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General Specifications Civil & Architectural Works (Division 1 ~ 12)

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Preamble of Specifications Pr/1- 2 General Specification (Part-A) GS/1-2

M.E.P. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (PART-B):

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01110 Summary of Work 01110/ 1 - 6 Section 01312 Coordination & Meeting 01312/ 1 - 4 Section 01313 Job Site Administration 01313/ 1 - 2 Section 01330 Submittals 01330/ 1 - 9 Section 01350 Special Projects Requirements 01350/ 1 - 1 Section 01422 References 01422/ 1 - 1 Section 01451 Quality Control 01451/ 1 - 4 Section 01458 Testing Laboratory Services 01458/ 1 - 5 Section 01500 Temporary Works 01500/ 1 - 7 Section 01520 Field Offices for Engr’s Supervision 01520/ 1 - 2 Section 01610 Basic Products Requirements 01610/ 1 - 5 Section 01630 Product Substitution Procedure 01630/ 1 - 2 Section 01722 Field Engineering 01722/ 1 - 3 Section 01732 Cutting and Patching 01732/ 1 - 5 Section 01741 Final Cleaning 01741/ 1 - 2 Section 01750 Starting and Adjusting 01750/ 1 - 2 Section 01770 Closeout Procedure 01770/ 1 - 4 Section 01783 Operation and Maintenance data 01783/ 1 - 3 Section 01787 Warrantees and Guarantees 01787/ 1 - 5 Section 01789 Project Record Document 01789/ 1 - 3

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

Section 02210 Subsurface Investigation 02210/ 1 - 1 Section 02220 Demolition 02220/ 1 - 4 Section 02230 Site Clearing 02230/ 1 - 2 Section 02240 Dewatering 02240/ 1 - 3 Section 02250 Earthwork Support (Shoring) 02250/ 1 - 4 Section 02315 Earthwork 02315/ 1 - 8 Section 02321 Excavation for Utilities 02321/ 1 - 8 Section 02360 Termite Control 02360/ 1 - 2 Section 02370 Erosion Control 02370/ 1 - 3

Water Distribution 02510/ 1 - 17 Section 02510 Section 02530 Drainage 02530/ 1 - 15 Section 02580 External Power and Comm. System 02580/ 1 - 2 Section 02630 Storm Water System 02630/ 1 - 4

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DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION (Cont.)

Section 02740 Asphalt Paving 02740/ 1 - 4 Section 02772 Precast Concrete Kerbs 02772/ 1 - 3 Section 02780 Unit Pavers 02780/ 1 - 4 Section 02820 Fence and Gate 02820/ 1 - 5 Section 02890 Traffic Marking and Sign 02890/ 1 - 2

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Section 03100 Concrete Form Work 03100/ 1 - 10 Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03200/ 1 - 7 Section 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03300/ 1 - 31 Section 03353 Sand Blasted Concrete 03353/ 1 - 3

Concrete Surface Hardener 03355/ 1 - 3 Section 03355 Section 03410 Structural Precast Concrete 03410/ 1 - 12 Section 03450 Faced Architectural Precast Concrete Panel 03450/ 1 – 9 Section 03455 Glass Fiber Reinforced Precast Concrete – Plant Cast 03455/ 1 - 6 Section 03490 Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) 03490/ 1 - 8 Section 03500 Screed & lightweight concrete 03500/ 1 - 6 Section 03600 Grout 03600/ 1 - 5

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

Section 04200 Unit Masonry 04200/ 1 - 15 Section 04270 Glass Unit Masonry (Glass Block) 04270/ 1 - 3

DIVISION 5 – METAL

Section 05120 Structural Steel 05120/ 1 - 18

Steel Space Frame 05165/ 1 - 6 Section 05165 Section 05500 Metal Fabrication 05500/ 1 – 10

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry 06100/ 1 – 4 Section 06200 Finish Carpentry 06200/ 1 – 5 Section 06400 Architectural Wood Work 06400/ 1 - 12

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTIONS

Section 07110 Membrane Waterproofing 07110/ 1 - 4 Section 07140 Fluid Applied Waterproofing 07140/ 1 - 4

Cistern Waterproofing 07160/ 1 - 5 Section 07160 Section 07200 Insulation 07200/ 1 - 4 Section 07320 Roofing Tiles 07320/ 1 - 7 Section 07400 Preformed Sandwich Insulated Metal Panel 07400/ 1 – 6 Section 07410 Tensile Roofing 07410/ 1 – 5 Section 07420 Aluminium Bounded Wall Panels 07420/ 1 - 3 Section 07500 Composite Roofing system 07500/ 1 - 7

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DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTIONS (Cont.)

