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SECTION 01 80 00.10

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - JAHRA INSTALLATION BASE CAMP

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

ACI 318 (2014; Errata 1-2 2014; Errata 3-5 2015; Errata 6 2016; Errata 7-9 2017) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI 318R-14)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A137.1 (2012) American National Standards Specifications for Ceramic Tile

ANSI A161.2 (1998) Decorative Laminate Countertops, Performance Standards for Fabricated High Pressure

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7 (2017) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE FUN SI (2017) Fundamentals Handbook, SI Edition

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A185/A185M (2007) Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete

ASTM A615/A615M (2016) Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A706/A706M (2016) Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM C1240 (2014) Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures

ASTM C1260 (2014) Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates

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(Mortar-Bar Method)

ASTM C1289 (2017) Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board

ASTM C129 (2017) Standard Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units

ASTM C150/C150M (2017) Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ASTM C260/C260M (2010a; R 2016) Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

ASTM C33/C33M (2016) Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

ASTM C494/C494M (2017) Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

ASTM C522 (2003; R2016) Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials

ASTM C578 (2017a) Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

ASTM C90 (2016) Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units

ASTM C94/C94M (2017a) Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

ASTM D1037 (2012) Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

ASTM D1557 (2012; E 2015) Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3) (2700 kN-m/m3)

ASTM D1586 (2011) Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils

ASTM D2487 (2017) Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)

ASTM D2488 (2017) Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

ASTM D4637/D4637M (2015) EPDM Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE (BSI)

BSI BS 4027 (1996; R2007) Sulfate-Resisting Portland


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Cement

BS 4449 + A3 (2005; AMD 2016) Steel For The Reinforcement Of Concrete - Weldable Reinforcing Steel - Bar, Coil And Decoiled Product - Specification

BSI BS 6073-1 (2003) Precast concrete masonry units - Part 1: Specification for precast concrete masonry units

BSI BS 6073-2 (2008; R2013) Precast concrete masonry units - Part 2: Guide for specifying precast concrete masonry units

BS EN 12620 + A1 (2004; AMD 2008) Aggregates for concrete

BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BHMA)

ANSI/BHMA A156.1 (2016) Butts and Hinges

ANSI/BHMA A156.13 (2017) Mortise Locks & Latches Series 1000

ANSI/BHMA A156.16 (2013) Auxiliary Hardware

ANSI/BHMA A156.21 (2014) Thresholds

ANSI/BHMA A156.3 (2014) Exit Devices

ANSI/BHMA A156.4 (2013) Door Controls - Closers

ANSI/BHMA A156.5 (2014) Cylinder and Input Devices for Locks

ANSI/BHMA A156.6 (2015) Architectural Door Trim

ANSI/BHMA A156.7 (2016) Template Hinge Dimensions

ANSI/BHMA A156.8 (2015) Door Controls - Overhead Stops and Holders

ANSI/BHMA A156.9 (2015) Cabinet Hardware

COMPOSITE PANEL ASSOCIATION (CPA)

CPA A208.1 (2016) Particleboard

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IPC (2018) International Plumbing Code

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA LD 3 (2005) High-Pressure Decorative Laminates

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2018; TIA 18-1) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers


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NFPA 101 (2018; TIA 18-1) Life Safety Code

NFPA 1221 (2016; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2) Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems

NFPA 72 (2016) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2018) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 1-200-02 (2016, with Change 1) High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements

UFC 1-300-02 (2014, with Change 1) Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard

UFC 3-301-01 (2013; with Change 3) Structural Engineering

UFC 3-600-01 (2016; with Change 1) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor's design and construction must comply with technical requirements contained herein. Provide design and construction using the best blend of cost, construction efficiency, system durability, ease of maintenance and environmental compatibility.

1.2.1 Design and Product Requirements

These design and product requirements are minimum requisites. Variations shall be submitted in accordance with original contract Section 01 33 00.12 10 entitled SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. All variations must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise specified, all of the materials and equipment to be installed in this project shall comply with a recognized standard for the intended use. The Unified Master Reference List for ASTM, ASME, etc., located at http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php identifies the titles and approval dates.

1.2.2 Asbestos Containing Materials

Asbestos containing material (ACM) shall not be used in the design and construction of this project. If no other material is available which will perform the required function, or where the use of other material would be cost prohibitive, a waiver for the use of asbestos containing materials must be obtained from the Contracting Officer.


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1.2.3 Limitation Of Working Space

Except where required for service connections or other special reasons, confine operations strictly within the boundaries of the site. Workmen will not be permitted to trespass on adjoining property. Any operations or use of space outside the boundaries of the site shall be by arrangement with all interested parties. Take all practical steps to prevent workmen from entering adjoining property, and in the event of trespass occurring the Contractor will be held entirely responsible.

1.2.4 Subcontractors

Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.2.5 Temporary Structures

Erect suitable temporary fences, lighting, and necessary structures to safeguard the site, materials and plant against damage or theft and for the protection of the general public and shall adequately maintain the same throughout the course of the contract. Provide utilities required to support temporary structures during the contract period of performance.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

All specifications except for those included in this RFP shall be developed by the Contractor in accordance with this specification and original contract Section 01 33 00.12 10 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. The specifications included in this RFP shall be used verbatim and not edited by the Contractor.

1.4 APPLICABLE CRITERIA

The following is a list of applicable criteria. The latest edition, as of the date of the RFP, of any criteria listed shall be applicable. In the event of conflict between criteria, the most stringent requirement shall apply unless noted otherwise in the contact. Comparable recognized standards other than those listed may be acceptable provided the minimum requirements identified herein are satisfied and the Contractor submits documentation supporting the equivalency to the Government for approval.

Middle East District (MED) Design Instructions Manual

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements

U.S General Services Administration (GSA) FED-STD-313 Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Material Furnished to Government Activities

PART 2 CIVIL

2.1 GENERAL

The civil design and construction of all items shall conform to the requirements of Kuwait MEP. All required documents, including drawings, specifications and design analysis, shall be prepared in accordance with this section and original contract Section 01 33 00.12 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS. The design analysis shall include


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detailed calculations and any additional information required, and the information listed below, when applicable. Review the details and make adjustments, if necessary, before applying them to the project. The civil site development include the following items of work:

Environmental Protection

Topographic Survey

New Perimeter Fencing Design and Construction

Grading Design and Construction

Site Plan Design and Construction

Grading and Drainage Design and Construction

Entry Control Point Design and Construction

Stormwater Management

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

2.2.1 Applicable Regulations

Comply with all Base and Kuwaiti Government laws, rules, regulations or standards concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

2.2.2 Notification

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any observed non-compliance with the paragraph entitled ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Take corrective action immediately. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No extension of time or damages will be awarded to the Contractor unless it was later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

2.2.3 Spillages

Measures shall be taken to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, waste washings, herbicides and insecticides, and construction materials from polluting the construction site and surrounding area.

2.2.4 Disposal

Disposal of any materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

2.2.5 Excavation

Hand digging, driving of pickets or excavation of any kind requires a Dig Permit. Coordinate permit requirements with the Contracting Officer.

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fill or material as described in the Contractor provided specification at the earliest opportunity. If digging is to be done manually, then the Contractor must submit Site Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) which meets EM 385-1-1, Section 28.

2.3 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

The Contractor will perform a topographic survey and establish all necessary permanent bench marks for vertical and horizontal controls at each site. The Contractor will perform all necessary topographic surveying/mapping as required for the design of site improvements, grading and drainage. The topographic survey will be performed in accordance with requirements described in the attached Appendix A.

2.4 SITE PLAN

The site plans shall show existing facilities, pavements, buildings, roads, utilities, fences, etc., and all proposed features. The site plan shall show the proposed geometric design of the site, including applicable dimensions of the new building, roads, fences, etc.

2.5 DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FENCE

Fence upgrades will consist of the removal and demolition of middle chain link fence fabric, tension wires, barbed wire outriggers, barbed wire, and concrete poles as required.

2.6 GROUND PREPARATION

Provide all necessary ground preparation, including clearing and grubbing, along the proposed alignment of the new Vision Blocking Perimeter Wall.

2.7 NEW VISION BLOCKING PERIMETER WALL

2.7.1 Wall

A new inner masonry wall shall be provided inside of the existing chain link fence. Additionally, the inner face of the masonry wall shall be tied into the Guard Tower. Approximately 4.5 kilometers of new fencing is required. The height of the new masonry fencing shall be 3.0 meters from the ground surface to the top of the masonry concrete beam plus 1.0 meter of the PVC coated chain link fabric. Three rows of galvanized barb wire shall be provided on top of the chain link fabric.

2.7.2 Heavy Duty Gates

New double swing gates shall be provided between the existing fence and the new fence at the main entrance to the base as shown on the drawings or a directed by the Contracting Officer, or as determined by the Contractor in coordination with appropriate installation personnel with respect to the most practical, and when possible, least costly location. The double swing gates shall have an opening width of 6 meters. The height of the gates shall be 2.4 meters from the ground surface to the top of the chain link fabric. Each gate shall have a single outrigger for three strands of barbed wire on the side of the gate opposite from the swing of the gate. All double swing gates shall be secured with locks and chains. All locks shall be keyed alike.


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2.7.3 Material

2.7.3.1 Chain Link Fence

All ferrous-metal fence and gate components and accessories shall be hot-dip zinc galvanized after fabrication with a minimum zinc coating of a weight not less than 550 grams per square meter. Chain link fabric shall have a mesh size of 50 mm and will be constructed of 3.76 mm pre-galvanized/pre-coated diameter wire. Line posts shall have a 60.3 mm pre-galvanized outer diameter with a 3.91 mm wall thickness. Corner, pull and gate posts shall have a 76 mm pre-galvanized outer diameter with a 5.16 mm wall thickness. Brace poles shall have a minimum pre-galvanized outer diameter of 42.2 mm with a 3.56 mm wall thickness. Tension wires shall have a 3.76 mm pre-galvanized diameter. Wire ties shall be constructed on 1.6 mm pre-galvanized diameter wire. Concrete for post setting shall conform to ASTM C94/C94M with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 20,685 kilopascal. Barbed wire shall be 2.5 mm diameter wire with 4-point barbs spaced no more than 125 mm apart. Concertina tape shall be a single coil with a blade thickness of 0.5 mm, 38 mm center-to-center barb spacing, 15 mm barb length and 22 mm barb width.

