CONSTRUCTION
METHOD STATEMENT FOR
MOBILIZATION
1 This
Section specifies the general clauses applicable to Works being carried out in
accordance with this Specification.
1 The clauses
in this Specification are applicable in varying degrees to each and every part
of the Works. Their function is to bring together all those statements which
are normally common to most types of work.
2 The DOT Construction Specification applies to the
entire Works, whether on the Site or in yards, workshops employed elsewhere in
connection with the Works.
1 The
precedence of documents shall be:
(a)
Particular Conditions of Contract.
(b) General
Conditions of Contract.
(c) Project
Specific Specification.
(d) Project
Specific and General Drawings.
(e) DOT
Construction Specification.
1.2.1
Compliance with the DOT Construction Specification
1 Unless
otherwise stated in the Project Documentation, the Contractor shall comply with
Every requirement of the Construction Specification that is relevant to the
type of work. Forming any part of the Contract and shall adopt whichever
permissible option or alternative
That is best
suited to the needs of the construction work being undertaken.
1 The DOT
Construction Specification is intended for use with the General Conditions of
Contract.
2 The Contractor
shall comply with the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract in the
course of construction of the Works.
1 Any
standard referred to in this Specification shall be deemed to be the version
and/or standard(s) which supersedes, that was current forty-two days prior to
the date of return of Tenders.
2 Any
standard referred to in this Specification shall be construed as reference to
an equivalent one.
3 The
Contractor shall provide copies of all referenced standards applicable to the
work being undertaken. Translations of standards not written in English shall
be provided where necessary.
1 The works
shall be executed in accordance with the following DOT specifications,
regulations, notices and circulars:
1 The
Contractor shall consult the Engineer prior to any earth or other works to
determine if the work is likely to disturb survey marks. If the Engineer
requires a survey mark to be moved the Contractor will be responsible for
recreating the survey mark to an approved design and specification, and for
resurveying the point using survey companies approved by the Engineer
authority.
2 The
Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the survey marks within
the boundaries of the site for the duration of the contract period, and shall
be liable for all costs of any remedial work required by the Engineer.
3 On the
practical completion of the Works the Engineer will issue a certificate stating
that all survey marks, whether disturbed or otherwise by the Contractor, have
been reinstated or protected to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
4 In the
event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Clause the Engineer,
without prejudice to any other method of recovery, may deduct the costs of any
remedial work after the practical completion date carried out by the Engineer,
from any monies in its hands or which may become due to the Contractor.
1 Terms and
definitions shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 6100.
2 The
following terms and conditions shall apply when used within, or in association
with, the
DOT
Specification. Terms, which are restricted in their application to
certain
types of
material or workmanship, are dealt with in the appropriate Section.
3 The
definitions given in the General Conditions of Contract shall apply to this
specification.
1 The binding
agreement between the Government and the Contractor for the construction of the
Works.
1 The company
or organisation responsible for the construction of the Works, and who have
entered into a contract with the Government.
1.4.4
The Engineer
1 The person,
firm or corporation appointed as such by the Owner for the purposes of the
Contract unless specified otherwise in the Project Documentation.
1 The
resident engineer or resident architect or assistant of the Engineer or any
Clerk of Works appointed from time to time by the Engineer to perform the
duties set forth in Clause
2 of General
Conditions of Contract whose authority shall be notified in writing to the
Contractor by the Engineer.
1 The
Ministry, Municipality, Department, Affairs, Agency, Authority, or individual
for whom the Project is being undertaken and to whom the handover of the final
product will be made.
1 The land
allocated for the Works.
1 The Works
as defined in the Project Documentation.
1 The
drawings included in the Project Documentation.
1 All
appliances or things of whatsoever nature required in or about the execution,
completion or maintenance of the Works or Temporary Works but does not include
materials or other things intended to form or forming part of the permanent
work.
1 All
temporary works of every kind required in or about the execution, completion or
maintenance of the Works.
1 All
specifications contained in the Contract including any modifications or
additions thereto as may from time to time be issued or approved in writing by
the Engineer.
1 Specified
in the Project Documentation.
1 Terms such
as “approved’, “approved by”, “to the approval”, “as directed” and the like
refer always to approval or directions given by the Engineer in writing.
1 All
documents associated with and applicable to the Project Contract.
1 A Guarantee
is a written assurance that a material, product, component, item of equipment,
finishing or any other part of the Works meets certain defined standards or
quality criteria and/or lasts for a certain length of time.