Section 07610 Sheet Metal Roofing and Sidings 07610/ 1 - 9 Section 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing 07620/ 1 - 4 Section 07810 Sprayed on Fire Proofing 07810/ 1 - 4 Section 07910 Joint Fillers & Gaskets 07910/ 1 - 4 Section 07920 Joint Sealant 07920/ 1 – 6

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

Section 08110 Metal Door & Frame 08110/ 1 - 7 Section 08210 Wood Door & Frame 08210/ 1 - 6 Section 08331 Overhead Coiling Door 08331/ 1 - 5 Section 08520 Aluminum Doors & Windows 08520/ 1 - 10 Section 08600 Skylight 08600/ 1 - 6 Section 08710 Finish Hardware 08710/ 1 - 14 Section 08800 Glazing 08800/ 1 - 9

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Section 09200 Lath and Plaster 09200/ 1 - 10 Section 09250 Gypsum Board Wall 09250/ 1 - 6 Section 09310 Ceramic Tiles 09310/ 1 - 8 Section 09420 Precast Terrazzo 09420/ 1 - 6 Section 09450 Stone/Marble/Granite Cladding 09450/ 1 - 9 Section 09510 Acoustical Ceiling 09510/ 1 - 6 Section 09515 Acoustic Gypsum Board Ceiling 09515/ 1 - 5 Section 09535 Glass Reinforced Gypsum Ceiling 09535/ 1 - 5 Section 09545 Linear Metal Ceiling 09545/ 1 - 6 Section 09600 Stone/Marble/Granite Flooring 09600/ 1 - 8 Section 09650 Resilient (PVC/VINYL) Floor Tiling 09650/ 1 - 5 Section 09680 Carpet 09680/ 1 - 6 Section 09800 Epoxy Floor Coating 09800/ 1 - 7 Section 09900 Painting 09900/ 1 - 14

DIVISION 10 – SPECILTIES

Section 10155 Toilet Partition 10155/ 1 - 5 Section 10200 Louvers 10200/ 1 - 7 Section 10270 Access Flooring 10270/ 1 - 6 Section 10500 Metal Lockers 10500/ 1 - 3 Section 10800 Toilet and Bath Accessories 10800/ 1 - 5

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Section 12300 Counter & Cabinet 12300/ 1 - 6

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PREAMBLE OF THE SPECIFICATIONS

DOCUMENT III-1: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The General Specifications shall include two parts (Part-A & B):

PART A:

Shall include General Specifications, Standards and Regulations of Statutory Authorities and Ministries etc. of the Government of Kuwait including all revisions issued up to the date of signing of the contract.

PART B:

Shall include General Specifications of Ministry of Defense, prepared by Military Engineering Project (MEP) including any modifications issued up to the date of signing of the contract.

MEP General Specifications are prepared in “CSI-16 Division Master Format”, which includes Divisions and Sections. The contractor shall choose such sections of Specifications, which are relevant and necessary for the execution and proper functioning of the project. The final responsibility as to which section provides materials and workmanship specifications to be incorporated in the works rest with the contractor. However any section of specifications, which are considered as irrelevant or redundant for the project shall be disregarded.

DOCUMENT III-2 : PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS

Particular Specifications shall be prepared and provided in the tender if it is necessary for the specific requirements of the project (Tender Package). The Particular Specifications may be provided in the tender in the form of modifications, amendment, revisions and additions to the MEP General Specifications (Part-B). These modifications, additions etc. may also be provided in the drawings and in the descriptions of the Bills of Quantities, which shall be considered also as a particular specification of the project.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

In case of any conflict or contradictions in the Specifications the following criteria shall be adopted for the governing documents:

(1) The Particular Specifications shall take precedence over the MEP General Specifications (Part-B).

(2) The MEP General Specifications shall take precedence over the General Specifications (Part-A)

(3) In case of any contradiction between the Division-1 General Requirements (Specifications Part-B) and the Tendering Procedure (Document-1), the Tendering Procedure (Doc.-1) shall take precedence over the General Requirements.

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CLARIFICATION OF THE SPECIFICATIONS

(1) The Contractor shall carefully study, review and compare the documents each other and with the information provided in the Tender. In case of any inconsistencies, ambiguities or discrepancies, missing information, typing/spelling error etc. in the Specifications, the contractor shall inform the Engineer during tendering period or in the Pre-tender meeting(s), the Engineer who shall then take measure for correction, adjustment or explanation as may be necessary. If the contractor does not inform such inconsistencies during tendering period or at the latest before signing of the Contract, the contractor shall abide by the decision of the Engineer in this regard and shall bear any attributed cost for correction and rectification of such inconsistencies as may be necessary. If the contractor performs any construction activity after awarding the contract knowing it involves a recognized error, inconsistency or omission in the Specifications, the contractor shall assume appropriate responsibility for such inconsistencies and performance and shall bear an appropriate amount of the attributed cost for correction.

