Solicitation_AID-391-14-000059.pdf

SOL-391-14-000059

Technical Assessment, Review and Up-gradation of the Engineering Design, Cost Estimates and Documentation for Diamer Bhasha Dam Project

Table of Content Page

SECTION B—SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 BUDGET AND CONTRACT CEILING

B.4 INDIRECT COSTS

B.5 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 TITLE OF ACTIVITY

C.2 PURPOSE

C.3 BACKGROUND

C.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D---PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

D.2 BRANDING

D.3 BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION AND MARKING PLAN

SECTION E---INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.3 FAR 52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT (APR 1984)

SECTION F---DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.4 KEY PERSONNEL

F.5 AUTHORIZED WORK DAY/WEEK

F.6 AIDAR 752.242-70, PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007)

F.7 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

F.8 PERFORMANCE MONITORING PLAN

F.9 PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS

F.10 AIDAR 752.7005, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

DOCUMENTS (SEP 2013) (CLASS DEVIATION OAA-DEV-13-01C)

F.11 PAKINFO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G---CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

G.3 AIDAR 752.7025 APPROVALS (APR 1984)

G.4 TECHNICAL DIRECTION

G.5 PAYING OFFICE

G.6 AIDAR 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION FOR PAYMENT (NOV 1998)

G.7 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION H---SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT

H.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

H.2 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.3 NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY PURCHASES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RESOURCES

H.4 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.5 AIDAR 722.170 EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS (TCNS) AND

COOPERATING COUNTRY NATIONALS (CCNS)

H.6 AIDAR 752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCOVERED AFTER

AWARD. (JUN 1993)

H.7 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012)

H.8 AIDAR 752.7002 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION. (JAN 1990)

H.9 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JUL 1997)

H.10 AIDAR 752.7006 NOTICES. (APR 1984)

H.11 AIDAR 752.7007 PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (JULY 2007)

H.12 AIDAR 752.7010 CONVERSION OF U.S. DOLLARS TO LOCAL CURRENCY (APR 1984)

H.13 AIDAR 752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (OCT 1989)

H.14 AIDAR 752.7014 NOTICE OF CHANGES IN TRAVEL REGULATIONS. (JAN 1990)

H.15 AIDAR 752.7027 PERSONNEL (DEC 1990)

H.16 AIDAR 752.7028 DIFFERENTIAL AND ALLOWANCES (JUL 1996)

H.17 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

H.18 AIDAR 752.228-3 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)

H.19 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE AND SERVICES

H.20 AIDAR 752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (JULY 2007)

H.21 AIDAR 752.7032 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1990)

H.22 AIDAR 752.7033 PHYSICAL FITNESS (JUL 1997)

H.23 AIDAR 752.231-71 SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR HG EMPLOYEES. (OCT 1998)

H.24 ADS 302.3.5.9 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012)

H.25 ADS 302.3.5.14(A) USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DECEMBER 2004)

H.26 ADS 302.3.5.19 USAID-FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES (AUGUST 2013)

H.27 ADS 302.3.5.20 CONFERENCE PLANNING AND REQUIRED APPROVALS (AUGUST 2013) .. 58

H.28 ADS 302.3.5.5 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007)

H.29 AIDAR 752.7019 PARTICIPANT TRAINING. (JAN 1999)

H.30 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.31 SECURITY CONDITIONS

H.32 AMMONIUM NITRATE AND CALCIUM AMMONIUM NITRATE RESTRICTION (SEP 2011)

(CLASS DEVIATION OAA-DEV-11-03C, EXPIRATION DATE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016)

H.33 UNACCOMPANIED POST

H.34 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS

H.35 CONTRACTOR’S STAFF SUPPORT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS

ARRANGEMENTS

PART II---CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I---CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 FAR 52.229-8 TAXES - FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS (MAR 1990)

I.3 FAR 52.203-15 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY

AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009. (JUN 2010)

I.4 FAR 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.5 AIDAR 752.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JAN 1990)

I.6 USAID DEFINITIONS CLAUSE - SUPPLEMENT FOR USAID CONTRACTS INVOLVING

PERFORMANCE OVERSEAS (DEC 1986)

I.7 AIDAR 752.211-70 LANGUAGE AND MEASUREMENT (JUN 1992)

I.8 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - USAID REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

I.9 ANNUAL REPORT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN CONTRACTOR'S CUSTODY

I.10 AIDAR 752.245-71 TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY (APR 1984)

I.11 752.7001 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA (JUL 1997)

