Attachment 1 - SOW Ghana COE Warehouse (1 November 2024).pdf

Statement of Work (SOW) Ghana Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Warehouse, Maintenance, and Motor Pool

Facility Construction Project November 1, 2024

1. GENERAL.

1.1. Background. The Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) is a U.S. Department of State security assistance program focused on building international peacekeeping capacity worldwide in close collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The GPOI program’s mission is to strengthen the effectiveness of UN and regional peace operations by enhancing partner countries’ capacities to prepare, deploy, and sustain peacekeepers and reinforcing UN and regional organizations’ performance and accountability frameworks.

State’s Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Global Programs and Initiatives, Peace Operations Capacity Building Division (PM/GPI/POCB) serves as the GPOI Program Office.

1.2. GPOI Program Objectives.

Support partner countries’ development of critical mission capabilities

Enhance partner countries’ peace operations planning, training, and readiness competencies

Enable partner countries to conduct effective operations and sustainment

Reinforce United Nations (UN) and regional organizations’ performance and accountability frameworks

1.3. Project Context. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines requirements for a multifunctional facility that serves as a warehouse with maintenance bay, classrooms, and a motor pool that will provide the Ghanaian Armed Forces (GAF) with operational and sustainable infrastructure to support classroom training; vehicle maintenance, storage, and familiarization for Ghanaian leaders and soldiers; and storage large enough to account all key peacekeeping equipment used for pre-deployment training, in-mission support, and retrograde maintenance throughout the equipment’s life cycle. The GAF currently supports several United Nations peacekeeping missions with a total of over 2700 personnel to include troops, experts, staff officers, formed police units and police individuals to MINUSCA, UNIFIL, UNMISS, MINURSO, MINUSMA, MONUSCO, UNDOF, UNFICYP, and/or UNISFA. This multifunctional warehouse, maintenance bay, and motor pool facility construction project is in support of these peacekeepers.

1.4. Project Purpose. The overarching purpose of this project is to build the GAF’s capacity to prepare, deploy, and sustain effective enablers of peacekeeping forces in support of UN, AU, and ECOWAS mandated tasks. The site will facilitate training and familiarization on deployed equipment, storage, accountability, and maintenance of equipment (including in-mission equipment sustainment), and depot-level maintenance on equipment retrograded from mission areas. The activities in this SOW shall complement broader GPOI programming efforts and support U.S. Government (USG) peacekeeping policy priorities for Ghana and the region.

2. REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Summary of Requirements. The Contractor shall plan, resource, design, supervise, and facilitate the construction of a multifunctional facility that serves as a warehouse and maintenance bay (with classrooms, offices, and training spaces, and an external motor pool,) at Camp Michel, the base of the First Battalion of Infantry of the Ghana Army, which is located at Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The location the GAF has identified for this project is in the vicinity of 5◦43’51.4”N 0◦01’37.9”W. This specific location is currently an open field one street behind the base school and close to perimeter fencing. It is reachable by paved road which will facilitate transport of any equipment; location was selected for its proximity to the port which will facilitate shipping of deploying and re-deploying equipment.

2.2. Required Tasks. Required tasks under this SOW are as follows, with additional detail provided under the Scope of Work section below and in Appendices 1, 2, and 3.

REQUIRED TASKS

TASK A. Construct a two-story Administration Warehouse Building with maintenance bay, offices, and training classrooms.

TASK B.

(Optional) Construct one large 100-vehicle warehouse shed.

TASK C.

(Optional)

Construct integrated surface and road areas to complete the site’s container yard, admin parking areas, service area, heavy equipment parking area, and perimeter road.

TASK D.

(Optional)

Construct Facility Perimeter Wall, Entry/Exit Gates with Sentry, and Guard House.

2.2.1. Coordinate with Ghanaian officials and facilitate the procurement and delivery of equipment and supplies as required to complete all tasks and subtasks.

2.2.2. Minimize the use of wood in all construction projects due to the extreme termite problem. The use of metal is preferred for the structural component of each building.

2.2.3. All constructed buildings under this task order shall have electrical and internal installations (as specified by the site design), doors, and finishes as indicated in the attached drawings. The building shall comply with the current standards of the country building codes and regulations. Doors shall be made of metal. There shall be proper ventilation and air flow to prevent dust build up on equipment.

2.2.4. Perform the clearing, grubbing, excavation, compacting and removal needed to carry out all works regarding the projects specified. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the site during the execution of these activities. The excavation works shall include minor tools, machinery, dump truck transportation to authorized sites in the region, and labor.

2.2.5. Conduct tasks and subtasks concurrently and coordinate the sequencing of the enhancements with the Camp Michel Commander or the GAF’s designated representative.

2.2.6. The Contractor is responsible for providing all power requirements for construction power. However, the Contractor may coordinate with the Camp Michel Commander or the designated representatives for electricity requirements for the specified enhancements. The Contractor may utilize any existing sources of power at location if able to support the new power requirements and run electrical lines from this power source to each facility constructed by the contractor requiring electrical power.

