N3319123R4000 Renovate Pharmaceutical Storage Attach 1 - Performance Technical Specifications.pdf

AFRICOM HA Program

OHASIS 67171

WON: 1703535

20 OCTOBER 2022

RENOVATION PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE

FACILITY (Tunis – Dépôt Bardo)

DESIGN & BUILD RENOVATIONS

Tunisia

Renovation of Pharmaceutical Storage Facility TUNISIA

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HA-2022-1703535

Table of Contents

1. TAXATION

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS

2.1 LOCATION OF PROJECTS

2.2 LEGAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.3 GENERAL CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

2.5 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR AUTHORIZATION – CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

2.6 MEASUREMENTS AND QUANTITIES

2.7 Design Phase - General

2.8 Construction Phase - General

2.9 APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS / STANDARDS

3 GENERAL SCOPE OF – BASE BID:

3.1 Location

3.2 Relocation of existing fixtures

3.3 Demolition

3.4 Concrete Floor Repair/resurface

3.5 Suspended Ceiling

3.6 Insulation and seals

3.7 Fire suppression

3.8 Roofing

3.9 Lighting and wiring

3.10 HVAC

3.11 Cold Storage

3.12 Pallet rack system

3.13 Offices

3.14 Lobby vestibule and Waiting Area

3.15 Commemorative plaque

3.16 Scaffolding

7. PROCEDURE AND GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

7.1 PRINCIPLES

7.2 PROHIBITED ITEMS

7.3 START OF CONSTRUCTION

7.4 RESPONSIBILITY FOR NEW MATERIALS

7.5 DESIGN

7.6 DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURE

7.7 CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN SCHEDULE AND CONTRACTUAL MILESTONES

7.8 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (BAR CHART IS AUTHORIZED)

7.9 SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

7.10 COORDINATION AND PHASING

7.11 LANGUAGE

7.12 SPECIAL SITE CONDITIONS

7.13 SUBMITTALS – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

7.14 DELIVERABLE

7.15 PICTURES

7.16 RESPONSIBILITY AND OWNERSHIP OF REMOVED MATERIALS

7.17 CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES, ETC

7.18 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

7.19 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

7.20 PAYMENT

7.21 SCHEDULE OF PRICES

7.22 DAMAGES/IMPACT TO EXISTING FACILITIES

7.23 CLEANING

7.24 SPACE PARTS

7.25 WARRANTY AND TRAINING

7.26 CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURE

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1. TAXATION

In accordance with Agreement between the Government of USA and the Government of Tunisia on Defense Cooperation this contract is exempt from VAT. The contractor shall be responsible to prepare and process all required documentation to obtain the VAT exception from the Government of Tunisia. For this reason, the contractor shall work directly with the corresponding authorities from Tunisia, US Forces and the US Embassy.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS

2.1 Location of projects

This contract includes the described renovation works for the renovation of an existing warehouse in order for the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MoH) has the ability to receive, store, and distribute medical supplies, various pharmaceuticals and the national supply of COVID-19 vaccines. The warehouse is located in the Depot Bardo area Tunis, Tunisia. A general overview of the site is located below in Figure 1.

Figure 1.

2.2 Legal and Technical Requirements

The project execution is based on the following principles:

- Strict compliance with American Contracting Regulations, including the contracting requirements of the Department of Defense, the US Navy and the US Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

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- Strict compliance with Tunisian Technical, Legal, and Administrative requirements; which are applicable for the scope of work described in this PTS.

- Compliance with Tunisian safety regulations, unless the US Safety Regulations described in the EM385-1-1 are more stringent and not in conflict with the Tunisian regulations, in which case, the U. S. safety regulations shall apply.

- Compliance with technical and administrative requirements described in this document.

2.3 General Contract Description

This document is a Performance Technical Specifications (PTS) for a full Design-Build project. This PTS includes a description of the required finished work.

This is a design-build contract. This means that the contractor is responsible to:

- Make necessary designs or shop drawings as required by this PTS for the different items of work

- Obtain NAVFAC’s acceptance of the designs and the approval of the corresponding beneficiary and Municipality.

- Obtain required formal approvals from competent and required Tunisian authorities, including the necessary expert review by third party company as required by Tunisian regulations, which shall be paid by the contractor.

- Execute the construction works

- Obtain the acceptance of NAVFAC and the partial and final approval by the competent and required Tunisian authorities and third party experts for the executed construction works.

Note: The contract includes third party review of all items of work which are required by Tunisian regulations. In case the Tunisian regulations do not allow for the contractor to be the client for this independent review, the contractor shall pay for the third party review and assign a different party as the client for this independent company, which could be the Contracting Officer Representative or other agency authorized by the Contracting Officer (i.e. the Municipality of Tunis).

Note: The contractor needs to be familiar with the regulations of Tunisia, in order to account for the different required permits, reviews and authorizations for energy efficiency projects, for renovation and for new construction works.