I.12 AIDAR 752.7008 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES OR PERSONNEL. (APR 1984)

I.13 AIDAR 752.7031 LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS. (OCT 1989)

I.14 AIDAR 752.7034 ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DISCLAIMER (DEC 1991)

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

SECTION J—LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV—REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

K.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 AGREEMENT ON, OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

K.3 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

K.4 FAR 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998)

K.5 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2014)

K.6 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (APR 2010)

K.7 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL 2013)

K.8 FAR 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

K.9 FAR 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE. (APR 1984)

K.10 FAR 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED

COMPUTER SOFTWARE. (DEC 2007)

K.11 FAR 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION. (MAY

2012)

K.12 FAR 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE--COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR

2005)

K.13 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS

K.14 KEY INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATION

K.15 Signature

SECTION L—INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.2. 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

(JAN 2004)

L.3. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

L.4. PROCEDURES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS BY E-MAIL

L.5. 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.6. 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.7. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE

L.8. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.9. QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

L.10 VOLUME I – INSTRUCTION FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.11 VOLUME II – COST PROPOSAL

L.12—VALUE FOR MONEY (SEE SECTION M.4(E))

L.13. SECURITY PLAN

L.14. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION

PLAN AND THE MARKING PLAN

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.2. DETERMINATION OF COMPETITIVE RANGE

M.3 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.4. EVALUATION OF COST PROPOSALS

M.5. CONTRACTING WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND DISADVANTAGED

ENTERPRISES

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B—SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The Purpose of this solicitation is to procure services for the Technical assessment, Review and Up-gradation of the Engineering Design, Cost Estimates and Documentation for Diamer Bhasha Dam Project) in Pakistan. The United States Agency for International Development Mission to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (USAID/Pakistan) sponsors and manages this contract.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion Contract. For the consideration set forth in the contract, the Contractor must provide the deliverables and outputs described in Section C and Section F.

B.3 BUDGET AND CONTRACT CEILING

The Reimbursable U.S. dollar costs will be limited to allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Cost and Payment,” FAR 52.216- 8, “Fixed Fee,” FAR 52.232-20, “Limitation of Cost,” and FAR 52-232-22, “Limitation of Funds,” if applicable, and AIDAR 752.7003, “Documentation for Payment.”

S/N Cost Element Year-1 Year-2 Total 1 Salary and Wages 2 Fringe Benefits 3 Consultants Total Direct Labor Costs 4 Allowances 5 Travel, Transportation and Per Diem 6 Equipment and Supplies 7 Subcontracts 8 Other Direct Costs (ODC) 9 Program Activity costs 10 Security costs Total Direct Costs 11 Indirect/Overhead costs 12 G&A Total Indirect Costs Total Direct and Indirect Costs without Fee 13 Fixed Fee Total Estimated Cost plus Fixed-Fee

The total estimated cost for the performance of the work required for the contract, exclusive of fixed fee, if any, is $TBD]. The fixed fee, if any, is $TBD. The total estimated cost plus fixed fee, if any, is $TBD. USAID will not pay the Contractor any sum in excess of the total ceiling price of TBD.

The total obligated amount available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor (and payment of fixed fee, if any) for performance under the contract is $TBD. The Contractor must not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232.22, “Limitation of Funds.”

B.4 INDIRECT COSTS

Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates of the Contractor, allowable indirect costs shall be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rate and the appropriate base:

Description Rate Base Type Period

Fringe Benefits TBD Overhead Materials & Subcontract Handling G&A a/ Base of application:

Type of rate:

Period:

b/ Base of application:

Type of rate:

Period:

B.5 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

USAID/Pakistan will pay a proportion of the contractor’s fixed fee each month pursuant to FAR 52.216-8, “Fixed Fee,” upon the receipt of an invoice deemed proper by the Office of Financial Management in USAID/Pakistan.

In the event the Contractor does not submit the required deliverables at the conclusion of the period of performance, the Contracting Officer will adjust the fixed fee proportionately to the deliverables accepted. For example, if USAID/Pakistan accepted 85% of the deliverables, then the Contractor remains entitled to 85% of the fixed fee amount; provided, however, that the Contractor satisfactorily performs the terms of the contract.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 TITLE OF ACTIVITY

Technical Assessment, Review and Up-gradation of the Engineering Design, Cost Estimates and Documentation for Diamer Bhasha Dam Project.

