American Embassy, New Delhi Solicitation No.191N6519Q0111

Contract

For

Renovation work at American Center New Delhi

United States Embassy

New Delhi

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 GENERAL

C.1.1 The American Embassy PAS in New Delhi requires renovation work in

program areas of American Center New Delhi.

C.1.2 This is a firm fixed price contract for a period of 120 days.

The inspection of segments of the work that have been 100% completed will be

done within 3 business days. No partial payment is allowed.

C.1.3 All work shall be accomplished in a manner which: 1) conforms to the

intent of procedures mentioned 2) causes no contamination to other parts of

the building; 3) endangers none of the building occupants or workers during

these task; and 4) leaves the areas safe for occupancy.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

C.2.1 General: The Contractor shall provide all necessary managerial,

administrative and direct labor personnel; as well as all transportation,

tools, instrumentation, equipment and supplies required; to perform the

Vestibule Installation defined in this Scope of Work (SOW). The Contractor

shall provide the services of qualified, trained, technicians to perform the

required work.

Following are the make of materials to be used for the work.

Make of laminate

1. Greenlam

2. Merino

3. Century

4. Durian

Make of board

1. Duro

2. Eurotex

3. Century

Make of fittings, handles and hinges

1. Hettich

2. EBCO

3. PAG

Make of glass

1. Asahi

2. Modi

3. Hindustan

Make of SS 304

1. Bajaj

2. Sail

3. Jindal

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C.2.2.1 Nexus area (Refer Drawing Pages 29, 30 & 31)

1. Design, get approval and install a “POST” design Size length 8’8” X height4’6”with black board of 3 inch wide shaped as shown in the drawing

on Page 30. The font style should be Arial Black or similar equivalent.

2. Design, get approval and install “01” design Size 2’0” x 2’0” lower part of the door of the color as shown in the drawing on Page 29 & 30. The font

style should be Anton Regular or similar equivalent.

3. Design, get approval and install “02” design Size 2’0” x 2’0” lower part of the door of the color as shown in the drawing on Page 29 & 30. The font

style should be Anton Regular or similar equivalent.

4. Provide and install tack board of size 6’5” x 8’0” in 2 pieces. Made of particle board 12-15 mm thick covered with polyester fabric of approved

black blue color to match colored drawing on Page 31. The tack board will

be enclosed in the wooden frame of 2” width and 1” depth. Framed to take

the particle board.

5. Provide and fabricate one cupboard/cabinet near “Post” signage for storing materials, as shown in drawing on Page 29 & 30. Size: height 2’5” x

2’5”length x 1’0”depth. Having 2 racks inside. It will be made from 19mm

board and covered color laminate on all the sides including inside and

outside in one of the color laminate listed below:

i. Greenlam: 770 Douglas Fur, matt finish --

https://www.greenlam.com/india/architects-designers/mfc

ii. Century Laminates: Cherry 3375 / Catalog Page 142 --

https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

iii. Durian Laminate: WY-44288 Wasum Walnut -- http://durianlam.com/wp-

content/uploads/2017/08/WY-44288-Wasum-Walnut.jpg

C.2.2.2 First Floor and Innovation Lab area (Refer Drawing

Pages 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 & 28)

1. Design, get approval and install triangular design with “INNOVATION LAB” films and graphics on the Plexiglas as per the drawing on Page 28. Film of

thickness 120 to 220 ounce. Glass size 16’8” x 8’5”. Color as indicated

2. Design, get approval and install triangular design on the Plexiglas to match as per the drawing shown on Page 22 & 23. Film of thickness 120 to

220 ounce. Size of glass:

(a) 10’0” x 8’5”

(b) 22’9” x 8’5”

(c) 21’6” x 8’5”

3. Fabricate and install innovation lab counter with cabinets and display as shown in the drawing on Page 27 & 28.

(a) Size of counter top 13’0” x 2’2” made of black granite.

(b) Height and depth of counter 2’5” x 2’0” x 14’6.5”

(c) 6 cupboards/cabinets with partition and 2 racks in each to store

material.

