W5J9JE-15-R-0002_NEI_Camp_Shaheen_RFP.pdf

W5J9JE-15-R-0002

US Army Corps of Engineers

TransAtlantic Afghanistan District

Design-Build Northern Electrical Interconnect Camp Shaheen ANSF

Balkh Province Afghanistan

Design Criteria and Specifications

10 July 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 OF 1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 11 05 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 05 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 53 SECURITY

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 42 15 METRIC MEASUREMENTS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 05 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 36 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

01 78 39 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Project Area Map

Appendix B – Transmission and Distribution Systems Plans and Profiles

Appendix C – Structure Staking Coordinates

Appendix D – Conceptual Distribution and Termination Plans at ANSF Bases

Appendix E – Conceptual Electrical Single Line Diagram and Substation Layout

Appendix F – OPGW Design Data

Appendix G - Preparatory Land Acquisition Consultancy Services

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

The following is a list of abbreviations with corresponding definitions for the electrical terminology used in this contract:

V (Volt) - Unit of voltage kV (kilovolt) - 1,000 volts W (Watt) - Unit of active power kW (kilowatt) - 1,000 watts MW (Megawatt) - 1,000 kW Wh (watt-hour) - Unit of Energy kWh (kilowatt-hour) - 1,000 Wh MWh (Megawatt-hour) - 1,000 kWh VA (Volt-ampere) - Unit of apparent power kVA (kilovolt-ampere) - 1,000 VA MVA (Megavolt-ampere) - 1,000 kVA VAr (volt-ampere reactive) - Unit of reactive power MVAr(megavolt-ampere reactive) - 1000 VAr XFMR (transformer) - Ratings as indicated Transmission System - 110 kV or 220 kV Medium Voltage Distribution (MV) - 20 kV Low Voltage Distribution (LV) - 400/230 V Load Factor - Ratio of average power demand to maximum power demand Electrical Losses - Difference between energy delivered and energy sent out Grid Substation - Substation with primary voltage of

110 kV or 220 kV Distribution Substation - Substation with secondary voltage of 400/230 V NEI - Northern Electrical Interconnect

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

This Design-Build (D/B) contract will expand the high voltage power system at Naiabad Substation in Balkh Province and transmit that power to a new substation, Camp Shaheen Substation, in Balkh Province. This new substation shall distribute power to two Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) Bases.

This new power system will provide electricity to ANSF Bases currently operating on generator power. The objective of this project is to provide a cost effective, reliable transmission and distribution system of electric power. The project consists of a Base Bid as described herein.

1.2.2 Scope of Work

1.2.2.1 Base Bid – Electrification of Camp Shaheen ANSF Bases

a. Design includes expanding Naiabad Substation to transmit power to a new

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 substation, Camp Shaheen Substation, in Mazari Sharif Province. This new substation shall distribute two 20 kV double circuits to the ANSF 209th Corps Garrison at Camp Shaheen and ANSF facilities at the Dashti Shadian Area.

Termination of the 20 kV circuits is located at the existing power plants inside each ANSF Base. A load study shall be performed (load demand) to determine design requirements (equipment capacity and sizing) at the substation and each ANSF base.

Naiabad Substation shall be designed to install a new line bay utilizing the existing space within the footprint of the substation yard. The design shall not utilize the substation’s existing electrical spare or future capabilities including available bays and switchgear. Design shall include all necessary equipment and control modifications, additions, and reconfigurations necessary for a complete and usable system. Equipment installed shall be compatible with the existing equipment.

Design a single circuit aerial 220 kV electrical transmission system from Naiabad Substation to the new Camp Shaheen Substation. Design the 220 kV distribution system structures to support two 220 kV transmission circuits.

Design shall also include an Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wire OPGW) for communications and lightning protection.

Camp Shaheen Substation shall have one 220 kV line bay, a 20 kV yard with indoor switchgear, connection to two 220 kV/20 kV power transformer rated no less than 25 MVA each, one 20 kV line bay capable of expansion to 34 MVA, and line dead-end structures for connection to six 20 kV distribution system lines. Six 20 kV distribution dead-end structures shall be built but only four will be utilized for this design. The substation shall be sized to allow expansion to one additional 220 kV line bays, a 20 kV yard with four additional 20 kV line bays, adequate space for 220 kV/110 kV autotransformers and one 220 kV/20 kV power transformers rated no less than 25 MVA each.

Design two double circuit aerial 20 kV electrical distribution circuits from Camp Shaheen Substation to distribute one double circuit to the ANSF 209th Garrison at Camp Shaheen and the other double circuit to the ANSF facilities at Dashti Sahdian. The facilities to be powered at Dashti Shadian are the ANCOP Centre Site and the ANCOP Expansion Site. Design the 20 kV distribution system structures to support two 20 kV distribution circuits. Each circuit shall distribute and terminate power to each power plant at the ANSF Bases.