(2) The referenced standards in the specifications shall be applied in selection of materials for the particular requirement of the contract and proper functioning of the project. Where no such standard exists in any of the specifications, as for example in the case of patents or special materials, all such materials and workmanship shall be of the best quality and full details of the materials and any tests to which they are subjected shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. In this regard Engineer’s decision shall be considered as final.

(3) “Materials and Work” shall conform to the latest edition of the referenced standards specified in the Specifications. If the referenced standards specified in the specifications contradicts each other( such as ASTM to BS etc.), the most stringent condition shall apply.

(4) For No less than equal product/material: See Section 01630 –“Alternatives” for details.

However the Engineer has the sole discretion to approve/select the alternative/substituted materials, as he thinks reasonable. In this regard the Engineer’s decision shall be considered as final.

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DOCUMENT III-1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (PART-A)

The following General Specifications (Part-A) are necessary while executing the project. They are considered to be valid without any reference. These Specifications are to provide overall guidance in the execution of the works and shall apply except otherwise contradicted by the MEP General Specifications (Part-B).

1. For Building and Engineering Works The GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING AND ENGINEERING WORKS (VOLUME I & II) as issued by the Ministry of Public Works of the State of Kuwait in the year 1990.

2. For Road, Parking (Asphalt & Concrete Road), Traffic Markings & Signs and Site works

(Stormwater & Sanitary Sewer, Landscape & Irrigation, Fencing works etc.) The

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR KUWAIT MOTORWAY/EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM

of the Ministry of Public Works, Road Administration, of the State of Kuwait in the year 1987.

3. Similarly for “Fresh Water Networks”, and “Electrical Works” and other related works the

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS and GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS as issued by the Ministry of Electricity and Water of the State of Kuwait.

4. For Fire Fighting Works and Fire Protection the Specifications and Regulation of the

KUWAIT FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT (KFBD) shall be followed when applicable and otherwise is not provided.

5. For Telephone Works, the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS of

Ministry of Communications shall be followed when applicable and otherwise is not provided.

6. For Fuel Distribution System, the SPECIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS of the

Kuwait National Petrloleum Corporation (KNPC) shall be followed when applicable and otherwise is not provided.

7. Specifications and Regulations of other Ministries and Statutory Authorities of the State of

Kuwait shall also be taken into account where appropriate, which may be including but not limited to the followings:

i. Ministry of Public Health Instructions regarding labor protection against climatic conditions.

ii. Ministry of Public Health Regulations regarding provision and preparation of food on contract.

iii. Special Conditions for Public Services, Safety Regulations for Individuals, Properties and Public Utilities.

iv. Special Conditions and Tendering Rules of the Central Tender Committee, of the

State of Kuwait.

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8. Not with standing anything herein the Contractor shall be responsible for complying in all respects with such By-Laws and Regulations as may be in force at the time of execution of the works. Such references shall in every case be deemed to include latest edition or issue of such standards and bye-laws including all revisions issued up to the date of signing of the contract.

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M.E.P. GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORKS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section identifies the Project and provides a general description of the work covered by the Contract Documents, and shall not be considered as a Limited Scope of works for the Project.

1.02 WORKS UNDER THIS CONTRACT

A. The work under this Contract comprises the construction, completion, handing over and maintenance of Structural, Architectural, Finishes, Services, Site works and any other works whatever nature may be, as mentioned and described in the Drawings, Specifications, BOQ and other Contract Documents. However for the detail description of the work see “General Scope of Work” in the BOQ Document. All of the Contract Documents shall be complementary to each other in defining the Scope of Work.

1.03 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide the complete description of the project construction method statement and development of the schedule of work. The contractor is also responsible for the sequence of work and interface between different tasks during construction.

1.04 STANDARDS

A. All references to codes, specifications and standards referred to in the Contract Documents shall mean, and are intended to be, the latest edition, amendment or revision of such reference standard in effect as of the date of these Tender Documents. The Contractor shall have a copy of the latest edition of all codes, standards and technical literature referenced in the Contract Documents kept on the Site, maintained in good order and available to the Engineer and his Representative at all times. Within 15 days from the date of signing the Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative adequate proof that the referenced codes, standards specifications etc. have been ordered or are in the Contractor’s possession and available for use on site. Failure to provide this proof within the said 15 days or to have the codes etc. on site within 30 days of the Date of Enterprise shall entitle the Engineer to purchase the referenced codes, standards, specifications and the like and the costs will be recovered from the Contractor.

