SOW_SDH_Awning_Structure_Painting_final.docx

Attachment A

U.S. EMBASSY-KUWAIT

STATEMENT OF WORK

Painting of Car Park Steel Structure at Embassy compound:

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has a requirement to obtain the Services of a Contractor to paint the car park steel structures in the Embassy Bayan, Kuwait. The contractor is required to visit all the location and submit the quotation accordingly.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The work shall be executed in a diligent manner in accordance with a negotiated firm fixed price and performance period. The period of performance for the project shall be 15-20 working days. Work shall be performed during regular office hours. Some areas must be done during weekend in coordination with Facility Manager/POSHO/CO or his authorized representatives. The Contractor shall not have access to the building interior except with permission by the Embassy.

2.2 The Contractor shall be required to prepare his own quantity take off and estimate from the site visit which to base his proposal on. The US Embassy will not be responsible erroneous measurements of incorrect estimates in quantity of material. .

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

3.1 The Contractor shall be required to prepare a price and indicate the Bill of Materials [BOM] and all product data of all materials to be used on the project. The BOM's shall list the materials in sufficient detail and specifications, so that this document can be used by the Embassy to approve the use of all materials along with presented samples.

3.2 Logistics:

· Staging/storage areas will be addressed during site survey (Limited Space availability).

· Contractor to provide all Materials, skilled labor and Equipment necessary to complete the project.

3.3 Materials and Equipment:

All Materials and equipment required for the satisfactory completion of the project shall be considered to be included and accounted for by the contractor.

3.4 Labor:

All Labor required for the satisfactory completion of the project shall be considered to be included and accounted for by the contractor. Contractor shall ensure to supply skilled and professional labors to accomplish the project.

3.5 General Scope of Painting the Car Park Metal Structures:

Location – Housing Compound Area

· Painting of 10 car parks structures in the embassy compound.

· The fabric will be removed and re-installed by others and is not the responsibility of this contractor.

· The metal structure must be cleaned thoroughly and all damaged paint has to be removed prior to priming and painting. All chipping, rusting, spalling, cracking or hollow paint is to be removed.

· Painting to include lights fixtures and conduits integral to the car park structure at the car parks by the dog yard.

· Metal structures to be painted with 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of top coat.

· All painting work to be done by hand/brush painting.

· Paint used to be acrylic or lacquer exterior paint, which is formulated to provide a long lasting, durable, mildews and weather resistant low sheen finish. Color to match existing.

· Drop cloth has to be used prior to cleaning/sanding/painting the structure.

· Prior to first coat of primer paint, but after the cleaning has occurred, the contractor is to review the structure with the COR before proceeding with the paint. Awnings will be inspected one by one as they are completed, deficiencies must be corrected before moving on to the next awning.

· Adequate drying times between coats must be provided in order to let each coat properly dry and cure before painting the next coat.

· Contractor must clean up all paint splatter and debris.

· Approximate sizes of the parking shades are given below, however it is the responsibility of contractor to take the actual measurements during the site visit.- Pictures are attached for reference.

· SDH Near Dog Yard – Car Parking

· 6m (L) x 6m (W) x 3.45m (H) – qty 4

· SDH Near Dog Yard – Car Parking Shade Repainting Works

· 9m (L) x 9m (W) x 3.45m (H) – qty 2

· SDH – Car Parking Shade - House Nos. 16-23.

· 6.6m (L) x 6.6m (W) x 3.45m (H) – qty 4

· Warranty:

2 years warranty on the peeling of the paint and rusting of the structure.

· Samples:

Samples of paint and informational cut sheet shall be provided. The recommended primer is National NC Primer and Paint is National NC Lacquer Topcoat. Color to match existing.

· Anything else not mentioned above but necessary to ensure a satisfactory completion of the work and in line with on site instructions received from the Embassy / CO / POSHO/authorized representatives.

3.6 Cleaning:

Clean area of work and restore all items to their existing conditions at the end of each day as long as they do not affect the next day progress. The work site shall always be kept clean and clear of obstructions as the surrounding area shall be in use and the work should pose the least impact upon the general day to day use of the property.

4 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

4.1 The Embassy does not make representations or warranties of whatsoever kind or nature, either expressed or implied, as to the quality, level of completion, accuracy, extent of compliance with the standards, codes and requirements described or referred to in this SOW, or the extent of coordination between or among the documents provided to the Contractor.

