Solicitation Package.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

19J01026Q0018

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

[x] NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

August 5th 2026

PAGE OF

PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

PR15296979

7. ISSUED BY CODE 19JO10 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

General Services Office American Embassy P,O, Box 354 Amman, Jordan Tel: 962 6 590 6000

AmmanRFQ@state.gov

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Jeff K. Blythe

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

962 6 590 6000

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):

SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award Section A - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section B - Description/Specs/Work Statement Section C - Packaging and Marking Section D - Inspection and Acceptance Section E - Deliveries or Performance Section F - Contract Administration Data Section G - Special Contract Requirements Section H - Contract Clauses Section I - List of Attachments and Drawings Section J - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section K - Evaluation Factors for Award

Section L - Representations and Certifications

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 70 working days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, 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.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 02:00 PM local time on August 27, 2026, If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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 is, 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 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) mailto:AmmanRFQ@state.gov

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER

DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) () 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Financial Management Office (FMO) American Embassy - Amman – Jordan P. O. Box 354 E-mail: AmmanBilling@state.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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)

Jeff K. Blythe

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD

DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442

BACK (REV. 4-85)

mailto:AmmanBilling@state.gov

Solicitation No. 19J01026Q0018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. PRICING

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

B.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

B.2 CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

B.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B.4 LAND SURVEYING SCOPE

B.5 SITE GRADING, EARTHWORKS, AND PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

B.6 STORMWATER COLLECTION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

B.7 TESTING, QUALITY CONTROL, AND MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE

B.8 CURBSTONES, TRAFFIC ISLANDS, MEDIANS, AND CONCRETE WORKS

B.9 TRAFFIC CONTROL, SIGNAGE, AND ADA IDENTIFICATION

B.10 PAINTING AND ROAD MARKINGS

B.11 PLANTING PITS, AND SITE RESTORATION

B.12 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

B.13 EMBASSY SECURITY AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

B.14 PROJECT CLOSEOUT, WARRANTIES, AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION, AND

FINAL ACCEPTANCE

B.15 PROJECT DURATION AND WORKING HOURS

C. PACKAGING AND MARKING

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

H. CLAUSES

I. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

K. EVALUATION CRITERIA

L. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

SECTION A – PRICING

A.1 SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, engineering, and construction services required for infrastructure and road works in Amman, Jordan. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work set forth in Sections B and J, and the specifications and drawings provided. The Contractor shall perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation, and in strict conformance with the contract clauses and any special conditions contained herein

A.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the firm-fixed price(s) indicated below and within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, materials including insurance required by FAR 52.228-4, Workers' Compensation and War-

Hazard Insurance, profit), local permits and if applicable, value-added tax (VAT), Sub-Section

A.5 and DBA, Sub-Section B.4. Any costs not priced shall be considered to be included in the overhead and other indirect costs.

A.3 PRICE

Prices stated herein shall include all costs for labor, materials, equipment, supplies, surveying, grading, paving, drainage, concrete works, traffic control, installation, required services, insurance (other than Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance), bonds or irrevocable letters of guaranty (if required), overhead, all indirect costs, and profit.

CLIN Description of Work or Services Unit Quantity

Firm-Fixed

Unit Price

JOD

Total Price in

JOD

001 Construction of infrastructure and road works in Amman, Jordan, including, but not limited to, surveying, grading, paving, drainage, concrete works, traffic control, and site restoration, as required under and in strict accordance with the

Statement of Work

Lot 1

002 Value Added Tax (VAT) (if applicable), see Sub-Section A.1

003 Defense Base Act Insurance

(DBA), see Sub-Section

Total FIRM-FIXED PRICE IN JORDAN DINAR (JOD)

A.4 VALUE ADDED TAX

The U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan is exempted from VAT on both importation of goods and domestic purchase of good and services and ca provide a VAT exemption letter to the contractor upon award.

A.5 DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

A.5.1 DBA insurance is required for all United States citizens or residents and individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship for any construction and services for U.S.

overseas contracts over $I0,000.00. Only the countries listed currently on the Department of

Labro’s (DOL) Active DBA Waivers are not required to have DBA insurance for Host Country

Nationals (HCNs) and Third County Nationals (TCNs) working overseas. (See website for country waivers: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/dbawaivers/dbawaivers.htm ).

A.5.2 The DBA insurance may be obtained from any authorized DBA insurance broker, see

FAR 52.228-3 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE

ACT) (JUL 2014). New DBA insurances policies can be purchased directly from any DOL

(Department of Labor) approved insurance carrier. A list of DOL approved carriers may be found at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm .

A5.3 The Contractor shall be reimbursed for DBA insurance costs only to the extent that the

Contractor provides documented proof that the DBA premium has been paid, and reimbursement shall be limited to the amount quoted under CLIN 003 above.

A.5.4 DBA insurance costs shall be evaluated as part of the total evaluated fixed price and shall be included in the Contract’s fixed price. Where DBA insurance is applicable, the

Contractor shall provide evidence of DBA coverage, including a certificate of insurance and proof of payment (paid invoice), within 30 calendar days from the date of award.

NOTE: Jordan is currently included on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) active waiver list; therefore, DBA insurance is required only for employees performing work under this contract who are U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or employees hired in the United States.

A.6 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm-fixed price.

A.7 PRICE PROPOSAL BREAKDOWN (PPB)

The Price Proposal Breakdown (PPB) is provided under Section J – List of Attachments, Attachment 2. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract and shall not be a Bill of Quantities (BOQ)-type contract providing for unit pricing of items or payment based on quantity surveys. The total contract price shall not be adjusted upward or downward based on actual quantities performed or measured during contract performance.

https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/dbawaivers/dbawaivers.htm http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

The Contractor shall submit a completed PPB as part of its proposal. The PPB format may be adjusted as necessary to correspond with the Contractor’s proposed Firm-Fixed Price; however, the total proposed price shall include all costs required to complete the work specified in the contract documents. The PPB is provided for proposal breakdown and evaluation purposes only and shall not establish unit prices or serve as a basis for price adjustments.

The Contractor is responsible for verifying all quantities, dimensions, site conditions, and other requirements based on the drawings, specifications, and information obtained during the Site

Visit. The Contractor shall include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and other costs necessary to complete the requested services. The contract price shall not be adjusted due to increased quantities, additional work required to complete the specified scope, or discrepancies identified after contract award.

SECTION B

STATEMENT OF WORK

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan, intends to undertake the rehabilitation and improvement of the existing employee parking area known as Lot D, located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. Embassy compound. The project area includes Lots Of No. 150, 668, 707, and 708, together with Municipality Road A and associated connecting areas, excluding Lot No. 151, which is outside the project scope.

The limits of work shown in Figure 1 are for general reference only. The actual project limits, work areas, and extents of construction shall be as indicated in the Contract Drawings.

The purpose of this project is to improve the operational functionality, safety, accessibility, stormwater management, and long-term durability of the existing parking facility. The current parking area consists primarily of existing unpaved parking surface consisting of an aged aggregate base course that generates dust, requires frequent maintenance, and does not provide adequate drainage or accessibility features.

The project generally includes, but is not limited to:

• Site surveying and verification of property boundaries and existing conditions.

• Earthworks, excavation, grading, and site leveling to achieve the proposed design elevations and drainage requirements.

• Construction of the stormwater collection and conveyance system, including grated inlet manholes, gravity drainage pipelines, utility coordination, and connection to the municipal stormwater system where indicated.

• Supply, installation, compaction, and testing of the prepared subgrade, granular subbase, aggregate base course, prime coat, and asphalt concrete wearing course in accordance with the Contract Drawings and Specifications. Construction of curbs, ,traffic islands, pedestrian refuge areas, curb ramps, and associated concrete works.

• Installation of pavement markings, traffic control signage, parking identification markings, and ADA accessibility markings.

• Reinstallation of existing Embassy barriers and any associated site restoration works.

• Testing, commissioning, as-built documentation, warranties, and project closeout requirements.

The Contractor shall execute the work in accordance with all applicable Jordanian regulations and the latest editions of OBO Design Standards, International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and all other standards referenced within the contract documents.

The Contractor shall be responsible to verify all existing site conditions prior to submitting its proposal. The detailed requirements for site visits, verification of existing conditions, and the

Contractor's acknowledgment are set forth in B 3.7, Site Visit and Verification of Existing

Conditions.

The Contractor shall have demonstrated specialized experience in infrastructure and road pavement works. The contractor must ensure holding direct, verifiable, and relevant experience in this field; experience unrelated to the nature of the work will not be accepted. The Contractor shall also hold a valid license and registration issued by the competent Jordanian authorities — including, as applicable, the Jordan Construction Contractors Association (JCCA) and the

Contractors Classification and Registration Directorate under the Ministry of Public Works and

Housing — authorizing it to perform infrastructure and road pavement works within the

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and such licensure must remain valid for the duration of the

Contract.

