2022-02-23_SEED Rural_Specifications Master_For Procurement.pdf

SEED RURAL GROUP 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For Procurement

23 February 2022

TETRA TECH FOR USAID

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SEED RURAL GROUP 2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For Procurement

23 February 2022

Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development

Contract #: AID-OAA-I-15-00052

Task Order (TO) #: 72061219F00002

Implemented by:

Tetra Tech

100 Nickerson Road, Suite 100

Marlborough, MA 01752 www.tetratech.com

The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the contractor and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

http://www.tetratech.com/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1

SECTION 01 10 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2

SECTION 01 22 00 UNIT PRICES 12

SECTION 01 23 00 OPTIONS 15

SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 17

SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 21

SECTION 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 26

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 40

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 51

SECTION 01 42 00 REFERENCES 59

SECTION 01 57 13 EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENTATION AND CONTAINMENT OF

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 72

SECTION 01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 75

SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 80

SECTION 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 82

SECTION 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA 90

SECTION 01 78 39 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 97

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS 102

SECTION 02 27 00 EROSION CONTROL - POLLUTION PREVENTION 103

SECTION 02 41 16 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION 108

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE 110

SECTION 03 30 00 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE 111

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY 135

SECTION 04 20 00 MASONRY 136

SECTION 04 21 13 BRICK MASONRY 145

DIVISION 05 – METAL 150

SECTION 05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING 151

SECTION 05 44 00 COLD-FORMED METAL TRUSSES 159

SECTION 05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS 175

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND

COMPOSITES 179

SECTION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 180

SECTION 06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY 183

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE

PROTECTION 192

SECTION 07 41 10 PREFORMED METAL ROOF PANELS AND ROOF DRAINAGE 193

SECTION 07 62 00 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 203

SECTION 07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES 208

SECTION 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 212

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DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS 216

SECTION 08 11 13 METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 217

SECTION 08 51 13 METAL FRAME WINDOWS 221

SECTION 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 225

SECTION 08 80 00 GLAZING 233

SECTION 08 83 00 MIRRORS 237

SECTION 08 90 00 LOUVERS 240

SECTION 08 91 19 FIXED WOOD LOUVERS 243

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES 245

SECTION 09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 246

SECTION 09 23 00 GYPSUM PLASTER 252

SECTION 09 24 00 CEMENT PLASTER 258

SECTION 09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD 263

SECTION 09 51 00 SUSPENDED CEILINGS 267

SECTION 09 91 00 PAINTING 272

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES 286

SECTION 10 11 00 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS 287

SECTION 10 14 26 SIGNAGE 292

SECTION 10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES 296

SECTION 10 44 00 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES 299

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS 301

SECTION 12 36 16 METAL SHELVING 302

SECTION 12 36 13 CONCRETE COUNTERTOP 304

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING 306

SECTION 22 05 00 BASIC PLUMBING MATERIALS AND METHODS 307

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL 311

SECTION 26 02 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 312

SECTION 26 03 00 COMPLETION OF WORK 319

SECTION 26 05 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 321

SECTION 26 05 20 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 325

SECTION 26 05 32 PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES 330

SECTION 26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES 333

SECTION 26 05 37 OUTLET BOXES 343

SECTION 26 05 53 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION 347

SECTION 26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES 352

SECTION 26 24 16 PANELBOARDS 354

SECTION 26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES 359

SECTION 26 28 16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 362

SECTION 26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING 366

SECTION 26 56 00 EXTERIOR LUMINAIRES 373

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK 379

SECTION 31 10 00 SITE CLEARING AND GRUBBING 380

SECTION 31 20 00 EARTHWORK 384

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SECTION 31 31 16 TERMITE CONTROL 393

SECTION 31 50 00 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION 397

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 399

SECTION 32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING 400

SECTION 32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES 406

SECTION 32 93 00 PLANTS 408

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES 413

SECTION 33 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR UTILITIES 414

SECTION 332100 ONSITE WATER SUPPLY WELLS 422

SECTION 33 41 00 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING AND ENDWALLS 437

