SECTION 1

GENERAL

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The general description of the project is as given in Appendix 1A.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORKS

The Works covered in this Contract comprise the provision by the

Sub-Contractor at his own risk and costs of all materials, tools,
plants, labour, transport and everything else necessary for the
construction and completion of the Works as given in Appendix
1B all to the approval of the E.R.

1.3 NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND UNITS OF

MEASUREMENT

1.3.1 Notes

i) Any clause in this Specification which relates to work or

materials not included in the Works shall be deemed not
applicable.

ii) Unless stated to the contrary any dimension of material

described means the finished or fully compacted
dimension.

iii) All Standards and Codes of Practice referred to in this

Specification shall be deemed to be the editions current at
the time of Tender. If the Malaysian Standard exists which
the E.R. deems to be equivalent to the British or other
Standard specified, then the Malaysian Standard shall be
followed.

In the event of any discrepancy between the provision or

this specification and the provision within the relevant
Standards or Codes of Practice as mentioned in this
Specification, then the provision of this Specification shall
take precedence.

iv) The terms “Engineer” and “Employer’s Representative”

shall be synonymous with Project Director (P.D.).

1.3.2 Abbreviations

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M.S. means Malaysian Standard published by the Scientific and

Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM).
B.S. means British Standard published by the British Standards
Institution. A.A.S.H.T.O. means The American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials.
A.S.T.M. means The American Society for Testing and Materials.
M.D.D. means Maximum Dry Density.
O.M.C. means Optimum Moisture Content.
C.B.R. means California Bearing Ratio.
E.R. means Employer’s Representative.
B.Q. means Bill of Quantities.

1.3.3 Units of Measurement

All units of measurement used in this Specification and in the Bill

of Quantities shall be in accordance with the metric system unless
otherwise stated.

Where British imperial units are shown or stated the following

conversions shall apply :-

1 inch = 25.40 millimetres

1 foot = 0.3048 metres
1 lb = 0.4536 kilograms
1 gallon = 4.5461 litres
1 lb/sq.in = 6.895 x 10-3 N/sq.mm

1.4 PROGRAMME OF WORKS

The Sub-Contractor shall submit to the E.R. for his approval a

programme showing the order or work activities and time schedule
in which the Sub-Contractor proposes to carry out the Works and
shall, whenever required by the E.R. or the E.R.’s representative,
furnish in writing, particulars of the Sub-Contractor’s arrangement
for carrying out such works and of the construction plants and
temporary works, if any, which the Sub-Contractor intends to
supply, use or construct as the case may be, within the period as
specified in the Conditions of Contract. The submission to and
approval by the E.R. or the E.R.’s representative of such a
programme or the furnishing of such particulars shall not relieve
the Sub-Contractor of any of his duties or responsibilities under
the Contract.

If at any time it should appear to the E.R. that the actual progress
of the Works does not conform to the approved programme
referred to herein before the Sub-Contractor shall submit for

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approval a revised programme showing the modifications to the

previously approved programme necessary to ensure the
completion of the whole Works within the time set for completion.

1.5 LIMITATION OF SITE

The Sub-Contractor shall ensure that all his plants, materials,

temporary workshops, stores and articles are kept within the Site
at locations approved by the E.R.

Should part of the site made use by the Sub-Contractor shall later
be required for the Works as a result of variation works and
amendments, the Sub-Contractor shall clear the Site and re-erect
their offices, stores, temporary workshops etc. entirely at his own
cost.

Should the Sub-Contractor require additional land outside the Site

for his workyards, stores, offices, temporary haul roads or any
other temporary structures, he shall, on his own, purchase or rent
any additional area he may need.

Areas or area to be rendered as part of the Site shall be subject to

the E.R.’s approval.

1.6 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS

The Sub-Contractor shall place orders for specified materials at

such times as will enable him to execute his Works in accordance
with his approved programme.

If the Sub-Contractor’s failure to supply any material causes any

interruption or delay in the progress of the Works, the Employer
may supply any portion or all of the materials and the cost borne
by the Sub-Contractor, the amount shall be either that as
calculated at the current market rates or the actual cost to the
Employer at the date of supply, including overheads or any other
charges, whichever is the greater.

Any costs incurred under this Section shall be deducted from the
Contract Sum. No claim for loss of profit under the Conditions of
this Contract shall be deemed to have arisen. No action taken
under this Section shall in any way affect or modify the right of
the Employer to claim for damages in the event of the Sub-
Contractor’s failure to complete the Works by the agreed date.