Fig.1 (Project includes Highlighted Area) Section

B.2 CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor submit a complete technical, commercial details and shall comply with all qualification, submission, and evaluation requirements specified in Section J of the Solicitation

Package. It is the Contractor's responsibility to thoroughly review Section J and submit a complete proposal containing all documentation, certifications, and supporting information required for evaluation, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Company Qualifications

• Relevant Project Experience

• Key Personnel Qualifications

• Construction Methodology

• Project Schedule

• Equipment and Resource Availability

• Financial Capacity

• Safety Plan

• Material and Technical Submittals

• Warranty Commitment

Compliance with the requirements of Section J will be used to determine the responsiveness, technical acceptability, and overall eligibility of the proposal. Failure to submit any required documentation or information may result in the proposal being determined Unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for further consideration for award. All qualification requirements, technical submittals, financial records, certifications, and any other documents stipulated in the Bidding Documents must be provided by the Main Contractor in its own name.

Furthermore, Bids that propose to deliver the full Scope of Works through a subcontractor will be disqualified, as the Main Contractor must retain full technical, operational, and contractual responsibility for execution.

Following contract award, and prior to the procurement or installation of applicable materials, the Contractor shall submit the required shop drawings and material samples for review and written approval by the COR. Material samples shall be provided for all project items identified by the COR during the project kickoff meeting or otherwise specified by the COR. No material requiring approval shall be installed until written approval has been received from the COR.

B.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B.3.1 Definitions

For purposes of this Contract:

• Government shall mean the United States Government.

• COR shall mean the Contracting Officer Representative.

• Contractor shall mean the successful bidder awarded the Contract.

• SOW shall mean Scope of Work.

• Work shall mean all labor, materials, equipment, services, testing, documentation, and incidentals required for completion of the project.

B.3.2 General Notes

1. The total Project area is estimated to be approximately 8,800 square meters including

Lots of No. 150, 668, 707, and 708, Road A, and associated connecting areas, excluding

Lot No. 151. This stated area is an estimate only and is intended solely to provide the

Contractor with a general understanding of the physical project boundaries. The

Contractor shall rely on the Contract Drawings, Specifications, and site verification for calculating and verifying the actual net quantities and dimensions including asphalt areas, medians, sidewalk and project area.

2. The Contractor shall verify existing site conditions, available survey information, dimensions, elevations, utility locations, drainage structures, access routes, and other conditions that may affect the execution of the Work prior to commencement. The

Contractor shall identify and promptly report any discrepancies, conflicts, or conditions requiring clarification to the COR prior to proceeding with the affected Work, in accordance with B.3.7 (Site Visit and Verification of Existing Conditions).

3. All materials, products, workmanship, testing, and construction activities shall comply with the latest applicable editions of:

• Jordanian Codes and Regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Works

& Housing (MPWH)

• OBO Design Standards (U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Overseas

Buildings Operations)

• International Building Code (IBC)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

• ASTM Standards

• AASHTO Standards

• MUTCD Standards for Traffic Control Devices

4. Where conflicts occur between standards, the most stringent requirement shall apply unless otherwise directed by the COR.

5. The Contractor shall identify, verify, locate, coordinate with all applicable utility authorities, and protect all existing wet and dry utilities (including stormwater, water supply, sanitary sewer, electrical, communication, fiber optic, and security systems), as well as existing structures, pavements, curbs, walls, roads, sidewalks, and adjacent facilities throughout construction in accordance with B.3.8 (Existing Utilities and

Unknown Conditions). Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be promptly repaired at no additional cost to the Government.

6. The Contractor shall perform trial pits, utility tracing, field investigations, and any other necessary verification measures prior to undertaking excavation activities to confirm the location and condition of existing utilities and identify any site constraints that may affect the Work.

7. The Contractor shall maintain safe access, circulation, and protection of pedestrians, vehicles, Embassy personnel, and workers throughout the duration of the Work. The

Contractor shall coordinate construction access, equipment movement, and temporary restrictions to minimize disruption to adjacent facilities and ongoing Embassy operations.

Detailed requirements for temporary traffic and pedestrian control measures are provided in B.9.2 (Traffic & Pedestrian Safety and Control).

8. The Contractor shall control dust, debris, noise, vibration, stormwater runoff, and other environmental impacts generated by construction activities. Water spraying, temporary erosion control measures, and housekeeping activities shall be implemented as required.

