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Bank of Jamaica – RFP No. 2013-10-10-02 Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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B I D D I N G D O C U M E N T S

Issued on: 11August 2013

for

Structural Repairs to Tower Block

RFP # 2013-10-10-02

Procuring Entity: Bank of Jamaica


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Acronyms

Glossary

SECTION I. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1

SECTION II. BIDDING DATA SHEET 21

SECTION III. FORMS OF BID, QUALIFICATION INFORMATION,

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE & AGREEMENT

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Contractor’s Bid

Qualification Information

Letter of Acceptance

Agreement

SECTION IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 37 Part I – F.I.D.I.C. Conditions of Contract

for Construction – 1999 Edition

SECTION V. PARTICULAR CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 39 Part II – Conditions of Particular Application

Appendix to Tender

SECTION VI. SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 55

SECTION VII. DRAWINGS

SECTION VIII. BILLS OF QUANTITIES


SECTION IX. SECURITY FORMS


Acronyms

BDS Bid Data Sheet

CFR Cost and Freight

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to (named place of destination)

CPM Critical Path Method

CPT Carriage Paid to

CV Curriculum Vitae

DAF Delivery at Frontier

DDP Delivered Duty Paid (named place of destination)

DDU Delivered Duty Unpaid

DES Delivered Ex Ship

DEQ Delivered Ex Quay

EXW Ex factory, ex works or ex warehouse

FAS Free alongside Ship

FCA Free Carrier

FIDIC Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs Conseils (International Federation

of Consulting Engineers)

FOB Free on Board

GCC General Conditions of Contract

GOJ Government of Jamaica

ICC International Chamber of Commerce

IFB Invitation for Bids

ITB Instructions to Bidders

OT Open Tender

SBD Standard Bidding Document

SCC Special Conditions of Contract

TS Technical Specifications and Drawings

UNCITRAL United Nations Commission on International Trade Law

UNDP United Nation Development Programme


Glossary

Procuring Entity One of the two parties to a works contract, the other party

being the “Contractor.”

Contractor The legal entity that is party to and performs a works

contract, the other party to the contract being the

“Procuring Entity.”

Joint Venture An ad hoc association of firms that pool their resources and

skills to undertake a large or complex contract in the role of

“Contractor,” with all firms (partners in the JV) being

legally liable, jointly and severally, for the execution of the

contract in the event of a partner’s withdrawal.

Management

Contractor

A firm, acting in the role of “Contractor,” that does not

normally perform contract construction work directly, but

manages the work of other (sub) contractors, while bearing

full responsibility and risk for price, quality, and timely

performance of the work contract.

Construction

Manager

A consultant, acting as agent of the Procuring Entity,

engaged to coordinate and monitor the timing of

preparation, bidding award, and execution of a number of

different contracts comprising a project, but does not take

on the responsibility for price, quality, or performance of

those contracts.

Nominated

Sub-Contractor

A specialist enterprise selected and approved by the

Procuring Entity to provide pre-specified works included in

the Bill of Quantities and nominated as subcontractor to the

main Contractor for such purpose.

Post-

Qualification

An assessment made by the Procuring Entity after the

evaluation of bids and immediately prior to award of

contract, to ensure that the lowest responsive Bidder is

qualified to perform the contract in accordance with

previously specified prequalification requirements.

Prequalification An assessment made by the Procuring Entity before inviting

bids, of the appropriate level of experience and capacity of

firms expressing interest in undertaking a particular

contract, before inviting them to bid.

Prime

Contractor

A firm that performs a substantial part of a contract

construction work itself and the balance, if any, by

subcontractors, while bearing full responsibility for the

whole contract.


Provisional Sum A sum included provisionally in the Bill of Quantities of a

contract, normally for a specialized part of the Works or for

contingencies, which sum shall be used only on the

instructions of the Procuring Entity/Engineer for payments

to the contractor and/or to nominated subcontractors.

“Slice and

package”

A procedure whereby a large homogeneous project is sliced

into smaller similar contracts, which are bid simultaneously

so as to attract the interest of both small and large firms;

firms offer bids on individual contracts (slices) or on a group

of similar contracts (packages), and award is made to the

combination of bids offering the lowest cost to the

Procuring Entity. Slices comprising a number of similar

construction units together in a small area are sometimes

referred to as “lots,” which are bid concurrently with other

similar “lots” as part of the larger “package.

Turnover The gross earnings of a firm (in this context, a construction

contractor), defined as the billings for contract work in

progress and/or completed, normally expressed on an

annual basis, and excluding income from other sources.

Works The total work involvement in a construction contract,

including the “Permanent” Works or finished product as

specified, and the “Temporary” Works required in by the

Contractor for the execution and completion of the

contract.

In writing For the purpose of this document, means authenticated

handwritten, typed, or printed; a document prepared in

writing can be transmitted by telex, electronic mail,

facsimile, with proof of receipt; and in the form requested

by the sender.

Section I. Instructions to Bidders: BOJ – RFP No. 2013-10-10-02 Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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Table of Clauses

A. General .............................................................................................. 1

1. Scope of Bid ............................................................................ 1

2. Source of Funds ....................................................................... 1

3. Fraud and Corruption ................................................................. 1

4. Eligible Bidders ........................................................................ 3

5. Qualifications of the Bidder ......................................................... 3

6. One Bid per Bidder .................................................................... 6

7. Cost of Bidding ........................................................................ 7

8. Site Visit ................................................................................ 7

B. Bidding Documents ................................................................................ 7

9. Contents of Bidding Documents ..................................................... 7

10. Clarification of Bidding Documents ................................................. 7

11. Amendment of Bidding Documents ................................................. 8

C. Preparation of Bids ................................................................................ 8

12. Language of Bid ....................................................................... 8

13. Documents Comprising the Bid ...................................................... 8

14. Bid Prices ............................................................................... 9

15. Currencies of Bid and Payment ..................................................... 9

16. Bid Validity ............................................................................. 9

17. Bid Security .......................................................................... 10

18. Alternative Proposals by Bidders.................................................. 11

19. Format and Signing of Bid.......................................................... 11

D. Submission of Bids............................................................................... 12

20. Submission, Sealing and Marking of Bids ......................................... 12

21. Deadline for Sub-mission of Bids .................................................. 13

22. Late Bids ............................................................................. 13

23. Withdrawal, Substitution and Modification of Bids ............................. 13

E. Bid Opening and Evaluation ................................................................... 14

24. Bid Opening .......................................................................... 14

25. Confidentiality ....................................................................... 14

26. Clarification of Bids ................................................................. 15

27. Examination of Bids and Determination of Responsiveness ................... 15

28. Correction of Errors ................................................................. 16

29. Currency for Bid Evaluation ....................................................... 16

30. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids ............................................... 16

F. Award of Contract ............................................................................... 18

32. Award Criteria ....................................................................... 17

33. Procuring Entity’s Right to Accept any Bid and to Reject any or all Bids ... 18

34. Notification of Award and Signing of Agreement ............................... 18

35. Performance Security .............................................................. 19

36. Advance Payment and Security ................................................... 20


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A. General

1. Scope of Bid 1.1 The Procuring Entity as defined1 in Section II

“Bidding Data Sheet” (BDS), invites bids for the

construction of Works, as described in the BDS and

Section V, “Special Conditions of Contract” (SCC).

The name and identification number of the Contract

are provided in the BDS and the SCC.

1.2 The successful Bidder shall be expected to complete

the Works by the Intended Completion Date specified

in the BDS and SCC 1.1 (r).

1.3 Throughout these Bidding Documents:

(a) the term “in writing” means communicated in

written form (e.g. by mail, e-mail, fax, telex, )

with proof of receipt;

(b) if the context so requires, “singular” means

“plural” and vice versa; and

(c) “day” means calendar day.

2. Source of

Funds

2.1 The Procuring Entity has committed funds toward the

cost of the project and intends to apply a portion of the

funds to eligible payments under the contract;

3. Fraud and

Corruption

3.1 Government of Jamaica requires that Bidders,

Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants, observe the

highest standard of ethics during the procurement and

execution of such contracts. In pursuit of this policy,

GOJ:

(a) defines, for the purposes of this provision, the

terms set forth below as follows:

(i) “corrupt practice” means the offering,

giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or

indirectly, of anything of value to influence

the action of a public official in the

procurement process or in contract

execution;

1 See Section IV, “General Conditions of Contract,” Clause 1. Definitions.


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(ii) “fraudulent practice” means a

misrepresentation or omission of facts in

order to influence a procurement process

or the execution of a contract to the

detriment of Government of Jamaica and

includes collusive practice among bidders

(prior to or after bid submission) designed

to establish bid prices at artificial non-

competitive levels and to deprive

Government of the benefits of free and

open competition;

(iii) “collusive practice” means a scheme or

arrangement between two or more bidders,

with or without the knowledge of the

Procuring Entity, designed to establish bid

prices at artificial non-competitive levels or

to influence the action of any party in the

procurement process or the execution of a

contract; and

(iv) “coercive practice” means harming or

threatening to harm, directly or indirectly,

persons or their property to influence their

participation in the procurement process or

affect the execution of a contract;

(b) will reject a proposal for award if it determines

that the Bidder recommended for award has,

directly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt,

fraudulent, collusive or coercive practices in

competing for the Contract in question;

(c) will sanction a firm or individual, including

declaring them ineligible, either indefinitely or

for a stated period of time, to be awarded a GOJ-

financed contract if it at any time determines

that they have, directly or through an agent,

engaged, in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or

coercive practices in competing for, or in

executing, a GOJ-financed contract; and

(d) will have the right to require that a provision be

included in Bidding Documents and in contracts

financed by a GOJ, requiring bidders, suppliers,

contractors and consultants to permit GOJ to

inspect their accounts and records and other


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documents relating to the Bid submission and

contract performance and to have them audited

by auditors appointed by the GOJ.

4. Eligible

Bidders

4.1 A Bidder, and all parties constituting the Bidder, may

have the nationality of any country. A Bidder shall

be deemed to have the nationality of a country if the

Bidder is a citizen or is constituted, incorporated, or

registered and operates in conformity with the

provisions of the laws of that country. This criterion

shall also apply to the determination of the

nationality of proposed subcontractors.

4.2 A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest. All

Bidders found to have conflict of interest shall be

disqualified. Bidders may be considered to have a

conflict of interest with one or more parties in this

bidding process, if they are associated, or has been

associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with the

consultant or any other entity that has prepared the

design, specifications, and other documents for the

Project or being proposed as Project Manager for the

Contract. A firm that has been engaged by the

Procuring Entity to provide consulting services for the

preparation or supervision of the Works, and any of

its affiliates shall not be eligible to bid.

4.3 In accordance with the Government of Jamaica

Handbook of Public Sector Procurement Procedures

November, 2008 (http://www.mof.gov.jm) the

Bidder shall have to demonstrate that they have paid

such taxes, duties, fees and other impositions as may

be levied in Jamaica.

4.4 Where deemed necessary, the bidders should be

registered with the National Contracts Commission

“Registry of Public Sector Contractors”

(http://www.ocg.gov.jm).

5. Qualifications

of the Bidder

5.1 All bidders shall provide in Section III, “Form of Bid,

Qualification Information, Letter of Acceptance, and

Agreement,” a preliminary description of the proposed

work method and schedule, including drawings and

charts, as necessary.

5.2 In the event that prequalification of potential

bidders has been undertaken, only bids from pre-

qualified bidders shall be considered for award of

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Contract. These qualified bidders should submit with

their bids any information updating their original

prequalification applications or, alternatively,

confirm in their bids that the originally submitted

prequalification information remains essentially

correct as of the date of bid submission. The update

or confirmation should be provided in Section III.

5.3 If the Procuring Entity has not undertaken

prequalification of potential bidders, all bidders shall

include the following information and documents

with their bids in Section III, unless otherwise stated

in the BDS:

(a) copies of original documents defining the

constitution or legal status, place of registration,

and principal place of business of the Bidder;

written power of attorney of the signatory of the

Bid to commit the Bidder;

(b) total monetary value of construction works

performed for each of the last five years;

(c) experience in works of a similar nature and size

for each of the last five years, and details of

work under way or contractually committed;

and clients who may be contacted for further

information on those contracts;

(d) major items of construction equipment

proposed to carry out the Contract;

(e) qualifications and experience of key site

management and technical personnel proposed

for the Contract;

(f) reports on the financial standing of the Bidder,

such as profit and loss statements and auditor’s

reports for the past five years;

(g) evidence of adequacy of working capital for this

Contract (access to line(s) of credit and

availability of other financial resources);

(h) authority to seek references from the Bidder’s

bankers;

(i) information regarding any litigation, current or

during the last five years, in which the Bidder

was/is involved, the parties concerned, and the

disputed amounts; and awards;


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[N.B. The Procuring Entity reserves the right not to

award a contract to any party with whom it is

currently in litigation or with whom it has been

previously involved in litigation];

(j) proposals for subcontracting components of the

Works amounting to more than 10 percent of the

Contract Price. The ceiling for sub contractor's

participation is stated in the BDS.

5.4 Bids submitted by a joint venture of two or more

firms as partners shall comply with the following

requirements, unless otherwise stated in the BDS:

(a) the Bid shall include all the information listed in

ITB Sub-Clause 5.3 above for each joint venture

partner;

(b) the Bid shall be signed so as to be legally

binding on all partners;

(c) all partners shall be jointly and severally liable

for the execution of the Contract in accordance

with the Contract terms;

(d) one of the partners shall be nominated as being

in charge, authorized to incur liabilities, and

receive instructions for and on behalf of any and

all partners of the joint venture; and

(e) the execution of the entire Contract, including

payment, shall be done exclusively with the

partner in charge.

(f) a copy of the Joint venture Agreement entered

into by the partners shall be submitted with the

bid; or a Letter of Intent to execute a joint

venture agreement in the event of a successful

bid shall be signed by all partners and submitted

with the bid, together with a copy of the

proposed Agreement.

5.5 To qualify for award of the Contract, bidders shall

meet the following minimum qualifying criteria

(a) an average annual financial amount of

construction work over the period specified in

the BDS of at least the multiple indicated in the

BDS


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(b) experience as prime contractor in the

construction of at least the number of works of

a nature and complexity equivalent to the

Works over the period specified in the BDS (to

comply with this requirement, works cited

should be at least 70 percent complete);

(c) proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease,

hire, etc.) of the essential equipment listed in

the BDS;

(d) a Contract Manager with five years’ experience

in works of an equivalent nature and volume,

including no less than three years as Manager;

and

(e) liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of

other contractual commitments and exclusive of

any advance payments which may be made

under the Contract, of no less than the amount

specified in the BDS.2

A consistent history of litigation or arbitration awards

against the Applicant or any partner of a Joint

Venture may result in disqualification.

5.6 The figures for each of the partners of a joint

venture shall be added together to determine the

Bidder’s compliance with the minimum qualifying

criteria of ITB Sub-Clauses 5.5 (a) and (e); however,

for a joint venture to qualify, each of its partners

must meet at least 25 percent of minimum criteria of

ITB Sub-Clauses 5.5 (a), (b), and (e) for an individual

Bidder, and the partner in charge at least 40 percent

of those minimum criteria. Failure to comply with

this requirement shall result in rejection of the joint

venture’s Bid. Subcontractors’ experiences and

resources shall not be taken into account in

determining the Bidder’s compliance with the

qualifying criteria, unless otherwise stated in the

BDS.

6. One Bid per

Bidder

6.1 Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid, either

individually or as a partner in a joint venture. A

Bidder who submits or participates in more than one

2 Usually the equivalent of the estimated payments flow over 4-6 months at the average (straight line distribution)

construction rate. The actual period of reference shall depend on the speed with which the Procuring Entity shall

pay the Contractor’s monthly certificates.


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Bid (other than as a subcontractor or in cases of

alternatives that have been permitted or requested)

shall cause all the proposals with the Bidder’s

participation to be disqualified.

7. Cost of

Bidding

7.1 The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the

preparation and submission of his Bid, and the

Procuring Entity shall in no case be responsible or

liable for those costs.

8. Site Visit 8.1 The Bidder, at the Bidder’s own responsibility and

risk, is encouraged to visit and examine the Site of

Works and its surroundings and obtain all information

that may be necessary for preparing the Bid and

entering into a contract for construction of the

Works. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the

Bidder’s own expense.

B. Bidding Documents

9. Contents of

Bidding

Documents

9.1 The set of Bidding Documents comprises the

documents listed in the table below and addenda

issued in accordance with ITB Clause 11:

Invitation for Bids

Section I Instructions to Bidders

Section II Bidding Data Sheet

Section III Forms of Bid, Qualification

Information, Letter of acceptance,

Agreement

Section IV General Conditions of Contract

Section V Particular Conditions of Contract

Section VI Specifications

Section VII Drawings

Section VIII Bill of Quantities3

Section IX Forms of Securities

10.Clarification

of Bidding

Documents

10.1 A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification of

the Bidding Documents may notify the Procuring

Entity in writing at the Procuring Entity’s address

indicated in the BDS. The Procuring Entity shall

respond to any request for clarification received

3 In lump sum contracts, delete “Bill of Quantities” and replace with “Activity Schedule”.


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earlier than 21 days4 prior to the deadline for

submission of bids. Copies of the Procuring Entity’s

response shall be forwarded to all purchasers of the

Bidding Documents, including a description of the

inquiry, but without identifying its source.

11. Amendment

of Bidding

Documents

11.1 Before the deadline for submission of bids, the

Procuring Entity may modify the Bidding Documents

by issuing addenda.

11.2 Any addendum thus issued shall be part of the

Bidding Documents and shall be communicated in

writing to all purchasers of the Bidding Documents.5

Prospective bidders shall acknowledge receipt of

each addendum in writing to the Procuring Entity.

11.3 To give prospective bidders reasonable time in which

to take an addendum into account in preparing their

bids, the Procuring Entity shall extend, as necessary,

the deadline for submission of bids, in accordance

with ITB Sub-Clause 21.2 below.

C. Preparation of Bids

12. Language

of Bid

12.1 All documents relating to the Bid shall be in the

language specified in the BDS.

13.Documents

Comprising

the Bid

13.1 The Bid submitted by the Bidder shall comprise the

following:

(a) The Bid (in the format indicated in Section III);

(b) Bid Security in accordance with ITB Clause 17, if

required;

(c) priced Bill of Quantities;6

(d) Qualification Information Form and Documents;

(e) Alternative offers where invited;

and any other materials required to be completed

4 It may be necessary to extend the deadline for submission of bids if the Procuring Entity’s response results in

substantial changes to the Bidding Documents. See ITB Clause 11 below. 5 It is therefore important that the Procuring Entity maintain a complete and accurate list of recipients of the Bidding

Documents and their addresses. 6 In lump sum contracts, delete “priced Bill of Quantities” and replace with “priced Activity Schedule.”


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and submitted by bidders, as specified in the BDS.

14. Bid Prices 14.1 The Contract shall be for the whole Works, as

described in ITB Sub-Clause 1.1, based on the priced

Bill of Quantities7 submitted by the Bidder.

14.2 The Bidder shall fill in rates and prices for all items

of the Works described in the Bill of Quantities.8

Items for which no rate or price is entered by the

Bidder shall not be paid for by the Procuring Entity

when executed and shall be deemed covered by the

other rates and prices in the Bill of Quantities.

Corrections, if any, shall be made by crossing out,

initialing, dating and rewriting.

14.3 All duties, taxes, and other levies payable by the

Contractor under the Contract, or for any other

cause, as of the date 28 days prior to the deadline

for submission of bids, shall be included in the rates,

prices, and total Bid price submitted by the Bidder.9

14.4 The rates and prices10 quoted by the Bidder shall be

subject to adjustment during the performance of the

Contract if provided for in the BDS and SCC and the

provisions of Clause 47 of the General Conditions of

Contract. The Bidder shall submit with the Bid all

the information required under the Special

Conditions of Contract and GCC Clause 47.