C.2 PURPOSE

USAID is supporting the Government of Pakistan in validating the studies/plans, already prepared by WAPDA, for Diamer Bhasha Dam Project. Earlier, USAID conducted a rapid assessment of the work done by WAPDA. The purpose of the rapid assessment was to collect all the necessary data/information about the DBDP available from various sources like WAPDA/GOP, to conduct a brief assessment/analysis of the various design components and other related tasks. The rapid assessment pointed out areas in the technical design that need to be addressed through a comprehensive technical review. USAID is now undertaking a comprehensive review of the technical design.

Key objective of the assignment is a Comprehensive Technical Assessment to fill the gaps and weaknesses which have been identified in the rapid technical assessment of the project conducted by USAID. . This assignment primarily focuses on technical appraisal of dam type and design adapted, with specific reference to detailed analysis of various design parameters like seismicity/seismology of region, the design of hydropower components and to fill gaps or strengthen weaknesses identified in design wherever required. The assignment includes primary collection / verification of field data, conduction of analyses, planning and implementation of additional surveys and investigations (if required), and recommendations for redesign of project components to fully meet the International Standards and Best Practices. As part of the assignment the Contractor may also be required to visit the dam site on as and when required basis.

Additionally the Contractor will also analyze the complete planning and evaluate the technical design, construction planning and project implementation activities. This will includeassessment/ submission of realistic time schedules for all relevant project components or as foreseen to be necessary for the successful construction and realization of the Diamer Bhasha Dam Project in the minimum possible time.

C.3 BACKGROUND

Description of Project The proposed Diamer Bhasha Dam is located on upper Indus River some 315 km upstream from Tarbela dam and about 40 km downstream of Chilas Town in Northern Areas, now Gilgit-

1 Much of this information is found on http://www.wapda.gov.pk/htmls/water-dams-basha.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamer-Bhasha_Dam http://www.wapda.gov.pk/htmls/water-dams-basha.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamer-Bhasha_Dam

Baltistan. Geographically, the proposed Project is located between Longitude 73o to 75o E and Latitude 35o to 36o N and bounded by districts of Kohistan, Diamer, Gilgit and Chitral lying in south, east, north and west, respectively.

In its finally proposed configuration, it envisages the construction of a Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) gravity dam and the allied appurtenant structures on the Indus River. The proposed dam will impound 15% of the annual river flow. The DBDP will provide 7.9 billion cubic meters (BCM) or 6.4 million acre feet (MAF) of utilizable storage and an installed capacity of 4,500 MW yielding about 18,100 GWh annually. An additional annual energy of about 1100 GWh will also be generated at Tarbela due to its conjunctive operation with Diamer Bhasha reservoir.

The proposed configuration also include spillway to be constructed along with five reservoir flushing outlets and two low level outlets embedded in the dam. Two underground powerhouses will be constructed, one on each bank. Each powerhouse will have an installed capacity of 2,250 MW comprised of six turbines with a rated capacity of 375 MW each. The power house on the left bank will be located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the other on the right bank falls in the area of Gilgit-Baltistan. The project is expected to abate irrigation water shortages in the Indus Basin Irrigation System, improve irrigated agriculture by meeting future demand, aid in management of flood peak flows, compensate for the loss of storage by sediment deposition in existing downstream reservoirs and provide hydropower to alleviate acute electricity shortages. In addition approximately 1,100 GWh of additional energy will also be generated annually at Tarbela due to conjunctive operation of both Diamer Bhasha and Tarbela reservoirs. Diamer Bhasha Dam will also enhance the life of the Tarbela reservoir by 35 years by storing a major part of the sediment presently flowing into the Tarbela reservoir.

The estimated cost of the project is US $13 to 14 billion, inclusive of an allocation for land acquisition/resettlement, and relocation of about 100km of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and other related activities. Project implementation is planned over a period of 10 years.

MAIN DAM

Maximum Height 272 m Type Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Diversion System 2 No. Diversion Tunnels (right side) 1 No. Diversion Channel (right side) Upstream and Downstream Cofferdams

MAIN SPILLWAY

Number of gates 14 Size of gate 11.5 x 16.24 m

RESERVOIR

Full Supply Level 1160 masl Crest Elevation Level 1170 masl Gross Storage 8.1MAF (10.0BCM) Live Storage 6.4 MAF (7.9 BCM) Min. operating level 1060 masl Outlets in Dam Body Low level 2 Flushing 5 Power House(s) 2

Total Installed Capacity 4500MW Location and Type Underground, one each on right and left side Number of Units 12 each of 375 MW Average Generation 19,208 Gwh/year

The implementation of the project has been planned to be tendered in 5 lots. Whereas Lots 1 and 2 cover mainly civil engineering construction works, the lots 3, 4 & 5 cover mainly the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of hydraulic steel structures and electrical and mechanical equipment envisioned for the project.

