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Invitation to Tender

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12 May 2020

To: All Tenderers

Dear Sir/Madam

TENDER REF NO: SFA000/(R)001(20)

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE RENTAL OF MULTI-STOREY CARPARK PREMISES FOR URBAN

FARMING FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS

You are cordially invited to participate in the above-mentioned Non-GPA-Covered Tender.

The scope and nature of this Tender are specified in the Conditions of Tender.

This Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) includes the following documents:

(a) Covering Letter .................................................................................................................................... 2

(b) Form of Tender ................................................................................................................................... 4

(c) Tender Proposal Form ........................................................................................................................ 7

(d) Tenderer’s Information ...................................................................................................................... 13

(e) Instructions to Tenderer .................................................................................................................... 15

(f) Conditions of Tender .......................................................................................................................... 20

(g) Tenancy Agreement (Sample) .......................................................................................................... 26

(f) Technical Information / Plans ............................................................................................................. 54

Covering Letter

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(a) Covering Letter

1. The multi-storey carpark (“MSCP”) Premises available for tender are listed in Table 1. The Estimated Floor

Area shall be subject to changes pending a detailed survey.

Table 1: Premise Information

MSCP Premise

Address Deck Allowable

Use

Estimated Floor Area

(sqm)

MA Fee (S$/year)

TPMH Blk 260 Kim Keat Avenue 5A/5B

Urban

Farming

2,317 1,200

AM96 Blk 352A Ang Mo Kio Street 32 6A/6B 3,171 1,200

CK35 Blk 513A Choa Chu Kang Street 51 5A/5B 1,934 1,200

TM32 Blk 723A Tampines Street 72 5A/5B 2,526 1,200

HG86 Blk 946A Hougang Street 92 6A/6B 1,808 1,200

2. A tender deposit of Five Hundred Singapore Dollars (S$500/-) shall be included for each tender

submission. Tenderers are to pay the tender deposit via internet bank transfer to the Singapore Food

Agency to the following DBS Bank account number: 001-072102-0.

Tenderers are to include the following details when submitting their tender proposal as proof of payment

of the tender deposit. Please note that the tender deposit is to be paid to the Singapore Food Agency

before the closing date and time of this tender.

Details to be included:

i. Tenderer’s UEN No. (or NRIC if tenderer is participating in this tender as an individual)

ii. Tenderer’s Contact Number

iii. Tender Reference Number in this format: RX (3rd last digit of the tender reference number).

Example

Tender Reference Number is SFA000/(R)001(20).

Pls indicate in this format: R1.

iv. Screenshot of the fund transfer, including the transaction reference number

v. Tenderer’s bank details.

3. Your tender price bid (“Tendered Annual Rent”) and all tender documents (e.g. Form of Tender, Tender

Proposal Form, Tenderer’s Information, relevant supporting documents, and details of tender deposit paid)

must be submitted to Singapore Food Agency (“SFA”) electronically via GeBIZ not later than 16 June 2020

at 4 pm or any later closing date as notified by SFA.

Covering Letter

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4. Each tender submission shall be for a single MSCP Premise. Multiple submissions are required if you have

intention to tender for more than one site. (For example, if you have intention to tender for both TMPH and

AM96 premises, you are required to submit two separate tenders)

5. Your Tendered Annual Rent shall represent the annual rent payable to SFA for the MSCP Premise selected

in the Form of Tender. For the avoidance of doubt, the Tendered Annual Rent submitted shall constitute a

full and final offer for the letting of the said premise. In addition to the Tendered Annual Rent, the successful

Tenderer shall pay to SFA the managing agent fee (“MA Fee”) listed in Table 1 for the MSCP Premise

annually.

6. Tenders that are compliant with all the terms and conditions contained in this Invitation to Tender shall be

evaluated based on the Tendered Annual Rent submitted in the Form of Tender (“Price Criteria”) and other

non-price criteria based on the proposal submitted in the Tender Proposal Form (“Quality Criteria”). The

Price Criteria and Quality Criteria are assigned weightages (Price Criteria weighted at 20%, Quality Criteria

weighted at 80%) and translated into quantitative scores (P-score for Price Criteria - maximum of 20 points,

Q-score for Quality Criteria - maximum of 80 points) which are then summed to form a Combined Score

(maximum of 100 points) during tender evaluation. In the event of a tie in Combined Score between two or

more Tenderers each having submitted a tender complying with all the requirements in the Invitation to

Tender, the Tenderer with the highest Q-score shall prevail.

7. The tenancy is for a period of three (3) years, with the option to renew for two further periods of 3 years

each. Each renewal shall be on such terms as may be set by SFA and the application for renewal shall be

made by the successful Tenderer not less than six (6) months before the expiry of the existing tenancy.

8. All enquiries or clarification regarding this tender shall be made in writing and directed to:

Email: [email protected]

Yours faithfully,

<<This is an electronic document. No signature is required>>

Lee Geok Peng

Deputy Director, Procurement (covering)

for Chief Executive Officer

Singapore Food Agency

mailto:[email protected]

Form of Tender

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(b) Form of Tender TENDER REF NO: SFA000/(R)001(20) INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE RENTAL OF MULTI-STOREY CARPARK PREMISES FOR URBAN FARMING FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS 1. Under and subject to the Conditions of Tender annexed hereto, I/we hereby offer the annual payment of

Dollars only ($ ) (exclusive of

GST) for the grant of a tenancy for three (3) years for the following MSCP Premise for Urban Farming

(“Tendered Annual Rent”):

MSCP Premise

Address Deck Allowable Use

____ ______________________________ ____ Urban Farming

upon the terms and conditions contained in the Tenancy Agreement annexed to this tender document.

I/We agree that this offer shall be valid until 9 December 2020.

I/we shall enter the above Tendered Annual Rent when submitting the tender in GeBIZ.

2. In the event that this offer is accepted, I/we agree to execute a formal agreement as annexed hereto with

regard to the letting of the said premises.

Form of Tender

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3. Please complete either (A) or (B)

(A) Where individual(s) is/are tendering Name(s) of Tenderer(s)

NRIC No.

i) ______________________ i) ________________

ii) ______________________ ii) ________________

iii) ______________________ iii) ________________

Correspondence Address : _____________________________________________

Tel No. : _____________________________________________

Fax No. : _____________________________________________

Email Address : _____________________________________________

(B) Where Company or Firm is tendering Name of Tendering *Company/Firm

: _____________________________________________

Name of Holding Company# (if any) : _____________________________________________

Address of *Registered Office/Place of Business

: _____________________________________________

Registration No. of Tendering *Company/Firm

: _____________________________________________

Correspondence Address : _____________________________________________

Tel No. : _____________________________________________

Fax No. : _____________________________________________

Email Address : _____________________________________________

Name of Authorised Representative : _____________________________________________

Position of Authorised Representative in Tendering *Company/Firm

: _____________________________________________

NRIC No. of Authorised Representative : _____________________________________________

# As defined under section 5(4) of the Companies Act (Cap.50) * Delete whichever is not applicable 4. Tender Deposit List in the table below the details of tender deposit, made via internet bank transfer to the Singapore Food

Agency to the following DBS Bank account number: 001-072102-0.

i. For the internet bank transfer, please indicate under Remarks “R1” for our reference purposes.

ii. Please also attach a screenshot of the fund transfer, including the transaction reference number in

your tender submission.

Form of Tender

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Name of Bank Bank Account No. Amount (S$)

______________________ ________________________________ ________________________

______________________ ________________________________ ________________________

Screenshot of fund transfer:

In the event that this Tender is unsuccessful, the Singapore Food Agency is hereby authorised to return the tender deposit(s) without interest to the same bank account used to transfer the tender deposit.

Tenderer’s Information

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(c) Tender Proposal Form

TENDER REF NO: SFA000/(R)001(20)

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE RENTAL OF MULTI-STOREY CARPARK PREMISES FOR URBAN

FARMING FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS

1. Each Tenderer shall read and shall be bound with full notice and knowledge of the contents of the Invitation

to Tender and any plans, drawings, reports and other documents referred to, mentioned in, appended or

annexed to the same. In particular, the Tenderer shall read the Evaluation Method and Criteria contained

in Appendix A of the Conditions of Tender before completing this form.

2. The successful Tenderer shall adhere to its Tender Proposal contained in the Tender Proposal Form

throughout the tenancy and any further renewal period.

3. Please read and follow the instructions on the top of every section carefully before filling in the form. No

amendment and alteration to the Tender Proposal Form is allowed.

4. Tenderers that score less than 16 points under Section 2 - Design & site layout component will not be

considered for award, i.e. no P-score and Q-score will be given.

5. The evaluation committee shall have the discretion not to award points for any component if the information

provided is assessed to be inadequate or unacceptable.


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Section 1 – Production output component

(A) Describe the farming system and technology, workflow and processes of your proposed farm. Include diagrams to illustrate your farm setup as well as attach brochures, dossiers and publications of technologies to be deployed.

Describe farming system and technology.

Describe workflow and processes.

Other information.

(B) Describe the qualifications and relevant experience of key personnel. Attach supporting documents such as, detailed CV and employment records and letter of intent to hire. Name

Designation in company

Number of years of experience

Relevant experience, professional and academic qualifications, expertise, etc

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(C) Specify the product(s) to be produced. Provide the list of plants to be cultivated and the annual production output for each plant type. [Note: At least 30 per cent of the total floor area for Urban Farming shall be used to grow commonly-consumed vegetables]

Specify plant type

…

…

Annual production output for each plant type (tonnes/year)

… …

(D) Specify the farm’s annual production output. Provide the assumptions and basis for deriving the production output in the Remarks column. Annual vegetable/food crop production output from the farm (tonnes/year)

Remarks

Annual production output from the farm tonnes/year

Provide the assumptions and basis for deriving the annual

vegetable/food crop production output (e.g. number of plants per sqm,

weight per plant, cultivation area/growing area of system, number of

crop cycles per year, etc).

(E) Describe the innovative aspects of the farming system and technology.

Describe the innovative aspects of the farming system and technology. You may highlight the innovative systems that

will be adopted to improve productivity, ensure efficient energy/resource use or sustained production in face of climate

change, etc.


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Section 2 – Design & site layout component

(F) Provide layout plan indicating all proposed activities and proposed floor load. Please note that all proposals (inclusive of equipments, activities to be conducted, etc.) with loading requirements exceeding 2.5 kN/m2 will be rejected.

Include any proposed construction and/or addition and alteration to the existing site condition.

(G) Provide electricity and water consumption figures. Please note that if the electricity supply requirements exceed what is available for respective sites (e.g. 3 Phase 20 Amps or 3phase 30Amp), the Successful Tenderer will have to bear the full cost of upgrading of electricity supply and any necessary cabling to the substation.

Indicate average daily electricity consumption. kWh/day Provide list farming equipment/machine/system and

calculations on power rating.

Indicate average daily water consumption. Litres/day Provide list of water consumption sources and detailed

calculations.

(H) Describe measures to prevent mosquito breeding & other pest issues.

Describe measures to prevent mosquito breeding & other pest issues.

(I) Describe measures to prevent noise pollution.

Describe measures to prevent noise pollution. Include details such as expected noise levels (dBA) from

equipment/machines/activities and proposed operating hours.

(J) Describe waste management process and measures to prevent smell pollution. Please note that if the proposal requires connection to the sewer line, the Successful Tenderer will have to bear the full costs relating to this.

Describe waste management process and measures to prevent smell pollution. Include details such as the

source/type/quantify of waste generated (including any effluent discharge), and proposed collection system/disposal

method/time of storage on site/disposal frequency. If there are composting activities, include details on the materials

uses/volume of compost, and mitigation measures to prevent smell pollution/pest issues.

(K) Describe process for loading and unloading of produce and materials. Please take note that the existing car park lift is designed for passenger usage only and it should not be used for transportation of equipment and farm produce. Any vehicles used for goods transportation must be able to fit within the allowable unladen height and weight limit of the car park. Deployment of goods movers such as cranes, cherrypickers and other haulage systems etc. at the building façade are also not allowed.

Describe process for loading and unloading of produce, including the transportation and logistical arrangement. Include

details of any special machines required for the transportation. If vehicles are to enter the premise, to indicate what type of vehicle(s) will be used (e.g. lorry, van, sedan car).

(L) Describe feedback management process

Describe feedback management process, including the channels and allocated manpower to deal with public enquiries.

(M) Describe sustainability efforts, and community jobs creation efforts (if any).

Describe sustainability efforts.


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Section 3 – Business/Marketing plan component

(N) Provide business plan and financial projections.

Provide summary of business strategy and objectives. Other information.

Construction and development Cost (S$)

Professional fees (e.g. design consultant/QP) _________________

Construction – civil engineering works Provide description on scope of works.

_________________

Construction – electrical engineering works Provide description on scope of works.

_________________

Construction – mechanical engineering/piping works Provide description on scope of works.

