72061218R00001_-_SEED_Solicitation.pdf

Solicitation #72061218R00001 USAID/Malawi Construction of Prefabricated Classrooms

Issuance Date: May 9, 2018

Questions Due Date: May 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Local Malawian Time

Proposal Due Date: July 06, 2018 at 05:00 PM, Local Malawian Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation No. 72061218R00001 Construction of Prefabricated Classrooms and Pit Latrines

To All Prospective Offerors:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Malawi is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced construction firms, or consortiums, interested in supplying and installing two-room, prefabricated classroom blocks and pit latrines at each of 33 (thirty-three) existing schools in the cities of Malawi as described in Section C of this solicitation.

USAID/Malawi intends to award a firm fixed-price type contract with no adjustments for escalation in costs or prices of labor or materials. Each Offeror will be responsible for determining the amount of labor and materials that will be required to complete the project and for pricing its proposal accordingly. The construction completion time is 180 calendar days, commencing 30 days after the Notice to Proceed.

Before submission of the proposal in response to this solicitation, Offerors must read the entire document. Please pay special attention to Section L.3 “Qualifications of Offerors”. Sections B through J of this solicitation will become the basis for the contract and any blanks in Sections B through J will be completed by the Contracting Officer before award. Offerors must comply with FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management (see Section L.2), and adhere to the requirements set forth in Section K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors.

Amendments to this solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fbo.gov. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check this site periodically for any official updates and amendments to the solicitation. Questions and requests for clarification from qualified Offerors must be submitted following the instructions in Section L. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria and methodology in Section M.

Issuance of this solicitation does not in any way obligate the U.S. Government to award a contract, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

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LIST OF KEY TERMS

A&E - A&E Oversight Contractor AASHTO- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act ASTM – ASTM International Standards Organization CBR - California Bearing Ratio COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative DPM – Damp Proof Membrane EIMU - Education Infrastructure Management Unit EMMP – Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan FAR - U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations FM – Factory Mutual Research GoM – Government of Malawi IEE – Initial Environmental Examination MoEST – Ministry of Education Science and Technology SABS – South African Bureau of Standards SANS – South African National Standards STC – Sound Transmission Class VIP – Ventilated Improved Pit (Latrine)

Contents

PART I – THE SCHEDULE 9

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 9

B.1 PURPOSE 9

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE 9

B.3 SCHEDULE OF FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 9

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 11

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK 11

C.2 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 34

C.3 WARRANTY OF WORK 35

C.4 DRAWINGS 36

C.5 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM 36

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING 37

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993) 37

D.2 BRANDING STRATEGY AND MARKING PLAN 37

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 38

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996) 38

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 39

E.4 MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 42

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 43

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 43

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 43

F.4 AUTHORIZED WORK DAYS / HOURS 43

F.5 KEY PERSONNEL 44

F.6 NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP) 45

F.7 DELIVERABLES / OUTPUTS 45

F.8 CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 47

F.9 NOTICE OF DELAY 48

F.10 EXCUSABLE DELAYS 48

F.11 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000) 49

F.12 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 49

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 52

G.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER 52

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) 52

G.3 PAYMENT AND INVOICES 53

G.4 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 56

G.5 CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT 57

G.6 MODIFICATION AUTHORITY 57

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 58

H.1 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR

ACQUISITION (JUL 2014) 58

H.2 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 59

H.3 CONTRACTOR’S STAFF SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND

LOGISTICS ARRANGEMENTS 59

H.4 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT 59

H.5 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 60

H.6 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012)

(CLASS DEVIATION NO. OAA-DEV-12-01C) 60

H.7 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING 61

H.8 HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE -12 (HSPD-12) (SEP

2006) 61

H.9 752.222-70 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DEC 2004) 62

H.10 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUN 2012) 63

H.11 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS 63

H.12 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM (PEB 2014-16) 63

H.13 AIDAR 752.236-70 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE

DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JULY 2007) 64

H.14 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING TO NON-LOCAL ENTITIES (JUL

2014) 65

H.15 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL 66

H.16 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL 67

H.17 SAFETY 67

H.18 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR 68

H.19 LAWS AND REGULATIONS 68

H.20 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS 69

H.21 GOVERNING LAW 69

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES 70

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES 70

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997) 73

I.3 52.228-7 INSURANCE-LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS (MAR 1996) 74

I.4 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (OCT

2010) 75

I.5 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984) 76

I.6 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

(APR 1984) 77

I.7 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984) 77

I.8 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991) 77

I.9 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984) 78

I.10 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984) 78

I.11 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984) 78

I.12 52.236-24 WORK OVERSIGHT IN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS

(APR 1984) 79

I.13 52.243-1 CHANGES -- FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987) 79