2.7.3.2 CMU Fence

Provide blocks as shown, complying with type classifications, weights, grades and curing requirements as hereinafter specified and the following general requirements:

a. Do not use blocks, which have chips, cracks, voids, streaks, iron spots or other substances, which might stain exposed finished surfaces.

b. Obtain blocks from the approved manufacturer National Industries, Kuwait or equal quality, cured by one process and of uniform texture and color, for each type required, for each continuous area and visually related areas.

c. Face Dimensions: Manufacturer's standard, nominal 400x150x200mm unless otherwise shown.

d. Provide special shapes wherever shown and wherever required to build corners, lintels, jambs, control joints and expansion joints, and for other uses where necessary to provide a complete installation in accordance with the highest standard of workmanship.

e. Load-Bearing Solid Concrete Blocks: ASTM C90 or BSI BS 6073-1, using concrete aggregates complying with ASTM C33/C33M or BS EN 12620 + A1, with dry net concrete weight of not less than 2000 kg/cu.m. (125 lb. per cu.ft.) Grade N or the equivalent grade of BSI BS 6073-1 and BSI BS 6073-2.

f. Non-Load Bearing Solid Concrete Blocks: ASTM C129, or BSI BS 6073-1 using concrete aggregates complying with ASTM C33/C33M or BS EN 12620 + A1 with dry net concrete weight of not less than 2000 Kg/cu. M. (125 lb. per cu. Ft.), Type I or the equivalent grade of BSI BS 6073-1 and BSI BS 6073-2.

g. Finishes: Standard Finish: Provide block units with exposed faces of the manufacturer's standard color and texture, unless otherwise shown or specified.


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2.7.3.3 Concrete

Concrete below grade and to one meter above grade shall contain a High Range Water Reducer, Type V cement, and shall have a water-cement ratio less than or equal to 0.45. It shall also contain silica fume (or micro silica) admixture as a 7.0 to 9.0 percent replacement by weight for Portland cement. Silica fume shall comply with the requirements of ASTM C1240. Type I cement may be substituted for Type V if the above requirements are met in addition to the requirement that the mixture contain not less than 390 kg/m3 of cementitious material (Portland cement plus silica fume).

Concrete shall be a mixture containing 7.0 to 9.0 percent by weight replacement of the Portland cement with silica fume. The minimum cementitious material content of the concrete, Portland cement plus silica fume shall not be less than 390 kg of cementitious material per cubic meter (658 pounds per cubic yard). The Portland cement used shall comply with the requirements of ASTM C150/C150M, Type V. With written approval of the Engineer, BSI BS 4027, Sulfate Resisting Cement, may be substituted for ASTM C150, Type V cement.

2.7.3.4 Reinforcement

Bars shall be deformed, conforming to ASTM A615/A615M, Grade 60. With the approval of the Engineer, reinforcing complying with the requirements of BS 4449 + A3 may be substituted for ASTM A615/A615M.

2.7.4 Requirements

New fencing will consist of the design and construction of new CMU wall concrete columns, ground & top beams, barbed wire outriggers, barbed wire, concertina, chain link fabric and gates to provide security for this base. Ensure that all new fence installation is completed satisfactorily and that the entire fence provides a sufficient barrier to unauthorized personnel trying to enter the fenced area.

2.8 WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM & GRADING

a. The topographic survey shall be used in the design of the grading and drainage for this project. Provide all necessary grading to insure adequate drainage so that no existing or proposed utility, manhole, facility, pavement, or storage area will be flooded due to a rainfall of a 10-year frequency storm. Drainage of the area shall be compatible with the existing terrain and existing drainage structures. Drainage from adjoining areas may need to be considered during the design process to ensure adequate grading and drainage is achieved.

b. The finished grade adjacent to the facilities shall be designed to slope away from the structure at a rate of 2 percent for at least 1.5 meters.

c. Plans shall show existing contours and new contours to indicate new grading, drainage swales, etc. Spot elevations will be provided at all significant points including grade breaks, building entrances, building corners, culvert, and ditch inverts, etc.


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2.9 STABILIZED SURFACE AND GRADING

2.9.1 Stabilized Surface

A 4.0 meter wide stabilized surface shall be provided on the outside of the existing fence. The length of the stabilized surface is approximately 4.5 kilometers. The stabilized surface shall consist of 150 mm of gatch material. The gatch shall be placed on a clean underlying surface free of foreign substances.

2.9.2 Grading

Excavate for the placement of the stabilized surface and to provide a cross slope of between 2.00 percent and 5.00 percent down from the existing fence to the outside edge of the stabilized surface. Grade the stabilized surface to ensure that proper drainage is maintained away from the stabilized surface and that no runoff will pond on or adjacent to the stabilized surface. A slope of between 2.00 percent and 8.00 percent will be allowed within the graded area.

2.9.3 Material

The gatch material shall consist of 60 percent clay and 40 percent gravel. Gatch that has been processed and is in place ready for compaction, shall be uniform and homogeneous throughout, and free from deleterious materials, vegetation, roots, trash, and organic matter. Gravel portion shall have the following properties (percent by weight):

a. 100 percent will pass a 50mm sieve.

b. 80 to 100 percent shall pass a 37.5mm sieve.

c. 50 to 80 percent shall pass a 26.5 mm sieve.

d. 20 to 50 percent shall pass a 19 mm sieve.

e. 0 to 20 percent shall pass a 13.2 mm sieve.

Gatch material shall have a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of not less than 30 at 95 percent of maximum laboratory density as determined by ASTM D1557.

PART 3 ARCHITECTURAL

3.1 GENERAL

Design and construct a new Security Building as described herein, and Upgrade existing Guard Towers as identified in scope of work and as described herein. The new Security Building shall be a reinforced concrete frame and CMU infill exterior walls construction. Propose alternate products (equipment and material) that are more commonly used in the region, that will be equally or more cost effective and allow for more timely completion. Submit information as requested by the Contracting Officer to make a comparison of proposed alternate. The Contracting Officer will approve, or disapprove all variations.

3.2 UPGRADE GUARD TOWER

a. All of the existing Guard Towers along the perimeter of the installation shall be renovated as follows: Field verify and document 7 existing guard


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towers. Documentation shall include field measurement and drafting of as-built documents consisting of a floor plan, entire building sections, base plan, roof plan and four elevations drafted in Micro-station. Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to renovate the existing guard towers as identified in scope of work. Clean-up, remove and dispose of all construction debris properly on a daily basis. Coordinate with Contracting Officer for approved location.

b. Remove existing window assemblies and replace with new aluminum framed/double glazing, reflected glass window assemblies. New windows shall match existing window style and function plus conform to original openings. Inspect structural sub frame when removing windows and repair damage as required by contracting officer. Upon completion of window and door installation patch and repair damaged adjacent components, surfaces and finishes as required to an acceptable surface approved by contracting officer.

c. Remove 2 existing exterior door and frame assemblies and replace with a new insulated 14 gage hollow metal door assembly mounted in a heavy duty frame. Frame door shall comply with Grade 3 Security door, HMMA863-98 standards for commercial security products. Install door assembly per NHMA and stay stationary in any position. Replace door hardware as well.

d. Remove one existing interior bathroom door and replace with a new bathroom door. Replace in-kind in accordance with the type and material, or propose an appropriate alternate door. The Contractor shall determine the appropriate material. Install door hardware.

e. Construct interior wall with single door opening between sleeping area and entryway. Install an interior door and frame in the opening. Install door hardware.

f. Install a 1m long lower built-in kitchen cabinet at entryway.

g. Remove existing carpet and clean existing terrazzo type flooringReplace the bathroom fixtures: toilet, sink, shower basin, mirror, shower faucet, and sink faucet.

h. Replace the bathroom window fan.

i. Clean existing tiles in bathroom.

j. Remove existing drop ceiling at upper floor. Install a plaster ceiling or equivalent at upper floor.

k. Repaint all interior walls and ceilings. Repaint exterior steel tube stair and balcony railing. Prepare surfaces as required by removing rust and corrosion for finishing. Inspect steel for structural fatigue and damage. Prime and paint with two finish coats of quality paint, all interior and exterior. Paint shall be applied with roller or brush. Color selected by KNF. Tape and protect windows from painting. Repaint all interior walls and ceilings. The Contractor shall determine the appropriate paint.

l. The existing Guard Towers along the perimeter of the facility shall be upgraded for each towers as follow;

Replace 2-Nos. existing Split A/C Units in kind, in accordance with the Mechanical requirements noted in this section.


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Upgrade search lights, in accordance with the Electrical requirements noted in this section.

3.3 NEW SECURITY CONTROL BUILDING

The security control building shall be the control and monitoring center for the new CCTV system that is to be installed as part of these Technical Requirements. The security control building shall be a one story CMU building, slab on grade construction, with a flat roof, and with a building footprint of 8m x 8m. The building shall contain a server room for the CCTV equipment and a CCTV monitor room for the security personnel, with a door between the two rooms. Transom windows and a secure exterior door with interior panic hardware shall be provided in the monitor room. The infrastructure for the CCTV system shall tie into this building and all necessary equipment for controlling and monitoring the new CCTV system shill be installed in this building. The server room shall be sized based on the necessary space for the associated equipment for the CCTV system. All other necessary FFE items, including but not limited to server racks, shall be included. The user has requested a split A/C unit in the monitor room and a split A/C unit in the server room, however A/C units shall be designed in accordance with the requirements noted in the Mechanical section for the use and operations of the this building. Provide a redundant A/C unit if required for the server and/or monitor rooms.

3.3.1 Floors

The flooring system shall be reinforced concrete slab placed on grade over a capillary base and moisture barrier. The Contractor shall determine the thickness of the slab and base. Apply the most suitable finish.

3.3.2 Masonry

Interior and exterior walls and Partitions shall be Concrete Masonry Unit(CMU) in exterior and interior masonry walls and partitions shall be not less than 200 mm in nominal thickness. The Contractor shall determine the appropriate finish.

3.3.3 CMU Coursing

Coordinate Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) coursing with door heights, and structural bay spacing to reduce the need for cutting masonry blocks.

3.3.4 Corrosion

Protect metals against corrosion that results from windblown chloride containing dust that causes corrosion when activated by condensation.