15. Currencies

of Bid and

Payment

15.1 The currency(cies) of the bid shall be, as specified in

the BDS.

15.2 Bidders may be required by the Procuring Entity to

clarify their foreign currency requirements and to

substantiate that the amounts included in the rates and

prices,11 if required in the BDS, are reasonable and

responsive to ITB Sub-Clause 15.1.

16. Bid

Validity

16.1 Bids shall remain valid for the period12 specified in

the BDS.

16.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Procuring Entity

7 In lump sum contracts, delete “priced Bill of Quantities” and replace with “priced Activity Schedule.”

8 In lump sum contracts, delete “described in the Bill of Quantities” and replace with “described in the drawings and

specifications and listed in the Activity Schedule.” 9 In lump sum contracts, delete “rates, prices, and.”

10 In lump sum contracts, delete “rates and prices” and replace with “lump sum price.”

11 For lump sum contracts, delete “rates and prices” and replace with “Lump Sum.”

12 The period is a realistic time, usually not less than 35 days nor more than 105, allowing for bid evaluation,

clarifications, and Cabinet’s “no objection” (where awards of Contract are subject to prior review).


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may request that the bidders extend the period of

validity for a specified additional period. The

request and the bidders’ responses shall be made in

writing. If a Bid Security is requested in accordance

with ITB Clause 17. A Bidder may refuse the request

without forfeiting the Bid Security. A Bidder

agreeing to the request shall not be required or

permitted to modify its Bid, except as provided in

ITB Clause 17.

17.Bid Security 17.1 If required in the BDS, the Bidder shall furnish as part

of its Bid, a Bid Security in original form as specified in

the BDS.

17.2 The bid security shall be a demand guarantee at the

Bidder’s option, in any of the following forms:

(a) an unconditional bank guarantee;

(b) an irrevocable letter of credit;

(c) a cashier’s or certified check; or

(d) another security indicated in the BDS,

17.3 If a Bid Security is required in accordance with ITB Sub-

Clause 17.1, any bid not accompanied by a Bid Security

in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 17.1, shall be

rejected by the Procuring Entity as non-responsive.

17.4 The Bid Security of unsuccessful Bidders shall be

returned as promptly as possible upon the successful

Bidder’s furnishing of the performance security.

17.5 The Bid Security may be forfeited:

(a) if a Bidder withdraws its bid during the period

of bid validity specified by the Bidder on the Bid

Submission Sheet, except as provided in ITB

Sub-Clause 16.2; or

(b) if the Bidder does not accept the correction of

its Bid Price pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 28.

(c) if the successful Bidder fails within the specified

time to:

(i) sign the Contract; or

(ii) furnish the required performance


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security.

17.6 The Bid Security of a JV must be in the name of the

JV that submits the bid. If the JV has not been legally

constituted at the time of bidding, the Bid Security

shall be in the names of all future partners as named

in the letter of intent.

18. Alternative

Proposals by

Bidders

18.1 Alternatives shall not be considered, unless

specifically allowed in the BDS. If so allowed, ITB

Sub-Clauses 18.1 and 18.2 shall govern.

18.2 A bidder may submit an alternative bid with or

without a bid for the base case. All bids received,

for the base case, as well as alternative bids

meeting the technical specifications and

performance requirements pursuant to Section VI,

shall be evaluated on their own merits.

18.3 Alternative bids shall provide all information

necessary for a complete evaluation of the

alternative by the Procuring Entity, including design

calculations, technical specifications, breakdown of

prices, proposed construction methods and other

relevant details.

19. Format

and Signing of

Bid

19.1 The Bidder shall prepare one original of the

documents comprising the Bid as described in ITB

Clause 13, bound with the volume containing the

Form of Bid, and clearly marked “ORIGINAL”. In

addition, the Bidder shall submit copies of the Bid, in

the number specified in the BDS, and clearly marked

as “COPIES”. In the event of discrepancy between

them, the original shall prevail.

19.2 The original and all copies of the Bid shall be typed

or written in indelible ink and shall be signed by a

person or persons duly authorized to sign on behalf of

the Bidder, pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 5.3 (a). All

pages of the Bid where entries or amendments have

been made shall be initialled by the person or

persons signing the Bid.

19.3 The Bid shall contain no alterations or additions,

except those to comply with instructions issued by

the Procuring Entity, or as necessary to correct errors

made by the Bidder, in which case such corrections

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the Bid.

19.4 The Bidder shall furnish information as described in

the Form of Bid on commissions or gratuities, if any,

paid or to be paid to agents relating to this Bid, and

to contract execution if the Bidder is awarded the

contract.

D. Submission of Bids

20. Submission,

Sealing and

Marking of

Bids

20.1 Bidders may always submit their bids by mail or by

hand. When so specified in the BDS, bidders shall

have the option of submitting their bids

electronically. Bidders submitting bids electronically

shall follow the procedures specified in the BDS. The

Bidder shall seal the original and all copies of the Bid

in two inner envelopes and one outer envelope, duly

marking the inner envelopes as “ORIGINAL” and

“COPIES”.

20.2 The inner and outer envelopes shall

(a) be addressed to the Procuring Entity at the

address13 provided in the BDS;

(b) bear the name and identification number of the

Contract as defined in the BDS and SCC; and

(c) provide a warning not to open before the

specified time and date for Bid opening as

defined in the BDS.

20.3 In addition to the identification required in ITB Sub-

Clause 20.2, the inner envelopes shall indicate the

name and address of the Bidder to enable the Bid to

be returned unopened in case it is declared late,

pursuant to ITB Clause 22.

20.4 If the outer envelope is not sealed and marked as

above, the Procuring Entity shall assume no

responsibility for the misplacement or premature

opening of the Bid.

20.5 The Proposals shall be deposited in the TENDER BOX

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The receiving address should be an office that is staffed during normal working hours by personnel authorized to

certify time and date of receipt and assure safekeeping until Bid opening. A post office address is not satisfactory.

The address must be the same as the receiving address described in the Invitation for Bids.


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provided at the address specified in the BDS.

21. Deadline

for

Submission of

Bids

21.1 Bids shall be delivered to the Procuring Entity at the

address specified above no later than the time and

date specified in the BDS.

21.2 The Procuring Entity may extend the deadline for

submission of bids by issuing an amendment in

accordance with ITB Clause 11, in which case all

rights and obligations of the Procuring Entity and the

bidders previously subject to the original deadline

shall then be subject to the new deadline.

22. Late Bids 22.1 Any Bid received by the Procuring Entity after the

deadline prescribed in ITB Clause 21 shall be

returned unopened to the Bidder.

23.Withdrawal,

Substitution

and

Modification

of Bids

23.1 Bidders may withdraw, substitute or modify their

Bids by giving notice in writing before the deadline

prescribed in ITB Clause 21.

23.2 Each Bidder’s withdrawal, substitution or

modification notice shall be prepared, sealed,

marked, and delivered in accordance with ITB

Clauses 19 and 20, with the outer and inner

envelopes additionally marked or “WITHDRAWAL,”

“SUBSTITUTION,” OR “MODIFICATION” as appropriate.

23.3 No Bid may be substituted or modified after the

deadline for submission of Bids.

23.4 Withdrawal of a Bid between the deadline for

submission of bids and the expiration of the period of

Bid validity specified in the Bidding Data or as

extended pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 16.2 may result

in the forfeiture of the Bid Security pursuant to ITB

Clause 17.

23.5 Bidders may only offer discounts to, or otherwise

modify the prices of their bids, by submitting Bid

modifications in accordance with this clause or

included in the initial Bid


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E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

24. Bid

Opening

24.1 The Procuring Entity shall open the bids, including

modifications made pursuant to Clause 23, in the

presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose

to attend at the time and in the place specified in

the BDS. Any specific opening procedures required if

electronic bidding is permitted in accordance with

ITB Sub-Clause 20.1, shall be as specified in the BDS.

24.2 Envelopes marked “WITHDRAWAL” shall be opened

and read out first. Bids for which an acceptable

notice of withdrawal has been submitted pursuant to

ITB Clause 23 shall not be opened.

24.3 The bidders’ names, the Bid prices, the total

amount of each Bid and of any alternative Bid (if

alternatives have been requested or permitted), any

discounts, Bid withdrawals, substitutions, or

modifications, the presence or absence of Bid

Security if required, and such other details as the

Procuring Entity may consider appropriate, shall be

announced by the Procuring Entity at the opening.

No bid shall be rejected at bid opening except for

the late bids pursuant to ITB Clause 22. Substitution

Bids and modifications submitted pursuant to ITB

Clause 23 that are not opened and read out at bid

opening shall not be considered for further

evaluation regardless of the circumstances. Late,

withdrawn and substituted bids shall be returned un-

opened to bidders

24.4 The Procuring Entity shall prepare Minutes of the Bid

Opening, including the information disclosed, to

those present, in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause

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25.

Confidentiality

25.1 Information relating to the Examination,

Clarification, Evaluation, and Comparison of Bids

and Recommendations for the Award of a contract

shall not be disclosed to bidders or any other

persons not officially concerned with such process

until publication of the award to the successful

Bidder has been announced pursuant to ITB Sub-

Clause 34.4. Any effort by a Bidder to influence the

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A copy of the minutes should be sent by the Procuring Entity to the National Contracts Commission together with

the Bid evaluation report, for contracts subject to prior review.


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Procuring Entity’s processing of bids or award

decisions may result in the rejection of its Bid.

Notwithstanding the above, from the time of bid

opening to the time of Contract award, if any Bidder

wishes to contact the Purchaser on any matter

related to the bidding process, it should do so in

writing.

26. Clarification

of Bids

26.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation, and

comparison of Bids, the Procuring Entity may, at the

Procuring Entity’s discretion, ask any Bidder for

clarification of the Bidder’s Bid, including

breakdowns of unit rates.15 The request for

clarification and the response shall be in writing,

but no change in the price or substance of the Bid

shall be sought, offered, or permitted except as

required to confirm the correction of arithmetic

errors discovered by the Procuring Entity in the

evaluation of the Bids in accordance with ITB Clause

28.

27. Examination

of Bids and

Determination

of

Responsiveness

27.1 Prior to the detailed evaluation of Bids, the

Procuring Entity shall determine whether each Bid

(a) meets the eligibility criteria defined in ITB

Clause 4; (b) has been properly signed; (c) is

accompanied by the Security, if required; and (d) is

substantially responsive to the requirements of the

Bidding Documents.

27.2 A substantially responsive Bid is one which conforms

to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of

the Bidding Documents, without material deviation

or reservation. A material deviation or reservation

is one (a) which affects in any substantial way the

scope, quality, or performance of the Works; (b)

which limits in any substantial way, inconsistent

with the Bidding Documents, the Procuring Entity’s

rights or the Bidder’s obligations under the

Contract; or (c) whose rectification would affect

unfairly the competitive position of other bidders

presenting substantially responsive bids.

27.3 If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be

rejected by the Procuring Entity, and may not

subsequently be made responsive by correction or

withdrawal of the nonconforming deviation or

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In lump sum contracts, delete “unit rates” and replace with “the prices in the Activity Schedule.”


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reservation.

28. Correction

of Errors

28.1 Bids determined to be substantially responsive shall

be checked by the Procuring Entity for any

arithmetic errors. Errors shall be corrected by the

Procuring Entity as follows:16

(a) where there is a discrepancy between the

amounts in figures and in words, the amount in

words shall govern; and

(b) where there is a discrepancy between the unit

rate and the line item total resulting from

multiplying the unit rate by the quantity, the

unit rate as quoted shall govern, unless in the

opinion of the Procuring Entity there is an

obviously gross misplacement of the decimal

point in the unit rate, in which case the line

item total as quoted shall govern, and the unit

rate shall be corrected.

28.2 The amount stated in the Bid shall be adjusted by

the Procuring Entity in accordance with the above

procedure for the correction of errors and, with the

concurrence of the Bidder, shall be considered as

binding upon the Bidder. If the Bidder does not

accept the corrected amount, the Bid shall be

rejected, and the Bid Security may be forfeited in

accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 17.5 (b).

29. Currency

for Bid

Evaluation

29.1 Bids shall be evaluated as quoted in the currency of

the Procuring Entity’s Country in accordance with

ITB Sub-Clause 15.1, unless a Bidder has used

different exchange rates than those prescribed in

ITB Sub-Clause 15.2, in which case the Bid shall be

first converted into the amounts payable in different

currencies using the rates quoted in the Bid and

then reconverted to the Procuring Entity’s currency

using the exchange rates prescribed in ITB Sub-

Clause 15.2.

30. Evaluation

and

Comparison

of Bids

30.1 The Procuring Entity shall evaluate and compare

only the bids determined to be substantially

responsive in accordance with ITB Clause 27.

30.2 In evaluating the bids, the Procuring Entity shall

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In lump sum contracts, delete from “as follows” to the end, and replace with the following: “as follows: where

there is a discrepancy between the amounts in figures and in words, the amount in words shall govern.”


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determine for each Bid the evaluated Bid price by

adjusting the Bid price as follows:

(a) making any correction for errors pursuant to

ITB Clause 28;

(b) excluding provisional sums and the provision, if

any, for contingencies in the Bill of

Quantities,17 but including Daywork,18 where

priced competitively;

(c) making an appropriate adjustment for any

other acceptable variations, deviations, or

alternative offers submitted in accordance with

ITB Clause 18; and

(d) making appropriate adjustments to reflect

discounts or other price modifications offered

in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 23.5.

30.3 The Procuring Entity reserves the right to accept or

reject any variation, deviation, or alternative offer.

Variations, deviations, and alternative offers and

other factors which are in excess of the

requirements of the Bidding Documents or otherwise

result in unsolicited benefits for the Procuring Entity

shall not be taken into account in Bid evaluation.

30.4 The estimated effect of any price adjustment

conditions under GCC Clause 47, during the period of

implementation of the Contract, shall not be taken

into account in Bid evaluation.

30.519 In the case of several lots, pursuant to ITB Sub-

Clause 30.2 (d), the Procuring Entity shall determine

the application of discounts so as to minimize the

combined cost of all the lots.

32. Award

Criteria

32.1 Subject to ITB Clause 33, the Procuring Entity shall

award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid has been

determined to be substantially responsive to the

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In lump sum contracts, delete “Bill of Quantities” and replace with “Activity Schedule.” 18

Daywork is work carried out following instructions of the Project Manager and paid for on the basis of time spent

by workers, and the use of materials and the Contractor’s equipment, at the rates quoted in the Bid. For Daywork

to be priced competitively for Bid evaluation purposes, the Procuring Entity must list tentative quantities for

individual items to be costed against Daywork (e.g., a specific number of tractor driver staff-days, or a specific

tonnage of Portland cement), to be multiplied by the bidders’ quoted rates and included in the total Bid price. 19

If the Bidding Documents include two or more lots, add ITB Sub-Clause 30.5: “In the case of several lots, pursuant

to ITB Sub-Clause 30.2 (d), the Procuring Entity shall determine the application of discounts so as to minimize the

combined cost of all the lots.”


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Bidding Documents and who has offered the lowest

evaluated Bid price, provided that such Bidder has

been determined to be (a) eligible in accordance

with the provisions of ITB Clause 4, and (b) qualified

in accordance with the provisions of ITB Clause 5.

33. Procuring

Entity’s Right

to Accept any

Bid and to

Reject any or

all Bids

33.1 Notwithstanding ITB Clause 32, the Procuring Entity

reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, and to

cancel the bidding process and reject all bids, at any

time prior to the award of Contract, without thereby

incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or

bidders or any obligation to inform the affected

Bidder or bidders of the grounds for the Procuring

Entity’s action.20

N.B. The Procuring Entity reserves the right not to award a contract to any party with

whom it is currently in litigation or with whom it has been previously involved in

litigation.

F. Award of Contract

34. Notification

of Award and

Signing of

Agreement

34.1 The Bidder whose Bid has been accepted shall be

notified of the award by the Procuring Entity prior to

expiration of the Bid validity period in writing. This

letter (hereinafter and in the GCC called the “Letter

of Acceptance”) shall state the sum that the

Procuring Entity shall pay the Contractor in

consideration of the execution, completion, and

maintenance of the Works by the Contractor as

prescribed by the Contract (hereinafter and in the

Contract called the “Contract Price”).

34.2 The Letter of Acceptance shall constitute the

formation of the Contract, subject to the Bidder

furnishing the Performance Security in accordance

with ITB Clause 35 and signing the Agreement in

accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 34.3.

34.3 The Agreement shall incorporate all agreements

between the Procuring Entity and the successful

Bidder. It shall be signed by the Procuring Entity and

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Procuring Entitys shall not reject bids or annul bidding processes, except as permitted in the Procurement

Guidelines.


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sent to the successful Bidder, within 28 days

following the Letter of Acceptance’s date. Within 21

days of receipt, the successful Bidder shall sign the

Agreement and deliver it to the Procuring Entity.

34.4 The Procuring Entity shall promptly respond in

writing to any unsuccessful Bidder who, after

publication of contract award requests the Procuring

Entity in writing to explain on which grounds its bid

was not selected. Prior to the expiration of the

period of bid validity, the Procuring Entity shall

notify the successful Bidder, in writing, that its bid

has been accepted. The notification letter

(hereinafter and in the Conditions of Contract and

Contract Forms called the “Letter of Acceptance”)

shall specify the sum that the Procuring Entity will

pay the Contractor in consideration of the execution

and completion of the Services (hereinafter and in

the Conditions of Contract and Contract Forms called

“the Contract Price”) and the requirement for the

Contractor to remedy any defects therein as

prescribed by the Contract. At the same time,

the Procuring Entity shall inform all unsuccessful

bidders and shall publish the name of the winning

Bidder, and the Price it offered, as well as the duration

and summary scope of the contract awarded.

35.Performance

Security

35.1 Within 21 days after receipt of the Letter of

Acceptance, the successful Bidder shall sign the

contract and deliver to the Procuring Entity a

Performance Security in the amount stipulated in the

GCC and in the form (Bank Guarantee or Bond)

stipulated in the BDS, denominated in the type and

proportions of currencies in the Letter of Acceptance

and in accordance with the GCC.

35.2 If the Performance Security is provided by the

successful Bidder in the form of a Bank Guarantee, it

shall be issued at the Bidder’s option, by a bank

located in the country of the Procuring Entity, or by

a foreign bank acceptable to the Procuring Entity

through a correspondent bank located in the

Procuring Entity’s country.

35.3 If the Performance Security is to be provided by the

successful Bidder in the form of a Bond, it shall be

issued by a surety which the Bidder has determined


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to be acceptable to the Procuring Entity.

35.4 Failure of the successful Bidder to comply with the

requirements of ITB Sub-Clauses 35.1 and 34.3 shall

constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the

award and forfeiture of the Bid Security. Upon the

successful Bidder’s, signing of the Agreement and

furnishing of the Performance Security pursuant to

ITB Clause 35.1, the Procuring Entity shall promptly

notify the name of the winning bidder to each

unsuccessful bidder and shall discharge the Bid

Securities of the unsuccessful bidders pursuant to ITB

Clause 17.4.

36. Advance

Payment and

Security

36.1 The Procuring Entity shall provide an Advance

Payment on the Contract Price as stipulated in the

GCC, subject to a maximum amount, as stated in the

BDS. The Advance Payment shall be guaranteed by a

Security. Section IX “Security Forms” provides a Bank

Guarantee for Advance Payment form.

Section II. Bidding Data Sheet: BOJ – RFP No. 2013-10-10-02 Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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A. General

ITB 1.1

The Procuring Entity is Bank of Jamaica.

Description of the works are as follows:

The facades of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Tower have deteriorated

resulting in spalling and cracking of concrete, exposure of

reinforcement, corrosion of reinforcement and other damaging

effects. The proposed works include the removal of damaged

concrete, corroded reinforcement, placement of new concrete

with additives, placement of new reinforcement and resealing of

the external windows. The Specifications and the Bills of

Quantities describe the works to be performed.

