Infrastructure Needs Program II (INPII) Jericho Collection System Expansion – Phase 1A Branch Sewers-JCSI Construction Monthly Progress Report

The project aims to improve Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services by rehabilitating and constructing roads, water, and wastewater projects. The objective of this Task Order is to build upon the 28 km of phase I Trunk Sewers implemented by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and expand the collection system through the construction of the Phase 1A Branch Sewers. The project involves the construction of approximately 12.5 km of 8" diameter uPVC main sewers, 468 precast reinforced concrete manholes, 2.0 km of 6" service laterals, 585 connection pits, and 0.81 km of paved roads. The project also includes the procurement of one combination Jet Vacuum Sewer Maintenance Truck. The project is located in Jericho Governorate in Area A, and the estimated completion date is October 2, 2015. As of April 2015, the contract has elapsed 175 days, representing 53.0% of the total contract time. The planned percentage of completion through April 2015 is 25.94%, while the actual percentage of completion is 40.94%. The negative float of -4 days resulted from the Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Maintenance Truck. Safety is a critical aspect of the project, and the contractor has implemented various measures to ensure the safety of workers and the public. The traffic plan was divided into three cases, and special safety and traffic plans were submitted to the Construction Management Contractor (CMC) for acceptance prior to start excavation for each alignment on a daily basis. Safety meetings were conducted with CMC and USAID during site periodic visits, and three Tool box meetings were conducted with all staff to discuss safety issues and instructions. The project has made significant progress, with the actual percentage of completion exceeding the planned percentage. The contractor has implemented various safety measures, and safety meetings have been conducted regularly. However, the project still faces challenges, including the procurement of the Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Maintenance Truck, which resulted in a negative float of -4 days. The project's progress is monitored through various indicators, including the contract elapsed time, planned percentage of completion, actual percentage of completion, and float. The project's dashboard status indicates that the actual percentage of completion is 40.94%, which is higher than the planned percentage of completion. The project's progress is also monitored through the site memos, inspection requests, quality control and test results, submittals, request for information, transmittals, payments, variation order, and obstacles and challenges. The project's location is in Jericho Governorate in Area A, and the project's scope of work includes the construction of approximately 12.5 km of branch sewers, 468 precast reinforced concrete manholes, 2.0 km of 6" service laterals, 585 connection pits, and 0.81 km of paved roads. The project's estimated completion date is October 2, 2015, and the contract value is USD 4,449,992.00.