STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS PHASE III –MODIFICATION TO RENOVATE BRIGADE BUILDINGS Kir Kush Military Training Base (KMTB) Kir Kush, Iraq SECTION 1 – SPECIFICATIONS Description of Work: This project includes all plant, labor, equipment and materials necessary to renovate existing buildings for military training purposes, and provide site facilities for the location. All LINE ITEMS shall be bid individually. Bidders not quoting all LINE ITEMS will not be considered for award. A “Pod” is a group of buildings, as illustrated on the drawings. LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Renovation of Pod W-2. 2 Detailed Design of: Water Treatment and Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Centralized Power Generator and Distribution Center. 3 Renovation of Pod W-1. 4 Construction of: Water Treatment and Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Power Generator and Distribution Center. 5 Renovation of Support Buildings, and the Parade Ground. The original construction of the existing buildings was not completed. The work necessary to complete the buildings so they are suitable for occupancy includes, but is not limited to, installation of light fixtures, ceiling fans, air-conditioning split units, electrical outlets and panel boxes; installation of sinks, urinals, Eastern and Western-style toilets, showers and kitchen sink units; installation of doors and windows, including hardware; painting of walls; installation of floor tiles; and installation of handrails. Additional work is described in Site Specific Building Requirements. Materials to be used for all portions of this project shall be from Middle Eastern countries, whenever possible. All materials shall be of industrial/commercial quality and all applicable Government Codes shall apply. Area Description: The project includes work at Pod W2 ; Pod W1 ; Pod C3 ; and Pods C1, C2, C3, C4, E1, E2, E3, E5, E6, E7, and E8 as depicted on the map. These Pods include the following buildings. Line Item 1 - Pod W2 (as shown on the attached map). Building Type Quantity Description Dimensions (m) Area (m2) 1 1 Kitchen/Barracks 50X14 2,364 2 1 Administration 37X17 1,890 3 1 Staff Building 14X32 896 4 1 Cinema/Lecture/Gymnasium 18X18 + 13X33 1,611 5 1 HQ/School Building 32X40 + 10X14 2,280 6 3 Barracks 50X15 2,250 7 1 Transformer/Switch 17X10 170 32 1 6-Bay Maintenance Building 25X30 + 18X13 984 33 1 Guard Shack 13X15 195 Total: 11 Line Item 3 - Pod W1 (as shown on the attached map). Building TypeQuantityDescriptionDimensions (m)Area (m2)1 1 Kitchen/Barracks 50X14 2,364 2 1 Administration 37X17 1,890 3 1 Staff Building 14X32 896 4 1 Cinema/Lecture/Gymnasium 18X18 + 13X33 1,611 5 1 HQ/School Building 32X40 + 10X14 2,280 6 3 Barracks 50X15 2,250 7 1 Transformer/Switch 17X10 170 32 1 6-Bay Maintenance Facility 25X30 + 18X13 984 33 13 Guard Shack 13X15 195 Total:11 Line Item 3 - Pod C3 (as shown on the attached map). Building TypeQuantityDescriptionDimensions (m)Area (m2)14 1 Central Power Plant 20X14 280 Total:1 Line Item 5 - Pod C1 (as shown on the attached map). Building TypeQuantityDescriptionDimensions (m)Area (m2)26 1 Garrison/Brigade HQ 15X55 1,650 Total:1 Line Item 5 - Pod C2 (as shown on the attached map). Building TypeQuantityDescriptionDimensions (m)Area (m2)7a 1 Communication Hub 10X17 170 28 1 PX, Commissary, Restaurant, Vendor 14X17 235 30 1 Post Office 12X26 312 31 1 Bank 12X26 312 Total:4 Line Item 5 - Pod C3 (as shown on the attached map). Building TypeQuantityDescriptionDimensions (m)Area (m2)15 1 Fire Station 20X18 360 Total:1 Line Item 5 – Pod E8 (as shown on the attached map) Building TypeQuantityDescription (Pod)Dimensions (m)Area (m2) 20 1 Secure Storage/Jail/Armory 25X38 + 9X17 800 Total:1 General requirements: Civil/Site Work: Clear and remove all trash, debris, and dead vegetation, from all areas within 500 meters of any building in this project and to within 100 meters along all roads and utility lines. Pick up solid wastes, and place in covered containers, which are regularly emptied by Contractor when full. Prevent contamination of the site or other areas when handling and disposing of wastes. At project completion, leave the areas clean. Remove all solid waste (including non-hazardous debris) from the site and dispose off-site. Clear and remove all trash, debris, and dead vegetation from irrigation channels and storm drainage ditches. All materials and waste soil shall be disposed of off base at the contractor’s expense. Remove all debris inside the buildings, on the roof of the buildings, including all vegetation on the roofs and exteriors of the buildings. Grade and fill all uneven ground to eliminate mounds, ditches and sink holes. Clear, sweep, and remove all trash, vegetation, unused construction materials, and hazards from the motor-pool areas. Fabricate and install covers or access hatches at all manholes, cisterns, electric hand holes. Sanitary sewer and water system valve manhole covers shall be round cast iron. Grade all areas to provide a uniform sloping surface. Provide fill material as needed to raise grade elevations at built up areas and to fill low areas, unused ditches, and holes. Areas around facilities shall be graded to slope away from buildings and provide storm water drainage. Provide ponding areas away from developed areas for storm water detention. Soil fill shall be compacted to 90% of the maximum density determined by the Standard Proctor Method, ASTM D 698. Minimum extent of grading shall be to 300 meters from any facility in this project. Reset and grout all concrete manhole caps. Add fill dirt to within 2 centimeters of the top of concrete manhole cap and grade to slope away from manhole. Add fill dirt to cover an area of 2 meters around all sides of manhole. Provide 150 millimeters thick, 30-60 mm graded crushed aggregate surface around each of the buildings, at all unpaved