The name and identification of the contract are Structural

Repairs to Tower Block RFP # 2013-10-10-03

ITB 1.2 The Intended Completion Date is 200 days after the

commencement of the works.

ITB 2.1 The Project is Structural Repairs to Tower Block.

ITB 4.3 At the time of the tender the bidder shall present to the Procuring

Entity a valid Tax Compliance Certificate for due taxes in Jamaica.

Overseas bidders will be required to obtain a valid Tax Compliance

Certificate if they are selected for contract award and where any

aspect of the contract will require work to be done in Jamaica.

ITB 4.4 At the time of contract award, if indicated herein in ITB 4.4 below,

the bidder must be registered with the National Contracts

Commission “Register of Public Sector Contractors”.

Under the National Contracts Commission “Register of Public

Sector Contractors”, the required registration grade is: Grade 1 in the category of Civil Engineering or Building Construction.

For more information: http://www.ocg.gov.jm

Failure to submit the above information shall result in the

rejection of the bid.

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This section should be filled out by the Procuring Entity before issuance of the Bidding Documents.

http://www.ocg.gov.jm/


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ITB 5.322 The information required from bidders in ITB Sub-Clause 5.3 is

modified as follows:

NONE

ITB 5.3 (j) The ceiling for sub contractor's participation is:

20%

ITB 5.4 The qualification data required from bidders in ITB Sub-Clause 5.4

are modified as follows:

NONE

ITB 5.5 The qualification criteria in ITB Sub-Clause 5.5 are modified as

follows:

NONE

ITB 5.5 (a) The multiple is: TWO (2)

The period is: FIVE (5) YEARS

ITB 5.5 (b) The number is: TWO (2)

The period is: FIVE (5) YEARS

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Delete if prequalification has been conducted.


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ITB 5.5 (c) The essential equipment to be made available for the Contract by

the successful Bidder shall be:

o Cranes

o Hoists

o Concrete Mixers

o Concrete Pumps

ITB 5.5 (e)23 The minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities net of

other contractual commitments of the successful Bidder shall be

$40,000,000.00

ITB 5.6

Subcontractors’ experience and resources shall be taken into

account.

ITB 8.1 The Bidder is required to attend a mandatory site visit at the BOJ,

Nethersole Place Building, Kingston on Tuesday, 03 September 2013

at 10:00 a.m. The cost of visiting this site is to be borne solely by

the Bidder.

Arrangements are to be made with Miss Sian, Mr. Paul Blake at 922-

0750-9 extensions 2402 or 2421 respectively.

The Bidder is assumed to be obtaining for its own interest, all

information that may be deemed necessary for preparing the tender.

BOJ takes no responsibility in respect of any injury, loss of or

damage to property and any other loss however caused, which

might be seen to be the result of the exercise of such permission

to visit the site.

B. Bidding Documents

ITB 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s address for clarification is:

Procurement Administration Section

Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

Attention:

Email address: [email protected]

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Delete if prequalification has been conducted.

mailto:[email protected]


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All enquiries regarding the RFP shall be made by: Friday, 6

September 2013.

Responses to all queries will be made available to all Bidders by:

Friday 13 September 2013.

NB. Any amendment to the RFP will be made via the Bank’s

website: http://www.boj.org.jm/rfp.php.

It is therefore incumbent on bidders to monitor the BOJ website.

C. Preparation of Bids

ITB 12.1

The language of the bid is: English

ITB 13.1 Any additional materials required to be completed and submitted by

the Bidders are:

NONE

ITB 14.4 The Contract is subject to price adjustment in accordance with GCC

Clause 47.

ITB 15.1 The currency is: Jamaican Dollars

ITB 15.2

The authority for establishing the rates of exchange shall be the Bank

of Jamaica.

ITB 15.4

Bidders are required to substantiate the rates and prices.

ITB 16.1 The Bid shall be valid for 180 days

ITB 17.1 Bid shall include a Bid Security issued by a bank or a by a surety using

the form for bid security (bank guarantee or bid bond) included in

Section IX Security Forms. The Bid Security shall be $1,300,000.00.

ITB 17.2 The Bid Security amount is $1,300,000.00.

ITB 18.1 Alternative Bids shall not be considered.

ITB 19.1

The number of copies of the Bid to be completed and returned shall

be two (2).

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D. Submission of Bids

ITB 20.1 Bidders shall not submit their bids electronically. Hard copy of the

documents should be delivered to the BOJ and deposited in the

tender box provided.

Packaging Instructions

All envelopes must be sealed. Failure to seal an envelope may result

in the rejection of the proposal.

The Bidder shall use “The Two-Envelope Bidding System”. The

Financial Proposal (original and copy) and the Technical Proposal

(original and copy) must be placed in separate envelopes and clearly

marked “Financial Proposal” and “Technical Proposal” respectively,

with the RFP name and number clearly marked on each.

Both envelopes (containing the Financial and Technical proposals

respectively) shall be placed in one envelope which must be clearly

labelled with the RFP name and number.

The outer envelope shall be free of marks, words, and symbols which

may be used to identify the Bidder.

The envelope containing the Technical Proposal (original and copy),

shall be clearly marked:

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

RFP No. 2013-10-10-02


And shall have the name and return address of the Bidder.

The envelope containing the Technical Proposal shall contain the

documents listed at Appendix 1 Failure to include all these items in

the envelope marked “Technical Proposal” may result in the

disqualification of the bid.

Please ensure that your bid price is not included in the envelope

marked “Technical Proposal”.

The envelope containing the Financial Proposal (original and copy)

shall be clearly marked:


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FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

RFP No. 2013-10-10-02


And shall have the name and return address of the Bidder.

The envelope containing the Financial Proposal shall contain the

information described in (Appendix II). Failure to include all the

items listed in (Appendix II) in the envelope marked “Financial

Proposal” may result in the disqualification of the bid.

The inner and outer envelopes shall bear the following additional

identification marks:

RFP No. 2013-10-10-02


ATTENTION: Head of Procurement


Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

ITB 20.2 (a) The Procuring Entity’s address for the purpose of Bid submission is: Procurement Administration Section

Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

ITB 20.2 (b) Name and Identification number of the contract as given in ITB 1.1

above in this sheet.

ITB 20.2 (c) The warning should read “DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 20 September

2013

ITB 20.5 The Tender Box shall be provided at:


Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

ITB 21.1 The deadline for submission of bids shall be Friday, 20 September

2013


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E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

ITB 24.1

The bid opening shall take place at:

Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

Date: Friday, 20 September 2013

Time: 10:15 a.m.

The Financial Opening will take place at:

Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

Date: 07 October 2013

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with Appendices 3 & 4

ITB 31.1 Domestic contractors shall not receive a margin of preference in Bid

evaluation.

F. Award of Contract

ITB 35.1 The Standard Form of Performance Security acceptable to the

Procuring Entity shall be a Performance Bond.

ITB 36.1 The Advance Payment shall be limited to ten (10) percent of the

Contract Price.


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APPENDIX I

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Technical Proposal will comprise the following:

1. Qualification Information Form

2. Declaration Form

3. Disclaimer

4. Bid Security


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APPENDIX II

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

The Financial Proposal will comprise the items listed below:

1. Contractor’s Bid, duly completed and signed.

2. Completed Bills of Quantities to include all applicable taxes


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APPENDIX III

EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

The minimum required score for the Technical Evaluation is Eighty (80) points. Tenderers are

required to obtain a minimum of 60% of the points on the Performance (Track Record) and

also a minimum of 60% of the points on the Financial Affairs Criteria. The contractor attaining

the minimum required score will be invited to the opening of the Financial Proposals.

The Technical Evaluation will be awarded based on the following allocation:

1. Qualification Information (60 points)

This criterion will be based on Item 1 of the Technical Proposal (Appendix 1).

2. Technical (25 points)

This criterion will be based on responses to items 1 of the Technical Proposal

(Appendix 1).

3. Management / Project Management Personnel (15 points)

This criterion will be based on responses to item I of the Technical Proposal

(Appendix 1).

The financial proposal will be assessed based on responses to Appendix II

Qualification

The Employer will determine to his satisfaction whether the tenderer that is selected is qualified

to perform the contract satisfactorily. The determination will take into account the tenderer’s

technical and production capabilities.

An affirmative determination is a prerequisite for award of the contract to the tenderer.

The Contractor’s Team available for the project should include at least a structural Engineer

and/or Construction Manager with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience and professional

certification in order to obtain maximum points. Curriculum Vitae and proof of qualification are

to be provided.

GENERAL EVALUATION FORMULA

A. The Technical Score will be scored using the following formula, where:

Qt is the score of the Technical Proposal

t = Technical weighting (40%)

TP is total points (out of 100) for Technical Proposal,

Qt = TP / 100 x t


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B. The Financial Score will be scored using the following formula, where:

Cf is the score of the Financial Proposal;

c = Cost weighting (60%)

Flow is the lowest Bid price; and

F is the Bid price of the Proposal under consideration,

Cf = c x Flow / F

C. Total Score = Qt + Cf

Total Score

Total Score = Technical Score + Financial Score


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APPENDIX IV

EVALUATION MATRIX

Name of Tender: Structural Repairs to Tower Block

RFP#: 2013-10-10-03

Date: 11 AUGUST 2013

Particulars Bidders

Description

POINTS SCORES

Bid Qualification Checklist

Qualification Information

Declaration Form

Disclaimer Form

TCC

NCC Certification

Technical Proposal

Financial Proposal

Tender Security

A. Qualification Information and Finances 60

Financial Health and Stability Excellent = 30 Good = 25 Average = 20 Poor = 15

30

Years in Business: 5 – 11 yrs. = 2; Over 15 yrs. = 6 11 – 15 years = 4

6

Performance in the last ten years; At least 2 building projects > $150M = 20 At least 3 building projects > $75M = 15 At least 4 building projects > $50M = 10

20

Physical Resources 50 – 75% of equipment = 4 35 – 49% of equipment = 3 25 – 34% of equipment = 2

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B. Technical Specification 25

Method Statement:

Safety and Quality Control Procedures 20

Project schedule (Gantt Chart) 5

C. Management / Project Management Personnel 15

Key Persons for this project :

Experience >15 years = 5, 11 – 15 years = 3, 5 – 11 years = 1

5

Qualifications (construction related disciplines) Postgraduate degree = 5 Graduate degree = 3 Professional certification = 2

5

Number of team members: >2 members = 5, 2 members = 3, 1 member = 1

5

TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE 100


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1. Contractor’s Bid

The Bidder shall fill in and submit this Bid form with the Bid.

__________________________________ [date]

Identification No and Title of Contract: Structural Repairs to Tower Block

To: Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston, Jamaica

Having examined the Bidding Documents, including addenda [insert list], we offer to

execute Structural Repairs to Tower Block in accordance with the GCC accompanying

this Bid for the Contract Price of:

($ )

The Contract shall be paid in the following currencies:

Currency Percentage payable

in currency

Rate of exchange: one

foreign equals [insert local]

Inputs for which

foreign currency is

required

(a)

(b)

The advance payment required is:

Amount Currency

(a)

(b)

This Bid and your written acceptance of it shall constitute a binding Contract between

us. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any Bid you receive.

We hereby confirm that this Bid complies with the Bid validity and, if required, Bid

Security as required by the Bidding Documents and specified in the BDS.



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We, including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract, have

nationalities from eligible countries in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 4.1;

We have no conflict of interest in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 4.2;

Our firm, its affiliates or subsidiaries—including any subcontractors or suppliers for any

part of the contract—has not been declared ineligible by the GOJ.

Authorized Signature:

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of Bidder:

Address:

(Affix company’s stamp/seal)



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2. Qualification Information

[The information to be filled in by bidders in the following pages shall be used for

purposes of post-qualification or for verification of prequalification as provided for in

ITB Clause 5. This information shall not be incorporated in the Contract. Attach

additional pages as necessary. Pertinent sections of attached documents should be

translated into English. If used for prequalification verification, the Bidder should fill

in updated information only.]

1. Individual

Bidders or

Individual

Members of

Joint

Ventures

1.1 Constitution or legal status of Bidder: [attach copy]

Place of registration: [insert]

Principal place of business: [insert]

Power of attorney of signatory of Bid: [attach]

1.2 Annual amounts of construction works performed

during the last [insert number pursuant to BDS sub

clause 4.5(a)] years [insert amounts in the national

currency equivalent]

1.3 Number [insert number pursuant to BDS sub clause

4.5 (b)] of works of a nature and amount similar to

the Works performed as prime Contractor over the

last [insert number pursuant to BDS 4.5(b)] years.

[The amounts should be indicated in the same

currency used for Item 1.2 above. Also list details of

work under way or committed, including expected

completion date(s).]

Project name and

country

Name of client and

contact person

Type of work performed

and year of completion

Value of contract

(national currency

equivalent )

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)



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1.4 Major items of Contractor’s Equipment proposed for

carrying out the Works. [List all information requested

below. Refer also to ITB Sub-Clause 5.3 (d).]

Item of Equipment Description, make and

age (years)

Condition (new, good,

poor) and number

available

Owned, leased (from

whom) or to be

purchased

(from whom)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.5 Qualifications and experience of key personnel

proposed for administration and execution of the

Contract. [Attach biographical data. Refer also to

ITB Sub-Clause 5.3 (e) and GCC Sub-Clause 9.1.]

Position Name Years of experience

(general)

Years of experience

in proposed position

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.6 Proposed subcontracts and firms involved. Refer to

GCC Clause 7.

Sections of the Works Value of Sub-contract Sub-contractor

(name and address)

Experience

in similar work

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.7 Financial reports for the last [insert number; usually

5] years: balance sheets, profit and loss statements,



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auditors’ reports, etc. [List below and attach copies.]

1.8 Evidence of access to financial resources to meet the

qualification requirements: cash in hand, lines of

credit, etc. List below and attach copies of support

documents.

1.9 Name, address, and telephone, telex, and facsimile

numbers of banks that may provide references if

contacted by the Procuring Entity.

1.10 Information on current litigation(s) in which the Bidder

is involved.

Other Party(ies)

Cause of Dispute

Amount Involved

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.11 Proposed Program (work method and schedule).

Descriptions, drawings, and charts, as necessary, to

comply with the requirements of the Bidding

Documents.

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2. Joint

Ventures

2.1 The information listed in 1.1 - 1.10 above shall be

provided for each partner of the joint venture.

2.2 The information in 1.11 above shall be provided for

the joint venture.

2.3 Attach the power of attorney of the signatory(ies) of

the Bid authorizing signature of the Bid on behalf of

the joint venture.

2.4 Attach the Agreement among all partners of the joint

venture (and which is legally binding on all partners),

which shows that:

(a) all partners shall be jointly and severally liable

for the execution of the Contract in accordance

with the Contract terms;

(b) one of the partners shall be nominated as being in

charge, authorized to incur liabilities, and

receive instructions for and on behalf of any and

all partners of the joint venture; and

(c) the execution of the entire Contract, including

payment, shall be done exclusively with the

partner in charge.

3. Additional

Requirements

3.1 Bidders should provide any additional information

required in the BDS.



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3. Declaration Form

Name of Bidder: ____________________________________________

Address of Bidder: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________

We ( ) hereby declare that to the best of our

information, knowledge and belief and after due inquiry, the Bidder is not insolvent nor

has it taken any corporate action nor has any other steps been taken or legal proceedings

started or threatened against the bidder for its winding up, dissolution or reorganization

or for the appointment of a receiver, administrator, trustee or subsidiary of the Bidder or

any or all of its assets and undertaking.

That, so far as we are aware after due enquiry, no litigation, arbitration or

administrative proceedings are at present current, pending or threatened, which might if

adversely determined have a material adverse effect on the business, assets or financial

condition of the Bidder or hose of any of its subsidiaries.

________________________________________

Signature and Seal

________________________________________

Date

Note:

This letter of authority must be on the letterhead of the Auditor or Legal firm and

must be included by the Bidder with its bid.



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4. Disclaimer

TO: Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston

NAME OF BIDDER:

ADDRESS OF BIDDER:

RFP NAME AND NUMBER: Structural Repairs to Tower Block

RFP # 2013-10-10-02

We, the above-mentioned Bidder for the bid referred to above, hereby verify that the

information contained in our bid document is accurate and hereby acknowledge that

the Bank of Jamaica does not give any representation, warranty or undertaking,

expressed or implied in respect of the information contained in the bid document and

no responsibility or liability will be accepted by the Bank of Jamaica as to the

accuracy or completeness of the document or for any other written or oral

information made available to bidders.

________________________________________

Signature and Seal

________________________________________

Date



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5. Letter of Acceptance [Letterhead paper of the Procuring Entity]

[The Letter of Acceptance shall be the basis for formation of the Contract as described

in ITB Clauses 34 and 35. This Standard Form of Letter of Acceptance shall be filled in

and sent to the successful Bidder only after evaluation of bids has been completed.] [insert date]

Identification No and Title of Contract: Structural Repairs to Tower Block

To: [insert name and address of the Contractor]

This is to notify you that your Bid dated [insert date] for execution of the Structural

Repairs to Tower Block for the Contract Price of the equivalent24 of:

($ )

as corrected and modified25 in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders is hereby

accepted by our Agency.

You are hereby instructed to (a) proceed with the execution of the said Works in

accordance with the Contract Documents, (b) sign and return the attached Contract

Documents, and (c) forward the performance security pursuant to ITB Sub-Clause 35.1,

i.e., within 21 days after receipt of this Letter of Acceptance, and pursuant to GCC Sub-

Clause 52.1

Authorized Signature:

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of Agency:

Attachment: Agreement

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Delete “of the equivalent” if the Contract Price is expressed wholly in one currency. 25

Delete “corrected and” or “and modified” if not applicable. See Notes on Standard Form of Agreement, next page.



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4. Agreement

[The Agreement shall incorporate any corrections or modifications to the Bid resulting

from corrections of errors (ITB Clause 28), price adjustment during the evaluation

process (ITB Sub-Clause 16.3, selection of an alternative offer (ITB Clause 18),

acceptable deviations (ITB Clause 27), or any other mutually-agreeable changes allowed

for in the Conditions of Contract, such as changes in key personnel, subcontractors,

scheduling, and the like.]

This Agreement, made the [insert day] day of [insert month], [insert year] between the

Bank of Jamaica, Nethersole Place, Kingston, Jamaica (hereinafter called “the

Procuring Entity”) and [insert name and address of Contractor] (hereinafter called “the

Contractor”) of the other part.

Whereas the Procuring Entity is desirous that the Contractor execute Structural Repairs

to Tower Block (hereinafter called “the Works”) and the Procuring Entity has accepted

the Bid by the Contractor for the execution and completion of such Works and the

remedying of any defects therein.

Now this Agreement witnesseth as follows:

1. In this Agreement, words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are

respectively assigned to them in the Conditions of Contract hereinafter referred

to, and they shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this

Agreement.

2. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Procuring Entity to the

Contractor as hereinafter mentioned, the Contractor hereby covenants with the

Procuring Entity to execute and complete the Works and remedy any defects

therein in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Contract.

3. The Procuring Entity hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in consideration of

the execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of defects wherein

the Contract Price or such other sum as may become payable under the provisions

of the Contract at the times and in the manner prescribed by the Contract.



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In Witness whereof the parties thereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the

day and year first before written.

The Common Seal of [Witness entity]

was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered by the said

in the presence of:

Binding Signature of Procuring Entity [signature of an authorized representative of the

Procuring Entity]

Binding Signature of Contractor [signature of an authorized representative of the

Contractor]

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CONDITIONS OF PARTICULAR APPLICATION

CLAUSE 1 - DEFINITIONS

1.1.2.2 The "Employer" is BANK OF JAMAICA, its duly authorized representative or its legal successors.

CLAUSE 3 - THE ENGINEER

Add to sub-clause 3.1: The Engineer or the Contractor’s Representative may require the other to attend a management

meeting in order to review the arrangements for future work. The Engineer shall record the

business of management meetings and supply copies of the record to those attending the

meeting and to the Employer. In the record, responsibilities for any actions to be taken shall be

in accordance with the contract.

