SOL_656-13-000009_Quisico.doc

ISSUANCE DATE: 04/24/2013

CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2013

15 hrs. Local time.

SUBJECT:

SOL-656-13-000009

REFERENCE:

QUISSICO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Dear Sir/Madam:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals for the design and construction of a borehole to provide water to an existing water supply system for the Quissico District hospital. In accordance with FAR 6.100 and FAR 15, these services are being procured using full and open competition procedure.

Section C of this solicitation sets forth the activities required to be implemented. Section L of the RFP sets forth instructions for the preparation and submission of the proposal and specifies the required contents of the proposal. Please submit your proposal in accordance with the requirements in Sections C and L of this solicitation. Section M states the criteria by which the proposal will be evaluated and the award will be made.

USAID plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract with a total estimated cost of $150,000 - $200,000 for the design and drilling of boreholes, as well as the installation of a water main to connect to the Quissico District Hospital water supply system. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

Issuance of this solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any offer, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Please submit your proposal no later than the indicated closing time and date and above. Please note that an early submission is encouraged and welcomed.

Best regards, Doanh Van Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

SOL-656-13-000009

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

04/24/2013

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IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

REQ-656-13-000007

6. PROJECT NO.

N/A

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Acquisition & Assistance Office USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex Rua 1231, No. 41

Bairro Central “C”

Maputo, Mozambique

Same as Item 7.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

Doanh Van B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) dvan@usaid.gov

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”.

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

Drilling of a borehole, installation of pumping unit, installation of power supply, construction of a transmission main, installation of control and protective systems, construction of a small pump-house, and training of local plumber and technician to operate and maintain the system to delivery water to the Quissico district hospital water supply system.

Project magnitude: Between US$150,000 and US$200,000.

This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract.

To be considered for award, the offeror must: (1) be legally registered in Mozambique to drill water supply boreholes; and (2) possesses a valid Class V license for drilling.

The solicitation will be available ONLY via the internet at www.fbo.gov. No paper copies of this solicitation will be furnished. It is the responsibility of the offeror to check for updates and notifications to the solicitation.

A site visit will be held on May 16, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at the Quissico District hospital. Please send a message to Ms. Doanh Van, dvan@usaid.gov to confirm attendance.

Proposals may be delivered electronically or in hardcopy by the due date and time indicated to Ms. Doanh Van, dvan@usaid.gov to the address in Block 7.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 5 calendar days and complete all activities within 45 calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See .)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 2 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 12:00 pm (hour) local time 7/12/10. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

CODE N/A

FACILITY CODE N/A

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the

Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D.

Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS (

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Refer to SECTION C-STATEMENT OF WORK

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

27.

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( )

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40 U.S.C. 113(e) (2) OFDA

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Acquisition & Assistance Office

USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex

Rua 1231, No. 41

Bairro Central “C”

Maputo, Mozambique Controller’s Office

USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex

Rua 1231, No. 41

Bairro Central “C”

Maputo, Mozambique

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 2 copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contact award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Doanh Van, Contracting Officer

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1

CONTRACT TYPE

This is a design-build firm fixed-price contract. For the consideration set forth below, the contractor shall complete the work, and provide the deliverables or outputs described in Section C and F and comply with all contract requirements.

B.2 ESTIMATED COST for this contract.

The estimated cost for this contract is between US$150,000 - US$200,000.

B.3

SCHEDULE OF PRICE

Total Price

B.4

INSURANCE – FAR 52.228-5

The Contractor shall obtain all types of insurance that is required for the performance of this Contract and in accordance with local law, including DBA insurance.

FAR 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on government Installation (Jan 1997) is incorporated by reference.

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SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR QUISSICO DISTRICT HOSPITAL

INTRODUCTION

In 2011, USAID Mozambique, in line with the Ministry of Health of the Government of Mozambique, launched the Health Infrastructures Development Program (HIDP) which intends to support the Government of Mozambique efforts to improve and expand health care services for the people of Mozambique. The HIDP is part of Goal III: Strengthening the Mozambican health system of the the PEPFAR (U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief). The main goal of the PEPFAR is to contribute to a sustainable and coordinated response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Mozambique. The HIDP embraces existing and new health facilities, housing, training establishments, laboratories, warehouses, water supply and solar power for health units.

