19AQMM22N0012 Draft SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

REFURBISHMENT OF THE

DAI UNIT - ANTINARCOTICS POLICE

QUITO - ECUADOR

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Embassy of the United States of America, through the International Narcotics and

Law Enforcement (INL) Affairs Office, and in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics

Police Headquarters (DNIA) of Ecuador is heading the project of the Refurbishment of the DAI Unit (Departamento de Análisis de la Información).

The overall intent of this project is to implement the new offices for the DAI by remodeling the third floor of the Administration Building (3F-AB) and the Data Center at the fourth floor of the Direction’s Building (4F-DB) of the Nacional Anti-Narcoticts

Direction (Dirección Nacional de Investigación Antinarcóticos - DNIA), according to the architectural design that has been performed by the Police Architect advisor and the

INL Construction Engineer Specialist (INL-CES).

The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications detailed in this document. The Contractor shall perform all the work detailed in section 4 of this document. The Contractor shall provide all the materials, labor, equipment and transportation required to complete the project according to all the drawings and specification mentioned in this statement of work.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall complete all the works no later than 120 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The DAI Unit is located in the DNIA Facilities, in the corner of Andrés Guillen Street and Republica Dominicana Street, Carcelen neighborhood, Quito, Ecuador.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

4.1. Preliminary Work

Preliminary work includes the implementation of temporary facilities for the workers according to the specifications detailed in section 5.11.

Also preliminary work includes all the required demolitions in order to accomplish with the new architectural distribution detailed in the architectural drawings A02 and A03 for the third floor of the Administration Building (3F-AB) and the Data Center at the fourth floor of the Direction’s Building (4F-DB). For this purpose, the Contractor shall dismount all the doors that are no longer required, demolish the floors, dismount of all the existing ceilings and demolish all the walls according the demolitions plan views detailed in drawings A01 and A-02.

Also, before performing the electric work, the contractor shall perform all the following demolitions:

• Demolitions of existing electric boxes and ducts in order to perform the new electric supply network according the new site plan stated in drawing EL2.

• The contractor must remove the existing lamps, cabling and pipes of the lighting system that it is no more required. All these pipes are located at the intervene areas over the existing ceiling that also must be removed by the Contractor. All these materials shall be finally located by the contractor in the areas approved by the Municipality of Quito.

The preliminary work shall also include the local Municipal construction approvals required for minor works. Therefore, the contractor shall provide all the qualified technical staff that will be responsible of all the construction permits. The required construction permits will be coordinated with the beneficiary and the INL Construction

Engineer Specialist (INL-CES).

Also it is needed to clarify that the police will remove all the existing office furniture from the site so the Contractor can start performing all the required work detailed in this document.

4.2. Roofs and Ceilings

The existing metallic roof over the third floor of the DNIA Administration building

(DAI Offices) shall be replaced (See drawings A03). For this purpose, the contractor shall dismount the existing roof and gutters, then all the metallic structure will be repainted with 2 layers of anti-rust paint and 2 layers of enamel. If during the construction process the Contractor found structural steel sections that need to be replaced, the contractor shall report immediately to the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR). The report shall include the technical analysis and a budget for the reparation. The COR with the advice of the INL-CES will request a modification of the contract in order to have the respective approval from the Contracting Officer’s

(CO). The Contractor will not perform any type of additional work without having the

CO approval in writhing. Once the paint work of the structure is complete the contractor shall install new thermal-acoustic roof according to the specification 6.1.

Also the work includes the replacement of roof ridge made with metallic sections recommended by the roof’s manufacturer. Finally, the Contractor shall provide and install all the gutters made with new materials similar to the existing ones.

All the roof over the fourth floor of the DNIA Direction building, in which is located the Data Center (see drawing A02), shall be repaired. For this purpose, the Contractor shall re-fixed the thermal- acoustic roof to the structure with self-drilling screws with rubber washer and will cover the small existing holes by using waterproof tape (self-adhesive asphalt tape from Chova-Wesco or other with the same features). Also all the gutters of this roof shall be cleaned by the Contractor.

All the ceiling of the third floor of the DNIA Administration building (DAI facilities) and the ceiling of areas 3-01 and 3-02 of the fourth floor of Direction’s building shall be replaced with new ceiling according to specification 6.2.

4.3. Walls and Screens

The contractor shall build all the required walls in accordance with the architectural designs detailed in the architectural drawings A02 and A03 in order to refurbish the

DAI Offices (3F-AB) and the and the existing walls of the Data Center (4F-DB/ areas 3-

01 and 3-02)

The walls shall be built with dry wall system Gypsum type according to specifications

6.3. For the final finish the contractor will paint all the interior walls with acrylic paint

(see specification 6.4), this includes including, all the new gypsum walls, the existing interior walls of the DAI Offices (3F-AB) and the new gypsum walls, and the existing walls of the Data Center (4F-DB) except for the areas in which the walls are covered with ceramic tiles.