SECTION 33 71 49 EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERGROUND 445

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 10 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

i. Project Information

ii. Work restrictions

iii. Specification and drawing conventions

iv. Pre-construction Requirements

v. Construction Requirements

vi. Source of Supply and Quality of Source Materials

vii. Key Personnel

viii. Site demolition and grading and unknown soil condition

ix. Mobilization and Demobilization

x. Construction Site Plan

xi. Contractor’s Equipment and Materials Delivery Forecast

xii. Permits and Responsibilities/Customs

xiii. Engineer’s Field Office Plan

xiv. Health, Safety, and Security

xv. Environmental Compliance and Management

xvi. Media Communication

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Secondary Education Expansion for Development (SEED)

Rural Group 1 Construction Services

B. Project Location: Malawi.

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C. Owner: US Agency for International Development (USAID).

D. User: Ministry of Education (MoE)

E. Engineer: Tetra Tech Inc., through the SEED Contract Management Consultant

(CMC) Project

F. Contractor: TBD (Hired by USAID)

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

i. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

ii. The Contractor must obtain COR approval of their work hours and workdays if outside the parameters set in the contract.

iii. The Contractor shall not perform any critical work at the Project site when the

Engineer is not present on site, except with written approval from the COR.

Critical work includes work that must be observed prior to continuation and/or work that requires a "no objection" from the Engineer prior to commencing. For example, placing concrete, backfill and compaction at pit latrine, foundation work, and more to be defined in the construction contractor’s Quality

Assurance/Control Plan.

iv. Local Holidays: The Contractor shall observe, validate, and plan the work around local and national holidays as customarily observed at the Project site.

Should any holiday fall on a weekend, the Contractor shall exercise due diligence to ensure local customs and appropriate compensation issues are addressed. The Contractor shall specify the duration of December holiday shutdown, if anticipated, as part of the work plan.

v. Should the Contract Documents conflict with local workweek customs, the

Contractor shall bring to the attention of the COR and Engineer in writing for resolution.

vi. The Contractor shall validate local labor laws and customs which may restrict total allowable hours worked within a given week.\The Contractor must register each site with the Ministry of Labor as a workplace according to

Malawi law.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by

Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated

(since school construction is located at greenfield sites, utility interruptions are not anticipated, however, existing utilities may cross the site and the Contractor must be prepared to comply with utility shutdown requirements if encountered):.

i. Notify Engineer not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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ii. Obtain Engineer’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

C. Noise, Vibration, Dust and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise, vibration, dust, and odors, or other disruption to User occupancy with the Engineer.

i. Notify Engineer not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

ii. Obtain Engineer written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

D. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

1.5 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

i. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the

Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

ii. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on

Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

i. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

ii. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings.

iii. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

1.6 PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Verify and confirm all site surveys, geotechnical testing, and all pre-design investigations, surveys and activities that were conducted by Others and as necessary or reasonably inferable to successfully complete the Project.

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B. Understand the logistics and requirements to access each project site as many may have bridge restrictions and/or poor access during rainy season.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, construction means and methods, coordination, logistics, testing, surveys, construction layout and tools necessary or reasonably inferable to complete the Project.

B. Provide security, operation and maintenance for all new facilities until Final

Completion by USAID and handover to MoE.

C. Provide all temporary works, utilities and/or facilities necessary for the successful performance of this contract (e.g. water, power, sanitation, communications, etc.).

D. Protect all existing buildings and facilities from damage or detrimental impacts resulting from construction activities on the Project site.

E. Provide Quality Management to ensure that all work adheres to the applicable standards in the Specifications for all construction methods, materials, labor, equipment, and testing.

F. Cooperate and coordinate with the COR and Engineer at all times.

G. Provide a three-hundred sixty-five-day warranty period for all completed works, which shall commence at the milestone specified in the contract and issued by

USAID.