3.3.5 Thermal and Moisture Protection

"R" values for building components shall be R=3.52 Msq deg k/w(R=20) for exterior walls, and R=7.04 Msq deg k/w (R=40) for roof. Energy conservation shall be in accordance with UFC 1-200-02. Portions of the building without comfort conditioning shall be insulated to prevent a buildup of internal temperature significantly above the ambient temperature.

3.3.6 Moisture Migration

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deterioration, design the facility to prevent moisture migration and condensation of water vapor within the envelope assembly. Incorporate in the design the principles of the chapter titled "Thermal Insulation and Vapor Retarders" of ASHRAE FUN SI.

Insulation for air conditioned buildings shall be of sufficient thickness to maintain the exterior surface temperature above the ambient dew point temperature.

Do not use sprayed-on insulation and fire proofing due to the difficulties obtaining positive bond and adequate thickness.

3.3.7 Roof Drainage

The drainage system must be sized to accommodate the anticipated flow during heavy, short duration thunder storms. Use rain leaders to control of rain water. Use splash blocks to prevent erosion caused by water draining onto open ground. Minimize or eliminate roofing penetrations to preclude potential leakage. Where penetrations are necessary, locate them out of valleys, and properly secure and flash curbs and equipment supports.

3.3.8 Membrane Roofing

The roofing system for the Building shall be a flat roof conforming to ASTM D4637/D4637M, Type I EPDM, Grade 1, Class U, 1.52 mm (0.060 inch) minimum thickness, or modified bituminous roofing meeting USGS specification requirements in section 075200.0022. Ballast shall be pre-cast concrete masonry air-entrained roof tiles, minimum 50 mm (2 inches) thick. Tiles shall be maximum 600 mm (24 inches) square. Board insulation shall be one or a combination of the following materials: polyisocyanurate shall be in accordance with ASTM C1289, Type I, or ASTM C1289, Type II; cellular glass boards per ASTM C522, Type IV; or polystyrene boards per ASTM C578, type II, IV or X. Roof drainage shall be achieved through the sloping of the top of the roof surface to the building perimeter and provision of scuppers, leader heads with downspouts and splash blocks.

3.3.9 Metal doors and frames

Personnel doors shall be 2150 mm high. Door widths shall be 900 mm for single doors and 1800 mm for double doors. Door frames in masonry walls shall be detailed such that standard door sizes will fit the metric modular opening. Exterior doors shall be insulated Hollow Metal, and be provided with weather-stripping to reduce heating and cooling losses, as well as dust infiltration. 250x250 mm glass light panels shall be provided for entrance double doors. Hardware shall provide the necessary hardware set designation numbers and description of each hardware group. Function number for each lock set shall be provided.

Develop a keying schedule. Coordinate cylinder lock source and keying with existing facilities. Locks should be keyed into a grand master system at a minimum.

3.3.10 Operable Windows

Provide factory finished aluminum windows. Window size shall be 1.2m x 1.2m minimum, which is a combination of fixed window and project window. Upper portion of this 1.2m x 1.2m minimum window shall be 0.5m H x 1.2m W minimum project window, and the lower portion shall be 0.7m H x 1.2m W


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minimum fixed window. On ground floor, aluminum bar security grilles with design patterns shall be provided for windows. Ensure that outward projecting window vents do not create a hazard in walking areas where someone can run into them, and that inward projecting windows do not interfere with window coverings and furniture placement. Provide insect screening in all windows.

3.3.11 Builder's Hardware

Hinges shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.1. Hinges used on metal doors and frames shall also conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.7. Hinges for reverse bevel doors with locks shall have pins that are made no removable by means such as a set screw in the barrel, or safety stud, when the door is in the closed position. To the maximum extent possible, locksets, latch sets and deadlocks, and all components thereof, including cylinders and removable cores, shall be the products of a single manufacturer. Locksets, latch sets, and strikes shall be Series 1000, Mortise Locks and Latches and shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Grade 1. Mortise dead locks and dead latches shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.5. Lock cylinders shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.5. Lock cylinder shall have not less than six pins. A grand master keying system shall be provided. A construction master keying system shall be provided. Locks shall be keyed in sets or subsets as directed by the Contracting Officer. Locks shall be furnished with the manufacturer's standard construction key system.

Exit devices and exit device accessories shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Grade 1. Door coordinator with carry bar shall be Type 21 and shall be provided for each pair of doors equipped with an overlapping astragal.

Door closing devices shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1. Door controls -overhead holders shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.8. Architectural door trim shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.6. Auxiliary hardware shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.16. Metal thresholds shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.21. Wall stops, floor stops and combination stop and holders shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.16.

3.4 FINISHES

Color/finish schedules, as well as interior details and elevations, shall coordinate building features with related furnishings and equipment. Coordinate the color with the Contractor Officer Representative in the field. Submit key color/finish items, selected from the standard colors of a major manufacturer of the required product, for approval to assure design continuity through construction. Exterior Finish Stucco shall be integrally colored or finished using a factory-mixed colored finish coat. Painted surfaces shall receive washable semi gloss paint. Heavy traffic areas, doors and door frames shall receive gloss paint.

3.4.1 Interior Finishes

3.4.1.1 Floor Finishes

Terrazzo tile for monitor and server room. Tile shall be standard grade conforming to ANSI A137.1.

3.4.1.2 Ceilings

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3.4.1.3 Case work materials

a. Lumber: All framing lumber shall be kiln-dried Grade III. Frame front shall be nominal of 19 mm (3/4 inch) hardwood.

b. Plywood: All plywood shall be industrial grade, 19 mm 3/4 inch thick. A moisture-resistant plywood in grade I shall be used as the substrate for plastic laminate covered countertops and backsplashes and other areas subjected to moisture. Plywood shall meet the minimum standards listed in ASTM D1037 and CPA A208.1.

c. High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL): All plastic laminates shall meet the requirements of NEMA LD 3 and ANSI A161.2 for high-pressure decorative laminates. Horizontal General Purpose Post formable (HGP) Grade and Vertical General Purpose Post formable (VGP) Grade shall be used where Post forming is required.

d. Backing Sheet (BK) Grade: Undecorated backing sheet grade laminate is to be used on the backside of plastic laminated panel substrates. Backing sheet thickness shall be 0.51 mm (0.020 inches). Backing sheets shall be provided for all laminated casework components where plastic laminate finish is applied to only one surface of the component substrate.

e. Edge Banding: Edge banding for casework doors and drawer fronts shall be PVC vinyl and shall be 0.5mm 0.02 inch thick.

f. Cabinet Hardware: All hardware shall conform to ANSI/BHMA A156.9. Cabinet components shall be constructed from the following materials and thicknesses:

(1) Body Members (Ends, Divisions, Bottoms, and Tops): 19 mm (3/4 inch) ply wood.

(2) Face Frames and Rails: 19 mm (3/4 inch) hardwood lumber.

(3) Shelving: 19 mm (3/4 inch) particleboard. All shelving top, bottom and edges surfaces shall be finished with HPDL plastic laminate.

(4) Cabinet Backs: 6 mm (1/4 inch) particleboard.

(5) Drawer Sides, Backs, and Sub-fronts: 13 mm (1/2 inch) hardwoodLumber.

(6) Drawer Bottoms: 6 mm (1/4 inch) particleboard.

(7) Door and Drawer Fronts: 19 mm (3/4-inch) particleboard.

3.4.1.4 Laminate Clad Counter top

Edge Style - Front and exposed side countertop edges shall be in shapes. The countertop edge material shall be Post formed plastic laminate. Laminate edge shall be integral with countertop surface. Shape and profile shall be bull nose front and waterfall side edges.

Countertops and Splashes - Countertop splash substrate shall be 19 mm 3/4 inch particleboard. Laminate clad backsplash shall be integral with countertop, coved to specified radius and to dimensions. All exposed and semi-exposed surfaces of countertops and splashes shall be HPDL Grade HGS.


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3.4.1.5 Interior Signage

Signs shall be a modular signage system in both (English and Arabic) shall fabricated of Type ES/MP laminated thermosetting plastic suitable for engraving. Signs shall consist of matte thermosetting Type MP Plastic. Units shall be frameless. Corners of signs shall be 13 mm (3/4 inch) radius. Signs shall be surface mounted with 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) thick vinyl foam tape. Signs shall be in both Arabic and English. English message shall be above Arabic message. All regulatory and safety related signs, together with signs identifying basic operational features of the building (stairs, toilets, housekeeping spaces, etc.) shall be provided. In addition, room numbers on doors shall be developed as part of the design.

PART 4 STRUCTURAL

4.1 DESIGN

a. Structural design shall be performed, verified and signed by a structural engineer with a minimum of five years' experience in structural design. The structural engineer shall be a licensed Professional Engineer registered by any of the Professional Boards of the United States and its territories or equivalent recognized international body such as Européene d'Associations Nationales d'Ingénieurs. Proof of professional license shall be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

b. The publications listed in Paragraph "References" form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Other international standards that comply with these standards may be used upon approval by the Contracting Officer. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. All designs will be the responsibility of the contractor.

c. All required documents, including drawings, specifications, and design analysis shall be prepared in accordance with original contract Section 01 33 00.12 10 Submittal Procedures for Design Build Projects. Specific submittal requirement in these sections supplement the requirements of original contact Section 01 33 00.12 10.

d. All structures and all parts of the structures shall be designed and constructed to support safely all loads without exceeding the allowable stress for the materials of construction in the structural members and connections.

e. The design analysis shall include detailed calculations, sketches, computer-based analysis and design output, and additional information required, and the information listed below, when applicable.

4.2 DESIGN LOADS

All loads used for design of buildings or other structural components shall be computed in accordance with ASCE 7.

4.3 SEISMIC

Structures and all parts thereof shall be designed for the seismic requirements as defined by the UFC 3-301-01. For Kuwait, use Spectral Response Ss=0.54g and S1=0.22g. Site soil classification will be determined by Geotechnical investigations in accordance with ASCE 7.


