be of sufficient size to be easily identified.

L. The Contractor is to manage all vehicle deliveries, for his scope of work, to ensure that materials are received in an orderly and efficient manner and not cause congestion to the site access road system. The Contractor shall ensure that all delivery vehicles entering the site, for his scope of work, have some form of paperwork such as delivery note, collection note/off hire note, or written authorization stating the purpose of the visit. It is in the interest of those within the project that when ordering goods, materials, and/or services a correct order number, name, and/or location is given at the time of ordering to ensure correct delivery of those goods and materials, and all likely losses are minimized or traced. Off-hours deliveries are required if the site becomes too congested in normal working hours.



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M. As part of his obligations for the overall site logistics plan the Contractor is to implement directional site signage scheme in Arabic and English, and other languages as may be necessary to mitigate possibility of delivery vehicles and authorized visitors becoming disorientated on arrival at project. The Contractor is to develop site traffic flow system on the approved site road scheme to optimize site traffic flow and minimize congestion. Once this scheme is approved by Engineer, the Contractor shall enforce it.

N. PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL

1. All pedestrian walkways shall be clearly marked and separated from vehicle lanes by using physically protective barriers, signs and lighting. Barriers provided for separation shall be inter-connected k-rail or jersey-type barriers. Where plastic barriers are used, they shall be weighted and interconnected to provide stability. Barriers shall be a minimum 30 inches in height. Pedestrian walkways shall be designed to safely accommodate the volume of pedestrian travel which may occur at peak times throughout the shift. Pedestrian walkways shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times to minimize slip trip and fall hazards to users.

2. Pedestrian road crossings shall be established where necessary. Pedestrian crossings shall be clearly posted as such to both directions of vehicle travel a minimum of 50 meters prior to the crossing, and at the crossing location. Pedestrians shall always have the right of way at road crossings.

3. Contractors shall be diligent with regard to setting up their site (work location, parking, and break areas) in order to minimize to the extent possible the need for workers to travel adjacent to site roads. Workers shall never be required to walk on roadways not provided with established pedestrian walkways. Pre-planning of work areas is critical in minimizing pedestrian exposure to vehicular traffic.

O. SPEED CONTROLS

a. As a condition of employment, all motorists are required to comply with posted speed limits on site roads. All Site/Project Contractors shall ensure that all employees, visitors, and vendors entering the project property and operating motor vehicles on site roads are trained on this Plan and fully aware of posted speed limits. The maximum posted site speed limit on project site roads is as follows:

A. 30 km/hr for all construction trucks, heavy equipment, buses, vans, etc. (Class A)

B. 40 km/hr for pickup trucks, cars and SUV’s (Class B).

b. Appropriate speed at or below 30 km/hr for Class A classified vehicles and at or below 40km/hr for Class B classified vehicles shall be exercised by their respective drivers at all times. Depending on weather and/ or road conditions, it may be necessary to reduce speeds to less than 30 km/hr. Motorists found to be in violation of posted speed limits will be subject to disciplinary actions.



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c. Road Contractor will control and maintain Site thru the construction gates. Road Contractor will provide traffic enforcement ,control and reporting of violations of Site traffic speed, adherence to the posted signage and/or any violation of the Construction Traffic Management, Site Transport and Control Plan.

P. The Contractor shall submit a detailed plan/equipment schedule that states the arrival date on site of each piece of equipment and a description of the intended method of use for the equipment for his scope of work only.

Q. Provide a 24-hour contact list of all senior project personnel for all contractors appointed within the proposed site layout. The Contractor is also to ensure that all senior project personnel are available at all times (including non working hours) via reliable mobile communications for his scope of work only.

R. Provide all weather protection as required to the construction and site labour for his scope of work only. Provide detailed list of construction project permits with current status, for his scope of work only.

S. A site logistic coordination meeting will be held weekly or as requested by Engineer with the participation of all contractors appointed at the time within the proposed site layout. The meeting has the objective of reviewing the current site logistics plan and coordination of future activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of the work, items to be discussed should be, but are not limited to:

a. Coordinate shared access to site, staging areas, and workspaces.

b. Coordinate provision of temporary facilities and controls.

c. Coordinate and schedule interruptions of temporary utilities, including those necessary to make connections for permanent services.

d. Coordinate progress cleaning of common areas.

e. Coordinate protection and security of the works.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL:

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. This section details requirements of quality management system that shall be implemented by the Contractor in the project.

1.2 INTRODUCTION:

A. These requirements are designed to be the minimum standard that the Contractor shall implement on the Project. Direct and indirect costs of implementing QA/QC procedures are deemed to be included in the Accepted Contract Amount. No further claim in relation to such costs will be considered.

B. The Contractor shall implement these requirements to the extent they are applicable to the scope of work. The Engineer shall mandate which parts are applicable.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. Project Quality Plan (PQP): shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the Engineer for his approval within 14 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed” as more particularly described in Clause 3.3.1.

B. Quality Control Organization Plan: shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted as integrated part of the PQP as more particularly described in Clause 3.3.1.D.2.

C. Method Statements: The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive method statement at least 7 calendar days before starting any major construction activity as detailed hereafter in Clause 3.3.2.

D. Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs): The Contractor shall submit Inspection and Testing Plans to all major construction activities within 14 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed” as more particularly described in Clause 3.3.3.

E. Internal Quality Auditing Plan(s): The Contractor’s internal quality auditing plan(s) shall be established within 30 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed” and shall be communicated to the Engineer for his comments and future tracking.

F. Maintenance and Calibration Plan: The Contractor shall prepare his own calibration and maintenance plan for all testing equipments and measuring devices that he will be using during the project duration within 30 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed”. This plan shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval.

G. Independent Testing Laboratory:

1. The Contractor shall use an approved material testing laboratory for testing required by these specifications.

2. The Contractor shall submit name and qualifications of an independent testing laboratory to the Engineer for approval not less than 7 calendar days prior to the date the laboratory is to be used.



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H. Inspection and testing results:

1. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately if any test results fail or non-compliances occur.

2. The Contractor shall submit regularly to the Engineer inspection and test results, certificates of compliance, and certified material testing reports.

I. Records Index: The Contractor shall submit an index with estimated quantity of all project quality records which will be accumulated during the project, no later than 45 calendar days from the start of the contract.

2. PRODUCTS AND PERSONNEL:

2.1 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY DOCUMENTS:

Quality related documents that have to be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer are detailed in clause 1.3 above (SUMBITTALS).

2.2 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY PERSONNEL:

A. General:

1. As a minimum, the contractor must provide the quality assurance/quality control personnel allocated on the approved “Quality Organization Plan” and as described herein.

2. All quality assurance/quality control personnel shall be subject to the Engineers approval.

3. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing prior to re-assigning or replacing any of the quality personnel designated in the Quality Organization Plan.

4. The Contractor shall have adequate quality personnel on the site during all production operations.

5. The Contractor’s quality personnel shall have the authority to stop any portion of the work which does not comply with the requirements of the contract documents.

B. Quality Manager (QM)/ Quality Team Leader:

1. Minimum Qualifications shall be as follows:

a) University Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline.

b) 10 years experience in QA/QC activities.

c) Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).

2. Minimum duties will be as follows:

a) Develop the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and all related documents.



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b) Conduct periodic internal quality audits to assure site staff is complying with all aspects of the PQP and quality requirements of the Project.

c) Conduct periodic second party quality audits to assure subcontractors and suppliers are complying with all aspects of the PQP and quality requirements of the project.

3. The Quality Manager shall report directly to the Contractor’s corporate management.

4. Once approved, the Contractor’s Quality Manager shall have full authority to represent and act for the Contractor on all quality related matters.

C. Quality Control and Material Engineer:

1. Minimum Qualifications shall be as follows:

a) University Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline.

b) 5 years experience in related QC activities and material engineering field.


2. Minimum Duties will be as follows:

a) Implement all aspects of the Project Quality Plan.

b) Review all material submittals for compliance with the contract documents.

c) Supervise site laboratory and all testing activities (onsite and offsite).

d) Supervise site inspectors and all inspection activities.

e) Review all method statements for quality compliance.

f) Insure that inspection requests for all designated activities are presented to the Engineer in a timely manner.

g) Ensure that subcontractors and suppliers adhere to the quality requirements of the project.

h) Prepare the Contractor’s quality reports and submit the same to the Engineer in timely manner.

3. The Quality Control and Material Engineer shall be present on site on full time basis during daily construction activities.

D. Quality Control Inspector:

1. Minimum qualifications shall be as follows:

a) Diploma or Degree in appropriate engineering discipline or qualified training and experience.



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b) 4 years experience in QA/QC activities and related material testing.

c) Good verbal and written communication skills (in English).

2. Minimum duties shall be as follows:

a) Conduct required site inspections as directed by the Quality Engineer.

b) Monitor site works in accordance with the Project Quality Plan and promptly report any nonconformity with the contract documents.

c) Ensure that works performed by subcontractors and suppliers comply with quality requirements of the project.

d) Monitor site storage of materials.

e) Monitor on site testing and report any non-conformances.

E. Laboratory Technician:


a) Diploma or Degree in appropriate engineering discipline or qualified training and experience.

b) 4 years related experience in material testing.

c) Good written and verbal communication skills (in English).

2. Minimum duties will be as follows:

a) Maintain site laboratory and equipment in suitable condition.

b) Monitor all sampling and conduct testing to appropriate standards.

c) Liaise with 3rd Party Laboratory for tests that have to be conducted offsite.

d) Maintain all testing records in suitable fashion and report all non-conformities with the contract documents.

F. Document Controller:


a) Diploma or Degree or suitable qualified training and experience.

b) 4 years experience as technical clerk or document controller.


2. Minimum duties shall be as follows:

a) Maintain all QA/QC records in a neat, ordered and easily retrievable fashion as described in the approved Project Quality Plan.



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b) Liaise with Quality Manager and Project Quality Engineer to maintain project quality documents and manage proper filing, safeguarding, distribution, retrieval, retention and disposal all as per the Contract provisions.

3. EXECUTION:

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Contractor’s QA/QC Manager / Quality Team Leader: shall control and manage all QA/QC activities at site and offsite as per Contractor’s approved Project Quality Plan in particular and Project Quality Management System (QMS) in general. He has to manage works of the Contractor’s quality team to ensure that all types of inspections and testing are performed as per Contract requirements.

B. Engineer’s Responsibilities: Engineer will undertake a quality assurance program throughout the duration of the work. This may include, but it is not limited to:

1. Testing of materials, if applicable

2. Inspection of works in progress and completed works,

3. Review of construction practices and methods

4. Auditing the contractor’s quality control program including “inspection and test plans”, and

5. Reporting on quality related issues to the Employer including quality performance of the main Contractor, major subcontractors and major suppliers.

C. Implementation of quality assurance program by Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his

contractual responsibility for continuous quality assurance and quality control.

3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating that specified requirements have been met. This includes the implementation of effective controls to ensure that the checking, review, inspection, and testing of the Works are completed.

B. The Contractor shall produce appropriate certification records including supporting documents and asbuilt drawings to demonstrate compliance with the Contract requirements and submit to Engineer for acceptance.

3.3 QUALITY PLANNING:

3.3.1 Project Quality Plan:

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval within 14 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed” a specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) which is designed to suit the general and particular conditions and requirements of the project. The PQP shall set out the specific quality practices, resources, sequences of activities related to services provided by the Contractor in the Project



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B. No work covered by the Project Quality Plan shall begin until the plan has been approved.

C. The PQP shall define the documented quality management system to be implemented by the Contractor throughout the Works in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, and make reference to all of the Contractor's relevant procedures and manuals.

D. The Contractor’s PQP has to identify the following major areas:

1. The Contractor’s quality objectives for the Project

2. Quality team organization plan including names, qualification and experience of key persons as well as a description of responsibilities and authorities of each individual in the quality team. Once approved, the Contractor Quality Manager:

a) Shall have full authority to represent and act for the Contractor on all quality related matters.

b) Shall notify the Engineer in writing prior to re-assigning any of the designated quality control personnel.

c) Shall obtain the Engineer’s approval for replacement prior to re-assigning or relocating approved quality control personnel.

3. Authorization letter to the Contractor’s Quality Manager/ Quality Team Leader duly signed by the Contractor’s top executive management which states clearly that Quality Manager is fully authorized to stop any work found to be not complying with the Contract’s requirements.

4. Quality management procedures to cover all construction operations including inspection and testing activities and documenting the final as-built condition of the work. The Contractor may consult Engineer for list of quality management procedures that have to be provided in the PQP. Resources/inputs, sequence of works, outputs and responsibilities of Contractor’s key personnel with respect to detailed activities shall be addressed clearly in each procedure.

5. Quality forms (if not provided by the Engineer and/ or the Employer).

E. The Contractor has to ensure that all subcontractors appointed by him will abide by his approved Project Quality Plan while major subcontractors might be requested to submit their own Project Quality Plan for Engineer’s review and approval. Quality Plans of major subcontractors shall be in line with the approved Project Quality Plan for the main Contractor.

F. Modifications to approved Project Quality Plan for the main contractor or major subcontractors are subject to Engineer’s approval.

3.3.2 Method Statements:

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Engineer’s approval a comprehensive method statement for each major construction activity upon obtaining relevant approvals for that particular activity. Method statement shall be submitted at least 7 calendar days before starting a major construction activity.



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B. Method statements shall clarify the following areas:

1. Scope of work to be covered.

2. References (other Method Statements, procedures and/or standards).

3. Subcontractors utilized.

4. Products required.

5. Tools and equipment required.

6. Preceding activities to be completed.

7. Personnel required and designated responsibilities.

8. Safety hazards and precautions to be taken.

9. Quality control measures (if not governed by the PQP).

10. Procedure (step by step sequence of work).

3.3.3 Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs) for major construction activities:

A. The Contractor shall develop and submit Inspection and Testing Plans, in a format approved by the Engineer, for all major activities encountered during the course of the Works within 14 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed”.

B. No work covered by any of the ITPs shall begin until that particular inspection and testing plan has been approved.

C. ITP shall identify type of inspection/ test (surveillance, witness, hold point, etc), frequency of test or inspection, acceptance criteria, applicable specifications and/or standards, control form(s) and inspection method.

3.3.4 Internal Quality Auditing Plans:

The Contractor’s internal quality auditing plan(s) shall be established within 30 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed” and shall be communicated with the Engineer for his comments and future tracking.

3.3.5 Maintenance and Calibration Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare his own calibration and maintenance plan for all testing equipments and measuring devices that he will be using during the project duration. This plan shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval no more than 30 calendar days from “Notice to Proceed”.

3.3.6 Planning for management review meetings:

The Contractor has to plan at the early beginning of the project for a regular management review meetings to review his approved Quality Management System for the project and introduce any modifications/ improvements (if necessary).



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3.3.7 Planning for daily, weekly and monthly QA/QC activities:

The Contractor is expected to have a proper planning for all his quality assurance and quality control activities on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

3.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Contractor has to assure quality during construction phase. This will include but not limited to the following activities:

3.4.1 Documents, Submittals and Records Control:

A. The Contractor shall establish and implement a written quality management procedure for controlling all types of documents, submittals and records that will be emanated from implementing Contractor’s approved Quality Management System (QMS):

1. This procedure shall control receipt, issuance, filing, safe guarding, processing, transmitting and tracking of quality documents, submittals and records.

