Section VII (a)

General Requirements
 GENERAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENT
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 THE SITE 11
1.1 General Description of the project 11
1.1.1 Accessibility 12
1.2 Location of the Site 13
1.3 Access Facilities 13
2 WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT 13
2.1 General Description 13
2.2 Complementary Investigation Works 13
2.3 Temporary Works 13
2.4 Construction Period 14
3 NOT USED 14
4 PROJECT FEATURES 14
5 RIVER DIVERSION 14
6 DRAWINGS 15
6.1 Drawings Supplied to the Contractor 15
6.1.1 Tender Drawings 15
6.1.2 Drawings Issued for Construction 15
6.1.3 Schedule for Issuance of Drawings from the Engineer 16
6.1.4 Checking of Drawings 16
6.1.5 Diagrammatic Hydro-mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Drawings 16
6.2 Standards, Codes and Regulations 16
6.2.1 Abbreviations 16
6.2.2 Standards to be provided to the Engineer and the Employer 18
6.2.3 Applicable Standards 18
6.2.4 Standards other than Those Specified 18
6.3 Design and Drawings to be Developed by the Contractor 19
6.3.1 General 19
6.3.2 Drawings to be Submitted 19
6.4 Submission and Approval 20
6.5 Ownership of Drawings and Data 21
6.6 Correspondence With the Engineer 21
7 PHYSICAL AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR 21
7.1 Hydrometeorological data 21
 7.1.1 Flow data 21
7.1.2 Climatic data 22
7.2 Estimation of Available Inflows 23
8 LAYOUT OF WORKS AND SURVEYS 24
8.1 Scope 24
8.2 General 24
8.3 Survey Control Stations 25
8.3.1 Main Stations 25
8.3.2 Internal Consistency of Stations 25
8.3.3 Subsidiary Stations and Benchmarks 25
8.4 Preservation and Replacement of Stations and Benchmarks 26
8.5 Survey of Ground Profiles 26
8.5.1 Original Ground Profiles 26
8.5.2 Excavated and Final Ground Profiles 26
8.6 Setting Out of the Works 27
8.7 Setting Out Checks 27
8.8 Lines and Levels of Reference For Erection of Equipment By Others 27
8.9 Survey Assistance and Helpers 28
9 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 28
9.1 Quality of materials 28
9.2 Submission of Samples and Data 28
9.3 Testing 29
9.4 Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance 29
9.5 Mill Certificates 29
9.6 Testing Laboratory Certificates 29
9.7 Acceptance of Materials 29
9.8 Plant and Equipment Parts 30
9.9 Material Orders 30
9.10 Service Record 31
9.11 Cost 31
9.12 Inspection 31
9.12.1 Inspection at the Place of Manufacture 31
9.12.2 Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance 31
10 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 32
10.1 Quality Assurance Plan 32
10.2 Test Programme 33
 10.3 Level of Criticality and Control 33
10.4 Non-conformity 33
10.5 Audit 34
10.6 Documentation 34
10.7 Submittal of Contractor’s Documents 34
10.7.1 Contractor’s Alternative Designs 35
10.7.2 Other Meetings 35
10.8 Quality Management 35
10.8.1 System and Procedures 35
10.8.2 Approval of System 36
10.8.3 Provision of Materials and Equipment 36
10.8.4 Mobilization and Demobilization of Major Plant and Equipment 37
10.8.5 Competence of Workmen 37
10.8.6 Inspection 37
11 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 38
11.1 General 38
11.2 Requirements & Procedure: 38
11.2.1 General Requirements: 38
11.2.2 Tender Schedule 39
11.2.3 Baseline Schedule 39
11.2.4 Revised Baseline Schedule: 39
11.2.5 Recovery Schedule 40
11.3 Explanation & Definitions of Different Terms: 40
11.3.1 Activity Codes: 40
11.3.2 Work Breakdown Structure 40
11.4 Progress Measuring System: 41
11.5 Activity Definition: 41
11.6 Activity Sequencing: 41
11.7 Activity Duration Estimation 41
11.8 Schedule Development 42
12 FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER 42
13 CONSTRUCTION CAMP 43
13.1 General Services 43
13.2 Accommodation 44
13.2.1 Vacating Camp 46
14 FACILITIES FOR ENGINEER’S AND EMPLOYERS PERSONNALES 47
 14.1 General 47
14.2 Field Cabins 47
14.3 Fully Furnished Engineer’s Residence 48
14.4 Furnishing and Maintaining Transportation Facilities and Vehicles 48
14.5 Survey Equipment 49
14.6 Furnishing Equipment and Supplies for Office, Testing Laboratories, Field Surveys
50
14.6.1 Clearing and Maintenance of the Site 50
14.6.2 Site Laboratory and Testing Facilities 51
14.6.3 Other Site Facilities 55
14.6.4 Catering/Eating Facilities 55
14.6.5 Access on Site 56
14.7 Assistance For the Engineer 56
15 NOT USED 57
16 NOT USED 57
17 SAFETY AND HEALTH 57
17.1 General 57
17.2 Health and Safety Management Plan 58
17.3 Code of Practice Within the Management Plan 59
17.4 Occupational Health and Safety Officer (OHSH) 59
17.5 Medical Facilities 60
17.5.1 General 60
17.5.2 First Aid Material Boxes 60
17.6 Epidemics and Hazardous Substances 61
17.7 Rescue Teams 61
17.8 Lighting and Power Leakage 62
17.9 Transport for Contractor’s Workers 62
17.10Safety of Public 62
17.11Safety of Employer/Engineer Staff 62
17.12Storage and Use of Explosives 62
17.13Warning of Blasting 63
17.14Lightning 63
17.15Instream Harzards 63
18 CONSTRUCTION UTILITIES 64
18.1 Power Supply 64
18.1.1 Contractor’s Working Areas 64
 18.1.2 Electricity Supply for Employer/Engineer’s Field Cabins 64
18.2 Lighting 65
18.3 Telecommunication 65
18.3.1 Internal and External Telephone System 65
18.3.2 Emergency Telephone System 66
18.4 Water Supply System 66
18.4.1 Potable Water Supply 66
18.5 Sanitation and Cleaning 66
18.5.1 Refuse Collection and Disposal 66
18.5.2 Cleaning of Site Area 67
18.5.3 Pest and Vermin Control 67
18.6 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment 67
18.7 Fire Control Service 68
18.8 Security 68
18.9 Weather Station 69
18.10Name Boards 69
18.11Dealing with Water 70
18.11.1 General 70
18.11.2 Surface Works 70
18.11.3 Water Discharged From Working Areas 71
18.11.4 Water Control During Concreting and Grouting 71
18.12Designated Areas 71
18.13Property Outside the Site 72
18.14Pakistani Trainee Engineers 72
19 TRAFFIC - ROADS AND BRIDGES 72
19.1 Access Roads 72
19.1.1 Permanent Access Roads 72
19.1.2 Temporary Access Roads 72
19.2 Maintenance of Site Roads 73
19.3 Existing Rights of Way 74
20 ROCK QUARRIES 74
20.1 Ownership of Natural Materials and Structures 74
21 FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM (NOT USED) 75
22 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 75
22.1 General 75
22.2 Environmental Codes of Practice 76
23 STANDARDS OF COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED 76
24 PROGRESS REPORTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CINEMATICS 77
24.1 Daily Report 77
24.2 Weekly Report 77
24.3 Monthly Progress Report 77
24.4 Daywork and Similar Records 78
24.5 Progress Photographs and Cinematics 78
25 UNIT PRICE BREAKDOWN 79
26 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OF CARGO (NOT USED) 79
27 DIRECTED AND REQUIRED 79
28 COMMUNICATION TO THE ENGINEERS 79
29 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF RECREATIONAL PARK (NOT USED) 79
30 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – GENERAL 79
30.1 Payments - General 79
30.2 Measurement - General 80
30.3 Measurement by Weight 80
30.4 Payment of Lump Sum Items 80
30.5 Compensation Included 81
30.6 Units of Weights and Measurement 81
31 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 81
31.1 Bill of Quantities and Rates 81
31.2 Payment Item Descriptions 82
31.3 Prices to be Inclusive 82
31.4 Bill of Quantities in Bill-A1 82
31.4.1 (Item-A1.1) Mobilization and Development of Site Area 82
31.4.2 (Item-A1.2) Provide and Install Power Generation Plant 83
31.4.3 (Item A1.3) Operation and Maintenance of Power Generation Plant 83
31.4.4 (Item A1.4) Provision of Material Testing Laboratory 83
31.4.5 (Item A1.5) Operation and Maintenance of the Material Testing Laboratory
83
31.4.6 (Item-A1.7) Provision of Dispensary for Medical Facilities 83
31.4.7 (Item-A1.7) Operate and Maintain Dispensary at Site 84
31.4.8 (Item-A1.8) Provision of Prefabricated Field Cabins for the
Engineer/Employer’s Staff 84
31.4.9 (Item-A1.9) Operate and Maintain the Prefabricated Field Cabins 84
31.4.10 (Item-A1.10) Provide and Maintain Fully Furnished Engineers Residence
84
 31.4.11 (Item-A1.11) Provision of Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco Vehicle for
Employer/Engineer Staff 84
31.4.12 (Item-A1.12) Operate and Maintain 85
31.4.13 (Item-A1.13) Provision of Toyota Fortuner 2.7G Vehicle for the Employer
Use 85
31.4.14 (Item-A1.14) Operate and Maintain 85
31.4.15 (Item-A1.15) Provision of Progress Photographs and Cinematics 86
31.4.16 (Item-A1.16) Supply of Safety Tools and Protective Goods for the Use of
Employer / Engineer Staff 86
31.4.17 (Item-A1.17) Insurances Required Under Sub-Clause 19.2 of GCC/PCC of
the Contract 86
31.5 Provisional Sums 86
31.5.1 (Item-F1.1) Adjustment For Changes In Legislation and Cost 86
31.5.2 (Item-F1.2) Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB) 87
31.5.3 (Item-F1.2) Overtime for the Technical and Support Staff 87
31.5.4 (Item-F1.2) Pakistani Trainee Engineers 87
31.5.5 (Item-F1.3) Furnishing of Survey and Laboratory Equipment etc. Required
by the Engineer/Employer 88
31.6 Assistance for the Engineer 88
1 THE SITE

1.1 General Description of the project

Gabral Kalam Hydropower Project was visualized as run of the river scheme with storage for
peaking by Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO). It was identified and
selected from the study conducted for Swat valley (Region-4) under the Hydropower Development
Master plan for the Northern Area of the then Khyber Pakhtunkhwa now (KP). The study was
jointly carried out during 1990-1995 in mountainous Northern Area of KP, by the Provincial
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, represented through Pakhtunkhwa Energy Department
Organization (PEDO) in collaboration with German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ).

Gabral River is a right tributary of Swat River in northern end of Swat District, having its’
confluence with Ushu River near village Kalam, at point where both Gabral and Ushu Rivers
converge to form River Swat.

Gabral Kalam Hydropower Project is located in the north of Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Province. Malakand and Hazara divisions are the northern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
comprises of mostly hilly areas. Upper reaches of the Swat River falls in Swat District of Malakand
Division. Location of project in Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are shown in
Figure 1 & Figure 2:

Figure 1: Project Location – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

 Figure 2: Hydropower Potential (Swat River Basin)

The proposed hydropower project is located on Gabral River in between Kanai and Kalam Town of
Swat Kohistan where Gabral and Ushu Rivers converge to form River Swat. The proposed weir
site is located on Gabral River, about 09 km upstream of Kalam town and the proposed site of the
power plant at about 1.5 km u/s of main road bridge on Gabral River, north of village Kalam.
Coordinates of Weir and Powerhouse are given below:

Weir N 3931932.92 E 274962.81

Powerhouse N 3931470.19 E 280298.33

1.1.1 Accessibility

The project area is accessible from Peshawar and Islamabad via Motorway (M1), Swat
Expressway and National Highways N-95 and N-45. Kalam is at a distance of 289 km from
Peshawar through Motorway M-1 and Swat Expressway and highway N-95. The distance between
Islamabad and Kalam through Motorway M-1, Swat expressway and Highway N-95 is 326.4 Km.
From Kalam, the access to the weir site is through a truckable road, which is unpaved, starting
from Kalam town and extending to Utror and Gabral villages. The Gabral village is at a distance of
15 km upstream of the selected weir site.
1.2 Location of the Site

The Project is located at 7 km North of Dasu Town in the Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Province, and 350km North from Islamabad, Capital City of Pakistan. The dam site is 74km
downstream from the proposed Diamer-Basha dam site along the Indus River.

1.3 Access Facilities

Without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or responsibilities under the Contract, the
Contractor will be deemed to have obtained all necessary information pertaining to and to have
complied with all regulations and procedures governing the use of national and international
facilities such as access, transport, handling and storage facilities, including roads, railroads,
harbors, airports, airways, border crossings and the like for the due fulfilment of the Contract.

2 WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT

2.1 General Description

The Contractor shall construct the Works in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications
and/or as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall procure, furnish, provide and arrange all
the necessary construction equipment, transportation, fuel, electric power, water and services. The
Contractor will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the necessary construction
camps, offices and warehouses, and perform all other Works necessary for completion of the
Works described herein in complete conformity with these Specifications.

The Contract comprises the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any
defects therein and except in so far as the Contract otherwise provides, the provision of all labour,
materials, equipment, plant, Temporary Works and everything whether of a temporary or
permanent nature required in and for such execution, completion and remedying so far as the
necessity for providing the same is specified in or can reasonably be inferred from the Contract.
Execution of Tunnelling is a critical activity which shall remain continue during winter season as
well. Some main features/components of the Works are given under Clause 4 hereof.

2.2 Complementary Investigation Works

Unless otherwise specified in the Technical Specifications and BOQ, any geotechnical exploration
for the permanent structures shall be instructed either as Dayworks or as a Variation Order
pursuant to the Conditions of Contract.

2.3 Temporary Works

The Contractor shall procure, furnish, provide and arrange for all the necessary electric power,
water and services; be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the necessary access
roads, construction camps, offices and warehouses; and perform all other work necessary for
completion of the Works described herein in strict conformance with these Specifications.
2.4 Construction Period

All works shall be completed within four (4) years followed by one year Deflect Liability Period.

Construction Period Four (4) Years

Defect Liability Period One (1) Year
Total Implementation Time Five (5) Years

The contractor will be expected to produce detailed programmes in Primavera format to allow an
overall construction programme to be prepared. Construction scheduling and coordination between
contractors will be managed by the Engineer’s site team.

Bidders will be required to include a tentative project schedule as part of their bid and be expected
to justify any statements therein.

3 NOT USED

4 PROJECT FEATURES

The following description of the major work to be performed under the Contract is general in nature
and does not purport to describe all of the works and facilities to be provided under this Contract:

A. Construction of Civil Work:

 Diversion weir/Concrete dam
 River diversion works during construction
 Connecting channel
 Sandtrap
 Inlet pond
 Headrace tunnel
 Access tunnels
 Surge shaft
 Pressure shaft
 Pressure tunnel
 Protection works
 Permanent and Temporary bridges
 Temporary and Permanent access roads

B. Design, Supply, Installation and Testing of Hydraulic Steel Works: Gates, Stop log, Trash
racks,

5 RIVER DIVERSION

The first stage of GABRAL river diversion includes, the construction of upstream & downstream
cofferdams, temporary access bridge and diversion channel along the left bank, leaving the right
bank area for construction activities. In the first stage of river diversion, before construction of
upstream and downstream cofferdams, two cut-offs below both the cofferdams are proposed to
restrict the subsurface flow into the construction area. The cut-offs are deep enough (25 to 30m) to
restrict the subsurface flow.

In stage 2 of GABRAL river diversion, the upstream and downstream cofferdams will be removed.
The river flows will pass through completed section of under sluices. Meanwhile, the diversion
channel will be demolished, and secondary cofferdams will be provided to construct the remaining
section of the main weir along the left bank of GABRAL river.

6 DRAWINGS

6.1 Drawings Supplied to the Contractor

6.1.1 Tender Drawings

The Tender Drawings referred to in the Specifications are those listed in Part-2 [Works
Requirements] Section VII (c) of a general nature only, but are considered to be sufficient for the
purpose of bidding. Bid Drawings are not to be used for construction or ordering materials.

In general, the structural drawings for the Works are general drawings that will be modified and/or
supplemented by additional details.

In general, the hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical drawings are layout drawings that will be
developed later and to which considerable detail will be added. Drawings/documents to be
supplied by the Contractor for the Hydraulic Structures are specified in Chapter 15 of Hydraulic
Steel Structures in the Technical Specifications.

6.1.2 Drawings Issued for Construction

“Drawings” referred to in the Specifications shall mean all drawings, calculations and technical
information of a like nature provided by the Engineer on behalf of the Employer to the Contractor
for construction of the Works and all drawings, calculations, samples, patterns, models, operation
and maintenance manuals and other technical information of a like nature submitted by the
Contractor and approved by the Engineer.

After award of the Contract, the Bid Design will be replaced by the drawings issued by the
Engineer for construction, with supplementary specifications as may be necessary. The Engineer’s
drawings for construction will be prepared by applying AutoCAD. One (1) set of A3 size prints of
drawings with signature of the Engineer’s authorized person(s) will be issued to the Contractor
together with an electronic soft copy from time to time in accordance with the drawing issuance
schedule mutually agreed.

The drawings to be issued by the Engineer for construction will include Bid Documents reissued,
Bid Drawings modified and/or supplemented, additional drawings and technical information as
required to develop in greater detail for construction of the Works and shall be referred to
hereinafter as the Drawings.

The Permanent works shall be executed in accordance with such Drawings.

The Drawings to be furnished by the Engineer to the Contractor will be established for cases of
maximum load likely to occur during operation of the Permanent Works, and exceptional situation
which may occur during construction as far as the Engineer has received in due time the
information from the Contractor and has approved the method of works. Nevertheless, the
Contractor shall be responsible for assuring the adequacy of all part of the Works with respect to
loading which might occur during construction and shall supply calculation notes and drawings for
any necessary false-work, support, strengthening as may be required by the Engineer.

Where the Contractor’s Equipment and Temporary Works may have an effect or impose forces on
any part of the Permanent Works, the Contractor shall submit in advance details for the Engineer’s
approval of such items, including the magnitude and direction of such forces, together with any
other special construction requirements.

6.1.3 Schedule for Issuance of Drawings from the Engineer

The Engineer will provide the Contractor with his schedule for issuance to the Contractor of the
Drawings to be issued by the Engineer for construction of the various parts of the Works.

Whenever it becomes necessary for the Contractor to propose revisions to the programme which
may affect the Engineer’s programme of production of Drawings, the Contractor shall give
adequate advance notice in writing of the revisions to allow the Engineer to similarly modify the
drawing programme.

The Engineer may change time to time his drawing programme to suit with the actual progress of
the Work. In such case, the Drawing issuance schedule shall be revised with the mutual
agreement between the Engineer and the Contractor.

6.1.4 Checking of Drawings

The Contractor shall check all the Drawings furnished by the Employer/Engineer carefully as soon
as practicable after the receipt thereof, and shall promptly advise the Engineer of any errors or
omissions discovered.

6.1.5 Diagrammatic Hydro-mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Drawings

Certain hydro-mechanical and electromechanical drawings are diagrammatic and indicate the
general arrangement of the work. The Contractor shall refer to the structural and other appropriate
detail drawings, for information as the location of all fixtures and equipment. Where additional
information is required, the Contractor shall request this information from the Engineer in writing.

