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TECHNICAL SUBMISSION PROJECT SPECIFICATION SECTION C – PART 2 SECTION 1: GENERAL

IA 12/13 C 057 ST C2/S1/1 February 2013 Construction and Upgrade of Rayyan Road Project 7: Contract 1 West of New Rayyan R/A to East of Bani Hajer R/A

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS

The following clauses delete, substitute, amend, supplement, or are additional to the clauses in the various sections of QCS 2010:

SECTION 1 – PART 1 INTRODUCTION Delete sub clauses 1.4.2 and 1.4.5 and substitute with the following:

1.4.2 THE CONTRACT

This Contract is between the Public Work Authority of the State of Qatar and the Contractor for the design, construction and completion of the works in accordance with employers requirements described in Section C of this document.

1.4.5 THE ENGINEER

“Engineer” means the person appointed by the Employer to act as Engineer for the purposes of the Contract and named as such in the Appendix to Tender, or other person appointed from time to time by the Employer and notified as such to the Contractor.

Add new clause as follows: 1.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1.7.1 Site Specific Geotechnical Requirements

1 The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the ground conditions likely to be encountered

in the area as provided for information in Geotechnical Investigation Report provided under the Preliminary Engineering Design Report which is part of this tender package. Construction works may involve excavation in very hard rock and in filled and reclaimed land and excavations below the level of the ground water table. The Contractor should assess and make allowance for working in such conditions.

1.7.2 Blasting Requirements 1 The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that the Works may be

constructed in developed areas where blasting may be restricted. Add new clause as follows: 1.8 PROGRAMME 1.8.1 The Contract Programme includes preparing the design of the permanent works

and securing approval for the design from the Employer prior to construction commencement.



Primavera version 6 shall be used for producing the programme. SECTION 1 – PART 1A GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR UTILITY WORKS

1 The contractor shall be responsible for liaison with Public Utility Departments with regards to the overall coordination and programming of utility works.

No trench or chamber excavation will be permitted until:-

i) The locations and depth of all existing services have been established by trial

holes to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

ii) The contractor has provided the Engineer with accurate setting out information for the line and level of the proposed utility installation.

iii) The Engineer has confirmed the accurate setting information for the line and

levels of the proposed utility installation.

The contractor shall include for the requirements of this clause in his programme of works and his Bill of Rates. The contractor shall be responsible for arranging, providing and maintaining all road closures and traffic diversions required by the works with the Traffic Police Department and the Engineer. The contractor shall be responsible for liaison with the concerned authorities for obtaining all necessary building permits for any new building/structure related to the public utility departments.



PART 3 SITE ACCESS AND ENTRY ONTO THE SITE 3.2 ACCESS ROADS 3.2.1 Temporary Access Roads

Delete paragraph 2 and substitute with the following: 2 Reinstatement shall include restoring the area of any route to at least the degree of

safety, stability, drainage, level, contour and landscaping that existed at the time the Contractor is given Possession of Site.

3.3 SITE ENTRY 3.3.1 Entry onto the Site

Delete paragraph 3.

Add new paragraph 8 as follows: 8 The work permit for plants, which are under operation by PWA Operations and

Maintenance Department will be issued as per 'Operations and Maintenance Department Permit Procedure' based on the Contractor’s application through the Engineer or his designated representative.



PART 4 PROTECTION 4.3 PROTECTION OF OTHER WORKS 4.3.2 Procedure for Complaints and Claims for Damage

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: 1 Details of all claims for damage or warning of intended claims for damage which the

Contractor may receive shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer without delay. Likewise, any such claims or warnings, which may be submitted directly to the Engineer, shall be passed on to the Contractor without delay.

4.3.3 Protection of Survey Control Points

Add new paragraphs 4 to 7 as follows: 4 The Contractor shall consult the Survey Section of the Ministry of Municipality and

Urban Planning (MMUP) and Public Works Authority (PWA) prior to the commencement of any works to determine if the work is likely to disturb survey marks. If the Survey Section requires a survey mark to be moved the Contractor will be responsible for recreating the survey mark to an approved design and specification, and for resurveying the point using survey companies approved by the Survey Section.

5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the survey marks within the

boundaries of the Site for the duration of the Contract and shall be liable for all costs of any remedial work required by the Survey Section.

6 Prior to the issuing of the Certificate of Completion of Works the Survey Section will

issue a certificate stating that all survey marks, whether disturbed or otherwise by the Contractor, have been reinstated or protected to the satisfaction of the Survey Section.

7 In the event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Clause the PWA,

without prejudice to any other method of recovery, may deduct the costs of any remedial work after the Time for Completion carried out by the Survey Section, from any monies in its hands or which may become due to the Contractor.



PART 5 INTERFERENCE 5.2 GENERAL 5.2.1 Land Interests

Delete paragraph 3 and substitute with the following: 3 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of his intention to utilise any land

outside the Site and obtain the written approval of the Engineer before approaching any landowner for use of their land.

Add new paragraph 4 as follows:

4 Before exercising any right negotiated by him in connection with using land outside

the Site, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of such arrangements. The details of the arrangement shall include drawings and description of the land to be used, purpose of its use and duration of the Contractor’s use of the land

5.2.2 Existing Properties

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: 1 The Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer before interfering with

access to any property, and shall also obtain the approval of the Engineer to any alternative access arrangements.


2 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the relevant owners and occupiers in

writing fourteen (14) days in advance of any such interference and shall confirm to the Engineer that the alternative arrangements have been agreed with the relevant owners and occupiers.

5.2.3 Existing Roads

Add new paragraph 4 as follows: 4 The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage caused by him,

Contractor's Employees, sub-contractors or suppliers to public or private roads, paved areas, paths verges, trees, shrubs, fences, boundary walls, gates, signs, drains, ducts and services arising out of or by reason of the execution of the Works and shall bear the cost of making good any damage to the entire satisfaction of the local and other authorities and owners. The Contractor shall keep all private roads and paths clean and free from dirt and debris and any obstruction associated with the Works, which would prejudice the safe and unimpeded normal use of the said roads and paths.



PART 7 SUBMITTALS 7.9 PHOTOGRAPHS 7.9.1 General

Add new paragraph 5 as follows: 5 The Contractor shall provide six digital cameras and one digital video camera for

the exclusive use of the Engineer or his designated representative and supply software, batteries, cables and USB flash drives or external hard drives as required. The digital camera shall have a minimum specification of 35–105 zoom, with a minimum of 10.0 megapixels for prints up to 20” x 30”, 4GB internal memory and video/audio facility. The cameras shall be returned to the Contractor at the end of the contract period.