H. Be responsible for providing all health and safety and security services required for its personnel deployed to project locations, unless otherwise stated herein.

I. Be responsible for compliance with the Malawi Director of Environmental Affairs

(DEA) permit requirements and reporting.

J. Be responsible for child safeguarding as defined in the contract documents.

K. Settle all debts with the community prior to handover.

L. See Section C of the contract for additional requirements.

1.8 SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY OF SOURCE MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall furnish only new materials and supplies for incorporation into the Work, except as specifically otherwise permitted in the Contract. Materials shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract. Materials shall be subject to inspection by USAID and/or its Engineer at any time. The quality of all materials shall conform to requirements listed in the Technical Specifications.

B. Manufacturers test reports may supplement Contractor's inspections, sampling, testing, and certification provisions for new materials. Manufacturers’ warranties, guarantees, instruction sheets, parts lists, and other material that are furnished with

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certain articles or materials incorporated into the project shall be provided to the

COR and Engineer with each progress payment.

C. Materials to be installed and incorporated into the Work shall be stored in such a manner as to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the Work, and to facilitate inspection.

1.9 KEY PERSONNEL

A. The performance of this contract requires the use of key personnel. All key personnel shall have fluent English language proficiency to effectively communicate at a level of technical competency with the COR and/or the

Engineer.

B. Refer to the contract for Key Personnel requirements on this project.

1.10 SITE DEMOLITION AND GRADING AND UNKNOWN SOIL CONDITION

A. The Contractor shall remove any existing debris on site to prepare the site for grading and construction. All clearing and demolition rubbl shall be removed and properly disposed, in accordance with local regulations and with environmental requirements. Disposal location(s) and procedures shall abide by local laws, Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) permit, and the Environmental Mitigation

& Monitoring Plan (EMMP).

B. The Contractor shall perform all grading, drainage, site preparation and utility work required to successfully perform to the requirements of this contract. All material shall be removed and properly disposed, in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements. Any offsite disposal location(s) and procedures shall abide by local laws and the terms and conditions of this contract.

C. It is desirable for environmental reasons that the site grading balance or if necessary, excess excavated material or borrow material is wasted or obtained within the site limits. The contractor shall carefully examine the site grading plans and propose adjustment as early as possible to USAID for approval.

(i) The contractor shall submitted revised contour and spot elevations for approval.

(ii) Approved adjustment to the site grades shall be recorded on the as-built drawings.

(iii) Adjustments to the site grades shall not cause adverse slope or drainage conditions.

(iv) Any excess topsoil or excavated material that cannot be reasonably wasted on-site shall be removed and properly disposed, in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements at no additional cost to

USAID.

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(v) Any select borrow that cannot be reasonably obtained on-site shall be obtained off-site, in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements, at no additional cost to USAID.

D. The Contractor shall obtain approval from USAID before removing any excavated material from the site or before bringing off-site borrow to the site.

E. The Contractor shall closely examine the proposed pit latrine location(s) as early as possible for adverse subsurface conditions. If such conditions are found, the

Contractor shall advise USAID and propose relocation of the latrines to provide more favorable conditions.

F. Site layout and grading balance adjustments proposed for the convenience of the contractor shall be completed at no cost to USAID. Conditions that may justify such layout revision are:

(a) to protect significant trees,

(b) to avoid rock excavation, but not to avoid weathered rock excavation,

(c) to optimize site grading conditions by balancing and providing for topsoil waste,

(d) to improve as-built drainage conditions,

(e) To account for unsuitable soil conditions.

G. The Contractor shall clear and grub (remove the roots) of trees, bushes, vegetation required to build the new facilities and grade the site to accommodate stormwater management through the site and maintain accessibility according to the drawings.