1 Any
reference in the Specification to historic names of Government departments and
utility owners shall be read as the successor’s name.
2 TPA (Third
Party Inspection Agency) - where stated in the documents is the approved authority who is responsible on behalf of the
Engineer for inspection/service/release.
1 Words
importing the singular only also include the plural vice versa where the
context requires.
3 Reference
to a technical society, institution, association or governmental authority is
made in the Specifications in accordance with the following abbreviations
1 All
communications, meetings and documentation shall be in English.
2. USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SITE
1 This Part
specifies the uses and maintenance requirements of the Site.
2 Related
Sections and parts are as follows:
This Section
1-3 clause 103.3
Engineer’s
Site Facilities
Contractor’s
Site Facilities
1 The Site
shall not be used for any purpose other than that of carrying out the Works.
2 Temporary
camps, housing and cooking facilities shall not be permitted on the Site unless
Otherwise
stated in the Project Documentation.
The
Conditions of Contract the Site, the equipment used Upon it and the Works shall be kept clean at all times.
1 This Part
specifies the requirements for access to the Site including temporary access
roads, and the Contractor’s entry onto the Site.
2 Related
Sections and Parts are as follows:
This Section
Part IX & IX-2(General Specifications) Traffic Diversions
1 The Contractor
shall arrange for, construct, maintain and afterwards remove and reinstate any
access required for and in connection with the execution of the Works.
2
Reinstatement shall include restoring the area of any access route to at least
the degree of safety, stability and drainage that existed before the Contractor
entered the Site.
3 The
Contractor is required to maintain and provide satisfactory temporary access
and traffic flow to, from and within the areas of the works. Temporary traffic
signs and lighting for temporary roads and diversions are to be in strict
accordance with the requirements of the DOT Traffic Manual and any additional
requirements instructed by the Traffic Police or the Engineer. Details of
proposals for any such measures are to be submitted by the Contractor for
approval to the Traffic Police and the Engineer prior to the implementation of
the diversions or temporary roads unless otherwise instructed. Such approval
shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his duties or responsibilities under
the Contract.
4 The
Contractor shall maintain at all times pedestrian access to all properties
fronting the roads affected by the works.
5 The
Contractor shall at all times during the Contract maintain safe and proper
access to and from adjacent buildings and properties.
6 The
Contractor shall maintain at all times all the traffic signs, lighting,
barriers, cones and whatever additionally required to keep the diversions,
temporary roads and pedestrian access in a very good condition and best workable
status.
3.3.1
Entry onto the Site
1 The
Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing 14 days in advance of his
intentions to start work. If construction of the Works includes operations in
two or more areas, such notifications shall apply to each area.
2 Working
areas for which access is subject to time constraints shall be as detailed in
the Project Documentation.
3 Any known
hazards in the working areas shall be detailed in the Project Documentation.
4 The
Contractor shall keep records of the dates of his entry onto and departure from
all areas
included in
the Works, together with the dates of the erection and removal of temporary
hoarding, and
shall furnish copies of these records when required by the Engineer.
5 The
Contractor shall make a record to be agreed with the Engineer on the condition
of the Site immediately before entering for the purpose of constructing the
Works.
6 Prior to
commencing Work in roads the Contractor shall complete, and submit to the
Engineer, the necessary inventory forms (Road Safety Division Site Inventory
form, the Street Name Inventory etc). The Contractor shall be responsible for
rectifying any damage to the above signs in the absence of an approved
inventory prior to construction.
7 Where work
is required on the Owner’s plant the Contractor shall comply with the Owner’s
permit procedure prior to commencement of work.
1 This Part
specifies the requirements associated with the protection of the Works and
other works, watching and lighting and for Site hoarding.
1 The
Contractor shall take full responsibility for the care and protection of the
Works and Temporary Works against damage of any kind for the duration of the
Contract.
2 In the
event of any damage to the Works or Temporary Works, the Contractor shall
undertake all necessary repairs at his own cost.
1 The
Contractor shall take full responsibility for the protection of finishes,
equipment and surfaces that form part of the Works. Protective coatings and
wrappings shall be left on items for as long as possible and practicable.
2 In the
event of any damage to finishes, equipment or surfaces, the Contractor shall
all necessary undertake repairs at his own cost.
1 The
Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid causing any
unwarranted damage to roads, land, properties, trees and other features and,
during the currency of the Contract shall deal promptly with any complaints by
owners or occupiers.