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4.4 CONCRETE

a. Concrete shall be a combination of cementitious material, water, fine and coarse aggregates, and admixtures and shall be in accordance with the provisions of ACI 318. Concrete having a cylinder compressive strength of 28 MPa minimum at 28 days shall be used for design and construction of all structural concrete. Concrete shall have a water to cementitious material ratio of not less than 0.38 nor more than 0.45.

b. Cementitious materials shall consist of Portland cement in combination with silica fume. Silica fume shall make up not less than 7.0 percent of the cementitious material by mass nor more than 9.0 percent. Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C150/C150M, Type V and shall have a maximum water-soluble chloride ion content for corrosion protection of 0.15 percent by mass of the Portland cement content of the concrete. Silica fume shall conform to ASTM C1240. Where aggregates are alkali reactive, as determined by Appendix XI of ASTM C1260, cement containing less than 0.60 percent by mass alkalis (as Na2O equivalent) shall be used. The total cementitious materials content shall be at least 390 kg/cubic meter.

c. Admixtures shall consist of an air entraining admixture and a high-range water reducing admixture (HRWRA). Air entraining admixture shall conform with ASTM C260/C260M and shall be used in a quantity which shall reliably produce concrete with a total air content of 4 to 7 percent except that the total air content for concrete to be given a smooth, dense, hard-troweled finish shall not exceed 3 percent. HRWRA shall conform to ASTM C494/C494M, Type "F" or Type "G". The dosage of the HRWRA shall be determined during mixture proportioning study.

d. Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars conforming to ASTM A615/A615M or ASTM A706/A706M, grade 60. Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A185/A185M.

e. Hot weather concreting shall comply with the recommendations of ACI 305R. Cold weather concreting shall comply with the recommendations of ACI 306R. Protective measures shall be taken if freezing temperatures are anticipated before the expiration of the specified curing period. All concrete shall be cured for a minimum of 7 days.

f. Concrete members at or below grade shall have a minimum concrete cover over reinforcement of 75 millimeters.

4.5 COORDINATION WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES

The Structural Engineer shall provide appropriate input to the work of other disciplines such as civil, and geotechnical as required on drawings and specifications. Written documentation in the structural design analysis of coordination of the various discipline on structural items such as the concrete launch pads is mandatory.

4.6 DRAWINGS

The Structural Engineer shall develop those drawings necessary to accomplish the work described in Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK. The Structural Engineers' drawings may be incorporated into Civil drawings if it is determined that such action would improve construction effectiveness; however, the Structural Engineer's stamp shall be included on these drawings as well.


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4.7 SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications shall be provided in Unified Facilities Guide Specification format in conformance with UFC 1-300-02. The structural engineer shall prepare construction specifications as appropriate to construct the structures as designed.

PART 5 GEOTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Site specific geotechnical information for this project is not available. Perform a site specific geotechnical investigation to determine the subsurface conditions to design the foundation system and pavements in this project. If the contractor has already developed applicable geotechnical investigations for a site, it may be used for the same site in lieu of a new geotechnical investigation. The Contractor is responsible for all geotechnical analyses necessary for the design and construction of the Security Control Building, Pavements for roads, Storm water components, Perimeter Walls, and any other scope of work item for which a geotechnical analysis is necessary. See Civil and Structural paragraphs for more details.

5.2 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

a. Site specific geotechnical information necessary to design and construct the Security Control Building, Pavements for roads, Storm water components, Perimeter Walls and any other scope of work item contained in this project shall be the Contractor's responsibility.Soil explorations shall be to adequate depths to determine the subsurface conditions within the influence of the structures foundation system and perform a sufficient number of explorations to determine the subsurface conditions at the project site. As a minimum for the building, advance 3 borings having a minimum depth of 6 meters within the building's footprint. For deep foundation design purposes, advance the boring to at least twice of proposed foundation depth or to a refusal depth with "N" Standard Penetration Test (SPT) > 50 blows per foot. Perform a minimum of one test pit for every 25 linear meters (and fraction thereof) of vehicular pavements. If rock is encountered in a structure boring, core a minimum of 3 meters and then terminate. All explorations shall be backfilled with soil/rock cuttings to grade upon completion of field work and subject to the approval of the contracting officer.

b. Perform Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) on all borings in accordance with ASTM D1586, with the maximum sampling interval of one meter. All soil materials shall be field logged by geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist in accordance with ASTM D2488 and final construction-document logs shall be prepared with applicable soil laboratory testing results in accordance with ASTM D2487.

5.3 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

Produce a detailed geotechnical report containing the field exploration and testing results, laboratory results, evaluations, recommendations, calculations and descriptive supporting text. Information in the report shall include, but not be limited to: local geological survey maps, hydrological information, exiting geotechnical (e.g., surface and subsurface) conditions, location of subsurface exploration logs, exploration point, foundations selected, shear strength parameters


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(internal friction angle, cohesion, unit weight densities, elastic modulus, bearing capacity, pavement design criteria (e.g., CBR values, K values), ground water levels, chemical analysis (pH, sulfate, chloride), modulus elasticity of soils and rocks, and construction materials (e.g., concrete cement, asphalt and aggregates). Two copies of the geotechnical report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

5.4 FOUNDATIONS AND PAVEMENTS

The foundations and pavements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the geotechnical investigation report. Shallow foundations shall be placed at a minimum depth of 1 meter. Deep foundations shall be designed in accordance with the geotechnical recommendations.

5.5 COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS

The underlying sub-grade material (beneath foundations and pavements) shall be compacted down to a minimum depth of 150 mm or as required by PCASE and the geotechnical analysis, whichever is greater. Compact soil to a minimum 95 percent of the Modified Proctor Density (ASTM D1557) and within -1 percent to +2 percent of optimum moisture content. Compact the graded crushed aggregate base course to 95 percent of the Modified Proctor Density and within -1 percent to +2 percent of optimum moisture content. If gatch material is used, compact to 95 percent of the Modified Proctor Density and within -3 to +0 percent of optimum moisture content.

5.6 SPECIFICATIONS

Use the Unified Facility Guideline Specifications (UFGS). The UFGS's can be found at http://www.wbdg.prg/ccb/. Provide earthwork, aggregate surface course, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, and graded crushed aggregate base course specifications as well as any other geotechnical related specifications.

5.7 GEOTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

All geotechnical design parameters shall be developed by a geotechnical engineer or geotechnical firm responsible to the Contractor. The geotechnical engineer or geotechnical firm shall be qualified by: education in geotechnical engineering; professional registration; and a minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering design. The geotechnical firm shall provide engineering support in the form of a geotechnical design specialist (Senior Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist) on site during project grading, foundation, and pavement construction in accordance with Chapter 21 of the MED Design Instruction Manual.

PART 6 MECHANICAL

6.1 SCOPE OF WORK

6.1.1 General

Design, supply, fabricate, relocate and install at Jahra new and/or current heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and special mechanical systems in the facilities identified in Section 01 11 00 Scope of Work and other facility or structures required as part of this contract. Heating, Air-Conditioning and Ventilation requirements for typical facilities are described herein after paragraph "HVAC Systems Requirements". Engineering


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practices recommended in ASHRAE Handbooks shall be followed in regard to special conditions and problems not specifically covered herein. The work also includes the delivery to site, erection, setting to work, adjusting, testing and balancing, commissioning, and handing over in full operating conditions all of the ventilation equipment and associated mechanical works. All mechanical/electrical controls accessible by the general public shall be lockable and tamper proof.

6.1.2 Sub-Contractors Qualifications

The ventilating and heating works shall be executed by a specialist subcontractor with two or more years of experience in the design and construction of these types of systems.

6.1.3 Standard Products

All materials and equipment shall be standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the product and shall duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening.

6.1.4 Local Standards

Conflicts between criteria and local standards shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer for resolution. In such instances, furnish all available information with justification to the Contracting Officer.

6.1.5 Seismic Requirements

All mechanical and plumbing equipment and piping shall be installed to meet the seismic requirements as defined by the International Building Code, IBC 2009 and seismic response coefficients as identified in Part 4 "STRUCTURAL".

6.2 DESIGN CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 Codes, Standards And Regulations

The design and installation of equipment, materials and works covered under the mechanical heating, air-conditioning and ventilation services shall conform to the following standards, codes and regulations as applicable except where otherwise indicated under particular clause. The publications to be taken into consideration shall be those of the most recent editions. Standards other than those mentioned herein may be accepted provided that the standards chosen are internationally recognized and meet the minimum requirements of the specified standards. Submit proof of equivalency to the Contracting Officer for approval.

IBC - International Building Code 2009

IMC - International Mechanical Code 2009

UFC-3-450-01 Noise and Vibration

UFC-3-410-01FA Mechanical Design: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

UFC-3-540-04N General Electric Generating Plant (MIL-HDBK-1003/11, Diesel Electric Generating Plants)


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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers

AABC - Associated Air Balance Council (National Standards for Total System Balance)

AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association

ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS - American Welding Society

MEW- Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water 2010

SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

6.2.2 Site Location

Site: Jahra Installation Base CampLatitude: 29.35 degrees NLongitude: 47.64 degrees EAltitude: 46 meters

6.2.3 Outside Design Temperature

Summer: 48.0 C (118.4 degrees F) db and 25.5 degrees C (77.9 degrees F) WB.Winter: 4.5 degrees C (40.1 degrees F) dbRange of DB: Summer 13.3 degrees C (24 degrees F)Average Extreme Wind: 16.5 kph (10.3 mph)Prevailing Wind Direction: NNW

6.2.4 Design Conditions

a. Inside Conditions: Summer.

Occupied, Administrative, Guard Tower, and Special Use Areas: 23.9 degrees C (75 degrees F) DB, 50 percent RH.

Computer Rooms, Special Maintenance/Test Areas: 21.1 degrees C (70 degrees F) DB, 50 percent RH.

Kitchen Areas: 26.7 degrees C (80 degrees F) DB.

Mechanical and Service Areas: 29 degrees C (85 degrees F), 50 percent RH.

b. Inside Conditions: Winter.

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degrees C (70 degrees F) DB, 30 percent RH.

Computer Rooms, Special Maintenance/Test Areas: 21.1 degrees C (70 degrees F) DB, 30 percent RH.

6.2.5 Ventilation Standards: Minimum

Ventilation (and air-conditioning) systems shall be designed to maintain positive pressure inside the building with respect to the exterior to minimize sand and dirt infiltration.

(1) Toilet and Janitor Closets: Exhaust ventilation at 33.3 LPS / sq. m. (2 CFM per square foot of floor area) or 23.6 LPS (50 CFM) for each water closet.

(2) Kitchens: Exhaust shall be in accordance with IMC Chapter 4.

(3) All other spaces: Provide natural ventilation in accordance with IMC Chapter 4.