(d) The cupboard and display will be covered/pasted with Laminate of

approved wooden texture laminate of thickness 1.5mm.

(e) All the inner sides including outer surfaces will be covered with

laminate.

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(f) The counter structure and display surface will be fabricated from

19mm board pretreated water proof board.

4. Design, get approval of “innovate” graphic and paste on MDF 8mm board and fix on the wall 15’11” x 9’7” as shown in drawing on Page 27 & 28.

Thickness of film 120 to 220 ounce.

5. Design, get approval of “American Center New Delhi” screen graphic and paste on MDF 8mm board and fix on the wall 23’91/2” x 9’7” as shown in

drawing on Page 23. Thickness of film 120 to 220 ounce.

6. Provide and install ss 304 stainless steel frame supported glass shelves as per the drawing Page 27 & 28.

i) The 12mm toughened flat plate glass (TEMPERED) is to be fixed in the stainless steel frame, the frame will be supported from the roof

slab and floor slab, frame will be as per the drawing attached and

designed for the safe working.

ii) The frames will be independent of any support from the false

ceiling.

iii) Provide 6 glass shelves in 8’5” height, 8’4” width and of depth

12”

C.2.2.3 Staircase area (Refer Drawing Pages 4, 9, 19, 20, 32,

33 & 34)

1. Provide and install acoustic panels in four approved colors (red, blue, gray, and dark gray) and cut graphics in the acoustic paneling as per the

drawing shown on Pages 4, 9, 19, 20, 32 & 33. Acoustic panels of raw

material of polyester and fiber in 25mm thickness will be approved before

installation.

(a) 1 copy of set - “B” Size 3’0” x 2’0” “|||||||iHUB”,

|||||||||AUDITORIUM and “||||||||||MPR”. Letter Size in 1’0” x 6’0”

slanted at an angle of staircase inclination centered and of the

light gray on gray background as shown in the drawing on page 9. The

font style should be Gotham Regular or similar equivalent. Dark gray

should be used until slant and finish with light gray acoustic panel

for remaining length of wall.

(b) 2 copies of set (for left side between ground and basement as

shown in page 33 & 34, and right side between first floor and ground

floor as shown on page 19) - “G” Size 3’0” x 2’0” “|||||||MAIN LOBBY”

and “||||||||||CAFE” Letter Size in 1’0” x 6’0” slanted at an angle

of staircase inclination centered and of the blue color on dark gray

background as shown in the drawing. The font style should be Gotham

Regular or similar equivalent. Dark gray should be used until slant

and finish with blue acoustic panel for remaining length of wall.

(c) 1 Copy of set - “1” Size 3’0” x 2’0”, “|||||||||||NEXUS”,

“||||||||||INNOVATION LAB”, |||||||||||PROGRAM AREA Letter Size in

1’0” x 6’0” slanted at an angle of staircase inclination centered

and of the red color on dark gray background as shown in the drawing

on pages 33 & 34. The font style should be Gotham Regular or similar

equivalent. Dark gray should be used until slant and finish with red

acoustic panel for remaining length of wall.

(d) Dark gray acoustic panels will line the two walls beside and

behind the basement staircase. Beside the staircase to be size 10’8”

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tall x 22’1” long. Behind the staircase (on iHub wall) to be size

10’8” tall x 16’8” long.

(e) Two sets of dark gray acoustic panels will be installed as shown

on Pages 19, 33, 34 between the Ground/First Floor and

Ground/Basement.

(a) 4’1” x 2’0” 2 pieces

(b) 4’1” x 3’5” 1 piece

C.2.2.4 Cafe area (Refer Drawing Pages 5 & 6)

1. Fabricate and install cafe counter and display as shown in the drawing

on pages 5 & 6.

a. Length of the front fascia/facade made of 19mm board and covered with impact laminate 1.5 mm salt and pepper color. The border of the

fascia/facade will be made of 2”x 2” Burma teak wood. Size 15’9” length

varying heights from 3’4” to 2’0”, and side length of 2’0”

b. Provide a counter of size 7’1” X 3’4” X 2’.0” of counter top 7’1” x 2’2” made of black granite with edged corners. 2 cupboards with

partition and 2 drawer one for cash drawer. The cupboard and display

including outer surfaces will be covered with high impact thermoplastic

of color texture laminate of thickness 1.5mm.