At the existing walls, in some areas it is needed to cover small cracks, therefore the contractor has to repair it before applying the paint. These cracks shall be covered with plaster type “Plasmont” code M2328-20K, or other with the same or superior features.

Once the cracks are repaired the contractor shall paint all the areas with at least with two layers and following the respective materials specifications.

According to drawings A03 and A04 the Contractor shall provide and install Screens made with aluminum and glass of 9mm (see specification 6.6). These screens shall be fixed to the floor, walls and beams in order to guarantee the stability, therefore the contractor shall provide shop drawings for INL approval, including a list of all accessories and materials for a proper installation.

4.4. Improvement of DNIA´s Electrical Power Supply

As INL will be implementing a new technology platform for DAI, it is necessary to increase the electrical load at the DNIA facilities; therefore, the contractor must carry out the improvement of the electrical power supply according to the specifications detailed in this document and in drawings EL1 and EL2, designed by Engineer Nino

Simbaña of the National Police of Ecuador. These improvements include a new electrical wiring for areas that are currently undersized. Furthermore, on the third floor of the DNIA Management block, in the Data Center (3-01), a monitoring and control area with regulated power points is created, and the communications rack is bigger. To comply with electrical standards, OSHA 18000, Quito Electrical Company (Empresa

Eléctrica Quito S.A.) regulations, MEER regulations and for electrical supply the reference the Ecuadorian Construction Standard (NEC) 11 chapter 15

"Electromechanical Installations".

For this purpose, the Contractor shall perform the following work:

• Previous to perform the electric improvement the contractor shall complete the required demolitions stated in chapter 4.1.

• Change of ducts used for electrical distribution between the electrical inspection boxes, located on the first floor, according to drawing EL2.

• Construction of new electric boxes manufactured in 210kg/cm2 concrete according to drawing EL2.

• Change of undersized power supply of DAI's Computer Center offices, second floor according to one-line diagram (see EL1 drawing)

• Change of the TDP general distribution board with a new distribution board, with remotely monitored power quality meter and transient protections, according to specification 6.21.2.7, includes electrical power supply according to 6.21.2.1 specification.

• Provision and installation of the STDP-R distribution board for regulated energy according to specification 6.21.2.10, includes the provision and installation of the electrical power supply for the board.

• Provision and installation of a UPS for the regulated power system with the capacity to withstand the load of electronic equipment from the equipment room and the monitoring room; in addition, with transient protections and neutral protections, as specified in 6.21.1. The UPS includes the Bypass board and all connections according to the one-line diagram (see EL1 drawing).

• Provision and installation of STD-2P, STD-C/C, STR-3P and STD A-A distribution boards according to the one-line diagram and drawings E1, EL2.

• Provision and installation of a ground mesh with nine copper electrodes installed in accordance with drawing EL2 and international regulations for protection against transients. (OSHA - Occupational Safety Health Administration), NFPA

(National Fire Protection Association), ANSI/ISA (American National

Standards Institute and Instrument Society of America), TIA

(Telecommunications Industry Association), IEC (International Electrotechnical

Commission), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical

Standardization), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).

• Provision and installation of electrical protections against transients, in accordance to national regulations (MEER). (see single-line diagram in drawing

EL1)

• Maintenance of the ground mesh of existing lightning rods according to specification 6.21.3.1.

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For the construction phase the Contractor must obtain the respective permits of minor work granted by the Municipality of Quito, in addition, will follow the standards established in the American Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/IEEE, the

Ecuadorian rules and regulations established by the Quito Electrical Company

(Empresa Eléctrica Quito) in accordance with the Ecuadorian Construction

Standard NEC, OSHA 1800, NFPA 72.

For the implementation of electrical improvements and to comply with the above work, the contractor will also perform all necessary masonry work (such as breaking down walls, floors, excavations, pipe laying, etc.). Likewise, the contractor shall repair any damage caused to the existing infrastructure due to these electrical improvements, in such a way that the DNIA installations remain in the same condition as they were before performing this work.

It is important to clarify that the project does not require the change of the 125 kVA transformer and the energy backup generator set which is 140 kVA. These equipments are kept and are part of the DNIA electrical system.

4.5. Electric System for DAI

In order to refurbish the DAI facilities, the Contractor must build the electric and data systems according to drawings S01 and S02 and to the specifications detailed in this

SOW. All this work must accomplish the local electric regulations and international norms established by American Electric Code (NEC), ANSI/IEEE, the norms and regulations of the local electrical company (Empresa Eléctrica Quito), according to the

Ecuadorian Construction Norm, OSHA 1800, and NFPA 72.

• The work must be developed and certified by a professional (Electrical Engineer

/ Systems Engineer) registered in Ecuador and with qualified performance. For this purpose, the contractor must accomplish the following requirements:Previous to perform the electric work the contractor shall complete the demolitions stated in chapter 4.1.