The 209th Garrison at Camp Shaheen and Dashti Shadeen are divided into two power plants and both power plants shall be powered from the same double circuit from the new Camp Shaheen Substation. Design shall also include an overhead ground wire for lightning protection.

Conceptual distribution and termination plans at the ANSF bases have been provided in Appendix D for information only. Conceptual plans do not reflect installation of a double circuit and are only provided to assist in determining requirements. Conceptual designs are not for construction and all information shall be verified after award. Structures within the ANSF Bases have been coordinated with the ANSF Base Commanders and shall be located as shown. Deviations from these locations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

The double circuit 20 kV distribution system shall terminate into the existing 20 kV switchgears located at each ANSF 209th Garrison power plant at Camp Shaheen. The switchgear, controls, relays, protection scheme and all other associated equipment shall be expanded and reconfigured to accept both

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 circuits to form a complete and usable system. Design shall also have provisions to ensure when the power plant is operating on generator power back feeding into the electrical grid does not occur. Transferring power from utility to generator power shall be manual.

The other double circuit 20 kV distribution system shall terminate into the existing 380 V switchboards located at the ANSF facilities at the Dashti Shadian area power plants. Design shall include the installation of a 2.5 MVA, 20 kV/ 380 V step-down transformer. The switchgear, controls, relays, protection scheme and all other associated equipment shall be expanded and reconfigured to accept both circuits to form a complete and usable system.

Design shall also have provisions to ensure when the power plant is operating on generator power back feeding into the electrical grid does not occur.

Transferring power from utility to generator power shall be manual.

Substation designs shall include all necessary functions including grading, drainage, landscaping, lighting, switchyard, roads, fences, grounding, structural foundations, dead-end towers, bus work, lightning and surge protection, instrument transformers, transformers, breakers, disconnects, and telecommunication systems for voice, data and security utilizing the OPGW unless noted otherwise above. Substations shall also include force protection measures, parking areas, emergency generators, fuel storage and other incidental systems to provide a complete and functional substation.

Substation designs shall include a control building utilizing the OPGW (Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wire) for SCADA/EMS (System Control and Data Acquisition/Emergency Management System). The control building shall include DABS industry standard bus, transformers, breakers, and line protection. It shall also be sized and equipped with panels to allow expansion as indicated for substation line bays. Control building shall include one room for the relay panel and the AC/DC equipment, a battery room, a Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, a storage room, a workshop, an office, a kitchen and a Wash Closet/Bathroom. Designs shall include interior and exterior utility services such as electric, telecommunication, water supply, wastewater and other incidental systems to provide a complete and functional building.

The DOR (Designer Of Record) design shall provide a radial and network load flow and stability analysis to determine necessary reactive power support. It shall include reactive power support equipment such as switchable network reactors and capacitors including all necessary control and protection.

An OPGW shall be designed on the transmission system and shall be suitable for communication systems such as SCADA/EMS, protective relay, and voice/data circuits. The right-of-way shall be obtained in accordance with section 01 11 05 paragraph RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) AND LAND AQCUSITION.

b. Provide all costs connected with the mobilization and demobilization of the Contractor's plant and equipment required for construction of the base bid. These items will be paid for at the contract lump sum prices for these items as listed in the Bidding Schedule.

c. Construct the expansion to Naiabad Substation per contractor’s design.

d. Construct the 220 kV electrical transmission system per the contractor’s design.

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e. Construct Camp Shaheen Substation per contractor’s design.

f. Construct the terminations into the ANSF 209th Garrison at Camp Shaheen power plants per the contractor’s design.

g. Construct the terminations into the ANSF facilities at Dashti Shadian power plants per the contractor’s design.

h. Demining for Base Bid work shall be as specified in Section 01 11 05

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.

i. Security for Base Bid work shall be as specified in Section 01 35 53

SECURITY.

1.3 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

The following drawings in the listed appendices accompany this contract and are a part thereof for reference only as stated in paragraph 1.6.4 REFERENCE

DOCUMENTS:

APPENDIX A – PROJECT AREA MAP

APPENDIX B – TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS PLANS AND PROFILES

APPENDIX C – STRUCTURE STAKING COORDINATES

APPENDIX D – CONCEPTUAL DISTRIBUTION AND TERMINATION PLANS AT ANSF BASES

APPENDIX E – CONCEPTUAL ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMS AND SUBSTATION

LAYOUT

APPENDIX F – OPGW DESIGN DATA

APPENDIX G - PREPARATORY LAND ACQUISITION CONSULTANCY SERVICES

1.4 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this project is to connect ANSF Bases to the existing electrical power system throughout Afghanistan. A focus on quality shall be maintained throughout the project development and construction. The objectives are to deliver the project on time and in a safe manner, which meets the specific needs of the user.

1.4.1 Electrical Equipment Durability

Materials and equipment shall be chosen for their durability to withstand the extreme environments of Afghanistan. The overall design will conserve manmade resources whenever possible.

