191N6525Q0142_Scope of Work_Rev1.pdf

US EMBASSY, NEW DELHI

STATEMENT OF WORKS (Phase # 1)

FOR

RENOVATION OF APARTMENT # 50 to 54

AT

ENCLAVE COMPOUND

1.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 The United States Embassy, New Delhi has a requirement to repair and renovate

5 apartments (12350 sq. ft. floor area for both floors) at Enclave Compound as per SOW details.

1.2 Complete renovation of apartments with demolition of existing kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, store, removal of existing exterior uPVC doors / windows, removal of existing metal door at exterior store room, new wall/floor tiles for kitchen & bathroom, new plumbing pipe, new electrical wiring with conduit, switch/socket, new fitting/fixtures, new lights, new kitchen cabinets, new floor in entire apartment, installation of Kota stone paving, installation of S/S manhole cover & gratings and complete interior/exterior painting.

1.3 Project requires a professional team journeyman to perform apartments renovation as per scope of work.

1.4 Contractors are advised to visit the site, verify requirements as mentioned in the

SOW.

1.5 Any ambiguity found later will be at the discretion of the contracting officer for any modification.

1.6 The contractor shall be given a total of 100 working days to complete this project.

2.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES

2.1 The Contractor shall provide all required labor, material (except the GFI), equipment, tools, ladder/scaffolding and supervision to complete the project.

2.2 Contractors are advised to conduct the site visit to understand the requirements and verify measurements.

2.3 Contractors are recommended to seek clarification regarding this statement of work and site conditions at the time of walk through from the COR of this project.

2.4 The contractors can write unclear queries to the contracting office after the walk through.

2.5 The Embassy contracting office will consult with COR and respond to all the queries in writing before the due date of the submission of quotes.

2.6 Embassy expects professional craftsmanship and supervision from the bidders.

The contractor is responsible for providing a quality assurance and quality control supervisor.

2.7 The contractor must adhere to the safety mandates explained in this document,

2.8 The contractor and his/ her staff must wear Personnel Protective Equipment

(PPE) while at embassy construction site. The contractor shall include the cost of the PPEs and other logistical expenses to manage the safety and PPE guidelines while bidding. The contractor shall comply with the PPE guidelines

100% of the time at USG facilities. The contractor will be countable for the delay caused by non-compliance.

2.9 No work will be allowed to perform at USG construction sites without the use of PPE and the contractor will be accountable for the delays caused due to the safety issues.

2.10 PPE includes steel toe shoes, protective goggles, hard hats, coveralls and

COVID -19 protective masks.

2.11 The contractor will be held responsible and accountable for any deviations from the safety and PPE guidelines specified in this document.

2.12 All work shall be performed by skilled and competent crew.

2.13 The Contractor shall follow security and safety directions as mentioned in the statement of works and explained by the COR.

2.14 The Contractor shall submit the construction time-line /bar chart to the COR within 2 working days upon obtaining the letter to proceed from the contracting office.

2.15 The Contractor shall submit all the cut sheets / broachers and material samples for COR approval before delivery of material at site.

2.16 All materials shall be delivered, hoisted on the exterior and stored as per space allotted.

2.17 The contractor shall dispose of all the debris from the site and keep the site clean and in a workable condition throughout the project duration.

2.18 Contractor shall install green felt barricading with required frame around the construction site (front and back).

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK FOR REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF

APARTMENTS # 50 to # 54.

Gross Area

Apt. # 50 – Kitchen, living room, dining room, pantry, entrance lobby, five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, laundry and store. – 3050 Sq. ft.

Apt. # 51, # 52 & # 53 – Kitchen, living room, dining room, storeroom, laundry, three bedrooms with three attached bathrooms – 2250 Sq. ft. each apartment.

Apt. # 54 – Kitchen, living room, dining room, pantry, entrance lobby, four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry and store. – 2550 Sq. ft.

Contractor to verify each apartment’s square footage. There will be no extra allowance given to for any square footage differences.

3.1 UPGRADATION OF BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY

3.1.1 Remove existing fixtures/fittings, wall and floor tiles complete with plumbing and electrical fittings/fixtures, both, surface mounted and hidden in walls.