1.7 MATERIALS OF MALAYSIAN ORIGIN

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Materials of Malaysian origin where available must be used by the

Sub-Contractor to the exclusion of imported materials and this
requirement shall be allowed for in his tender.

Under no circumstances shall the Sub-Contractor be permitted to

use imported materials unless he can prove to the satisfaction of
the E.R. that the materials are not available locally or if available
are not of an acceptable standard.

1.8 SETTING OUT

All temporary bench marks, reference markers and levels as

shown in the Drawing shall be checked on the Site by the Sub-
Contractor at his own expenses and agreed upon by the E.R. prior
to the commencement of clearing works.

The control points as shown in the Drawings and reference bench

marks will be provided by the Employer. As the established
reference markers and bench marks may somehow be disturbed
during the progress of the Works, the Sub Contractor shall carry
out regular checks to ensure their correctness.

The Sub-Contractor shall set out the centre-line and right-of-way

and shall carry out cross sectional survey at 10 metres intervals,
picking up details and plotting them together with proposed works
to suitable scale.

If the ground terrain is different from that shown in the Drawings,

the Sub-Contractor shall carry out site survey prior to
commencement of any permanent works.

The Sub-Contractor shall provide all instruments and attendants

required by the E.R. for checking the works.

To ensure the continuous and proper execution of the Works, the

Sub-Contractor shall provide a competent surveyor to carry out
these survey works and the cost of this provision shall be deemed
to be included in the Contract price.

Notwithstanding the provisions the Sub-Contractor shall not be

relieved of his responsibility for the correctness of all the setting
out and levelling for the works.

The Sub-Contractor shall remedy at his own cost any work

wrongly performed as a result of incorrect setting out or levelling.

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Reference benchmarks for the setting out will be provided by the

Employer.

1.9 DIMENSIONS AND LEVELS

All temporary benchmarks reference markers and levels as shown

on the Drawings shall be checked on the Site by the Sub-
Contractor at his own expense and be confirmed by the E.R.

Before the Works or any part thereof are commenced, the Sub-
Contractor shall verify the levels of the existing ground surface
within the area where earthworks are to be performed and the
locations and bed levels of water-courses.

These may differ from the locations and levels shown on the
Drawings owing to changes which could have taken place during
the interval between the original survey and construction.

The levels and dimensions taken by the Sub-Contractor jointly

with the E.R. shall form the basis of measurement of the relevant
work quantities.

1.10 PROTECTION OF WORKS

From the commencement of the Works to the date the Works are
taken over by the Employer, the Sub-Contractor shall take full
responsibility for the care thereof together with all temporary
works and in case any damage loss or injury shall happen to the
Works or to any part thereof or to any temporary works from any
cause whatsoever the Sub-Contractor shall at his own cost repair
and make good the same so that on completion the Works shall be
in good order and condition and in conformity with every respect
with the requirements of the Contract and the E.R.’s instructions.
The Sub-Contractor shall also be liable for any damage to the
Works occasioned by him in the course of any operations carried
out during the Defects Liability Period.

1.11 DESIGN OF TEMPORARY WORKS BY THE

SUB-CONTRACTOR

Unless otherwise provided in the Drawings, the Sub-Contractor

shall submit to the E.R. for his approval 2 copies of all working or
shop drawings produced by him duly endorsed by a Malaysian
Professional Engineer for all temporary works. Such submission
shall be made at least two weeks before the temporary work is

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scheduled to commence. Notwithstanding the approval by the E.R.

the Sub-Contractor is solely responsible for the adequacy and
safety of his work and for any necessary modification or addition
whenever found necessary by the E.R.

1.12 SUB-CONTRACTOR’S SUPERINTENDENCE

The Sub-Contractor shall provide all necessary superintendence

during the execution of the Works and as long thereafter as the
E.R. may consider necessary for the proper fulfilment of the Sub-
Contractor’s obligations under the Contract.

A competent Project Manager whose appointment shall be

approved by the E.R. shall be employed by the Sub-Contractor for
management on Site. The Project Manager shall have the authority
to receive instructions from the E.R. and to act on behalf of the
Sub-Contractor. The Project Manager shall be stationed on Site for
the whole duration of the Contract and shall not be replaced
without the approval of the E.R.

If the Project Manager needs to be absent from Site for more than
three (3) consecutive days he shall give prior notice to the E.R.
who may require the Sub-Contractor to temporarily appoint
another Project Manager.