1.11 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

A. Include mobilization and demobilization activities in the Project Management Plan and as milestones in the Project Schedule

B. Refer to Section C of the contract for Mobilization plan requirements on this project.

1.12 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

A. The Contractor shall submit a Construction Site Plan for USAID review and approval with the Mobilization Plan as specified in Section C of the Contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall clearly identify the locations of safety and construction fence, site trailers, construction entrance and exits, access and haul routes, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, construction parking areas, temporary facilities (including layouts and details), on-site and off-site equipment and material storage areas, traffic signs, project signboard and any additional information deemed essential for the successful performance of this contract. This plan must comply with local regulations or requirements.

1.13 CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS DELIVERY FORECAST

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A. The Contractor shall submit an Equipment, Materials and Plant Delivery Forecast as part of the Project Schedule submitted with the Project Management Plan. The forecast shall include all significant materials and equipment necessary for successful completion of the contract. The listing shall contain target and actual procurement and delivery dates. All target dates shall be based on the requirements established in the approved baseline schedule. The Contractor shall update the forecast on a monthly basis.

B. The forecast shall clearly indicate all materials and equipment that may be difficult or impossible to procure within the local market.

1.14 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CUSTOMS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Government of Malawi (GOM) laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the Contract.

B. Contractor shall inform the COR, in writing, if any reasonable assistance is needed, however, this assistance shall not relieve the Contractor of any primary responsibility for these tasks nor shall the Contractor hold USAID liable for any delays, damages or inabilities to assist in issues.

C. The Contractor may request the COR, in writing, if any reasonable assistance is needed in the permit clearance process. However, a request for assistance shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or obligation for these tasks, nor shall the Contractor hold USAID liable for any delays, damages or inabilities to assist.

D. The Contractor shall manage the customs clearance process for all imported construction materials, supplies and equipment.

E. Refer to the contract regarding the permits that will be obtained by USAID through the A-E.

1.15 ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE PLAN

A. The Contractor shall provide a field office that meets the requirements of contract.

Refer to Section C of the contract for field office requirements on this project.

1.16 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall submit a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to the COR for review and approval. Refer to the contract for additional Health, Safety, and

Security requirements on this project.

B. The COR, Engineer or other identified person on site shall be authorized to stop any activity that is considered to be immediately life threatening or in violation of the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP). The Contractor shall be

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responsible for correcting the situation before any further work can progress associated with that activity or set of activities. Any loss of time or cost due to the stoppage shall be solely borne by the Contractor.

C. At a minimum, the Health and Safety Plan shall contain the following:

i. Required use of appropriate clothing, including personal protective equipment. At a minimum, the Contractor shall require all workers to wear safety glasses, high-visibility vests, hard hat and covered shoes at all times.

The Contractor will provide the safety equipment to workers if necessary, and will replace equipment that is damaged or deemed unacceptable by the

COR.

ii. Information about hazards to which workers can be exposed, including chemicals.

iii. Locations and availability of toilet, handwashing, and drinking water facilities.

iv. List of on-site first aid equipment.

v. For injuries that require professional medical treatment, list contact information for the nearest health center and hospital.

vi. List of on-site Health, Safety, and Security leaders responsible for implementing the plan.

vii. General contents of weekly Health, Safety, and Security briefings.

Attendance shall be required of all on-site workers. During the briefings, the

Contractor shall provide specific instructions to each employee regarding hazards unique to his or her job assignment.

viii. Process for reviewing and approving Sub-Contractor health and safety plans.

Procedure for protecting the health and safety of visitors to the site.

ix. Temporary Sanitary Facilities

x. Provide adequate sanitary facilities of a type approved for the use of persons employed on the work, properly secluded from public observation, and maintained in such a manner as required and approved by the COR in consultation with the Engineer. Maintain (clean and functional) these facilities at all times. Upon completion of the work, remove the facilities from the premises, leaving the premises clean.