2.2.7. The Contractor is responsible for providing all construction water requirements for construction. However, the Contractor may coordinate with the International Peace Support Operations at the General Headquarters (IPSO) Commander or the designated representatives to access base water for the construction site since there is not a reliable source nearby. This water requirement should be included in their technical proposal.

2.2.8. Provide recommended solutions for all tasks and subtasks in their technical proposal.

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

2.3. General Specifications. All work shall be carried out in strict compliance with all contract clauses and these technical specifications. In the event the Contractor discovers discrepancies contained in the various design/ technical documents, the Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) before taking any other action.

2.3.1. Quantities. This contract is based on a lump sum priced solicitation. Any quantities indicated in the specifications and drawings are for reference only and the Contractor is responsible for providing quantities needed to complete the work, without any price adjustment after award.

2.3.2. Trials and Tests.

2.3.2.1. Materials, permanent equipment, its accessories, and other elements destined to the work, shall be subject to trials and tests necessary to verify their compliance with specifications, properties, and characteristics, in accordance with permitted requirements and tolerances, in line with the use for which they have been intended.

Materials, equipment, accessories, or elements that have not been accepted by the COR, shall be withdrawn from the work site or replaced, at Contractor’s cost.

2.3.2.2. Laboratory tests can be carried out, according to the specific case, at the work site or in laboratories previously authorized by the COR. Materials that bear quality certificates issued by ISO or its equivalent do not need to be routinely tested. Costs of laboratory trials and tests shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The COR shall be able to direct special trials and tests at any time if needed to clarify the quality of any item.

2.3.3. Work Execution.

2.3.3.1. The construction program shall be carried out in a planned and progressive manner. Activities shall be sequentially planned by the Contractor, and that plan shall be approved by the COR prior to commencement of the project. No work shall be initiated that contradicts the project plan. No work shall be performed without necessary protection from the elements. No work shall be performed that creates a safety hazard or creates unnecessary risk of damage to other work elements. Any change to the work plan must be approved by the COR.

2.3.3.2. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining quality of work by following proper operation procedures in construction.

2.3.3.3. Throughout the different stages of construction work, Contractor may be required to obtain approval from the COR to continue with subsequent stages of construction based on their work plan. Before receiving approval to continue through various stages of work, as directed, samples of completed work may be inspected or tested to verify the quality of the work.

2.3.3.4. All work shall be detailed with the date of performance and delivery. The Contractor shall submit a baseline schedule for approval by the COR prior to the Notice to Proceed. Progress schedule updates shall be submitted monthly as part of the pay requisition by the contractor to the Government. All schedules will be subjected to review by the COR and by Government technical staff.

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

2.3.5. Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Management.

2.3.5.1. The Contractor shall maintain a safe and healthy work environment during all work shifts in all construction areas and in construction yard. In addition, the contractor will observe all current local workforce safety laws and regulations as published by “Ministry of Labor” for the protection of employees and the general public on or near the work site who could be affected by the execution of the job directly or indirectly. For any work executed on heights its mandatory to comply with the proper Ghanaian standard or regulation. All vertical construction platforms and scaffolds shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with standards which all required kick plates, safety rails and tie off points. All construction personnel working at elevations more than 2 meters above the floor or ground shall be tied off to structural members and/or to properly anchored and rated safety lines. All electrical equipment shall be locked and tagged in the off position prior to working in potentially energized enclosures and on potentially energized electrical transmission systems.

2.3.5.2. For all confined space entrances installed (e.g. sewer manholes, electrical manholes, etc.) the contractor shall conduct services in accordance with regulations.

The contractor shall provide training for staff on confined space entrance/exit procedures along with all retrieval, ventilation and personal protective equipment required.

2.3.5.3. Respective to all projects, the Contractor shall adhere to safe environmental protection operations in the performance of this contract. All Contractor and Sub-contractor provided vehicles and equipment shall follow the safety requirements and shall be maintained in good working order and shall be used only in those construction activities for which they were designed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

2.3.6. Subcontractors.

2.3.6.1. Subcontractors shall be able to demonstrate proper training, experience and knowledge of the proper designs/drawings and building techniques to satisfy the United States Government or its representative. The contractor is responsible for any substandard or improper construction done by a subcontractor. It is incumbent on the Contractor to lay out specifications and job site rules and to properly supervise the subcontractors and to make whatever arrangements for indemnification are suitable between the parties concerning faulty work. The Contractor shall provide the following information:

2.3.6.1.1. A list of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all subcontractors and all principal materials suppliers to be used on the project, clearly indicating what portions of the work shall be performed by them. This list shall be presented in sufficient detail to indicate which work shall be performed by the Contractor work force and equipment, and the work which shall be performed by subcontractor work force and equipment. For the Sub-contractors identified, provide documentation that demonstrates their experience relevant to the works planned to be assigned to them under the respective subcontracts.

2.3.6.1.2. In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999) provide written certification that authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract shall be performed, has been obtained.