1.13 INSPECTION AND TESTS

The E.R. or his representative may at any stage of the Works carry
out inspection, measurement and tests on any part of the Works to
ensure compliance with the requirements of this Specification and
of the Drawings. The Sub-Contractor shall provide the necessary
attendance whenever required by the E.R. or his representative.

Notwithstanding any tests which may have been carried out off the
Site the E.R. shall be empowered to order further tests of any
materials or goods to be made on the Site and to reject such
materials or goods should they fail to pass such tests on Site.

When required by the E.R. the Sub-Contractor shall submit a copy

of the result of any quality control test carried out by the Sub-
Contractor on his own during the progress of the Works.

1.14 COVERING UP OF WORK

Before any part of the Works is permanently covered up, the Sub-
Contractor shall give due notice to the E.R. for the inspection and

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measurement of dimensions. The E.R. shall attend without

unreasonable delay for the purpose of examination and
measurement unless he considers it unnecessary and advises the
Sub-Contractor accordingly.

1.15 OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE E.R. AND HIS

STAFF

The Sub-Contractor shall provide and maintain a site office for the
use of the E.R. and his supervisory staff, all in accordance with the
relevant Drawings inclusive of all furniture, fittings and equipment
as given in Appendix 1C of his charges for the construction of the
E.R.’s office and laboratory.

The Sub-Contractor shall construct suitable entry and exit roads

from the nearest public road to and within the compound to the
approval of the E.R. Suitable external lightings shall be provided
at the entrance to all buildings and the parking areas. All offices
and laboratory shall be surrounded by a chain line fence 1800 mm
high and lockable steel gates shall be provided at entry and exit
points.

Where no drawing of a relocatable site office is provided, the

Sub-Contractor shall submit details of the relocatable site office
together with his tender. Such details should include the name of
the manufacturer, floor area and layout list of furniture and fittings
and brochures if available. The Sub-Contractor shall also indicate
whether the proposed site office is new or otherwise.

Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings the site office is to be

sited, constructed and positioned as approved by the E.R.

The Sub-Contractor shall make proper arrangements for and pay

all charges in connection with conservancy. The site office shall
comply with local building by-laws. It shall be erected or provided
by the Sub-Contractor within four (4) weeks from the date of
possession of Site.

On completion of all Works the Sub-Contractor shall further

maintain the site office till the end of the Defects Liability Period
unless otherwise directed by the E.R. and thereafter removed from
the Site. The site office with all furniture and fittings will become
the property of the Sub-Contractor.

Where electricity and piped water are available from public utility
authorities the Sub-Contractor shall arrange for the site office to
be connected to the electricity and water supplies.

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Otherwise the Sub-Contractor shall supply the site office with

electric power from generators and shall provide an adequate
supply of water for washing and potable filtered water for drinking
purposes. Sanitary facilities with disposal to septic tanks located
not nearer than 5m from the building shall be provided.

The office shall be illuminated by fluorescent fittings giving a

general level of illumination of at least 215lumens/sq.m.
Additional lighting in the form of wall or deck lamps shall be
provided where required by the E.R. Lighting to toilets and
corridors may be by tungsten filament bulbs.

Thermostatically controlled air-conditioners capable of

maintaining a temperature below 23°C in the office shall be
provided.

The Sub-Contractor shall arrange for the installation of a

telephone with a separate connection to the telephone exchange for
the exclusive use of the E.R. at all times. The telephone shall also
be fitted with 4 extensions unless not required by the E.R. The
Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for the connection to such
exchange and the payment of rental for the telephone services but
the Employer shall reimburse the Sub-Contractor for the cost of
making calls.

Where a telephone exchange is not within practical distance, an

automatic mobile telephone such as the ATUR (Automatic
Telephone Using Radio) service shall be provided.

The Sub-Contractor shall keep the office accessible at all times

and in every way habitable for working purposes throughout the
duration of the Contract. The Sub-Contractor shall also provide
such labour and cleaning materials as are required to maintain the
site office in a thoroughly clean and sanitary condition.

1.16 VEHICLES FOR THE E.R.’S STAFF

The Sub-Contractor shall provide vehicles as listed in the B.Q. and

Appendix 1D for the sole use of the E.R. and his staff at all times.
All necessary fuel, oil and lubricants, general maintenance,
comprehensive insurances and roadtax shall be provided by the
Sub-Contractor. Replacement vehicles shall be provided when
normal vehicles are not available such as during periods of
servicing, maintenance or repair. The vehicles will revert to the
Sub-Contractor at the completion of the Contract unless otherwise
stated in the B.Q.