3.1.2 Install a new cold and hot water supply line (copper pipe) with fittings & control valve, inside the bathroom & laundry with embassy provided materials. Insulate both hot and cold-water pipelines with embassy provided insulation tape before concealing the pipes. The new internal pipes shall be connected to the exterior pipe by the contractor as per the direction given by COR. The contractor shall do preparation for installation of wall hung W/C with conceal flush tank. The contractor shall do the pressure testing of all newly laid plumbing pipes before plastering.

3.1.3 Install new copper cold water supply to solar water heaters and copper return pipe from solar to the apartment with insulation. All pipes at roof level shall be supported on raised metal stand provided by the embassy and are to be insulated for exterior installation.

3.1.4 Install new switch/sockets as per approved locations complete with rigid PVC conduit, PVC insulated 4.0 sq.mm. as well as 2.5 sq. mm copper wire and 2.5 sq.

mm. and 1.5 sq mm ground wire as per circuit standards. All conduits shall be recessed in the wall/ceiling. Each bathroom shall have two (2) 5-amp outlets and one (1) power outlet. All ceiling lights and wall lights shall be connected to the main switchboard. Do all related work including electrical connections at all places with back up circuit breakers. Install required metal box for switch board and power/light outlets.

3.1.5 Install embassy provided ELCB with enclosure in bathroom/kitchen/laundry / electrical outlets on exterior surface and do all other related work including wiring and test the ELCB for safety.

3.1.6 Provide and install dedicated circuits for laundry washer/dryer with 4 mm sq.

wires. Washer /dryer shall be connected with ELCB.

3.1.7 Remove the concealed stopcock from the bathroom and install new embassy provided shower panel, mixture, and shower head.

3.1.8 The contractor shall remove existing internal cement board partitions for bathrooms/laundry and kitchen. In place a brick/block wall shall be constructed as per the COR instructions.

3.1.8 Install embassy provided wall tiles with spacers in bathrooms, and laundry up to ceiling height with cement-based tile adhesive. The contractor must prepare the surface for the installation of new tiles as required after removing all existing mortar. The tiles shall be installed properly a lined with all the tile joints leveled and straight. All tile joints shall be filled evenly with embassy provided grouting material. Prior to the contractor installing any type of tile, they must prepare a 1m x 1m made up sample, showing tiles, joints, squareness, and grout joints. The approved sample boards are to remain on the project site for the entire project.

3.1.9 Install embassy provided floor tiles in bathroom and laundry with base mortar.

The contractor must prepare a base for installation of new tiles as required after removing all existing mortar. The tiles will be installed with Pidilite tile adhesive.

All tile joints will be filled with good quality grouting material. The floor shall be properly slopped as per the layout and location of floor drain. Prior to the contractor installing any type of tile, they must prepare a 1m x 1m made up sample, showing tiles, joints, squareness, and grout joints. The approved sample boards are to remain on the project site for the entire project.

3.1.10 Install granite stone to match wall tiles or washbasin counter on the edge of bathroom window.

3.1.11 Install the drain for shower area and connect to the existing floor trap. The contractor shall use 2” dia PVC drainpipe. The drainpipe shall be properly connected to SS drain grating.

3.1.12 Slop of the shower area shall be towards drain so that no water should stand on the floor in shower area.

3.1.13 Install and built 3” high curb for shower area. The installation of shower glass shall be done by the fabricator.

3.1.14 Install embassy provided wall hung WC, wash basin with counter and vanity cabinet. Note: Do necessary modification of floor trap as per location of the fixture.

3.1.15 Install embassy provided bottle trap, as well as health faucet, angle valve, shower panel for washbasins and WC completes with ½” CP pipes.

3.1.16 The contractor shall install an Embassy provided vanity cabinet with granite counter slab for the washbasin in each bathroom. Cutting of granite as per the washbasin and vanity cabinet shall be done by the contractor.

3.1.17 The contractor shall install bathroom accessories (towel rod, towel ring, toilet paper holder, etc.) provided by the Embassy.

3.1.18 Install embassy provided mirror lights as per the layout of bathrooms.

3.1.19 Install dry-wall / gypsum board false ceiling with metal frame. The contractor shall do wiring for recess ceiling lights and exhaust fan in all the bathrooms with conduiting/wiring/switches as per electrical standard. Recess lighting and exhaust fans will be provided by the Embassy.