2 Where any
portion of the Works is close to, across, or under any existing apparatus, the
Contractor
shall temporarily support and work round, under or adjacent to the apparatus in
a
manner
designed to avoid damage, leakage or danger, and to ensure uninterrupted
operation of the apparatus.
3 Should any
leakages or damage be discovered, the Contractor shall at once notify the
Engineer and the owner concerned, as appropriate and the Contractor shall
afford every facility for the repair or replacement of the apparatus affected.
4 The
Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage caused by him, his work
people, sub-contractors or suppliers to public or private roads, paved areas,
paths, verges, trees, shrubs, fences, boundary walls, gates, signs, drains,
ducts and services during the execution of the Contract and shall bear the cost
of making good any damage to the entire satisfaction of the local and other
authorities and owners. The Contractor shall keep all private roads and paths
clean and free from dirt and debris and any obstruction associated with the
works, which would prejudice the safe and unimpeded normal use of the said
roads and paths.
1 Details of
all claims or warnings of intended claims which the Contractor may receive,
shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer without delay. Likewise, any
such claims orwarnings, which may be submitted directly to the Engineer shall
be passed to the Contractor without delay.
2 A similar
exchange of information shall also be made in relation to all complaints which
may be received.
3 The
Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing immediately following any
damage or injury resulting from the execution of the Works.
4 The
Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the repair of
other works due to damage caused by the Contractor.
1 The
Contractor shall protect all Government survey control points within the limits
of the site from any damage whatsoever, during the construction of the Works.
2 All control
points shall be clearly marked on Site by the Contractor and any necessary
temporary protection works shall be installed as directed by the Engineer.
3 Should any
control point be damaged during the course of the works, its replacement and
any other costs incurred (such as resurveying) shall be borne by the
Contractor.
1 The General
Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall provide all watching and lighting
and everything else necessary by day and night for the protection of the
public.
1 The General
Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall provide all watching and lighting
and everything else necessary by day and night for the protection against theft
of goods, materials, plant, etc., from the Site to whomsoever belonging.
1. The General Conditions of Contract,
the Contractor shall provide all watching and lighting and
everything
else necessary by day and night for the protection against damage of the Works.
1 The
Contractor shall provide watchmen at the Site at all times outside of normal
working hours.
1 This Part
specifies the requirements associated with interference with land interests,
existing properties, existing roads and apparatus.
1 The
Contractor shall confine his construction operations within the Site, or such
other area of land as may be negotiated .
2 Subject to
any unavoidable disturbance which may be necessitated by the execution of the
Works, the Contractor shall not interfere with land use which may be enjoyed on
or near the Site.
3 Before
exercising any right negotiated by him in connection with using areas of land
outside the Site, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of such
arrangements.
1 Before
interfering with access to any property, the Contractor shall provide
alternative arrangements. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the
relevant occupiers in writing fourteen (14) days in advance of any such
interference and shall confirm to the Engineer that alternative arrangements
have been agreed.
1 The
Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent vehicles entering and
leaving the Site depositing mud or other debris on the surface of adjacent
roads or footways, and shall remove any materials so deposited.
2 The
Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to public or private roads or
streets arising out of or by reason of the execution of the Works.
3 The
Contractor shall not permit tracked vehicles to travel along permanent or
temporary roads without the use of timber mats or other approved precautions to
prevent damage.
1 The
Contractor shall not obstruct access to any manhole or other surface access
cover.
1 This Part
specifies the meetings that will take place before, during and after the
construction of the Works.
1 A
pre-construction meeting shall be held at the Site. The Engineer shall set the
date and time of the meeting and shall notify the Contractor accordingly.
2 The Owner,
the Engineer and the Contractor and their respective representatives shall
attend this meeting.
3 The
Engineer shall provide the agenda a minimum of three (3) working days prior to
the meeting.
(a) Date of
signing Contract Agreement.
(b) Contract
sum.
(c) Starting
instructions.
(d)
Commencing date.
(e) Contract
Period.
(f)
Maintenance period.
(g)
Penalties.
(a)
Performance Bond.
(b) Programme
of Works.
(c)
Insurance.
(a) Possession
of the site.
(b) Access to
other contractors.
(c)
Engineer’s site facilities.
(d)
Contractor’s site facilities.
(e) Traffic
diversions.
(f)
Maintenance of existing access’s.
(g) Over head
and underground services.
(h)
Sub-contractors and suppliers.
(i) Approved
tip off site.
(j) Project
sign boards.
(k) Progress
photographs.
