Monthly Progress Report No. 13: Southwest Jenin Water Project

The project aims to improve the transmission of water supply to villages southwest of the Jenin municipality, enhance water storability by constructing new reservoirs, and provide a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply to the project area. The project is part of the USAID Mission Infrastructure Needs Program II (INP II), which focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, water, and wastewater projects to help the Palestinian economy by improving Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services. The project was awarded to The Morganti Group, Inc. on September 22, 2015, with a contract value of USD 12,949,433.37. The project's completion date was initially set for February 16, 2017, but was later modified to March 22, 2017, due to variations in the scope of work. The project's contractual period of performance is 514 calendar days, with a start date of December 27, 2015. The project's scope of work includes the upgrade of the existing water supply system, construction of new reservoirs, and provision of a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply to the project area. The project is located in Jenin Governorate, covering areas A, B, and C, and involves the rehabilitation and construction of water supply infrastructure in the villages of Arraba, Kuferit, Ajja, Kafr Rai', Jalqamus, Al Mutilla, Meithalun, and Sanur. The project's implementation is being carried out in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and the project's scope of work. The project's progress is being monitored and reported on a monthly basis, with the current report covering the period from November 1, 2016, to November 30, 2016. The report provides an update on the project's progress, including the completion of various tasks, the delivery of materials and equipment, and the implementation of safety and environmental measures. The project's safety and environmental measures are being implemented in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Palestinian Authority's (PA) environmental regulations. The project's contractor, The Morganti Group, Inc., is responsible for ensuring that all safety and environmental measures are implemented and that the project is carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The project's progress is being monitored and reported on a regular basis, with the current report providing an update on the project's progress as of November 30, 2016. The report indicates that the project is progressing according to schedule, with various tasks being completed and materials and equipment being delivered to the site. The report also highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the project team, including the need to address non-compliance issues and implement safety and environmental measures. The project's completion date is March 22, 2017, and the project's contractual period of performance is 514 calendar days. The project's contract value is USD 12,949,433.37, with a modified BOQ line item amount of USD 12,552,306.14. The project's location is in Jenin Governorate, covering areas A, B, and C, and involves the rehabilitation and construction of water supply infrastructure in the villages of Arraba, Kuferit, Ajja, Kafr Rai', Jalqamus, Al Mutilla, Meithalun, and Sanur.