1.4.2 Alternate Construction Methods

Alternate methods and materials, which represent value-for-the-money, will be considered for all aspects of the project. The intent of this design-build proposal is to present the overall design parameters with some definition of the systems to be used. Assemble the best value-priced construction systems for this project that meet or exceed the design

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1.4.3 Reference Documents

There may be references (outside design resource documents) included in this contract that are not specifically referred to in the criteria requirements (i.e. List of References). Such references are intended only as support documents for design to the designer, unless referred to specifically in the criteria sections. These references are not intended to add additional scope to the project. If conflicts arise between this request for proposal and these references, the requirements stated in this contract shall govern.

1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING

1.5.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

The intent of the O&M Manuals is to promote and maximize the efficiency, economy, safety, and effectiveness of the life cycle operation, maintenance, and repair of the transmission system and substations including all interconnection equipment. The contractor shall provide operation and maintenance manuals as required by Section 01 78 23 of this contract.

1.5.2 Training

The Contractor shall provide adequate operational and maintenance training appropriate for the design for all systems furnished under this contract including transformers, SF-6 circuit breakers, controls, vacuum circuit breakers, relaying system protection, line maintenance, power grid operation, etc. The training will be for the operating and maintenance personnel. This training will be provided in accordance with the requirements set for in this contract. Provide 24 hours of training for 20 personnel per substation, for each substation to educate the on-site personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of the substation. Assume that the individuals to be trained have entry level knowledge of electrical fundamentals, and are proficient in Dari or Pashto (not English). The trainings shall be conducted using these languages. The training shall be video recorded and three copies shall be submitted for review and approval by the government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

- INDEX -

PART 1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES

PART 2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - GENERAL

PART 3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS–TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINE EQUIPMENT. 17

PART 4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS – SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT

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PART 1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES

1.1. GENERAL

1.1.1. The objective of this solicitation is to connect the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) 209th Corps Garrison at Camp Shaheen and ANSF facilities at the Dashti Shadian Area to the existing electrical transmission system in Afghanistan as described in Section 01 11 00.

The system shall operate in a reliable and stable manner within voltage tolerances over the full range of loading conditions.

1.1.2. All transmission and distribution line, substation drawings and power plant drawings in the Appendices including elevations, details, site plans, structures, and substation configurations are indicative of the conceptual design required for project completion.

The Designer of Record (DOR) shall use these concept design documents as a starting point in their development of the completed design. Site plans are prescriptive (including dimensions) and shall be followed by the Design-Build (D/B) Contractor to comply with the functional needs outlined and specified within the documents provided. Final design development is the responsibility of the DOR.

Refer to drawings located in Appendix B of this contract for terrain descriptions and Plan and Profiles. These drawings represent the routing and terrain along the preliminary transmission and distribution line corridor. Proposed alignment and tower locations shown are approximate. The contractor shall use the alignment and tower locations shown when practical, however the Contractor may alter the transmission and distribution line routing to enhance design, comply with codes, incorporate options, include betterments, or support constructability. Actual locations shall be determined during the design phase. Appendix D provides the distribution alignment within the perimeter walls of the 209th Garrison at Camp Shaheen and the facilities at the Dashti Shadian Area. The distribution alignment and structure locations shall be located as shown on plans in Appendix D. The locations shall be coordinated with the base commander and may move with approval of the Contracting Officer. The distribution line alignments proposed in Appendix B shall connect to the distribution alignment shown in Appendix D and at the utility connection points shown in the drawings in Appendix D. The contractor shall coordinate with any local airports and determine in the line will affect air traffic and relocate the line as necessary.

1.1.3. There shall be construction fencing around the contractor’s lay down yard, staging area, or other areas used for the contractor’s activities and those areas shall be part of this project from the beginning of the Contractor’s activity on the site until the final work is accepted by the government unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All areas were the Contracting Officer has provided approval for construction activities to begin or where approval has been given for use as a lay down, staging or other construction use area will be under the control and security of the D/B contractor to execute the work of the project.

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1.2. APPLICABLE CRITERIA

1.2.1. Applicable design and construction criteria is specifically indicated, but not limited to that mentioned in this Section.

Criteria shall be taken from the most current references as of the date of issue of the contract, unless otherwise noted. Referenced standards and specifications are minimum acceptable criteria.

Administrative, contractual, and procedural features of the contract shall be as described in other sections of the contract.

1.2.2. Design and construction shall comply with the requirements contained in this contract. The design and technical criteria contained and cited in this contract establish minimum standards for design and construction quality. The Designers of Record shall use British Standards (BS) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards to fully develop the technical specifications and construction drawings. When other standards and codes exist that are national or relate to a particular country or region, other authoritative standards that ensure substantial equivalence to the standards and codes specified can be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.3. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1. Requirements stated and illustrated in this contract are intended as minimums. The transmission and distribution system and substation plans, details and diagrams are to be adhered to in so far as the general concepts show. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals which meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged and will be considered during the design submittal reviews.