parking areas and at all unpaved driveways. Aggregate surface shall be provided to cover the entire area between adjacent buildings and to 20 meters from the exterior wall of all buildings. Areas to receive aggregate surface shall be graded and the base compacted to 90% maximum density determined by the Standard Proctor Method, ASTM D 698, before placing aggregate. Coordinate aggregate blanket requirements with the site design drawings. Construct two (2) soccer fields and one (2) Physical Training (PT) areas, each on the north side of Pod W2 , and Pod W1 . The PT areas shall have Pull-up and Dip Bars installed, similar to the existing installation in Pod E1. Construct a Parade Ground with reviewing stand at the open area north of Pod C1 and south of the Mosque. Include a flagpole in the south-central area of the Parade Ground, adjacent to the reviewing stand. Sanitary Sewer : The contractor shall provide a sewage collection and holding system at each pod or group of buildings. The system shall be designed for a population of 1,100 occupants at each pod or the anticipated occupancy of each group of buildings. The system shall be designed and located considering pump truck access and future expansion and connection to the permanent collection system. Existing sanitary sewer lines and manholes may be used where feasible considering future connections. Holding tanks shall be sized to hold a minimum one-day flow, assuming a daily per capita flow of 200 liters per person. Holding tanks shall be below grade with the top of tank approximately 300 millimeters above finish grade. Tanks shall have a concrete top with round cast iron lids. Until the Wastewater Treatment Plant is complete, the sewage will be pumped and hauled to an off-site leach field. Ensure the sanitary system is complete and serviceable for each building. The Contractor will be responsible for the connection of the buildings to the nearest sewage lift station (or septic holding tank) and ensuring that the pipes support free flow (at the proper slope) from the buildings to the lift station. A manhole shall be placed at all changes in direction or slope. Maximum spacing of manholes shall be 50 meters. Minimum slope of trunk lines shall be 0.5 percent and lateral lines 1.0 percent. Minimum building connection pipe diameter shall be 150 millimeters. Minimum sewer line pipe diameter shall be 200 millimeters, and minimum trunk line diameter shall be 300 millimeter. Shallow manholes shall be placed around the exterior of buildings. Building connections shall be made at the shallow manholes. Manholes and lift stations shall be constructed of concrete. Sewer lines shall be PVC. Minimum concrete compressive strength shall be 28 Mpa. Existing sewer lines and manholes to be used shall be inspected for defects and repaired as necessary. After completion of a section of sewer the contractor shall provide a static pressure test of the system. Any leaks shall be repaired and the section shall be retested. Storm Sewer - Clear and remove all trash and debris from storm water drainage and removal systems. Wastewater Treatment System: DESIGN: The sewage treatment plant shall be sized to treat at least 2500 cubic meters of sewage per day. The plant shall have two trains each capable of treating 100 percent of the daily flow when operating at maximum capacity. Effluent shall meet or exceed World Health Standards. CONSTRUCTION: The contractor shall construct the sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment plant. All existing buildings requiring water service shall be connected to this system. Construction shall be in strict accordance with the design and specifications. If required for occupancy of a facility, the contractor shall provide holding tanks, as described above, until the permanent system is complete. If the treatment plant is not complete before beneficial occupancy of the facilities, the contractor shall provide for pump and haul of sewage off site. Existing holding tanks that are not part of the final collection system design shall be removed and backfilled when no longer needed. A sewer main shall be installed to Pods W3 and W4 and capped with same size pipe and cap as other main sewer lines. Potable (Drinking) Water Treatment and Distribution. The contractor shall provide a complete potable water system for all facilities requiring water service in this project. The system shall be connected to the existing water distribution system and include service pumps and construction of hydronumatic pressure tanks where necessary to boost system pressure until a water treatment plant has been built. DESIGN: The water treatment plant shall be sized to provide at least 3600 cubic meters of treated water per day. The plant shall have two trains each capable of treating 100 percent of the daily flow when operating at maximum capacity. Treated water shall meet or exceed World Health Standards. Potable water storage shall be provided for at least 75% of the daily domestic flow, 100% of the industrial flow, and 100% of the fire flow. At least one elevated storage tank shall be provided for storage and pressure. Minimum static pressure shall not be below 2.75 bar at any location in the distribution system. The design shall conform to U.S. or British design standards. Construction shall be in strict accordance with the design and specifications. This system shall be connected to all buildings requiring water service. Existing water tanks shall be removed and the system shall be a pressure system capable of providing pressures outlined in the Plumbing section of this document. A water main shall be installed to Pods W3 and W4 and capped for future connection. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED DESIGN AND DESIGN SUBMITTALS : The contractor shall provide design for a new sewage treatment plant and completion of the collection system; new water treatment plant and completion of the distribution system; and renovated central power facility and completion of the distribution system. System designs shall conform to the current International Building Code (hereinafter referred to as “IBC”). The construction contractor must show which design standards were used. Before start of design the contractor shall submit a design schedule for each utility system for approval by the on-site representative/employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Hereinafter referred to as “Project Engineer”). The schedules shall clearly show design milestones. These milestones shall include start and completion of field survey work, start and completion of analysis of existing conditions, start and completion of preliminary treatment plant design, start and completion of final design, completion of construction drawings and specifications. Design submittals shall be provided at end of preliminary design and final design. Design submittals shall include design calculations, catalog cuts for equipment, design drawings, and bills of materials. Preliminary and Final Design shall be approved by the Project Engineer. Architectural: Clean and remove all debris from the interior of the buildings, on the roof of the buildings (including removal of all vegetation growing on the roofs) and around the exterior of the buildings, and the perimeter of each pod. Repair all damage to exterior and interior walls. Seal all open cracks on interior and exterior walls. Patching material shall be a cement base mortar compatible with the existing substrate. Sealant shall be a polyurethane base sealant, color similar to the substrate. Remove all unused hangers, wires, cable trays, conduit, plumbing, and inserts from all walls and ceilings. Remove all damaged ductwork. Prepare all walls and ceilings for painting. Texture and paint all exposed ceilings. Paint all walls, except for walls to receive ceramic tile. The wall and ceiling paint system shall consist of one primer coat and two finish coats. Paint shall be water base semi-gloss enamel on all painted surfaces except latrines. Paint in latrines shall be oil base semi-gloss enamel on all painted surfaces. Latrine and shower walls, from the floor to the ceiling, shall receive ceramic tile. Tile color shall be off-white color. Provide tile base on all walls. All tile joints shall be grouted. Latrine stalls shall receive a swinging door with barrel bolt closure. Latrine and showers shall receive tile finish similar to other facilities on base. Finish floor shall slope to floor drains. Grout all tile. Showers shall receive a rod and shower curtain in lieu of doors. All exterior and interior metal shall be painted. Surfaces shall be cleaned of rust and dirt before painting. Paint system shall be one coat of rust inhibitive primer and two coats of finish. Finish coat paint shall be an alkyd base paint. Color shall be as specified by the Project Engineer. Provide and install metal roofing and siding at existing maintenance buildings and storage warehouses. All existing siding and roofing shall be removed and disposed of. New perlins and girts shall be added as required for support of the siding and roofing. The buildings shall be made watertight. Purchase and install roll up doors with necessary tracks and locking mechanisms at maintenance buildings. Existing tracks may be used where compatible with purchased doors. Clean and repair all tarred joints in the roofing slabs. Reseal all joints and make watertight. Remove and replace all interior doors. Remove and replace exterior doors with aluminum doors and frames with half glass. All necessary hardware, including locks, will be included for all doors (i.e. interior and exterior doors). Ensure all doorframes are flush with the wall and seams are sealed. Paint all interior doors and frames (color to be specified by the Project Engineer). Install wood doors and door frames at all interior door locations and insulated steel doors with half glass (half plate, half glass) and dead bolt locking mechanism at exterior locations except mechanical rooms and main entrance. Glass in all doors shall be tempered. Mechanical room door shall not have glass. Main entrance door shall be an aluminum storefront type. All steel doors shall have steel frames. All necessary hardware, including locks, shall be included for all doors. Ensure all doorframes are flush with the wall and seams are sealed. Paint all wood doors and frames with a compatible alkyd base paint system. Paint all steel doors and frame with the same system as specified for metal above. All doors, frames, and hardware shall be commercial/institutional grade capable of withstanding heavy use. For all exterior doors, the contractor shall provide a commercially manufactured threshold with a vinyl or silicone rubber insert in the face of the stop. Provide a minimum of two (2) sets of keys for any locks installed on doors. Install hasps on all access points into water storage tanks and water treatment areas. Hasps must be those to allow doors to be locked with pad locks. Install double pane aluminum framed windows similar to existing windows. Operable windows shall be provided with insect screens. Fifty percent of the total number of windows shall be able to open to providing adequate natural ventilation. Operable windows shall be evenly split on opposite or adjacent walls to allow for cross ventilation. Windows shall be a commercial/institutional grade. Seal all joints between window frame and building. All windows and joints shall be watertight. Apply reflective/shading film on all exterior windows to decrease the amount of sunlight entering into the buildings. Enclose or fill in all existing openings in the walls, floors and ceilings with structurally stable material for safety (majority of these openings are due to missing ductwork). All opening in the roof structure and exterior