2.4 General Project Description and Scope of Work (Base-Bid and Contract Options)

This document includes everything necessary to provide perfectly finished, certified and operational facilities, as described in this document.

In very general terms, the works include the following items of work:

OHASIS ID 1703535 Page 5 of 50 Version: 001 o Disassemble all existing fixtures, relocate to an alternate MoH storage facility, and reassemble.

o Demolish and remove all existing interior lighting, split units, and interior partitions.

o Resurface and seal existing concrete floor to enable daily forklift operation.

o Design and construct drop ceiling and insulation necessary to maintain less than 25 degrees

Celsius ambient temperature.

o Design and construct insulation and seals to all exterior openings including roofs, walls, and doors.

o Renovate standing seam metal roof seals to ensure a leak free system.

o Design and construct ventilation and cooling system necessary to maintain less than 25 degrees Celsius ambient temperature.

o Design and construct structural reinforcements necessary to support the air handling equipment, roof or exterior wall mounted.

o Design, procure, and install a cold storage space, which can maintain constant 2-8 degree

Celsius ambient temperature.

o Design and install fire suppression system. Repair high pressure fire water pumps by replacement. Operationally test entire FSS.

o Design, procure, and install pallet rack system and two rolling access stair units, optimized for facility specific storage requirements o Design and construct two office spaces o Design and construct one foyer

2.5 Construction Permit or Authorization – Construction Permit

The contractor shall obtain formal written authorization from the competent Tunisian authority to perform the works included in the scope of work of this project.

Some items of work, require a formal Construction Permit from the competent Tunisian authority, and some others, do not require any formal permit. For those items of work that do not require a formal construction permit, the contractor shall obtain the written authority from the beneficiary to perform the works.

For those items of work requiring a formal construction permit, it is absolutely necessary that the contractor is familiar with the Tunisian bureaucratic procedures to obtain such permits.

The contractor shall hire the services of an architectural and engineering firm, specialized, experienced and licensed in Tunisia to perform all the designs, shop drawings and to facilitate the procedures to obtain the construction permits that are required by the scope of work of this document.

The contractor is required, as part of this contract, to prepare all documentation, designs, reports, information, drawings, coordination and approvals by experts or monitoring entities, and everything that may be necessary as required by Tunisian regulations, in order to obtain the necessary Construction Permit or authorization. The contractor is responsible to pay for any third party

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As previously stated, the contract includes third party review of all items of work which are required as per Tunisian regulations. In case the Tunisian regulations do not allow for the contractor to be the client for this independent expert company, the contractor shall pay for the third party review and assign a different party as the client for this independent company, which could be the Contracting Officer Representative or other agency authorized by the Contracting Officer Representative.

No work shall be performed until the contractor shows verifiable evidence that they have obtained all the necessary permits or authorizations for each element of work included in this contract.

2.6 Measurements and Quantities

This contract complies with the US Contracting Regulations, and as such, measurements and quantities of materials and work are not provided, and if any are provided, the contractor shall be responsible to verify on site. The contractor needs to visit the job site in order to perform the necessary measurements and to observe the existing field conditions in order to prepare their cost proposal.

2.7 Design Phase - General

The contractor shall familiarize with the requirements of the Tunisian regulations for medical and pharmaceutical storage. The designs shall be prepared in compliance with applicable construction codes, applicable urban planning and construction practices in Tunisia. The contractor shall hire the services of an architect (or architectural firm) licensed in Tunisia to design all works, as detailed in this document. At the same time, after obligatory coordination with the corresponding Municipality, the contractor shall hire (and pay for) the services of a “Revision Entity - Expertise” authorized by the Government of Tunisia to supervise and approve each phase of the design and the construction, including final commissioning and acceptance of the facility. This company shall report directly to the US Government representative and the beneficiary if required by the Tunisian regulations, but all their services shall be paid by the contractor.

The design shall comply with all applicable regulations in Tunisia for the scope of work of this contract.

The contractor’s final designs shall be signed, stamped and certified by a licensed architect and engineer in Tunisia, it shall be approved by an authorized “Revision Entity - Expertise” and it shall be approved by the competent Tunisian authorities for construction projects in public property before its construction is authorized to start. The level of detail of the design (extent of specifications, number and size of drawings, calculations) shall be sufficient to verify the compliance with the requirements of this contract and as required by the regulations of Tunisia and of the competent Tunisian authorities for this particular project.

2.8 Construction Phase - General

Once the contractor completes the design and they show evidence of formal authorization by the competent local authorities and Monitoring Entity, and the contractor shows that they have completed other administrative contract requirements (Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control

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Plan, Schedule, ect), the Contracting Officer will inform the contractor that they may start the construction phase of this design-build contract. This notification is called Notice to Proceed or NTP. NTP is required prior to beginning construction.