1.3.2. The drawings provided establish project requirements and spatial relationships of equipment that have been reviewed for user function and preliminary code compliance. Site and substation layout plans and transmission and distribution line routing may change with Government approval to enhance design, comply with codes, incorporate options, include betterments, or support constructability.

1.4 RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) AND LAND ACQUISITION

1.4.1 The Contractor shall design the transmission and distribution lines to follow the National road within the associated right-of-way, to the greatest extent possible. Submit the proposed transmission and distribution line routing (right-of-way minimum width shall be 25m for the transmission line and 15m for the distribution line) to the Government within the time specified below. Verification of property ownership, appraisals and documentation shall be prepared by a Land Acquisition Specialist as specified below and in 01 33 05 paragraph

2.4.3. The Government of Afghanistan (GIROA) will obtain the

necessary real estate. Allow for a minimum of 150 calendar days for the Government of Afghanistan to obtain the real estate.

Schedule of ROW & Land Acquisition Submittals

Interim (60%) Final (100%) ROW Submittal 1,2 ROW Submittal 1,2

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Base Bid 45 90

(1) Calendar days after receipt of Initial NTP.

(2) The 60% submittal shall include proposed routing plan and obstacles.

(3) The 100% submittal shall include final routing plan, obstacles and land acquisition information as described in paragraph below.

1.4.2 The Contracting Officer will not issue the Construction Notice to proceed for the Base Bid until the land and ROW issues are resolved for that portion of work.

1.4.3 Scope for Preparatory Land Acquisition Specialist (Consultancy

Services): The scope of verification will be the areas falling under the transmission and distribution system corridor and substation areas. The contractor shall assist GIROA to acquire the land by performing the following tasks; survey the route of the line, identify/authenticate the land owners affected by construction, obtain existing land ownership documentation, identify the compensation cost that the land owner desires and the appraised value and submit the real estate ownership information, identified land compensation costs, and coordinates of the area to be used. The land acquisition specialist shall be furnished with the transmission and distribution line routing and substation layout drawings. Land shall be identified for the rightful owner and appraised value.

Similarly structures/building shall be identified for the rightful owner and its appraised value. Land/ properties that are in the footprint of the transmission and distribution system corridor and are within the substation perimeter belonging to Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) shall be identified for relevant authorities’ action. The activities include preparation of sketches identifying properties, appraisal values and any other documentation that will support the specialist work and aid the GIRoA in acquiring the properties so that the transmission and distribution system can be built. Relevant polices, handbooks, and guidelines of Asian Development Bank (ADB) shall be adhered to in preparation of the documentation. Specialist shall add to the documentation if the specialist believes through investigative work that particular areas or structures have to be acquired through involuntary means. In addition the consultant will review the site/route surveys for the project to determine the most cost effective design, wherever possible, seeking to avoid involuntary resettlement and land acquisition and furnish recommendation.

1.4.4 Potential consultants who can provide Preparatory Land Acquisition

Services are provided in the Appendices. They are provided for information only and are not limited to the Consultants listed.

PART 2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - GENERAL

2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1. Existing System Coordination

The transmission and distribution system being constructed shall be

SECTION 01 11 05 Page 5 coordinated with the existing national transmission and distribution system. It shall operate seamlessly (functionally and electrically) as part of the existing completed national transmission and distribution system. The transmission and distribution system design should minimize maintenance and warehousing expenses by selecting products, equipment, and technical specifications being utilized on other portions of the national transmission and distribution system.

2.1.2. Mobilization/Demobilization

Sixty percent of the lump sum price for mobilization and demobilization will be paid to the Contractor upon completion of his mobilization at the work site. The remaining forty percent will be included in the final payment for work under this contract.

In the event the Contracting Officer considers that the amount in these items (sixty percent) which represents mobilization does not bear a reasonable relation to the cost of the work in this contract, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify this portion of the bid price.

Failure to justify such price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in the payment of actual mobilization costs, as determined by the Contracting Officer, at the completion of mobilization. The payment of the remainder of this item will be included in the final payment under the contract.

The determination of the Contracting Officer in these circumstances is not subject to appeal.

2.2. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

All equipment shall be designed for efficient operation under Afghanistan's climatic conditions, which can be very harsh with snow and ice in winter and hot and dusty conditions in the summer.

The following system characteristics and climatic conditions data are provided for guidance in designing the equipment. Additional information regarding geographic conditions is included in the plan and profile drawings included in Appendix B of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions prior to the commencement of the design.

HV Transmission System Parameter 220 kV System Nominal voltage (Un)

Highest system voltage (Umax)

Design voltage Um

Standard frequency

Rated short time current:

System configuration

Earthing

220 kV

245 kV

245 kV

50 Hz

25 kA/1 sec

3 Ø, 3 wire

Solidly earthed

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Parameter 220 kV System

Insulation coordination

Rated impulse withstand (peak) 0-1,500 m a.m.s.l.

Rated impulse withstand (peak) 1,501-2,500 m a.m.s.l.

Rated 1 min power frequency withstand kV rms), 0-1,500 m a.m.s.l.