• In order to implement the electric regulated power system for the computers of the DAI, the Contractor must build the electric system to meet the requirements identified in drawings S01 and S02, this also includes the connection to the UPS, detailed in section 6.21.1.1.

Illumination and power system shall be totally built by the contractor according to drawings S01 and S02, this includes the electric works for the DAI offices located in the third floor of the Administrative Building and the Data Center, located in the fourth floor of the Direction's Building. For this purpose, he contractor must provide and install all networks with new elements, according to the electric specifications 6.21.

• Currently, there are protections against atmospheric discharges; with their corresponding downspouts; however, during the inspection it was possible to determine that the ground was damaged and that the downspouts do not meet the

ANSI/IEEE stad.80 regulations, related to not performing bends of 90° , and/or circles in the passage boxes ; that is why it was recommended to make a ground mesh maintenance work and change the lightning rod downspout in compliance with ANSI/IEEE stad.81.

4.6. Security System (CCTV, Fire Protection and Alarm Systems)

The Contractor shall provide and install a Security System (CCTV, Fire Protection and

Alarm Systems) according to the drawing S02 and to the specifications 6.18 and 6.19.

For this purpose, the contractor shall also include all the materials, accessories, ducts, cables and labor in order to deliver the Security System in perfect functioning order. All components must be according the mentioned specifications, in their respective closed cabinets and with identification labels. Any damage produced to the existing facilities during the installation of the system shall be repaired by the contractor and shall leave it as it was before the installation of the equipment.

The equipment detailed in drawings and in this document are just for reference. The contractor is required to provide the same or superior equipment’s features from certified manufacturers of United States than can be find in Ecuador for maintenance reasons. Any equipment that is submitted for approval and does not accomplish the required basic specifications will be rejected by the COR and/or CO. Also all the equipment for the Security System shall be compatible between them in order to have an automatic monitoring and control system, this also shall include the monitoring and control for the Ai r Conditioning System for the Data Center.

The Security System shall accomplish with the National Electric Code (NEC), the regulations of the National Fire Protection Association of the United States and the

Ecuadorian Norms NTE-INEN (Norma Técnica Ecuatoriana – Instituto Ecuatoriano de

Normalización). For any discrepancy between the regulations, the most stringent will prevail.

4.7. Data Network System

One of the objectives of the project is to improve the Data Center that is part of the DAI and of the DNIA, to provide the technological support to the new offices of the DAI.

For this purpose, INL has an equipment upgrade plan, which will be installed by DAI technicians. In order to have the proper connection of these equipment, the Contractor is required to provide and install a structure cabling network in accordance with the specifications described in section 6.23 and the network distribution detailed in drawings S01 and S02. The work to be carried out by the Contractor includes:

• Provision and installation of 6A category structure cabling in DAI offices.

• Provision and installation of data inlet and outlet points for each workstation, according to drawing S01, which will be concentrated in the cabling rack

(RACK 00) located in the servers’ room (area 2-06) with 6A category cable.

• Provision and installation of data outlet points for printers, according to drawing

S01, which will be concentrated in a wiring rack (RACK 00) located in the server room (area 2-06) via 6A category wire.

• Provision and installation of HDMI/TV converter output points (converter outlet) according to drawing S01, which will be concentrated via 6A category wire to the cabling rack (RACK 00) located in the server room (area 2-06).

• Provision and installation of the DAI cabling rack (RACK 00), which will be linked by optical fiber to Rack 04 located in the Data Center (area 3-01).

• Provision and installation of optical fiber for interconnection between Rack 00 and the Data Center. It is important to mention that the contractor will connect this cable to Rack 00 and leave the respective terminal and cable queue for DAI technicians to connect to the Data Center.

To start this work which is the Contractor´s responsibility, DAI technical staff will leave the Contractor workstations available, for which DAI technicians shall perform the following work:

• Dismantling of old data network cabling from the Data Center (3-01) and the third floor offices of the administrative building.

• Dismantling of all existing data and optical fiber cabling, in the Data Center (3-

01).

• Temporary relocation of racks #01, #02, #03 and #04 from the Data Center (3-

01) to the communications office (3-03)

• Dismantling of structured cabling of floor links and the area of the administrative offices of the DNIA.

• Once the Contractor has completed the renovation work, DAI technicians will install racks #01, #02, #03 and #04 in the renovated area (3-01) and the final connection of the optical fiber (provided and installed by the Contractor) to

Rack 04.

To ensure that the network laying of the data system is in perfect condition the

Contractor will carry out connectivity tests with the DAI and an INL-CES assigned technician.

All work on the data system must be coordinated between the Contractor, the COR, the

INL-CES and the DAI technicians; for this purpose, the Contractor must submit the work schedules to be carried out, in detail and with implementation dates. On the other hand, the DAI will leave the workstarions available, within 15 days after receiving the

Contractor´s request.