Notwithstanding anything in this clause or elsewhere in these Conditions of Contract, the

Engineer shall have no authority to issue any variation(s) to the contract without obtaining the

written permission of the BOJ.

For the purposes of such approval, the signature of the Employer’s Managing Director or his

designate shall be deemed to be the signature of the Employer.

Add to sub-clause 3.4:

Delete the last sentence of sub-clause 3.4 and substitute:

The Employer shall have absolute power to replace the Engineer, and the Contractor has no right

to raise objection to the replacement of the Engineer.

CLAUSE 4 - THE CONTRACTOR

4.2 At the end of the second paragraph of sub-clause 4.2, insert:

If the Performance Security is in the form of a Bank Guarantee, it shall be issued either (a) by a

bank located in the Country, or (b) directly by a foreign bank acceptable to the Employer. If the

Performance Security is not in the form of a bank guarantee, it shall be furnished by a financial

entity registered, or licensed to do business, in the Country.


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The Contractor shall furnish a performance bond or bank guarantee of performance in the

amount of 10% of the contract sum, submitting to the Employer the completed performance

security in the form prescribed in the tender document included herein or such other form as may

be approved by the Employer and shall be issued by a local financial institution approved by the

Employer.

The Performance Bond shall remain in full force up to the date of the issue of the performance

certificate for the works. The Performance Bond shall be in favour of and retained by the

Employer as a guarantee for the due execution and proper performance of the contract.

Where a Performance Bond is required under the terms of this contract, the provision of such

bond shall be condition precedent to the disbursement of any funds under the Contract.

Add the following to the end of the sub-clause:

Within 28 days of the successful tenderer’s receipt of notification of award from the Employer,

the successful tenderer shall furnish a performance bond or bank guarantee of performance, and

insurances in the amount of 10% of the contract sum, submitting to the Employer the completed

performance security in the form prescribed in the tender documents.

The Performance Security should be released on completion of the Contract. The Performance

Security shall be in favour of and retained by the Employer as a guarantee for the due execution

and proper performance of the Contract including recovery of any Liquidated or Ascertained

Damages or other sums or costs for which the Contractor may become liable under the Contract

due to his failure to perform.

Note:

The Contractor shall produce Performance Security and Insurances before the signing of

the contract for inspection by the Employer.

Performance Security shall be operative from the commencement of the contract

4.3 Add the following to the end of the sub-clause:

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the attendance of any or all nominated sub-

contractors as the Engineer requires for the proper management and execution of the works.

4.7 Add the following to the end of the sub-clause:


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Prior to the setting-out of any part of the works, the Contractor shall check the accuracy of all

such original points, lines and levels of reference given by the Engineer or as may be established

from coordinates of reference stations or previous surveys and having accepted them as correct,

or having checked and reconciled any inaccuracies with the Engineer, shall establish and

maintain suitable reference markers outside the location of all Permanent and Temporary Works

and shall thereafter be responsible for the correctness of the position, levels dimensions and

alignment of all parts of the Works.

CLAUSE 7 – PLANT, MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP

Add as 7.9:

(1) For the purpose of this Clause:-

1. the expression "Plant" shall mean any constructional Plant and materials for

Temporary Works but shall exclude any vehicles engaged in transporting any

labour, Plant or materials to or from the site;

2. the expression "Agreement for Hire" shall be deemed not to include an agreement

for hire purchase.

(2) All Plant, goods and materials owned by the Contractor or by any Company in which the

Contractor has a controlling interest shall, when on the site be deemed to be the property

of the Employer.

(3) With a view to securing, in the event of a forfeiture, the continued availability for the

purpose of executing the Works, of any hired Plant, the Contractor shall not bring on to

the site any hired Plant unless there is an agreement for the hire thereof which contains a

provision that the owner thereof will on request in writing made by the Employer within

seven (7) days after the date on which any forfeiture has become effective and on the

Employer undertaking to pay all hire charges in respect thereof from such date, hire such

Plant to the Employer on the same terms in all respects as the same was hired to the

Contractor save that the Employer shall be entitled to permit the use thereof by any other

contractor employed by him for the purpose of completing the Works.

(4) In the event of the Employer entering into any agreement for the hire of Plant pursuant to

sub-clause (3) of this Clause all sums properly paid by the Employer under the provisions

of any such agreement and all expenses incurred by him (including stamp duties) in

entering into such agreement shall be deemed to be part of the cost of completing the

Works.


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(5) The Contractor shall upon request made by the Engineer at any time in relation to any

item of Plant forthwith notify to the Engineer in writing the name and address of the owner

thereof and shall in the case of hired Plant certify that the agreement for the hire thereof

contains a provision in accordance with the requirements of sub-clause (3) of this Clause.

(6) No Plant (except hired Plant), goods or materials or any part thereof shall be removed

from the site without the written consent of the Engineer which consent shall not be

unreasonably withheld where the same are no longer immediately required for the

purposes of the completion of the Works but the Employer will permit the Contractor the

exclusive use of all such Plant, goods and materials in and for the completion of the

Works until the occurrence of any event which gives the Employer the right to exclude the

Contractor from the site and proceed with the completion of the Works.

(7) Upon the removal of any such Plant, goods or materials as have been deemed to have

become the property of the Contractor.

(8) If the Contractor shall fail to remove any Plant, goods or materials as required within such

reasonable time after completion of the Works as may be allowed by the Engineer then

the Employer may:

1. sell any which are the property of the Contractor; and

2. return any not the property of the Contractor to the owner thereof at the

Contractor's expense; and after deducting from any proceeds of sale, the costs,

charges and expenses of and in connection with such sale and of and in

connection with return as aforesaid shall pay the balance (if any) to the Contractor

but to the extent that the proceeds of any sale are insufficient to meet all such

costs, charges and expenses shall be a debt due from Contractor to the Employer

and shall be deductible or recoverable by the Employer for any monies due or that

may become due to the Contractor under the contract or may be recovered by the

Employer from the Contractor at law.

(9) The Employer shall not at any time be liable for the loss of or injury to any of the Plant,

goods or materials which have been deemed to become the property of the Employer.

(10) The Contractor shall where entering into any sub-contract for the execution of any part of

the Works incorporate in such sub-contract (by reference or otherwise) the provision of

this Clause in relation to Plant, goods or materials brought on to the site by the sub-

contractor.

(11) The operation of this Clause shall not be deemed to imply any approval by the Engineer

of the materials or other matters referred to herein, nor shall it prevent the rejection of any

such materials at any time by the Engineer.


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CLAUSE 8 – COMMENCEMENT, DELAYS & SUSPENSION

Clause 8.3 Programme

Add the following at the end of the sub-clause:

Within twenty-eight (28) days after acceptance of his Tender, the Contractor shall submit to the

Engineer the programme in accordance with this clause.

Failure to submit the required programme shall forfeit the right to any future claims for delay.

Delete the last paragraphs and substitute the following:

Should it appear to the Engineer at any time that the actual progress of the Works does not

conform with the approved programme referred to in Sub-Clause 8.3 of this Clause, the Engineer

shall be entitled to require the Contractor to produce a revised programme showing the

modifications to the original programme necessary to ensure completion of the Works or any

Section within the time for completion of the Works as required in Clauses 8.2 and 8.4 or

extended time granted pursuant to Clause 8.4 hereof.

Clause 8.4.1 – Extension of Time for Completion

Exceptionally adverse climatic conditions shall mean rainfall which the National Meteorological

Office of Jamaica states has exceeded the 30-year mean for the location of the works.

CLAUSE 13 – VARIATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS

13.8 Delete in full and insert:

13.8.1 Fluctuations in the Cost of Materials

1. This Contract shall be let on a fluctuating basis with regard to materials, and the

Contractor must price the Appendices of basic prices as failure to do so will result

in no reimbursement for increase in cost of materials. If the said cost of materials

shall be increased or decreased by the manufacturer or the supplier, the net

increase or decrease of such cost of materials shall constitute an adjustment to


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the contract Sum to be paid or allowed by the Contractor accordingly. The

Contractor shall give written notice to the Engineer of any such fluctuation who,

upon being satisfied as to the amount of fluctuation shall determine the increase

or decrease of the cost of the works or any part thereof.

a. Variation in price will be allowed or applied only on the materials and goods listed

in Appendix D.

If after the date of Tender and during the Contract period or any authorised

extension thereto, there shall be any increase or decrease in the ruling market

prices of materials or goods listed in the said Appendices and if such an increase

or decrease shall result in an increase or decrease of cost to the Contractor in

carrying out the Works, then the net increase or decrease shall form an addition to

or a deduction from the Contract Price as the case may be.

b. The Contractor shall at the time of tendering enter in the said Appendix the basic

prices of the materials and goods listed. These basic prices shall be the current

landed costs including custom charges, taxes, insurance and freight from the

nearest Jamaican port to the Site in the case of imported materials and shall be

the current cost to the Contractor, including insurance, taxes and freight from the

place of manufacture to the Site, in the case of materials and goods manufactured

in Jamaica. The Contractor shall substantiate the said prices by actual quotations

from suppliers at the time of tendering. He shall also provide other evidence as

required by the Employer. If on such evidence or other evidence it becomes

necessary to amend the prices of materials, then this will be done before the

award of the Contract by mutual agreement. The Contractor shall not insert any

additional materials in the said Appendices.

c. The fact that the Contractor desires to order materials or goods from a supplier

other than that from whom he obtained his original quotation will not be a

justification for an increase under this clause but if the Contractor shall by reason

of such alteration in supplier pay less than the prices quoted at the time of

tendering, the Employer shall receive the benefit of such reduction under the

terms of this clause.

d. The Contractor shall immediately after increase or decrease under this clause

takes place, notify the Engineer in writing. The Contractor shall, from time to time,

as required by the Engineer produce all necessary documents, records and

accounts for the inspection of the Engineer, and shall afford him such information

as will enable him to determine the actual cost delivered and the net cost of

freight, the Custom charges, taxes and insurance paid in respect of the materials

and goods listed, and to decide on any increase or decrease in the Contract Price,

to be allowed or applied in respect of these materials and goods.


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e. No variation will be allowed or applied in the Contract Price by way of percentage

or otherwise for overheads, profits, etc., of the Contractor on any of the increases

or decreases which may be allowed or applied under the provisions of this clause.

f. The Provisions of this clause shall not apply to materials for Temporary Works.

g. The provisions of this clause shall apply to such sub-contractors as are employed

on the site.

13.8.2 Fluctuations in the Cost of Labour

1. The Contractor shall be deemed to have based his rates for carrying out the Works on

the rates of wages contained in the Bill of Quantities which are the basic rates of wages

current fourteen (14) days before the date for return of Tenders and in accordance with

the current rates set by the Joint Industrial Council for the Building Industry in Jamaica.

2. If the said basic rates of wages, or the Contractor's contribution to any statutory provident

fund, or any statutory allowances shall be increased or decreased by the Joint Industrial

Council for the Building Industry, the net increase or decrease of such wages,

contributions or allowance shall be an addition to or a deduction from the Contract Price

as the case may be. Provided that, if the Contractor is paying basic rates of wages in

excess of the basic rates shown in the said Schedule, the net increase or deduction from

the Contract Price shall be based on the actual increase or decrease in the basic rates

paid by the Contractor to his employees, or on the actual increase or decrease gazetted

by the Joint Industrial Council for the Building Industry whichever is the less in the case of

an increase or the greater in the case of a decrease;

3. Irrespective of the actual wages paid to the Contractor's labour on the contract, the

Contractor shall classify all his labour, (but excluding all expatriate or indigenous

supervisory staff, engineering assistants or monthly paid personnel, to whom this Clause

shall not apply) into the categories in accordance with those of the Joint Industrial Council

(for the Building Industry), and against each man's name and trade as employed shall

inscribe the appropriate category index on the monthly pay sheet.

4. The Contractor shall, if he intends to claim under this Clause, notify the Engineer within

28 days of the official gazetting of any variation in basic rates of wages. The Contractor

shall prepare separate schedules for each category of Labour in his employ on the

Works, each schedule being an extraction of relevant data from the appropriate monthly

pay sheet.

5. The Schedule shall be presented, duly certified by the Engineer's representative, with the

monthly certificates together with the original pay sheets.


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6. No variation will be made in the Contract Price by way of percentage or otherwise for

overheads, profits, etc. on any increase which may be allowed or applied under the

provisions of this clause, with the exception of the net amount of variation in the premium

paid by the Contractor in respect of Workmen's Compensation Insurance directly related

to variation in Labour costs.

7. In the event of any new Government system of Labour Payment being introduced which

materially changes the categories of labour shown in the Schedule of Labour Rates, the

Engineer shall have the power to reclassify the categories of employees, and the

Contractor shall amend the Schedules accordingly.

8. Any variations in the Contract Price in accordance with the provisions of this Clause shall

be applied as follows:-

a. any increase will be allowed for the increase in Joint Industrial Council's (for the

Building Industry) rates or the date when the increase was paid whichever is later:

b. any decrease will be applied from the date of the decrease by the Joint Industrial

Council (for the Building Industry).

CLAUSE 14 – CONTRACT PRICE & PAYMENT

Add the following to the end of the sub-clause 14.2:

Mobilization

An advance of up to 10% of the construction sum shall be available to the contractor at the

beginning of the contract. The following conditions are applicable:

a. The submission of BOJ’s prescribed Mobilization Guarantee for the amount of advance is

a prerequisite for disbursement;

b. Mobilization payment is to be used exclusively for the pre-purchase of material.

c. Included in the 10% advance is the mobilization for all nominated sub-contractors.

The mobilization sum shall be paid by the Employer to the Contractor:

a. Upon execution of the contract.

b. Upon the Employer being satisfied that the Contractor has completed and submitted the

BOJ prescribed Mobilization Guarantee similar to the one contained in the Appendix

hereto for the full amount of the Mobilization payment.


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c. Material (including tunnel forms) pro-forma invoice(s) in the sum of 100% of the

mobilization sum is a prerequisite for disbursement;

Retention

Add the following to the end of sub-clause 14.9:

a. 10% of the value of certified work done up to the completion of 50% of construction sum

will be withheld by the BOJ.

a. The limit of retention is 5% of contract sum.

b. 2½ % of the retention amount will be released on the issuing of the Taking-Over

Certificate.

d. The remaining 2½ % will be released on successful completion of the defects liability

period and the issuance of the Performance Certificate.

CLAUSE 17 – RISK & RESPONSIBILITY

Confidential Information

Add the following to the end of sub-clause 17.5:

a) The Contractor shall not at any time whether before or after the termination of this

Agreement divulge or use any unpublished technical information from the Employer and

any other confidential information in relation to the Employer or its affairs or its method of

carrying on business.

CLAUSE 20 - CLAIM, DISPUTES & ARBITRATION

Clauses 20.2, 20.3 and 20.4 – Delete Clause 20 in the Particular Conditions of Contract and add the

following:

20.2 Adjudication

If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever arises between the Parties, at any time after

the execution of the Contract, in connection with or arising out of the Contract or the Execution of


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the Works then either Party may refer such dispute in writing to a single Adjudicator to be

appointed jointly by the Parties for his decision.

If the parties fail to agree upon the appointment of an Adjudicator, then an Adjudicator shall be

appointed by the Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica or the President of the Jamaican

Institute of Engineers.

Both Parties shall make available to the Adjudicator all such additional information as may be

necessary for making a decision.

Unless either party shall within 28 days of the Adjudicator’s decision notify the other Party of

dissatisfaction with the decision, the decision of the Adjudicator shall be final and binding upon

both Parties.

Clauses 20.5 – 20.6 – Delete both clauses and insert the following:

20.3 Final Determination by Courts

Where notice of dissatisfaction has been given under clause 20.2 the parties shall attempt to

settle the dispute amicably.

If no settlement has been reached within ten (10) days of the date on which notice of

dissatisfaction was given, then either Party shall refer the dispute to be settled by the Court of

Law in Jamaica.

Clause 20.7 – Delete entire clause and insert the following:

20.4 – Failure to Comply with Adjudicator’s Decision

In the event

(i) That neither Party issues a notice of dissatisfaction and

(ii) The Adjudicator’s decision becomes final and binding

(iii) And a party fails to comply with the Adjudicator’s decision

then the other party may, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, refer the failure to

comply with the Adjudicator’s decision, to be settled by a Court of Law in Jamaica.

Clause 20.8 – Delete entire clause.


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CLAUSE 21 - TAXATION

Add as Clause 21:

The Contractor shall comply fully with the Laws of Jamaica regarding taxation and no exception

shall be made from any Jamaican rates, taxes, duties or other fiscal levies. Except in respect of

Plant and materials imported and re-exported with the written approval of the Employer and the

relevant Government of Jamaica departments.

Levies

In accordance with the Contractor’s Levy Act 1985, the Employer shall deduct from the gross

amount payable to the contractor and or his sub-contractors under the Contract, a levy equal to

two percent (2%) of the gross amount on every certificate.

Tax Compliance & NHT Contributions

a.) The Contractor shall submit evidence he has a valid TCC prior to the processing of

payments by the BOJ.

Statutory Deductions

a) The Contractor shall ensure that at all times payments of all statutory

deductions for its employees are current and shall in the absence of a

written request by the Employee, provide the latter with proof of payment

of same on a quarterly basis.

b) The Contractor shall at all times be current with the payments of all

statutory deductions, have a valid TCC, and shall submit annual returns

as required by the National Housing Trust’s regulations.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:

Information/Signboard

The Contractor shall provide for in the contract sum, the cost of the erection and maintenance of

an information board(s) to be a minimum size of 3.6m x 2.4m on supports with colours, graphics

and lettering. Information is to include the name of the Project, the Employer, all Consultants, the

Contractor and principal sub-contractors, all to be strictly in accordance with the Engineer’s

requirements. The Contractor shall clear away the signboards on completion.


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No other advertisement or placards shall be affixed by the Contractor to the Works or to any

temporary work in connection with the main works. The contractor is to remove immediately any

other information, in whatever form, affixed to the signboard.

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the local Parish Council permission to mount

signboard(s).


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Section VI. Specifications & Performance Requirements: BOJ – Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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SSEECCTTIIOONN VVII..

SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS &&

PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE RREEQQUUIIRREEMMEENNTTSS

BOJ Specifications

Concrete

Reinforcing Steel Bars & Fabric

Plastering, Paving & Wall Finishes

Glazing

Painting


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BBOOJJ SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS

11..00 EXTENT OF WORKS

1.1 The facades of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Tower have deteriorated

resulting in spalling of concrete, cracking of concrete, exposure

of reinforcement, corrosion of reinforcement and other damaging

effects. This damage is concentrated in the projecting fins on

all sides, being more pronounced on the southern and eastern

facades.

1.2 Concrete on sections of the fins and rendering external to the

reinforcement on the fins on all four (4) sides will be removed

thus exposing the reinforcement. Reinforcement which is corroded

by more than 10% of its original diameter will be removed, that

which is 10% or less will be wire-brushed to remove all traces of

rust. The remaining reinforcement and the new bars being

installed will be coated with a rust-inhibiting compound to

reduce if not eliminate the possibility of corrosion.

1.3 Removal or retention of the reinforcement shall be by written

authorisation of the Engineer after visual inspection and

measurement, if necessary, of the reinforcement.

1.4 The material to be used for coating of the reinforcement shall be

Sika Mono Top 910 N or equivalent and shall be applied in

accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

1.5 The concrete and wall finish shall be placed in accordance with

Drawings No. 1-6 and these Specifications.

1.6 All windows on all eleven (11) floors from the 3rd Floor to the

14th Floor inclusive (there is no 13

th Floor) are to be resealed.