Rated 1 min power frequency withstand (kV rms), 1,501-2,500 m a.m.s.l.

Minimum phase-to-earth air clearance

IEC 60071-1

950 kV

1,050 kV

395 kV

460 kV

Minimum phase-to-earth air clearance

Creepage distance outdoor Vector group of feeding transformers

2,100 mm

25 mm/kV

YNd5 and YNdll

MV Distribution System Parameter 20 kV System Nominal voltage Un

Highest system voltage Umax

Design voltage Urn

Standard frequency

Rated short time current:

System configuration

Earthing

Insulation co-ordination

Rated impulse withstand (peak)

Rated 1 min power frequency withstand (rms)

Minimum phase-to-earth air clearance

Creepage distance outdoor

Vector group of feeding

20 kV

24 kV

24 kV

50 Hz

12.5 kA/1 sec

3 Ø, 3 wire

Solidly earthed

IEC 60071-1,-2

150 kV

50 kV

320 mm

25 mm/kV

Yzn5 up to 160 kVA

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Parameter 20 kV System transformers and Dyn5 above 160 kVA

LV Distribution System Parameter LV System Nominal voltage Un

Design voltage Um

Voltage variation

Standard frequency

Rated short time current:

System configuration

Earthing

400/230 V

0.6/1 kV

±7.5%

50 Hz

12.5 kAl1 sec

3 Ø, 4 wire or 1 Ø, 2 or 3 wire, plus protective earth TN-S

Solidly earthed, TN-S

Climate and Geographic Conditions Altitude Dry Period Rainy Period Annual Rainfall Air Temperatures:

Average Maximum Minimum Air Humidity:

Average humidity summer Average humidity winter Thermal Resistivity, Soil:

Average Maximum Maximum Solar Radiation Wind Maximum Wind Velocity Wind and Dust

Isokeraunic Level

300 to 500 meters a.m.s.l.

June to November December to May 327mm

+12.6°C +45.0°C -15.0°C

35% 75%

1.2°C m/W 3.0°C m/W 1,200 W/m2

41 m/s (148 km/h) Sand and dust storms in summer 23 Thunderstorm days/year

2.3. NOT USED

2.4. SITE REGULATIONS AND SAFETY

2.4.1. The Contracting Officer and the Contractor shall establish Site regulations according to the General Conditions of Contract.

2.4.2. Work in existing substations shall be carried out while the station is in service, and only short interruptions for temporary connections and arrangement of safety barriers are permitted. The

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Contractor shall arrange for all temporary connections and safety, which shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.5. NOTICES AND PERMITS

The Contractor shall give the requisite notice to Government Inspectors as may be required in the case of excavations, trenching and (in particular) blasting operations and pay for all permits required prior to and during the execution of the Contract including those required for all temporary works.

For use of explosives obtain written approval from the appropriate GIRoA local officials and the local Coalition Forces (CF) commander, for transportation and use of explosives during construction. Maintain a daily log of explosives in inventory and daily usage by quantity.

This log shall be available at the explosives storage location and subject to review by the PPO or his representative. Notify Coalition Forces (CF) in advance of any demolition/ rock excavation work that will occur within 2 kilometers of any CF positions or encampments.

Notify the PPO in advance if demolition or rock breaking will deny CF vehicles access to the route for more than 8 hours.

2.6. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

Before work is commenced on any structural element required to be fabricated or provided under this Contract, the Contractor shall verify by measurement on site, the relevant dimensions of all work previously completed.

2.7. CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE

Throughout the progress of the Works the Contractor shall keep the site and all working areas in a tidy and workmanlike condition, and free from rubbish and waste materials. Equipment and construction materials which (temporarily) are not required for use by the Contractor shall be dispersed about the site in an orderly fashion and shall be properly and securely stored. The Contractor shall not remove any construction plant, materials, etc. from the Site without the consent of the Contracting Officer.

2.8. REINSTATEMENT

Reinstatement of any areas, including existing amenities and structures, affected by the Contractor's establishment, temporary works, access routes, spoil disposal areas and the like, shall include restoring such areas to at least the condition, degree of safety, drainage and stability as existed before the Contractor entered the Site. Restoration shall include clearing and removing all rubbish and waste, breaking up and removing all concrete slabs and hard standings and re-grading the ground to match adjacent slopes, replacing topsoil to a depth equal to that originally in place, fertilizing and establishing an approved grass cover.

2.9. NOT USED

2.10. DABS PERSONNEL TRAINING

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2.10.1. Operation and Maintenance Training

2.10.1.1. The Contractor shall provide operational and

maintenance training to DABS personnel (maximum 10 per substation/connection) for all systems furnished under this contract including sectionalizing equipment, line maintenance, power grid operation, etc. The training will be for the operating and maintenance personnel. This training will be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in the procurement and shall be provided in accordance with Paragraph 1.5.2 of Section 01 11 00 of this contract.