7.9.2 Pre-Construction Photographs

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: 1 The Contractor shall arrange to obtain a photographic and video record of the Site

before the start of the Works to fully record the existing conditions of the Site and other matters of interest in connection with the Works or their surroundings of the Project, by taking photographs and video films from positions agreed with the Engineer. Two number 125 x 90 mm prints of each photograph and a digital copy of the photographs/video film on a CD shall be handed to the Engineer within 7 days of the photographs/videos being taken. Any photograph/video which is not clear and distinct, double exposed, over exposed, blurred, etc., shall be retaken until approved by the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

7.9.3 Monthly Photographs and Videos

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: The Contractor shall take photographs during the course of the Works in order to provide a

visual record of the Works and their construction, from positions agreed with the Engineer. Two number 125 x 90 mm prints of each photograph and a digital copy on CD shall be handed to the Engineer within 7 days of the photographs being taken.

Add new Sub-Clause 7.9.4 as follows:

7.9.4 Monthly Photographs/Videos 1 The Contractor shall obtain photographic and video records showing the progress of

the Works in every month, and or as necessary, in order to provide sufficient visual evidence of the progress and to record the specialized events features of the Works or other matters of interest in connection with the Works or their surroundings of the Contract. Such media documentation shall be submitted to the Engineer in the form of an accepted media documental presentation, as and when required during the progress of the Works and as a complete package at the completion of the Contract. Two number 125 mm x 90 mm prints of each photograph and a digital copy of the photographs/video film on a CD shall be handed to the Engineer within 7 days of the



photographs/videos being taken. Any photograph/video which is not clear and distinct, double exposed, over exposed, blurred, etc., shall be retaken until approved by the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

7.10 AS BUILT DOCUMENTS

The following are to be read in conjunction with QCS 2010, Section 1, Part 7, Clause 7.10 Drawings. The following provisions have precedence over the corresponding provisions of QCS 2010.

7.10.1 Drawings to be provided by the Contractor

The Contractor shall be required to provide soft and hard copies submissions of all As Built Documents prior to the issue of the Certificate of Completion as per the relevant provisions detailed within the standards and specifications, as cited within the Tender Documents. As Built Documents include As Built Drawings and plans, As Built Survey Drawings and As Built Record Drawings:-

1 As Built drawings and Survey drawings are based on topographical surveys that

show changes to topography as a result of the construction of the Works, including but not limited to, the construction of new assets (such as structures and roads), demolition of existing structures and roads and the like. The As Built Survey Drawings shall form a comprehensive record of the topographical changes resulting from the construction of the Works in all respects. The As Built Survey Drawings shall also show all sub-surface elements of the Works, including but not limited to, pipelines, ducts, cables, chambers, manholes and the like. The As Built Survey Drawings shall form a comprehensive record of above and sub-surface physical elements of the Works as constructed in all respects.

2 As Built Record Drawings are drawings that show the Works as constructed in all respects. They are in addition to the elements of the Works shown on the As Built Survey Drawings, and should include, at least, all finished horizontal and vertical alignments, chainages, setting out, levels, and details. They shall also include all underground services, utilities, surface features, and any additional information deemed necessary to comprehensively represent the works.

No later than the date on which the Contractor shall apply by notice to the Engineer for a Certificate of Completion, the Contractor shall supply to the Engineer the As-Built Documents for all Design and for all Constructed Elements, inclusive of:-

(i) As Built drawings as specified in Appendix A herein (Information To Be

Supplied As part of As Built Documents).

(ii) For Road Structures, the As Built, Operational and Maintenance Records to be in accordance with BD 62 of the UK DMRB, and for any road structure designed, it should include a fully indexed and referenced set of Design and Design Check calculations (certified by the Designer and Checker).

(iii) For all Elements, the following shall be provided:-



a) One copy of each of the drawings specified in Appendix A herein (Information To Be Supplied As part of As Built Documents) on A1 size paper clearly marked "As Built Drawing" in red, and

b) Digital "soft" copies of all the As-Built Documents in Autodesk's

AutoCAD Civil 3D format (surveys/drawings/records/schedules), and other deliverable formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel or Access as appropriate, in a suitable and as appropriate storage medium (such as a CD-ROM) with a lifetime warranty, to enable transfer, upload and integration to PWA’s systems (according to its standards) and MMUP CGIS's 3D City Model and its GIS system.

(iv) If any design of roadway elements is undertaken, a completed Roads Design Criteria certificate, for every designed section, in the form set out in Appendix B herein.

(v) An Execution and Completion Report identifying the actual types of materials

and execution that were used throughout the Works. The Execution and Completion Report shall:-

a) Summarize the information obtained by the laboratory or field tests on

the road materials employed in the Works;

b) Comment on the remedial and corrective actions taken;

c) Discuss points of interest or the use of "unusual" and "special" materials and methods of execution;

d) Contain a statement setting out the problems and defects encountered during the execution of the Works and how they were overcome or rectified.

e) Record material compliance, such as certification, quality assurance, external testing and otherwise; and

f) Form a complete record of sampling and testing data.

For the purposes of these As Built Documents, a defect shall mean a failure of any component in the Works during the execution of the Works, including, deterioration in the road pavement including chip loss, unexpected movement of earthworks slopes, evidence of poor drainage and subsequent identification of the use of materials within the Works that would not have met the requirements of the Design and/or the Specification.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall supply to the Engineer within 7 days after the latest of the expiry dates of the Warranty Periods, As-Built Documents as follows:-

(i) Where applicable, a Supplementary Report setting out any changes to the

As-Built Documents

(ii) A Roadworks Maintenance Manual which shall include, but shall not be limited to, all relevant details in respect to constructed and/or designed elements, cross referenced where necessary to information compiled



elsewhere as part of the As-Built Documents, and shall comprise Design information, Materials details, as well as, Maintenance facilities, procedures, manuals and list of drawings, as relevant to each element constructed and/or designed and referenced to those provided elsewhere as part of the As Built Documents.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall store all records relating to the Design and execution of the Works and the remedying of defects in good condition for a period of three months from the end of Defects Liability Period for the Works. At the end of this period the Contractor shall supply, free of charge, a copy of these records to the Employer and may thereafter destroy or dispense with such records.

All As Built Documents shall be completed by the Contractor and submitted to the Engineer prior to the issue of a Certificate of Completion.



APPENDIX A – Information to Be Supplied As Part of As Built Documents

The drawings, plans, records, schedules and other information detailed herein shall be provided as appropriate to form one or multiple composite document elements incorporating information on individual structures making up the works. A separate “group of as-built documents” would need to be established for major structures such as a tunnel. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract, the format, media and numbers of copies of the As Built Documents shall be agreed between the Contractor and the client’s Representative. The As Built Documents shall:- 1. Be compiled and delivered, no later than the date on which the Contractor shall apply by

notice to the Engineer for a Certificate of Completion of the overall project or on a structure-by-structure basis as appropriate.