_________________

Operating equipment: Please specify

…

…

_________________ … …

Others:

Please specify

…

…

_________________ … …

Total Amount S$ ___________

Financial projections: 2021 2022 2023

REVENUE Products: Please specify

…

…

Services: Please specify

…

…

Total revenue

_________________ … … _________________ … …

S$ ___________

_________________ … … _________________ … …

S$ ___________

_________________ … … _________________ … …

S$ ___________

OPERATING COSTS Please specify

…

…

Total operating costs

_________________ … …

S$ ___________

_________________ … …

S$ ___________

_________________ … …

S$ ___________

NET INCOME/LOSS

(REVENUE - OPERATING COSTS) S$ ___________ S$ ___________ S$ ___________


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(O) Specify the source(s) of funding and provide documentary proof.

Source of funding (Mark a tick to indicate your sources of funding)

Amount of Investment (Provide documentary proof/evidence, e.g. bank statements, letter of intent, etc)

☐ Internal sources (e.g. self-funded) _________________

☐ Bank loans/Financial institutions _________________

☐ External investors _________________

☐ Others

Please specify

…

…

_________________ … …

Total Amount S$ ___________

(P) Provide marketing plan.

Provide summary of marketing strategy. List sales channels. Provide documentary proof/evidence of existing sales channels, e.g. sales agreement with retailers,

proof of existing sales channels, etc.


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(d) Tenderer’s Information

PART A - PARTICULARS OF TENDERER

Registered Name of

Company:

___________________________________

Registered Address:

___________________________________

Company or Business

Registration No.:

___________________________________

Foreign/Local Company*

(Mark with a tick whichever is

applicable)

☐ Foreign Company / ☐ Local Company

* Local – For firm whose local equity participation is at least 25%

Foreign – For firm whose local equity participation is less than 25%.

PART B - PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS

Person, Company or Corporation which owns, whether directly

or indirectly, at least 50% of the total number of shares in the

Tenderer.

Details of shares held by such

person, company or

corporation

Name Identity

Card/Passport

No.

Address Number

of shares

% of

shares

Class of

shares

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PART C - TENDERER’S DECLARATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) STATUS

GST Status of Tenderer

(Mark with a tick whichever is

applicable)

☐ Taxable / ☐ Non -Taxable under the GST Act

GST Registration No

(if applicable)

______________________________

I hereby declare that the above information given in this submission (Tenderer’s Information) are correct.

Name of Authorised Representative

: ______________________________

Designation of Authorised Representative : ______________________________

Signature of Authorised Representative :

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date : ______________________________

Instructions to Tenderer

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(e) Instructions to Tenderer

Definitions

1 In these Instructions to Tenderer and any contract made between the Tenderer and the Agency by the

acceptance of the Tender submitted by the successful Tenderer, unless the context otherwise requires,

the following expressions shall have the following meanings:

“Agency” or “SFA” means the Singapore Food Agency established under the Singapore Food Agency

Act 2019 of 52 Jurong Gateway Road #14-01 JEM, Singapore 608550;

“Contract” means any contract made between the successful Tenderer and the Agency by the

acceptance of his Tender and includes the formal agreement made by the parties in the event that a

formal agreement is prepared and executed;

“Tenant" means the successful Tenderer whose tender has been accepted by the Agency;

“Invitation to Tender” or “Tender Documents” means the invitation to participate in this tender and

comprises all tender documents inclusive of the Covering Letter, Form of Tender, Tender Proposal

Form, Tenderer’s Information, Instructions to Tenderer, Conditions of Tender, Tenancy Agreement,

Layout Plans / Technical Information and any other documents and forms supplied to the Tenderer;

“Tenderer” means a person or his permitted assigns who has submitted a duly completed Form

of Tender AND Tender Proposal Form to the Agency and shall be deemed to include two or more

persons, if appropriate;

Eligibility

2 Any company or business who is currently debarred from participating in Government tenders is not

eligible to participate in this tender. If a tender is submitted without explicitly mentioning that the

Tenderer is currently debarred, the Agency shall treat the submission of the tender as an expressed

continuing declaration by the Tenderer that the Tenderer is in fact eligible to participate in this tender

and, if such a declaration is discovered to be false, the Agency will be entitled to rescind any contracts

made pursuant to the acceptance of such a tender, without the Agency being liable therefore in

damages or compensation.


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Submission of Tender

3.1 Tenderers shall submit their tenders in accordance with the following modes(s) of submission:

Information or

document(s) required

Mode of Submission Closing Date

(Singapore

Time)

1. Form of Tender

2. Tender Proposal Form and

relevant supporting

documents

3. Tenderer’s Information

4. Tender Deposit via internet

bank transfer

These documents shall be submitted

to SFA electronically via GeBIZ

16 June 2020 at

4 pm

3.2 Where tenders are to be submitted using GeBIZ, Tenderers shall submit their tenders in accordance

with the Terms and Conditions For Use of The Government Electronic Business (GeBIZ).

3.3 Where the Instructions to Tenderer specify that a particular document is to be submitted through GeBIZ,

the document may be submitted through GeBIZ without any handwritten signature. The Agency shall

be entitled to rely on the use or entry of the prescribed Security Device (as defined in the Terms and

Conditions For Use of the Government Electronic Business) by the Tenderers or its representative(s)

as the authorised signature of the Tenderer, as conclusive evidence of the authenticity of the submitted

document and the authority of the originator of the submitted document.

3.4 The Agency reserves the right to reject tenders not submitted in accordance with the mode(s) of

submission specified in the Instructions to Tenderer.

Compliance with Instructions

4 Tenders will be accepted only if submitted according to the instructions contained and in the form(s)

prescribed in the Invitation to Tender. Any Tenderer who attempts to vary the Form of Tender, Tender

Proposal Form or any Tender Document is liable to be rejected. In consideration of the Tenderer

agreeing to abide by these instructions in the Invitation to Tender, the Agency shall evaluate the tenders

fairly and in accordance with the said instructions.

Withdrawal of Tender

5 A Tenderer shall not withdraw his tenders after the closing date prescribed in the Invitation to Tender.

Any Tenderer who attempts to do so may, in addition to any remedy which the Agency may have against


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him, be liable to be debarred from submitting tenders to the Agency or participate in other government

tenders in future.

Acceptance of Tender

6.1 The Agency shall be under no obligation to accept the highest or any tender. The Agency shall normally

not enter into correspondence with any Tenderer regarding the reasons for non-acceptance of a tender.

6.2 The issue by the Agency of a Letter of Acceptance accepting the tender shall create a binding Contract

on the part of the Tenderer. The Contract shall be governed by the Tenancy Agreement and Conditions

of Tender. The Letter of Acceptance will be handed to or posted to the successful Tenderer’s address

as given in his tender and such handing or posting shall be deemed good service of such notice. The

Agency may at its discretion require the Tenderer to sign a formal agreement prepared by the Agency

containing all the terms and conditions of the contract made between the parties.

Language

7 The tender and all supporting technical data and all documentation to be supplied by the Tenderer shall

be written in the English language.

Confidentiality

8 Except with the consent in writing of the Agency, the Tenderer shall not disclose this tender, or any of

its provisions, or any specifications, plans, drawings, patterns, samples or information issued by the

Agency.

Ownership of Tender Documents

9 All documents submitted by the Tenderer in response to this Invitation to Tender shall become the

property of the Agency. However, any copyright in those documents shall remain vested in the owner

of the copyright. This Clause is without prejudice to any provisions to the contrary in any subsequent

contract between the Tenderer and the Agency.


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Alteration, Erasures or Illegibility

10 Except for amendments to the entries made by the Tenderer himself which are initialed by the Tenderer,

tenders bearing any other alterations or erasures and tenders in which prices are not legibly stated are

liable to be rejected.

Agency’s Clarifications of the Tenderer’s Proposal

11 In the event that the Agency seeks clarification upon any aspect of the Tenderer’s proposal, the

Tenderer shall provide full and comprehensive responses within seven (7) days of notification. After the

closure of the tender, Tenderers may be required to attend interviews for clarifications on their Tender

Proposal. Interviews session(s) will be held in Singapore and the details on the date and other

arrangements pertaining to the interview session(s) will be made known to the Tenderers at a later

stage. All expenses related to the interview session(s) incurred by the Tenderers shall be borne by the

Tenderer.

Expense of Tenderer

12 In no case will any expense incurred by the Tenderer in the preparation of his tender be borne by the

Agency.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST)

13 All rates and prices quoted shall be exclusive of GST.

GST Registration

14 The Tenderer shall declare his GST status in his tender. He shall clearly indicate whether he is, or

whether he will be a taxable person under the GST Act. He shall, if available, furnish the GST

registration number to the Agency.

Notification

15 Notification will not necessarily be sent to unsuccessful Tenderers by the Agency.

Applicable Law

16 All tenders submitted pursuant to this Invitation to Tender and any contract made between a successful

Tenderer and the Agency by the acceptance of his tender shall be governed by the governing law as

stated in the Applicable Law Clause in the Tenancy Agreement.


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Ownership of shares in Tenderer

17 If the Tenderer is a company or corporation, the Tenderer shall provide full information on

(a) the name and address of any person, company or corporation which owns, whether directly or

indirectly, at least 50% of the total number of shares in the Tenderer; and

(b) the number, percentage and class of shares held by such person, company or corporation.

Conditions of Tender – Appendix A

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(f) Conditions of Tender

RENTAL OF MULTI-STOREY CARPARK PREMISES FOR URBAN FARMING FOR A TERM OF THREE

YEARS

1. The MSCP Premises available under this tender are as follows. The Estimated Floor Area shall be

subject to changes pending a detailed survey.

MSCP Premise


Use

Estimated Floor (sqm)

MA Fee (S$/year)

TPMH Blk 260 Kim Keat Avenue 5A/5B

Urban

Farming

2,317 1,200

AM96 Blk 352A Ang Mo Kio Street 32 6A/6B 3,171 1,200

CK35 Blk 513A Choa Chu Kang Street 51 5A/5B 1,934 1,200

TM32 Blk 723A Tampines Street 72 5A/5B 2,526 1,200

HG86 Blk 946A Hougang Street 92 6A/6B 1,808 1,200

2. The MSCP Premise shall be operated subject to the conditions of the Tenancy Agreement and the

approval of relevant authorities. The Tenancy Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party

giving 3 months’ notice in writing.

3. Each Tenderer shall be taken to have read and shall be deemed to have full knowledge and notice of the

contents of the Tenancy Agreement and the Conditions of Tender.

4. Each Tenderer shall be deemed to have full notice of the actual state and condition of the premise as

regards to access, ingress and egress, easements, drainage, utility services, rights of way and other

encumbrances, if any, affecting the premises.

5. (a) Each Tenderer shall submit the duly completed Form of Tender, Tender Proposal Form, and

Tenderer’s Information with attachments as issued by the Agency.

(b) Each Tenderer shall submit the Tendered Annual Rent to SFA electronically via GeBIZ and

must enter in the space provided in the Form of Tender, the annual rental he will tender for the MSCP

Premise. The Tendered Annual Rent shall be submitted on a GST-exclusive basis. Government will

collect GST on the annual rental and other applicable fees.

(c) Each Tenderer shall submit the Tendered Annual Rent together with all other documents to

SFA electronically via GeBIZ not later than 4 pm on 16 June 2020 (“tender closing date”).

6. Any tender submitted shall remain valid for a period of 6 months from the tender closing date. No Tenderer

shall withdraw his tender within this period. Should any Tenderer withdraw his tender, he may be debarred

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from participating in all public sector tenders in all lines of business in accordance with existing

Government guidelines.

7. Within 14 days of the notification to him, the successful Tenderer shall return the Tenancy Agreement,

duly signed, to the Agency, together with the Security Deposit equivalent to 2 months’ rental and the

Stamp Duty Fee by way of Cashier’s Order. The tender shall be deemed to be withdrawn if the successful

Tenderer fails to comply with the requirements of this condition. The Tender shall be deemed to be

withdrawn if the successful Tenderer fails to comply with the requirements of this Clause, in which

event the tender deposit shall be forfeited and he may be debarred from participating in all public

sector tenders in all lines of business in accordance with existing Government guidelines

8. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have visited the MSCP Premise and shall have satisfied himself as to

the position, layout and condition of the MSCP Premise that he tendered for.

9. The selection of the successful Tenderer shall be based on the evaluation criteria and method set out in

Appendix A, amongst other factors. The Agency shall be under no obligation to accept the highest or

any tender. The Agency shall normally not enter into correspondence with any Tenderer regarding the

reasons for non-acceptance of a tender.

10. The tenancy is for a period of three (3) years, with the option to renew for two further periods of 3 years

each. Each renewal shall be on such terms as may be set by the Agency and the application for renewal

shall be made by the successful Tenderer not less than six (6) months before the expiry of the existing

tenancy. The Agency shall have the sole discretion to decide on the renewal of the tenancy.

11. The successful Tenderer shall adhere to its Tender Proposal contained in the Tender Proposal Form

throughout the tenancy period and any further renewal period. The successful Tenderer may request

SFA for a variation or variations to its Tender Proposal Form in writing during the tenancy period and any

further renewal period. SFA reserves the right to allow or reject the successful Tenderer’s request to vary

the Tender Proposal contained in the Tender Proposal Form and SFA’s decision shall be final and

binding. SFA may impose such conditions in granting the request for a variation or variations as SFA in

its entire and unfettered discretion deems fit and which may include the levy of a fee.

