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f. All portable containers for gas and other inflammable liquids shall have self closing lids. No

plastic containers are allowed

g. All accidents are to be reported directly to supervisors, and the Engineer

1. If serious injury is apparent or suspected, utilize the pre established emergency hospital

services

2. Telephone number shall be prominently displayed at all site telephone locations

3. For small cuts, scratches, etc. approved first aid kits are to be available from the Contractor,

and each subcontractor

h. In the event of a fire: Emergency evacuation plans and procedures shall be prepared and

posted on the safety notice board(s) and communicated

1. In the event of a fire, the procedures to be followed if the fire cannot be immediately

contained, shall include notifying the nearest Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Fire Brigade, whose
telephone number shall be prominently displayed at all site telephone locations, and site
safety notice boards.

2. Attempt to put out a manageable fire with available fire extinguishers and water hoses until

help arrives, shall be encouraged, however, the contactor shall ensure they do not endanger
any personnel in fighting a fire if their personnel are not suitably trained or volunteer to do
so.

i. Project specific hazards:

1. The Contractor shall ensure the workers site orientation includes reference to site-specific

hazards related to the workers field of operation, and that both known hazards and
Engineering controls measures are communicated to them, including the contents from the
Contractor

’s approved health and safety plan.

2. Workers site safety orientation shall be documented.

j. Heavy equipment suppliers must supply certification of testing and obtain clearance from the

project Engineer before commencement of their work.

k. Security:

1. Watchman shall be deployed at controlled entrance and exit location(s), as required.

2. No site visiting during nights, week-ends or holidays shall be permitted without prior

permission from the Engineer.

3. Visitors to site shall be instructed to report to the reception, and the Contractor

’s safety

representative for site safety induction and authorization to enter site areas, as approved
by the Engineer.

1.12.9

Final Conditions of Work

Before application is made for the Owner to accept the work, all items of work shall be complete,
ready to operate and in a clean condition. All trash, debris, unused building material and temporary
structures shall have been removed from the site of the work. Tools and construction machinery not
needed for repair and adjustment consequent to operational tests shall not be on the site. Walkways,
parking areas and roadways, streets and lanes pertaining to the works shall be completely cleaned.

1.13

Contractor Quality Control

This section includes requirements for establishing and maintaining a quality control (QC) program
and  Contractor  quality  control  (CQC)  staff  to  control  quality  for  on-site  and  off-site  work  and
construction  operations  to  ensure  compliance  with  Contract  requirements.  The  Contractor  shall
comply  with  the  requirements  outlined  in  the

Owner’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control -

Requirements

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1.13.1

Contractor Quality Control References

Several publications, listed below, form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
Publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

1. ASTM A880 (1989) Criteria for Use in Evaluation of Testing Laboratories and Organizations

for Examination and Inspection of Steel, Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys

2. ASTM C1077 (1992) Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in

Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation

3. ASTM D3666 (1992; Rev. A) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting

Bituminous Paving Materials

4. ASTM D3740 (1988) Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil

and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

5. ASTM E329 (1993) Evaluation of Testing and Inspection Agencies as Used in Construction

6. ASTM E543 (1992; Rev. C) Evaluating Agencies That Perform Non-destructive Testing

The Contractor shall apply appropriate specifications. A definable feature of work is a task that is
separate and distinct from other tasks and requires separate control requirements. As a minimum, if
approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall consider each section of the specifications as a
definable feature of work. However, at times, there may be more than one definable feature of work
in each section of the specifications.

1.13.2

Submittals during Construction

Submit in accordance with Section 1.13.21.13, a project-specific Contractor quality control plan
within 21 calendar days after the NTC.

1.13.3

Information for the Engineer

Deliver the following to the Engineer:

1. Combined Contractor production report/Contractor quality control report (one sheet): Original

and one copy, by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed

2. Testing plan and log: one copy, at the end of each month

3. Monthly summary report of field tests: Original and one copy attached to the Contractor quality

control report at the end of each month

4. CQC meeting minutes: one copy, within two calendar days of the meetings

5. Rework items list: one copy, by the last working day of the month

6. CQC certifications: As required by Section 1.13.14

1.13.4

Contractor Quality Control Program Requirements

Establish and maintain the Contractor quality control (CQC) program as described in this section.
CQC  program  shall  include  a  CQC  organization,  a  CQC  plan,  CQC  meetings,  three  phases  of
control, submittal review and approval (those submittals designated for Engineer approval shall be
reviewed  and  approved  submittal  to  the  Engineer),  testing,  and  CQC  certifications  and
documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction
and  operations  which  comply  with  the  requirements  of  this  Contract.  CQC  program  shall  cover
construction operations on-site and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.

1.13.5

Contractor Quality Control Organization

CQC manager shall comply with the requirements outlined in this section.