1.05 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

A. Reference to any Technical Society, Institution, Association, or Government Authority is referred to in the Specifications in accordance with internationally recognized abbreviations.

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1.06 SAMPLES OF WORK

A. Reasonable samples of all work shall be executed on Site for the approval of the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative all at the expense of the Contractor. All materials and workmanship thereafter shall conform fully to the approved samples. See “Sample and Mock-up” in the individual Specifications Sections.

1.07 CONTRACT

A. The object of this contract is to construct, equip, handing over and maintain the Project as described specified in the Drawings, Specification, Bills of Quantities and other Contract Documents.

B. The Particular Specifications shall be read in conjunction with the other Contract

Documents. Specifications given in one Division shall apply to other Divisions unless otherwise stated.

C. Not with standing anything contained herein the contractor shall be responsible for complying in all respects with such Bylaws and Regulations as may be in force at the time of execution of the Works.

D. The Contractor shall provide and do everything necessary for the proper execution of the

Works according to the intent and meaning of the Tender, Contract Documents and Drawings, whether the same may or may not be particularly shown on the Drawings or included in the Documents provided that the same is reasonable to be inferred there from.

E. The Works shall be completed in strict accordance with the Documents and Drawings and any further drawings or instructions issued or approved by the Engineer during the execution of the Works.

F. The work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the furnishing of all supervision, labor, materials, temporary works, false-work, plant, machinery, equipment, parts, tools, supplies, transportation, utilities ,construction facilities, incidentals and logistic support necessary for the performance and maintenance of the Works, accomplishing the same in a workmanlike manner.

G. All work shall be executed by skilled tradesman who shall be thoroughly acquainted with all aspects of their trade including any special local customs and modes of operation.

H. The Contractor shall be deemed to have based his tender on the information in respect of hydrological, Physical and climatic conditions of the site and have inspected the site and its surroundings and satisfied himself before submitting his tender. The Engineer and any person authorized by him shall at all times have access to the works and to the site and to all workshops and places where work is being obtained for the works.

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1.08 INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF SITE

A. Soil Investigation Report will be included in the Tender Documents. This Report is intended to be indicative only of the conditions of various points within the contract area, and the Owner does not guarantee the accuracy of the data in the Report, nor does he guarantee it is typical of the ground conditions likely to be encountered. If the Soil Report is not provided in the Tender Document, then the contractor shall consider that the Soil Report either shall be provided by the contractor at his own cost or the Report shall be provided during the Tendering period. This requirement will be indicated in the tender/contract document.

B. The Contractor shall inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and shall satisfy himself before submitting his Tender as to the nature of the ground and sub-soil, the quantities and nature of the works and materials, tools and equipment necessary for the Completion of the Works.

C. The information and details given on the Drawings are not guaranteed to be accurate or correct and are given for guidance in compiling the tender. The contractor shall make his own investigations and inquiries of the various Government, Ministries, and other Authorities to ascertain the exact positions, sizes, numbers, and details of all obstacles to be encountered.

D. The rates given in the Bills of Quantities by the tenderers shall include for all costs involved in the negotiating obstacles and no claim will be considered for additional expenses the contractor may incur on account of any unforeseen obstacle of whatever nature.

E. Any excavations needed to determine the exact location and levels of obstacles shall be done by the Contractor, and shall be deemed to be included as part of the rates for related work in the Bills of Quantities.

F. The Contractor shall take full responsibility of the coordination to fit his work with other constructions and utilities on the same site.

G. The elevations and co-ordinates used in the Drawings are not related to Municipality or any other system but have been defined for the purpose of this Project only.

H. The Contractor shall obtain all further information required as to the risk ,contingencies and other circumstances, which may influence or affect the execution of the Works and include the costs thereof in his Tender.

1.09 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Access to the Site shall be agreed with the Engineer prior to commencement and maintained by the contractor who shall be responsible for all damage resulting from the use of this access.

B. All construction operations and site establishment facilities shall be confined to within the Site Boundaries unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all structures and the like in the vicinity of the Site. Also he shall ascertain from the Public utility Authorities positions of all existing underground services; maintain and protect or divert as required.

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D. The Contractor shall have full possession of the Site at the location of the works only, and be responsible for arranging his own working space, the storage of materials, setting of all temporary accommodation, etc.; locations are to be agreed with the Engineer. No claim whatsoever will be entertained for any reason regarding the setting or location of any working space regardless of the distance.

E. Security: Access of the Contractor’s Engineering staff and labor must be permitted at all times in all construction areas, for the purpose of security. The contractor shall follow and abide by any special security arrangement and rules by the concerning Authorities.