12. In addition to the Tendered Annual Rent, the successful Tenderer shall pay to SFA the managing agent

fee (“MA Fee”) listed in Condition 1 for the MSCP Premise annually.

13. Non-compliance with the conditions herein in any respect whatsoever shall render a tender liable to

rejection at the absolute discretion of the Agency.

14. The Tenderer shall be liable for and shall fully indemnify the Agency in respect of all losses, damages,

injuries, claims or demands which may arise directly or indirectly from or in connection with the failure to

observe or perform any of the provisions of the Invitation to Tender (including these Condition of Tender

and the Tenancy Agreement) on the part of the Tenderer or his employees or agents.

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15. No error, omission, mis-statement or mis-description in the Invitation to Tender and any plans or other

documents referred to, mentioned in, appended or annexed thereto shall invalidate any bid/tender

submitted by the Tenderer nor shall the same discharge the Tenderer from his contract or entitle him to

any compensation whatsoever or to any reduction of the price submitted in the Tenderer’s bid.


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Appendix A

EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA

1) Tenders that are compliant with all the terms and conditions contained in this Invitation to Tender shall be

evaluated based on the Tendered Annual Rent submitted (“Price Criteria”) and other non-price criteria

(“Quality Criteria”). The Price Criteria and Quality Criteria are assigned weightages (Price Criteria weighted

at 20%, Quality Criteria weighted at 80%) and translated into quantitative scores (P-score for Price Criteria

- maximum of 20 points, Q-score for Quality Criteria - maximum of 80 points) which are then summed to

form a Combined Score (maximum of 100 points) during tender evaluation. In the event of a tie in Combined

Score between two or more tenderers each having submitted a tender complying with all the requirements

in the Invitation to Tender, the Tenderer with the highest Q-score shall prevail.

Price Criteria (20 points)

2) The P-scores will be evaluated based on the Tendered Annual Rent submitted by each tenderer in relation

to the baseline market value determined by the Agency. The Agency shall have no obligation to reveal the

baseline market value to with any Tenderer.

Quality Criteria (80 points)

3) The Q-scores will be normalised such that the tenderer with the highest Quality Score will be given the

maximum points under the Quality Criteria. The Q-scores of other tenderers will be calculated

proportionately to the highest Quality Score obtained. The Quality Score will be evaluated based on the

details submitted by the tenderer in the Tender Proposal Form and according to the Quality Score

components listed in Table 1 [Important Note: Tenderers that score less than 16 points under S/N 2:

Design & site layout component will not be considered for award, i.e. no P-score and Q-score will be

given].

Tenderer’s Q-score = Tenderer’s Quality Score X 80 points

Highest Quality Score Obtained

Example:

Tenderer A B C D E F

Quality Score

48 66 17 50 17 52

Highest Quality Score Obtained

66

Q-score 58.18 80.00 20.61 60.61 20.61 63.03


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Table 1: Quality Score components S/N Component Quality

Score Requirements and scoring method

Important information:

• Tenderers that score less than 16 points under S/N 2: Design & site layout component will not be considered for award, i.e. no P-score and Q-score will be given.

• The evaluation committee shall have the discretion not to award points for any component if the information provided is assessed to be inadequate or unacceptable.

1 Production output 32 points (A) Describe the farming system and technology, workflow and processes

(B) Describe the qualifications and relevant experience of key personnel

(C) Specify the product(s) to be produced (D) Specify the farm’s annual production output

[22 points] (E) Innovation - Describe the innovative aspects

of the farming system and technology [10 points]

The score for Requirement (D) will be normalised such that the tenderer with the highest annual production output will be given maximum points. The scores of other tenderers will be calculated proportionately to the highest annual production output received. Note: If the evaluation committee cannot assess the viability of the tenderer’s farming system because the required information was not submitted OR the evaluation committee assesses that the farming system is not viable, the evaluation committee shall have the discretion to discount or disregard the tenderer’s annual production output.

2 Design & site layout 32 points (F) Provide layout plan indicating all proposed activities and proposed floor load [4 points]

(G) Provide electricity and water consumption figures [4 points]

(H) Describe measures to prevent mosquito breeding & other pest issues [4 points]

(I) Describe measures to prevent noise pollution [4 points]

(J) Describe waste management process and measures to prevent smell pollution [4 points]

(K) Describe process for loading and unloading of produce and materials for farm [4 points]

(L) Describe feedback management process [4 points]

(M) Describe sustainability efforts and community jobs creation efforts [4 points]

Note: Tenderers that score less than 16 points under the Design & site layout component will not be considered for award, i.e. no P-score and Q-score will be given.

3 Business/Marketing plan

16 points (N) Provide business plan and financial projections [8 points]

(O) Specify the source(s) of funding and provide documentary proof [4 points]

(P) Provide marketing plan [4 points]


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Combined Score (100 points)

4) The P-score and Q-score are then summed up into a Combined Score (maximum of 100 points) during

tender evaluation. The P-score shall make up 20% of the Combined Score and the Q-score shall make up

80% of the Combined Score.

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(g) Tenancy Agreement (Sample)

SUB-TENANCY AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL URBAN FARM TO <FARM>

THIS AGREEMENT is made on the <Date>. BETWEEN:

(1) SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY having its registered office at 52 JURONG GATEWAY ROAD, #14-01, SINGAPORE 608550 (“SFA")

and

(2) __________________ (UEN: ______________ ) having its registered office at

__________________________________________________________ (“Tenant”).

NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1 LETTING OF THE PREMISES 1.1 SFA hereby lets the Premises to the Tenant, subject to and in accordance with the terms and

conditions contained in this Agreement for the Term and at the Rent hereinafter defined. 1.2 The Premises are let to the Tenant on an “as is where is” basis, and the Tenant shall accept

the actual state and condition of the Premises in all respects as at the date of this Agreement and at the commencement of the Term.

2 PREMISES The Premises shall mean each and every premise set out under the Schedule. 3 TERM

The Term shall mean the term of each Premises set out under the Schedule, i.e. (3) years from the commencement date to the expiry date, both dates inclusive, as described in this Agreement. Subject to Clause 8.7 below, the Term may be extended for another two more extensions of three (3) years each, based on the same terms and conditions as set out this Agreement (with the exception of the Rent which shall be subject to revision by SFA in its absolute discretion, and this Clause 3) or such deletions, additions or variations as SFA may require in its sole discretion, upon (6) months’ prior written request by the Tenant before the expiry date of each Term.

4 RENT AND PAYMENTS

a) The Rent shall mean the annual rent payable for the which shall be exclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) with the exact amount as described under the Schedule, payable in advance without demand upon the signing of this Agreement on the __th day of _______ at the office of SFA via a cashier’s order issued by a bank in Singapore. Subsequent payments shall be made by General Interbank Recurring Order (“GIRO”) on the __th day of _______ annually.

b) SFA may in its absolute discretion revise the Rent whether as regards quantum, due date or

otherwise whatsoever by giving the Tenant three (3) months’ prior notice, and if the Tenant does not agree to such revision, the Tenant may by three (3) months’ notice in writing determine

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the tenancy of the Premises set out in the Schedule and immediately upon the expiration of such notice as aforesaid the said tenancy of the Premises for which the said notice(s) was given shall cease and determine but without prejudice to the rights and remedies of either party against the other in respect of any antecedent claims or breach of covenant. For the avoidance of doubt, the Tenant shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation whatsoever arising from the termination of any tenancy of any Premises under this clause. Clause 8.8 shall apply in the event of such a termination of tenancy.

c) The Tenant shall pay or reimburse SFA on demand all payments and comply with any terms of

consent (to be procured by the Tenant) as may be imposed by Housing & Development Board (“HDB”) and/or the relevant authorities arising from the use of the Premises, any works thereon or otherwise whatsoever.

d) The Tenant shall pay and indemnify SFA against GST chargeable in respect of any payment made by the Tenant under the terms of or in connection with this Agreement or in respect of any payment made by SFA where the Tenant hereby agrees in this Agreement to reimburse SFA for such payment.

e) The Tenant shall pay all rates, taxes, assessments, charges outgoings, impositions, utilities charges (including electricity, water and gas charges) and legal fees (including SFA’s and HDB’s legal fees for the enforcement of any rights and remedies on a solicitor and client basis) which may be payable in respect of this Agreement and/or the Premises and to reimburse SFA the same upon demand.

f) Without prejudice to any other clause including Clause 8.8, the Tenant shall pay interest on any overdue payments of Rent, GST or any other monies under this Agreement, based on the prevailing late payment interest rate(s) as determined by SFA and/or the relevant authorities and informed in writing by SFA and/or the relevant authorities to the Tenant from time to time to be applicable and chargeable on any such overdue payments, from the date such monies fall due for payment until the date of actual payment (both before and after judgment (if any), subject always to a minimum interest charge of $3.00. The prevailing interest rate is 8.5% per annum and this will be the applicable rate under this Agreement until such time it is varied by SFA in its absolute discretion.

5 SECURITY DEPOSIT

a) The Security Deposit of $_______ shall be delivered to SFA upon the execution of this

Agreement by the Tenant and held by SFA without liability for interest (unless required by Law) as security for the performance of the Tenant’s obligations to the covenants.

b) The Security Deposit is not an advance payment of Rent or a measure of damages. SFA may use all or a portion of the Security Deposit to satisfy past due Rent or to cure any default by the Tenant.

c) SFA may use the Security Deposit to settle all claims by SFA and/or the relevant authorities for

arrears of rent, interest, penalties, the redecoration of the Premises however occasioned (fair

wear and tear excepted), cost of cleaning the Premises upon the Tenant vacating the same

plus an additional 10% (or such other percentage as SFA and/or the relevant authorities may

in its discretion decide) of the total cost as administrative costs and for all other claims or costs

including legal costs as may be due or owning to SFA and/or the relevant authorities. The

balance, if any, shall be refunded to the Tenant without interest only upon the expiry of the

tenancy.

d) PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT if the costs shall exceed the Security Deposit, the difference

thereof shall be a debt due from the Tenant to SFA and/or the relevant authorities payable

forthwith on demand.

e) If SFA uses any portion of the Security Deposit, the Tenant shall, within 5 days after demand,

restore the Security Deposit to its original amount.

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f) SFA shall return any unapplied portion of the Security Deposit to the Tenant within 45 days

after the later to occur of:

i. Determination of the final Rent due from the Tenant; or

ii. The later to occur of the Termination Date or the date the Tenant surrenders the

Premises to SFA.

g) SFA may assign the Security Deposit to a successor or transferee and, following the

assignment, SFA shall have no further liability for the return of the Security Deposit. SFA shall

not be required to keep the Security Deposit separate from its other account

6 TENANT’S COVENANTS The Tenant hereby covenants with SFA that it shall fully comply with the following: 6.1 PAYMENT AND CHARGES The Tenant shall:

a) pay or reimburse SFA on demand all payments and comply with any terms of consent (to be

procured by the Tenant) as may be imposed by the HDB and/ or the relevant authorities arising

from the use of the Premises, any works thereon or otherwise whatsoever;

b) pay without demand the Rent, Management Fees and additional rent to SFA on the day and in

the manner aforesaid;

c) pay and indemnify SFA and/or the relevant authorities against the GST chargeable in respect

of any payment made by the Tenant under the terms of or in connection with this Agreement or

in respect of any payment made by SFA and/or the relevant authorities where the Tenant

hereby agrees in this Agreement to reimburse SFA and/or the relevant authorities for such

payment;

d) pay all rates, taxes, charges, assessments, outgoings and impositions whatsoever which now

are or which at any time hereinafter shall or may be charged assessed, increased or imposed

upon the Premises or any part thereof, which, for the avoidance of any doubt, includes any

property tax or Service and Conservancy Charges, which may be imposed as determined by

SFA and/or the relevant authorities in its absolute discretion.

e) bear all cost of parking, including the parking of containers on site;

f) bear the full cost of any approved installations, additions, alterations and structural changes

and install and maintain the necessary machinery prescribed by the relevant authorities

including all necessary safety measures in compliance with the requirements of the Fire Safety

& Shelter Department of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (“FSSD”), Pollution Control

Department of the National Environment Agency (“PCD”) and/or the relevant authorities;

g) be fully responsible for all waste management and pest control related to the Premises, and the

costs thereof;

h) pay SFA such penalties for late payment of all rent or any other charges as may be prescribed

by HDB pursuant to Section 27 of the Housing and Development Act (Cap 129). The imposition

of such penalty or penalties shall be without prejudice to any other right or action or remedy

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available to SFA and/or the relevant authorities under the terms of this Agreement and/or by

law for any antecedent breach of covenant by the Tenant;

i) pay all charges for the supply of water sanitation or electric light or power and all other utility

charges, use and maintenance of meters serving the Premises determined by SP Group or

such other electricity retailers, providers, competent body or authority to be payable from time

to time;

j) bear all costs to ensure sufficient and adequate security of the Premises at all times, and SFA

and/or the relevant authorities shall not be liable for any mishaps or losses which may arise

directly or indirectly within the Premises occupied by the Tenant; and

k) pay an administrative charge of $10 for each Letter of Demand sent by SFA and/or the relevant

authorities subject to a maximum of $50 for ex-arrears, if the Tenant fails to pay the outstanding

ex-arrears.