I.14 52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES (JAN 2017) 79

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 82

SECTION J – LIST OF ANNEXES 82

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 83

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS 83

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE 83

K.2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017) 83

K.3 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT

2015) 86

K.4 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-

REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017) 88

K.5 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (SEPT 2006) 89

K.6 AGREEMENT ON, OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS 89

K.7 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS 90

K.8 SIGNATURE 90

SECTION L –INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORs 91

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE 91

L.2 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS IN FULL TEXT 91

L.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS 93

L.4 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS 94

L.5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OFFERORS 94

L.6 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 95

L.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL 100

L.9 BRANDING AND MARKING PLAN 101

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 102

M.1 GENERAL 102

M.2 SOURCE SELECTION 103

M.3 EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 103

M.4 EVALUATION OF PRICE PROPOSAL 107

M.5 CONTRACT AWARD 108

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to supply and install two-room, prefabricated classroom blocks and pit latrines at each of 33 (thirty-three) existing schools in the cities of Malawi as described in Section C.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

The Government anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract.

B.3 SCHEDULE OF FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The Contractor shall complete all work required under this contract for the following fixed-price and within the period of performance specified in Section F.2. This price shall include all labor, management, supervision, tools, material, equipment and insurance, guarantees, as well as indirect costs and profit fee (if any):

CLIN Activity Quantity Unit Unit Price Total

0001 Acceptance of deliverables prior to NTP (F.7.A) 1 Lump sum 10% of Total

FFP

0002 Mobilization 1 Lump sum

10% of Total

FFP

Design & Construction of Classroom foundations and slabs

61 Ea [TBD]

0004 Design & Construction of Prefabricated classroom blocks 61 Ea [TBD]

0005 Design & Construction of Pit latrine blocks 66 Ea [TBD]

The magnitude of the requirement is between $5M-10M range.

CUSTOMS AND EXCISE TAX (TARIFFS)

It is expected that the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) will provide a letter to USAID exempting the Contractor from customs and excise taxes at the border for the importation of construction materials. Hence, the Contractor need not budget for such duties.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

USAID will not reimburse for VAT under this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to seek an exception, obtain a reimbursement, or otherwise challenge the tax assessment with the Malawi Revenue Authority.

No additional costs will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required. The Government will not adjust the contract price due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK

C.1A Schedule Requirements

The Construction Schedule will be based on the following requirements.

i. The Contractor must be able to operate simultaneously on a minimum of 4-6 sites, depending on the urban location.

ii. Maximum duration of occupation of any single site shall be not more than 49 calendar days.

iii. Detailed site-specific programming will be discussed and agreed before the commencement of work on each site. Note that working within overall timelines will be critical.

C.1B Design-build Services for VIP (Ventilated Improved Pit) Latrine Blocks

The Contractor shall provide the following at each site (listed in Section J.1).

The Contractor must provide all resources (labor, management, supervision, tools, material and equipment) necessary for the Supply and Installation of 1 x male VIP latrine block and 1 x female VIP latrine block at each location. Design drawings with specifications and bill of quantities for the construction of latrine blocks and associated elements such as soak-away pits shall be submitted to USAID for approval prior to the issuance of Notice To Proceed (NTP).

Latrine blocks shall comply with standard MoEST standards and specifications and the following requirements:

General

• Locations of latrines shall be determined in coordination with the School Management Committees (SMCs), proposed to USAID/MoEST and approved on a site by site basis by the A&E prior to NTP.

• Latrines shall be of masonry construction (CMUs) or Soil Stabilised Block (SSB) with profiled metal roofing on timber frames. Per the IEE the use of burnt bricks will not be allowed as the current curing of burnt bricks is exacerbating wanton cutting down of trees which is unsustainable.

• All works shall comply with the requirements of the IEE and EMMP templates.

• All pits shall be a depth of 4m; and above the water table during all seasons. Shallower pits shall have the footprint adjusted accordingly to maintain the capacity.

• Latrine pits shall be masonry walled, honeycombed as required, a minimum of 3500mm deep, and provided with a drainage zone of 700mm all around.

• All pits shall be vented. Vent shall consist of a 110mm diameter minimum pipe capped with a mesh cowl to trap insects. Vent pipe shall have no bends.

Male-students pit-latrine block.

The latrine block for male students will comprise 2 stalls and a urinal laid out as follows:

● 1 x standard stall 1800mm x 1000mm wide minimum clearance.

● 1 x stall for physically challenged 1800mm x 1500mm wide minimum clearance. (This stall and access to shall be wheelchair accessible and comply with all accessibility requirements as per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA))

● 2m width of channel urinal wall-space with the wall plastered to +120mm from channel level, steel floated and finished with a urine-resistant washable paint. Raised footstep with a fall to the channel. Urinal area shall not be roofed.

● 50mm diameter waste-pipe to suitably sized soakaway pit.

● All stalls shall be roofed.

● All stalls will have doors with a bolt to secure on the inside.

● Latrine block shall be provided with privacy walls, of min height 1750mm.