2.3.7. Security.

2.3.7.1. The Contractor shall maintain continuous coordination and constant communication with the COR. The Contractor shall observe all rules and follow all directions given by the End User (Ghanaian Armed Forces) pertaining to security. The Contractor shall protect and retain responsibility for all work, workers, and secure all materials until such work and/or materials have been accepted by the Government and handed over to the end user. Materials and equipment not needed for the current day’s work shall be safely stored in the Contractor's secured construction yard located inside facility secured area and shall plan on receiving permission from the end use to locate their storage and life support areas inside the perimeter of the base. The Contractor shall ensure security and safety is maintained throughout construction process, and that the end user’s operations continue with as little impact as possible.

2.3.7.2. The Contractor shall provide all required documentation and identification for all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles entering or exiting the area to complete all work delineated herein. All construction personnel and vehicles/equipment shall be vetted and approved per end user’s security requirements prior to entering or exiting the Project Facilities. All personnel shall wear readily visible identification and clothing that allows them to be readily distinguished as construction personnel. The Contractor shall coordinate with the End User to arrange access to all facilities by construction personnel prior to the construction period.

3. SCOPE OF WORK.

3.1. Task A. Construct a two-story Administration Warehouse Building.

3.1.1. The Contractor shall construct a two-story administration warehouse building with maintenance bay, offices, and classrooms at Camp Michel. Construction shall be located on designated Ghana government property within the perimeter of the GAF’s Camp Michel. The center of the warehouse site shall be located at 5°43'48.9"N 0°01'47.5"W on a large parcel of open land (see FIGURE 1 Location of Infrastructure and APPENDIX 1 Site Survey and Site Plan). The exact location of roads and structures shall be based on the terrain and topographic analysis completed during the design survey.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall design and construct the administration warehouse building in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 2 Buildings and Structures. The administration warehouse shall be a two-story structure with storage areas, a maintenance bay, workshop/welding room, communications workshop/storage, secure armory/storage space, climate-controlled rooms 1-2, hazardous materials storage space, break area with kitchen, classrooms/ staging rooms 1-4, offices/workstations 1-6 with break room, and latrines 1-2.

3.1.3. Per, the ground level of the two-story structure will also have a two-story covered warehouse area for packing/inventory workspace, two large storage areas (communications, heavy engineering equipment), workshop/welding room, secure armory/storage space, climate-controlled rooms 1-2, hazardous materials storage space, reception area, and break area with kitchen and double (male and female) latrines.

3.1.4. The upper level of the administration warehouse building will have classrooms 1-3, a computer laboratory, conference rooms 1-3 double (male and female) latrines, and various smaller offices and storage areas as depicted in Appendix 2.

3.1.5. Foundation. Building foundation, skirt, and floor will be per specifications described in APPENDIX 3 Admin Building Engineering and Structures. The building foundation shall be continuous beam type and be made of reinforced 35MPa concrete in size of varying sectional dimensions.

3.1.6. Building Site Drainage. The Contractor shall construct a drainage channel around the entire warehouse perimeter. The channel shall be trapezoidal, with interior channel dimensions measuring approximately 300mm at the top and 250mm at the base with depth of no less than 350mm. Concrete shall be a minimum thickness of 100 mm at all points of the channel. The concrete channel shall be sealed on all surfaces with a high-quality water proofing material to prevent sun and rain deterioration over time. The total length of channel shall be approximately 250m. The channel shall drain to a discreet drywell near the building.

3.1.7. Floors. The floors shall be per the Space Schedule described in FIGURE 2 TASK A Space Schedule and further detail described in APPENDIX 2. The Contractor shall install a vapor barrier directly below the foundation slab.

3.1.8. Walls. Walls shall be constructed with solid CMU concrete blocks (reinforced with rebar, as necessary) with a minimum strength of 13.8 MPa (2,000 PSI) throughout the main administration warehouse building areas indicated in APPENDIX 2. Those walls shall be plastered, primed, and painted with water-based acrylic paint. Interior surfaces shall also be plastered, primed, and painted with water-based acrylic paint unless other specified. The walls of the second story open area of the warehouse and maintenance bays shall be constructed with an insulated metal or polymer-based panel design that will maximize cooling efficiency for Accra’s hot tropical climate. See APPENDIX 2 for additional construction and structural details.

3.1.9. Latrine walls shall be tiled and sealed up to the ceiling. The Contractor shall provide a solution in their technical proposal for the latrines using standard stall dimensions which provide an adequate quantity of stalls within the building and room dimensions.

The solution shall ensure separate male and female rooms are designated. The female latrine does not need to include male urinals.

3.1.10. Door and Window schedule is described in APPENDIX 2. Contractor shall install a wide double entry door at the main entrance instead of a roll-up door indicated in Appendix 2.

3.1.11. Roof Design. The roof shall be corrugated CI galvanized steel sheet metal and pre-painted with a minimum thickness of the 0.6 mm with a roof slope of 1:10 as depicted.

