Exhibit A - SOW for CMR Make Ready Work 2025.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

U.S. Embassy Singapore

Make Ready Work

8Leedon Park

March 17 2025

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The U.S. Embassy intends to award a contract for various jobs of make ready work at its property at 8, Leedon Park. The contractor is to supply all material, equipment, labor and tools to complete the following:-

Make Ready Work at the CMR

Interior painting work specified at this location includes:

A. the main house B. the adjoining staff quarters and service rooms C. the swimming pool cabana D. the guardhouse E. isolated air-con chiller unit enclosure at the rear of the house including all the storerooms.

F. Pressure wash all roofs tiles and gutters.

1) Emulsion Painting of INTERIOR Walls, Masonry and Other Surfaces.

a) Wash cleans all interior walls, ceilings and other masonry surface of the main house; the adjoining service rooms, staff quarters, the swimming pool cabana and the guardhouse to remove all loose or peeled paint, deposits, stains, and mildews growth. All surfaces with mildew growth must be treated with an anti-mildew solution to eliminate recurring mildew growth.

b) Remove all nails, hooks and picture hangers, unless specified otherwise, and scrape off all remaining loose and peeled paint with a metal scraper. Fill up all resultant holes caused by the removal of nails, hooks and hangers and patch up uneven surfaces and cracks, if any, with the appropriate fillers. Allow for adequate drying time, and sand down the unevenly patched surfaces for a smooth finish.

c) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on bare substrates, if any.

d) Ensuring that the substrate is clean and dry, apply one coat of ICI Dulux Vinyl Silk range paint (Color Code: “Lily White” ) or equivalent by brush or roller. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

e) All ceilings are to be painted with one coat of ICI Pentalite Emulsion (color code:

“White 1501”) by brush or roller. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

Note: This interior painting work includes the entire 1st and 2nd floor, storerooms, staff quarters, the adjoining garage, wine room, guard house, laundry room, mechanical room , chef room, the cabana and the isolated air-con chiller unit enclosure at the rear of the house- 2 storerooms.

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2) Emulsion Painting of EXTERIOR Walls, Masonry and Other Surfaces.

a) Pressure washes external masonry surface of the house to remove all deposits, stains, and mildew growth. All surfaces with mildew growth must be treated with an anti-mildew solution to eliminate recurring mildew growth.

b) Scrape off all existing loose paint with a metal scraper. Patch up uneven surfaces and cracks, if any, with the appropriate fillers. Allow for adequate drying time, and sand down the uneven surface for a smooth finish.

c) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on all bare substrates.

d) Ensuring that the substrate is clean and dry, apply two coats of ICI Dulux Weather shield Emulsion Paint (Color Code: White WS 25155) or equivalent by brush or roller. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

Note: This exterior painting work includes main house, wine room, garage, guard house, the cabana and the isolated air-con chiller unit enclosure at the rear of the house, and all retaining walls on the premises., wall along the driveway from the guard house.

3) Enamel/Lacquer Painting Work on Interior Timber Doors, Windows, Frames, and Other

Surfaces.

a) Clean up the following enamel painted timber windows, doors, and their frames with a cleaning solvent:

Ground Level:

i) Kitchen electrical door exterior and frame – (745 mm x 890 mm)

ii) Kitchen storage, door and frame

iii) Kitchen attached cabinets, 2 doors and frame

iv) Air-con pump room timber door

v) Air-con pump room wall (Room size: Ht: 2,520 mm x L: 3,880 mm x W: 1,650 mm)

vi) Kitchen door and frame

vii) Laundry room door and frame – x2

viii) Staff quarter main door

ix) Chef bathroom door and frame – x2

x) Wine room door and frame include window frame all the surrounding timber molding

xi) Fountain surface

2nd Level:

i) 1st bedroom master including the toilet door and frame and all timber moldings.

ii) 2nd bedroom next to master – door and frame and all timber moldings.

iii) 2nd level hallway timber window frame adjacent to staircase.

iv) 2nd level living room timber molding – 3 rows, including all louvre doors both fixed and sliding.

v) 3rd bedroom with attached toilet – all timber moldings, closet door and frame and window and frame.

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vi) 4th bedroom with attached toilet – all timber moldings, closet door and frame and window and frame.

vii) 5th bedroom, closet door and frame, window and frame, and all timber molding

viii) 2nd level common bathroom – all timber moldings including frame

ix) kitchenette – both louvre door (both side) front and back and all timber molding.

x) 2nd level- all storeroom closet door and frame.

b) All surfaces with mildew growth must be treated with an anti-mildew solution to eliminate recurring mildew growth.

c) Repair all cracks by filling or sealing with wood fillers. Scrape off all existing loose paint with a metal scraper. Patch up uneven surfaces with the appropriate fillers.