● Hand washing facility at the entrance to the block consisting of a masonry bucket stand at

+600mm from finished floor level(FFL) and a drained concrete basin attached to receive water from the bucket.

Female-students pit-latrine block The latrine block for female students will comprise 4 stalls laid out as follows:

● 2 x standard latrine stalls 1800mm x 1000mm wide minimum clearance.

● 1 x stall for physically challenged 1800mm x 1500mm wide minimum clearance. (This stall shall be wheelchair accessible and comply with all accessibility requirements as per the ADA)

● 1 x stall that shall also be configured as a girls’ changing room. Dimensions shall be 1400mm x 1000mm wide minimum clearance. Hand washing facility shall be provided consisting of a masonry bucket stand at +600mm from FFL and a drained concrete basin attached to receive water from the bucket. Hooks shall be provided on walls to hang clothing.

● All stalls shall be roofed.

● All stalls will have doors with a bolt to secure on the inside.

● Latrine block shall be provided with privacy walls as required, of min height 1750mm.

● Hand washing facility at the entrance to the block consisting of a masonry bucket stand at

+600mm from FFL and a drained concrete basin attached to receive water from the bucket.

C1.C Design-build Services for Classroom Blocks

The Contractor must supply/procure and install prefabricated classroom blocks (each classroom block contains two classrooms) at each of 33 (thirty-three) existing secondary schools in Malawi cities (Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Zomba). Certain secondary schools will receive two classroom blocks. Others will receive only one classroom block.

City Total Number of Schools

Number of Schools with 2 Classroom Blocks

Number of Schools with 1 Classroom Block

Blantyre 9 9 0

Lilongwe 15 13 2

Mzuzu 5 3 2

Zomba 4 3 1

The names and locations of the schools, and number of blocks per school, are provided in Section J.1. Site information, a satellite image and site photographs are provided in Section J.3.

The work to be provided by the Contractor will include complete design-build services for the construction of these classroom blocks including all associated site-works. All site specific documents including drawings, drainage plans, specifications, and bills of quantities will be submitted to the COR prior to issuance of a NTP.

Each classroom block shall include two classrooms, a veranda at the front entry, and secure storage space for each classroom. It shall have a wheelchair access ramp to comply with the ADA, with handrails. The classroom block will include electrical circuitry, outlets, and access points to allow for the future provision of electrical connection; solar or grid. Each classroom shall include classroom furniture for 60 students and one teacher and also include chalkboards and pin boards. Accessibility features such as ramps and handrails will also be provided.

Illustrative schematic plan drawing of typical block is shown in Section J.2.

The contract will include all preparatory site-work including site-clearing, excavation, filling, levelling and compacting; all required foundation and surface water drainage works, and casting of the floor slab to suit based on site specific geological conditions.

All works performed shall comply with the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans for each site as provided in Section J.4.

The Contractor must provide all resources (labor, management, supervision, tools, material and equipment, etc.) necessary for the Supply and Installation of prefabricated classroom blocks complete, based on the Performance Specifications herein and schedules provided in Section J.

The following is a description of work elements and their performance specifications:

A. Basic Function

i) Provide built elements and site modifications as required to fulfill needs described herein.

ii) The complete project comprises the following elements:

a) Substructure: Elements below grade and in contact with the ground

b) Shell: The superstructure, exterior enclosure and roofing

c) Interiors: Interior construction and finishes excluding fixtures associated with services and specialized equipment.

d) Services: Electrics.

e) Furniture: Fixed and moveable furniture

iii) Environmentally responsible design: In addition to other requirements, provide design and construction that minimizes adverse effects on the exterior environment, enhances the quality of the indoor environment, and minimizes consumption of energy, water, construction materials, and other resources.

B. Amenity & Comfort: Construct to provide comfortable interior environment in accordance with local and internationally accepted building codes.

C. Health & Safety:

i. Fire Resistance: Provide the Project with a construction classification of minimum non-combustible construction in accordance with South African National Standards (SANS) or International Building Code (IBC).

ii. Lightning Hazard: Construct to prevent damage to occupants, structure, services, and contents due to lightning strikes.

iii. Health Hazards:

a) Prevent growth of fungus, mold, and bacteria on surfaces and in concealed spaces.

b) Hazardous construction materials: Construct to comply with the requirements of code

c) Indoor air quality: Construct to comply with the code.

iv. Electrically-operated equipment and appliances: To meet South African Building Standards (SABS) or international equivalent requirements for application or purpose to which they are put; suitable for wet locations listing for exterior use.

D. Structure:

i. Capacity: Provide load bearing substructure members as required by internationally accepted building codes and standards designed to distribute dead loads, live loads, and environmental loads so that bearing capacity of soil is not exceeded.

ii. Dead Loads: Construct to accommodate loads from weights of building materials, construction itself, and all fixed service equipment.