The contractor shall propose a roof support system like a King Post Truss or Fink Truss system designed to support a sloped roof and flat interior ceiling. Trusses and purlins shall be steel and welded with minimum strength and dimensions required to support the roof design depicted. Details on truss strength and dimensions shall be included in Contractors technical proposal. Metal rain gutters shall be installed along the long side of the roof with downspouts leading to open containers (provided by the Contractor) to collect rainwater. The Contractor shall provide a ventilation plan with at least (1) turbine type ventilator in each roof section. See APPENDIX 2 for additional roof construction and structural details. The Contractor shall ensure the roof structure is properly screened and sealed to ensure birds, small critters and rodents are kept out.

3.1.12. Interior Ceiling. Interior ceiling shall be a flat design plaster board and constructed to enable interior climate control of the partitioned spaces. The warehouse areas shall be open. Contractor shall propose a detailed ceiling plan as part of their technical proposal. Contractor shall provide and connect ceiling fans throughout the interior.

The warehouse and maintenance area shall have a series of large industrial fans like the large fans described here (https://bigassfans.com/powerfoil-x4/).

3.1.13. Doors. The warehouse shall have a series of exterior entrances as depicted in APPENDIX 2. Each entrance shall have a large, grated floor mat and well just outside the door to clean and collect mud prior to entry. Door schedule is described in Appendix 2.

3.1.14. Roll-Up Doors. As depicted in Appendix 2, the contractor shall install galvanized steel (20-gauge) roll up doors throughout the facility on the ground level. The main 3x exterior Roll-Up Doors (RUDs) in the maintenance area shall be no less than 5000 mm wide and no less 5225 mm in height. RUDs shall be manually operated. (NOTE:

Contractors shall note that the floor plan and technical drawings depicting a closed two-story warehouse are the requirement. The illustration depicts and open-air warehouse and is provided for illustrative purposes only.)

3.1.15. Septic System. The Contractor shall design and install a septic system. Septic tank design shall be determined by BS. Code of Practice CP302 100 (p. 56). The formula for determining the size of tank as: C=30N+400 where “C” =Capacity of tank in meters, N =Number of people in full time residence. The system shall have a capacity to accommodate the level of use based on 850 personnel. A system is depicted in Figure 3 below; however, it does not have to be as large. The contractor shall propose the liter capacity for the septic system in their technical proposal.

3.1.16. The Contractor shall provide ductless wall mounted heat pump air conditioners with a minimum of 20,000 BTUs to cool each occupied space/room in the building. The air conditioners shall be installed throughout the facility with the spaces as laid out in

APPENDIX 2.

3.1.16.1. On ground level – include storage and staging areas, workshops, break areas, HAZMAT and climate-controlled rooms, and Reception per APPENDIX 2.

3.1.16.2. On second level – include conference rooms, classrooms, computer lab, planning/operations areas, and offices spaces per APPENDIX 2.

3.1.16.3. Facility shall be fully lighted and automated to enable advanced internet, audio, and visual functionality in appropriate locations. At a minimum, this shall include the following core capabilities listed below. Additional details on required end-use items are included in ANNEX 1 Furnishings and End Items. Contractor is responsible for delivering and installing all specified items and capabilities to full functionality as specified below. To the extent possible, the Contractor shall procure items and services for these capabilities locally so that replacement parts and services can done locally after project completion.

3.1.16.4. High-speed wireless internet capability throughout the facility. Wireless internet shall include two separate networks: one for public/guest use and one for internal GAF staff use.

3.1.16.5. Overhead LED lighting with separate zones.

3.1.16.6. High quality central sound and speakers for projecting high quality audio in classrooms and all conference rooms. Sound system shall include separate zones.

3.1.16.7. High quality overhead projectors and screens system integrated into the design of classrooms and conference rooms.

3.1.17. The contractor shall provide dry fire protection throughout the building which includes dry powder extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a fire alarm.

3.1.18. The Contractor shall provide and install all furniture items specified in ANNEX 1.

Chairs shall be high quality but portable style to facilitate folding/stacking for storage.

All chairs shall be constructed with durable metal or composite materials. Folding tables shall be provided to support table seating in second story classrooms.

3.1.19. The contractor shall connect water for the latrines to the camp water source approximately fifty (50) meters away on the East side. The Contractor shall provide a second source of water via a borehole. Contractor shall also provide and connect two

(2) 10,000-liter water containers to back up to the main water supply and the borehole to support the male and female latrines. Containers shall be mounted on a concrete slab and use a pump to support the containers.

3.1.20. The Contractor shall provide floodlights in the vicinity of the building’s exterior. To the extent possible, Contractor shall procure the lights locally so that bulbs (or bulb assemblies) can be easily repaired or replaced locally.

3.1.21. The Contractor shall propose a power solution to supply the building and its support functions. The power solution shall connect to the main camp electrical supply, and may require additional connections, wire installation, equipment, and work not specified in this SOW and verified on the site survey – in order to connect the building to the local supply network. Contractor shall also provide two (2) standby 150 kw three (3) phases, stationary, encased generators suitable for the size of the building which may be manually started in case of power failure. Generator package shall also include one (1) external fuel tank capable of running back-up electricity continuously to the building in the event of a main camp power outage. Generators shall also be covered by metal roofing assembly to protect them from exposure to sun and rain.