6.2 Standards, Codes and Regulations

6.2.1 Abbreviations

Standard specifications and codes of the following listed authorities wherever cited herein are
referred to by use of the abbreviations shown below. All materials and workmanship shall comply
with requirements of applicable codes:
 No. Standards Abbreviation
1. International Standard Organisation:
ISO
1, rue de Varembe, Case Postale 56 CH1211, GENEVE 20 – Suisse
2. American Society for Testing and Materials:
ASTM
1916 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 – USA
3. American Association of Stage Highway and Transportation Officials:
AASHTO
444 North Capitol Street, mw, WASHINGTON, DC20001 – USA
4 American Concrete Institute:
ACI
Box 19150 - Belfrod Station, DETROIT, MI 48219 – USA
5 British Standards Institution: Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK 14 6LE –
BS
UK
6 American National Standards Institute, Inc., 10 East 40th Street, NEW
YORK, NY ANSI
10016 – USA
7 American Petroleum Institute, 1220 East 40th Street, NEW YORK, NY
API
10016 – USA
8 American Welding Society, 205 MW 7th Street, MIAMI FLO 33125 – USA AWS
9 United States Bureau of Reclamation, Engineering and Research Center
Code 922, Post Office Box 25007 Denver Federal Center, DENVER, USBR
Colorado 80225 – USA
10 The Institution of Civil Engineers, Publication Thomas Telford Ltd., 1 Heron
ICE
Quay, LONDON E148XF – UK
11 Japanese Industrial Standards, 4-1-24 Akasaka Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan
JIS
107
12 Euro Norm: European Committee for Standardization Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 EN
Brussels
13 National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 – USA
14 Japanese Electrotechnical Committee (The Institute of Electrical Engineers
of Japan) Homat Horizon Building 8th floor, 6-2, Goban-gai, Chiyoda- JEC
ku ,Tokyo, Japan
15 Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPC
40 24th street, 15222-4643, Pittsburgh – USA

Copies of Specifications, codes or standards of the above organizations may be obtained at the
addresses shown.

In particular for Hydraulic Steel Structures, design and fabrication of structural parts shall conform
to the applicable provisions of the following latest Standards and Specifications:

1. "Technical Standards for Gates and Penstocks" issued by Japan Electric Power Civil
Engineering Association (JEPOC),

2. DIN 19704 -1, -2 and -3, Hydraulic Steel Structures, Criteria for design and calculation,
Design and manufacturing and Electrical equipment
3. DIN 18800 -1 and -7, Structural steelwork, Design and construction and Construction and
certification for welding

4. the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) “Specification for Design, Fabrication
and Erection of Structural Steel for Building”, the AISC “Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Building and Bridges”

The design, fabrication, stress relieving, inspection, and certification of pressure vessels and the
design and fabrication of parts subject to hydrostatic pressure shall, where applicable, comply with
the requirements of the latest issue of:

1. Section VIII of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code.

2. Recommendation for the Design, Manufacture and Erection of Steel Penstocks of Welded
Construction for Hydro Electric Installations” issued by European Committee for boiler
making and kindred Steel Structures (Comite European De La Chaudrinnerie Et De La
Tolerie C.E.C.T)

The design, fabrication and inspection of the gantry cranes and overhead travelling cranes shall
conform to the applicable provisions of the following latest Standards and Specifications:

1. DIN 15018 Cranes; steel structures; principles of design and construction, DIN 15020;
Lifting Appliances; Principles Relating to Rope Drives; Calculation and Construction

2. European Federation of Materials of Handling (FEM)

6.2.2 Standards to be provided to the Engineer and the Employer

The Contractor shall obtain copies in English of all applicable Standards and Codes of Practice
concerning site works and tests of equipment and provide one (1) copy of each to the Engineer
and one (1) copy of each to the Employer.

6.2.3 Applicable Standards

Except if otherwise specified, where such standards are mentioned, the edition available 28 days
before the submission of the Bid Documents shall apply.

When the Contract Documents contain particular specification or more restrictive specification than
required in Standards and Codes listed above, the Contract Documents will always prevail.

In case of lack of precise requirements in the Specifications and even if no reference to any
standard listed in Clause 6.2.1 above, these standards shall be used as a reference.

6.2.4 Standards other than Those Specified

Where requirements are specified by reference to a standard, it is not the intention to restrict the
requirements solely to that standard. The Contractor may propose to the Engineer an equivalent
standard other than that specified, in which case he shall submit the proposed standard and all
other information required by Clause 6.2.1 above, and shall submit written proof that his proposed
standard is equivalent in all significant respects to the standard specified. All submissions shall be
made in English language.
If required, the Contractor shall supply a copy of these standards and regulations in English
language.

Where a manufacturer is named in the Specifications, other manufacturers’ products will also be
acceptable, provided that the designated material or workmanship is of equivalent or better.

6.3 Design and Drawings to be Developed by the Contractor

6.3.1 General

All Drawings to be submitted by the Contractor for the Engineer’s approval shall be in English
language, and all dimensions shall be in Metric system. Unless otherwise accepted by the
Engineer, the Contractor’s drawings shall be prepared using the computer software agreed by the
Engineer. Symbols shall be in accordance with approved Standards. All Drawings submitted for
approval shall conform to ISO paper sizes A1 to A4. Title block and numbering shall be of
approved by the Engineer.

6.3.2 Drawings to be Submitted

Where applicable, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer the following Drawings
for approval:

1. Drawings including design calculation notes, specifications and other information as

necessary of such part of Permanent Works to be designed by the Contractor pursuant to
the Technical Specifications under the heading of “Submittal”,

2. Drawings of construction facilities as required for the fulfilment of the Contract in

accordance with the Specifications,

3. Drawings of Temporary Works for the construction of Permanent Works,

4. Drawings of the performances in the construction of Permanent Works as necessary for

showing the construction methods,

5. Detailed construction working drawings and calculation notes,

6. Fabrication drawings of concrete reinforcement as well as bar bending and cutting list,

7. Shop drawings of all structural steel and associated metal works,

8. Shop drawings of all electrical works and mechanical works with relevant operation and
maintenance manuals,

9. Fabrication and installation drawings of the structural steel works such as roof frames
based on the Engineer’s basic layout drawings, accompanied with structural calculation
details,

10. Shop drawings of miscellaneous metal works,

11. Drawings of detailed arrangement and devices details of all instrumentation works.

12. As-built drawings of all Permanent Works constructed, with the final quantity calculations
for all items in the Bill of Quantities,
13. Other drawings necessary for the performance of each part of the Works in accordance
with the Contract.

6.4 Submission and Approval

Submission of the drawings and documents prepared by the Contractor for the Engineer’s approval
and review and approval by the Engineer for those drawings and documents shall be in
accordance with the following procedure or as directed by the Engineer:

(i) The Contractor shall initially submit two (2) paper copies of each drawing, calculation note,
material schedule etc. to the Engineer for approval. The drawings and documents shall be
submitted in such sequence as to facilitate the Engineer’s review and shall be complete in
regard to all computation and data. All drawings shall be on ISO paper sizes (A1 to A4) as
appropriate and shall be clearly legible and neat. The drawings shall be provided with a title
block in bottom right corner with sequential number and signature of the Contractor’s
representative or his authorized person. A blank space of 90mm by 60mm shall be
provided above the title block for the Engineer’s approval stamp or comments.

(ii) Within twenty-one (21) days from the receipt of submission, the Engineer will return such
drawings with mark either as “Approved” or as “Request for Modifications”. Resubmission
of the modified drawings (with revision number like “R1”) shall follow the same procedure.

(iii) Three (3) paper copies of the approved drawings (with clear mark “For Works”) shall be
submitted to the Engineer for use by the Employer/Engineer.

(iv) Should the Engineer deem a longer period of time necessary for checking certain drawings,
he shall inform the Contractor to that effect in writing within fourteen (14) days of receiving
them.

All of the applicable requirements of this Clause with reference to drawings to be prepared by the
Contractor shall apply equally to catalogues, illustrations, printed specifications or other data
submitted for approval.

Any work done prior to the approval of drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. The Engineer will
have the right to request any additional details and to require the Contractor to make any changes
in the design which are necessary to conform to the provisions and intent of these Specifications
without additional cost to the Employer. The approval of the drawings by the Engineer shall not be
construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction and
detailing is satisfactory. Approval by the Engineer of the Contractor's drawings shall not be held to
relieve the Contractor of his obligation to meet all the requirements of these Specifications or of his
responsibility for the correctness of the Contractor's drawings or of his responsibility for correct fit
of assembled parts in their final positions or of his responsibility for the adequacy of the method of
construction.

For submission and approval of gate equipment modification drawings Section 15 of Technical
Specifications will apply.

All materials ordered or work performed prior to approval of the relevant designs or drawings by
the Engineer shall be at the Contractor’s risk. Claims or extension of time for completion will not be
granted on account of late submission of drawings to the Engineer or for delay caused by drawings
not approved by the Engineer and requiring re-submission.

The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Engineer any variation in the Contract in the
document submitted for approval.

6.5 Ownership of Drawings and Data

All the drawings, details, bill of materials and any other information or documents furnished by the
Contractor shall become the property of the Employer and shall be non-returnable. The Employer
will have the right to use this property.

6.6 Correspondence With the Engineer

All correspondence shall be dated, numbered and distributed in accordance with a procedure
agreed with the Engineer.

7 PHYSICAL AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR

7.1 Hydrometeorological data

7.1.1 Flow data

There are five stream gauging station in the vicinity of the project area with streamflow record from
10 years to more than 50 years. Most of the gauges were installed by SWHP, WAPDA and
operated by them. Daily flow record of five (5) gauge stations are available around the project site
which are used for the hydrological estimation/comparison (Table 1).

Table 1: Location of stream gauges in the vicinity of the project area

Catchment
Station Latitude Longitude River Agency Area Period
(sq.km)

Gulshanabad 35o 29’ 45” 72o 28’ 40” Gabral GTZ & SWHP 701 1993-2019

Utror 35o 28’ 20” 720 26’ 25” Batal GTZ & SWHP 214 1993-2016

Kalam 35o 28’ 10” 720 35’ 40” Swat SWHP, WAPDA 2020 1961-2010

Jildat 35o 29’ 15” 720 35’ 45” Ushu GTZ & SWHP 783 1993-2018

Matiltan 35o 30’ 00” 720 37’ 00” Ushu PEDO 656 2011-2017

It may be noted that flood data of these Rivers at their gauge stations possess major storm events
of July, 2010 and September, 1992, while extreme flood peak of Swat River at Kalam is missing.
All the rivers possess flood history due to monsoon rainfall contrary to Swat River at Kalam in
which only July, 2010 flood was extreme, but value of the peak flood is missing.

7.1.2 Climatic data

Long term record of climate data exist at Kalam which is located just downstream of the confluence
of Gabral River with Swat River. As per Koppen climate classification, the project area lies under
stepped hot and fully humid (BSH) zone. Available records indicate that precipitation in the project
area and its vicinity occurs throughout the year with two peaks; one in spring and the other is in
summer.

7.1.2.1 Rainfall

The rainfall data at Kalam is available for long term period. SWHP, WAPDA installed gauge at
Kalam in 1963 and it was operational since 2011. Pakistan Meteorological Department PMD also
observed rainfall data at Kalam and data is available from 2002 to 2021. Consultants collected the
data from both agencies. The results indicated that mean annual rainfall is about 1000 mm at PMD
gauge (data period 2021) whereas it is around 955 mm at WAPDA gauge ( data period till 2011).
The mean monthly rainfall graph is shown in Figure 3. The rainfall from January to March is
considerably high compared to monsoon period. The highest mean monthly rainfall occurred in the
month of March (171.01 mm) whereas lowest mean monthly rainfall occurred in the month of June
( 23.66 mm) as per PMD gauge.

The rainfall from January to March is considerably high compared to monsoon period. The highest
mean monthly rainfall occurred in the month of March (191 mm) whereas lowest mean monthly
rainfall occurred in the month of June ( 26 mm) as per SWHP, WAPDA gauge.

250.00
Rainfall Data ( Period 1963-2011 WAPDA)
200.00
Rainfall (mm)

Rainfall data (PMD 2004-15 PMD)

150.00

100.00

50.00

0.00
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Months

Figure 3: Mean Monthly Rainfall at Climate Station Kalam

7.1.2.2 Temperature

Record of daily maximum and minimum temperature of Kalam has been collected from PMD and
SWHP, W1`APDA. The results indicate that maximum temperature is observed in the month of
June with the value of 26.1oC and minimum temperature is observed at the month of January with
the value of -8.4 oc at the PMD gauge the results indicate that maximum temperature is observed
in the month of June with the value of 26.51oC and minimum temperature is observed at the month
of January with the value of -6.88 oC at the WAPDA gauge. The mean monthly temperature at both
the gauges are shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

30
Mean Max Mean Min
25

20
Tempertue (oC)

15

10

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-5

-10
Months

Figure 4: Mean Monthly Temperature at the Kalam Source WAPDA 1984-2011

30
Mean Max Mean Min
25

20
Tempertue (oC)

15

10

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-5

-10

-15

Months

Figure 5: Mean Monthly Temperature at the Kalam Source PMD 2005-2018

7.2 Estimation of Available Inflows

The estiamtion of inflows is carreid out using the long term flow data at the guages upstream and
downsteam of weir. Long term daily flow data is available at Gabral River at Gulshanabad
(upstream of weir site with catchment area of 701 Km2). The length of the data is 1993 to 2017
wheras data of 2017 is incomplete from July to December. The other gauge is Batal Khwar at Utror
with the catchemtn area of 214 Km2. The gauge sites are located approximately 2.5 km upstream
from the weir axis on Gabral River. Historic record of Swat River at Kalam located at downstream
of project area is available for period of 1961-2010 (catchment area 2020 Km 2. The catchment
area at weir is about 957 Km2 and 1212 Km2 at powerhouse. Mean daily flows are shown in Figure
8. The analysis of the data shows that average daily flow is 39.39 m3/s, whereas 2008 was the
driest year with the flow of 34 m3/s. The mass curve of the data is shown in Figure 6.

140

120

100
Average flow
Flow (m 3/S)

80 (39.39 m 3 /s)
60

40

20

0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360
DAYS

Figure 6: Mean daily flow at the weir site from 1961-2016

8 LAYOUT OF WORKS AND SURVEYS

8.1 Scope

This Clause deals with the requirements for the setting out of the Works and survey control
required for the construction of the Works.

8.2 General

The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the requirements of Clause 4.7 of the Conditions of Contract.

The Contractor shall record all calculations and survey results for setting out, check surveying and
surveying for measurement for payment in a suitable permanent form, which shall be available to
the Engineer on request at all times. The Contractor shall supply an electronic file and two hard
copies of any such calculations and survey results to the Engineer on request. All necessary sight
rails, pegs, and other things required for the proper alignment of the Works shall be erected by the
Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall, at his own expense, make all templates where necessary for the proper
setting out of the Works and support of items to be built in.

The Contractor shall have available on Site at all times a sufficient number of properly maintained
levels, theodolites, laser equipment, accurate steel tapes, electronic distance and angle measuring
instruments e.g. total stations, ranging rods, levelling stakes, and other instruments and appliances
as may be necessary for the correct setting out of the Works and control of the construction.
8.3 Survey Control Stations

8.3.1 Main Stations

Permanent survey control stations will be provided by the Employer adjacent to the Works together
with a permanent level benchmark as shown in the Drawings.

Once the Site had been handed over to the Contractor, he shall take responsibility for the
safeguarding of all stations and benchmarks which will be used to set out and construct the Works.
If at any time during the Works the Engineer suspects that one of the principal setting out stations
or benchmarks previously established by the Employer has been disturbed, the Contractor shall
have the station surveyed or benchmark re-levelled. Any setting out which was done after the
station and/or benchmark was disturbed shall then be rechecked and corrected if necessary, at the
Contractor’s expense including any remedial work required for the Works.

Where a station or benchmark is likely to be disturbed during construction operations, the

Contractor shall establish suitable reference stations or benchmarks at locations where they will
not be disturbed during construction.

No station or benchmark shall be covered, disturbed or destroyed before accurate reference

stations or benchmarks have been established and details of the position and levels of such
stations or benchmarks have been submitted to the Engineer and approved by him.

The Contractor’s reference stations or benchmarks shall be of at least the same quality and
durability as that of the existing stations and benchmarks.

All permanent stations provided by the Employer shall be handed over to the Employer at the time
of completion of the Works.

8.3.2 Internal Consistency of Stations

Before commencing construction of any part of the Permanent Works, the Contractor shall check
jointly with the Engineer that all stations provided by the Employer in accordance with Clause 8.3.1
above are internally consistent throughout the Site and are sufficiently accurately placed for the
construction of the structures to the required tolerances. The Contractor shall either notify the
Engineer in writing of any discrepancies found or confirm in writing his acceptance of the said
stations.

8.3.3 Subsidiary Stations and Benchmarks

The Contractor shall establish and protect all subsidiary stations and benchmarks required for
accurate setting out and level control during construction of the Works. Pegs placed by the
Engineer which may be disturbed during construction shall be referenced by the Contractor by
surveying and placing other pegs nearly in safe positions and all such pegs shall be carefully
protected to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
8.4 Preservation and Replacement of Stations and Benchmarks

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of any survey stations, survey benchmarks and
boundary stations encountered. If such stations or benchmarks are disturbed or destroyed by the
Contractor, they shall be replaced at the Contractor’s cost within three months by a Qualified &
Experienced Land Surveyor.

In case where displacement of or damage to such stations or benchmarks is unavoidable, the

Contractor shall notify the Engineer in good time so that he may arrange to have such stations or
benchmarks suitably referenced and later on reinstated. The Contractor shall, when applicable,
reinstate such displaced stations or benchmarks by a Qualified and Experienced Land Surveyor in
due course after situations allow such reinstatement at his own cost.

8.5 Survey of Ground Profiles

8.5.1 Original Ground Profiles

The Contractor shall inform the Engineer in writing, at least fourteen (14) day before commencing
such work, of his intention to perform any work which will result in a change to the topography of
the existing Site whether such work be for the Permanent Works to be constructed on the Site or
for Temporary Works which the Contractor intends to execute for his own convenience.
Thereupon, before commencing any work, the Contractor shall survey jointly with the Engineer the
original topography to the approval of the Engineer over the entire area to be occupied or
disturbed.

The information obtained shall be recorded by the Contractor in a Drawing(s) which shall each be
signed by both the Contractor and the Engineer. The Contractor shall then provide the Engineer
with a reproducible copy of each to serve as a permanent record for the purpose of determining
both the quantities of excavation and earthworks carried out in the construction of the Permanent
Works, and the extent to which the Temporary Works shall be removed, or temporary excavation
shall be refilled upon completion of the Works.

The Contractor shall give to the Employer and the Engineer CD(s) containing the result of mutual
survey result of original ground lines soon after the completion of the joint survey of the same.

8.5.2 Excavated and Final Ground Profiles

The Contractor shall survey jointly with the Engineer all excavated and final surfaces as required
by the Engineer for the purpose of recording as-constructed details and for the measurement of
quantities:

1. on completion of the common excavation above the top of the rock surface and prior to
commencement of weathered rock or rock excavation works.

2. on completion of the rock excavation or the excavation stage and prior to commencement
of placing backfill, concrete or other work, and

3. on completion of placing backfill, concrete or other work.

The information shall be agreed and recorded in the same procedure as set out above.
Whenever the excavation work reached the final excavation lines or levels of the Permanent Works
shown in the Drawings, the Contractor shall inform to the Engineer the details of the geological
conditions of the excavated surface within twenty-four (24) hours of the event in a written form.

The Contractor shall give to the Employer and the Engineer CD(s) containing the result of mutual
survey result of the excavated lines and final ground profiles soon after completion of the joint
survey.

8.6 Setting Out of the Works

The Contractor shall perform all setting out and check surveying of the Works in accordance with
methods approved by the Engineer before work commences. The methods and programme of
checking shall be such as to ensure the construction of every part of the Works to the correct line
and level, subject to the tolerances specified. The Engineer may at any time request the Contractor
to submit proof that the setting out has been satisfactorily checked.
The number of points required for setting out as well as the spacing between these points shall be
determined by the Contractor together with the Engineer in accordance with the type of the work.

In addition to any coordinated points and datum levels that the Contractor establishes for his own
use, the Engineer may require the Contractor that certain or all of the given points and datum
levels be clearly marked during construction. Where this is not possible for any reason, the
Contractor shall inform the Engineer in writing and an alternative position will be agreed with the
Engineer and confirmed in writing.