6.2.6 Noise

The sound levels for various applications for both centrifugal and propeller type fans shall be as set forth in the ASHRAE Handbooks or MEW. Specialized areas such as conference rooms, theaters, etc. shall be evaluated to ensure that proper acoustic treatment has been provided. Noise levels generated by HVAC systems shall not exceed NC 35 in occupied areas.

6.2.7 Smoke Detection

Smoke detection and emergency automatic controls shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A and NFPA 72.

6.2.8 Temperature Controls

Mini split units shall be equipped with wired or wireless remote controller with Cool/Heat/Auto/Fan operation modes, fan speed selection, temperature setting, timer and sleep modes and LCD display.

6.2.9 Testing and Commissioning

The contract shall include specifications and requirements for testing and commissioning of all HVAC systems and equipment including air balancing, pressure testing and temperature controls. Complete testing shall be required of all systems. Government shall witness all testing, balancing and commissioning. Provide reports of all tests and commissioning results.

6.2.10 Demolition and Relocation of Existing Mechanical Systems

Demolition of the mechanical system will include, but not limited, to the removal, relocation or disposal (when applicable) of the existing mechanical systems, such as air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, ventilation equipment, fans and all associated equipment such as ductwork, piping, supports, diffusers, registers, grilles, thermostats, etc. All demolition material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor off the project site. It is the Contractor's responsibility to survey the site to identify all existing mechanical equipment that will need to be demolished or relocated by the


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Contractor and prepare and furnish a list of such equipment to the Contracting Officer for his/her approval prior to commencement of any demolition work. All mechanical work shall be coordinated with other disciplines to prevent any conflict. Do not begin any mechanical demolition until written authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Refrigerant shall be recovered into approved containers and shall not be permitted to be released into the atmosphere.

6.3 Equipment

6.3.1 Filtration

Mini-splits shall have permanent washable mesh type filters for filtration of dust.

6.3.2 Heating

Heating shall be provided with ductless mini split air conditioning with integral electric resistant heating coils or with baseboard type electric resistant convector heaters.

6.3.3 Ventilation

a. Toilet areas, shower rooms, and janitor closets shall be provided with exhaust ventilation systems. The ventilation system shall be controlled by: individual switch. Exhaust air shall be drawn in from adjacent spaces into each respective ventilated area through a door undercut when the transfer quantity is 50 CFM or less. For larger air quantities door louvers shall be used or the space may be supplied ducted air.

b. Outside fresh air shall be introduced into the building via natural ventilation from existing door and windows.

c. For the Security Control Building: General ventilation system shall consist of one or more air handling units to supply the required amount of filtered air to spaces. The unit shall be controlled to supply 100 percent of outside air during the summer ventilation cycle and modulate back to approximately 10 percent outside air and 90 percent return air during the winter cycle of operation. Air handlers shall be of the commercially available type and located within mechanical rooms or within the space they serve. Relief air shall be handled by back draft dampers located at high points. The system shall be controlled through an automatic control system.

6.3.4 Air Conditioning

Air conditioning for smaller or isolated functional areas shall be accomplished with the use of ductless mini split air conditioners as a general rule. These units require little maintenance, provide individual control, and are easy to replace. Electric heating elements shall be sized for Middle East applications.

6.3.5 Refrigeration System

All refrigerants used shall conform to the "Montreal Protocol on Substances That Delete the Ozone Layer" September 1987, sponsored by the United Nations Environmental Programme and shall have Ozone Depletion Allowance (ODA) if 0.05 or less.


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6.3.6 Piping Insulation

All liquid refrigerant piping, and accessories in air-conditioned facilities, shall be provided insulation and vapor barrier for thermal efficiency, to prevent condensation, and for energy conservation. Insulation exposed to weather or physical damage shall be protected with aluminum jacketing.

6.3.7 Wall Penetrations

Building wall penetrations shall be carefully made so as not to deteriorate the structural integrity of the wall system. Do not run conduit thru bond beams.

6.3.8 Control Wiring and Protection Devices

Control wiring and protection devices shall be the manufacturer's standard, pre-wired, and installed at the factory. Operation of the control system shall be manufacturer's standard configured for 220V/50Hz or 24V operation.

6.3.9 Thermostats

All thermostats shall be located near the return grills and mounted 1.5 meters above the floor and shall be easily accessible. In lieu of a thermostat, a temperature sensor may be located in the room location and connected to the control thermostat near the unit. Thermostats located inside occupied areas shall be provided with lockable covers.

6.3.10 Electric Motors

a. Motors shall be of sufficient size without operating in the service factor for the duty to be performed and will not exceed their full rated load when the driven equipment is operating at specified capacity under the most severe conditions likely to be encountered.

b. All motors exposed to 40.5ºC temperature or greater shall be of the totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) type continuous duty classifications based upon 50ºC ambient temperature of reference.

6.3.11 High Ambient Rating

All HVAC equipment located outdoors shall be capable of operating in an ambient temperature of 52º C (125º F). Condensing unit control software shall be configured to allow safe and continued operation of units above 52º C at reduced capacity.

6.4 HVAC SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

6.4.1 Security Building

Provide the following systems where necessary to meet appropriate indoor air quality as specified herein:

a. Ductless mini-split systems shall be used. Units shall include fresh air and exhaust air provisions. If these are not equipped with outside air, fresh air ventilation requirements in each area must be satisfied from other air-conditioning systems within the facility. Heat shall be provided by unitary ductless mini-split systems with a heating option or through baseboard type convector heaters.


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6.4.2 Guard Tower

Provide air-conditioning and heating for year round comfort using ductless mini split system with a floor or ceiling mounted indoor unit. Heat shall be provided by unitary ductless mini-split systems with a heating option or through baseboard type convector heaters. Matching outdoor unit shall be installed on a suspended or column supported platform under the Guard Tower floor/platform.

6.5 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

6.5.1 General

After completing the work, but prior to building acceptance, demonstrate that the ventilation systems are adjusted and operate correctly to fully satisfy the function for which these systems have been designed. Test, adjust, balance and regulate the system and its controls as necessary until the required designed conditions are met. Include tests for interlocks, safety cutouts and other protective devices to demonstrate safe operation. A description of all equipment or systems to be tested and balanced including the test procedures must be submitted prior to the scheduled testing that will be witnessed by the government. All such tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Contracting Officer or representative and full written records of the test data and final settings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

6.5.2 Test Data

The following tests data shall be submitted in a tabulated form:

a. Date and time of the test.

b. Outdoor DB and WB temperature.

c. Indoor Room Conditions: DB and WB temperatures and supply return and exhaust airflow.

6.5.3 Test Readings

The following readings shall be recorded:

a. Split system: Volts/PH/Amps measured by clampmeter.

b. Motor speed, fan speed. Input amperes and power input (KW) for each fan.

c. High side and low side saturation pressures (and temperatures), degrees superheat, and degrees subcooling.

PART 7 PLUMBING

7.1 Plumbing Systems

All plumbing systems shall be installed in accordance with ICC IPC.

a. Cold water shall be provided to the facility to serve the water usage and plumbing fixtures provided for the facility. Water service to each facility shall enter the building in a mechanical, toilet, storage, or


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similar type space. All water piping shall be routed parallel to the building lines and concealed in all finished areas. Insulation shall be provided where required to control sweating of pipes. Cold water piping shall be insulated using cellular glass or flexible elastomeric cellular insulation.

b. Plumbing Fixtures: The following typical plumbing fixtures shall be provided:

(1) Western Water Closet: Western Water Closet with flush tank as specified by the designer. Vitreous china floor mounted, elongated bowl type. Provide a stainless steel wash hose assembly with thumb squeeze and wall hangar alongside each water closet.

(2) Lavatories: Enameled cast iron, wall or counter mounted. Brass fittings provided for water supplies.

(3) Shower: Showerhead and faucet handles shall be copper alloy. Lowest point of the shower head shall be minimum 78 inch (1980mm) above finished floor. Shower shall be provided with low flow shower head.

(4) Electric Water Cooler: Electric Water Cooler will be bottle water type and will be furnished by the user, and shall be installed by the Contractor. Designer/contractor shall provide and identify locations and provide utilities as required.

(5) Kitchen Sink: Counter mounted, stainless steel, single or double bowl with drain pan. Type and size as determined by the designer.

(6) Floor or Shower Drain: Cast iron construction with galvanized body, integral seepage pan, and adjustable perforated or slotted chromium plated bronze, nickel-bronze, or nickel brass strainer consisting of a grate and threaded collar. Toilet room floor drains are similar except are provided with built-in, solid, hinged grate.

(7) Hose Bibb: Room hose bibbs and building wall hydrants shall be provided as required. Hose bibbs shall be provided at interior locations as follows and in other locations where required. At least one cold water hose bibb in mechanical equipment rooms housing central heating and refrigeration equipment.

c. Floor drains shall be provided in each room that contains a water source. Floor drains shall be provided in the mechanical equipment and toilet rooms as required. Drains shall be located near urinals, toilet partitions, and wash hoses in toilet rooms. In mechanical rooms, floor drains shall be provided to avoid running drain piping long distances above or over the floor. Provide all floor drains with deep-seal traps; Include provision of primer traps when required to prevent drying out of traps.

d. Roof drainage system shall consist of sloping roofs, scuppers and downspouts and will typically be shown on architectural plans. Where necessary, the roof drainage system shall include: roof drains, piping, sump and sump pump. Storm water shall be discharged away from the facility.

e. Hot water shall be provided for the facility to supply 110 degrees F (43.3 degree C) hot water to fixtures and outlets requiring hot water. Hot water shall be stored at 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) to prevent Legionella growth but shall be distributed to fixtures and outlets at 110 degrees F (43.3 degrees C) to prevent scalding. Utilize a master mixing valve to


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create 110 degrees F (43.3 degrees C) water. Hot water of a higher temperature shall be provided where required for special use or process. The hot water shall be generated using electric type water heater(s). The unit shall be located in a mechanical room, storage room, toilet/janitor room or similar type space. The unit shall be of the commercially available tank type having low or medium watt density electric heating elements. Liquid propane gas type water heaters may be used for large hot water requirements where prudent and economically justifiable. LPG storage tanks will be installed underground. Hot water piping shall be routed parallel to the building lines and concealed within finished rooms. All hot water piping shall be insulated.

PART 8 FIRE PROTECTION

8.1 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Building construction shall conform to the fire resistance requirements, allowable floor area, building height limitations and building separation requirements of the IBC and UFC 3-600-01.