3.1.22. The Contractor shall install a 315kva power transformer in the vicinity of the site to connect to the main Camp Michel power source and main distribution box (less than 200 meters away). The power transformer shall have adequate capacity to also power Task B. Install additional distribution boxes, as required, with all applicable controllers/switches in the structure wired for electricity. Contractor shall provide recommendations for use of solar energy.

3.1.23. The Contractor shall clear the areas where the new building is to be sited and shall conduct additional building foundation preparation as required to support the new structure. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide a well compacted laterite access road of a length 103m and 10m wide to the Administration site.

3.1.24. The Contractor shall ensure more mature, existing trees throughout the area are retained where possible and incorporated into the overall site plan. Ground vegetation may be removed, as required, to efficiently complete construction and achieve site plan requirements. Contractor shall provide additional shade trees as a wind break.

3.1.25. The Contractor shall ensure the site is well drained with final grading. Existing natural drainage should be incorporated into the overall site plan design when possible.

Additional drainage fabrication requirements (dry wells, French drains, etc.) shall be assessed during the design survey and as required, incorporated into the final site plan.

3.1.26. The Contractor shall provide heavy duty steel shelving throughout the main warehouse area and in each separate storage/workshop room. The main warehouse area will have approximately 1000 ft of shelving. Each individual room shall have approximately 20-25 feet of shelving. Each separate storage room shall also have 2 heavy duty work benches. See ANNEX 1 for additional shelf and workbench furnishing requirements. All workbenches and shelves shall be fully assembled (as appropriate) and installed. Contractor may fabricate shelves on site provided they meet all technical requirements in ANNEX 1. All shelving and heavy steel storage plans and designs must be approved by the COR prior to any procurements or installation to ensure compatibility with the open-air environmental and other functional considerations.

3.1.27. The Contractor shall ensure all requirements necessary for the functionality of the maintenance bay, such as air compressor hoses lines running throughout the bay, vehicle lifts, diagnostic machine area (in ground), vehicle under carriage maintenance (fluid drainage, inspection), etc.

3.1.28. The Contractor shall provide a final hard copy “Building Maintenance Handbook” in English which includes all technical specifications on equipment warranties, sources of supply, spare parts, equipment operation/maintenance, and tips for partner-nation sustainment of the site over the long term.

3.1.29. The Contractor shall design and install a prominent entry/identification sign or signs which thoughtfully describes the site’s purpose, pays tribute to the GAF, and explicitly recognizes the longstanding U.S.-Ghana peacekeeping partnership. The contractor shall work with the GAF and COR for approval of the final location(s) and design.

3.1.30. The Contractor shall provide an area of well compacted laterite 10m in front of the administration and 3m all around the building.

3.2. Task B. Construct one large 100-vehicle warehouse shed. (THIS IS AN OPTIONAL TASK)

3.2.1. The Contractor shall construct one large vehicle warehouse shed with capacity to accommodate approximately 100 vehicles that is part of the facility at Camp Michel.

The shed shall be located near the administration warehouse building (Task A) as depicted in the site plan in APPENDIX 1 Site Survey and Site Plan. The exact location shall be based on the terrain and topographic analysis completed during the design survey.

3.2.2. The Contractor shall construct the shed in accordance with the layout and specifications in APPENDIX 2 Buildings and Structures. The structure of the sheds shall be a cement slab with anchored awning/shelter and include space to shade 100 vehicles from the elements.

3.2.3. Foundation. Foundation, shelter, and floor will be per specifications described in

APPENDIX 2.

3.2.4. Floors/Surface. Shed surface/flooring shall be made of concrete, suitable for heavy vehicular traffic and parking. Additional surface structural requirements are described in APPENDIX 2. The Contractor shall install a vapor barrier directly below the foundation slab.

3.2.5. Walls. There will be no walls on the one shelter.

3.2.6. Door and Window schedule for the shed is not applicable.

3.2.7. Roof Design. The roof of the shed shall be corrugated CI galvanized steel sheet metal and pre-painted with a minimum thickness of the 0.6mm with a roof slope as depicted 1:10. The contractor shall propose a roof support system like a King Post Truss or Fink Truss system designed to support a sloped roof and flat interior ceiling. Trusses and purlins shall be steel and welded with minimum strength and dimensions required to support the roof design depicted. Details on truss strength and dimensions shall be included in Contractors technical proposal. Metal rain gutters shall be installed along the long side of the roof with downspouts leading to open containers (provided by the Contractor) to collect rainwater. The contractor shall propose a ventilation plan and install at least one (1) turbine type ventilator in each roof section. The roof shall be properly sealed to ensure birds, small critters and rodents are kept out. See APPENDIX 2 for additional roof design requirements.

3.2.8. The Contractor shall install overhead LED lighting with separate zones.

3.2.9. The contractor shall provide dry fire protection throughout the shed which includes dry powder extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a fire alarm.

3.2.10. The Contractor shall propose a power solution to supply the shed within it and its support functions and integrate that solution with the work completed in in 3.1.21, including connection, as required, to the transformer in 3.1.22.