3.1.20 The contractor shall make required size opening in exterior wall of bathroom for installation of exhaust pipe and hood.

3.1.21 Each bathroom will have two decorative niches with LED drop lights. The niche shall be 4” deep and recessed in the wall. The niche side wall shall be finished with granite stone, the same as installed on vanity counter. All the edges of granite stone shall be grinded, and round molding shall be made.

3.1.22 Existing door and frame shall be scrapped completely. All doors and frames shall be sanded smooth, cleaned and have two coats of polyurethane paints with primer and topcoat as per standard PU painting specifications.

3.1.23 The contractor shall install new hardware (door lock, tower bolt hinges, etc.)

provided by the embassy.

3.2 UPGRADE OF KITCHEN

3.2.1 Remove existing kitchen cabinets, counter slab, sink, fixtures/fittings, wall and floor tiles complete with plumbing and electrical fittings/fixtures.

3.2.2 Install a new cold and hot water supply line (copper pipe) with control valve, inside the kitchen with embassy provided pipe. Insulate both hot and cold-water pipelines with embassy provided insulation. The new internal pipes shall be connected to the exterior pipe by the contractor. The contractor shall do the pressure testing of all newly laid plumbing pipes before plastering.

3.2.3 Install new switch/sockets, power/light outlets of kitchen complete with rigid

PVC conduit, PVC insulated 4.0 sq.mm. as well as 2.5 sq. mm copper wire and

2.5 sq. mm. and 1.5 sq mm ground wire. All conduits shall be recessed in the wall or in ceiling. Each kitchen shall have six 20-amp power outlets. All the switches for ceiling lights, wall lights or lights under the cabinet shall be connected to the main switchboard in the kitchen. All switches are to be wired the same way. Do all related work including electrical connections at all places with back up circuit breakers. Install required module box for switchboard and power/light outlets.

3.2.4 Install embassy provided ELCB with enclosure in kitchen and do all other related work including wiring and testing the ELCB for safety. The ELCB shall be installed at the DB panel for each bathroom/ laundry and kitchen.

3.2.5 The contractor shall install conduiting and wiring with required witch for 2 exterior bollard lights at front of each apartment, 1 pole light at rear garden and 1 gate light at boundary wall. All light fixtures, conduit, wiring, switch and junction boxes will be provided by the Embassy. The contractor needs to prepare a concrete base for bollard lights and pole light. All materials for concrete base will be provided by the Embassy.

3.2.6 A dedicated electrical power outlet to be provided for the water distiller or Nano water filter.

3.2.7 Install embassy provided wall tiles with spacers in kitchens up to ceiling height with cement-based tile adhesive. The contractor must prepare the surface for the installation of new tiles as required after removing all existing mortar. All tile joints shall be filled with embassy provided grouting material. Prior to the contractor installing any type of tile, they must prepare a 1m x 1m made up sample, showing tiles, joints, squareness, and grout joints. The approved sample boards are to remain on the project site for the entire project.

3.2.8 Install embassy provided Italian marble at kitchen floor with base mortar. The contractor must prepare a base for installation of new marble floor as required after removing all existing mortar/floor. The marble shall be installed with cement slurry over the cement mortar bed. All tile joints will be filled with grouting material.

3.2.9 The new marble floor shall be grinding and polished as per standard polishing process starting from # 00 abrasive to # 200 abrasive. All grinding/polishing abrasives and machines shall be provided by the contractor.

3.2.10 Install Embassy provided counter slab with sink as per the layout over the base cabinets. Cutting of marble slab as per required measurements shall be done by the contractor.

Note : modular kitchen cabinets (base cabinets as well as wall cabinets) will be fabricated and installed by third contactor.

3.2.11 Install granite stone matching to wall tiles or kitchen counter on the edge of kitchen window.

3.2.12 Install sink drain with P-trap and connect it to floor drain concealed in wall/floor.

The contractor shall use 2” dia PVC drainpipe.

3.2.13 Install embassy provided chimney above the cooking stove as per approved layout for kitchen complete with electrical wiring and power outlet with required duct & hood. Provide a metal vent to exit on the outside wall. Terminate the vent with exterior vent cover.