BASELINE INFORMATION AVAILABLE, INCLUDING GAP IDENTIFICATION AND

ANALYSIS

The current design of Diamer Bhasha Dam evolved through a series of techno-economic evaluation and feasibility studies undertaken during the last 26 years. Notable among these are the following three:

Feasibility Report MONENCO, 1984: The report titled “Bhasha Storage and Power Project– Feasibility” was prepared by Montreal Engineering Company (MONENCO) of Canada. They proposed a 200 meter high zoned earth/rock fill dam with central core and concrete cut off to bed rock, underground power house on the left bank of the river Indus, installed generation capacity 3,360 MW with annual energy generation about 14,000 GWh corresponding to a Full Supply Level (FSL) of 1,160 Meters Above Sea Level (MASL) having a storage capacity of 5.7 MAF.

Feasibility Report NEAC, 2004: In June 2002, the WAPDA assigned the task of preparing a detailed project feasibility report to the joint venture NEAC, comprising renowned international & national engineering firms with M/s. NESPAK as the lead firm. In August, NEAC submitted “Bhasha Diamer Dam Project – Feasibility Report”. They recommended a RCC gravity dam of 282 meters height above the bed rock, two (2) underground powerhouses of 4,500 MW total installed capacity, 2,250 MW each, on the right and left banks.

Average annual energy generation was estimated around 18,300 GWh out of which about 16,800 GWh was at Bhasha and additional 1,450 GWh at Tarbela. Live storage capacity at Full Storage Level of 1,170 MASL was 7.3 MAF.

Design Report by DBC, 2008:Diamer Bhasha Contractors (DBC), a joint venture of international & national consulting firms, M/s. Lahmeyar International Germany as lead firm was engaged by WAPDA in July 2005 to review the feasibility report, engineering design and tender drawings/documents already done by NEAC. DBC had completed detailed engineering design of the project by June 30, 2008.

To-date, WAPDA has spent over US $50 million on field investigations, studies, engineering design, and review of designs and preparation of tender documents. They are proceeding with work on the project in accordance with the release of funds. In addition to the US $50 million already expended, approximately US $70 million has been disbursed to acquire land that will be submerged.

Contracts totaling approximately US $61.5 million have been awarded to local contractors to build site facilities for the construction crews and offices. The GOP has also disbursed US $3 million to the NHA for realignment of 35 km of the KKH to bypass the areas affected by the dam site.

The GOP has approved the DBDP project, which also has been endorsed by all four provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan, under the auspices of The Council of Common Interest. Once a final financing plan is approved and financing secured, DBDP will require an estimated 10 years to complete.

The USAID Rapid Assessment, 2014 A due diligence exercise “Data Collection, Review and Preparation of International Tender document for the Diamer Bhasha Dam Project”, recently undertaken by USAID has resulted in a number of reports listed hereunder;

A: Environmental and Social/Cultural Impact review of the project activities

1. Review of DB Project Impacts on the People

2. Review existing or draft resettlement plans and procedures

3. Examination of selection and appropriateness of any identified proposed relocation sites

4. Review of people affected by the DB project

5. DB Project Impact on Natural Resources

6. Reservoir and dam construction land use

7. Significant sediment contributing watershed area

8. DB Project Impact on the Natural Environment

9. DB Project Impact on Social, Cultural or Anthropologically Significant Resources

10. Review of existing social/cultural or anthropological sites in the DB Project area

B: Progress in DB Project Development Achieved so far

11. Status of Government Planning and Approval Documents

12. Status of Project Feasibility Studies, Designs, and Contracting Documents

13. Preparation of DBDP library of data and information

14. Seismic zoning and seismic hazard

15. Gap Analysis of DBDP design in comparison to international best practices

16. Review of the cost estimates

C: Project Financing Review

17. Pakistan energy sector

18. Energy sector financial claims on GOP

19. Diamer Bhasha Dam Project financing

The Reports Number 14 and 15 have highlighted the following major gaps requiring due consideration during the Proposed Review Study, in addition, the Contractor is also required to address all possible gaps that lead to a comprehensive review report;

− Incomplete or deficient work in determining the type of dam and its optimization with respect to costs.

− The properties of concrete mixes that are proposed in design are not corroborated by experiments. In this large and costly project, it is surprising that the designers have based their design on assumptions and estimates of concrete property.

− The material identified for construction also needs to be tested before construction level design.