4.2 The Embassy has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The COR/FAC/POSHO Office will perform quality assurance inspections [QAI] and tests during installation to confirm the work is installed according to the SOW.

5 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR:

5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this contract. Prior to commencement of project, the Contractor will ensure all personnel hired for this project are formally trained and have the appropriate level of skills to perform the work required to meet acceptable industry standards. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in provided services to the satisfaction of the Embassy & Facility Management (FAC).

5.2 The Contractor shall identify a Project Site Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management of the project and shall represent the Contractor on the site during construction. The Project Site Manager shall speak English.

5.3 The Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the Embassy.

5.4 The Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Embassy in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Embassy caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this SOW.

6.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials, equipment and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise the project. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined by the Embassy.

6.2 All materials incorporated into the project shall be new. The Contractor shall transport and safeguard all materials and equipment required for construction.

6.3 The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the Embassy. All the construction debris, trash, materials if any shall be disposed of in accordance with the local government regulations.

7.2 Milestones:

Submittals: Paint sample & information for approval.

Prior to starting the project

9. GENERAL INFORMAION

All work will be done during working days, Sunday to Thursday, 0830-1630, except as advised by the COR/POSHO or his authorized representatives. Some areas must be done during weekend in coordination with Facility Manager/POSHO/CO or his authorized representatives. Work outside these hours and times will be done only with approval of the Facility Manager/POSHO or his authorized representatives. List of or workers, vehicles, equipment involved in the construction must be submitted two weeks prior to starting the project makes the necessary access pass.

Work will be done in an efficient and professional manner, using only top quality tools and materials. All work, equipment, materials, safety procedures followed by workers shall be inspected by the COR/POSHO or his authorized representatives.

10. SAFETY

Considering the location is an open space and residential area, all required safety procedures to be followed. Please refer the safety documents attached with the solicitation document for more information. All workers must wear appropriate safety personal protective equipment to include safety shoes, safety, glasses, safety masks, head protection, body harness etc. Workers without appropriate safety gears will not be permitted to work at the embassy. Keep the work-site secured by barricading, keep the site clean during construction, and clean-up all debris and trash at the end of each workday. The contractor shall never leave power equipment unattended without disconnecting them from their power source. Tools and equipment shall be inspected by the COR/POSHO or his/her authorized representatives for its working conditions and quality and they shall be stored in a location designated by the COR/POSHO.

11. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

The project and services being performed and materials/supplies used to accomplish the project will be inspected by the COR/POSHO or his authorized representatives, to determine that all the work is carried out in a satisfactory manner and that all the materials used to complete the project are acceptable quality and standard. The contractor shall be responsible to immediately remedy any unacceptable work or conditions within the scope of work of this project

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

Attachment B

U.S. EMBASSY-KUWAIT – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT-POSHO OFFICE

CONTRACTOR’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR POST MANAGED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Contractors must demonstrate understanding of their responsibilities under Post Managed Construction Project safety program by addressing hazards in pre-planning processes and meetings.

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

Prior to starting a project, the contractor shall contact Contracting Officer or the Post Occupational Safety & Health Officer (POSHO), to ensure they have received pertinent information for the project including requirements for permits, floor plans, utility information, asbestos, lead based paint, and other hazardous materials.

Contractors must provide their employees with a safe and healthful condition of employment.

Contractors are 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.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and/or disposal of hazardous waste generated from the project. Hazardous waste generated from the project must be removed and disposed of in accordance with the Department’s Hazardous Waste Management Policy as well as local rules and regulations.

The contractor shall ensure proper safety, health and environmental requirements as applicable to their project are followed.

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

Contractors will report accidents/mishaps to POSHO, or his authorized representative.

The contractor is required to address the following safety procedures (all or as applicable); more information on each item as necessary can be obtained from the POSHO Office; when the project is awarded; but prior to the commencement of project:

· PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

· FALL PROTECTION

· BARRICADING & FENCING

· ELECTRICITY SAFETY

· LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

· HAND AND POWER TOOL SAFETY

· SCAFFOLDING

· TRENCHING & EXCAVATIONS

· CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

· POWERED INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCKS

· NOISE

· HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS & WASTE MANAGEMENT

· HOT WORK PERMIT

· HANDLING OF FUEL BURNING, REFRIGERANTS & OIL CONTAINING EQUIPMENT

· LEAD BASED PAINT

· FLUORESCENT LIGHT BALLASTS

· INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

· FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

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