D. The Contractor is required to adhere to the following additional Health, Safety, and Security requirements:

i. The Contractor shall track and replace damaged equipment, which at a minimum shall include: safety glasses, high-visibility vests, covered shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, safety harnesses, safety equipment for working underground and in the confined spaces (e.g. sewers, drains etc.) fire

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extinguishers, first aid equipment and, where appropriate, associated shock absorbers, and chest harnesses.

ii. The Contractor shall inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment, scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, ladders and other means of access, lifting, lighting, signing, and guarding equipment. Items that are unsafe will be removed from the Site and replaced.

iii. Health and Safety records must be maintained and updated weekly. The records must be available for on-site inspection. At a minimum, the records must include dates and attendance of Health and Safety briefings, equipment inspection and results, site visitors log, descriptions of Health and Safety incidents (e.g., injuries).

(a) The Contractor shall document every accident or incident associated with health and safety on site. In the case of any serious accident or incident, such as fatality or serious injury, the Contractor shall notify the

COR/Engineer immediately by the quickest available means. For each serious accident or incident, the Contractor shall conduct a detailed investigation and provide a comprehensive report to the COR and

Engineer addressing:

(i) What occurred (with explanatory sketches or photos as necessary)

(ii) Who was involved (including names and affiliations of such persons)

(iii) What caused the incident

(iv) When the incident occurred (time and date)

(v) Where the incident occurred

(vi) Why the incident occurred

(vii) How the Contractor will prevent reoccurrences

iv. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted security for all personnel, materials, equipment, and all other property related to the performance of this Contract. The Contractor’s site security shall include 24-hour security guards and perimeter fencing (or other appropriate barrier) that fully encloses the site.

1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND MANAGEMENT

A. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Section 117 requires that the impact of USAID’s activities on the environment be considered and that USAID include environmental sustainability as a central consideration in designing and carrying out its development programs. This mandate is codified in Federal

Regulations (22 CFR 216) and in USAID’s Automated Directives System (ADS)

Parts 201.5.10g and 204 (http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/), which, in part, require that the potential environmental impacts of USAID-financed activities

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are identified prior to a final decision to proceed and that appropriate environmental safeguards are adopted for all activities.

B. Pursuant to 22 CFR 216 and the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) covering this contract, The contractor shall produce an Environmental Mitigation and

Monitoring Plan (EMMP) that identifies environmental risks, mitigations measures, and a monitoring plan has been prepared to guide construction and operations and complies with the requirements established in SECTION 015713 – EROSION

CONTROL, SEDIMENTATION AND CONTAINMENT OF CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS. Any ongoing activities found to be outside the scope of the approved

Regulation 216 environmental documentation shall be halted until an amendment to the documentation is submitted and written approval is received from the COR.

The contractor shall also notify the COR of any implemented site changes which modify plans established within the EMMP. In addition, the Contractor must comply with host country environmental regulations.

1.18 MEDIA COMMUNICATION

A. The Contractor shall refer all requests for information from any source to USAID.

The contractor shall not answer any questions or provide any information related to this project except to provide the COR contact information.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

A. (Not Used)

PART 3. EXECUTION

A. (Not Used)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 22 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

B. Related Requirements:

i. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for general testing and inspecting requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract

Sum by appropriate modification, if the Scope of Work or estimated quantities of

Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all testing, labor, materials, equipment, disposal, transportation, and storage and/or mitigation efforts, including insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Section 012200 – Unit Prices shall apply for all Differing and/or Unforeseen Site

Conditions.

C. Measurement and Payment:

i. The Contractor shall provide unit price for all Contract Line Item Numbers

(CLINs) listed in the Pricing Tables referenced in Section B – Supplies or

Services and Price/Costs.

D. USAID reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at

USAID’s expense, by an independent surveyor.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

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PART 3. EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES – GENERAL CONTRACT

A. Unit Price No. 1: Remove and Replace Unsuitable Soils

i. Description: Remove unsuitable soils to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Replace with approved fill in 20cm maximum lifts compacted to a minimum of

95%.

ii. On-Site Disposal of unsuitable material if approved by USAID. If on-site disposal is declined by USAID, the Contractor shall dispose of the material off-site in accordance with environmental requirements.

iii. Off-Site borrow for backfill from approved off-site borrow source.

iv. Unit of Measurement: Per Cubic Meter.