BACKGROUND

Quissico District Hospital is a reference hospital located in Zavala District Center; Quissico, and serves neighboring districts such as Manjacaze, Inharrime and Panda. The hospital was provisionally handed over in July 2012. The district hospital has a total capacity of 120 beds, which includes a maternity of 30 beds. Total construction investment was approximately US$5,000,000, funded through PROSAÚDE.

The hospital faces severe water supply shortages. Currently the water supply to the hospital is provided through a public network which has a very limited capacity to supply both the town and the hospital. When water is supplied to the hospital (3 hours/day), Quissico town is deprived of water for the entire period and vice-versa.

During the construction phase, the water component was bundled into the main construction contract for the construction of Quissico district hospital, with the assumption that it will be possible to drill a positive borehole on-site. However, 4 boreholes were drilled on-site but yield negative results. It was then decided to look further afield. Geophysical surveys indicated that water may be available approximately 1km from the site. The geophysical report suggests drilling around 130m to explore 3-5m3/h and build a new transmission main approximately 1000m long. Water tower (25 m3), underground water reservoir (100m3) and water supply network for the buildings are already completed.

SCOPE

1. Construction of a borehole, approximately 130m deep, 10” diameter. Minimum yield:

3-5m3/h.

Before borehole drilling works, the Contractor shall conduct research to determine the groundwater favorability in the provided site. This step shall be taken to minimize the risk of a “negative” borehole. Available information regarding geophysical surveys will be provided for information only. Contractor is responsible for additional detailed research and studies prior to drilling that increase likelihood of a positive borehole. Contractor may suggest based on detailed research an alternative location of the borehole may the option be technically and financially advantageous to the USAID.

2. Installation of pumping unit. Nominal capacity 3m3/h at installed static and dynamic head, 100% duty factor.

Prior to the acquisition and installation of the pumping unit, Contractor shall provide a detailed hydraulic design (see C below) and propose for the USAID’s approval a suitable pumping unit to convey water to the hospital ground tank.

3. Installation of power supply cables and switchgear for the pumping system.

The contractor shall recommend the best configuration for powering the pumping system, including its routing options. The configuration shall be cost effective and shall consider maintenance related issues to the hospital managers. For the purposes of this document it is assumed that the pump switchgear, starter and control equipment will be installed in the hospital switch room and that the pump and motor protective systems and isolating switch will be located in the pump-house.

4. Construction of a transmission main from the borehole to the ground reservoir/elevated tank.

Prior to the installation of the transmission main, contractor shall develop and evaluate feasible alternative routing options for conveying water from the borehole to the hospital ground tank, determine the static and dynamic pumping heads and recommend the required transmission main diameter and class and prepare cost estimates for each of the options evaluated. Through the USAID, contact ANE (National Road Administration) to obtain their input and approval for the section (15m) that may cross the national road, EN1.

5. Installation of control and protective systems and cables.

The pump shall normally start and stop automatically in response to signals from a level sensing device associated with the hospital ground tank. Set points shall be adjustable around 93% (start, falling) and 98% (stop, rising) of the height from the tank floor to its overflow. There shall be an overriding manual STOP/AUTOMATIC/RUN selector.

The pump and motor shall be protected against abnormal operating conditions by a proprietary electronic device furnished by the pump manufacturer and/or protective systems within the pump. Protection shall include over and under voltage on all phases, phase rotation, overheating and stalling. In the event of excessive borehole draw-down (low level) the pump shall remain locked out for three hours (adjustable).

6. Construction of a small pump-house.

The pump house shall be of cement block or stone construction, secure, vermin proof and weatherproof, naturally ventilated and illuminated, and shall provide sufficient free space for routine test and maintenance of the pumping equipment.

7. Training of local (plumber and electrician) to operate and provide basic maintenance services to Quissico district hospital water supply system.

Hospital Manager Team has at least two trained personnel (plumber and electrician) to operate and provide basic maintenance services to Quissico district hospital water supply system. They should be involved in the Contractor’s drilling crew at the initial stage of the works.