1.10 WORK PERFORMED UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Co-operate fully with other separate contractors engaged by the Employer, within and outside the side boundaries, so that work under those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying the work under this contract.

1.11 EXISTING SERVICES

A. The contractor shall notify the Ministries, Establishments, and Departments which have certain services at the Site of Works, at least two weeks before he desires to carry out any work, near, above or under the services of these Ministries and Establishments. He shall submit a detailed program of each area on which the work shall be commenced and the anticipated date of commencement in addition to a report, signed by the MEP Engineer, to the Engineer of the Ministry to whom the services belong and the Contractor's representative, confirming this Notice of intent.

B. It should be noted that the contractor shall not be allowed to work in any area where services are still covered and the Engineer shall have the right to stop the work in any part of the Works where the contractor fails to take the necessary measures to uncover or protect the services and the Contractor shall not claim for compensation in time or money.

C. The Contractor shall refer to and comply the current Regulations and Specifications of

Public Utilities Authorities before commencing any works adjacent with equipment, plant, cables, etc. The above requirement will not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for taking every precaution to avoid damage to equipment, plant, cables, etc. and he will be held responsible for the cost or repair of all damage in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and Specifications. Payment for complying with the above requirements will be deemed to have been included in the rate for Works included in Bills of Quantities.

1.12 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES, SERVICES AND ADJACENT

PROPERTIES

A. During construction the Contractor shall provide all protection for existing utilities, services, and adjacent properties as may be required for his construction operations, including protection for the construction of detours and diversions, as directed by the Engineer and as required by the Contract Documents.

B. In addition to the requirements as specified in the other Contract Documents, the

Contractor shall conform to the following requirements:

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1. Use of all necessary precautionary and protective measures required to maintain the existing utilities, services, adjacent properties, buildings etc., and appurtenances. In particular, the Contractor shall take adequate measures to prevent undermining of utilities and services whether they are presently in service or not.

2. Protect existing or new utilities and services when considering necessary and directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for bracing and supporting utilities and services to prevent settlement, displacement, or damage to the same .The protection of utilities and services as specified herein will not be paid for separately but shall be included in contractor's Contract Price.

3. The Contractor shall recover, remove, or abandon redundant utility and service lines as required by the Contract Documents and/or as directed by the Engineer.

4. The contractor shall not remove any utility or service line, conduit or structure until he has received written permission from the Engineer.

5. The Contractor shall, at all times during the progress of the Works, afford facilities to properly accredited agents of any Authority for access to all or any of their apparatus situated in or under the Site, as may be necessary for inspecting, reporting, maintain, removing, renewing or altering such apparatus in connection with the construction of the Works or for any other purpose whatsoever.

6. Prior to commencing construction and subsequent to the Contractor's determination of the location of the existing utility and service lines and the condition of the adjacent areas, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for his review shop drawings complete with the description of procedure and materials and related data of the Contractor's proposed method of protection for the said lines. Review, comments, and approval by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of the full responsibility for all protection and precautions required during the Works.

7. All cost for the above requirements shall be included in the contractor’s tender price.

1.13 DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITIES AND PROPERTIES

A. In the event of any damage to utilities or properties as a result of work carried out by the Contractor, his agents, employees, or by the sub-contractors or their agents, employees, the Contractor shall be responsible for indemnification against such damages.

B. The Employer shall have the right, upon receiving any claims from the party concerned in respect for such damages, to deduct the actual costs charged to the Employer from moneys due or becoming due to the Contractor without it being necessary to serve a notice or warning or to take any legal action and the Contractor shall not be entitled to object, refrain from or suspend the work on account of such deduction.

C. In the event of any damage whatsoever to any existing or relocated utility and/or service lines or any properties the Contractor shall immediately notify the Employer, the Engineer and the relevant utility or Service Ministries, Authorities or Companies. The Contractor shall co-operate with the Employer and the owner of such utility or service and take whatever steps necessary to repair and restore such utility or service all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The decision of the Engineer regarding responsibility for any damage or interruption of any utility or service shall be final.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS: (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION: (Not Used)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01312

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section includes Administrative and Supervisory requirements necessary for co-coordinating construction operation including, but not necessarily limited to the followings:

1. General Project Coordination Procedure

2. Pre-construction conference

3. Site mobilization conference

4. Progress meetings

5. 5Pre-installation conferences

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to these sections:

1. Section 01330 - Submittal

2. Section 01451 – Quality Control

3. Section 01610 – Basic Products Requirements

4. Section 01722 - Field Engineering

5. Section 01770 – Closeout Procedure

B. The requirements of the above Sections do not supercede or take precedence over any provision of the Tendering Procedure Doc-1 and Conditions of Contract Doc-2. Should any discrepancy become apparent among those documents, the contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing, and the Engineer shall interpret and decide such mattes in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Contract. In this regard Engineer’s decision shall be considered as final/

1.03 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and work of the various sections of Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Coordinate work of various sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. Coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work, which are indicated diagrammatically on Drawings. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with line of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximum accessibility for other installations, for maintenance and for repairs.