B. Unit Price No 2: Select Backfill or Embankment Material

i. Description: Provide common off-site borrow material from an approved source including royalty fees, hauling, placement and compaction in accordance with the performance specifications. Material shall be suitable for common embankment or structural backfill.

ii. Unit of Measurement: Per Cubic Meter.

C. Unit Price No 3: Rock Excavation

i. Description: Excavate Rock as defined by Specification Division 31 including over excavation as directed by USAID and backfill to proposed subgrade.

Over excavate at the direction of USAID up to 30 CM under and around structural components.

ii. Backfill for over-excavated areas shall be paid using unit Price No 2.

iii. Quantities shall be agreed in advance between the contractor and the USAID representative on-site including over excavation as directed and necessary backfill.

iv. Unit of Measurement: Per Cubic Meter.

D. Unit Price No 4: Failed Well Borehole

i. Description: The BOQ will provide well borehole depth to be used as a basis for lump sum price determination. If at no fault of the Contractor, the well bore hole fails or water yield is of insufficient quality or quantity, the

Contractor shall be compensated for the actual depth drilled whether casing, screen and packing is installed or not. It shall be assumed that failure will be determined BEFORE the well head is completed and the pump is installed.

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ii. Based on guidance from USAID, a new location shall be selected and a new borehole attempted at no additional cost to USAID.

i. The Unit Price for the failed well borehole shall include closure of the failed borehole in accordance with local standards.

ii. Unit of Measurement: Per Vertical Meter of Failed Borehole

E. Unit Price No 5: Well Borehole Extra Depth

i. Description: The BOQ provides well borehole depth to be used as a basis for lump sum price determination. If at no fault of the Contractor, it is determined by USAID that extension of the Borehole is necessary, the Contractor shall be compensated for the additional installation depth including any necessary changes to casing, screen and packing because of the extra depth.

ii. Should the borehole fail after increase in depth, the total depth shall be paid as Failed Well Borehole only.

iii. No deduction shall be made if the successful borehole depth is less than described in the BOQ provided that the USAID agrees that the borehole depth can be reasonably reduced and provides adequate flow.

iv. Unit of Measurement: Per Vertical Meter of Extra Depth.

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SECTION 01 23 00

OPTIONS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternate options.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Option: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

i. Options described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

ii. The cost or credit for each option is the net addition to or deduction from the

Contract Sum to incorporate options into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the option into Project.

i. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of the option.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each option. Indicate if options have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration.

C. Execute accepted options under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

D. Schedule: A schedule of options is included at the end of this Section.

Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each option.

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3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

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SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

i. Section 016000 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by

Contractor.

i. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

ii. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or USAID that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or USAID.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit one copy of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification

Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

i. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A or other form as approved by

Engineer.

ii. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

(a) Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

(b) Coordination information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, which will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

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(c) Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable

Specification Section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

(d) Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

(e) Samples, where applicable or requested.

(f) Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

(g) List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of engineers and owners, where requested.

(h) Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated, where requested.

(i) Detailed comparison of schedule and time implications of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

(j) Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

iii. Use product specified if Engineer does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

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i. Conditions: USAIDwill consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

(a) Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

(b) Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

(c) Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

(d) Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

B. Substitutions for Convenience

i. Conditions: Engineer may consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. Engineer may consider or reject requests at its discretion. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

(a) Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Engineer for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

(b) Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract

Documents.

(c) Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

(d) Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

(e) Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

(f) Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

(g) If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

PART 3. PART 12 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

i. Subcontract list.

ii. Contractor’s organizational chart.

iii. General coordination procedures.

iv. Coordination drawings.

v. Requests for Information (RFIs).

vi. Project meetings.

B. Each contractor shall participate in coordination requirements. Certain areas of responsibility are assigned to a specific contractor.

