Water_Expansion_&_WASH_Services_RFP_12122018.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOL-72066919R00007

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

12/12/2018

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17. IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

REQ-669-19-000005

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USAID/Liberia American Embassy 502 Benson Street Monrovia, Liberia

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Edward S. Lamin

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 231 776-777-138

SOLICITATION

18. NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Title of Project: Water Pipe Network Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities

This acquisition is full and open competition.

The magnitude of construction (activity) is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for December 19-31, 2018. Refer to Section L.5 for specific date and time.

Questions Receipt Date: January 7, 2019, 05:00pm Monrovia time Anticipated Date of Response to Questions: January 25, 2019, 05:00pm Monrovia time

Bid Bond of 10% would be required at the time of proposal submission.

An Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Performance Bond), in the penal amount of 10% of the original contract price, and a Payment Bond also in the amount of 10% shall be submitted to the US government after award but before issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 36 calendar months after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ).

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than 180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.) 15 Calendar Days

19. OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

20. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

21. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

23. AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Judy J. Webb

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AMOUNTS

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Water Pipe Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities 72066919R00007

PART I — THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

B.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS AND DELIVERABLES

C.4 CODES

C.5 COORDINATION

C.6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

C.7 SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

C.8 OTHER CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

C.9 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE

CONTRACTOR

C.10 MEASUREMENT OF WORKS

C.11 REMEDIAL WORK

C.12 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 752.7009 MARKING. (JAN 1993)

D.2 IMPLEMENTATION MARKING AND BRANDING STRATEGY

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

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

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4 RELATIONSHIP WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTRACTOR (QAC)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.4 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES -- CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.5 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000)

F.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.7 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.8 KEY PERSONNEL

F.9 BID BOND and IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT

F.10 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

F.11 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES AND REPORTS

F.12 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW PROCESS

F.13 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

G.3 INVOICES AND PAYMENT

G.4 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:

G.5 MODIFICATION AUTHORITY

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB

2012) (CLASS EVIATION NO. OAA-DEV-12-01C)

H.2 AIDAR 752.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE

BASE ACT Dec 1991)

H.3 AIDAR 752.228-70 – MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES

H.4 AIDAR 752.236-70 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE

DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JULY 2007)

H.5 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JULY 1997)

H.6 AIDAR 752.7006 NOTICES (APR 1984)

H.7 752.229-71 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007)

H.8 752.222-71 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012)

H.9 752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

DISCOVERED AFTER AWARD (JUNE 1993)

H.10 752.7036 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL

FOR 67 ACQUISITION (JULY 2014)

H.11 302.3.5.21 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA

LIBRARY (DDL) (OCTOBER 2014)

H.12 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.13 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.14 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.15 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.16 EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.17 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DEC 2004)

H.18 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS (ADS 206)

H.19 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

H.20 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY

H.21 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H.22 GENDER REPORTING

H.23 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

H.24 FACILITIES USED FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

I.2 FAR 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND

CONDUCT (Oct 2015)

I.3 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(Jan 2017)

I.4 FAR 52.222-50 ALT I COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR

2015) 84

I.5 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN (MAR 2015)

I.6 FAR 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(Dec 2007)

I.7 FAR 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

I.8 FAR 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

I.9 FAR 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS --

CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2010)

I.10 FAR 52.236-2 - DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

I.11 52.236-3 - SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE

WORK (APR 1984)

I.12 FAR 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

I.13 FAR 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.14 FAR 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

I.15 FAR 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.16 FAR 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,

STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR

1984) 98

I.17 FAR 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

I.18 FAR 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR

1984) 99

I.19 FAR 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

I.20 FAR 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

I.21 FAR 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR

1984) 100

I.22 FAR 52.236-16 QUANTITY SURVEYS (APR 1984)

I.23 FAR 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

I.24 FAR 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997) ALTERNATE II (FEB 1997)

I.25 FAR 52.236-26 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

I.26 FAR 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

I.27 AIDAR 752.236-70 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE

DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JULY 2007)

I.28 AIDAR 752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007)

I.29 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY—USAID REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS (JULY 1997)