− Design inadequacies especially in respect of structural design to resist seismic forces. A large amount of seismic data has been collected to assess the site specific seismic hazard assessment by MONENCO, NEAC and DBDC. However, the report ignores some important factors when preparing the assessment.

C.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

The purpose of USAID’s comprehensive technical design review is to analyze the various design components, identify and recommend measures to address the gaps in technical design in comparison to the international best practices. As a result of this initiative the contractor is required to provide an overall guidance to USAID: a) whether the shortcomings in the technical design are minor and can addressed without further in-depth technical inputs or b) the design requires major revisions that would involve further detailed technical analysis and redesign.

The Contractor is required to review existing designs and tender documents as follows:

− Detailed Review of all available data, information and Reports for Proposed Diamer Bhasha Dam Project including but not limited to surveys and investigations data, hydrological and meteorological data, Feasibility Study, Detailed Design Documents, Tender Documents and Cost Estimates with special consideration on gaps identified in the USAID due diligence study.

− Development of a site specific response spectrum. If regional earthquakes data is not obtainable, the reviewer will have to establish if data from some other actual event or general seismic code can be used effectively for DBD project or not.

− Review of design specifically considering the seismicity/seismology of the region and seismic zone determination based on available earthquake records. Reassessment of both probabilistic and deterministic assessment of potential earthquake hazard to verify the accelerations used by the contractor for both OBE as well as MCE level events. It may include on-field studies to assess the near-field faults and suspected faults as potential basis for design earthquake.

− Review of overall approach, planning, type of structure, design of the project components specifically with respect to overall safety, economy and most logical approach for execution and completion of the project. Review & discussion of the gaps identified in present study that exist in the DBDP design parameters and the engineering design of all physical infrastructures with respect to standard design parameters, International Best Practices and guidelines. Adequacy of design has to be ensured for all project components

− Detailed assessment and optimization of design of dam including Type of dam, layout & configuration. Specifically the review needs to ascertain that the selected type RCCD is the most appropriate type at this site with adequate documentation justifying the selection against other types. If after review some other type of dam such as ECRD or CFRD is found more appropriate, the Contractor will have to modify the design accordingly.

− Full-fledged appraisal of all Electro-Mechanical Designs including turbines’ configuration, power generation units and control systems.

− Application of Value Engineering for Optimization of design for all project components and cost of construction. Analyze the project in terms of the requirements, carryout function analysis to determine what dam characteristics are more important. Analyze the various alternative ways of meeting the requirements and what could be the most economical way to construct dam and generate resources for the construction. Asses the alternatives by evaluating how well they meet the required functions and how the proposed time cost savings will be.

The contractor will analyze how the construction of the dam could be planned and implemented in phased manner linked with the generation of revenue stream for the public/private investment during the construction of the dam. The Contractor will take into consideration issues like the simultaneous construction of two power houses, whether their simultaneous construction can be justified on the basis of provincial requirements/disputes and what could be the possible alternatives.

− Preparation and submission of Detailed Review Report with proposed modification in the Design of all major components (if required)

− Review and thoroughly update all cost information associated with DBDP.

− The Contractor will coordinate with the other two Contractors working on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Financial Assessment and also with the technical review committee. The Contractor will also coordinate with stakeholders including but not limited to GOP, WAPDA, Key Donors (like ADB, WB) and other Sponsors.

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SECTION D---PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem.

Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semifinished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING

Markings under this contract shall comply with the USAID “Graphic Standards Manual available at www.usaid.gov/branding or any successor branding policy.

D.3 BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION AND MARKING PLAN

The Contract shall fully implement the Branding Implementation Plana and Marking Plan submitted by the contractor and approved by USAID as part of this contract.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E---INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with FAR § 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated By Reference,” in Section I of this contract.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies—Cost Reimbursement MAY 2001 52.246-5 Inspection of Services—Cost Reimbursement APR 1984

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs shall take place at:

USAID/Pakistan c/o U.S Embassy Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5 Islamabad, Pakistan or at any other location where the services are preformed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The COR listed in Section G has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or outputs.

E.3 FAR 52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT (APR

1984)

(a) Definition. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or used in performing services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If any of the services performed do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, for no additional fee. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by performance, the Government may -

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce any fee payable under the contract to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(e) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or take the action necessary to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may -

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and reduce any fee payable by an amount that is equitable under the circumstances; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

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SECTION F---DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with FAR § 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated By Reference,” in Section I of this contract.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER ALTERNATE I APR 1984

752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS OCT 2007

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is [TBD] through [TBD] (one year).