2. Be of sufficient details for the constructed assets, in terms of attributes coverage of As Built Documents, to meet the needs of on-going operation and maintenance management.

3. Contain an index listing of all drawings and other information provided with particular reference to other records to which cross-referencing is made.

4. Where the project involves alterations or additions to roads, assets or other features outside the lands made available by the client for the works and the lands made available to the Contractor for the works, the information pertaining to such, shall be separately identified so that it can be passed to the "'owner" of the roads, assets or other features, (this also includes Accommodation Works undertaken on other than private domestic properties), in such cases it shall not be acceptable to cross-refer to other records and the As Built Documents shall be submitted as standalone. This shall be particularly so for structures where information to BD 62 of the UK DMRB shall need to be separately provided.

5. Be referenced to the general road network (as acceptable by the Client’s Representative) so that it can be easily accessed and updated when future Works or maintenance are undertaken.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract, The As Built Documents shall cover as a minimum, As Built Drawings covering Schemes, General arrangement, Drainage, Carriageway, pavement, structures, Fencing, Safety barrier systems, road markings, Traffic Signs, Lighting, utilities networks, equipment, ITS, related stakeholders ancillary assets such as utilities companies and any associated legislative and approval documents acquired as part of works execution.



APPENDIX B – As Built Roads Design Criteria Certificate (Note, the completion of the below certificate is subject to the inclusion of designed

elements / parameters within the Contract)



PART 9 MATERIALS 9.3 TESTING OF MATERIALS 9.3.1 General

Delete paragraph 9 and substitute with the following: 9 The laboratory shall be provided with equipment and trained personnel sufficient for

carrying out all the tests for earthworks, subbase / road base, concrete, asphalt, etc. referred to in the Specification. The laboratory shall be capable of carrying out all the relevant tests at the frequency required by the Specification and by the rate of progress required by the Contractor’s approved programme for the Works.



PART 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY 10.1 GENERAL 10.1.1 Scope

Delete paragraph 2 and substitute with the following: 2 Related Sections and Parts are as follows: This section Part 4 Protection

Part 11 Engineer’s Site Facilities

Section 2 Part 3 Hazardous Materials Section 11 Part 1 Regulatory Document Section 11 Part 2 SAMAS

10.7 WELFARE OF WORKMEN 10.7.2 Safety Equipment

Add new paragraphs 9 and 10 as follows: 9 The Contractor shall provide and maintain in good working order one compressed

air escape respirator set (Dräger “Saver Auto PP” or similar) in the Contractor’s site office.

10 One oxygen resuscitation unit shall be provided in the Contractor’s site office. 10.7.3 Support Facilities for Contractor’s Staff and Labour

Delete paragraph 5 and substitute with the following: 5 The Contractor shall provide transportation between staff accommodation and

areas of work for his staff and labourers.

Add new Sub-Clauses 10.7.5 and 10.7.6 as follows: 10.7.5 Additional Environmental Protection and Pollution Control 1 The Contractor shall comply with all conditions of Environmental Clearance issued

for the Contract by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and also where relevant, the predecessor to the MoE, the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.

2 The Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations regarding environmental

protection and pollution control issued by the MoE, and also where relevant, the predecessor to the MoE, the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.



10.7.6 Plant and Equipment Test Certificates 1 Cranes, whether used to construct the Works or provided as part of the permanent

Works, must have a current test certificate. 2 Each sling, shackle or other item of loose lifting tackle, whether used to construct

the Works or provided as part of the permanent Works, must have either a current manufacturer’s test certificate or a current test certificate.

3 Test certificates must be issued by a competent testing authority approved by the

Engineer. 4 The Contractor must have a copy of each test certificate on-site available for

inspection by the Engineer. 5 The following British Standards and Code of Practice shall be complied with:

(a) Mobile and Tower Cranes: BS 1757, BS 2799 and CP 3010 (b) Overhead Cranes: BS 466 and BS 5744 (c) Slings: BS 1290 (d) Chain Blocks: BS 3243 (e) Shackles: Alloy: BS 3551, High Tensile Steel: BS 3032



PART 11 ENGINEER’S SITE FACILITIES 11.2 ENGINEER’S SITE OFFICES

11.2.1 General

Replace paragraph 1 with the following:

1 The Contractor shall provide, maintain and remove on completion of the Works the

Engineer’s Site Offices Type 3. The position and location of the site offices shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.

Add new Sub-Clause 11.2.5 as follow: 11.2.5 Engineer’s Site Office Furniture and other Equipment 1 All furniture and equipment for the Engineer’s Site Office Type 3 shall be fit for its purpose,

and is to be new, of high quality and durability to sustain heavy duty usage, requiring least maintenance, to the approval of the Engineer. The list of furniture and equipment requirements is given below.

2 The Contractor shall provide, maintain and keep clean and in a sanitary condition,

temporary site office facilities with all associated equipment and services for the exclusive use of the PWA representative, the PMC’s staff and the Engineer's Representative and his staff from the commencement of the Project. The site office facilities shall remain, in whole or in part as required by the Engineer until the end of the Maintenance Period, or such earlier time as the Engineer may approve.

3 The Contractor shall proceed with the site office facilities immediately following the

award of the Contract and shall provide temporary alternative accommodation/offices to the Engineer’s approval until such time as the site office facilities are made available.

4 The Contractor shall submit all necessary specifications, drawings and calculations

for the fabrication and installation of the site office facilities no later than 14 days after the commencement date, showing the accommodation proposed complete with furnishings, equipments and fittings for the Engineer's approval before placing any orders or commencing fabrication and construction and shall be responsible for ensuring that the offices are structurally sound. The Engineer may request alterations at this stage. The drawings shall be approved in writing by the Engineer before installation / construction shall commence.

5 The site office facilities shall conform to the general configuration shown below and

shall be either prefabricated portable unit/s or of other form of weatherproof design and construction to the approval of the Engineer. The facilities shall have full partitions and room sizes shall be as shown in the attached Schedule of offices. All rooms shall have individual entrance doors. Corridors and entrance areas shall be additional to the office sizes. Corridors shall be a minimum width of 2.0 metres. The Contractor may propose “open plan” style offices with suitable rooms for the Engineer’s consideration and approval. The Contractor shall insure the site offices against fire, burglary and other risks.