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All vehicles shall be available for use within two (2) weeks from
the date of possession of Site. In the event that the Sub-Contractor
fails to make available any of the vehicles within the specified
time, the E.R. may hire a suitable vehicle outside the Contract and
debit any incurred costs from subsequent payments due to the Sub-
Contractor.

1.17 SUB-CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE AND ACCOMMODATION

The Sub-Contractor shall provide and maintain a suitable office

for himself and his staff in a position or positions to be approved
by the E.R.

In addition, the Sub-Contractor shall provide and maintain

temporary accommodation and living facilities, stores, workshops,
etc., including all necessary services for water supply, drainage
and lighting for his staff. Before any work can commence the Sub-
Contractor shall submit to the E.R. details of the proposed
buildings and services and shall obtain the E.R.’s approval
together with any necessary approval in writing from the relevant
statutory authority.

The minimum requirements of the temporary accommodation and

its associated facilities such as canteen, toilets and bathrooms are
stated in Appendix 1E.

The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for all fees and other

charges or expenses incurred in connection with such office and
housing and shall keep the whole area in a clean, tidy and well
drained condition. When instructed by the E.R. the Sub-Contractor
shall remove all such buildings and appurtenant works from the
Site, clean up the area and restore it to its original condition.

The Sub-Contractor shall provide adequate first aid facilities

appropriate to the size and composition of his staff and labour
force. The Sub-Contractor shall afford the E.R.’s site staff full use
of the services and facilities as and when required.

1.18 MATERIAL TESTING LABORATORY AND STAFF

The Sub-Contractor shall provide and maintain a laboratory at the

Site throughout the duration of the Contract. Earthworks and
pavement construction will not be permitted to commence until
the laboratory and necessary equipment have been provided.

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The said laboratory shall be in accordance with the Drawings and

shall be equipped as indicated in Appendix 1F. It shall be
maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the
E.R. The laboratory shall be adequately supplied with water and
electricity.

The laboratory shall be used exclusively for the purpose of this

Contract and the Sub-Contractor shall provide suitably
experienced laboratory technicians to conduct the necessary tests.

All laboratory equipment shall become the property of the Sub-

Contractor on completion of the Works.

On completion of the Works, the building shall be removed from

the Site and the Site left in a neat and tidy condition.

1.19 PROVISION FOR SURVEY INSTRUMENTS AND

CHAINMEN

The Sub-Contractor shall provide for the sole use of the E.R. and
his staff all such instruments, equipment and chainmen as the E.R.
may require to enable him to check the accuracy of the Sub-
Contractor’s setting out and any measurements taken. The
chainmen shall have knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia or English
and as far as possible the same men shall be provided throughout
the Contract period.

The instruments and equipment to be provided are as listed in

Appendix 1G.

The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible throughout the Contract

period for all such instruments, equipment and chainmen and shall
ensure that the instruments and equipment are at all times in good
working condition and adjustment.

All instruments and equipment shall become the property of the

Sub-Contractor on completion of the Works.

1.20 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ROADS AND

PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

1.20.1 Maintenance of Existing Roads, Bridges, Culverts, etc.

The Sub-Contractor shall maintain all sections of existing roads

and all bridges, drains and culverts included therein within the Site
to the conditions at the time of possession of Site for the full
duration of the Contract. Such maintenance shall include routine

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activities such as grass cutting, clearing of drains, patching of

potholes, etc. He shall also be responsible for maintaining the free
flow of traffic on these sections of existing road.

The Sub-Contractor shall arrange for the conveyance of materials

and plants so as to cause minimum damage to existing roads and
installations and minimum inconvenience to the public. He shall
not deposit any earth, rubbish or materials upon any road, street,
pavement or footway to cause hindrance or obstruction of vehicles
or pedestrians.

The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by

any work carried out by him or by construction traffic to any
existing roads or installations from whatsoever cause arising
thereof and shall repair, maintain and reinstate the same to their
original condition to the satisfaction of the E.R. The Sub-
Contractor shall also keep such roads clear of slurry, boulders and
loose earth which may be dropped in the course of transportation.

Upon failure on the part of the Sub-Contractor to fulfil his

obligations under this Section the E.R. may take whatever action
and any means necessary to satisfy the requirements and all costs
incurred shall be deducted from any monies due or to become due
to the Sub-Contractor under this Contract.

1.20.2 Temporary Diversions

Temporary diversions shall be constructed wherever the Site is

intersected by existing roads, footpaths, cycle tracks, access to
properties, etc.