6.2 RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY

PROVIDED ALWAYS THAT if the rent hereby reserved or any part thereof shall at any time be in arrears or unpaid for fourteen (14) days after the same shall have become due (whether formally demanded or not) or if the Tenant shall at any time fail or neglect to perform and observe any of the covenants and conditions herein contained on their respective part to be performed and observed or if the Tenant shall commit an act of bankruptcy or if the Tenant being a company shall be wound up whether voluntarily or compulsorily otherwise than for the purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction or if the Tenant for the time being shall enter into any arrangement or composition for the benefit of the Tenant’s creditors or shall suffer any distress or execution to be levied on the Tenant’s goods, then and in any such event, the Tenant shall allow SFA and/or any person authorised by SFA at any time thereafter to re- enter upon the Premises or any part thereof in the name of the whole and thenceforth hold and enjoy the same as if this tenancy had not been granted but without prejudice to any right of action or remedy of SFA and/or the relevant authorities for any antecedent breach of covenant by the Tenant.

6.3 LEGAL AND OTHER COSTS

a) All expenses, legal or otherwise, in connection with the preparation, execution and stamping of

this Agreement shall be borne by the Tenant and payable forthwith on demand.

b) The Tenant shall pay all costs charges and expenses (including costs as between solicitor and

client costs) incurred by SFA and/or the relevant authorities for the purpose of or incidental to

the enforcement by SFA and/or the relevant authorities of any rights and remedies of SFA

and/or the relevant authorities under this Agreement.

6.4 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

The Tenant shall not, except with the prior written consent of the SFA and/or the relevant authorities:

a) transfer, assign, lease, charge, let, licence, sub-let or part with legal or physical possession of

the Premises or any part thereof in whatsoever manner;

b) effect any change in partnership or any form of reconstruction howsoever brought about

including any form of amalgamation or merger with or take-over by another company firm body

or party; and

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c) enter into any agreement whether oral or written (including any franchise or management

agreement) with any person, corporation, firm or company where the effect of the said

agreement will be a defacto subletting, assignment, licensing or parting with legal or physical

possession of the Premises or any part thereof to the person, corporation, firm or company.

6.5 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF SHARES

a) The Tenant shall ensure that its shareholders as at the commencement of the Term hold and

continue to retain a controlling interest of more than fifty per cent (50%) of the shares in the

company throughout the Term.

6.6 COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS FROM RELEVANT AUTHORITIES

The Tenant shall:

a) comply forthwith at the Tenant’s own expense with the provisions of any Act Ordinance By-

Laws Rules Regulations and any obligations imposed by law upon either SFA and/or the

relevant authorities or the Tenant in regard to the use, occupation and maintenance of the

Premises and to indemnify SFA and/or the relevant authorities from all fines, actions,

proceedings, legal costs (on a solicitor and client basis), expenses, claims and demands which

may be brought made or incurred against or by SFA and/or the relevant authorities in

consequence of such non-compliance as aforesaid.

b) obtain a licence to keep and maintain a farm in accordance with the Control of Plants Act

(Cultivation of Plants) (Licensing and Certification) Rules prior to the start of any farming activity

and comply with all the requirements of the farm licence;

c) ensure that the soil and/or materials used for farming does not cause any damage to the floor

surface or structure;

d) not use any corrosive chemical agents that will cause damage to the Premises or structure;

e) engage a PE/ Registered Architect as Qualified Person to design, make proper plan

submissions and obtain all the necessary written approvals from the relevant authorities

including SFA, HDB, Urban Redevelopment Authority (“URA”), Public Utilities Board (“PUB”),

Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”), National Environment Agency (“NEA”) and others at

its own cost and expense prior to the commencement of construction and related works. SFA

and/or the relevant authorities shall not entertain any request for refund of rental or any other

payments for period where business cannot be carried out pending approval or when the

relevant authorities refuse approval;

f) ensure the design of structures to comply with floor loading requirements of the Premises as

determined by SFA and/or relevant authorities and engage a qualified Structural Professional

Engineer (PE) to assess the suitability of the premises to accommodate the loads of the

proposed greenhouse and/or farming related structures.

g) observe any regulation which SFA and/or the relevant authorities may impose from time to time

relating to the days in each week and the hours in each day during which the Premises may be

opened for operation; and

h) promptly comply with all the conditions and requirements as may be imposed from time to time

by SFA and/or the relevant authorities, including the following:

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comply with the URA’s Development Control Guidelines that have been issued from time to time by the competent authority appointed under the Planning Act (Cap. 232) (“Competent Authority”);

a. comply with the Fire Safety Act and Regulations, the prevailing "Code of Practice for

Fire Safety Precautions in Buildings" (“Fire Code”) and the relevant Codes of Practices.

6.7 PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES

The Tenant shall:

a) use the Premises for urban farming and related purposes such as to grow and harvest

vegetables and other food crops and to pack, store and distribute produce (“Urban Farming”);

i. the Premises can be used for secondary purposes to support the social/community

aspect of urban farming such as the provision of educational or community activities

and for ancillary use that supports urban farming and other activities such as offices,

communal facilities and other practices endorsed in writing by SFA and/or the relevant

authorities (“Community/Ancillary Uses”);

b) use at least 90 per cent of the total floor area for Urban Farming;

i. at least 30 per cent of the floor area for Urban Farming shall be used to grow commonly-

consumed vegetables1;

c) not use more than 10 per cent of the total floor area for Community/Ancillary Uses;

d) not use the Premises as a commercial office unrelated to Urban Farming or

Community/Ancillary Uses;

i. the floor area used for office related to Urban Farming or Community/Ancillary Uses

shall not exceed 150 sqm;

e) submit drawings endorsed by a Qualified Person, indicating the existing fixtures, the proposed

modifications and the layout of the Tenant’s proposed use of ancillary structures and/or

functions for the approval of SFA and/or the relevant authorities prior to commencement of the

modification works;

f) not maintain, keep, or rear livestock, insects or animals whatsoever on the Premises;

g) not store raw animal waste on the Premises;

h) not use raw animal waste as fertiliser or composting feedstock;

i) not have retail and food and beverages facilities in the Premises;

j) ensure that all activities and modification works on the Premises do not:

i. affect any existing facilities and amenities;

ii. endanger the safety of any member of the public;

iii. affect the existing metal or reinforced concrete structural members or any road surfaces on

the Premises or any other land belonging to HDB or otherwise;

1 Examples of commonly-consumed vegetables include Bayam, Caixin, Kailan, Kangkong, Xiao Bai Cai, Lettuce and etc.

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k) submit to SFA the types and quantity of vegetables and other food crops produced on a

quarterly basis; and

l) ensure that the Urban Farming activities and Community/ Ancillary uses do not pose

safety/environmental concerns and disamenities.

6.8 MANPOWER RESOURCING

The Tenant shall:

a) establish means to identify residents and members of the community who can be employed on

the farm, and if required, to work with People’s Association (“PA”) and other government

agencies to do so;

b) seek approval from SFA before engaging foreign worker(s); and

c) produce the relevant employment documents for verification by SFA and/or the relevant

authorities upon request.

6.9 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO PREMISES

The Tenant shall:

a) at all times during the continuance of this Agreement maintain and preserve the Premises and

all fixtures and fittings therein and belongings thereto in a clean proper good and tenantable

repair and condition and when notified upon to do so in writing by SFA or its duly authorised

officers or agents to repair, the interior of the Premises or any fixtures or fittings therein to the

specification and satisfaction of SFA and/or the relevant authorities within such period of time

as stated in such written notice failing which SFA and/or the relevant authorities, its duly

authorised officers or agents may enter the Premises and execute such repairs or works and

all the cost and expense incurred thereby by SFA together with an administrative charge (which

shall be at least 10% of the total cost) shall be a debt due from the Tenant to SFA recoverable

forthwith without demand and may be deducted from any monies and/or deposits of the Tenant

with SFA.

b) in the event of breach of this covenant, SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall carry out such

repairs and recover the cost and expense incurred plus an additional sum of 10% (or such other

percentage as SFA and/or the relevant authorities may in its discretion decide) of the total cost

as administrative costs forthwith as a debt from the Tenant without demand and the debt owed

may be deducted from any monies and/or deposits of the Tenant with SFA and/or the relevant

authorities;

c) observe and conform to all regulations restrictions and instructions made by SFA and/or the

relevant authorities or its duly authorised officers or agents for the proper maintenance and

management of the Premises as are notified orally or in writing by SFA and/or the relevant

authorities or its duly authorised officers or agents to the Tenant from time to time;

d) report to SFA and/or the relevant authorities the lack of repair of the internal and external

structural walls of the Premises;

e) not use any corrosive chemical agents that will cause damage to the Premises, the surrounding

areas, structures or buildings that may form part of the Premises thereof and/or otherwise; and

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f) ensure that no materials are dumped or stockpiled on the Premises and all debris shall be

removed and carted away on the same day of work and if not, by such alternative deadline as

agreed by SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

6.10 ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS AND CHANGES

a) The Tenant shall not:

i. carry out or permit any partitioning, renovations, alterations, additions or structural

changes or improvements or other works whatsoever to on or within the Premises or

outside any part of the Premises without the prior written approval of SFA, HDB and/or

the relevant authorities; and

ii. add to, extend, re-wire or in any way interfere with (other than for the purpose of

complying with its obligations hereunder for the repair of the same) the electric wires,

cables, switches, junctions or points or the pipes, taps or other apparatus installed in

connection with the supply or use of electricity, water or the telephone installation

therein without the prior written approval SFA, HDB, EMA, PUB and/or the relevant

authorities.

b) SFA reserves the right to relocate any object placed at the Premises and the cost of

relocation shall be fully borne by the Tenant.

6.11 REFUSE AND WASTE DISPOSAL

a) The Tenant shall at its own cost and expense provide at the commencement of the tenancy

sufficient refuse receptacles with covers in conformity with the Environmental Public Health

Act and all regulations enacted thereunder as well as all other laws and regulations in force

from time to time and to maintain or renew such receptacles when requested orally or in writing

by SFA and/or the relevant authorities or its duly authorised officers or agents. Refuse and solid

wastes generated from the Premises shall be collected and kept in a proper holding area before

disposal by a licensed General Waste Collector (“GWC”). Under all circumstances, refuse and

solid wastes shall not be disposed by open burning or by burial on the Premises.

b) At the direction of SFA and/or the relevant authorities the Tenant shall engage a GWC for refuse

collection from the Premises. In event that the Tenant fails to engage a GWC, SFA and/or the

relevant authorities reserves the right to appoint a GWC to take charge of the refuse collection

from the Premises till the expiry of tenancy. The cost incurred inclusive of administrative

charges shall be borne by the Tenant.

c) The Tenant shall pay all costs and charges imposed for the collection of the refuse PROVIDED

ALWAYS THAT SFA and/or the relevant authorities may by giving one (1) month’s written

notice to the Tenant take over the collection of such trade waste, food or rubbish whatsoever

and the Tenant shall pay to SFA and/or the relevant authorities for such collection fees as it

may impose.

d) The Tenant shall ensure to the satisfaction of SFA and/or the relevant authorities the complete,

safe and efficient disposal of all refuse, trade waste, food, rubbish, unauthorised or obnoxious

goods or articles, waste matter of whatever nature and description including all kinds of

pollutants found at or generated at the Premises to a place or to a dumping ground approved

by the relevant authorities at the Tenant’s own cost and expense PROVIDED THAT in the event

of any default by the Tenant under this covenant, SFA and/or the relevant authorities may carry

out such measures and works as it deems necessary and all cost and expense plus

administrative costs incurred thereby shall forthwith be recoverable from the Tenant as a debt

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owing to the SFA recoverable forthwith without demand and may be deducted from any monies

and/or deposits of the Tenant with SFA.

e) The Tenant shall comply with the guidelines issued by the NEA on waste management at all

times. Water shall be properly discharged to the slit trap or oil interceptor and to the nearest

sewer.