wall shall be made watertight. Install steel handrails in all stairwells. Paint all handrails with the same system as specified for metal above. Color shall be as specified by the Project Engineer. Paint all exposed vertical piping in the buildings. Paint shall be the same system as specified for metal above. Color shall match the building colors, and be as specified by the Project Engineer. Install base along all walls. The base shall be tile matching the existing tile pattern as closely as possible. Install tile to all floor areas missing tiles, including the stairs, stairway landings and hallways. The new tile shall match existing tile as closely as possible. Floor tiles in the latrines, and shower stalls shall be sloped to the floor drains. Provide final cleanup of all buildings. Final cleanup includes, but is not limited to, sweeping and polishing of all floors, cleaning the glass of the windows and exterior doors, and cleaning the surface of all walls and interior doors as necessary. A minimum of one (1), 8 kg or greater, fire extinguisher per 100 square meters shall be provided. All fire extinguishers shall be mounted to the wall or placed in existing cabinets. Fire extinguishers shall be of the ABC type. Install commercial grade, battery powered smoke alarms in all rooms and hallways. Install emergency exit signs over primary fire exit routes. Signs will have emergency battery backup in the event of a power loss. Install fire pull alarms on each floor of all buildings. Each pull station will be appropriately marked and be connected to alarms sounding inside and outside the building. Plumbing: The plumbing systems shall be considered all piping systems starting 1.5 meters outside the building to all services requiring water service and sewer lines inside the building. The contractor shall provide water distribution and waste lines in accordance with the current International Plumbing Code. Construction shall not be started until approval by the Project Engineer. Complete construction of, clean, flush and repair all existing interior water lines to ensure lines are completely clear, do not leak and are fully operational. Fully flush and sanitize system prior to final acceptance. Pressures test all lines for leaks. Water and drain pipe shall closely match the existing materials. Water pipe shall be galvanized steel pipe to match the existing site piping. Waste pipe shall be cast iron. The piping system shall meet the chosen design code, approved by the Project Engineer. Prior to construction of the permanent Water Treatment and Distribution System: Ensure adequate water pressure to the highest point in each building. Repair, replace and/or install any necessary interior piping and fittings to make the fixtures in the restrooms functional. After installation of the Water Treatment and Distribution System: Provide water pressure of 1.5 bar to the highest point in each building. In the event that the water distribution system is not sufficient to provide building pressure, then booster pumps with hydropneumatic tanks shall be installed. Deviations shall be approved by the Project Engineer. Repair, refurbish or install, where required, fire hoses throughout the facilities. A minimum of one (1) per floor on larger buildings (larger buildings are those over 200 Square Meters) will be required. Each hose needs to be connected to the potable water system and be inside an appropriately marked hose cabinet, with an isolation valve at the hose. Install commercial grade water heaters within facilities to ensure sufficient hot water is provided for building occupants and in compliance with the IBC. Install water heaters in all facilities. A minimum of one (1), 8 kg or greater, fire extinguisher per 100 square meters shall be provided. All fire extinguishers shall be mounted to the wall or placed in existing cabinets. Fire extinguishers shall be of the ABC type. Install P-traps and vents on all waste lines. Fixtures: Contractor shall provide sinks, lavatories, drains, showers, and hose bibs with commercial grade fixtures in all facilities. Toilets shall be replaced with eastern-style toilets, except in Brigade and Battalion Headquarters, where one (1) western-style toilet shall be installed for every five (5) eastern –style toilets, with a minimum of one (1) western-style toilet per floor. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. General: The Contractor shall design, supply, fabricate and install new ventilation and heating systems and special mechanical system in the facilities in the Scope of Work and as described herein. The contractor shall be responsible for complete design and construction of all HVAC and special mechanical systems required in the Generator Plant and other locations. The work also includes the delivery to site, erection, setting to work, adjusting, testing and balancing, and handing over in full operating conditions all of the ventilation equipment and associated mechanical works. HVAC Design Conditions: Summer - 50C Dry Bulb (DB) & 28C Wet Bulb (WB), Winter – 0C DB, Daily Range - 15C --Prevailing Wind Direction: WNW, Mean Wind Speed: 2.7 meter per second. Indoor Design Condition, Summer - 24C(75F) & 50% RH, Winter - 21C(70F) Split system air conditioners shall be installed. Split systems shall consist of two completely packaged units consisting of a remote air-cooled condensing unit and matched evaporator blower unit. The evaporator unit shall include: cooling coil, refrigerant expansion device, heating coil, supply blower units, motors, controls, filters, condensate pan and drain. Piping from split system units shall be insulated and installed straight. Pipe supports shall be installed to prevent unevenness of pipe runs. Pipe chases through the walls shall have filler material and be grouted uniformly. Refrigeration System. Direct Expansion (DX) air-cooled condensing unit shall be located