The construction shall follow the design and technical projects or shop drawing prepared by the architect and for which the contractor shall obtain the Construction Permit or authorization.

The architect who prepares the design shall visit the site for every important and relevant phase of work, to partially accept the completed works. In addition to the requirements of the Tunisian regulations for the visits of the designer, once the works start, the architect shall visit the site at a minimum once every week.

Two days in advance of the site visit, the contractor shall inform ODC Tunisia and the beneficiaries of the planned arrival time to the job site. In addition to these minimum weekly visits, the architect shall visit the site when NAVFAC’s PM visits the job sites, estimated to occur once every 2-3 months.

In addition to these visits, the third party experts that may be required will visit the site as required by Tunisian regulations, and also when NAVFAC’s PM visits the site.

Work will not be accepted until Final Act of Acceptance is provided.

2.9 Applicable Requirements / Standards

The project is based on the principle of strict compliance with Tunisian technical and administrative regulations, with US Contracting Regulations and with Tunisian Safety regulations unless EM 385- 1-1 has more strict requirements. In case of conflict between Tunisian and US safety regulations, the most strict requirement applies.

The work shall meet all requirements of this Request for Proposal (RFP) package. Drawings to be as required in these PTS and with the necessary details and previous approvals (experts or monitoring entities) to submit the designs to the US Government, Local Tunisian Administration, final users, contractor’s staff and sub-contractors. Material selection, specifications and installation to be as described in these Performance Technical Specifications (PTS). The Performance Technical Specifications (PTS) are a guideline for the design package:

- If an item in the project design is included in the PTS, the requirements of the PTS, applicable local Tunisian codes and regulations, and international codes shall govern.

- If an item in the project design is NOT included in the PTS, the requirements of applicable local Tunisian codes and regulations, and international codes shall govern.

Provide the final work as a complete and usable facility including all required items not described in this RFP. Technical details, items of work, permits or fees that are not explicitly described in this RFP, but which are necessary to provide a fully operational and finished facility shall be considered part of this contract.

Any work not explicitly included in the scope of work of this project, but which is absolutely necessary to have a perfectly operational facility, as required by Tunisian regulations, shall be considered and treated as part of the requirements of this contract.

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Limitation on equipment under this contract

Tables, desks, chairs, computer, phones, washing machines, refrigerator, beds, televisions, and other movable equipment are not part of this contract, unless otherwise indicated in these technical specifications. Only those elements that are fixed, permanently attached to the building or considered as an integral part of the facility, and specifically described in these contract specifications or in the applicable Tunisian regulations, are included in this contract, unless otherwise indicated in this document.

Requirement for Tunisia Code and Regulation

The contractor shall request, process and pay for any permits that may be required in accordance with Tunisia Law for the construction activities described in this document. The contractor shall hire and pay for the services of a “Revision Entity” (or expertise) authorized by the Government of Tunisia as required by Tunisia Regulations for this type of construction. If it is not allowed for the contractor to hire this third party inspection company, the contractor shall pay but assign the beneficiary or NAVFAC as the client. The contractor shall provide a copy of the pertinent construction permit to be issued by the competent local authorities and approval by the Monitoring Entity of the design, before they are authorized to start work.

3 GENERAL SCOPE OF – BASE BID:

The works in the Base-Bid include in general terms: thermally insulated façade, replacement of windows, replacement of metal exterior doors, and complete interior renovation including offices, bathrooms, and kitchenettes.

3.1 Location

The warehouse is located in the Bardo area of Tunis, Tunisia and is bounded by: Rue De L’Hôptial on the north, Rue de Evacuation on the east, Rue Abdelmajid Ibn Jedou on the west and the hotel Ksar Said Palace in the south, as shown in the images below:

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Location of the site area

Location within Tunis Metro Area

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Site within Depot Bardo

3.2 Relocation of existing fixtures.

The contractor shall hire the services of movers with experience in assembly of systems furniture and warehouse systems.

Contractor shall make a full survey of the new location(s) for the relocating furniture and fixtures, including all measurements and notating any obstacles, intrusions and locations of receptacles and any HVAC air intakes and outlets.

Contractor shall take an accurate inventory of the fixtures/furniture to be relocated taking accurate measurements.

Contractor shall provide a design/layout showing the new arrangement of the fixtures in there new location(s) that maximize the use to the beneficiary while not blocking and services or impeding the beneficiaries use of the area.

Contractor shall clean and dissemble (where applicable) all warehouse storage fixtures and movable office equipment. Fixtures will be packages and wrapped to avoid damage, transported to the new area and be reassembled in accordance with the approved layout.

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Typical thermal facade

3.3 Demolition

Contractor shall test all components for the presence of materials defined as hazardous by the Tunisian regulatory authority having jurisdiction and dispose of any hazardous materials in accordance with local regulations.

Contractor shall demolish all interior lighting, including all associated branch wiring and control switches to the nearest panel.