6.12 WASTE/DANGEROUS/OFFENSIVE SUBSTANCES

The Tenant shall not:

a) carry out any activity which emits obnoxious fumes or odours on the Premises;

i. NEA’s approval shall be sought prior to usage of fertilisers and pesticides for farming

purposes;

b) install or cause to be installed any apparatus within the Premises which generates noise,

vibration, smoke, gas, fumes or any other substance which may result in nuisance;

c) keep or permit to be kept on the Premises any matter of a dangerous combustible or explosive

nature or the keeping of which may contravene any statute, order, regulation or by-law;

d) store or permit to be stored on or upon the Premises or in the building any matter of a noxious

offensive nature;

e) allow any unauthorised person to collect and/or to remove any waste food, refuse or rubbish

whatsoever from the Premises BUT to deposit such waste food, refuse or rubbish in the refuse

bin chute or refuse receptacles

6.13 SEWERAGE

The Tenant shall:

a) consult PUB’s Water Reclamation (Network) Department, as the authority governing the

sewerage systems, on any issues pertaining to sewerage;

b) consult PUB’s Water Reclamation (Network) Department on any sewage to be discharged;

c) not use on-site sewage treatment plants;

d) divert rainwater from roofs and open spaces to surface storm water drain and away from any

opening connected to sewerage system. In general, water or discharge containing rainwater or

surface runoff must not be allowed to enter the sanitary or sewerage system;

e) provide containment around storage area for fertilizers to prevent spillage and contaminated

water from entering the sanitary system;

f) provide containment around farming area to prevent irrigating water from entering the sanitary

system’

g) provide a separate sanitary system to convey the used water from toilet or sanitary facilities to

the public sewer if there are such facilities on the Premises;

h) comply with the Sewerage and Drainage Act and the Code of Practice on Sewerage and

Sanitary Works (2nd Edition – 2019) for any works connecting to sanitary plumbing systems;

and

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i) comply with the Sewerage and Drainage Act and the Sewerage and Drainage (Trade Effluent)

Regulations should trade effluent be generated and discharged into sewers.

6.14 FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLATIONS

The Tenant shall: a) provide access to the relevant authorities, consultant or contractor to maintain and service the

fire hose reel (where provided), fire alarm system or any other fire protection systems (where

provided) within the Premises;

b) adopt and implement every reasonable precaution against fire and comply with all the

recommendations of SFA and/or the relevant authorities as to fire precaution on the Premises;

c) keep the fire exits and fire escape routes free and unobstructed;

d) keep and protect the fire protection installations within the Premises against possible damage

or unauthorised interference and to indemnify SFA and/or the relevant authorities against all

costs claims and damages arising directly or indirectly from all damage thereto;

e) not remove or relocate or permit the fire-fighting equipment to be removed or relocated except

with the prior written consent of SFA and/or the relevant authorities;

f) carry out at its own cost and expense such relocation of fire protection installations on the

Premises as shall be necessary to meet the Tenant’s operational needs, including the

installation of additional wiring, fixtures, fittings and other fire-fighting equipment PROVIDED

THAT the Tenant shall submit drawings endorsed by the Qualified Person of the Premises,

indicating the existing fixtures, the proposed modifications and the layout of the Tenant’s

machinery for the approval of SFA and/or the relevant authorities prior to commencement of

the modification works; and

g) ensure at its own cost and expense that all fire extinguishers, emergency and exit lights and

any additional wiring and fixtures in the Premises are serviced monthly and remain in good

condition at all times; except with the prior written consent of the SFA and relevant competent

authorities, not remove or relocate or permit the fire-fighting equipment to be removed or

relocated.

6.15 LOADING OF FLOORS

a) SFA and/or the relevant authorities reserves the right to prescribe the weight and proper

position of all heavy equipment articles or goods whatsoever and all damage caused to the

building of which the Premises forms part or any part thereto by the Tenant or anyone on its

behalf howsoever caused and whether or not there be negligence involved shall be repaired

or rectified by the Tenant. In the event that SFA and/or the relevant authorities repairs any of

the damage, the Tenant shall pay to SFA and/or the relevant authorities within seven (7) days

of SFA and/or the relevant authorities notifying the Tenant of the amount thereof, failing which

SFA and/or the relevant authorities may recover the cost of repairs as a debt from the Tenant

or deduct the said amount from any monies and/or deposits of the Tenant with SFA and/or

the relevant authorities

b) The Tenant shall not load, overload or permit to load or overload any part of the Premises or

the Lifts in the building with any object or article whatsoever with any weight in excess of the

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maximum load prescribed for the development in which the Premises and\or building is

comprised.

6.16 INSTALLATION & MOVEMENT OF MACHINERY, HEAVY AND BULKY MATTER

The Tenant shall:

a) not install, move, bring or allow any heavy machinery equipment freight furniture or bulky matter

of any kind within the Premises or outside any part of the Premises without the prior written

consent SFA and/or the relevant authorities and in the event that any such installation or

movement (whether with or without SFA and/or the relevant authorities’ consent) shall cause

injury to any person or damage to any property, the Tenant shall indemnify and keep SFA

and/or the relevant authorities indemnified from and against all claims in respect thereof and all

sums paid by SFA and/or the relevant authorities in connection with all claims arising from such

injury or damage including all costs incurred in repairing any damage caused to the Premises

or its appurtenances;

b) obtain written permission from SFA and/or the relevant authorities before any alterations and/or

additions or installations of any machine of any kind to the Premises are carried out. Such

alterations and/or additions or installation must comply with the building by-laws and SFA and/or

the relevant authorities’ rules and regulations. Should any structural alterations and/or additions

to the Premises or installation of any machinery of any kind that exceed the floor loading

capacity be made without first obtaining the prior approval of SFA and/or the relevant authorities

in writing, the Tenant shall pay $5,000/- or such other sums as determined by SFA and/or the

relevant authorities as a deposit to make good the defects resulting from the unauthorised

alterations and/or additions or installations of any machine of any kind;

c) at its own cost, carry out additions and alterations and install the necessary machinery

prescribed by the relevant authorities including all necessary safety measures in compliance

with the requirements of FSSB, PCD, SFA and/or the relevant authorities;

d) comply at all times with the written or oral directions or instructions of SFA and/or the relevant

authorities relating to the use of any machinery, equipment, apparatus or vehicle within or

outside the Premises or the building of which the Premises is part; and

e) be fully responsible for all equipment brought into the Premises by the Tenant and keep and

maintain such equipment in good order and condition

6.17 PARKING AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES

The Tenant shall:

a) park its vehicles and ensure that vehicles belonging to or under the control of the Tenant, its

servants or agents, are parked at designated car park lots within the building compound and

not in any other place;

b) observe all regulations made by SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised

officers or agents relating to the parking of vehicles within the building compound and to pay

such car park charges as may be imposed by SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its

duly authorised officers or agents;

c) ensure that its employees, servants, agents or visitors do not obstruct those areas of the

building designated as loading/unloading areas at all times and to comply with the directions of

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SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents having control

of such areas and the delivery of goods; and

d) repair to SFA and/or the relevant authorities’ satisfaction any damage to any property caused

by its vehicles used in the movement of goods, chattels or persons to or from the Premises.

6.18 LOADING AND UNLOADING


a) load or unload any goods or materials from any vehicles except when parked in the loading

bays;

b) cause congestion in these or adjoining loading bays or cause inconvenience to other users;

c) use forklifts in or around the building without first obtaining the prior approval of SFA and/or the

relevant authorities; and

d) use any `Diesel-Operated’ forklifts upon any part of the Premises.

6.19 OBSTRUCTION


a) cause or permit any obstruction in the common stairways landings passageways and other

common parts of the building of which the Premises forms part and to share the responsibility

of cleaning such common parts with the Tenants of any adjacent or neighbouring premises as

instructed whether orally or in writing by SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly

authorised officers or agents;

b) cause or permit any obstruction in or on public or private roads adjacent to or leading to the

Premises or the building of which the Premises forms part;

c) permit any of its vehicles to be an obstruction on any of the roads in the neighbourhood of the

building and to use its best endeavours to ensure that all persons or companies doing business

with the Tenant shall observe any regulations or instructions made or given by SFA and/or the

relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents with regard to obstruction and

the parking of vehicles in the Premises or building compound; and

d) install gates at access points without the review and approval of the proposed installation plans

from Building & Construction Authority (“BCA”), Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”) and/or

the relevant authorities due to the requirements on barrier free access and fire safety.

6.20 NUISANCE, DISAMENITIES AND DISAMENITIES MANAGEMENT

a) The Tenant shall not cause or permit to be caused any disturbance or nuisance and/or commit

any act which may, directly or indirectly, annoy, disturb, inconvenience, interfere or affect the

quiet enjoyment of the occupier of any adjacent or neighbouring premises and/or to any

member of the public.

b) The Tenant shall take all measures necessary to abate or minimise any noise, dust and other

nuisance or inconvenience throughout the duration of this Agreement and attend to all public

feedback arising there from.

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c) The Tenant shall ensure that all mechanical equipment such as standby generators are faced

away and be aesthetically screened from immediate adjacent or neighbouring premises such

that noise or other nuisance are not caused. In addition, all activities shall comply with the

Technical Guideline on Boundary Noise Limit for Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems in

Non-Industrial Buildings.

d) The Tenant shall not do nor allow to be done upon the Premises anything which may cause

nuisance, annoyance, disturbance, inconvenience, injury or damage to SFA and/or the relevant

authorities. and/or its duly authorised officers or agents and/or occupiers and/or users of the

land adjacent to the Premises, or any member of the public.

e) The Tenant shall be responsible for the safe and proper installation and maintenance of the

Premises at all times and prevent mosquito breeding. Fines incurred from mosquito breeding

shall be fully borne by the Tenant

f) The Tenant shall inform the relevant stakeholders and shall address any form of feedback prior

to and after any installation, construction or other works.

g) The Tenant shall keep the Premises in a clean, proper and sanitary condition to the satisfaction

of SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

h) The Tenant shall provide appropriate, visible and adequate signage for the public, to the

satisfaction of SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

6.21 NOISE LIMITS ON OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

The Tenant shall:

a) comply with the prevailing regulations on noise limits set by NEA, and

b) comply with any restrictions on its operations or operating hours imposed by SFA and/or the

relevant authorities if in the opinion of SFA and/or the relevant authorities the noise emitted

from the Premises causes disturbance or nuisance to the occupiers and/or users of the land

adjacent to the Premises, or any member of the public.

6.22 USE OF PREMISES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

a) The Tenant shall organise social and community activities that are free for residents and the

community (“Community Activities”). The Community Activities shall be held at least once a

month and shall:

i. be inclusive and open for all members of the public to participate;

ii. serve as a platform to bond the community with one another through the theme of urban

farming; and

iii. contain educational elements to educate residents about urban farming and/or

sustainable living and/or inspire residents to get involved in urban farming.

b) Community Activities can be held within the Premises (subject to existing loading limitations

and safety considerations) or at external sites sourced by the Tenant such as the surrounding

precinct pavilions, Residents’ Committee centres and Community Clubs.

c) The Tenant shall abide by the loading limitations on the Premises and ensure that the

Community Activities do not affect the structural integrity of the building.

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d) The Tenant shall inform SFA and/or its duly authorised officers or agents on the Community

Activities that will be organised at least 2 weeks before the activity commences and submit

photos, details on the number of participants and other relevant details of the activity to SFA

and/or its duly authorised officers or agents after the activity has ended.

e) The Tenant shall submit a report to SFA on its Community Activities on a quarterly basis.

f) The Tenant shall ensure that it has Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) for handling

emergencies during the Community Activities, such as evacuation procedures and procedures

for handling medical emergencies.

g) The Tenant shall be liable for and shall fully indemnify SFA against any loss, expense, costs,

damages, liability or claim whatsoever in respect of any property damage or personal injury to

or the death of any person whomsoever arising out of or in the course of or by reason of the

carrying out of the Community Activities.

h) The Tenant shall allow the Premises to be used for activities organised by SFA, HDB or PA to

engage residents on farming and facilitate community bonding and assist in the publicity of

such activities.

i) The Tenant shall ensure that the activities conducted on the Premises does not affect any

existing facilities and amenities or any existing metal or reinforced concrete structural members

or any road surfaces on the Premises or any other land belonging to HDB or otherwise.

6.23 UNAUTHORISED USE OF PREMISES

The Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises or any part thereof to be used for any unlawful or immoral purpose or for any purpose which may give rise to nuisance annoyance damage or inconvenience to SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or to occupiers and/or users of the land adjacent to the Premises, or any member of the public.

6.24 USE OF PREMISES FOR LIVING QUARTERS

The Tenant shall not permit any person to reside in the Premises or any part thereof whether temporarily or otherwise unless the Premises have been approved for residential use by SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

6.25 USE OF PREMISES FOR RELIGIOUS USES

The Tenant shall not use the Premises for any form of religious worship, activities or religious gatherings.

6.26 PLACING OF OBJECTS, SIGNBOARDS, PLACARDS, ADVERTISEMENTS & TELEVISION ANTENNA


a) exhibit paint or affix within the Premises or outside any part of the Premises thereof or on any

window, panel, door or shutter any flag, staff, signboard, sky sign, advertisement, poster, notice,

shade, sunscreen, awning, placard, curtain, device, furnishing, or object whatsoever without

the prior written consent of SFA and/or the relevant authorities; and

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b) place or affix or permit to be placed or affixed any article or object within or outside any part of

the Premises in a manner which may pose or create a hazard to or endanger the safety

occupiers of any adjacent or neighbouring premises or the neighbourhood or the public in

general or cause damage to property.