2. This procedure shall also ensure that submittals contain the required technical information and quality requirements necessary for evaluation with the contract documents.

B. All documents and records resulted from implementation of the Contractor’s approved QMS shall be maintained in separate files which shall be made available to the Engineer upon his request or as mutually agreed:

1. Quality related records shall be retained for not less than three years.

2. All quality records shall be protected from damage, deterioration and loss.

C. The Contractor has to conform to the requirements of any document management system that may be introduced by either the Engineer or the Employer at any stage of the project.

D. The Contractor’s Quality Control/Material Engineer must review and sign all submittals.

E. Contractor shall not change or alter approved submittals, procedures, shop drawings or any other pertinent documentation without the Engineer’s written authorization.

F. Authenticate all records: only complete and properly authenticated documents shall be maintained as records of material and equipment quality.

3.4.2 Reporting on quality related issues:

A. Apart from other reports that are required elsewhere in those specifications; the Contractor shall submit a daily and monthly quality reports to the Engineer in a format approved by the Engineer.

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3.4.3 Quality Meetings:

Contractor shall convene regular quality meetings, which include but not limited to:

A. Weekly/ biweekly quality meeting and site walks.

B. Management review meetings at planned intervals.

3.4.4 Training:

The Contractor shall establish an onsite quality training/ awareness system for his project team in order to ensure that project quality requirements are communicated with all project staff and project quality goals are achieved within the time and cost frame of the Project.

3.4.5 Quality Auditing:

A. The Contractor shall have a procedure for conducting internal quality auditing during the project duration to ensure that his project teams adhere to the approved QMS for this project.

B. The Contractor shall conduct second party quality audits on his major subcontractors/ suppliers to ensure their compliance with the approved project QMS.

C. The Contractor has also to be fully prepared for quality audits that can be conducted on him by the Engineer and/or the Employer. This will include second party quality audits and may include third party quality audits by agencies that may be appointed by the Employer for the purpose of quality assurance of the Works.

3.4.6 Managing Potential Non-Conformities:

Contractor has to develop his own procedure on how to manage potential non-conformities.

3.4.7 Managing Preventive Actions:

The Contractor shall manage all types of remedial actions that have to be taken by his team in response to potential non-conformities whether highlighted by his team or other project parties (i.e. the Engineer or the Employer).

3.4.8 Workmanship:

A. The Contractor shall comply with industry standards except when contract documents indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship is required.

B. All Contractor’s personnel must be suitably qualified, trained and equipped to produce workmanship of the required quality.

C. The Contractor’s construction team(s) shall comply with manufacturer’s published installation instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence.

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3.4.9 Monitor quality performance of major subcontractors:

The main Contractor has to demonstrate to the Engineer efficient monitoring system of quality performance of his subcontractors/ suppliers on regular basis. Proper remedial actions are to be implemented by the relevant party based on findings of this monitoring.

3.4.10 Identify Client requirements and measure his satisfaction:

The Contractor shall implement a system to identify client requirements (based on Contract documents), meet these requirements and measure Client satisfaction regularly.

3.4.11 Data Analysis:

The Contractor has to demonstrate his capability for analyzing all data obtained from records emanated from implementing the approved QMS in the project. Results of such analysis have to be used for modifying/ improving Contractor’s quality management system for the project. Results of data analysis have to be shared with Engineer upon his request.

3.5 QUALITY CONTROL:

3.5.1 Quality Inspections:

A. The Contractor has to facilitate all types of inspections during project duration which include:

1. Receiving Inspections: This type of inspections refers to all inspections that have to be carried out upon receiving materials that will be used in permanent construction activities.

2. In-Process Inspections: which include all inspections that have to be conducted during construction activities. Contractor has to submit inspection requests to the Engineer in a format acceptable to the Engineer. Minimum and maximum quantities of completed works that can be requested for inspection for each definable construction element have to be mutually agreed between the Engineer and the Contractor at the early beginning of the project.

3. Final Inspections: All project parties are required to abide by their obligations pertaining final inspections as defined in the contract documents.

B. Tentative weekly inspection schedule includes all planned tests for the next week has to be communicated with the Engineer so that the Engineer will be prepared and will plan properly for coming inspections.

C. Internal inspection works shall be performed by personnel designated by the Contractor.

D. Official inspection request shall be submitted at least 24 hours ahead of inspection time. Quality checklist duly filled and signed by Contractor’s quality inspector(s)/ Quality Engineer and sketch to show exact location of works to be inspected shall be attached to each inspection request.

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3.5.2 Quality Testing:

A. Contractor shall use an approved material testing laboratory for conducting tests required by these specifications:

1. Submit name and qualifications of an independent testing laboratory to the Engineer for approval not less than 7 calendar days prior to the date the laboratory is to be used.

2. Once approved, dismissal and replacement of the approved independent testing laboratory shall require written authorization by the Engineer.

B. Contractor has to facilitate works of Engineer and/or 3rd party laboratory to conduct required tests during and after construction activities, which include:

1. Test sampling.

2. Samples preservation (onsite).

3. Samples delivery to the lab.

4. Conducting tests.

5. Obtaining test results and distributing them to the concerned parties.

C. Testing schedule for one week has to be communicated to the Engineer in advance so that the Engineer will be prepared to witness these tests. This rule is applicable to both onsite and offsite tests.

D. Test procedures submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval shall include the following, as a minimum:

1. Prerequisites for the given test.

2. Required tools, equipment, and instrumentation.

3. Necessary environmental conditions.

4. Acceptance criteria.

5. Data to be recorded.

6. Test results reporting forms.

7. Identification of items tested.

3.5.3 Identification, Control and Protection of Items and Materials:

A. The Contractor shall establish control procedures to ensure that only approved materials accepted through shipping or receiving inspections are properly used.

B. The Contractor shall identify all items and materials so that they are traceable throughout all inspections, test activities, and records.

C. The Contractor shall record material identifications and ensure that they are traceable to their final location where they are incorporated into the work.



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D. The Contractor shall maintain all approved materials samples which have to be kept in the sample room for reference till end of project.

E. The Contractor shall also be capable of tracing all services and works completed by various subcontractors and suppliers. This is mainly to ensure proper future maintenance and repairing.

F. Contractor’s storage and handling procedures shall be designed to prevent damage, loss of identification, or substitution.

G. Contractor shall be responsible for handling, storing and preserving material from the time of receipt to the time of acceptance by the Employer.

3.5.4 Quality Surveillance:

A. The Contractor shall facilitate the Engineer’s job in performing onsite surveillance inspections and offsite surveillance visits.

B. The Contractor shall have his own quality surveillance system to ensure proper adherence of his subcontractors and suppliers to quality requirements of the project.

3.5.5 Maintenance and Calibration:

A. The Contractor shall maintain and calibrate all measuring devices and testing equipments that are used at site.

B. 3rd Party Laboratory shall submit through the Contractor to the Engineer adequate proofs to ensure that all testing equipments used by the 3rd Party Laboratory to test project samples are properly and continuously maintained and calibrated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Contractor shall submit an updated monthly calibration schedule of all testing equipments and measuring devices utilized in the project to the Engineer for review and tracking.

3.5.6 Managing Detected Non-Conformities:

The Contractor has to implement properly his procedure for dealing with detected non-conformities of various origins.

3.5.7 Managing Correction and Corrective Actions:

The Contractor shall perform proper correction and corrective actions in response to detected nonconformities of various origins.

3.6 ACCESS TO WORK:

3.6.1 The Contractor shall allow Employer, Engineer, Engineer’s Representative, or any other approved inspection/ testing agencies access to work whenever it is in progress.

3.7 FAILURE TO COMPLY:

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control the quality of the Work in a manner that would provide the Work complete, the Employer may withhold such costs from any progress payments due to the Contractor as per the provisions of the Contract.

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SECTION 014600 - FACTORY TESTING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes testing of systems at the manufacturer’s plant prior to delivery to the Site.


A. Section 013300 Submittal Procedures.

B. Section 013216 Construction Schedule.

C. Section 014000 QA/QS Inspection & Testing

D. Section 017700 Project Close-out.

E. Section 017900 Demonstration and Training.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide in accordance with Section 013300, Submittals.

B. Detailed description of proposed factory test procedures including:

1. Models and quantities of equipment to be tested.

2. Block diagram of configuration.

3. Plan for simulation of installed conditions.

C. Forms to be used to record data during factory test.

D. Report presenting performance data and results of pre-delivery test.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 TEST SETUP EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment shall be actual products or identical models of products to those designated to be delivered and installed at the Site.

B. The following equipment shall be set-up and used for conducting factory tests:

1. Operator equipment associated with system.

2. Software associated with system.

3. Console equipment.

4. Sufficient signal transmission media (STM), and associated equipment and accessories to provide a fully-integrated system model.



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a) Include at least one of each type STM circuit.

5. Number of field processors required for system to be installed at the Site.

6. Enough sensor simulators to provide signal inputs equal to number of sensors required by design. Signals shall be manually or software generated.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ensure that development of system is complete, required approvals of submittals have been obtained, and sufficient equipment procured to completely demonstrate and test system.

B. Schedule pre-delivery test with Engineer at least 30 days prior to test.

C. Timing: Prior to delivery of any equipment to site. Conduct testing on weekdays during regular daytime working hours.

D. Location: Manufacturer's plant or other location approved by Engineer.

E. Items to be tested shall be set-up and performance verified prior to arrival of Employer’s/Engineer’s Representatives at test site.

3.2 TESTING

A. Purpose: To test the complete computer software package and equipment of the system and demonstrate that all specified features and performance criteria are met. Include:

1. Functionality, including reporting and response.

2. System capacity.

3. Hardware interaction.

4. Hardware and software interaction.

5. Demonstrate report generation.

3.3 ACCEPTANCE

A. Acceptance of system to perform sufficiently and provide specified functions shall be determined by Engineer’s Representatives witnessing pre-delivery test.

B. Acceptance criteria: Performance of system shall equal or exceed criteria stated in individual specification sections.

C. If system does not perform satisfactorily, make corrections and modifications, and schedule new test with Engineer.

D. Initial expenses of Engineer to attend factory test shall be borne by the Contractor if testing is conducted more than 161 kilometres (100 miles) from Site. Expenses to attend re-testing shall be borne solely by the Contractor.



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3.4 COMPLETION

A. At successful completion of test, dismantle equipment so as to prevent damage. Replace all defective or worn items.

B. Re-pack in original containers all equipment to be delivered to site for installation. Mark on containers that items were used in factory test.

3.5 REPORTING

A. Record all test procedures and results.

B. Submit report in both Arabic and English in accordance with requirements of Section 013300, Submittals.

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SECTION 015100 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES

1. GENERAL

The Contractor is responsible for: identifying, engineering, permitting, coordinating, installing, maintaining, removing on completion, and making good adjacent areas all temporary utility supplies to the site. The Contractor shall submit details of temporary utility works to Engineer prior to installation. The Contractor is to adhere to all relevant codes and operational requirements.

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes temporary utilities required during construction for the operation of the temporary construction facilities including:

1. Electricity.

2. Lighting.

3. Telephone and data communications.

4. Water.

5. Sanitary facilities.

6. Fire protection.

7. Sewerage.

1.2 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Provide and maintain temporary electrical service required to serve existing loads which will be interrupted for more than 15 minutes, unless otherwise noted.

B. Planned facility shutdowns to portions of existing services shall be approved by Engineer prior to initiation on a case by case basis, and accomplished during periods of minimum use. In some cases, this may require night or off hours work. Schedule work so that service(s) will be restored in minimum possible time and shall cooperate with Engineer in reducing shutdowns to a minimum.

C. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, labour, and small tools to install, maintain, and remove any and all temporary construction power facilities as required for the performance of the work.

1. The Contractor shall determine temporary construction power requirements and submit, as part of the temporary utility plan, detailed plans showing, but not limited to: power equipment, materials, distribution, installation details, and connection locations. Installation and removal shall be coordinated with Engineer and the Contractor shall make all necessary allowances for the time for such approval.

2. The Contractor shall supply, install, maintain, and dismantle such equipment as needed to adapt the power to suit the Contractor’s needs in the performance of the work.



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3. Power availability may be limited by other ongoing construction work. Any additional power requirements shall be provided by the Contractor.

4. The Contractor will be responsible for payment of all applicable power usage charges.

D. Electrical standards to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.

1. Electrical service is to comply with applicable standards and regulations for temporary electrical service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Install service to comply with NFPA 70 or per Engineer -approved standard.

1.3 TEMPORARY LIGHTING

A. When work is performed at night or where daylight is insufficient or obscured, provide artificial light sufficient to illuminate worksite, staging areas, haul routes, flagger positions, to permit thorough inspection.

B. Traffic lighting shall include, but is not limited to: directional arrows, self contained signs, and trailers.

C. When installed, permanent lighting may be used at the Contractor's sole expense during construction upon approval of Client. The Contractor shall maintain lighting and make routine repairs. Re-lamp all fixtures within one week before substantial completion.

D. Portable lighting, if used for Contractor operations, is required to be aimed and shielded at all times to eliminate glare.

1.4 TEMPORARY TELEPHONE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS

A. Provide direct telephone service to all field offices.

B. Provide other instruments at the Contractor's option and as required by regulations.

C. Provide internet data connection to Engineer's site offices, as required.

1.5 TEMPORARY WATER

A. Provide, at convenient points, an ample water supply of satisfactory quality for all construction operations required under this Contract. Extend branch piping with outlets located so that water is available by use of hoses.

B. Provide adequate on site storage of required water and pump arrangement shall provide required pressure. Water service/storage is to be sufficient to meet site peak demand and fire fighting requirements.

C. Provide potable (drinking quality) water supply to site office, if provided, and sufficient areas within the construction area to allow easy access to all manual labour.

1.6 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

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observation and shall be located, constructed, maintained, stocked, and cleaned subject to approval of Engineer.

B. Existing public facilities may not be used.

1.7 TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

A. Do not disrupt active fire alarm systems, unless specifically directed to do so by the Contract documents. If systems are disrupted, provide temporary means for monitoring and activating fire alarm devices. Work done on active fire alarm systems shall be approved by Engineer.

B. Provide temporary fire protection.

C. Take all required measure to protect the temporary facilities and construction from fire. Comply with NFPA 241 or Engineer-approved similar standard.. Provide a combination of Class A stored pressure water and Class ABC dry chemical extinguishers.

1.8 TEMPORARY SEWAGE

A. Do not disrupt surface or underground drainage systems or sanitary sewer systems, unless specifically directed to do so by the Contract documents. If systems are disrupted, provide temporary means for maintaining them in service. Notify Engineer whenever utilities are encountered.

B. The Contractor is to install a temporary sewer drainage system for all site offices, site toilet, washrooms, catering facilities, or other waste water generating facilities. If connection to the mains sewer system is not possible, the Contractor is to install a septic tank system.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Materials may be new or used, but shall be adequate in capacity for required usage, shall not create unsafe conditions, and shall not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, AND APPLICATION

A. All work performed under this section shall be in compliance with all relevant codes, design, specifications, and Contract requirements.