Contractor shall demolish all non- structural interior partitions within the warehouse.

Contractor shall demolish the HVAC split systems and all associated branch wiring and connections. Contractor shall seal, patch and paint any penetrations through the warehouse exterior envelope made from the removal of the split system removal.

Contractor to demolish the existing fire suppression system. Removing all sprinkles heads, piping and the current fire water pump in the pump room.

Contractor to demolish the existing standing seam metal roof down to the support structure.

3.4 Concrete Floor Repair/resurface

Preparation:

• Contractor shall prepare the concrete floor; removing all loos, cracked or otherwise unsuitable or defective concrete. The final extent of removal shall be determined by the architect/engineer of record.

• Feathered edges at the surface are not permitted.

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Concrete floor to be resurfaced

• Where reinforcement is encountered, the concrete directly in contract in with the sides of the reinforcement shall be removed to provide at least 2cm clear distance between the reinforcement and the in-place concrete.

• Before the concrete repair material is placed, all oil and grease shall be steam or solvent cleaned from all reinforcement and surfaces to which the repair material is required to bond.

• After removal of all oil and grease, the reinforcement shall be cleaned to remove any loose, flaky rust, mill scale, and other coatings or foreign substances that would impair bonding of the repair material to the reinforcement.

Repairs/resurface/leveling:

• The contractor is responsible for the selection and correct application of the concrete repair material. At least 14 days before installation, the contractor shall provide the engineer for approval all technical data for the repair material. Concrete repair material shall not be placed before approval.

• Slabs shall be leveled and resurfaces to the required elevation and pitched at one-quarter (.05) cm per twelve (30) cm of lineal run, or as directed by the engineer of record. If required, saw cuts shall be made at joints to allow free movement of the work. Saw cutting is incidental to the unit price as bid for slab raising, unless otherwise specified in the bid.

• Slab topping shall be feathered to match the elevation of the existing doors.

3.5 Suspended Ceiling

Contractor will provide a new suspended ceiling system throughout the renovated facility.

• Ceiling shall be placed minimum of 3 m above the finished floor or as directed by MoH.

• Provide 600 mm by 600 mm, or similar size based on local availability aluminum or

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Typical insulated suspend ceiling deign steel non-corroding intermediate-duty standard grid system for lay-in acoustical panels Finish must be factory applied white baked enamel.

• Provide manufacturer's hold down clips for fire rated assemblies and wall or edge molding. Hang grid system as recommended by manufacturer

• Install suspended grid system with acoustical sealant.

• Provide insulation above the ceiling tiles in addition to insulated ceiling tiles as directed to prevent unnecessary heat gain.

3.6 Insulation and seals

• Contractor to provide insulation in the exterior enclosure to control heat gain, air infiltration/diffusion, moisture infiltration/diffusion, and water infiltration.

• Provide insulation, air barrier and water resistive barrier on all conditioned areas. These barrier materials may be installed separately or combined if different air barrier, moisture barrier/ vapor retarder, and water resistive barrier functions can be consolidated in one material.

• Provide exterior enclosure barriers that are durable and designed to last the life of the facility. Seal the continuous air and water resistive barrier in a flexible manner to allow for relative movement of adjacent building enclosure components. Support exterior enclosure barriers to withstand maximum positive and negative air pressure to be placed on the building without displacement or damage and transfer the load to the structure. Permanently seal penetrations, joints, holes, and transitions to adjoining construction in air and water resistive barriers as required to maintain an energy efficient facility and minimize heat loss/gain. Do not compromise exterior enclosure barrier integrity at electrical boxes, fixture supports, and fasteners with holes through the exterior enclosure barriers that allow air or water leakage. Do not expose exterior enclosure barriers or retarders to environment conditions longer than is recommended by the manufacturer.

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Existing fire pump room

3.7 Fire suppression

Contractor to provide new Automatic Fire Sprinkler systems, Smoke and Heat detection systems, Fire Alarm and systems as required by the MoH, local municipal code, or IBC. The work for fire sprinklers, fire alarm, smoke detection, and heat detection must be provided by contractors with experienced having performed similar work.

Contractor will replace the existing fire pump in the adjacent pump room. Fire pump shall be sized in accordance with the new fire suppression system.

3.8 Roofing

• The contractor shall design and build a new structural standing seam metal roofing system

(SSSRS) roofing over the existing building.

• Contractor shall match planes and slope of existing.

• Any additions/revisions to framing members supporting the SSSRS to accommodate the manufacturer/fabricator’s design shall be the Contractor’s responsibility, and shall be submitted for review and approval by the Architect of Record. Deflection requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable building code

• Contractor to provide aluminum metal panels, Aluminum panels shall be 20GA. Roof panels shall be free to move in response to the expansion and contraction forces resulting from temperature variation.

• Fasteners for aluminum roof panels shall be aluminum or corrosion resisting steel.