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance under this contract is Pakistan as specified in Section C of this contract.

The Diamer Bhasha Dam Project will be implemented in Diamer District, Gilgit Baltistan province and adjoining northern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Contractor's project office, the Chief of Party (COP) and key personnel will be based in Islamabad. Some Contractor operations may also need to be conducted in other parts of the country, particularly at the project site and Lahore, and at other locations within Pakistan.

F.4 KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor must furnish the following individuals deemed key personnel for the performance of this contract.

No Key Personnel Position Individual 1 Chief of Party (COP) / Chief Design Engineer (Civil)

2 Deputy Chief of Party/Principal Design Engineer (Dam)

(b) The key personnel identified above are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for providing such key personnel for full-time performance for the term of this contract unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor must make Key Personnel immediately available upon award. The failure to provide the key personnel designated above at any point during the performance period may be considered nonperformance unless such failure exists beyond the control, and through no fault or negligence, of the Contractor.

(d) The Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the COR of any key personnel’s departure and the reasons therefore. The Contractor must take steps to immediately rectify the departure of key personnel and will propose a substitute candidate for each vacated position along with a budget impact statement in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract.

(e) The Contractor must not replace any of the key personnel without the written consent of the

Contracting Officer and the COR whether provided in advance or by ratification.

(f) The contractor will be required to work in close coordination with the Environmental and Financial Consultants hired by the USAID.

(g) USAID anticipates that in order to successfully complete this assignment the project team should include international and local experts with financial modelling and international project finance expertise.

(h) The key personnel identified above are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CO, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing such personnel for performance of this Statement of Work for the term specified herein.

(i) Unless failure to provide the designated key personnel as specified above is beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence, of the Contractor (e.g., non-acceptance or termination of employment by the individual, illness or death of the individual), failure to provide such key personnel as specified above may be considered nonperformance by the Financial Advisor.

(j) If the Contractor, at any time, is unable to comply with these requirements, the Contractor shall simultaneously notify, in writing, the CO and the COR reasonably in advance of the individual’s departure or non-acceptance of employment and shall submit written justification and explanation in sufficient detail (including implications for the totality of this Task Order to permit evaluation of the impact on the program).

(k) No replacement of key personnel shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the CO; provided, that the CO may ratify in writing such replacement and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the CO required by this clause. Proposed substitutions must be submitted simultaneously to the CO and the COR not later than 30 days after the departure of, or non-acceptance of employment by, any of the approved individuals, and the proposed substitute personnel must have at least the same qualifications as the applicable key personnel specified above. Failure to do so may be considered nonperformance by the Contractor. The listing of key personnel may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended from time to time during the course of this contract to add, change, or delete personnel and positions, as appropriate.

F.4.1 Chief of Party - Chief Design Engineer (Civil)

The Contractor’s Chief of Party shall be located in the Islamabad project office with short-term assignments to the WAPDA headquarters in Lahore or to a field office within the project area.

The Chief of Party shall be the Design Specialist (Civil) must be Masters in Civil/ Structural engineering from a recognized university or a Master’s degree in Hydraulics or structural engineering shall be preferable. He shall have overall experience of 25 years with at least 20 years design experience on hydropower projects. Individuals holding Ph.D will be given additional weightage

COP shall have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English language. The Chief of Party will be the primary point of contact for the Client’s designated representative for all project implementation issues.

F.4.2 Deputy Chief of Party - Principal Design Engineer (Dam) The Principal Design Engineer (Dam) must have the ability to act as Chief of Party, in the absence of the Chief of Party. He should be Masters in Civil engineering from a recognized university Or Master’s degree in dam engineering shall be given additional weightage. He shall have an overall experience of 20 years with at least 15 years’ experience in Dam design. The Expert shall have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English language. Individuals with Ph.D. will be given additional weightage.

F.4.3 Other personnel:

The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel necessary for overall performance of this contract. The illustrative list of personnel may include; Hydropower Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Seismic Expert, Engineer (Turbine & Mechanical Plant), Value Engineering Specialist and Finance Modeler, however, the contractor is encouraged to propose a team deemed necessary to deliver the tasks required under this contract.

F.4.4 Technical Support Staff In addition to the Key Personnel, a number of Technical support staff (including Senior, Mid- Level and Junior) will be required to assist and support various key personnel in review and analysis, field surveys, desk studies, report preparation, Computer Aided Design Development and Tender Documents and Drawings Preparation. The Contractor shall submit as part of the proposal for this contract a complete list of all positions of technical support staff. The illustrative list of Support staff may include: Security and Safety Manager, Project Control Manager, Administration Manager and Financial Manager.