I.30 AIDAR 752.245-71TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY (APR 1984)

I.31 AIDAR 752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (OCT 1989)

I.32 AIDAR 752.7025 APPROVALS (APR 1984)

I.33 AIDAR 752.7027 PERSONNEL (DEC 1990)

I.34 AIDAR 752.7035 PUBLIC NOTICES (DEC 1991)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS – SEE FAR 4.12 and FAR 52.204-7

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFER

L.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

L.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3 52.233-2 - SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.4 FAR 52.236-27 - SITE VISIT ALT I (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

L.5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.6 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

L.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

L.9 BRANDING AND MARKING PLAN

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

M.2 BASIS FOR AWARD

M.3 EVALUATION APPROACH

M.4 DEFINITIONS AND EVALUATION RATINGS

M.5 PRICE EVALUATION

ATTACHMENTS

ACRONYMS LIST

BoQ Bill of Quantities COP Chief of Party COR Contracting Officer Representative CPM Critical Path Method CRMP Construction risk Management Plan DI Ductile iron EMMP Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Plan EPA Environmental Protection Agency GOL Government of Liberia GPS Geographical Position System HDPE High-density polyethylene HF Health Facilities LSC Local Steering Committee LWSC Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation MOH Ministry of Health NAICS Code North American Industry Classification System OMC Outstation Management Contract O&M Operation and Maintenance QAC Quality Assurance Contractor QAS Quality Assurance Specialist QCO Quality Control Officer QCP Quality Control Plan RFI Request for Information RFP Request for Proposal TDS Total Dissolved Solid TW Technical Work USAID United States Agency for International Development VES Vertical Electrical Sounding WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene WBS Work Breakdown Structure WHO World Health Organization WTP Water Treatment Plant

PART I — THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to furnish and install water pipes line at two water utilities located in Sanniquellie (Nimba County) and Voinjama (Lofa County), Liberia, and installation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in specified health facilities, (henceforth ‘the Activity’), as described in Section C.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract. A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the Contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. For the consideration set forth below, the Contractor must achieve the deliverables or outputs described in Sections C and F, and otherwise comply with all contract requirements.

B.3 FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Bill No DESCRIPTION OF WORKS Amount

(US$)

Water Pipe Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities

B1.0 Mobilization and demobilization for B2.0 and B3.0: The Contractor is responsible for providing all the resources necessary to mobilize and demobilize to/from site in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. (7% of B2.0 and B3.0 below)

TBD

B2.0 Expansion of existing water systems in two (2) counties (Sanniquellie and Voinjama)

TBD

B3.0 Installation of WASH infrastructure in 24 health facilities. TBD Grand Total TBD

B.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

Payment will be made in accordance with Section G.5, FAR Clauses 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) and FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017).

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

The water pipeline expansion in Sanniquellie and Voinjama will include furnishing, installing and constructing new water main distribution pipeline for each city’s water utility. The objective is to expand each city’s water pipeline to increase opportunities for private connections in each city, complementing the existing water distribution system. The objective of the second task under this contract is improving health service delivery at 24 health facilities (HF) by constructing reliable water and sanitation infrastructure.

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The construction Contractor (henceforth “Contractor”) will install new water pipes in two cities and construct WASH infrastructure in 24 HFs as specified in USAID provided drawings and technical specifications. “Technical Works” is defined as both the permanent Works proposed in the contract and the Temporary Works, required to complete the Permanent Work. Technical works (TW) for both projects will include the procurement, delivery, installation, construction, testing, disinfection of new water pipes; drilling of boreholes fitted with solar power systems;

and construction of elevated water tanks, service pipe to buildings, toilets, septic tanks and hand washing stations.

The Contractor must be capable of assembling and mobilizing an experienced team of site managers, skilled laborers and subcontractors and support personnel to procure correct materials and deliver to site on time; install and construct water pipe and appurtenances according to accepted workmanship practice; conduct quality control according to the approved plan; and provide required equipment, tools and materials to complete the required works correctly. The Contractor must provide a management team to manage and coordinate each project team, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders for the completion of the Works. The Contractor must be financially capable to procure project materials and pay subcontractors in advance of being reimbursed by USAID. The complete description of the proposed Works and Contractor responsibilities are specified in the Technical Specifications (Attachment J.1) and project drawings (Attachment J.2).