Make of laminate

1. Merino laminate 47716 SF Warm Grey Glace, matte finish --

http://www.merinolaminates.com/ecatalogue/warm-grey-glace-

47716sf

2. Century Laminates: Punto Miro 3871 / Catalog Page 110 --

https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

3. Durian Laminates: HG+93014 coffee cork --

http://durianlam.com/portfolio/fancy-high-gloss-2/

http://durianlam.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HG-93014-Moroni-

Cork.jpg

2. Print and paste “WARHOL” on the back wall 4’8” x 2’0” in White color.

The wall will be fabricated with yellow color laminates matching color

diagram photo as shown on pages 5 & 6 using laminate 1.5mm thick pasted

over 19mm thick board. Size 12’8” x 4’0”. The font style should be

Arial Black or similar equivalent (in white color).

3. Square column to be painted in light blue similar to light blue in wall

mural.

C.2.2.5 Reception area (Refer Drawing Page 4)

1. Fabricate Welcome desk enclosed area with swinging side door. Front facing width 4’8” X 4’0” height X depth 3’0” one side partition with

5’8 length and 4’0” height as shown in the drawing on page number 4.

2. Height and depth of desk counter 2’5” x 2’5” top made with 25mm thick mdf board pasted with wood color 1.5mm laminate.

3. Two sets of 2 cupboard with partition and 2 locking drawers on both ends. The cupboard and display including outer surfaces will be covered

with wooden color texture laminate of thickness 1.5mm. One set in the

front, one set on back wall. Short side wall with swinging door.

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Laminate choices:

1. Greenlam: 770 Douglas Fur, matt finish -- https://www.greenlam.com/india/architects-designers/mfc

2. Century Laminates: Cherry 3375 / Catalog Page 142 -- https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

3. Durian Laminate: WY-44288 Wasum Walnut -- http://durianlam.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WY-44288-Wasum-

Walnut.jpg

1. Paint front façade of cupboard blue with “white color dots (Size 3” Width 5’8” X height 4’8”) as shown in the drawing on page 4.

2. “welcome” SIGNAGE OF Size 10’0” x 6’0” behind the reception as shown in the drawing on Page 3,4. The font style should be Arial Black or

similar equivalent.

C.2.2.6 Multipurpose room (Refer Drawing Pages 10 & 11)

1. Design, get approval and paste graphics film on the back wall as per the detail given below:

i) Graphic map of India and wall design in the size: length 37’8” X height 8’8” as shown in the drawing on page 11.

ii) “NEW DELHI” SIGNAGE OF Size 8’0” x 2’0” of the color as shown in

the drawing on page 11. The font style should be Bebas or similar

equivalent.

2) Provide and install (after removing the existing wooden door) door 12 MM THICK tempered flat PLATE GLASS of size 3 feet X 7 feet with the heavy

duty stain less steel door sliding operator as shown on page 10. Dorset or

equivalent:

i) The frames shall be welded with the stainless steel welding rods. ii) SS 304 tubes of 10gauge thickness and of the size and length

measuring the existing door for I-hub. Contractor has to Match the

existing I hub door.

iii) The anchors shall be 20 mm diameter anchors for fixing the

frames.

iv) The door shall have locking arrangement.

v) Paint the wall 38’0” long 8’8” height with the color matching the

film base color.

