TO-00006 Monthly Progress Report No. 34. March 2016

Government efforts with the peace process by improving Palestinian access to basic infrastructure and services throughout the West Bank, and if conditions and funding permit, in Gaza. The program focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, water, and wastewater projects. The USAID objective is to help the Palestinian economy by improving Palestinian access to basic infrastructure and services. Task Order 00006 is designed to develop, rehabilitate, and improve an existing well at Qabatiya and to install and equip that well with a new pump and appurtenant equipment. The Task Order also includes the construction of a conveyance system that will connect the Qabatiya Well to Al-Zababdeh junction. The objective of this Task Order is to provide a reliable source of water for the Qabatiya community. The percent complete, start, and finish information for each major component of the Task Order is shown in the table. Preconstruction coordination with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) was completed on June 18, 2013. Mobilization was also completed on June 25, 2013. Submittals were completed on March 5, 2016. Procurement and delivery were completed on January 31, 2016. The construction phase was completed on February 20, 2016. The post-construction phase was completed on March 5, 2016. The Task Order is being implemented by CDM Smith under Contract No. AID-294-I-00-12-00001. The Contract Number is AID-294-I-00-12-00001, and the Task Order Number is AID-294-TO-13-00006. The Notice to Proceed was issued on May 14, 2013. The project original duration is 550 days. The Qabatiya Well is a critical component of the Task Order. The well will provide a reliable source of water for the Qabatiya community. The conveyance system will connect the Qabatiya Well to Al-Zababdeh junction, providing a safe and reliable source of water for the community. The Task Order also includes the installation of a new pump and appurtenant equipment to ensure the well operates efficiently and effectively. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of labor and equipment. More than 2,500 man-hours were worked during the month of March 2016. The equipment used during the month included a backhoe, a dump truck, and a generator. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of quality control, with no non-conformance reports (NCRs) issued during the month. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of safety. There were no reported incidents or accidents during the month of March 2016. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of environmental protection, with no reported incidents or accidents during the month. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of public relations. The Task Order has been featured in several local newspapers and media outlets, highlighting the importance of the project and the benefits it will bring to the Qabatiya community. The Task Order has also made significant progress in terms of project permitting and security. The Task Order has obtained all necessary permits and approvals from the relevant authorities. The Task Order has also implemented a robust security plan to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. The Task Order is on track to meet its original deadline of 550 days. The Task Order has made significant progress in recent months, and the Qabatiya Well and conveyance system are expected to be completed on schedule. The Task Order will continue to make progress in the coming months, with a focus on completing the remaining tasks and ensuring the well and conveyance system operate efficiently and effectively.