Attachment_J.4_-_Health_Centers_-_Specifications_(2015-10-09).pdf

Ethiopia Health Infrastructure Program

Health Center Construction Technical Specifications August 2015

This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc.

USAID/Ethiopia Health Infrastructure Program (EHIP)

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Final Submittal August 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

001100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

012200 UNIT PRICES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

015713 EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENTATION AND CONTAINMENT OF

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 – SITEWORK

02200 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

02220 DEMOLITION

02300 EARTHWORK

02315 EXCAVATION, FILLING AND BACKFILLING FOR BUILDINGS

02316 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITY

SYSTEMS

02317 RIP RAP

02600 WATER MAINS AND APPURTENANCES

02622 SEWER MAINS, LATERALS AND APPURTENANCES

02821 CHAIN LINK (WIRE MESH) FENCE AND GATES

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03351 PENETRATING LIQUID CONCRETE FLOOR TREATMENT

03450 ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – UNIT MASONRY

04200 MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05120 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05500 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD & PLASTICS

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06200 FINISH CARPENTRY

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DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

07115 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07411 FORMED METAL ROOF PANELS AND ROOF DRAINAGE

07600 SHEET METAL WORK

07920 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – DOORS & WINDOWS

08120 DOORS AND FRAMES

08451 STRUCTURED-POLYCARBONATE-PANEL ASSEMBLIES

08520 WINDOWS

08710 DOOR HARDWARE

08800 GLAZING

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09220 CEMENT PLASTER

09230 GYPSUM PLASTER

09310 CEMENT AND CERAMIC TILE

09410 TERRAZZO WINDOW SILLS

09510 SUSPENDED CEILINGS

09610 HARDENED MONOLITHIC FLOOR FINISH

09661 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FLOOR TILE AND ACCESSORIES

09900 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10155 PARTITION WALLS AND TOILET STALLS

10430 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10440 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10523 FIRE EXTINQUISHERS

10801 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 15 – PLUMBING

15145 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

15405 BASIC MATERIALS, METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS (PLUMBING)

15440 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

15615 WATER UTILITY STORAGE TANKS

15991 TESTING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16010 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND METHODS

16060 GROUNDING AND BONDING

16075 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

16120 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

16130 RACEWAYS AND BOXES

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16140 WIRING DEVICES

16190 SUPPORTING DEVICES

16410 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

16423 OVER CURRENT DEVICES

16424 FEEDERS AND BRANCH CIRCUITRY

16442 PANELBOARDS

16511 16520

INTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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SECTION 011000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

3. Project Information.

4. Work restrictions.

5. Specification and drawing conventions.

6. Pre-construction Requirements

7. Construction Requirements

8. Groundbreaking Ceremony

9. Handover Ceremony

10. Key Personnel

11. Special Conditions

12. Site demolition and grading and unknown soil condition

13. Mobilization and Demobilization

14. Site Layout Plan

15. Contractor’s Equipment and Materials Delivery Forecast

16. Permits and Responsibilities/Customs

17. Engineer Field Office

18. Additional Construction Site Responsibilities

19. Health, Safety, and Security Plan

20. Environmental Compliance and Management

21. Media Communication

1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Various Health Centers – see Site Drawings B. Project Location: Various Health Centers – see Site Drawings C. Owner: US Agency for International Development (USAID).

D. User: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Health.

E. Engineer: Tetra Tech Inc.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. The Contractor must obtain COR approval of their work hours and work days.

3. The Contractor shall not perform any work at the Project site when the Engineer is not present on site, except with written approval from the COR.

4. Local Holidays: The Contractor shall observe, validate, and plan the work around local and national holidays as customarily observed at the Project site. Should any holiday fall on a weekend, the Contractor shall exercise due diligence to ensure local customs and appropriate compensation issues are addressed.

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5. Should the Contract Documents conflict with local workweek customs, the Contractor shall bring to the attention of the COR and Engineer in writing for resolution.

6. The Contractor shall validate local labor laws and customs which may restrict total allowable hours worked within a given week.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Engineer not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Engineer’s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to User occupancy with the Engineer.

1. Notify Engineer not less than 72 hours in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Engineer written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

D. Employee Identification: Provide identification tags for Contractor personnel working on Project site. Require personnel to use identification tags at all times.

1.5 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

1.6 PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide all site surveys, geotechnical testing, and all pre-design investigations, surveys and activities necessary or reasonably inferable to successfully complete the Project.