The Contractor shall not amend the approved method of survey control without the approval of the
Engineer.

8.7 Setting Out Checks

The Engineer and/or the Employer will do regular check surveys independently or jointly with the
Contractor during the course of the construction and the Contractor shall cooperate with and
provide assistance as required by the Engineer.

The Contractor is expected to liaise with the Engineer to programme the check survey to be carried
out during non-production periods or in parallel such that the minimum delay or inconvenience is
caused to production works, wherever and whenever possible. The Contractor shall afford the
Engineer every cooperation and assistance in this regard including but not limited to the provision
of survey assistants, drainage, lighting and ventilation and the removal or placing of Contractor’s
equipment and other obstructions such that they do not interfere with the setting out checks.

8.8 Lines and Levels of Reference For Erection of Equipment By Others

At the beginning of erection of equipment supplied and erected by others, complementary

reference points shall be placed by the Contractor. Positions of lines and levels shall be defined by
mutual agreement of all parties. In case of disagreement the Engineer shall decide.

The Engineer will draw up a report to confirm completion of these operations in the field.
8.9 Survey Assistance and Helpers

Whenever requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide, at his cost, survey assistance
and helpers for the Engineer and/or the Employer to check the Contractors surveys.

9 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

9.1 Quality of materials

All materials, fixtures, fittings, and supplies furnished under the Contract shall be new and unused,
of standard first grade quality and of the best workmanship and design. No inferior or low-grade
materials; supplies will be either approved or accepted. All work of assembly and construction shall
be done in a first class and workmanlike manner. In asking for prices on materials intended for
delivery to the Site and incorporation in the Works under any portion of these Specifications, the
Contractor shall provide the manufacturer or supplier with complete information as may be
necessary to secure compliance with the relevant Contract Clause. In every case, the Contractor
shall quote this Clause in full to each such manufacturer or supplier.

Prior to procurement, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer for his approval, the names of the
manufacturers of all equipment and materials, which he contemplates incorporating in the Works.
With this information the Contractor shall also furnish such pertinent information as to capacities,
efficiencies and sizes, and such other information, as may be required by the Engineer. Samples of
materials shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval when so directed. Equipment, materials,
supplies and articles installed or used without the Engineer’s written approval shall be liable for
rejection.

9.2 Submission of Samples and Data

The Contractor shall furnish all information as to quality, weight, constituent substances,
dimensions, levels, strength and description of the materials, equipment and work, as may be
designated by the Engineer and which the Contractor proposes to incorporate in the Works, and
shall give the Engineer such other particulars as may be required.

Before placing any order for materials for incorporation in the Works, the Contractor shall submit to
the Engineer for information and consent the names of the firms supplying materials giving the
origin, manufacturer’s specification, quality, weight, strength and description. When requested, the
Contractor shall provide such samples of the materials together with the manufacturer’s test
certificates as the Engineer requires. The samples ordered or specified shall be delivered to the
Engineer on the Site, allowing sufficient time for the Engineer to inspect and/or test the samples
before the material is required in the Works. The Engineer may request the Contractor to execute
such tests on the submitted samples without separate cost.

Unless otherwise specified, all proprietary materials shall be used and placed in strict accordance
with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions.
Items submitted shall be properly labelled to indicate the Project Contract number, Contractor's
source of supply, manufacturer Contract Item number, and other data required by the
Specifications.

The results of the tests shall generally indicate:

1. Sample identification numbers.

2. Sample origin.
3. Part of the Works represented by the sample.
4. Sampling date.
5. Description of tests with reference to the relevant standards.
6. Test results.
7. Date of tests.
8. Reference of laboratory undertaking the tests.
9. Conclusion (Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory).

9.3 Testing

The Engineer will make such tests on concrete, concrete aggregates, embankment materials, filter
pack materials and other materials as he may from time to time elect, and the Contractor shall
provide such samples or assistance in sampling materials at the Site as the Engineer may
reasonably require. Testing by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to test materials to ensure that they meet all the specified requirements and to control
their quality.

9.4 Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance

In the case of standard labelled stock products of standard manufacture, which have a record of
satisfactory performance in similar work over a period of not less than two years, the Engineer may
accept a notarized statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product conforms to the
applicable specifications.

9.5 Mill Certificates

In the case of materials for which such practice is usual, the Engineer may accept the
manufacturer's certified mill and laboratory certificate.

9.6 Testing Laboratory Certificates

The Engineer may accept a certificate from a commercial testing laboratory, satisfactory to him,
certifying that the product has been tested within a period acceptable to the Engineer and that it
conforms to the requirements of the Specifications.
9.7 Acceptance of Materials

The approval by the Engineer of any material or equipment shall in no way relieve the Contractor
of any of his responsibilities for meeting all of the requirements of the Specifications and shall not
prevent subsequent rejection if such material or equipment is later found to be defective or not
conforming to the Specifications.

9.8 Plant and Equipment Parts

A. Assembly marking

All parts, or units of shop assemblies, shall be marked, or tagged with piece marks. Marks shall be
in accordance with approved erection drawings, shall be clearly legible and so placed as to be
readily visible when the part is being erected in the field. Before dismantling for shipment,
connecting parts assembled in the shop shall be matchmarked to facilitate erection in the field and
marked so as to identify each part with the assembly to which it belongs. The location of the
matchmarks shall be clearly indicated on erection drawings. All parts or assembly of parts shall
also be so marked as to identify them with this Contract.

B. Shop cleaning and painting

After shop assembly and inspection all parts of the Plant shall be cleaned and painted in
accordance with the Specifications.

C. Nameplates

1. Each major and auxiliary items of equipment shall have a nameplate permanently affixed
thereto, or as directed, showing in a legible and durable manner the serial number, name and
address of the manufacturer, rating data, electrical and mechanical characteristics, and other
significant information, as applicable. Nameplate of distributing agents only will not be
acceptable.

2. All nameplates shall be in the English language.

3. Nameplates for Plant Identification and record purposes shall be manufactured from stainless
steel with satin finish and engraved with black lettering of a size, which is legible from the
working level.

4. Warning plate shall be manufactured from stainless steel with satin finish and engraved with
red lettering and sited in a position, which affords maximum personnel safety.

9.9 Material Orders

The Contractor shall provide to the Engineer a list of Sub-Contractors and vendors with whom
orders are to be placed for materials or equipment which will be incorporated directly into the work
of the Contract.
Copies of material or equipment orders and list of stock material or equipment shall be provided to
the Engineer. All orders and stock lists shall state the Standard Specification under which the
material is to be furnished, pertinent drawing and part numbers if any, and the required delivery
date, and shall state that the material is subject to inspection and testing by the Engineer.

9.10 Service Record

If a demonstrable satisfactory service record is available for a material, certain specified tests may
be waived by the Engineer.

9.11 Cost

Further to the provisions of Sub-Clause 9.3, Re-testing of the Conditions of Contract, the cost of
any additional laboratory, field and shop tests required through the resubmission of samples
because of failure of compliance with Specifications shall be borne by the Contractor.

9.12 Inspection

All material and equipment furnished and all work performed under this Contract will be subject to
inspection by the Engineer at all times and in all states of completion both off-Site and on-Site. The
Contractor shall furnish promptly without additional charge, all facilities, labour and materials
reasonably needed for performing such inspection and testing as may be required by the Engineer,
Inspection at the source, e.g. borrow area, manufacturer's plant, etc, will be made of selected
materials and equipment in addition to inspection at the Site, The Contractor shall give adequate
notice to the Engineer when materials and equipment are available for inspection. Acceptance of
materials and equipment or the waiving of inspection thereof shall in no way relieve the Contractor
of his responsibility for furnishing materials and equipment meeting the requirements of the
Contract Documents.

9.12.1 Inspection at the Place of Manufacture

To allow possible inspection of materials and equipment in the course of or on completion of

preparation or manufacture, the Contractor shall give the Engineer written notice of the workshops
and places where the materials and equipment are manufactured or stored and advise him of the
state of progress, so that the inspection may take place at appropriate times and without delaying
the dispatch of materials and equipment to the Site.

The Engineer will make or request the Contractor to make such tests on concrete, concrete
aggregates, embankment materials, filter materials and other materials as he may from time to
time elect, and the Contractor shall provide such samples and assistance in sampling materials at
the site as the Engineer may reasonably require. Testing by the Engineer shall in no way relieve
the Contractor of his responsibility to test materials to ensure that they meet all the specified
requirements and to control their quality.
9.12.2 Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance

In the case of standard labelled stock products of standard manufacture material which have a
record of satisfactory performance in similar work over a period of not less than two (2) years, the
Engineer may accept a statement from such manufacturer attested by the certified laboratory
certifying that the product conforms to the applicable Specifications.

Unless otherwise specified, all proprietary materials shall be used and placed in strict accordance
with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions.

10 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

10.1 Quality Assurance Plan

The materials produced and the workmanship provided in fulfilling the requirements of the
Specifications shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s Quality Assurance Plan. This Plan shall
be documented in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the requirements of the Specifications will be
met.

The Quality Assurance Plan shall be prepared by the Contractor with reference to his Quality
Assurance Manual and in accordance with the applicable ISO 9001-2000 or 9001-2008 Standards.
This Plan will also be applicable to work performed by any of his sub-contractors. The Plan shall
include, but not be limited to, detailed procedures, instructions or statements covering the items
defined hereunder.

Organisation

The Quality Assurance Plan shall describe the Contractor’s Quality Assurance organization and
delineate the responsibility and authority of the various personnel and groups involved. The Quality
Assurance Department’s internal structure and relationships with other departments shall be
defined. An organizational chart shall be included with lines of authority and communication shown
thereon.

Training of Personnel

The Quality Assurance Plan shall contain provisions for the development, implementation and
maintenance of training and certification programmes. The programmes shall comply with such
codes and standards as are required in the Specifications or in accordance with common industry
usage.

Design and Document Control

The Quality Assurance Plan shall assure that the Specification requirements are correctly
translated into and included in the Contractor’s procedures, documents and drawings. The
programme shall further assure that the latest approved documents (including changes) are
available to and used by the required manufacturing, inspection and test personnel. The review
shall be performed by individuals other than those involved in the original design.
Procurement Control

The Contractor’s procurement process shall assure that purchased items comply with the
requirements of the Specifications. This assurance shall be provided by the inclusion of the
appropriate quality assurance requirements into the Contractor’s procurement documents and by
adequate inspection of the material at its source and upon receipt.

Processed Material Control

The Quality Assurance Plan shall provide assurance that procured and subsequently processed
material meets the Specifications. Material identification shall be provided and maintained
throughout the manufacturing cycle. Control shall be provided for the documentation and disposal
of nonconforming material, and their subsequent rework or repair and re-inspection. The
programme shall also provide for the prior notification to the Engineer of the proposed rework or
repair or nonconformance, for his evaluation and approval.

Special Processes

Special Processes such as welding, cleaning, non-destructive examination, etc, shall be performed
in accordance with documented process procedures and by qualified personnel. The procedure
shall describe the process sequence and methods, process prerequisites, equipment, qualification
of personnel and equipment, and acceptance criteria. The procedures shall also describe the
preparation and retention of documents used to record the results of Special Processes.

Inspection

The Quality Assurance Plan shall provide for the in-process and final inspection of items and
activities to assure compliance with the Specifications. Examination or measurements shall be
performed at each applicable work operation. Inspection activities shall be performed by qualified
individuals other than those who performed the activities being inspected.

Calibration

Procedures shall be established to assure that test and measuring devices used to test, inspect, or
accept material or components are calibrated at specified intervals to maintain the proper
accuracy. Devices used shall be of the proper range, 'type and sensitivity to reliably measure the
parameters being evaluated. The calibration of such devices shall be documented and shall be
performed using certified measurement standards.

10.2 Test Programme

The Contractor's test programme shall be suitably documented to assure that the required
materials and components testing are properly performed. The test programme shall address
pertinent test pre-requisites, such as test instrumentation selection and calibration, acceptance
criteria, documentation of test results, and evaluation of test results by qualified personnel.

10.3 Level of Criticality and Control

The level of quality control applied by the Contractor and the Engineer shall be adjusted to the
importance of the item in terms of impact on reliability, schedule and costs.
10.4 Non-conformity

During construction, after each assessment or measurement of quality, cases of non-conformity

identified by the Engineer or by the Contractor's quality control supervisors or by the personnel in
charge of execution will be divided into the following four categories:

 NC1 This category covers minor defects which will be repaired immediately, then
recorded on standard follow-up documents.
 NC2 This category covers defects which can be repaired according to a pre-established
procedure. The repairs will be carried out immediately and recorded on special
documents.

 NC3 This category covers defects which cannot be repaired according to a pre –
established procedure. The decision to repair, modify or rebuild or remanufacture
the item shall be proposed by the Contractor for the Engineer's approval.

 NC4 This category covers major defects on critical items. The Contractor shall propose a
solution for the Engineer's approval.

10.5 Audit

The Quality Assurance Plan shall provide for audits of the Contractor's and his subcontractors'
operations during the course of the Works. The audits shall be used to determine the
organization’s compliance with the Specifications and the Quality Assurance Plan procedures. The
audits shall be arranged by the Contractor's Quality Assurance Manager and conducted by suitably
qualified staff not directly involved in the quality assurance activities.

10.6 Documentation

The Quality Assurance Plan shall include a system to ensure that the documentation necessary to
attest the completion of any phase of the work; use of correct materials; completion of required
inspections and tests; and acceptability of results are generated, reviewed, maintained and
submitted to the Engineer at the required time. The system shall ensure that such documentation
is reviewed by the Contractor for legibility, completeness, validity of data, traceability of document
to activity or equipment and acceptability of results.

The documentation to be issued and maintained shall include but not limited to:

 Test reports for raw material (cement, steel, bentonite, aggregates, etc)
 Test reports on the main items of the Works (dewatering, excavation, concrete,
embankments, etc.)
 Survey and layout procedures
 Inspection and test procedures
 Inspection and test reports
 Certificates of compliance

10.7 Submittal of Contractor’s Documents

The following documents shall be submitted by the Contractor;

 The Contractor's Quality Assurance Manual, within 28 days of the Commencement Date.
  A draft of the Contractor's Quality Assurance Plan for approval by the Engineer, within 56
days of the Commencement Date

 The Contractor's Quality Assurance Plan, within 28 days of the receipt of the Engineer's
comments

The Contractor's Quality Assurance Plan will be periodically reviewed and revised as the work
proceeds.

10.7.1 Contractor’s Alternative Designs

Where an alternative design is initiated by the Contractor, he shall be responsible for obtaining any
required design criteria from the Engineer as necessary. The procedures for the submission and
approval of such alternative designs shall be pursuant to Clause 13.2 [Value Engineering] of the
General Conditions of Contract.

The Contractor will be required to attend regular site meetings with the Engineer where the
progress of construction will be reviewed. Such meetings will normally be held monthly and may be
attended by representatives of the Employer. The Contractor shall prepare and circulate to all
parties to attend the meeting progress records and explanatory sheets one day before the meeting.

The Contractor shall also attend weekly meetings with the Engineer and provide prior to each
meeting as required by the Engineer detailed programmes showing separately the various
activities of the Contractor anticipated over the forthcoming two (2) week period as well as the
progress achieved over the preceding week relative to the programme applicable to that period.

The agenda of each progress meeting shall include the approval of the minutes of the previous
meetings, progress of the works with respect to the schedule and analysis of the difficulties
encountered in the work.

The minutes of the meetings shall be prepared by the Engineer and shall be deemed, after
approval by the other participants, to be written confirmation of the declarations, instructions and
decisions taken during the meeting.

The Contractor will be required to attend regular coordination meetings basically on a monthly
basis, with the Engineer/Employer for coordination of interface activities.

10.7.2 Other Meetings

The Contractor will be required to attend several site meetings or committees with the Engineer
with respect to the following captions:

 Traffic Management Committee

 Grievance Redress Committee
 Occupational Health and Safety Committee
 Jirga meetings, etc.

These meetings above will normally be held monthly, or intermittently for some cases, and may be
attended by representatives of the Employer. The Contractor shall prepare and circulate to all
parties to attend the meeting information and data on the topics to be raised one day before the
meeting.
10.8 Quality Management

10.8.1 System and Procedures

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the quality and testing of materials, workmanship
and production processes in the Contract.

To this end the Contractor shall institute and operate a Quality Management Plan, which details:

1. quality control procedures

2. personnel responsibilities

3. procurement procedures

4. testing procedures

5. equipment and calibration

6. frequency of testing, calibration, etc.

7. hold points in production for inspection

8. rejection and rectification procedures

9. documentation and communication

in order to satisfy the specifications relevant to each operation pursuant to the Works in terms of
the Contract.

10.8.2 Approval of System

Within twenty-eight (28) days after the Commencement Date and based on the general outline and
any amendments thereto requested prior to acceptance of the Bid, the Contractor shall submit
comprehensive details of the systems as proposed, making use wherever possible of diagrams,
charts, organization charts, etc. in preference to lengthy description, all for the approval of the
Engineer. Such details shall be updated from time to time as appropriate or as directed by the
Engineer.

The Contractor shall commence the operation of the Quality Management Plan without delay and
in accordance with the Engineer’s approval of the general outline and documentation examples as
accepted with the Bid and shall thereafter modify the system, from time to time in accordance with
the further details as approved by the Engineer.

10.8.3 Provision of Materials and Equipment

1. All materials and equipment intended to be incorporated in the Works shall be subject to
approval by the Engineer prior to order by the Contractor.

2. No Plant or part thereof shall be shipped from its point of original manufacture or final shop
assembly to the work site before it has been approved by the Engineer.

3. Proprietary Brands
 Where the Specification refers to materials of a particular brand name the Contractor may offer
an equivalent for the Engineer’s approval, but the Engineer is under no obligation to accept the
alternative and no claims will be entertained if the alternative is not accepted.

4. Testing of Materials
Unless otherwise stated in the Specifications or accepted by the Engineer, all testing shall be
carried out and interpreted in strict accordance with the methods specified in the relevant
ASTM Standards or other international or national standards specified in the Specifications
or approved by the Engineer.

10.8.4 Mobilization and Demobilization of Major Plant and Equipment

Following Sub-Clause 4.17 in General Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible
for all his plant and equipment that are to have brought on to the Site for exclusively use for the
Project. When the Contractor submits the detailed construction program which is required to be
submitted within 28 days after the Commencement of Works is issued, the Contractor shall provide
the detailed information of major equipment to demonstrate clearly the capability together with a list
of spare parts to be necessary for the first six months. The detailed information to be required are,
but not limited, as follows:

- Name of manufacturer,
- Model and power rating
- Capacity and year of manufacture

Each and auxiliary items of equipment shall have a nameplate permanently affixed thereto, or as
directed, showing in a legible and durable manner the serial number, name and address of the
manufacturer, rating data, electrical and mechanical characteristics, and other significant
information, as applicable. Nameplate of distributing agents only will not be acceptable.

10.8.5 Competence of Workmen

The competence of personnel required to undertake operations involving particular skills, affecting
the quality of the Works, such as concreting, rock bolting, concrete compaction, repairs, grouting,
formwork erection etc. shall be demonstrated to the Engineer by means of tests arranged by the
Contractor. Should the competence of any member of the Contractor’s workforce be in doubt, the
Engineer may order any re-testing he reconsiders necessary at any stage throughout the Contract.
Suitable means of identification of different skills and training levels of workmen by way of badges
or such like shall be instituted.

Workman shall only receive their practical training on those parts of the Works as agreed by the
Engineer.

10.8.6 Inspection

Whenever the regular period for carrying on work is to be changed, the Engineer’s consent shall be
requested and the Engineer shall be given notice in sufficient time, at least twenty-eight (28) days,
to rearrange staffing for proper inspection. The Engineer shall be given notice of any other
proposed changes to normal working times at the weekly progress meetings or as necessary to
cope with emergencies.
The Employer may, if necessary, employ the other independent organization to inspect and check
the Works performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall cooperate with and enable them to
fulfil their inspection, but any claim of the Contractor in this regard will not be accepted.