• The panels and concealed anchor clips shall be capable of supporting a minimum uniform live load of 20 psf or metric equal

• All exterior gutters and downspouts shall be designed for rainfall intensity based upon a 5-year recurrence interval for a five-minute duration. Use non-ferrous material, copper or PVC or PVC coated aluminum.

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• Roof structure: wood or metal. Any wood shall be properly treated against insects, fire and fungus.

• Provide vapor barrier

• Provide new insulation (minimum R-30) under the metal sheets (not on the floor), properly supported by solid cover, consisting of minimum 15 cm thick thermal insulation. The thermal insulation system can be substituted by a “sandwich” type roof panel, with minimum insulation thickness of 8 cm

• Components shall be compatible with the roof panel furnished. Flashing, trim, metal closure strips, caps, gutters, downspouts, roof curbs, and similar metal components shall not be less than the minimum thickness specified by the SSSRS Manufacturer. Exposed metal components shall be finished to match the panels or trim, as furnished. Molded closure strips shall be closed-cell or solid-cell synthetic rubber or neoprene, or polyvinyl chloride pre-molded to match configuration of the covering and shall not absorb or retain water. Thermal spacer blocks and other thermal barriers at concealed clip fasteners shall be as recommended by the SSSRS Manufacturer.

• All tape sealant shall be a pressure sensitive, 100 percent solid, sealing tape with a release paper backing. Provide permanently elastic, non-sagging, non-toxic, non-staining tape sealant approved by the SSSRS Manufacturer.

• The SSSRS Manufacturer shall approve all joint sealant that will come into contact with the

SSSRS.

• Pipe flashings shall provide a weather tight joint at projections through the roof, taking into account the thermal movement of the roof and the service temperature of the projection.

Pipe flashings shall have an aluminum-flanged base ring.

• Install the SSSRS in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved installation drawings.

• Install the SSSRS so that it is weather tight and allows for thermal movements.

• Locate and space all exposed fasteners in accordance with the SSSRS Manufacturer’s recommendations. Use torque settings to obtain controlled uniform compression for a positive seal without rupturing the neoprene washer.

• Avoid placing pipe penetrations through the panel seams.

• Do not allow panels or trim to come into contact with dissimilar materials (i.e. copper, lead, graphite, treated lumber, mortar, etc.). Water run-off from these materials is also prohibited.

• Comply with SSSRS Manufacturer’s approved installation drawings, instructions and recommendations for installation of roof curbs. Refer to SSSRS Manufacturer’s standard installation details. Anchor curbs securely in place with provisions for thermal and structural movement.

• Provide a 10 year written warranty against any water infiltration or evidence of humidity in the ceilings of the building. Warranty letter shall be provided from the contractor to the Ministry of Health with a copy to the Contracting Officer Representative.

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3.9 Lighting and wiring

• The contractor shall hire the services of a licensed architect or engineer with authority to certify electrical installations to inspect the existing building to see which modifications, alterations and improvements are necessary in order to have the electrical system in compliance with applicable regulations. The contractor shall execute all required modifications, alterations and improvements. Any cable to be installed along the areas not to be renovated shall be installed over certified PVC cable channel. For estimating purposes, the contractor shall estimate that they will need to provide a new electric panel immediately after the electric meter.

• Payment for the electrical upgrades will not be authorized over 50% until a licensed architect or engineer certifies that the entire electrical installation of the building complies with applicable Tunisian regulations.

• The contract does not only include replacement of the lighting fixtures, but performing an illumination design to show the number and location of the new lighting fixtures with the basis of design required by local authority.

• The contractor shall provide a lighting design for the entire building, showing the illumination design pattern for each room. In each room, the design shall include the number and location of specific LED lighting fixtures, to show that they meet the minimum lighting levels required by local regulations.

• These designs are normally done by the manufacturer of the proposed lighting fixtures.

Models: All models shall be selected by the contractor’s designer, to meet the requirements specified herein.

• Provide recessed lighting fixtures where there is false ceiling.

• Where there is the possibility of humid atmospheres or jets of water the lighting fixtures shall be humidity resistant. Minimum protection IP45 (Ingress Protection Rating) As a minimum, one of every 10 internal lighting fixtures shall be provided with autonomous battery to operate for a minimum of 30 minutes in case of power failure.

• The number and location of the new lighting fixtures will depend on the requirements of the local authority, but also on the types and models of the LED lighting fixtures proposed by the contractor.

• Testing: For final acceptance of the lighting system, the contractor shall hire the services of an independent testing agency, licensed in Tunisia, to measure the lighting levels of all areas of the new construction. The contractor shall bring a copy of the standard local authority in order to check the results of the measurements with the illumination levels required by the standard.

• Contractor to provide all new breach wiring pack to panel boards feeding the electrical circuits.

• Contractor shall provide lighting controls so that each area of the facility has its own controls.