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1.13.5.1

Duties

Provide a CQC manager at the work site to manage and implement the CQC program. Duties and
responsibility the CQC manager shall have on this Contract is only the managing and implementing
the  CQC  program.  CQC  manager  is  required  to  conduct  the  CQC  meetings,  perform  the  three
phases of control, perform submittal review and approval except for those submittals designated for
Engineer approval, ensure testing is performed and prepare CQC certifications and documentation
required in this Contract. CQC manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the work in
conjunction  with  the  services  of  any  independent  testing  laboratory  when  required  by  the
specifications. No work or testing may be performed unless the CQC manager is on the site. CQC
Manager shall report directly to an officer of the Contractor's company and shall not be the same
individual  as,  nor  be  subordinate  to,  the  construction  manager,  superintendent  or  the  project
manager.

1.13.5.2

Qualifications

This position may have collateral duties; however, the CQC manager shall be present full-time at the
site and spend a minimum of 70 % of his time performing CQC duties. CQC manager shall have a
collateral, direct reporting relationship to the Engineer. CQC manager may also be a member of the
Contractor's design team and an active participant in the design of any plant being constructed under
this Contract. CQC manager shall be a graduate of a four year accredited college program in an
Engineering or architecture discipline with a minimum of five years experience as a construction
superintendent, inspector, project manager, or construction manager. He/she shall have at least five
years experience as a CQC manager on similar size and type construction Contracts that included
the major trades that are part of this Contract.

1.13.6

Contractor Quality Control Requirements

Provide for approval by the Engineer, a CQC plan that covers both on-site and off-site work and
includes the following:

1. A chart showing the CQC organizational structure and its relationship to the production side of

the organization.

2. Names and qualifications, in resume format, for each person in the CQC organization.

3. Duties, responsibilities and authorities of each person in the CQC organization.

4. A listing of sub-consultant organizations such as, architectural and consulting Engineering

firms that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the services these firms will
provide, with respect to construction.

5. A letter signed by an officer of the Contractor's firm appointing the CQC manager and stating

that he/she is responsible for managing and implementing the CQC program as described in
this Contract. Include in this letter the CQC manager's authority to direct the removal and
replacement of non-

conforming work. This letter shall indicate the CQC manager’s collateral

reporting responsibility to the Engineer.

6. Procedures for reviewing, approving and managing submittals: Provide the name(s) of the

person(s) in the CQC organization authorized to review and certify submittals before approval.

7. Testing laboratory information required by Section 1.13.131.13.12.

8. A testing plan and log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification section

number and paragraph number requiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible
for each test.

9. Procedures to identify, record, track and complete rework items.

10. Documentation procedures, including proposed report formats.

11. A list of the definable features of work.

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12. A personnel matrix showing, for each section of the specification, which will review and

approve submittals, which will perform and document the three phases of control, and which
will perform and document the testing.

13. Preliminary work authorized before approval: Construction work that is authorized to proceed

before the approval of the CQC plan is only the mobilization of storage and modular office
units, temporary utilities, and surveying

14. Approval: Approval of the CQC plan is required before the start of construction. Engineer

reserves the right to require changes in the CQC plan and operations as necessary to ensure
the specified quality of work. Engineer reserves the right to interview any member of the CQC
organization at any time in order to verify his/her submitted qualifications

15. Notification of changes: Notify the Engineer, in writing, of any proposed change, including

changes in the CQC organization personnel, a minimum of seven calendar days before a
proposed change. Proposed changes must be approved by the Engineer

1.13.7

Contractor Quality Control Planning Meeting

Before developing and submitting a CQC plan, the Contractor shall meet with the Engineer to discuss
the CQC plan requirements of this Contract. In this meeting, the Contractor and Engineer shall
develop a mutual understanding of the CQC plan requirements. This meeting shall be conducted in
conjunction with the pre-construction meeting.

1.13.8

Coordination

After approval of the CQC plan, but before the start of construction, meet with the Engineer to discuss
the  CQC  program  required  by  this  Contract.  Purpose  of  this  meeting  is  to  develop  a  mutual
understanding of the CQC details, including forms to be used for documentation, administration for
on-site and off-site work, and the coordination of the Contractor's management, production and CQC
personnel  with  the  Engineer.  As  a  minimum,  the  Contractor's  personnel  required  to  attend  shall
include the project manager, construction manager, and CQC manager. Minutes of the meeting shall
be prepared by the CQC manager and signed by both the Contractor and the Engineer.