9. The Contractor shall prevent the accumulation of water within excavation areas and shall provide temporary drainage measures, pumping equipment, diversion measures, or other protective measures as necessary to address any water-related conditions and maintain dry and safe working conditions.

10. All testing required by the contract documents shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory approved by the COR. All testing costs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, See B.7.2 for Independent Testing Laboratory Requirements.

11. The Contractor shall submit the proposed Asphalt Mix Design, supporting laboratory test results, and Job Mix Formula (JMF), prepared in accordance with MPWH Specifications, ASTM, and AASHTO requirements, for COR review and approval prior to commencement of asphalt paving works. (Refer to B.5.5.2 and 7.7 for additional requirements related to the Asphalt Mix Design.)

12. The Contractor shall submit all major construction material submittals to the COR for review and approval prior to procurement, in accordance with the requirements detailed in B.7.3 – Material Submittals and Approvals.

13. Contractor shall submit all required shop drawings for COR review and approval prior to commencing related work. Shop drawings shall be based on field verification of existing conditions. Refer to B.3.3 for shop drawing requirements.

14. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying all survey data, construction layouts, elevations, dimensions, and staking required for execution of the Work. Any discrepancies between the field conditions and Contract Documents shall be immediately reported to the COR prior of construction.

15. All temporary work required for construction, including dewatering systems, utility protection systems, traffic diversions, temporary access roads, temporary fencing, and temporary safety installations shall be designed, installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at no additional cost.

16. The Contractor shall remove the existing concrete barriers located around the project area and adjacent to the Embassy perimeter wall. The Contractor shall carefully store the barriers at an approved location coordinated with and approved by the COR and shall reinstall them at the end of the project in accordance with the COR’s instructions (See

B.11.2 Site Restoration)

17. The Contractor shall comply with all U.S. Embassy security procedures, access requirements, safety regulations, and operational restrictions throughout the duration of the project.

18. Any variation, modification, substitution, or deviation from the approved drawings and specifications shall require prior written approval from the COR.

19. The Contractor shall maintain complete records of inspections, testing, material deliveries, and construction activities and shall make such records available to the COR upon request.

20. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall provide as-built drawings, testing reports, warranty documentation, operation and maintenance information, and all closeout documentation required for project acceptance.

21. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, permits, temporary works, testing, safety measures, insurances, overhead, profit, and incidentals necessary to complete the project in accordance with the contract documents.

B.3.3 Contract Drawings

The Contract Drawings form an integral part of the Contract Documents and shall be read in conjunction with the Scope of Work, Specifications, approved submittals, and all referenced standards.

The Contractor shall carefully review all drawings prior to commencing any work and shall immediately notify the COR of any discrepancy, omission, inconsistency, conflict, or ambiguity identified within the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit shop drawings, utility coordination drawings, construction sequencing drawings, and other drawings, where applicable, including but not limited to drainage structure shop drawings, manhole details, catch basin details, traffic sign details, pavement marking layouts, and other fabrication drawings required by the Contract

Documents or requested by the COR, for review and written approval prior to procurement, fabrication, or commencement of the related work activities.

Approval of shop drawings, calculations, or submittals by the COR shall not relieve the

Contractor of its full responsibility and liability for the accuracy, coordination, and functional performance of the works, nor for fulfilling all specified requirements to deliver a complete, operational system, or compliance with the Contract Documents.

No construction activity shall proceed without approved drawings where required by the

Contract Documents.

B.3.4 Order of Precedence

The Contract Documents shall be considered complementary and mutually explanatory. In the event of any discrepancy, conflict, or inconsistency between the Contract Documents, the following order of precedence shall apply:

• Contract Drawings.

• Special Specifications and Technical Requirements.

• Scope of Work.

• OBO Design Standards.

• International Building Code (IBC).

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design.

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

• Jordanian Codes and Regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing

(MPWH).

• Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, MUTCD, and other referenced standards.

Where differences exist between standards, the more stringent requirement shall apply unless otherwise directed in writing by the COR.

B.3.5 Material Approval, Sampling, and Testing Requirements

All materials incorporated into the project shall be new, free from defects, and obtained from approved manufacturers and suppliers.

Prior to procurement, fabrication, delivery, or installation, the Contractor shall submit material submittals and samples for review and approval by the COR.

Material submittals / samples shall include, as applicable:

• Technical Data Sheets.

• Product Catalogs.

• Certificates of Compliance.

• Manufacturer Certifications.