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1.7 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, construction means and methods, coordination, logistics, testing, surveys and tools necessary or reasonably inferable to complete the Project.

B. Provide operations and maintenance for all new and temporary facilities until Final Acceptance by USAID/Ethiopia.

C. Provide all temporary works, utilities and/or facilities necessary for the successful performance of this contract (e.g. water, power, sanitation, communications, etc.).

D. Protect all existing buildings and facilities from damage or detrimental impacts resulting from construction activities on the Project site.

E. Be responsible for coordinating with local utility providers. The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work. The Contractor shall make connections, including providing backflow-preventing devices on connections to domestic water lines as necessary; providing meters; and providing transformers; and make disconnections.

F. Provide Quality Management to ensure that all work adheres to the applicable standards in the Specifications for all construction methods, materials, labor, equipment, and testing.

G. Cooperate and coordinate with the COR and Engineer at all times.

H. Provide a three-hundred sixty five day warranty period for all completed works, which shall commence at Final Acceptance by USAID/Ethiopia.

I. Be responsible for providing all health and safety and security services required for its personnel deployed to project locations, unless otherwise stated herein.

1.8 GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Engineer to arrange, furnish and administer one groundbreaking ceremony no later than fourteen days prior to start of permanent Work.

The ceremony shall occur at the project site. All Key Personnel shall attend the ceremony. The Contractor shall prepare a brief presentation to be submitted for approval to the COR no later than fourteen days prior to the ceremony. The Contractor shall provide a ground breaking site plan no later than thirty days prior to the ceremony to the COR for review and approval. At a minimum, the Contractor shall plan for and furnish the following:

1. Elevated covered stage with podium and seating for ten people

2. Portable public announcement system (microphone and speakers capable of transmitting sound in an outdoor environment for all attendees)

3. Covered Seating for fifty people in attendance

4. Potable Water for attendees

5. Temporary Sanitation Facilities

6. Three large (approximately eight foot) portable tables for catering

1.9 HANDOVER CEREMONY

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and Engineer to arrange, furnish and administer one handover ceremony no later than fourteen days after Final Acceptance of all permanent Work. The ceremony shall occur at the project site. All Key Personnel shall attend the ceremony. The Contractor shall prepare a brief presentation to be submitted for approval to the COR no later than fourteen days prior to the ceremony. The Contractor shall provide a handover site plan no later than thirty days prior to the ceremony to the COR for review and approval. At a minimum, the Contractor shall plan for and furnish the following:

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1. Elevated covered stage with podium and seating for ten people

2. Portable public announcement system (microphone and speakers capable of transmitting sound in an outdoor environment for all attendees)

3. Covered Seating for fifty people in attendance

4. Potable Water for attendees

5. Temporary Sanitation Facilities

6. Three large (approximately eight foot) portable tables for catering

1.10 SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY OF SOURCE MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall furnish only new materials and supplies for incorporation into the Work, except as specifically otherwise permitted in the Contract. Materials shall comply with the terms and conditions of the contract. Materials shall be subject to inspection by USAID and/or its Engineer at any time. The quality of all materials shall conform to requirements listed in the Technical Specifications.

B. Manufacturers test reports may supplement Contractor's inspections, sampling, testing, and certification provisions for new materials. Manufacturers’ warranties, guarantees, instruction sheets, parts lists, and other material that are furnished with certain articles or materials incorporated into the project shall be provided to the COR and Engineer with each Application of Payment.

C. Materials to be installed and incorporated into the Work shall be stored in such a manner as to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the Work, and to facilitate inspection.

1.11 KEY PERSONNEL

A. The performance of this contract requires the use of key personnel. All key personnel shall have fluent English language proficiency to effectively communicate at a level of technical competency with the COR and/or the Engineer. All key personnel shall be located and present at the construction site on a full time basis throughout the construction period, unless otherwise pre-approved in writing by the COR. During the absence of any Key Personnel, the Contractor shall have an equal alternate person on site during any construction activities. All alternates shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to use.

B. The Contractor shall consider all Key Personnel to be essential to the work performed and successful implementation of the contract. Replacement of key personnel cannot be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the CO. The listing of Key Personnel may, with the consent of the CO, be amended during the course of the contract to add, change or delete personnel and positions as appropriate. Section F – Deliverables and Performance, provides additional guidance regarding Key Personnel.