1.13.9

Contractor Quality Control Meetings

After the start of construction, the CQC manager shall conduct bi-weekly CQC meetings at the work
site with the Contractor

’s project manager. CQC manager shall prepare the minutes of the meeting

and provide a copy to the Engineer within two working days after the meeting. Engineer will attend
these meetings. CQC manager shall notify the Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of each
meeting. As a minimum, the following shall be accomplished at each meeting:

a. Review the minutes of the previous meeting

b. Review the schedule and the status of work:

1. Work or testing accomplished since last meeting

2. Rework items identified since last meeting

3. Rework items completed since last meeting

c. Review the status of submittals:

1. Submittals reviewed and approved since last meeting

2. Submittals required in the near future

3. Status of pending submittals

d. Review the status of request for information (RFI):

RFI’s reviewed since last meeting

RFI’s required in the near future

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3. Status of pending RFIs

e. Review the work to be accomplished in the next two weeks and documentation required.

Schedule the three phases of control and testing:

1. Establish completion dates for rework items

2. Preparatory phases required

3. Initial phases required

4. Follow-up phases required

5. Testing required

6. Status of off-site work or testing

7. Documentation required

f. Resolve CQC and production problems

g. Address items that may require revising the CQC plan:

1. Changes in CQC organization personnel

2. Changes in procedure

h. Discussion of the Contractor

’s “As-Built” documentation status.

1.13.10

Three phases of Contractor Quality Control

Perform the three phases of control to ensure that work complies with Contract requirements. Three
phases of control shall adequately cover both on-site and off-site work and shall include the following
for each definable features of work.

1.13.10.1 Preparatory Phase

Notify  the  Engineer  at  least  two  working  days  in  advance  of  each  preparatory  phase.  Conduct  a
preparatory  phase  meeting  with  the  construction  manager  and  the  foreman  responsible  for  that
definable  feature  of  work.  Document  the  results  of  the  preparatory  phase  actions  in  the  daily
Contractor  quality  control  report.  Perform  the  following  before  beginning  work  on  each  definable
feature of work:

1. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections.

2. Review the Contract plans.

3. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and submittals for materials and equipment have been

submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required.

4. Review the testing plan and ensure that provisions have been made to provide the required

CQC testing.

5. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed.

6. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand

and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data.

7. Review the accident prevention plan and appropriate activity hazard analysis to ensure that

applicable safety requirements are met, and that required material safety data sheets (MSDS)
are submitted.

8. Discuss construction methods.

1.13.10.2 Initial Phase

Notify the Engineer at least two working days in advance of each initial phase. When construction
crews are ready to start work on a definable feature of work, conduct the initial phase, the

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construction manager, and the foreman responsible for that definable feature of work. Observe the
initial segment of the definable feature of work to ensure that the work complies with Contract
requirements. Document the results of the initial phase in the daily Contractor quality control report.
Repeat the initial phase for each new crew to work on-site, or when acceptable levels of specified
quality are not being met. Perform the following for each definable feature of work:

1. Establish the quality of workmanship required

2. Resolve conflicts

3. Review the accident prevention plan and the appropriate activity hazard analysis to ensure

that applicable safety requirements are met

4. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory

1.13.10.3 Follow-up Phase

Perform the following for on-going work daily or more frequently as necessary until the completion
of each definable feature of work and document in the daily Contractor quality control report:

1. Ensure the work is in compliance with Contract requirements

2. Maintain the quality of workmanship required

3. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory

4. Ensure that rework items are being corrected

1.13.11

Contractor Quality Submittal Review and Approval

Procedures for submission, review and approval of submittals are specified in Section 1.11.

1.13.12

Contractor Quality Control Testing

Except as stated otherwise in the specification sections, perform sampling and testing required under
this  Contract.  Requirements  for  the  independent  testing  laboratory  shall  be  governed  by  the
American  Association  of  State  Highway  and  Transportation  Officials  (AASHTO)  program  and  the
American  Association  for  Laboratory  Accreditation  (AALA)  program.  Furnish  to  the  Engineer  for
review and approval accreditation documentation including, a copy of the certificate of accreditation,
scope of accreditation and latest directory of the accrediting organization for accredited laboratories.
Scope of the laboratory's accreditation shall include the test methods required by the Contract.

1.13.13

Inspection of Testing Laboratories

Proposed testing laboratory facilities and records are subject to inspection by the Engineer. Records
subject to inspection include equipment inventory, equipment calibration dates and procedures,
library of test procedures, audit and inspection reports by agencies conducting laboratory evaluations
and certifications, testing and management personnel qualifications, test report forms, and the
internal CQC procedures.

1. Capability check: Engineer retains the right to check laboratory equipment in the proposed

laboratory and the laboratory technician's testing procedures, techniques, and other items
pertinent to testing, for compliance with the standards set forth in this Contract.