4.8. Floors Replacement

To complete the proposed architectural refurbishment, the contractor shall replace all the existing floors of the DAI offices located in the third floor of the DNIA

Administrative building (see drawing A03, except for the steps (area 2-15). Therefore, the contractor shall dismount and/or demolish the existing floor and shall provide and install a new porcelain floor tile according to specification 6.11.

Also, at the Data Center (located at 4F-DB) the contractor shall provide and install a

HPL Raised floor in area 3-01 in order to elevate the floor in 40 cm to have s cavity for the connection of the servers. This floor shall be constructed by the Contractor with metallic sections according to drawing A02 and to specification 6.17.

4.9. Provision and Installation of Doors

According to drawings A02 and A03 the project includes the renovation of doors. For this purpose, the Contractor has to provide and install all the following doors:

− Three safety doors type SD1 according to specification 6.7. Two doors located at the entrance of the DAI offices (3F-AB), and one at the entrance of the Data Center (area 3-02 at 4F-AB).

− For the chief’s office (2-02) and for the Cafeteria (2-09) the contractor shall install aluminum doors type GD1 (see specification 6.8).

− 9 Wooden doors type WD1 (see specification 6.10) shall be installed for areas 2-03, 2-05, 2-06, 2-07,2-8, 2-10, 2-11 and 2-14 (2units).

− Replace of all the bathrooms’ doors (areas 2-12 and 2-13). For this purpose, the contractor shall remove the existing doors, shall plaster and paint the edges of the door’s hole in order to provide and install new doors type GD2 manufactured in aluminum and 9mm glass according to specification 6.9.

4.10. Improvements for Bathrooms

The existing bathrooms (areas 2-03, 2-12, and 2-13) shall be upgraded by the Contractor according to the following:

− Replace of all the toilets’ water discharge system and the water valve with new accessories of the same features as the existing ones. During the construction process the Contractor must protect the toilets to avoid any damage. If any existing toilet is damaged during construction, the Contractor must replace it with a new toilet with the same features of the existing one, in this case the all expenses for the replacement will be covered by the Contractor at his cost without additional compensation.

− Replace of all the washbasins, this includes the removal or dismounting of all the existing washbasins and the provision and installation of new elements located over new countertops according to the specifications 6-16 and 6-13.

4.11. Air Conditioning System

Contractor shall provide and install an air conditioning system in the Data Center (3-

01). The system shall include one precision air conditioner unit of 17Kw according to specification 6.22. The contractor shall also build the electric connections and the respective drainage according the recommendations from the manufacturer. The condenser units will be installed in the terrace beside the Data Center (3-01).

The air conditioning System shall be from a United States manufacturer or will have a certification of an accredited brand that can be obtained in Ecuador in order to easily obtain spare parts and technical service, also the following brands are accepted: York, Panasonic, LG, Samsung. Contractor shall also provide all the required pipes and accessories for the connection.

4.12. Cabinetry and Curtains

The Contractor has to provide and install the required cabinetry for the cafeteria and the conference room, also shall provide and install all the curtains for all the windows of the

DAI offices located in the third floor of the administration building. For this purpose, the contractor shall take the measures in site and shall follow the following specifications. Cafeteria and Conference Room Cabinetry

In order to implement the cafeteria (2-09) the Contractor shall provide and install a stainless steel sink with a granite counter top and storage cabinets according to drawing

A03 and to specifications 6.13, 6.14 and 6.15.

At the Conference Room (2-10) the Contractor shall provide and install a granite counter top and storage cabinets according to specifications 6.13 and 6.15.

Provision and Installation of Curtains:

In all the windows of the DAI offices located in the third floor the contractor shall install roller blind curtains, except in the widows located in the steps and bathrooms.

Also curtains are not required for the new glass screens. The curtains shall be type

Zebra roller blind day night curtains according to specification 6.12. Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty for all the curtains. Contractor will verify the dimensions of each window during the site visit.

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All work shall be carried out in strict compliance with all contract clauses and these technical specifications. In the event that the Contractor discovers discrepancies contained in the various designs and technical documents, Contractor must immediately notify to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and to the INL’s Construction

Engineering Specialist (INL-CES) before taking any other action.

5.1. Work Execution

The different items of the construction program shall be carried out in a gradual and progressive manner, without initiating work that could later be affected by other items that have not been concluded or that lack an adequate support or safety, taking care that work that has been finished is not affected by weather or other elements.

Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining quality of work by following proper operation procedures in the construction of the project. For this purpose, for each required construction specialized area, the contractor shall provide qualified labor with experience of minimum 3 years, and the respective engineering professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Throughout the different stages of construction work, Contractor shall obtain approval, from the COR, in order to continue with subsequent stages of construction. Before receiving approval to continue through various stages of work, samples of completed work shall be tested to verify the quality of the work.

The Contractor will perform the required work in accordance with the established schedule, and with due safety in all construction stages. Contractor may work in as many different sites within the project as it considers necessary. The work program proposed by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the COR and Contractor shall not start work without the COR’s authorization.