C. The Contractor shall assign the following Key Personnel with 100% Level of Effort (LOE) dedicated to this Contract. The Contractor may utilize a different organizational system if desired, providing the following key functions are clearly included and defined:

D. Construction Project Manager (CPM) The CPM shall, at a minimum, have an engineering bachelor’s or other relevant technical de-gree in addition to ten (10) years of relevant engineering design, and construction program management experience in a similar development setting, or fifteen (15) years of commensu-rate relevant experience without a formal aforementioned technical degree. The CPM, shall at a minimum:

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1. Have the authority and responsibility for the execution of the Project.

2. Act as agent of and be the single point of contact on behalf of the Contractor.

3. Have the authority to execute the requirements of the contract.

E. Construction Superintendent (CS)

The CS should have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant construction, project scheduling, material procurement, and field supervision experience, in a similar development setting. The CS shall have demonstrated experience in leadership roles, strategic planning, and budget management and oral and written communication skills, with French and Creole considered a benefit. At a minimum, the CS shall:

1. Have the authority to coordinate all site construction activities.

2. Supervise all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget.

3. Ensure high quality of work and compliance with the Contractor’s

Quality Management Plan.

4. Supervise all trade and field personnel.

5. Be responsible for the construction safety practices with all on-site activities.

6. Maintain the job site office and construction site.

F. Construction Quality Manager The Quality Manager should have a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience as a su-perintendent, inspector, Quality Manager, project manager, and/or construction manager on similar size and type construction contract which includes the main trades of work that are part of this contract.

The Quality Manager shall implement and manage the Quality Management program. The Quality Manager is required to perform the duties required by the Technical Specifications.

The Quality Manager shall:

1. Conduct the QM meetings on a weekly basis with the CPM and Engineer.

2. Perform submittal review and approval prior to submission to

USAID.

3. Ensure testing is performed in accordance to the Quality Management Plan.

The Quality Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating quality management and maintaining all Quality Management related documentation at the project site.

1.12 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Language

All Key Personnel shall have adequate English language proficiency. All correspondence, documents, reports, submittals, photographs and submissions produced per the performance of this contract shall be in the English language. At all times when any performance of the work at the site is being conducted by any member of the Contractor or its Sub-Contractors, the Contractor shall have at minimum one Key Personnel or approved alternate present on the site serving as the Construction Site Representative, capable of explaining the work operations, receiving instructions and effecting necessary documentation and reporting in the English language. The COR shall have the right to determine, without appeal of such decision, 011000-6 whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and linguistic capabilities, and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the COR.

1.13 SITE DEMOLITION AND GRADING AND UNKNOWN SOIL CONDITION

A. The Contractor shall remove any existing debris on site to prepare the site for construction. All material shall be removed and properly disposed, in accordance with local regulations and with environmental requirements. Disposal location(s) and procedures shall abide by local laws and the Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plan (EMMP) SECTION 012200 - UNIT

PRICES.

B. The Contractor shall perform all grading, drainage, site preparation and utility work required to successfully perform to the requirements of this contract. All material shall be removed and properly disposed, in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements. All disposal location(s) and procedures shall abide by local laws and the terms and conditions of this contract. MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

C. Include mobilization and demobilization activities in the Project Management Narrative and as milestones in the Project Schedule

D. The Contractor shall submit a Mobilization Plan to the COR for review and approval within fourteen (14) calendar days from Contract Award. At a minimum, the Mobilization Plan shall include a mobilization narrative that includes all mobilization activities including, but not limited to:

1. Key equipment, personnel, materials and supplies required to commence construction.

2. Contractor and Engineer Field Office

3. Anticipated arrival date to site of all construction labor, equipment and materials.

4. Arrival of key Contractor personnel, Sub-Contractors, construction and layout of temporary site facilities for the Contractor and Engineer (Temporary offices, etc.).

E. The Contractor shall submit a Demobilization plan to the COR for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of NTP. At a minimum, the plan shall include personnel and equipment demobilization activities and the schedule of demobilization activities. The Contractor shall clearly state any impacts demobilization will have on current construction activities or operations.

F. Removal of temporary facilities: The Contractor shall properly remove and dispose of all temporary facilities within seven (7) calendar days prior to Final Acceptance. Upon removal, the Contractor shall restore substrates and sub-grade base, including areas to be paved or otherwise finished prior to Final Acceptance.