outdoors and mounted slab-on-grade or on roof. Grade mounted equipment shall be protected from the wind blown sand by a 1 meter high enclosure walls or by mounting condensing unit using 1 meter high elevated steel support platform. Each unit shall consist of weatherproof casing, compressor(s), condenser coil, condenser fans, motor and appurtenances. Ventilation Standards: Administrative: 34 CMH/person (20 CFM/person) with air conditioning and 37 CMH/m2 (2CFM/Ft2) with mechanical ventilation Mechanical/Electrical Rooms: Mechanical ventilation sufficient to limit space temperature and to remove heat given out by operating equipment (37 CMH/m2). Maintenance shops and similar spaces that use solvents and oils shall be provided with mechanical exhaust air systems. The systems shall consist of centrifugal fan, ductwork, exhaust grille and interlock controls. These type spaces shall not return air to the split unit or ventilating systems. Central Diesel Generator Facility: Per the design calculations of the design engineer, after approval of the Project Engineer. Toilet and Wash Areas: Exhaust ventilation at 37 CMH/m2 (2 CFM/Ft2) of floor area or 85 CMH/WC or Urinal. Kitchen Hood Exhaust and Make-up Air: As required and as per Kitchen design specialist and equipment supplier requirements. Install ceiling fans in all rooms, with vibration mounts or hook-type suspension. Electrical Power. Complete the interior and exterior electrical system with commercial grade wiring and fixtures. This is to include tracing any existing electrical wires and/or providing new wiring; and installation of all switches, lights with covers, ceiling fans, air-conditioning split units w/electric heaters electrical outlets, breakers, main panels and a main distribution panel for the generator as required for a complete functioning system. This completed system will be hooked up into generated power. The Contractor shall be responsible for trenching and laying underground cable from the buildings to the main distribution panel. As a minimum, each room requires illumination of 20 foot candles per square meter at one meter above floor level and at least 4 electrical outlets with a minimum of 2 meter spacing. Install commercial grade, battery powered smoke alarms in all rooms and hallways. Install emergency exit signs over primary fire exit routes. Signs shall have emergency battery backup in the event of a power loss. Install fire pull alarms on each floor of all buildings. Each pull station shall be appropriately marked and be connected to alarms sounding inside and outside the building. Install switching panels, transformer and ring gears for each pod to facilitate proper electrical distribution to each of the buildings. Run power cable from the distribution panel to the main breakers in each building. Provide appropriate security lighting to all building entries, exit ways, building perimeters (1 per corner), and courtyard areas. All the lights shall match the lights installed in E1 and E2 as shown on the attached map. - The contractor shall provide a complete exterior power distribution system, prime power generating system as a stand-alone system until the Centralized Power Distribution Center can be completed. The contractor shall design all electrical systems and components based on the current International Electric Code. The contractor shall provide prime power generators for all facilities. The generators shall be located in a central location. The Contractor shall provide diesel generators compatible with those installed by IAP Worldwide Services in previous phases of the project. They shall meet the following specifications: The two (2) diesel electric generators shall be as specified in the requirements document and shall be: 400V 50 Hz. 1 MW Units, typical. Prime Power +10% Similar or better to Caterpillar Standard Grade Engine Generator Sets Series. Container mounted muffled units. Provide 2 ea 23,000 liter insulated fuel tanks All switchgear, bus bars, and voltage regulators included. 25% minimum excess capacity over calculated load. Service contract by IAP Worldwide Services, which shall include: Personnel, tools, spares required for commissioning. Spares, tools, personnel required for 24/7 service for one year. At contract completion provide 72 hr transition / training period for new plant operations Project Engineer shall approve the calculated loads prior to installation. The power distribution system shall be designed such that the site generated power can be taken off line for individual groups of buildings when commercial power is available. The system shall include sufficient circuits, transformers and switches so that the base can use both commercial power and site generated power. Generators shall be provided in pairs. One shall be used as backup when the other is running. Each generator shall be capable of providing the full capacity. Capacity shall be based on full occupancy of all facilities served plus 25 percent. Generators shall be skid mounted diesel engine generator sets enclosed in weatherproof enclosures. Each generator pair shall include a day tank, fuel storage tank, automatic transfer switch, sunshade and concrete pad. The generators shall include a minimum of 5000 gallon pad-mounted fuel tank, a minimum 275 gallon individual day tanks with overflow protection, a pressurized lubrication system, with pumps and filters for each generator. The generators shall have noise suppression systems on the exhaust, with flexible connector and bellows expansion joints, sized specifically for thermal expansion and vibration reduction. The generators and day tanks shall be mounted on elevated pads with trough containment of possible fuel or lubrication oil spillage. The electrical generators shall have safety system with complete controls and instrumentation. Generators shall be the main prime power source. Generator shall have chain