B. Temporary utility plan.

1. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to Engineer for approval, a temporary utility plan prior to mobilization which shall include complete information regarding all temporary utilities and the Contractor’s method(s) for supplying each in the prosecution of the work.



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3.2 REMOVAL

A. Remove all temporary utilities after their use is no longer required unless otherwise directed in writing by Engineer. Restore to original condition including patching, backfilling, and pavement repair.

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SECTION 015101- PROTECTION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ANDCABLES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section shall govern the field location of all known underground existing utilities and sub drains in areas to be improved.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

A. Utilities, utility appurtenances, and cables encountered by the Contractor during the construction of this project shall be protected by the Contractor as needed to permit construction and to conform to the finished grades on the project. Use of mechanical equipment of any kind to verify utility locations are expressly prohibited. The Contractor shall immediately repair any damaged utilities at their own expense to the satisfaction of the respective Employer’s and Engineer’s department(s).

B. The Contractor shall continuously maintain utilities for facilities and/or systems which are or may be affected by work associated with the project. Prepare and maintain a contingency plan, approved by Engineer, to restore to service all utilities and/or control/signal cables which may be placed out of service or damaged during performance of the work. The Contractor shall provide immediate notification to Engineer on all damage to underground utilities, and follow-up with written reports (see the Underground Utility Damage Report form at the end of this section).

C. Permanent protection of certain items shall be as included under other sections of the Specification. In addition to the requirements as specified in the other Drawings and Specification, the Contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

1) Use of all necessary precautionary and protective measures required to maintain existing utilities, services and appurtenances. In particular, the Contractor shall take adequate measures to prevent undermining of utilities and services, whether they are presently in service or not.

2) Protect existing or new utilities and services when considered necessary and directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for bracing and supporting utilities and services to prevent settlement, displacement or damage to the same. The protection of utilities and services as specified herein, will not be paid for separately but shall be considered as a subsidiary obligation to the work under this Contract unless otherwise specified in the Drawings and Specification.

3) The Contractor shall recover, remove or abandon redundant utility and service lines as required by the Drawings and Specification and/or as described in the Scope of work.

4) The Contractor shall not remove any utility or service line, conduit or structure until he has received written permission from the Engineer.

5) The Contractor shall, at all times during the progress of the Works, afford facilities to properly accredited agents of any Authority for access to all or any of their equipment situated in or under the Site, as may be necessary for inspecting, reporting, maintaining, removing, renewing or altering such



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equipment in connection with the construction of the Works or for any other purpose whatsoever prior to commencing construction and subsequent to the Contractor’s determination of the location of the existing utility and service lines and the condition of the adjacent areas, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for his review shop drawings complete with the description of procedure and materials and related data of the Contractor‟s proposed method of protection for the said lines. Review, comments and approval by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of the full responsibility for all protection and precautions required during the Works.

D. Accurately locate all the routing of underground cable and utilities within project areas to be excavated, trenched, or drilled. This shall be accomplished by hand digging and once located, placing highly visible and durable markers along all such cable and utility routes at intervals of not greater than 7.5 meters. Obtain Engineer’s approval of proposed marking devices. The Contractor shall maintain these markers in their original locations throughout the project, and shall also be responsible for providing and maintaining a field survey and plan of the marker locations replacing any disturbed markers at its own expense.

E. Do not use power excavation equipment with a serrated edge when excavating within 1.5 meters of an area of marked cables unless the cables or other utilities are completely visible and the Contractor can guarantee that any and all utilities will not be nicked, severed, or damaged in any way.

F. Additional Contractor responsibilities:

1. The Contractor shall provide, prior to commencement of work, a detailed video and photographic survey of all existing structures within or immediately adjacent (twenty (20) meters) to the limits of work. Further, the Contractor shall provide updates of this survey every thirty (30) days for the duration of the Contract, as directed by the Engineer. These video reports will be used to monitor any damage which may occur to the existing structures as a result of the execution of the Contract and for which the contractor will be liable for repairing at his own expense to the approval of the Employer.

2. In the event of any damage to properties as a result of work carried out by the Contractor, his agents, employees, or by the subcontractors or their agents, employees, the Contractor shall be responsible for indemnification against such damages.

3. The Employer shall have the right, upon receiving any claims from the party concerned in respect of such damages, to deduct the actual costs charged to the Employer from monies due or becoming due to the Contractor.

4. In the event of any damage whatsoever to any existing or relocated utility and/or service lines, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Employer, Engineer and the relevant utility or service Ministries, authorities or companies. The Contractor shall co-operate with the Employer and the owner of such utility or service and take whatever steps necessary to repair and restore such utility or service all in accordance with the requirements of the Drawings and Specification. The decision of the Employer regarding responsibility for any damage or interruption of any utility or service shall be final.



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5. Develop an overall utility and cable chart/map that shall be maintained throughout construction. This chart/map shall have all known underground utilities and cables shown, including the field survey information and other utility information provided about the telephone, electrical and other utility companies, and shall be kept in the Contractor's office. This chart/map shall be furnished to Engineer at project completion.

6. At the beginning of each work period check the utility and cable chart/map for cables and utilities in the areas of work. If any of the Contractor's personnel removes the chart/map from the office, then that person will initial a sign-out sheet for the chart/map.

7. Both Engineer and the Contractor's representative must sign-off that the cable or utility has been located before any work is started. Coordinates of the cable or utility shall be taken at this time and placed on the as-built drawings and the cable chart/map.

8. Operators or any other Contractor personnel who observe bedding material in trenches or excavations shall cease operations and notify their supervisor immediately.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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(INSERT PROJECT NAME/ LOCATION) SIGN-OFF SHEET

EXCAVATION SHALL NOT PROCEED IN THE AREA DESCRIBED BELOW UNTIL THIS

FORM IS PROPERLY COMPLETED.

DATE: ________________________________________

LOCATION OF UTILITY: ________________________________________

GRID REF#: ________________________________________

TYPE OF UTILITY: ________________________________________

UTILITY FIELD LOCATION CONFIRMATION#:_________________ DATE:_______

DATE FIELD LOCATION OCCURRED:________________ N/A:

DATE UTILITY UNCOVERED FOR OBSERVATION:_________________N/A:

LOCATION UTILITY WILL IMPACT PROPOSED WORK: YES ___ NO ____

COMMENTS:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATE AS-BUILT INFORMATION FOR UNCOVERED UTILITY OBTAINED: _____________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Contractor verifies, by signature below, that a thorough examination of all available as-built information has been made and that a field investigation to locate any utilities in the work area, where the proposed excavation will occur, has been made.

Contractor’s Representative: _____________________ Date: _________________

Concurrence by

Client’s Authorized Representative: __________________ Date: _________________

CC: Eng – Site Logistics Manager

Eng – Area Construction Manager Eng – Quality Assurance Representative



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(INSERT PROJECT NAME/LOCATION) SIGN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DAMAGE REPORT

DATE:_______________ TIME_____________: CONTRACT No.: ____________________

PROJECT:_____________________________ CONTRACTOR: ______________________

UTILITY:___________________________________________________________________

LOCATION (Attach sketch, including location, depth, etc.):

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TIME/DATE RETURNED TO SERVICE: _____________WAS UTILITY MARKED? ______

WAS EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT USED? WHAT KIND?____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBE HOW DAMAGE OCCURRED: _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT PRECAUTIONS WERE TAKEN? _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATTACHMENTS: _____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

SIGNED: ____________________________________________________________

CC: Eng - Site Logistics Manager

Eng - Area Construction Manager Eng - Quality Assurance Representative



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SECTION 015200 – CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes:

• Site Works

• Security

• Offices for the Employer

• Sanitary Facilities

• Parking

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. Site Works

1. Contractor shall provide a security fence around the perimeter of the Employer’s Offices sites with guarded gate access.

2. Contractor shall grade all Employer’s Offices site(s) for drainage.

3. Contractor shall provide gravel access road as well as a gravel parking area for vehicles, including ten (10) covered parking spaces, foot path, flag on and safety statistic board near Employer’s Offices.

B. Security

1. PROVIDE SECURITY MEASURES AND AREA PROTECTION TO SAFEGUARD THE OFFICE AND CONTENTS

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 SITE WORKS

A. Complete site works before commencement of operations in the Contractor’s construction facilities.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

A. Installation and Removal

1. Provide facilities for Employer and the construction work force.

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B. Location of Employer’s Office Facilities

1. Location as directed by the Engineer / Employer.

C. Employer’s Offices

1. Contractor shall provide to the Employer :

a) Regular Maintenance and cleaning

b) Regular supply of stationary & supply of operational and stock items for office equipment (ink, paper..Etc...)

c) Regular maintenance and Diesel Fuel for the generator.

d) Office cleaners and tea boy.

e) Potable Water system complete, including 20m3 underground water tank, 1 KW transfer water pumps, 2m3 elevated water tank with 3m2 steel platform of height 3.5 M and associated piping works.

f) Sewage drainage system including 15m3 sewage tank and associated piping works.

g) Safety equipment and fire extinguishers

h) At all times, the Contractor shall provide a clearly marked and fully stocked first aid kit in a readily available location(s) in the office facilities.

D. Sanitary Facilities

1. Provide adequate sanitary facilities for the work force in accordance with governing regulations.

2. Provide workers with cold water drinking stations throughout the project.

3. Post notices to take precautions as required by local health authorities. Keep area and premises in a sanitary condition.

4. Provide safe access and other facilities for safety and the well being of workers as required by the KSA laws

E. Construction Parking

1. Provide and maintain adequate access to the site.

2. Build and maintain temporary roads where indicated or directed by the Engineer.

3. If authorized to use existing roads for access to the Project site, maintain such roads for the duration of the contract and make good damage resulting from the Contractor’s use of roads.



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4. UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Provide utilities and maintain Site Works, Security, Offices, Sanitary Facilities and Parking, throughout the period of the Contract.

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SECTION 015500 - ACCESS ROADS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes access roads available during construction, and requirements for the Contractor to provide access roads.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor access roads.

1. Access road locations to the site will be shown on Contract Drawings. Routes may not be changed without concurrence of Engineer.

2. Access to the Site shall be agreed with the Engineer prior to commencement. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of all authorized persons. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all damage resulting from the use of the agreed access.

3. All construction operations and site establishment facilities shall be confined to within the Site boundaries as shown on the Drawings unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access roads on site to the site of his own operations.

4. Provide and maintain vehicular access to site to minimize congestion and delays in normal movement of public.

5. Construct, maintain access roads within the site as may be necessary for work. Provide suitable drainage by ditches or pipe culverts for access roads. Location and grade of any temporary construction for convenience of the Contractor lying within the project are subject to approval of Engineer. The Contractor is responsible to create temporary diversion or alternative traffic routes to allow the installation of permanent works. All changes to the access road are to be approved by Engineer prior to the change occurring.

6. Access Roads shall be constructed wide enough for the volume of traffic anticipated at peak times and to allow safe movement of any sized vehicle, while maintaining margins for safety. Unless otherwise indicated, all site roads shall be single lane travel in either direction. All roads shall be regularly maintained to minimize rough travel. Overtaking (passing) shall be permitted only where posted as being permissible, and only if safe to do so in those areas.

7. The course of all roads shall be demarcated by using standard road cones with minimum 10 mm nylon rope attached to cones. These road markings will have red and white tape attached to the rope at approximately 0.5 m spacing. All road markings shall be established prior to opening of the road for vehicle use. Road markings shall be placed on both sides of the road. Road markings may be installed between both lanes in areas where lane separation is deemed necessary. In these areas, directional and other required signage will be provided to indicate the required direction of travel and rules governing the flow of traffic.



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8. Access roads shall be provided with speed humps every 300 meters of travel (as deemed necessary by Engineer) in order to further regulate vehicle speeds to posted limits. Signs will be posted prior to speed hump location to warn motorists. Speed hump dimension will be such to adequately serve their purpose without creating potential for vehicle damage.

9. The Roads Contractor shall implement, as required by the Employer and Engineer, regular watering of site roads to minimize the generation of nuisance dust. Dust control shall be implemented on all site roads continuously during construction activities, and until roads are paved. Given the potential for experiencing wet or muddy road conditions, motorists are advised to reduce speeds and use extra caution when these conditions are encountered.

10. All access roads shall be kept free of obstructions. Vehicle operators are expected to properly secure all loads in transport and to frequently monitor the condition of their loads. When spills/ drops occur, Contractors shall immediately clear any dropped or spilled loads from site roads. Vehicle operators shall place hazard markings visible to both directions of travel to warn approaching motorists of the road hazard. Markings shall remain in place until adequate cleanup is completed.

11. Other Contractors who cause or identify damaged or deficient road conditions, missing or damaged road signs, markings, or barricades are required to immediately contact the Contractor for corrective action.

12. All haul routes must be coordinated with the traffic police prior to mobilization.

13. The Contractor shall give a minimum of seven days written notification prior to any wide-load delivery to site.

B. Parking areas for construction personnel vehicles.

1. As space allows, vehicles of construction staff may be parked within the Contractor’s fenced construction office compound.

2. No on-site parking areas will be made available by Engineer for use of construction personnel.

3. Due to limited construction area, there may be no space to park vehicles on the construction site.

2. PRODUCTS

Not use

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 015600 - BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the requirements for the construction and removal of barriers and enclosures required during construction, including:

1. Barricades.

2. Fences.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. Barricades.

1. Provide, as required, to prevent entry to construction areas and to protect adjacent properties from damage from construction operations.

2. Maintain proper lights of such size and location each night between the hours of sunset and sunrise upon all obstructions resulting from work which may endanger or obstruct traffic, and be responsible for all damages to persons and property resulting from failure to maintain lights. Designate personnel to replace or relight markers or barricades and provide Engineer with their names and telephone numbers for use in summoning them, as necessary.

B. Fences.

1. Install security/safety fences where necessary to enclose works under this Contract. Fence layout is to be approved by Engineer.

2. Security/safety fences are to be maintained in good order.

3. Contractor shall remove security/safety fences upon completion of construction and dispose of them off site.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

END OF SECTION



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SECTION 015700 - TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes temporary controls required during construction, including:

1. Construction cleaning.

2. Dust control.

3. Erosion and sediment control.

4. Noise control.

5. Pest and rodent control.

6. Pollution control.

7. Surface water control.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP): The Contractor is responsible to coordinate this section of work with the approved CEMP to ensure that all the CEMP requirements are achieved.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction cleaning.

1. Control accumulation of waste materials and rubbish and dispose of same off-site daily.

a) Regularly clean up work areas to maintain safety for access and to avoid fire hazard. Keep site neat at all times.

2. Keep work areas free from materials, equipment and scaffolding which will not be used within a short period of time.

3. Have equipment and personnel available on-site daily to sweep and scrub roads, parking areas, taxiways, ramps and runways which are work sites or haul routes. Backup equipment will be available should on-site equipment fail. Effective clean up is imperative.

4. All vehicles used in the Contractor’s operations shall, prior to leaving the construction site, have secured loads and be in a state not to create debris on the site and public roads. The Contractor is to provide wheel wash, as required.