6 The site office facilities shall be mounted on adequate concrete foundations and shall be provided with concrete access steps where necessary. Walls and roofs of the facilities may be constructed of composite timber framed panels with metal cladding, or alternative forms to the Engineer’s approval, with thermal conductance of 0.60 w/m2 °C and fire resistance of one hour. Roof coverings shall be selected for durability, freedom from excessive maintenance, and the ability to withstand extreme exposure to sun, heat and humidity. All rooms shall have glazed windows complete with fly screens.

7 The offices shall be air-conditioned with the exception of toilets and kitchen areas.

The offices shall be air-conditioned with dual (cooling/heating) split type units to maintain each room at a maximum steady dry bulb temperature between 20°C and 25°C at a relative humidity of 50% under the expected climatic conditions expected at the Site. Extract fans capable of 10 air changes per hour shall be provided in the kitchen and toilets.

8 Adequate fitted hardware, electrical switches, sockets, lighting and plumbing fittings,

sanitary ware and fittings and fixtures etc., shall be provided as necessary for the different areas. The electrical installation shall provide for simultaneous use of all electrical appliances. The installation and testing of wiring and electrical equipment shall be in accordance with the latest requirements of the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation.

9 Throughout the duration of the Contract, the Contractor shall ensure adequate

uninterrupted supplies of clean fresh water, electricity, telephones, fax machines, internet connections to all computers, refreshments, waste paper baskets, filing trays to the offices.

10 The Contractor shall provide all typical items listed in the following schedules, and

final configuration shall be as specified by the Engineer. All keys for the Engineer’s site offices shall be held by the Engineer until such offices are removed or vacated by the Engineer.

11 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum each office

shall be provided with the following furniture to the approval of the Engineer:

1 No. kneehole pattern desk with lockable drawers, 1500x800x760mm in size. 1 No. swivel chair with armrests. 1 No stacking or folding chairs 1 No. hanging file or plan chest suitable for AO size prints. 1 No. wastepaper basket. 1 No. two drawer filing cabinet. 1 No. wall mounted pin board, 1000x2000mm in size.

12 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum each toilet

shall be provided with the following sanitary fittings to the approval of the Engineer and an adequate supply of hot and cold water at all times:

3 No. low level WC suite. 3 No. wash-hand basin. 1 No. shower tray, mixer fittings, rose and shower curtains. 3 No. toilet roll holder, towel rail, soap dish and mirror.



1 No. hand/face dryer Adequate supply of paper towels

13 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum, the sample

room shall be provided with the following furniture to the approval of the Engineer:

2 No. tables, each approximately 1200x2000mm in size. folding or stacking chairs 1 No. wall mounted blackboard, 1000x2000mm in size. 1 No. wall mounted pin board, 1000x3000 mm in size. 1 No. shelf unit for approved samples with 5 tiers of shelves, 400mx2400mm

overall. 14 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum, the Archives

and the storage room shall be provided with adequate storage racking or shelving for the archiving of documents all to the approval of the Engineer.

15 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum, the server

room shall be air-conditioned with dual (cooling/heating) split type unit to maintain the room at a maximum steady dry bulb temperature of 20°C at a relative humidity of 50% under the climatic conditions expected at the Site. In addition it is to be fitted out with an environmental monitoring system, and video surveillance all to the approval of the Engineer.

16 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum, the meeting

room shall be provided with the following furniture to the approval of the Engineer:

Very long meeting table and chairs to suit room size. 42” flat plasma TV, a VCR/DVD, a ceiling mounted projector, computer

connections 1 No. wall mounted white board, 1000x2000mm in size. 1 No. wall mounted pin board, 1000x3000 mm in size. 1 No. wall mounted folding screen, 2000x3000mm in size, for presentations 1 No. shelf unit for approved samples with 5 tiers of shelves, 400mx2400mm

overall. 17 Unless noted otherwise within the following schedules, as a minimum, the kitchen

shall be provided with the following equipment to the approval of the Engineer:

1 No. stainless steel dual bowl drainer sink, hot and cold taps, cupboards underneath.

4 ring cooker, 1 micro-wave Cabinets and shelves to match sink, as required. 1 No. 20 cu.ft refrigerator Sufficient capacity electrical kettles and crockery and cutlery. A suitable number of cups, saucers and drinking glasses.

18 Corridors shall be provided with three portable dry powder fire extinguisher and 4

water coolers. 19 The offices shall be equipped with fire and smoke detectors in each room and/or

corridor to be fully maintained by the Contractor.



20 Offices and the Contractors Office compound are to be smart in appearance with a solid boundary fence with Ashghal logos (as per attached example ASHGHAL Standard Hoarding Skins for Expressway Programme, Drawing No. EXW-GENL-0000-PO-ASH-DG-00042 Rev. A), all to be to the approval of the Engineer.

All site office structures including Contractor’s site offices should closely align with ASHGHAL’s brand colours as long as safety on site is in no way compromised. The colour proposed for site offices shall be to the approval of the Engineer.

The hoarding shall be made of steel sheet covered with outdoor tarpaulin of 2.4 metre height to be approved by the Engineer. The Steel hoarding shall be 2.4 metres high Continuous Steel hoarding with 2.4 metres Powder Coated Sheets and Rails, with surface mounted concrete blocks 400 mm x 400 mm x 600 mm. The top rail will be 2.4 metre from the ground. The fencing will be backed stayed every 2.5 metres. The Hoarding consists of 0.7mm Profile Steel sheet and rails polyester powder. The hoarding is to be suitable for the fixing of advertising fabric.

The graphics will be in a good resolution printed on a tarpaulin suitable for outdoor use; the project pictures to be electronically provided by the Engineer. A minimum of 2 pcs- 7 metres wide galvanized mesh vehicle gates and 2 pcs-1.2 metres wide galvanized pedestrian gates will be provided on each enclosed area.

In addition the Site Offices are to be provided with a Project Sign Board (as per

attached ASHGHAL Standard Sign Board, Drawing No. EXW-GENL-0000-PO-ASH-DG-00041 Rev. C), to the approval of the Engineer. Rev C introduces a revamped standard ASGHAL signboard design, along with an elaboration on project signboard requirements.

21 Smoking room shall be separate from the office. It shall have adequate seating

arrangement and floor standing sanded ashtrays. Room shall be fitted with Extract fans capable of 10 air changes per hour.

22 Mosque/prayer room is to be provided and floor shall be suitably carpeted. 23 Offices shall be to the approval of the Civil Defence Department and shall be

provided with a valid Fire Safety Certificate.