Such diversion shall be of a standard of construction at least

equivalent to that of the original road, path, track or access. They
shall be constructed in advance of the closure of the existing ways
and regularly maintained for as long as required in a satisfactory
condition. On completion of the work, the original ways shall be
reinstated to their original condition to the approval of the E.R. At
least fourteen (14) days notice in writing of any proposed
temporary diversion of traffic shall be given to the E.R. for his
approval.

Where access roads are to be permanently closed by the

construction of the Works as shown on the Drawings, diversion
ways shall not be required. Such closures shall not be effected
until any specified alternative access has been provided and only
with the written approval of the E.R.

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In addition to the notification to the E.R., the Sub-Contractor has

to obtain approval from the relevant Authorities prior to diversions
and/or closures.

The Sub-Contractor shall maintain reasonable access to all

properties adjoining the Works. Where such access exists during
construction the Sub-Contractor shall ensure that all the necessary
fences, planking and gangways are adequately lit to the
satisfaction of the E.R.

Where the Sub-Contractor proposes to use existing local streets as

temporary diversion ways, he shall give at least fourteen (14) days
notice in writing of his proposal to the E.R. for his approval. The
Sub-Contractor shall maintain and/or reinstate these temporary
diversion ways to their original condition throughout the entire
duration of the temporary diversion to the satisfaction of the E.R.
If the Sub-Contractor fails to maintain and/or reinstate these
temporary diversion ways to the satisfaction of the E.R., the E.R.
shall have the right to carry out these works himself and all costs
incurred shall be deducted from the Contract Sum.

Where, in the opinion of the E.R., a detour is not feasible,

construction on existing public roads shall be undertaken only over
half of the full width of the roadway at any time. The lengths of
such half-width construction shall be kept as short as is
practicable.

For all temporary diversions, the Sub-Contractor shall provide,

install and maintain adequate temporary construction signs in
accordance with Sub-Section 1.20.4.

1.20.3 Half-width Construction and Traffic Control

Where half-width construction is necessary, work on culverts shall

be completed and the embankment adjacent to them must be
reinstated so that at least half the full width shall be available for
use by the public at all times.

In the event of the operation of single-way traffic becoming

necessary and when approved by the E.R. on any particular length
of the Works or on the approaches to the Works, the Sub-
Contractor shall maintain through traffic routes by providing a
width of at least 3 metres for single-way traffic. He shall also
provide adequate electrically operated signals for traffic control on
each of the affected length and any additional traffic signs as may
be directed. The electrical signal lights shall be automatic in
operation, but the E.R. may, at any time, require them to be hand
operated by a competent operator.

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The Sub-Contractor shall make suitable arrangements for

emergency servicing of the electrically operated traffic signals to
be available at all times. Manually operated “Stop/Go” signs shall
only be used with the prior approval of the E.R. and shall, if so
approved, be of the size, colour and type as shown in the drawings
and complying with the requirements of the ARAHAN TEKNIK
(JALAN) 2C/85 (Manual on Traffic Control Devices for
Temporary Signs and Work Zones Control), published by
Cawangan Jalan Ibu Pejabat JKR, Kuala Lumpur.

At least fourteen (14) days notice in writing on any proposed

single-way traffic system shall be given to the E.R. for his
approval before such a system can be implemented.

1.20.4 Temporary Traffic Signs

The Sub-Contractor shall at all times take full and sufficient

precautions to ensure the safety of all traffic through and around
the Work Site and of traffic that is diverted owing to the Works.

To this end the Sub-Contractor shall erect and maintain on the Site
and at prescribed points on the approaches to the Site, all traffic
signs, signals and warning lights necessary for the direction and
control of traffic.

The sizes of all such signs and the lettering and wording thereon
shall be as shown on the Drawings and approved by the E.R.
before erection. Construction and excavation shall be sign posted
and, during periods of darkness shall be lit to the approval of the
E.R.

Temporary traffic signals shall comply with the requirements of

the ARAHAN TEKNIK (JALAN) 2C/85 published by Cawangan
Jalan, Ibu Pejabat JKR, Kuala Lumpur and shall be reflectorised
and kept clean and legible at all times.

The Sub-Contractor shall position, cover or remove these signs as

may be directed by the E.R.

1.20.5 Temporary Works

The Sub-Contractor shall provide, maintain and remove on

completion of the Works all temporary works including diversion
ways, tracks, staging, bridging, etc., and shall make them safe and
suitable in every respect for carrying all plants and materials and
for all purposes related to the Works.