There are forty (40) windows on each floor as follows:

Floor 3 – 12

Each window has two (2) components per floor

Section A 1 No. 8’-0” x 1’-8”

Section B 1 No. 3’-6” x 1’-8”

Floor 14 – Section A only

The total number of windows is:

440 No. 8’-0” x 1’-8”

400 No. 3’-6” x 1’-8”

22..00 DEMOLITION & REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREAS

The vertical extent of the works is from a height of 46.58 ft. Above

Mean Sea Level (AMSL) to 185.58 ft. AMSL. There is a great variation


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in wind velocities affecting the building during the day. The

velocity is low and/or negligible from before dawn to about 11:00 a.m.

and from then on it increases until after 6:00 p.m. The Contractor

shall therefore ensure that certified safety measures are in place at

all times to protect the workers and pedestrians in the adjoining

areas.

All equipment supporting workers, materials etc. shall be certified on

initial placement by independent authorized entities as to its

conformance to the safety regulations of the Government of Jamaica

(GOJ). Any relocation of the supporting equipment from its initial

positioning shall be subject to new certification. All written

certification is to be presented to the Engineer within twenty-four

(24) hours of inspection and approval.

The Contractor shall ensure at all times that concrete and rendering

being removed does not fall to cause damage or injury to personnel or

property. The areas immediately below the fins shall be restricted to

authorized personnel only and such personnel shall be clothed in the

required safety gear. The roof of the podium of the Tower shall be

protected to ensure that the waterproofing, piping and other equipment

are not damaged by falling debris. Any damage to waterproofing,

piping and other equipment caused by the Contractor and/or his

Employees or Agents shall be reinstated, replaced or repaired to the

satisfaction of the Bank of Jamaica.

The Contractor shall grant access to all authorized Bank of Jamaica

personnel including external Contractors who may be required to

perform work in the area.

All concrete, rendering and reinforcement removed during demolition

and other debris shall be carted away at regular intervals to prevent

accumulation on site.

33..00 PREPARATION OF SURFACES

3.1 Concrete surfaces exposed after demolition shall be coated with

slurry incorporating elastomeric material prior to the final

placement of concrete and surface finishing. The elastomeric

material shall be Sika Cem Pack or equivalent. Placement of the

slurry shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

3.2 Reinforcement which is deemed acceptable in accordance with

Section 1.3 shall be prepared in accordance with Section 1.4.

44..00 REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT

4.1 Reinforcement shall be removed in accordance with Section 1.3;

Sections of reinforcement to be removed shall be by cutting.

4.2 Splicing of newly-placed reinforcement shall be in accordance

with the drawings.


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4.3 Reinforcement to be utilized shall conform to Section 6.0

Reinforcing Steel Bars & Fabric.

55..00 CONCRETE

5.1 The concrete to be used shall be composed of Portland Cement,

fine and coarse aggregate, admixtures as specified and water

prepared and constructed in accordance with these Specifications

at the locations and of the form and dimensions shown on the

Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. It shall be of the

following class:

Slump (mm) Class Nominal Mix Minimum Crushing

Strength of Cubes

at 28 days

62.5 A 1:1.5:3 28 MPa

5.2 Materials

1. Coarse Aggregate

(a) Coarse aggregate shall be crushed stone or gravel consisting

of clean, hard, tough, durable, cubical or angular fragments

of rock of uniform quality throughout. All particles

retained on 3/16” screen shall have at least one fracture

face. It shall be free from soft disintegrated pieces, mud,

and dirt, organic or other injurious material and shall not

contain more than one percent of dust by dry weight. The

maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 5/8”.

(b) Samples for tests of coarse aggregate will be taken from the

bins at the quarry or from approved storage piles at the

quarry site.

2. Soundness

When tested with magnesium sulphate solution for soundness,

using A.A.S.H.O. Method T-104, coarse aggregate shall not

have a loss of more than 18 percent at the end of five

cycles.

3. Additives

Superplasticisers equivalent to Sikament 90MF shall be used

in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications to aid

in the compaction of the concrete when placed on the

formwork. Addition to the concrete mix shall be in

accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

5.3 Concrete

1. General:


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a. Concrete shall be proportioned using the ingredients above

and shall have the minimum compressive strengths so defined.

b. All concrete shall have a slump not exceeding 62.5 mm when

tested in accordance with A.A.S.H.O. T119, unless in the

opinion of the Engineer job conditions warrant varying these

limits.

5.4 Slump:

When the slump does not meet the specification requirements,

modification of the concrete mix may be permitted if, in the

opinion of the Engineer, no harmful effect upon the permitted by

the Engineer, modifications shall be limited to the addition of

not more than 25 kilograms of Portland Cement per cubic metre of

concrete to decrease the slump or to the addition of water to

increase the slump. The amount of water or cement added shall be

further limited to the minimum needed to meet slump requirements.

The cost of additional material and the work connected with each

modification shall be borne by the Contractor. The addition of

cement or water, or both, for the purpose of retempering concrete

will not be permitted.

5.5 Vibrators:

a. Vibrators shall be used as directed by the Engineer and

shall be of the mechanical immersion type. They shall be

capable of transmitting vibration to the concrete at

frequencies of not less than 4,500 impulses per minute.

b. Not less than two (2) vibrators shall be available and in

good operating condition at each pouring of concrete in

order to ensure satisfactory and uninterrupted vibration

during placing.

c. Care shall be taken not to over vibrate the concrete.

5.6 Falsework:

All Falsework shall conform to the requirement of good practice,

shall be adequate for the purpose intended and subject to

approval by the Engineer.

5.7 Formwork:

1. Forms shall be built true to lines and grades designated,

shall be strong, stable, firm, mortar-tight and adequately

braced or tied, or both. They shall be designed and

constructed to withstand all loads and pressures including

those imposed by plastic concrete, taking full account of

the stresses due to the rate of pour, effect of vibration

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necessary, forms shall be constructed to compensate for

variations in camber of supporting members and allow for

deflections.

2. If requested, formwork planes shall be submitted to the

Engineer by the Contractor before formwork is started. The

furnishing of such plans, however, shall not serve to

relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibility for the

successful completion of the work.

3. Forms shall be filleted at all sharp corners, unless

otherwise ordered or permitted and shall be given a slight

bevel of draft in the case of projections to ensure

satisfactory removal.

4. Materials for forms and their supports, ties and bracing,

shall be of the type, quality and strength to achieve the

foregoing requirements without impairment to the structural

qualities or appearance of the concrete structure. Form

material in contact with concrete shall be of a quality to

provide the hereinafter required concrete surface

smoothness, and, unless otherwise authorised, the contact

surface shall be oiled with a thin coat of a light, clear

paraffin base oil which will not damage, discolour or adhere

to the concrete, or, as an alternative, the form may be

lined with an approved composition form lining. Materials

and workmanship for forms for concrete to remain exposed in

the finished work shall be such as to provide a smooth

concrete surface of good appearance and texture, free of

voids, indentations, protrusions, or bulges and within

tolerances consistent with good trade practices. If panels

are used, they shall be evenly placed in columns or rows if

their positioning is to be visible after the concrete is

finished. These same requirements shall apply to forms for

concrete not to remain exposed in the finished work except

that minor irregularities where form boards or panels join

the variations in form pattern will be acceptable.

5. Metal ties and anchors to hold the forms in alignment and

location shall be so constructed that the metal work can be

removed to a depth of at least two inches from the concrete

surface without damage to the concrete. All cavities

resulting from the removal of metal ties shall be filled

with an elastomeric compound and the surface finished smooth

and even, and if exposed in the finished work, shall conform

to the texture and colour of adjacent surfaces.

5.8 Handling Materials:

During transportation, handling, storage, and until batched, the

different sizes and kinds of aggregate shall be kept separated,

free from deleterious materials, and methods that result in

segregation of sizes in any one aggregate shall be avoided.

Individual stockpiles for each size and kind shall be kept

separated at the batch plant and at the quarry. Stockpiles shall


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be made on hard, well-drained ground areas, paved with planks or

other suitable material. Stockpiles shall be formed in such a

manner that segregation is kept to a minimum. Material shall not

be stocked for such length of time as would result in excessive

fine materials near the bottom of the piles. If washed

aggregates are used, they shall be stockpiled not less than 24

hours before use after washing.

5.9 Mixing Concrete:

Hand mixing will not be permitted.

5.10 Placing Concrete:

General

a. The use of long chutes and troughs for conveying concrete

from the mixers to the forms will be permitted only on

authority from the Engineer. If such conveyors are allowed

and the quality of concrete as it reaches the forms or the

methods of placing or working it therein are not

satisfactory, the Engineer may order their use discontinued

and substitution of a satisfactory method of placing. Where

steep slopes are required, chutes and troughs shall be

equipped with baffle boards or be in short lengths that

reverse the direction of movement. All chutes, troughs and

pipes shall be kept clean and free from coatings or hardened

concrete. Open troughs and chutes shall be either of metal

or metal lined and shall extend as nearly as possible to the

point of deposition. When the discharge must be

intermittent, a hopper or other device for regulating the

discharge shall be provided. A tremie may be used in place

of long chutes and troughs.

b. Unless permission is obtained from the Engineer, concrete

shall not be dropped a distance of more than five (5) feet

and special care shall be taken to fill each part of the

forms by depositing the concrete as near final position as

possible. In no case shall it be moved more than five (5)

feet. The coarse aggregate shall be worked back from the

forms and the concrete forced around the reinforcement

without displacing the bars. After initial set of the

concrete, the forms shall not be jarred and no strain shall

be placed on the ends of projecting reinforcement.

c. Concrete shall be placed in horizontal layers, when less

than a complete layer is placed in one operation, it shall

be terminated in a vertical bulkhead. Each layer shall be

placed and compacted before the preceding layer has taken

initial set, to prevent injury to the green concrete and to

avoid surfaces of separation between the layers.

d. Concrete shall be compacted by continuous working with

suitable tools or by vibrating. The number and type of

vibrators, the length of the vibrating period and the


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location of the vibrators shall be as required by the

Engineer.

e. When the placing of concrete is temporarily discontinued,

the necessary keys or joints shall be formed as shown on the

Drawing or as ordered, and the concrete after becoming firm

enough to retain its form, shall be cleaned of laitance and

other objectionable material to sufficient depth to expose

sound concrete.

f. Joints shall be formed only in the locations shown on the

drawings or as permitted by the Engineer. Feather edges at

construction joints will not be permitted.

g. Immediately following the discontinuance of the placing of

concrete, all accumulations of mortar splashed upon

reinforcing steel and the surface of the forms shall be

removed. Dried mortar chips and dust shall not be puddled

into the unset concrete. If accumulations are not removed

prior to the concrete becoming set, care shall be taken not

to injure or break the concrete steel bond, at and near the

surface of the concrete, while cleaning the reinforcing

steel.

h. Workmen will not be permitted to walk in the fresh concrete

after it has been screened and all finishing work shall be

performed from bridges supported above the surface.

5.11 Expansion Joints:

1. Expansion joints shall be built at the locations and to the

dimensions and details shown on the Drawings. Open joints

shall be placed at locations designated on the Drawings and

shall be formed by the insertion and subsequent removal of

templates of wood, metal or other suitable material.

2. Filled joints shall be made with joint filler, the materials

for which shall conform to the requirements of the Drawings.

3. Special types of expansion joints shall conform to the

dimensions and details shown on the Drawings.

5.12 Curing Concrete

1. General:

a. Concrete surfaces exposed to conditions causing premature

drying shall be protected and cured by covering at the

earliest possible moment after they have stiffened enough to

withstand surface damage. Roof and floor slabs and the top

slab of box culverts shall be covered with cotton mats and

shall be continuously kept wet by spraying for not less than

seven (7) days and seven (7) nights including holidays. All

other exposed concrete shall be protected and cured for not

less than seven (7) days and seven (7) nights, including


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holidays by covering with cotton mats and spraying with

water, covering with waterproof paper, or sheeting, or

applying liquid membrane as the Engineer may approve or

direct.

b. The Contractor shall have the option of curing concrete by

any of the curing methods described herein.

2. Moist Curing:

After the surface of the concrete has been given its final

finish, it shall be protected by covering. The covering shall be

laid longitudinally over the surface of the finished concrete by

unrolling from a supported roll so as not to bring an excessive

weight upon or to mar the new surface. After placing, these

covers shall be saturated for a period of seven (7) days and

seven (7) nights, including holidays, at the end of which time

they may be removed and no further wetting or artificial curing

will be required.

3. Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing:

a. The liquid curing compound as specified above shall be

applied immediately following the disappearance of the water

sheen following the final finishing and before any marked

dehydration of the concrete or surface checking occurs. The

compound shall be applied by an approved mechanical pressure

sprayer delivering a fine even spray with uniform coverage.

This equipment shall be provided with a suitable device for

adequate agitation of the compound to prevent settlement.

b. Approved hand-held spray bars delivering a fine even spray

may be used, and the compound shall be drawn from a tank

equipped with an approved device to prevent settlement or by

a method which will prevent settlement.

c. If the compound is applied in two (2) increments, the second

application shall follow the first application within 30

minutes. The compound shall be applied in a continuous

uniform film at not less than one gallon for 200 square

feet.

d. Transverse joints shall be protected from the compound by

means of methods approved by the Engineer.

e. When the forms are removed before seven (7) days after the

concrete has been placed, the exposed sides shall be pointed

and cleaned and then covered with the compound which shall

be applied in a continuous film at the same rate as applied

to the surface.

f. If rain falls on the newly coated concrete before the film

has dried sufficiently to resist damage, or if the film is

damaged in any other way, the Contractor will be required to


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apply a new coat of material to the affected areas equal in

curing value to that specified for the original coat. The

treated surface shall be protected by the Contractor from

injury for a period of at least seven (7) days and seven (7)

nights, including holidays. All traffic, either foot or

otherwise, will be considered as injurious to the film of

the applied compound.

g. The Contractor shall have on the project sufficient approved

cover sheets or mats, for the protection of the concrete in

case of rain or breakdown of the spray equipment. The mats

shall be maintained in a wet condition, during their period

of use, as elsewhere hereinabove specified.

5.13 Removal of Forms:

The forms for any portion of a structure shall not be removed until

the concrete is strong enough to avoid possible injury from such

removal and in any event not before three (3) days. Forms and their

supports shall not be removed without the approval of the Engineer.

Supports shall be removed in such a manner as to permit the concrete

to uniformly and gradually take the stresses due to its own weight.

The curing process shall be continued for seven (7) days and seven (7)

nights including holidays.

5.14 Finishing:

1. Surface Finish:

The surfaces of all concrete which shall remain exposed shall be

thoroughly worked during the operation of placing by means of

tools of an approved type. The working shall be such as to force

all coarse aggregate from the surface and thoroughly work the

mortar against the forms to produce a smooth finish free from

water and air pockets, segregated materials or honey-comb.

Unless otherwise authorised by the Engineer, the surface of the

hardened concrete shall be finished immediately after the removal

of the forms. All horizontal surfaces shall be given a float

finish and all vertical or sloping surfaces shall be given a

Grout Clean Down Finish or a finish as specified on the Drawings.

2. Float Finish:

a. This finish shall be formed by placing an excess of

materials in the form and removing or striking off such

excess with a template, forcing the coarse aggregate below

the mortar surface. There shall be created no concave

surfaces in which water will be retained. After the

concrete has been struck off as described above, the surface

shall be thoroughly worked and floated with a wood float,

the operation to be performed by skilled experienced

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surface shall be lightly stripped with a fine brush to

remove the surface cement film, leaving a fine-grained,

smooth, but sanded texture. Curing, as specified elsewhere

shall follow.

b. Floor slabs shall be finished with a steel float.

5.15 Test Cubes:

1. During the progress of the work, field test cubes 6" x 6" in

size shall be made and cured by the Contractor under the

direction of the Engineer, and in the number of four from

every pour of 100 cubic yards, or part thereof over 20 cubic

yards; two cubes each to be taken at two different times.

For any one pour, four cubes shall be taken regardless of

size of pour. The cubes shall be cured in the field by the

same methods as used for the concrete which they represent.

After curing, the Contractor shall deliver the cubes to an

approved laboratory for compression testing in accordance

with B.S. No.1881. One cube of each pair shall be tested at

seven (7) days and other cube tested at twenty-eight (28)

days. If the compression tests on any cubes do not show

compliance with the required compressive strengths at

twenty-eight (28) days, the placed concrete which is

represented by these cubes shall be subject to removal as

directed by the Engineer.

2. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material and

labour necessary for making, curing and transporting the

cubes to the testing laboratory.

66..00 REINFORCING STEEL BARS & FABRIC

6.1. General:

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing reinforcing

steel for concrete structures of the kind, size and quantity

designated to conform with the requirements of the Drawings or as

ordered and in accordance with the Specifications and the

Contract Documents.

6.2 Materials:

1. Reinforcing steel plain bars shall conform to the requirements of

ASTM A15-66, intermediate grade, with tensile strength between

40,000 to 60,000 psi, or B.S. No. 785.

2. Either reinforcing steel plain bars or reinforced steel deformed

bars may be used. Reinforcing steel deformed bars shall conform

to the requirements of ASTM -A1-66, intermediate grade, with

tensile strength between 40,000 to 60,000 psi, or B.S. No. 785.

3. The contractor shall have certified mill and/or laboratory test

results submitted to the Engineer showing compliance with these


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requirements. The Contractor shall also have a certificate

submitted by the supplier stating that the reinforcing steel

complies with these requirements.

6.3 Steel Reinforcing Bars & Fabric:

1. Contractor to Check Drawings and Schedules:

The Contractor is responsible for checking the correctness of all

Drawings, Schedules, placement diagrams, etc. and the approval of

the Engineer shall be no way relieve the Contractor of the

responsibility for the correctness of such Drawings, Schedules,

etc.

2. Storage of Reinforcement:

Reinforcing steel shall be protected from injury and

deterioration at all times before being placed in the work it

shall be cleaned of all dirt, loose mill scale and rust, paint,

oil, grease or other foreign material. It shall be stored on

racks and covered to protect from the salt spray.

3. Bending of Bars:

All reinforcing steel bars shall be cold bent. Unless otherwise

shown on the Drawings or authorized by the Engineer, bends shall

be made in accordance with the following requirements:

a. Stirrups and tie bars shall be bent around a pin having a

diameter not less than twice the thickness of the bar.

b. Bends for other bars shall be made around a pin having a

diameter not less than six (6) times the minimum thickness

except for bars one inch or larger.

c. In the case of bars one inch or larger, the bends shall be

made around a pin having a minimum diameter of 8 bar

diameters.

4. Placing of Reinforcement:

All steel reinforcement shall be accurately placed in the

position shown on the Drawings and firmly held during the placing

and setting of concrete. Bars shall be tied at all

intersections. Distances from the forms shall be maintained by

means of stays, blocks, ties, chairs, hangers or other approved

supports. Blocks for holding reinforcement from contact with the

forms shall be precast mortar blocks of approved shape and

dimensions or approved metal chairs. Layers of bars shall be

separated by precast mortar blocks or by other equally suitable

devices. The use of pebbles, pieces of broken stone or block,

metal pipe and wooden blocks shall not be permitted.

Reinforcement in any member shall be placed and then inspected

and approved by the Engineer before the placing of concrete


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begins. Concrete placed in violation of this regulation may be

rejected and its removal required.

5. Splices and Laps:

All reinforcement shall be furnished in the full lengths

indicated on the drawings. Splicing of bars except where shown

on the Drawings will not be permitted without the written

approval of the Engineer. Splices shall be staggered in so far

as possible.

Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or as hereinafter

specified all bars shall be lapped a minimum of 40 diameters. In

lapped splices, the bars shall be placed in contact and tied

together.

There shall be no welding of reinforcement unless authorized by

the Engineer in writing.