D. In finished areas conceal pipes, ducts and wiring within the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

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E. Coordinate completion and clean up of work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of work designated for Employers partial occupancy.

F. Coordinate with other Contractor(s) employed by the Employer, for all activities interfacing or interfering with this work, in particular on the common boundary limits.

G. After Employer occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective work and work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Employer’s activities.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Employer and Engineer will schedule a conference after Contractor has selected his major sub-trades and prior to signing of Employer/Contractor Agreement.

B. Attendance Required; Employer, Engineer and Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedules of values and progress schedule.

2. Designation of responsible personnel and manpower organization.

3. Procedures and processing of field decisions shop drawings, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal requests, variations, checklists and Contract closeout procedures.

4. Scheduling and sequence of work.

5. Use of premises by Employer and Contractor.

6. Employer’s requirements.

1.05 SITE MOBILISATION CONFERENCE

A. Engineer and Employer will schedule a conference at the Project Site prior to Contractor occupancy.

B. Attendance Required: Employer, Engineer, and Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Use of premises by Employer and Contractor

2. Employer’s requirements

3. Construction facilities and controls provided by Contractor

4. Temporary Utilities provided by Contractor

5. Survey and Building layout

6. Security and housekeeping procedures

7. Schedules

8. Procedures for testing

9. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

10. Requirements for start-up of equipment

11. Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service construction period.

12. Guarantee period for all equipments.

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1.06 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Engineer should schedule weekly and monthly construction progress meetings, co-ordination meetings, and pre-installation conferences, throughout progress of work for the proper management and coordination of the Contract and as required by the Engineer.

B. The Engineer makes physical arrangements prepare agenda and distribute notice of each meeting to participants, three days in advance of meeting date.

C. The Engineer will preside at meetings. Record minutes and distributes copies within two days after meeting to participants, to entities affected by decisions at meetings, with two copies to each of Engineer and Employer.

D. Location of Meetings: Conference Room on Site.

E. Attendance: Contractor, Project Manager, Subcontractors and Suppliers as appropriate to agenda; Employer, Engineer, Professional Consultants.

F. Minimum Agenda:

1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress and CPM program.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems, which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-site fabrication and deliver schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding works period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Safety.

14. Contractor’s Resources: management, Men, Money, Materials, and Machinery.

15. Contractor’s on-site staff progress report.

16. Contractor’s Employer’s and Engineer’s Office Management’s observations and remarks.

17. Other business relating to work.

18. Samples and mock-ups as required by the Engineer or the Employer before execution of the work.

G. Subcontractors’ Site Meetings:

1. The Contractor should hold meetings with appropriate subcontractors and suppliers shortly before main site progress meetings to facilitate accurate reporting of progress.

1.07 PREINSTALLATION CONFERENCES

A. When requires in individual specification Section, convene a pre-installation conference at work site prior to commencing work of the Section.

B. Require attendance of entities directly affecting, or affected by work of the Section.

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C. Notify Engineer four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda, preside at conference, record minutes, and distribute copies within two days after conference to participants with two copies to Engineer.

E. Review conditions of installation, preparation and installation procedures, and coordination with related work.

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SECTION 01313

JOB SITE ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. General: Provide administrative and supervising personnel requirements necessary for Project coordination, construction, completion, and maintenance.

1.02 COORDINATION

A. General: Coordinate construction activities included under various Sections of these Specifications to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work.

Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of the Specifications that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Where installation of one part of the Work is dependent on installation of other components, either before or after its own installation, schedule construction activities in the sequence required to obtain the best results.

2. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

4. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.

5. Prepare similar memoranda for the Employer and other Contractors where coordination of their work is required.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of the work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project Close-out activities.

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C. Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination Drawings where close and careful coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Show the interrelationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Comply with requirements contained in Section 01330 “Submittals”.

4. Refer to Division-15 “Mechanical” and Division-16 “Electrical” for specific coordination drawing requirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

1.03 DETAILS OF CONTRACTOR’S TECHNICAL SITE STAFF

A. The Tenderer shall provide the names and details of the “Contractor’s Technical Site Staff” that will be provided if this tender is awarded to him. These details shall be stated on the forms provided in the Doc.-I, Tendering Procedure.