5.2. Trials and Tests

Materials, permanent equipment, its accessories and other elements destined to the work, shall be subject to trials and tests necessary to verify their compliance with specifications, properties and characteristics, in accordance with permitted requirements and tolerances, in line with the use for which they have been intended. Materials, equipment, accessories or elements that have not been accepted by the COR, shall be withdrawn from the work site or replaced, at Contractor’s cost.

Laboratory tests can be carried out, according to the specific case, at the work site or in laboratories previously authorized by the COR. Materials that bear quality certificates issued by International Standard Organization (ISO) or its equivalent, do not need to be routinely tested. Costs of laboratory trials and tests shall be for the account of

Contractor. The COR shall be able to carry out special trials and tests at any time if it is needed to clarify the quality of any item.

5.3. Quality Control

The Contractor should carry out strict quality control of the materials to be used in work and should include an operation plan in its offer which is subject to review and approval by the COR. The value of these works has to be assumed by the contractor within its offer.

When a work developed by the Contractor presents any type of issue, in order to confirm the quality of the work, the COR can suggest any quality test according the

Ecuadorian Construction Regulations (NEC). This test shall be developed by the

Contractor with the presence of the INL-CES. This tests will be assumed by the contractor without additional cost.

5.4. Safety and Work Provisions

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of both public and private property, contiguous and/or adjacent to the work site.

The COR shall make sure that the Contractor carries out all safety protection work including bracing, scaffolding and supports, and the strategic erection and/or posting of signs and signals with preventive warnings to guarantee work safety.

Contractor shall take care not to place construction tools and equipment, materials, pipes and supplies in places beyond those authorized by the COR, to avoid interference with traffic or create nuisances for the public.

The contractor will be responsible for the safety of all its staff, subcontractors, and visitors. The Contractor is responsible for adopting all the necessary security and safety measures to accomplish with the OSHA regulations.

The Contractor will be responsible for protecting public and private properties from damage caused by the effects of the construction work. This refers to the properties located within the adjacent areas.

If any particular service, public or private, will be affected by the construction, the

Contractor will provide an equal or greater alternative service of, and which will be approved by the COR and the owner of such service.

5.5. Warning Signals

The Contractor shall provide in the work place all the necessary signs and announcements to prevent accidents according to the safety plan (that include signals for restricted areas, electric risk, flammable materials, construction zone, danger for general risk) which shall have the approval of the COR. Signs shall be made of acrylic or galvanized sheets painted with a yellow background and with red or black letters.

5.6. Prevention Measures for Covid-19

During the development of the project, the Contractor shall meet all the bio security process regulations requested by the Government of Ecuador to prevent the COVID-19 according the statement from the “Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y

Emergencias” detailed at the respective protocol (“Protocolo para plan piloto de reactivación del sector de la construcción en el contexto de la emergencia sanitaria por el Covid19”). This statement requires to the contractor to provide the respective medical control of all the workers prior to the execution of the works. The medical tests to be carried out must comply with the Ecuadorian Government request in order to detect the

COVID-19.

For this purpose, the contractor will provide all the bio security protections to all his staff. Prior the performing the work the contractor shall train to all the staff appointed for the project in the safety labor process and bio security to prevent COVID-19. Each worker will have to sign a letter certifying that they have received the training and that will apply all the recommendations in the project. These letters will be also certified by the contractor and will be submitted to the COR.

5.7. Responsibility for Work, Materials and Equipment

Contractor shall be responsible for all its work, as well as for all materials and equipment, which must satisfy the requirements of the contract. The COR will inspect all work before providing issuance of final acceptance.

Equipment: At all times, the Contractor shall use equipment, machinery, personnel and methods specified for the correct and prompt execution of the contract. During construction, the contractor shall keep at the site work all the equipment described in his offer. Without the prior authorization in writing from the COR, the contractor shall not make changes, modifications or reductions to the above mentioned equipment. The contractor may not withdraw equipment from the work site without the COR’s prior consent.

Contractor’s Labor and Personnel: Contractor is obligated to use qualified labor for the performance of all work. Contractor shall be responsible for planning, programming, inspection and execution of the work entrusted to him. The acceptance of work by COR, shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility related to deficient work.

Contractor shall employ technical personnel in an adequate number for the timely execution of work. Contractor shall be able to establish extra shifts, night shifts or work during holidays, at its convenience, but shall provide prior notice to COR of such additional shifts. No price increases will be accepted for these reasons.

Materials: All materials, installations, supplies and other elements that are used during the execution of this contract shall meet all the requirements noted in the technical specifications, and in the absence of these, in instructions provided by the COR or the

INL-CES.