Allow for adequate drying time, and sand down the uneven surface for a smooth finish.

d) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on all bare substrates.

e) Sandpaper or etch the surface for good paint adherence and ensuring that the substrate is clean and dry, apply two coats of ICI Dulux Gloss Finish Enamel Paint (Color Code: Brilliant White GL 290 or Magnolia GL 633) or their equivalent by brush. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

4) Enamel Painting Work on External Doors, Windows, gutters Etc.

i) Motorized main gate and the driveway stop line.

ii) Guard house 2 wrought iron gates

iii) Rain gutters and the supports.

iv) Patio wrought iron handrail outside dining room

v) All downspouts around the house

vi) Traffic mirror and post on side of driveway – 2 units

vii) Garden flood-light fittings

viii) Driveway lamp posts

ix) Street-type style lampposts

x) CCTV camera posts

a) Clean up the following enamel painted timber windows, doors, and their frames with a cleaning solvent. Lightly sand the surface to accept the proposed new coat of enamel paint.

b) All surfaces with mildew growth must be treated with an anti-mildew solution to eliminate recurring mildew growth.

c) Repair cracks, if any, by filling or sealing with wood fillers. Scrape off all existing loose paint with a metal scraper. Patch up uneven surfaces with the appropriate

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d) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on any bare substrates.

e) Ensuring that the substrate is clean and dry, apply one or two coats of ICI Dulux

Gloss Finish Enamel Paint (Color Code: Brilliant White GL 290 or Enamel Matt Black) as appropriate by brush. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

f) Comply with all relevant precautions and procedures in the attached “Embassy

Standard Painting Procedure”.

NOTE: All color must match closest to the existing.

5) Wood Preservative Painting/Varnishing of Timber-Tone Finished Woodwork.

a) Clean up the following timber-tone finished windows, doors, and their frames with a cleaning solvent:

1st Level:

i) Front windows at the front lobby of house (both interior and exterior ) – both ends.

ii) External timber moldings around the house

iii) Timber gates leading to the swimming pool

iv) Timber benches and lattices adjacent to the timber gates

v) 1st and 2nd level staff quarters windows (both inside and outside)

vi) Timber handrails of all garden steps and patio

vii) Baluster – back of house (to add filler on all crack line, sand surface to smooth)

viii) Timber frame opposite kitchen door.

2nd Level:

i) All external window and frame around the house for both main and staff quarters.

ii) Repair all cracks by filling or sealing with wood fillers. Scrape off all existing loose paint with a metal scraper. Patch up uneven surfaces with the appropriate fillers.

Allow for adequate drying time, and sand down the uneven surface for a smooth finish.

iii) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on all bare substrates.

iv) Sandpaper or etch the surface for good paint adherence and ensuring that the substrate is clean and dry, apply one or two coats of Hickson decor wood preservative or their equivalent by brush or roller. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout. The above-mentioned locations will be coated accordingly to their present timber tone colors.

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6) Touch-Up Wood Staining Work on Staircase Banisters, Interior Handrails and Other Surfaces.

a) Clean up the banisters of the main staircase with a cleaning solvent.

b) Repair chipped spots, cracks and gaps, if any, by filling or sealing with wood fillers.

c) Sand down all repaired areas with the appropriate sandpaper or emery cloth to a smooth finish.

d) Ensuring the repaired chipped spots, cracks or gaps are clean, dry and tack-free, touch up the areas with wood stain or enamel paint as appropriate. Allow an adequate drying time of 24 hours between coats and recoat where necessary to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

7) Additional Work

A. For rain gutter repair or replacement, contractor will assess damage, removing old components, installing new or repairing existing gutters, downspouts, and related accessories, ensuring proper water flow, and sealing joints to prevent leaks.

Repair:

• Assessment:

Identify the extent of damage, including leaks, cracks, dents, loose connections, and blockages.

• Cleaning:

Remove debris, leaves, and other obstructions from gutters and downspouts.

• Minor Repairs:

Repair minor damage by sealing leaks, reattaching loose hardware, or replacing small sections of gutter.

• Sealing:

Ensure watertight seals at joints and connections using appropriate sealants.

• Cleaning:

Clean the gutters and downspouts to remove debris and ensure proper water flow.

Replacement:

• Assessment: Evaluate the overall condition of the gutter system, including gutters, downspouts, and related components.

• Removal: Remove the old gutter system, including gutters, downspouts, hangers, and brackets.

• Installation: Install new gutters, downspouts, and accessories, ensuring proper slope and alignment.