3.2.11. The Contractor shall clear the areas where the shed is to be sited and shall conduct additional building foundation preparation as required to support the new structure.

3.2.12. The Contractor shall provide floodlights in the vicinity of the building’s exterior. To the extent possible, Contractor shall procure the lights locally so that bulbs (or bulb assemblies) can be easily repaired or replaced locally.

3.2.13. The Contractor shall ensure the site is well drained with final grading. Existing natural drainage should be incorporated into the overall site plan design when possible.

Additional drainage fabrication requirements (dry wells, French drains, etc.) shall be assessed during the design survey and as required, incorporated into the final site plan.

3.2.14. The Contractor shall ensure more mature, existing trees throughout the area are retained where possible and incorporated into the overall site plan when possible.

Ground vegetation may be removed, as required, to efficiently complete construction and achieve site plan requirements. Plant trees in small patches as deemed reasonable.

3.2.15. The Contractor shall provide a final hard copy “Vehicle Warehouse Shed Handbook” which includes all technical specifications on equipment warranties, sources of supply, spare parts, equipment operation/maintenance, and tips for partner-nation sustainment of the site over the long term.

3.2.16. The Contractor shall design and install a prominent entry/identification sign or signs which thoughtfully describes the site’s purpose, pays tribute to the GAF, and explicitly recognizes the longstanding U.S.-Ghana peacekeeping partnership. The contractor shall work with the GAF and COR for approval of the final location(s) and design.

3.3. Task C. Construct integrated surface and road areas to complete the site’s container yard, admin parking areas, outdoor service area, heavy equipment parking area, and perimeter road. (THIS IS AN OPTIONAL TASK)

3.3.1. The Contractor shall construct an interconnected series of surface and road areas to complete the parking, storage, service, and overall vehicular movement functionality of the multipurpose site. Final locations for each functional area as illustrated in APPENDIX 1 Site Survey and Site Plan shall be based on the terrain and topographic analysis completed during the design survey.

3.3.2. Heavy Equipment Parking Area. The Contractor shall design and construct the heavy equipment parking area between the administration warehouse building and vehicle shed. The parking area shall be in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 1. The surface of the parking area shall be finished compacted laterite, heavily reinforced with a compacted aggregate and gravel base. The compacted base shall be a minimum of 200mm, and final concrete grading shall be finished with a 4% crown.

3.3.3. Outdoor Service Area. The Contractor shall design and construct the outdoor service area in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 1. The surface of the parking area shall be finished concrete, heavily reinforced with a compacted aggregate and gravel base.

The compacted base shall be a minimum of 200mm, and final concrete grading shall be finished with a 4% crown.

3.3.4. Container Yard. The Contractor shall design and construct a container yard in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 1. The container yard shall be reinforced with a gravel base, compacted, and surfaced with a material that will withstand severe weather conditions and not deteriorate. Compacted gravel should be a minimum of 100mm base gravel and 100mm surface gravel, finished with a 4% crown. Surface gravel should have a minimum 8% passing (no. 200 sieve) and a maximum liquid limit of 35.

3.3.5. Admin Parking Area. The Contractor shall design and construct admin parking areas in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 1. The surface of the parking area shall be finished concrete, heavily reinforced with a compacted aggregate and gravel base. The compacted base shall be a minimum of 200mm, and final concrete grading shall be finished with a 4% crown.

3.3.6. Perimeter Road. The Contractor shall design and construct a perimeter road in accordance with the layout in APPENDIX 1. The surface of the road shall be asphalt heavily reinforced with a compacted aggregate and gravel base. The compacted base shall be a minimum of 200mm, and final concrete grading shall be finished with a 4% crown.

3.3.7. Lighting. The Contractor shall install exterior solar-powered floodlighting with separate zones throughout the various parking, service, and container yard sites. Lighting shall be LED, with a minimum of 5000 lumens, and properly placed away from heavily trafficked areas or areas where accidental vehicular contact is likely to occur.

Streetlights shall have the capability to be switched on and off manually and shall be hooked up to the site’s main power source in zones in zones as a backup. To the extent possible, the Contractor shall procure the lights locally so that bulbs (or bulb assemblies) can be easily repaired or replaced locally.

3.3.8. The Contractor shall ensure the site is well drained with final grading. Existing natural drainage should be incorporated into the overall site plan design when possible.

Additional drainage fabrication requirements (dry wells, French drains, etc.) shall be assessed during the design survey and as required, incorporated into the final site plan.

3.3.9. The Contractor shall ensure more mature, existing trees throughout the area are retained where possible and incorporated into the overall site plan when possible.

Ground vegetation may be removed, as required, to efficiently complete construction and achieve site plan requirements.

3.3.10. Other Area Surfaces and Site Finishes. Other adjacent and tertiary surface and site areas not heavily trafficked or not specified by this task shall be graded and finished with a gravel or natural finishes. This final finishing shall include appropriate aproning, landscaping, and bordering finishes (including concrete, asphalt, or pavers) necessary to mark walkways, transition areas, parking, and other site areas in order to complete the task.