5. Pavement striping and markings that cannot be effectively cleaned shall be replaced at expense of the Contractor.

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staging and storage area shall have covered debris box which shall be replaced on a scheduled basis.

7. If a dispute arises among the Contractor and other contractors regarding the responsibility under their separate Contracts for maintaining the premises and surrounding area free from waste materials, rubbish, excess materials and equipment, Employer’s and/or Engineer decision as to whom is responsible will be final.

B. Dust control.

1. During performance of work under Contract, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for dust control and furnish labour, equipment, and means required to carry out proper and efficient measures wherever, and whenever dust control is necessary to prevent operations from producing dust damage, health impacts and nuisance to persons and property.

a. Control of dust and other air pollutants caused by, but not limited to: clearing, grubbing, stripping, excavating, compacting, cement and aggregate handling, cement or lime stabilization, hauling, grading or sandblasting, use of herbicides, or fertilizers shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

b. At the pre-construction conference or prior to start of applicable construction, submit acceptance schedules for accomplishing abatement procedures for haul roads, borrow pits, and other areas of concern.

c. Submit plan for disposal of waste material.

2. Sprinkle demolition sites where dust is created with water continuously during demolition activities.

3. Sprinkle unpaved construction areas and site roads minimum twice per day or more frequently, if required.

4. Cover stockpiles of soil, sand and other fine materials.

5. Cover trucks hauling debris, soil, sand and other fine materials.

6. Sweep all roadways surrounding demolition and construction areas, and along haul routes, at least once per day.

C. Erosion and sediment control.

1. Prepare and implement erosion control plan for construction activities during wet season that involve grading or other activities that would expose soil to erosion.

2. Provide protection of embankments and excavations from erosion.

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D. Noise control.

1. Muffle and shield intakes and exhausts, shroud or shield impact tools, and use electricpowered rather than diesel-powered construction equipment, as feasible, so that noise from construction activities is reduced to fullest extent possible near the terminal complex, residences, school sites and lodging facilities.

2. Coordinate with Engineer acceptable times to conduct pile driving.

3. Construct noise barriers around Site or around stationary equipment, such as compressors, as feasible, if barriers would reduce noise by at least 5 dBA less than ambient noise caused by aircraft operations; and locate stationary equipment in pit areas or excavated areas as much as possible to have areas serve as noise barriers.

E. Pest and rodent control.

1. Pest and rodent control is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is to notify Engineer in writing of presence of pests or rodents. Submit proposed pest abatement for approval and implement approved plan.

2. Keep work areas clean and free from food waste to prevent pest or rodent infestation.

F. Pollution control.

1. Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment so to minimize exhaust emissions of particulates and other pollutants.

2. Shut off vehicles and equipment when not in use and while waiting in queues for longer than five minutes.

3. Implement on-site maintenance program to reduce emissions from equipment that will be in frequent use for much of the construction period.

G. Surface water control.

1. Provide and operate drainage and pumping equipment; maintain excavations, and site free from standing water.

2. Provide proper drainage to protect excavations from damage due to water.

3. When dewatering is required, the provisions of the project CEMP need to be achieved.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

END OF SECTION



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SECTION 015800 - PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SIGNS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes:

1. Project identification signs.

2. Temporary on-site informational signs including, but not limited to: directional, traffic control, site safety information, security notices, routing construction traffic, and delineation of construction work zones.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance requirements.

a) Design sign, structure, and foundation to withstand local design wind loads and existing soil bearing capacity.

b) Finishes/Painting: Adequate to withstand weathering, fading, and chipping for the duration of construction.

c) No form of advertising will be allowed on project identification signs. Company information will be limited as shown in the drawing, Project Info. Sign, at the end of this section.

d) Project identification signs shall conform to the configuration and module sizes indicated on the contract drawing and specifications.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawings: Submit shop drawings of proposed project identification and informational signs to the Engineer within 14 days of the written letter of acceptance showing content, layout, lettering, colour, foundation details, structural materials, sizes, and grades of members.

B. Site Location: Submit a site location plan for the project identification sign within seven days of the written letter of acceptance.

1.4 MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain signs and supports in a neat, clean condition. Repair damage to structure and/or finish. Replace finishes or printed text if necessary, and relocate if required due to revised construction sequencing as directed and approved by Engineer.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 SIGN MATERIALS

A. The sign board may be constructed of either plywood (Grade A/D face veneer) or galvanized steel panels mounted on a steel tube or wood framing structure as approved by Engineer. Informational sign material shall be as approved by Engineer prior to fabrication and installation.



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B. Rough hardware galvanized steel.

C. Paint.

1. Sign background: Exterior quality, two coats, one coat of primer and one finish coat.

2. Lettering: Exterior quality; one coat.

3. Colours: As selected by Engineer.

2.2 SIGNAGE

A. Informational signs.

1. Size of outside signboard bearing project title shall conform to requirements in the Conditions of Contract.

2. Erect informational signs at locations necessary to provide required information.

3. Informational signs shall include Arabic and English text.

4. Install at height for optimum visibility, on ground-mounted poles or as attached to temporary structural surfaces.

B. Project identification sign - The sign shall be lettered in Arabic and English.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Construct and erect project signs at locations selected by Engineer or as required by governing authority.

3.2 INSTALLATION

1. Install project identification signs within 30 days of site handover to the contractor.

2. Install informational signs as required by the construction sequencing or as directed by Engineer.

3. Erect signs at designated locations approved by Engineer.

3.3 RELOCATION/REMOVAL

A. Remove signs, framing, supports and foundations at completion of project, as directed by Engineer, including removal of the sign foundation and reinstating the foundation area site grading. Unless directed otherwise by Engineer, spoils are to be removed off-site from the Airport.

B. Relocate informational signs as required by progress of work.

END OF SECTION



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SECTION 016000 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements relating to products to be used in the Works including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Selection of products for the Work conforming to technical and/or performance specifications..

2. Pre-approved materials from local/regional utility agencies.

3. Quality assurance.

4. Product delivery, storage, and handling.

5. Product warranties.

6. Comparable products.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the works whether purchased for the works or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material", "equipment”, "system”, and terms of similar intent.

1. Named products: Items identified by Manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation, shown or listed in Manufacturer's published product literature that is current as of the date of the Contract documents.

2. New products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

3. Comparable product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through the submittal process to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that are equal to or exceed the requirements of the specification.

4. Local products: Naturally occurring materials found that satisfy the required standards, products manufactured in the KSA.

B. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by the Contractor after the date of issue of the letter of acceptance. The following are not substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested by tenderers during the tender period, and accepted prior to award of Contract, are considered to be included in the Contract Documents and are not subject to requirements specified in this section.



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2. Specified options of products and construction methods included in the Contract Documents.

3. Contractor's determination of, and compliance with, governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

4. Revisions to Contract Documents required by Employer or Engineer.

C. Manufacturer's instructions and manufacturer's recommendations: The latest published or printed version of 'manufacturer's written instructions' and 'manufacturer's written recommendations’.

D. Manufacturer's warranty: Pre-printed written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Employer.

E. Special warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents whether to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty, or to provide for joint and several liability, or to provide more rights for Employer.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product list: Prepare and submit a list, in tabular form, identifying those products that the Contractor intends to propose for the works. Include the manufacturers and suppliers name, and proprietary product name for each product.

1. Coordinate product list with Contractor's construction program, the submittals schedule, and the Subcontractor list.

2. All poduct list items shall be fully compatible with KSA laws and conditions of contract.

3. Form: Tabulate information for each proposed product under the following column headings:

a. Specification section number and title.

b. Generic name used in the Contract Documents.

c. Specified warranty requirements, if any.

d. Proprietary name, model number, and similar designations.

e. Manufacturer's name and address.

f. Supplier's name and address.

g. Installer's name and address.

h. Total quantity required for the works.

i. Projected delivery date or, if multiple deliveries, first and last delivery dates.

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4. Compliance Matrix:

a. Tenderers shall include a compliance matrix within their response which shall provide a paragraph by paragraph comparison between this specification and the proposed equipment and services.

b. The compliance matrix shall state noted (N), full compliance (C), partial compliance (PC) with remarks, or noncompliance (NC).

c. The compliance matrix shall also include a column showing the implementation status of each feature, function or capability as follows: Noted (N), developed for the product being offered for this tender and in operation in one or more installations (D), developed as part of product improvement but not in operation (PD), and under development or not yet developed (ND).

d. The compliance matrix shall include references to substantiating documentation where applicable.

e. The column headings for the compliance matrix shall be as follows: Section number and title, part, paragraph, requirement, tenderer proposal cross-reference, compliance, implementation status, and comments.

f. The compliance matrix shall be filled for all major equipment including, but not limited to: elevators, air handling units, fan coil units, computer room air conditioning units, chillers, pumps, and UPS.

5. Initial submittal: Within 14 days after the date of letter of acceptance, three copies of initial product list and critical long-lead items must be submitted. Include a written explanation for omissions of data and for variations from Contract requirements.

3. Completed list: Within 42 days after the date of the letter of acceptance, submit three copies of the completed product list. Include a written explanation for omissions of data and for variations from Contract requirements.

4. Engineer’s action: Engineer shall respond in writing to the Contractor within 14 days of receipt of the completed product list. Engineer's response will include a list of unacceptable product selections and a brief explanation for this action.

B. Comparable product requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication to be replaced. Include specification section number and title, and drawing numbers and titles.

1. Request form: Use a form acceptable to Engineer.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for approval.

3. Engineer's action: If necessary, Engineer shall request additional information or documentation for evaluation within one week of receipt of a request. Engineer shall notify the Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed comparable product within 14 days of receipt of the original request or receipt of additional information or documentation.



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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product references to industry standards, established quantitative and qualitative attributes, and characteristics and properties, are required to be inherent in the specified product. Standard products not conforming to referenced standards, but otherwise exhibiting the same essential properties and conforming to another recognized equivalent industry standard may be used, subject to approval and compliance with other specified requirements.

B. Nameplates: Provide a permanent nameplate on each item of service-connected or power-operated equipment. Locate on an easily accessible surface, which is inconspicuous in occupied spaces. All nameplates and labels shall be approved by Engineer.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at the site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

3. Deliver products to the site in an undamaged condition in Manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

4. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

5. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units.

6. Store materials in a manner that shall not endanger the structure of the permanent works.

7. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weather tight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.

8. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity, ventilation, and weather-protection requirements for storage.

9. Protect stored products from damage.

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1.6 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Where installation of work is required to comply with the manufacturer's printed instructions, obtain and distribute copies of such instructions to parties involved in installation, including two copies each to Engineer.

1. Maintain one set of complete instructions at the job site during installation until completion.

C. Perform work in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions. Do not omit preparatory steps or installation procedures unless specifically modified or exempted by Contract Documents.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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END OF SECTION



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SECTION 016200 - PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The section includes requests for substitutions of products.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Request for changes in products, materials, equipment, and construction methods required by the Contract Documents after the award of the Contract are considered requests for substitutions. The following are not considered substitutions:

1. Substitutions requested by tenderers during the tender period and accepted prior to award of Contract are considered to be included in the Contract Documents and are not subject to requirements specified in this section.

2. Specified options of products and construction methods included in the Contract Documents.

3. Contractor’s determination of, and compliance with, governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities.

4. Revisions to Contract Documents required by Engineer or Employer.

1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions will only be considered when the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of Engineer that there is reasonable cause for requesting the substitution.

B. Submit a separate request for each substitution to include the following:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in Contract Documents:

a. Product identification including manufacturer's name and address.

b. Manufacturer's literature: Identify with product description, reference standards, and performance and test data.

c. Samples, as applicable.

d. Name and address of similar projects on which product has been used and date of each installation.

e. Compliance matrix update for products that are listed in matrix.

2. Itemized comparison of proposed substitution with product specified and significant variations listed.

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4. Changes required in other elements of work and to construction performed by Employer or separate contractors, if any, to accommodate proposed substitution.

5. Availability of maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable.

6. When requested, test data from independent testing laboratory to show compliance with performance characteristics specified.

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

8. Substitutions shall be fully compatible with adjoining work.

9. Substitutions shall be fully compatible with KSA laws and conditions of contract.

C. Properties including, but not limited to, the following will be considered as applicable:

1. Physical dimension requirements to satisfy space limitations.

2. Static and dynamic weight limitations, structural properties.

3. Audible noise levels.

4. Vibration generation.

5. Interchange ability of parts or components.

6. Accessibility for maintenance, possible removal or replacement.

7. Colours, textures and compatibility with other materials, products, assemblies, and components.

8. Equipment capacities and performance characteristics.

D. Submit life cycle cost of operations and maintenance as well as further demonstrate that the substitute proposed is equal to or superior.

E. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when:

1. They are indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without a formal request from the Contractor.

2. They are requested directly by the Subcontractor or supplier.

3. Additional cost to Employer is required.

F. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of Engineer.

G. The burden of proof regarding the merit of the proposed product substitute is upon the Contractor. Engineer’s decision of acceptance or rejection of a proposed substitution will be final and no justification and/or explanation shall be provided to the Contractor.



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H. If a proposed substitution is not accepted, provide specified product or propose another material substitution if the project schedule shall not be adversely impacted.

1.4 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

A. Regarding making substitution submittals, these shall be made only after review/approval of original material has been completed. Contractor shall formally withdraw the original submittal accordingly. It is necessary for the Contractor to represent that:

1. The proposed product has been investigated and is equal to or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. The warranties and/or bonds for substitution are identical to the product specified.

3. The installation of the accepted substitution shall be coordinated into the work, and shall make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects without any extension to the scheduled completion date.

4. There shall be no claim for additional costs caused by substitution which may subsequently become apparent.

5. The cost data is complete and includes related costs.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 016600 - STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes:

1. Storage and protection of construction materials.

2. Maintenance of storage.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL STORAGE

A. Store products immediately upon delivery at a location approved in the site logistics plan in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved quality assurance plan. Protect all products until installed with seals and labels intact.

B. Arrange storage in a manner to provide access for maintenance of stored items and for inspection.

C. Inspect stored products frequently to ensure that the products are maintained in acceptable condition.

D. Replace any damaged product(s). Time extensions shall not be given for re-ordering product(s).

E. Provide access to Engineer for progress payment verification and approval purposes.

F. The Contractor shall make arrangements for ordering and storage of approved long-lead items in accordance with the submittal schedule.

G. Provide bonded off-site storage and protection when the site does not permit on-site storage or protection.

H. Store materials in accordance with the approved site logistic plan, environmental requirements, manufacturer’s instructions, and approved quality assurance plan.

I. Protect flammable stored materials and provide fire fighting equipment in these areas. All flammable stored materials will require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to be on site and readily available for review.

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3.2 ENCLOSED STORAGE

A. Store products subject to damage by the elements in substantial weather-tight enclosures.

B. Maintain temperature and humidity within the stated range in the manufacturer's instructions.

C. Provide humidity control and ventilation for sensitive products as required by the manufacturer's instructions.

D. Store unpacked and loose products on shelves, in bins, or in neat groups of similar items.

3.3 EXTERIOR STORAGE

A. Provide substantial platforms, blocking, or skids, to support fabricated products above ground and slope to provide drainage. Protect products from rusting, disfigurement, soiling, staining, and damage.

