Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PART 1 - ROADS, Second Edition 2020)

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e. Tools and equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels

f. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be

factory prepared and field installed. Check shop drawings of other work to confirm that
adequate provisions are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated
requirements

g. Anchors and fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component

securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the work

h. Mounting heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights

directed by the Engineer

1. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and Contraction

2. Coordinate installation of anchorages. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions

for installing anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with
integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to
project site in time for installation

i. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated,

arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints

j. Hazardous materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not

considered hazardous.

1.21.9

Owner-installed Products

The Contractor shall provide provision for the following owner-installed items:

a. Site access: Provide access to project site for owner's construction forces

b. Coordination: Coordinate construction and operations of the work with work performed by

owner's construction forces

1. Construction schedule: Inform the owner of the Contractor's preferred construction

schedule for owner's portion of the work. Adjust construction schedule based on a mutually
agreeable timetable. Notify owner if changes to schedule are required due to differences in
actual construction progress

2. Preinstallation conferences: Include owner's construction forces at preinstallation

conferences covering portions of the work that are to receive owner's work. Attend
preinstallation conferences conducted by owner's construction forces if portions of the work
depend on owner's construction.

1.21.10

Progress Cleaning

Progress cleaning shall comply with the requirements stipulated in Section 1.22.

1.21.11

Starting and Adjusting

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove

malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest

2. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding. Adjust equipment for proper

operation

3. Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment

4. Manufacturer's field service: The Contractor shall provide a factory-authorized service

representative when required to inspect field-assembled components and equipment
installation.

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1.21.12

Protection of Installed Construction

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed work is without damage

or deterioration at time of substantial completion

2. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.

1.21.13

Correction of the Work

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and

finishes. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching
up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment

2. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to their specified condition

3. Remove and replace damaged surfaces that are exposed to view if surfaces cannot be

repaired without visible evidence of repair

4. Repair components that do not operate properly. Remove and replace operating components

that cannot be repaired

5. Remove and replace chipped, scratched, and broken glass or reflective surfaces.

1.22

Cleaning

This section includes requirements for site cleaning, as follows:

1. Daily cleaning and disposal of waste materials, debris, and rubbish during construction

2. Weekly removal of debris from the project site

1.22.1

Equipment

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. Provide covered containers and chutes for deposit of waste materials, debris, and rubbish and

include in s site layout organization plan.

2. Cleaning materials for products to be cleaned shall be according to the manufacturer of the

product and as approved.

1.22.2

Cleaning Execution

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Maintain areas, floors and buildings under the Contractor's control free of waste materials,

debris, and rubbish at all times. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition

2. Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed

or remote spaces, before closing the space

3. Clean interior work areas and all floors (this also includes site offices, Engineers facilities and

laboratories) daily to provide suitable conditions for work

4. Broom clean interior areas before start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning on an as-

needed basis

5. Control cleaning operations so that dust and other particulates will not adhere to wet or newly

coated surfaces

6. The Contractor must keep all working areas clear of obstructions, surplus materials, unused

plant and debris that are unsightly, obstructive and/or hazardous to the safety of all persons
expected to be on the premises at any time.

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7. The Contractor is advised that a clean and organized site is advantageous to his costs and

timely progress. This reflects on his management efforts to minimize waste material, improve
safety and achieve a smooth flow of labour and materials on site with minimum obstructions.
General: Clean project site and work areas daily, including common areas Coordinate progress
cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements
strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully.

8. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris

9. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is

expected to rise above 27 deg C

10. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark

containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations

11. Site: Maintain project site free of waste materials and debris

12. Work areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for

proper execution of the work

13. Remove liquid spills promptly

14. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire

work area, as appropriate

15. Installed work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written

instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials
specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning
materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed
surfaces

16. Concealed spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space

17. Exposed surfaces in finished areas: Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to

ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of substantial completion

18. Waste disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing

waste materials down storm and sanitary sewers or into other areas to be protected, will not
be permitted

19. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining

materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from
damage or deterioration at substantial completion

20. Clean and provide maintenance on completed construction as frequently as necessary

through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components
to ensure operability without damaging effects

21. Limiting exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the

construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging or
otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period

1.22.3

Disposal of Waste

Disposal of waste shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from the island, weekly and dispose of at

approved disposal site

2. Comply with regulations of the authorities.

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1.23

Contract Close-out

Contract close-out procedures shall be in compliance with the procedures as outlined in the

Owner’s

Construction Contract Administration Procedures, the Construction Supervision Manual, the
Procurement and Contracts Manual, and the requirements described in this section.

This section covers Contract close-out activities and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Handing-over

2. Final inspection

3. Close-out procedures

4. Approvals by authorities

5. Final cleaning

6. Project documents

7. Operating and maintenance instructions

8. Guarantees, warranties and bonds.

1.23.1

General Requirements

Preparation for final acceptance includes the following activities:

1. Submission of final application for payment

2. Turnover of facilities to Owner

3. Issue of Taking Over Certificates

4. Issue of Performance Certificate

5. Submission of signed Claim waiver

1.23.2

Prerequisites for Turnover

In preparation for Contract close-out, the Contractor shall complete the following:

1. Complete submittals in accordance with Section 1.231.24.

2. Submit final application for payment, complete with associated releases, consents and

supporting documents to the Engineer

3. Submit final manufacturer certifications, guarantees, warranties, and similar documents

4. Submit clearance certificates and approvals from government authorities as necessary to

connect to the permanent power supply

5. Submit occupancy permits, operating certificates, final inspection and test certificates and

similar releases enabling full and unrestricted use of the facilities and services

6. Submit record drawings, final, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar

physical items

7. Make final changeover of locks and deliver keys to the Engineer

8. Complete testing of systems, and training of the Owner

’s operations and maintenance

personnel

9. Dismantle and remove temporary facilities and services from the project site. This includes

utilities, construction tools, buildings and facilities, mock-ups, and similar elements

10. Complete final cleaning

11. Complete all demonstrations and training per Section 1.25

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12. Repair and restore exposed finishes which have been marred or otherwise damaged

13. Submit all spare parts, and tools

14. Submit an itemized list of all deviations and non-conformances to the Contract requirements.

Include a detailed plan to correct each deviation and non-conformance

Notify the Engineer that facilities and completed work items are ready for the taking-over inspection.
Include the itemized list of deviations and non-conformances in the notification letter.

1.23.3

Prerequisites for Final Inspection

To prepare for final inspection, the Contractor shall complete the following:

1. Submit last outstanding list of deviations and non-conformances complete with associated or

corrected submittals. State that each item has been corrected or otherwise resolved for
acceptance

2. Submit the Engineer

’s and the Contractor’s list of deficiencies from the handing-over

inspection. State how each item has been corrected or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

3. Submit final meter readings for all utilities, a measured record of stored fuel and chemicals,

and similar data as of the time of final completion

4. Submit complete listing of all consumable stores and spare parts used by the Contractor to

service the electro-mechanical works throughout the maintenance period

5. Complete submittal of record documents

Notify the Engineer that a part of the works or the whole of the works are ready for the final inspection.
Include the itemized list of deviations and non-conformances in the notification letter

1.23.4

Project Close-out Procedure

Close-out procedure will be as follows:

a. Comply with specified and Contract

ual procedures necessary for issuance of the “Taking-Over

rtificate” and “Taking Over Certificates” for part of the works

b. When the Contractor considers work or part of the works has reached final completion, submit

the following:

1. Certificate that:

Contract documents have been reviewed

ii.

Work has been inspected

iii.

Work is complete and meets the requirements of the Contract documents

2. Provide all submittals required by governing authorities

3. Submit an application for payment providing total adjusted Contract sum, previous

payments, approved change orders and the sum remaining due.

1.23.5

Approvals from Public Authorities

The Contractor shall comply with the following items:

1. Obtain all clearance certificates and approvals required as a prerequisite to connecting the

works to the permanent power supply.

2. Coordinate with the Engineer to obtain the necessary documents from ADWEA regarding

connection to the permanent power supply.

1.23.6

Final Cleaning

The Contractor shall perform a final cleaning per the following requirements:

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a. Execute before final inspection:

1. Remove all debris and left-over work materials from the site

2. Sweep and vacuum clean all pavement surfaces of debris, sediments, dust and sand

3. Clean all interior and exterior surfaces of office facilities exposed to view. Avoid disturbing

natural weathering of exterior surfaces

4. Remove temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances

5. Polish transparent and glossy surfaces

6. Clean or replace all filters for mechanical equipment

7. Clean roofs, gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems

8. Remove debris and surface dust from limited access spaces

9. Clean concrete floors in unoccupied spaces broom clean

10.

Clean light fixtures and lamps so they operate at maximum efficiency

11.

Clean the parking areas and areas located within the right-of-way

Sweep paved areas and rake all other surfaces

ii.

Remove litter and foreign substances

iii.

Remove stains, chemical spills, and other foreign deposits

b. Comply with safety standards and governing regulations for cleaning operations

1. Do not burn waste materials at the site

2. Do not bury debris or excess material on the property

3. Do not discharge volatile or other harmful or dangerous materials into the drainage or

sewerage systems

4. Remove all waste materials from the site and dispose of properly.

1.23.7

Project Record Documents (As-builts)

Project record documents shall comply with the following requirements:

a. The Contractor shall provide all necessary details and at least the following information as

work proceeds in a form approved by the Engineer to enable the Engineer to prepare a
complete set of the record drawings for all civil Engineering works:

1. Position and extent of all support construction left in any excavation

2. Precise location of all services encountered

3. Soils encountered during all excavation work

4. Amendments to approved working drawings as a consequence of construction

5. Measured depths of construction

6. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and appurtenances,

referenced to permanent surface improvements

7. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction,

referenced to visible and accessible features of the work

8. Field changes of dimension and detail

9. Details not on original Contract plans

b. Keep documents current

throughout the construction period. Do not conceal work until “As-

Built” information has been recorded

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c. Store documents separate from those used for construction.

1. Protect from deterioration and loss

2. Store in a secure, fire resistive location

d. For all mechanical and electrical works, the Contractor or his specialist subcontractor shall

prepare a complete set of record drawings of the work as constructed and as erected

e. Format:

1. Maintain a blue line or black line set of prints of all Contract plans and shop drawings

2. Keep the Contract plans and drawings clean and undamaged

3. Mark up drawings to show actual installation if that differs from what is shown on the

Contract plans

Mark up changes using a red erasable pencil

ii.

Show “as built” condition fully and accurately

4. Mark up drawings to show new information of importance which was not shown on either

the Contract plans or the shop drawings. Give particular attention to concealed work that
will be difficult to measure or record at a later date

5. Note related Variation Order numbers, as applicable, next to the mark up

f. Submit documents with transmittal letter containing date, project title, the Contractor

’s name

and address, itemized list of documents, and the Contractor

’s signature in the following

formats:

2 CD’s of CAD drawings

2. A1 size negative/reproducible in film paper with hanging strips (one) set

3. A1 size hard copies paper print

– 3 sets

4. A3 size hard copies with spiral binding

– 1 set.

1.23.8

Equipment Operating Data

Provide operating data for all motor operated equipment specified. Provide the operating data
identified below for each motor operated equipment item in the specifications.

a. Data shall be obtained with the equipment operating under design conditions and while

handling the process fluid or material specified

b. No readings shall be taken until the equipment has operated as specified for at least one hour

1. Description of material handled

2. Material or fluid delivery rate

3. System operating temperature and pressure

4. Motor operating speed

5. Motor current draw under normal operation and under starting conditions

6. Bearing operating temperatures.

1.23.9

Guarantees, Warranties, and Bonds

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Provide in duplicate, original stamped copies of all specified guarantees, warranties, and

bonds including those required of manufacturers, suppliers and sub-Contractors

1. Assemble documents in a binder with a durable plastic cover

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2. Provide table of contents

b. Start of warranty period shall be:

1. Date when equipment is placed into full time operation for the Owner

’s benefit with the

Owner

’s approval, or

2. Date of taking-over certificate

c. The Contractor may be required to maintain installed landscaping for an extended period

beyond  the  landscaping  acceptance  date,  as  required  in  Chapter  13,  Landscaping  and
irrigation, or in the Particular Specifications.  Where permanent irrigation is not available, the
Contractor  shall  supply  and  warranty  that  the  necessary  irrigation  equipment  and  water  is
available  and  will  be  supplied  as  necessary  to  maintain  the  landscaping  plants  during  the
landscaping establishment and/or warranty periods.

1.23.10

Spare Parts and Maintenance Materials

The Contractor shall provide spare parts and maintenance materials in conformance with the
following and as otherwise stipulated in these specifications.

a. Provide products, spare parts, and maintenance materials as specified in the technical

sections of this specification

1. Include itemized list of all items furnished, describing each item and citing the appropriate

specification section and paragraph

2. Package each item for long term storage

3. Mark or tag each item for easy identification

b. Deliver items to the project site. Inventory items with the Engineer, and obtain a receipt before

final payment

c. Provide complete listing of all consumable stores and spare parts used by the Contractor

during the maintenance period.

1.24

Closeout Submittals

This section includes requirements for the following closeout submittals:

1. Substantial completion

2. Closeout submittals

3. Statement of adjustment of accounts

4. The Contractor's obligations

5. Warranties

6. Spare parts and maintenance materials

1.24.1

Closeout Submittal

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Substantial completion:

1. When the Contractor considers work is substantially complete, submit written notice with

list of items to be completed or corrected

2. Should Engineer inspection find Work is not substantially complete, he will notify the

Contractor in writing, listing observed deficiencies

3. The Contractor shall remedy all deficiencies and send a second written notice of substantial

completion

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4. The Contractor shall carry out Tests on Completion in accordance with applicable clauses

of the Department of Transport Conditions of Contract and Schedule of Further
Requirements. The Contractor shall give to the Engineer not less than 21 calendar days
notice of the date after which the Contractor will be ready to carry out each of the tests on
completion. Unless otherwise agreed, Tests on Completion shall be carried out within 14
calendar days after this date as directed by the Engineer.

5. When Engineer finds work is substantially complete and all Tests on Completion are

successful he will prepare a certificate of substantial completion in accordance with the
applicable clauses of the Department of Transport Conditions of Contract and Schedule of
Further Requirements.

b. Closeout submittals:

1. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities, and as requested by

the Engineer

2. Project record documents: Submit in accordance with Section 1.23.7

3. Operation and maintenance data: Under provisions of Section 1.26

4. As-built drawings: Submit in accordance with Section 1.11

5. Spare parts and maintenance materials

6. Keys and keying schedule

7. Evidence of payment: In accordance with conditions of the Contract

8. Certificates of insurance for products and completed operations: In accordance with

Department of Transport Conditions of Contract and Schedule of Further Requirements

c. Statement of adjustment of accounts:

1. Submit final statement reflecting adjustments to Contract Sum indicating:

Original Contract sum

ii.

Previous variations

iii.

Deductions for uncorrected work

iv.

Deductions against advance payment if any

Deductions for delays penalties

vi.

Deductions for Engineer's fees

vii.

Other adjustments to Contract sum

viii.

Total Contract sum as adjusted

ix.

Previous payments

Sum remaining due

2. Engineer will issue final variation reflecting approved adjustments to Contract sum not

previously made by variations, for Owner authorization

1.24.2

Warranties

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Form of submittals:

1. Bind in commercial quality 210 X 297 mm (A4) four-ring side binders, with hardback,

cleanable, plastic covers

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2. Label cover of each binder with typed or printed title WARRANTIES AND BONDS, with title

of project; name, address and telephone number of the Contractor; and name of responsible
principal

3. Table of contents: Neatly typed, in the sequence of the table of contents of the project

manual, with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section in
which specified, and the name of product or work item.

4. Separate each warranty or bond with index tab sheets keyed to the table of contents listing.

Provide full information, using separate typed sheets as necessary. List subcontractor,
supplier, and manufacturer, with name, address, and telephone number of responsible
principal

b. Preparation of submittals:

1. Obtain warranties and bonds, executed in duplicate by responsible subcontractors,

suppliers, and manufacturers, within fourteen days after completion of the applicable item
of work. Except for items put into use with Owner's permission, leave date of beginning of
time of warranty until the date of substantial completion is determined

2. Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information

3. Co-execute submittals when required

4. Retain warranties and bonds until time specified for submittal

c. Time of submittals:

1. For equipment or component parts of equipment put into service during construction with

Owner's permission, submit documents within fourteen days after acceptance

2. Make other submittals within fourteen days after date of substantial completion, before final

application for payment

3. For items of work when acceptance is delayed beyond date of substantial completion,

submit within fourteen days after acceptance, listing the date of acceptance as the
beginning of the warranty period.

1.24.3

Spare Parts and Maintenance Materials

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

a. Products required:

1. Provide quantities of products, spare parts, special tools, and maintenance materials

specified in individual sections to be provided to the Owner, in addition to that required for
completion of work

2. Products: Identical to those installed in the work. Include quantities in original purchase from

supplier or manufacturer to avoid variations in manufacture

Provide manufacturers’ recommended spare parts for 2 years operation for each piece of
equipment

b. Storage:

1. Store products with products to be installed in the work, under provisions of Section 1.18.2.

2. After delivery of products to site, maintain spare products in same space and condition as

products to be installed in the work

3. When adequate, secure storage facilities are available at site, capable of maintaining

conditions required for storage and not required for Contract work or storage, spare
products may be stored in available space

4. Maintain spare products in original containers with labels intact and legible, until delivery to

the Owner

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c. Delivery:

1. Coordinate with the Owner

2. Deliver and unload spare products to the Owner at project site and obtain receipt from

Engineer before final payment.

1.25

Demonstration and Training

This section establishes the requirements for system demonstration, and operation and maintenance
training after all construction, starting and testing of any part of the works.

Training required by this section is in addition to, and not a replacement for, the manufacturer’s
equipment training required by the individual technical sections.

1.25.1

Training Requirements

The Contractor shall meet the following training requirements:

a. Owner reserves the right to videotape and audiotape the instruction

b. Size of the class shall not exceed 15 people

c. The Contractor shall develop individual training courses for each major mechanical/electrical

system identified on the Contract plans

d. Separate training sessions shall be provided for operations, maintenance, and

electrical/instrumentation personnel

e. The Contractor shall develop and submit the curriculum to the Engineer for approval

1. Establish curriculum level for high school graduates with journeyman qualifications

2. Perform a task and skills analysis, identifying the requirements for proper operation,

maintenance, and repair of the system and all of its components

3. Perform a training analysis identifying:

Tasks requiring training

ii.

Logical order of presentation

iii.

Objectives of each training segment

iv.

Methods for measuring achievement of objectives for each segment

Include tests with at least 15 questions on each outline topic

Prepare an instructor’s manual, including notes to the instructor, for each training session

1. Manual shall address:

Session objectives

ii.

Session outline

iii.

Session application

iv.

Instructor qualification and knowledge requirements

List of tools and supplies required for instruction

vi.

Include safety and standby equipment

vii.

Student and course evaluation forms

viii.

Audio/visual resources or reproductions

ix.

Session tests and a grading guide

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2. References to the source of answers shall be provided in the course material, with additional

notes such as references, review questions, demonstration techniques, class exercises,
coordination with other sessions and achievement measurements

g. Instruction times:

1. 0730 hours to 1200 hours prevailing time

2. Sunday through Thursday except local legal holidays

3. Provide a 10 minute break after each hour of instruction

h. Minimum curriculum requirements:

Theory of operation and control, which includes both classroom and “hands on” training

2. How to use the operation and maintenance manual including the location of information

3. System layout

4. Wiring, instrumentation and controls

5. Control sequence and logic

6. Normal and emergency operating procedures

7. Basic and advanced operation and maintenance

8. Equipment/instrument adjustment and calibration

9. Site walk through to locate and identify equipment

10.

Preventive maintenance

11.

Major maintenance

12.

Safety

13.

Trouble shooting

14.

How to use special tools

15.

Operation and maintenance supplies

16.

Spare parts.

1.25.2

Submittals

Submittals shall be made per the following requirements:

a. All submittals shall be as specified in Section 1.11.

b. Submit the following for approval:

1. Curriculum development document

Instructor’s manual

Provide one copy for review

ii.

After acceptance (and before training) provide one copy and one camera ready
original

3. Complete schedule of training activities. Include the following:

Schedule of submittals

ii.

Schedule of classes

iii.

Coordinate with start-up and activities specified in Section 1.20

4. Training plan:

Course outline

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ii.

Time allocation for each training segment

iii.

Instructor qualifications

5. Presentation materials - Two reproducible copies

6. Manuals and class handouts:

One reproducible copy for review

ii.

One copy for each student at least 5 working days before class.

1.25.3

Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Instructor:

1. Submit qualifications for approval

2. Minimum experience:

3 years actually operating and maintaining equipment

ii.

Academic or factory training

iii.

Combination of training and experience

3. Engineer

reserves the right to reject instructor’s lacking experience and education required

to conduct the training

b. Pre-training conference:

1. Schedule conference not less than 7 calendar days before training

2. The Owner, the Engineer, the Contractor, training instructors, and other responsible parties

to attend

3. Submit an agenda 5 working days before conference. Include:

Training schedule

ii.

Examination of training facilities

iii.

Problem identification and resolution.

1.25.4

Training Area

Training area to be provided by the Contractor:

a. Minimum requirements:

1. Located outside of construction work area

2. Air conditioned

3. Seating for 15 students

4. Tables suitable for students to write and lay out class materials

5. All equipment required for audio/visual presentations

b. Owner may make existing training room available if not scheduled for use

1. The Contractor shall coordinate availability

2. Owner makes no guarantees that the Contractor will be able to use their facilities

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1.25.5

Sequencing and Scheduling

The Contractor shall comply with the following items:

a. Conduct classroom training before in field training

b. Conduct hands-on training before system demonstration

c. Schedule training not less than 7 calendar days before desired training date

d. Training delays:

1. The Contractor:

Notify Engineer at least 3 days in advance of scheduled training

ii.

Failure to provide required notice shall make the Contractor responsible for costs
incurred by the Owner for Owner

’s personnel

2. The Owner/Engineer:

May delay scheduled training by up to 5 calendar days for personnel time conflicts

ii.

Will notify the Contractor of delay at least 3 days in advance of scheduled training

1.25.6

Training Materials

The Contractor shall provide the following items:

1. Provide all materials and supplies (including consumables) necessary for training and

demonstrations

2. Provide special tools required for training and demonstrations

3. Provide safety equipment required by instructors

1.26

Operation and Maintenance Data

This section outlines requirements for detailed information for the preparation, submission, and
Engineer

’s review of operations and maintenance (O&M) data, as required by individual specification

sections.

1.26.1

Definitions

Key terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

1. Preliminary data: Initial and subsequent submissions for Engineer

’s review

2. Final data: Engineer-accepted data, submitted as specified herein

3. Maintenance operation: As used on maintenance summary form is defined to mean any routine

operation required to ensure satisfactory performance and longevity of equipment. Examples
of typical maintenance operations are lubrication, belt tensioning, adjustment of pump packing
glands, and routine adjustments

1.26.2

Sequencing and Scheduling

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

a. Equipment and system data:

1. Preliminary data:

Do not submit until shop drawing for equipment or system has been reviewed and
approved by Engineer

ii.

Submit before shipment date

2. Final data:

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Submit instructional manual formatted data not less than 30 days before equipment
or system field functional testing

ii.

Submit compilation formatted and electronic media formatted data before
substantial completion of project

b. Materials and finishes data:

1. Preliminary data: Submit at least 21 calendar days before request for final inspection

2. Final data: Submit within 10 days after final inspection

1.26.3

Data Format

The Contractor supplied data shall meet the following requirements:

a. Prepare preliminary data in the form of an instructional manual. Prepare final data on electronic

media

b. Instructional manual format:

1. Binder: Commercial quality, permanent, four-ring or four-post binders with durable plastic

cover

2. Size: A4, minimum

Cover: Identify manual with typed or printed title “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DATA” and list:

Project title

ii.

Designate applicable system, equipment, material, or finish

iii.

Identity of separate structure as applicable

iv.

Identity of equipment number and Specification section

4. Title age:

The Contractor name, address, and telephone number

ii.

Subcontractor, supplier, installer, or maintenance Contractor

’s name, address, and

telephone number, as appropriate

a) Identify area of responsibility of each

b) Provide name and telephone number of local source of supply for parts and

replacement

5. Table of contents:

Neatly typewritten and arranged in systematic order with consecutive page numbers

ii.

Identify each product by product name and other identifying numbers or symbols as
set forth in Contract documents

6. Paper: 9 kg. minimum, white for typed pages

Text: Manufacturer’s printed data, or neatly typewritten

8. Four-hole punch data for binding and composition; arrange printing so that punched holes

do not obliterate data

9. Material shall be suitable for reproduction, with quality equal to original. Photocopying of

material will be acceptable, except for material containing photographs

10.

Large format drawings that cannot be reduced to A3 shall be folded and inserted in

heavy plastic folders attached into the binder

c. Data compilation format:

ENERAL

1. Compile all Engineer-accepted preliminary O&M data into a hard-copy, hardbound set

2. Each set shall consist of the following:

Binder: Commercial quality, permanent, four-ring or four-post binders with durable
plastic cover

ii.

Cover: Identify each volume with typed or printed title “OPERATION AND
MAINTENAN

CE DATA, VOLUME NO. ___ OF ___”, and list:

a) Project title

b) The Contractor

’s name, address, and telephone number

c) If entire volume covers equipment or system provided by one supplier include the

following:

1) Identity of general subject matter covered in manual

2) Identity of equipment number and specification section

3) Provide each volume with title page and typed table of contents with

consecutive page numbers. Place contents of entire set, identified by volume
number, in each binder

iii.

Table of contents neatly typewritten, arranged in a systematic order:

a) Include list of each product, indexed to content of each volume

b) Designate system or equipment for which it is intended

c) Identify each product by product name and other identifying numbers or symbols

as set forth in Contract documents

iv.

Section dividers:

a) Heavy, 80 pound cover weight, tabbed with numbered plastic index tabs

b) Fly-leaf:

1) For each separate product, or each piece of operating equipment, with typed

description of product and major component parts of equipment

2) List with each product:

Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor

Supplier, installer, and maintenance Contractor, as appropriate

Identify area of responsibility of each

Provide local source of supply for parts and replacement

Identity of separate structure as applicable

3. Assemble and bind material, as much as possible, in same order as specified in the Contract

documents

d. Electronic media format:

1. Portable document format (PDF):

After all preliminary data has been found to be acceptable to Engineer, submit
operation and maintenance data in PDF format on CD

ii.

Files to be exact duplicates of Engineer-accepted preliminary data. Arrange by
specification number and name

iii.

Files to be fully functional and viewable in most recent version of Adobe Acrobat

Manufacturers’ standard electronic format.

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