Type 3: Engineer’s Site Offices

Room Post Room Size No. Remarks

1 Supervision Consultant 8m x 4m 1 w/ Toilet + Shower complete

2 Supervision Consultant 4m x 4m 1


















20 Supervision Consultant 8m x 4m 1 Shares with 19














34 Kitchen Complete 4m x 6m 1

35 Toilet + Shower Complete 4m x 4m 4 1 Female

36 Lobby + Reception 8m x 6m 1

37 Archives 12m x 4m 1

38 Store Room 4m x 4m 1

39 Samples Room 4m x 4m 1

40 Server Room 4m x 2m 1

41 Printing/Plotting Room 4m x 4m 1

42 Conference Room 12m x 4m 1



Room Post Room Size No. Remarks

43 Prayer Room 8m x 4m 1 Carpeted

44 Smoking Room (External) 4m x 4m

45 PWA Representative 8m x 4m 1 w/ toilet+ shower complete

46 PMC Representative 8m x 4m 1 w/ toilet+ shower complete

47 PMC Representative 6m x 4m 1



Shaded Car Park 3m x 6m 65 Asphalted

Elevated Water Tank 1 6 day consumption

Underground Septic Tank 1 6 day consumption

Generator/ Generator Room 1 w/ Diesel Tank

Paved Walkways, Steps 2m x Lm Asphalted

Lit Parking Lot and Access Road 1200m2 Asphalted

Landscaping Area 300m2 As required Type 3: Engineer’s Site Office Furniture and Equipment

Room

Post

XLD

CHBL

LD

D CHB

CLB

CT

MT

Cub

Cab

AC

PC

Sc

P Sh

PB

1 Supervision Consultant 1 8 1 2 2 S 1* 19”L* 1* 1 2




5 Supervision Consultant 1 1 2 2 2 1 S 2* 19”L* 2* 2 2





10 Supervision Consultant 3 3 3 3 3 S 3 19”L* 3* 3 3

11 Supervision Consultant 2 2 2 2 2 S 2 19”L* 2* 2 2

















Room

Post

XLD

CHBL

LD

D CHB

CLB

CT

MT

Cub

Cab

AC

PC

Sc

P Sh

PB









34 Kitchen complete

35 Toilet + Shower Complete

36 Lobby + Reception S 2* 19”L* 2* 2 2

37 Archives S

38 Store Room S

39 Samples Room S

40 Server Room S

41 Plotting/ Printing Room S

42 Conference Room S

43 Prayer Room S

44 Smoking Room – External

45 PWA Representative 1 1 1 8 1 2 2 S 1 19”L 1 1 2

46 PMC Representative 1 1 1 8 1 2 2 S 1 19”L 1 1 2

47 PMC Representative 2 4 2 2 S 2 19”L 2 2 2

48 PMC Representative 2 2 2 2 2 S 2 19”L 2 2 2

49 PMC Representative 2 2 2 2 2 S 2 19”L 2 2 2

XLD Executive Large Desk with 2x3 locking drawers, L shape Sc Screen, Size indicated, L for flat LCD

LD Large Desk with 2x3 locking drawers, L shape P Printer, HP LaserJet A4

D Straight Desk with 1x3 locking drawers Sh Shelves, as required

CHB Chair, High Back PB Pin Board, as required

CLB Chair, Low Back or Visitor Chair (Meeting Table)

CT Conference Table

MT Meeting Table/Stacking Table

CHLB Chair, High Back Leather Chair

Cab Cabinet, vertical, 2x six locking drawers

Cup Cupboard

AC S: Split Unit, 2.5 tons W: Window Unit, 2.5 tons (All units heating/cooling)

PC Personal Computer, with Screen, on network, See Specifications * Computers and printers will be supplied by the Consultant for the use of his staff. The

Contractor shall provide and maintain network cable infrastructure, hubs, router, power and data outlet points, internet connections including payment of bills for the Consultant and Engineer. Internet connectivity shall be of sufficient bandwidth to enable the timely and efficient uploading/downloading of electronic documents and files in to the Programme’s internet-based collaboration environment provided by the Client.



11.3 UTILITY CONNECTIONS

11.3.3 Water


2 The Contractor shall provide inline filters on all water supplies into the Client and Engineer’s Site Facilities. The Contractor shall maintain these at regular intervals as per manufacturer’s instructions throughout the duration of contract and maintenance period.

11.3.4 Telephone

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following:

1 The Contractor shall provide 6 land lines for the Engineer’s Site Office Type 3, two of which are for facsimile lines and one for a super internet connection, for the sole use of the Engineer.

11.4 PROVISIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

11.4.3 Photocopier

Add new paragraphs 3 and 4 as follows:

3 The Contractor shall provide and maintain 1 No multi-functional digital A3 photocopier with a minimum of 60 copies/minute and 600 x 600 dpi resolution for the exclusive use of the Engineer (PWA representative and PMC staff) together with servicing, accessories and materials for the contract period. The photocopier shall have an automatic document feed and minimum 10-copy sorting capacity.

4 The Contractor shall provide 6 digital cameras for the use of the Engineer as

specified below:-

• Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.3x Optical & 4x Digital & 13x Combined Zoom

• Image Capture Device: Type 1:- 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels:- Approx. 10.0 Megapixels Effective Pixels:- Approx. 10.0 Megapixels

• Lens Focal Length:- 6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T)mm - 35mm (film equivalent: 37 - 122mm) Digital Zoom:- 4x Focusing Range:- Normal: 0.4 in. (1cm) - infinity (W), 9.8 in. (25cm) - infinity (T) Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1-50cm) (W), 9.8 in. - 1.6 ft. (25 - 50cm) (T) Autofocus System:- TTL Autofocus

• Viewfinders LCD Monitor:- 2.5-inch TFT colour LCD Pixels:- Approx. 115,000 dots LCD Coverage:- Approx. 100%

• Aperture and Shutter



Maximum Aperture:- f/3.0(W) - f/5.8 (T) Shutter Speed:- 1 - 1/2000 sec. 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

• Exposure Control Sensitivity:- Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 Low Light: ISO 500-3200 Light Metering Method:- Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Exposure Control Method:- AE Lock Exposure Compensation:- +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

• White Balance White Balance Control:- Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

• Flash Built-in Flash:- Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Flash Range:- 12 in. - 9.8 ft. (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T) (30cm - 3.0m (W), 30cm -2.0m (T)) Recycling Time:- 10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)

• Image Storage Storage Media:- SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card – 16GB Number of Recording Pixels:- Still Images: 3648 x 2736 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small), 3648 x 2048 (Widescreen)

11.4.4 Measuring and Recording Equipment


1 The Contractor shall supply the following equipment for the use of the Engineer’s

Representative for the duration of the Contract:

(i) Full set of Total Station Equipment.

Comprising: Qty 4 Nos. Total Station with internal memory “ 8 Nos. Target Set (Tribrach, Adaptor and Prism with holder). “ 4 Nos. Pogo with single prism and prism holder “ 15 Nos. Tripod (Wild GST 20 or equivalent)

Other accessories like Batteries, Cables, Battery Chargers, Carrying Case etc.