11 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

11.1 General

The programme of work submitted by the Contractor in accordance with Clause 14, “Programme to
be submitted” of the Conditions of the Contract shall be supplemented by submittal of a detailed
schedule based on a computerized system, Primavera Enterprise for Engineering & Construction
(P6 etc.) software, covering all construction activities and furnished to the Engineer on paper and a
soft copy on the following dates:

 Initial work Schedule: Along with the Bid Documents.

 Baseline Schedule: within 28 days after receipt of Letter of Acceptance.

 Revised Baseline Schedule: After 3 months of the approval of Baseline Schedule and
thereafter quarterly.

 Recovery Schedule: As and when required by the Engineer.

The Sub-Clause 8.3 or Baseline Schedule, as approved by the Engineer in consultation with the
Employer, will form an integral part of the Contract and will establish Contract completion dates for
the various activities as mentioned in the Contract.

All schedules, project plans, progress updates and reports shall be in the form of readable
computer printouts as well as in soft data format.

11.2 Requirements & Procedure:

11.2.1 General Requirements:

 The narrative report accompanying the submittal shall describe the construction
methods, plant and equipment proposed to be used and shall explain the expected
production rates that are the basis of the scheduled durations of different activities.

 Start Date of the Project.

 Dates on which different site possession will be required.

 General administrative items like, Performance guarantee, Mobilization Advance

Guarantee, Insurance etc.

 Unique Activity ID, description and duration.

 Activities’ earliest start and finish dates, latest start and finish dates.

 All activities with zero float.

 Critical path with listing of all activities on the path.

  Dates for Employer furnished material or equipment if any.

 Required dates of Drawings from the Engineer.

 Dates for submittals like Method Statements etc.

 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and activity codes.

 Definition of calendars with non-working days or periods i.e. planned closures, flood
seasons etc.

 Loading of key resources.

 Milestone dates.

 Network logic Diagram.

 List of constraints i.e. reason and type of constraint.

 Full S – Curve and Critical S – Curve (for critical activities only).

 Cost/ Resource Histograms.

 Planning assumptions and any external relationships

 Explain any discretionary dependencies.

11.2.2 Tender Schedule

Tender Schedule will be submitted along with Bid Document and will be prepared in accordance
with the General Requirements mentioned under 11.2.1, Requirements & Procedure.

11.2.3 Baseline Schedule

Clause 8.3 or Baseline Schedule to be submitted within 28 days after letter of acceptance and will
be prepared in accordance with the General Requirements mentioned under 11.2.1, Requirements
& Procedure. Start date will be the date of Notice to Commence.

11.2.4 Revised Baseline Schedule:

Besides, the General Requirements mentioned above, following will be the additional requirements
for Sub-Clause 8.3 or quarterly Baseline Schedule:

 The revised narrative report depicting the actual situation and submittal describing the
construction methods, plant and equipment proposed to be used and shall explain the
expected production rates that are the basis of the revision of scheduled durations of
different activities.

 The Date of issuance of Notice to Commence will be considered as the date of start.

 Change in strategy to achieve the target Completion Date describing the additional
resources if required, change in sequence of activities etc.

 Actual start and finish dates.

 Incorporation of effects of all approved changes that have occurred during last three
months i.e. any variation order which will affect the Completion Date of the Project. Any
change in Completion Date for milestones shall be on the basis of prior extension if any
granted by the Engineer

 Comparison with the target or Sub-Clause 8.3 Baseline Schedule. The narrative of any
deviation from the Baseline.

11.2.5 Recovery Schedule

The Recovery schedule will be submitted to the Engineer as and when required by the Engineer. If
in the opinion of the Engineer any project milestone is likely to be missed mitigation strategy for
recovering the project will be submitted in the form of Recovery Schedule.

The recovery schedule will include all the requirements as mentioned in the Sub-Clause 8.3
Schedule.

11.3 Explanation & Definitions of Different Terms:

11.3.1 Activity Codes:

Activity codes will include the following details:

 Types of structure.
 Types of sub-structures
 Zone/ Area
 Work Restrictions (Closure etc.)
 Sub-contractor if approved.
 Responsibility if identified in the Contract to be shared with an agency other than the
Contractor.

11.3.2 Work Breakdown Structure

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) shall divide the project scope into hierarchical,
manageable, definable packages of work that will clearly indicate the scope and budget for the
element.

The WBS elements shall clearly reflect project’s purpose and objectives, functional/ performance
design criteria, project scope, technical performance requirements, and other technical attributes.

The WBS to be submitted by the contractor will be based on the following parameters:

 The WBS submitted by the contractor will include and be a part of the high level WBS provided
by the Engineer.

 Each WBS element will represent a single tangible deliverable.

 Each WBS element will represent an aggregation of all subordinate WBS elements listed
immediately below it.

 Each subordinate WBS element must belong to only one single parent (or superior) WBS
element
 The deliverables should be logically decomposed to the level that represents how they will be
produced (designed, purchased, sub-contracted, fabricated). The partitioning of the
deliverables from higher levels within the WBS to lower levels must be logically related
 Deliverables must be unique and distinct peers, and should be decomposed to the level of
detail needed to plan and manage the work to obtain or create them.
 Deliverables should be clearly defined to eliminate duplication of effort within WBS elements,
across organizations, or between individuals responsible for completing the work
 Deliverables should be limited in size and definition for effective control – but not so small as to
make cost of control excessive and not so large as to make the item unmanageable or the risk
unacceptable.
 A coding scheme for WBS elements that clearly represents the hierarchical structure when
view in text format will be used

11.4 Progress Measuring System:

The Contractor will agree with the Engineer the Progress Measuring System after award of the
Contract and before submission of Sub-Clause 8.3 Schedule.

11.5 Activity Definition:

Activity definition will involve identifying and documenting the specific activities that must be
performed to produce the deliverables and sub deliverables identified in the Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS).

Within the context of the process of Activity Definition, decomposition will include identifying and
documenting a list of activities that will be performed on the project. It will be organized as an
extension to the WBS and will not include any activities that are not required as part of the project
scope.

The adequate level of detail must be carefully planned for the intent of the schedule based on the
following parameters:

 The list of activities should lead to the identification and achievement of major deliverables of
the project, including project management
 Cost, resource and duration estimates will be loaded for the activities
 Progress Measurement Criteria and Activity Weights Definition will be devised for progress
reporting.
 Each Activity will be assigned a unique Activity ID based on a coding structure. The coding
structure logic will also be indicated and communicated to the Engineer.

11.6 Activity Sequencing:

Activity sequencing will involve identifying and documenting interactivity logical relationships.
Activities will be sequenced accurately to support development of a realistic and achievable
schedule. A project network diagram using Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) will be
utilized for showing dependencies between the activities.

11.7 Activity Duration Estimation

Activity durations will be estimated based on the work quantity, productivity and resources applied
to the activity. Calendar dates will be utilized for all duration estimation with a minimum time unit of
days. Calendars, constraints (canal closure days) and assumptions will be documented and
reported.

11.8 Schedule Development

The schedule will be developed to indicate the start and finish dates for project activities. The
schedule developed will be iterated during the project according to the frequency of progress
reporting. Critical Path Method (CPM) will be used for mathematical analysis of the schedule for
calculation of Early and Late dates. The following inputs to the schedule will be identified,
documented and reported as part of the project schedule:

 Project Network Diagram

 Activity Duration Estimates

 Resource pool for the project and resource requirement to achieve each activity.

 Calendars specific to activities and resources.

 Activity notebook items describing the reason for following activity attributes:

o Constraints: Imposed dates, Key events or major milestones, statutory requirements

(limits and restrictions or other obligations placed on the project by federal, state or
local regulations)

o Discretionary Dependencies

o Assumptions

o Leads and Lags

o Risks

Submittal of construction schedules as per requirements of this Clause shall be a condition

precedent to payment to the Contractor under any Interim Payment Certificate.

As-Built construction schedules submitted by the Contractor periodically shall form the basis of
evaluation of claim for Extension of Time, if any.

12 FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER

No site facility shall be provided by the employer at site during whole execution of the Contract.
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for managing any facility and/or additional area, if
required at site for the smooth and safe operation of the activities. Such responsibilities shall also
include liaison with the relevant authorities and bearing all respective charges without additional
payment.

The Contractor shall also be fully responsible for the provision of electricity, water, gas and other
services he may require for the performance of the Contract.

13 CONSTRUCTION CAMP

13.1 General Services

A. Power Supply

Mains supply shall be through a 3-phase 4 wire 380/220 50Hz LV cable distribution system with
miniature substations, all in accordance with the general standards and specific requirements and
to the approval of the Engineer.

Street lighting shall be installed in conformance with code of practice.

B. Roads

The Contractor shall undertake the design, construction and maintenance of roads and connecting
streets in the designated area to serve all the Contractor’s accommodation and related facilities
from the Permanent Access Roads provided by the Employer. Such roads to the Contractor’s
accommodation area shall comply with the relevant laws and regulations governing public roads.

Where stormwater will be concentrated in roadways, the Contractor shall install catch-pits and
drains and undertake the measures specified in Clause 18.11 below to lead the water to the
natural drainage paths of the area. Construction details shall be to the approval of the Engineer,
with materials and workmanship in conformance with the appropriate specifications of code of
practice and will not cause affect to natural self-drainage and environment in the area.

The general provisions of Clause 19 shall apply to the roads provided by the Contractor under this
Clause.

C. Water Supply

The Contractor shall provide and maintain the water supply reticulation in his residential area,
including all pipe work, valves, specials and fittings and any other equipment as necessary.

Construction details shall be to the approval of the Engineer with materials and workmanship in
conformance with the appropriate specifications and code of practice.

Pipe mains shall be of fiber-cement, PVC or galvanized steel piping with suitable couplings as
approved, minimum diameter being 75mm internal. Fire hydrants shall be 75mm diameter spaced
at 250m intervals (maximum).

D. Sewerage and Sewage Treatment

The Contractor shall provide and maintain sewerage reticulation and treatment facilities in the
designated areas and outfall facilities as necessary, including all pipework, manholes, specials and
fittings and any other equipment as necessary. Sewage treatment facilities shall comply with
Sub-Clause 18.6 below.

Construction details shall be to the approval of the Engineer with materials and workmanship in
conformance with the appropriate specifications or code of practice.

Piping shall be special fiber-cement, PVC or vitrified clay with suitable coupling as approved,
minimum diameter being 100mm internal. Minimum gradients shall be 1 in 60 for 100mm diameter,
1 in 150 for 150mm diameter, and 1 in 250 for 200mm diameter.

Sewer manholes and inspection chambers shall be located at a maximum distance of 75m apart
and shall be of precast elements in special fiber-cement, concrete, brickwork or patent materials as
approved, minimum diameter being 900mm internal. Manhole cover slabs shall be of concrete,
each incorporating a cast-iron frame and lid for access, details as appropriate to the conditions (i.e.
vehicular access) and opening dimension 450mm. Benching to the invert of manholes shall be
steeper than 1 in 25 and flatter than 1 in 5.

Sewer mains shall be laid in straight lines and at constant gradients between manholes. House
connection shall be made via at least one inspection chamber with a rodding eye at each bend
within the plots.

E. Telecommunications

The Contractor shall provide all telecommunication facilities in and around the accommodation
area and other Contractor's Facilities for his own use and for the Employer/Engineer. Effective and
efficient telecommunication shall be maintained between each section and shift engineer (as
identifiable from the Contractor’s site organization chart) and the relevant working areas in the Site
of the Contractor and the Employer/Engineer. Requirement for the Contractor’s telecommunication
facilities is specified in Sub-Clause 18.3.

F. Transportation of Goods and Materials to Site on Public Roads

The road condition up to Bahrain town is quite good, however rest of the 40 km of N-95 beyond
Bahrain up to Kalam is under construction and it takes almost about 2 and a half hours to travel.
The access to weir site is via truckable track / road 9 km long from Kalam towards Utror. The
proposed Powerhouse is located on the northern end of Kalam Town, about 1.5 km upstream of
the road bridge on Gabral River.

The Contractor shall also independently liaise with local traffic authorities, including Traffic Police
for specific permits or approvals for transport of particular items of goods, materials, oversized or
heavy loads which may require special escort or speed restrictions.

13.2 Accommodation

The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the design, provision, construction, maintenance
and removal of all accommodation and related facilities within the accommodation area designated
for the Contractor. Such facilities shall conform in layout, town planning and construction with the
standards and workmanship requirements of modern community developments as appropriate.

Except for those areas so designated, no other areas will be provided for the erection of residential
accommodation facilities by the Contractor.
The following minimum standards for Contractor’s accommodation and related facilities shall apply:

A. Supervisory Accommodation

Free-standing weatherproofs and rodent and termite proof houses of temporary nature utilizing
modern durable materials and best building practice as per proposal submitted by the Contractor
and approved by the Engineer:

1. Area of plot: 200 to 250m² minimum, Driveway strips to be surfaced.

2. Windows: Fully glazed, each at least 30% opening and 20% of floor area.

3. Walls: Brick, concrete block, fiber-cement, patent sandwich layered, or other acceptable
material, with appropriate finish, as approved by the Engineer. Fire rating of 30 minutes
(minimum).

4. Floors: Treated wood or concrete, suitably damp-proofed and raised at least 225mm above the
highest adjacent external ground level. Minimum floor to ceiling dimension shall be 2.7m.
Floors of kitchens, bathrooms, showers, toilets to be impervious to water.

5. Roofing: Tiles or sheeting of fiber-cement, slate, burnt-clay, concrete or other acceptable

material, to be approved by the Engineer, affixed to purlins on reinforced concrete roofing.
Roofs to be insulated and waterproofed with polystyrene or fiber glass blanket or similar.

6. Services

It will include

a) hot/cold water to bathrooms and and kitchens.

a) 19mm or 12mm ID copper, galvanized iron or PVC pressure piping and fittings as
appropriate. Hot water pipes to be lagged.

b) Sewage: Water-born with flush toilets (WC’s) and wastewater system piped to underground
sewer mains.

c) Internal distribution to be through 40A cables in LDPE conduits 15mm ID.

d) Lighting: Strip fluorescent or incandescent (bayonet) fittings to provide average 200 lux,
minimum 120 lux to living areas, bedrooms and kitchen. At least one fitting per room.

e) Air conditioning: Air conditioning to be provided in living rooms.

B. Labor Accommodation

Standards of accommodation for labor shall comply with the following parameters:

1. Single Quarters Housing - Skilled Labor

Two room apartment type of units each with a lobby/living, kitchen and toilet/bath facility may
be required. The typical apartment module/unit may be used by bachelors as well as by
families. a single apartment may be assigned to one family or 2 to 4 numbers of bachelor staff
as required. The apartment building should not be more than three floors with 4 to 6 units on
each floor.
 Sleeping quarters shall comprise 9 m² per person, maximum two persons per room. All other
areas shall be proportionately not less than general labor facilities.

2. General Labor Accommodation

These quarters shall comprise a number of accommodation modules to suit the Contractor’s
total labor requirements, constructed generally as per Pakistani construction norms in the
vicinity of the area under the direction of the Engineer in charge. Each module shall
accommodate a maxim of sixty (60) persons in dormitories for a maximum of four (4) persons
in each dormitory.

The Contractor will submit his proposal with drawings for the approval of the Engineer before
construction of quarters. Each module shall comply at least with:

Sleeping quarters: Minimum 6.5m2 per person, including bed, locker, bedside table and chair.

Communal Sanitation Facilities: 45m² including six (6) nos. showers (each with external seat
and clothes hooks), eight (8) nos. hand basins, eight (8) nos. water closets (each enclosed,
door with latch) and urinal (3m wide) with hot and cold running water to showers and hand
basins. These communal sanitation facilities will be separated from accommodation areas
lounges by at least 2m.

Two (2) Communal lounges: Each 75m² with suitable number of easy chairs and occasional
tables.

Communal laundry: 20m² under cover with six (6) nos. laundry basins each served with hot and
cold running water plus enclosed exterior washline area of 30m² with 60m length of washline.

3. General Labor Amenities

Note that the requirements of Clause 14.6.4 below shall also apply to all residential
catering/eating facilities.

Communal dining hall: Minimum 1.5m² per person at a sitting.

Communal kitchen: Fully equipped as a separate facility to the dining hall, attached to it via
a servery

Floor area of the kitchen: Minimum 120m²

Kitchen facilities

Minimum ceiling height for all amenities: 2.7m

The above said parameters may be revised as per requirements / better proposal from the
Contractor and approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of any other facilities such
as recreation, sport, etc., related to the needs of the labor community as the Contractor may
require in the designated area. The additional facilities shall include at minimum,
mini-market/convenience store, outdoor recreational facilities (including but not limited to Futsal
Yard, Volley Ball facilities, running area), mosque, canteen/coffee shop, laundry and barber saloon.
C. Facilities for Police & Security Forces

The Contractor shall provide within the contractor’s camp or at any appropriate place, the facilities
to accommodate the police and security staff of the required number with the consultation of the
Employer/Engineer at the Site.

Such accommodation and facilities shall comply with the specified requirements for General Labor
and General Labor Amenities.

13.2.1 Vacating Camp

At such time when portions of the facilities provided by the Contractor under Clause 6 of the
General Conditions of Contract and Clauses 13 and 14 hereof are no longer required for the
prosecution of the work, and in accordance with a schedule of time and the instructions furnished
by the Engineer, the Contractor shall vacate and hand over to the Employer to the extent, the
Employer intends to retain as per his future requirements, in reasonably good condition, fair wear
and tear considered, all buildings, housing, area improvements, utility systems, equipment,
furniture and other facilities including furnishings and supplies constructed or provided as part of
the facilities, except

 the Contractor's construction and fabricating equipment, tools and supplies; and
 such temporary buildings and facilities as may be specifically designated by the Engineer
for removal by the Contractor.

The aforementioned schedule of time and instructions will require handing over of certain portions
of the facilities on the date of Taking-Over Certificate. The Contractor will be permitted to retain
possession of and use such portions of the camp as he may reasonably require to carry out his
obligations and work remaining under the Contract after the date of the Taking-Over Certificate and
shall hand over such portions to the Employer when no longer needed during the Defects
Notification Period.

The rest of the facilities area will be properly dismantled and cleared off under the directions and
satisfaction of the Employer/Engineer.

14 FACILITIES FOR ENGINEER’S AND EMPLOYERS PERSONNALES

14.1 General

The Contractor shall provide and maintain the facilities specified under this clause for the sole use
of the Engineer and the Employer.

14.2 Field Cabins

The Contractor shall supply and install fully furnished and equipped prefabricated field cabins of
appropriate size for the use of Engineer's and Employer's staff as instructed and approved in
shape of drawing(s) by the Engineer along with the required electricity supply, air-conditioning,
water and telecommunication and other basic facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for
operation and regular maintenance and repairs of the structures, furniture, equipment and
appliance therein during the whole execution period or as instructed by the Engineer as per
requirement from time to time. Number and location of the cabins shall be as directed by the
Engineer. Each field cabin shall be supplied and installed within fifty six (56) days after the
Engineer’s written instruction. The Contractor shall shift these field cabins as and when required as
per direction of the Engineer.

The cabins shall be of prefabricated or equivalent as approved by the Engineer incharge, well
insulated and weather tight. The floor shall be raised at least 30 cm above ground level. The door
shall be provided with a lock and the window shall be slide-type, glazed, and screened and
provided with substantial shutter fastening on the inside.

Each cabin shall be fitted with suitable lighting, water heater, hot plate, air conditioner (split unit
type), room heater, telephone sets, internet connection for free use of e-mail, bottled drinking
water, four (4) sets of 0.8m x 1.2m desk with lockable drawer and chair, one (1) 0.9m x 1.8m steel
cabinet lockable, one (1) stool, wash basin, one (1) cupboard fitted with shelves, and coat hooks.