link fence around the site for both safety and force protection. Construct a sunshade cover for both generators. Shades shall be constructed to survive expected wind loads and allow effective maintenance on the generator. The minimum distance between the sunshade and generator shall be 1 meter. The generator plant shall have a prime power rating, which means that the generator set shall deliver when used as a utility type power plant under normal varying load factors to run continuously. This rating requires a minimum momentary overload capability of 10%. Contractor shall design construction tests of all subsystems, a preoperational test and final operational test of all systems, which shall be witnessed and approved by the project engineer. Centralized Power Generation and Distribution Center / Diesel Electric Generator Sets: The Contractor shall provide electrical distribution system and diesel engine generators. Construction shall be in strict accordance with the design and specifications. This system shall be connected to all buildings requiring electrical service. Main distribution lines shall be installed to Pods W1, W2, W3, and W4. Where service is not yet required the service shall be capped for future connection. The Contractor shall extend the contract with IAP Worldwide Services to continue to provide diesel engine-generator sets to the site. There shall be a minimum of two spare generators for the power plant, one for usage during maintenance and for backup in case of generator failure. These spares shall not be included in load calculations. The Contractor shall install the centralized power plant in Building Type 14 in Pod C-3, or in an appropriate new building in the same area. The building currently has 3 generator pads. The existing generators shall be re-located to that building. The Contractor shall provide a staging and moving plan for the generators to the Project Engineer, and transfer locations without loss of power to the existing installations. If there is not sufficient room in Building Type 14, Pod C-3, the Contractor shall either expand the building to house the generators, or construct a new building.. The generators shall be connected to the load through a manual transfer switch to facilitate future connection to the site power system. The design of the main power plant shall have sufficient ventilation or sun shading to limit the temperature of the generator sets to 50C. Heat load calculations shall be provided to show that the design meets this requirement. Mufflers shall be provided with flexible vibration isolators. The Contractor shall provide load calculations by a Professional Electrical Engineer. The Contractor shall calculate total electrical demand and provide power generation and backup generators for all loads. The generators shall be 400/230V, 50 Hz prime power generators, with minimum 10% momentary overload capacity. The generator capacity (not including spares) shall be 150% of calculated load. In the event that transformers need to be installed for transmission of power (as required by the calculations), the Contractor shall provide these. The Contractor shall submit all calculations for approval to the Project Engineer prior to proceeding. The power generators shall be a complete system, including but not limited to: Day tanks with overflow protection, storage tank with 48 hours of storage at full load, pumps, power bus, switchgear, and controls. The generators shall have sound protection suitable for residential areas, not to exceed 85 dBA at 5 meters. The Contractor shall determine as a result of their calculations the necessary ventilation required for the generators, and provide such ventilation. The Contractor shall provide spares and personnel as required to operate and maintain all generators for a period to extend for one year on a 24/7 basis, through IAP Worldwide Services. The design and installation of the generators shall be coordinated with IAP Worldwide Services. The Contractor shall maintain all records and files as required to satisfy warranty options. Monthly copies shall be provided to the Project Engineer. At contract completion, the Contractor shall turn over all inventoried tools and spares. The Contractor shall provide 72-hour transition/training period for new plant operations personnel. Contractor shall provide complete Operation and Maintenance manuals, which include all generator and equipment information, electrical single line diagrams, schematics, and maintenance information. All load and equipment information associated with the generators shall be provided in these manuals. Power transmission for the garrison will be looped configurations to provide for redundancy. It shall consist of appropriate switchgear, 400V-11kV step-up transformers, high voltage cable, with local step-down transformers, low voltage cable, and all required connections. Develop a power plan with these generators located as shown on the attached map. Plan the power plant to allow expansion to a level such that it can support the entire base. Design Standards: The Contractor must adhere to the IBC, or any other standard specifically cited herein as applicable. The contractor must provide copies of all design specifications and manuals used. A copy of the calculations shall be provided for review. All calculations, standards, and correspondences shall be in English. The contractor shall provide engineering and architectural design for all work necessary to complete the project. Engineering and architectural professionals registered to work in their respective areas of expertise shall perform the contractor’s design. These professionals shall be responsible for the design and have complete control over the design. Construction drawings shall be provided for all new construction, plumbing installation, electrical distribution design, water system design, and sanitary sewer system