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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

This set of Specifications shall govern the methods of construction and the kinds of materials to be
used for the Renovation/Repair of BiPSU Technology Building shown in the plans and details drawings.

The plans, detail drawings and these Specifications shall be considered as complementing each
other, so that what is mentioned or shown in one, although not mentioned or shown in the other, shall be
considered as appearing on both. The reference line of the Renovation/Repair of BiPSU Technology
Building is at line 7-14 as specified on the plans. It covers from Footing/Foundation to Fourth Floor
Level of the Building. (please refer to plans)

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All parts of the construction shall be finished with first class workmanship, to the fullest talent and
meaning of the plans and these Specifications, and the entire satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer.

The construction shall conform to all the requirements of the National Building Code, as well as the
local rules and regulations of the Office of the Building Official of Naval, Biliran, Philippines.

CLEARING THE SITE

The building site shall be levelled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and other
perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade.

All such unsuitable materials shall be removed from the building site and spread uniformly over the
areas adjacent to the proposed building, or otherwise disposed of as may be directed by the Architect or
Engineer in charge of the construction.

STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

The building lines shall be staked out and all lines and grades shown in the drawing established
before any excavation is started. Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at such places where
they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building.

ITEM NO. VI - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE & OBSTRUCTION

Refer to Standard Plan: Nine (9) Rooms to be demolished at the right side of the building.

Equipment:
- Backhoe (Cap. 0.80 cu.m.) - Dump Truck (12yd³)
- Jackhammer - Minor Tools

ITEM NO. VII - STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

All excavations shall be made to grade indicated in the drawings. Where the building site is covered
with any kind of fill, the excavation for footings should be made deeper until the stratum for safe bearing
capacity of the soil is reached.

Whenever water is encountered in the excavation process, it shall be removed by bailing or pumping,
care being taken that the surrounding soil particles are not disturbed or removed.

Equipment:
- Backhoe (Cap. 0.80 cu.m.) - Dump Truck (12yd³)
- Diesel Powered Water Pump - Minor Tools

ITEM NO. VIII – EMBANKMENT (BACKFILLING, GRADING & COMPACTION)

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Lay backfilling with a thickness of 0.90 m from the natural grade line, should be thoroughly
compacted and wetted by tamping or rolling. This shall extend to area as indicated in the plan.

Equipment:
- Backhoe (Cap. 0.80 cu.m.)
- Dump Truck (12yd)
- Plate Compactor
- Minot Tools

ITEM NO. XI - FORMS AND SCAFFOLDING

All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or connected together so as to maintain the
correct position and shapes of the concrete members. Forms shall be constructed sufficiently tight to
prevent bulging and seepage of water.

Forms shall not be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support its own
weight and any loads that may be placed on it. Side forms of beams and girders maybe removed earlier than
the bottom forms but additional post or shoring must be placed under the beams or girders until they have
attained the strength.

Materials:
- ¼”x4”x8’ Marine Plywood
- 2”x2”x10’ Coco Lumber
- 2”x3”x12’ Coco Lumber
- ½ Phenolic Board
- Assorted CWNails
- H-Frames
- Diagonal Cross Braces
- Horizontal Braces
- Joint Pins

ITEM NO. XII – REINFORCED CONCRETE

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly until there is uniform distribution of the cement and
aggregates, and should be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position, care being taken to avoid
segregation of the aggregates.

Water to be used for mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amount of oil, acids.
Alkalis, salt and other organic materials.

PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE

All concrete work shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain and
reinforced concrete as adopted by the Government. Cement to be used shall be Portland Cement.

The following proportion of concrete mixture shall be used for the various parts of the building:
Columns, footings, Wall Footing &
Footing tie beam - Class A (1 : 2 : 3)
Concrete Hollow Blocks - Class B (1 : 3)
Reinforced Concrete Beams and Slabs - Class A (1 : 2 : 3)
Concrete slabs floor on fill - Class A (1 : 2 : 3)
The fine aggregate for concrete shall consist of natural sand, or of inert materials with similar
characteristics, having clean, hard and durable grains, free from organic matter or loam.

The coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of crushed rock or durable or strong qualities or
clean and hard gravel. Size of the coarse aggregate to be used shall vary from 20mm to 40mm (3/4” to 1-
1/2”)
Materials: Equipment:
- Portland Cement Concrete Mixer, 1.5-2.0 bagger
- Washed Sand Concrete Vibrator
- Crushed Gravel ¾”
- Waterproofing
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Description of Works: Columns, Footings, Footing Tie Beams, Wall Footings, Beams, Slabs, Flooring,
Canopy, Plant Boxes, Ramp, Concrete Gutter, Wall Partition from
Footing/Foundation to Fourth Floor Level.

CONCRETE SLABS ON FILL

Concrete slab on fill shall be poured on a gravel bed of not less than 100mm thick. Each concrete slab
course to be poured shall not be more than one meter wide, and each course shall be poured alternately to
the indicated floor finish.
Please refer to the Structural Design as indicated in the plans.

ITEM NO. XII - REINFORCING STEEL BARS

All steel reinforcing bars to be used in this construction shall consist of round deformed bars with
lugs or projections on their sides to provide greater bond between the concrete and steel. All steel
reinforcing bars to be used shall be:

Materials: Equipment:
- 25mm Dia. X 6m Def. Steel bars (Grade 40) Rebar Cutter
- 20mm Dia. X 6m Def. Steel bars (Grade 40) Rebar Bender
- 12mm Dia. X 6m Def. Steel bars (Grade 40)
- 10mm Dia. X 6m Def. Steel bars (Grade 33)
- 16 G.I. Tie wire

All steel reinforcing bars shall be accurately placed and secured against displacement by tying them
together at each bars intersection with Gauge # 16 galvanize iron wire.

The steel reinforcing bars indicated for footings, columns, slabs, beams girders and other concrete
members shall all conform to the number, size and spacing as indicated in the drawings or schedule of steel
reinforcements.

No metal reinforcement shall be installed in place unless it is free from rust, scale or other coatings,
which will destroy or reduced the bond with concrete.

Description of Works: Columns, Footings, Footing Tie Beams, Wall Footings, Beams, Slabs, Flooring,
Canopy, Plant Boxes, Ramp, Concrete Gutter & Wall Partition from
Footing/Foundation to Fourth Floor

ITEM NO. XIII - MASONRY WORKS

Concrete Hollow Blocks: Non load bearing type with even texture and well-defined edges, with a
minimum compressive strength of 350 psi.
- Use 4” X 8” X 16” (125mm thick.) masonry unit
- Use 6” X 8” X 16” (125mm thick.) masonry unit
- Reinforcing bars and tie wires: use 12mm in diameter vertical bars at 600mm on
center and 12mm diameter horizontal bars at every third layer.
- All concrete hollow blocks shall be extended unless otherwise specified and anchored
up to the bottom of the slab, beams and columns.
- Mortar and plaster works: With mix and texture as required.
- Mortar shall be composed of one (1) part Portland cement and three (3)
parts sand.
- Plastering shall consist of one (1) part Portland cement and two (2) parts sand for
external and internal walls of the building including comfort rooms, rooms for
each floor and etc.
- Cement Plaster Finish with a thickness of 0.025m for External walls of the building
only.

Materials: Equipment:
- 4” Concrete Hollow Block (Interior Walls) Concrete Mixer, 1.5-2.0 bagger
- 6” Concrete Hollow Blocks (Exterior Walls)
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- Portland Cement
- Sand
- 12mm dia.x 6m Deformed RSB Bars Grade 40
- 4' x 8' x 1/4'' thk. Ordinary plywood
- 2'' x 4'' Coco lumber
- #16 G. I. tie wire
- 60 x 60 Floor Tiles

Description of Works: All Exterior walls - Plastering of 0.025m at both sides

All Interior walls - Plastering of 0.025m at both sides

ITEM NO. XX - ELECTRICAL WORKS

All electrical works shall have done accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of the
Philippine Electrical Code.
The electrical works herein shall be done under the direct and immediate supervision of a
duly qualified licensed electrical engineer.
All wires shall be of type letter THHN for power and lighting system and be Color Coding.
Smallest branch circuit wire shall be 3.5mm² in raceway 15mmø size conduit. Method of wiring shall be as
follows; unless otherwise specified in drawings. All branch circuit homerun for power and lighting shall not
be combined in the same raceway. All convenience outlet will be 3 prong and be grounded, and
The wiring of A/C unit shall be 5.5 mm² or higher wire size depending the size of aircon capacity
needed in raceway 15mmø size conduit and rated 2Phase or 3Phase, 30AT and 20AT.
Layout dimension shown in drawing are approximate only and intended to serve as an
installation guide. Dimension may be adjusted as required to meet field condition.
Any material, devices, equipment or related accessories not included on the plans but are
required to complete the system and installation shall be included of the contractor. Electrical contractor
shall not proceed to any installation due to changes without proper submittal and approval.
Submit AS-BUILT Plan when all installation is done.