Each field cabin shall be provided with toilet facilities, located in a covered and enclosed privy
separated from the field office, provided with lock and key. The method of waste disposal and
location for disposal of waste shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

The Contractor shall collect waste and garbage from the cabins on daily basis. The cabin and
cabin area shall be kept neat and clean by the Contactor at all times.

The cabin area shall include three (3)-car parking spaces and shall be surrounded by security
fence where directed by the Engineer.

14.3 Fully Furnished Engineer’s Residence

The Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain fully furnished Engineer’s residence. The
residence shall have the capacity to accommodate approximately 50 no of persons as per
requirements from time to time under the Engineer’s instructions. Approximating five single room
accommodation shall be provided to accommodate senior staff and the rest of the residences shall
be of such type to accommodate 2 to 3 persons in each residence unit as directed and approved
by the Engineer’s incharge. The minimum sizes of room including attached baths shall not be less
than 20 sqm and 30 sqm for single and shared accommodation respectively. Each washroom shall
have the availability of hot water round the clock as per requirements.

The rooms shall be equipped with LED TVs with cable, 1 tonne invertor ACs and necessary
furniture as per instruction of the Engineer’ in charge. Highspeed internet shall be provided by the
Contractor round the clock in all residences.

There will be a common mess hall for food. The contractor shall provide trained support staff
including cleaners, cook and helpers etc.to operate the mess and to facilitate the Engineer’s staff
at residences.

The accommodation shall also include two fully furnished guest rooms with similar requirements
and facilities for the guests.
14.4 Furnishing and Maintaining Transportation Facilities and Vehicles

The Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain the following vehicles service for the use of the
Employer/Engineer within 56 days after the Commencement Date or as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit the catalogues of the models to be purchased to the Engineer and
shall obtain its approval before placing the purchase order.

Type of Vehicle Nos.

Provide Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco or equivalent 4
Provide Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G or equivalent 1
Fully equipped Toyota Hiace Standard Ambulance 3.0 or
1
equivalent

The vehicles shall be of the latest models. Minor deviations from the specified requirements will be
permissible provided that, in the opinion of the Engineer, the basic type and quality of the vehicles
are met.

The Contractor shall be paid for provision and operation & maintenance of such vehicles
separately under Bill No. A1 [Preliminary and General].

The use of such transport facilities shall be under the control of the Employer/Engineer and the
Contractor shall be wholly responsible for furnishing at all times a satisfactory operating
transportation service with an average fuel supply of 400 and 300 litres for Toyota Hilux Rocco and
Toyota Fortuner 2.7G per month, respectively. The above vehicles shall be available full time with
driver to the Employer/ Engineer for its use during the whole construction period. In case of
breakdown or if a vehicle is undergoing repair and maintenance, the Contractor shall provide a
similar replacement vehicle immediately.

The Contractor shall furnish, supply and provide, as may be necessary without the specific
direction of the Engineer, all fuel, lubricants, tyres and other supplies; all maintenance and repairs
and suitable qualified drivers at all times. The drivers shall be available both day and night and all
working and nonworking days. All vehicles shall be approved by the Engineer.

In the event that the drivers or the vehicles are not performing in a satisfactory manner, the
Engineer/Employer will request their replacement and the Contractor shall comply immediately with
the satisfaction of the Engineer. Replacement motor vehicles of equivalent types will be provided
against all motor vehicles remaining or likely to remain out of service for more than 4 consecutive
hours, whether for scheduled maintenance or for unscheduled service or repairs. In case the
Contractor fails to provide or promptly replace any of the specified vehicles, the Engineer shall
arrange rental of an equivalent alternative to the Contractor's debit.

All service vehicles shall be fully overhauled and returned to the Employer upon the Completion of
Works in good operating conditions at no cost to the Employer.
14.5 Survey Equipment

The surveying instruments as listed below shall be provided by the Contractor for exclusive use of
the Engineer's site staff within fifty-six (56) days after the Engineer’s order. The instruments
provided shall be brand new, of the latest design and manufactured by reputable manufacturers
acceptable to the Engineer. The instruments shall include all items necessary for the Engineer to
be able to establish horizontal and vertical control both on the surface and underground together
with an operation manual in English and to check the Contractor's surveying work.

The Contractor shall present to the Engineer for approval the proposed make, type, and models
with parts and performance catalogues and manufacturer's warranty, prior to purchase. Following
equipment shall be provided:

a. Two (2) nos. Total-stations or similar, complete with tripods and accessories and computer
connection interface with software package

b. Four (4) sets, Sighting targets, illuminated for underground use, complete with tripods,
batteries, etc.

c. Two (2) nos. Optical plumbs

d. Six (6) nos. Walkie-talkie portable transceivers

The quantity of such necessary equipment may be changed by the Engineer as per requirement
after signing of the Contract.

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with any additional surveying equipment and materials
such as pegs, mallets, stakes, nails, paint, etc., as required, and shall make available to the
Engineer any survey equipment not included in the above list of equipment, but which may be
necessary for checking the Works. Any instrument which has been damaged or is non-operational
shall be immediately replaced or repaired by the Contractor.

No payment will be made to the Contractor for the provision of the above-said equipment under
BOQ and the cost thereof shall be deemed to be included in the cost of his other quoted BOQ
rates.

Upon the Completion of Works all surveying equipment will be returned to the Contractor.
However, the Employer reserves the right to purchase some or all of the equipment, if needed.

14.6 Furnishing Equipment and Supplies for Office, Testing Laboratories, Field Surveys

The following facilities shall be furnished and maintained by the Contractor for the use of the
Employer and Engineer except that the soil testing equipment will be maintained by the Engineer:

- surveying equipment,
- protective clothing,
- equipment and supplies for Engineer's testing laboratory,
- drafting instruments and equipment,
- office equipment including inter office communications system, and
- other equipment required by the Engineer.
The facilities shall be furnished in accordance with a delivery schedule prepared by the Contractor
to suit the need for such facilities as established by the Engineer.

Detailed specifications for purchasing of the required articles will be furnished by the Engineer at
various intervals during the Contract.

The payment of above items shall be made to the Contractor under the Provisional Sum specified
in the Bill of Quantities.

14.6.1 Clearing and Maintenance of the Site

The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all areas of the Site for which he is responsible,
including temporary facilities, buildings, services, etc., in a neat, clean, sanitary and orderly
condition and to the satisfaction of the Engineer at all times.

The Contractor shall for the duration of the Contract maintain and repair all structures, buildings,
and facilities provided by the Contractor whether for the use of the Contractor or otherwise. He
shall provide all professional, administrative, supervisory, and technical staff and all labor,
communications, transport, plant, equipment, materials, tools, instruments, fuel, spare parts and
the like required for the proper execution of such maintenance and repairs. The work of
maintenance shall include such repainting and redecoration as may be required for protection
against corrosion and to present a reasonable appearance both externally and internally.

14.6.2 Site Laboratory and Testing Facilities

A. General

The Contractor shall, within eighty-four (84) days after the Commencement Date, construct,
furnish, equip and maintain for the duration of the Contract, a laboratory sited as close as
practicable to the main concrete batching and mixing plant. The laboratory shall be for the joint use
of the Engineer and the Contractor. The laboratory will be managed, staffed and operated by the
Contractor under the supervision of the Engineer. It will allow smooth performance of the tests to
be carried out within the framework of the Contractor’s Quality Management Plan including the
trial, acceptance and routine tests by the Contractor, and tests required by the Engineer within the
framework of the complementary investigations and from time to time during the course of the
works.

B. Functions

The laboratory will be used for the following functions (at least):

1. Soils: Particle size analysis, Atterberg indicator tests, measurement of permeability, in situ and
Proctor density and CBR tests, organic matter content, shear box and oedometer
(consolidation) tests.

2. Rock: Compressive strength/modulus, tensile strength, portable shear box, point load tests,
density

3. Concrete aggregates: Particle size analysis, strength, soundness, sand equivalent and Los
Angeles test

4. Cement: Measurement of Blaine fineness, setting time, compressive and tensile strength.
5. Concrete: Mix design, measurement of workability, curing and crushing 250mm and 150mm
concrete cylinders, measurement of tensile strength.

6. Grout: Design and performance testing of grout materials and grout mixtures.

7. Admixtures: Performance tests.

8. Bituminous materials: Performance tests, Marshall tests (density, air void, flow and stability).

9. Water: Water sample collection, analysis

for physical tests: Dissolved oxygen (DO) mg/l, Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg/l, Total
suspended solids (TSS) mg/l, Temperature (T) oC, Conductivity Scm-1,

for chemical tests: iron (Fe), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn),
Fluoride (Fe), Sulphate (SO4), BOD5, etc; and preparation of a report for submission to the
Engineer

10. Other tests as required.

C. Contractor’s Responsibilities

The Contractor shall:

1. supply supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to sample and transport
materials to the site laboratory from all excavations or planned excavations, borrow pits,
quarries, stockpiles, disposal areas or any other part of the project area. The Contractor shall
also furnish and install facilities satisfactory to the Engineer for procuring representative test
samples from these locations,

2. construct the laboratory building to accommodate contract requirements and all of his needs
however they may arise, as well as those of the Engineer. The laboratory building shall include
at least:

- One (1) reception area, accessible to light trucks,

- One (1) area for materials preparation,
- One (1) room devoted to concrete tests,
- One (1) room with controlled temperature for tests requiring controlled atmosphere (cement
& other tests),
- 2 x 12m2 office with furniture respectively for the Contractor’s and Engineer’s assistants.

3. fully service and maintain the laboratory with electricity, water, potable water, air conditioning
(cooling and heating), sewerage and telephones.
4. provide, service and maintain any testing facilities wheresoever required by the Contractor on
the Site as agreed with the Engineer.

5. provide and maintain equipment and apparatus of the respective types and extent necessary to
enable all site testing to be properly and efficiently undertaken. The equipment and apparatus
shall be new and of sufficient number and capacity to handle all throughput arising from both
his requirements and those of the Engineer and shall comprise at least those items listed in the
Technical Specifications. Such equipment and apparatus shall be subject to the prior approval
of the Engineer before ordering, and shall remain the Contractor's property at the end of the
Contract.
6. provide and maintain any additional equipment and apparatus over and above those listed
under item-D below as the Contractor considers necessary.
7. provide all the complementary item and consumable required for the day-to-day running of the
laboratory and auxiliary facilities.

8. provide and maintain such further equipment, apparatus and facilities as may be ordered by
the Engineer. A Provisional Sum provided in the Bill of Quantities is partly usable for the
purchase of such equipment.

9. be responsible for the efficient planning and programming of testing required by the Contract
and the Engineer to the satisfaction of the Engineer and without prejudice to the Engineer’s
requirements with respect to availability of and access to equipment, assistance, etc.

10. provide all labour, qualified testing staff and assistance and personnel required by the Contract
for operation and maintenance of the laboratory.

11. provide assistance and labour required by the Engineer for his testing, which personnel shall
fall under the control and direction of the Engineer.

12. have undertaken by independent, recognized standards laboratories, initial and regular
calibrations of all equipment and apparatus to the satisfaction of and to a programme agreed
with the Engineer.

13. arrange for such tests as are not provided for in the Site testing facilities to be undertaken by
recognized laboratories, subject to the prior agreement of the Engineer.

14. arrange for calibration of equipment by an authority approved by the Engineer.

D. Equipment:

The equipment shall include but not limited to the following:

1. Soil Laboratory

1 set of 250mm dia sieves from 0.080mm to 80mm;

1 giratory sieve shaker allowing sieving by wet process;

2 extra sieves 0.080mm and 0.40mm;

1 Casagrande liquid limit apparatus:

1 plastic limit set;

1 set for hydrometer test;

1 conductimeter;

1 rotary shaker for 6 bottles;

2 compaction Proctor moulds;

1 CBR mould;

1 standard compaction hammers;

2 modified compaction hammer;

1 200 g balance, 0.010g precision;

1 5 kg balance, 1 g precision;

1 15 kg balance, 5 g precision;

1 set for permeability test on Proctor mould;

1 set for permeability test on CBR mould;

1 complete set for relative density determination of soils (ASTM D2049) with 2 spare moulds;

1 compression device for unconfined compressive strength determination allowing

measurements of unconfined compressive strength up to 2.5MPa.

1 Oedometer

1 direct shear box

2. In Situ Soil Test

1 density apparatus rubber balloon type with piston;

1 cutting edge for Proctor mould;

3. Rock Materials

1 point load test equipment

1 portable shear box

4. Cement / Natural Pozzolan / Aggregate / Concrete

The test equipment for Cement / Natural Pozzolan / Aggregate / Concrete are described in Chapter

0430 “Conventional Concrete” and Chapter 0433” Roller-compacted Concrete”.

5. Grout

2 standard Marsh cones for viscosity measurements;

1 compression device for strength and modulus determination;

1 baroid equipment for filtering measurements;

1 equipment for direct mud and grout density measurement;

2 sieves 80 microns;

1 vane test equipment

6. Bituminous Material

1 penetration test equipment.

7. Miscellaneous

2 25mm dia vibrators (immersion type);

1 600 l electric oven with thermostat;

1 200 l electric oven with thermostat;

1 15 l microwave oven;

1 120 g balance, 0.1 g precision;

1 15 kg automatic balance, 5 g precision;

1 100 kg automatic balance, 10 g precision;

1 caliper square;

1 hygrothermographs;
2 spare gauge for concrete tester;

1 press calibrating dynamometer;

1 core drilling machine (up to 160mm core diameter);

1 Los Angeles machine or dynamical crushing test apparatus;

1 pH test set.

The above described equipment may vary as per requirements of the Site under the directions of
the Engineer.

All the above requirement of the equipment shall be procured by the Contractor under the
provisional sum specified in BOQ Item A1.20 of Bill no. A1.

8. Laboratory Computer Equipment

The Site Laboratory shall be equipped with two (2) PC computers with licensed software for use by
the Engineer. The laboratory shall be also equipped with each one (1) unit of color laser printer
A4/A3 and photocopy/scanner machine A4/A3 with their accessories connected with the
computers by LAN or wireless, camera and video making facilities. This equipment shall be
maintained well and repaired by the Contractor whenever necessary.

14.6.3 Other Site Facilities

Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the design provision,
construction, operation and performance to satisfy contract requirements, and maintenance of all
the site facilities which are required by the Contractor for the due fulfilment of the Contract. Such
facilities may include canteens, warehouses, storage sheds, workshops, motor pool, storage yards,
explosives magazines, fuel depots, fuel stations, storage tanks, loading platforms, weigh-bridge,
laboratories, guard houses, etc.

Storage accommodation for equipment, plant and materials shall be well ventilated, weather and
damp proof, with floors raised above natural ground level.

The facilities shall be subject to the consent of the Engineer, who shall have full access to them at
all reasonable times. Fuel shall be stored in properly constructed underground tanks and fuel
installations shall be secure against unauthorized persons. The fuel depot shall be bunkered to a
minimum depth of 0.50m, or as necessary in each case to provide emergency containment of the
full fuel storage capacity of each fuel depot.
The Contractor shall also provide and maintain access control buildings, guard shelters, etc. for the
24h/day operation of the security system as specified in Clause 13.1.

The standard of construction of office buildings shall be at least equal to that of the supervisory
accommodation described in Clause 13.2 or as directed / approved by the Engineer.

14.6.4 Catering/Eating Facilities

Wherever catering facilities and eating areas are provided by the Contractor, the following
provisions will apply:

1. Where workers’ own food is consumed, facilities shall be provided for washing hands and
storage of waste or refuse.

2. Where a catering service is provided catering staff must be:

- competent and experienced,

- medically examined and certified as fit for catering work,

- Trained in food hygiene.

1. Food transport, storage, cooking and waste disposal shall be subject to the approval of the
Health authorities and the Engineer and in accordance with the Contractor’s Health and Safety
Management Plan.

For employees who do not take their meals in a formal canteen on the Site, the Contractor shall
establish adequate and suitably located covered eating facilities. Such facilities shall have
hardened floors and shall be provided with tables and seating for the relevant number of people as
well as potable water supply, toilets and sufficient refuse bins in order to maintain the Site in a neat
and sanitary condition. Each such facility shall be properly cleaned after every meal.

14.6.5 Access on Site

The Contractor shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of access roads to all
areas of the Site, to all Site offices, and for all haulage and other construction roads required for
carrying out the Works. These roads shall be treated to avoid any dust nuisance, graded monthly
and maintained whenever necessary or as directed by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall establish reasonable traffic regulations governing traffic on the roads
maintained by him, and shall provide signs, pavement marking, traffic signals or other control
devices and flagmen as may be required to maintain a safe and unimpeded flow of traffic.

When temporary construction roads constructed by the Contractor are no longer required the
Contractor shall, unless otherwise approved or directed by the Engineer, plough to break up
hardened surfaces, remove all imported material and reinstate the surface. Unless otherwise
specified, no separate payment will be made for Access on Site.
14.7 Assistance For the Engineer

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with such assistance as he may require during working
hours at all times including weekends. The survey assistance to check the Contractor’s survey is
set out in Clause 8.

When so requested by the Engineer the Contractor shall supply for the use of the Engineer such
equipment and facilities as the Contractor may have available, at Daywork rates or other rates to
be negotiated as necessary. The Contractor shall also supply skilled labor, semi-skilled labor and
unskilled labor, on Daywork rates, when requested by the Engineer.

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17 SAFETY AND HEALTH

17.1 General

Pursuant to Clauses 4.8 and 6.7 of the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall take full
responsibility for the prevention of unhealthy or unsafe conditions and practices and for the
promotion of healthy and safe working practices at the Site, as such conditions and practices may
affect his employees and any other persons while present at the Site, and nothing specified herein
will relieve the Contractor of any obligation or responsibility whatsoever in this regard.

The Contractor shall, within fifty-six (56) calendar days after the date of the Letter of Acceptance,
submit to the Engineer for his approval the Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP). The
HSMP shall be developed with utmost care and vigilance in compliance with the requirements of
relevant laws, rules, regulations and authorities in the Country and Code of Practice stated in Sub-
Clause 17.2 below. The construction work shall not begin until the SSHP has been approved by
the Engineer.

The HSMP shall cover the following aspects:

a) Statement of Contractor's Safety Policy

b) Senior management responsibility for safety
c) Appointment, duties and responsibilities of Site safety staff
d) Policy for identifying Hazards
e) Safety risk assessment and management plan
f) Safety promotion, awareness and training
g) Safety equipment
h) Safety of the Contractor's construction and office equipment
i) Safety of the staff and workers at site
j) Safety of the public and third parties at site
k) Safety procedures for sub-contractors
l) Measures to avoid traffic accident on public roads
m) Disciplinary procedures
n) Accident reporting
o) First aid and emergencies
p) Others

Approved safety helmets shall be worn by all persons at all times whilst on the Works. Suitable
protective clothing, footwear, waterproofs, gloves, safety glasses, ear protectors, etc. appropriate
to the work being undertaken, shall be issued to and worn by all workmen. The Contractor shall
conduct such safety awareness programmes and campaigns as may be necessary, including the
use of prominent and strategically placed posters, audio-visual methods, etc. Training and
dissemination on safe work performance shall be undertaken for the Contractor's employees and
subcontractors periodically, at least once a week.

The Contractor shall maintain and submit to the Engineer such records and make such reports
concerning safety, health and welfare of persons and damage to property as the Engineer may
from time to time prescribe.

The Contractor shall manage the overall safety of working on site. The Contractor shall cooperate
with the Engineer to plan, manage and co-ordinate his work with the work of the Employer’s other
contractors such that hazards and risks are properly controlled minimized and avoided.

In the event of a conflict between two or more Contractors they shall endeavor to reach an
agreement, issues which cannot be agreed shall be determined by the Engineer. The Contractor
shall not be entitled to additional payment as a result of such determination.

17.2 Health and Safety Management Plan

Pursuant to Clause 6.7 of the Conditions of Contract the Contractor shall implement a Health and
Safety Management Plan (HSMP) upon getting an approval from the Engineer, which shall remain
in force throughout the duration of the Contract.