Materials supplied by Contractor, shall be new, and of the highest quality. The

Contractor shall transport these materials to the work site at its own cost and under its own responsibility, and shall properly store them until their use. The COR may, when necessary, and only for those materials that require a special treatment or handling, require that they be placed upon platforms or firm surfaces or under cover or that they be placed in covered sites or warehouses, without an increase in contract price and/or contract terms. Even though previously accepted, stored materials will be inspected at the time of their use in order to verify conformity with the purpose specified in the contract.

5.8. Faulty or Non-Authorized Work

When inspection by the COR determines that any work performed, has been, is or will be faulty, whether due to carelessness or negligence attributable to Contractor, due to the use of bad quality or unapproved materials that do not comply with the contract or to the instructions given by the COR, the COR shall order the necessary corrections and/or modifications and report the noncompliance to the CO. The COR can order the undoing and replacement of such work, with all costs being borne by the Contractor.

The Contractor will bear the cost and time required for rectification or replacement for unauthorized work performed by the Contractor before receiving the plans for such work, or that is executed against the orders of the COR. The contractor will only be entitled to receive payment for work performed in accordance with the contract and accepted by the COR. The contractor shall not be entitled to payment for materials, equipment, labor and other expenses for faulty or non-authorized work. Neither will the contractor receive payment for the removal of left-over construction materials.

All expenses incurred and additional work done by the Contractor for repair of defects shall be the Contractor’s responsibility for the costs incurred if the COR has evidence that such defects are due to bad quality materials, lack of compliance with specifications, or negligence attributable to the Contractor in lack of compliance with any expressed or implicit contract obligation.

5.9. Cleaning of the Work Site

The contractor shall keep all work areas, installations, and/or services free of accumulation of waste or garbage. Upon concluding the work under this contract, and as a necessary condition for the final approval of work performed, the contractor shall remove from the project areas all equipment, materials not used, garbage and waste, as well as all of its own property used during the work.

5.10. Cost of the Project

The Contractor in its offer will provide its estimate of the quantities needed to complete the work. This will be deemed as the as the final quantities, since this is a fixed price contract.

The Contractor should include all the costs of the materials, labor, transportation, equipment, and materials testing that will be needed to complete the project and comply with all the specifications stated in this document.

5.11. Temporary Structures: Offices, Sanitary Facilities & Warehouses

Temporary structures will be implemented in the existing facilities for the Contractor’s personnel, the COR, and the INL Construction Engineer Specialist (INL-CES). It is the

Contractor’s responsibility to implement offices, warehouses, provisional bathrooms and the guardhouses required for their own use. These areas can be implemented in the existing area of the building that is going to be remodeled.

The Contractor will implement provisional offices, sanitary facilities for the personnel, and a guardhouse prior to commencing construction. The contractor can use the existing bathrooms for the workers. At the existing facilities to be remodel, the Contractor will provide an office of 9 square meters for the exclusive use of the COR, the INL-CES or his authorized assistants. The Contractor will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining these structures.

The materials to be used for these provisional facilities can be of metal, or wood, as long as they are secure and provide a private area, also the contractor is allowed to use the existing doors and divisions that are going to be disassemble. The COR can demand changes or improvement of the provisional facilities at any time if he determines that the Contractor is not providing a clean area with sufficient privacy and safety.

6. MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. Thermal Acoustic Roof

To renovate the roof of the DAI Offices (third floor of the administration building), the contractor shall use metallic roof pre-painted, with polyurethane insolation layer (of 15mm The metallic roof plate shall be type galvalume of 0.40 mm thickness painted with a Polyester paint

ASTM A792, AZ-150 (Master 1000 from Acesco or other with similar of superior charcteristics). For the insulation the roof shall have a layer of 15mm of polyurethane foam of

38 kg/m3 density and accomplish with UNE-EN ISO 11925-2 (. Contractor shall follow all the recommendations from the manufacturer. The roof shall have minimum 5 years warranty.

Regarding the roof over the fourth floor of the DNIA Direction building, in which is located the Data Center (see drawing A02), this thermal- acoustic roof shall be re-fixed by the Contractor with self-drilling screws with rubber washer and will cover the small existing holes by using waterproof tape. This material shall be self-adhesive asphalt tape from Chova-Wesco or other with the same features that accomplish with UNE-EN

13707-2014 norms, not flammable, has an aluminum sheet of 80 microns. The

Contractor shall follow all the instructions and recommendations from the manufactures in order to have durability warranty of the product of minimum a 5 years.

6.2. Gypsum Ceiling

The new ceiling shall be provided and installed in the Data Center (areas 3-01 and 302) located at the 4F-DB, and in all the areas of the DAI offices locates at 3F-AB, except for the steps areas (see drawings A02, A03 and A04). For this purpose, the contractor shall remove all the existing ceilings.

The Contractor will use gypsum ceiling materials manufactured with water resistant laminated gypsum boards of 7.5 mm thickness. The boards shall have a laminated exposed face of PVC with a flat white finish, and a foil aluminum sheet in the interior

(model type 154 from PROVID or other with the same or superior features). The boards dimensions shall be 60x120 cm (approximately). The support system shall be galvanized metallic covered with white enamel that meets ASTM A653.