3.4. Task D. Construct Facility Perimeter Wall, Entry/Exit Gates with Sentry, and Guard House.

(THIS IS AN OPTIONAL TASK)

3.4.1. The Contractor shall construct a perimeter wall, entry/exit gates with sentry, and a guard House as depicted in APPENDIX 1.

3.4.2. Guard House. The Guard House shall be per specifications described in APPENDIX 2.

3.4.3. Perimeter Wall. The perimeter wall shall be constructed with a proper, well drained foundation using layered, reinforced concrete materials. Wall height above grade shall be no less than three (3) meters to the top of the upper ledger. The wall shall be level and stepped to accommodate for change in grade. The wall surface shall be finished with a smooth concrete and shall be primed and painted with outdoor concrete paint able to withstand elements to include UV rays, moisture, and mold, and sealed with paint sealer without reducing or compromising the painted finish. The paint scheme shall be IAW with the site’s overall paint and design scheme.

3.4.4. Entry/Exit Gates and Sentry. The main entry and exit gates shall be integrated into the wall design and overall site and surface plan requirements defined in Task C and illustrated in Appendix 1. The entry/exit shall be two-way (entry road and exit road) as depicted, and no less than 5 meters wide each way. The entry and exit gates shall include steel gates, either swing-type or raise-type. The posts on each side of the gates shall be double reinforced type. The sentry structure shall be located between the entry and exit gates to ensure maximum visibility and control. The contractor shall propose a sentry design as part of their technical proposal.

3.4.5. The Guard House shall be fully lighted and provide internet, audio, and visual capability in appropriate locations.

3.4.6. The contractor shall provide dry fire protection throughout the guard House which includes dry powder extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, smoke detectors, and a fire alarm.

3.4.7. The Contractor shall provide floodlights in the vicinity of the guard House and entry/exit gates. To the extent possible, the Contractor shall procure the lights locally so that bulbs (or bulb assemblies) can be easily repaired or replaced locally.

3.4.8. The Contractor shall propose a power solution to supply the guard house and its support functions. The power solution shall connect to the main camp electrical supply, but contractor shall also provide two (2) standby 150 kw three (3) phases, stationary, encased generators suitable for the size of the building which may be manually started in case of power failure. The Generator package shall also include one (1) external fuel tank capable of running back-up electricity continuously to the building in the event of a main camp power outage. The Generators shall also be covered by a metal roofing assembly to protect them from exposure to sun and rain.

3.4.9. The Contractor shall connect to the transformer installed in Task A with all applicable controllers/switches in the structure wired for electricity. Contractor shall provide recommendations for use of solar energy.

4. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

4.1. The Contractor shall procure and deliver all required equipment and supplies to accomplish the work as specified in each task. See ANNEX 1 of this SOW.

4.2. The Contractor shall obtain all required licenses to acquire, ship and deliver the supplies and equipment as specified in each task.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

1.1. Pre-construction Survey: 30 calendar days from the Task Order Award.

1.2. Actual Construction: 11 months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The place of performance for all tasks shall be Ghana’s Camp Michel, town of Tema, Ghana.

7. DELIVERABLES. The contractor shall provide records and reports as stated below.

7.1. Tentative Project Schedule. The contractor shall provide a tentative project schedule indicating the number of days work for each sub-task and the cumulative total days of work for projects in the Technical Proposal. This shall be submitted in a graphic or matrix format which clearly delineates the sequencing and simultaneous execution of the project sub-tasks.

7.2. Final Project Schedule. The contractor shall provide the COR and the GPOI Country Manager a Final Project Schedule stating the number of days work for each sub-task, the start and completion dates of each sub-task, and the cumulative total days of work for projects within twenty-one (21) days of completing the coordination visit/ site survey of that country.

7.3. Required Documents Prior to Issuing Notice to Proceed. Required documents shall be provided after proposal Q&A and reviewed during the kickoff call.

7.4. Revised Project Execution Schedule. The contractor shall provide any revisions to the project execution schedule on the last day of the preceding month for the next month’s work.

7.5. Recovery Schedule. The contractor shall provide the COR with a recovery schedule if the contractor behind more than 10% on the Final Project schedule.

7.6. Receiving and Inspection Report. The Contractor shall submit a complete Receiving and Inspection Report (DS-127) for equipment and materials upon receipt. The DS-127 shall be submitted along with the invoice in which the items are billed.

7.7. Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings and Specifications. The contractor shall furnish the COR and the CO the IFC drawings and specifications on or before the record date of Mobilization.

7.8. Weekly Construction Progress Report. The contractor shall provide a written Construction Progress Report to the COR and GPOI Country Manager regarding the status of each Subtask each week. Construction Progress Reports shall be submitted electronically no later than 1200 hours (EST) on the last business day of each week.

7.9. Serious Incident Reports (SIRs). The contractor shall submit a SIR to the COR within 24 hours of the incident’s occurrence. The criteria for SIRs shall include injury or death of any member of the labor force, injury or death of any individual due to work associated with this SOW, unscheduled or unexpected work stoppages, issues with the host nation military or law enforcement agencies, and loss or damage to equipment, materials, or supplies associated with the work of this SOW.