• Laboratory Test Reports.

• Samples when requested.

The Contractor shall not substitute materials, manufacturers, suppliers, or product types without prior approval.

All testing shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory approved by the COR. The

Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with testing, inspection, sampling, retesting of failed materials, transportation of samples, laboratory fees, and reporting.

Materials failing to meet specified requirements shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at no additional cost to the U.S. Government / Embassy.

➢ For project-specific material submittal requirements and material acceptance procedures, refer to B.7, Testing, Quality Control, and Material Acceptance.

➢ For Asphalt Mix Design requirements, refer to B.5.5.2 Asphalt Mix Design Requirements and B.7.7 Asphalt Mix Design Approval.

B.3.6 Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor shall be deemed to have visited and examined the site, reviewed all Contract

Documents, verified existing conditions, and become fully familiar with the nature, scope, and requirements of the Work prior to submission of its proposal.

The Contract Price shall be considered full compensation for providing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, testing, temporary facilities, utility coordination, safety measures, environmental protection measures, insurance, overhead, profit, and all other resources and incidental items necessary for the complete and satisfactory execution of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

All work, materials, services, and requirements described in this Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Documents, drawings, specifications, and related attachments shall be included in the

Contract Price.

No additional compensation shall be provided for, including but not limited to, the following:

• Site investigations, field verification, and confirmation of existing conditions.

• Utility investigations, coordination, and verification.

• Protection, support, repair, and maintenance of existing utilities and infrastructure.

• Temporary traffic control and pedestrian safety measures.

• Temporary drainage, water management, and dewatering operations.

• Dust control, erosion control, and environmental protection measures.

• Preparation and submission of material submittals, samples, and shop drawings.

• Quality control inspections, testing, and documentation.

• Mobilization, demobilization, and site logistics.

• Compliance with U.S. Embassy security requirements and procedures.

• Protection of adjacent facilities, structures, property, and ongoing operations.

• Repair and restoration of all disturbed areas to their original condition or better.

• Coordination with Government personnel, utility providers, and other contractors as required.

The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, scheduling, and safety precautions associated with the performance of the

Work.

B.3.7 Site Visit and Verification of Existing Conditions

Prior to proposal submission, the U.S. Embassy will conduct a site visit for prospective offerors.

Submission of a proposal shall constitute acknowledgment that the Contractor has examined the project site, reviewed the Contract Documents, verified existing conditions to the extent reasonably observable, and become fully familiar with all conditions that may affect the execution and completion of the Work.

The Contractor shall fully investigate and evaluate the project site and scope of work, including but not limited to:

• Project Area

• Existing site conditions.

• Existing pavement conditions.

• Existing drainage conditions.

• Existing grades and elevations.

• Site access limitations.

• Security restrictions.

• Traffic circulation requirements.

• Construction staging requirements.

• Material storage areas.

• Availability of labor, equipment, and materials.

Submission of a proposal shall constitute acknowledgment that the Contractor has investigated and verified all conditions affecting the Work and has included all associated costs in the

Contract Price.

Failure to inspect the site, verify existing conditions, review available information, or become familiar with project requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for properly executing the Work and shall not constitute grounds for additional compensation, contract modification, or extension of time.

B.3.8 Existing Utilities and Unknown Conditions

The locations of existing utilities shown on the Contract Drawings are based on available information and are provided for reference only.

The Contractor shall verify the location, depth, alignment, and condition of all existing utilities prior to commencement of excavation or construction activities.

The Contractor shall remove, store, protect, and reinstall all obstacles and site features within the project area as required for the execution and project work and as directed by the COR. Upon completion of the Work, removed items shall be reinstalled as per COR instruction and as indicated in the Contract Drawings.

Items to be removed and reinstalled include, but are not limited to:

• Concrete barriers.

• Wheel Stops o (See B.5.2 for Concrete barriers and wheel stop removal, storage, reinstallation, and damage-replacement requirements.)

• Planters.

• Trees.

• Debris and other miscellaneous obstructions within the project area.

The Contractor shall coordinate with all relevant utility authorities and stakeholders as required.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR upon discovery of:

• Unknown utilities.

• Utility conflicts.

• Unexpected underground conditions.

• Unidentified structures.

• Archaeological or historical findings.

• Hazardous materials.

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to protect existing utilities and infrastructure during construction.

Any damage caused to existing utilities, facilities, pavements, structures, landscaping, or infrastructure as a result of Contractor operations shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Discovery of existing utilities, site conditions, or obstructions that could reasonably have been identified during site investigation shall not constitute grounds for additional compensation.