Design roof to support at least 50kg per m² in excess of code requirements to support possible future installation of solar panels.

iii. Live Loads: Construct to accommodate loads from use and occupancy of the building, either uniformly distributed loads as prescribed by code or concentrated loads, whichever are more demanding structurally.

iv. Environmental Loads: Construct to accommodate loads from all environmental forces in accordance with code and the following: Wind loads, earthquake loads and soil loads.

E. Durability:

i. Expected Service Life Span: Expected functional service life of this Project is 40 years.

Service life spans of individual components that differ from the overall life span shall be defined in the manufacturer’s warranties and the operations and maintenance manual including future capital costs to replace components.

F. Operation & Maintenance:

i. Space Efficiency: Minimize floor area required while providing specified spaces and space relationships, plus circulation and services areas required for functions.

ii. Energy efficiency: Minimize energy consumption while providing function, amenity, and comfort specified.

iii. Ease of Operation: Provide facility equipment, components and systems that are easily operated by personnel with a reasonable level of training for such activities.

iv. Ease of maintenance: Minimize the amount of maintenance required. Use materials and components designed to minimize the need for maintenance.

Provide working clearances or access doors or panels for ease of maintenance wherever required.

G. Cost-Savings

i. Cost-effectiveness: Low-cost design and construction solutions.

ii. Cost-efficiencies: Ways of supporting cost-efficiencies through various methods including but not limited to project management and implementation.

Elements and Products

A. Basis of Design: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those items are identified as approved proprietary items in project requirements.

i. The basis of design for a designated product establishes the quality and salient physical, functional and performance characteristics that must be met in the design and construction of the project.

ii. Inclusion of a product other than that listed as the Basis of Design does not constitute a substitution so long as the submittals for the proposed product demonstrate that it will perform as well as or better than the Basis of Design.

B. Elements Made Up of More Than One Product:

i. Where an element is specified by performance criteria, use construction either proven-in-use or proven-by-mockup, unless otherwise indicated.

(a) Proven-in-use: Proven to comply by having actually been built to the same or very similar design with the same materials as specified and functioning as specified.

(b) Proven-by-mock-up: Compliance reasonably predictable by having been tested in full-scale mock-up using the same materials and design as specified and functioning as specified. Testing need not have been accomplished specifically for this project; when published listings of independent agencies include details of testing and results, citation of test by listing number is sufficient (submittal of all test details is not required).

(c) The Design-Builder may choose whether to use elements proven-in-use or proven-by-mock-up, unless either option is indicated as specifically required.

(d) Where test methods accompany performance requirements, use those test methods to test the mock-up.

(e) Exception: Where a design analysis is specified, substantiation of proven-in-use or proven-by-mock up construction is not required.

C. Products:

i. Where the properties of a product are specified by description and/or with performance criteria, use products that comply with the description and/or performance criteria.

ii. Where a type of product is specified without performance criteria specifically applicable to the element, use the type of product specified.

iii. Where more than one type of product is specified without performance criteria specifically applicable to the element, use one of the types of products specified.

iv. Where a type of product is specified with applicable performance criteria, use either the type of product specified or another type of product that meets the performance criteria as proven-in-use or proven-by-mock-up.

v. Where more than one type of product is specified with applicable performance criteria, use either one of the types of products specified or another type of product that meets the performance criteria as proven-in-use or proven-by-mock-up.

vi. Where neither types of products nor performance criteria are specified, use products that will perform well within the specified life span of the building.

vii. Where manufacturers are listed for a particular product, comply with the requirements of the Agreement as well as with other requirements.

viii. All products shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s specification.

ix. Product specifications are to be confirmed with the COR prior to the ordering of materials.

I. SUB-STRUCTURE

Performance

A. Basic Function

i. Provide foundations as required to support the completed and occupied building safely and without uncontrolled subsidence or other movement.

ii. Provide foundations that are consistent with the site’s environmental and geotechnical constraints.

iii. Foundations comprise the following elements:

(a) Sub base: All existing organic soils and material will be excavated or removed. Excavated or backfilled ground level to be compacted to 95% modified AASHTO density with a minimum CBR to 25%. Sub base to be uniformly compacted to avoid relatively harder and softer spots. The sub base platform is required to not settle unevenly over its entire area. Soil bearing capacity to be minimum 200kPa.

(b) Standard Foundations: Includes spread footings below columns, linear spread footings below loadbearing walls, foundation walls not part of basements, caisson (pier) caps, and pile caps.

(c) Other Foundations: All types of special foundation systems, including permanent shoring and underpinning, raft foundations, piles, drilled piers (caissons), cofferdams, and permanent dewatering systems.

(d) Floors on Grade: All elements necessary for slab foundations, including trenches, pits, slab moisture protection ( DPM to be 250 micron with minimum 100mm overlaps and turned up at edge of surface bed), and sub-drainage system as required. Concrete strength to be 25 MPa at 28 days including mesh reinforcement with a minimum cover of 50mm.

iv. Where foundations are integral with elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

v. All concrete works to be constructed to minimum tolerances as required by South African Building Standards (SABS) 1200 or equivalent internationally accepted standard.