(ii) Leveling Instrument.

Comprising: Qty 3 Nos. Automatic Sprit level. “ 3 Nos. Tripod (Wild GST 10 or equivalent) “ 6 Nos. Leveling staff with bubble. Target Set

(iii) Other Survey Accessories.

Qty 9 Nos. 50 metre steel tape “ 9 Nos. 30 metre steel tape “ 9 Nos. 30 metre Glass Fibre Plastic / Nylon Tape



“ 30 Nos. 5 metre pocket tape “ 6 Nos. 1 metre folding measure “ 6 Nos. 1 metre spirit level “ 6 Nos. Thermometers “ 24 Nos. Ranging Rods “ 6 Nos. Optical square “ 6 Nos. Lump hammer (4 lbs.); “ 6 Nos. Sledge hammer (7 lbs.); “ 9 Nos. Portable “surveying” safety sign “ 12 Nos. Surveying umbrella “ 12 Nos. Torch (9 volt); “ 6 Nos. Plumb bobs and lines; “ 6 Nos. Safety harness; Surveying pins - Number as required Surveying marking materials - Number as required String chalk lines - Number as required Surveyors’ field books - Number as required.

(iv) GPS Equipment.

Qty 3 Nos. - GPS Surveying Units suitable for use in static survey mode for

control observations and in Real Time Kinematic (RTK) mode for detail surveying.

The units must be capable of achieving the following accuracies.

Measurement Performance & Accuracy

Accuracy (rms) Code differential with DGPS / RTCM 2 DGPS / RTCM: Typically 25 cm (rms)

Accuracy (rms) with Real-Time (RTK) Standard of compliance: Compliance with ISO17123-8 Rapid static (phase): Horizontal: 5 mm + 0.5 ppm (rms) Static mode after initialization: Vertical: 10 mm + 0.5 ppm (rms) Kinematic (phase): Horizontal: 10 mm + 1 ppm (rms) Moving mode after initialization: Vertical: 20 mm + 1 ppm (rms)

Accuracy (rms) with Post Processing Static (phase) w/ long observations: Horizontal: 3 mm + 0.1 ppm (rms)

Vertical: 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm (rms) Static and rapid static (phase): Horizontal: 5 mm + 0.5 ppm (rms)

Vertical: 10 mm + 0.5 ppm (rms) Kinematic (phase): Horizontal: 10 mm + 1 ppm (rms)

Vertical: 20 mm + 1 ppm (rms)

It should be noted that the above list is typical only. All survey equipment to be as noted or equivalent and as required and approved by the Engineer.



11.4.7 Telephones and Facsimile Machines


3 For Type 3 Offices, the Contractor shall supply and install a telephone at each desk and the meeting room. Each telephone shall be connected to a private address box exchange (PABX) system. The Contractor shall also supply and install 3 facsimile machines. The telephones, PABX system and facsimile shall conform to the relevant provisions of any Q-TEL standard or requirement.


11.4.8 Electronic Construction Management Tool (ECMT)

As part of the initiative to use the most up-to-date technology for the Expressway Programme, Ashghal and the Programme Management Consultant (PMC) intend to implement an Electronic Construction Management Tool (ECMT). This system will facilitate capture of required information at source locations and enable all Programme participants to have online access, based on their access rights, to undertake the following tasks:

• Dashboard status reporting • Online completion, responses and tracking of Technical Queries, Requests for

Inspection, Inspection Reports and Test Reports, all with signatures, as required • Viewing Inspection & Testing Plans • Uploading, marking up and attaching photographs to Technical Queries • Interrogating online information via reporting and data exports

All Supervision Consultants and Construction Contractors, as well as their subcontractors, will be required to enter identified information specified by both Ashghal and the PMC into this online management system. Information will be able to be entered online or offline and then synchronised into the system using desktop or laptop PCs or field-based tablet PCs. This includes the online storage of scanned signatures and password for insertion of signatures in the designated report areas based on pre-determined management rules. Online, field-based data capture is performed via laptops or tablets with mobile internet connections.

The online system will be made available to the Supervision Consultants, and input devices (tablets) will be made available by the Supervision Consultants. A Provisional Amount of QR 550,000 for the purchase of all required software and licences necessary to enable the ECMT system has been included in the Contract Price. All tablets and broadband connection for the Contractor’s field team shall be provided and supported as part of the Contractor’s tender price. In addition, if desired for use with the ECMT, desktop and/or laptop computers will need to be provided and supported by the Contractor in accordance with the minimum specifications provided below. Neither Ashghal nor the PMC will provide configuration or consultant/contractor-owned infrastructure or firewall configuration support, other than assistance with the ECMT installation and use, as well as ECMT system helpdesk functions.



Qatar-based help will be available to assist with queries and provide required usage and process training associated with use of the ECMT at no cost to Supervision Consultants or Construction Contractors. Desktop and Laptop Computer Minimum Specifications • Hardware

- Desktop – Intel core i5, DVD/CD, Memory 6GB DDR3, hard drive 500GB SATA, video card 512MB.

- Laptop (Tablet) – wireless and Bluetooth. 3G or Mobile internet connectivity for field-based access.

• Software Windows7 Professional, Office 2010, Adobe Professional and Internet

Explorer 9 with appropriate and up-to-date and appropriate virus protection software.


11.4.9 Desktop Computer Minimum Specifications

• Hardware Desktop – Intel core i5, DVD/CD, Memory 6GB DDR3, hard drive 500GB

SATA, video card 512MB.

• Software - Windows7 Professional, Office 2010, Adobe Professional and Internet

Explorer 9 with appropriate and up-to-date virus protection software.







PART 13 SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS 13.3 LEVELS AND REFERENCE GRID 13.3.1 Temporary Bench Marks

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: 1 The Contractor shall establish accurate temporary bench marks on permanent

blocks from which the levels to which the Works are to be constructed may be transferred. The location of temporary bench marks shall be agreed with the Engineer. The level of temporary bench marks shall be related to the Qatar National Height Datum.

13.3.2 Site Grid

Delete paragraphs 1 and 2 and substitute with the following: 1 Should the Contractor choose to establish a local site grid then the grid shall be tied

to the Qatar National Grid and a survey report provided to the Engineer which establishes the process for conversion between the two.

13.4 SURVEYING 13.4.1 Site Survey

Delete paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 and substitute with the following: 1 The Contractor shall provide the Site ground survey and the correctness of that

survey shall be entirely the Contractor’s responsibility.