3.2.14 Install dry-wall false ceiling with metal frame. The contractor shall do wiring for recess ceiling lights and exhaust fans, that vent to the outside, in all the kitchens with conduiting/wiring/switches as per electrical standard.

3.2.15 Existing door and frame shall be scraped and sanded completely. All doors and frames shall be provided with two coats of polyurethane paints with a primer and topcoat as per standard PU painting specifications.

3.3 UPGRADATION OF LIVING/DINING ROOM AND BEDROOMS

3.3.1 Install new switch/sockets for all power/light outlets, wall lights, ceiling fans in living room, dining room, bedrooms, storerooms and stair-case complete with rigid PVC conduit, PVC insulated wire : 4.0 sq.mm. with 2.5 sq. mm copper wire and 2.5 sq. mm. wire with 1.5 sq mm ground wire, shall be recessed as per the requirement. Each room shall have 2 power outlets and 8 – 5amps outlets, need to have two outlets on each wall at least, not more than 12’ apart. Outlets with

4.0 mm sq & 2.5 mm sq. wiring respectively. Do all related work including electrical connections at all places with. Selection of proper module box to be done for switchboard plates as per the requirement so that blanks are not used.

3.3.2 Remove existing floor tiles complete with base mortar. Repair the base floor.

Install new 800mm X 800mm floor tiles with cement mortar/tile adhesive throughout the bedrooms, living/dining room with 4” skirting. The floor tiles shall be filled with grouting materials provided by the Embassy.

3.3.3 Remove existing floor finish from stair-case steps/landing. Clean and remove old residue /mortar. Install embassy provided seasoned wood for parquet flooring on steps and landing with fevicol glue as per approved pattern, approx. New parquet flooring shall be grinded, sanded and polished by the contractor with MRF / or equivalent polyurethane coating in matt finish. All or any gap shall be filled with wooden strips or sawdust before polishing. After grinding and sanding two coats of polyurethane (MRF makes) after two coats of sealer on the parquet floor.

Provide 1m x 1m sample mockup of wood floor, showing wood, joints, sanded surface and final finish. Sample to remain on site, until completion of the project.

3.3.4 The contractor shall do civil work, make required chases in the wall for replacement of existing fan-coil units. The chase shall be made to expose existing chill water lines and to connect new FCUs as per the approved location. Approx.

wall chase area for one fan coil unit shall be 6’ X 1’. Once all chill water pipes are connected, the contractor shall fill the chase with cement mortar and finish the wall as per existing, ready for painting. How many fan coils, location, height, etc.

3.3.5 Replace the existing distribution board with a new 12-way distribution board as per the existing location.

3.3.6 The contractor shall raise existing staircase railing to increase the height up to

42”. The wooden handrail shall be re-installed after raising the railing. Also add additional balusters between existing railings.

3.3.7 Install S/S curtain rods with bracket at all exterior sliding doors and bedroom windows.

3.3.8 Remove all existing wardrobes and repair the walls for any damage before the installation of the new modular wardrobe.

3.4 PATIO PAVING

Install 30mm thick – 600mm X 600mm KOTA stone with granite boarder over the existing concrete at back patio with cement base mortar (approx.. area 2500

sq. ft. for 5 apartments). Contractor shall prepare the base with cement mortar

(1:3, cement, and coarse sand mortar) before installation of KOTA stone. Put a coat of bonding agent; Sika Latex multipurpose polymer coating shall be done over new concrete before laying base mortar. Provide 1m x 1m sample mock up of stone floor, showing wood, joints, sanded surface and final finish. Sample to remain on site, until completion of the project.

3.4.1 Grind complete KOTA stone flooring, starting with abrasive stone #0 till # 2L as per masonry standard specifications. (Contractor shall provide all material required for grinding of KOTA stone including grinding machine and abrasives)

3.4.2 KOTA stone shall be installed in level and provide proper slop towards existing drain channel so that water will not be standing.

3.4.3 Install 4” wide granite boarder on the edges of the platform. Grouting of stone shall be done once installation of KOTA stone and granite boarder completed.

3.4.4 Fill the joints along the exterior apartment wall after the surface is completely dry with polysulphide compound provided by Embassy.

3.4.5 The surface will be watered and ground evenly with a grinding machine using abrasive stones. The surface should be grouted with cement for the topping after grinding.