C.2.2.7 iHub area and basement lobby (Refer Drawing Pages 9,

12, 13, 14, 15 & 16)

1. Prepare, fabricate and install Reference desk/circulation counter and display as shown in the drawing on pages 12 & 13.

a) Size of counter top 7’1” x 2’2” made of 32mm thick board and

color laminate on all sides from options below on (c).

b) Length of the front cover made of 19mm Duro board and covered

with impact laminate 1.5 mm in listed color below on all the

sides.10’0” x 4’0” 2 pieces

c) Height and depth of counter 2’5” x 2’5”

1. Greenlam: 770 Douglas Fur, matt finish -- https://www.greenlam.com/india/architects-designers/mfc

2. Century Laminates: Cherry 3375 / Catalog Page 142 -- https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

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3. Durian Laminate: WY-44288 Wasum Walnut -- http://durianlam.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WY-44288-

Wasum-Walnut.jpg

d) 2 cupboard with partition and 2 drawer, one locking drawer for cash. The cupboard and display including outer surfaces will be

covered with laminate. Will be covered with high impact

thermoplastic of color texture laminate of thickness 1.5mm in

laminate color listed above.

e) All the inner sides will be covered with laminate color listed above.

f) The counter structure and display surface will be fabricated from 19mm Duro make pretreated water proof board.

g) “welcome” SIGNAGE in appropriate size on counter in lower case as shown in drawing on Page 13 in white color. The font style should

be Arial Black or similar equivalent (in white color).

4. Provide and install ss 304 stainless steel frame supported glass shelves at the iHub as per the drawing on page 13.

a) Provide 6 glass shelves of 12mm toughened flat plate glass (TEMPERED) of 3’0” for each shelf. Shelves are to be fixed in the

stainless steel frame, the frame will be supported from the roof

slab and floor slab, frame will be as per the drawing attached and

designed for the safe working.

b) The stainless steel frames will be independent of any support from the false ceiling. Frame will be 7’0” tall and 3’0” wide.

5. Free standing brochure shelving: Fabricate and install a folding, free standing brochure and magazine

shelving as shown in the drawing on page 15. It must be able to be

folded for storage, V-shaped, same on the front and back, metal legs,

and pre-treated boards.

a) Size of display 10’0” x 3’0” and of 5’6” high from ground b) Both side of display made of 19mm board and covered with impact

laminate 1.5 mm

c) Shelves are spaced one foot apart in height. Shelves are to be 2.5” in depth.

d) Display including outer surfaces will be covered with high impact thermoplastic of color texture laminate of thickness 1.5mm.

1. Greenlam: 770 Douglas Fur, matt finish --

https://www.greenlam.com/india/architects-designers/mfc

2. Century Laminates: Cherry 3375 / Catalog Page 142 --

https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

3. Durian Laminate: WY-44288 Wasum Walnut -- http://durianlam.com/wp-

content/uploads/2017/08/WY-44288-Wasum-Walnut.jpg

5. Provide and install Acoustic panel and cut graphics in the acoustic panel

or boards as per the drawing on pages 14 & 16:

Acoustic panel 25mm thick, it will be in 3-4 colors, color approved

before installation. Sizes of the panels cut in the designs shown

(c) 24’3” x 6’0”

(d) 10’6” x 6’1”

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6. Design, get approval and paste graphics film on 8mm thick MDF back wall

made as per the drawing on page 16:

i) “DIGITAL LAB” Size length 18” height x 22’0” as shown in the drawing on page 16. The font style should be Arial Black or similar

equivalent.

ii) Digital Lab Graphic of Size 7’0” x 22’0” of the color as shown in

the drawing on page 16.

iii) Yellow graphic strip/paint 18” x 28’0” as shown on pages 16 & 14.

7. Obtain “Rushmore” source file from Embassy New Delhi, prepare the graphic

size 10’0” x 3’8” and install as shown in the drawing on page 13. Graphic

will be installed to the right of cable box. No electric boxes will be

shifted/moved.

8. Provide and install tack board of size: 5’3” x 8’0”. Made of particle board 12-15 mm thick covered with polyester fabric of approved black blue

color matching color diagram picture in drawing on page 13. The tack

board will be enclosed in the wooden frame of 2” width and 1” depth.

Framed to take the particle board.

9. Dismantle and shift the book rack from the wall that will carry the DIGITAL LAB graphic and the Rushmore graphic to the side wall.