7 BREACH OF COVENANTS

Without prejudice to any course of action that may be available to SFA and/or the relevant authorities, if the Tenant shall breach any of its covenants, SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents with or without workmen and others and with or without tools or appliances, shall be at liberty to enter upon the Premises or any part thereof for the purposes of demolishing or removing any unauthorised works or installations made or erected in breach of the abovementioned covenants and restoring the Premises to its former state and the cost and expense incurred thereby plus an additional minimum of 10% (or such other percentage as SFA and/or the relevant authorities may in its discretion decide) of the total costs incurred as administrative costs shall be a debt due from the Tenant to SFA and/or the relevant authorities and shall be recoverable forthwith without demand and may be deducted from any monies and/or deposits of the Tenant with SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

8 LANDLORD AND TENANT BY AGREEMENT

The Landlord and Tenant agree to the following:

8.1 LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO NOVATION/ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT

SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall be entitled to assign all its rights and interest and transfer its obligations under the Tenancy (including transfer of the Security Deposit) to another person (“In-coming Landlord”). If SFA and/or the relevant authorities does so, the Tenant shall be deemed to have consented to such assignment or novation and shall accept the In-coming Landlord as the new landlord and release SFA and/or the relevant authorities from all its obligations/liabilities under the Tenancy, including its obligation to refund the Security Deposit and all other sums pursuant to the Tenancy. If required by SFA and/or the relevant authorities, the Tenant must execute any such document relating to the assignment or novation with SFA and/or the relevant authorities and the In-coming Landlord.

8.2 POWER TO MAKE ADD, AMEND, CANCEL RULES

a) SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents shall have the

right at any time to make rules (including the right to add amend cancel or suspend any rule),

which in the opinion of SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or

agents may be required for the management, safety, care or cleanliness of the building of which

the Premises forms part, or for the maintenance of good order therein or for the convenience

of the other tenants in the building.

b) All such rules and regulations shall bind the Tenant upon and from the date of which notice in

writing thereof is given to the Tenant by SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly

authorised officers or agents in respect of the building.

8.3 SFA’S RIGHT OF ACCESS TO PREMISES

The Tenant shall:

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a) permit SFA and/or the relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents to enter

the Premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection, execution, or supervision of

repairs/improvements works howsoever occasioned to the Premises which SFA and/or the

relevant authorities may in its absolute discretion deem necessary. The Tenant shall carry out

any work or repairs necessary to be done as notified by SFA and/or the relevant authorities at

the Tenant’s cost. If the Tenant does not proceed with the execution of such work or repairs,

within ten (10) days after the service of such notice, the Tenant shall permit SFA and/or the

relevant authorities and/or its duly authorised officers or agents to enter the Premises to carry

out such work or repairs at the Tenant’s cost. The cost of such work or repairs shall be a debt

due from the Tenant to SFA and/or the relevant authorities and payable forthwith on demand

and may be deducted from any monies and/or deposits of the Tenant with SFA and/or the

relevant authorities.;

b) not object to, obstruct or impede any repairs/improvement works, including fire safety and

compartmentation works, which SFA and/or the relevant authorities may in its absolute

discretion decide to carry out to the Premises. The Tenant shall not be entitled to nor make any

claim for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the carrying out of such repairs or

improvement works; and

c) allow SFA and/or its duly authorised officers or agents with or without notice previously given

to enter upon the Premises to verify the observance and performance of all the terms and

conditions in this Agreement.

8.4 INSURANCE

The Tenant shall:

a) not do or permit to be done on the Premises anything whereby any insurance effected by SFA

and/or the relevant authorities on the Premises or any of the adjoining or adjacent premises or

part thereof may be rendered void or voidable or whereby the rate or premium payable thereon

may be increased; and

b) reimburse SFA and/or the relevant authorities for any sums paid by way of increased premium

and for all expenses incurred by SFA and/or the relevant authorities in or for the renewal of

such policy or policies that is rendered necessary by a breach or non-observance of this

covenant and all payments shall be added to the rent hereinbefore reserved and recoverable

as rent.

8.5 FIRE AND PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCES

The Tenant shall:

a) at all times during the tenancy and for the respective interests of SFA and/or the relevant

authorities and the Tenant, insure and keep insured the Premises under:

i Fire Insurance Policy; and

ii Public Liability Insurance Policy against third party liability with the limit of indemnity of not less than S$1 million, on terms acceptable to SFA and/or the relevant authorities.

b) not cancel either the Fire Insurance Policy or the Public Liability Insurance Policy without the

prior written consent of SFA and/or the relevant authorities;

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c) produce to SFA and/or its duly authorised officers or agents on demand the policy of insurance

required to be effected under Clause 8.5(a) and the receipt of each payment or premium.

d) PROVIDED THAT in case the Premises shall be destroyed or damaged by fire so as to be unfit

for use and occupation and necessitating rebuilding for a period exceeding six months, this

Agreement may at the option of SFA or the Tenant be determined by either party giving to the

other thirty (30) days’ written notice and this Agreement shall be terminated upon the expiry

thereof unless the Premises are rendered fit for use or occupation before the expiry of the

notice. In such event, it is agreed between the parties that any insurance monies payable in

respect of such damage or destruction shall be wholly the property of SFA and/or the relevant

authorities and that the Tenant shall have no claim upon such insurance monies.

8.6 INDEMNITY

The Tenant shall:

a) fully indemnify SFA and/or the relevant authorities from and against all damages, losses, legal

costs (on a solicitor and client basis), expenses, actions, demands, proceedings, claims and

liabilities whatsoever in respect of any damage or deterioration caused to the Premises or any

part thereof, any adjacent or neighbouring premises or any part of SFA and/or the relevant

authorities’ property and other property and/or injury to any person due to or arising directly or

indirectly from any act omission default or negligence of the Tenant or the Tenant’s servants

agents employees licensees or invitees or any person who is authorised expressly or impliedly

by the Tenant to enter upon the Premises or any part thereof; and

b) fully indemnify SFA and/or the relevant authorities from and against all damages, losses, legal

costs (on a solicitor and client basis), expenses, actions, demands, proceedings, claims and

liabilities whatsoever in respect of any breach or non-observance by the Tenant of the

covenants conditions or other provisions of this Agreement or any matters relating to the

tenancy.

8.7 RENEWAL OF TENANCY

a) SFA may at its absolute discretion before the expiration of the current term, and provided that

the Tenant has not breached any covenants and has given notice of its intention to renew this

Agreement in accordance with Clause 3 above, post an offer to the Tenant to renew the tenancy

of the Premises (“Offer”) on the same covenants and conditions as are herein contained or

such variations thereof except for this covenant of renewal and for a term and at the rent which

shall be subject to revision by SFA in its absolute discretion, as specified in its Offer.

b) If the Tenant fails or refuses to accept SFA and/or the relevant authorities’ Offer in the manner

prescribed or fails to make any payments or submit the documents required within the time

stated in the Offer, the Tenant shall at the expiration of the current term yield up and surrender

vacant possession of the Premises to SFA and/or the relevant authorities in accordance with

the Tenant’s covenants herein contained. Alternatively, SFA and/or the relevant authorities has

the right to send a manual hardcopy renewal offer to Tenant as and when they deem fit. In such

a situation, Tenant is expected to renew by sending the signed acceptance letter, submit

documents (as required) and make payments, where necessary.

c) PROVIDED ALWAYS that SFA and/or the relevant authorities may at its sole and unfettered

discretion without assigning any reason therefore refuse to grant any extension of further term

of tenancy.

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d) If Tenant shall be in breach of any of the covenants of this Agreement, SFA and/or the relevant

authorities shall have the absolute discretion on or before the expiration of the current term,

withdraw or cancel its Offer of a further term or rescind the agreement for the further term

without being liable to the Tenant for any cost and expense which the Tenant may have incurred

or for any loss or damages which it may suffer as a result of the rescission. SFA and/or the

relevant authorities shall thereafter be free of all obligations to grant to the Tenant any further

term without prejudice to any rights claims or remedies that may have accrued to SFA and/or

the relevant authorities in respect of any such aforesaid breach or non-observance.

8.8 TERMINATION

a) Either party may give three (3) months’ notice in writing expiring upon the last day of any month

without furnishing any reason whatsoever, terminate the tenancy and immediately upon the

expiration of such notice as aforesaid, the tenancy shall cease and determine but without

prejudice to the rights and remedies of either party against the other in respect of any

antecedent claims or breach of covenant(s). For the avoidance of doubt, the Tenant shall not

be entitled to any damages or compensation whatsoever arising from the termination of any

tenancy of any Premises under this clause.

b) SFA and/or the relevant authorities may terminate this Agreement immediately upon the

occurrence of any one of the following events:

i. the Tenant shall breach any of the terms herein; or

ii. the Tenant shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or if a company, a winding up order

has been made against it.

c) The Tenant shall forthwith deliver vacant possession of the Premises to SFA and/or the relevant

authorities on the expiry or termination of the tenancy.

d) If the rent or any part thereof or any other charges as may be due at the time of termination of

the tenancy remains unpaid by the Tenant, interest shall be imposed at the rate of 8.5% per

annum on the outstanding sum remaining unpaid subject to a minimum of $50.00 without

prejudice to SFA and/or the relevant authorities’ rights or remedies in respect of any antecedent

breach of covenant by the Tenant.

e) Any notice under this Agreement shall be in writing. Any notice including notice to quit, to the

Tenant shall be deemed sufficiently served if addressed to the Tenant sent by registered or

ordinary post to the Tenant’s registered address whether the same is received or not or is

returned undelivered and any notice to SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall be deemed

sufficiently served if sent by registered post to SFA and/or the relevant authorities at its

registered address.

f) Upon the determination of the tenancy of the Premises set out in the Schedule created whether

by notice or by SFA exercising its right of re-entry, any goods, chattels, furniture, fittings or

things found on the Premises whether or not belonging to the Tenant shall be disposed of in

any manner SFA shall, in its absolute discretion, deem fit and SFA shall not be liable to the

Tenant for any damages, loss or costs as a consequence thereof and further the Tenant hereby

agrees and acknowledges that the Tenant shall indemnify SFA and keep SFA indemnified

against any claim, loss, damages or liability arising from or in consequence of such disposal.

g) If the Tenant contravenes either Clauses 6.4 or 6.5(a), SFA may in its absolute discretion,

terminate this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Tenant shall not be entitled to any

damages or compensation whatsoever arising from the termination of any tenancy of any

Premises under this clause.

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8.9 GOODS FOUND ON THE PREMISES ON TERMINATION

Upon the expiry or premature termination of the Agreement whether by notice or by SFA and/or the relevant authorities exercising its right of re-entry:

a) SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall have the absolute discretion to dispose in any manner

it deems fit, any goods, furniture, fittings, or things found on the Premises whether or not such

goods, furniture, fittings, or things belong to the Tenant;

b) SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall not be liable to the Tenant for any damages, loss or

costs as a consequence thereof; and

c) the Tenant hereby agrees and acknowledges that the Tenant shall indemnify and keep SFA

and/or the relevant authorities indemnified against all claims by any party in respect of any,

losses, damages or liability arising from or in consequence of such disposal.

8.10 YIELDING UP OF PREMISES

a) The Tenant shall yield up the Premises together with all the fixtures and fittings therein (other

than the Tenant’s fixtures) at the expiry or sooner determination of the tenancy in good and

tenantable repair (fair wear and tear excepted) and in a clean and tidy condition and in the state

and condition when it was first delivered to the Tenant, to the satisfaction of SFA and/or the

relevant authorities;

b) Where the Tenant has failed or neglected to yield up the Premises in the state required under

this Agreement and SFA and/or the relevant authorities deems fit to execute any work and/or

repairs so as to restore the Premises to its original state and condition (fair wear and tear

excepted), the cost and expense of such materials and labour used in the carrying out of such

works and/or repairs including an administrative fee equivalent to 10% (or such other

percentage as SFA and/or the relevant authorities may in its discretion decide) of the cost of

such materials and labour shall be borne by the Tenant and recoverable from him forthwith as

a debt and the said sum may be deducted from any deposits or monies (if any) of the Tenant

with SFA and/or the relevant authorities. Any shortfall thereof shall be a debt due to SFA and/or

the relevant authorities payable forthwith without demand;

c) PROVIDED ALWAYS that if the Rent, additional rent, service and conservancy charges or any

other charges, payment and/or GST hereby reserved or any part thereof shall at any time be in

arrears or unpaid for 14 (fourteen) days after the same shall have become due (whether

formally demanded or not) or if the Tenant shall at any time fail or neglect to perform and

observe any of the covenants and conditions herein contained on its part to be performed and

observed then in any such case SFA may at any time thereafter re-enter upon any of the

Premises or any part thereof in the name of all the Premises and henceforth hold and enjoy the

same as if this Agreement had not been granted but without prejudice to any right of action or

remedy for any antecedent breach of covenant by the Tenant.

d) The Tenant shall agree and acknowledge that a certification by SFA and/or its duly authorised

officers or agents of the cost and expense incurred for such works and/or repairs shall be final

and conclusive and shall not be disputed by the Tenant;

e) PROVIDED ALWAYS that until the Premises have been reinstated in accordance with Clause

8.10(a), SFA shall not be deemed to have accepted the surrender of the Premises and the

Tenant shall continue to be liable to pay the rental and damages suffered by SFA as the case

may be, until the date the Premises are reinstated to the state and condition as the same was

delivered to the Tenant at the commencement of the Agreement.