• No variation from the requirements of the standard is acceptable.

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Professional 3D lighting design

Standard lighting design.

LED lighting fixture to be recessed

Larger power surface mounted LED lighting fixture

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3.10 HVAC

• The contractor shall hire the services of a licensed engineer to develop the HVAC plan for the renovated facility.

• The contractor shall provide multiple HVAC zones throughout the building. These zone include but are not limited to the separation of offices, conference rooms, and refrigeration room from the open storage areas.

• The HVAC shall be designed to meet an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius with a relative humidity of 50%.

• All HVAC equipment provide by this contract must be new. All equipment must meet the minimum energy requirements of the local Tunisian Government or international mechanical code.

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• Testing: For final acceptance of the HVAC system, the contractor shall hire the services of an independent testing adjusting and balancing (TAB) agent. The contractor is also responsible for hiring a commissioning person to ensure all systems work in unison.

• No variation from the requirements of the standard is acceptable.

3.11 Cold Storage

Contractor to provide a cold storage room for the storage of vaccines and additional pharmaceutical materials as required.

• Contractor to provide factory fabricated type with the following requirements:

o Type: Pharmaceutical grade cold storage o Size: In accordance with layout in Annex 2 o Entrance Doors: Exterior mounted sliding door o Refrigeration systems must be remote o Recording thermometer o Temperature alarm system. With connector for remote temperature alarm o Interior lighting

DESIGN

• Provide refrigerant equipment for remote installation.

• Design units for constant operation for the indicated temperature of 2-8 degrees C in an ambient interior temperature of 20-25 degrees C maximum.

• Provide preassembled remote condensing unit assembly with Provide forced convection, unit cooler type, made to be suspended from the ceiling panels, with forced air discharged parallel to the ceiling. Provide with air circulating motor, multifin tube-type coil and grille assembled within a protective housing. Air circulation motors must be lifetime sealed. The entire unit cooler assembly must be accessible for cleaning. Provide a drip pan and drain connection. Provide all necessary components factory installed and wired including electrical box, time clock, drier, sight glass.

INSTALLATION

• Provide in accordance the manufacturer's printed instructions. Submit installation instructions covering both assembly of the rooms and installation of the refrigeration equipment, for approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to starting installation. Include equipment start-up and initial operation as well as evacuation and charging procedures for refrigeration equipment in the installation instructions.

• Provide manufacturer's representatives who are trained to perform the services specified.

Representatives to provide training services on the following procedures:

o Erection, alignment, and testing.

o Charging equipment with refrigerant and oil.

o Starting equipment and training government personnel in proper care, operation, and maintenance.

Start-Up and Operational Tests

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Example cold storage

• Upon completion of equipment and refrigerant piping installation, start-up and operate systems for a period of not less than 24 hours. Place safety and automatic controls in operation and sequence. Record manufacturers recommended readings hourly.

Performance Tests

• Upon completion of operational tests, performance test systems for not less than 8 hours.

Include the following information in the test report with conclusions regarding the adequacy of systems:

o Time, dates and duration of tests.

o Inside dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures maintained in each room during tests employing recording instruments calibrated before the tests.

o Outside dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures obtained from recording instruments calibrated and checked hourly with a sling psychomotor.

o Evaporator and condenser entering and leaving temperatures taken hourly with compressors in operation.

o Make, model and capacity of each evaporator and condensing unit.

o Voltmeter and ammeter readings for condensing units and evaporators.

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Example cold storage interior

3.12 Pallet rack system

• Contractor shall engage the services of a commercial storage manufacturer to specify and design a pallet racking system to contain 738 European standard size pallets without overhang. Selected pallet racks consisting of uprights, pallet beams, bracing and miscellaneous accessories shall be designed to support a minimum load of 1360 kg per pallet.

• Layout for the pallet racking system shall be as referenced in Annex 2.

• Rack stability is influenced by loading conditions, attachment, and rack assembly. Racks exceeding a

6:1 height to depth ratio must be securely anchored or braced externally.

• Securely attach all pallet racks to floors, walls, and each other, to ensure stability and safety.

• Pallet racking system shall be 3.5 meters in height.

• Provide aisle width of 3 meters minimum

• Each pallet rack shall have a minimum of 4 shelves.

• Contract shall provide two rolling access stairs.

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Storage racking example

Rolling Stairs example

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Interior sandwich panel example

Sandwich panel office example

3.13 Offices

• Contractor shall provide two as shown on layout as shown in Annex 2; contractor to confirm the existing interior dimensions before completing the design.

• Minimum ceiling height shall be 2.7M. Ceiling shall be suspended ceiling to match the remainder of warehouse as specified in section 3.5

• Office doors shall be 2040 x 926 Single-leaf or closest commercially available off the shelf locally.

The frame is made of aluminum joinery without thermal break, MoH shall select color. The door leaf shall be factory finished aluminum. Door hardware shall be a deadbolt locking mechanism with key override.