PART 1 – REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

A. The work carried out to satisfy the requirements shall include the furnishing of all labor, tools, materials and equipment, and performing all operations in connection with the construction of boreholes for construction of Quissico District hospital small water supply system, which includes, but is not limited to deep drilling in soils and in bedrock; installing casings, screens, filter pack and bentonite seals; grouting the casings in place; developing the boreholes; chlorinating the boreholes; performing flow tests; testing water quality; installing power supply to the pumping system, and water piping to the hospital ground tank.

B. Environmental Studies: USAID concluded in a deferred Initial Environmental Evaluation, that construction of small water supply system could potentially have negative environmental impacts, depending on local circumstances. As a result, a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEA), accompanied by an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) must be executed prior to field implementation of these construction activities, in accordance with 22 CFR 216 and ADS 204. The Environmental review process will include the following activities and deliverables:

1) Scoping of the total PEA in consultation with the Mission environmental officer

2) Draft and Final impact assessments, incorporating the findings of any Supplemental Environmental Assessments. The Contractor will consider and collaborate in the resolution and incorporation of all comments on the draft impact assessment for this task prior to final submission of this document.

3) Development of an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan. The result of the impact analysis shall include an analysis of best management practices, conditions and mitigations required to minimize impact on human health and the environment from construction and operation of these facilities. This EMMP will be approved before works can proceed and will be included in the Draft and Final reports.

Note: After selecting the site and route for the borehole and water transmission main construction the contractor shall assesses the potential environmental impacts of the construction of the borehole and the transmission main, as well as to formulate mitigation, management and environmental monitoring measures for the impacts identified, taking into account the biophysical and socio-economic environment of the project, as well as questions concerning public health and occupational safety. The assessment shall be done in accordance with the Environmental Guidelines of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for Small- Scale Activities in Africa (EGSSAA) and the 22 CFR procedures and the Mozambican legislation (Decree no 45/2004 of 29 September). USAID will not allow the project to move forward without one. Please see Section H.15 of the solicitation for additional information.

2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

2.1. 1. The drilling rig shall meet the following minimum specifications:

· Retraction Force (ton) = 4 ton

· Torque (KNm) = 0-300 KNm

· Depth Capability = 200 meter

· Drilling diameter = 10”

2.2 The air compressor shall meet the following minimum specifications:

· Pressure (bar) = 12 bar (175 psi)

· Flow (L / sec) = 180 L / sec (380 cfm)

2.3 The mud pump shall meet the following minimum specifications:

· Flow (L / min) = 400 L / min

2.4 The Contractor shall provide all support equipment necessary for the operation and maintenance of the drilling rig and construction of the borehole and pumping system; all transport and communication facilities, temporary sanitary facilities (staged at least 100 meters from the drilling location), temporary accommodations and offices, and temporary staging and storage area for equipment and materials.

Table 1 Minimum Equipment Requirements

3. STEAM CLEANING

3.1. Prior to mobilization, the Contractor shall steam clean all drilling tools and temporary casings that are expected to enter the borehole to eliminate oil, grease and other contaminants.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

4.1. The Contractor shall not release fuel or petroleum products to the environment. To this end, the Contractor shall provide and maintain secondary containment for all fuel stored on-site, with a capacity of 120 per cent of the volume of the primary fuel containers. The Contractor shall discuss the nature of secondary containment with the USAID before mobilization.

5. TYPE OF BOREHOLE

5.1. Contractor shall determine and advise the USAID on the type of borehole suitable to the site according to the following types depending on local lithology and geological formations:

“Open” borehole – uncased.

Built in rock or on consolidated bedrock, without filter-pipe but with smooth pipe coating only on layers from top/soil to contact with bedrock or stable formation;

Protected borehole in formations “with collapse risk”.

On fractured or fissured rock, found on stable formations, with filter- tube coating to support the abstraction formation area and smooth pipe coating up to the borehole head;

Boreholes involved with uniform and granular gravel filter material.

On non-consolidated formations (sediments), soft or extremely fissured rocks, with smooth and filter pipe coatings, and use of a granular filter material (uniform gravel selected by sieving) at the water catchment area and around the filter pipe.

6. DEFINITIONS OF “POSITIVE”, “NEGATIVE” AND “ABANDONED” BOREHOLES

6.1 A borehole shall be considered “positive” if:

a. During the pumping test, it produces a minimum flow of 900 liter/ hour (15 liter/minute) using a submersible pump. The measured flow rate using the "air-lift" method should be at least 1,250 liter/hour.

b. The water quality meets the minimum standards for drinking water, established by MOH/WHO.