10. Provide and fabricate two cupboard/counters for self-check machines as per the sample at the iHub as shown on page 14. The cupboards and display

including outer surfaces will be covered with laminate. It will be covered

with high impact thermoplastic of color texture laminate of thickness

1.5mm.

11. Provide and install 19mm board with 1.5mm thick color laminate on the wall for size 15’0” x 5’0” from one of the color choices listed below:

1. Greenlam: 770 Douglas Fur, matt finish -- https://www.greenlam.com/india/architects-designers/mfc

2. Century Laminates: Cherry 3375 / Catalog Page 142 -- https://www.centurylaminates.in/lookbookview.php

3. Durian Laminate: WY-44288 Wasum Walnut -- http://durianlam.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WY-44288-Wasum-Walnut.jpg

12. Provide and fabricate a calendar as shown on page 14 size 3’0” x 2’6”

made of tempered glass 6mm thick. Surface should be smooth for easy

erasing of whiteboard markers. Black vinyl design should be on the back of

glass. Monthly format design on back of glass with 7 daily blocks columns

and 6 daily block rows. Rectangle space for month left blank at top.

13. Provide and fabricate glass shelves next to calendar as shown in drawing on page 14. Provide 4 shelves of size 6” depth x 30” wide. Shelves should

be spaced at 9” intervals.

14. Basement Lobby: Provide and fabricate iPad Bar as shown in drawing on page 9 made of SS 304 2” diameter pipe legs 4 legs 3’6” high bolted to the

floor. The top made from 19mm board of size 11’0” x 1’0” wide and 2”

thickness. Covered on all the sides with the colored 1.5mm laminate listed

above.

15. Basement Lobby: In the basement lobby provide and install 4 “auditorium” signage in appropriate size and color as shown in pages 9 & 10. The font

style should be Arial, Italic or similar equivalent

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C.2.2.8 Painting IHUB, MPR, basement lobby and GROUND floor

1. a) Paint basement toilet, basement lobby, iHub, staircase areas on

basement, ground and first floor and MPR. The area is approximately 4000

sq. ft. 8 doors of size 7’0” by 3’0” to be polished with 3 or more coats

of spirit polish on both sides after removing the existing polish

completely to bring to shine.

b) Paint all the Ihub book racks 24 in number and having six shelves in it, of size 3’0” by 6’10” with semi-gloss washable enamel paint/ luxury

washable Teflon acrylic emulsion of the approved shade matching the

peach color laminate and the border.

c) Paint the three columns in the ground floor area.10’0” height by 2’0”

on each side

2. All paints will be supplied by the contractor. Type of paints used on

various surfaces and different locations, within the structure will be

directed by Embassy representative. The Embassy representative will

approve colors of paint to be applied. At no time will paint be applied to

any walls without the approval of the Embassy representative

2. Prepare and paint wall in matching color as shown in the drawings on Pages 23 & 24 including “American Center New Delhi” lettering to match picture.

All the areas will be painted with premium acrylic emulsion 2 coats after

preparing the base.

3. PREPARATION OF SURFACES

a) All loose foreign matter and scales shall be scraped off cracks and holes shall be filled up.

b) Wood work: Clean, scrap off all loose and blistered paint and/or polish, fill cuts, cracks and uneven surface with matching filler or

putty and smooth it with sand paper.

c) Steel and metal: Scrap clean, fill up to make surface level and smooth and give a primer coat of red oxide.

d) Light fixtures shall be cleaned and sand papered. At the direction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Paint as directed.

4. FINISH REQUIRED

a) Acrylic Plastic Emulsion Paint: To be used on ceilings, walls rooms and other areas as specified. The paints should be Asian Make of Dulux

quality.

b) Washable Enamel: In the area which are painted in washable synthetic enamel. The enamel should be Asian Make and lead free.

c) Spirit Polish: Where specified as directed spirit polish will be applied to wood work. Spirit polish will be applied as follows: one

coat of sprit polish after 24 hours drying, light sanding with steel

wool. Apply second coat of polish.