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

1.01 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES (SUBMITTALS AND DISTRIBUTION)

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation and timely provision of Shop Drawings for all the items of works of all the Disciplines indicating the proposed methods of construction, fabrication, erection, layout and setting out; diagrams on various systems, equipment and controls; and other descriptive data, catalogues and brochures as required to show that the materials, equipment and systems and position thereof conform to the Contract Documents. Shop Drawings shall be at suitable scale as per Engineer’s requirements and shall establish actual details of all items, indicate proper relation to adjoining work, amplify design details of mechanical and electrical etc., in proper relation to physical spaces within the structure and incorporate minor changes of design or construction to suit actual conditions at the Project Site at no additional cost to the Employer.

B. The term “Samples” as used in the Contract Documents includes natural materials, fabricated items, equipment, devices, appliances, or parts thereof as specified, and other samples as may be required to determine whether kind, quality, construction, workmanship, finish, color and other characteristics of materials conform to requirements of the Contract Documents. Samples shall establish kind, quality, and other required characteristics of various parts of the Works. “Manufacturer’s literature” as used in the Contract Documents shall include the manufacturer’s descriptive data for materials, equipment, and fixtures together with performance characteristics, capacities and other pertinent data.

C. The Contractor shall submit Shop Drawings and samples at his own cost and in such sequence as per the Contractor’s Construction Schedule approved by the Engineer so as to cause no delay in the Works or in the Work of other Contractors or Sub-Contractors.

No extension of time will be granted because of Contractor’s failure to have Shop Drawings submitted in ample time to allow for processing and review.

D. The Contractor if required, shall conduct coordination meetings with all other

Contractors where work is affected. Following the coordination of the work each Contractor shall indicate his approval on the reproducible original coordination drawings by signing such drawings. The Contractor shall then distribute a copy of the coordination drawings to each of the Contractors for their respective use.

E. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, individual Shop Drawings following the distribution of the coordination drawings that shall bear a stamp indicating that the work has been coordinated with all other contractors and approved by all concerned.

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F. Composite Shop Drawings:

1. The Contractor shall prepare at his own expense, composite Shop Drawings and installation layouts, when required by the Engineer, to depict proposed solutions for tight Site conditions. The composite Shop Drawings and Site installation layouts shall be coordinated on the Site by the Contractor with other Contractors for proper relationship to the work of all other Contractors based on Site conditions.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of all structural, architectural, and all required Services and Utilities works and materials and equipment fabricated off-site by separate entities. Before materials are fabricated or work begins, the contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval complete Composite Shop Drawings in the Way/Form as approved by the Engineer.

G. Shop Drawings and Samples shall be properly identified with the name of the Project, the Contractor, and the date etc., as directed by the Engineer/Engineer’s Representative.

H. Shop Drawings shall show in detail, materials, dimensions, thickness, assembly, joints, attachments, relation to adjoining work, and all other pertinent data and information. In checking Shop Drawings, the Contractor shall verify all dimensions and field conditions and shall check and coordinate the Shop Drawings of any Section or Trades with the requirements of the Sections or Trades of other contractors as related thereto, as required for proper and complete installation of the Works. The Works shall conform to the Contract Drawings or to such other Drawings as may be issued from time to time during the progress of the Works by the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative.

I. The Engineer’s Representative’s review of Shop Drawings and Samples submitted by the Contractor is for general conformance with the design concept and information given in the Contract Documents and shall not be construed as a complete check nor shall it relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors of any kind in Shop Drawings or Schedules, or from the necessity of furnishing any work required by the Contract Documents, which may have been omitted on the Shop Drawings. The Engineer’s Representative will review Shop Drawings and Samples and will return them to the Contractor with his approval and stamp applied thereto. No acceptance or approval of Shop Drawings or Samples, nor any indication or request marked by the Engineer or the Engineer’s Representative on any Shop Drawing or Sample, shall constitute any authorization for any increase in the Contract Sum or Contract Time or a change in the Contract requirements.

J. The Contractor will not be relieved of responsibility for any deviation from the requirements of the Contract after approval of Shop Drawings or product data by the Engineer’s Representative or such deviation at the time of submitting Shop Drawings or product data. The Contractor shall indicate on resubmitted shop drawings and product data, all revisions as well as those requested by the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative.

K. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall bear the cost of the preparation of all drawings necessary to provide those amplifications of drawings needed for completion of the construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct location of his Works irrespective of approval by the Engineer’s Representative and shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by other Contractors due to improper location of his Works.