6.2 A borehole shall be considered “negative” if:

a. The flow rate is less than 900 liter/hour (15 liter/minute); or

b. The water quality does not meet the standards for drinking water established by the MOH/WHO;

c. In the event of a “negative” borehole, the Contractor shall attempt a new borehole after moving the drilling rig to an alternative site identified through a geophysical survey. If the alternative site is also “negative”, the site may be abandoned.

d. A borehole will also be considered “abandoned”, if the borehole is not completed due to a failure of the Contractor. Inexperienced drillers, inadequate equipment and machinery, inability to advance the borehole, avoidable collapse of the borehole, and breakdown of equipment and machinery may all be considered Contractor failure. In the case of an “abandoned” borehole, the Contractor shall make a new attempt to install a borehole. No compensation shall be made for an “abandoned” borehole due to failure of the Contractor.

6.3 Abandoned Borehole: A borehole is considered abandoned if, For technical problems, technology, conditions related to drilling, borehole walls collapse, faults of machinery or equipment, or any other reasons, the borehole cannot be finished for reasons attributable to the Contractor. In that case, a new attempt should be performed and there is no entitlement to compensation or payment for the abandoned borehole.

7. BOREHOLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

7.1. DPS, through its designee, shall provide the borehole identification number to the Contractor. The ID number must be physically recorded on the pump body and the concrete platform, Stainless steel plate with minimum dimensions of 10 x 5 cm and a thickness 3mm.

8. BOREHOLE PROTECTION

8.1. The Contractor shall protect the site and the borehole during construction and testing to avoid physical, chemical or biological contamination of the borehole.

8.2. The Contractor shall provide a temporary cover for the borehole and surroundings during periods of no work and upon completion of the borehole to prevent contamination.

8.3. The Contractor shall correct any contamination due to his own negligence at his own cost.

9. SITE ACCESS AND CLEANUP

9.1. The Contractor shall comply with USAID/FAR regulations to the extent possible, use existing roadways and trails to access the construction site. The Contractor shall avoid destruction of private property, existing structures and vegetation. Contractor shall submit the proposed piping route for USAID’s approval.

9.2. Before demobilizing, the Contractor shall clean up any brush, trash, refuse, and other waste generated from his operations, remove all equipment and temporary facilities and leave the site in a neat condition.

10. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

10.1. The Contractor shall be paid in accordance with the Bill of Quantities approved by the USAID. See Attachments 1 & 2.

11. PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND GUARANTEE OF WORK

11.1. At the completion of all work, the USAID shall issue a Certificate of Provisional Acceptance, provided all completed work is satisfactory. The Certificate shall bind the Contractor to a one-year guarantee of his work for all constructed components. Any component that fails or does not perform as intended during the one- year guarantee period shall be corrected immediately by the Contractor at his cost. A Certificate of Final Acceptance shall be issued to the Contractor only after the guarantee period has lapsed and the USAID determines that all Contractor work is performing in a satisfactory manner.

12. EXCAVATIONS ADDICTIVES

12.1. Chemical foam and biodegradable sludge (polymer) are preferred over bentonite or other non-degradable sludge, especially for environmental reasons. If the latter ones are used, all efforts should be performed to avoid soil contamination.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS AND OTHERS

1. DRILL BITS, PERCUSSION HAMMERS AND STABILIZERS

1.1. All drill bits and percussion hammers shall be sufficiently new and unworn to create the desired borehole size and acceptable rate of advance.

1.2. A stabilizer bar of sufficient length shall be used to maintain a sufficiently vertical borehole and minimize borehole drift. The stabilizer shall be discussed in advance with the USAID.

2. DRILLING MUD

2.1. Drilling mud used to advance the borehole through the overburden must be suitable for use in the construction of potable water supply wells. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the USAID for the drilling mud to be used on this project.

2.2. The USAID will also consider the use of a biodegradable chemical foam slurry (polymer) proposed by the Contractor.

3. MAKEUP WATER

3.1. Water used for mixing grout and water used in the drilling process shall be clean water obtained from a drinking water source, such as a nearby existing borehole. The source of water must be approved by the USAID. If necessary, the Contractor shall chlorinate drilling water to prevent borehole contamination.