2 The Site ground survey shall comply with the requirements of the Qatar Survey Manual as a minimum.

3 The Contractor shall, within 3 weeks of the date of commencement of the Works,

carry out a check of the co-ordinates and levels of all permanent monuments, bench marks and survey markers used in the determination of the site survey model and proposed to be used for the setting out of the Works.



PART 15 TEMPORARY CONTROLS 15.2 TEMPORARY CONTROLS 15.2.5 Pollution Control

Add new paragraph 3 as follows: 3 The Contractor will be held responsible for and shall indemnify the PWA and the

Engineer against all claims in connection with noise, vibration, dust, smoke, diesel spillage and any other nuisance arising from the execution of the Works.

Add new Sub-Clause 15.2.7 15.2.7 Environmental Protection 1 The Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the Environmental Clearance

issued for the project by the Ministry of Environment/Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.

2 The Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations regarding environmental protection and pollution control issued by the Ministry of Environment/Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.



PART 16 TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS 16.1 GENERAL

Add new Sub-Clause 16.1.6 as follows: 16.1.6 Traffic Safety and Control Officers 1 The Contractor shall appoint a Traffic Safety and Control Officer at the

commencement of the Works. The name, address and telephone number(s) (both on and off-site) of the Traffic Safety and Control Officer shall be notified to the Engineer, the Traffic Police and any relevant authority. The Traffic Safety and Control Officer shall be a direct employee of the Contractor and shall not be an employee of a sub-contractor. He shall be experienced in traffic safety and management on similar highway projects, and shall be responsible on behalf of the Contractor for:

(a) liaison with the Engineer, any relevant highway authority, and the police in all matters relating to traffic safety and management;

(b) the establishment, resourcing commissioning prior to the commencement of any work and the decommissioning and removal of all traffic management systems on completion of that element of work;

(c) the management of traffic during periods when traffic restrictions are in place and for ensuring that all traffic safety and management requirements are met;

(d) immediately notifying the Traffic Police, the Engineer and the Contractor of any accidents, spillages or emergencies;

(e) ensuring the safe working of plant, machinery and personnel and ensuring that all personnel engaged in the Works are aware of the Contractor’s obligations and duties in respect of site safety when working on trafficked highways.

(f) notifying the Engineer of any deterioration in Traffic Management Equipment and trafficked road surface;

(g) monitoring the flow of traffic within the Traffic Management Area to detect any incident resulting in stationary or delayed traffic and reporting to the Engineer.

(h) submitting information sheets weekly to the Engineer logging all Traffic Management Operations and advising the expected duration of the current system, together with notice of the programmed commencement/duration of the next system;

(i) submitting information sheets weekly to the Engineer logging all incidents and the consequential effect on the Works and, when called, all movements of the emergency vehicles. For the purposes of this Clause, an ‘incident’ is defined as a shed load, vehicle breakdown, vehicle abandonment, or traffic accident, whether or not the latter involves personal injury;

(j) assisting any member of the public by ensuring that a breakdown recovery vehicle is called when required;

(k) ensuring that no employee of the Contractor or any sub-contractor (not associated with the Traffic Management Operation) enters any part of a carriageway which is not properly signed and coned off. Ensuring that employees of the Contractor or sub-contractor are individually and specifically warned not to step on to any part of the highway which is open to traffic except



to cross at designated crossing points when required to access other parts of the Works;

(l) notifying the Engineer of any deterioration of safety precautions including traffic signs, temporary road markings, road surface, safety zones, works access provisions and ensuring that rectification is carried out in accordance with the relevant specified standards;

(m) ensuring that all standing plant, equipment and materials within closed off areas on the highway are “coned-off”, placed tidily and in positions so as to minimise restrictions on the passage of vehicles using the highway and so as not to inhibit sight lines for traffic;

(n) checking that lanes, carriageways or roads temporarily closed to traffic are to be reopened at the programmed time and confirming this to the Engineer by means of an agreed pro-forma;

(o) informing all personnel employed on the Works of any changes to the Traffic Management System which may affect their access or egress to the Site, or their working conditions.

2 The Contractor shall appoint at least one deputy Traffic Safety and Control Officer

who shall be a direct employee of the Contractor, but not a sub-contractor, and be experienced in traffic safety and management on similar highway projects. The deputy shall undertake the responsibilities of the Traffic Safety and Control Officer when the latter is absent. The name, address and telephone number(s) both on and off-site of the deputy Traffic Safety and Control Officers shall be notified to the Engineer the police and any relevant authority. Contact with either the Traffic Safety, Control Officer or his deputy, shall be possible at all times.

3 The Traffic Safety and Control Officer and his Deputy shall be able to contact the

Contractor’s main office at any time. 4 The Traffic Safety and Control Officer shall patrol all traffic management systems in

service at two hourly intervals to ensure that any defect is immediately corrected. 16.2 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS 16.2.1 General Requirements

Delete paragraph 3 and substitute with following: 3 Where paved carriageways, unpaved carriageways or ramps are required, they shall

be provided and maintained to a standard suitable in all respects for the class or classes of traffic or pedestrians requiring to use them. The surface provided shall be equivalent to the surface of the existing carriageway or footway.

Delete Sub-Clause 16.2.2 and substitute with the following:

16.2.2 Maintenance of Traffic flow 1 The Contractor shall allow for the construction of temporary diversions to permit all

existing traffic movements for the full duration of the Contract period. Temporary diversion routes may be required to be altered or rerouted during the course of the



Contract and the Contractor shall allow for this as necessary. Prohibition of any traffic movement, including those shown cut off in the traffic diversion drawings shall be to the approval of the Engineer. Cut off traffic movements shall be properly compensated by installing alternative traffic diversion routes.

2 The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive Temporary Traffic

Management Plan (TTMP) which shall encompass all traffic diversions required throughout the duration of the contract. It shall provide for working drawings, supporting descriptions and documentation of all proposed traffic diversions within, and outside, the Limit of Works resulting from the Works. The TTMP shall be maintained as a working document that is under continual review. The Contractor shall coordinate the TTMP with, and obtain the approval from the Engineer, Traffic Police and relevant PWA concerned departments and other authorities as may be required.

3 Traffic diversions shall be designed by an International Roads Engineering

Consultant accredited by PWA and shall be submitted for both the Engineer and Traffic Police approval prior to implementation. Traffic diversion drawings shall be accompanied by traffic reports prepared by the International Roads Engineering Consultant and presentations to the higher authorities as necessary. The traffic reports shall be supported with data of existing and expected traffic volumes during the course of the contract period. Analysis of traffic volumes at junctions and on road links shall be carried out using industry standard software, or as may be specified by the Engineer.

