Attachment J-7.A Illustrative Task Order 1.doc

RFP-294-2008-003

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ATTACHMENT J-7.A. ILLUSTRATIVE TASK ORDER No. 1 -

REHABILITATION AND WIDENING OF

A NORTHERN WEST BANK CONNECTOR ROAD

I

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Rehabilitation and Widening of the Northern West Bank and Southern West Bank Connector Road (Connector Road Project) is an element of USAID’s Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Program (ERRP). USAID started the ERRP in July 2003 to help the Palestinian economy, improve Palestinian transportation infrastructure, and support the “Road Map” peace process.

Due to the Israeli closure of Highway 443 to all Palestinian traffic and the construction of the security fence in the surrounding districts, all commercial and public transport traffic has been diverted on to this Northern West Bank Connector Road. The Connector Road was designed for a much lower flow of traffic and has been poorly maintained or received limited maintenance over the last ten years. The prolonged lack of maintenance, increased heavy vehicle traffic, and the lack of a storm-water drainage system has caused the existing pavement structure to become deteriorated to such an extent that the road is now dangerous and unsafe for both vehicular and high volume pedestrian traffic.

The road has substantial motorcycle, car, bus, and truck traffic around the clock. Traffic peaks from 6:30 am to 9:30 am and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays. During these peak hours it sometimes takes two hours or more travel the 2.0 km length of the Connector. Weekend traffic is sometimes heavy but generally is substantially less than during weekdays. Due to a lack of nearby alternate routes, even a brief closing of the Connector Road during weekdays can cause very large and prolonged traffic jams. Traffic flow has not been counted since Highway 443 was closed over three years ago.

The key counterpart organizations for this project are the Palestinian Authority and its Ministries of Public Works and Housing, and Local Government and Municipalities.

II

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Northern West Bank Connector Road Project is to improve public safety and the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the connector road.

III

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Under the illustrative project, the full 2.0km length of a Northern West Bank Connector Road will be rehabilitated and widened from the existing two lanes (9m width) to a new four lanes (24m width) with concrete curbs, island median, lighting and underground services.

Assume that work is to take place in an area that has no adverse drainage problems, environmental problems, and that the soil conditions are uniform.

Key activities of the project shall include the complete construction of two new lanes (additional 4.5m each), the rehabilitation of the existing two lanes (4.5m each) and the following:

1. Excavation and removal of the existing 2-lane pavement layers and reusing the sub-grade/ road base material in the form of a pulverization layer, which will account for 60% of the new sub-grade layer for the new road (150mm).

2. The pavement structure will include pulverization layer and topping material to complete the sub-grade layer, one layers of Sub-base material (200mm), and two layers of base course material (300mm).

3. Pavement resurfacing shall consist of asphalt binder course (70mm) and asphalt wearing course (50mm) with a width of 18m for four lanes and shoulders.

4. Included in the rehabilitation and widening is the replacement of all utility structures above, below and along the roadway including water, wastewater, storm water, electricity, telephone and manholes of utilities located in the right-of-way and in the immediate vicinity of the roads.

5. Geotechnical investigation indicated the underground soils to be classified as Gravely Silt with minor Clay, with a soaked C.B.R. value of 2 along the length of road, on flat terrain.

6. Installation of new concrete median (6m width) with curbs, centre guardrail, new electrical ducting shall be installed.

7. Construction of curb stones, storm water drainage systems and sidewalks with concrete and pavers.

8. Installation of lighting poles, electrical wiring with accessories and streetlight fixtures,

9. Landscaping and construction of 70m of concrete retaining wall (3.0m height)

10. Installation of traffic signage, road safety and lane markings.

11. Management of public safety and traffic during performance of the Task Order.

12. Provision of as-built drawings of the completed four-lane road including street lighting, utility structures, storm drains, sidewalks, and all other work performed under the Task Order.

The contractor shall provide dust control and maintenance of the alternative routes while performing the task order in a manner that minimizes the interruption of traffic, especially during weekdays and hours of peak traffic flow.

IV SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, AND BILLS OF QUANTITY

Drawings are not available for this illustrative task order and are not required for Offerors to be able to prepare the respective task order technical and cost proposals that are described in Section L of the RFP and that will be evaluated as described under Section M.