[The Contractor shall submit as part of the proposal for this contract a complete list of all positions of technical support staff.]

F.5 AUTHORIZED WORK DAY/WEEK

No terms contained in this contract authorize overtime or premium pay. This contract allows all Contractor’s personnel assigned to this project and individuals providing short-term technical assistance to work six-day workweek, (up to 48 hours per-week), without the need for prior written approval by USAID.

F.6 AIDAR 752.242-70, PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007)

(a) The Contractor shall prepare and submit progress reports as specified in the contract schedule.

These reports are separate from the interim and final performance evaluation reports prepared by USAID in accordance with FAR § 42.15 and internal Agency procedures, but they may be used by USAID personnel or their authorized representatives when evaluating the contractor's performance.

(b) During any delay in furnishing a progress report required under this contract, the Contracting

Officer may withhold from payment an amount not to exceed US $25,000 (or local currency equivalent) or 5 percent of the amount of this contract, whichever is less, until such time as the contractor submits the report or the Contracting Officer determines that the delay no longer has a detrimental effect on the Government's ability to monitor the contractor’s progress.

F.7 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

In addition to the requirements set forth for submission of reports in Sections H and I of the Contract, and in accordance with AIDAR clause 752.242-70, Periodic Progress Reports, the Contractor shall submit reports, deliverables or outputs as further described below to the COR.

The cover page of all reports prepared by the Contractor, pursuant to AIDAR 752.242.70, shall include a descriptive title, the author’s name(s), the activity name, the activity number, the contract number, the Contractor’s name, the name of the USAID activity office and the COR, and the publication or issuance date of the report.

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery of draft reports, schedules, plans, and other documents that are described below. Such documents as schedules or plans that do not readily conform to the forgoing format shall be presented in a form to be agreed to by COR. All written documents will be provided in English on diskette or other appropriate electronic media. Where due dates are not specified below for specific deliverables, the delivery dates shall be in accordance with the schedule for deliverables included in the approved annual Work Plan.

Two hard copies and one electronic copy of all reports (unless otherwise noted in this Section below) must be submitted to the following address:

Office of Energy USAID/Pakistan c/o American Embassy Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5 Islamabad, Pakistan

F.7.1 Reports and Deliverables – General Management and Program Support

Reports and other deliverables under this element of the contract include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Inception Report with Work plan: The draft inception report with the work plan will be submitted within 45 days and that will be discussed in a workshop held with the Technical Review Committee of USAID. The final report and the work plan will be due in 60 days of Project Inception covering initial review and findings, identification of gaps / inadequacies in the existing designs, Consultants Work Plan and Manning Schedule for Project Key Staff.

2. Security Plan: Security for the Contractor’s personnel and offices is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for establishing a security plan allowing completion of contract objectives in a high threat environment. The Contractor shall prepare a security plan based on a credible threat analysis and risk assessment. The plan shall provide a coherent, integrated security plan which demonstrates that the Contractor has undertaken a thoughtful review of security needs for all activities under the Contract.

The plan shall include an analysis of the various elements of a security system showing how threats will be mitigated. The security budget shall delineate and justify for reasonableness all costs. The budget shall be complete and include comprehensive budget notes. The security plan shall include a point of contact to answer questions or provide clarifications regarding security arrangements. The Contractor is encouraged to acquire professional advice from a security expert of its choosing to assist in establishing an overall security plan and implement security arrangements. The security plan, including comprehensive budget, should be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to the performance of any work under this Contract outside of Islamabad and Lahore.

All costs associated with developing the security plan will be funded under this Contract.

The security plan is due to the COR not later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of this contract. The security plan shall be amended throughout the life of this contract.

3. Comprehensive Review and Technical Assessment of DBDP Design: The First Draft is due on completion of 9 months after project Inception and final copy will be submitted within 11 months with due incorporation of USAID / WAPDA comments and suggestions; with the final report presented to USAID towards the end of the project.

Report should include review of project design documentation, identification of any gaps including confirmation of gaps previously identified within the DBDP design parameters and the engineering design of all physical infrastructures with respect to standard design parameters, International Best Practices and guidelines. Standards of the International

Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) and prevailing technical, environmental and social documentation standards and policies prevalent with potential donors like USAID, World Bank, ADB and other multilateral and bilateral funding agencies must be kept in purview and satisfied. The report will also propose modifications / Redesign of project components if required on the basis of this review and technical assessment.