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8.11 REINSTATEMENT OF PREMISES

a) The Tenant shall not remove any structure alteration or addition made to the Premises without

the prior consent in writing of SFA and/or the relevant authorities and to restore the Premises

in all respects to the condition it was in immediately prior to the erection of such unauthorised

structure, additions or alterations to the satisfaction of SFA and/or the relevant authorities

b) The Tenant shall make good at its own cost and expense and to the satisfaction of SFA and/or

the relevant authorities, any damage or deterioration occasioned to the Premises or any part

thereof or any adjacent or neighbouring property of SFA and/or the relevant authorities due to

or arising from any act, default or negligence of the Tenant or its agents, employees or invitees

or any other person who is authorised expressly or impliedly by the Tenant to enter the

Premises or any part thereof and shall keep SFA fully indemnified from and against all actions,

costs, claims and liabilities whatsoever in respect thereof.

8.12 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITIES

a) PROVIDED ALWAYS and it is hereby agreed that notwithstanding anything herein contained,

SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall not be liable to the Tenant nor shall the Tenant have

any claim of whatsoever nature against SFA and/or the relevant authorities for or in respect of

any loss of or damage to property (including economic loss) suffered or sustained by the Tenant

or its officers, agents, employees, licensees, invitees or other persons arising from:

i. any interruption of supplies such as water light gas, power or electricity or

telecommunications or other services whatsoever to the Premises or building

in which the Premises is comprised, by reason of necessary repair or

maintenance of any installations or apparatus or damage thereto or destruction

thereof by fire water act of God or any other cause or causes including any

neglect or omission on the part of SFA and/or the relevant authorities, or its

duly authorised officers or agents or by reason of mechanical or other defect

or breakdown or other inclement conditions or shortage of fuel, materials, water

or labour; or

ii. the leakage caused by the piping, sanitary fittings whatsoever and/or wiring of

the Premises or of the building in which the Premises is comprised; or

iii. any electrical or mechanical defect or malfunction or any other cause; or

iv. any act omission or negligence of any servant employee or agent of SFA

and/or the relevant authorities whether or not in or about the performance or

purported performance of any duty or within the scope of employment or

authority of the servant employee or agent.

v. any disruption to the business operations of the Tenant howsoever caused by

any upgrading, improvement or enhancement works or re-location exercise

carried out by SFA and/or the relevant authorities, or any statutory bodies or

third parties.

b) SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall not be liable to the Tenant, the Tenant’s servants,

employees, agents, licensees, visitors or others who may be permitted to enter or use the

Premises or any part thereof for any accident happening or any injury sustained or for any loss

of or damage to property goods or chattels in the Premises or any part thereof whether arising

out of any act default or negligence of SFA and/or the relevant authorities or its duly authorised

officers or agents.

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c) The Tenant remains in occupation of the Premises at its own risk. SFA accepts no liability

whatsoever for any injury or damage suffered by the Tenant, the Tenant’s servants, employees,

agents, licensees, visitors or others as a result of such occupation, irrespective of the cause of

such injury or damage.

8.13 NO WAIVER

No consent or waiver expressed or implied by SFA and/or the relevant authorities to or of any breach of any covenant or condition of this Agreement by the Tenant shall be construed as a consent or waiver to or of any other breach of the same or any other covenant or condition and shall not prejudice in any way the rights powers and remedies of SFA and/or the relevant authorities herein contained. Any acceptance of rent hereby reserved by SFA and /or the relevant authorities shall not be deemed to operate as a waiver by SFA and/or the relevant authorities of any right to proceed against the Tenant in respect of a breach by the Tenant or any of these obligations hereunder.

8.14 CONSENT

Whenever the consent or the approval of SFA and/or the relevant authorities is required under this Agreement, such consent or approval if granted, shall be subject to such terms and conditions (including all fees as deemed necessary) as SFA and/or the relevant authorities in its entire and unfettered discretion deem fit to impose.

8.15 SERVICE OF NOTICE AND WRITS OF SUMMONS

Any notices to be given under this Agreement by SFA and/or the relevant authorities shall be in writing and can be served either by fax or email. Any notice, including notice to quit, writs of summons and other legal processes, to the Tenant shall be deemed to be sufficiently served, notwithstanding that SFA and/or the relevant authorities has notice that the Tenant is not on the Premises for whatsoever reason, if addressed to the Tenant and delivered to the Tenant at the Premises or posted upon some conspicuous part of the Premises or sent by registered post to the Premises whether the same is received or not or is returned undelivered.

8.16 INTERPRETATIONS

Words importing the singular number shall include the plural number and vice versa and words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter gender and words importing persons shall include also corporations.

8.17 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY

Where the Tenant consists of two or more persons, all covenants and conditions herein contained shall be deemed to have been made and be binding on such persons jointly and severally.

8.18 RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTY

Unless as provided for in this Agreement, any person who is not a party to this Agreement shall acquire no rights whatsoever under this Agreement by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act (Cap. 53B).

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8.19 APPLICABLE LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of Singapore. Any dispute to this Agreement shall be resolved by the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Singapore.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and the year first above written.

Signed by ) ) ) For and on behalf of the ) SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY ) In the presence of: - ____________________________ (Name/NRIC No. / Designation) Signed by ) ) ) For and on behalf of ) __________________ In the presence of: - ____________________________ (Name/NRIC No. / Designation)

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SCHEDULE PARTICULARS OF THE PREMISES

*Areas are approximate. No error shall invalidate this Agreement or entitle the Tenant to any compensation or rebate of Rent whatsoever

S/N Address Floor Area (sqm)*

Tenancy Commencement Date

Tenancy Expiry Date

Yearly Rent (exclusive of the prevailing Goods & Services Tax)

1st Rental Payment Date

Subsequent Rental Payment Date

Security Deposit

Yearly Management Fee (exclusive of the prevailing Goods & Services Tax)

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ANNEX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Loading Capacity

1) The current design loading is ____ kN/m2 and if the proposed farm is open for public access

then the design loading is ___ kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (“PE”) (Civil) shall be engaged

to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete

members due the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and

regulatory requirements.

2) The PE(Civil) is required to submit the design calculations & plans of the proposed works,

including the proposed structures e.g. observation deck, lightweight roof etc via Corenet e-

Submission to HDBCS for Technical Clearance. If there is strengthening of structural works

involved, submission for BCA's approval is required. The Tenant shall be responsible for

furnishing evidence for the submissions and approvals required under this clause to SFA

within seven (7) days from the date of submission and approvals.

Safety from Killer Litter/ Falling Objects

3) The proposed farm shall be sited at least 5m away from the building edges of other existing

buildings where there are windows, balconies, corridors, lift lobbies and/or staircase

landings. This is to mitigate risk of killer litter/falling objects from the nearby blocks.

Use of the Space

4) The Tenant shall ensure that the all usable space of the proposed farm shall be 1m away from

the building edges and exits

Fire Safety

5) SCDF’s approval is required for the change of use and proposed works. The change of use

could increase the occupancy load and the proposed facility may also attract crowd

congregation during visits and events. The Tenant shall ensure that fire exit provision is

complied with. The Tenant shall undertake any additional fire safety works due to the proposed

works at the roof decks, if required by SCDF for compliance. The Tenant shall be responsible

for furnishing evidence for the compliance.

6) The Tenant shall check whether the existing fire hose reels at the roof would provide adequate

coverage to the proposed farm. The Tenant shall modify the location and number of hose

reels, if required.

7) All existing and new fire hose reels located within the Premises (excluding those located at

common areas accessible to the public at all times) shall be supplied from the water supply

system, and shall be connected after the PUB water sub-meter for the Premises. The Tenant

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shall provide adequate storage capacity, water pressure, and all other necessary provisions

to meet the relevant authorities’ requirements.

Safety from Falling

8) BCA approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP periphery,

curved railings/sloped expanded mesh along the central void of the MSCP as well as parapets

along the MSCP ramps to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures

shall be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The

Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings,

etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

Electrical Loading

9) The electrical load which could be assigned to the proposed farm is 3 phase 30 Ampere. The

Tenant shall apply for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required.

Drainage

10) Proper and adequate internal drainage systems shall be provided to channel rainwater runoff

in compliance with the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage systems.

11) Stringent pollution control measures shall be incorporated in the design and during the

construction of the proposed development.

12) Bulk storage of toxic and hazardous materials shall not be allowed.

13) Water pollution control requirements as stipulated in the Environmental Protection and

Management Act (EPMA) shall be fully complied with. The discharge from any agricultural

sites into the drainage system shall comply with Allowable Limits for Trade Effluent

Discharge to Controlled Watercourses under the EPMA (Trade Effluent) Regulations and

PUB’s discharge water quality requirements of Total Nitrogen ≤ 10 mg/L, Total Phosphorus ≤

0.65 mg/L, Total Organic Carbon ≤ 20 mg/L and Ammonia ≤ 1 mg/L.

14) All compost shall be fully composted before use and composting activities (if any) shall be

carried out using proper composting facilities in sheltered and curbed areas to prevent

feedstock from entering the storm drain. All feedstocks for composting shall be stored in

roofed and curbed areas with impervious flooring.

15) Only pesticides (including herbicides) registered with SFA are allowed to be used in

agricultural activities. They shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’

recommendations and guidelines.

16) Proper storage in sheltered areas and disposal measures shall be taken to prevent any

fertilisers, soil amendments, pesticides (including herbicides), and plant waste from entering

the storm drain.

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Water Supply

17) The design of the internal water reticulation system shall comply with the Public Utilities

(Water Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standard 636 - Code of Practice for Water Services

and all other relevant statutory requirements. The modes of water supply to be adopted are

as follows:

S/N Height of Highest Fittings

Above Mean Sea Level

Method of Supply

i) Less than 25 metres Direct

ii) Above 25 metres but below 37

metres*

Indirect supply through high level storage

tanks sized to one day’s water

requirements

iii) Above 37 metres Indirect supply through low level tank with

pumping to high level tanks sized to one

day’s water requirements

(* Refers to height of inlet pipe to high level storage tanks)

18) If water supply is taken from the existing water supply system under Town Council/Building

Management, the Tenant shall seek the necessary clearance from the Town Council/

Building Management to tee-off its water supply from their existing water supply system.

19) Where pumping system or storage tanks are required to be installed, a Professional

Engineer must submit the Notification of WSI Works together with a set of drawings to the

Water Supply (Network) Department. If all the fittings in the water service installation are

receiving direct water supply from PUB mains, a licensed plumber shall be engaged to

submit the Notification of WSI Works and a set of the drawings to the Water Supply

(Network) Department prior to commencement of the installation work.

20) If there is insufficient spare capacity or water pressure to support the proposed farm, the

Tenant shall provide for any deficiencies at its own cost and expense in consultation with SFA

and the relevant authorities.

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Installation of Sub-meters

21) The Tenant shall apply to PUB and Singapore Power for the water and electrical sub-meters

respectively. The Tenant shall install sub meters to allow for clear segregation of electricity

and water usage.

Usage of Car Park Lift

22) Existing car park lift (if any) is designed for passenger usage only and shall not be used for transportation of equipment and farm produce. Any vehicle used for goods transportation shall not exceed the allowable unladen height and weight limit of the car park. Routine deployment of goods movers such as cranes, cherrypickers and other haulage systems at the building façade are also not allowed.

Transportation of Materials for Construction of Farm

23) One-off deployment of cranes, cherrypickers, and other haulage systems etc. at the building

façade can be allowed on a case-by-case basis to facilitate farm construction activities. The

tenant shall comply with all guidelines and code of practice from the Ministry of Manpower on

lifting operations. The tenant shall be required to inform the Town Council and seek necessary

clearances from relevant authorities (i.e. BCA etc) for the approval of such lifting work.

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(f) Technical Information / Plans

Summary

MSCP Premise


Use

Estimated Floor Area

(sqm) Length* Breadth*

Electricity Availability

Water Supply

Loading Capacity

TPMH Blk 260 Kim

Keat Avenue

Deck 5A/5B

Urban Farming

2,317 58m 46m 3 Phase 30A Available 2.5kN/m2

AM96 Blk 352A

Ang Mo Kio Street 32

Deck 6A/6B


CK35

Blk 513A Choa Chu

Kang Street 51

Deck 5A/5B


TM32 Blk 723A Tampines Street 72

Deck 5A/5B


HG86 Blk 946A Hougang Street 92

Deck 6A/6B


*Disclaimer: The lengths and breadths of the roof decks at the MSCP sites are strictly indicative, provided solely to facilitate the submission of tender proposal. SFA / HDB shall not be responsible in any way for any damage or loss suffered by any person whether directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on the said information or as a result of any error or omission therein. Tenderers that require detailed dimensions shall purchase the "Architectural MSCP roof deck layout plan" from HDB’s Plan Registry.