B. Amenity and Comfort

i. Thermal Performance: Provide thermal performance values for individual foundation elements in compliance with code and project requirements.

C. Structure

i. Capacity: Provide load bearing foundation members as required by SABS and project requirements.

D. Environmental Impact

i. Construct all foundations in accordance with all codes, regulations, and the requirements and restrictions detailed in the EMMP.

II. SHELL

A. WALLS

A. Basic Function: The elements forming the physical separation comprise the exterior walls and consist of the supporting structure, the exterior skin, vapor retarders, air barriers, and insulation, the interior skin if an integral part of the wall, exterior screens and railings, balcony walls and parapets, exterior soffits unless they do not form a weather barrier, firestopping and draftstopping within wall and between wall and floors, and other exterior wall elements.

i. Provide physical separation between exterior and interior conditioned space, that keeps out weather, intruders, animals and insects.

ii. Where exterior wall elements also must function as elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

iii. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those items are identified as approved proprietary items in project requirements.

B. Amenity & Comfort:

i. Thermal Performance: Provide R-value of approximately 2 m²k/W. Provide continuous insulation over entire enclosure.

C. Structure:

i. Wind Design: No damage when tested in accordance with applicable Code at 1.5 times positive and negative design wind loads using 10 second duration of maximum load.

(a) Deflection: 1/240 of span, maximum, unless otherwise indicated.

(b) Members supporting glass: Maximum deflection of flexure limit of glass; with full recovery of glazing materials.

D. Durability:

i. Water penetration: Provide drainage of water, moisture and condensation entering assembly, to the exterior.

ii. Joint sealers in exterior skin: Minimize the need for joint sealers in exterior skin consistent with requirements for building movement and joining of dissimilar materials

Product:

Basis of Design

i. SIPS Panels

(a) Insulated panels comprising of two exterior rigidized ‘Chromadek’ or galvanized steel sheets. The density and thickness of the insulated fill shall provide a thermal resistance of approximately 2 m²k/W.

(b) minimum 0.5mm nominal thickness (including zinc coating) ‘Chromadek’ hot-dipped galvanized sheets with external faces pre-primed with epoxy primer and finished with final paint coat 22 microns dry film thickness. Internal (facing insulation) faces of sheets finished with a single backing coat 8 microns dry film thickness.

(c) All internal and external corners, external skirting (where panel meets base) and roof overhang soffit closures to be finished with purpose profiled capping/closers.

B. EXTERIOR WINDOWS

A. Basic Function:

i. Provide cover, close, or otherwise protect all openings in the exterior walls

(other than doors) so that the entire exterior enclosure functions as specified, using windows and other opening elements as specified, without using components that must be installed at changes of season.

ii. The elements comprising exterior windows and other openings include glazing, ventilation openings, protection devices for openings, and elements that form or complete the openings, unless an integral part of another element.

iii. Where exterior window and other opening elements also must function as elements defined in another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

iv. Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those items are identified as approved proprietary items in project requirements.

i. Thermal Performance of Elements performing exterior/ interior separation: Per SABS Code.

ii. Air infiltration; Per SABS Code

C. Appearance:

i. Sight Lines of glazed areas: Provide maximum glazed area with minimum interruption by framing members.

ii. Frames: construct frames of openings to give flush appearance without shadow lines.

D. Health and Safety;

i. Fire Resistance: Rating as required to maintain fire resistance rating of exterior wall in which they occur.

ii. Operable Opening

(a) Size: Total area of operable opening to in windows in a room must be a minimum of 20% of the floor area of the said room.

(b) Provide top-hung out-swinging casement units unless otherwise indicated. No individual sash shall exceed a depth of 400mm. Provide stops to limit openings so that the sash shall not protrude horizontally more than 300mm. Provide 2 x stays per sash to hold it in open position. Provide a latch with locking handle to each sash to secure it in closed position.

iii. Security: All window openings shall have primed and painted horizontal burglar bars integrated with the window frames or building structure.

Maximum 125mm clear between bars.

E. Structure:

i. Window frames shall be fixed to wall panels and be constructed to span openings and support loads imposed by exterior wall with a minimum deflection of 1/720 of span both vertically and horizontally.

ii. Wind Design: No damage when tested in accordance with SABS Code, at 1.5 times positive and negative design wind loads using 10 second duration of maximum load.

F. Durability:

i. Water penetration: Minimize rainwater penetration and protect adjacent interior spaces from water.

Construct openings and components of openings to positively drain water to exterior of building.

(a) Top of Openings: If wall construction does not provide its own methods of drainage, use separate flashing to prevent water from entering opening components or the interior of the building.

(b) Bottom of Openings: Integral or separate sill or flashing to prevent water running over or draining out of opening components from entering the wall construction below or the interior of the building.

Provide end dams and other components as required.

(c) Frames shall be sealed with acrylic silicone sealant around perimeter during installation both internally and externally.