The gypsum boards ceiling shall meet the international ASTM standards C475/C475M, C557, C840, C954, C1002, C1047, C1396/C1396M.

Contractor shall provide products certified to meet indoor air quality requirements by

UL 2818 (Greenguard) Gold, SCS Global Services Indoor Advantage Gold or provide certification or validation by other third-party program that products meet the requirements of this section. The Contractor must provide current product certification documentation from certification body to the COR.

Materials should be in their original packages, containers, or bundles with each bearing the brand name, applicable standard designation, and name of manufacturer, or supplier.

The Contractor must keep materials dry by storing inside a sheltered building. Where necessary to store gypsum board and cementitious backer units outside, store off the ground, properly supported on a level platform, and protected from direct exposure to rain, snow, sunlight, and other extreme weather conditions. Provide adequate ventilation to prevent condensation.

Before the Contractor installs the ceiling, the Contractor shall finish all the installation of pipes and accessories of the electric system and other systems that are located in the area in which the work is performed. The Contractor shall follow all the recommendations from the manufacturer for the manipulation, transportation, storage and installation.

6.3. Gypsum Walls

According to drawings A-The walls shall be constructed with Gypsum Boards ASTM

C1396, 16 mm thick. The walls will have the dimensions according to drawings

(dimensions to be confirmed and verified in site). Gypsum walls shall be constructed with two boards of 16mm (one for each side). Also these walls shall be insulated, for this purpose the contractor shall also provide and install in the middle of the two boards a sound insulation and fire safety material as “Roxul Safe’n Sound” or other with similar or better features.

The panels shall pass the requirements of ASTM G21 and ASTM D3273 for mildew resistance. Accessories shall meet the ASTM C1047, except form of 0.39 mm (0.015 inch) thick zinc coated steel sheet or rigid PVC plastic.

Fasteners shall meet the ASTM C1002 and ASTM C840 standards, except as otherwise specified. Finishing materials and laminating adhesive shall meet the ASTM C475 and

ASTM C840. Contractor shall install control joints in accordance with ASTM C840.

Finish joints, edges, corners, and fastener heads in accordance with ASTM C840. Use

Level 5 finish for all finished areas open to public view and painted according to specification.

After taping and finishing has been completed, and before decoration (painting), contractor shall repair all damaged and defective work, including non-decorated surfaces. Patch holes or openings 13 mm (1/2 inch) or less in diameter, or equivalent size, with a setting type finishing compound or patching plaster. Repair holes or openings over 13 mm (1/2 inch) diameter, or equivalent size, with 16 mm (5/8 inch) thick gypsum board secured in such a manner as to provide solid substrate equivalent to undamaged surface. Tape and refinish scratched, abraded or damaged finish surfaces including cracks and joints in non-decorated surface, shall be repaired before the final finish is done.

The supporting structure for the walls must be corrosion resistant metal; dimensions shall be the appropriate to build the walls according to the widths and heights required in architectural plans. The walls must be properly anchored so that the Contractor ensures the stability of the same in accordance with the requirements of the Ecuadorian

Construction Code.

All materials to be used, and installation processes should comply with the recommendations of the Gypsum Association (GA-216-2010) and all the requirements described in this chapter.

6.4. Acrylic Paint

The Contractor shall use acrylic paint to color the surfaces providing a final finishing with a thin, elastic, and fluid film, and that is calming to the eye and protects against excess use, weather elements, and chemical agents. The paints should be resistant to sun light, and provide elasticity in order to prevent cracks that would occur in natural temperature variations. This paint will be made of first quality pigments; easy to apply;

resistant to the elements and chemical reactions; water proof and washable.

The acrylic paint shall be of the best quality, type “Super Corona Satinado” type (from

Condor - Ecuadorian precedence) or other acrylic paint with the same or better characteristics. These paint shall be provided by Contractor in sealed cans, or prepared in the factory in accordance with the chosen color. Contractor shall be responsible for any adulteration or mixing of the product.

The Constructor shall submit the corresponding samples of colors and specifications of product to COR, before executing this item. Once the product has been accepted and the color chosen, the contractor shall proceed to execute the work.

The COR will approve the preparation of the surfaces, prior to applying the first coat of paint. The Contractor will make sure that the surfaces are free from oils, dust and any other foreign substances. Before applying the paint, the Contractor will treat the surfaces with number 80 sandpaper, and base films, sealers, or adequate substance will be use to cover pores. This process will be approved by the COR. If needed, the

Contractor will use scaffolding for the application process.

Once the surface preparation has been approved the first coat of paint shall be applied.

The contractor shall follow the recommendation of manufacturer to prepare the paint, but generally four liters of paint shall be mixed with one litter of water, also resin could also be used if recommended by the manufacturer.

