Monthly Progress Report No. 14: 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 improve Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services. The project's objective is to upgrade the existing water supply system, which has suffered from years of neglect and lack of investment. The project's general information includes the project name, Southwest Jenin Water Project, with an indefinite quantity contract number of AID-294-I-00-12-00002 and a task order number of AID-294-TO-15-00010. The award date was September 22, 2015, and the NTP date was October 26, 2015. The completion date was initially set for February 16, 2017, but was later modified to April 6, 2017. The contract value is USD 12,949,433.37, with a BOQ line item amount of USD 12,449,433.37 and a modified day work amount of USD 397,127.23. The project location is in the Jenin Governorate, specifically in Area A, B, and C, covering the villages of Arraba, Kuferit, Ajja, Kafr Rai', Jalqamus, Al Mutilla, Meithalun, and Sanur. The project's construction activity started on December 27, 2015, and the contractual period of performance is 480 calendar days, which was later modified to 529 calendar days. The project's progress is monitored through various indicators, including the completion of tasks, the delivery of materials and equipment, and the implementation of quality control measures. The project's safety and environmental compliance are also closely monitored to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards. The project's implementation is overseen by the USAID Mission, which provides guidance and support to the project team. The project team is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The project's progress is reported on a monthly basis to the USAID Mission, which provides feedback and guidance to the project team. The project's construction progress is tracked through various reports, including the monthly progress report, which provides an update on the project's status, including the completion of tasks, the delivery of materials and equipment, and the implementation of quality control measures. The report also provides information on the project's safety and environmental compliance, as well as any challenges or obstacles encountered during the project's implementation. The project's completion date is April 6, 2017, and the project's total value is USD 12,949,433.37. The project's implementation is expected to improve the water supply system in the southeast part of the Jenin Governorate, providing a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply to the project area.