design. The engineer or architect shall provide specifications for all piping materials, electric wire, electrical components, generators, pumps, air conditioners, windows, doors, metals, and other materials and equipment as deemed necessary the Project Engineer. The contractor provided design and specifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer for review and approval. Construction of the area or facility in the design or specification shall not begin until the design is approved. The contractor shall provide catalog cuts, supplier data, test reports, and other information that may be required by the Project Engineer during construction. Such submittals shall clearly show that the materials or equipment supplied meet or exceed the specifications and project requirements. Construction: Shop drawings or detailed sketches shall be provided and approved before construction is allowed to proceed on all items highlighted in this paragraph. Final drawings must reflect full details of items built. Concrete Requirements: All concrete used under this contract shall be designed to have a 28 day compressive strength of 28 Mpa or greater. Slabs shall be reinforced with 15 cm x 15 cm 12 gauge wire mesh or larger. A broom type finish is expected unless otherwise requested. The concrete shall be free from excessive voids or cracks when poured and be whetted sufficiently as to avoid stress cracking due to excessive moisture loss. Soils beneath shall be compacted to 100% maximum density determined by the Standard Proctor Method, ASTM D 698 before concrete is poured. Expansion or control joints shall be placed in the concrete such that the maximum slab size is approximately 3 meters X 3 meters. Sunshade Construction: Sunshades are freestanding, free span, simple metal structures designed to protect area under them from direct sun. They shall be constructed strong to sustain expected wind loads and have concrete slabs constructed under them. In turn, sunshades shall be bolted to the concrete slabs with “J” type bolts. Clearance height (floor to ceiling) should be 3 meters or greater unless specified. All metal surfaces will be free from rust and corrosion and be fully painted in a similar color scheme as the remainder of the base. Company Barracks Sunshades: Every battalion area shall have (2) 4 meter x 4 meter sunshades with concrete floor constructed. Locations to be highlighted by users. Canteen Sunshades: The areas designated as canteens shall have two (2) 4 meters x 7-meter sunshades with concrete floors constructed. Specific locations to be highlighted by users. Site Specific Building Requirements: The following specific requirements shall be completed by the Contractor: Kitchen/Barracks, Type 1: Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. Ceiling fans in all rooms. Administration building, Type 2: Provide steel cage door, a split door, and ensure all window bars are not damaged and secure for the arms room. Convert ground floor restaurant/kitchen into a latrine to support 200 personnel, with showers, sinks, and urinals (1/20 people). Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. Staff Building, Type 3: Provide Western-style toilets. Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. Cinema/Lecture Hall/Gymnasium, Type 4: Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. HQ/School Building, Type 5: Provide two shower stalls in each latrine along the wall opposite the sinks. The shower stalls shall have a smooth grout or mortar surface, floor tiled and sloped towards the floor drain, wooden or aluminum door and frame installed for each stall, and installation of all necessary plumbing for an operational system. Install two (2) Western style toilets for every five (5) Eastern style toilets, but no less than two (2) Western style toilets in each latrine. Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. Barracks, Type 6: Air conditioning split units w/electric heaters for the whole building. Transformer/Switchgear Building, Type 7: These buildings are available for housing the transformers and switches that result from the approved Contractor’s electrical engineering design for electrical distribution. 6-Bay Maintenance Facility, Type 32: Provide a metal roof covering to motor pool parking area. Communication Hub, Type 7a: Install two (2) 2-inch PVC conduit, buried 600 mm deep from the Communication Hub located in Pod C2 to each Guard Shack in Pods C4, E1, E2, E3, E5, E6, E7, E8, W1 and W2. The conduit shall begin inside the Communication Hub, stubbed and capped one (1) meter above the finish floor and terminate inside each Guard Shack, stubbed and capped one (1) meter above the finish floor. Fire Station, Type 15: Install roll up doors on bays. MP/Police Maintenance Facility, Type 19: Secure Storage/Jail/Armory, Type 20: Provide steel cage door, a split door, and ensure all window bars are not damaged and secure for the arms room. Transient Barracks, Type 22: Garrison/Brigade Headquarters, Type 26: Install one (1) Western style toilet for every five (5) Eastern style toilets but no less than one (1) Western style toilet in each latrine. PX/Commissary/Restaurant/Vendor, Type 29: Install dark tinted, tempered plate glass windows to exterior wall openings. Post Office, Type 30: Bank, Type 31: Guard Shack, Type 33: All buildings will be to commercial grade, Iraqi Standards or better, Western-style fixtures required where indicated. Special Requirements Special Requirements: The Contractor shall provide an English-speaking representative on-site full-time at all times that an employee or subcontractor is on the site. In addition, the Contractor shall provide at least one English-speaking representative at the entrance of the Base to check workers in and out of the site. The contractor is responsible for on-site security as necessary to ensure no un-authorized access to the site. Any damage to facilities