G. Operation and Maintenance:

i. Operating Components: Remaining operable for 10 years under normal exposure and use for project site and function.

Product

A. Window Frames:

i. Rolled steel profiles, primed and painted.

B. Glazing:

i. Minimum 4mm clear float glass.

ii. Minimum 4mm acrylic or plexiglass.

C. EXTERIOR DOORS

i. Secure all openings in the exterior wall that function to allow the entrance and exit of people, vehicles, and goods, so that the entire exterior enclosure functions as specified, using doors as specified.

ii. The elements comprising exterior doors include doors of all sizes and uses, gates, and elements that form or complete the openings, unless an integral part of another element.

iii. Where exterior door elements also must function as elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

iv. Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those

i. Thermal Performance: In accordance with Code.

ii. Air infiltration; Per Code.

i. Match window framing.

D. Health and Safety:

i. Egress: Minimum 915mm clear opening.

ii. Fire Resistance: Rating as required to maintain fire resistance rating of exterior wall in which they occur.

iii. Physical Security:

(a) Door hinges shall be non-removable from outside.

(b) All locks changeable without disassembly of lock cylinders. Acceptable methods include interchangeable removable core cylinders.

i. Door Frames: Constructed to span door opening with maximum deflection vertically and horizontally of 1/240 of span.

i. Water Penetration: Minimize rainwater penetration and protect adjacent interior spaces from water.

Construct openings and components of openings to positively drain water to exterior of building.

(a) Top of Openings: If wall construction does not provide its own methods of drainage, use separate flashing to prevent water from entering opening components or the interior of the building.

(b) Bottom of Openings: Integral or separate sill or flashing to prevent water running over or draining out of opening components from entering the wall construction below or the interior of the building.

ii. Wear Resistance:

(a) Door Surfaces: Scuff resistant kick plates in areas where foot impact is likely. Highly scratch resistant in areas where hand contact is likely.

(b) Door handles and knobs: Satin stainless finish unless otherwise noted;

highly scratch-resistant and of finish that will minimize appearance changes due to wear; no plated or coated finishes.

(d) Flexible seal materials: Minimize deterioration due to operation of doors and aging. Frames shall be sealed with acrylic silicone sealant around perimeter during installation both internally and externally.

iii. Door Swings: Control door swing to prevent damage due to impact, to either door or element impacted.

iv. Corrosion: Provide stainless steel base material for hinges, fasteners, pulls, kick and push plates, strikes, and similar components at doors exposed to weather or in wet locations.

i. Service life span of operating components: Remaining operable for service life of enclosure elements under normal exposure conditions for the project site.

ii. Ease of use and repair: Provide doors that will be easy to use by occupants, easy to repair or service, and with operating components easy to replace.

A. Door Assembly:

i. Doors:

(a) Solid-core H/W doors factory finished in colors specified.

(b) 35mm thick, full flush, hollow metal door; primed and painted.

(c) Provide weatherstripping/drip rails, and thresholds.

ii. Door Frames:

(a) Extra- heavy duty minimum 14-gauge steel, galvanized, factory finished in colors specified.

(b) Frame corners shall be internally reinforced and fully welded unit construction, with corners mitered and continuously welded full depth and width of frame. Frame shall be back welded.

(c) Entrance frames shall be mortised, reinforced, drilled and tapped for all mortise hardware per templates from the hardware supplier.

(d) Exterior doors and frames shall be weatherstripped at head, jambs, and sills. Weatherstrip shall be continuous, vandal-resistant and field replaceable.

(e) Knock-down frames will not be accepted.

(f) Classroom entrance door frames shall have continuous internal 12 gauge steel channel in hinge stile and jamb, arranged to reinforce mounting hinges.

(g) Provide hardware reinforcement where specified by hardware manufacturer required.

(h) Do not use different metals subject to galvanic action in direct contact with each other

iii. Hardware:

(a) Use satin stainless steel finish. Do not use plated or coated finishes.

(b) Hinges: Continuous hinges

(c) Hasp & Staple for padlock: Provide a heavy duty hasp and staple to be mounted 150mm above the lockset. The staple shall be welded to the door frame which shall be reinforced for this purpose. The hasp shall be mounted to the door with fixing concealed. The hasp mounting shall be integrated through the face of the door and into steel plate reinforcement that shall be inserted for this purpose.

(d) Locks: 3-lever ‘Dorma’ or equivalent lockset with lever handle;

complete with stainless steel strike plate and 2 keys.

(e) Standard size: 76 x 104mm case and 22 x 152 end.

(f) Door stops: Use overhead door frame mounted stops.

(g) Silencers: Provide three silencers on each door frame.