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1.02 PREPARATION OF SUBMITTED FORM:

A. Contractor shall submit Shop Drawings and Samples accompanied by “Shop Drawing and Sample Transmittal” forms.

1. The format of transmittal forms shall be to the approval of the Engineer or Engineer’s

B. Fill out transmittal form in the following manner using a typewriter and retain a copy:

1. Contractor Job No. - Contractor’s Name and job number.

2. Specification Section - The Specification Section number where item is specified-do not submit items from more than one specification Section on the same form.

3. Submitted by - Name and signature of Contractor’s employee responsible for Contractor’s review.

4. Contract Works Title - Name and number of Contract.

5. Transmittal No. - Transmittal numbers shall be consecutive for the Works and shall incorporate the project element identification system.

6. Date Submitted - Date leaving Contractor’s office.

7. Sub-Contractor - Name of firm preparing original (and/or Supplier) documents (Shop Drawings or Sample).

8. Submission No. - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc., depending on previous submission for same items (see re-submittal procedure).

9. Specification Section - Specific paragraph under which item Paragraph is specified.

10. Copies & Type - Number of copies submitted and type of material submitted (sepia, print, brochure or sample, etc.)

11. Drawing No./ - Number o the drawing. Title on the Description & Date Submission (where possible) and date on the submission. Where a group of related drawings is submitted as one unit, only one entry need be made with a general description of what is included.

(Drawings should then be numbered consecutively and have the same date).

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12. Contractor’s Remarks- Clearly note any exceptions or devia-tions from the Contract Documents and state reasons for them.

C. Re-submissions: Re-submittal procedure shall follow the same procedures as the initial submittal with the following exceptions:

1. Transmittal shall contain the same information as the first transmittal except that transmittal numbers shall run consecutively and the submission number shall indicate 2nd, 3rd, etc., submission. The drawing number/description shall be identical to the initial submission and the date shall be the revised date for that submission.

2. No new material shall be included on the same transmittal for a resubmission.

D. Engineer’s or Engineer’s Representative Action on Transmittal Form: Incomplete or erroneous transmittals will be returned with directives indicated.

E. Submittal Procedures by Contractor

1. One sepia with approved edge holder for suspension filing and six prints of each Shop Drawing with transmittal forms to the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative.

2. Three samples of each material or prefabricated component with transmittal forms to the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative.

3. Three copies of brochures, one of which must be an original, with transmittal forms to the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative. Brochures shall be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation. Brochures in Arabic shall be acceptable at the Engineer’s discretion.

F. Engineer’s or Engineer’s Representative Review

1. The Engineer or Engineer’s Representative will process the submission and indicate the appropriate action on the submission and the transmittal.

2. The Engineer or Engineer’s Representative will fill out transmittal in the following sequence:

a. Date Received - Date arriving in the Engineer’s or Engineer’s Representative’s office.

b. Date Return - Date leaving the Engineer’s or Engineer’s Representative office to the Contractor.

c. To/Date - Name of consultant or MOD Section to whom submission is sent for review and date leaving the Engineer’s office.

d. From/Date - Name of consultant or MOD Section reviewing submission and date arriving in the Engineer’s.

e. Action - Indicate action taken on submission.

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f. Distribution - Number of copies distributed and type of material distributed (sepia, print, brochure or sample, etc.)

g. Engineer’s or - Note major deviations from the Engineer’s Contract Documents or reasons for Representative Resubmit if there are no notes on the Remarks material submitted.

1.03 SITE LAYOUT AND SITE STAFF ORGANIZATION CHARTS

A. Site Layout Organization Chart

1. Within seven (7) calendar days of the date of signature of Contract and the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative for approval a Site Layout Organization Plan and any modifications or relocations thereafter showing the Contractor’s proposed layout of facilities on the Site.

2. The layout of facilities shall provide clear full details of location, capacity, etc., and shall include but not be limited to: -

a. Temporary facilities including accommodation and safety fence.

b. Plant, storage areas.

c. Access for other Contractors, visitors and the like.

B. Contractor’s Site Staff Organization

1. Within seven (7) calendar days of the date of signature of contract, the Contractor shall submit a full listing of his proposed site staff for the organization, management, and supervision of the Works. The list shall include all personnel from Project Manager through to foreman level and shall amplify and reflect the details already given by the Contractor in the Site Organization Chart submitted with his Tender and incorporated in the Contract. Such listing shall be supported by authenticated details of the qualifications and experience of such personnel, (to the extent not previously submitted with the Tender and incorporated in the Contract) for review and approval by the Engineer.

2. Before being approved the Engineer shall have the right to interview any of the

Contractor’s proposed staff and notwithstanding their approval the Engineer retains the right to instruct the removal forthwith of any person employed by the Contractor in or about the Works, who, in the opinion of the Engineer,…