1.14 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

A. The Contractor shall submit a Site Layout Plan to the COR for review and approval within thirty

(30) calendar days from Contract Award. At a minimum, the Contractor shall clearly identify the locations of safety and construction fence, site trailers, construction entrance and exits, access and haul routes, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, construction parking areas, temporary facilities (including layouts and details), on-site and off-site equipment and material storage areas, and any additional information deemed essential for the successful performance of this contract. This plan must comply with local regulations or requirements.

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1.15 CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS DELIVERY FORECAST

A. The Contractor shall submit an Equipment, Materials and Plant Delivery Forecast to the COR for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of NTP for all significant materials and equipment necessary for successful completion of the contract. The listing shall contain target and actual procurement and delivery dates. All target dates shall be based on the requirements established in the approved baseline schedule. The Contractor shall update the forecast on a monthly basis.

B. The forecast shall clearly indicate all materials and equipment that may be difficult or impossible to procure within the local market.

1.16 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CUSTOMS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any GOE laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the Contract.

B. Contractor shall inform the COR, in writing, if any reasonable assistance is needed, however, this assistance shall not relieve the Contractor of any primary responsibility for these tasks nor shall the Contractor hold USAID liable for any delays, damages or inabilities to assist in issues.

C. The Contractor may request the COR, in writing, if any reasonable assistance is needed in the permit clearance process. However, a request for assistance shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or obligation for these tasks, nor shall the Contractor hold USAID liable for any delays, damages or inabilities to assist.

D. The Contractor shall manage the customs clearance process for all imported construction materials, supplies and equipment.

1.17 ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE PLAN

A. The Contractor shall submit the Engineer’s Field Office Plan to the COR for review and approval within fourteen (14) calendar days from Contract Award. The Contractor shall furnish, operate and reasonably maintain the Engineer field office for the period of performance. The Engineer office shall be located at the project site for the entire duration. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all utilities, including but not limited to, electricity and potable water.

B. The Contractor shall physically mobilize and handover the Engineer’s field office within seven

(7) calendar days after issuance of NTP. The Contractor shall promptly remove and dispose of the Engineer’s field office seven (7) calendar days prior to the project Final Acceptance.

1. Minimum size: 36 square meters.

2. Like new condition at start of project.

3. Two (2) lockable offices/rooms with three (3) sets of keys.

4. Two (2) desks with drawers.

5. One (1) medium sized plan rack.

6. Five (5) folding metal chairs.

7. One (1) water cooler.

8. Two (2) book shelves (min 5 shelves each).

1.18 ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION SITE RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure that roof openings and other critical openings in the building are monitored at all times. The Contractor shall take immediate actions required to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent, and at the end of each workday.

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B. Temporary Sanitary Facilities Provide adequate sanitary facilities of a type approved for the use of persons employed on the work, properly secluded from public observation, and maintained in such a man-ner as required and approved by the COR in consultation with the Engineer. Maintain (clean and functional) these facilities at all times. Upon completion of the work, re-move the facilities from the premises, leaving the premises clean.

C. Temporary Buildings

Temporary facilities) shall be in like new condition and shall be maintained throughout the project. Failure to maintain buildings to these standards shall result in the removal of non-complying units at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the stored property.

1.19 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY

A. The Contractor submit a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) to the COR for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days from Contract Award. The COR, Engineer or other identified person on site shall be authorized to stop any activity that is considered to be immediately life threatening or in violation of the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) located in Section J – List of Attachments. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting the situation before any further work can progress associated with that activity or set of activities. Any loss of time or cost due to the stoppage shall be solely borne by the Contractor.

B. At a minimum, the Health and Safety Plan shall contain the following:

1. Required use of appropriate clothing, including personal protective equipment.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall require all workers to wear safety glasses, high-visibility vests, hard hat and covered shoes at all times. The Contractor will provide the safety equipment to workers if necessary, and will replace equipment that is damaged or deemed unacceptable by the COR.

2. Information about hazards to which workers can be exposed, including chemicals.

3. Locations and availability of toilet, hand-washing, and drinking water facilities.

4. List of on-site first aid equipment.

5. For injuries that require professional medical treatment, list contact information for the nearest health center and hospital.

6. List of on-site Health, Safety, and Security leaders responsible for implementing the plan.

7. General contents of weekly Health, Safety, and Security briefings. Attendance shall be required of all on-site workers. During the briefings, the Contractor shall provide specific instructions to each employee regarding hazards unique to his or her job assignment.