2.11. TEST AND INSPECTION

2.11.1. Test and Inspection shall be carried out according to the requirements given in the General Conditions of the Contract.

2.11.2. A program of the tests in the factory and at the Site is to be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. The tests applied at works shall comprise those type and routine tests described in the British Standard recommendations, but the type tests may not be required if the Contractor can satisfactorily show that such tests have been made on essentially similar equipment. The Contractor shall supply all necessary test equipment and furnish certificates, records and curves for all routine and site tests.

2.11.3. On completion of erection and before commissioning, the equipment shall be fully tested to a schedule of tests previously agreed with the Contracting Officer, to demonstrate its suitability for commercial use. The tests shall include, but not be limited to:

2.11.3.1. Insulation resistance

2.11.3.2. Operation and load checks.

2.11.4. All apparatus shall have at least the data specified in the Technical Specifications. The data shall be verified in reports of type tests performed by an independent authority in accordance with the British Standards. All type tests shall be performed in a country outside the country of origin of the apparatus.

2.11.5. Such type tests shall have been performed less than 5 years previously. Such reports shall be submitted for the approval of the Contracting Officer on request.

2.11.6. The Contractor shall submit for approval a detailed program of quality control and inspection and testing procedures and methods proposed. The contractor shall also retain full responsibility for the quality control, inspections and tests. All instruments and equipment necessary for testing shall be provided by the Contractor.

The test reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval in three copies.

2.12. SITE COMMISSIONING AND TESTS

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2.12.1. Commissioning is the process to verify to the Government that systems, equipment, mechanical, electrical, controls and special systems function together properly to meet performance requirements and design intent, and as described in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing and performing the commissioning process. The Contractor shall furnish labor and materials sufficient to meet all requirements of commissioning under this contract.

2.12.2. A Commissioning Firm shall perform commissioning duties. The firm shall be a tier-one Sub-Contractor and shall be financially and corporately independent of all other Sub-Contractors. The Commissioning Firm shall report to and be paid by the prime Contractor. The Commissioning Firm shall be an entity specializing in the commissioning of transmission and distribution systems, electrical substations, and building systems of similar scope and complexity to those of this project. They shall be certified by an internationally recognized commissioning group such as AABC Commissioning Group (ACG), NEBB or equivalent as approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.12.3. The Commissioning Agent shall develop a commissioning plan for approval. The Commissioning Plan is a tool through which the commissioning process is described and incorporates the Government, Contractor and Commissioning Specialist roles relative to the commissioning process. Commissioning team members are all contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, government representatives (USACE and using agency) whose participation is of benefit in the delivery of a fully functioning project. The plan shall describe the communication, authority and responsibility of commissioning team members.

2.12.4. The Preliminary Commissioning Plan shall include the following:

2.12.4.1. The purpose of commissioning

2.12.4.2. Detail the commissioning process

2.12.4.3. Commissioning team member's responsibilities

2.12.4.4. Schedule of commissioning activities

2.12.4.5. Documentation requirements

2.12.4.6. Communication & reporting protocols

2.12.4.7. Systems to be commissioning

2.12.5. The Final Commissioning Plan shall include:

2.12.5.1. All items in the Preliminary Commissioning Plan

updated to reflect any changes.

2.12.5.2. Detailed Pre-functional Construction and Functional Performance Test Checklist Procedures. The detailed functional performance test procedures shall explain, SECTION 01 11 05 Page 11 step-by-step, the actions and expected results that will demonstrate that the system performs in accordance with the sequences of operation, and other contract documents.

2.12.5.3. Guidelines for acceptance of each piece of equipment or system. Expected results for each test shall be included.

2.12.6. At sites the supplied equipment shall be completely tested by the Contractor. All tests shall be carried out by experienced test engineers. Special requirements for the site tests are specified in the different clauses of the Technical Specification.

2.12.7. Testing shall in principle be done during normal working hours. Test involving equipment in operation may be done after working hours if necessary.

2.12.8. The Contractor shall record the test results in an approved form in such a manner that the test reports can be used as the basis for future maintenance tests. No tests in the agreed program shall be waived but on the Contracting Officer's written instruction.

2.12.9. All test equipment must be supplied as needed by the Contractor and must be certified and calibrated by a recognized European or American agency with a current test certificate.

2.12.10. All 220 kV, 110 kV and 20 kV protection setting calculations, including any amendments and changes to the existing protection settings at existing substations shall be supplied by the Contractor Designer of Record. The DOR will be responsible for the relay protection design and any changes to their system will be required to be approved by the DOR. Any changes to the existing substations shall be documented by the DOR. The protection settings shall be modeled with PSS/E (Power System Simulator for Engineers©) or similar software and the protection model source file shall be supplied in electronic form on CD, together with a hard copy of the protection setting calculations.

2.13. PACKING AND TRANSPORT MARKING

2.13.1. All parts of the Plant and Equipment shall be well packed and protected against loss or damage during the transport by sea and over land and whilst in storage under adverse climatic conditions.