USAID will be represented by the Contracting Officer (CO) who will be responsible for all final approvals and overall contract administration and management of the Technical Works. An Oversight Contractor (TBD), will serve as the Quality Assurance Contractor (QAC). The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be responsible for the technical requirements of the project and coordination with the QAC and the Contractor.

The Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) will provide site inspectors in each city where the network expansion activity is taking place, to provide oversight alongside the QAC while they build up their knowledge and understanding of the water distribution network in preparation for their role in the long-term O&M of the systems. Similarly, the County Health Departments and staff of the HFs may provide inspectors to help coordinate the WASH construction and help in the oversight effort during construction.

The improved infrastructure will be handed over to the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) upon successful construction completion, testing and commissioning. The completed WASH infrastructure facilities will be handed over to the Ministry of Health and County Health Departments.

C.2.1 Construction Requirements

A. Water Pipe Network Expansion Existing site conditions: Due to the nature of underground pipe installation and the associated underground unknowns and potential above ground obstacles, the Contractor is expected to visit each site and walk the proposed alignment during the pre-bid meeting. Special attention must be taken for above ground obstructions, potential underground obstacles and culvert stream crossings so the Contractor can adequately price the project.

The Contractor acknowledges that he/she has satisfied him/herself as to the existing site conditions, the quality and quantity of the materials furnished insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites, as well as from information presented by the drawings and specifications. Any failure of the Contractor to acquaint itself with available information will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or costs of successfully performing the Work. USAID assumes no responsibility for any conclusion or interpretation made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by USAID.

Correct materials: Since this project will be connecting to, and expanding upon, existing water infrastructure (installed between late 2016 and early 2018), the Contractor must procure like materials to connect to the existing system and maintain consistency throughout the water utility and ensure a sound connection. For this reason there is a combination of metric and English units in the drawings; the Contractor must verify dimensions and diameter of pipes prior to procurement and installation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting of all components and elements and for the coordination of the operations of all trades, subcontractors, materials and laborers engaged upon the Works. The Contractor shall be prepared to guarantee to each of the subcontractors the dimensions which they may require for the fitting of their proposed work with the existing water infrastructure. Proper fitting to the existing water pipe network may include, all cutting and fitting, adjusting and patching necessary to make proper connections between the existing and proposed work. The Contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that the water pipe proposed alignment is reflected as an approximate alignment and connects to as built drawings locations of existing pipeline. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating the actual alignment and installation to avoid conflicts with existing structures and to address elevation requirements.

The Contractor shall refer to the technical specifications and drawings to ascertain in more detail the Scope of Works in the two cities. The Contractor shall also refer to these documents to determine the detailed description of the intended physical Technical Works required be furnishing, constructing and installed, as well the nonphysical work required to properly report, communicate and manage the project.

The Contractor must repair, without expense to USAID, any part of the Works which may become inoperative on account of leaving the Works unprotected or unsupervised during the construction phase, including theft of materials or equipment.

The Contractor is responsible for the Warranty of Construction of the Water Pipe Network Expansion as specified in FAR 52.246-21.

B. Provision of WASH infrastructure in Health Facilities Existing site conditions: The selected twenty four (24) health facilities are located in scattered places throughout in Bong, Nimba and Lofa counties. Some of the facilities may have non-functional water and sanitation facilities in a state of despair, either due to a faulty design and location and lack of maintenance. Although the site plan indicates the proposed location of the various WASH infrastructures, the Contractor is expected to visit the sites and include a geophysical investigation to determine the location of boreholes that would deliver year round water supply service to the facilities.

List of Health Facilities for WASH provision No Facility County District

Catchment Pop.