(l) Health
and Safety.
(m) Quality
assurance.
(n)
Environmental Considerations.
(o) Site
personnel.
(p) Site
inspections.
(q) Materials
on site and material testing.
(r)
Engineer’s overtime.
(s) Working
hours (Fridays/holidays/overtime working).
(t)
Co-ordination.
(a) Project
correspondence.
(b) Project
Documentation.
(c) Daily
reports.
(d) Weekly
reports.
(e) Monthly
reports.
(f) Method
statements.
(g) Progress
meetings.
(h) Material
approvals.
(i)
Submittals.
(a) Phased
completion dates.
(b) Short
term programme.
(c)
Variations.
(d) Any other
business.
1 Progress
meetings shall be held once a month. Where possible and practicable, progress
meetings shall be held at the same time, day of the month and location.
2 The
Engineer shall prepare the agenda and submit it to the Contractor a minimum of
three (3) working days prior to the meeting.
3 Progress
Meetings shall be attended by the Engineer and his representatives and the
Contractor and his representatives. Sub-contractors may attend when involved in
the matters to be discussed or resolved but only when requested by the
Engineer. In addition to the attendees named herewith, the meeting shall be
attended by representatives of utility owners, Government departments and
authorities and any other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the
Project, if required, and such other persons the Engineer may designate.
4 The time
and location of the progress meetings shall be as directed by the Engineer. The
Engineer shall chair the meetings.
5 The
Contractor shall submit the information itemized below to the Engineer at least
three (3) working days prior to each progress meeting:
(a) A list of
completed activities.
(b) A list of
current activities with an estimate of time required for completion.
(c) A list of
changes to planned starting dates and durations for all outstanding activities.
(d)
Percentage completion for each current activity.
(e) A list of
activities planned to start in the next period.
(f) Health,
Safety, Environmental and Quality Data and issues.
(g) Any other
information required by the Engineer’s Representative.
6 If the
Contractor requires additional Progress Meetings he shall submit his request in
writing
to the
Engineer. For any such additional meeting:
(a) The
Contractor shall provide a proposed agenda for the meeting.
(b) The
Contractor shall provide the names of all personnel who are required to attend.
(c) The
Engineer shall chair these meetings.
1 Topics of
discussion will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(a) Actual
start and finish dates for activities completed during the update period.
(b) Remaining
durations and percentage completion for all activities not completed.
(c) Logic,
activity duration and cost data for Variation Order work that will be
Incorporated
into the construction schedule.
(d)
Contractor’s proposed measures to recover lost time and place the Project back
on
Schedule by
increasing manpower, materials and equipment resources and working
Extended
hours, additional shifts, etc.
1 A pre-start
up meeting is required prior to starting up any major plant component,
subsystem or system.
2 Pre-start
up meetings shall be attended by the Engineer and his representatives and the
Contractor and his representatives. If necessary, equipment manufacturers
and/or suppliers shall also attend.
3 The agenda
for the meeting shall be provided by the Engineer a minimum of three (3)
working days prior to the meeting.
6.4.2 Topics
for Discussion
1 Topics for
discussion will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(a) Start-up
and validation prerequisites.
(b) Start-up
plan and schedule.
(c) Temporary
connections.
(d) Spare
parts, chemicals, and operating fluids.
(e) Health,
Safety, Environmental and Quality Considerations.
(f) Other items
deemed necessary by the Engineer.
1 A post
construction meeting shall be held prior to final inspection of the Work.
2
Post-construction meetings shall be attended by the Engineer, the Contractor
and their
respective
representatives.
3 The Agenda
for the meeting shall be provided by the Engineer a minimum of three (3)
working days
prior to the meeting.
1 Topics for
discussion will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
(a) Discuss
and resolve all unsettled matters.
(b)
Guarantees and insurance.
(c) Schedules
and procedures for final inspection process.
(d)
Correction of defects and deficiencies.
(e) Documents
required to be submitted by the Contractor.
(f) Other
items deemed necessary by the Engineer
1 The
Engineer will record minutes of each meeting.
2 A copy of
the minutes shall be furnished to the Contractor within four (4) working days.
3 If the
Contractor has any objections to the minutes he shall submit them in writing to
the Engineer not more than two (2) days after they are presented to him. In the
absence of any objection, it shall be understood and agreed that the Contractor
accepts the minutes as true and complete record of the meeting.
1 This Part
specifies the general procedures and requirements for submittals.