D. ROOFING

i. Provide a weather-resistive covering for roofing where indicated, over the top side of the roof superstructure and any exposed floor superstructure.

ii. Provide roofing to resist the effects of weather and loading conditions without excessive deflection, destruction of adhesive bond, fracture of insulation, or premature failure of the roof system.

iii. Provide a coordinated system of all weather-resistive components, including the primary weather barrier, vapor retarders, insulation, water collectors and conductors, wearing surfaces, trim and accessories, fully compatible with one another and adjacent materials and with all roof opening elements and roof fixtures under conditions of service and application required, as demonstrated by roofing manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

iv. Provide gutters and downpipes along every roof eave edge. Gutters should be sized, and frequency of downpipes established appropriate to the catchment area, and the pitch and area of the roof. Downpipes shall discharge into storm drains sized to receive maximum design flow.

v. Where roof covering elements also must function as elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

vi. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those items are identified as approved proprietary items in

B. Amenity and Comfort:

i. Thermal performance and solar reflectance: In accordance with applicable codes and project requirements.

ii. Provide continuous moisture barrier and thermal insulation over entire enclosure.

iii. Air Vents: Provide weatherproof air-vents at gables or ridge sufficient to disperse the hot convected air that may build up above window head level.

iv. Provide a minimum of 600mm overhang at the eaves and 300mm overhang at the gable walls.

C. Health and Safety:

i. Roofing, base flashings, and component materials shall comply with requirements in FM (Factory Mutual Research) Global 4450 or FM Global 4470 or recognized equivalent certification to be provided by contractor.

ii. Windstorm classification: Class 1A-90. or recognized equivalent certification to be provided by contractor.

iii. Hailstorm classification: FM 4470 Moderate hail classification or equivalent.

i. Provide roofing structure and substrate sufficiently rigid or dense to support water barrier in a manner that prevents damage due to traffic on roof.

ii. Provide roofing capable of withstanding the effects of gravity loads and other loads and stresses within limits and under conditions required by code and referenced standards.

(a) Wind loads: Determine loads based on code requirements and the project’s specific location and design.

(b) Deflection limits: Roofing assemblies shall withstand wind loads with vertical deflections no greater than 1/240 of the span.

(c) Provide roofing assemblies that will sustain the anticipated live load if drainage is obstructed.

(d) Allow for thermal movements resulting from ambient and surface temperature changes. Base calculations on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.

Minimum temperature change (range): 40 deg C ambient on material surfaces.

i. Provide minimum design slope of ¼” per foot (1:48). To the extent possible, slope roof structure to provide positive drainage under design loading conditions.

E. Weather Resistance:

i. General Performance: Installed roofing and base flashings shall withstand specified uplift pressures, thermally induced movement, and exposure to weather without failure due to defective manufacture, fabrication, installation, or other defects in construction. Roofing and base flashings shall remain watertight.

ii. Accelerated weathering: Roofing system shall withstand 2000 hours of exposure when tested according to Weathering testing Code ASTM G 152, ASTM G 154, or equivalent certification to be provided by the contractor.

iii. Impact resistance: Roofing system shall resist impact damage when tested according to ASTM D 3746 or equivalent hail impact testing certification to be provided by the contractor.

i. Life span: In accordance with project requirements and the following:

(a) Manufacturer Warranty: Special weather-tightness warranty for roofing system: The Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace roof assemblies that fail to remain weathertight, including leaks, within specified warranty period.

(b) Warranty Period: 20 years from date of Substantial Completion.

Product:

i. Basis of Design: SIPS Panels: 0.5mm min ‘Chromadek’ profiled roof sheet exterior. Insulation as for wall panels. 0.5mm ‘Chromadek’ interior face.

Thermal resistance R-value to approximate 2 m²k/W.

ii. Provide a complete roofing assembly including but not limited to roofing, auxiliary roofing materials, substrate board, vapor retarder and insulation, and all related accessories.

E. EXTERIOR RAMPS, RAILINGS AND HANDRAILS

i. To provide tubular steel railings at all areas or steps requiring guardrails, ramps, and other locations to protect, assist and guide people and as required to meet all applicable codes and standards.

ii. Provide railings that are in full compliance with barrier-free codes and standards.

iii. Provide railings that are smooth in texture, with formed radius ends and bends and all joints welded and ground smooth.

iv. Fabricate railings in maximum practical lengths to minimize field connections.

v. Provide anchorage for railings with sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand loads prescribed by code.

i. Top of handrail to be between 865mm and 965 mm above FFL at any point.

Handrail shall be between 32mm and 40mm in dia. Handrail shall extend a minimum of 304mm past the bottom edge of the ramp.

ii. Handrail support posts shall be fabricated of similar section.

iii. Provide an intermediary rail 450mm above FFL.

iv. Any area of walkway more than 760mm above NGL shall be provided with a guardrail.

C. Material & Finish:

i. For all painted finishes: Provide mica fluoropolymer or metallic fluoropolymer finish.

D. Impact Resistance:

i. Locate, fabricate and install all railings and handrails to resist damage from vandalism.

ii. Locate, fabricate and install all railings and handrails to protect building users and passersby, and to resist damage from vehicles and pedestrians.