1. Fenutoli Clinic Bong Suakoko 8,300

2. Belemue Clinic Bong Panta 5,014

3. Salala Clinic Bong Salala 26,226

4. Tokpaipolu Bong Salala 1872

5. Botota Clinic Bong Kokoyah 10,370

6. Duotiayee Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 12,570

7. Lugbeyee Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 14,468

8. Ganta Comm.Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 6,892

9. Karmplay HCr Nimba Gbehlay-Geh 17,612

10. Beoyoola Clinic Nimba Gbehlay-Geh 14,931

11. Kpein Clinic Nimba Sclepea-Mah 5,295

12. Flumpa Nimba Sclepea-Mah 5,025

13. Buutuo Clinic Nimba Zoe geh 12,804

14. Toweh Town Clinic Nimba Tappita 12,107

15. Zekepa HCr Nimba Yarwn Meh. 12,975

16. Balagwalazu Clinic Lofa Zorzor 2,505

17. Zolowo Lofa Zorzor 7,680

18. Kpaiyea Clinic Lofa Salayea 2563

19. Bazagizia Clinic Lofa Voinjama 2,631

20. Lawalazu Clinic Lofa Voinjama 6,332

21. Fangonda Clinic Lofa Kolahun 15,851

22. Tengia Clinic Lofa Foya 1,250

23. Worsonga Clinic Lofa Foya 2,315

24. Vahun HC Lofa Vahun 21,126

The Contractor acknowledges its familiarity with the existing site conditions, the quality and quantity of the materials furnished insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites, as well as from information presented by the drawings and specifications.

Any failure of the Contractor to acquaint itself with available information will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or costs of successfully performing the Technical Work. USAID assumes no responsibility for any conclusion or interpretation made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by USAID.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting and rehabilitation of the proposed Works and for the coordination of the operations of all trades, subcontractors, materials and laborers engaged in the project. The Contractor shall be prepared to guarantee to each of the subcontractors the dimensions which they may require for the fitting of their work to the existing health facility infrastructure. Proper fitting may include cutting and fitting, adjusting and patching where necessary to complete the proposed improvements at the existing health facilities. The Contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that the level and locations of the components of the health facility infrastructure are reflected on dated drawings are diagrammatical and the Contractor is totally responsible for coordinating the actual installation to avoid conflicts.

The Contractor shall refer to the technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and drawings of the WASH infrastructure in health facilities to ascertain in more detail the Scope of Works of the overall 24 health facilities. The Contractor shall also refer to these documents to determine the detailed description of the intended physical Technical Works required to be furnished, constructed and installed, as well as the nonphysical work required to properly report, communicate and manage the project.

The Contractor must repair, without expense to USAID, any part of the Works which may become inoperative on account of leaving the Works unprotected or unsupervised during the construction phase, including theft of materials or equipment.

The Contractor is responsible for the Warranty of Construction for the twenty-four (24) WASH in Health Facilities as specified in FAR 52.246-21.

Project management for both water expansion and HF activities: The Contractor must provide a project/construction schedule that details each site activities, deliverables and milestones. Contractor must coordinate work plan schedule with the QAC to ensure adequate notification is provided for inspections and onsite observation of work. USAID must review and approve shop drawings prior to the procurement of watermain and private connection materials.

Project management deliverables are listed in this contract.

Contractor must coordinate work plan schedule with the QAC to ensure adequate notification is provided for inspections and onsite observation of work. USAID must review and approve shop drawings prior to the procurement of water pipe and private connection materials.

As-built record drawings: The Contractor is required to complete as-built record drawings depicting where the water pipe alignment for the network expansion component is installed with relation to permanent above ground structures and features, as well as the actual layout of the WASH infrastructure in health facilities. The Contractor shall deliver final as-built drawings reflecting the details of the final Works installed or constructed. The Contractor shall update the contract drawings to reflect the approved final as-built conditions and shall furnish those updated drawings to the COR.

1. Existing drawings shall be updated to reflect as-built conditions. The modifications shall be made by additions and deletions to the original drawings and with additional drawings as necessary.

2. The Contractor shall check all final as-built drawings for accuracy and conformance to the initial drawing scheme. The Contracting Officer will review the drawings for conformance to these standards.

3. As-built drawings shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer with a transmittal sheet containing an index of all drawings by the delivery date in Contract.