or infrastructure, which happens due to a lack of security, will be the responsibility of the contractor to correct. All solid waste, including debris from the site and/or refuse generated during performance of this contract, is to be disposed of off-site. The Contractor shall provide and equip dumpsters with a secure cover and paint the standard base color. Keep cover closed at all times, except when being loaded with trash and debris. No burning or burying of solid waste is allowed on-site. Each Contractor or Subcontractor shall provide a centrally located container for the debris and/or refuse of each building. Debris and refuse shall be picked up from within the buildings and around the site daily and placed into the containers. Containers shall be emptied, with disposal off-site, as soon as they are full. Each Contractor or Subcontractor shall provide portable toilets, which must be used by their workers for the entire length of construction. Portable toilets shall be placed within easy access to the work area. The contractor may construct temporary housing and support facilities for their employees. Only employees working on this project shall occupy this area. The contractor is responsible for maintaining this area in a clear orderly manner. The contractor is fully responsible for all plant and materials needed to constructed and maintain this area. No workers will be allowed to stay within the building they are working on; they must stay in the designated area. A mobilization area will be provided for the contractor’s use. This area may be used for equipment, staging, and office areas. The housing and mobilization area shall be completely and thoroughly restored upon completion of construction. The Contractor is responsible for providing a fence around work sites with signs specifying off limit areas to trainees and likewise workers will not be allowed to travel outside this perimeter except moving to and from the site, which is limited to the asphalt road leading from E7 to W2 under the Basic Award and expanded to other Pods containing work as Options are awarded. The Contractor is responsible for providing a construction work schedule (CPM or bar chart), designation of buildings must follow the established labeling and details for the installation and completion of every item in the description of responsibilities must be included. This CPM/bar chart must include payment schedule, material delivery, long lead item delivery, early start dates, late start dates, estimated completion dates, estimated delivery dates, and expected inspection dates. The Contractor is responsible for providing daily updates on the CPM/bar chart to the on site owner’s representative. The Contractor is required to have a structural, electrical, water resource/environmental and mechanical engineer on staff for each pod the contractor is responsible for. One of these engineers must be on-site at all times, conducting internal QA/QC of the project. The Contractor is responsible for providing a bulk fuel storage and issue point on-site. Storage should exceed 2-3 days worth of use. The US Army will not provide fuel for Contractor’s Equipment. At the completion of this contract, the Contractor shall provide as-built drawings depicting the building and pod footprint to include all new electrical and plumbing/mechanical systems, as well as all known utility services on site. In addition, the Contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals comprised of manufacturer’s information (in English), including any warranties, at the completion of this contract. The contractor shall establish and enforce a Quality Assurance program. This program will enforce standards on both materials and workmanship as established by the design engineers and architects. The contractor shall have at least one employee assigned to Quality Assurance full time. Quality assurance shall be the only responsibility of this employee. All materials used on this project shall be of commercial grade or higher. Any materials found to be of low or questionable quality shall be rejected by the inspector. Acceptance of the materials will be by the Project Engineer. Recommended criteria for the contractor to follow include any recognized and current British or United States criteria. Submissions and acceptance of the following items with the appropriate manufacturer’s information (in English) shall be accomplished before installation. Bathroom Fixtures to include toilets, sinks, faucets, and showerheads. Pumps, valves, tanks and hot water heaters. Air Conditioning Systems, Heaters, fans and water heaters. Lights (interior/exterior), distribution boxes, transformers, ring gears, transfer switches and generators. Flooring tile, baseboard material, ceramic tiles, windows, window film, window blinds, doors (Interior/Exterior), door locks. Fire extinguishers, fire hoses and emergency exit lights. Execution Phasing Execution Phasing shall be the following: Timing: The priority of this project and deliverables is as below. Temporary measures may be used by the contractor to ensure service by the below noted dates. Examples include using trucked sources of drinking (potable) water in the event the water plant is not operational. All work around or temporary measures shall be submitted and approved one week before the required execution date. All work around measures will be completed and removed before project close out: Water, Sewer, and Power Design- : Begin with Notice to Proceed and complete work in 60 days. Pod W2: Begin with Notice to Proceed and complete work in 60 days. Pod W1: Begin with Notice to Proceed and complete work in 60 days. Permanent Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant with Distribution Systems: Proceed with Notice to Proceed and complete work in 90 days Support Buildings: Proceed with Notice to Proceed and complete work in 60 days. PAGE 1