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1.21 LOCATION, TEMPORARY PROTECTION AND

TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY
INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER SERVICES

The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for locating the positions

of all public utility installations including water mains, overhead
and underground cables, pipes, sewers and drains and all service
connections to buildings, and where necessary, shall adopt such
methods of excavation as may be required by the appropriate
authorities or owners to ensure that no damage is caused to them.

The Sub-Contractor shall make good at his own expense any

damage caused by him to the existing services to the approval of
and in accordance with the instruction of the appropriate authority
or owner concerned and shall keep the Employer indemnified at
all times from all claims, costs and expenses which may arise on
account of any damage (whether permanent, temporary or
recurring) to the said services.

All such installations which are encountered in the course of the

Works shall be adequately supported, slung-up, strutted or
otherwise protected from injury to the satisfaction of the
respective authority.

The temporary diversion or relocation of any service within or

outside the Works to permit the construction of the Works shall be
the responsibility of the Sub-Contractor. The Sub-Contractor shall
be responsible for arranging with the appropriate Authority for all
temporary diversions required in connection with the Works. He
shall keep the E.R fully informed of his negotiations. The Sub-
Contractor shall ensure that his programme for the whole of the
Works executed under the Contract is compatible with the
requirements for the Service Authorities and the provisions of the
contract. During the execution of the Works, he shall coordinate
all service operations to ensure expeditious progress of the Works
in close liaison with the Service Authorities and shall make such
adjustments to his programme as are from time to time necessary
to accommodate the actual progress achieved for the temporary
diversions of services which are required in connection with the
Works. They shall be carried out as agreed with the appropriate
Service Authority. The cost of all temporary diversions whether
undertaken by the Sub-Contractor or Service Authorities’
contractors shall be borne or paid for by the Sub-Contractor. They
shall not be measured under any item but shall be deemed to be
covered by the Lump Sum inserted in the appropriate item in Bill
No. 1 of the Bills of Quantities.

Temporary diversion shall mean works involved in the diversion

of services that will be reinstated to their original position and

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condition on completion of the Works in the affected areas. In

planning his work for the diversion or relocation of services the
Sub-Contractor shall make reasonable allowance for the time
necessary to obtain approval for the works from the appropriate
authorities or owners, obtain the necessary materials and carry out
the work.

The Sub-Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time

due to his failure to allow for a reasonable period of time
necessary for obtaining approval and completing the work.

1.22 WATER AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

The Sub-Contractor shall provide at his own risk and cost all
water, lighting and electric power where required for use in the
Works and shall pay all costs, fees and charges and comply with
all safety regulations and statutes in connection therewith.

The Sub-Contractor shall also provide and maintain temporary

water storage together with any distribution piping which may be
necessary.

1.23 PROJECT SIGN BOARD

The Sub-Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain signboards

at locations to be decided by the E.R. and pay all charges in
connection with this including obtaining permission, licences and
fees etc.

Each signboard shall comply with the design and specification as

shown on the Drawings in Appendix 1H. On completion of the
project the Sub-Contractor shall dismantle and clear away the
signboards as directed by the E.R.

1.24 PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF WORKS

The Sub-Contractor shall provide a camera of reasonable quality

for the purpose of taking record photographs and slides of the
Works as and when directed by the E.R. The Sub-Contractor shall
bear the costs of providing the film (36 exposures), development
of film, production of one (1) set of slides of each exposure,
printing five (5) copies of each exposure in 3R size and
documenting the photographs in a manner to the approval of the
E.R.

The negatives of the photographs shall be the property of the

Employer and no prints from these negatives may be supplied to

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any person or persons except with the approval of the E.R. A

suitable typed caption shall be affixed to the reverse side of each
photograph describing the subject and the date and time at which it
was taken. One copy of each photograph shall be signed by the
Sub-Contractor and the E.R.

1.25 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND MICROFILMING

Mark-up Drawings for recording as-built construction details of

the Works shall be prepared by the Sub-Contractor and shall be
certified by the E.R. or his representative. All drawings shall be
completed within one month after the completion of the respective
section.

1.26 CLEARING UP OF SITE

The Sub-Contractor shall make every effort to keep the Site in a

reasonably clean and tidy condition for the duration of the Works.

He shall in addition from time to time on the completion of any

area of the Works or where directed by the E.R. remove rubbish,
surplus materials or any other construction debris from such areas
as may be attributable to his work under this Contract and
generally leave them in a satisfactory condition, to the approval of
the E.R.