B.4 LAND SURVEYING SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide a qualified and licensed Land Surveyor for the duration of the project to perform all surveying, layout, verification, monitoring, and as-built documentation activities necessary for successful completion of the Work.

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the accuracy of all survey data, dimensions, elevations, coordinates, alignments, and construction staking associated with the project.

The scope shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

B.4.1 Existing Conditions Verification

The Contractor shall verify all existing site conditions prior to commencement of construction, including:

• Property boundaries and project limits.

• Existing ground elevations.

• Existing pavement edges.

• Existing drainage structures.

• Existing utility locations.

• Existing curb lines.

• Existing road alignments.

• Existing manholes and utility access points.

• Existing walls, barriers, fences, and adjacent infrastructure.

Any discrepancy between field conditions and contract drawings shall be immediately reported to the COR prior to commencement of work.

B.4.2 Boundary Verification

The Contractor shall verify and clearly identify all project parcels included within the project limits and as indicated on the project drawings.

Special attention shall be given to confirming the limits of Lot No. 151, which is excluded from the project scope, and ensuring that no construction activities occur within excluded property boundaries.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all survey control necessary to establish and maintain project limits throughout construction.

B.4.3 Construction Layout and Staking

The Contractor shall establish and maintain all survey control points, benchmarks, reference points, and construction staking required for execution of the Work.

The Contractor shall stake and verify, as applicable:

• Proposed grading limits.

• Drainage structures.

• Stormwater pipelines.

• Traffic islands and medians.

• Parking stalls.

• ADA parking spaces.

• Pavement markings.

• Traffic signs.

• Utility crossings.

• Pedestrian routes.

All construction layouts shall be checked and verified prior to installation.

B.4.4 Cut and Fill Verification

The Contractor shall verify existing and proposed elevations and calculate all cut and fill quantities required to achieve the approved grading design.

The Contractor shall maintain records of earthwork quantities and shall provide supporting calculations when requested by the COR.

B.4.5 Drainage Survey Requirements

The Contractor shall verify all drainage-related elevations before commencing stormwater construction activities, including:

• Stormwater connection and elevations: The Contractor shall field-verify all stormwater network locations and invert elevations—specifically at the lowest connection point— and coordinate with the COR prior to commencing work. Should field conditions deviate from the design drawings or affect drainage integration, the Contractor shall promptly notify the COR and may submit proposed field adjustments on shop drawings for COR review and approval prior to proceeding.

• Existing manhole rim elevations.

• Existing pipes invert elevations.

• Existing drainage flow directions.

• Proposed inlet elevations.

• Proposed outlet elevations.

• Utility crossing elevations.

• Municipal and lowest point stormwater connection.

B.4.6 Survey Equipment

The Contractor shall provide all survey equipment, software, personnel, and resources necessary to perform the required survey work.

Survey equipment shall be calibrated, maintained, and suitable for achieving the accuracy required for the project.

B.4.7 Progress Survey Verification

Throughout construction, the Contractor shall periodically verify completed work elevations, drainage structures, pavement grades, and finished levels to ensure compliance with the approved design.

The COR may request verification surveys at any stage of the project.

Upon project completion, if any constructed conditions differ from the design drawings, the

Contractor shall provide As-Built documentation in accordance with B.14.4 (As-Built

Documentation).

B. 5 SITE GRADING, EARTHWORKS, AND PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

B.5.1 Existing Conditions Verification

No earthwork activities shall commence until:

• Existing site surveys have been verified.

• Project boundaries have been confirmed.

• Existing utilities have been identified and protected.

• Existing ground elevations have been verified.

• Approval has been received from the COR to proceed.

The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying all site conditions and shall immediately report any discrepancies affecting the proposed grading design as indicated in B.3.7.

B.5.2 Removal of Existing Materials and Obstructions

The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all materials interfering with construction activities, including but not limited to:

• Concrete Barriers and Existing wheel stops and shall be carefully removed, stored on-site at a location designated by the COR, protected from damage, and reinstalled in their final locations as indicated on the Contract Drawings or as directed by the

COR.

• Existing asphalt pavement.

• Existing base course materials.

• Existing gravel surfaces.

• Unsuitable soil.

• Existing curbs and concrete blocks and jerseys scheduled for removal.

• Existing drainage structures scheduled for replacement.

• Debris, vegetation, and miscellaneous obstructions.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR before removal of any existing infrastructure.