All packing shall be performed in such a way that the equipment will not be damaged by overturning of the packages. Dimensions of packages, crates, etc., shall be suitable for road transport.

Instruction for handling shall be clearly marked on all parts, packages and crates.

2.13.2. All parts, packages and crates shall be adequately marked in order to enable identification. Each item contained in a package shall be clearly identified on the packing list by its description and part number and assembly drawing reference, and each item shall be marked or labeled to correspond with the packing list. The marking system to be used shall be as instructed by the Contracting Officer.

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2.13.3. The cost of all equipment needed for the temporary fixing and supporting of the various parts of the Plant and the various packages to crane hooks, etc., during handling, transport and storage and the cost of load distribution beams, etc., where they form part of the packing or crates, shall be included in the Bid Price.

2.13.4. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all packing and any loss or damage of equipment. Damaged goods shall be replaced with new or repaired at the discretion of the COR at the Contractor’s expense. Any costs associated with the delay to the project milestones in the project schedule shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.13.5. Any transshipment of materials and equipment through countries adjacent to Afghanistan shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

Any costs associated with transshipment of materials and equipment shall be deemed to be included in the Contract Price.

2.13.6. Identification, reinforcement or upgrading of roads/bridges for access to the site and for transport of equipment and materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Any costs associated with identification, reinforcement and upgrading of roads and bridges shall be deemed to be included in the Contract Price.

2.14. CORROSION PROTECTION AND PAINTING

2.14.1. General

2.14.1.1. All parts of the Plant shall be protected against

corrosion under service conditions. The protection shall also prevent corrosion during transport, storage and erection. Due to the potential of high humidity at the Site, the protection shall be carried out at the Contractor's workshop.

2.14.1.2. Damage to the protection during transport, erection, etc., and erection joints, shall be repaired to the same quality as specified for the object.

2.14.2. Galvanizing

2.14.2.1. All ferrous parts that are exposed shall be

galvanized. Galvanizing shall be applied by the “hot dip” process and shall consist of a continuous coating to minimum weights (indicated in g/m2) as follows:

Rolled steel exposed to the atmosphere only – 600;

Rolled steel under the ground surface - 1,500; Cast iron and malleable iron – 600; Bolts, nuts and washers

– 375.

2.14.2.2. The zinc coating shall meet the requirements

according to BS 729, ASTM, A123, A153, A239 and A385.

2.14.2.3. All steel shall be fully fabricated before

galvanizing, no machine or shop work, boring, punching, etc., will be allowed after galvanizing.

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2.14.3. Structural Steel and Cast Iron

2.14.3.1. Structural steel shall be made by the open-hearth

basic oxygen or electrical furnace process.

2.14.3.2. In order to reduce the risk for material confusions, only two strength classes may be used.

2.14.3.3. Steel shall comply with the requirements of ASTM A

143 and embrittlement tests shall be made in accordance with that specification.

2.14.3.4. If the Contractor intends to use more than one

quality of steel, they will be required to take every precaution to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, against any possible intermixing of different qualities during transport, storing, handling manufacture and installation.

2.14.3.5. Cast iron shall have a tensile strength of at least 140 N/mm2. It shall be made from the best grey pig and scrap iron, and shall be close-grained, tough and uniform in character.

2.14.3.6. Malleable iron shall be of the black heart type with a tensile strength of not less than 330 N/mm2.

2.14.4. Copper, Aluminum Alloys and Clad Steel

2.14.4.1. Copper and aluminum stranded conductor material shall meet the requirements of British Standards.

2.14.4.2. The specification of proposed aluminum alloys shall be submitted for approval.

2.14.4.3. The preferred aluminum-clad steel to be supplied is Alumoweld or substantially equivalent.

2.14.4.4. The preferred copper-clad steel to be supplied is

Copperweld or substantially equivalent.

2.15. MARKING

A legible mark of origin shall be applied on all castings and forgings, particularly on conductor and overhead ground wire hardware, and on insulators and associated hardware. Insulators shall, in addition, be marked with the mechanical or electromechanical failing load or a corresponding code number. Each separate member of the structure shall be marked indicating structure type, number and the piece corresponding to the shop drawings. These marks shall be embossed into the steel before galvanizing, or concrete as part of the casting, in such a manner as to be plainly visible after manufacture.

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2.16. MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND APPLIANCES

2.16.1. The Contractor shall include and supply all tools and appliances that are required for the normal operation and maintenance of the equipment being supplied under the Contract. All tools and appliances shall be subject to the inspections and/or the tests on the functions specified in the Contracting Officer Requirements and guaranteed in the accepted drawings.

2.16.2. Instruction manuals of tools and appliances shall be submitted for approval in the same manner as the installation operation and maintenance manuals and when finally approved, one original and three copies shall be prepared and forwarded to the Contracting Officer.

2.16.3. Each tool and appliance shall be clearly marked with its size and/or purpose and shall be packed in the appropriate box with three (3) sets of an operation and maintenance instruction book. All name plates, duty labels and instruction plates on tools and appliances shall be marked in English.