In addition, following reports are deemed necessary:

4. Project Description and Baseline Data: The Contractor will provide a report at the end of second months of the project, on the proposed project and include the following information as relevant: location; general layout; size, capacity, etc.; preconstruction activities; project construction history, construction activities; project development schedule, staffing and support; facilities and services; operations; required off-site investments; and project life span including any/other elements that may be deemed necessary. The report will also contain information on the baseline data on the relevant dam design.

5. Report on Value Engineering: The Contractor will provide a report at the end of six month of the project, on application of Value Engineering for Optimization of design for all project components and cost of construction. The report will analyze the project in terms of the requirements, carryout function analysis to determine what dam characteristics are more important, the various alternative ways of meeting the requirements and what could be the most economical way to construct dam and generate resources for the construction. The report will alsoprovide an assessment of the alternatives by evaluating how well they meet the required functions and how the proposed time cost savings will be.

6. Analysis of Alternatives: The Contractor will provide report, at the end of six month of the project, on analysis of alternatives based on the outputs from the planned environmental and economic assessment studies to be done during the period of the technical review work. The report will be based on a systematic comparison of feasible alternatives to the proposed project as an investment to provide energy and water regulation; the project with the already-built assets; technology, design, construction techniques; sites for access roads, construction camps, quarry sites and other associated works; and phasing and operation. Since the location is predetermined, the “without project” scenario should be assessed.

7. Seismic zoning and seismic hazard: The Contractor shall provide USAID with a report at the end of six month of the project including: 1) findings; 2) detailed and in-depth discussion of the seismicity of the region and seismic zone determination based on available earthquake records, the earthquake in 2005, Atta Abad Landslide in 2010 and the recent land slide at Satpara Dam in May 2013; and 3) a bibliography with a short summary of each document collected. The work will be based on the rapid assessment that was conducted by USAID in 2013-14. The contractor will also be required to propose measures to mitigate seismic hazards in the dam design and construction.

8. Detailed Review of the cost estimates: The Contractor shall provide USAID with a report at the end of eighth months of the project, including comments on whether the cost estimates prepared by the GOP are valid and realistic when inflation, dollar-Rupee exchange variations, construction cost variations, etc. are considered over the period from when the estimates were made to today.

economical way to construct dam and generate resources for the construction.

9. Dam Phasing: The contractor will provide USAID with a report at the end of eighth months of the project, on how the construction of the dam could be planned and implemented in phased manner linked with the generation of revenue stream for the public/private investment during the construction of the dam. Also, the phasing will take into consideration issues like the simultaneous construction of two power houses, whether their simultaneous construction can be justified n the basis of provincial requirements/disputes and what could be the possible alternatives.

10. Revised and Updated Tender Documents for International Competitive Bidding:

Meeting the Government of Pakistan rules and regulation and International standards including Special Condition of Contracts, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Specifications.

This report is due within 365 days of Project Inception.

11. Engineering Cost Estimate- Due within 180 days of Project Inception

12. Cost Control Reporting System: The Contractor shall develop a cost control reporting system including financial data required by USAID to monitor progress of cost versus budget for all activities under the Contract. The ability to forecast cost based on changes in project conditions is essential as each element progresses through its various stages.

The cost control reporting system shall include the provision of monthly “look ahead” schedules showing activities that will be undertaken one month, two months, and three months ahead. The cost control accounting system shall be established within 30 calendar days after the effective of this contract.

13. Financial Reports: The Contractor shall submit periodic Contract Financial Reports, Foreign Assistance Reporting, and Accrual Reports.

14. Monthly Progress Reports: Monthly reports covering the progress of the project shall be submitted to the COR within 10 calendar days of the end of each month. Monthly reports are meant to be concise status reporting mechanisms that summarize results/progress under the project and identify developing issues and problems. The semiannual and annual report will be a summary of all activities until then with a complete analysis of delays and other required remedial actions taken during the past six months of the work. The Contractor shall propose a format for the approval of the COR.

The contents of the monthly reports shall include the following:

Identification of all professionals involved in rendering assistance and their respective roles and responsibilities during the reporting period;

Summary of progress on major implementation steps, with reference to the approved Inception Report schedule;

Identification and description of implementation problems and discussion of proposed actions to address such problems;

Discussion of interaction with counterparts, and any necessary alterations to the work plan and schedule resulting from this interaction;

Coordination with other USAID implementers, other donors, international financial institutions, and GOP agencies; and Updated pipeline analysis including obligations, disbursements, and accruals under the…