• Lighting to be in accordance with the overall lighting plan with foot candles in accordance with IBC or local requirements. Lighting controls shall be on an occupancy sensor.

• Provide laminate flooring in area in offices. Flooring shall be rated a minimum of AC4. Contractor shall provide color and pattern samples for MoH for selection.

• Interior partitions shall be prefabricated for insulation sandwich panels. Interior of partitions shall be polystyrene laminated with vinyl using a structural adhesive. Partitions shall be capable of sustaining 24.4/KG per M2 transverse load.

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Entry door example

3.14 Lobby vestibule and Waiting Area

• Contractor shall provide rooms as shown on layout as shown on Annex 2; contractor to confirm the existing interior dimensions before completing the design.

• Minimum ceiling height shall be 2.7M. Ceiling shall be suspended ceiling to match the remainder of warehouse as specified in section 3.5

• Entry doors shall be 2040 x 926 Single-leaf or closest commercially available off the shelf locally. The frame is made of aluminum joinery without thermal break. The door leaf shall be factory finished aluminum framed with glass store from style. Door hardware shall be a deadbolt locking mechanism with key entry and panic hardware on building exterior, provide two entry type doors on both sides of vestibule.

• Provide building signage on exterior near entry as specified by MoH.

• Lighting to be in accordance with the overall lighting plan with foot candles in accordance with IBC or local requirements. Lighting controls shall be on an occupancy sensor.

• Provide laminate flooring in area in offices. Flooring shall be rated a minimum of AC4. Contractor shall provide color and pattern samples for MoH for selection.

• Interior partitions shall be prefabricated for insulation sandwich panels. Interior of partitions shall be polystyrene laminated with vinyl using a structural adhesive. Partitions shall be capable of sustaining 24.4/KG per M2 transverse load.

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3.15 Commemorative plaque

At the end of the construction works, the contractor shall provide and install 1 commemorative plaque at the entrance of the kindergarten, at the location to be indicated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The plaque shall have the following information engraved on it:

• Colored Flag of Tunisia

• Colored Flag of the United States of America

• EUCOM logo

• This text: “The partial renovation of this warehouse was accomplished as a partnership between the people of the United States of America and the people of Tunisia, through the combined efforts of the United States Africa Command, Office of Defense Cooperation, US Embassy in Tunisia and the Municipality of Vidin – Date”

• Same text as above in Tunisian.

- Minimum thickness 6 millimeters

- Minimum dimensions 75 centimeters wide by 50 centimeters high.

- Resistant to outdoor weather and UV radiation.

- Plaque to be manufactured by specialized company.

- Before purchasing the plaque, the contractor shall submit the design to the Contracting

Officer for approval.

3.16 Scaffolding

In order to execute the works included in this project, the contractor may be required to use scaffolding and/or elevating working platforms.

Despite the scaffolds that may be authorized by Tunisian regulations, the contractor is only authorized to utilize European Standard scaffolds similar to the ones shown in pictures below.

These scaffolds shall be installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. In case the contractor needs to access the façade at any particular point without the need to install scaffolds, the contractor shall use a CE certified (European Community) self-propelled man-lift, similar to the one shown in picture below. The use of other type of scaffolds, other non CE certified man-lifts, or any type of ladders for façade or roof work, IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

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Acceptable man-lift

Required type of scaffold

Required type of scaffold

5. PROCEDURE AND GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

5.1 Principles

This construction contract is based on 3 principles:

- Strict compliance with US Contracting Regulations, including the requirements of the Department of Defense, the US Navy and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

- Strict compliance with Tunisian technical and legal regulations.

Some components of European scaffolding

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- Strict compliance with Tunisian Safety regulations unless the US regulations is more strict and not in conflict with the local safety regulations, in which case, the US Safety regulations shall be applied.

Construction shall be in accordance with sound construction practices, and shall conform to the latest revision/edition of the codes, criteria, and standards in effect at the time of submission of the bids, except as otherwise indicated by this Request for Proposal. Construction shall also comply with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of Tunisian governing life/safety, fire protection, building construction, and electrical systems in effect during this contract, except where specifically stated herein. Any material installed that does not meet the requirements of this Technical Specification and/or applicable Tunisian codes, ordinances and regulations will be removed and reinstalled at Contractor’s expense.

5.2 Prohibited Items

Use of the following items in this construction project is prohibited:

- Use of aluminum for electrical conductors.

- Embedding aluminum conduit in concrete.

- Use of fluorescent light ballasts and other products containing PCB's.

- Use of incandescent lighting

- Use of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation products.

- Use of any paint/coatings having a lead content of over 0.06 percent by weight of non-volatile content. The use of ozone depleting chemicals is prohibited. The use of zinc-chromate is prohibited.