3.4.6 After each grinding the floor should be allowed to dry and wet cured as per masonry standard specifications

3.4.7 Raise all manholes covers/drain grating located in patio area as per new floor level. Replace all manholes/grating with embassy provided new SS drain grating.

3.4.8 Install embassy fabricated aluminum gate at rear boundary wall.

3.5 EXTERIOR / INTERIOR PAINTING

EXTERIOR PAINTING

• The contractor shall repair all cracks on exterior façade walls, overhangs, parapet wall , loose plaster, structural cracks on walls, overhangs, parapet walls, and boundary walls. The contractor removes all loose plaster /concrete and re-do the same with 1:4 cement plaster/ 1:2:4 cement concrete. The contractor shall use chicken mesh for strength/reinforcement for plastering area more than one square foot. Pattern for new plaster shall match with existing wall finish.

• The contractor shall repair visible cracks in the walls. The crack shall be enlarged in V-shape at least 1-1/2" wide and 2" deep to repair. The crack shall than be filled with 1:3 ratio cement mortar in two layers. Approved quality bonding agent shall be applied on V-grove before new plastering.

• The contractor shall have to use Embassy provided bonding material for patch repair per the condition of the cracks. It is the contractor’s responsibility to inspect the cracks and area to be painted at the time of walkthrough. The maintenance representative shall inspect the site to make sure all the loose/dead plaster has been removed before starting the painting. The contractor shall not start any painting unless all repair work is finished and set properly.

• The contractor must prepare all surfaces for painting by removing any loose paint or rust, and then sand, and clean all surfaces to be painted.

• The contractor shall paint the exterior façade of apartment block along with front and back trellis work at roof level including rear boundary walls with minimum two coats of paint. All wall surfaces shall be painted with exterior emulsion paint after a coat of primer on freshly repaired surfaces.

• The contractor shall clean, remove all loose paint, dirt, rust, and clean the metal surfaces before painting metal trellis with two coats of polyurethane paint of

VEKTOR PU Paint of ICI make or equivalent provided by Embassy after a coat of primer.

• All surfaces shall be pressure washed and sanded per standards before starting painting.

• All painting rollers, brushes, tools, paint tray, rugs, pressure washer, ladder and scaffolding shall be provided by the contractor.

INTERIOR PAINTING

• Paint the interior of the complete apartment, including walls/ceiling and staircase with two coats of paint as per standard specifications for interior painting. All painting material will be provided by the Embassy. Inside of the apartment should be painted with ‘Interior paint – Premium Acrylic Emulsion Paint and water-based enamel paint.. The kitchen, laundry room, bathroom are to be painted with lead free embassy provided water based white enamel paint. All interior doors shall be scrapped and painted with PU paint after a coat of primer.

Doors shall be painted with spray guns to have even finished.

• The contractor shall repair all cracks, loose plaster, repair surfaces damaged due to seepage and undulation on interior surface.

• Contractors shall follow standard specifications for interior painting.

• The contractor shall make sure all the doors, window shutters, wardrobe doors and cabinet drawers and shutters should be opened and closed smoothly after painting.

• Remove hardware with all accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, shall provide protection such as taping with 2” thick masking tape prior to surface preparation and painting (taping includes windows, door jams). Remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

• All interior doors shall be scrapped, and painted with white PU finish as per standards specifications, including the wooden door frame. PU painting shall be done through spray guns. The doors shall be properly scrapped and finish smoothly with putty before painting. The doors shall have minimum two coats of paint to get smooth professional finish.

• All painting rollers, brushes, tools, paint tray, rugs, pressure washer, paint spray machine with compressor ladder and scaffolding shall be provided by the contractor.

3.5 STAIRCASE RAILING

The existing stair-case railing shall be modified to increase the height to 34”.

The contractor shall remove existing handrail with base metal strip. Extended vertical baluster with matching to existing MS rod to required height.

The joint between existing and new balusters shall be very smooth and shall be done professionally.

All materials for the extension of railing shall be provided by the Embassy.

3.6 SHIFTING OF MATERIALS

The contractor shall move or shift materials from storage location to the apartment for renovation as per above SOW.

