SECTION C

PART 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATION

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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
AND SPECIFICATIONS

GOVERNMENT
CIRCULARS
A.

PUBLISHED

SPECIFICATIONS,

REGULATIONS,

NOTICES

AND

The work shall be executed in accordance with the following State of Qatar Standard
Publications, Specifications, Regulations, Notices and Circulars current at the date of
tender unless otherwise stated.
(a)

Qatar National Construction Standards (QCS2010) Edition prepared by the

Ministry of Environment (MoE) issued with technical regulation No. QS27/2010
dated March 2011 and all subsequent revisions and amendments.

(b)

The Code of Practice and Specification for Trench Works/Road Openings in the
Highway prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Public Works, January 1992.

(c)

The Guide for Civil Users of Explosives in Qatar prepared by the Ministry of
Public Works.

(d)

All current Public Works Authority regulations up to the date of the signing of the
contract concerning the organization of Tender and Public Auctions and all
subsequent revisions and amendments.

(e)

The Qatar Survey Manual, prepared by the Urban Planning and Development
Authority (UPDA).

(f)

The Qatar Traffic Manual (QTM) and Qatar Highway Design Manual (QHDM)
prepared by the Ministry of Public Works.

(g)

Drainage Affairs, Standard Supplementary Specification to Qatar Construction

Specification.

(h)

Any current and relevant regulation, notice or circular issued by the Public Works
Authority (including the previous Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture,
Ministry of Public Works and Ministry of Industry and Public Works), the Qatar
General Electricity and Water Corporation (QGEWC), (including the previous
Ministry of Electricity and Water), Qatar Telecom (Q-Tel), the Qatar General
Organization for Standards and Metrology, the Supreme Council for the
Environment and Natural Reserves or the appropriate local Municipality prior to
the date of the letter or advertisement inviting Tenderer.

(i)

Any and all applicable local Municipality regulations.

(j)

State of Qatar Law No. (6) Of the year 1987 and all subsequent amendments
concerning Materials and Equipment from Qatar or other CCASG countries,
obtainable from Government House, Doha.

(k)

CESMM3, Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, 3rd Edition

(1991) published for the Institution of Civil Engineers published by Thomas
Telford Services Ltd., 1 Heron Quay, London, E14 4JD, United Kingdom.

(l)

Safety Rules issued by the Department of Electricity Networks

(m)

The Jointing Manual prepared by Electricity Networks Dept.

(n)

Traffic Control at Road works published by the Ministry of Industry and Public
Works and any other rules and regulations issued by Roads Department.

(o)

State of Qatar Law No (30) of the year 2002 and all subsequent amendments
concerning Protection of the Environment, obtainable from Ministry of Justice.

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(p)

All current Water Department and Electricity Department of the Qatar General
Electricity and Water Corporation (QGEWC) specifications and all subsequent
revisions and amendments.

(q)

The Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Equipment and Air
Conditioning of Residential and Commercial Buildings, fifth re-issue dated June
1986 prepared by the Ministry of Electricity and Water, P.O. Box 41, Doha.

(r)

Any Amiri Decree or current and relevant regulation, notice or circular issued by
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (including the previous Ministry
of Public Works and the previous Ministry of Industry and Public Works), the
Ministry of Electricity and Water or the appropriate local Municipality prior to the
date of the newspaper advertisement to Tender.

(s)

State of Qatar Law No. 32 of the year 2005 and all subsequent amendments
concerning protection of environment, and all associated rules and regulations
issued by the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Resources,
obtainable from Ministry of Justice, Doha, Qatar

(t)

State of Qatar Law No. 32 of the year 2002 and all subsequent amendments
concerning Traffic in the State of Qatar, obtainable from Ministry of Justice,
Doha, Qatar.

(u)

Drafting Standards prepared by Public Works Authority.

(v)

Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management Guide, Issue 0.1

The Contractor shall be deemed to have his own copy of the Public Works Authority
specifications, regulations, notices, and circulars given as (a) to (v) above.

These Government specifications, regulations, notices and circulars are amended,

amplified and complemented by Part 2 - Project Specification as detailed hereafter.

In the case of any ambiguity or discrepancy, the provisions of the Project Specification
shall prevail over the provisions of the Public Works Authority published specifications.

2.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
All design work shall be based on the design standards and specifications of

Infrastructure Affairs as set out in the Qatar Highway Design Manual, the Qatar Traffic
Manual, the Qatar Construction Specification, Drainage Affairs (DA) standards and all
other standards, specifications and guides necessary to define the Consultants
proposal. Where work is to be carried out for other authorities for inclusion in the
Project, the standards and specifications of that authority shall be taken into account.
All Construction work shall be carried out in accordance with Qatar Construction
Specifications (QCS-2010)
3.

PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS

Project Specific Specifications for Design Works are described separately in Part 3 of
this Section Project Design Brief and in Section C-II Specifications.
Construction works shall be carried out in accordance with Section C-II Specifications
and Project Design Brief and construction requirements described herein. These
requirements and Specifications shall prevail over the general specification and any
other specification.