2 Related
Parts and Sections are as follows:
This Section
of Quality Assurance
Materials
Health and
Safety
Setting-out
of the Works
Health and
Safety
1 The
Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay the extra cost, if any,
occasioned by any discrepancies, errors, or omissions in submittals supplied by
him, whether they have been approved by the Engineer or not.
1 Product
Data and Shop Drawings include drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures,
schedules, bills of materials and other data prepared specifically for the
Works.
2 The
information may be prepared by the Contractor, his sub-contractors, suppliers
or distributors, manufacturers or fabricators.
3 The
information must illustrate or describe the manufacture, fabrication,
construction and installation of the Works or a portion thereof.
1 As-Built
Surveys are topographical surveys that show changes to topography as a result
of the construction of the Works. Changes to topography include the
construction of new structures and roads, demolition of existing structures and
roads and the like. The As-Built Survey Drawings shall form a comprehensive
record of the topographical changes resulting from the construction of the
Works in all respects.
2 As-Built
Surveys shall also show all sub-surface elements of the Works. Sub-surface
elements
include pipelines, ducts, cables, chambers, manholes and the like. The As-Built
Survey Drawings shall form a comprehensive record of the sub-surface elements
of the Works as constructed in all respects.
1 As-Built
Record Drawings are drawings that show the Works as constructed in all
respects. They are in addition to the elements of the Works shown on the
As-Built Survey Drawings.
2 In addition
to the above, the As-Built record drawings shall include all finished
horizontal and vertical alignments, chainages, setting out, levels, and
details. It shall also include all underground services, utilities, surface
features, and any additional information deemed necessary to comprehensively
represent the works.
1 Temporary
Works Drawings are plans for temporary structures and facilities prepared by
the Contractor specifically for the Works.
2 Elements of
work that may affect the safety of persons or property shall be checked and
certified by an approved safety inspector.
3
Calculations demonstrating adequacy of Contractor’s design shall be submitted
with the Temporary Works Drawings.
1 The
Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer a Programme of Works in
accordance with Clause 14 of the General Conditions of Contract.
2 The
Contractor shall update the Programme of Works as required during the
construction of the Works.
3 When
instructed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a detailed
programme for a particular section of the Works. The detailed programme shall
be an elaboration of the overall programme and shall be in an appropriate form.
4 The
Contractor shall incorporate the times of occupation of all sub-contractors in
the programme and shall make provisions for the access of other contractors as
required by the Engineer.
5 The
Contractor shall submit a Programme of Works that shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
(a) General
description of the arrangements and methods proposed by the Contractor to carry
out the Works.
(b) Detailed
list of the Contractor’s resources (plant, equipment, vehicles, materials,
laboratory, workshop, professional personnel, specialists, labour, organization
chart, etc.) assigned to the Works.
(c) Time
schedule of the mobilisation and deployment of the required resources and their
estimated average production rates to complete the Contract within the time for
completion.
(d) The
Programme required under the General Conditions of Contract.
(e) Cash-flow
statement showing anticipated payments due under the Contract.
6 The
Contractor shall programme his work in accordance with the Contract and in such
a way that he shall not impede any other Contractor working on or adjacent to
the Site.
7 The Programme
of Work shall identify when access to areas of live plant are required and when
shutdowns are required.
8 Any
Programme of Work submitted with the tender documents shall be fully
updated before the start of the Works.
9 The
Engineer shall give his comments on the programme within 7 days of its
submission. The Contractor shall not commence the permanent works until the
Engineer has approved his Programme of Work.
10 The
approval by the Engineer of the Programme of Work shall not relieve the Contractor
of any of his duties or responsibilities under the Contract.
1 The
Contractor shall submit a Staff Organisation Chart for the Engineer’s approval
within ten (10) days of the start of the Contract.
2 The chart
shall show the organisation of executive, administrative and supervisory
personnel associated with the Project and indicate the relationship between
them where appropriate. It shall include all personnel from Project Manager
down to foreman level and give a full description of their duties. The
qualifications and experience of all personnel shown on the chart shall be
provided.
3 The
Engineer may interview any of the personnel proposed by the Contractor prior to
approval.
4 The
Contractor shall update the chart whenever key personnel are reassigned.
1 The
Contractor shall submit his ITP Schedule to the Engineer for approval no later
21 calendar days from the start of the contract.