3.7 INSTALLATION OF STOREROOM DOOR

The contractor shall remove existing metal door from rear storeroom and install new door provided by the Embassy in proper plum/straight condition with frame for apartment # 51, 52, 53 and #54.

3.8 FRONT DRIVE-WAY PAVING

The contractor shall remove/demolish existing concrete paving and lay new concrete minimum 3” thick. Removal of existing shall be done to an extent so the new layer of concrete shall match the level and slope required. The new concrete shall have reinforcement/welded mesh in the middle of concrete. The concrete paving shall have construction joints of 19mm X 25mm. The joints shall be filled with polysulphide join filler.

3.9 TELEPHONE WIRING

The contractor shall provide and install Telephone wiring and conduits in these 5 apartments as per following scope.

• 4 Telephone points (1 on ground floor and 3 on first floor) each should be in separate PVC conduit (one Inch), make (AKG Heavy or equivalent) to the inside junction box.

• Fiber route is required from apartment 49 to the ground floor each apartment

(50,51,52,53,54) up to telephone socket and power supply point with conduiting.

• One Telephone junction box (10 Pair with krone module) inside of apartment. CAT 5 (make DLINK or equivalent) cable for all the telephone line drops. All points should be with dual ROMA/MK or equivalent jacks.

• Exiting 50 pair cables need to pull from apartment 49 to apartment 54 safely.

NOTE : Contractor shall provide CAT 5 cable rolls, one inch PVC conduits

(AKG Heavy or equivalent), telephone jacks (dual) (MK/ROMA or equivalent), outside metal junction box. Fiber cables shall be provided by the DT.

4.0 MATERIALS

GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED MATERIALS

• 100% of the materials will be provided by the Embassy.

• The contractor shall provide all required tools, ladders, scaffolding, pressure washer, mortar pans, grinding machine for floor polishing, polishing abrasives or stones, roller, brushes, copper brazing gas set (DA & oxygen gas bottle with regulator and trolly for transporting), welding machine, welding rods, pressure testing machine for plumbing and PPE for supervisor, professional foremen and technicians.

• Fiber cables.

4.1 DISPOSAL

• Removal of demolition or construction debris shall be done by the embassy.

• Disposal of all the re-cyclable items /scarp shall be Embassy’s responsibility. The contractor shall segregate scrap from debris and keep separate lot of each item for easy disposal.

• The Contractor shall keep the site clean; all debris shall be properly managed to avoid any tripping hazard and hindrance to work at site.

4.2 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSBILITY

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this contract. The Contractor shall correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services without additional compensation,

• The Contractor shall identify a Project Manager/Supervisor who shall be responsible for the overall management of this Contract. The Project Manager shall be qualified and have experience in the same type of job. The contractor’s supervisor should always be present at site.

• The Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the COR.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for connection of temporary utilities to existing utilities including water and power. All temporary connections to local water and power shall be coordinated with the Embassy.

• All expenses towards mobilization at site and demobilization including bringing in equipment, workforce and materials, profit and overheads, dismantling the equipment, clearing the site etc. should be included in the rates quoted by the contractor. No separate payment on such expenses shall be entertained.

• The Contractor should keep the site clean and accessible to Embassy employees all time.

4.3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The contractor shall take all necessary measures and precautions to avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays. He must provide and maintain work environment and procedures, which will safeguard the public and government personal, property, materials and equipment exposed to his operations and activities. The contractor’s staff working on Embassy Compound will take all safety precautions and comply with the standards by OSHA, local authorities, Embassy over occupational health and safety issues. All work should be carried in accordance with applicable safety regulations.

4.4 SAFETY

Safety is the highest priority. The contractor shall direct all of those under his charge to work safely. The safety concerns shall be brought to the attention of the

COR. The contractor shall take all necessary measures and precautions to avoid interruptions of government operations and delays. Contractor must provide and maintain work environment and procedures, which will safeguard the public and government personal, property, materials and equipment exposed to his operations and activities. The contractor’s staff will take all safety precautions and comply with the standards issued by the embassy, local authorities over occupational health and safety issues. All work should be carried in accordance with applicable safety regulations.

SAFETY STANDARDS TO BE FOLLOWED AT CONSTRUCTION AND

RENOVATION SITES

General

1. All contractor employees engaged in maintenance/construction activities must wear proper shoes appropriate for their trade. No open toed sandals, flip-flops, or bare feet are permitted at work site.