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• Sealing: Seal joints and connections to prevent leaks.

• Testing: Test the gutter system to ensure proper water flow and drainage.

• Cleanup: Remove debris and clean the work area.

B. Floor Coatings:

i) Pressure-wash the concrete floor surface of the area outside the wine room to remove all loose or peeled coating, deposits, stains, and mildews growth. All surfaces with mildew growth must be treated with an anti-mildew solution to eliminate recurring mildew growth.

ii) Scrape off all remaining loose and peeled coating with a metal scraper. Patch up uneven surfaces and cracks, if any, with the appropriate fillers. Allow for adequate drying time, and sand down the uneven patched surfaces for a smooth finish.

iii) Apply the appropriate sealers, primers, and base coats on all bare substrates.

iv) Ensuring that the substrate is clean, dry, and allowing adequate in-between coat flash time, apply two coats of “Sealocrete” P.U. Epoxy Coating (Grey) or equivalent by brush or roller. On some areas, additional coats may be required to ensure adequate paint coverage for a good and even color throughout.

C. Various work.

• Refasten and secure the stainless-steel door louvre at mechanical pump room.

• Jet washes the steps leading to swimming pool using algaecide remover.

Remove the black stain and restoring the stone finish.

• Jet wash the awning at the guard house.

Note:

a) The contractor must supply and install all ladders, scaffoldings, and other equipment necessary to facilitate the painting and ceiling replacement work.

b) The contractor must ensure that falling debris from his ceiling demolition work do not damage floors, carpets, walls, windows, furniture, electronic equipment, and household appliances. He will be responsible for the provision of protective covers for the floor, carpets, walls and windows, where necessary; and the relocation of furniture, electronic equipment, and other household appliances to prevent such mishaps. Similar precautions must be taken during building material and equipment movement in and out of the residence.

c) The contractor must comply with the attached “Standard Painting Procedure for U.S.- Government Properties” for all painting work at this residence.

1. General Safety Requirements

a. The contractor must demonstrate understanding of his/her responsibilities related to the safety requirements by addressing hazards in preplanning processes and meetings.

b. Prior to starting a project, the contractor is required to review the work site and identify hazards that may occur while performing the job.

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c. The contractor is expected to provide a “competent person” to implement Site health and safety plan and to oversee its compliance. A competent person is an individual who, by way of training and/or experience, is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, is designated by the employer, and has authority to take appropriate actions.

d. The contractor is required to provide the proof of payment of local insurances (EPS, ARL) of all the employees that will be involved in the project. Likewise, the contractor is required to provide monthly payment documents of local insurance for the length of work.

e. The contractor will conduct a safety briefing before starting daily work.

f. Contractor personnel who have signs of drunkenness or who are under the influence of stimulants or hallucinogens will be denied entry to the work area.

g. The contractor shall ensure individuals working at the site are trained and aware of potential hazards. The contractor shall ensure that these individuals are provided with proper safety equipment to prevent accidental injury in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

h. The contractor must accept the safety standards set by the US Embassy.

i. All workers will remove all chains, rings, watches and/or bracelets during the execution of work.

j. Smoking is prohibited at the work site and will use only designated area for smokers.

k. The contractor will report accidents to the COR who will pass the proper data to the POSHO or Safety Coordinator.

2. Barricading and Warning Signs

a. The contractor must place provisional barricades and warning signs to maintain a safe and accessible path-of-travel for all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, in order to avoid accidents to third parties. Barricades alert others about hazards created by construction activities and should be used to control vehicular traffic around the work site as well.

b. Erect and maintain for the duration of the Contract proper barricades including fencing material, traffic cones, caution tape and temporary curb ramps complying with all access codes and regulations.

c. Ensure that no construction materials be stored and/or placed on the path-of travel.

d. Maintain the construction barriers in a sound, neat, and clean condition.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

a. Contractor personnel must use personal protective equipment (PPE) required and in accordance with the contracted work.

b. The contractor is required to inspect and maintain spare PPE in case of damage, deterioration or loss of the equipment.

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c. The PPE used must meet the technical specifications required by Colombian regulation and international standards.

d. Sharp cutting tools must be carried in Tools Carrying Cases; under no circumstances they are to be carried in uniform pockets.

e. In those tasks where PPE certified is required, the contractor must provide the current certification.

f. The contractor must provide records of PPE received for all the employees involved in the task.

4. Safety inspections requirements

a. All tools, equipment and/or machinery that will be used in the execution of the contracted work must be inspected by a competent person before starting the project.

b. COR and/or Safety representatives of the US Embassy may inspect equipment, tools and/or machinery of the contractor at any time and may request to change it if deemed necessary.