B.5.3 Excavation Requirements

The Contractor shall perform all excavation necessary to achieve the proposed design elevations shown on the drawings. All excavation shall be considered unclassified excavation regardless of material type encountered.

No excavated material shall be disposed of within Embassy property unless specifically approved by the COR.

Excavated materials shall be tested for potential reuse within the project. Excavated materials shall be tested to determine their suitability for potential reuse within the Project. Approved excavated materials may be reused in locations approved by the COR; however, excavated materials shall not be used as subbase or base course within the pavement structure. Materials that do not comply with the project requirements or are not approved for reuse shall be removed and disposed of at approved disposal locations.

B.5.4 Subgrade Preparation

Following completion of excavation and grading activities, the Contractor shall prepare the existing subgrade to receive the pavement structure.

This section shall be read in conjunction with B.7.5.

The Contractor shall:

• Where required by the geotechnical investigation and lab test or as directed by the

COR, unsuitable subgrade materials shall be excavated and replaced with approved material to achieve compliance with design requirements and subgrade acceptance criteria.

• Remove all unsuitable materials, soft spots, pumping soils, organic matter, debris, and unstable areas.

• Moisture-conditioning the material as necessary to achieve optimum moisture content.

• Compact the subgrade to a minimum of 98% Modified Proctor Density in accordance with AASHTO T-180.

• Verify a minimum California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value of 15%.

Any areas failing to achieve the specified compaction or bearing capacity requirements shall be excavated, replaced with approved material, re-compacted, and retested at no additional cost to the Government.

The prepared subgrade shall be inspected, tested, and approved by the COR prior to placement of the granular subbase.

B.5.5 Pavement Structure

The Contractor shall construct the pavement section in accordance with the Contract Drawings and approved pavement details.

➢ Prepared Subgrade

• Minimum CBR: 15%

• Existing subgrades shall be scarified, moisture-conditioned, shaped, and compacted.

• Minimum Compaction: 98% Modified Proctor Density.

• Unsuitable materials and soft spots shall be removed and replaced with approved material.

• The prepared subgrade shall be approved by the COR prior to placement of pavement materials.

➢ Granular Sub-Base

• Minimum Thickness after compaction: 200 mm

• Minimum CBR: 30%

• Minimum Compaction: 98% Modified Proctor Density.

• Approved granular material.

• Constructed to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the Contract Drawings.

➢ Aggregate Road Base

• Minimum Thickness after compaction: 150 mm

• Minimum CBR: 80%

• Minimum Compaction: 98% Modified Proctor Density

• Approved crushed aggregate material.

• Aggregate quality shall comply with the applicable MPWH Specifications and AASHTO requirements for crushed aggregate base course.

➢ Prime Coat

• MC-70 Prime Coat conforming to AASHTO M82.

• Application Rate: 0.75–2.0 kg/m².

• Applied uniformly over the prepared aggregate base surface in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.

➢ Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course

• Minimum Thickness after compaction: 70 mm.

• Constructed using an approved asphalt mix design.

• Minimum field density: 97% of laboratory reference density.

• Finished surface shall be smooth, uniform, and free from segregation, rutting, depressions, and surface defects.

The pavement structure shall consist of:

• 70 mm Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course.

• Prime Coat.

• 150 mm Aggregate Base Course.

• 200 mm Granular Subbase.

• Prepared and Compacted Subgrade.

B.5.5.1 Material Acceptance Requirements

Prior to delivery or placement of any sub-base, base course, or asphalt materials, the Contractor shall submit certified laboratory test reports verifying compliance with all project requirements.

Prior to incorporation into the work, the Contractor shall submit material source information, certificates of compliance, and supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the

Contract Documents.

Materials shall not be delivered to the site or incorporated into the Work until written approval has been obtained from the COR.

Materials failing to meet specified requirements shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at no additional cost with the Government.

B.5.5.2 Asphalt Mix Design Requirements

Prior to commencement of asphalt paving operations, the Contractor shall submit an Asphalt

Concrete Wearing Course mix design including the proposed Job Mix Formula (JMF) for review and approval by the COR. The submitted mix design/JMF shall demonstrate suitability for the intended application and shall comply with applicable Ministry of Public Works and Housing

(MPWH) requirements, project specifications, and recognized industry standards.

The Contractor shall provide supporting documentation, including aggregate source information, aggregate gradation, asphalt source, asphalt binder material type and grade used in the asphalt concrete mixture, proposed mix composition, asphalt content, and applicable mix design properties.