Personnel: The Contractor shall provide experienced managers, site supervisors, engineers, foremen, surveyors, materials technicians, equipment operators, skilled and unskilled labor, as well as other technical staff, together with all transport, instruments and equipment, to ensure adequate supervision and execution of the Works at all times. Refer to SECTION F.8 for KEY

PERSONNEL.

Deliverables: The Contractor shall submit project deliverables as specified in SECTION F.11, SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES AND REPORTS.

Substantial completion: USAID, the QAC, the Contractor, and the LWSC resident engineer (LWSC-RE) will conduct a joint substantial completion inspection at the end of the construction period, as specified in SECTION F.10.8. Substantial completion will be granted by USAID upon correct and complete installation, testing and disinfection of all pipes and all works under the WASH infrastructure activity so that the new system and infrastructure can be placed into operation. Punch list items after substantial completion may include minor site work and minor repairs.

Defects Liability Period (DLP) and Warranty: The Contractor shall provide separate Defects Liability Period (DLP) maintenance for one year starting at the end of the construction as specified in Section F.10.10 for both the network expansion activity and for the WASH infrastructure in HF.

C.2.2 Detailed Construction & Performance Requirements

To fulfill the objectives of this contract, as specified in SECTION C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS above, the Contractor at a minimum must:

C.2.2.A Water Pipe Installation

The water pipe installation will connect to existing water pipes and extend new pipe network along existing public works right of way (adjacent to roadway). This will be coordinated through the municipality and/or the national government. The scope of water pipe installation shall include plastic (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ductile iron (DI) pipes, gate valves and valve boxes, air release/blow-off valves , water main fittings and bends, all ductile iron fittings, tapping saddles, corporations, curb stops and boxes, and appurtenances. All bolts buried underground or in contact with water must be stainless steel, applicable for all gate valves, blow-off / air release valves, stream crossing and more. The water pipe will include DI pipe stream crossings, complete with concrete anchor and supports, to securely install water pipe over existing streams at culvert crossings. Water pipe work includes all clearing and grubbing along the proposed water pipe alignment to allow for excavation; all trench excavation, pipe bedding and select material, compaction during backfill, and resorting drainage patterns and above ground conditions. Water pipe installation may require dewatering and control of water during excavation to allow for water pipe to be installed in dry conditions.

The pipe network installation will include private connections that tap the existing and new watermain and extend a small diameter service line to businesses, households and government institution. The drawings include details on the private connections and the BOQ includes the proposed quantity of materials and number of connections for each city. Based on a household survey conducted in May 2018, a maximum number of 1,968 customers have been identified (see Attachment J.3a and J.3b) for connection survey and cluster map, with GPS coordinates), as reflected in the BOQ and the table below:

Breakdown of connection material in the BOQ:

City Year 1 Year 2 Additional for stockpile at WTP and future connections , during or after Year 2

Total Quantity of connection material

Private connections installed by contractor

Material provided by contractor and installed by OMC contractor

Voinjama 500 512 50 1062 Sanniquellie 500 356 50 906 Total 1000 868 100 1968 This connection numbers should be reached based on the cluster prioritization below:

The remaining number of connections for year 2 will identified in partnership with USAID, LWSC and the Outstation Management Contractor.

Among the private connections, there are a maximum of 30 government institutions proposed to be connected, whose exact number will be notified to the contractor upon award.

The following describes general technical requirements; however, the attached technical specifications in Section J provide detailed information and requirements. The finished trenches will be to the correct depth and width to suit the pipe diameter, including sand bedding and compacted pipe cover as defined in the drawings and technical specifications. The trench should be in a straight line so that the pipe can lay central in the trench without touching the trench sides. All loose and jagged outcrops, which could come into contact with the pipe during installation, must be removed. Trench backfill must start immediately after the placement of the pipe in the trench and after the QAC has observed the correct bedding, pipe installation, cover over the pipe, and backfill compaction equipment is onsite.