5. Hand and Power Tool Safety

a. The contractor must ensure the safety of tools and equipment used by its employees.

b. Inspected at regular intervals and maintain in good condition all tools in accordance with the manufacture’s specifications.

c. Ensure that tools are used for their intended purposes.

6. Emergency Response Requirements

a. In case of an emergency within the US Embassy facilities and/or during the execution of the contracted work, contractor personnel must follow the instructions given by the Embassy representative (escort) who is supervising the work, or security personnel.

b. The contractor must not obstruct emergency response equipment such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, fire cabinets, defibrillators, spill kits, stretchers, eye wash stations or safety signs.

7. High Risk Work Requirements

a. The contractor shall submit certificates of training for each person who will conduct the task. These certificates must be submitted before starting the execution of the project.

b. The contractor shall prepare a work permit specifically for the task and must be provided to the COR before the initiation of work.

c. The contractor must send a risk assessment of the task in a minimum period of eight working days before commencement of work. The POSHO or Safety Coordinator will review the document and make any comment it deems necessary.

d. The execution of high-risk activities will be carried out with a minimum of two people present that may give first aid or notice in case of emergency.

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8. Electrical Safety

a. The contractor shall fully comply with the local regulation and the Embassy policies related with electrical safety work practices and work-de energized to prevent any incident that may impact the health of personnel and Embassy and residential units’ electrical systems

b. It is Department policy that energized “live” parts to which an employee may be exposed must be de-energized before the employee works on or near them. If de-energizing them introduces or increased hazards or is unfeasible, you must contact your point of contact at the Embassy to report such situation before carrying out the work.

c. All personnel conducting electrical work shall be sufficient trained and considered as competent persons prior to performing the work.

d. The contractor should identify any potential sources of electrical energy likely to cause death, injury, or serious physical harm.

e. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local regulation and U.S.

standards.

f. The contractor must provide the appropriate equipment and tools for the work in compliance with the requirements of the contract.

g. During the execution of work on the electrical system, contractor personnel must remove conductive jewelry such as watches, rings, chains and/or bracelets.

h. Non-conductive (fiberglass) ladders should be used for electrical work or near electrical hazards.

9. Fall Protection Requirements

All work performed at more than 1.50 meters (5ft) is considered work at heights based on local laws, therefore the contractor must strictly comply with local Resolution 1409/2012:

a. All equipment to work at elevated surfaces must meet at least the ANSI Z359.1 standards or European counterparts.

b. All contractor personnel using equipment for work at heights must follow the instructions and warnings associated with such equipment.

c. Contractor personnel will not use as an anchor point for work, ladders, piping or pipe supports.

d. If an anchor point does not offer the recommended resistance for fall protection

(5000lbs), the contractor must provide protective equipment for heights with dampers that may decrease the impact force.

e. Scissor scaffolds are prohibited. Only use multi directional/modular scaffolding properly certified.

f. Use dielectric ladders to work with electricity and areas with electrical influence.

g. It is forbidden to stand on or above the second top rung of the ladders.

h. All personnel performing work above 5 ft (1.5mts) must use at least the following personal protection equipment: helmet (dielectric if needed), with chin strap and three support points, safety glasses that protect eyes from impacts, with UV protection; hearing protection if necessary, gloves with high resistance to

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i. The contractor must submit to the COR, in a minimum period of eight working days before starting the work, the training certificates of all workers who will perform the job. The certificate must comply with the provisions of Resolution 3673/ 2008.

A re-training should be provided to employees at least once a year as required by local legislation.

10. Scaffolding Requirements

a. The contractor is responsible for proving safe conditions when using, erecting and breaking down scaffolding.

b. Scaffolds should be erected and dismantled by competent workers, under the supervision of knowledgeable and experienced supervisors.

c. Scaffolds should be erected on a rigid surface, capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement.

d. Ensure scaffold is equipped with standard guardrails and toe boards on all open sides and ends of platforms four to ten feet in height.

e. Provide an access ladder or equivalent safe access.

f. Supported scaffolds with a height to base width ratio of more than four to one

(4:1) shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means.

11. Requirements for Chemical Substance Management

a. If the contracted task requires the use of chemicals, the contractor must comply with the specifications required by local law or U.S standards for storage, handling, and transportation.

b. The contractor is responsible for verifying the correct handling of each product such as storage, labeling, required PPE, disposal of waste in compliance with safety and environment regulations.

c. Contractor shall have accessible copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical brought onto Post’s property.

d. Forward SDSs of hazardous materials to the COR for review.

e. Use and store all hazardous or flammable chemicals brought on the project site in approved containers.

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