2. All workers shall be fully clothed. No half pants and other non-appropriate clothing (Dhoti) will be accepted.

3. Malba / trash accumulated on the site shall be removed at a regular interval (if possible, on daily basis) to prevent trip hazards.

4. Employees exposed to occupational hazards shall wear personal protective equipment (hard-hats, eye protection, ear protection, etc.). Appropriate protective equipment for any operation varies with the size, nature and location of work to be performed.

5. Drinking water must be made available to all contractor employees.

6. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all personal protective equipment (PPE) per the requirements at the work site and as directed by the

COR. Any mishap due to negligence on the part of the contractor shall be entirely the contractor’s responsibility.

Hot Work/ Metal Work

1. All contractors’ employees who are arc welding at the work site shall use a full-face shield with #10 or darker lenses. No contractor employee will be permitted to arc weld with sunglasses, no matter how dark the lenses.

2. All the contractor’s employees grinding and sanding shall have approved face masks and goggles for face and eye protection.

3. Contractor’s employees handling heavy metallic material shall have appropriate gloves and steel toed safety shoes.

4. Lifting and shifting of the heavy material shall be done with the help of appropriate number of employees or machines.

5. Compressed gas cylinders shall be properly marked and should always be kept in standing positions secured from falling.

6. Hoses connected to the cylinder should be in good condition.

7. The contractor shall provide ventilation during interior arc welding operations.

8. Contractor shall use sight shields during welding to protect against any potential vision hazard.

9. Always keep an approved fire extinguisher near the site of welding.

10. Workers working with metal sheets must wear appropriate gloves to avoid any cuts on the hands.

Ladders Safety

1. Contractor shall use aluminium or fibre glass ladders for most purposes.

Wooden or bamboo ladders are not allowed on the site.

2. Proper ladder for the specific job shall be used (for example fiber glass ladders for electrical work etc.).

3. Damaged ladders or ladders with missing supports, shoes, etc. shall not be used at the work site.

4. Height of the ladder shall be at least two feet above the required height for the work.

Electrical

1. All the equipment / machines to be used for the execution of the job shall be properly grounded.

2. All the extension boards to be used at the site shall have proper grounding.

3. All connections to any of the outlets shall be through three pin plugs. Direct connection of wires into receptacles is not permitted.

4. Machines/Tools with damaged wiring/ cabling shall not be used at site.

The extension cord or wire with the machines shall be solid core with no breaks.

5. Electricians working on the site shall wear non-conductive shoes with rubber soles and shall use rubber gloves during execution of the work.

6. Any heavy equipment requiring voltage higher that 220VAC shall be connected under supervision of an embassy electrician.

7. No taped joint or undersize wiring is allowed at the site for the work.

Carpentry

1. Carpenters shall have dust masks to protect from the potential hazards from saw dust. Sanding machines used at the site shall have proper guards and operator shall wear suitable PPE, for example safety goggles, safety shoes, gloves etc.

2. All lumber used at the site shall be stored and must not pose a trip hazard.

3. Entire site shall be kept clean from the saw dust at the end of each workday.

4. Carpenter shall use machine guards on all machines used at the site.

5. All power carpentry equipment used at the site shall be properly grounded and wired.

6. Contractor shall use proper tools and tackles for the execution of the work at site.

7. Nails and other sharp material posing a laceration risk shall not be scattered about the site.

Fire

1. Contractor shall provide and place fire extinguishers at the work site.

2. No flammable material shall be stored inside the premises and must be removed at the end of the workday.

Lock Out / Tag Out

1. Lock out/tag out devices should be used during the testing of the electrical points and wiring.

Confined Spaces

1. If contractor’s employees must work in a confined space the contractor shall contact the COR before proceeding with the work. Contractor shall arrange all the equipment as instructed by the COR to accomplish the job in a safe manner.

Hearing Protection

1. Contractor’s employees working in excessively noisy environments shall wear proper hearing protection.

Height Protection

1. Contractor’s employees working at elevations greater than 8 feet for prolonged periods (greater than 1 hour) shall use sturdy metal pipe scaffolding. Alternatives to scaffolding shall require approval of the COR.