2.17. TRAINING OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE STAFF

The Contractor shall provide training for the Contracting Officer's operation and maintenance staff. The training shall be carried out at each Site in conjunction with scheme commissioning, and shall be provided in accordance with Paragraph 1.5.2 of Section 01 11 00 of this contract.

2.18. AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for providing auxiliary electricity supplies needed on site for construction and commissioning.

2.19. TEMPORARY SITE INSTALLATION

2.19.1. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for providing all temporary site installations of every kind that may be required for carrying out the works including the facilities concerning office, living accommodation, fenced storage areas, lockable sheds, installations for supply of industrial water, power and compressed air, etc. The Contractor shall plan all temporary site installations required for the works to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.19.2. All costs for the construction and/or supervision and the removal or handing over to the Contracting Officer of all temporary site installations shall be deemed to have been included in the schedules.

2.19.3. The Contractor shall construct a temporary 1.8 meter high chain link fence around trailers, materials and other construction activities.

The fence shall include plastic strip inserts, colored green or brown, so that visibility through the fence is obstructed. Fence posts may be driven, in lieu of concrete bases, where soil conditions permit. Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be

SECTION 01 11 05 Page 15 placed or stored outside the fenced area unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

2.19.4. The Contractor shall erect suitable temporary fences, lighting, and necessary structures to safeguard the site, materials and plant against damage or theft and for the protection of the general public and shall adequately maintain the same throughout the course of the contract.

2.20. RUNNING COST

2.20.1. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the running and maintenance costs throughout the period when the site works are being carried out, including all temporary site installation works.

2.20.2. The costs for running and maintaining the temporary site installations together with other running costs necessary for the satisfactory execution of the work shall be deemed to have been included in the schedules.

2.21. LANDMINES AND UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE

2.21.1. The entire corridor along the transmission and distribution line called Right-Of-Way (ROW) (25m for transmission and 15m wide for distribution) shall be surface swept. Areas for construction activities shall be swept and demined as described herein.

2.21.2. The Contractor shall hire/use clearance/removal services from UN Mine Action Center for Afghanistan (UNMACA http://www.macca.org.af/macca/) accredited entities. Clearance shall be accomplished to the Contractor designed foundation depths.

For sub-surface construction activities performed on this site, the minimum clearance depth will be 1 meter. Clearance by definition is an investigation and clearance of all sub-surface metallic anomalies on the site. Search for, identify and clear all mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the construction areas for sub surface construction activities. Clearance/removal shall only be undertaken in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), Afghanistan Mine Action Standards (AMAS), and applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) Ordnance & Explosives (OE) safety standards. These standards can be found at http://www.mineactionstandards.org. When mines and/or UXO’s are identified, place them in a location in accordance with IMAS/AMAS/USACE until destruction of the items can take place.

Construction shall not commence in any area that has not been cleared.

2.21.3. Submit a standard UXO/Demining safety work plan to the UXO/Demining COR for review prior to commencement of all UXO clearance/demining activities on the project. After the UXO/ Demining clearance has been performed, provide the UXO/Demining COR a clearance certificate for review and approval prior to the commencement of any construction activities. Provide a copy of the clearance certificate to the UNMACA for entry into their country wide database. A final signed copy of the UNMACA certificate shall be submitted to the UXO/Demining COR.

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2.21.4. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be aware of the risk of encountering UXO/mines and to take all actions necessary to assure a safe work area to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor assumes the risk of any and all personal injury, property damage or other liability arising out of or resulting from any Contractor action taken hereunder. The Contractor may not handle, work with, move, transport, render safe, or disarm any UXO/mine, unless they have appropriate accreditations under the IMAS/AMAS from the UNMACA.

2.21.5. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer for the government UXO/Demining point of contact.

2.21.6. If during construction, the contractor becomes aware of or encounters UXO/mines or potential UXO/mines, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR, mitigate any delays to scheduled or unscheduled contract work, and clear/remove the UXO/mines.

2.21.7. For previous UXO/mine information, and a copy of the clearance certification the following points of contact from the UN Mine Action Center of Afghanistan are provided:

Mine Action Coordination Center of Afghanistan Website: http://www.macca.org.af/ Email: flora.sutherland@macca.org.af Address:

Phone: +93 (0) 700 295 207 Fax: +92-51 211 450

Mr. Mohammed Sediq Rashid, Head of Operations Email: sediq.rashid@macca.org.af <mailto:Sediq@macca.org.af> Phone: +93 (0) 700 295 207

Mr. Rafiullah Alkozai, Communications Office Email: rafiullah.alkozai@macca.org.af Phone: +93 (0) 707 306 803

2.22. COMPLIANCE WITH MOSS

2.22.1. The Contractor shall follow the UN Guideline's for Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and shall familiarize all field staff in the same.

2.22.2. One senior project officer shall be designated Project MOSS Coordinator and shall be…