2. Test results: Cite applicable Contract requirements, tests or analytical procedures used.

Provide actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or
fails  to  conform  to  specified  requirements.  Conspicuously  stamp  the  cover  sheet  for  each
report  in  large  red  letters  "CONFORMS"  or  "DOES  NOT  CONFORM"  to  the  specification
requirements,  whichever  is  applicable.  Test  results  shall  be  signed  by  a  testing  laboratory
representative  authorized  to  sign  certified  test  reports.  Furnish  the  signed  reports,
certifications,  and  other  documentation  to  the  Engineer  via  the  CQC  manager.  Furnish  a
summary report of field tests at the end of each month. Attach a copy of the summary report
to the last daily Contractor quality control report of each month.

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1.13.14

Contractor Quality Certifications

1. The Contractor quality control report certification: Each Contractor quality control report shall

contain the following statement: "on behalf of the Contractor, I certify that this report is complete
and correct and equipment and material used and work performed during this reporting period
is in compliance with the Contract plans and specifications to the best of my knowledge, except
as noted in this report."

2. Invoice certification: Furnish a certificate to the Engineer with each payment request, signed

by the CQC manager, attesting that as-built drawings are current and attesting that the work
for which payment is requested, including stored material is in compliance with Contract
requirements.

3. Completion certification: Upon completion of work under this Contract, the CQC manager shall

furnish a certificate to the Engineer attesting that "the work has been completed, inspected,
tested and is in compliance with the Contract."

1.13.15

Contractor Quality Control Documentation

Maintain current and complete records of on-site and off-site CQC program operations and activities.

1.13.15.1 The Contractor Production Report

Reports are required for each day that work is performed and shall be attached to the Contractor
quality control report prepared for the same day. Account for each calendar day throughout the life
of the Contract. Reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction
schedule. The Contractor production reports shall be prepared, signed and dated by the construction
manager and shall contain the following information:

a. Date of report, report number, name of the Contractor, Contract number, title and location of

Contract and superintendent present

b. Weather conditions in the morning and in the afternoon including maximum and minimum

temperatures

c. A list of the Contractor and subcontractor personnel on the work site, their trades, Owner, work

location, description of work performed and hours worked

d. A list of job safety actions taken and safety inspections conducted. Indicate that safety

requirements have been met including the results on the following:

1. Was a job safety meeting held? (If YES, attach a copy of the meeting minutes)

2. Were there any lost time accidents? (If YES, attach a copy of the completed accident report)

3. Was trenching/scaffold/high voltage electrical/high work done? (If YES, attach a statement

or checklist showing inspection performed)

4. Was hazardous material/waste released into the environment? (If YES, attach description

of incident, corrective action taken, and proposed actions to be taken to avoid similar
incidents)

5. A list of equipment/material received each day that is incorporated into the job

6. A list of construction and plant equipment on the work site including the number of hours

used, idle and down for repair

7. Include a "remarks" section in this report, which will contain pertinent information including

directions received, problems encountered during construction, work progress and delays,
conflicts or errors in the Contract plans or specifications, field changes, safety hazards
encountered, instructions given and corrective actions taken, delays encountered and a
record of visitors to the work site

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1.13.15.2 The Contractor Quality Control Report

Reports are required for each day that work is performed and for every seven consecutive calendar
days of no-work and on the last day of a no work period. Account for each calendar day throughout
the life of the Contract. Reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the
construction schedule. Reports shall be prepared, signed and dated by the CQC manager and shall
contain the following information:

a. Identify the control phase and the definable feature of work

b. Results of the preparatory phase meetings held including the location of the definable feature

of  work  and  a  list  of  personnel  present  at  the  meeting.  Indicate  in  the  report  that  for  this
definable  feature  of  work,  the  Contract  plans  and  specifications  have  been  reviewed,
submittals  have  been  approved,  materials  comply  with  approved  submittals,  materials  are
stored properly, preliminary work was done correctly, the testing plan has been reviewed, and
work methods and schedule have been discussed.

c. Results of the initial phase meetings held including the location of the definable feature of work

and  a  list  of  personnel  present  at  the  meeting.  Indicate  in  the  report  that  for  this  definable
feature  of  work the  preliminary  work  was  done  correctly,  samples  have  been  prepared  and
approved, the workmanship is satisfactory, test results are acceptable, work is in compliance
with  the  Contract,  and  the  required  testing  has  been  performed  and  include  a  list  of  who
performed the tests.

d. Results of the follow-up phase inspections held including the location of the definable feature

of work. Indicate in the report for this definable feature of work that the work complies with the
Contract as approved in the initial phase, and that required testing has been performed and
include a list of who performed the tests.

e. Results of the three phases of control for off-site work, if applicable, including actions taken.

f. List the rework items identified, but not corrected by close of business.

g. List the rework items corrected from the rework items list along with the corrective action taken.

h. Include a "remarks" section in this report which will contain pertinent information including

directions received, quality control problem areas, deviations from the CQC plan, construction
deficiencies encountered, CQC meetings held, acknowledgement that as-built drawings have
been updated, corrective direction given by the CQC organization and corrective action taken
by the Contractor.

i. The Contractor quality control report certification.

1.13.15.3 Testing Plan and Log

As tests are performed, the CQC Manager shall record on the "testing plan and log" the date the test
was conducted, the date the test results were forwarded to the Engineer, remarks and
acknowledgement that the accredited or Engineer approved independent testing laboratory was
used. Attach a copy of the updated "testing plan and log" to the last daily Contractor quality control
report of each month.

1.13.15.4 Rework Items List

CQC manager shall maintain a list of work that does not comply with the Contract, identifying what
items need to be reworked, the date the item was originally discovered, and the date the item was
corrected.  There  is  no  requirement  to  report  a  rework  item  that  is  corrected  the  same  day  it  is
discovered.  Attach  a  copy  of the  "Contractor rework  items  list" to  the  last  daily  Contractor  quality
control  report  of  each  month.  The  Contractor  shall  be  responsible  for  including  on  this  list  items
needing rework including those identified by the Engineer.

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1.13.15.5 As-Built Drawings

CQC manager is required to review the as-

built drawings required in the “Contract closeout” section,

to ensure that as-built drawings are kept current on a daily basis and marked to show deviations,
which have been made from the Contract plans. CQC manager assigned to an area of responsibility
shall initial each deviation and each revision. Upon completion of work, the CQC manager shall
furnish a certificate attesting to the accuracy of the as-built drawings before submission of a copy to
the Engineer.

1.14

Utility Coordinator

This section specifies the duty and services of a Utility Coordinator for all the utility works to be
carried out under this Contract.

The Contractor shall employ and pay for services of a person, technically qualified and
administratively experienced in field co-ordination for the type of utility work required for this project,
for the duration of the work.

1.14.1

Utility Coordinator Submittal for Review

Submit curriculum vitae of Utility Coordinator for review and approval by the Engineer. Submit duties
and powers delegated to the coordinator Engineer. Submit co-ordination drawings and progress
schedules before submitting shop drawings, product data, and samples.

1.14.2

Utility

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Utility coordinator shall comply with the following requirements:

a. Coordinate all utility activities with that of other sections in the specification.

b. Coordinate progress schedules, including dates for submittals and for delivery of products.

c. Conduct meetings among those parties concerned with the work, to establish and maintain co-

ordination, progress schedules and to resolve any co-ordination matters. Transmit minutes of
meetings and reports to all concerned parties.

d. Participate in progress meetings.

e. Report on progress of the work (to be adjusted under coordination requirements) and any

required changes in the schedules.

f. Follow-up submittals and the procurement process.

1.14.3

Utility Coordination Documentation

Utility coordination documentation shall meet the following requirements.

a. Prepare coordination drawings in a manner to provide for the most efficient use of available

space, the best sequence of installation and for identification of potential conflicts.

b. Prepare a master schedule to identify requirements (submittals, testing, commissioning, O&M

manuals, etc.) designated under each section of the specifications for activities, which directly
relate to the work, including temporary utilities.

c. Identify pipe and equipment connections, standards and pressure ratings.

d. Identify electrical power characteristics and control wiring required for each item of equipment.

e. Maintain documents for the duration of the work, recording changes due to site instructions,

modifications or adjustments.

f. After the Engineer reviews and approves the original and/or revised documents, reproduce

and distribute copies to all concerned parties.

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1.14.4

Coordination of Submittals

The Contractor shall coordinate submittals in accordance with the following requirements:

a. Review shop drawings, product data, and samples for compliance with Contract documents

and transmit these to the Engineer for approval.

b. Check field dimensions and clearances and relationship to available space and anchors.

c. Check compatibility with equipment and work of other sections, electrical characteristics and

operational control requirements.

d. Check motor voltages related with starting mode and control characteristics.

e. Coordinate controls, interlocks, wiring of push button switches and relays.

f. Coordinate wiring and control diagrams.

g. Review the effect of any changes on work of other sections.

h. Verify information and coordinate the maintenance of record documents.

1.14.5

Coordination of Substitutions and Modifications

The  Contractor  shall  review  proposals  and  requests  from  subcontractors.  Verify  compliance  with
Contract  documents  and  for  compatibility  with  work  and  products  of  other  sections.  Substitutions
shall conform to the requirements outlined in Section 1.18.4. Submit with recommendation for action.

1.14.6

Observation of Work

Observe work for compliance with Contract documents. Maintain a list of observed deficiencies and
defects; promptly submit.

1.14.7

Documentation

Documentation shall include:

a. Observe and maintain a record of tests. Record:

1. Specification section number, product, and name of subcontractor/supplier

2. Name of testing agency and name of inspector

3. Phone/ fax no. or e-mail address of testing agency

4. Name of manufacturer's representative present

5. Date, time and duration of tests

6. Type of test and results

7. Retesting required

b. Assemble background documentation for dispute and Claim settlement by Engineer and

Owner.

c. Submit copies of documentation to Engineer upon request.

1.14.8

Mains Electricity and Liaison with ADEWA

Requirements of liaising with ADEWA include the following:

a. Be acquainted with Abu Dhabi Electricity and Water Authority (ADEWA) regulations and

requirements.

b. Liaise with ADEWA to determine the power supply required and all other pertinent information

as required and make all necessary arrangements for its connection.

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c. Arrange through written request for ADEWA to undertake the testing and inspection necessary

in order that the electricity supplies may be connected when required.

Any delay caused by omission to make the request in good time, will not be accepted.

1.14.9

Utility Service and Process Interruption

Utility service and process interruptions initiated by the Contractor during the course of the work shall
be scheduled in advance and approved by the relevant authority and Engineer before being
implemented.

Unforeseen circumstances may make it necessary to postpone scheduled utility service and process
interruptions. Such actions by the relevant authority shall not be cause for extension of time for
completion or Claims for additional compensation.

1.14.10

Equipment Start-up

Equipment start-up shall be done as follows:

a. Verify utilities, connections, and controls are complete and equipment is in operable condition

as required by the specifications.

b. Observe start-up and adjustments, test run, record time and date of start-up, and results.

c. Observe equipment demonstrations for the Owner; record times and additional information

required for operation and maintenance manuals.

1.14.11

Inspection and Acceptance of Equipment

Before inspection, verify that equipment is tested, operational, clean and ready for operation. Assist
Engineer with review. Prepare list of items to be completed and corrected.

1.14.12

Scheduling

Schedule shall include the following:

1. Sequence of work

2. Materials and shop drawings submittal

3. Material procurement

4. Inspection and testing

5. Manufacturer services and training

1.15

Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

This section outlines standards, specifications, and requirements for construction facilities and
temporary controls.

1.15.1

Submittals

The Contractor shall submit for the Engineer

’s approval, the following items:

a. Copies of permits and approvals for construction as required by laws, regulations and

governing agencies

b. Temporary utility submittals

c. Electric power supply and distribution plans

d. Water supply and distribution plans

e. Drainage plans

f. Dewatering well locations

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g. Sanitary service plan

h. Temporary construction and site use plan containing:

1. Access roads: Routes, cross-sections, and drainage facilities

2. Parking area plans

3. The Contractor

’s field office, storage yard, and storage building plans, including gravel

and/or paved surfaced area

4. Fencing and protective barrier locations and details

5. Engineer

’s field office

6. Staging area location plan

7. Construction stages and corresponding traffic control and routing plans

8. Plan for maintenance of existing plant operations (if applicable)

9. Temporary lighting including offices and roads

i. Temporary control submittals:

1. Plan for disposal of waste materials and intended haul routes as part of the CEMP

prescribed in Sections 1.15.4 and 1.15.9.

2. Environmental, sediment and pollution control plan.

1.15.2

Site Mobilization

Site mobilization shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following principal items:

1. Moving the Contractor

’s and the Engineer’s field offices and equipment required for the first

month of operations onto the project site

2. Installing temporary construction power, wiring, and lighting facilities

3. Providing onsite communication facilities, including telephones

4. Providing and erecting the Contractor

’s work and storage yard

5. Posting required safety notices and establishing safety programs and procedures

6. Ensuring that the Contractor

’s construction manager is at the site full time

7. Having the Contractor

’s representative responsible for the site mobilization at site full time

Use area for the Contractor

’s temporary facilities within worksite or as agreed by the Engineer.

Submit site use plan for approval in accordance with the requirements in Section 1.15.1. All services
and access shall be at the Contractor

’s expense.

1.15.3

Protection of Work and Property

The Contractor shall follow the requirements in this section to protect work and property.

1.15.3.1

General

a. Comply with project safety rules while on Owner

’s property.

b. Keep Engineer informed of any onsite accidents and related Claims.

c. Use of explosives: No blasting or use of explosives will be allowed unless specifically approved

by the Engineer, Owner and relevant authorities.

d. Perform work within right-of-way and easements in a systematic manner that minimizes

inconvenience to property owners and the public. Any excavations outside of the affection plan
require an approved permit to dig from the Engineer.