The electrical contractor’s scope of work shall be followed:

 Supply and Installation of ECB’s, Panel Board,
 Supply and Installation of Wire, Cables and Works
 Supply and Installation of Conduit, Boxes, Fittings and Frame Works
 Supply and Installation of Sub-Feeder Three Phase Secondary Line
 Supply and Installation of Lighting Fixtures and accessories
 Supply and Installation of branch circuit breakers for
 Supply and Installation of Fire Alarm System

Materials:

1. ECB’s & Panel Board

Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 40AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 8
8 – 15AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 40AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 6
6 – 15AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 40AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 4
4 – 15AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 60AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 10
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10 – 20AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 40AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 6
6 – 20AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 40AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 4
4 – 20AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 60AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 6
6 – 30AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
Panel Board w/Ground Terminal
Main: 60AT, 100AF, 3Phase, 240V MCCB, Center Main
Branches: 4
4 – 30AT, 50AF, Single Phase, CB (Bolt-on type)
1000AF, 240V, 60Hz, 3Phase, Tapping Point w/ Copper Bus Bar, Terminal Lugs and
Accessories (for Welding)
Enclosed Circuit Breaker (Welding)
70AT, 100AF, Single Phase, 240V, Moulded Case
Enclosed Circuit Breaker (MDP)
150AT, 100AF, Single Phase, 240V, Moulded Case
Enclosed Circuit Breaker (MDP)
200AT, 100AF, Single Phase, 240V, Moulded Case
Enclosed Circuit Breaker (MDP)
300AT, 100AF, Single Phase, 240V, Moulded Case

2. Wire and Cabling Works

3.5mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed 150m/roll
5.5mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed 150m/roll
8.0mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed 150m/roll
14mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed
22mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed
60mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed
100mm² THHN Copper Wire PS Listed
Terminal lugs for # 8.0mm² wire
Terminal lugs for # 14mm² wire

3. Conduit, Boxes, Fittings & Frameworks

½” ø x 3m PVC Electrical Conduit Thick Poly
¾” ø x 3m PVC Electrical Conduit Thick Poly
1” ø x 3m PVC Electrical Conduit Thick Poly
1 1/4” ø x 3m PVC Electrical Conduit Thick Poly
½” ø PVC Electrical Connector w/lock nut
¾” ø PVC Electrical Connector w/lock nut
1” ø PVC Electrical Connector w/lock nut
1 1/2” ø PVC Electrical Connector w/lock nut
Utility Box Poly, Deep Type
Junction Box Poly, Deep Type

3. Lighting Fixtures & Accessories

18W LED T8 Glass Tube with Accessories
Recessed T8 LED Grid fixtures, Reflector 2x18W Luminaire & accessories
Vertical Downlight Recessed type with 12W LED Lamp
Vertical Downlight Surface type with 12W LED Lamp
12W LED Lamp with holder for solar
Standard Orbit Fan (16” Banana Type Plastic Blade, Bearing type)
One Gang Switch
Two Gang Switch
Three Gang Switch
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3-way One gang Switch
3-way Two gang Switch
Single 3-pin Universal Outlet (3prong)
Duplex 3-pin Universal Outlet (3prong)
Aircon Outlet (3prong)
Rechargeable Twin head Emergency light
Double Sided Fire Exit Light w/led
Consumables (Electrical Tape, rubber tape, solvent, elbow, screw, and etc.)