B. For products subject to dislocation or deterioration from exposure to the elements, cover with impervious sheet materials. Provide ventilation to avoid condensation.

C. Store loose granular materials on clean solid surfaces such as pavement or on rigid sheet materials to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

D. Provide positive surface drainage to prevent erosion and ponding of water.

E. Stockpiled material shall not exceed an overall height of 9 meters unless otherwise shown in plans.

3.4 STORAGE MAINTENANCE

A. Periodically inspect stored products on a scheduled basis.

B. Verify that storage facilities comply with the manufacturer's product storage requirements.

C. Verify that manufacturer required environmental conditions are continually maintained.

D. Verify that surfaces of products exposed to the elements are not adversely affected and that any weathering of finishes is acceptable under the requirements of Contract Documents.

3.5 EQUIPMENT STORAGE MAINTENANCE

A. For mechanical and electrical equipment in long-term storage, provide manufacturer's service instructions shown on the exterior of the package.

B. Service equipment on a regularly scheduled basis, and maintain a log of services and submit as a record document.

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3.6 PROTECTION

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to protect all stored materials on the project to prevent impact damage, weather damage, and theft. The Contractor is deemed to have included all measures required to facilitate this protection.

B. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to protect all in place works prior to final completion of the project. The Contractor is deemed to have included all measures required to facilitate this protection.

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SECTION 017329 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the requirements and limitations of cutting and patching of work.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall coordinate the patching of surfaces and finishes in areas where existing items are removed. Drilling the work to install fasteners and similar operations are excluded from the definition of cutting and patching.

B. Adhere to all safety precautions as outlined in the approved Program Health, Safety Environment Plan manual.

C. Refer to the technical specifications for additional cutting and patching requirements and limitations applicable to individual units of work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit written requests to the Engineer in advance of executing cutting or alteration, other than required by Contract Documents, which affects:

1. Structural value or integrity of any element of the project.

2. Integrity or effectiveness of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant elements or systems.

3. Efficiency, operational life, maintenance, or safety of operational elements.

B. Requests shall include:

1. Identification of the project.

2. Location and description of affected work.

3. Necessity for cutting, alteration, or excavation.

4. Effect on work employer or any other Contractor, or on structural integrity of the project.

5. Description of proposed work:

a. Scope of cutting, patching, alteration, or excavation.

b. Trades that will execute the work.

c. Products proposed to be used.

d. Extent of refinishing to be done.

e. ost proposal, when applicable.



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6. Alternatives to cutting and patching.

7. Written confirmation from manufacturer or installer of existing affected work that cutting and patching work will not void warranty.

C. Should conditions of work or schedule indicate change of products from the original installation, submit request for substitution as specified in Section 016200, Product Substitutions.

D. Submit written notice to Engineer designating the date and time the work will be uncovered or altered.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Where warranties are in force for existing work, coordinate cutting and patching work with the manufacturer and installer of warranted material, products, or systems to avoid voiding warranty.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Except as otherwise indicated or approved by Engineer, provide materials for cutting and patching that will result in equal-or-better work than the work being cut-and-patched, in terms of performance characteristics and including visual effect where applicable. Comply with the requirements, and use materials comparable with the original materials where feasible and where recognized that satisfactory results can be produced.

B. Should conditions of work or schedule indicate change of products from the original installation, submit requests for comparable products in accordance with Section 016200, Product Substitutions.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine existing conditions of work including elements subject to damage or to movement during cutting, patching, excavating, and backfilling.

B. After uncovering work, examine conditions affecting installation of products or performance of work.

C. Report unsatisfactory or questionable conditions to Engineer. Do not proceed with work until approval to proceed is received from Engineer.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Provide adequate temporary support for work to be cut to prevent failure. Do not endanger personnel or other work.

B. Provide adequate protection of other work during cutting and patching to prevent damage and provide protection of the work from adverse weather exposure.

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D. Conform to requirements for temporary barriers, enclosures, and controls described in Section 015600, Barriers and Enclosures.

3.3 DUST CONTROL

A. Provide positive methods of dust control and apply dust control materials to minimize raising dust from cutting and patching operations.

3.4 PERFORMANCE

A. Patch with seams which are durable and as invisible as possible. Complete with specified tolerances for the work.

B. Employ skilled tradesmen to perform cutting and patching. Except as otherwise indicated or approved by Engineer, proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, in each instance, and promptly perform the work.

C. Conduct cut work by methods least likely to cause damage to adjoining and retained work.

1. Flame cutting of the reinforcing bars is discouraged; but, permitted if it is in compliance with the requirements of the American Welding Society’s AWS D.1.1 and D.1.4 (or equivalent BS standards) and performed by an experienced welder as per directions by Engineer.

2. Where physical cutting is required, perform cut work with sawing and grinding tools, not with hammering and chopping tools. Core drill openings through concrete work.

D. Fit work airtight (allow for movement) to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces. Where fire-rated separations are penetrated, fill space around pipe or insert with material that has physical characteristics equivalent to fire-resistant requirement of penetrated surfaces.

E. Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and, where necessary, extend finish restoration onto retained work adjoining in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.

F. Refinish the entire surface as necessary to provide an even finish to match adjacent finishes.

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SECTION 017400 - CONSTRUCTION CLEANING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the cleaning duties to be performed by the Contractor during the execution of the Works.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Throughout the construction period, maintain the project site where work is carried-out in a standard of cleanliness, disposal of waste material, and debris as described in this section.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 CLEANING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Provide all required personnel, equipment, and materials needed to maintain the specified standard of cleanliness.

B. Provide covered containers on site and within construction areas for deposit of waste and debris.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. At all times, and as may specifically be requested by Engineer, the Contractor shall clean-up and remove all refuse resulting from daily work in order that the project site remains free from an accumulation of construction debris.

B. Retain all stored items in an orderly arrangement allowing maximum access, not impeding drainage or traffic, and providing the required protection of materials.

C. Provide adequate storage for all items awaiting removal from the job site, observing all requirements for fire prevention and protection of the ecology.

D. Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to the start of surface finishing and continue cleaning to eliminate dust.

E. The Contractor is to service and clean all on site toilet facilities. These facilities shall be maintained to a level that does not constitute a hygiene issue.

F. Maintain project access roads in a clean state; remove all debris and excessive sand accumulation.

3.2 DUST CONTROL

A. Maintain continuous cleaning and wetting procedures to control dust pollution at project site and haul routes as required by governing authorities and the Contract documents. Use power sweepers for street cleaning.



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B. Schedule cleaning so that resultant dust and contaminants will not fall on wet or newly coated surfaces.

3.3 DISPOSAL

A. The Contractor is to ensure that debris/rubbish does not accumulate on site and periodically, as required, dispose off site at an approved disposal site.

3.4 CLEANLINESS OF WORKFORCE

A. The Contractor’s staff and workforce are to maintain an acceptable level of personal cleanliness at all times. Individuals that fail to maintain an acceptable level of personnel cleanliness should be removed from the site.

3.5 CLOSE-OUT CLEANING

A. Cleaning: Provide final cleaning of works prior to Substantial Completion. Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for determining date of substantial completion for the whole or any section or part of the work, as applicable:

1. Clean site and grounds in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. weep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits. Dispose of the hazard waste from petrochemical spills, if any, per specifications.

3. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from project site.

4. Remove grease, mastic, adhesives, dust/dirt, stains, fingerprints, labels, and other foreign matter from interior and exterior surfaces exposed to view.

5. Remove debris and surface dust from limited access spaces, including shafts, trenches, equipment vaults, manholes and similar spaces.

6. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows. Remove glazing compounds and other noticeable, vision-obscuring materials. Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent materials. Polish mirrors and glass, taking care not to scratch surfaces.

7. Do not paint over “UL” and similar labels, including mechanical and electrical nameplates.

8. Remove temporary protection and labels not required to remain.

9. Clean equipment and fixtures to sanitary condition.

10. Clean surfaces of equipment; remove excess lubrication.

11. Clean light fixtures, lamps, globes, and reflectors to function with full efficiency. Replace burnedout bulbs, and those noticeably dimmed by hours of use, and defective and noisy starters in fluorescent and mercury vapour fixtures to comply with requirements for new fixtures.



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12. Clean electrical equipment and spaces including tops of pipes, ducts, equipment, etc.

13. Remove waste, foreign matter, and debris from drainage systems.

14. Leave works clean and ready for immediate intended use.

15. Maintain cleaning until issue of taking over certificate.

16. Re-clean areas after taking over certificate if made dirty as result of the Contractor’s work.

B. Comply with safety standards for cleaning.

1. Do not burn waste materials at the site.

2. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Employer's property.

3. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems.

4. Remove waste materials from site and dispose of lawfully.

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SECTION 017700 - PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section contains the following information pertaining to project close-out of Works.

1. Works prior to substantial completion.

a. Inspection and declaration.

b. Operations and maintenance manual.

c. Project close-out manual.

d. Record (as-built) drawing information.

e. Delivery of close-out materials.

f. Advise Employer in writing, with a copy to Engineer, of impending insurance changeover requirements.

g. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from the site including construction tools and similar elements.

h. Advise Employer, with a copy to Engineer, of the impending change-over of utilities.

i. Complete final cleaning requirements.

2. Contract completion.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION AND DECLARATION

A. The Contractor’s inspection: The architect and engineers of record, Contractor, and Subcontractor shall conduct an inspection of the work to identify deficiencies and defects, and repair as required to conform to the Contractor Documents.

B. Engineer shall document satisfactory completion of the inspection and corrections deemed necessary.

C. Request Engineer to inspect the Works only when there is a substantial amount of similar work to inspect.

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list noting the items to the Contractor. The Contractor has 28 days from the formal date of notification to correct all items contained in the punch list.

E. Punch list preparation: Submit three copies of the lists for both Substantial and Contract Completion. Include the name and identification of each component of the work and site area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by the Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

1. Organize the list of areas in sequential order, starting with exterior areas.

2. Organize the items applying to each area by major element, including categories for ceiling, individual walls, floors, equipment, and building systems.

3. Include the following information at the top of each page:

a. Works name.

b. Date.

c. Engineer’s name.

d. Contractor’s name.

e. Page number.

F. Completions: The Contractor shall submit a written certificate that the following have been performed:

1. The work has been completed and inspected for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Defects have been corrected and deficiencies have been completed.

3. Equipment and systems have been tested, adjusted, balanced, and are fully operational.

4. Certificates required by all regulatory authorities have been submitted.

5. Operation of systems has been demonstrated to the Engineer and maintenance provider.

6. Works are complete and ready for final inspection. The Contractor shall notify Engineer in writing for a final inspection a minimum of 48-hours prior to schedule.

7. The Contractor will schedule final inspections with any and all regulatory authorities. Engineer to be invited (with two days advance notice) to attend all final inspections.

8. During the final inspection, Engineer may compile a deficiency list of items and will transmit it to the Contractor.

9. The Contractor will complete all deficiency list items with in 28 days. After 28 days, Engineer reserves the right to complete remaining items on the deficiency list at the Contractor’s expense.



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10. When Engineer determines that the punch list items have been corrected and Employer may open for business, a written approval will be provided by Engineer within Five working days.

G. Upon substantial completion of the works, the Contractor shall deliver to Engineer written confirmation of inspections, along with a statutory declaration confirming that there are no liens pertaining to the works, worker’s compensation claims, or other encumbrances pertaining to the work. Further, the Contractor shall provide evidence that all accounts for work, services, materials, and equipment have been paid in full. Occupancy shall not occur until this documentation has been delivered to Engineer.

3.2 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

The Contractor shall initially submit the Operations and Maintenance Manual to the Engineer for review of completeness prior to final submission.

A. Submissions.

1. Three weeks prior to Substantial Completion of the Works, three final copies of operations and maintenance manuals (in English) shall be submitted to Engineer.

2. Note in the document the type, source, and quality of products provided.

3. Typewritten text: as required to supplement product data. Provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure, incorporating manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Along with the hard copies of the manuals that are submitted to Engineer, also submit an electronic version of the manual.

B. Format.

1. Organize the data in the form of an instructional manual.

2. Binders: vinyl, hard-covered, three D-ring, loose-leaf (219 mm x 279 mm) with spine and face pockets.

3. Cover and spine: identify each binder with type or printed title “Project Record Documents”, list the title of the project, and identify the subject matter of the contents.

4. Arrange content by systems under section numbers and sequence of table of contents.

5. Text: manufacturer’s printed data or type written data.

6. Drawings: provide with reinforced punched binder tab. Bind in with text and fold larger drawings to the size of text pages.

C. Submission of electronic version.

1. Submit an electronic version of the operations and maintenance manual on CD Rom.

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3. Drawings shall be in AutoCAD, in electronic digital (.dwg) format.

4. All drawing submissions shall be in accordance with the latest version of Employer’s Program CAD Standards Manual.

D. Content.

1. Product data.

a. Building products, applied materials, and finishes: include product data, with catalogue number, size, composition, and color and texture designations. Provide information for reordering manufactured products.

2. Equipment and systems.

a. For each item of equipment and each system, include the description of the unit or system and component parts. Give function, normal operation characteristics, and limiting conditions. Include performance curves with engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial number of replaceable parts.

b. Panel board circuit directories: provide electrical service characteristics, controls, and communications.

c. Include installed color-coded wiring diagrams.

d. Operating procedures: include start-up, break-in, and routine normal operating instructions and sequences. Also, include regulation, control, stopping, shutdown, and emergency instructions and include summer, winter, and any special operating instructions.

e. Maintenance requirements: include routine procedures and guide for trouble-shooting; disassembly, repair, and re-assembly instructions; and, alignment, adjusting, balancing, and, checking instructions.

f. Provide servicing and lubrication schedule, as well as, a list of the lubricants to be used.

g. Include manufacturer’s printed operations and maintenance instructions.

h. Include the sequence of operation from the controls manufacturer.

i. Provide installed control diagrams from the controls manufacturer.

j. Provide valve tag numbers in a table (excel spreadsheet) with location and function of each valve keyed to flow and control diagrams.

k. Include testing and balancing reports.

l. The Contractor shall submit a data sheet in a format as required by Engineer for each piece of maintainable equipment and building material including, but limited to:

i. General equipment/material information including manufacturer’s name, model, drawing reference number, warranty start and expiry dates, installed date, vendor name, brief description; and



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m. Particular equipment information for the following including, but not limited to: electrical equipment including motors, circuit breakers, transformers, and other maintainable apparatus, mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, diffusers, heating/cooling coils, filters, heat exchanger, heat pumps, fire dampers, actuators, etc.

n. The Contractor shall submit the equipment/material data sheet information noted above (Item l) in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

o. Provide a summary of warranty expiry dates for all equipment and systems.

3.3 FINAL CLEANING

A. Execute final cleaning prior to final inspection in accordance with requirements specified in Section 017408entitled, Construction Cleaning, subsection 3.5 entitled, Close-out Cleaning.

3.4 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT MANUAL

A. The following project documentation shall be included in the project close-out manual:

1. Contract Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change orders and other modifications to the Contract Documents.