8. Process for reviewing and approving Sub-Contractor health and safety plans.

Procedure for protecting the health and safety of visitors to the site.

C. The Contractor is required to adhere to the following additional Health, Safety, and Security requirements:

1. The Contractor shall track and replace damaged equipment, which at a minimum shall include: safety glasses, high-visibility vests, covered shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, safety harnesses, safety equipment for working

011000-9 underground and in the confined spaces (e.g. sewers, drains etc.) fire extinguishers, first aid equipment and, where appropriate, associated shock absorbers, and chest harnesses.

2. The Contractor shall inspect, test, and maintain safety equipment, scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, ladders and other means of access, lifting, lighting, signing, and guarding equipment. Items that are unsafe will be removed from the Site and replaced.

3. Health and Safety records must be maintained and updated weekly. The records must be available for on-site inspection. At a minimum, the records must include dates and attendance of Health and Safety briefings, equipment inspection and results, site visitors log, descriptions of Health and Safety incidents (e.g., injuries).

a. The Contractor shall document every accident or incident associated with health and safety on site. In the case of any serious accident or incident, such as fatality or serious injury, the Contractor shall notify the COR/Engineer immediately by the quickest available means. For each serious accident or incident, the Contractor shall conduct a detailed investigation and provide a comprehensive report to the COR and Engineer addressing:

1) What occurred (with explanatory sketches or photos as necessary)

2) Who was involved (including names and affiliations of such persons)

3) What caused the incident

4) When the incident occurred (time and date)

5) Where the incident occurred

6) Why the incident occurred

7) How the Contractor will prevent reoccurrences

4. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted security for all personnel, materials, equipment, and all other property related to the performance of this Contract. The Contractor’s site security shall include 24-hour security guards and perimeter fencing (or other appropriate barrier) that fully encloses the site.

1.20 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND MANAGEMENT

A. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Section 117 requires that the impact of

USAID’s activities on the environment be considered and that USAID include environmental sustainability as a central consideration in designing and carrying out its development programs. This mandate is codified in Federal Regulations (22 CFR 216) and in USAID’s Automated Directives System (ADS) Parts 201.5.10g and 204 (http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/), which, in part, require that the potential environmental impacts of USAID-financed activities are identified prior to a final decision to proceed and that appropriate environmental safeguards are adopted for all activities.

B. Pursuant to 22 CFR 216 and the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) covering this contract, The contractor shall produce an Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) that identifies environmental risks, mitigations measures, and a monitoring plan has been prepared to guide construction and operations and complies with the requirements established in

SECTION 015713 – EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENTATION AND CONTAINMENT OF

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS . Any ongoing activities found to be outside the scope of the

011000-10 approved Regulation 216 environmental documentation shall be halted until an amendment to the documentation is submitted and written approval is received from the COR. The contractor shall also notify the COR of any implemented site changes which modify plans established within the EMMP. In addition, the Contractor must comply with host country environmental regulations.

1.21 MEDIA COMMUNICATION

A. The Contractor shall refer all requests for information from any source to USAID. The contractor shall not answer any questions or provide any information related to this project except to provide the COR contact information.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for general testing and inspecting requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all testing, labor, materials, equipment, disposal, transportation, and storage and/or mitigation efforts, including insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Section 012200 – Unit Prices shall apply for all Differing and/or Unforeseen Site Conditions.

C. Measurement and Payment:

The Contractor shall provide unit price for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in the Pricing Tables referenced in Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs.

D. USAID reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at USAID’s expense, by an independent surveyor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Schedule of Unit Prices – General Contract

A. Unit Price No. 1: Remove and Replace Unsuitable Soils

1. Description: Remove unsuitable soils to the satisfaction of the Architect. Replace with engineered fill in 20cm maximum lifts compacted to a minimum of 95%.

2. Unit of Measurement: One Cubic Meter.

END OF SECTION 012200

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SECTION 012500 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 016000 "Product Requirements" for requirements for submitting comparable product submittals for products by listed manufacturers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms.

2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor or USAID that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or USAID.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit one copy of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles.

1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A or other form as approved by Engineer.

2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable.

b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or revisions needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors, that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution.

c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable Specification Section.

Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested.

f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested.

g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of engineers and owners, where requested.

h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated, where requested.