4. SAMPLE CONTAINERS

4.1. The Contractor shall provide appropriate containers for soil and rock samples, subject to the approval of the USAID.

5. PERMANENT CASING

5.1. The Contractor shall provide appropriate permanent borehole casing to be used, specifying the materials, depth variation, diameter and thickness. Contractor may suggest options for USAID’s approval.

6. BOREHOLE SCREEN

6.1. The contractor shall provide appropriate borehole screen, specifying the diameter pipe-size, Type, design, outside diameter and the inside diameter and the manufacturer.

6.2. Well screens shall be open ended and machine threaded on each end, a male thread on the bottom end and female thread on the top end. Contractor shall specify the length, diameter section and type of the bottom of the well screen.

7. FILTER PACK

7.1. Filter pack shall be specified for approval by the USAID. The purpose of the filter pack is to prevent the ingress of fine particles into the borehole and to improve the hydraulic properties in and around the borehole screen

7.2. It is intended that 100% of the filter pack be retained on the screen.

Figure 1 shows three examples of proper filter pack and screen selection.

7.3 The Contractor shall provide a selection of filter pack sizes, appropriate to site’s the geologic formation.

Granulometria amostra

Areão filtrante Abertura do filtro

Figura 1: Selecção do areao e abertura dos filtros

7.4 Filter pack shall be selected in the field based on grain-size analysis completed in the field.

8 BENTONITE

8.4 Bentonite should consist of natural sodium bentonite pellets and contractor should specify the manufacturer.

8.5 Powdered bentonite shall not be accepted.

9 GROUT

9.1 The contractor shall specify the grout used to seal the annulus between the well casing and the borehole wall.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

1. STAGES OF BOREHOLE CONSTRUCTION

The design criteria presented in this document relate to the following stages of borehole construction:

· Pre-construction inspection and submittals

· Drilling of the boring

· Constructing the borehole, i.e., casing, screen, filter packs and seals

· Development of the borehole to remove fines and drilling mud

· Pumping test (flow test)

· Water quality testing

· Reports

2. PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND SUBMITTALS

Before mobilizing his drilling rig, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer’s representative (COR). The purpose of the meeting will be to:

a. Review the results of geophysical research

b. Decide whether test borings are necessary

c. Select final drilling targets

d. Inspect the Contractor’s drilling equipment, including drilling rig, drill rod, roller bits and percussion hammers, mud pumps, water pumps and equipment, flow measurement devices, support vehicles and other equipment

e. Examine the Contractor’s proposed materials for constructing boreholes, including drilling mud and additives, temporary and permanent casing, well screens, filter pack, bentonite, cement grout, and other materials.

f. Discuss the proposed drilling and borehole construction methods.

At the pre-construction inspection, the Contractor shall submit shop drawings and/or manufacturer’s data sheets of the following proposed materials, for the approval by the USAID:

g. Drilling mud and drilling fluids

h. Temporary casing

i. Permanent PVC casing, carbon steel casing, stainless-steel borehole screen, including all necessary threaded adaptors and couplings

j. Filter pack

k. Bentonite and cement

l. Borehole disinfectant

At the pre-construction inspection, the Contractor shall provide a brief written summary of his proposed drilling and borehole construction methods for the approval of the USAID:

m. drilling and sampling methods,

n. instruction methods,

o. filter packing and sealing methods,

p. well development methods,

q. borehole disinfection method,

r. pumping-test methods,

s. water-quality testing methods,

3. DRILLING OF THE BORING

The Contractor shall drill borings using air-rotary or mud-rotary methods or a combination of the two. All tools used in the drilling process shall be sufficiently new and unworn, so that borings are of the proper size and drilling progress is steady.

In the case where the boring is at risk of collapse, due to loose soil, highly weathered bedrock or other reasons, the Contractor shall drill either with drilling mud, or shall line the boring with temporary PVC or steel casing, or both.

The Contractor shall collect, classify and log samples of soils and bedrock identified in the borehole for every one meter of depth, or change in stratum. The Contractor’s representative shall report soil and bedrock conditions to the USAID in advance of final well design.

The Contractor shall report to the USAID the depth of the water table and the depth of each water-bearing formation or fracture when they are encountered.