2 The plan
shall be as detailed in clause 1300.02 Quality Assurance, of this Section
1 A Site
Diary shall be kept on site by the Contractor and entered daily for the
duration of the Contract. The diary must be entered neatly and legibly in
English and should indicate all visitors to the Site and the reason for the
visit. The diary shall also record the following:
(a) Labour on
site by trade and its allocation.
(b)
Sub-contractors working on site.
(c) Material
and equipment delivered to site.
(d) Material
and equipment utilised.
(e) Plant,
equipment and tools brought on to or removed from site including hired plant.
(f) Work
progress during the day.
(g) Verbal
instructions requiring written confirmation.
(h)
Temperature and weather conditions.
(i) Details
of any occurrence which may affect the progress of the Works.
2 The
Contractor shall also supply to the Engineer, weekly returns as to the number
of men and Construction Plant employed and the nature of the Works on which
they were employed.
3 The diary
shall become the property of the Engineer on completion of the Works
1 Where
relevant, reports should be referenced to the Programme of Works.
2 The
Contractor shall submit three copies of each report unless otherwise specified.
1 The
Contractor shall prepare and submit a Procurement Status Report on a weekly
basis for the duration of the Contract. The report shall include the following:
(a) A list of
materials and items procured.
(b) A list of
items delivered to the site.
(c)
References to all correspondence and transmittals between the Contractor and
the
Engineer
regarding approval of such materials and items.
1 The
Contractor shall prepare and submit a Progress Report on a monthly basis for
the
duration of
the Contract. The report shall be submitted to the Engineer before the seventh
day of each month. The report shall include the following:
(a) Labour
employed on the Site divided into supervisory staff, tradesmen and others
giving daily
totals.
(b) Labour
employed on the Site by sub-contractors divided into supervisory staff,
tradesmen and
others giving daily totals.
(c) Plant,
tools and equipment in working order on the Site on each day.
(d) Accidents
to anyone working on the Site which required medical attention.
(e) Details
of monthly progress and status of the Works in general terms.
(f) The date
of commencement and completion of all critical activities.
(g) Details
of problem areas.
(h) Details
of current or anticipated causes of delay along with their estimated impact on
progress and the corrective measures taken or proposed.
(i) Progress
photographs.
1 Submittals
shall be approved before the materials or equipment covered by the submittals
are shipped out in the case of foreign supplies and delivered to the Site in
the case of local supplies.
1 The
Contractor shall prepare and submit a list of the materials to be used in the
Construction
of the Works
within thirty (30) days of the start of the Contract. The materials list shall
be neatly bound and shall have an index listing the contents.
2 The data
for each item listed shall be explicit with regard to details of the actual
items being furnished and shall include sufficient information for the Engineer
to determine that the products submitted conform to the requirements of the
Project Documentation. Such information shall include but not be limited to:
(a)
Manufacturer’s name and address.
(b) Trade or
brand name.
(c) Local
supplier's name and address.
(d)
Catalogues, brochures and cuts, marked to indicate the items proposed the
intended
use.
(e) Terms and
conditions of the manufacturer's guarantee and warranty.
(f) Material
inspection and testing agency.
(g) Any other
information to fully describe the item.
(h)
Supplementary information as may be required for approval.
3 Unless
otherwise specified, five (5) bound copies of the materials list shall be
submitted, two
(2) of which
will be returned to the Contractor marked to show the required corrections or
approval.
1 Unless
otherwise specified, each submittal shall include two sets of samples. One set
of approved samples and all disapproved samples will be returned to the
Contractor.
2 Samples
shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of relevant standards where
appropriate.
3 Unless
otherwise specified, samples shall be labelled and properly identified with the
following:
(a) Date.
(b) Part of
the Works for which offered.
(c)
Specification Section, Part and applicable Paragraph numbers.
(d)
Supplier/manufacturer.
(e) Product
identification (trade name).
4 Samples
shall be accompanied by an approved transmittal form along with specifications
and other pertinent data required for the Engineer to determine that the
material conforms to the requirements of the Project Documentation.
5 If
requested in writing by the Contractor, samples of value will be returned to
the Contractor after completion of the Work.
6 Approved
samples returned to the Contractor may only be incorporated into the Works upon
written approval of the Engineer.
1 When stated
in the Project Documentation or requested by the Engineer in writing, the
Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s certificates indicating that test
results, component manufacture or installation complies with the requirements
of the Project Documentation.
2 A statement
from the Contractor, sub-contractor, equipment supplier, or agent indicating
the product installation complies with the requirements of the Project
Documentation shall not be considered as a certificate.