8.1.1 Building Separation

A 10 meter separation between this facility and other buildings shall be provided.

8.2 LIFE SAFETY

Facilities features shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 101 to assure protection of occupants from fire or similar emergencies.

8.2.1 Fire Protection Equipment

All fire protection equipment shall be currently listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or approved by Factory Mutual (FM); or equivalent subject to the approval of the Contract Officer.

8.3 SMOKE DETECTION

Smoke detection shall be provided in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 72.

a. Photo-electric smoke detectors shall be installed in each sleeping room and in the egress corridor between each sleeping room and the exit.

b. Duct-mounted smoke detectors shall be provided in air-handling units and associated equipment as required by applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 90A. Air handling units shall shut down upon smoke detector activation as required.

8.4 LOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

A fire alarm evacuation system shall be provided throughout the facility in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 101. System shall be arranged to operate audible and visual alarm signals throughout the facility upon activation of a manual fire alarm pull station, area smoke detection, or suppression system where provided. Manual alarm pull stations shall be located at all exit and entrance doors and as otherwise required by NFPA 72. Refer to Electrical Section for additional fire detection and alarm requirements.


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8.5 FIRE ALARM REPORTING SYSTEM

A fire alarm reporting system shall be provided for transmitting signals from building fire alarm panels to the base fire department or other constantly attended location. Systems shall conform to NFPA 72 and NFPA 1221.

8.6 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided inside all facilities and at exterior locations as required in accordance with NFPA 10. Extinguishers shall be of the multi-purpose dry chemical type except for occupancies requiring a special type of extinguisher (such as Carbon Dioxide extinguishers for electrical equipment rooms).

PART 9 ELECTRICAL

9.1 GENERAL

Design and construct the following Electrical Systems, to include, but not be limited to:

a. Exterior Power Distribution System (Exterior Packaged Substations with Ring-Main-Unit).

b. Interior Secondary Power Distribution System.

c. Lighting and Power Branch Circuitry.

d. Premise Telephone Wiring.

e. Fire Detection and Alarm System.

f. Access Control System.

g. CCTV System (h) CATV System.

h. Lightning Protection System.

i. Emergency Generator Power.

All systems shall be designed for the ultimate demand loads, plus 20 percent spare capacity.

9.2 MATERIAL STANDARDS

Unless noted otherwise, all material used shall be in compliance with the requirements of applicable British Standard (BS). In the event BS Material is unavailable, Contractor may then select comparable German (DIN) Standard or Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) listed material. Equipment enclosure types shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) or the International Electro-Technical Committee (IEC) standards. Material and equipment installed under this contract shall be for appropriate application.

9.3 RESTRICTIONS

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All equipment shall be rated and designed for: 40 Degree Centigrade for interior installation and 50 Degree Centigrade for exterior installation and for elevation of 55 meters above sea level.

9.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9.5.1 Site Primary Distribution System

Site Primary Distribution System shall consist of 11kV High Voltage (HV) distribution grid, with oil filled substation transformers provided at selected locations near loads. HV cables will be direct buried, except under road crossings, where cables will be installed in concrete encased ductbank. Substation transformers will be rated at 11kV - 415/240 Volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz, the standard voltage of Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water. Secondary feeders from the substation transformer to the Security Building will be installed in concrete encased ductbank. All other exterior secondary service cables shall be installed in direct buried hard wall PVC Schedule 40 conduit system, with hand-holes, as necessary. All cables, transformers and other electrical material installed, shall comply with Kuwait MEP approval. Distance to an existing HV feeder should be considered at 100 meters.

9.5.2 Packaged Substations (Padmount Transformer)

Packaged Substations, with Primary side Ring-Main-Unit (RMU), shall be provided as and where required. Transformer voltage rating shall be 11KV -415/240 Volts, 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 50 Hertz. Transformer, as a minimum, shall be rated for the total demand load, plus 20 percent spare capacity for future load growth. Packaged Substations shall be installed on a 100mm (4 inch) thick concrete pad. Provide and install secondary service entrance cables. Service entrance cables, from the Packaged Substations to the respective facilities and or loads, shall be installed in concrete encased ductbank. Primary HV feeder cables to the RMU/Packaged Substations shall be installed direct buried.

9.5.3 Electric Service Entrance

Service Entrance cables shall be installed in underground concrete encased ductbank, from the packaged substations to the respective loads. Ductbank System shall include manholes (2.4M x 2.4M x 2.4M) or hand-holes, as required. Manholes shall be provided with cable pulling irons and a ground rod. Ground rod shall be copper-clad steel, 3M long and 19mm in diameter. Splicing of cables shall only be performed inside a manhole or hand-hole.Ductbank system shall have conduits no less than 4-inch (100mm) in diameter.

9.5.4 Raceways

Exterior raceways shall be installed at a slope towards a manhole or hand-hole to avoid collection of water in the raceway. Conduit crossing roads or under paved areas shall be PVC, thin-wall for concrete encasement. Duct bank conduits shall be cleaned with a wire mandrel prior to installing cables. Minimum of one spare conduit shall be provided in all ductbanks and capped at both ends. Top of the duct bank shall be below the frost line or a minimum of 24 inch (600mm) below grade. All spare conduits shall be provided with a 'pull-wire'.


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9.5.5 Cables

All exterior secondary voltage cables shall be copper, designed for underground installation and shall have appropriate secondary voltage rating. Secondary voltage cables shall be sized no less than #12 AWG (4 mm sq).

9.5.6 Exterior Auxiliary System Raceways

Raceways for each exterior Auxiliary Systems, such as CCTV, Access Control, IDS etc., shall consist of direct buried, minimum of 2-50mm (2-2 inch) diameter, PVC, Schedule 40, conduits and hand-holes with covers. One hand-hole shall be provided located outside the Communications Room of the Security Building for entry of the auxiliary systems into the Security Building. All spare conduit shall be cleaned with a mandrel and capped at both ends. Top of the conduits shall be below the frost line or a minimum of 24 inch (600mm) below grade. All spare conduits shall be provided with a 'pull-wire'.

9.5.7 Lightning Protection System

Lightning Protection System shall include, but not be limited to, air terminals, roof conductors, down conductors, ground ring and ground rods. Design and installation of the Lightning Protection System shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 780. Lightning Protection System shall be provided for all Guard Towers and the new Security Building.

9.5.8 Marking and Labeling

Install a detectable locator tape above all buried underground circuits. Marking must meet the base utility standards.

9.5.9 Secondary Power Distribution System

Secondary Power shall be 415/240 Volts, 3 Phase, 4 Wire and 50 Hz. All panels shall be circuit breaker type with minimum size circuit breaker rated at 20 amperes. Circuit breakers shall be "bolt-on" type and connected to bus bar(s) within the panel boards. Daisy chain (breaker-to-breaker) connection(s) shall not be acceptable. All circuit breakers shall be labeled with an identification number corresponding to the panel schedule. A 3-pole circuit breaker shall be a single unit and not made up of 3 single pole circuit breakers connected with a wire or bridged to make a 3-pole breaker. All wiring shall be copper, minimum #12 AWG (4 mm sq). Circuit wiring for general purpose receptacle shall be of 'ring main' configuration, per MEW requirements. Underground installation shall be in concrete encased PVC conduit. Above ground cable installation shall be 'surface' mounted in unfinished areas and 'recessed' in finished areas. All interior cable installation shall be in metal conduit system. All panels shall be provided with a minimum of 20 percent spare capacity (spaces) for future load growth. All splicing and terminations of wires shall be performed in a junction or device boxes. Proper wire nuts/connectors shall be used for splicing wire. No twist-wire connections with electrical tape wrapped around it shall be acceptable. All electrical installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS, DIN or US Industry Standards and practices. All mechanical equipment requiring direct 'hard wire' connections, shall be provided with a disconnecting means (disconnect switch) at that equipment. All large load(s) and air-conditioning units shall be provided with dedicated circuits.


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9.5.10 Receptacles (BS Standard)

General purpose receptacles shall be duplex, grounding (earthed) type, "surface or semi flush' wall mounted type, color ivory and installed 500 mm above finished floor (AFF). In office or similar areas receptacles shall be provided on walls, at every work station and no more than 3 M intervals. All electrical, mechanical and storage areas shall be provided with a minimum of two receptacles. CEE Type receptacles with plugs (2P+E (240v) or 3P+E (415v) and with appropriate rating, shall be provided as required. Receptacle shall be complete to include box, cover plate and necessary screws/connectors and of the type most commonly used in Kuwait. Receptacles near sinks or lavatories shall be switch operated and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), or Residual Current Disconnect (RCD) type, with the trip setting of 30 mill ampere or less. All receptacles and disconnect switches shall be marked, indicating rating, voltage and the circuit homerun.

9.5.11 Lighting

Lighting design levels shall be per IES standards, or as a minimum follow lighting levels listed below.

General Office Space 50 FC (500 Lux)Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Rooms 20 FC (200 Lux)Toilets 20 FC (200 Lux)Storage Areas 30 FC (200 Lux)Perimeter Fence Security Lighting See detail requirement below.

Indoor lighting for all areas shall consist of fluorescent light fixtures. Small rooms/areas may be provided with LED light fixtures. Moisture-proof / waterproof fluorescent light fixtures shall be provided in high humidity and wet areas such as bathrooms and toilets. Outside building lights shall be provided above all exterior doors. Exterior light fixture shall be HPS, photocell controlled, wall pack units. Battery powered 'emergency' and 'exit' lights shall be provided within the building for safe egress during a power outage. All light fixtures shall be factory finished, complete and operational, to include but not be limited to, lens, globe, lamp, ballast etc. All light fixtures shall be appropriate for that location where installed. Industrial type fluorescent light fixtures may only be provided in mechanical rooms or similar areas. Every room shall be provided with a minimum of one light switch. Light fixtures shall be mounted at 2.7M, minimum, AFF. Fixtures may be pendant or ceiling mounted, depending on the ceiling height and type.

9.5.12 Light Switch

Light switches shall be single pole. Minimum of one light switch shall be provided in every room. Lighting in large rooms/areas may be controlled from multiple switches. Lighting contactors may be used to operate lighting in open or large bay areas.

