USAID Tropical Storm Ida Reconstruction Project Annual Report 2015 / Work Plan 2016

Two bridges and two schools have been completed, with four schools undergoing closeout processes and one clinic under construction. The clinic is behind schedule for substantial completion on February 15, 2016. The project has experienced some challenges, including security concerns at the Instituto Jose Maria Peralta Lagos (JMPL) school, which led to the discontinuation of works by the Design-Build (D-B) School Contractor, ARCO Ingenieros S.A. de C.V. (ARCO). USAID requested that CDM Smith prepare an audit report on the status of the facility's current condition. ARCO, who is also the D-B Clinic Contractor, received an amendment to their Clinic contract extending the contract completion date to February 28, 2016, and increasing the fixed price by $52,707.44 due to differing site conditions and applicable indirect costs. Two of the schools were substantially completed by the end of 2015, and the remaining four schools were programmed to be completed by December 2015. However, the Contractor is currently resolving minor issues identified through field visits and reviews to meet the requirements for receiving a Preliminary Handing Over Certificate (PHOC). Some of the remaining requirements for the school facilities include non-site related requirements, such as as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and O&M training. The completion date for the school centers contract is scheduled for February 16, 2016. The project has achieved several milestones in the first quarter of 2015, including the issuance of a Preliminary Handing Over Certificate (PHOC) for the Acahuapa Bridge on January 15, 2015, and the completion of the bridge's warranty period on February 5, 2015. The project has also made progress on the construction of schools, with groundbreaking ceremonies held at several sites, including Dr. Adrián García, San Sebastián Abajo, Las Margaritas I and II, and Cantón Ojo de Agua. The project has also received a letter of exemption from taxes on the procurement of goods and on the provision of services for projects financed by USAID on February 12, 2015. The project has experienced some delays, including the suspension of works due to title deed issues at CE Dr. Francisco Antonio Lima (FAL) on February 20, 2015, and the discontinuation of works at JMPL due to security concerns. The project has made significant progress in the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure in El Salvador, with two bridges and two schools completed, and four schools undergoing closeout processes and one clinic under construction. The project has experienced some challenges, including security concerns and delays, but has made significant progress in achieving its objectives. The project has a number of key stakeholders, including USAID, CDM Smith, and the Government of El Salvador. The project has a number of components, including the reconstruction of schools, clinics, and bridges, as well as the development of community and gender components. The project has a number of risks, including security concerns, delays, and budget overruns. The project has a number of assumptions and facts, including the completion of the clinic by February 15, 2016, and the completion of the school centers contract by February 16, 2016. The project has a number of budget assumptions, including the allocation of funds for supervision services and closeout processes for clinics and schools. The project has a number of performance monitoring indicators, including the completion of schools, clinics, and bridges, as well as the development of community and gender components. The project has a number of recommendations, including the need to address security concerns and delays, and to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.