1
Manufacturer’s Guarantees and Warrantees shall be submitted prior to handover
and final acceptance.
1 Submittals
associated with setting-out of the Works shall comply with the relevant
provisions of Part 13 of this Section, Setting out of the Works.
7.10.1
General
1 The
Contractor shall prepare and submit method statements for all work activities
including major temporary works. He shall also prepare and submit method
statements for any work activities if it is a requirement of the Project
Documentation or if instructed to do so by the Engineer.
2 The method
statements shall incorporate any supporting calculations, drawings and
manufacturer’s guidelines.
3 The method
statements shall be submitted to the Engineer in ample time before the
operation described is started and no work is to be done without written
approval from the Engineer. The acceptance by the Engineer of a method
statement shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations under the
Contract.
4 Method
Statements shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements defined in DOT
Specifications Quality Assurance and
Occupational Health and Safety of this Section
5 The
Contractor shall submit a Method Statement Schedule to the Engineer for
approval Before the start of the contract. The schedule shall be as defined in
specification Quality Assurance of this section.
7.11.1
General
1
Applications and invoices for completed Works shall be submitted in accordance
with the
Conditions of
Contract.
1 The
Contractor shall provide the Engineer with all assistance, as and when required
for the measurement of all quantities. The Contractor shall be responsible for
the preparation and duplication of all calculations, cross-sections and other
drawings related to quantities in interim payments. These shall be submitted in
draft to the Engineer in sufficient time to enable him to check and agree them
before submission for pay
8.1.1
Scope
1 This Part
specifies the requirements for the Engineer’s temporary site facilities and
includes site offices, utility connections, provision of equipment and supplies
and attendance.
2 Related
Sections and Parts are as follows
Health and Safety
Setting Out
of the Works
8.2.1
General
1 The
Contractor shall provide site offices the type and number as stated in the
Project Documentation. The position of the site offices shall be to the
approval of the Engineer.
2 Upon removal
of the site offices, the area occupied or otherwise affected by them shall be
reinstated to its original condition.
3 Refer the
attached Office drawing
1 The
Contractor shall make all arrangements and pay all charges in connection with
the installation, maintenance, operation and removal of the service utilities
described in this Clause.
1 The
Contractor shall arrange for the provision of an uninterrupted electrical power
supply to the Engineer’s offices during all working hours and any at other time
as requested by the Engineer for the duration of the Contract.
1 The
Contractor shall arranged for the provision of an uninterrupted water supply to
the Engineer’s offices during all working hours and at any other time as
requested by the Engineer for the duration of the Contract.
1 The
Contractor shall arranged for the provision of a dedicated and uninterrupted
internet access to the Engineer’s offices during all working hours and at any
other time as requested by the Engineer for the duration of the Contract. The
speed of such supply shall be agreed with the Engineer..
1 The
following items of equipment, supplies and associated level of service shall
all be provided unless detailed elsewhere in the Contract Documentation.
1 The
Contractor shall provide new network/internet capable computers and
scanners/printers for the sole use of the Engineer. The number of computers and
scanners/printers required and their performance specification shall be as
detailed in the Project Documentation. The Contractor shall also supply and
install any computer software as detailed in the Project Documentation.
2 The
Contractor shall maintain the computers and scanners/printer for the duration
of the
Contract and
provide all consumables necessary for its operation.
3 The
Contractor shall be responsible for installing legal copies of operating system
and software, trouble shooting, supplying of required consumables and
maintenance of the system.
4 Operating
system and software requirements shall be as specified by the Engineer, with
the following as a minimum:
(a) Latest
version of Microsoft Windows Operating System
(b) Latest
version of Microsoft Office
5 All
software must be of latest version and Arabic enabled, to the approval of the
Engineer.
6 The
Contractor shall ensure that all computers and scanners/printers provided for
the Engineers use are networked within the Engineers facilities to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
1 The
Contractor shall provide a new photocopier for the sole use of the Engineer.
The performance specification for the photocopier shall be as detailed in the
Project Documentation.
2 The
Contractor shall maintain the photocopier for the duration of the Contract and
provide all consumables necessary for its operation.
9.1
GENERAL
1 This Part
specifies the requirements for setting out of the Works and includes locating
existing services, surveying the Site and establishment of temporary bench
marks.
2 The
Engineer reserves the right to order levels to be taken at any time considered
necessary for the full and proper supervision and measurement of the Works.