- The use of materials containing asbestos is prohibited. It is also forbidden the handling of any material potentially containing any asbestos. This US Government contract does not include any asbestos abatement or handling or disposal, and if any is found, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative.

- The use of any radioactive materials

5.3 Start of Construction

The Contracting Officer shall authorize the start of construction.This authorization to start will not be given until the contractor:

- Provides written evidence that they comply with all legal requirements in Tunisia in order to perform the works described in these PTS.

- Provides copy of the required permits or authorizations from the competent Tunisian authority authorizing the execution of the works

- Provides technical information and technical projects for the designs, including proposed materials and equipment to be used for the project. Only materials and equipment previously accepted by the Contracting Officer Representative shall be brought to the site.

- The Contracting Officer Representative accepts their Accident Prevention Plan. See the guidelines for preparation of the APP attached to the solicitation package.

- The Contracting Officer Representative accepts their Quality Control Plan. See Annex 1.

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Picture#41. Simplified flow diagram for design acceptance process.

(CO = Contracting Officer)

- The Contracting Officer Representative accept their Construction Schedule

- Construction Sign is placed on site (see pertinent paragraph for the Construction Sign)

5.4 Responsibility for New Materials

All materials delivered to the construction site shall remain in the ownership and responsibility of Contractor. Contractor will be responsible to safeguard the procession and condition of the material until US Government takes procession of the finalized project. Any materials or equipment stolen or disappeared from the job site before final acceptance is the responsibility of the contractor.

Material that is not intended to become part of the project shall not be delivered, placed, retained nor stored on the project site.

5.5 Design

This paragraph is applicable for any design work which is required by this contract, such as the elevator or illumination designs.

The design procedure has different phases, which will require the contractor to provide, submit and process different documents, drawings, permits and/or calculations for approval or acceptance of all parties involved in the design process. The US Government representative shall not approve the design, but they shall “accept” the design. It is the contractor’s designing team responsibility to “approve” the design once “accepted” by the US Government representative. The contractor shall follow the required steps in Tunisia for this type of design.

The Performance Technical Specification (PTS) are a guideline for the design package.

- If an item in the project design is included in the PTS, the requirements of the PTS and applicable local Tunisian and international codes shall govern.

- If an item in the project design is NOT included in the PTS, the requirements of applicable local Tunisian and international codes shall govern.

Provide the Final work as a complete and usable facility including technical details, items of work, permits or fees that are not explicitly described in this RFP, but which are necessary to provide a fully operational and finished facility shall be considered part of this contract. The contractor shall hire the necessary and required licensed architects/engineers to prepare the necessary design in accordance with the scope of work of

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The contractor shall perform the work in strict compliance with the construction codes and regulations of Tunisia. The contractor is responsible to provide a copy of a Construction Permit issued by the corresponding local authority. The contractor is responsible to prepare any required documentation and/or designs that will be required in order to obtain these permits. No work shall be executed until the corresponding construction permit is issued by the competent authority, and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

For those items required by the Scope of Work, which are not specified herein, the contractor shall follow the applicable Tunisian Codes and Regulations

5.6 Design-Build Procedure

A design-build contract means that the contractor is responsible not only to perform the works described in this document, but to prepare all necessary additional designs and technical projects which are required by the scope of work in compliance with Tunisian regulations.

This contract includes the preparation of the required designs, technical projects, surveys, permits, certifications as well as any required coordination with local authorities. The contract also includes processing and paying for any potential fees that may be required in order to obtain the required Construction Permits or authorizations.

For those items of work that do not require a full technical project (i.e. the repair of an existing bathroom), the contractor shall provide the necessary shop drawings for the Contracting Officer review and acceptance.

The contractor shall visit and inspect the work sites prior to submission of their offer to the US Government. The contractor may consult with the beneficiaries if any information of the site conditions is necessary, in coordination with the representative and Project Manager from the United States Office of Defense Cooperation in Tunis, Tunisia.

Once the final designs are prepared, they shall be accepted by the COR before the contractor sends them to the local authorities to obtain the corresponding Construction Permit. The accepted final designs will be incorporated into the contract.

5.7 Construction/Design Schedule and Contractual Milestones

Perform all work within 500 calendar days after contract award. Provide a bar chart with a minimum of 20 activities for each of the two locations (Vidin and Haskovo)

In addition to the contractual requirement to complete all construction works within the 500 calendar days after award of the contract, the contractor shall comply with the following required milestones.

Failure to comply with these milestones will be objective basis for invoice retention or further contractual action by the Contracting Officer.

Tax exemption information that may be required:

Coordinate with the US Embassy representative within 14 days after contract award date

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Construction signs (2 units) Install within 45 days after contract award.

Text and design to be approved by US Embassy in Sofia.

Construction/Design Schedule Submit within 45 days after contract award date

Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan

Submit within 45 days after contract award date.

Conceptual Design Submit within 90 days after contract award date

Final inspection notification The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer with a…