C. Related Requirements:

i. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting Contractor's construction schedule.

ii. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the

Contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Owner, Engineer, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontractor List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design and submit to the COR and

Engineer fourteen days prior to start of Work. Include the following information in tabular form:

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i. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

B. Contractor’s Organizational Chart: The Contractor shall maintain an updated

Organizational Chart. The organizational chart shall include:

i. The names and positions of all personnel from the Key Personnel (or equivalent position) in charge of the Contract down to the site foreman level;

ii. The critical positions shall be identified on a site specific basis;

iii. At the time of contract award, positions that are not initially filled, but designated as TBN (to be named) or TBD (to be determined) shall be entered.

This update shall be provided when requested by Engineer.

1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Project Documents and Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different sections of the Work that depend on other sections of the Work for proper installation, connection, and operation.

i. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

ii. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

iii. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. When requested by Engineer, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

i. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner if coordination of their Work is required.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately upon discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following information, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer:

i. Project name.

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ii. Project number.

iii. Date.

iv. Name of Contractor.

v. Name of Engineer, and COR.

vi. Email address of Contractor’s contact person

vii. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

viii. RFI subject.

ix. Question: Fully describe question or information requested. Include:

(a) Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

(b) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

(c) Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

(d) Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

x. Contractor's signature.

xi. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

(a) Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: Use form approved by Engineer.

i. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

D. Engineer Action: Engineer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow reasonable time for Engineer's response for each RFI

i. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

(a) Requests for approval of submittals.

(b) Requests for approval of substitutions.

(c) Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

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(d) Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

(e) Requests for adjustments in the Contract Terms and Conditions, Contract

Time or Contract Sum.

(f) Requests for interpretation of Engineer's actions on submittals.

(g) Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

ii. Engineer action may include a request for additional information, in which case Engineer time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

iii. On receipt of Engineer action, The Contractor shall update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Engineer within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

(a) Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

(b) Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and

Proposal Request, as appropriate.

E. RFI Log: The Contractor shall prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. The Contractor shall submit a weekly log update to the COR and Engineer. At a minimum, the Log shall include the following:

i. Project name

ii. Name and address of Contractor

iii. Name and address of Engineer

iv. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn

v. RFI description.

vi. Date the RFI was submitted

vii. Date Engineer response was received

1.7 PROJECT CLOSEOUT CONFERENCE

A. Purpose: The Contractor shall schedule and conduct a project closeout conference, at a time convenient to the COR and Engineer, but no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion. Attendees shall include: Authorized representatives of Owner, Engineer, the Contractor and its and its Key Personnel;

major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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B. Conference Agenda: At a minimum, the meeting shall consist of the following:

i. Preparation of record documents

ii. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance

iii. Submittal of written warranties

iv. Requirements for completing documentation

v. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data

vi. Requirements for delivery of material samples, attic stock, and spare parts

vii. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

viii. Installation of Owner's furniture, fixtures, and equipment

ix. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls

x. Minutes: The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the meeting minutes to contain significant discussions and agreements achieved. The

Contractor shall distribute the meeting minutes to the COR, Engineer and relevant participants for a seven day comment and approval period within three days of the meeting. The Contractor shall submit a final approved version of the minutes no later than fourteen days after the meeting occurrence.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

A. (Not Used)

PART 3. EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

i. Preliminary construction schedule.

ii. Contractor's construction schedule.

iii. Construction schedule updating reports.

iv. Daily construction reports.

v. Material location reports.

vi. Site condition reports.

vii. Three Week Look Ahead Schedule

viii. Special reports.

ix. Monthly Progress Reports

B. Related Requirements:

i. Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

ii. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for submitting a schedule of tests and inspections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity:

A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

i. Critical Activity: An activity on the critical path that must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

ii. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

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iii. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading:

i. The allocation of the schedule of values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum unless otherwise approved by A-E.

C. CPM (Critical path method):

A method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path:

The longest…