General Requirements for Terrier Rouge Housing Settlement-Drainage and Sanitation Upgrade

The project aims to improve drainage and sanitation systems in the Terrier Rouge Housing Settlement. The design package includes specifications for general requirements, concrete, masonry, plumbing, and earthwork. The general requirements section outlines the scope of work, measurement of quantities, and fitting and coordination of the work. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the existing drainage and sanitation systems and level of service during construction upgrade activities. The Contractor must also ensure proper fitting of all work and coordination of operations of all trades, subcontractors, or materials and men engaged upon the work. The specifications for general requirements also include provisions for temporary utilities, temporary water, and materials to be provided by the USAID's Technical Representative. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing his own temporary connections as required to existing utilities and maintaining them at his own expense. The Contractor must also provide water for concrete, mortar, drinking purposes, and other usage at his own expense. The project is subject to the Safety and Health Regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Contractor must be familiar with the requirements of these regulations. The Contractor must also take every precaution necessary throughout the duration of the project to prevent and eliminate any contamination of the public water supply. The project schedule includes provisions for prebid conference, preconstruction conference, and project closeout. The Contractor must leave all work areas in clean and orderly conditions upon completion of the project and repair any and all disturbed areas to their condition prior to construction. The Contractor is also responsible for protecting all equipment and materials stored on site or installed in-place from theft and vandalism until all project work has been completed and final project acceptance has been made by the USAID's Technical Representative. The specifications for handling, distribution, and storage of materials and equipment require the Contractor to handle, haul, and distribute all materials and surplus materials on the different portions of the Work, as necessary or required. The Contractor must also provide suitable and adequate storage room for materials and equipment during the progress of the Work and be responsible for the protection, loss of, or damage to materials and equipment furnished by him, until the final completion and acceptance of the Work. The project also includes provisions for occupying private land and occupying city or county land. The Contractor must not enter or occupy any land outside the rights-of-way, property, or limit of work without written consent from the proper parties. A copy of the written consent must be given to the USAID's Technical Representative. The project is subject to the regulations and requirements of the USAID and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements throughout the duration of the project.