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i. Detailed comparison of schedule and time implications of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum.

j. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results.

3. Use product specified if Engineer does not issue a decision on use of a proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or seven days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers.

1.6 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1. Conditions: Engineer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

d. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

B. Substitutions for Convenience

1. Conditions: Engineer may consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. Engineer may consider or reject requests at its discretion. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Engineer for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

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e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule.

f. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

g. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved.

END OF SECTION 012500

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on

Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Subcontract list.

2. Contractor’s organizational chart.

3. General coordination procedures.

4. Coordination drawings.

5. Requests for Information (RFIs).

6. Project meetings.

B. Each contractor shall participate in coordination requirements. Certain areas of responsibility are assigned to a specific contractor.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting

Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Owner, Engineer, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontractor List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design and submit to the COR and Engineer fourteen days prior to start of Work. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

B. Contractor’s Organizational Chart: The Contractor shall maintain an updated Organizational Chart. The organizational chart shall include:

1. the names and positions of all personnel from the Key Personnel (or equivalent position) in charge of the Contract down to the site foreman level;

At the time of contract award, positions that are not initially filled, but designated as TBN (to be named) or TBD (to be determined) shall be entered. This update shall be provided when requested by Engineer.

1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the

Project Documents and Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different sections of the Work that depend on other sections of the Work for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

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2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. When requested by Engineer, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner if coordination of their Work is required.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately upon discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following information, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. Name of Engineer, and COR.

6. Email address of Contractor’s contact person

7. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

8. RFI subject.

9. Question: Fully describe question or information requested. Include:

a. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

b. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

c. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

d. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: Use form approved by Engineer.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

D. Engineer Action: Engineer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

Allow reasonable time for Engineer's response for each RFI

1. The following Contractor-generated RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Terms and Conditions, Contract Time or

Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Engineer's actions on submittals.

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g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Engineer action may include a request for additional information, in which case Engineer time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. On receipt of Engineer action, The Contractor shall update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Engineer within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

a. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

b. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.

E. RFI Log: The Contractor shall prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. The Contractor shall submit a weekly log update to the COR and Engineer.

At a minimum, the Log shall include the following:

1. Project name

2. Name and address of Contractor

3. Name and address of Engineer

4. RFI number including RFIs that were returned without action or withdrawn

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted

7. Date Engineer response was received

1.7 PROJECT CLOSEOUT CONFERENCE

A. Purpose: The Contractor shall schedule and conduct a project closeout conference, at a time convenient to the COR and Engineer, but no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion. Attendees shall include: Authorized representatives of Owner, Engineer, the Contractor and its and its Key Personnel; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

B. Conference Agenda: At a minimum, the meeting shall consist of the following:

1. Preparation of record documents

2. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance

3. Submittal of written warranties

4. Requirements for completing documentation

5. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data

6. Requirements for delivery of material samples, attic stock, and spare parts

7. Preparation of Contractor's punch list.

8. Installation of Owner's furniture, fixtures, and equipment

9. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls

C. Minutes: The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the meeting minutes to contain significant discussions and agreements achieved. The Contractor shall distribute the meeting minutes to the COR, Engineer and relevant participants for a seven day comment and approval period within three days of the meeting. The Contractor shall submit a final approved version of the minutes no later than fourteen days after the meeting occurrence.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 013200 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Preliminary construction schedule.

2. Contractor's construction schedule.

3. Construction schedule updating reports.

4. Daily construction reports.

5. Material location reports.

6. Site condition reports.

7. Three Week Look Ahead Schedule

8. Special reports.

9. Monthly Progress Reports

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

2. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for submitting a schedule of tests and inspections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity:

A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical Activity: An activity on the critical path that must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading:

The allocation of the schedule of values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum unless otherwise approved by Architect.

C. Critical Path:

The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

D. Event:

The starting or ending point of an activity.

E. Float:

The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either Owner or Contractor except as noted otherwise, but is a jointly owned, expiring Project resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule milestones and Contract completion date.

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2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

F. Resource Loading:

The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Format for Submittals:

Submit required submittals in the following format:

1. Working electronic copy of schedule file, where indicated.

2. PDF electronic file.

3. Two paper copies.

B. Preliminary construction schedule:

1. Approval of cost-loaded, preliminary construction schedule will not constitute approval of schedule of values for cost-loaded activities.

C. Detailed Construction Schedule:

Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals.