SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF
THE WORK
A. The work of this Contract comprises the
procurement and the construction, in accordance with the Contract Documents, of
all facilities, buildings and appurtenances of the project including Site Work,
Civil, Architecture, Structural Mechanical, Electrical Works, Furniture and
Equipments.
B. The Contractor shall have full responsibility
for the procurement and construction of all required items and systems, whether
or not specifically called for these documents. The items and systems shall be
in place, complete and functional prior to acceptance.
C. Scope of Work:
1. The work of the contract shall include but
not limited to:
See scope of work,
drawings and MTO
D. Scope of Services:
1. Surveys and Investigations: The information
provided by the Owner with regard to existing site conditions, location of
existing roads and structures, soil characteristics, and other information
affecting the work available to the Owner. The Owner assumes no responsibility
for the accuracy or adequacy of such information and the contractor is
responsible to make any additional surveys or investigations necessary to
satisfactory establish existing site conditions, including location of existing
structures, utilities or other items, grades and elevations, drainage flow
patterns, structural characteristics of soils, property lines and necessary
information to form the bases for project design.
2. The Contractor shall provide all supervision,
labor, equipment, materials, construction plant, consumable and expertise for
the construction of all facilities, buildings, appurtenances within the site
including site work, civil work, Architecture, Structural Mechanical,
Electrical Works utilities, hardscaping, landscaping, furniture, fixture and
equipment.
3. The contract work shall include supplying
installing all equipment, tools, spare parts, extra quantities of materials and
maintenance works, irrespective of whether or not this is specifically mentioned
in the relevant sections.
4. Make all interface connection with the work
of others as shown and described in the Contract Document.
5. The Contractor shall provide the soil report
on hard and soft copy (CD) prepared by geotechnical consultant to the owner
including all documents (Diagrams, Figures, Table, etc.) which will be solely
property of the University.
1.02 WORK PROCESS AND SEQUENCE
A. The Contractor shall coordinate the
construction of the work with the Engineer or his authorized representative.
1.03 MISCELLANEOUS
WORKS BY THE CONTRACTOR
A. Interface with the construction of the
existing and/or adjacent contracts as well as the site development and
Landscaping Contracts and future buildings as necessary.
B. The Contractor shall investigate
subsoil surface conditions, conduct soil tests, submit recommendations for the
Engineer’s approval and subsequently shall improve soils to meet the design
bearing capacity. The soil improvement shall include providing installation,
testing of stone columns.
C. The foundations of the buildings may be
redesigned by the Contractor if necessary at no additional cost. Once the
selected and approved method of design has been completed, the Contractor shall
conduct appropriate soil tests in order to verify the results of this work.
These post soil test shall be submitted for the Owner’s approval.
D. The Contractor shall guarantee
foundation bearing pressures and prevention of settlements in excess of those
specified.
E. The Contractor shall be totally responsible
for the subsurface soil improvement in order to meet the requirements of the
structural design.
F. The structural system shown on the
structural drawings is based on the design criteria and project data given on
the drawings and/or the specifications.
The
Contractor shall study and review the design contained in the tender documents
and in case of any changes or modifications in the structural system, design
criteria or project data, the contractor must submit the design calculations
and all necessary details as specified in the structural general notes and/or
specifications.
In
addition to the above, the Contractor must submit details, calculations with
relevant shop drawings for all supplier/patent systems or equipment-dependent
engineering to the Owner for review and approval prior to utilizing such
systems.
1.04 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Not
used.
1.05 SPECIFICATIONS
A. Division 1, General Requirements, of
the Specifications generally specifies work and coordination that is the direct
responsibility of the Contractor, but shall not be interpreted to define
absolutely the limits of responsibility that must be established between the
Contractor and his Subcontractors by their separate agreements.
B. Where particular requirements specified
in Division 2 to 16, inclusive, of the Specification are in conflict with
Division 1, the former shall take precedence.
C. Work in the Specifications is divided
into descriptive Sections which are not intended to identify absolute
contractual limits between Subcontractors, or between the Contractors, of
between the contractor and his Subcontractors. Contractor shall organize
division of labor and supply of materials essential to complete the works in
all its parts.
D. Whenever the
word “building” occurs in the Contract Documents it shall be taken to mean all
the buildings included in the Contract.
E. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
words “direction”, “directed”, “selection”, “selected”, “request”, “requested”,
“report” and similar words are used, such approvals, directions, selections,
requests, and reports shall be given by the Engineer unless specifically stated
otherwise.
F. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
words” approved” or “approval” are used, such approval shall be made in
consultation with the Engineer. Approval by the Engineer of drawing, products,
materials, method of finishes shall not absorbed the Contractor of his
responsibilities as required in the Contract.
G. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
word “ provide “ is used in any form, it shall mean that the work concerned
shall include both supply and installation of the products required for
completion of specified work to which reference is made.
H. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
word “ include “ is used in any form, the items of work listed following shall
not be interpreted to be restricted to only those items that are listed.
I. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
word “ indicated “ or “shown “ are used they shall apply as meaning “indicated
on Drawings and /or Schedule” or shown on plans and/or Schedule” unless the
context expresses another meaning.
J. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
terms “o.c.” is used it shall mean “on center”.
K. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
term “ID” or “OD” are used they shall mean “inside diameter” and “outside
diameter”, respectively.
L. Wherever in the Contract Documents the
term “dia.” is used it shall mean “diameter”.
M. Wherever in the Specifications it is
specified that work to which reference is made shall proceed or shall meet
approval direction, selection or request of jurisdictional authorities or
others, such approval, direction, selection or request shall be in writing.
N. Wherever in the Specifications it is
specified that work shall be repaired, made good or replaced, it shall be
performed without any additional cost to the Owner.
O. Wherever in the Specifications the term
“exposed to view is used it shall refer to surfaces that are within the line of
vision of persons from any accessible viewpoint, both within and without the
building. Where any part of a surface is exposed to view, all other portions of
that surface shall also be considered as exposed to view.
1.06 DIVISION 1, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The provision of all sections of
Division 1 shall apply to each Section of Division 2 to 16, inclusive which are
included in the Specifications.
1.07 DRAWINGS
A. Drawing shall include all drawings, and
Schedules included in the Contract Documents.
B. Drawings indicate scope of the Works
and the general and approximate location, arrangement and size of a fixtures,
equipment, ducts, piping, conduit and outlets. Determine accurate locations
arrangements and sizes by the study and coordination of architectural,
structural, mechanical, electrical and equipment Drawings. Before proceeding
with the works, ensure that spaces and arrangements which affect installations
are adequate and coordinated. Where constructions require reasonable revisions
to indicate locations and arrangements, make such revisions at no additional
cost to the Owner.
1.08 WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT
A. Certain items of work may be indicated
on the Drawings by the designation “NIC” which shall be interpreted to mean
“Not in Contract”.
B. Do not include items designated “NIC”, in
the works.
C. “NIC” work is indicated solely to ensure
that adjacent work will be prepared for and schedule as required by the “NIC”
work, and for an understanding of the design intent.
1.09 WORK OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WORKING HOURS
A. If overtime is required as a result of
acceleration of work, or for any reason, the Owner shall be entitled to be
compensated for the additional supervision cost incurred by the Engineer.
B. Give Owner adequate notice of intent to
perform overtime work and obtain the Owner’s approval before proceeding with
overtime work.
1.10 USE OF SITE
A. Obtaining of necessary permission’s and
permits for additional Provision works areas outside of the site boundaries
that may required by the Contractor shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor and at his own costs for permits and for other related expenses.
B. Obtain permission from the Owner for
use of Owner Property outside of the confines of the assigned construction site
prior to occupying it for any purpose.
C. Perform only work directly related to
the works on the site.
D. The site and additional work areas shall
be utilized by the Contractor and his Sub-contractor only as required for the
Works.
E. Restrict
construction personnel to approved site and work areas. Do not allow
unauthorized persons on the site or work area.
1.11 ADJACENT PREMISES
A. Do not restrict the Owner in the safe
and unhindered use of and access to adjacent premises including but not limited
to, building, roads, walks and similar facilities.
B. Coordinate with the Engineer to ensure
continuing use of and access to adjacent premises as approved by the Owner.
1.12 APPROVAL AND IDENTIFICATION OF WORKERS
A. All construction workers, Contractor’s
and Sub-contractor’s administrative personnel required on site by the Works
shall be registered with the Owner as directed.
B. Obtain Owner approval for
identification of worker and administrative personnel. Such identification
shall be on their person at all times while they are on the job site.
1.13 TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for
making arrangements for transportation of construction personnel and other
transportation to and from the site as may be required for the Works. Cost of
such transportation shall be included in the Total Value of the Contract
Amount. Pay all charges for shipments of parcels containing shop drawings,
sample and other specified submittals, and other documents and materials
concerning the works to Owner, Contractor, and Engineer.
1.14 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A. Contractor’s proposed construction
schedule within ten working days of notification of bid acceptance, for
approval.
B. Correct, revise, up-date, and otherwise
maintain schedule current to progress of construction. Supply each corrected,
revised and up-dated schedule to Owner, Engineer and Sub-contractors.
C. Prepare schedule in approved format, on
standard form of Owner.
1.15 SITE PROGRESS RECORDS
A. Maintain at site a permanent
Contractor’s written daily record of progress of the Works in permanently bound
log book with sequentially numbered pages. Make the record available at all
times with copies provided when requested. Include in record each day:
1.
Weather conditions with maximum and minimum temperatures and relative humidity.
2.
Conditions encountered during excavation.
3. Commencement and completion date of the work of each trade
in each area of Works.
4.
Erection and removal dates of form work in each area of the Works.
5.
Dates, quantities, and particulars of each concrete pour.
6.
Dates, quantities, and particulars of waterproofing installation.
7.
Dates, quantities, and particulars of roofing installation.
8.
Attendance, of Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s work forces at Site and record
of the work they perform.
9.
Visits to site by Owner, Engineer, jurisdictional authorities, testing
companies, Contractor, Subcontractors, and suppliers.
10.
Other pertinent data as directed by the Engineer.
B. Maintain a progress chart in a format
approved form sample submitted. Show on chart proposed construction schedule
and the progress achieved by the Contractor and each portion of the Works by
the trade.
1.16 EXAMINATION
A. Ensure by examination that all physical
features at the Works, and working restrictions and limitations which exist are
known, so that the Owner is not restricted in his use of the site for his
needs.
B. Previously completed Works:
1.
Where dimensions are required for proper fabrication, verify dimensions of
completed work in place before fabrication and installation of work to be
incorporated with it.
2.
Verify that previously executed work and surfaces are satisfactory for
installation or application, or both, and that performance of subsequent work
will not be adversely affected.
3.
Ensure that the work installed in an unsatisfactory manner is rectified before
further work proceeds.
4.
Commencement of each stage of work will not constitute acceptance of site
conditions and previously executed work as satisfactory for the performance of
the immediate subsequent stage of work.
1.17 PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONS
A. The Contractor shall provide necessary
methods, materials, and construction to ensure that no damage or harm to work,
materials, property and persons results from performance of the Contract.
B. Protect excavated areas from damage by
water from natural sources and from backed up drain lines and sewers.
C. Protect existing facilities (buildings,
roads, asphalting areas, utilities…. etc.
D. Keep excavations, cellars, basements,
and pits free of water. Pump dry as required.
E. Protect building from damage by
exposure to inclement weather.
F. Keep
surfaces, on which finish materials will be applied, free from grease, oil, and
other contamination which would be detrimental in any way to the application of
finish materials.
G. Protect glass and other finishes against
heat, slag and weld spatter by provision of adequate shielding.
H. Do not permit strippable tape or
coatings to become bake on surfaces which protect.
I. Do not apply visible markings to
surfaces exposed to view in finished state or that received transparent
finishes.
J. Protect surfaces of completed work
exposed to view from staining, disfigurement and all other damage by
restriction of access or by use of physical means suitable to the material and
surface location.
K. Schedule finishing work at end of
construction when interference from tradesmen is at a minimum.
L. Brace and shore masonry walls until
their designed lateral support is incorporated at both top and bottom.
M. Enforce fire prevention methods at site.
Do not permit bonfire, open flame heating devices or accumulation of debris.
Use flammable materials only if proper safety precautions are taken, both in
use and storage.
N. Provide and maintain in working in order
extinguisher of type suitable for fire hazard present in each case as approved
by jurisdictional authorities, and locate them prominent location and to
approval jurisdictional authorities.
O. Do not store flammable materials in the
building, take necessary measure to prevent spontaneous combustion, place cloth
and other disposable materials that are a fir hazard in closed metal container
and remove them from the building every night.
P. Where flammable materials are being
applied, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided, spark-proof equipment is
used, and smoking and open flames are prohibited.
Q. Ensure that volatile fluid wastes are
not disposed of in storm or sanitary sewers or in open drain courses, and that
disposal methods approved by local authorities are utilized.
R. Public and Site Utilities and Services:
1. Verify location of and limitations
imposed by existing mechanical, electrical, telephone and similar services, and
protect them from damage. If necessary relocate active services to ensure that
they function continuously in safety and without risk of damage.
2. Cap off and remove unused utility
services encountered during work after approval is given by the utilities
concerned jurisdictional authorities, whichever may apply, relocation, removal,
protection and capping of existing utility services shall be performed only by
the applicable utility, and of other services by licensed mechanics.
3. Coordinate
the capping off, removal and reconnection of a utility with the utility
concerned, and make payment for costs involved.
S. Ensure that precautions are taking to
prevent leakage and spillage from plumbing and mechanical work that may damage
surface and materials.
T. When working adjacent to roofing and/or
waterproofing membrane following their installation, during the time they are
temporarily protected or exposed, ensure that no damage occurs to them before
completion of the work.
U. Ensure that physical protection and
barrier to prevent traffic are installed for waterproofing membrane. Do not
remove barricades or guards that are installed to prevent traffic over
horizontal membranes until permanent protection is provided.
V. Floors:
1.
The Contractor shall adequately protect trowelled concrete floors from damage.
Take special measures when moving heavy loads or equipment on them.
2.
Keep trowelled concrete floor free from oils, grease or other materials likely
to damage them, discolor them or affect bond of applied finishes. Once building
is enclosed, keep floor as dry as possible after curing.
3.
To prevent soiling or damage to finish flooring where work is performed after
the flooring has been installed, install 0.152 mm polyethylene membrane or
reinforced Kraft paper for temporary protection, secured in place and with
joints seal by reinforced pressure sensitive tape. Maintain protection for the
duration of the performance of the work.
4.
Install plywood panels of minimum 6 mm thickness over completed finished
flooring materials on which the further construction work is performed or
delivery of product is made, or both. Seal joints between panels with
reinforced pressure sensitive tape.
W. Exposed walls, sealing, finish metals,
glass, fitments, and equipment. Ensure that adequate protection to prevent
damage, as specified herein before, to exposed surfaces as stone work, other
exterior and interior wall and ceiling surface, finish metal, glass, fitments
and equipment is provided and maintained during handling, storage,
installation, and until removals approved, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
X. Prevent spread of dust beyond the
construction site by wetting, or by other approved means, as it accumulates.
Y. Provide safety helmets to loan visitors
to the site.
1.18 SAFETY PROGRAM
A. Establish a safety program to maintain
safe working condition at the site at all times.
B. Appoint one person in sole authority
and additional assistant personnel to administer and oversee safety practice at
the site. Establish their authority to enforce safety program requirements.
C. Coordinate
with the Engineer to determine any special safety requirements of the Owner.
D. Ensure that all persons on the site are
informed of safety program requirements and of their obligations to maintain
safe working condition.
E. Post safety warning and instructions in
English and Arabic language at visible and critical location throughout the
site.
1.19 FASTENINGS
A. Include in the work of each section
necessary fastenings, anchors, insert, attachment accessories, and adhesives.
Where installation of devices is in work of other Sections, deliver devices in
ample time for installation, locate devices for other sections and cooperate
with other sections as they require.
B. Do not install fiber, plastic or wood
plugs or blocking for fastenings in masonry, concrete, or metal construction
unless specified indicated on Drawings.
C. Do not use fastenings which cause
spalling or cracking of materials in which installed. Do not use powder
actuated fastening devices unless specified.
D. Expansion Bolt and All-In-One Anchors:
1. Whenever expansion type fastening devices of
any kind which rely upon friction forces created by expansion of the device or
all-in-one screw anchors in drilled holes of the Tapcon type are to be used in
concrete and masonry, submit following data to Engineer for review:
a. Load carrying capacity of device.
b. Nature and magnitude of force to be applied
to device with supporting data.
c. Materials to which device is fastened.
d. Whether device is self drilling or, if not,
the size of bit to be used to drill holes to receive the device.
e. Installation procedure to ensure that
fasteners are secure and reliable and that metal reinforcing is not damaged.
All
such data shall bear the seals of professional structural engineer licensed to
practice at the location of the works.
2. If requested by the Engineer, conduct on site
test of installed fasteners using an approved independent testing company with
properly designed and calibrated force measuring apparatus.
E. Ceiling Hangers Inserts:
1. Provide insert for casting into concrete for
anchorage of hangers for ceiling framing, and mechanical and electrical ducts,
pipes and conduit.
2. Determine working load (load supported by
hanger) that will be imposed on each insert, and provide insert suitable for
hanger type and loading as thereby required.
3. Provide capacity: working load safety factor
ratio of 5:1 or better.
4. Insert Type, hanger size, load capacity and
working loads at each location shall be as indicated on insert location
drawings prepared by the Contractor and submitted as specified in Section
01330.
5. Inserts for 6 mm
and greater diameter hangers: Steel ferrules threaded for machine bolts and
designed for secure anchorage in concrete. Provide threaded plastic or steel
setting plugs to be secured to formwork and to seal insert from entry of
concrete. Plug shall be easily removable to allow installation of hanger.
6. Inserts for hanger of less than 6 mm
diameter: Formed minimum 0.4 mm thick galvanized sheet steel with minimum 4.8
mm diameter galvanized steel wire anchor hooks and eye.
F. Install metal-to-metal fastenings
fabricated of the same metal, or of a metal which will not set up electrolytic
action causing damage to fastenings or components, or both. Use non-corrosive
fastenings for exterior work, and where attached to, or contained within,
exterior walls and slabs. Leave steel anchors bare where cast in concrete.
G. Install work with fastenings or
adhesives in sufficient quantity to ensure permanent secure anchorage of
materials, constructions, components, and equipment. Space anchors within
limits of load- bearing or shear capacity.
H. Space exposed fastenings evenly and in
an organized pattern, keep number to a minimum. Provide exposed metal fastenings
of same materials, texture, color and finish as metal on which they occur.
1.20 LIGHTING FIXTURES AT SUSPENDED CEILINGS
A. Ensure that secured support is provided
for lighting fixtures by suspended ceiling, or by separate hangers, or by both.
B. Coordinate the ceiling system and
lighting fixtures installations to provide adequate support.
C. Submit affidavits with acceptable design
information confirming that the installation of the suspended ceiling system
and/or separate fixture hangers provided by the lighting fixture installer will
provide adequate support for the lighting fixtures without exceeding specified
deflection tolerances for the ceiling system.
1.21 DIELECTRIC SEPARATION
A. Ensure that dielectric separator
approved by the Engineer provided in the permanent manner over entire contact
surfaces to prevent electrolytic action (galvanic corrosion) between dissimilar
metals. Similarly, prevent corrosion to metal in contact with alkaline
materials such as contained in concrete, masonry and like construction.
1.22 EMBEDDED CONDUIT, PIPE AND SLEEVES
A. Slab on Grade:
1. Embed conduit and pipe in concrete slabs on
grade
a.
only when their outside diameter is less than 1/3 of the slab thickness.
b.
only when they are covered by a minimum of 50 mm of concrete.
c.
only when they are spaced more than three diameters center to center when they
are installed parallel to each other.
B. Suspended
slab, beams or walls:
1. Install conduit, pipe and sleeves passing
through concrete slabs, walls and beams only in approved location so that the
strength of these structural components are not impaired, and so that they are
spaced at not less than three diameter center to center.
2. Embed conduit and pipe in slab and walls
a.
only in the center of the slab or wall
b.
only when their outside diameter is 50 mm or less
c.
only when they are spaced 150 mm center to center or more when they are
installed parallel to each other
d.
only when no more than six conduit and pipe are installed in any bay of slab or
wall.
3. Install conduit and pipe when they across
each other only when they can be accommodated within the mid-third of the slab
at the crossover while maintaining a minimum of 50 mm concrete cover.
4. At slabs or walls 150 mm or less in thickness
permit embedment of only conduit of 20 mm maximum outside diameter.
1.23 THERMAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION
A. Conform to manufacturer’s recommended
installation temperatures. If finishes such as tile, resilient flooring, stone
etc. are installed at temperatures different from operation of service
temperatures, make provision for expansion and contraction in service as
approved by the Engineer. Repair all resulting damage should expansion
provisions prove inadequate.
1.24 FINISHES, APPEARANCE
A. Finish exposed surfaces to match
approved samples and/or as approved by Engineer. Color, tone, texture, grain,
pattern, smoothness, flatness, evenness, transparency and translucency matching
and appearance or elements in finished surface and of surface shall be to
Engineers approval.
1.25 CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. Ensure that spotters, droppings, soil,
labels, and debris are removed from surface to receive finishes before they are
set up. Leave work and adjacent finished work in new condition.
B. Use only cleaning materials which are
recommended for the purpose by both the manufacturer of the surface to be
cleaned and of the cleaning material.
C. Maintain premises “broom clean” at all
times. Vacuum clean interior areas immediately before finish painting commences.
D. Do not burn or bury waste material at
site. Remove as often as required to avoid accumulation.
E. Do not allow waste material and debris
to accumulate in an unsightly or hazardous manner. Sprinkle dusty accumulations
with water. Provide containers in which to collect waste material and debris.
F. Control
lowering of materials. Use as few handling as possible. Do not drop or throw
materials from stories above grade unless they are contained within a chute.
G. Blow out ductwork to remove dust, dirt
and other foreign materials.
H. Ensure that cleaning operations are
schedule to avoid deposit of dust or other foreign matter on surface during
finishing work and until wet or tacky surfaces are cured.
1.26 DUST CONTROL
A. Provide suitable measures to prevent
accumulation of materials generating dust at the site and to prevent the spread
of dust on the works, the site, and adjacent property.
1.27 PEST CONTROL
A. Monitor the site and the works at all
times to prevent an infestation of the Works by insects, rodents and similar
pests.
B. Employ suitable extermination methods
approved by the Engineer to prevent potential infestation of the works by
pests.
C. In areas where white ant infestation is
observed spray areas with a suitable and approved insecticide to eradicate the
ants.
D. Additionally in such areas, spray areas
under concrete slabs and foundations with insecticide before the slabs and
foundations are placed.
1.28 ADJUSTING
A. Ensure that all components of
assemblies fit snugly, accurately and in true planes, and that moving parts
operate positively and freely, without bending and scrapping.
B. Verify that work functions properly,
and adjust it accordingly to ensure satisfactory operations.
C. Lubricate products as recommended by the
supplier.
1.29 SALVAGE
A. Unless otherwise specified, materials
on the site at the time of signing of Contract shall remain property of Owner.
B. Unless otherwise specified, salvaged
material resulting from construction, and surplus materials and construction
debris shall become property of Contractor, who shall dispose off it away from
site at municipally approved location.
1.30 ITEMS SUPPLIED BY OWNER FOR INSTALLATION
A. Include installation of equipment and
furniture supplied by the Owner. Coordinate shipping and delivery with Owner.
Store items supplied by Owner on site, protected
from damage. Install completely, and leave in full operating
condition, in accordance with suppliers directions.
B. For plants supplied by the Owners, the
contractor shall responsible for delivery, shipping and planting and
maintenance all on the contractor cost.
PART
2 - PRODUCTS
NOT USED
PART
3 - EXECUTION
NOT USED
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