The Contractor shall regularly check and record the electrical conductivity of the groundwater as the boring progresses and advice the USAID accordingly.

The total depth of the boring shall be discussed with the USAID.

As drilling progresses, the Contractor shall measure and record the following:

a. Depth of the borehole (by marking the drill rod with waterproof marker)

b. Borehole water static level (in meters)

c. Flow during development in intervals presented in the development Data (Q in m3/h.)

d. Dynamic level (in meters); Recovery levels (in meters)

e. Recovery levels (in meters);

f. Turbidity and water colour

g. Presence of deposits (sand)

h. Diameter of borehole

i. Depth, diameter and condition of temporary casing

j. Penetration depth over time

k. Soil and rock formations

l. Fracture depths

m. Depth of water-bearing formations and cumulative yield

n. Electric conductivity (CE in μS/cm)

o. Weather conditions.

During development, the following indexes will be observed:

1. Development minimum duration: (6)hours, that should be extended until water comes out of borehole clear and free of fine particles - < 0,2mm (sands, clays).

2.The level recovery should be observed until the borehole reaches the static level or, if recovery is very slow, for at least two hours.

3.For discharge measurement (flow), a known volume (litre) recipient will be placed on the discharge pipe end.

The Contractor shall tabulate the above information, and also indicate the site name; the GPS coordinates of the site; the date, time and depth of each measurement; and the name of the person making the measurements, and report this information to the USAID.

4. CONSTRUCTING THE BOREHOLE

Borehole construction will be dictated by the aquifer type encountered.

The Contractor shall install a filter pack in the annulus between the screen and unconsolidated aquifer formation. Temporary casing will be retracted to expose the screen as the filter pack is being installed.

Temporary casing shall be removed progressively during the installation of filter pack, bentonite seal, fill materials (if necessary) and sanitary cement-grout seal.

Representative samples of the formation soils and bedrock shall be obtained at 1-meter intervals and/or at every change in stratum for the entire depth of the boring, or as discussed with the USAID.

Casing and screen shall be installed in a cylindrical and vertically aligned boring. Alignment shall be tested. The cylinder shall be available at all times.

5. BOREHOLE DEVELOPMENT

The goal of development is to remove all drilling mud and fluids introduced during the drilling process, to remove damage to the wall of the boring caused by drilling, and to remove fine-grained sediment (sand, silt and clay) native to the formation, with the broader goal of producing an efficient, sand-free borehole that will perform as designed over the long-term.

The borehole shall be thoroughly developed by pumping and surging, using a turbine pump, submersible pump, compressed air (with eductor pipe) or centrifugal pump, with surge blocks attached to the pump column. Additional filter pack shall be added to replace the filter pack removed during development. Development shall continue until no sand or color is detected in the discharge upon starting the pump at a rate of the planned borehole pumping rate.

The Contractor should expect to develop the borehole for a period of at least 8 hours and a maximum of 16 hours. Water pumped during development shall be discharged at least 12 m, but no more than 30 meters from the borehole.

During development, the Contractor shall measure the following parameters and record them on a proper tabular form for inspection of the USAID:

a) Date and time

b) Static water level

c) Flow rate

d) Electrical conductivity (EC in mS/cm)

e) Dynamic level

f) Recovery level

g) Color and turbidity;

h) Suspended solids (goal of less than 5g/m3) The rate of flow shall be measured using a container of known volume and a stopwatch. Water levels (static, dynamic and recovery) shall be measured using an electronic water-level sounder at 30 minute intervals in meters, tenths and, hundredths of meters.

At the conclusion of development, each borehole shall be disinfected by applying appropriate chlorine solution of chlorine. The solution shall remain in the borehole for at least 12 hours before being pumped out.

6. FLOW TEST (PUMPING TEST)

The flow test shall commence only after the borehole has recovered to the static level.

The submersible pump used for the flow test shall have a minimum capacity of 3 cubic meters per hour (3 m3/hour) with minimum 170 meters of lift.

The flow test shall be conducted without interruption and at a uniform pumping rate for a period of 8 hours. Water-level drawdown shall be measured and recorded every minute for the first ten minutes, every ten minutes for the first hundred minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter, or at other intervals approved by the USAID.