5. Reviewed shop drawings, product, data, and samples.

6. Field test records.

7. Inspection certificates.

8. Manufacturer’s certificates.

9. Building permit(s) and occupancy permit.

10. Punch list (and deficiency list close-out verification).

11. Final site survey certificates, certifying that completed works are in conformance or nonconformance with the Contract Documents.

3.5 RECORD (AS-BUILT) DRAWING INFORMATION AND GIS REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall submit these drawings to the Engineer for review of accuracy. Drawing errors, if any, shall be corrected by the Contractor and the “corrected sheet(s)” shall be resubmitted to the Engineer for verification.

B. All Drawings must be produced in accordance with the latest version of Employer’s Program CAD Manual and GIS requirements.



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C. Record information by red lines on a set of black line opaque drawings concurrently with construction progress.

1. Do not conceal work until required information is recorded.

2. Once record (as-built) drawings are complete, the Contractor shall label each sheet with notations including “Record (AS-BUILT) Drawings Complete” with a signature and date.

3. Convert the record (as-built) drawings to AutoCAD.

4. The architect-engineer of record shall deliver record (as-built) drawings and specifications in AutoCAD, in electronic digital (.dwg) format and technical specifications in CD ROM format to the Engineer.

D. Contract and shop drawings: legibly mark each item to record actual construction locations as follows:

1. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances, referenced to visible and accessible features of construction.

2. Field changes of dimension and detail.

3. Changes made by change orders.

4. Details not on original Contract Drawings.

5. References to related shop drawings and modifications.

E. Specifications: legibly mark each item to record actual construction including:

1. Manufacturer, trade name, and catalogue number of each product actually installed, particularly optional items and substitute items.

2. Changes made by addenda, change orders, and field instructions.

3. Other documents: manufacturer’s certifications, inspection certifications, field test records that are required by individual specification sections.

F. List of all mechanical and electrical equipment including manufacturers’ names, model numbers, installer, and installation date.

3.6 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Provide products, spare parts, and maintenance materials as specified in the technical Sections of this specification.

1. Include itemized list of all items furnished, describing each item and citing the appropriate specification section and paragraph.

2. Package each item for long term storage.

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B. Deliver items to the project site.

1. Inventory items with the Engineer, and obtain a receipt prior to final payment.

C. Provide complete listing of all consumable stores and spare parts used by the Contractor during the maintenance period.

3.7 GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES AND BONDS

A. Provide in duplicate, notarized copies of all specified guarantees, warranties, and bonds including those required of manufacturers, suppliers and sub-contractors.

1. Assemble documents in a binder with a durable plastic cover.

2. Provide table of contents.

B. Start of warranty period shall be

1. Date when equipment is placed into full time operation for the Employer’s benefit with the Employer’s approval, or

2. Date of Taking-Over Certificate.

3.8 APPROVALS FROM PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

A. Obtain all clearance certificates and approvals required as a prerequisite to connecting the Works to the permanent power supply.

B. Coordinate with the Engineer to obtain the necessary documents from relevant regulatory authority regarding connection to the permanent power supply.

3.9 CONTRACT COMPLETION

A. Preliminary procedures: Before requesting an inspection for determining Contract completion the following must be completed:

1. Submit a certified copy of the Engineer’s taking over certificate including a list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list) endorsed and dated by Engineer. The certified coy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit to Engineer a certified listing of all defects identified during the defects liability period and completion/acceptance status.

3. Submit evidence of continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for an inspection for Contract completion. On receipt of request, Engineer will either proceed with inspection or notify the Contractor of unfulfilled requirements.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when work identified in previous inspection as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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SECTION 017836 - WARRANTIES

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section specifies the general administrative and procedural requirements for warranties required by the Contract Documents including manufacturers’ standard warranties on products and special warranties.

1. Refer to the Contract for the terms of the Contractor's overall warranty of the works.

2. Specific requirements for warranties for work and products, and installations that are specified to be warranted are included in the individual Specification.

3. Warranty commencement, validity, and prerequisites are listed below under the Warranty Requirements section.

4. Certifications, and other commitments and agreements for continuing services to Employer are specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

B. Disclaimers and limitations: Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve the Contractor of warranty on work that incorporates products, nor does it relieve suppliers, manufacturers, and Subcontractors required countersigning special warranties with the Contractor.

1.2 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

A. Related damages and losses: When correcting warranted work that has failed, remove and replace other work that has been damaged as result of such failure or that must be removed and replaced to provide access for correction of warranted work.

B. Warranty validity periods: Warranties shall come into force at the date of substantial completion. Unless longer warranty periods are specified in the Contract Documents, Employer and/or subsequent owners and operators of the facilities shall benefit, as a minimum, from the full available periods of the manufacturers’ standard warranties commencing from the end of the defects liability period. Accordingly, the Contractor shall obtain any extended warranties required to cover the defects liability period.

C. Reinstatement of warranty: When work covered by warranty has failed and been corrected by replacement or rebuilding, reinstate warranty by written endorsement. The reinstated warranty shall be valid on the same terms as above with an equitable adjustment for depreciation.

D. Transferability: The benefit of all warranties shall be transferred to Employer at the end of the Defects Liability Period. The benefits of all warranties shall also be transferable from Employer to subsequent owners or operators of the facilities.

E. Replacement: Upon determination that work covered by warranty has failed, replace or rebuild work to an acceptable condition complying with requirements of Contract documents. The Contractor is responsible for replacing or rebuilding defective work regardless of whether Employer has benefited from use of work through a portion of its anticipated useful service life.



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F. Employer’s recourse: Written warranties made to Employer are in addition to implied warranties, and shall not limit duties, obligations, rights, and remedies otherwise available under the law, nor shall warranty periods be interpreted as limitations on time in which Employer can enforce such other duties, obligations, rights, or remedies.

G. Employer reserves the right to reject warranties and to limit product selections to products with warranties not in conflict with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

H. Employer reserves the right to refuse to accept work for the project where a special warranty, certification, or similar commitment is required on such work or part of work, until the Contractor presents evidence that the entities required to countersign such commitments are willing to do so.

1.3 MANUFACTURER’S AND SPECIAL WARRANTIES

A. Prepare a written document ready for execution that contains appropriate terms and conditions, and identifies commencement date and warranty period. Submit a draft and obtain Engineer’s approval before final product selection.

1. Manufacturer’s standard form: Modified to include requirements and information specific to the works, and properly executed; or

2. Special form: Individually prepared and specially drafted to include requirements and information specific to the works, and properly executed.

B. Refer to the technical specification for specific content requirements and particular requirements for submitting special warranties.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Form of submittal: Produce two originals of each required warranty, written in the form approved by Engineer in both Arabic and English and properly executed as specified.

B. Organise warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the divisions and sections in the specification table of contents.

1. Bind warranties and bonds in A-4 sized heavy-duty, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf ring binders (thickness as necessary to accommodate contents).

2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tabs to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation including the name of the product and the installers’ name, address, and telephone and fax numbers.

3. Provide a typed index and table of contents list at the front of each binder.

4. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title: WARRANTIES, project name, and the Contractor’s name.

C. Submittal time: Submit written warranties to Engineer with the operations and maintenance data. Comply with the general requirements section of the close-out procedures.



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D. Provide additional copies of each warranty required for operations and maintenance manuals.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 017843 - SPARE PARTS, TOOLS, AND EXTRA STOCK MATERIAL

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for stocking extra material, tools, and spare parts.

B. Related documents: Technical specifications; specific quantities of extra material required byindividual specifications sections.

1.2 PRODUCTS REQUIRED

A. Provide quantities of extra materials, tools, and spare parts specified in individual Specification sections, matrix table, or as recommended by the manufacturer or, if not specified as required in addition to quantities required for completion of work.

B. Products to be identical to those installed in work. Include quantities in the original purchase from supplier or manufacturer to avoid variations in manufacture.

C. Provide a complete outline list, including specification or drawing references, of all extra materials, tools, and spare parts to be provided under the Contract Documents within 60 days of the date of the Letter of Acceptance. Submit the list to Engineer in hardcopy and electronic form (in Microsoft Excel or as directed by the engineer).

D. Provide detailed itemized listings of extra materials, tools, and spare parts for approval concurrent with material submission for each section of the work. Provide final approved listing to Engineer in hardcopy and electronic form (in Microsoft Excel or as directed by the engineer).

1.3 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

A. Temporarily store extra materials, tools, and spare parts with products to be installed in work under provision of Section 016600, Storage and Protection, or in another location acceptable to Engineer.

B. When adequate, provide secure storage facilities available at the site capable of maintaining conditions required for storage and not required for Contract work or construction material storage; extra materials, tools, and spare parts may be stored in available space.

C. Maintain extra materials, tools, and spare parts in manufacturer's unopened original containers with labels intact and legible until delivery to Engineer.

1.4 DELIVERY

A. Coordinate final delivery of extra materials, tools, and spare parts with Engineer prior to Substantial completion.

B. Deliver, unload, store, and account for specified quantities of extra materials, tools, and spare parts in the presence of Engineer.

C. Engineer will indicate final placement of extra materials, tools, and spare parts.



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D. Obtain written acceptance from Engineer of receipt of specified quantities of extra materials, tools, and spare parts.

E. For portions of the work accepted and occupied by Employer prior to substantial completion, deliver proportional quantity of spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials if requested by Engineer. Record the quantities delivered with Engineer.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 017900 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Contractor is responsible for operation and maintenance of the equipment and systems until transfer to the responsible service providers or Employer.

B. This section includes instruction and demonstration of operation of each system to Contractor’s operating personnel with optional participation of the Employer.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit an overall training calendar for all instructional classes 90 days prior to the beginning of first instruction. Include proposed topics, dates, class duration, venue (classroom and/or field), and estimated numbers of students and instructors for review and approval by Engineer.

B. The Contractor shall submit for Engineer’s approval training plans and syllabi for each class detailing the training content to be provided and a proposed schedule. Training aids to be used and training materials to be left with students shall also be identified. These training plans shall be provided to Engineer no less than 60 days prior to the proposed training dates for review and approval.

1.3 INSTRUCTION OF EMPLOYER’S PERSONNEL

A. Prior to date of substantial completion of the project, or phased substantial completion thereof, or prior to end of maintenance period by the Contractor, Employer’s designated operations and maintenance personnel must be trained in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems at agreed-upon times.

B. Any instructions from the manufacturer's representatives required under other sections of these specifications shall be conducted during this period. This instruction period shall not be conducted prior to the completion of all system and equipment labelling required by the Contract.

C. Operations and maintenance manuals shall constitute the basis of instruction. Review the contents of manual with personnel in full detail to explain all aspects of operations and maintenance including, but not limited to: start-up, daily operation, control adjustment, troubleshooting, servicing, maintenance, and shut-down of each equipment item.

D. Integrated systems demonstrations: The Contractor shall provide system demonstration trials to Employer’s designated operating and maintenance personnel of the integrated building systems and building function. These trials will not take place if any testing or demonstrations are required elsewhere within the documents but, will be over and above any other requirements.

E. Demonstration trials shall simulate building operations or the building area in phased substantial completion of the portion of the works. The Contractor is required to submit proposed simulation(s) to Engineer for review and approval. All trials will simulate forecasted building use and may include stakeholders’ employees to



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provide additional employee training. The Contractor is to include all relevant systems and functions in the demonstration testing including, but not limited to:

1. Security systems.

2. Life safety systems.

3. Lifts and hoist platform.

4. Building management system.

F. Submit a complete record of instructions as part of the maintenance instructions and databook submitted to Engineer. For each instructional period, supply the following data:

1. Date.

2. System or equipment involved.

3. Names of persons giving the instruction.

4. Other persons present.

G. The amount of time to be devoted to instructional sessions shall be reasonable and consistent with the size and complexity of the equipment.

H. Prepare and insert additional data in the operations and maintenance manual when it becomes apparent during instruction that such data is required.

I. The Contractor is responsible for producing a DVD Rom format video of professional quality video and audio for each instruction session. The instruction and demonstration sessions videos shall be produced by experienced videographers. One original copy of the DVD Rom will be submitted to Engineer for approval. The Contractor will remake any inadequate quality DVD Roms.

2. PRODUCTS

Not used.

3. EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 019100 – COMMISSIONING

1. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This specification presents the general requirements for commissioning facilities and facility systems. The purpose of commissioning is to confirm that the Contractor has delivered the facilities and systems in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor is responsible for operation and maintenance of the equipment and systems until these are transferred to responsible service providers or Employer.

C. The Contractor shall allow in his rates for all coordination, phasing, cost and time for carrying out all testing and commissioning of the works as required by the Specification, Also shall allow in his rates for supporting and facilitating other contractors testing process as required by the engineer.

D. Commissioning is a systematic process of ensuring that all equipment and systems perform as individual systems and function interactively with other applicable systems according to the Contract Documents. This is achieved by beginning in the design phase with the design and technical specifications; continuing through construction, project acceptance, and the warranty period with the actual verification and documentation of performance. Commissioning during the construction phase of the project is intended to achieve the following specific objectives:

1. Ensure and verify that applicable equipment and systems are installed properly and receive adequate operational check-out by the installing contractors.

2. Verify and document proper performance of operational elements of the work, including equipment and systems.

3. Ensure and verify that operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation submitted are complete and comprehensive.

4. Ensure and verify that Employer’s operating and maintenance personnel have received training and have participated in the commissioning process.

5. Ensure a documented, formal, and functional transfer of custody and ownership of operational elements of the work.

6. Ensure that an adequate safety plan is in place which identifies, addresses, and is implemented to secure potential hazards during the testing and commissioning phase.

E. Commission the equipment and systems described in the technical specifications.

F. Equipment and systems requiring check-out, demonstration and training, and extent of check-out, demonstration, and training are specified in the technical specifications.



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G. Commissioning requires the participation of various installing contractors, designers, and Engineer to ensure that systems are operating in manner consistent with Contract Documents.

1. Commissioning requirements and coordination are addressed in this specification.

2. Installing Contractors and subcontractors shall be responsible for the pre-functional check-out and functional testing demonstrations of the installed equipment and systems.

3. Checkout, testing, and demonstrations will require coordination with Employer, designer, Engineer, the Contractor, and others as applicable.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Acceptance phase: Phase of construction after pre-functional check-out and start-up when functional performance tests, final operations and maintenance manuals, documentation review, and training occur.

B. Approval: Acceptance that a piece of equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning in the test modes according to the Contract Documents.

C. Commissioning manager: The entity identified and assigned by Engineer to lead the commissioning process.

D. Commissioning plan: The overall commissioning plan, developed by the installing Contractor, provides structure, schedules, and coordination planning for the commissioning process.

E. Control system: A component of environmental, security and fire systems for reporting/monitoring and issuing of commands to/from field devices, as applicable.

F. Data logging: The monitoring and recording of flows, currents, status, pressures, etc., of equipment using stand-alone data recorders separate from the control system or the trending capabilities of control systems.

G. Deferred functional tests: Functional tests that are performed at the discretion of Employer and Engineer after substantial completion due to partial occupancy, equipment, seasonal requirements, design, or other site conditions that do not allow the test to be performed.

H. Deficiency: A condition in the installation or function of a component, piece of equipment, or system that is not in compliance with the Contract Documents.