4. Fire Alarm System & Accessories

Wide Smoke Range Photo sensor
Single action Manual Pull Station
Wall Mount Horn/Strobe, 24VDC, 177CD, 100DBA, @10’, RED
TF wire #18, 150m/roll
Consumables (flexible hose, metal clamp, junction box, screw, solvent, elbow and
etc.)
Installation & Testing

Hanger & support

Mobilization/Demobilization & Contingencies
Miscellaneous and Consumables Materials
Installation, Crafting, Freight & Transportation Charges

ITEM NO. XXI - PLUMBING WORKS & SPRINKLER SYSTEM

A. SPRINKLER SYSTEM

AFSS-Automatic Fire Sprinkler System & FDAS -Fire Detection & Alarm System
- Installation of hangers brackets & supports.
- Installation of pipes and fittings (B.I/G. I) for riser, feed main, cross main, branches &
pumps assembly.
- Installation of Valves (Gate Valve, Pressure Relief Valve, Check Valve, Strainer, Ball
Valves) and other accessories to complete the systems.
- Installation of Fire Department Connection.
- All pipes are Black Iron Pipe Schedule 40
- Installation of Hangers, Support & Consumables

Materials:

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER

BLACK IRON PIPE (B.I) SCHEDULE 40

50mm dia. (2”)
40mm dia. (1 1/2”)
32mm dia. (1 1/4”)
25mm dia. (1”)

B.I FITTINGS
ELBOW 90 DEG
50mm dia. (2”)
40mm dia. (1 1/2”)
32mm dia. (1 1/4”)
25mm dia. (1”)

TEE STANDARD/ EQUAL

50mm dia. (2”)
25mm dia. (1”)

COUPLING REDUCER (THREADED)

25 mm dia x 15 mm dia
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VALVE & ACCESSORIES
GATE VALVE OS&Y
50mm dia
25mm dia
AUXILIARY VALVE
50mm dia
25mm dia

PENDANT SPRINKLER HEADS

FIRE HOSE CABINET W/COMPLETE ACCESSORIES

Complete with 40mm dia x 30m long rubber line fire hose jacketed with chrome type fin
Lug coupling threaded, 10lbs dry chemical type. ABC portable fire extinguisher, etc as
Specified in the plan

Testing& Commissioning
Mobilization/demobilization & Contingencies
Miscellaneous, Consumables,
Installation, Crating, Freight & Transportation Charges

B. DOWNSPOUT
- Plumbing Works included herein shall be executed according to the provisions of
the National Plumbing Code, National Building.
- Use PVC Pipes of approved size and quality for water lines.
- The drawings are not intended to show every pipes, fittings and valves. All such
- item whether specifically mentioned or not, or indicated on the drawings shall be
finished andinstalled if necessary to complete the system in accordance with the best
practice of the Plumbing Trade and to the satisfaction of the of the Engineer-in-
Charge.
- All materials to be used shall be new and shall conform to the Reference Code
and Standards.
- Use of materials shall further be governed by other requirements, imposed on other
section of these specifications. Materials shall be subject to test necessary for their
fitness if so required.
- All materials and equipment to be installed shall be of approved quality and should
be presented to the Engineer In-Charge for approval prior to installation.

Materials:
Roof Drain (Dome-type strainer)
Floor Drain 3” dia
3” ø x 3m PVC Pipe S.1000 Poly
2” ø x 3m PVC Pipe S.1000 Poly
3” ø PVC Elbow 90˚ Poly
3” ø PVC Elbow 45˚ Poly
2” ø PVC Elbow 90˚ Poly
3” ø PVC Coupling
2” ø PVC Coupling
3” x 2” ø PVC Tee Reducer
3” x 3” ø PVC Wye Equal
2” x 2” ø PVC Tee Equal
Consumables (PVC solvent, Vulcaseal, and ect)

ITEM NO. XXII- WELDING EXHAUST SYSTEM

All work shall comply with all applicable codes including National Mechanical Code as
adopted by the local government.
Provide all materials, tools and labor required to perform the work shown on the drawing
and described in these specifications. If any material, devices, equipment or related accessories not included
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on the plans but are required to complete the system and installation shall be included of the contractor.
Mechanical contractor shall not proceed to any installation due to changes without proper submittal and
approval. All materials to be used shall be new and shall conform to the Reference Code and
Standards Layout dimension shown in drawing are approximate only and intended to serve as an
installation guide. Dimension may be adjusted as required to meet field condition.

Submit AS-BUILT Plan when all installation is done.