The Contractor shall supply an electronic water-level sounder that is graduated in meters, tenths of meters and centimeters. If necessary, the Contractor shall insert a 1-inch diameter PVC tube or pipe into the borehole to eliminate moisture interference during water-level measurements.

The rate of flow shall be measured using a container of known volume, approved by the USAID, and a stopwatch.

Water-level recovery shall be measured and recorded at the same intervals as drawdown for a period of no more than 8 hours, subject to the discretion of the USAID.

The Contractor shall prepare a record of the flow test in tabular form, to include: Contractor and contact information, date and time of the pumping test, depth of pump, static water level, drawdown and recovery levels, elapsed time, flow measurements and other pertinent data.

7. WATER-QUALITY TESTING

During the flow test, the Contractor shall periodically obtain water samples and test them in the field for:

a) temperature,

b) specific conductance, pH,

c) alkalinity, hardness and

d) total dissolved solids (TDS).

Field test results shall be recorded in the field and reported to the USAID.

The Contractor shall obtain additional water samples for laboratory analysis, including:

· Turbidity and color

· Total metals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, arsenic, lead, copper

· Fluoride

· Nitrate, sulfate, chloride

· Total coliform bacteria The Contractor shall deliver water samples to a qualified and recognized laboratory, subject to the approval of the USAID. All sample containers shall be new, clean and obtained from the laboratory in advance. Sample containers shall be clearly labeled and properly preserved for shipment.

8. REPORTS

The Contractor shall prepare borehole drilling reports containing information on any drilled borehole, whether positive or negative. These reports shall be completed in triplicate and submitted to the COR for approval (via Inspection):

· Form I Borehole Location Certificate,

· Form II Daily Report of Drilling Activities,

· Form III Borehole Completion Report,

· Form IV Flow Test Results and Analysis of Water,

· Form VI Certificate of Provisional Acceptance,

· Form VII Certificate of Final Acceptance Under the Criteria for Construction of Boreholes in Mozambique, all drilling done for research or exploitation of groundwater requires completion of a technical report, which will then be shared with the authorities responsible for Public Works in the area (MOPH, DN Water, DPOPH, SDPI). Information from the reports will be incorporated into the national database of hydrogeological information and national food production sectors.

Reports shall be submitted along with payment applications. No payment shall be made until these reports are submitted.

9. EXPECTED RESULTS

a) Quissico District hospital has reliable water supply (quantity and quality) 24hrs/days.

b) Hospital Manager Team has at least two trained personnel (plumber and electrician) to operate and provide basic maintenance services to Quissico district hospital water supply system. They should be involved in the Contractor’s drilling crew at the initial stage of the works.

10. COORDINATION WITH MISAU/DPS INHAMBANE, DPOPH (Public Works) INHAMBANE and the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF WATER Inhambane Province is known for its ground and surface water shortage making water supply in the Province a challenging issue. Most of the boreholes drilled are very deep (more than 100m) and some result negative. In order to reduce the likelihood and risk of a negative borehole and achieve the expected results, coordination with Inhambane and district water authorities is essential.

Contacts with the Inhambane Water Department and the National Directorate of Water are established already. The National Directorate of Water and the Inhambane Department of Water provided data and other technical inputs during the preparation of this performance work statement.

Technical coordination will continue throughout the process to maximize the success of the project.

Since the major cost drive of the project is the electrical component, contacts with the local utility company will be established in the upcoming weeks to address the issue.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING POLICY

Markings made under this contract shall comply with the USAID “Graphic Standards Manual” which is available at www.usaid.gov/branding, or any successor Branding Policy.

Offerors must submit branding implementation and marking plans to implement the following branding strategy. Instructions for drafting these plans can be found in USAID’s Automated Directives System Chapter 320 on Branding and Marking under 320.3.2.2, 320.3.2.3 and 320.3.2.4. This information can be accessed via the following link: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf. The offeror must also include the costs of its branding implementation and marking plans in its budget submission.

The branding implementation plan must address the following (see ADS 320.3.2.2 for more details):

· How to incorporate the message below, which includes the acknowledgement that the program is made possible with the support of the American people.

· How to publicize the program, project, or activity in the host country and a description of the communications tools to be used. Sample tools are listed in the ADS reference.

· Key milestones or opportunities anticipated to generate awareness that the program, project, or activity is a partnership with support from the American people.