On completion of the Works the Sub-Contractor shall remove all

rubbish, debris and surplus materials from the Site and leave the
whole Site in a neat and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the
E.R.

1.27 NOTICE OF OPERATIONS

No permanent work shall be undertaken without the E.R.’s

approval and the Sub-Contractor shall give a minimum 24 hours
notice prior to the commencement of any part of the Works so that
the E.R. may make any arrangements necessary for inspection.

1.28 SUB-CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORKS

Where the E.R.’s approval is required prior to the commencement

of Works, the issue of such approval shall not relieve the Sub-
Contractor of any of his liabilities or obligations as described in
the Contract.

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1.29 PROHIBITION OF ADVERTISING

The Sub-Contractor shall treat the Contract and everything written

as private and confidential. In particular, the Sub-Contractor shall
not publish any information, advertisement, drawing or
photograph relating to the Works and shall not use the Site for
advertising purposes, except with the written consent of the
Government and subject to such conditions as he may prescribe.

1.30 UNAUTHORISED USAGE

The Sub-Contractor shall ensure that no unauthorised use is made

of the Site, and shall make good at his own expense any damage
caused by his failure to prevent such unauthorised use.

1.31 ACCESS TO SITE

Each tenderer shall satisfy himself before submitting his Tender

the existing access to the Site and shall allow in the rates and
prices entered in the Bills of Quantities for any additional works,
improvements, extensions or maintenance works which he may
require to enable him to perform his obligations under the Contract
or which he may be required by the regulation or requirement of
any authority, unless otherwise stated in the Contract.

1.32 DRAWINGS

1. The Works shall be constructed in accordance with the

Drawings enumerated elsewhere in the Contract and such other
details and drawings as may be issued or approved by the E.R.
in accordance with the Contract.

2. Two sets of paper prints of the Drawings and any subsequent

variation drawings will be issued free to the Sub-Contractor.
Further prints may be obtained at the Sub-Contractor’s
expense.

3. Prior to fabrication and in good time the Sub-Contractor shall

be required to submit to the E.R. for approval shop drawings
covering all items to be fabricated off the Site including all

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structural steel work, parapets, expansion joints, rubber

bearings, sign posts, etc.

4. The Sub-Contractor shall prepare and submit to the E.R. for

approval working drawings indicating his proposed methods of
erection of structures or such other operations for which the
E.R. may require working drawings. All drawings prepared by
the Sub-Contractor or suppliers must be approved by the E.R.
before the particular work starts.

5. In addition to the approved sets of drawings specified above,

the Sub-Contractor shall furnish the E.R. with 3 copies of all
working drawings and erection diagrams as finally approved
for construction purposes.

6. The Sub-Contractor shall maintain one accurately marked up

set of A1 size drawings with all the additions that are
necessary to show the work actually carried out and relevant
dimensions, levels and changes from the Contract Drawings.
All actual foundation dimensions and levels must be recorded.
Considering future maintenance it is most important that
accurate details are recorded of items which have become
inaccessible such as drainage, services etc.

1.33 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.33.1 Compliance

The Sub-Contractor shall comply with all environmental

requirements as per Environmental Quality Act 1974 or any
statutory re-enactment or modifications thereof including but not
limited to standards for noise and vibration levels and airborne and
water borne pollutants. Regulations shall be understood to
include, but are not limited to, the Environmental Impact
Assessment Report and the Environmental Management Plan
approved for the Project. In the event of conflict or inconsistency
among the standards stipulated in applicable laws and regulations
and those stipulated in the Contract, the more stringent of such
standards shall apply.

The Sub-Contractor to ensure compliance with his obligation to the

approved Turnkey Environmental Management Plan in all relevant
aspects of the execution of the works without limiting his
obligations under the Contract, the Sub-Contractor shall adhere to
the principles and procedures contained in the approved
Environmental Management Plan, and any approved amendments
or supplementals thereto. The Sub-Contractor shall provide all

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access, assistance and facilities to enable the Turnkey Contractor

to verify the implementation of the Environmental Management
Plan.

1.33.2 Environmental Compliance Manager

The Sub-Contractor shall provide a suitably qualified and

experienced person at the/site to act as Environmental Compliance
Manager and shall from time to time provide such other personnel
and resources as may be required to ensure the effective
implementation of the Environmental Management Plan.