Work shall include supply & installation of

Weld exhaust duct system & Accessories
Motors & Accessories
Electrical Works, electrical wiring & Accessories
Welding Personal Protective Equipment

Materials

Motors & Accessories

6Hp Centrifugal Fan
Centralized Fume Filter Cartridge
1Hp Fresh Air Ventilation
Electrical Works
Motor Controls Panels
THHN Wires
IMC Pipe
Consumables
Weld Exhaust Duct System & Accessories
G.I Sheet GA.22
Diffuser
Plenum Box
Flexible arm duct
Hanger and Support
Full thread Rod ½” x 10”
Angle Bar
Duct Clip
Angle Corner, Bolt, nut and washer
Welding Personal Protective Equipment
Safety mask
Welding Jacket
Leather Apron
Gloves
Testing& Commissioning
Mobilization/demobilization & Contingencies
Miscellaneous, Consumables,
Installation, Crating, Freight & Transportation Charges

ITEM NO. III - CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH

The Contractor shall be responsible for safety of all workmen and other persons
entering the Works and shall at his own expense; where not stated otherwise take all
measures, subject to the Engineer's approval, necessary to ensure their safety. Such
measures shall include but not be limited to:
• Provision of safety and emergency regulations for fire, gas, and electric shock
prevention, together with rescue operation plan
• Safe control of flowing water
• Provision and maintenance of suitable lighting to provide adequate illumination at
place of work with appropriate spares and standby unit
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• Provision and maintenance of safe, sound slings, pulleys, ropes, net and other
lifting device
• Provision of safe access to any part of the works.
• Provision of notices in local dialect temporarily or permanently during
construction at locations likely to be used by the public. Placement of such
notices shall depend on the existence of the nature of work in the vicinity.
These notices shall be in addition to any other statutory requirements
demanded of the Contractor
- The Contractor shall ensure that all his Employees are fully conversant with the
regulations, emergency and rescue procedures etc. and shall enforce a rule that will
instantly dismiss any employee committing a serious breach of such regulations.

- The Contractor shall provide one (1) First Aider and (1) one Part-time Safety Practitioner

Provision of First Aid/Medical Facilities

 Provision of first aid/medical facilities shall be made along with commencement

of work to provide quick medical service to injured/sick work person, and
employees. Services shall also include on-the-way service and other arrangements
required for taking them to the nearest hospital in case of emergency.

 The scope of work shall include service of at least one part-time experienced
health worker/health assistant with a minimum of once a week full time site
visit as work assignment. The Contractor shall also supply and provide adequate
medicines and facilities required for standard first aid.

 The Contractor shall inform the Engineer regarding the medical facility within
a week after its establishment and operation.

Safety Equipment:

Safety Helmets
Safety Shoes
Safety Gloves
Safety Vest

ITEM NO. II - BiPSU STANDARD PROJECT BILLBOARD

- The Contractor shall provide a Standard Project Bulletin with a size of 4 feet by 8
feet to be hang at the front of the Construction site.

CONTRACTOR’S SCHEDULE & PROGRESS REPORTING

a) Progress Reporting. Throughout the Contract duration, the Contractor shall be responsible for
taking detailed and accurate measurements of the actual progress of all aspects of the works.
b) Weekly Progress Report. The Contractor shall maintain a Master Project Schedule to summarize
the status of the work; work in progress and the percentage completed. This summary report shall be
updated and issued at the end of every week.
c) Contractor shall submit during the entire duration of the contract a weekly progress report under
cover of a transmittal sheet and shall include as a minimum the following:
- Management/Executive Report (Narrative)
- Construction Progress
- Forecast for the next one month/Daily-Monthly Weather Chart
- Manpower (Management and Workforce)
- Areas of Concern
- Photographic Report
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d) Meetings. Contractor Key Personnel shall meet with BiPSU representative upon request of
BiPSU to discuss matters related to the project. Contractor shall arrange to record the minutes of
meeting and submit for approval.
e) Minimum Mobilization of Key Personnel
Project Manager: full time from Contract award up to completion of Works, to be mobilized on site
during the construction phase;
Site/Construction Engineer: full time from initiation of site mobilization activities up to provisional
acceptance of the works
f) Testing Work. The testing work will include all tests and checks on:
- all concrete mixtures poured on footings, columns, flooring, slabs, beams and required tests on
concrete, structural steel members and reinforcing bars
- testing the effectiveness and workability of electrical lines