The Contractor shall take all measures to avoid the disturbance of existing buildings and facilities while excavating and installation of the pipeline. No disturbance of private property shall occur without prior written permission from the property owner and local authorities – any damage that occurs to private property or to public property in the cities will be the responsibility of the Contractor and it will be his/her responsibility to compensate or rectify the situation.

City Cluster Number of connections Year Sanniquellie A 293 1

B, E J and L 83 1 C 32 1

I, G and H 38 1 C D, K, N and R 54 1 D, K, N and R 19 2

M, T and U 27 2 Voinjama A 394 1

F 106 1 B 154 2` E 93 2 D 96 2

The water pipe installation shall include all materials and work required to furnish and install complete in place, the pipeline, including bends, fittings and appurtenances and testing as specified in the drawings and technical specification. All spare parts and extra materials listed in the specifications must be furnished and provided to (LWSC) prior to substantial completion.

The Contractor must commission the completed water pipe. Completion of the water pipe will be attained upon correct and complete installation of all water pipe and components; pressure testing of all water pipe installed; and disinfection of all water pipe installed. See Substantial Completion in Section F.10.8. The Contractor must provide a method statement for approval by USAID prior to pressure testing and disinfection of the new water pipe. Pressure testing and disinfection are components of the BOQ; pressure testing and disinfection must be completed and approved prior to substantial completion of award.

The Contractor must complete compaction testing during trench backfilling as per the technical specifications. The Contractor must complete the tests as requested and reflected under the BOQ allowance for compaction testing. A percentage of the budget line item will be paid during pipeline installation if testing is done correctly and compaction meets the specifications.

The Contractor shall identify the most expeditious alignment for the pipeline based on the schematic route provided in the drawings. Most expeditious alignment must be within Public Works right of way and minimize disruption to above grade structures. Contractor shall repair and replace structures and elements removed or damaged during trench excavation, water pipe installation and other associated works specified in this contract. Repairs to any damage caused by the Contractor must be completed prior to payment for that portion of pipeline installed.

When making connections to existing water pipe infrastructure, the Contractor shall excavate carefully to identify and locate existing underground infrastructure. Subsurface exploration to identify the existing infrastructure will be paid for under the contract as part of the test pit as directed by the QAC. Contractor must verify existing conditions and proposed connection point in order to procure the correct connection materials.

The proposed DI pipe water pipe stream crossings are intended for existing stream that may be seasonal or flowing at the time of construction. The preference for stream crossings is to maintain the pipeline within the road way section, a minimum of three feet below the road surface and a minimum of 18 inches above the existing culvert. If the roadway condition cannot be met, an alternative for low flow or seasonal streams is to install the DI stream crossing under the stream bed.

If neither the roadway or under the stream are appropriate crossings, the Contractor shall install the water pipe over the stream with supports as shown in the supplied technical drawings. All stream crossing must be completed with DI pipe, whether underground or above ground. The Contractor shall visit the site prior to fully understand the existing conditions. Test pit allowances included in the Contract are intended to investigate sub surface conditions at stream crossing locations and are to only be used when approved by the QAC Engineer. Each test pit will be paid only for those approved by the Engineer and completed by the Contractor.

The Contractor will be paid for each private connection upon verification that the connection is 100% complete from the watermain to the private yard tap or house connection. The private connection progress payment includes a separate line item for labor and incidentals which is paid for each private connection completed and for the material procured for the connection. The cost to complete the private connection must include trench excavation, trench bedding material, concrete for the meter and other raw materials required to install the proposed connection materials specified in the drawings.

The total private connection materials must be provided by the Contractor and are intended for completing the proposed private connections. Remaining materials under this BOQ line item must be safely stored at the cities’ water treatment plant. The Contractor is responsible to provide a detailed inventory list of all private connection materials remaining after the private connections are complete.

Additional private connection materials are included in the BOQ under a separate line item. The additional private connection materials are to be safely stored at the water treatment plant site.

The intent is to provide the utility operator materials for future private connections.

Contractor must assess existing solar battery buildings at the Sanniquellie and Voinjama water treatment plant and complete the air conditioning installation for each building. The electrical requirements are found in the technical specifications. The Contractor must provide shop drawings of the equipment intended to be installed and demonstrated proper fit in the existing buildings and with the existing electrical panel boards.