6. Substitution of Bars:

Substitution of different size bars will be permitted only with

the specific written authorization of the Engineer. If

substitutions are allowed, the resulting area of reinforcement

shall be equal to the area called for on the Drawings or larger.

7. Cover to Reinforcement:

Where concrete is exposed to the ground, reinforcement shall have

a minimum cover of 3 inches of concrete and all other

reinforcement shall have a minimum cover of 2 inches of concrete,

unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.

8. Coating to Reinforcement:

All reinforcement exposed by demolition of existing concrete and

approved for re-use by the Engineer shall be wire-brushed to

remove all debris and coated as stipulated in Section 1.4 or

equivalent. All new reinforcement shall also be coated as above.

77..00 WINDOW SEALING

7.1 All existing sealing and/or caulking material between the masonry

opening and the window frame, and between the glass panel and the

window frame is to be removed. The debris is to be carted away.

The windows are to be resealed in both locations to prevent the

entry of air and/or moisture.

7.2 All surfaces are to be cleaned and free from loose, deleterious

materials before application of the sealant.

7.3 Where joint sizes exceed the manufacturers’ specifications for

sealant application, the joints shall be packed before sealant

application with either foam (backer rod) to form a proper

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7.4 A secondary sealant of bronze caulking compound shall be applied

to joints between window frames and masonry openings. A bronze

silicone sealant shall be applied to joints between glass panels

and window frames.

7.5 The caulking compound and the silicone sealant shall each have a

manufacturers’ warranty of twenty-five (25) years.

7.6 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) shall be in continuous operation during

the resealing exercise hence the Contractor shall keep all

windows reasonably clean during the project.

7.7 The Contractor shall clean all windows on completion removing all

debris, discolorations and other surface damage resulting from

the works.

7.8 All windows broken, cracked or damaged during the project shall

be replaced by the Contractor at his own cost.

Section VI. Specifications & Performance Requirements:

BOJ – Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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1155..00 CCOONNCCRREETTEE

15.1. GENERAL

This work shall include non-prestressed concrete for use in building

works, culverts, walls, manholes, grating inlets, curb inlets,

concrete curbs, drop inlets and other concrete structures as

required. The concrete shall be composed of Portland Cement, fine

and coarse aggregate, admixtures as specified or ordered, and water,

prepared and constructed in accordance with these Specifications, at

the locations and of the form and dimensions shown on the Drawings

or as directed by the Engineer. It shall be of the classes

specified or as directed by the Engineer.

The Concrete shall be of four classes as defined below:

Slump (ins) Class Nominal Mix Minimum Crushing

Strength of Cubes at

Age 28 days - psi

3

A 1:1:2

5000

3 B 1:1.5:3 3750

3 C 1:2:4 3000

4 D 1:3:6 2000

All work shall conform with the requirements of the Specifications

and the Contract Documents.

15.2. MATERIALS

The materials for this work shall conform to the following

requirements:

1. Coarse Aggregate:

a. Coarse aggregate shall be crushed stone or gravel consisting

of clean, hard, tough, durable, cubical or angular fragments

of rock of uniform quality throughout. All particles retained

on 3/16" screen shall have at least one fracture face. It

shall be free from soft disintegrated pieces, mud, dirt,

organic or other injurious material and shall not contain more

than one percent of dust by dry weight.

b. Samples for tests of coarse aggregate will be taken from the

bins at the quarry or from approved storage piles at the

quarry site.

2. Soundness:

When tested with magnesium sulphate solution for soundness, using

A.A.S.H.O. Method T-104, coarse aggregate shall not have a loss of

more than 18 percent at the end of five cycles.

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a. When tested by means of the Los Angeles Rattler, using

A.A.S.H.O. Method T-96, coarse aggregate shall not have a loss

of more than 40 percent.

b. After 20 hours immersion in water, a previously dried sample

of the coarse aggregate shall not gain in weight more than 17

percent.

c. The proportions in which the sizes of aggregate are to be

combined bay be changed at the direction of the Engineer.

4. Fine Aggregate:

a. Fine aggregate shall be washed natural sand, or sand derived

from crushing suitable gravel or stones, consisting of clean

hard, durable, uncoated particles of rock, free from lumps of

clay, soft or flaky material, loam, organic or other injurious

material.

b. Fine aggregate shall be uniformly graded from coarse to fine and shall meet the following gradation requirements:

Square Mesh Sieves

Percentage Passing

by Weight

3/8”

100

No. 4 97.5 +/- 2.5

No. 16 67.5 +/- 17.5

No. 30 38.5 +/- 18.5

No. 50 20.0 +/- 10

No. 100 6.0 +/- 4

c. Samples for tests of fine aggregate will be taken from

approved storage piles at the site of the batch plant or from

approved storage piles at the producing pit or from the site.

5. Cement:

a. Cement shall be Portland cement and shall conform in every

respect with all the conditions of British Standard 12:1978.

b. Provisions shall be made by the Contractor for storing cement

in a dry place.

c. Approved cement, which has become damaged by the action of the

elements or by any other cause prior to being placed in the

work, shall be rejected and removed from the site of the work.

Cement which contains hardened lumps or cakes shall be rejected and

removed from the site of the work.

6. Water:

The water shall be reasonably clean, shall not be salty or brackish

and shall be free from oil, acid or injurious alkali or vegetable

matter, or other deleterious substances. If required, water shall

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taken from a public water supply, or any source approved by the

Engineer.

7. Additives:

The use of shall only be permitted where specially approved by the

Engineer on the application of the Contractor to meet requirements

of special circumstances.

15.3. CONCRETE

1. General:

a. Concrete shall be proportioned using the ingredients above and

shall have the minimum compressive strengths so defined.

b. All concrete shall have a slump of 3 to 4 inches when tested

in accordance with A.A.S.H.O. T119, unless in the opinion of

the Engineer job conditions warrant varying these limits.

c. Well in advance of the time when the placing of concrete is

expected to begin, the Contractor shall inform the Engineer as

to the source of all concrete ingredients which he proposes to

use and shall deliver samples of these concrete ingredients to

such testing laboratory as the Engineer may approve to permit

the making of tests on the aggregate to show compliance with

the foregoing requirements for all ingredients. These tests

shall be made at the Contractor's expense and the results

submitted together with the laboratory recommended complete

design mix to the Engineer for approval. The design mix shall

be based on dry weights of cement and aggregates. After

approval, at least three cubes for breaking at an age of seven

days and three for breaking at an age of 28 days will be

tested for each mix designed to be used. All such laboratory

work will be done at the Contractor's expense. If the results

of the seven day breaks are satisfactory to the Engineer he

may give tentative approval of the design mix. If the results

of the twenty-eight day breaks are satisfactory to the

Engineer, he will give approval of the design mix. No

concrete shall be used until the design of the mix has been so

approved.

d. The process shall be repeated at any time when there is a

change made in the quality or quantity of the concrete

ingredients and a new design mix submitted for approval.

e. All aggregates shall be so graded and proportioned as to

produce a plastic workable concrete that can be readily worked

into all corners and angles of the forms and around all

reinforcement without any segregation of the materials or the

collection of any free water on the surface.

2. Waterstops:

a. Waterstops shall be installed in joints as shown on the

Drawings. Should the Drawings fail to indicate a waterstop in

any joint exposed to view or where the seepage of any material

is objectionable, the Contractor shall install a waterstop.



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The waterstop shall extend at least three inches into the

concrete on each side of the joint, shall be joined to be

continuous and shall be carefully protected from damage until

covered or backfilled.

b. Waterstops shall be manufactured, formed and installed so as

to provide for the expansion and contraction movements present

at the joint.

c. Waterstops shall be fabricated from a plastic compound, the

basic resin of which shall be virgin polyvinyl chloride. The

compound shall contain any additional resins, plasticizers,

inhibitors or other materials such that when compounded it

shall meet the performance requirements specified. No

reclaimed polyvinyl chloride shall be used.

d. Waterstops shall be extruded in such a manner that any cross-

section shall be dense, homogeneous and free from porosity or

other imperfections. The cross-section of waterstops shall be

as shown on the Drawings.

3. Weepholes:

Weepholes shall be 4" diameter P.V.C. or Asbestos

Cement Pipe.

15.4. CURING MATERIALS

1. Cotton Mats:

Cotton mats shall conform to the requirements of A.A.S.H.O. M-73.

The mats shall not contain any materials such as dyes, sugar, etc.

that may be injurious to the concrete surface.

2. Waterproof Paper:

Waterproof Paper shall conform to the requirements of A.A.S.H.O. M-

139 and in addition shall not be less than 20 feet in length and

shall be of sufficient width to cover completely the surface of the

concrete.

3. Liquid Membrane-Forming Compound:

Liquid Membrane-Forming Compound shall have 100% resin base and

shall conform to the requirements of A.A.S.H.O. M-148, Type II,

white pigmented.

4. White Polyethylene Sheeting (Film):

White Polyethylene sheeting (film) shall conform to the requirements

of A.A.S.H.O. M-171.

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All equipment and tools in the handling of material, trucks for

transporting material, the batching equipment, and concrete truck

mixers used for the mixing of concrete shall be suitable for the

purposes intended and approved by the Engineer.

1. Batching Equipment:

a. Batching equipment shall be such that all materials shall be

measured by weighing. The apparatus provided for weighing the

aggregates and the cement shall be suitably designed and

constructed for this purpose. The coarse aggregate, fine

aggregate and cement shall be weighed separately. The

accuracy of all weighing devices shall be such that successive

batches can be measured to within 1% of the required amount.

Cement in standard packages (sacks) need not be weighed but

bulk cement and fractional packages shall be weighed. All

measuring devices are subject to approval of the Engineer. If

at any time, the Engineer believes the scales are out of

adjustment, they shall be readjusted at the Contractor's

expense. Upon request of the Engineer, the Contractor shall

produce standard test weighs and check weighing equipment.

b. All materials for concrete shall be accurately proportioned.

Compensation in batch quantities of aggregate and water shall

be made to allow for moisture content of the aggregates.

2. Trucking Mixed Concrete:

a. The location and capacity of the batch plant and complement of

the truck mixers for truck mixed concrete shall be adequate

for continuous placement of concrete in the forms.

b. The batch plant, truck mixers and related equipment will be

inspected by the Engineer and these, as well as all methods of

operation related thereto, shall be approved before the

concrete is batched.

c. Concrete shall be incorporated in the work as soon as is

practicable after the time that water is first added to the

mix except that the Engineer reserves the right to vary any

times when necessary to achieve the requirements related to

set, plasticity, slump or air content. The concrete shall be

discharged within one and one-half hours from the time the dry

aggregates are loaded into the truck mixer, otherwise,

disposed of by the Contractor at his expense.

3. Site Mixed Concrete:

a. The concrete shall be mixed in an approved mechanical mixer.

The mixing shall continue for at least two minutes or for such

longer time as is required to ensure a uniformity of colour

and consistency of the mass. The mixer shall be under the

charge of a competent and experienced workman.

b. When mixing ceases for more than 15 minutes, or when changing

to a different type of cement, the mixer and all handling

plant shall be thoroughly washed out and cleaned.



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c. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary and

labour to assist the Engineer in carrying out slump tests and

making test specimens.

4. Slump:

When the slump does not meet the specification requirements,

modification of the concrete mix may be permitted if, in the opinion

of the Engineer no harmful effect upon the permitted by the

Engineer, modifications shall be limited to the addition of not more

than 50 pounds of Portland Cement per cubic yard of concrete to

decrease the slump or to the addition of water to increase the

slump. The amount of water or cement added shall be further limited

to the minimum needed to meet slump requirements. The cost of

additional material and the work connected with each modification

shall be borne by the Contractor. The addition of cement or water,

or both, for the purpose of retempering concrete will not be

permitted.

5. Vibrators:

a. Vibrators shall be used as directed by the Engineer and shall

be of the mechanical immersion type. They shall be capable of

transmitting vibration to the concrete at frequencies of not

less than 4,500 impulses per minute.

b. Not less than 2 vibrators shall be available and in good

operating condition at each pouring of concrete in order to

ensure satisfactory and uninterrupted vibration during

placing.

c. Care shall be taken not to over vibrate the concrete.

15.6. FALSEWORK

All Falsework shall conform to the requirement of good practice,

shall be adequate for the purpose intended and subject to approval

by the Engineer.

15.7. FORMWORK

1. Forms shall be built true to lines and grades designated,

shall be strong, stable, firm, mortar-tight and adequately

braced or tied, or both. They shall be designed and

constructed to withstand all loads and pressures including

those imposed by plastic concrete, taking full account of the

stresses due to the rate of pour, effect of vibration and

conditions brought about by construction methods. Where

necessary, forms shall be constructed to compensate for

variations in camber of supporting members and allow for

deflections.

2. If requested, form work planes shall be submitted to the

Engineer by the Contractor before form work is started. The

furnishing of such plans, however, shall not serve to relieve



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the Contractor of any of his responsibility for the successful

completion of the work.

3. Forms shall be filleted at all sharp corners, unless otherwise

ordered or permitted and shall be given a slight bevel of

draft in the case of projections to ensure satisfactory

removal.

4. Materials for forms and their supports, ties and bracing,

shall be of the type, quality and strength to achieve the

foregoing requirements without impairment to the structural

qualities or appearance of the concrete structure. Form

material in contact with concrete shall be of a quality to

provide the hereinafter required concrete surface smoothness,

and, unless otherwise authorised, the contact surface shall be

oiled with a thin coat of a light, clear paraffin base oil

which will not damage, discolour or adhere to the concrete,

or, as an alternative, the form may be lined with an approved

composition form lining. Materials and workmanship for forms

for concrete to remain exposed in the finished work shall be

such as to provide a smooth concrete surface of good

appearance and texture, free of voids, indentations,

protrusions, or bulges and within tolerances consistent with

good trade practices. If panels are used, they shall be

evenly placed in columns or rows if their positioning is to be

visible after the concrete is finished. These same

requirements shall apply to forms for concrete not to remain

exposed in the finished work except that minor irregularities

where form boards or panels join the variations in form

pattern will be acceptable.

5. Metal ties and anchors to hold the forms in alignment and

location shall be so constructed that the metal work can be

removed to a depth of at least two inches from the concrete

surface without damage to the concrete. All cavities

resulting from the removal of metal ties shall be filled with

a stiff cement mortar of the same proportions used in the body

of the work and the surface finished smooth and even, and if

exposed in the finished work, shall conform to the texture and

colour of adjacent surfaces. With permission of the Engineer,

the Contractor need not remove from the underneath side of

bridge decks portions of metal devices used to support

reinforcing steel providing such devices of materials, or are

adequately coated with material, that will not rust or

corrode.

6. Temporary openings shall be provided at the base of forms

where necessary to facilitate cleaning and inspection

immediately before depositing concrete, as directed by the

Engineer.

15.8. HANDLING MATERIALS

During transportation, handling, storage, and until batched, the

different sizes and kinds of aggregate shall be kept separated, free

from deleterious materials, and methods that result in segregation

of sizes in any one aggregate shall be avoided. Individual

stockpiles for each size and kind shall be kept separated at the



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batch plant and at the quarry. Stockpiles shall be made on hard,

well drained ground areas, paved with planks or other suitable

material. Stockpiles shall be formed in such a manner that

segregation is kept minimum. Material shall not be stocked for such

length of time as would result in excessive fine materials near the

bottom of the piles. If washed aggregates are used they shall be

stockpiled not less than 24 hours before use after washing.

15.9. MIXING CONCRETE

The first batch of concrete materials placed in the mixer shall

contain an additional quantity of sand, cement and water sufficient

to coat the inside surface of the drum without diminishing the

mortar content of the mix. Upon the cessation of mixing for any

considerable length of time, the mixer shall be thoroughly cleaned.

1. Hand mixing:

Hand mixing will be permitted with the permission of the Engineer.

When permitted, it shall be done only on watertight platforms. The

sand shall be spread evenly over the platform and the cement spread

upon it. The sand and cement shall then be thoroughly mixed while

dry by means of shovels until the mixture is of a uniform colour,

after which it shall be formed into a "crater" and water added in an

amount necessary to produce mortar of the proper consistency. The

material upon the outer portion of the "crater" ring shall then be

shoveled to the centre and the entire mass turned and sliced until a

uniform consistency is produced. The coarse aggregate shall then be

thoroughly wetted and added to the mortar, and the entire mass

turned and returned at least 6 times and until all of the stone

particles are thoroughly covered with mortar and the mixture is of a

uniform colour and appearance. Hand mixed batches shall not exceed

1/2 cubic yard in volume and shall be placed within 30 minutes of

mixing. Hand mixing will not be permitted for concrete to be placed

under water.

15.10. PLACING CONCRETE

1. General:

a. The use of long chutes and troughs for conveying concrete from

the mixers to the forms will be permitted only on authority

from the Engineer. If such conveyors are allowed and the

quality of concrete as it reaches the forms or the methods of

placing or working it there in are not satisfactory, the

Engineer may order their use discontinued and substitution of

a satisfactory method of placing. Where steep slopes are

required, chutes and troughs shall be equipped with baffle

boards or be in short lengths that reverse the direction of

movement. All chutes, troughs and pipes shall be kept clean

and free from coatings or hardened concrete. Open troughs and

chutes shall be either of metal or metal lined and shall

extend as nearly as possible to the point of deposition. When

the discharge must be intermittent, a hopper or other device

for regulating the discharge shall be provided. A tremie may

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b. Unless permission is obtained from the Engineer, concrete

shall not be dropped a distance of more than 5 feet and

special care shall be taken to fill each part of the forms by

depositing the concrete as near final position as possible.

In no case shall it be moved more than five feet. The coarse

aggregate shall be worked back from the forms and the concrete

forced around the reinforcement without displacing the bars.

After initial set of the concrete, the forms shall not be

jarred and no strain shall be placed on the ends of projecting

reinforcement.

c. Concrete shall be placed in horizontal layers, when less than

a complete layer is placed in one operation, it shall be

terminated in a vertical bulkhead. Each layer shall be placed

and compacted before the preceding layer has taken initial

set, to prevent injury to the green concrete and to avoid

surfaces of separation between the layers.

d. Concrete shall be compacted by continuous working with

suitable tools or by vibrating. The number and type of

vibrators required, the length of the vibrating period and the

location of the vibrators shall be as required by the

Engineer.

e. When the placing of concrete is temporarily discontinued, the

necessary keys or joints shall be formed as shown on the

Drawing or as ordered, and the concrete after becoming firm

enough to retain its form, shall be cleaned of laitance and

other objectionable material to sufficient depth to expose

sound concrete.

f. Joints shall be formed only in the locations shown on the

Drawings or as permitted by the Engineer. Feather edges at

construction joints will not be permitted.

g. Immediately following the discontinuance of the placing of

concrete, all accumulations of mortar splashed upon

reinforcing steel and the surface of the forms shall be

removed. Dried mortar chips and dust shall not be puddled

into the unset concrete. If accumulations are not removed

prior to the concrete becoming set, care shall be taken not to

injure or break the concrete steel bond, at and near the

surface of the concrete, while cleaning the reinforcing steel.

h. Workmen will not be permitted to walk in the fresh concrete

after it has been screened and all finishing work shall be

performed from bridges supported above the surface.

2. Depositing Concrete Under Water:

a. Concrete shall not be exposed to the action of water before

setting, or deposited in water, except with the approval of

the Engineer and under his immediate supervision. When

concrete is so deposited, the method and manner of placing

shall be as hereinafter designated.



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b. All concrete deposited under water shall be mixed in the

proportions designated for Class "B" Concrete with 10 percent

additional cement.

c. Concrete deposited under water shall be carefully placed in a

compacted mass in its final position by means of a tremie, a

bottom dump bucket or other approved method and shall not be

disturbed after being deposited. Special care must be

exercised to maintain still water at the point of deposit. No

concrete shall be placed in running water and all form work

designed to retain concrete under water shall be watertight.