1 Before
commencing the setting out of the Works the Contractor shall ascertain the
location of all existing underground services within the Site boundary. The
Contractor shall prepare a plan detailing the location of the services.
2 Any
conflict between existing services and any part of the proposed Works shall be
brought
to the
attention to the Engineer without delay.
3 Any re-work
resulting from the Contractor’s failure to locate and identify services shall
be
undertaken at
the Contractor’s cost.
1 Before
commencing the setting out of the Works, the Contractor and the Engineer shall
make an inspection of the Site.
2 Where
appropriate, the Engineer shall require the Contractor to arrange for surveys
to be undertaken, in conjunction with the owners or occupiers, of the condition
of roads, properties, lands and crops which may be affected by the Works.
Before any work affecting such roads, properties, lands or crops is commenced,
the Contractor shall confirm in writing to the Engineer that the relevant
survey is a true and accurate record of their condition.
1 Before the
Works or any part thereof are commenced, the Contractor and the Engineer shall
together make a complete survey and take levels of the Site and agree all
particulars upon which setting out of the Works shall be based, including
existing plant, buildings and services.
2 The
Contractor shall prepare drawings detailing all survey information and levels.
Such levels shall be related to the temporary bench marks as aforesaid. The
Plans shall also show the Site Grid. After agreement of the drawings they shall
be signed by the Engineer and Contractor and shall form basis of settling out
of the Works.
3 The
Contractor shall submit the original signed Drawings with three copies to the
Engineer.
4 Failing
such surveys and agreements being prepared and/or signed by the Contractor, the
surveys of the Engineer shall be final and binding upon both parties.
1 The
Contractor shall carry out at his own cost the setting out of the Works.
2 The
Contractor shall be responsible for:
(a) True and
proper settings out of the Works in relation to reference data given in the Project Documentation.
(b)
Accurately setting out the positions, levels and dimensions of all parts of the
Works.
3 Any delay
or loss resulting from errors in the setting out of the Works shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. Setting out shall be reviewed by the Engineer
before commencing the Works, but such approval shall in no way relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility for the correct execution of the Work.
4 The
Contractor shall provide measuring and recording equipment for the Engineer’s
Site Facilities. The Contractor shall maintain all measuring and recording
equipment in good working
order at all
times.
5 The
Contractor shall provide all assistance which the Engineer may require for
checking the setting out and taking measurements of the Works, including
labour, equipment and transportation.
1 This Part
specifies the requirements for the final clearance of the Site.
10.2.1
General
1 Final
clearing shall be done before the final inspection.
2 All waste
materials shall be removed from the Site and disposed of properly.
1 The
Contractor shall clean all interior and external surfaces exposed to view. The
Contractor shall undertake the following to the satisfaction of the Engineer:
(a) Remove
temporary labels, stains and foreign substances.
(b) Polish
transparent and glossy surfaces.
(c) Clean
roofs, gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems.
(d) Remove
debris and surface dust from limited access spaces.
(e) Broom
clean concrete floors and unoccupied spaces.
(f) Clean
light fixtures and lamps so they operate at maximum efficiency.
(g) Other
cleaning tasks as specified by the Engineer.
1 The
Contractor shall clean the Site and shall undertake the following to the
satisfaction of the Engineer:
(a) Sweep paved areas and rake all other
surfaces.
(b) Remove litter and foreign substances.
(c) Remove stains, chemical spills and other
foreign deposits.
(d) Any other
cleaning tasks as specified by the Engineer.
2 The
Contractor shall abide by the latest regulations of the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Agriculture and relevant municipalities in clearance of
construction works refuse.
3 Clearance
and transportation of construction works refuse:
(a) The Contractor shall undertake to carry
out the following within a maximum period of 30 days after completion of the
agreed building or project and preparing it for use or stoppage of work for an
indefinite period.
(i) Removal
of the entire Contractor’s equipment, machinery and other belongings from the
work site.
(ii)
Clearance of all earth, debris and refuse whatsoever and transporting them to
the location designated by the concerned municipality, delivering the building
or project absolutely clean and free of any such materials and delivery of the
surrounding area levelled to the natural level of the street pavement.
(b) In the
case of Contractor’s delay or refusal to carry out such a job, he shall have to
pay a penal compensation stated in the Project Documentation. This compensation
shall be final and the judiciary shall not be entitled to mitigate it and it
does not require establishing the occurrence of any damage to the owner.
1 The
Contractor shall clean or replace all mechanical filters for equipment included
in the Works and for equipment directly affected by the construction of the
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