All materials created for the program must conform to the specifications of USAID’s Graphic Standards Manual. All public materials displaying the USAID brand must be submitted to the USAID cognizant technical officer and the regional communications officer for written approval before being disseminated.

D.3 BRANDING STRATEGY

Program name: Quissico Water Supply Project Program positioning: The program will be positioned as being sponsored by USAID.

Materials should include the acknowledgement that the program is made possible by the support of the American people.

Desired level of visibility: Outreach to the media during the initial data gathering phase is expected to be minimal. However, significant outreach must be made to relevant government leaders, decision-makers, and institutions.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER

TITLE

DATE

52.246-12

INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION

AUG 1996

52.236-1

PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR

APR 1984

52.236-2

DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

APR 1984

52.236-3

SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

APR 1984

52.237-1

SITE VISIT

APR 1984

52.246-2

INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - FIXED PRICE

AUG 1996

52.246-4

INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED PRICE

AUG 1996

E.2

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs shall take place at:

USAID/Mozambique

JAT Complex

Rua 1231, No. 41

Bairro Central “C”

Maputo, Mozambique or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The COR has been delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or outputs.

All construction activities will also be approved and accepted by the COR who will also certified that works for which payment is requested by the contractor has been satisfactorily completed.

E.3 MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Contractor shall maintain up-to-date the monitoring and evaluation plans (to include benchmarks, milestones, deliverable, results, etc.) for contract. The accepted plan will be incorporated into the contract upon award.

The respective COR and CO will evaluate the contractor's performance based on such standards.

[END OF SECTION E]

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.arnet.gov/far

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER

TITLE

DATE

52.242-15

STOP-WORK ORDER

AUG 1989

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.211-18

VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY

APR 1984

52.242-14

SUSPENSION OF WORK

APR 1984

52.247-34

FOB DESTINATION

NOV 1991

52.232-9

LIMITATION ON WITHOLDING OF PAYMENTS

APR 1984

52.232-23

ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

JAN 1986

F.2

FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 days after the date the Contractor receives the award (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire project ready for use not later than 45 days after award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.3

FAR 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES -- CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,000 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

F.4

DELIVERABLES

The deliverables under this contract are considered to be:

Before Commencement of Drilling

· Report of geophysical research After approval of the geophysical report

· Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEA), accompanied by an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) – Form will be provided to the selected contractor.

· Design (Borehole, electrical and water transmission main)

· Safety and Quality Control Plan

· Progress Schedule and Workplan Drilling works and borehole construction

· Borehole drilling reports (Borehole Location Certificate, Daily Report of Drilling Activities, Borehole Completion Report and Flow Test Results and Analysis of Water.

After borehole sealing and development

· Laboratory analysis (turbidity and color, Total metals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, arsenic, lead, copper fluoride nitrate, sulfate, chloride total coliform bacteria)

After water transmission main and electrical installations

· Hydraulic and electrical test reports

· Certificate of Provisional Acceptance and Certificate of Final Acceptance

· Operation manual

F.5

REPORTS

In addition to the requirements set forth for submission of reports in Sections C and Section J, the Contractor shall submit one (1) hardcopy of the following reports to USAID, as well as one (1) electronic copy. Reports shall be in English and Portuguese and provided to the COR and the contracting officer.

a.

Weekly Progress Reports The Contractor shall submit Weekly Progress Reports to the COR and Contracting Officer not later than the following Tuesday of the next week. The reports shall, as a minimum requirement, include the following:

(1) A summary of current activities. The summary shall include the status of: construction progress, materials procurement, quality control program, environmental mitigation measures in accordance with the completed Environmental Assessment (EA), variation orders, important decisions, approvals issued, major meetings, and other significant activities pertinent to the project.

(2) Presentation of problem areas, current or foreseen, together with recommendations for resolving these problems and attendant schedules for their resolution. Problems requiring USAID intervention should be highlighted.

(3) Anticipated activities for the following week.

(4) Presentation of progress accomplished versus progress scheduled in curve or chart form. In addition, summary Contractor and subcontractor schedule updates are to be included. When appropriate, a discussion is to be included for any significant potential or actual slippage in schedule and the steps being taken to avoid or make recovery.

(5) The reports shall be supported, as required, by charts, financial information, selected photographs, or other…