4 The Contractor shall carryout traffic surveys by an accredited company, including

automatic traffic counts and manual classified counts at the main roads, and turning movement counts at the existing junctions, to determine the current level of service and forecast level of service at the junctions upon the implementation of the temporary traffic diversion. Unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer, the main junctions under Temporary Control shall not perform at a Level of Service greater than the current unrestricted situation. Upon the Engineer’s request, the Contractor shall install and commission additional temporary traffic signals capable of handling the diverted traffic.

5 Where traffic diversion drawings are included within the Project Documentation,

these shall be considered to be conceptual only, and they shall indicate the main traffic diversion scheme and stages representing the absolute minimum traffic management requirements. At the discretion of the Engineer, the final traffic diversion drawings may show an increased number of lanes at critical locations should the need arise and they may allow for local access points as appropriate. The Contractor shall be responsible for producing drawings which detail the secondary diversions to the local branching roads, and which detail the interim diversions to suit the Contractor’s sequence of work.

6 The temporary traffic diversions shall include, but not be limited to, earthworks,

pavement construction, directional signs, traffic signs, road markings, safety barriers, temporary street lighting, temporary traffic signals (if required), relocation of existing street furniture, relocation/protection of underground existing services, reinstatement of permanent works, and subsequent removal of all temporary diversion works, all to the approval of the Engineer, Traffic Police and the other



concerned PWA departments and authorities. Power supply for lighting can be from permanent or temporary supplies subject to agreement with the relevant authority.

7 Traffic diversions shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the UK’s

Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 8 unless otherwise specified by the Engineer. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that any traffic diversion required is properly signed, demarcated, illuminated and lit as per the category of the diverted road, controlled and maintained at all times. The Contractor shall submit his traffic diversion plans to the Engineer and no diversions shall be put in place until approval is obtained from the Engineer.

8 Special attention shall be given when joining with existing roads and junctions to

ensure smooth transitions and ride-ability. Encountered manholes and chambers shall be adjusted to be flush with the traffic diversion. The Contractor shall not open any traffic diversion without the written approval of the Engineer.

9 Sequential arrow boards operating on a 24-hour basis (engine or solar powered)

must be used at all diversion points. The Contractor is to allow for any day-time glare and ensure that arrows are capable of being seen sufficiently by drivers in advance of the diversion and as required by the UK’s Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 8.

10 Within the limits of the project where pedestrian traffic is present, all excavated

areas, regardless of depth, must be cordoned off by means of wired mesh panels of a height no less than 1.8 m connected together to form a continuous barrier wall. All existing pedestrian routes shall be kept open at all times for the full duration of the Works. Where a pedestrian route is required to be diverted or realigned, a minimum width of 2.0 m is to be applied to the diverted / realigned route. Where it is impractical to meet the 2.0 m width requirement, a reduced width shall be agreed with the Engineer.

11 The Contractor must ensure that all temporary roads, diversions to be operating in a

safe manner. Traffic must be maintained on hard surface asphalt roads free of any dirt, debris, holes and other obstacles. Redundant paint markings are to be removed completely so as not to cause confusion with new temporary paint markings. Redundant paint markings shall not be considered to have been removed completely until written agreement has been provided by the Engineer.

12 Upon approval from Engineer’s representative on any road closure for the purpose

of carrying out the Works of PWA, the Contractor shall place a sufficient notification to the general public in three local newspapers, coloured, and both in Arabic and English languages at least on (1) week and on (3) days prior to the road closure. The contents of notification shall be approved by the Engineer and the extent shall not be less than a half of the standard size page of a reputed local newspaper. In order to evident the notification the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a copy as appeared on the newspaper on the same day of the notification. Notice is to be sent to the Engineer for approval 10 days prior.


13 The Contractor shall allow in his pricing for maintaining existing highways within the

Project Site is a safe condition at all times.




16.2.3 Notice to Public on Road Closures

1 Upon approval from Engineer's Representative on any road closure for the purpose

of carrying out the Works of PWA, the Contractor shall place a sufficient notification to the general public in local newspapers, coloured and both in Arabic and English languages at least on (1) week and on (3) days prior to the road closure. The contents of notification shall be approved by the Engineer and the extent shall not be less than a half of the standard size page of a reputed local newspaper. In order to evident the notification the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a copy as appeared on the newspaper on the same day of the notification. Notice is to be sent to the Engineer for approval 10 days prior.

16.2.4 Maintenance of Roads/Diversions 1 The Contractors shall maintain the roads and diversions together with road signs

and markings within the site in a safe condition until such time as the Engineer issues instructions to remove them.

2 All costs in connection with maintenance of roads/diversions shall be included for in the Contract Price.



PART 17 PROJECT COORDINATION 17.1 GENERAL 17.1.2 Responsibility

Delete paragraph 2 and substitute with the following: 2 No major operations shall be commenced or work outside the usual working hours

be carried out without the consent in writing of the Engineer or without full and complete notice also in writing being given to him sufficiently in advance of the time of operation so as to enable him to make such arrangements as he may deem necessary for its inspection.



PART 19 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 19.1 GENERAL

19.1.1 Scope


2 This Part also specifies the requirements for co-ordination, co-operation and liaison

with the following authorities and departments:

Civil Aviation Authority Ministry of Interior (Civil Defence Department, Traffic Police, Department of

Immigration, etc.) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture Municipalities Ports and Customs Authority Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves Urban Planning and Development Authority Ministry of Environment

19.2 NOTICES


19.2.3 Notice to Public on Road closures 1 Upon approval from Engineer's Representative on any road closure for the purpose

of carrying out the Works of PWA, the Contractor shall place a sufficient notification to the general public in local newspapers, coloured and both in Arabic and English languages at least on (1) week and on (3) days prior to the road closure. The contents of notification shall be approved by the Engineer and the extent shall not be less than a half of the standard size page of a reputed local newspaper. In order to evident the notification the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a copy as appeared on the newspaper on the same day of the notification. Notice is to be sent to the Engineer for approval 10 days prior.

19.3 MISCELLANEOUS 19.3.2 Regulations of Road Openings

Delete paragraph 1 and substitute with the following: 1 For Works including road openings, the Contractor shall comply with all relevant

provisions of the PWA and the relevant provisions of the following Parts of this Section:

Part 16: Traffic Diversions. Part 21: Inspection and Handover Procedures.



PART 20 CLEARANCE OF SITE 20.2 FINAL CLEARING 20.2.3 The Site

Delete paragraph 3(b) and substitute with the following: 3 (b) In the case of Contractor’s delay or refusal to carry out such a job, he shall

have to pay a penal compensation of QR 5,000 for delay for each day or part of day. This compensation shall be final and the judiciary shall not be entitled to mitigate it and it does not require establishing the occurrence of any damage to the owner.