E. Methods of Construction:

i. Provide hot-dip galvanizing or stainless steel for all ferrous components.

ii. Provide positive separation of dissimilar metals.

iii. Anchorages and Attachments: Provide anchorages and attachments that permit and facilitate removal if repair or replacement becomes necessary. Provide concealed fasteners, anchorages and attachments wherever feasible. Where fasteners, anchorages and attachments must be exposed, provide tamper proof systems. To the extent possible, provide anchorages for embedment at time of masonry construction.

III. INTERIORS

A. INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

i. Provide appropriately finished interiors for all spaces indicated in the program, equipped with interior fixtures as required to function properly for specific occupancies.

ii. Provide all elements necessary to subdivide and finish space enclosed within the shell, including applied interior surfaces of the exterior enclosure, as well as all elements attached to interior construction that add functionality to enclosed spaces, except for elements classified as equipment or services fixtures.

iii. Provide physical separation between spaces, constructed to achieve fire ratings required by code, appropriate security between adjacent spaces, and visual, acoustical, olfactory, and atmospheric isolation as necessary to maintain desirable conditions in each space.

iv. Provide finishes for interior surfaces that are appropriate for the functions of each space.

v. Provide interior fixtures that are necessary for the proper functioning of each space.

vi. Where interior elements also must function as elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

vii. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design unless those items are identified as approved proprietary items in

i. Access: Provide access to all primary interior spaces (classroom) from circulation spaces.

ii. Height: Minimum height to wall plate / ceiling 2400mm from FFL.

iii. View: Provide child-height views to the building exterior from most locations within primary interior spaces. Sill height to be determined accordingly.

iv. Natural Light:

(a) Visual Comfort: Provide ambient natural light in primary spaces that is free of excessive direct or reflected glare.

v. Acoustical Performance / Background Noise: Provide interiors that maintain ambient sound levels within primary spaces at levels recommended in Code.

vi. Appearance: Provide interiors that are pleasing in appearance and do not detract from the primary functions performed in each space.

vii. Texture of Surfaces: Provide interior elements and surfaces that are textured appropriately for primary functions to be accommodated within each space.

For surfaces that are within normal reach of occupants, provide textures that are safe for occupants and require minimum maintenance.

i. Provide egress from all interior spaces in accordance with code

ii. Fire Resistance: Provide materials with fire resistance in accordance with code.

i. Structural Performance: Provide interior construction and fixtures to support without damage all loads required by code.

ii. Special Loads: In addition to loads defined by code, provide for adequate support of wall-mounted furnishings and equipment in spaces where such equipment is required by program or is likely to be installed after construction because of intended function.

E. Durability:

i. Wear Resistance: Provide interiors that are suitable in durability for the degree and type of traffic to be anticipated in each space.

ii. Ultraviolet Resistance: In interior spaces exposed to direct sunlight, provide interiors that are inherently resistant to fading and discoloration.

iii. Vandal Resistance: In spaces accessible to the public and not subject to continuous surveillance, provide interiors that are inherently vandal-resistant or designed to be difficult to access or damage.

F. Operation and Maintenance:

i. Cleaning: Provide interiors throughout that will not be damaged by ordinary cleaning and maintenance operations.

B. INTERIOR PARTITIONS

i. Provide separation between spaces included in the program, constructed to achieve fire ratings required by code, appropriate security between adjacent spaces, and visual, acoustical, olfactory, and atmospheric isolation as necessary to maintain desirable conditions in each space.

ii. Construct all partitions in a manner consistent with Materials and Systems Standards and all project requirements.

iii. Where partition elements also must function as elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

iv. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed, they represent the Basis of Design

i. Appearance: Provide partitions that are smooth in texture at all circulation areas.

i. Fire Resistance: Provide fire ratings as required by code.

i. Openings: Partitions shall be constructed to span openings and support imposed loads with maximum deflection vertically and horizontally of 1/360 of span.

ii. Vertical Loads: Provide partitions with sufficient strength to withstand anticipated

Code prescribed vertical loads for wall-mounted handrails, equipment, and furnishings without excessive deflection or structural damage.

iii. Horizontal Loads: Provide partitions with sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand anticipated Code prescribed horizontal loading conditions without excessive deflection or structural damage.

i. SIPS Panels

(a) Panels shall be of similar composition to external wall panels.

(b) All internal and external corners, external and internal skirting (where panel meets base) and roof overhang soffit closures to be finished with purpose profiled capping/closers.

C. INTERIOR FINISHES

i. Provide appropriately finished interiors for all spaces required by the program.

ii. Interior finishes comprise the following elements:

(a) Wall finishes, including those applied to the interior face of exterior walls and to the exposed faces of superstructure elements.

(b) Floor finishes

(c) Applied ceiling finishes.

(d) Finishes applied to other interior surfaces.

iii. Where interior finishes are integral with elements defined within another element group, meet requirements of both element groups.

iv. Brand Names: Where brand names are listed,…