No asphalt paving operations shall commence until the submitted JMF has been reviewed and approved by the COR. Please refer to Subsection B.7.7 for Asphalt Mix Design Approval.

B.5.5.3 Asphalt Placement and Temperature Requirements

The minimum asphalt mat temperature at the commencement of breakdown rolling shall be

130°C.

No asphalt mixture with a delivery temperature below 120°C shall be incorporated into the

Work.

No vibratory rolling shall be permitted below 120°C.

Finish rolling shall be completed before the asphalt mat temperature falls below 90°C.

The Contractor shall continuously monitor and record asphalt production, delivery, placement, and compaction temperatures and shall submit the records to the COR upon request.

B.5.6 Grading, Surface Tolerances, and Drainage Requirements

The Contractor shall construct all finished grades and pavement surfaces in accordance with the approved grading plans and spot elevations.

• Pavement drainage slopes: 1.5% to 2.0%.

• ADA pedestrian routes: Maximum cross slope of 2.0%.

• ADA parking spaces and access aisles: Maximum slope of 2.0%.

• Finished pavement elevations shall not deviate more than ±10 mm from approved design elevations.

• When tested using a 3-meter straightedge, the maximum deviation shall not exceed 3mm for the Asphalt Wearing Course.

• The pavement surface shall be free from depressions, birdbaths, rutting, segregation, roller marks, cracking, and surface defects.

• The completed pavement shall provide positive drainage without standing water.

B.5.7 Fill Material

All fill material shall be approved prior to placement. Fill material shall be free of organic matter, debris, construction waste, unsuitable soils, and excessive moisture.

Filling materials shall be according to project drawings and scope of work below.

Filling materials shall be compacted to specified densities.

B.5.8 Earthwork and Pavement Testing

The Contractor shall perform all testing necessary to verify compliance with project requirements including:

• Field Density Testing of Compacted Subgrade.

• Field Density Testing of Aggregate Subbase.

• Field Density Testing of Aggregate Base Course.

• Proof Rolling of Prepared Subgrade.

• Asphalt Mix Verification.

• Asphalt Compaction Test.

• Asphalt Core Thickness.

• Concrete Testing, where applicable.

Additional testing may be requested by the COR were site conditions or material quality warrant further verification. All testing shall be performed in accordance with applicable

ASTM, AASHTO, MPWH, and approved project specifications.

B.5.9 Disposal of Excess Materials

All unsuitable materials, debris, and excess excavation materials shall be removed from the site and transported to approved disposal locations in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation, handling, permits, fees, and disposal costs.

B.5.10 Proof Rolling and Subgrade Acceptance

Upon completion of subgrade preparation and prior to placement of any sub-base materials, the

Contractor shall perform proof rolling of all pavement areas in the presence of the COR.

Proof rolling shall be performed using approved heavy equipment capable of identifying unstable or deficient subgrade conditions.

Any area exhibiting movement, rutting, cracking, pumping, or instability shall be considered unacceptable and shall be corrected and retested at no additional cost to the U.S. Government.

No pavement layer shall be placed until the subgrade has successfully passed proof rolling and received approval from the COR.

Fig.2 (Pavement Design)

B.6 STORMWATER COLLECTION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

B.6.1 General Description

The Contractor shall construct and connect the proposed stormwater collection system as indicated on the Contract Drawings. The system shall collect runoff from the parking areas through grated street inlets and convey the flow by gravity through the reinforced concrete stormwater pipe network, including all manholes, the perforated (slotted) drainpipe, and

Manhole MH-7, up to the limits of the Contractor's scope of work. The stormwater system shall terminate at the designated terminal Manhole MH-6, where the Contractor shall provide a future connection stub toward the planned Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) stormwater network at the location and invert level shown on the Contract Drawings. The off-site connection to the municipal stormwater network is not included within the scope of this Contract.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR regarding the future municipal connection and shall complete the work in a manner that facilitates the future extension and connection of the stormwater system without requiring modification to the completed on-site works.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, excavation, dewatering, bedding, installation, testing, backfilling, surface restoration, and incidental work necessary for the complete construction, testing, and successful operation of the stormwater collection and drainage system in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The system shall collect stormwater runoff generated within the project limits through a combination of controlled sheet flow, grated inlet structures, and gravity drainage pipelines.

The drainage system shall provide positive drainage throughout the parking lot, eliminate ponding conditions, protect pavement infrastructure, maintain ADA accessibility…