I. Employer: The Ministry of Housing representative for the project.

J. Engineer: Engineer, as referenced in the definitions, will be assigned to manage the Contract on behalf of Employer. Engineer, under authority from Employer, has the responsibility to administer contracts so that their completion may be accomplished in accordance with the contractual requirements.

K. Functional test/verification plans: Performance testing of the dynamic function and operations of equipment, system, and interlocks between systems using manual (direct observations) or monitoring methods. Functional testing is the dynamic testing of systems (rather than just components) under full operation (e.g. the chiller



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pump is tested interactively with the chiller functions to see if the pump ramps-up and down to maintain the differential pressure set point). Systems are tested under various modes such as pressure loads, component failures, fire alarm, power failure, etc. The systems are run through all the control system’s sequences of operation and components are verified to be responding as the approved sequences state. Functional tests are performed after pre-functional checkouts and start-ups are completed.

L. Installing Contractor: Contractor that has provided the appropriate component of the work to be commissioned.

M. Manual test: Using hand-held instruments, immediate control system readouts, or direct observation to verify performance (contrasted to analyzing monitored data taken over time to make the “observation”).

N. Method statement: a procedure stating the specific actions, tools and materials that will be used to perform a task, test or other element of the Work.

O. Monitoring: The recording of parameters (flow, current, status, pressure, etc.) of equipment or system operation using data loggers or the trending capabilities of control systems.

P. Noncompliance: See Deficiency, Item 1.2 H (this section).

Q. Non-conformance: See Deficiency, Item 1.2 H (this section).

R. Pre-functional checklist: A list of items to inspect and elementary component tests to verify proper installation of equipment. Pre-functional checklists are primarily static inspections and procedures to prepare the equipment or system for initial operation (e.g. belt tension, oil levels, labels affixed, gages in place, sensors calibrated, etc.). However, some pre-functional checklist items entail simple testing of the function of a component, a piece of equipment or system (such as measuring the voltage imbalance on a three-phase motor). The word pre-functional refers to before functional testing. Pre-functional checklists augment and are combined with the manufacturer’s start-up and check-out checklists.

S. Sampling: Functionally testing only a fraction of the total number of identical or near identical pieces of equipment.

T. Simulated condition: Condition that is created for the purpose of testing the response of a system (e.g. raising/lowering the set point of a thermostat to see the response in a VAV box).

U. Start-up: The initial starting of dynamic equipment including executing pre-functional checklists.

V. Test requirements: Requirements specifying what modes and functions, etc., shall be tested and the acceptable range of performance limits that must be met. The test requirements are specified in the technical specification sections of the Contract Documents.

W. Trending: Monitoring; using the building management system whereby data gathered over a period of time is compiled for analysis.

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Y. Warranty period: Refer to the Contract Documents.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Project commissioning team.

The commissioning team may consist of: Engineer (represented by the commissioning manager), designer, the Contractor, appropriate subcontractors, and Employer’s Representatives, other stakeholders, and ultimate owners and operators. The commissioning teams are to oversee the entire commissioning process, witness and verify start-up, pre-functional check-out, and functional performance tests of their respective commissioning processes. The Contractor and the appropriate subcontractors shall submit the names of the individuals with their CVs that are to be proposed to be part of commissioning team to Engineer’s commissioning manager for review and approval.

B. Management.

Engineer’s commissioning manager coordinates the commissioning activities through the construction manager. All members shall work together to fulfil their contracted responsibilities and meet the objectives of the Contract Documents.

C. Scheduling

The installing contractor, through the Contractor, will provide sufficient notice to Engineer’s commissioning manager for scheduling commissioning activities with respect to Employer’s participation. The contractor will integrate all commissioning activities into the overall project schedule. All parties will address scheduling problems and make necessary notifications in a timely manner in order to expedite the commissioning process.

1.4 COMMISSIONING PLAN

A. The installing Contractor, with the assistance of the commissioning team, shall produce a commissioning plan that shall be implemented during the construction phase. The commissioning plan shall detail the execution of the overall commissioning objective. The plan shall include the detailed descriptions of the commissioning process, tests, and demonstrations, acceptance criteria, all related test forms, phased commissioning schedule, training process, operations and maintenance manuals, development description, and post-commissioning activities and required safety measures. A graphical depiction of the commissioning process is provided at the end of thisspecification as Attachment II.

1. Commissioning during construction begins with an initial commissioning meeting conducted by Engineer’s commissioning manager where the commissioning process is reviewed with the project commissioning team members.

2. Additional meetings will be required throughout construction, scheduled by the Engineer’s commissioning manager, through Engineer’s Area Construction Manager, with necessary parties attending to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future activities and resolve problems.



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3. Equipment documentation is submitted to Engineer’s commissioning manager, through the Contractor, during normal submittals, including detailed start-up procedures.

4. The construction checklists are to be completed by the Contractor (or its subcontractors), before and during the start-up process.

5. Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), construction checklists, and start-up must be completed before performance testing.

6. Items of noncompliance in material, installation, or setup shall be corrected at no expense to the owner.

7. The Contractor ensures that the subcontractors’ construction checklists are executed and documented and that start-up and initial checkout are performed. Engineer’s commissioning manager verifies that the TAB, construction checklists, and start-up were completed according to the approved plans. This includes Engineer’s commissioning manager approving TAB, checklists, and start-up plans. This also includes witnessing start-up of selected equipment. Any testing failure is to be corrected at no additional cost to the Employer, and a re-test is to be performed, observed, and documented.

8. The installing Contractor develops and implements equipment and system performance test procedures. The forms and procedures are approved by Employer and Engineer’s commissioning manager.

9. The performance tests are executed by the Contractor under the direction of Engineer’s commissioning manager with Employer’s facility staff. All documentation is by the installing Contractor.

10. Engineer’s commissioning manager reviews the operations and maintenance (O&M) documentation for completeness and provides the commissioning record for the O&M manuals.

11. Commissioning should be completed before substantial completion.

12. The installing Contractor develops training procedures reviewed, and approved by Engineer’s commissioning manager and Employer, and coordinates, and implements the training.

13. Deferred testing is conducted as specified or required.

1.5 COMMISSIONING TEAM

A. Members appointed by Contractor(s): Individuals, each having authority to act on behalf of the entity they represent, explicitly organized to implement the commissioning process through coordinated actions. The commissioning team shall consist of, but not be limited to: representatives of each Contractor including project superintendent and subcontractors, installers, suppliers, and specialists deemed appropriate by Engineer’s commissioning manager.

B. Members appointed by Employer/Engineer.

1. Engineer’s commissioning manager - An entity identified by Engineer who leads the approved commissioning process.



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2. Employer’s operation and maintenance personnel. .

1.6 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. General requirements for of the various parties in the commissioning process are provided in this sub-section. If specific responsibilities are required, they are in the technical specifications.

B. All parties.

1. Provide input to the Contractor for the development of the commissioning plan.

2. Follow the commissioning plan.

3. Attend initial commissioning meeting and additional meetings as required by the commissioning team.

C. Installing / Zone Contractor

1. Construction and acceptance phase.

a. Identify a commissioning manager for the project and submit a CV for review and approval by Engineer’s commissioning manager.

b. Facilitate the commissioning process under the direction of Engineer’s commissioning manager and provide the initial and updated phased commissioning schedules.

c. Develop a detailed commissioning plan to ensure compliance with the specific commissioning requirements of the technical specifications for each system or component thereof. The plan shall describe the methodology that will be used by the Contractor for the phased construction work to ensure continual occupancy in areas adjacent to the work. The plan shall be submitted to Engineer’s commissioning manager for review and approval.

d. Develop a detailed commissioning schedule.

e. Coordinate the commissioning activities.

f. Include commissioning by the responsible Contractor, installing Contractors, suppliers, and vendors.

g. Provide copies of all construction documents, addenda, change orders, approved submittals, and shop drawings related to the commissioning process as required.

h. Ensure and verify that all subcontractors and vendors execute their commissioning responsibilities according to the Contract Documents.

i. Attend an initial commissioning meeting, as well as, all other necessary meetings, and ensure that other applicable sub trade contractors and vendors attend the commissioning meetings as required.



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j. Prepare operations and maintenance manuals according to the Contract Documents. Clarify and update the original sequences of operation to as-built conditions.

k. Provide five working days notification in writing to the Contractor and other applicable agencies for all commissioning activities.

l. Provide 14 days prior notification in writing to the Contractor for all training.

m. Execute complete commissioning processes prior to substantial performance of the work.

n. Complete commissioning documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings shall be submitted and approved prior to Substantial Performance of the work.

o. Identify any and all deferred/seasonal testing and describe the method and schedule for completion.

D. The Contractor


a. Identify a commissioning manager for the project, and submit a CV to Engineer’s commissioning manager for review and approval.

b. Oversee Subcontractors’ development of their commissioning plans.

c. Review and comment on commissioning plans.

d. Include and coordinate all commissioning and training activities within the overall project phasing schedule for the Subcontractors.

e. Ensure and verify that all contractors execute their commissioning responsibilities according to the Contract Documents.

f. Conduct and document commissioning meetings.

g. Ensure and verify that all applicable subcontractors, vendors, and factory representatives attend the commissioning meetings.

h. Ensure and verify that applicable written notifications of commissioning activities are relayed to Engineer and other authorities within the required timeframe.

i. Submit all applicable documentation to Engineer’s commissioning manager for distribution.

E. Engineer


F. Identify a commissioning manager to oversee the commissioning process for the program.



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a. Review and approve on the commissioning plans and phased schedules.

b. Schedules and chairs initial commissioning meeting and all subsequent meetings.

c. Coordinate scheduled commissioning activities of all Contractors and designers of Engineer.

d. Observe and witness checkouts, tests, and demonstrations.

e. Distribute submitted documentation as required by the Contract Documents; return comments to the Contractor.

G. Employer / Authority.

a. Construction and Acceptance Phase

b. Identify Employer-approved representatives and individuals by system.

c. Review and comment on the commissioning plans and phased schedules.

D. Observe and witness check-outs, tests, and demonstrations as deemed necessary by Engineer’s commissioning manager.

d. Review and approve submitted documentation, as required.


1. Section 014000, Quality Management Requirements.

2. Section 014600, Factory Testing.

3. Section 017900, Demonstration and Training.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Provide testing organization services under provisions specified in Section 014000, Quality Management Requirements.

B. Comply with applicable procedures and standards of the certification agencies, as applicable. C. Perform services under the direction of the supervisor qualified under the certification requirements of the applicable agencies.

D. Comply with the appropriate technical specifications of the Contract Documents.

E. Comply with the manufacturers’ specifications, instructions, and requirements.

F. Use tools and equipment stipulated and approved for inspecting, testing, and commissioning for each particular operating element of the work, including equipment and systems.

G. Equipment/systems to be commissioned

1. Potable water system (including backflow preventers, fixtures, piping cleaning and booster pumps).



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2. Sanitary drainage/sewer system.

3. Storm drainage system, where applicable.

4. Irrigation system, if applicable.

5. Fire protection systems (in conjunction with the Fire Department/Civil Defense).

6. Street Lighting system.

7. Power / Electrical system.

8. Traffic Control System.

9. Communication System.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 TEST EQUIPMENT

A. Tools and equipment used to inspect, test, and commission each operational element of the work, including equipment and systems, shall be as specified by the manufacturer and approved by Engineer.

B. All standard testing equipment required for performing initial check-out, start-up, pre-functional, and start-up functional performance testing shall be provided by the installing Contractor for the equipment being tested. This includes, but is not limited to: two-way radios, meters, and data recorders.

C. Special equipment, tools, and instruments required for testing equipment according to the Contract Documents shall be included in the installing Contractor’s base bid price and shall be turned over to Employer as part of the exchange of custody for future testing purposes.

D. All testing equipment shall be of sufficient quality and accuracy to test and/or measure system performance within the tolerances specified in the Contract Documents and in the test and commissioning plan. All equipment shall be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. All equipment shall also be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s recommended intervals when dropped or damaged. Calibration tags shall be affixed and/or certificates readily available.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to the start of the work, submit the proposed name(s) of Contractor personnel to perform services. Designate who has managerial res ponsibilities for coordinating entire testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB).

B. One-hundred twenty days after the start of the work, or earlier if required, submit a commissioning schedule.

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1. Detailed commissioning plan.

2. Demonstration and training plan.

3. Draft copies of the operations and maintenance manuals.

D. Submit documentation to confirm personnel compliance with the quality control provision.

E. Submit four preliminary specimen copies of each of the report forms proposed for use in both Arabic and English.

F. Three weeks prior to substantial completion of the work submit four copies of the final reports in both Arabic and English on applicable forms.

G. Submit reports of testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) postponed due to seasonal, climatic, occupancy, or other reasons beyond the Contractor’s control, promptly after execution of those services.

3.2 MEETINGS

A. Initial commissioning meeting: The Contractor shall request Engineer to schedule a commissioning kick-off meeting to be held a minimum of 90 days, or earlier if required, prior to substantial completion. The Contractor’s commissioning manager shall ensure the Contractor(s), Subcontractor(s), and vendor(s) attend the commissioning meetings, when applicable. B. Miscellaneous commissioning meetings: Engineer’s commissioning manager shall determine the meeting requirements and schedule all required meetings for the duration of the project. These meetings will cover commissioning plan development, progress, coordination, deficiency resolution, and planning issues. Engineer’s commissioning manager shall chair and document these meetings.

3.3 PROCEDURES – GENERAL

A. Contractor shall confirm and notify a minimum of ten working days prior to the beginning of commissioning so that the appropriate party may also be notified by Engineer.

B. Comply with procedural standards of the certifying association under whose standard services will be performed.

C. Accurately record data for each step in the commissioning process.

D. Report to Engineer any deficiencies or defects noted during the performance of services.

3.4 PROCESS

A. The installing Contractor shall develop a commissioning plan that shall be included in the project schedule when approved by Engineer. The following narrative specified per section 3.4 B through 3.4

P Provides a brief overview of the typical commissioning tasks to be performed during construction and the general order in which these occur.



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B. Commissioning during construction begins with an initial commissioning meeting conducted and documented by Engineer’s commissioning manager. The commissioning process and roles/responsibilities are reviewed. Commissioning teams and team members are introduced.

C. Additional meetings may be required throughout construction, scheduled by Engineer’s commissioning manager with the necessary parties attending to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future activities, and resolve problems.

D. The detailed commissioning plans, developed by the installing Contractor shall be submitted for review and approval to Engineer through the normal submittal process.

E. Prior to any system or component of pre-demolition work, verify the current functional status of the existing system, and document any and all deficiencies.

F. The project specific pre-functional checklists are to be generated and completed by the installing Contractor (or its subcontractor), and included in the commissioning plan.

G. In general, the check-out and performance verification proceeds from simple to complex; from components to subsystems to systems; and, finally to interlocks and connections between systems (reference the graphic at the end of this section).

H. The Contractor shall ensure that the installing Contractor, subcontractors and vendors pre-functional checklists are executed and documented and that start-up and initial checkout are performed. The commissioning team verifies that the documents, checklists and start-ups were completed according to the approved commissioning plan. This shall include the commissioning team witnessing selected pre-functional processes of selected equipment. Any testing failure is to be corrected, and a re-test performed, observed, and documented.