For the purpose of implementing the HSMP, the Contractor shall constitute a duly empowered
committee which shall convene monthly under the chairmanship of the Occupational Health and
Safety Officer.

The composition of the committee shall be to the approval of the Engineer, who may, if in his
opinion the committee is not carrying out its duties with due diligence, order that a new committee
be reconstituted.

1. The duties of the Occupational Health and Safety Officer and his deputy including the
proportion of their working time to be spent on health and safety duties.

2. Notification, investigation and recording of accidents.

3. Code of practice to be used to ensure healthy and safe working conditions and the
management of hazardous conditions.
4. The arrangements for the frequency and occasions of routine and special meetings of the
Health and Safety Committee, the keeping of records, rights and access to information and the
right to amend the committee constitution by the committee in agreement with the Engineer.
5. The arrangements for disseminating information, training and supervision to ensure the codes
of practices.

6. Participation in the monthly safety inspection of the Engineer and the Employer.

The Engineer may at any time order that the HSMP be altered completely or in part or may be
added to. The Engineer may also serve on the Contractor a Notice of Contravention of the HSMP.
Such a notice will specify the nature of the contravention, and the time limit for rectification. In the
event of failure to comply with a Notice of Contravention the Engineer may arrange for work to be
done to rectify the cause or order removal or suspension of the offending persons from Site, as
appropriate, at Contractor’s expense. All or part of the work may be suspended until satisfactory
corrective action has been taken and no time extension therefore shall be granted to the
Contractor for any such suspensions.

The Contractor may appeal to the Engineer for modification of the terms of any Notice of
Contravention before expiry of the notice. Upon such appeal the Engineer in his sole discretion
may modify, withdraw or confirm the notice.

This HSMP shall also refer to the emergency evacuation plan at each working area, particularly on
underground works. This evacuation plan must provide for emergency procedures, testing of
emergency procedures, and training and instruction on these procedures. Emergency procedures
shall include the following points:

o An effective response to an emergency

o Evacuation procedures
o Notifying emergency service organizations at the earliest opportunity
o Medical treatment and help

These procedures shall be tested at least three (3) times per year on a random basis in
consultation with the Engineer. The Contractor shall also prevent firearms being brought on to Site.

17.3 Code of Practice Within the Management Plan

The Code of Practice shall be in accordance with the Contract and shall be based on a recognized
standard and shall be of no less a standard than that of Safety and Health in Building and Civil
Engineering Work of the International Labor Office (Geneva) and the safety practices prescribed by
the International Tunneling Association (ITA).

17.4 Occupational Health and Safety Officer (OHSH)

The Contractor shall appoint one HSO who shall be responsible for ensuring that the Safety
Management is adhered to. The OHSO shall be a graduate with at least a bachelor course of
environmental scientist/engineering and have experiences of more than 15 years in health and
safety works in construction. He or she shall have obtained a vocational qualification issued by
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), IOSH (Institution of
Occupational Safety and Health) or an equivalent institution.

The OHSO shall be available at Site on a 24h/day basis and he or his deputies shall carry out
regular and random checks of all parts of the Site where work is taking place.

Particular attention shall be given by the OHSH to aspects such as, but not limited to, lighting,
handrails and safety nets (especially around all dangerous openings), access stairs and ladders,
toe plates, underground ventilation, blasting procedures, removal of construction rubble, orderly
storing and stacking of construction equipment and materials, proper installation of services and
general cleanliness. In addition, the OHSO shall accompany the Engineer on monthly safety
inspections of the Works and shall take due account of his requirements concerning matters of
safety.

17.5 Medical Facilities

17.5.1 General

The Contractor shall provide, maintain and operate the following:

1. a suitable dispensary having approximate covered area of 200m² close to the areas of the Site
where most of the work is being carried out. The dispensary shall be suitably equipped with
medical supplies and staffed during the whole contract period with qualified medial doctors and
competent medical orderlies to provide first aid facilities and to deal with normal case(s). this
medical staff shall also assist the Health and Safety Officer in implementation of the Health and
Safety Management Plan defined by the Contractor and consented to by the Engineer, and to
operate a medical screening and examination system for prospective employees. These
medical doctors shall attend the Health and Safety Committee defined Clause 17.2.

2. the contractor shall designate one or more specialized and experienced medical
doctors/hospital at the nearest city to deal with serious/emergent cases. These specialized
medical doctor(s) shall be ready to supply medical and surgical services at short notice on
request

3. One ambulance as specified in Clause 14.4 and approved by the Engineer. This ambulance
shall normally be stationed at the dispensary and shall be available round the clock.

The Contractor shall submit for the approval of the Engineer and, upon such approval, install a
means of rapidly summoning the doctors to the site of an accident or fire happening incident.

17.5.2 First Aid Material Boxes

The Contractor shall provide and maintain in ready condition adequate boxes of first aid materials
together with stretchers at prominently marked locations within 100m of each working site or as
required by the Engineer. The minimum contents of each first aid box shall be:

Wound cleaner (500 ml)

Swabs for cleaning wounds

Cotton wool for padding (250g)

 Sterile gauze (1 packet)

1 pair forceps (for splinters)

1 pair scissors (100m)

1 card of 6 safety pins

12 triangular bandages

6 roller bandages (80mm x 5m)

6 roller bandages (100mm x 5m)

1 roll elastic adhesive strip (25mm x 3m)

1 anti-allergenic adhesive strip (25mm)

1 packet adhesive dressing strips

6 large dressings (75mm x 100mm)

6 shell dressings (150mm x 200mm)

2 straight splints

The Contractor shall, through the auspices of the Health and Safety Committee, institute and
operate a basic first aid training programme to ensure that each foreman or work crew leader is
trained in first aid and processes a certificate to that effect issued by the Red Cross, or equivalent
qualification within three (3) months of his appointment.

17.6 Epidemics and Hazardous Substances

In the event of any outbreak if illness of a highly contagious or epidemic nature the Contractor shall
comply with and carry out such regulations, orders and requirements as may be made by the
Government of Pakistan, or the local medical or sanitation authorities for the purpose of dealing
with and overcoming the same.

The Contractor shall identify and keep records of all hazardous equipment, materials, or other
substances and any other health hazards in his undertaking of the Contract. Newly created
hazards or new hazardous equipment, materials or other substances brought on to Site shall be
added to the record. The Contractor shall draft new, or adapt and modify existing codes of practice
appropriate to the said hazards.

The Engineer shall be granted access to such records at all times.

The Contractor shall conduct and document at least weekly inspections of the storage areas for
equipment, transport vehicles and hazardous materials and substances, especially for spillages
and leaks. The Contractor shall take adequate precautions and make adequate provisions, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer, to prevent such spillages of toxic materials and substances from
entering natural stream or areas outside the Site.
17.7 Rescue Teams

The Contractor shall make available, train and equip sufficient suitable experienced workmen to
staff on rescue team for each shift of the underground works. At an early stage of the work, the
Contractor shall undertake the organization, equipping and training of rescue teams. These teams
shall be trained in underground rescue work and general first aid work and shall be kept to full
strength and in an efficient state of training.

The Contractor shall make suitable arrangements to the approval of the Engineer, to ensure
prompt intervention by the designated team in case of emergency. The Contractor shall provide
and keep in good working order sufficient air testing, breathing, and other necessary apparatus
and basic medical equipment for use during emergency operations, which facilities shall be
available to all personnel on the Site, no matter by whom employed.

17.8 Lighting and Power Leakage

All power and lighting circuits are to be fitted with earth leakage system. Such systems shall be
tested monthly and any circuit where the earth leakage system is malfunctioning shall be repaired
immediately or removed and replaced with a satisfactory unit.

17.9 Transport for Contractor’s Workers

The Contractor shall be responsible for, and make provision for the safe vehicular transport of all
staff and workers between their residences and their work areas, and vice versa. Transportation of
workers shall be by passenger vehicles such as buses, vans or others approved by the Engineer.
Overloading of passengers on the vehicles shall be prevented. Transportation of workers by trucks
with no fixed seats and hard roof is prohibited.

Pedestrian access on road surfaces shall not be permitted and suitable sidewalks shall be
constructed and clearly demarcated.

17.10 Safety of Public

Where the Public could be exposed to danger by any of the Site activities, the Contractor shall as
appropriate provide suitable flagmen, barriers and/or warning signs in English and Urdu all to the
approval of the Engineer.

Cost of such provisions shall be included in the rates provided in the Bill of Quantities.

17.11 Safety of Employer/Engineer Staff

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide safety equipment’s for 30 personals of the Engineer
and Employer on site.
17.12 Storage and Use of Explosives

The Contractor shall comply with all laws and security regulations in force from time to time relating
to the importation, movement, storage and use of explosives including the provision of magazines
at locations approved by the appropriate authorities. The magazines shall conform in all respects
to all laws in force regarding the erection, maintenance and guarding of magazines.

The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses as may be required for the importation,
movement, storage and use of explosives and do all things necessary to ensure compliance with
the laws in force relating to dangerous goods.

Blasting will be permitted only when proper precautions are taken for the protection of persons, the
work, and property.

Explosives shall be stored, transported, handled and used in accordance with the best practice as
approved by the Engineer and in accordance with the provision of the law. The Contractor shall
comply with all special rules and regulation that may be made by the authorities having jurisdiction,
and the requirements of the Engineer regarding construction and storage in magazines,
precautions on blasting and the like. The Contractor will indemnify the Employer against all claims
for damage caused by blasting.

Explosives and detonators shall not be transported in the same vehicle.

Explosives shall be stored in suitable magazines in approved location. Detonators shall be kept in
a separate magazine. The magazine shall be plainly marked with large letters EXPLOSIVES-
DANGEROUS in English, Urdu and any other relevant languages, and shall be locked and
guarded at all times. Keys to unlock the magazines shall be kept only by magazine keepers. Each
magazine shall have around it a cleared area suitably barricaded with a security fence.

Each magazine keeper shall be competent, trustworthy, and familiar with the handling,
transportation, care, and storage of explosive and detonators, and shall be responsible for
maintaining the cleared area around the magazine. No magazine keeper shall be allowed to work
more than ten hours in any twenty-four-hour period and shall not be required or allowed to perform
any other duty that will interfere with his duties as a magazine keeper.

17.13 Warning of Blasting

The Contractor shall install and operate a siren of sufficient volume to be easily heard above the
general site noise from all points within a radius of 1 km of surface blasts.

The Contractor shall present to the Employer, the Engineer, the surrounding villages, police station
nearest to the Site a weekly schedule of his blasting operations in a written form. When the
schedule will be changed, he shall inform the modified schedule to the same not later than twenty-
four (24) hours before the first ignition of the day.

The Contractor shall submit details of his blasting procedures to the Engineer for consent and shall
ensure that such procedures are adhered to at all the time in accordance with the requirements.
17.14 Lightning

The Contractor shall take precautions against lightning with regard to earthing of metalwork and
conductors on the Site. Use shall be made of lightning warning equipment if electrically sensitive
detonators are used for blasting.

17.15 Instream Harzards

During the instream works such as diversion, coffering and dam construction, the Contractor shall
provide personnel floatation devices to employees when working on or around water where a
drowning hazard exists.

The Contractor devises an evacuation plan including installation of warning signals and emergency
exists to safely evacuation employees and equipment from the working area against a risk by
inclement weather and/or elevated river levels.

18 CONSTRUCTION UTILITIES

The Contractor shall commence operating the services as soon as practicable after the instruction
to commence the Works and shall cease operating the services on issue of the Taking-over
Certificate for the Works or at such other date as may be agreed between the Engineer and the
Contractor.

The extent of the services shall be such that as to meet adequately the requirements of the Works
and the Site and such other work as may be carried out by or for the Employer on the Site. The
services are to be provided for the benefit of all organizations working at the Site including the
Employer, the Engineer, the Contractor, Subcontractors, concessionaires and other contractors
employed by the Employer and for all persons authorized to work on, reside at, or visit the Site.

The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all professional, administrative, supervisory and
technical staff and all labor, communications, chemicals, test equipment, transport, plant,
equipment, materials, furniture, tools, instruments, fuel spare parts and the like required for the
proper and efficient operation of the services.

18.1 Power Supply

18.1.1 Contractor’s Working Areas

Though the Employer’s facility is stated in Clause 12 above, however, the Employer does not
guarantee stable power supply to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision, operation and maintenance of all necessary
power supplies to and within the Site for the due fulfilment of the Contract. For stable power
supply, the Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain necessary generators, transformers,
switchgear, distribution lines, etc., if needed. All workmanship and equipment shall comply with the
Pakistani regulations and be carried out by suitably qualified electricians.
Any generator plant shall be adequately silenced and located so as to keep the noise level at the
nearest housing or office area below 65 dB.

The Contractor shall submit his plans and detailed drawings of the temporary electric power supply
system, including the distribution system, to the Engineer for approval.

The costs for construction, installation, operation, maintenance and subsequent removal of the
temporary power supply system(s) and illumination for general purpose shall be paid to the
Contractor under the relevant item provided in Bill of Quantities.

18.1.2 Electricity Supply for Employer/Engineer’s Field Cabins

The Contractor shall supply electricity to the Employer/Engineer’s field cabins as stated in
Sub-Clause 14.2.

18.2 Lighting

Whenever the Contractor is engaged in night, he shall provide and maintain in good condition,
adequate high powered flood lighting for all portions of the work on which he is occupied. This shall
include borrow, quarry or disposal areas if machinery is operating in any of these areas. The
requirements for lighting for underground works are stated in the Technical Specifications.

Provided lighting shall be sufficient to ensure that at all times:

1. safe working conditions are provided for all personnel on the work sites,

2. the Works can be constructed in complete compliance with the contract,

3. complete inspections of all works in progress can be made by the Engineer,

4. security of the Works areas and public safety measures are adequate and effective.

Unless otherwise directed, the minimum intensity of illumination on ground on working surface to
be provided for the various operators or work areas shall be as tabulated below:

Design Minimum Measured

Illuminance Operation or Area Value Value
(Lux) (Lux)
Earthworks and excavation 50 20
Access and haul roads where cross
traffic or other hazardous conditions 20 10
exist
Concrete placing 100 50
Maintenance shop and mechanical
300 200
and electric works

The Contractor shall supply a suitable instrument for measuring the intensity of illumination by
himself. The instrument shall comply with BS 667 or equivalent standard as approved by the
Engineer.
All moving plant used during night operations shall be equipped with sufficient light and reflectors
and fluorescent markings to ensure safe working conditions.

If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the resulting illumination is not adequate for the safe and efficient
execution of the work, additional lighting shall be provided by the Contractor without additional
payment. Failing this further such work will be prohibited until the lighting is satisfactory.

18.3 Telecommunication

18.3.1 Internal and External Telephone System

The Contractor shall arrange for the provision and maintenance of communication facilities,
whether in conjunction with the PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) and
Telecommunication Companies or other authorities, e.g., in respect of radio facilities. Such
communications shall be connected or provided such that effective and efficient communication
within the Site and externally may be maintained at all times during the Contract especially under
emergency circumstances.

18.3.2 Emergency Telephone System

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a complete wired telephone communication system
capable of providing clear and concise communication between all tunnel work and the tunnel
portals. The communication systems shall also provide for communication between the tunnel
works, Contractor’s field offices, and Engineer’s work site offices.

The Contractor shall maintain at all times the wired communication system in full working order.
The communication system and requirement shall be suitable for use in all area(s), providing clear
and dependable communication. This shall be subject to approval by any/all relevant authority(s)
prior to use.

18.4 Water Supply System

18.4.1 Potable Water Supply

The Contractor shall provide, operate and maintain a potable water supply for the duration of the
Contract and shall provide connections and reticulation for potable water to his own facilities. The
quality of the potable water shall comply with the Pakistan National Environmental Quality
Standards referred in Environmental and Health Specifications.

The Contractor shall also make all arrangements necessary for the distribution of potable water for
the due fulfilment of the Contract to his various offices, buildings and other Site facilities. For each
such facility, this supply shall be maintained for the duration of the work or use of the area and
shall be located within 100m of the area. Each such supply shall be prominently identified with
«Drinking Water» signs in English, Urdu and in other languages as may be relevant to the
workforce.

Water samples shall be tested every three (3) months period and certificates from an agency
approved by the Engineer submitted to the Engineer shall indicate that the water is fit for human
consumption.
Water mains outside the boundaries of the Site shall not cross ploughed fields, and the locations of
such mains shall be agreed with the Engineer prior to installation.

18.5 Sanitation and Cleaning

The Contractor shall ensure that the Site and all facilities for which he is responsible in terms of the
Contract are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. The sanitation services shall
comply with the regulations of the Health authorities concerned. They shall also be located
conveniently to all points where work is in progress. The services shall include but not be limited to:

18.5.1 Refuse Collection and Disposal

Metal dust bins or equivalent plastic refuse bins with lids shall be provided by the Contractor for all
buildings and refuse shall be collected and removed from all facilities on the Site at least twice per
week. Refuse from food preparation and eating areas shall be collected and removed daily. Refuse
shall be transported to the refuse dumps in covered contained or covered trucks.

Refuse dumps shall be established by the Contractor at locations designated by the Engineer
based on solid waste management plan to be submitted by the Contractor. In case of the burning
is approved, the ashes and all unburned material shall be deposited in layers not more than 1m
thick in trenches and each layer shall be covered with a layer of soil not less than 250mm thick. It
is noted that always medical waste must be incinerated. The refuse shall not be left uncovered for
more than twenty-four (24) hours and shall eventually be covered with a further 500mm thickness
of soil to the final ground level. The refuse sites shall be fenced by the Contractor as agreed with
the Engineer in order that windblown refuse is contained within the refuse site.

18.5.2 Cleaning of Site Area

Cleaning of facilities/working area and of drains shall be carried out sufficiently frequently to
maintain the Site in a neat and tidy condition especially before rainy seasons, in addition to any
other requirements of the Contract.

18.5.3 Pest and Vermin Control

The Contractor shall propose and execute a programme agreed to with the Engineer to control the
incidence of noxious pests and vermin on the Site. Use of residual pesticides will not be accepted.

18.6 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment

The Contractor shall provide the sewerage and sewage treatment system for the collection and
treatment of all sewage on the Site. Adequate mobile or other toilets which can be connected to or
otherwise discharged into the sewerage system shall be provided near each supply of potable
water. The Contractor shall ensure that they are always kept in a hygienic, sweet and disinfected
condition by regular attendance and supplied with toilet paper, soap, and towels.

The quality of the Contractor’s sewerage and sewage treatment facilities shall comply with the
requirements of the Health authorities and with the requirements of Clause 18.6 for effluent
discharged from sewage treatment systems or plants into natural watercourse or streams. The
Contractor shall further be responsible for all arrangements necessary for the disposal of sewage
screenings and sludge from the sewage treatment facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of
the Health authorities and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Where the Contractor provides and uses septic tanks or conservancy tanks each tank shall be of
approved design and have a capacity not less than 100 liters per person served by the tank subject
to a minimum of 3,000 liters.

The layout, construction and operation of the Contractor’s Site sewerage system shall be subject to
the prior agreement of the Engineer.

18.7 Fire Control Service

The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions against outbreaks of fire and ensure that a
nucleus of persons trained in the use of firefighting equipment is available in each section of work
on each shift.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain at the Site fire extinguishers and a firefighting service
including a motor driven vehicle equipped with a water tank, portable pumps, suction and delivery
hoses with suitable couplings together with other equipment, appliances, tools etc. and shall staff
and administer this service to the approval of the Engineer. Such firefighting service shall be
available on a 24h/day basis and the Contractor shall install and maintain a proper warning system
to ensure that the firefighting teams and equipment can be concentrated on any fire in the shortest
possible time.
The firefighting service shall be supervised by a competent person and shall have at least five (5)
trained members on a voluntary or part-time basis.

The Contractor shall publish rules and regulations governing the call out and use of the firefighting
service and notices shall be prominently displayed giving instructions as to how the firefighting
service can be summoned. The warning and call-out system shall be incorporated in the
Contractor’s emergency evacuation procedures required in Clause 17.2 above.