This narrative and information provided in Annex A.1 (bills of quantities and cost proposal sheets) are provided as guidance to be followed by all Offerors in their preparation of the technical and cost proposals as instructed in Section L of the RFP.

When preparing the Task Order technical proposal and the Task Order Cost Proposal, assume that all work shall be in accordance with the respective specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (MPWH). The Road Signage standards and specifications are assumed to be the Israel Ministry of Transportation standards followed in the West Bank.

V KEY PERSONNEL

Key personnel under this Task Order and minimum qualifications for each position are as follows:

· Task Order Manager: BS degree or higher in civil engineering with at least 10 years of experience in road and highway design and construction. At least six years of the experience shall be in developing countries with infrastructure needs and programs similar to those of the West Bank/Gaza. Must have demonstrated experience in developing countries in the effective use of local contractors and local labor. Must be knowledgeable concerning FAR and/or FIDIC construction contracting. Knowledgeable regarding principles and good practice in strategic planning, organizational development and project management, and in project design of inputs, activities and strategies to achieve project objectives. Should have experience in human resources management and the ability to work in cross-cultural situations with political, cultural and ethnic sensitivities and security environments such as found in West Bank/Gaza.

· Project Manager: BS in Engineering 10 to 15 years supervisory or equivalent preferred as a civil engineer, with 10 years verifiable applicable experience as a project manager in similar road rehabilitation programs or improvement works. Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with clients representatives, CM, subcontractors, security, etc. Ensure the entire project is compliant with the contract and country policies, procedures, standards, etc, are adhered too. Direct the construction activities, planning, staffing, and scheduling items as required. Work in a manner to ensure the safety of workers and public.

· Project Quality Control / Safety Environmental Engineer: 7+ years as an Engineer and approved verifiable experience in similar road rehabilitation programs, improvement works or Safety / Environmental compliance with Government Agencies or other private organizations in construction related programs. Strong leader with proven skills in managing numerous projects and directing project compliance with QC / Safety and Environmental requirements or in a related field.

· Project Superintendent: Preferred min.10+ years of experience as a project superintendent on similar road rehabilitation programs or construction works including earthworks, bituminous paving, and associated infrastructure projects.

· Project Surveyor: Min 5+ years Surveyor degree in related engineering fields, with proven professional experience in large infrastructure projects. Coordinates survey activities to provide appropriate survey services to the construction activities,

· Construction Cost Scheduler / Planner: B.S/ B.Sc in Engineering or related fields with at least 10 year’s experience. Will be responsible for the construction means and methods, coordination requirements, planning, scheduling, costing, financial forecasting, manpower analysis and proficient in primavera project.

Key Personnel shall be conversant in the English language and be on the construction site on a full time basis throughout the construction period unless otherwise approved by USAID or their designated representatives. Arabic language skills will be advantageous in the context of implementation. Key Personnel shall be under the direct employ of the contractor for the duration of the work activities under this contract.

VI

DELIVERABLES

In their planning for this sample Task Order, offerors shall assume that deliverables shall be as follows:

1. Subcontracting Plan with Subcontractor Selection Criteria, Product lists.

2. Comprehensive Construction Plan with Schedule of Major Activities

3. Environmental Requirements Compliance Plan

4. Insurance Certificates, Bonds

5. List of Heavy Equipment to be used, age, engine size.

6. Public and Site Security and Safety Plan

7. Traffic Control & Management Plan with drawings as appropriate

8. Project Specific Quality Control Plan, Method Statement, Testing Procedures and Material Samples

9. Project Specific Quality Assurance

10. Weekly Progress Reports with two week look ahead construction schedule

11. Monthly Expenditure & Project Report

12. Daily Security/Incident/Coordination Report

13. The materials, labor and other inputs authorized in the approved Bill of Quantities (see Annex A-1)

14. Project Completion and Acceptance Report

15. As Built Drawings

VII

TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS

Technical Directions during the performance of this task order will be provided by the Cognizant Technical Officer of USAID with the advice and support of the USAID Construction Management Contractor.

VIII

TERM OF PERFORMANCE

This is an illustrative project. Assume the estimated period for performance is four months counted from the date of Task Order award.

IX

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The place of performance under this task order is the West Bank.

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