5. MATERIAL

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a) All materials shall be best of their kind. Enamel, plastic emulsion shall be used of Asian make only. The paint container shall also have

ISI certification mark.

b) All paints and painting materials to be used shall be delivered to the site in the manufacturer’s scaled containers with the manufacturer’s

label intact. The containers shall be opened just before use.

WORKMANSHIP

a) All the work shall be done by the Contractor through skilled workmen, experienced in the trade.

b) No materials shall be adulterated, thinned, mixed or otherwise altered except as recommended by the manufacturers and approved by the

supervising officer. Apply two coats of paint and one finishing coat

on the prepared surface. Each coat must be thoroughly dry before

applying the next coat. All finished surfaces shall be smooth and of

even shade to the satisfaction of the supervising officer. No patches

shall be allowed. If some surfaces are uneven or patchy, as much area

as needed for satisfactory matching shall be redone. Finished surfaces

shall not have brush or any other marks. Unless otherwise required,

all surfaces requiring same finish shall match in shade and texture.

6. PROTECTION AND CLEANING

a) The contractor will be required to furnish cover for furniture and equipment for protection from paint droppings and dust, and drape cloth

covering the floor under the area being painted. After completion of

work, the floors, glass panes, door handles, light switches, etc. will

be thoroughly cleaned and the debris removed from the premises and

deposited in the nearest municipal bin and the area should be left

clean to the satisfaction of the supervising officer. Carpets will be

covered and protected under protective cover.

7. GENERAL

a) The contractor shall begin his work only after he gets orders to do so by the Embassy Representative.

b) Contractor will clean the rooms/area worked before the close of day’s work.

c) No items of furniture will be used in lieu of the ladder.

d) Contractor will be responsible for any damage to any furniture, furnishings, plumbing/electrical fittings and all other property items

at the time of painting.

e) All paintwork will be guaranteed against peeling and defective workmanships for one year from the date of completion and acceptance of

the job.

f) The contractor will begin his work each day not later than 0900 a.m. and work for not less than eight hours a day.

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g) The contractor shall not take orders and/or instructions from any persons except the contracting officer or his assigned representative.

C.3 CODES AND REGULATIONS

C.3.1 Contractor shall adhere to safety procedures added below.

C.3.2 Contractor shall adhere to manufacturers procedures set forth in

installation requirements for sliding tracks and machine.

C.3.2 The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for the

compliance with all applicable Indian work laws regulations and shall hold

the U.S. Government and its representatives harmless to comply with any

applicable work, hauling, disposal, safety, health or other regulations on

the part of the Contractor, their employees, or subcontractors.

C.3.3 The glass used will be from following companies:

Asahi India glass

Hindustan National Glass

Saint gobain glass

C.4 CONTRACTOR AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

C.4.1 The Contractor shall employ a competent supervisor or foreman,

satisfactory to the Government, to work at all times

C.4.2 The Contractor shall employ competent technicians, to perform the work

and services required. Technicians, performing the type of work described

within this SOW and shall be trained of the work they are tasked to work on.

Safety standards to be followed at construction and renovation sites

General

1. All workers on the work site must wear shoes. No worker with

flip flops will be allowed to work at site.

2. All the workers should wear full clothes. No half pants and

other non-appropriate clothing (Dhoti) will be accepted.

3. Malba / trash accumulated on the site should be removed at a

regular interval (if possible on daily basis) so that it

should not pose any trip hazard.

4. Employee exposed to hazards created by different works

environment shall be protected by personal protective

equipment. Appropriate protective clothing for any operation

varies with the size, nature and location of work to be

performed.

5. In extreme hot conditions drinking water must be made

available to the worker and working duration in exposed

conditions should be scheduled accordingly.

6. It is the responsibility of the contractor to made available

all the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as per the

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requirement of the work site and as directed by the Embassy

Representative. Any mishap due to negligence on the part of

the contractor will be entirely contractor’s responsibility.