All plant, equipment, appliances etc. and personnel shall be in a state of readiness and available at
short notice for the firefighting service which shall be tested at least three (3) times per year under
the supervision of the Engineer.

No open fires will be permitted in working areas or elsewhere within the Contractor’s control. Grass
and other vegetation in the vicinity of all buildings shall be cut at regular intervals to reduce fire
hazards. Adequate fire breaks shall be cut and maintained within the Site.

In the event of a fire, the Contractor shall mobilize all nearby personnel, and shall do everything
possible to extinguish the outbreak.

18.8 Security

The Contractor shall institute and operate an effective security system on a 24h/day basis at all the
areas comprising the Site. He shall co-operate with the local Police and comply with the Engineer’s
requirements on all matters relating to Security of the Works and persons entering the Site. Such a
system shall include appropriate identification procedures for all persons, vehicles, etc., entering
and leaving.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining in proper operation the security
system for the duration of the Contract, including personnel, equipment, access control buildings,
guard shelters, turnstiles, barriers, identification systems, administration, CCTV Camera,
management, etc.

With the utmost regard to notifying the people of construction activities and also eliminating
damage to and disturbance of the environment, the Contractor shall construct boundary fences or
walls and deploy watchmen at entrance of each working area and additional deployment if
necessary, before the work is commenced. The Contractor shall submit the security plan indicating
positions of the boundary fence or wall and watchmen and towers for the Engineer’s approval.

18.9 Weather Station

The Contractor shall establish a weather station in the Contractor’s main site office yard or as
agreed by the Engineer. The weather station shall be shifted to the Switchyard Compound after
completion of the Main Control Building.
The Contractor shall continually record the following until the final Taking-Over and submit the
records weekly to the Engineer:

1. Maximum and minimum daily temperatures

2. Daily Precipitation
3. Relative humidity
4. Average hourly wind speed

For this purpose, the Contractor shall provide and maintain (including initial and subsequent
calibration at least once every six (6) months) standard weather recording instruments as approved
by the Engineer and house them in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.

18.10 Name Boards

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain name boards and direction signs where agreed
with the Engineer. The design and quality of materials used on these name boards and signs shall
be agreed with the Engineer prior to erection. The main boards shall be a maximum of 7.0m x
3.5m in size and be mounted at a height of 2m. The logos/pictograms and wording shall be painted
in accordance with the details agreed with the Engineer.

The boards and signs shall be made up from durable materials that will not warp due to weathering
and shall each be mounted on adequately braced poles and be kept neat and legible at all times.
The Contractor shall keep all the name boards and signs in good condition and shall remove them
on completion of the Contract.

The Contractor’s company name boards shall only be displayed at the entrance to his working
areas. Sub-contractor’s boards shall only be displayed at their respective specific offices or areas.
The Engineer will order the removal of any Contractor’s board which falls into a state of disrepair or
illegibility.
The main name boards shall be erected at the entrances to the Site as directed by the Engineer.
The total number or size of other name boards or signs shall be as per direction of the Engineer
and at an average size of 1m² mounted at 2m above ground level.

18.11 Dealing with Water

18.11.1 General

Except as otherwise specified in these provisions, the Contractor shall bear all risks from water,
whether from the main river, a local water course, an underground spring or any other source or
cause.

The Contractor shall properly deal with and dispose of all water to ensure the Works are kept
sufficiently dry at all times for their proper execution. For this purpose, he shall construct such
Temporary Works as may be necessary to divert streams, rivers, sub-surface water and flood
waters to minimize damage, inconvenience or interference. He shall also provide, operate and
maintain in sufficient quantity such pumping equipment, well points, pipes and other equipment as
may be necessary. He shall also provide any sumps, furrows, cofferdams, and other temporary
works as may be necessary to minimize damage, erosion, inconvenience or interference.
Such operations shall continue for the duration of the Contract and shall at all times be subject to
the agreement of the Engineer with regard to sufficiency of measures taken and environmental
protection.

18.11.2 Surface Works

18.11.2.1 Surface Excavations

The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that water entering any surface excavation
does not endanger the stability of the surface excavation at any time. Fill and cut slopes shall be
promptly repaired whenever damaged by surface water.
The Contractor shall ensure at his expense that no concentrations or accumulations of water occur
either within or around or above the area of any open excavation which may affect the safety of the
excavation.

If permanent slopes on which permanent or temporary protections are designated in the Drawings
or instructed by the Engineer and the Contractor fails to provide such protection before the first
rainy season after excavation of the slopes, any damage to the slopes by surface water shall be
rectified and repaired by the Contractor at his own expense.

The Contractor shall maintain excavations such that pounding of rain water is prevented by
suitably sloping surfaces where possible and the construction of channel and sumps. Where
excavations are not self-draining, sufficient pumps shall be installed to keep the water level in such
sump 0.5m below the lowest excavated surfaces for as long as required for construction of the
Works. Standby pumps and generators shall be readily available in case of breakdowns.
18.11.2.2 Road Works

Care shall be exercise to keep all completed layers promptly drained, not to dump material on
completed layer work that inhibit surface drainage or form wet spots under and around dumps, and
to protect all parts of the works against erosion by flood and rain.

18.11.3 Water Discharged From Working Areas

All water discharged from the working areas including underground work areas shall be discharged
into settlement ponds as directed by the Engineer before release the water into natural waterways
unless clean water is piped separately to waste.

All water discharged from the working areas and living areas into natural waterways from
settlement ponds or treatment facilities shall be chemically tested from source to a distance not
exceeding a radius of 500m from source, at monthly intervals or as otherwise determined by the
Engineer. The results shall be reported to the Engineer promptly. These water quality results shall
comply with Pakistan National Environmental Quality Standards given in the Environmental and
Social Specifications.

18.11.4 Water Control During Concreting and Grouting

All water which would flow into an area to be concreted shall be diverted clear of the area. Water
arising within the area to be concreted shall be dealt with and piped clear of the area.

The Contractor shall prevent harmful environmental impact by contaminated water to be generated
during concreting and grouting works at the mixing site as well as the site to be placed. Release of
such contaminated water into the water courses is prohibited due to alkaline toxicity.

18.12 Designated Areas

Specific areas forming the Site, should be designated by the consent of Engineer, to be used for
working areas, quarrying operations, borrow pits, spoil dumps, offices, labour camps, residence for
Contractor's management and other staff, workshops, storage, batch plants, etc. Such designated
areas including areas for construction of access thereto shall be acquired by the Employer and
handed over for use by the Contractor.

Use of additional Site areas for such other facilities as may be required by the Contractor in areas
not already designated by the Employer shall be subject to the prior consent of the Employer
through the Engineer regarding extent, access, programme and layout.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor’s offices, workshops, stores, explosive magazines, fuel
depots and such other sensitive facilities deemed by the Engineer and/or required under the
governing laws and/or regulations shall be surrounded by security fencing to the entire satisfaction
of the Engineer.

Flood-lighting of the area shall be provided to allow safe movement of persons in each area at
night. The lights shall be directed downward.

On completion of the works, unless otherwise required by the Engineer, all fencing shall be
removed and the Contractor shall reinstate the Site under the directions of the Employer/Engineer.
The Contractor shall not use the Site for any purpose other than that of executing the Works or for
that purpose for which it has been designated and shall confine his operations to within these
areas unless otherwise approved in writing by the Engineer.

18.13 Property Outside the Site

The Contractor shall not enter upon land outside the Site or beyond 5m outside the road prism and
drainage structures of public roads for the purpose of this Contract without written
approval/consent from the Engineer.

18.14 Pakistani Trainee Engineers

The Contractor shall for period as may be agreed by the Employer employ and train in all aspects
of work on the Site including contract management, planning studies in the Contractor’s Site Office
surveys setting out measurement phasing and handling of construction machinery design of
temporary structures and supervision of work such Pakistani engineers not exceeding twelve (12)
at any one time as the Employer may nominate.

The Contractor shall furnish a proposed programme for the training of the Pakistani Trainee
Engineers to the Employer for approval. The Contractor will furnish and maintain housing
accommodation for these engineers. The Contractor shall permit these engineers to use the same
facilities including site transportation and amenities the Contractor is providing for his own staff.

The Employer shall direct what sums by way of wages and allowances are to be paid to such
engineers by the Contractor and shall reimburse the Contractor for such sums as are so directed to
be paid and are paid, through the provisional sum contained in the Bill of Quantities. The
Contractor shall not be entitled to any payment in respect of such engineers other than the
reimbursement as aforesaid.

19 TRAFFIC - ROADS AND BRIDGES

19.1 Access Roads

19.1.1 Permanent Access Roads

The contractor shall re-align the existing Utror-Kalam Road as per scope of work in accordance
with the Technical Specifications and as per approved drawings to the satisfaction of the
Employer/Engineer. The contractor shall also take over and maintain in suitable condition, as
required by the Engineer, existing public access routes, roads and other services encountered
within the construction area until such time as these public access routes and roads are diverted or
alternative arrangements made by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
19.1.2 Temporary Access Roads

The Contractor shall construct, maintain and subsequently demolish temporary access roads
within the Site for access to work sites, concrete plant, spoil banks, temporary buildings, and other
temporary facilities so as to meet his requirements for the execution of the Works.

Any activities, such as obtaining permission for entering for surveying and investigation, land
acquisition and compensation, and construction of the roads which access to the quarries,
borrows, spoils, stockpiles, etc. located outside the Project boundary shall be made at full
responsibility and cost of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit his plans and detailed drawings showing alignments and roadway
structures of the temporary roads to the Engineer for prior approval. Sources of embankment
materials and methods of disposal of excavated materials shall also be described in his plans.
Type of pavement including medalling shall be optional but the roads shall be constructed to an all-
weather standard. Associated drainage and stream crossing facilities shall also be constructed
where deemed necessary. Road signs, guard blocks and other safety measures shall also be
provided by the Contractor.

The temporary access roads shall be designed, constructed and demolished so as not to interfere
with the other contractors' works and public facilities or not to damage the completed Permanent
Works.

The roads shall be regularly maintained in good condition by watering and grading.

All costs associated with the construction and maintenance of these temporary access roads shall
be deemed to have been included in various rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities and no
separate payment shall be made.

19.2 Maintenance of Site Roads

Permanent and temporary accesses and construction roads and other roads (including the existing
Utror-Kalam Road) used by the Contractor within the Site including plant yard and storage yard
and the like together with associated storm water drainage systems, cuttings and embankments
shall be maintained in good condition.

All open drains, catch-pits and culverts shall be maintained in good repair, adequately protected
against erosion and clear of silt, gravel or any artificial obstruction to ensure the proper collection
and removal of surface water. Pot-holes, subsidence and other damage due to water, traffic or
other causes shall be made good expeditiously. The road surfaces shall be kept even and suitable
for light and heavy traffic and shall be repaired at the first signs of damage or deterioration.

Surface course shall be re-surfaced as required. Gravel surfaces shall be made up with suitable
gravel or fine material as necessary and reformed by grading. Gravel roads shall be sprinkled with
water when required to prevent dust.

The verges of roads and all corners, bends, and intersections shall be kept clear of long grass and
other vegetation by pulling, cutting or controlled burning in order to maintain slight lines for traffic
and for safety and convenience of pedestrians.
All traffic signs and road markings shall be kept clearly visible and repainted or replaced as
necessary.

After completion of the Works the Access Roads shall be handed over to the Employer in a
properly maintained state of repair. Use of the roads by the Employer or other contractors shall not
cause a Taking-Over of any section or part of the Works and the Contractor shall remain liable for
the roads and associated works.

All costs necessary to fulfill the specified requirements shall be deemed to have been included in
various rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities and no separate payment made for roads defined
in the table as the Contractor’s responsibility.

The cleaning of drainage, repair of surface course, filling pots on roads, repair of slope protection
removal of slide materials from slopes and so on necessary for operation of the existing roads.

The Contractor is not entitled to raise any claim for delays and disruption to his work in relation to
any event arisen from his failure in fulfilment of the above requirements on roads defined as the
Contractor’s responsibility.

19.3 Existing Rights of Way

Any existing rights of way, tracks or roads running through the Site shall be diverted around the
Site or fenced off in such a way to prevent unauthorized persons from inadvertently entering the
Site. Such rights of way, tracks or roads shall be kept open at all times except for short periods
when construction activities such as surface blasting could require closure for safety reasons.

20 ROCK QUARRIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for developing quarries, if required, of his choice to obtain the
riprap and material for stone pitching, as specified in the Technical Provisions, for use in
connection with the Works. The Contractor may, at his option, and at no additional cost to the
Employer, explore, locate, investigate and develop quarry sites (borrow areas) that he may require
to meet his requirements under the Contract. Such development of quarries shall include, where
applicable, construction, operation and maintenance of the required haul/access roads and
haulage arrangements, all at no additional cost to the Employer.

Some suitable material may probably be available from the tunneling site and may be used for the
execution of works.

20.1 Ownership of Natural Materials and Structures

Earth, stone, gravel and sand, and all other materials excavated or existing on the Site or the
access roads, shall not become the property of the Contractor, but will be at his disposal only so
far as they are approved for use in the Works. Existing structures on the Site or the access roads
shall remain the property of the Employer/Owner and, except as and to the extent required
elsewhere in the Contract, shall not be interfered with by the Contractor in any way.
21 FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM (NOT USED)

22 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

22.1 General

Needless disfigurement of the natural beauty and amenities of the area as well as needless
adverse effect on the environment during construction must be avoided and special care shall be
taken by the Contractor to prevent permanent damage. the Contractor shall take adequate steps,
which may comprise lectures and audio-visual presentations, to educate all members of his
workforce on the environmental laws and protection requirements of Pakistan and aimed at
encouraging environmental conservation. the Contractor shall supplement these steps by
prominently displayed notices and signs in strategic locations to remind personnel of environmental
concerns.

The Contractor shall conduct all operation in accordance with his measures and procedures and
Contract Conditions and with the utmost regard to eliminating damage to and disturbance of the
environment. To this end, the Contractor shall construct all necessary control measures including
boundary fences in each area before commencement of the Work. the positions of the boundary
fencing are subject to the Engineer’s approval.

Temporary pipelines, power lines, telephone lines and other temporary services shall be located in
a manner which will cause the least disturbance and disfigurement to the environment. Power lines
shall be suspended below insulators and be of such design as to prevent the electrocution of birds
to the greatest extent possible. the route of such temporary pipelines, power lines and telephone
lines are subject to the Engineer’s approval.

All rivers and stream shall be protected from direct or indirect spills of pollutants such as garbage,
sewage, cement, oils, fuel, chemicals, aggregate tailings, wash and wastewater or organic material
resulting from the Contractor’s activities. In the event of a spill prompt action shall be taken to clear
polluted or affected areas.

The Contractor shall construct and operate the necessary collection facilities such as diversion
mounds, ditches, drains, dams, oil separation sumps, sedimentation ponds etc. to prevent such
contamination and to settle out suspended matter and shall dispose of collected materials as
approved by the Engineer.

Failure by any employee of the Contractor to comply with the instructions regarding environmental
protection shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to order the removal of the offending person
from the Site, in terms of the Contract.

The quality of wastewater and effluent discharged back to any water course shall comply with the
requirements of Sub-Clause 18.11.3 above.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any compensation due or reinstatement in respect of any
damage caused by the Contractor to areas outside the Site and no separate payment will be made
in this regard.
22.2 Environmental Codes of Practice

Refer to Clause 1.4 of ESHS

23 STANDARDS OF COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED

Except as otherwise provided by these Specifications or the Drawings, all materials and
equipment, fabrication and testing thereof shall conform to the latest applicable standards and
specifications contained in the following list or to equivalent applicable standards and specifications
established and approved in the country of manufacture or supply. Copies of specifications, codes
or standards of the above organizations may be obtained at the addresses shown.

Authority Abbreviation
American Concrete Institute ACI
P. O. Box 19150, Redford Station

Detroit, Michigan 48219, USA

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME

345 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017, USA

American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, USA

American Welding Society AWS

2501 N.W. Le Jeune Road

Miami, FL 33125, USA

United States Bureau of Reclamation USBR

(Department of the Interior)
Engineering and Research Center
Code 922, P.O. Box 25007,
Denver Federal Center

Denver, Colorado 80225, USA

Steel Structures Painting Council SSPC

4400 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
British Standards Institution BS

2-Park Street, London W1A 2BS, UK

American Institute of Steel Construction AISC

One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100

Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA

American Association of State Highway and AASHTO
Transportation Officials
444 North Capitol St., N.W.
Suite 225

Washington, D.C. 20001, USA

Construction Industry Research and CIRIA

Information Association
6 Storey's Gate

London SW1 P3 AU, UK

Federation Europeenne de la Manutention FEM

10, Avenue Hoche
75382 Paris Cedex 08

France

The equivalent applicable standard and codes, if required shall be procured and furnished by the
contractor for use of the Engineer and the Employer.

24 PROGRESS REPORTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND CINEMATICS

Records and returns shall be reported to the Engineer in a format acceptable to the Engineer.

24.1 Daily Report

The Contractor shall keep accurate records of construction resources such as manpower,
equipment and materials and shall submit it to the Engineer on daily basis. The records shall
include the working status of equipment, number of worker involved, consumed quantities of
materials etc. of various on-going activities at site.

24.2 Weekly Report

The Contractor shall keep accurate records detailing work carried out for the Works and shall
submit its Weekly Report to the Engineer prior to the weekly progress meeting as required by the
Engineer, or at such other times as the Engineer may require. The records shall include the
following for each section of the Works separately in sufficiently detail to establish the man-hours
and equipment-hours expended:

1. Extent of work done,

1. The number of each category of workmen and supervising staff,
2. The numbers and types of Contractor’s Equipment used,
3. The duration and cause of any significant delays due to breakdown of any Contractor’s
Equipment,
4. Any other events relevant to progress of the Works.
24.3 Monthly Progress Report

The Contractor shall submit Monthly Progress Report on regular basis at the beginning of each
following month presenting the records and issues with respect to each month in question. The
contents of the Report shall include, but not limited to the following items and details:

1. Record of major events in the execution of the Works including Temporary Works, together
with progress quantities of major work items, quality control records, work programme
monitor records and monthly construction progress photographs;

1. The Contractor’s latest organization and change from previous month, if any;

2. Schedule of current number of all staff on Site for each category showing increase and
decrease from the previous month;

3. List of equipment currently owned on Site showing increase and decrease from the
previous month;

4. Principal materials consumed, ordered and being stocked on Site;

5. Plant operation records;

6. Delivery or removal plan of equipment during the following month;

7. Record of accident(s) with number and descriptions;

8. Daily records of weather and river water level; and

9. Any other detail/data advised by the Engineer.

The reporting forms of each item shall be subject to the prior approval of the Engineer.

24.4 Daywork and Similar Records

In accordance with Clause 13.5 of the Conditions of Contract daywork records shall be kept of
daily labor, materials and equipment deployed at site where there is an instruction to perform a
work on daywork basis. Such records shall be valid for payment only when signed by the
Contractor and the Engineer.

24.5 Progress Photographs and Cinematics

Colour photographs showing the progress of the Works shall be taken by the Contractor at monthly
intervals including ones taken from some constant views as instructed by the Engineer or selected
by the Contractor and agreed by the Engineer.

Photographs shot by a digital camera shall not be less than 120mm x 80mm and shall be inscribed
with the location, taking date, identification number and title with a brief description. Four (4) prints
of each photograph will be required to be submitted to the Engineer each month as a part of the
Monthly Progress Report. All negatives or electronic storage in the case of digital photograph shall
be numbered and kept on Site by the Contractor. On completion of the Works, the negatives or
electronic storage devices shall be handed over to the Employer.
Construction scenes and major construction events selected by the Engineer shall be taken and
recorded in digital video system by the Contractor. Videos shall be edited and inscribed with a brief
description or title with the location and date by the Contractor, then submitted to the Engineer on
quarterly basis in the one set of the digital video recorded in USB stick acceptable to the
Employer/Engineer.