1.34 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

No later than thirty (30) days after the commencement date, the
Sub-Contractor shall submit to the E.R. for his approval a Quality
Assurance/Quality Control Plan, in accordance with the
requirements of the scope of works. Thereafter, the Sub-
Contractor shall amend or supplement the Quality
Assurance/Quality Control Plan as required by the E.R. Without
limiting his obligations under this clause, the Sub-Contractor shall
adhere to the principles and procedures contained in the approved
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and any approved
amendment or supplement thereof.

In addition to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager, the

Sub-Contractor shall from time to time provide such other
personnel and resources as may be required to ensure effective
operation of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan. The
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager shall in particular,
without limiting his obligations, carry out audits of the application
of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan.
1.35 SITE SAFETY AND SECURITY

No later than thirty (30) days after the commencement date, the
Sub-Contractor shall submit to the E.R. for approval a Site Safety
Plan. The Site Safety Plan shall be properly integrated with any
approved system safety plan prepared by or on the behalf of the
Employer and shall specify in detail the Sub-Contractor’s
approach to maintaining the safest possible work environment and
ensuring protection against accident and injury to the workers and
other persons and protection of the Works, Plant, Sub-Contractor’s
Equipment and other property from damage, loss or destruction.
The Site Safety Plan shall include but shall not be limited to the
following :-

(a) Provision of safety equipment and clothing for workers;

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(b) Procedures for the safe handling and storage of

flammable and hazardous materials;

(c) Fire prevention and suppression;

(d) Flood mitigation measures;

(e) Regulations and enforcement relating to motorised traffic

within the Site;

(f) Monitoring of gas and dust;

(g) Training of workers in safety procedures;

(h) Posting of notices of hazards and high voltages;

(i) Emergency procedures;

(j) Site safety inspections, including frequency of inspections,

procedures and forms to be used;

(k) Safety programme audits, including frequency of

audits, procedures and forms to be used;

(l) Procedure and forms for reporting of accidents involving

personal injury or death and damage to equipment and property
to the E.R. and statutory authorities; and

(m) The Sub-Contractor’s site safety organisation.

Any and all submissions to the E.R. of the supplemental parts of

the Site Safety Plan shall be made as appropriate or upon the
request of the E.R. but in any event not less than seven (7) days
before the commencement of any work on Site which is the
subject of any such submission.

Upon the E.R.’s approval of the Site Safety Plan, or any

supplemental part thereof, the Sub-Contractor shall adhere to the
principles and procedures contained in such document. The Sub-
Contractor shall provide all access, assistance and facilities to
enable the E.R. to carry out surveillance visits both on and off the
Site to verify that the Site Safety Plan is being implemented.

The E.R. may direct the Sub-Contractor to suspend any part of the
Work if, in the E.R.’s opinion, an unsafe condition exists or is
likely to result, until the Sub-Contractor takes proper corrective
action. The Sub-Contractor shall not be entitled to any payment in
respect of any such suspension or to any extension of time in
respect thereof and any cost to the Employer of implementing

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corrective action pursuant to this Clause shall be determined by the

E.R. and shall be recoverable from the Sub-Contractor by the
Employer, and may be deducted by the Employer from any
monies due or to become due to the Sub-Contractor.

In addition to the Site Safety Officer, The Sub-Contractor shall,

from time to time, provide such other personnel and resources as
may be required to ensure effective implementation of the Site
Safety Plan. The Site Safety Officer shall submit regular safety
reports to the E.R. in accordance with the requirements of the E.R.
and all relevant statutory authorities as required by applicable laws
and regulations.

The Sub-Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the

discipline of his employees or any parties working under him and
his suppliers to ensure that they perform their duties in a safe,
orderly manner.

The Sub-Contractor shall consult with any relevant authority and

shall take all reasonable and proper steps for protecting, securing,
lighting and watching all places on or about the Works and the
Site which may be dangerous to any person on Site or to any
member of the public and maintain at his own cost all lights,
guards, fencing and watching when and where necessary or
required by the E.R. or by any competent statutory or other
authority for the protection of the Works or for the safety and
convenience of all persons on Site and members of the public. In
carrying out each of his obligations under the Contract, the Sub-
Contractor shall have due regard to the residential nature of certain
areas through which the Site passes and in which construction will
operate.

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the

provisions of this clause pertaining to occupational safety and
health, the provisions of the Occupational and Safety Act 1994
(Act 514) shall prevail.

1.36 OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER SUB-CONTRACTORS

The Sub-Contractor shall when required by the E.R. afford all

reasonable opportunity to any other Sub-Contractors employed by
the Employer and their workmen and to the workmen of the
Employer and of any other duly constituted authorities who may
be employed in the execution on or near the Site of any work not
included in the Contract.

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