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e. Maintain in continuous service all existing oil and gas pipelines, underground power, telephone

or communication cable, water mains, irrigation lines, sewers, poles and overhead power, and
all other utilities encountered along line of the work, unless other arrangements satisfactory to
the owner of said utilities have been made.

f. Where completion of the work requires temporary or permanent removal and/or relocation of

existing utility, coordinate all activities with owner of said utility and perform all work to their
satisfaction.

g. Protect, shore, brace, support, and maintain underground pipes, conduits, drains, and other

underground utility construction uncovered or otherwise affected by construction operations.

h. Keep water control valves free from obstruction and available for use at all times.

i. In areas where the Contractor

’s operations are adjacent to or near a utility, such as gas,

telephone, television, electric power, water, sewer, or irrigation system, and such operations
may cause damage or inconvenience, suspend operations until arrangements necessary for
protection have been made by the Contractor.

j. Notify property owners and utility offices that may be affected by construction operation at least

2 days in advance.

Before exposing a utility, obtain utility owner’s permission. Should service of utility be
interrupted due to the Contractor

’s operation, notify proper authority immediately. Cooperate

with said authority in restoring service as promptly as possible and bear costs incurred.

l. Do not impair operation of existing sewer system. Prevent construction material, pavement,

concrete, earth, volatile and corrosive wastes, and other debris from entering sewers, pump
stations, or other sewer structures.

m. Maintain original site drainage wherever possible.

1.15.3.2

Site Security

a. Provide and maintain additional temporary security fences as necessary to protect the work

and the Contractor furnished products not yet installed.

b. Barricades and lights:

1. Provide as necessary to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas inside and outside

of fenced area, and as required to ensure public safety and the safety of the Contractor

’s

employees, other Owner personnel, and others who may be affected by the work.

2. Locate to enable access by facility operators and property owners.

c. Signs and equipment:

1. Traffic control: Provide temporary traffic control devices as necessary to delineate traffic

lanes to guide and separate traffic movements.

2. High-level warning flag units: Provide two in advance of traffic approaching the work, each

displaying three flags mounted at a height of 1 meter.

3. Warning signs: Provide at obstructions, such as material piles and equipment.

4. Illuminate barricades and obstructions with warning lights from sunset to sunrise.

1.15.3.3

Trees and Plantings

a. Protect from damage and preserve trees, shrubs, and other plants outside limits of the Work

and within limits of the work, which are designated to remain undisturbed.

b. In event of damage to bark, trunks, limbs, or roots of plants that are not designated for removal,

treat damage by corrective pruning, bark tracing, application of a heavy coating of tree paint,
and other accepted horticultural and tree surgery practices.

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c. Replace each plant that dies as a result of construction activities.

1.15.3.4

Dewatering

Construct, maintain, and operate cofferdams, channels, flume drains, sumps, pumps, or other
temporary diversion and protection works. Furnish materials required, install, maintain, and operate
necessary pumping and other equipment for the environmentally safe removal and disposal of water
from the various parts of the work. Maintain foundations and parts of the work free from water. Before
dewatering works proceed, the Contractor will submit drawings and calculations to the Engineer for
approval and issue of permit to dewater from the Owner.

1.15.3.5

Archaeological Finds

a. General: Should finds of an archaeological or paleontological nature be made within the limits

of the site, immediately notify Engineer and proceed in accordance with the general conditions.
Continue the work in other areas without interruption.

b. Archaeological finds: Evidence of human occupation or use of an area within the Contract

limits before the Year 1840. Evidence may consist of skeletons, stone, or other utensils, or
evidence of habitations or structures.

c. Paleontological Finds: Evidence of prehistoric plant or animal life, such as skeletons, bones,

fossils, or casts and other indications such as pictographs.

d. Engineer may order the work stopped in other areas if, in Engineer

’s opinion, the find is more

extensive than may appear from uncovered material.

e. Protection of finds:

1. Cover, fence, or otherwise protect finds until notice to resume the work is given.

2. Cover finds with plastic film held in place by earth, rocks, or other weights placed outside

the find. Should additional backfilling be necessary for safety or to prevent caving, place
backfill material loosely over the plastic film.

3. Sheet or shore as necessary to protect excavations underway. Place temporary fence to

prevent unauthorized access.

4. Dewater finds made below water table as necessary to protect construction work underway.

Divert groundwater or surface runoff away from find by ditching or other acceptable means.

f. Removal of finds:

1. All finds are property of Owner. Do not remove or disturb finds without Owner

’s written

authorization.

2. Should Owner elect to have a find removed, provide equipment, labour, and material to

permit safe removal of find without damage. Provide transportation for delivery to
individuals, institutions, or other places as Owner may find desirable, expedient, or required
by law.

1.15.3.6

Endangered Species

a. Take precautions necessary and prudent to protect native endangered flora and fauna.

b. Notify Engineer of construction activities that might threaten endangered species or their

habitats.

c. Engineer will mark areas known as habitats of endangered species before commencement of

onsite activities.

d. Additional areas will be marked by Engineer as other habitats of endangered species become

known during construction.

e. The Contractor shall provide temporary high visibility fencing around habitats to be protected

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1.15.4

Engineer

¶VField Offices

As stipulated in project Particular Specifications as per project requirements.