The consistency of the concrete shall be carefully regulated

and special care shall be exercised to prevent segregation of

the materials. The method of depositing concrete shall be so

regulated as to produce approximately horizontal surfaces.

Concrete deposited under water shall be placed continuously

from start to finish whenever possible, and each succeeding

layer shall be placed before the preceding layer has taken

initial set.

d. When a tremie is used, it shall consist of a suitable hopper

and a tube having a diameter of not less than 10 inches. If

the tube is constructed in sections it shall have watertight

couplings. The means of supporting the tremie shall be such

as to permit the free movement of the discharge end over the

area of the work and shall be such as to permit it to be

rapidly lowered when necessary to choke off or retard the

flow. The discharge end shall be plugged at the start of the

work so as to prevent water from entering the tube and shall

be entirely sealed at all times, and the tremie tube kept full

of concrete to the bottom of the hopper. When a batch is

dumped into the hopper the tremie shall be slightly raised,

but not out of the concrete at the bottom, until the batch

discharges to the bottom of the hopper. The flow shall then

be stopped by lowering the tremie. The flow shall be

continuous until the work is complete.

e. When concrete is placed by means of a bottom dump bucket, the

bucket shall have a capacity of not less than one cubic yard.

The bucket shall be lowered gradually and carefully until it

rests upon the concrete already placed. It shall then be

raised slowly as the concrete is discharged, the intent being

to maintain, as nearly as possible, still water at the point

of discharge and to avoid agitating the mixture.

f. Before placing substructure concrete, all laitance or other

unsound material shall be removed from the surface of the

underwater concrete.

15.11. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

1. When the placing of concrete is to be interrupted and a

construction joint formed, provision shall be made for

interlocking with the succeeding layer by roughening the

surface and providing keyways, dowels or similar construction

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2. In joining fresh concrete that has already set, the work

already in place shall have its surface cut over thoroughly

with a suitable tool to remove all loose and foreign material.

This surface shall then be washed and scrubbed with wire

brooms and thoroughly drenched with water until saturated. It

shall remain saturated until the new concrete is placed.

Immediately prior to the placing of the new concrete, all

forms shall be drawn tight against the concrete already in

place and the old surface shall be thoroughly coated with neat

cement or other suitable bonding material.

3. In construction joints exposed to view or other construction

joints where seepage of water is particularly objectionable, a

waterstop shall be inserted. This strip shall be placed not

less than 3 inches from the face of the concrete and shall

extend into each section of the concrete a distance of not

less than 3 inches.

15.12. EXPANSION JOINTS

1. Expansion joints shall be built at the locations and to the

dimensions and details shown on the Drawings. Open joints

shall be placed at locations designated on the Drawings and

shall be formed by the insertion and subsequent removal of

templets of wood, metal or other suitable material.

2. Filled joints shall be made with a joint filler, the materials

for which shall conform to the requirements of the Drawings.

3. Special types of expansion joints shall conform to the

dimensions and details shown on the Drawings.

15.13. CURING CONCRETE

1. General:

a. Concrete surfaces exposed to conditions causing premature

drying shall be protected and cured by covering at the

earliest possible moment after is has stiffened enough to

withstand surface damage. Roof and floor slabs and the top

slab of box culverts shall be covered with cotton mats and

shall be continuously kept wet by spraying for not less than

seven days and seven nights including holidays. All other

exposed concrete shall be protected and cured for not less

than seven days and seven nights, including holidays by

covering with cotton mats and spraying with water, covering

with waterproof paper, or sheeting, or applying liquid

membrane as the Engineer may approve or direct.

b. The Contractor shall have the option of curing concrete by any

of the curing methods described herein.

2. Moist Curing

After the surface of the concrete has been given its final

finish, it shall be protected by covering. The covering shall

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concrete by unrolling from a supported roll so as not to bring

an excessive weight upon or to mar the new surface. After

placing, these covers shall be saturated for a period of 7

days and seven nights, including holidays, at the end of which

time they may be removed and no further wetting or artificial

curing will be required.

3. Cover Sheet Curing

a. As soon practicable after the finishing operations, paper or

polyethylene cover sheets as specified above shall be placed

in such a manner that the surface of the concrete shall not be

marred. The adjoining covers shall overlap at least 12 inches

and the lap shall be securely weighted down to form a closed

joint. On removal of the forms, the edges shall be covered

down to the bottom. The cover sheets shall remain in place

for a period of 7 days and 7 nights, including holidays.

b. In the event that hair-cracking develops before the cover can

be placed, the procedure set forth shall be modified at the

direction of the Engineer. Moist curing mats shall then be

used for the initial 24 hours of the curing period, and the

cover sheets placed for the remainder of the curing period.

c. Before reusing paper or polyethylene covers, they shall be

checked for holes or tears, and any such perforations shall be

repaired.

d. Covers which have become unserviceable will be rejected by the

Engineer.

4. Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing:

a. The liquid curing compound as specified above shall be applied

immediately following the disappearance of the water sheen

following the final finishing and before any marked

dehydration of the concrete or surface checking occurs. The

compound shall be applied by an approved mechanical pressure

sprayer delivering a fine even spray with uniform coverage.

This equipment shall be provided with a suitable device for

adequate agitation of the compound to prevent settlement.

b. Approved hand-held spray bars delivering a fine even spray may

be used, and the compound shall be drawn from a tank equipped

with an approved device to prevent settlement or by a method

which will prevent settlement.

c. If the compound is applied in two increments the second

application shall follow the first application within 30

minutes. The compound shall be applied in a continuous

uniform film at not less than one gallon for 200 square feet.

d. Transverse joints shall be protected from the compound by

means of methods approved by the Engineer.

e. When the forms are removed before 7 days after the concrete

has been placed, the exposed sides shall be pointed and

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applied in a continuous film at the same rate as applied to

the surface.

f. If rain falls on the newly coated concrete before the film has

dried sufficiently to resist damage, or if the film is damaged

in any other way, the Contractor will be required to apply a

new coat of material to the affected areas equal in curing

value to that specified for the original coat. The treated

surface shall be protected by the Contractor from injury for a

period of at least 7 days and 7 nights, including holidays.

All traffic, either foot or otherwise, will be considered as

injurious to the film of the applied compound.

g. The Contractor shall have on the project sufficient approved

cover sheets or mats, for the protection of the concrete in

case of rain or breakdown of the spray equipment. The mats

shall be maintained in a wet condition, during their period of

use, as elsewhere hereinabove specified.

15.14. REMOVAL OF FORMS

1. The forms for any portion of a structure shall not be removed

until the concrete is strong enough to avoid possible injury

from such removal. Forms and their supports shall not be

removed without the approval of the Engineer. Supports shall

be removed in such a manner as to permit the concrete to

uniformly and gradually take the stresses due to its own

weight.

2. To facilitate finishing, side forms carrying no load may be

removed after 24 hours with the permission of the Engineer,

but the curing process shall be continued for 7 days and 7

nights, including holidays.

15.15. FINISHING

1. Surface Finish:

The surfaces of all concrete which shall remain exposed shall be

thoroughly worked during the operation of placing by means of tools

of an approved type. The working shall be such as to force all

coarse aggregate from the surface and thoroughly work the mortar

against the forms to produce a smooth finish free from water and air

pockets, segregated materials or honey-comb. Unless otherwise

authorised by the Engineer, the surface of the hardened concrete

shall be finished immediately after the removal of the forms. All

horizontal surfaces shall be given a float finish and all vertical

or sloping surfaces shall be given a Grout Clean Down Finish or a

finish as specified on the Drawings.

2. Float Finish:

a. This finish shall be formed by placing a excess of materials

in the form and removing or striking off such excess with a



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template, forcing the coarse aggregate below the mortar

surface. There shall be created no concave surfaces in which

water will be retained. After the concrete has been struck

off as above described the surface shall be thoroughly worked

and floated with a wood float, the operation to be performed

by skilled experienced concrete finishers. Before this last

finish has set, the surface shall be lightly stripped with a

fine brush to remove the surface cement film, leaving a fine

grained, smooth, but sanded texture. Curing, as specified

elsewhere shall follow.

b. Floor slabs shall be finished with a steel float.

15.16. TEST CUBES

1. During the progress of the work, field test cubes 6"x6" in

size shall be made and cured by the Contractor under the

direction of the Engineer, and in the number of four from

every pour of 100 cubic yards, or part thereof over 20 cubic

yards; two cubes each to be taken at two different times. For

any one pour, four cubes shall be taken regardless of size of

pour. The cubes shall be cured in the field by the same

methods as used for the concrete which they represent.

After curing the Contractor shall deliver the cubes to an

approved laboratory for compression testing in accordance with

B.S. No.1881. One cube of each pair shall be tested at seven

days and other cube tested at twenty-eights days. If the

compression tests on any cubes do not show compliance with the

required compressive strengths at twenty-eight days, the

placed concrete which is represented by these cubes shall be

subject to removal as directed by the Engineer.

2. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material and

labour necessary for making, curing and transporting the cubes

to the testing laboratory.

15.17. JOINT SEAL

1. The Contractor shall seal joints where shown on the Drawings

and elsewhere where directed by the Engineer.

2. Before placement of the sealing material the joints shall be

thoroughly cleaned of all scale, loose concrete dirt, dust,

other foreign matter. Projections of concrete into the joint

space shall be removed. The joint shall be cleaned and dry

before the sealing compound is applied.

3. The joints shall be sealed in a neat and workmanlike manner,

free from all dust and foreign matter.

4. When the work is completed, the joints shall effectively seal

against infiltration of moisture and water.



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5. The sealing compound shall be flush with, or not more than

one-eighth of an inch above the adjacent surface of concrete.

Where directed by the Engineer, the joint shall be smoothed

leveled to the adjacent surface by cutting off all excess

compound after the application. Any joint material which does

not adhere or bond with the concrete surface of the joint

shall be immediately removed and replaced at the Contractor's

expense.

6. The product of only one manufacturer shall be used on any one

structure.



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19.1. GENERAL

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing reinforcing steel

for concrete structures of the kind, size and quantity designated to

conform with the requirements of the Drawings or as ordered and in

accordance with the Specifications and the Contract Documents.

19.2. MATERIALS

1. Reinforcing steel plain bars shall conform to the requirements

of ASTM A15-66, intermediate grade, with tensile strength

between 70,000 to 90,000 psi, or B.S. No. 785.

2. Either reinforcing steel plain bars or reinforced steel

deformed bars may be used. Reinforcing steel deformed bars

shall conform to the requirements of ASTM -A1-66, intermediate

grade, with tensile strength between 70,000 to 90,000 psi, or

B.S. No. 785.

3. The contractor shall have certified mill and/or laboratory

test results submitted to the Engineer showing compliance with

these requirements. The Contractor shall also have a

certificate submitted by the supplier stating that the

reinforcing steel complies with these requirements.

19.3. STEEL REINFORCING BARS AND FABRIC

1. Contractor to Check Drawings and Schedules:

The Contractor is responsible for checking the correctness of

all Drawings, Schedules, placement diagrams, etc. and the

approval of the Engineer shall be no way relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility for the correctness of such

Drawings, Schedules, etc.

2. Storage of Reinforcement:

Reinforcing steel shall be protected from injury and

deterioration at all times. Before being placed in the work

it shall be cleaned of all dirt, loose mill scale and rust,

paint, oil, grease or other foreign material. It shall be

stored on racks and covered.

3. Bending of Bars:

All reinforcing steel bars shall be cold bent. Unless

otherwise shown on the Drawings or authorized by the Engineer,

bends shall be made in accordance with the following

requirements:

a. Stirrups and tie bars shall be bent around a pin having a

diameter not less than twice the thickness of the bar.



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b. Bends for other bars shall be made around a pin having a

diameter not less than 6 times the minimum thickness except

for bars one inch or larger.

c. In the case of bars one inch or larger, the bends shall

be made around a pin having a minimum diameter of 8 bar

diameters.

4. Placing of Reinforcement:

All steel reinforcement shall be accurately placed in the

position shown on the Drawings and firmly held during the

placing and setting of concrete. Bars shall be tied at all

intersections, except where the spacing is less than one foot

in each direction, when alternate intersections shall be tied

unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings. Distances from

the forms shall be maintained by means of stays, blocks, ties,

chairs, hangers or other approved supports. Blocks for

holding reinforcement from contact with the forms shall be

precast mortar blocks or approved shape and dimensions or

approved metal chairs. Layers of bars shall be separated by

precast mortar blocks or by other equally suitable devices.

The use of pebbles, pieces of broken stone or block, metal

pipe and wooden blocks shall not be permitted. Reinforcement

in any member shall be placed and then inspected and approved

by the Engineer before the placing of concrete begins.

Concrete placed in violation of this regulation may be

rejected and its removal required.

5. Splices and Laps:

All reinforcement shall be furnished in the full lengths

indicated on the drawings. Splicing of bars except where

shown on the Drawings will not be permitted without the

written approval of the Engineer. Splices shall be staggered

in so far as possible.

Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or as hereinafter

specified all bars shall be lapped a minimum of 40 diameters.

In lapped splices, the bars shall be placed in contact and

tied together. Welding of reinforcing steel for the purpose

of splicing shall not be permitted.

6. Substitution of Bars:

Substitution of different size bars will be permitted only

with the specific written authorization of the Engineer. If

substitutions are allowed, the resulting area of reinforcement

shall be equal to the area called for on the Drawings or

larger.

7. Cover to Reinforcement:

Where concrete is exposed to the ground, reinforcement shall

have a minimum cover of 3 inches of concrete and all other

reinforcement shall have a minimum cover of 2 inches of

concrete, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.



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24.1 Sand

The sand shall be clean silica sand substantially free from salts,

alkali, loam clay or other deleterious matter, and entirely suitable

for rendering. It shall be stored to prevent its contamination with

solid or other chemical or vegetable impurities. Sand for

undercoats shall pass a 16 gauge sieve, and for finishing coats it

shall pass a 24 gauge sieve, for external walls and for internal

walls where specified and shall pass a 32 gauge sieve elsewhere

internally.

24.2 Cement

Cement is to be as described in concreting, and suitably cured for

plaster work.

24.3 Water

Water for mixing shall be clean and free from deleterious matter.

24.4 Mix and Application

All materials shall be stored, measured mixed and used in accordance

with recognised good practice as set out in British Standard Code or

Practice C.P. 211 (1949).

Cement and sand for internal and external plastering shall be

composed of 1 part of cement to 3 parts of sand proportioned by

volume in suitable gauge boxes. The mixture shall be wetted while

being well turned over with sufficient water to obtain a workable

plastic mass, and shall be used within half an hour after being

mixed with water.

The surface to be rendered shall be thoroughly hacked and wetted

before work is started. The undercoat shall be thrown on from the

trowel, levelled with a straight edge, scratched and allowed to dry

for not less than three days. The undercoat shall be well wetted

before the finishing coat is applied. The finishing coat shall be

thrown on from the trowel, levelled with a straight edge and brought

to a smooth wood float finish. Rendering shall be kept damp for at

least seven days after being applied.

Two coats rendering shall finish not less than 1/2" thick and shall

consist of a scratch coat with sand to pass a 16 gauge sieve and a

final coat with sand to pass a 24 gauge sieve. All rendering shall

be finished with a wood float to a fine granite finish unless

otherwise described.

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All making good or "patching" must be cut out to a rectangular shape

with undercut edges so as to form a dove tailed key and finish flush

with the surrounding surface.

24.6 Pebble Dash Finish

Pebble dash on external walls shall be applied in accordance with

B.S. Practice. Pebbles shall range in size from 1/4" - 1/2" and

thrown on dry on a 1/2" thick cement sand (1:3) backing coat at the

rate of 0.10 tons per square yard. Pebbles shall be free from clay,

vegetable or other deleterious matter and obtained from a source

approved by the Architect.

24.7 Sprayed Surface Finishes

The sprayed surface finishes shall be "Glaz-Tex" or "Renda-Tex" as

obtained from Caribspray Limited, 127 to 129 Maxfield Avenue,

Kingston 10 or other equal and approved. The finishes shall be of

the colour and texture described and shall be applied to the

concrete or plywood walls or ceilings by a firm approved by the

Architect and strictly in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions. The rates for surface finishes shall include for all

edges, arises, cutting to line and for masking out of the adjacent

work and for taping joints as necessary.

24.8 Cement and Sand Paving and Screed

The proportions of the mix for cement and sand paving screed shall

be one part Portland Cement and three parts of sand (1:3).

Before laying screeds, the surface of the concrete shall be

roughened and thoroughly cleaned down and coated with a cement

slurry to provide the necessary key.

24.9 Paving

Surface finishing of the concrete floors and steps etc., shall be

steel or wood float finish to be carried out within thirty (30)

minutes of placing concrete. Care shall be taken not to have draw

too much excess fines to the surface and on no account shall neat

cement or a cement sand mix be dusted into or added to the concrete

surfaces. All surfaces showing such additions shall be rejected by

the Architect and the concrete floor demolished and removed from the

site. Float finish shall be left perfectly level or to the required

falls and shall be free from any trowel marks or other defects and

imperfections.

Floor hardeners shall be as described in "Concreting" to produce a

hard dense surface with high abrasive resistance, impervious to the

penetration of heavy oils, and or alkali, solutions, and to be used

strictly in accordance with the Manufacturers' instructions.

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The cement floor tiling shall be obtained from Vibro Tiles Limited,

Black River, St. Elizabeth. The tiles shall be properly cured, free

from hair cracks, discolouration, chipped arrises and from all

defects and be sound and hard and of a colour and texture as

approved by the Architect.

The tiles shall be laid, bedded and jointed in cement mortar (1:3)

and grouted with a mortar to match the colour of the tiles or as

directed by the Architect.

24.11 Terrazzo Floor Tiling

The terrazzo floor tiles are to be hydraulically pressed tiles

composed of coloured cement and hard wearing aggregate with keyed

backs and obtained from Gore Brothers Limited, or other approved

supplier. The tiles are to be properly cured, free from hair

cracks, discolouration, chipped arrises and from all other defects

and be sound, hard square tiles of colours approved by the

Architect.

The tiles shall be laid square, bedded and jointed in cement mortar

(1:3) and grouted up with neat tinted or white cement to match or

contrast with the tiles. After the tiling has been set, all surfaces

shall be ground, neutralized and sealed to the satisfaction of the

Architect.

The Contractor is to allow for providing tiles of differing colours

in various rooms if required.

24.12 Wall Tiling

The wall tiles shall be standard quality white to B.S., 1281 (1966).

Tiles shall be true to shape, free from all blemishes and from a

manufacturer approved by the Architect. All external angles shall

be rounded edge tiles of radius approved by the Architect and shall

bond with the tiling on each side.

The wall rendering or backing coat for tiles shall be cement sand

(1:3) applied 1/2" thick and finished with a steel float. The walls

shall be well wetted before applying the rendering.

The tiles shall be bedded in "Unibond" adhesive or other equal and

approved all in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and

pointed in white cement.

24.13 Samples

The Contractor will be required to provide samples of the several

types of the floor finishes together with samples of the adhesive

and varnish to be used all as and when required by the Architect.

24.14 Protection



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The Contractor shall allow for protection all the floor finishes and

leaving clean and perfect on completion. Carpets shall be properly

protected to the approval of the Architect while the hard pavings

shall be protected with a 2" layer of clean, moist, softwood sawdust

until the completion of the works. The sawdust shall be kept

continuously moist and cleared away on completion.

24.15 Prices to include for

The prices for plastering, paving and tiling shall include all

necessary dubbing out to obtain a true plane, extra labour working

behind and around pipes etc., forming neat angles, working in narrow

widths around stanchion projections, supply fixing and clearing away

all temporary rules and battens required.



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26.1 Material

The glass shall be required to be the best of its respective kind

free from waves, air bubbles, air holes specks and other defects and

comply with B.S. 952.

Putty for use in glazing to woodwork shall be required to be

composed of the best linseed oil whiting and comply with B.S. 544.