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4.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

ADDITIONAL GENERAL AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(a)

The Contractor shall consult the Survey Unit of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Agriculture prior to any earth or other works to determine if the work is likely
to disturb survey marks. If Survey Unit require a survey mark to be moved the
contractor will be responsible for recreating the survey mark to an approved
design and specification and for resurveying the point using survey companies
approved by the Survey Unit.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the Survey marks within
the boundaries of the site for the duration of the contract period and shall be
liable for all costs of any remedial work required by the Survey Unit
On the practical completion of the Works the Survey Unit will issue a certificate
stating that all survey marks whether disturbed or otherwise by the contractor
have been reinstated or protected to the satisfaction of the Survey Unit.
In the event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Clause
Employer without prejudice to any other method of recovery may deduct
costs of any remedial work after the practical completion date, carried out by
Survey Section form any monies in its hands due or which become due to
contractor.

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Where any Standard Publication, Specification, Regulation, Notice, etc. or any

correspondence refers to a Government Ministry, Department, Division, Section,
etc. it will be deemed to be the same as any successor Ministry, Department,
Division, Section, etc. which has or may subsequently be officially promulgated
by the Government of the State of Qatar.
(b)

The Contractor shall maintain all pipes, cables and other apparatus during the
progress of the Works.

(c)

The contractor shall maintain traffic flow and access to properties including the
construction, maintenance and subsequent removal of temporary road and
footpath diversions as required, temporary traffic signs, kerbs, road markings,
lighting etc., all to the satisfaction of the Engineer and in accordance with QCS
01-16.

(d)

The Contractor shall comply with the provision of samples and testing of materials
in accordance with QCS 1-9.3 and as directed by the Engineer

(e)

The Contractor shall erect name board in accordance with QCS 1-12.3

(f)

The Contractor is reminded of the importance of safety and that he has sole
responsibility to provide all safety facilities at site, shipping and handling.

(g)

The Contractor shall request a work permit at least three (3) days in advance
before starting work.

(h)

The Contract Programme includes preparing the design of the temporary works
and securing approval for the design from the Employer prior to construction
commencement. Primavera version 6 shall be used for producing the
programme.

(i)

The contractor shall arrange to obtain following Clearance Certificates from the
appropriate authorities upon completion of the works:
(1)

Municipality backfill Excavation Certificate to certify that the site has

been cleared of all debris.

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(j)

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

(2)

CGIS Survey Clearance Certificate to certify that all the survey

control stations are undisturbed.

(3)

Land Information Clearance Certificate to certify that all street name

boards and signs are in satisfactory condition.

The Contractor shall provide following facilities to the Engineer:

(1)

Digital Camera
Approved type of digital camera (4 No) for the use of Engineers
Representative for the duration of the contract. The camera shall be
returned to the contractor at the end of the construction period. The
contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of the equipment by the
manufactures agent throughout the supply period. Batteries and all other
necessary consumable items shall be provided by the contractor during
the said period.

(k)

Notice to Public on Road closures

Upon approval from Engineers representative on any road closure for the
purpose of carrying out the Works of PWA, the Contractor shall place a sufficient
notification to the general public in local newspapers both in Arabic and English
languages at least one (1) week prior to the road closure. The contents of
notification shall be approved by the Engineer and the extent shall not be less
than a quarter of the standard size page of a reputed local newspaper. In order
to evident the notification the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a copy as
appeared on the newspaper on the same day of the notification.

(l)

Media Documentary (Photographic and Video)

The contractor shall obtain a photographic and video record showing the
progress of the Works in every month, and / or as necessary, in order to provide
sufficient visual evidence of the progress and to record the specialized events
features of the Works or other matters of interest in connection with the Works or
their surroundings of the Project. Such media documentation shall be submitted
to the Engineer in the form of an accepted media documental presentation, as
and when required during the progress of the works and as a complete package
at the completion of the project.

(m)

Requirements of Utilities and Service Providers

For the purpose of this paragraph (m), Utilities and Service Providers means
Kahramaa, Qatar Petroleum, Mowasalat, Project Municipality, MMUP, Qatar
Diar, Qatar Armed Forces (QAF), Ministry of Interior Security System
Department (MOI-SSD), District Cooling Supplier, Waterway Marinas and Ports,
Qatar Foundation, Qatar Museum Authority, Telecoms (Qtel and Vodafone),
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Environment, ASHGHAL/IA/PWA and Privately
Owned Services.
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Contract Documents, all Works and
Services related to Utility and Service Providers shall be carried out in strict
compliance with the respective Utility and Service Providers requirements
including all by laws, regulations, practices and standards adopted by them,
irrespective the work is the preparation of design and specification or supplying
and installation of materials, processes, equipments, etc. For all such works, the
Contractor shall use and comply with the approved lists of materials, processes,
equipment and employ the services of approved suppliers, manufacturers and
contractors. It is the Contractors responsibility to obtain all information directly

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from the concerned Utilities and Service Providers regarding their requirements
and lists of approved contractors and suppliers at the Tender stage.

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