1.15.5

Agency Representatives Field Offices

As stipulated in project Particular Specifications as per project requirements.

1.15.6

Information Technology

As stipulated in project Particular Specifications as per project requirements.

1.15.7

Site Laboratory

Site laboratories shall comply with the requirements in this section.

1.15.7.1

Description

1. The Contractor shall provide a site laboratory for his and the Engineers quality control and

testing.

2. Laboratory facilities shall be similar in construction and shall be maintained as specified for

Engineer's site office facilities, in Section 1.15.4.

3. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of qualified personnel to perform sampling

and testing duties as specified.

4. The Contractor shall provide suitable transportation as approved by the Engineer during the

Contract period, for the exclusive use of the site laboratory, sufficient for both the Contractor

’s

and the Engineer

’s laboratory personnel.

5. The Contractor shall provide the laboratory with equipment list A for projects having primarily

road works with minor structures only. The Contractor shall provide the laboratory with
equipment list B for projects having major structures, unless otherwise required in the particular
specifications or directed by the Engineer.

1.15.7.2

Use of the Laboratory

Laboratory shall be for the use of the Contractor for his quality control program. However, Engineer
shall have exclusive use of the laboratory at all times during the project for Engineer

’s acceptance

and quality testing as otherwise required. The Contractor shall, provide a sufficient number of
qualified personnel to perform sampling, testing and related duties under the direct supervision of
the Engineer.

1.15.7.3

Location of the Laboratory

Location of the laboratory shall be adjacent to the Engineer's site office facilities unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer. Laboratory shall be available and maintained until final acceptance of the
project is provided.

1.15.7.4

Maintenance of the Laboratory

The Contractor shall at all times be responsible for maintaining the building, utilities and all testing
equipment in an acceptable condition for use. All consumables shall be restocked by the Contractor
in a timely manner.

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1.15.7.5

Approval of the Laboratory

Before constructing the laboratory, the Contractor shall submit and obtain written approval from the
Engineer of the shop drawings for the laboratory.

Before  the  start  of  work,  the  Engineer  will  inspect  the  laboratory  to  ensure  the  Contractor's
compliance  with  these  specifications.  In  the  event  the  Contractor  fails  to  comply  with  these
specifications  at  any  time  during  the  Contract  period,  the  Engineer  may  order  any  or  all  of  the
sampling and testing to be performed at any other laboratory designated by the Engineer with such
fees and charges to be deducted from any amounts due to the Contractor.

1.15.7.6

Building Requirements

A site laboratory shall comply with the following building requirements.

a. Laboratory shall contain all necessary equipment in acceptable working order and adequate

storage and working space for the following:

1. Preparation of soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt mix samples, etc.

2. Storage of field sampling equipment, i.e. Sand cone density apparatus, stockpile sampling

tools, concrete cube moulds, cement, bitumen and soil sampling equipment, etc.

3. Soil and aggregate testing: Gradation, L.L., P.I., sand equivalent, proctor, aggregate

flakiness and elongation, calibration of sand for density testing, speedy moisture, oven
moisture, C.B.R., etc.

4. Concrete testing: Making and curing concrete cubes, etc.

5. Asphalt mix testing: Density of compacted samples, extraction gradation, bitumenometer

for ash correction, marshall moulds, etc.

b. Site laboratory shall provide a minimum of 120 m

of office space with three separate individual

offices of twelve square meters each enclosed with glass windows facing the remainder of the
laboratory and furnished as otherwise specified in this specs, plus equipped with the following
for use by the Engineer as required:

1. Minimum 20 mbps broadband or wifi internet connection and router

2. Latest spec Standard PC with monitor: Three (3)

3. Laptop: One (1)

4. A3 colour printer: One (1)

5. Power supply surge protector: 1 per computer and peripheral device as required to protect

all devices

6. Local area network including all cables, switches, routers and accessories.

7. Work centre: One (1)

8. Digital camera: Two (2); Kodak or HP digital cameras with minimum 7 mp with minimum 3x

optical zoom with minimum 1 GB memory card and all accessories (cables, software,
batteries, chargers, etc.), or equal

c. Laboratory shall be provided with electricity; lighting; air conditioning and heating system;

water; an inside storage tank for trichloroethylene; sinks; rigid flooring; desks; work benches;
cupboards; curing tank; windows with blinds; doors and fans. A separate concrete curing room
shall be provided which shall have a 15 m

floor space with necessary lighting, humidity and

temperature controls, as directed by the Engineer.

The office furniture, desks, chairs, work benches with metal work surfaces (aluminium or GI
sheet), and cupboards for the site laboratories shall be as required by the Engineer and be
new, and of the quality and quantity as approved by the Engineer.

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