All such photographs, negatives, video in USB sticks shall be the property of the Employer.

25 UNIT PRICE BREAKDOWN

Within 28 days after receipt of the Engineer's Notice to Commence, the Contractor shall submit to
the Engineer the Contractor's breakdown of unit prices for three selected excavation items, three
selected fill material items and three selected concrete items, in addition to breakdown of all the
lumpsum items in accordance with a prescribed form and instructions furnished by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall also submit to the Engineer the Contractor's breakdown of such other unit
prices as the Engineer may from time to time reasonably require pursuant to the provisions of
Clause 13, Variations, of the Conditions of Contract.

26 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OF CARGO (NOT USED)

27 DIRECTED AND REQUIRED

Unless otherwise stated, wherever in the Specifications, or upon the Drawings, the words
"directed", "required", "permitted", "ordered", "designated", "prescribed" or words of like import are
used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, permission, order, designation or
prescription of the Engineer is intended, and similarly the words "approved", "acceptable",
"satisfactory" or words of like import shall mean approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to the
Engineer.

28 COMMUNICATION TO THE ENGINEERS

Pursuant to the definition of Engineer in Clause 1, Definitions, of the conditions of Contract, the
Engineer has an office in Peshawar to which the contractor shall, except when otherwise directed,
address all communications. The addresses is given in the Special Provisions of the Bidding
Document.
29 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF RECREATIONAL PARK (NOT USED)

30 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – GENERAL

30.1 Payments - General

Payments will be made as provided in Clause 14, Contract Price and Payment, of the Conditions of
Contract and as specified hereinafter.

Except as stated herein or specifically stated elsewhere in the Contract, the Items given in the Bill
of Quantities are the only Items under which measurement and payment will be made for work
performed under the Contract. If some work required by these Specifications or by the Drawings is
not included in the payment items in the Bill of Quantities, no separate payment will be made for
that work.

The payment clauses in the last part of each Section of the Specifications includes lists of items to
which the various payment clauses apply. These lists are included for guidance and convenience,
and if they should differ in any respect from the items listed in the Bill of Quantities, the Bill of
Quantities shall take precedence.

Payment for the provision by the Contractor of equipment, material and Labour etc. at Site for other
extra works if required, in accordance with the directions of the Engineer shall be made under the
provisions of Clause 13.5, Daywork, of the Conditions of Contract.

30.2 Measurement - General

The Engineer will measure the actual quantities of work acceptably performed or items acceptably
furnished in accordance with the specified methods of measurement. In all cases where a quantity
under one Item measured for payment is contiguous to the quantity under another Item measured
for payment, the division lines marking the beginning and end of the quantity under each Item shall
be as indicated on the Drawings or as defined in the Specifications. If any question arises as to the
location of any such line, it shall be determined by the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified,
measurement for payment will be made only of material removed or placed, accepted and required
as part of the Permanent Works. Excavations for construction plant and other purposes of the
Contractor's choosing will not be measured for payment unless such excavations are required for
the Permanent Works.

30.3 Measurement by Weight

The weights of materials and equipment, the installing, handling or placing of which is to be paid
for on the basis of weight, will be determined by the Engineer from information furnished by the
Contractor. The weights shall be determined as defined in the relevant measurement and payment
clauses. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will not be required to provide scales for
actually weighing these materials and equipment; the Engineer will determine the weight of each
part or item involved in the most practicable manner and he may use for that purpose railroad
shipping weights, manufacturer's weights, catalogue weights, scale weights if available, or
computed theoretical weights at the Engineer's discretion. Net weights only will be paid for and the
weight of all tare, packing and blocking will be deducted. No extra allowance will be made for paint
coatings.

30.4 Payment of Lump Sum Items

The Contractor will provide the detailed breakdown of the price/cost of Lump Sum items specified
in the Bill of Quantities in accordance with the required nature and scope of work for the approval
of the Engineer. The Contractor will be paid of the part of work(s) executed at Site as verified by
the Engineer in charge according to the approved breakdown of the lumpsum item(s).

30.5 Compensation Included

Payment to the Contractor of the amounts based on the actual quantities of work as measured by
the Engineer in accordance with the specified methods of measurement and the prices stipulated
in the accepted Tender, will constitute complete compensation for all work shown on the Drawings,
provided in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, or reasonably inferable from any of the
Contract Documents, and all expenses incidental thereto; and all costs of accepting the general
risks, liabilities and obligations set forth or implied in the Contract Documents. The Contractor will
be required to perform such work for such payment whether the work is specifically referred to or
otherwise included in a specific item in the Bill of Quantities or not. Payment under all items shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, compensation for furnishing all plant, supervision, labour,
equipment, overhead, profit, materials and services, and performing all work required to
accomplish and complete the work specified under each item and all other work required by the
Contract Documents.

No payments will be made on account of anticipated profits for work covered by the Contract which
is not performed. The Contractor shall have no claim for further payment in respect of any work, or
method of execution described in the Contract for which apparently no corresponding item is given
in the Bill of Quantities and the cost of any such work or method of execution shall be deemed to
be included in and covered by the Contract Rates.

30.6 Units of Weights and Measurement

Metric units will be used for measurement and payment in this Contract. All the items in the BOQ
and measurement and payment clauses have therefore been provided accordingly. Conversion
factors wherever required for conversion of quantities from one system to another shall be as per
the ACI code. Some of the conversion factors are as follows:
One linear foot = 0.3048 linear metre
One square foot = 0.0929 square metre
One cubic foot = 0.02832 cubic metre
One cubic yard = 0.7646 cubic metre
One gallon (Imp) = 4.546 litres
One US gallon = 3.785 litres
 One pound = 0.4536 kilogram

Unless otherwise specified, gallon means an Imperial gallon.

31 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

31.1 Bill of Quantities and Rates

The quantities set out in the Bill of Quantities are estimated quantities. The payment items
comprise the total of all items intended for use in effecting payment for the Works, and no payment
will be made for any item not listed as a payment item or not shown in the Bill of Quantities (other
than authorized varied work in accordance with Clause 13 of the Conditions of Contract). The
Contractor shall allow in his bid rates and prices for such items of work, which in his opinion, have
been omitted. Only the actual quantities of work done or materials supplied will be measured for
payment and for computation of the final Contract Price in accordance with the Specifications and
the Drawings. Quantities may be increased or decreased as provided for in the Conditions of
Contract.

31.2 Payment Item Descriptions

The descriptions given for the payment items in the Measurement and Payment clauses in the
various sections of the Specifications, indicate the work to be allowed for in the tendered rates and
prices for such payment items, and are for the guidance of the Contractor and not necessarily
repeat all the details of work and materials required by and described in the Specifications.

The payment item descriptions shall be read in conjunction with the relevant Specifications and
Drawings and the Contractor shall, when bidding, allow for his rates and prices to be inclusive the
requirements specified thereto.

31.3 Prices to be Inclusive

The Contractor shall accept the payment provided in the Contract and represented by the rates
and prices bid by him in the Bill of Quantities, as payment in full for executing and completing the
work as specified and detailed in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities.

Where the Contractor has priced an item as "nil" or "0.00" it will be deemed that no charges are or
will be incurred against such item. In the event of no price having been entered against any item,
the bid rate, price or sum will be taken as "nil" or "0.00".

No separate payment will be made for any work required to be performed under these Special
Provisions except as specified in this Clause. Where maintenance, repair, operation or other work
in connection with a particular facility is not specifically included under an item, the cost thereof
shall be considered to be included in the prices for the various items of the Contract. No
measurement for payment will be made for work required by this Section under such items of the
Bill of Quantities as concrete, cement, earthwork and similar items.
31.4 Bill of Quantities in Bill-A1

Monthly rate/price provided by the Contractor for the time-related items will be measured for
payment once the particular service has been initiated as instructed by the Engineer, and until the
due date (or extended date) for completion of the Works.

If the Contractor fails to provide all or part of the service required under each item, the Engineer
may withhold certification for payment of all or part of the monthly instalment or monthly rate due.

31.4.1 (Item-A1.1) Mobilization and Development of Site Area

The measurement and payment of this item shall be made in accordance with Sub-Clause 30.4
above in accordance with the breakup submitted by the Contractor and as approved by the
Engineer.

31.4.2 (Item-A1.2) Provide and Install Power Generation Plant

The costs for construction, installation, operation, maintenance and subsequent removal of the
temporary power supply system(s) and lighting for general purpose shall be included in the lump
sum price stated in the Bill of Quantities. Payment to the Contractor will be made in the following
manner:

i. Eighty (80) per cent of the lump sum price will be paid when the Engineer certifies that the
major parts of the electric power supply system(s) have been acceptably constructed and
commenced functioning.

ii. The remaining twenty (20) per cent of the lump sum price will be paid when the facilities
have been removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer or as required by the Employer.

31.4.3 (Item A1.3) Operation and Maintenance of Power Generation Plant

Payment for operation and maintenance of the power supply and illumination shall be made at the
unit bid price provided in the Bill of Quantities.

Payment and any expenses for temporary power supply and illumination for construction of the
Works at each work site shall not be made separately.

31.4.4 (Item A1.4) Provision of Material Testing Laboratory

The lump sum price provided for the construction of Site laboratory (Clause 14.6.2) includes the full
compensation cost of providing the building, pathway and services constituting the Site laboratory
and all the costs of setting up the laboratory ready to receive the equipment, including special
foundations and concrete cylinder curing facilities, furniture and fittings, ready for occupation. The
payment will become due when the laboratory has been substantially completed and become
ready for operation as approved by the Engineer.

The measurement and payment of this item shall be made in accordance with Clause 30.4 above.
31.4.5 (Item A1.5) Operation and Maintenance of the Material Testing Laboratory

Payment for operation and maintenance of the material testing laboratory shall be made at the unit
price on monthly basis as provided in the Bill of Quantities.

31.4.6 (Item-A1.7) Provision of Dispensary for Medical Facilities

Measurement

The provision of dispensary includes building acceptably constructed equipped and furnished by
the Contractor in accordance with these special provisions shall be measured as a complete unit.

Payment

Payment will be made for the unit measured as provided above at the lump sum price for the item
in accordance with Sub-Clause 30.4.

31.4.7 (Item-A1.7) Operate and Maintain Dispensary at Site

Payment will be made for the number of months measured as provided above for the unit price of
the item, and shall constitute full compensation for operating and maintaining the dispensary and
first aid facilities including the provision of medicine for the Contractor’s Employees and for the
Engineer/Employer's personnel.

31.4.8 (Item-A1.8) Provision of Prefabricated Field Cabins for the Engineer/Employer’s

Staff

The price/rate per unit given in the BOQ for the prefabricated field cabins (Clause 14.2) shall
include the full compensation cost of providing/assembling the fully furnished cabins and equipped
with utility services including power supply, furniture & fittings and all the costs of setting up the
cabins ready for use. It will include the cost of demobilization of the cabins at the designated place
under the direction of the Engineer/Employer. The rate/price will also include the cost of
maintaining and re-shifting during the whole Contract duration.

i. Eighty (80) per cent of the total BOQ unit price will be paid when the Engineer certifies that
the major parts of each cabin have been acceptably erected at the required place and have
become ready for use.

ii. The remaining twenty (20) per cent of the total BOQ unit price will be paid when the
facilities of the cabins have been removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and/or as
directed by the Employer.

31.4.9 (Item-A1.9) Operate and Maintain the Prefabricated Field Cabins

Payment for maintenance of the cabins shall be made at the unit price provided for the total area in
use by the Engineer/Employer, measured during the month. Provided that if, in the opinion of the
Engineer, proper maintenance is not being provided then the Engineer may withhold and deduct a
part of payment until a satisfactory level of maintenance is provided by the Contractor.
31.4.10 (Item-A1.10) Provide and Maintain Fully Furnished Engineers Residence

The unit BOQ rate/price given in the BOQ covers full compensation for the fully furnished
residences (in accordance with Clause 14.3 above) which include but not limited to the cost of
operation and maintenance.

The Contractor shall be paid on monthly basis for the number of persons to be accommodated
during the month by the Contractor at the unit rate per person for each category, specified in BOQ
as follows:

1. For single accommodation

For shared (2 to 3 persons)

31.4.11 (Item-A1.11) Provision of Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco Vehicle for Employer/Engineer
Staff

Measurement

The bid price/rate given in the BOQ for the vehicles (Clause 14.4 above) shall include the cost of
providing the vehicles in an "on the road" condition, inclusive of all insurances, licenses, permits
and driver during the whole Contract duration. It will also include the cost of overhauling at the time
of handing over to the Employer.

Payment

Payment to the Contractor will be made in the following manner:

i. Ninety (90) per cent of the rate/price provided for the vehicle will be paid per vehicle when the
Engineer certifies that the vehicle(s) have been handed over to the Engineer/Employer with
driver and are ready for use.

ii. Ten (10) percent cost of the unit rate for each provided vehicle will be released to the
Contractor upon proper handing over to the Employer at the completion of the Contract

31.4.12 (Item-A1.12) Operate and Maintain

Payment for operation and maintenance of the vehicles shall be made at the unit price per month
given in the BOQ for the above vehicle. Provided that if, in the opinion of the Engineer, proper
maintenance is not being provided or vehicle is not in use by the Engineer/Employer due to non-
availability of driver or for maintenance more than four hours then the Engineer may withhold and
deduct a part of payment of unit price until a time, the vehicle is provided in good operational
condition.

31.4.13 (Item-A1.13) Provision of Toyota Fortuner 2.7G Vehicle for the Employer Use

Measurement

The bid price/rate given in the BOQ for the vehicle (Clause 14.4 above) shall include the cost of
providing the vehicle in an "on the road" condition, inclusive of all insurances, licenses, permits and
driver during the whole Contract duration. It will also include the cost of overhauling at the time of
handing over to the Employer.
Payment

Payment to the Contractor will be made in the following manner:

iii. Ninety (90) per cent of the rate/price provided for the vehicle will be paid per vehicle when the
Engineer certifies that the vehicle(s) have been handed over to the Engineer/Employer with
driver and are ready for use.

iv. Ten (10) percent cost of the unit rate for each provided vehicle will be released to the
Contractor upon proper handing over to the Employer at the completion of the Contract

31.4.14 (Item-A1.14) Operate and Maintain

Payment for operation and maintenance of the vehicles shall be made at the unit price per month
given in the BOQ for the above vehicle. Provided that if, in the opinion of the Engineer, proper
maintenance is not being provided or vehicle is not in use by the Engineer/Employer due to non-
availability of driver or for maintenance more than four hours then the Engineer may withhold and
deduct a part of payment of unit price until a time, the vehicle is provided in good operational
condition.

31.4.15 (Item-A1.15) Provision of Progress Photographs and Cinematics

Measurement

Measurement shall be made of the work acceptably performed specified under Sub-Clause 24.5 as
a complete unit. The lumpsum price shall constitute full compensation for furnishing four (4) prints
of progress photographs every month, and cinematics in USB sticks of the complete project in all
respects and all other work related to the Item.

Payment

Payment shall be made in accordance with Sub-Clause 30.4 above according to breakdown
submitted by the Contractor and as approved by the Engineer of lump sum price for the Item.

31.4.16 (Item-A1.16) Supply of Safety Tools and Protective Goods for the Use of Employer /
Engineer Staff

Measurement of the safety tools and protective goods shall be determined by the engineer to the
level of facility provided on monthly basis during the whole Contract duration. The payment of this
item shall be made in accordance with the Sub-Clause 30.4.

31.4.17 (Item-A1.17) Insurances Required Under Sub-Clause 19.2 of GCC/PCC of the

Contract

The Contractor shall insure and maintain the insurances in the joint names of the Employer and the
Contractor or as required under the Contract during the whole construction period and/or other
insurances required during Defect Notification Period (DNP) as per employer requirements.

For fulfilling his obligations under Sub-Clause 19.2, Insurance to be Provided by the Contractor, of
the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall be paid the Lump Sum price for this Item, which
amount shall be deemed to include all of the Contractor's costs incidental to providing and
maintaining the specified insurance for the required periods. The Lump Sum shall be divided into
yearly payments and paid to the Contractor under Sub-Clause 30.4 above as per breakdown of
lumpsum price submitted by the Contractor and as approved by the Engineer at the beginning of
each year.

31.5 Provisional Sums Bill-F1

31.5.1 (Item-F1.1) Adjustment For Changes In Legislation and Cost

31.5.1.1 Adjustment for Changes in Legislation

The Contract Price shall be adjusted to take account of any increase or decrease of cost resulting
from a change in Laws of the Country as per Sub-Clause 13.6 (Adjustment for Changes in
Legislation) of the Conditions of Contract.

31.5.1.2 Adjustment for Changes in Cost

The Contract Price shall be adjusted to account for rises or falls in the cost of labor, goods and
other inputs to the works by addition or deduction of the amounts determined by the procedure
given in Sub-Clause 13.7 (Adjustment for Changes in Cost) of the conditions of contract.

31.5.1.3 Payment

A provisional sum has been included in the Bills of Quantities. Payment for the adjustment in cost
as per Sub-Clauses 13.6 and 13.7 Conditions of Contract as be made against the sum.

31.5.2 (Item-F1.2) Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB)

31.5.2.1 Scope

A Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB) shall be established pursuant to Clause 21.1

and the Appendix to the Conditions of Contract.

31.5.2.2 Payment

The Provisional Sum for the cost of the DAAB specified under Item-F1.2 shall be used for
payments to the Contractor of the Employer’s share (one-half) of the invoices of the DAAB for its
fees and expenses, in accordance with Clause 21.1 of the General Conditions of Contract. No prior
instruction of the Engineer shall be required with respect to the work of the DAAB. The Contractor
shall produce the DAAB invoices and satisfactory evidence of having paid 100% of such invoices
as part of the substantiation of those Statements submitted under Sub-Clause 14.3 of the General
Conditions of Contract, which contain requests for payment under the Provisional Sum toward the
cost of the DAAB. The Engineer’s certification of such Statements shall be based upon such
invoices and such evidence of payment by the Contractor. Contractor’s overhead, profit, etc., shall
not be included in the provisional sums for the cost of the DAAB.
31.5.3 (Item-F1.2) Overtime for the Technical and Support Staff

31.5.3.1 Scope

Overtime shall be borne by the Contractor to the Technical and Support staff of the Engineer

31.5.3.2 Payment

A part of the Provisional Sum specified under Item-F1.2 shall be used for the payments of overtime
of actual incurred by the Technical and Support Staff of the Engineer. Its detail mechanism will be
derived with mutual consent of the Parties to the Contract during execution stage.

31.5.4 (Item-F1.2) Pakistani Trainee Engineers

31.5.4.1 Scope

The Contractor shall provide training to Pakistan Engineers on all aspects of work as per Clause
18.14 above.

31.5.4.2 Payment

For fulfilling his obligation under Clause 18.14 above, Pakistani Trainee Engineers, payment shall
be made against the provisional sum specified under Item-F1.2 included in the Bill of Quantities for
the actual payments made by the Contractor to trainee engineers in respect of wages and
allowances fixed by the Employer. The Engineer will certify such allowance / daily in the monthly
IPCs, raised by the Contractor. The Employer will deduct such certified amount while making
payment to the Contractor and shall pay directly to the deployer trainee Engineers.

31.5.5 (Item-F1.3) Furnishing of Survey and Laboratory Equipment etc. Required by the
Engineer/Employer

Measurement and Payment of the procured items instructed by the Engineer mentioned in Sub
Clause 14.6 hereof shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 13.4-
Provisional Sums, of the Conditions of Contracts.

The payment will be made through IPCs for such items against the provisional sum specified under
Item-F1.3 of Bill of Quantities for the actual invoiced cost expended by the Contractor plus
percentage rate over the invoiced price as specified in Sub-Clause 13.4(b)(ii) of Part-A of Particular
Conditions of the Contract.

31.6 Assistance for the Engineer

Payment for the assistance for the Engineer (Sub-Clause 14.7 above) will be made on the basis of
the number of persons provided by the Contractor for the Engineer on the Daywork rates specified
in the BOQ.