9.5.13 Grounding and Bonding

Grounding and bonding shall comply with the requirements of MEW. Underground connections shall be exothermal welded. All exposed non-current carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment in the electrical system shall be grounded. Insulated grounding conductor (separate from the electrical system neutral conductor) shall be installed in all feeder and branch circuit raceways. Grounding conductor shall be


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green/yellow colored, unless the local authority requires a different color-coded conductor. Ground rods shall be copper-clad steel, 20mm (0.75 inch) round and 3 meter (10 feet) long, minimum. Ground resistance shall comply with MEW requirements.

9.5.14 Fire Detection & Alarm System

Complete Fire Detection and Alarm System shall be provided in the Security Building and shall be compatible with the existing Fire Alarm System on Base. System shall include fire alarm control panel, pull (or push button) stations, horns, strobe lights, and smoke and heat detectors, as required. Fire alarm cable shall be installed in metal conduit system. In addition to the building wide fire alarm annunciation, the system shall also be capable of automatically transmitting the alarm signal via telephone lines to the local Fire Department / Fire Station. Fire Alarm annunciation shall be inter-locked with the Fire Suppression System, if such a System is provided. System design shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. Fire alarm system shall be complete and a standard product of one manufacturer. Exterior (site) cable installation and connection shall be done by the Contractor.

9.5.15 Close Circuit Television (CCTV) System

CCTV System shall be complete, basic and 'hard-wired'. System shall include, but not be limited to, 2-fixed & 1-PTZ CCTV zoom-tilt cameras, fiber optic cable installed in metal conduit, digital video recorder and monitor(s). CCTV monitors shall be mounted in a console and located in the Monitor Room of the Security Building. Final location of the CCTV monitor(s) and cameras shall be coordinated with and approved by the Contracting Officer. Exterior installed cameras shall be provided in weatherproof enclosures. CCTV camera placements shall be to (a) monitor the main entrance (gate) to the facility, (b) monitor entrance to the Security Building, (c) monitor interior of the Security Building and (d) monitor LFA Perimeter Security Fence. CCTV cameras monitoring the fence shall be placed such that, there are no blind spots/sections of the fence which are not visible on the monitors. Matrix switcher shall be provided to view each set of cameras on a minimum 40 inch LCD dedicated monitor. All cameras shall be controlled with joy-stick. System shall be provided with necessary surge and lightning protection. Complete CCTV System shall be by one manufacturer and shall be maintainable locally in Kuwait. Cameras will be mounted on steel frame 6.0 meter high pole.

9.6 PERIMETER FENCE SECURITY LIGHTING

Perimeter Fence Security Lighting shall be provided at LFA and shall be for:

a. Outer Perimeter Security Fence for the whole LFA Area, respectively.

9.6.1 Outer Perimeter Security Fence Lighting

Lighting System shall consist of Area lights mounted on poles, underground wiring. Electrical power for the Lighting System shall be extended from the closest source or transformers and High Voltage feeders shall be provided as necessary. HV feeder(s), if required, shall be direct buried, secondary wiring shall be installed in direct buried thick-wall (Schedule 40) PVC conduits. Refer to paragraph "Raceways" for conduit installation requirements. Light fixtures shall be High Pressure Sodium, mounted on concrete poles. All Security Fence Lighting shall be photocell controlled. Security fence lighting shall consist of 400 watt HPS light fixtures


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mounted on 8 M (26 ft) tall concrete poles. Fence lighting poles shall be located at each corner of the perimeter and spaced no farther than 90.0 meters apart.

9.6.2 Emergency Generator

Provide and install an emergency Diesel Engine Generator. The generator shall be skid mounted and equipped with a minimum 16 hour full load day tank. The generator shall be designed and sized to provide power for the perimeter lighting system, security cameras, electrically operated gates, the security control building, and the guard towers, demand load plus 25% future spare capacity. Diesel Engine Generator set output power shall be 415/240 V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50 Hz stepped up to 11 KV, via Packaged Substations (if available). Diesel Engine Generator Set (s) shall be capable of running at 1500 rpm at an intake air temperature of 50 degree C at 0.8 power factor. The generating unit(s) shall be rated for operation of JP-8 fuel. Diesel Engine Generator set(s) shall be located to minimize noise and exhaust to the facilities it serves. Diesel Engine Generator Set(s) shall be provided in the manufacturer's standard weatherproof enclosure. Diesel Engine Generator Set(s) shall be mounted on a 150 mm thick concrete pad with one meter clearance on all sides of the generator. A grounding system shall be provided around the perimeter of the of the generator system concrete pad consisting of 20 mm round by 3 m long copper clad steel ground rods and direct buried copper cables. All below grade ground connections shall be exothermic and above grade bolted. Provide generators with battery chargers and lube oil heaters, and appropriate power circuits for these devices.

9.6.3 Guard Tower Electrical Upgrade

Electrical upgrade of Guard Towers shall consist of the following: (a) Upgrade main electrical panels, (b) Replace all switches and receptacles, (c) Install counter height receptacle at new built-in cabinet, (d) Replace all interior and exterior lighting including the replacement of the existing roof mounted spotlight, (e) Relocate existing exterior security lighting, (f) Install new wiring on an as needed basis and as determined by the COR..

9.6.4 Wiring

All interior wiring shall be installed in metal conduit system, recessed in finished areas and surface mounted in unfinished areas. Surface mounted conduits shall be supported at no greater that 3 meter intervals.

9.6.5 Identification Nameplates

Major items of electrical equipment, such as the transformers, manholes, hand holes, panel boards and load centers, shall be provided with permanently installed engraved identification nameplate.

9.6.6 Schedules

All panel boards and load centers shall be provided with a panel schedule. Schedule shall be typed written in English.

9.6.7 Single Line Diagram

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9.6.8 Acceptance Testing

All systems shall be tested in the presence of the COR for satisfactory operation prior to the acceptance.

PART 10 COMMUNICATION

10.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The Publications listed below form a part of this specification:

United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service

RUS 1751F-643, Underground Plant Design

RUS 1751F-644, Underground Plant Construction

RUS 1753F-151, Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Outside Plant

RUS Form 515b, Outside Plant Design and Performance Requirements (latest version)

10.2 EXTERNAL SYSTEM

Besides installing the point of presence hand hole and connecting it to system between the proposed location of the Security building and the guard towers and camera locations. The maximum distance between hand holes shall be 200 meters. A copper clad ground rod, 20mm x 3 meter shall be installed in each hand hole and properly connected to the grounding/bonding hardware in the hand hole. The hand holes shall be constructed in accordance with the detail drawings and equipped with a H20 rated dual leaf cover and a welded hasp for locking. The hand hole cover shall be a commercially manufactured cover with the test documentation provided to verify AASHTO H-20 loading. Hand holes shall be constructed in accordance with the references and detail drawings. The point of presence hand hole shall be installed 1 meter outside the perimeter wall close to the security building. This hand hole is for use by others to connect the LFA to external cable systems.

10.3 EXTERIOR CONDUIT

The underground conduit duct system shall be direct buried a minimum of 1 meter below the finished grade. The duct shall be 100mm schedule 40 PVC. There shall be 4 ducts between each hand hole. There shall be 6 ducts between the point of presence hand hole and the hand hole for the security building. Install two 3-cell synthetic mesh inner ducts with 1200 lb. pulling tape in 2 of the 4 ducts unless otherwise noted. The mesh inner ducts shall be installed in the duct face in a waterproof configuration as recommended by the mesh manufacturer. The fabric cell inner duct shall be capable of handling communication cables up to 1.32 inches (34mm) in diameter. It is mandatory that the conduit be UL listed and listed on the RUS list of materials acceptable for use on RUS projects, RUS publication IP 344-2. The conduit, the conduit fittings (elbows, connectors, couplings etc.) shall be from the same manufacturer. The solvent cement if not from the conduit manufacturer shall be approved for use by the conduit manufacturer. ABS plastic duct terminators (not required to be the same


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brand as conduit) shall be cast into the hand hole walls for use in terminating the conduit. The conduit shall be solvent welded to the terminators. The terminators shall be installed in a recessed window with the depth as annotated in the detail drawing. Cable racks with cable hooks, bonding ribbon and braid and all other necessary manhole hardware shall be installed in accordance with the referenced standards and drawings. 100mm ducts with copper cables shall be sealed with duct seal putty that is non-toxic and vacant 100 mm ducts shall be equipped with an expandable duct plug. Each vacant 100mm duct shall be provided with a synthetic pull tape of at least 1200 lbs. tensile strength. The pull tape shall be terminated on an eye bolt integral to the duct plug. Install locator tape above all underground circuits.

10.4 HAND HOLE TO CAMERA LOCATIONS

Install one 100mm PVC conduit from the pertinent hand hole to the camera location. The conduit shall have 2 three-cell fabric inner ducts. The conduit shall terminate in a NEMA 4 x enclosures. A 38mm schedule 80 PVC conduit shall be used to connect to the camera mounting box to the NEMA 4 x enclosures. Large radius sweep elbows shall be used where elbows are required. The conduit shall be supported at the distances recommended by the manufacturer and the NEC.

Coordinate the location of the cameras with the proper security personnel.

PART 11 ATTACHMENTS

11.1 ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments form an integral part of this specification:

Appendix A - Topographic Survey Scope of Work

Appendix B - Jahra Artillery Base Camp

Appendix B1 - Jahra Plan with Proposed Upgrades and Details

Appendix B2 - Jahra - Detail Drawings from Al Jaliyah which are applicable to Jahra

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SCOPE OF WORK

ARTILLERY UPGRADE PROJECTS

1. Project Description. The services described hereinafter pertain to surveying and mapping

services for the Artillery Upgrade projects for each location in Kuwait.

2. Work to be Performed. Conduct a topographic survey of the project sites. See Attachment 1 for survey requirements.

3. Submittal Requirements.

a. Final Survey and Mapping – One (1) set of minimum 600 by 900 mm size reproducibles. All drawings shall be at 1:500 scale, computer generated and provided in diskettes or CD ROM. Each sheet shall cover an area approximately 250 x 300 meters and shall include a north arrow, legend, survey data, datum data and sheet index plan showing its relationship with the entire project area. In addition, one drawing, at a conventional scale shall show the entire survey area.

b. All field books and computation sheets with sketches.

c. One bound booklet with adjusted coordinates and elevations. Also detailed descriptions of each concrete survey monument established on site.

d. Diskettes or DC ROM containing digital file (s) of the final adjusted survey, in the format specified in Attachment 2. One of the files shall contain the entire survey area, the other files shall contain the individual sectors used to create the 1:500 reproducible sheets.

e. Topographic survey drawings shall be sSuubmitted to the Contracting Officer field office representative, for field verification of the survey prior to final submittal to the Corps of Engineers Winchester office.