I. The installing Contractor, applicable subcontractors and vendors develop and finalize the specific equipment and system functional performance test procedures. The functional test forms are then included in the commissioning plan and submitted and approved by Engineer’s commissioning manager.

J. The commissioning plans are executed by the installing Contractor, under the direction of Engineer’s commissioning manager.

K. Engineer’s commissioning manager reviews the draft operation and maintenance manuals for content and approves the final documents for completeness.

L. Commissioning is to be completed before substantial completion of the work.

M. Engineer’s commissioning manager reviews, and pre-approves the training curriculum and syllabuses.

N. Training is to be provided by a qualified trainer from the installing Contractor, subcontractor, or vendor as applicable and per the technical specifications. Training is to be complete prior to substantial completion of the work and is to be verified by Engineer’s commissioning manager.

O. Deferred testing is conducted as specified or required Engineer’s commissioning manager.

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3.5 SCHEDULE OF SYSTEMS REQUIRING TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING SERVICES

A. Refer to technical specifications for a schedule of systems to be tested, adjusted, and balanced.

3.6 FINAL REPORTS

A. The Contractor shall, with the assistance of the commissioning team, prepare and submit for approval to Engineer commission reports in both Arabic and English.

B Ensure each form bears the signature of the recorder and the supervisor of the reporting organization.

C. Identify and list latest date of calibration of each instrument used.

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ATTACHMENT I

SAMPLE COMMISSIONING PLAN

A. Commissioning Plan

Contractors that have commissioning within their scope of work shall develop a detailed commissioning plan.

The commissioning plan shall be approved and implemented 90 days prior, or earlier if required, to any commissioning activities occurring. The following suggested commissioning plan table of contents applies to all equipment and systems that are to be commissioned.

1. Commissioning process.

• The commissioning process objectives.

• The commissioning team and their roles and responsibilities.

• The commissioning process management and the reporting hierarchy.

• The commissioning process during construction including the required notification process.

• The methodology that will be implemented to ensure that occupied spaces adjoining the construction zones will not be affected by the commissioning processes.

2. Tests and demonstrations.

• List pre-functional and functional tests to be performed by the installing Contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.

• A list of the equipment pre-functional test forms which are to be completed by the installing Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Performance testing requirements quoting all applicable standards including the pass/fail criteria. Any testing instruments required, plus current calibration.

• Specify or list requirements for the operations and maintenance manuals and the system operating manuals.

• List requirements for system acceptance and turnover to Employer.

3. Phased schedule.

• Detailed phased commissioning schedule.

4. Training.

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5. Operations and maintenance manuals.

• Process for the development of draft and final operations and maintenance manuals including delivery dates.

6. Post-commissioning activities and requirements.

• Identification and rectification plan for failed system/equipment.

• Protection of work upon completion of testing.

7. Appendices.

• Any Appendices containing examples of all pre-functional and functional forms shall have a unique number/code and the number/code shall be cross-referenced with the commissioning process text.

B. Progress Reporting and Logs

The commissioning team, once identified, will provide Engineer with monthly commissioning progress reports.

Thirty days prior to functional testing of equipment begins, weekly progress reports are required until functional testing and all non-conformance issues are resolved. Employer or Engineer may adjust the reporting frequency as needed. The progress reports contain: an update of the phasing schedule with list of requested schedule changes and new items added to the phasing schedule; a list of new and outstanding deficiencies; and, a description of commissioning progress corresponding to the commissioning plan. The Contractor’s commissioning manager will develop the required report and tracking forms. The commissioning team will approve the formats.

C. Documentation, Non-conformance, and Approval

1. Documentation:

Employer’s Representative, Engineer, and designer shall witness selected pre-functional check-outs as deemed necessary by the commissioning team. Witness forms shall be attached to the testing documentation.

Employer’s Representative, Engineer, and designer shall witness and document the results of all functional performance/verification plans. Witness forms shall be attached to the testing documentation.

2. Non-conformance:

Employer’s Representative, Engineer, and designer will record the results of the functional test on the procedure or test form. All deficiencies or non-conformance/deficiency issues shall be noted and reported.

Corrections of minor deficiencies identified may be made during the tests. In such cases, the deficiency and resolution will be documented on the procedure form or on an attached sheet.



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3. Approval:

Upon completion of testing and resolution of noncompliant items the commissioning team will recommend the installed equipment/system(s) for acceptance by the designer and Engineer.

D. Pre-functional checklists, Tests, and Start-up

Pre-functional checklists are required to ensure that the equipment and systems are hooked up and operational and that functional performance testing may proceed without unnecessary delays. Each piece of equipment receives full pre-functional check-out by the installing contractor, Subcontractor, or vendor. No sampling strategies are used. In general, the pre-functional testing for a given system must be successfully completed prior to formal functional performance testing of equipment or subsystems of the given system.

Pre-functional checklists are primarily static inspections and prepare the equipment or system for initial operation (e.g. oil levels acceptable, fan belt tension, labels affixed, gages in place, sensor calibration, etc.). However, some pre-functional checklist items entail simple testing of the function of a component, a piece of equipment or system (such as measuring the voltage imbalance on a three phase pump motor of a chiller system). Pre-functional checklists augment and are combined with manufacturer’s start-up checklists. The prefunctional checklists contained within the technical specifications are typically “boilerplate templates.” Project specific pre-functional checklists are to be obtained or developed by the installing Contractor, subcontractor, or vendor.

The project requires that all pre-functional check-outs be documented in writing by the installing technician.

E. Functional Testing and Verification Procedures

Functional testing shall demonstrate that each system is operating according to the Contract Documents.

Functional testing facilitates bringing the system(s) from a state of individual substantial completion to full dynamic operation. Additionally, during the testing process, areas of deficient performance are identified and corrected, improving the operation and function of the system(s).

Coordination and scheduling: The commissioning team shall oversee, witness, and document the functional testing of all equipment and systems. The installing Contractor shall coordinate and execute the tests.Functional testing shall be conducted after pre-functional testing and start-up has been satisfactorily completed. The associated control system shall be sufficiently tested and approved by the commissioning team before it is used to verify performance of other components or systems. The air and water balancing shall be completed before functional testing of air-/water-related equipment or systems. Testing proceeds from components to subsystem to systems. When the proper performance of all interacting individual systems has been achieved, the interface or coordinated responses between systems shall be checked, verified, and documented.

Development of functional test procedures: Before test procedures are developed and finalized, the installing Contractor shall provide to the commissioning team all requested documentation and a current list of changes affecting the equipment and systems including an updated in/out point list, program code, control sequences, and testing



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parameters. Using the testing parameters and requirements from the design intent and technical specifications, the designer shall develop/update specific test procedures and verification forms to verify and document proper operation of each piece of equipment, system, and interface between systems. Each installing Contractor and vendor, as appropriate, shall provide assistance to the designer in developing the final procedures (answering questions about equipment, operation, sequences, etc.). Prior to finalization, the designer shall provide a copy of the test procedures to the installing contractor who shall review the functional tests for feasibility, safety, equipment, and warranty protection. The final test forms shall be submitted to the commissioning team for review and approval for use.

F. Test Methods

Functional testing and verification may be achieved by manual testing or by monitoring the performance and analyzing the results using the control system’s trend log capabilities or by stand-alone data loggers. The commissioning team may substitute specified methods or require an additional method to be executed.

Simulated conditions: Simulating conditions (not by an overridden value) shall be allowed through timing the testing to experience actual conditions is encouraged wherever practical.

Overridden values: Overriding sensor values to simulate a condition such as overriding the outside air temperature reading in a control system to be something other than it really is, is allowed, but, shall be used with caution and avoided when possible. Sensors, transducers, and devices shall have been calibrated before simulating conditions or overriding values.

Simulated signals: Using a signal generator which creates a simulated signal to test and calibrate transducers and DDC constants is generally recommended over using the sensor to act as the signal generator via simulated conditions or overridden values.

Altering set points: Rather than overriding sensor values, and when simulating conditions is difficult, altering set points to test a sequence is acceptable.

Indirect indicators: Relying on indirect indicators for responses or performance shall be allowed only after visually and directly verifying and documenting over the range of the test parameters that the indirect readings through the control system represent actual conditions and responses.

Set-up: Each function and test shall be performed under conditions that simulate actual conditions as closely as practically possible. The installing Contractor(s) executing the test shall provide all necessary materials, system modifications, etc., to produce the necessary flows, pressures, temperatures, etc., necessary to execute the test according to the specified conditions. At completion of the test, the installing contractor(s) shall return all affected equipment and systems to their approved operating settings and conditions.

Sampling: Multiple identical pieces of not-life-safety, security, or otherwise non-critical equipment may be functionally tested using a sampling strategy, when requested by the installing Contractor(s) and approved by the commissioning team. Significant application differences and significant sequence of operation differences in otherwise identical equipment invalidates their common identity. A small size or capacity difference, alone does not constitute a difference. No sampling by installing contractor(s) shall be allowed in pre-functional checklist execution.



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A common sampling strategy is the xx% Sampling yy% Failure Rule. It is defined by the following example.

xx = the percent of the group of identical equipment to be included in each sample.

yy = the percent of the sample that if failing, will require another sample to be tested.

The following example describes a 20% sampling, 10% failure rule.

Randomly test at least 20% of each group of identical equipment. In no case test less than three units in each group. This 20%, or three, constitute the “first sample”.

If 10% of the units in the first sample fail the functional performance tests, test another 20% of the group (the second sample).

If 10% of the units in the second sample fail, test all remaining units in the whole group.

If at any point frequent failures are occurring and testing is becoming more time-consuming than verification, the commissioning team may stop the testing and require the responsible installing contractor(s) to perform and document a check-out of the remaining units, prior to continuing with functionally testing the remaining units.

Test equipment: Refer to the graph at the end of this section for test equipment requirements.

Problem solving: The burden of responsibility to solve, correct, and re-test malfunctions/failures is with the installing Contractor(s), with the designer’s approval required.

G. Deferred Testing

Unforeseen deferred tests: If any check or test cannot be completed due to the project completion level, phased construction, required occupancy condition or other deficiency, execution of checklists and functional testing may be delayed upon approval of Engineer. These tests shall be conducted in the same manner as the seasonal tests as soon as possible. Services of necessary parties will be negotiated.

Seasonal testing: During the warranty period, seasonal testing shall occur (tests delayed until weather conditions are closer to design specifications). The commissioning team shall coordinate this activity through Engineer. Tests shall be executed, documented and deficiencies corrected by the appropriate installing Contractor(s), with Engineer, designer, and Engineer’s Representative. Any final adjustments to the operations and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings due to the testing shall be made by the installing Contractor(s).

H. Operations and Maintenance Manuals and Warranties

The commissioning process requires detailed operations and maintenance documentation as identified in this section and the technical specifications.

The installing Contractor(s) shall submit two draft copies of the complete operating and maintenance manuals for review by Engineer and designer. One copy shall be returned to the installing Contractor(s) within 30 days after receipt by the designer.

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shall review the operations and maintenance manuals and documentation with the redlined as-built drawings for systems that were installed and commissioned to verify compliance with the Contract Documents. The designer shall communicate through Engineer, deficiencies in the manuals to the installing contractor(s). The installing contractor(s) shall revise the operations and maintenance manuals until they are acceptable to Engineer, designer, and Employer.

The installing Contractor(s) shall compile operations and maintenance manuals for every piece of equipment and system being commissioned per the format described in the technical specifications.

I. Training and Orientation of Employer Personnel

The installing Contractor(s) and vendors shall provide training coordination, scheduling of training, and ensure that training is completed. All training shall be coordinated through the Contractor, Engineer, and Employer.

The Contractor shall ensure that each installing Contractor(s) and vendor (mechanical, plumbing, fire, electrical, specialty, fixed equipment, etc.) shall have the following responsibilities.

Provide, through the Contractor, to Engineer, designer, and Employer, a training plan 60 days, or earlier if required, prior to the planned training, covering the following elements.

Equipment/system,

Intended audience,

Location of training,

Objectives,

Subjects covered (description, duration of discussion, special methods, etc.),

Duration of training on each subject,

Instructor for each subject, and

Methods (classroom lecture, manufacturer’s quality video, site walk-through, actual operation demonstrations, written handouts, etc.).

Provide designated Employer personnel with comprehensive orientation and training in the understanding of the system and the operation and maintenance of each piece of equipment that comprises the system.

Training shall normally start with classroom sessions followed by hands-on demonstration/training on each piece of equipment and system.

During any demonstration, should the equipment/system fail to perform in accordance with the requirements of the operations and maintenance manual or sequence of operations, the equipment/system shall be repaired or adjusted as necessary and the demonstration repeated at another scheduled time, if necessary.

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depth knowledge of all modes of operation of the specific piece of equipment is required. More than one party may be required to execute the training.

The controls contractor(s) shall attend sessions other than the controls training, as required, to discuss the interaction of the controls system as it relates to the equipment being discussed.

The training sessions shall follow the outline in the table of contents of the operations and maintenance manuals and illustrate whenever possible the use of the operations and maintenance manuals for reference.

Training shall include, but is not limited to:

Use of the printed installation, operations and maintenance instruction material included in the operations and maintenance manuals.

A review of the written operations and maintenance instructions emphasizing safe and proper operating requirements, preventative maintenance, special tools needed and spare parts, as well as, inventory suggestions. The training shall include start-up, operation in all modes possible, shut-down, seasonal changeover, and any emergency procedures.

Discussion of relevant health and safety issues and concerns.

Discussion of warranties and guarantees.

Common troubleshooting problems and solutions.

Explanatory information included in the operations and maintenance manuals.

Discussion of any peculiarities of the equipment installation or operation.

Classroom sessions shall include the use of overhead projections, slides, video/audio-taped material as might be appropriate.

Hands-on training shall include start-up, operation in all possible modes, including manual, shutdown, alarms, power failure and any emergency procedures, and preventative maintenance for all pieces of equipment.

The Contractor shall fully explain and demonstrate the operation, function and overrides of any local packaged controls, not controlled by the central control system.

Training shall occur after functional testing is complete, unless approved otherwise by the commissioning team and Engineer.

The installing Contractor(s) will record the training sessions and add them to the operations and maintenance manuals. In addition, factory training videos identifying key troubleshooting, repair, service and/or replacement techniques shall be provided and reviewed with Engineer and Employer. The training shall be produced on a DVD for distribution.

The responsible designer shall at the beginning of each training session present the overall system design concept ant the design concept of each equipment section.

Notification of training shall be received by Employer 14 calendar days prior to the training taking place.



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J. Warranty Period

During the warranty period, seasonal testing and other deferred testing that may be required is completed according to the technical specifications. The activities are coordinated by Engineer. Tests are executed and deficiencies corrected by the appropriate Contractors and witnessed by Engineer and Employer’s facilities staff.Any final adjustments to the operations and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings due to the testing are made. Employer will review the project 10 months into the 12-month warranty period. During these reviews, Employer shall evaluate the current operation and the condition of outstanding issues related to the original and seasonal commissioning. Employer shall identify problems or concerns with operations as originally intended and prepare requests for services to remedy outstanding warranty issues.

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