7.10. Property Book Report. The contractor shall submit a property inventory report to AQM, the COR, and the GPOI Country Manager, each month following the award of the contract. The report shall be submitted on the last business day of each month.

7.11. Site Manager Maintenance Manual. The contractor shall provide a final hard copy “Multifunctional Building and Warehouse Handbook” as part of the request for a Certificate of Completion. Additional requirements on the content of the handbook are included in the Statement of Work.

7.12. Certificate of Completion. The contractor shall submit a request to the COR for a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all work. Upon receipt of the request, the. contractor and COR shall schedule a date/ time for the work to be inspected. If the work has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Work, the Department shall provide a Certificate of Completion.

7.13. Deliverables Schedule.

Description Due Date Submitted To Contractor Inspection System

No later than 21 days from award.

CO & COR

Final Project Schedule No later than 21 days from completing coordination / design site survey after contract award.

CO & COR

DS-127 Receiving and Inspection Report

Upon equipment delivery and with invoicing.

Weekly Construction Progress Report.

Weekly (during construction) CO & COR

Revised Project Execution Schedule(s)

On the last day of the preceding month for the next months’ work

CO & COR

Recovery Schedule Weekly, when contractor is behind schedule more than 10% of an approved schedule.

CO & COR

Notice of delay Within 10 days of delay CO & COR Subcontractors Prior to issuance of NTP, and prior to performance of any subcontractor

CO

Written Notification of Differing Site Conditions

Promptly, before conditions are disturbed.

CO & COR

Certification of Boundary Markers

Before starting construction on a site

COR

Staffing and Supervision Plan

Thirty (30) days after contract award

COR

Payment Tables No later than the 7th day of each month

COR

Quotations Within 90 days of award. COR Surplus declaration Before final acceptance COR Hazardous Material notification

5 days before delivery COR

Special Warranties Not later than with request for inspection for Substantial Completion

COR

Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan Certification

Annually CO & COR

Serious Incident report As incidents occur. No more than 24 hours from the time of the event.

CO & COR

Description Due Date Submitted To As-Built Drawings (1 soft copy of PDF and 1 soft copy of AutoCAD)

No later than 10 days from substantial completion of construction

CO & COR

8. TRAVEL. Travel by contractor personnel in performance of work described in this SOW shall be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation.

9. LIST OF FIGURES. The following figures referenced in this SOW are included below. All other figures are included as an attachment to this SOW.

FIGURE 1: Location of Infrastructure

FIGURE 2: TASK A Space Schedule S/No Task Area/Description Required Finish Floor Requirements 1 A Main Classroom and Office Areas Epoxy Terazzo 2 A Latrine Rooms Epoxy Terazzo 3 A Main Warehouse Maintenance Area Epoxy Terazzo 4 A Warehouse Storage/Staging Rooms Epoxy Terazzo Wall Requirements 5 A Latrine Room Walls Tiles 6 A Classroom and Office Walls Smooth Plaster finish w/ paint 7 A Main Warehouse Maintenance Area Smooth Plaster finish w/paint 8 A Warehouse Staging/Storage Rooms Tiles 9 A Warehouse Office/Meeting Room Smooth Plaster finish w/ paint Other 10 A Ceiling Per SOW 11 A Exterior Walls Weather SOW 12 A Exterior patio and entry ways Terazzo

FIGURE 3 Septic System Design

ANNEX 1: Furnishings and End Items for Task A

1.1 Task A: Rooms

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1 Projectors (mounted) with mounting hardware (for smaller rooms)

Each 4

2 Projector (portable) Each 4

3 Laptop Computers for general classroom support – minimum 8GB RAM and 500GB storage with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite

Each 4

4 Wireless router/internet system supporting two networks; Each 1

5 Large portable projection screens for use in smaller classrooms or in full open classroom area.

Each 4

6 Sound and system with multiple, ceiling and wall mounted speakers for smaller classrooms and larger open classroom area.

Each 1

7 Portable public address system with portable speakers to back up main building sound system

Each 1

8 Large, rolling dry erase boards Each 5

9 Large flat screen monitors mounted in smaller classrooms integrated with sound system and external inputs (i.e., laptops)

Each 4

FURNITURE

10 Composite, portable chairs for classroom/trainee seating – folding/stackable

Each 100

11 Modular, composite, shallow-depth tables (2 persons per table) to support front facing seating for 30 trainees per small classroom (120 total) and 50 for conference room area (100 tabled seating spots, total) – folding/stackable

Each Per

SOW

12 Ceiling fans Each Per final design

13 Desk with chair – per office configurations in SOW Each 7

1.2 Task A: Warehouse

Warehousing Items

14 Heavy-Duty, Reinforced Steel Shelving, 72”-84” Height, 36”- 42” Depth, 48”-96” width; 1500-2600lbs capacity per shelf;

adjustable shelves; hand-loading.