The Contractor shall use qualified labor for all the work, the paint shall be applied with a roller to all plastered surfaces of the indoors and outdoors walls, with exception of elements that have been specified as sight (brick, concrete) and surfaces with special coating (ceramic tiles).

The first coat of paint shall be applied attempting to impregnate the surface. After drying period of 3 to 4 hours, the second coat will be applied with a roller, with a performance no higher than that specified by the manufacturer, this is 20 square meters per gallon for two coats of paint.

The Contractor shall apply third layer or more layers of paint until the color is perfectly defined and uniform. The COR could request to apply more coats of paint if the painted surfaces present stains, coarse edges, faulty preparation of surfaces, errors, or different shades of color used on the same surface. In this case the Constructor shall execute again the entire work and will assume the costs without any additional payment.

6.5. Enamel

Finishing with enamel paint shall be understood as the work that Constructor shall execute to apply material that will be definite on sight at the job, with the purpose of providing protection, functioning and decoration.

All the metallic structure of the roof at the DAI Offices located at the 3F-AM shall be painted with two layers of enamel paint in all the surfaces.

The enamel paint shall be of the best quality, type Domino Sintético brillante (from

Sherwin Williams) or other one containing the same or superior characteristics. These paint shall be provided by Contractor in sealed cans, or prepared in the factory in accordance with the chosen color. Contractor shall be responsible for any adulteration or mixing of the product.

The Constructor shall submit the corresponding samples of colors and specifications of product to COR, before executing this item. Once the product has been accepted and the color chosen, the contractor shall proceed to execute the work.

The COR will approve the preparation of the surfaces, prior to applying the first coat of paint. The Contractor will make sure that the surfaces are free from rust, oils, dust and any other foreign substances. Before applying the paint, the Contractor will clean the surfaces with sandpaper and brushes, also will remove all the rust with a remover like

“Pintoxido” from Pintuco or other with the same or superior features. Once the surfaces are cleaned the Contractor will paint all the surfaces with two layers of anti-rust paint type “Pintulux” from Pintuco or other with the same or superior features. In order to use the mentioned products, the contractor shall follow all the recommendations from the manufacturer. If needed, the Contractor will use scaffolding for the all the treatment and paint work.

Once the surface preparation has been approved by the COR, the first coat of paint shall be applied. The contractor shall follow the recommendation of manufacturer to prepare the paint, and shall use qualified labor for all the work. The paint shall be applied with a spry guns and compressor.

The first coat of paint shall be applied attempting to impregnate the surface. After drying period of 3 to 4 hours, the second coat will be applied with spry guns and compressor. The COR could request to apply more coats of paint if the painted surfaces present stains, coarse edges, faulty preparation of surfaces, errors, or different shades of color used on the same surface. In this case the Constructor shall execute again the entire work and will assume the costs without any additional payment.

6.6. Glass Screens

A glass screens shall be provided and installed in the DAI facilities, one for the chief’s office and one for the cafeteria according to drawings A03, A04 and A05. The glass screens shall be constructed with aluminum sections type Sideral 2.4 from Cedal or other with the same or superior features. The dimensions shall be verified on site and according to drawings. The glass of the screen shall be tempered for safety of 9 mm in thickness with a sandblasted finishing film. The screens shall be from floor to ceiling, with five horizontal sections (Sideral) one in the top and one in the bottom, the other 3 horizontal elements will divide the screen in four equal sections.

The Contractor shall use all the accessories and systems for fixation recommended by the manufacturer for the installation of the screens (CEDAL systems or other with the same or superior features).

Before the installation, the contractor shall verify measures and shall prepare sketches of the screen, and shall present samples of the materials for approval to the COR.

6.7. Metallic Safety Door SD1

The Contractor shall provide and install a metallic safety door at the entrance of the

DAI Offices and at the entrance of the Data Center according to drawing A02 and A03.

These doors should be manufactured with 1.5 mm galvanized zinc-plated steel. The door sheet shall be around 1.00 m width, 2.10m in high (measures shall be confirmed in place) and with an overall thickness of 44 mm, with 4 galvanize hinges of 10 gauge of

4”, appropriately reinforced, whit an automatic closing system. The door shall be a sandwich system reinforced at the perimeter and in the locking system area with metallic galvanized zinc-plated steel sections 40x40x3mm, covered in the two sides with the galvanized zinc-plated steel of 1.5mm in thickness. The interior of the door shall have stone wool soul. The door’s frame will be made of 2mm galvanized zinc-plated steel. The final finish will be with baked painting color (color will be choosing by the INL-CES during the construction phase).

The safety door shall have an automatic hydraulic closing system, capable to manipulate the door’s weight. The door shall have a stainless steel panic push bar lock of easy and fast opening accessible on the side from which an evacuation would occur. The automatic hydraulic closing system and the lock shall be from USA origin. Also the door shall have one face recognition lock system that is part of the security system

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