26.2 Fixing Glass

All glass (unless fixed with beads and neoprene rubber gasket

strips) shall be required to be back puttied, sprigged, puttied

cleaned off and neatly finished.

Rebates shall be required to be painted one coat oil paint of dark

colour in addition to priming before glazing.

On completion, all glass shall be cleaned in and out to the

satisfaction of the Architect.



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27.1 Materials

The paints and varnishes shall be required to be the best quality

obtainable from one of the following firms: -

Sherwin Williams Limited

Berger Paints (Jamaica) Limited

West Indies Paints Limited

Brandram - Henderson (West Indies) Limited,

or other manufacturer approved by the Engineer and used strictly in

accordance with their printed instruction.

27.2 Sample Panels

2'0" x 2'0" sample boards showing the colours and tints of the

various paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers etc. to be used shall be

submitted to and be approved by the Engineer prior to painting.

27.3 Preparation

All surfaces are to be prepared with the correct knotting primers

sealers and stopping as required by the manufacturer's instructions

for each type of paint and surface and shall be applied accordingly.

All paints shall be thoroughly mixed or stirred before use. They

shall be so stored and sealed to minimize exposure to drying and

extremes of temperature.

The final coat of paint shall be applied after all dirty trades have

been completed. The protection of the finished work and touching up

shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

All new rendered or concrete surfaces shall be cleaned off, rubbed

down as necessary and shall be completely dry and clean of

efflorescence before any paint is applied.

All existing walls shall be properly cleaned off or washed down

before painting. All defective plaster shall be cut out and made

good in approved fashion before painting. Slight cracks shall be

made good with stopping.

In no case shall any paint or distemper be applied to concrete or

rendered surfaces until such surfaces are completely dried out and

clear of efflorescent tendencies.

All iron and steel work, before painting, is to be scraped and

cleaned with wire brush until all grease, scale, fur and loose

substances are removed. Each coat is to be carefully and evenly

applied. No coat is to be applied until the previous coat is hard,

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Where steelwork is shop-primed, any areas of damaged primer shall be

touched up in two coats of primer similar to that which was applied

in the shop and prepared as described above for iron and steelwork.

All paint on woodwork shall be rubbed down with fine glass paper

between each coat. Each coat shall be hard, dry and free from

moisture or condensation before the next coat is applied. All paint

on wood doors and frames shall be applied by means of spraying and

not by brushes. When spraying is being carried out the Contractor

must allow for protecting the adjoining work and leaving it free

from any spray.

All knots are to receive two coats of knotting applied thinly and

well brushed in. Loose knots shall be removed and the holes plugged

with sound wood. Large knots shall be cut back and made good with

hard stopping.

All woodwork specified as painted is to be primed before being fixed

in position.

The prices for painting shall include for all preparatory work as

described in this clause.

27.4 Workmen

Only skilled workmen are to be employed. A properly qualified

painting foreman is to be constantly on the job while the work is in

progress.

27.5 Fittings

All removable metal fittings are to be removed before the

preparatory processes are commenced and are to be fixed on

completion.

27.6 Colours

The Contractor is to allow for selecting and for carrying out the

painting work in the differing colours as directed by the Engineer

or shown in the painting schedule. The Contractor shall also allow

for painting individual rooms in "multi" or "parti" colours as

directed.

27.7 Covering Power

If any of the painted or decorated surfaces are deficient in

covering power, further coats must be added at the Contractor's own

expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

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All exterior trim shall be back-primed before installation with

approved exterior base coat and all interior trim with approved

enamel undercoat. Tops, bottoms and edges of doors shall be

finished the same as the balance of the doors after they have been

fitted by the joiner.

27.9 Application

Rendered or concrete surfaces - Prepare as described and apply one

undercoat the same colour as finishing coat and one finishing coat

of emulsion paint.

Wood surfaces - paint - Knot, prime stop and fill as described rub

down and apply one undercoat and two finishing coats of oil paint.

Wood surfaces - natural finish - Prepare as described, rub down

apply one coat of approved wood sealer, one coat approved stain and

two coats of clear lacquer or clear varnish as described.

Metal work - Prepare as described and apply one coat of zinc

chromate primer and two finishing coats of alkalyd enamel. Touch up

shop primed metal work before applying finishing coats of paint.

Galvanised metal work shall be primed with an approved primer

suitable for galvanised work.

27.10 Completion

Allow for thorough cleaning of all floors, fittings, etc. cleaning

all glass both sides, touching up paint work where necessary,

clearing away all debris and rubbish and handing over the building

in a satisfactory condition, to the approval of the Engineer.

Section VII. Drawings: BOJ – Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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Section VIII. Bills of Quantities: BOJ – Structural Repairs to Tower Block

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Section XI. Security Forms: BOJ – Structural Repairs to Tower Block


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FORM OF BID SECURITY (Bank Guarantee)

[If required, the Bank/Bidder shall fill in this Bank Guarantee form in

accordance with the instructions indicated in brackets.]

________________________________

[insert bank’s name, and address of issuing branch or office]

Beneficiary: Bank of Jamaica

Nethersole Place

Kingston

Date: [insert date]

BID GUARANTEE No.: [insert number]

We have been informed that [insert name of the Bidder; if a joint venture, list

complete legal names of partners] (hereinafter called "the Bidder") has submitted

to you its bid dated [insert date] (hereinafter called "the Bid") for the

execution of STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO TOWER BLOCK under Invitation for Bids No.

[insert IFB number] (“the IFB”).

Furthermore, we understand that, according to your conditions, Bids must be

supported by a Bid Guarantee.

At the request of the Bidder, we [insert name of bank] hereby irrevocably

undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of ([insert

amount in words]) [insert amount in figures expressed in the currency of the

Procuring Entity’s Country or the equivalent amount in an international freely

convertible currency] upon receipt by us of your first demand in writing

accompanied by a written statement stating that the Bidder is in breach of its

obligation(s) under the bid conditions, because the Bidder:

(a) has withdrawn its Bid during the period of bid validity

specified by the Bidder in the Form of Bid; or

(b) does not accept the correction of errors in accordance with the

Instructions to Bidders (hereinafter “the ITB”) of the IFB; or

(c) having been notified of the acceptance of its Bid by the Procuring

Entity during the period of bid validity, (i) fails or refuses to

execute the Contract Form, if required, or (ii) fails or refuses to

furnish the Performance Security, in accordance with the ITB.

This Guarantee shall expire: (a) if the Bidder is the successful bidder, upon

our receipt of copies of the Contract signed by the Bidder and of the Performance

Security issued to you by the Bidder; or (b) if the Bidder is not the successful

bidder, upon the earlier of (i) our receipt of a copy of your notification to the

Bidder that the Bidder was unsuccessful, or (ii) twenty-eight days after the

expiration of the Bidder’s Bid.

Consequently, any demand for payment under this Guarantee must be received by us

at the office on or before that date.

This Guarantee is subject to the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees,

International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 458.

_____________________________

[signature(s) of authorized representative(s) ]


FORM OF BID SECURITY (Bid Bond)

[If required, the Surety/Bidder shall fill in this Bid Bond Form in

accordance with the instructions indicated in brackets.]

BOND NO. [insert Bond number]

BY THIS BOND [insert name of Bidder; if joint venture, insert complete

legal names of partners] as Principal (hereinafter called “the

Principal”), and [insert name, legal title, and address of Surety],

authorized to transact business in JAMAICA, as Surety (hereinafter called

“the Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto BANK OF JAMAICA, NETHERSOLE

PLACE, KINGSTON as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Procuring Entity”) in

the sum of [insert amount in words], [insert amount in figures expressed

in the currency of the Purchaser’s Country or the equivalent amount in an

international freely convertible currency] for the payment of which sum,

well and truly to be made, we, the said Principal and Surety, bind

ourselves, our successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by

these presents.

WHEREAS the Principal has submitted a written Bid to the Procuring Entity

dated the [number] day of [month], [year], for the STRUCTURTAL REPAIRS TO

TOWER BLOCK (hereinafter called the “Bid”).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that if the

Principal:

(1) withdraws its Bid during the period of bid validity specified in the

Form of Bid; or

(2) refuses to accept the correction of its Bid Price, pursuant to ITB

Sub-Clause 28.2; or

(3) having been notified of the acceptance of its Bid by the Procuring

Entity during the period of Bid validity;

(a) fails or refuses to execute the Form of Agreement in accordance

with the Instructions to Bidders, if required; or

(b) fails or refuses to furnish the Performance Security in

accordance with the Instructions to Bidders;

then the Surety undertakes to immediately pay to the Procuring Entity up

to the above amount upon receipt of the Procuring Entity’s first written

demand, without the Procuring Entity having to substantiate its demand,

provided that in its demand the Procuring Entity shall state that the

demand arises from the occurrence of any of the above events, specifying

which event(s) has occurred.

The Surety hereby agrees that its obligation shall remain in full force

and affect up to and including the date 28 days after the date of

expiration of the Bid validity as stated in the Invitation to Bid or

extended by the Procuring Entity at any time prior to this date, notice

of which extension(s) to the Surety being hereby waived.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have caused these

presents to be executed in their respective names this [insert number]

day of [month], [year]


Principal: _______________________ Surety:

______________________________

Corporate Seal (where appropriate)

_______________________________ ________________________________

[insert signature(s) of authorized [insert signature(s) of authorized

representative(s)] representative(s)]

_______________________________ ________________________________

[insert printed name and title] [insert printed name and title]


PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE

(Unconditional)

[The bank/successful Bidder providing the Guarantee shall fill in this

form in accordance with the instructions indicated in brackets, if the

Procuring Entity requires this type of security.]

[insert bank’s name, and address of issuing branch or office]


Nethersole Place

Kingston

Date: [insert date]

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE No.: [insert Performance Guarantee number]

We have been informed that [insert name of Contractor] (hereinafter

called "the Contractor") has entered into Contract No. [insert reference

number of the Contract] dated with you, for the execution of [insert name

of Contract and brief description of Works] (hereinafter called "the

Contract").

Furthermore, we understand that, according to the conditions of the

Contract, a performance guarantee is required.

At the request of the Contractor, we [insert name of Bank] hereby

irrevocably undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total

an amount of ([insert amount in words]),26 [insert amount in figures] such

sum being payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the

Contract Price is payable, upon receipt by us of your first demand in

writing accompanied by a written statement stating that the Contractor is

in breach of its obligation(s) under the Contract, without your needing

to prove or to show grounds for your demand or the sum specified therein.

This guarantee shall expire no later than twenty-eight days from the date

of issuance of the Taking-Over Certificate, calculated based on a copy of

such Certificate which shall be provided to us, or on the [insert number

day of [insert month], [insert year],27 whichever occurs first.

Consequently, any demand for payment under this guarantee must be

received by us at this office on or before that date.

26

The Guarantor (bank) shall insert an amount representing the percentage of the Contract Price specified in the

Contract and denominated either in the currency(ies) of the Contract or a freely convertible currency acceptable to

the Procuring Entity. 27

Insert the date twenty-eight days after the expected Completion date. The Procuring Entity should note that in the

event of an extension of the time for completion of the Contract, the Procuring Entity would need to request an

extension of this Guarantee from the Guarantor. Such request must be in writing and must be made prior to the

expiration date established in the Guarantee. In preparing this Guarantee, the Procuring Entity might consider

adding the following text to the form, at the end of the penultimate paragraph: “The Guarantor agrees to a one-

time extension of this Guarantee for a period not to exceed [six months][one year], in response to the Procuring

Entity’s written request for such extension, such request to be presented to the Guarantor before the expiry of the

Guarantee.”


This guarantee is subject to the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees,

International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 458, except that

subparagraph (ii) of Sub-article 20(a) is hereby excluded.

_____________________

[signature(s) of an authorized representative(s) of the Bank ]


PERFORMANCE BOND

[The Surety/successful Bidder providing the Bond shall fill in this form

in accordance with the instructions indicated in brackets, if the

Procuring Entity requires this type of security]

By this Bond, [insert name and address of Contractor] as Principal

(hereinafter called “the Contractor”) and [insert name, legal title, and

address of surety, bonding company, or insurance company] as Surety

(hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto BANK OF

JAMAICA, NETHERSOLE PLACE, KINGSTON as Obligee (hereinafter called “the

Procuring Entity”) in the amount of [insert amount of Bond] [insert

amount of Bond in words],28 for the payment of which sum well and truly to

be made in the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract

Price is payable, the Contractor and the Surety bind themselves, their

heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and

severally, firmly by these presents.

Whereas the Contractor has entered into a Contract with the Procuring

Entity dated29 the [insert number] day of [insert month], [insert year]

for [insert name of Contract] in accordance with the documents, plans,

specifications, and amendments thereto, which to the extent herein

provided for, are by reference made part hereof and are hereinafter

referred to as the Contract.

Now, therefore, the Condition of this Obligation is such that, if the

Contractor shall promptly and faithfully perform the said Contract

(including any amendments thereto), then this obligation shall be null

and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Whenever

the Contractor shall be, and declared by the Procuring Entity to be, in

default under the Contract, the Procuring Entity having performed the

Procuring Entity’s obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy

the default, or shall promptly:

(1) complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and

conditions; or

(2) obtain a Bid or bids from qualified bidders for submission to the

Procuring Entity for completing the Contract in accordance with

its terms and conditions, and upon determination by the Procuring

Entity and the Surety of the lowest responsive Bidder, arrange

for a Contract between such Bidder and Procuring Entity and make

available as work progresses (even though there should be a

default or a succession of defaults under the Contract or

Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient

funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the

Contract Price; but not exceeding, including other costs and

damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount

set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term “Balance of

the Contract Price,” as used in this paragraph, shall mean the

total amount payable by the Procuring Entity to the Contractor

under the Contract, less the amount properly paid by the

Procuring Entity to the Contractor; or

28

An amount is to be inserted by the Surety, representing the percentage of the Contract Price specified in the

Contract Data, and denominated either in the currency(ies) of the Contract or in a freely convertible currency of

type and amount acceptable to the Procuring Entity. 29

Date of Letter of Acceptance or Agreement.


(3) pay the Procuring Entity the amount required by the Procuring

Entity to complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and

conditions up to a total not exceeding the amount of this Bond.

The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified

penalty of this Bond.

Any suit under this Bond must be instituted before the expiration of one

year from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Completion.

No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any

person or corporation other than the Procuring Entity named herein or the

heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the

Procuring Entity.

In testimony whereof, the Contractor has hereunto set its hand and

affixed its seal, and the Surety has caused these presents to be sealed

with its corporate seal duly attested by the signature of its legal

representative, this [insert day] day of [insert month], [insert year].

Signed by [insert signature(s) of authorized representative(s) ]

on behalf of [name of Contractor] in the capacity of [insert title(s)]

In the presence of [insert name and signature of witness]

Date [insert date]

Signed by [insert signature(s) of authorized representative(s) of

Surety]on behalf of [name of Surety ] in the capacity of [insert

title(s)]

In the presence of [insert name and signature of witness]

Date [insert date]


BANK GUARANTEE FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT

The bank/successful bidder providing the Guarantee shall fill in this

form in accordance with the instructions indicated in brackets, if an

Advance Payment is to be provided under the Contract

[insert Bank’s name, and address of issuing branch or office]


Nethersole Place

Kingston

Date: [insert date]

ADVANCE PAYMENT GUARANTEE No.: [insert number]

We have been informed that [insert name of Contractor] (hereinafter

called "the Contractor") has entered into Contract No. [insert reference

number of the contract] dated [insert date] with you, for the execution

of [insert name of contract and brief description of Works] (hereinafter

called "the Contract").

Furthermore, we understand that, according to the conditions of the

Contract, an advance payment is to be made against an advance payment

guarantee in the sum or sums indicated below.

At the request of the Contractor, we [insert name of Bank] hereby

irrevocably undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total

an amount of [insert amount in figures] ([insert amount in words]30) upon

receipt by us of your first demand in writing accompanied by a written

statement stating that the Contractor is in breach of its obligation

under the Contract because the Contractor used the Advance Payment for

purposes other than the costs of mobilization in respect of the Works.

It is a condition for any claim and payment under this guarantee to be

made that the Advance Payment referred to above must have been received

by the Contractor on its account number [insert account number] at

[insert name and address of Bank].

The maximum amount of this guarantee shall be progressively reduced by

the amount of the Advance Payment repaid by the Contractor as indicated

in copies of interim statements or payment certificates which shall be

presented to us. This guarantee shall expire, at the latest, upon our

receipt of a copy of the Interim Payment Certificate indicating that

eighty (80) percent of the Contract Price has been certified for payment,

or on the [insert number] day of [insert month], [insert year],31

30

The Guarantor shall insert an amount representing the amount of the Advance Payment and denominated either in

the currency(ies) of the Advance Payment as specified in the Contract, or in a freely convertible currency acceptable

to the Procuring Entity. 31

Insert the expected expiration date of the Time For Completion. The Procuring Entity should note that in the event

of an extension of the Time For Completion of the Contract, the Procuring Entity would need to request an extension

of this guarantee from the Guarantor. Such request must be in writing and must be made prior to the expiration

date established in the guarantee. In preparing this guarantee, the Procuring Entity might consider adding the

following text to the form, at the end of the penultimate paragraph: “ We agree to a one-time extension of this


whichever is earlier. Consequently, any demand for payment under this

guarantee must be received by us at this office on or before that date.

This guarantee is subject to the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees,

International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 458.

_____________________

[insert signature(s) ) of authorized representative(s) of bank]

____________________________

guarantee for a period not to exceed [six months][one year], in response to the Procuring Entity’s written request for

such extension, such request to be presented to us before the expiry of the guarantee.”

]

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

Date: 20 September 2013

Structural Repairs To Tower Block: RFP # 2013-10-10-02

Bank of Jamaica invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Structural Repairs to the Tower

Block. The facades of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Tower have deteriorated resulting in spalling and cracking

of concrete, exposure of reinforcement, corrosion of reinforcement and other damaging effects. The

proposed works include the removal of damaged concrete, corroded reinforcement, placement of new

concrete with additives, placement of new reinforcement and resealing of the external windows. The

Specifications and the Bills of Quantities describe the works to be performed.

1. Eligibility: Bidders must possess a valid Tax Compliance Certificate and must be registered with the

National Contracts Commission in the following categories in order to participate:

(i) Civil Engineering –Grade 1, or

(ii) Building Construction –Grade 1

2. Availability: Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Head of Procurement, at

e-mail address [email protected] and may retrieve the bid documents which are available on the

Bank’s website (www.boj.org.jm) under the section “Tender” or at (www.boj.org.jm/rfp.php).

3. Bid Validity & Return of Bid: Bids shall be valid for a period of 180 days after bid closing and shall be

deposited in the tender box located at the Bank's information desk no later than the dates and the times

designated in the respective RFP on or before 20 September 2013. Late bids will be rejected.

4. Queries and Clarifications: All queries and requests for clarifications must be made by emailing

[email protected] on or before 06 September 2013, Subject: Queries/Clarification- RFP #2013-10-

10-02. Structural Repairs To Tower Block. Responses will be made available on the Bank's website

http://www.boj.org.jm/rfp.php by 13 September 2013.

5. Bid Security: Bids shall include a Bid Security issued by a bank or a by a surety using the form for bid

security (bank guarantee) included in Section IX Security Forms. The Bid Security shall be

$1,300,000.00.

6. Bid Opening: Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at

the Bank of Jamaica, Nethersole Place, Kingston, Jamaica 10:15 a.m. on 20 September2013

7. Mandatory Site Visit: Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit at the BOJ, Nethersole Place

Building, and Kingston on Tuesday, 03 September 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

The Bank of Jamaica is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to terminate the

bid process at any point prior to the award of contract without incurring any liabilities to participating

bidders.

http://www.boj.org.jm/

http://www.boj.org.jm/rfp.php