Machinist / Welding Jobs

1. Hot work permit is required to be filled for each hot work to

be performed on USG site.

2. Contractor shall follow attached standards regarding different

type of welding to be done on the site.

3. All workers who are arc welding must use a full face shield

with #10 or darker lenses. No worker will be allowed to arc

weld with sun glasses, no matter how dark the lenses.

4. All the workers working on grinding and sanding job should

have approved face masks and goggles for face and eye

protection.

5. Workers handling the heavy metallic material should have

appropriate gloves and safety shoes as per the job

requirement.

6. Lifting and shifting of the heavy material to be done with the

help of appropriate machines.

7. Compressed gas cylinder shall be properly marked and should

always be kept in standing positing with guard against fall.

8. Hoses connected to the cylinder should be in good condition.

9. In case Arc welding is done inside the premises proper

ventilation should be arranged in the vicinity.

10. Contractor should use welding shield during the work to

protect the people around against any potential vision hazard.

11. Always keep an approved fire extinguisher near the site of

welding.

12. Workers working with metal sheets must wear appropriate gloves

to avoid any cuts on the hands or mishap on the site.

13. Electrical connections for the welding set and the grounding

for the same shall be done properly to the satisfaction of the

embassy electrician. Please refer electrical section in the

document.

Ladders Safety

1. Contractor will use aluminum or fiber glass ladders for all

purposes. Wooden ladders are not allowed on the site.

2. Proper ladder for a specific job should be used (for example

fiber glass ladders for electrical work etc.).

3. Damaged ladders or ladders with missing supports, shoes etc

should not be used on the site.

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4. Height of the ladder should be at least two feet above the

required height for the work.

Electrical

1. All the equipment / machines to be used for the execution of

the job should be properly grounded.

2. All the extension boards to be used at the site should have

proper earthing.

3. All connections to any of the outlets should be through three pin plug. Direct

connection of wires in not allowed on the site.

4. Damaged wiring/ cabling for the machines / tools to be used at site are not

acceptable. The extension cord or wire with the machines

should be one core.

5. Electricians working on the site should wear shoes with rubber soles and

should use rubber gloves during execution of the work.

6. Any heavy equipment to be plugged in for the work should be

done under supervision of the embassy electrician. Contractor

on his own should not plug in heavy equipment.

7. No taped joint or undersize wiring is allowed at the site for

the work.

Carpentry

1. Carpenters should have dust mask to protect them from the

potential hazard from saw dust. In case sanding machine is

used at the site the machine should have proper guards and

operator should have suitable PPE (personal protective

equipment) with them. For e.g. safety goggles, safety shoes,

gloves etc.

2. All the wood to be used at the site should be properly stacked

at one side. It should not be scattered around and pose a

threat for a trip hazard.

3. Entire site should be kept clean from the saw dust at the end

of the day.

4. Carpenter shall use machine guards if at all machines are used

at the site.

5. All the care should be taken to protect the flooring against

any kind of potential damage.

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6. All the drill machines or other electrical tools to be used at

the site should be properly grounded and wired.

7. Contractor should use proper tools and tackles for the

execution of the work at site.

8. Nails and other sharp material which can pose a threat of

accident should not be scattered on the site.

Fire

1. Contractor shall provide and place fire extinguishers as per

the requirement of the site (as recommended by the Embassy

Representative).

2. No flammable material should be kept inside the premises at

any given point of time.

Lock Out / Tag Out

1. Lock out devices should be used during the testing of the

electrical points and wiring.

Confined spaces

1. If at all contractor has to work in a confined space he should

contact the Embassy Representative before proceeding with the

work. Contractor should arrange all the equipment as

instructed by the Embassy Representative to accomplish the job

in a safe manner.

Hearing Protection

1. Contractor should assure that all the workers working in noisy

surroundings should wear ear muffs or other approved devices.

Height Protection

1. Any work to be carried out over and above 8’-0” needs a sturdy

metal pipe scaffolding to carry out that work. Ladder or any

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other arrangement needs to a preapproval from Embassy

Representative to be implemented on the site.