The Contractor must provide shop drawings for a generator shelter that will cover the existing generators located at the Sanniquellie and Voinjama water treatment plant site. The generator shelter shall provide shelter / covering from rain so that the private operator can access the generator during a rain storm. The shelter shall provide adequate spacing that allows for adequate access to operate and maintain each generator.

For technical details, construction standards and requirements, reference Attachments J.1, J.2, and J.3.

C.2.2.B WASH Infrastructure in Health Facilities Borehole and Construction: As part of the borehole construction, the Contractor will verify and evaluate the location of each borehole site using an appropriate method such that it satisfies the following conditions:

• Assessing local hydrogeology, including identification of hydrostratigraphic units and the hydraulic and hydro chemical characteristics of each site based on existing information and Geophysical Investigation such as Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and carrying out drilling of test hole. The construction requirement for the borehole shall satisfy the following conditions:

• Evaluating the minimum water requirement of the facility (indicated in the BOQ) with the potential yield of the borehole. The contractor shall carry out a yield test, and employ a pump capable of measuring yield at the recommended depth of borehole. The borehole must be capable of producing sufficient water supply for the centers during all months of the dry season.

• All water supply sources should be tested for WHO and GOL standards. At a minimum the following tests should be conducted: Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, pH, Turbidity, TDS, Iron, Nitrate, Nitrite, Arsenic, and Fluoride.

• Appropriate advice (and trainings) (see the minimum number of training in the BOQ) should be given to the responsible county health department and health facility staff of local authorities when handing over the water supply based upon the drinking water test.

For example, if the water tested has bacteriological contamination then appropriate advice for mitigating the risk of drinking this water such as boiling for a certain time period should be given in writing. On the other hand, if the water source has excessive amount of chemical contamination such as arsenic then local authorities should be warned in writing about it and advised to use the water for non- drinking purposes unless they can treat it appropriately.

• All pumps must be submersible to be operated with solar power supplied with spares required for three (3) year period per the manufacturer recommendation. Submersible pumps should be 100 % stainless steel inside and outside; sand resistant; resistant to corrosive water; and have dry-running protection. The pumps will be durable submersible pumps. Submittals must be provided to USAID for the approval of pumps and all accessories related to this job.

• All pumps will be tested and commissioned. This includes connecting the pump to the solar power system, conveyance and storage network,

• Submission of complete well drilling logs. Drilled wells should comply with the attached specifications.

• All centers required the construction of a solar power supply system that is also capable of extracting the required quantity of water and supplying the energy needs of the facility, as described in the technical specifications, BOQ and drawings. The Contractor must submit shop drawings and equipment data sheets for USAID review and approval for all health facility solar, electrical and submersible pumps prior to their procurement.

Contractor must include shop drawing submittal review in their schedule and allow USAID up to 14 days to respond.

Construction of toilet and sanitation facilities: Construction of toilets, ash and placenta pits must follow the Ministry of Health (MOH) standards, as indicated in the technical drawings.

Separate toilet facilities, in toilet rooms provided for each gender shall be provided in all health facilities. Separate toilet rooms for each gender need to be provided that can be locked from the inside and contain at least one toilet basin. The contractor is also required to verify the soil condition of the location of toilet, ash and placenta pit to make sure that the bottom of the pits are at least 1.5m from the ground water level. The contractor shall verify the level of water table that may prevail during the dry season (January – March) in order to determine the depth to the bottom of the pits.

Waste Water Treatment Disposal: Waste generated from the facility will be treated by means of septic and soakaway pits. The contractor will verify the site condition of the terrain of the specific site to determine the location of the septic tank and soakaway pits. A careful consideration shall be taken into account to protect the ground water sources from pollution. At a minimum, the facilities will have a two chamber septic tank for collecting the effluent water connected to a soakaways pit, which shall be located at a suitable location within the compound of the facility.

For technical details and requirements, see section J.

C.2.3 Phasing of the Works

The Contractor is expected to provide phasing of the work between the two cities for water expansion component and the 24sites WASH in health facility construction, and to demonstrate resource allocation and overall plan to conduct work simultaneously at all locations.