4. Attachments.

1- Survey Requirements 2- Digital Format

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SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

1. General. The following paragraphs describe the Scope of Work for performing the surveys and the digitization of the topographic data. 2. Survey Requirements. 2.1 General Requirements (GPS Surveys). The mapping shall be based on the Universal Transverse Mercator Grid Zone 38, World Geodetic System (WGS84) and the elevation should be height above ellipsoid (WGS84) and sea level (Geiod96). If there has been a gravitational survey performed for the runways, this should be noted. A survey database file for all features should show both ellipsoid height and Geoid height and WGS84 latitude/longitude as well as UTM coordinates. Basic project control surveys will be performed using precise differential carrier-phase tracking Navstar GPS measurement procedures. Differential GPS baseline vector observations will be made in strict accordance with the criteria contained in EM 1110-1-1003, except as modified or amplified herein. 2.2 Horizontal Accuracy Requirements. New stations shall be established to a third order, class 1 relative accuracy classification. GPS horizontal accuracy requirements specified for newly positioned stations shall be based on a free (unconstrained) adjustment of observations and shall meet the relative accuracy and/or loop misclosure criteria indicated in EM 1110-1-1003. Surveyor must provide a station visibility diagram for each new station used in the baseline. 2.3 Vertical Accuracy Requirements. GPS derived elevations shall be commensurate with the contour interval of the final topographic map being produced. All elevation measurements derived from GPS observations shall be performed in accordance with the standards and specifications in EM 1110-1-1003, and supplemental references therein. Surveyor must provide a station visibility diagram for each new station used in the baseline. 2.4 Procedural Observation Requirements. Network design, station and baseline occupation requirements for static and kinematic surveys, satellite observing time per baseline, baseline redundancies, and connection requirements to existing networks, shall follow the criteria given in EM 1110-1-1003. 2.5 Minimum Occupation Times for Occupied Baselines. Baselines shall be occupied for a period of time that is consistent with the specified accuracy requirements for the project and/or particular new station/line. Recommended minimum occupation times are contained in EM 1110-1-1003. Unless otherwise stated in these specifications, the criteria shown in this manual shall be followed for each project and/or observed baseline. Minimum occupation times for kinematic GPS survey observations shall be consistent with manufacturer recommendations and required accuracies of topographic features. 2.6 Type and Number of GPS Receiver Units to be Deployed. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to request published documentation on the accuracy/quality of hardware/software used for this project. All GPS receivers and post-processing software used under this contract shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer. System components subject to review shall include: a. Receivers

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b. Antennas c. Power Source d. Data Recording Units and Storage Media e. Real-time or Post-processing Hardware and Software 2.7 Install four concrete survey monuments on the survey site. 2.7.1 All of the control points established at the site shall be plotted at the correct coordinate point and shall be identified by name or number, and adjusted elevations. 2.7.2 The location of the survey sites shall be shown to the contractor by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The limits of the survey shall then be identified by temporary markers and a sketch, with coordinates, of the area to be surveyed shall be submitted for approval by the COR before proceeding with the survey. 3. Topography Requirements. 3.1 A sufficient quantity of horizontal and vertical control data shall be established to provide a detailed topographic survey at 1:500 scale with twenty five (25) centimeter contour intervals. Intermediate elevations shall be provided as necessary to show breaks in grade and changes in terrain. 3.1.1 The contours shall accurately express the relief detail and topographic shapes. In addition, 90 percent of the elevations or profiles interpolated from the contours shall be correct to within one-half of the specified contour interval and spot elevations shall be correct within plus or minus three (3) centimeters. 3.1.2 The projection grid (which shall be a metric rectangular coordinate system with a grid spacing of fifty (50) meter intervals) and the control points shall be plotted correctly to the nearest three tenths (0.3) of a millimeter. The horizontal position of 90 percent of definitely recognizable points shall be plotted correctly with reference to the nearest control point within six tenths (0.6) of a millimeter. 3.1.3 Where applicable, spot elevations and or finish floor elevations of structures or facilities shall be provided. Specifically, show all break points or control points in grades of terrain such as tops of hills, top and bottom of curbs, bottoms of ditches and gullies, high bank elevations, etc. Ground elevations shall be read to the closest three (3) centimeters. Road elevations shall be read to the closest three (3) millimeters. 3.1.4 All surface and known sub-surface features, buildings, structures, etc. within the area to be surveyed shall be shown, spot elevations provided and identified on the topographic maps. In addition, these features shall be located by sufficient distance ties and labeled on the topographic sheets to permit accurate scaling and identification. 3.1.5 Manholes and sanitary lines within the survey boundaries shall be located with the top and invert elevations obtained. Water, sanitary, electrical and mechanical utilities within the survey site shall be located and shown on the survey map. Invert elevations will be on the bottom lip of each pipe in the manhole. The depth of the manhole must also be obtained. Water, sanitary, electrical and mechanical utilities within the survey site shall be located and shown on the survey map and provided digitally in the database.

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DIGITAL FORMAT SURVEY/MAPPING

1. General Design File Requirements:

a. The topographic data for the entire project, shall be placed into a single Intergraph IGDS three-dimensional (3-D) design file or a single AutoCAD design file. If the design file exceeds 10 MB, a separate design file consisting of topographic data only shall be prepared and shall be referenced to the primary file.

b. Only the topographic feature data (spot elevations and contours) are required to be placed into 3D design file(s) at their proper elevation. Surface and subsurface features shall be placed in the 3-D file(s) at elevation zero (0).

c. A Digital Terrain Model (.DTM) file shall be furnished compatible with the Bentley's Inroads SelectCAD Software, Version 8. A sufficient number of field acquired data points and breaklines are required to generate the contours of the mapping area through the .DTM file.

d. Design file units shall be: Master Units: Meters (M) Subunits: 1000 MM Positional Units: 10

e. The design file names shall match the appropriate quadrants.

f. The angle format shall be degrees, minutes, and seconds to one

decimal place.

g. All locks, except snap, will be off. All displays will be on except text nodes and curve fast display.

h. The digital data file shall be "file designed" so that the documentation in level 63 shall be shown in view 1 and a "fit view" shall be shown in view 5.

i. Coordinate tics shall be placed in the design file so as to appear at 10 cm intervals when the mapping is plotted at the 1:500 scale. Coordinates for the datum specified shall be placed in the design file so as to be readable when plotted at the mapping scale. The coordinate tics shall be labeled on at least two sides of the entire project area.

j. The level assignments, colors, line weights, and line codes

(styles) shown in Table 1 shall be used. k. Each 3-D file shall be checked by viewing a front or side view

to detect errors in element elevation.

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TABLE 1

Survey/Mapping Level Assignments and Level Symbology

Line Level Description Code Weight Color 1 Sheet Dependent Information 0 0 2 2 Coordinate Grid/Tics 0 0 2 3 Coordinate Grid Annotation/Text 0 0 4 4 Buildings 0 0 4 5 Building Annotation 0 0 4 6 Road Centerline 0 0 4 7 Road, RR and Centerline Anno. 0 0 4 8 Roads, Parking, Walks, Trails. 0 0 4 9 Concrete Joint Layout 0 0 4 10 Concrete Joint Elevations 0 0 4 11 Runway, Taxiway and Aprons 0 1 5 12 Runway Annotation 0 0 5 13 Pavement Markings, Signs 0 0 5 14 Structures, Head walls 0 1 6 15 Structure Annotation 0 0 6 16 Culverts 0 1 6 17 Culvert Annotation 0 0 4 18 Riprap 0 1 2 19 Water Features 0 1 1 20 Water Features Annotation 0 0 1 21 Vegetation 0 0 2 22 Vegetation Annotation 0 0 2 23 Fences 0 0 1 24 Fence Annotation 0 0 1 25 Boundary Lines/Cadastral 0 2 6 26 Boundary Lines/Cad. Annotation 0 0 6 27 Survey Ctrl. Pts, Baselines 0 0 5 28 Survey Ctrl. Point Annotation 0 0 5 29 Break Lines 0 0 4 30 Spot Elevations 0 0 4 31 Major Contours 3 2 6 32 Contour Annotation 0 0 6 33 Minor Contours 2 0 3 34 Minor Contour Annotation 0 0 3 35 Storm sewer Lines & Manholes 0 0 2 36 Storm Sewer Annotation 0 0 2 37 Sanitary Sewer Lines & Manholes 0 0 4 38 Sanitary Sewer Annotation 0 0 4 *Obscured Areas, Unknown, and Dirt Roads will be dashed (LC=3, long dashed)

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Survey/Mapping Level Assignments and Level Symbology

Line Level Description Code Weight Color 39 Water Lines, Tanks, & Fire Pumps 0 0 1 40 Water Systems Annotation 0 0 1 41 Gas Lines, Features & Valves 0 0 3 42 Gas System Annotation 0 0 3 43 Power Lines, Lts. & Tele. Poles 0 0 4 44 Power System Annotation 0 0 4 45 Steam Lines, Features, Valves 0 0 5 46 Steam System Annotation 0 0 5 47 Cross Sections & Profiles 0 0 4 48 Details, Inserts 0 0 4 49 Soundings 0 0 1 50 Channel Lines & Disposal Areas 0 1 4 51 Channel Line Annotation 0 0 4 52 Navigation Aids and Annotation 0 1 6 53 Levees, Dikes and Annotation 0 1 4 54 Pipe Lines, Structures, Bridges 0 1 6 55 Pipe Line Annotation 0 0 6 56 Stationing and Mile Markers 0 1 5 57 Revetments & Annotation 0 0 2 58 Vessel Track Line 0 1 2 59 Legend 0 1 4 60 Concentrated Spot Elevations 0 0 4 61 Unassigned 0 62 Unassigned 0 63 Documentation 0 *Obscured Areas, Unknown, and Dirt Roads will be dashed (LC=3, long dashed)

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APPENDIX B1

Jahra Installation Base Camp Plan with Proposed Upgrades and Details

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Jahra Detail Drawings from Al Jaliyah which are applicable to Jahra

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