C.2.4 Mobilization Plan

The Contractor shall develop a mobilization plan that includes recruitment and mobilization of personnel, establishing a project office(s), allocating and mobilization of equipment, tools and materials to sites and other tasks associated with mobilization so that work begins per the expected milestone. It must describe how the Contractor will mobilize its labor, materials and equipment to project sites as required by the project. The mobilization plan should refer to other project management plans specified in this contract, including procurement of materials so work can begin per the expected milestone. The mobilization plan should include how the Contractor will secure lay-down space and storage space for materials, equipment, and tools. The mobilization plan should refer security measures that will safe guard Contractor’s assets and materials procured under this contract. The plan should include a demobilization plan at the end of the project, including a phase reduction of personnel as appropriate for the remaining work near the end of the project, handover of assets, cleanup and other close out tasks.

C.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS AND DELIVERABLES

To effectively manage the project, the Contractor is required to submit, in addition to other project deliverables, a construction schedule, procurement plan, quality control plan, communication plan (document control, RFI, reports, meetings), projected progress payments and s-curve, health and safety plan, and security plan. All of the project management plans specified below shall be submitted as early project deliverables per Section F.

C.3.1 Schedule – Gantt and narrative: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a schedule that includes a detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) on the Contractor’s proposed mobilization, procurement, delivery, installation, testing, deliverables, as-built and completion of all Technical Works and contract requirements.

The schedule shall be developed using MS Project or similar software using Critical Path Method and depicted as a Gantt diagram, in accordance with SECTION F.11 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES. A baseline schedule will be approved by USAID at the start of the project. Each week the Contractor must update the schedule to reflect the actual work started and completed for each activity to allow a comparison between the baseline and the actual. Each week the Contractor must provide a four-week look ahead schedule that details activities planned.

The schedule must include a method statement (narrative) that describes how the Contractor will mobilize its labor, materials and equipment to project sites. The schedule narrative that accompanies the Gantt diagram must describe how the Contractor intends to phase the work, allocate resources and coordinate subcontractors between the three sites.

Should significant deviations in the order of 20% between the baseline and the actual schedule occur, the Contractor shall provide a recovery schedule plan to fast track the project in order to meet the contract completion date. Any recovery plan must include the cause of the delay(s), disruptions, or interruptions; an explanation of the work affected; and proposed corrective actions to meet the milestone dates affected or mitigate potential delays or disruptions. No revision to the accepted baseline schedule shall be made without written approval by the CO.

C.3.2 S-curve: The Contractor shall provide projected project expenditure that estimates monthly projected progress value and cumulative project spending (s-curve) over the course of the project. USAID will review and approve a baseline s-curve. The contractor must update the s-curve each month with actual progress payment value to compare baseline and actual expenditure on the project. The Contractor must be able to separate the watermain expansion work projections from the HF work if requested so by USAID.

C.3.3 Procurement Plan: The Contractor must develop a procurement plan that provides a description on how the Contractor plans to identify and select vendors and suppliers for water pipe materials and describe the delivery and safe storage of materials on site. The Procurement Plan shall include a schedule of all items to be procured, including long-lead items, customs clearance and logistics to implement the proposed Works. The procurement schedule shall be integrated as part of the project schedule and updated on a bi-weekly basis. The procurement plan must include approval process required for USAID to review and approve shop drawings and submittals of materials to be procured prior to procurement.

C.3.4 Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall provide a quality control plan (QCP) that describes how the Contractor will provide quality control measures during the project in accordance with FAR 52.246-12. Quality Control will include materials selection, construction inspection and final testing of the Technical Works.

The QCP shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

1. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and that the QCP staff shall use to implement all aspects of the work specified.

2. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a QCP function.

3. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test.

C.3.5 Tracking Construction Deficiencies: The Contractor shall propose procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from the identification stage through acceptable corrective action. These procedures shall establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

The QCP shall include a plan to monitor and control the quality and workmanship of all subcontractors.

C.3.6 Notification of Changes: After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall notify the CO in writing of any…