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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS – 260 KIM KEAT AVENUE, SINGAPORE 310260 (MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK DECK 5A/5B) LOADING CAPACITY 1) The current design loading is 2.5 kN/m2 and if the proposed urban farming is open for public

access then the design loading is 5kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (Civil) shall be engaged to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete members due the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and regulatory requirements.

2) The PE(Civil) is required to submit the design calculations & plans of the proposed works, including the proposed structures e.g. office, storage, observation deck, lightweight roof etc via Corenet e-Submission to HDBCS for Technical Clearance. If there is strengthening of structural works involved, submission for Building & Construction Authority (“BCA”)'s approval is required.

SAFETY FROM KILLER LITTER/ FALLING OBJECTS 3) The proposed Urban Farm shall be sited at least 5m away from the building edges of other

existing buildings where there are windows, balconies, corridors, lift lobbies and/or staircase landings. This is to mitigate risk of killer litter/falling objects from the nearby blocks.

USE OF THE SPACE 4) The Tenant shall ensure that the all usable space of the Urban Farm shall be 1 metre away

from the building edges and exits.

FIRE SAFETY 5) Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”)’s approval is required for the change of use and

proposed works. The change of use could increase the occupancy load and the proposed facility may also attract crowd congregation during visits/events. The Tenant shall ensure that fire exit provision is complied with. The Tenant shall undertake any additional fire safety works due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by SCDF for compliance.

6) The Tenant shall check whether the existing fire hosereels at the roof would provide adequate coverage to the Urban Farm. The Tenant shall modify the location/ number of hosereels, if required.

7) All existing and new fire hosereels located within the Premises (excluding those located at common areas accessible to the public at all times) shall be supplied from the water supply system, and shall be connected after the PUB water sub-meter for the Premises. The Tenant shall provide adequate storage capacity, water pressure, and all other necessary provisions to meet the relevant authorities’ requirements.

8) The Tenant shall install the following at its own expense if they are required by SCDF for

compliance to the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or by other relevant

authorities:

a) Fire extinguishers at the farming area


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b) Fire hose reel system c) Dry Rising Mains system d) Electrical fire alarm system and Manual call pointsat the farming area connected to the

electrical fire alarm system e) Standby generator for lifts where required by the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in

Buildings or other relevant standards f) Such other installations as may be required by SCDF or other relevant authorities from

time to time SAFETY FROM FALLING 9) BCA’s approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP periphery,

curved railings/sloped expanded mesh along the central void of the MSCP as well as parapets along the MSCP ramps etc. to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures have to be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings, etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

ACCESSIBILITY

10) Barrier-free access shall be provided, if required by BCA for compliance. ELECTRICAL LOADING 11) The electrical load which could be assigned to the Urban Farm is 3 Phase 30 Ampere. The

Tenant shall apply for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required. DRAINAGE 12) Proper and adequate internal drainage systems shall be provided to channel rainwater runoff


13) Stringent pollution control measures shall be incorporated in the design and during the construction of the proposed development.


15) Water pollution control requirements as stipulated in the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) shall be fully complied with. The discharge from any agricultural sites into the drainage system shall comply with Allowable Limits for Trade Effluent Discharge to Controlled Watercourses under the EPMA (Trade Effluent) Regulations and PUB’s discharge water quality requirements of Total Nitrogen ≤ 10 mg/L, Total Phosphorus ≤ 0.65 mg/L, Total Organic Carbon ≤ 20 mg/L and Ammonia ≤ 1 mg/L.


carried out using proper composting facilities in sheltered and curbed areas to prevent feedstock from entering the storm drain. All feedstocks for composting shall be stored in roofed and curbed areas with impervious flooring.


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17) Only pesticides (including herbicides) registered with SFA are allowed to be used in agricultural activities. They shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations and guidelines.

18) Proper storage in sheltered areas and disposal measures shall be taken to prevent any fertilisers, soil amendments, pesticides (including herbicides), and plant waste from entering the storm drain.

WATER SUPPLY 19) The design of the internal water reticulation system shall comply with the Public Utilities (Water

Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standard 636 - Code of Practice for Water Services and all other relevant statutory requirements. The modes of water supply to be adopted are as follows:

S/n Height of Highest Fittings Above Mean Sea Level

Method of Supply


ii) Above 25 metres but below 37 metres*

Indirect supply through high level storage tanks sized to one day’s water requirements

iii) Above 37 metres Indirect supply through low level tank with pumping to high level tanks sized to one day’s water requirements



Management, the Tenant shall seek the necessary clearance from the Town Council/ Building Management to tee-off its water supply from their existing water supply system.

21) Where pumping system or storage tanks are required to be installed, a Professional Engineer must submit the Notification of WSI Works together with a set of drawings to the Water Supply (Network) Department. If all the fittings in the water service installation are receiving direct water supply from PUB mains, a licensed plumber shall be engaged to submit the Notification of WSI Works and a set of the drawings to the Water Supply (Network) Department prior to commencement of the installation work.

22) If there is insufficient spare capacity or water pressure to support the proposed farm, the Tenant shall provide for any deficiencies at its own cost and expense in consultation with SFA and the relevant authorities

INSTALLATION OF SUB-METERS 23) The Tenant is to apply to PUB and Singapore Power for the water and electrical sub-meters

respectively. The Tenant is to install sub meters to allow for clear segregation of water and

electricity usage. The Tenant shall also comply with all directions and requirements of HDB

and the relevant authorities relating to installation of any sub-meter at all times.


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SETBACKS AND SCREENING 24) The Tenant shall ensure that adequate setbacks/screening are provided to ensure that there

is no overlooking into any flat and also design the Urban Farm sensitively to the surrounding context, taking into consideration the existing blocks and without resulting in any dis-amenities to the residents nearby or to others.

EXISTING EXHAUST 25) There is an existing fume exhaust at the MSCP. The Tenant shall obtain NEA’s approval on

any works that may affect the exhaust or be affected by the exhaust, and shall ensure that

any works shall not hamper the exhaust or its operation.

USAGE OF CAR PARK LIFT


TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FARM







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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR BLOCK 352A ANG MO KIO STREET 32 (ROOF DECKS 6A AND 6B) LOADING CAPACITY

1) The current design loading is 2.5 kN/m2 and if the proposed urban farming is open for public access then the design loading is 5kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (Civil) shall be engaged to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete members due the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and regulatory requirements.

2) The PE(Civil) is required to submit the design calculations & plans of the proposed works, including the proposed structures e.g. observation deck, lightweight roof etc via Corenet e-Submission to HDBCS for Technical Clearance. If there is strengthening of structural works involved, submission for Building & Construction Authority (“BCA”)'s approval is required.

SAFETY FROM KILLER LITTER/ FALLING OBJECTS

3) The proposed Urban Farm shall be sited at least 5m away from the building edges of other existing buildings where there are windows, balconies, corridors, lift lobbies and/or staircase landings. This is to mitigate risk of killer litter/falling objects from the nearby blocks.

USE OF THE SPACE

4) The Tenant shall ensure that the all usable space of the Urban Farm shall be 1m away from the building edges and exits

FIRE SAFETY

5) Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”)’s approval is required for the change of use and proposed works. The change of use could increase the occupancy load and the proposed facility may also attract crowd congregation during visits/events. The Tenant shall ensure that fire exit provision is complied with. The Tenant shall undertake any additional fire safety works due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by SCDF for compliance.


7) All existing and new fire hosereels located within the Premises (excluding those located at common areas accessible to the public at all times) shall be supplied from the water supply system, and shall be connected after the PUB water sub-meter for the Premises. The Tenant shall provide adequate storage capacity, water pressure, and all other necessary provisions to meet the relevant authorities’ requirements

8) The Tenant shall install the following at its own expense if they are required by SCDF for compliance to the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or by other relevant authorities: a) Fire extinguishers at the farming area b) Fire hose reel system c) Dry Rising Mains system


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d) Electrical fire alarm system and Manual call pointsat the farming area connected to the electrical fire alarm system

e) Standby generator for lifts where required by the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or other relevant standards

f) Such other installations as may be required by SCDF or other relevant authorities from time to time

SAFETY FROM FALLING

9) BCA’s approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP periphery, curved railings/sloped expanded mesh along the central void of the MSCP as well as parapets along the MSCP ramps etc. to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures have to be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings, etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

ACCESSIBILITY

10) Barrier-free access shall be provided, if required by BCA for compliance. ELECTRICAL LOADING

11) The electrical load which could be assigned to the Urban Farm is 3 phase 30 Ampere. The

Tenant shall apply for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required. DRAINAGE

12) Proper and adequate internal drainage systems shall be provided to channel rainwater runoff in compliance with the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage systems.




16) All compost shall be fully composted before use and composting activities (if any) shall be carried out using proper composting facilities in sheltered and curbed areas to prevent feedstock from entering the storm drain. All feedstocks for composting shall be stored in roofed and curbed areas with impervious flooring.



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WATER SUPPLY

19) The design of the internal water reticulation system shall comply with the Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standard 636 - Code of Practice for Water Services and all other relevant statutory requirements. The modes of water supply to be adopted are as follows:


Method of Supply









22) If there is insufficient spare capacity or water pressure to support the proposed farm, the Tenant shall provide for any deficiencies at its own cost and expense in consultation with SFA and the relevant authorities.

INSTALLATION OF SUB-METERS

23) The Tenant is to apply to PUB and Singapore Power for the water and electrical sub-meters respectively. The Tenant is to install sub-meters to allow for clear segregation of electricity and water usage. The Tenant shall also comply with all directions and requirements of HDB and the relevant authorities relating to installation of any sub-meter at all times.

SETBACKS AND SCREENING

24) The Tenant shall ensure that adequate setbacks/screening are provided to ensure that there is no overlooking into any flat and also design the Urban Farm sensitively to the surrounding


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context, taking into consideration the existing blocks and without resulting in any disamenities to the residents nearby or to others. The space currently occupied by car lots 533 to 546 and 563 to 575 shall also be left empty because of close proximity to Block 352.










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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS – 513A CHOA CHU KANG STREET 51, SINGAPORE 681513 (MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK DECK 5A/5B) LOADING CAPACITY 1) The current design loading is 2.5 kN/m2 and if the proposed urban farming is open for public

access then the design loading is 5kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (Civil) shall be engaged to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete members due the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and regulatory requirements.


SAFETY FROM KILLER LITTER/ FALLING OBJECTS 3) The proposed Urban Farm shall be sited at least 5m away from the building edges of other

existing buildings where there are windows, balconies, corridors, lift lobbies and/or staircase landings. This is to mitigate risk of killer litter/falling objects from the nearby blocks.

USE OF THE SPACE 4) The Tenant shall ensure that the all usable space of the Urban Farm shall be 1 metre away

from the building edges and exits.

FIRE SAFETY 5) Singapore Civil Defence Force (“SCDF”)’s approval is required for the change of use and

proposed works. The change of use could increase the occupancy load and the proposed facility may also attract crowd congregation during visits/events. The Tenant shall ensure that fire exit provision is complied with. The Tenant shall undertake any additional fire safety works due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by SCDF for compliance.



8) The Tenant shall install the following at its own expense if they are required by SCDF for

compliance to the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or by other relevant

authorities:

a) Fire extinguishers at the farming area b) Fire hose reel system


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c) Dry Rising Mains system d) Electrical fire alarm system and Manual call pointsat the farming area connected to the

electrical fire alarm system e) Standby generator for lifts where required by the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in

Buildings or other relevant standards f) Such other installations as may be required by SCDF or other relevant authorities from

time to time

SAFETY FROM FALLING 9) BCA’s approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP periphery,

curved railings/sloped expanded mesh along the central void of the MSCP as well as parapets along the MSCP ramps etc. to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures have to be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings, etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

ACCESSIBILITY

10) Barrier-free access shall be provided, if required by BCA for compliance. ELECTRICAL LOADING 11) The electrical load which could be assigned to the Urban Farm is 3 phase 20 Ampere. The

Tenant shall apply for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required. DRAINAGE 12) Proper and adequate internal drainage systems shall be provided to channel rainwater runoff






carried out using proper composting facilities in sheltered and curbed areas to prevent feedstock from entering the storm drain. All feedstocks for composting shall be stored in roofed and curbed areas with impervious flooring.



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18) Proper storage in sheltered areas and disposal measures shall be taken to prevent any

fertilisers, soil amendments, pesticides (including herbicides), and plant waste from entering the storm drain.

WATER SUPPLY 19) The design of the internal water reticulation system shall comply with the Public Utilities (Water

Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standard 636 - Code of Practice for Water Services and all other relevant statutory requirements. The modes of water supply to be adopted are as follows:


Method of Supply










INSTALLATION OF SUB-METERS 23) The Tenant is to apply to PUB and Singapore Power for the water and electrical sub-meters

respectively. The Tenant is to install sub meters to allow for clear segregation of water and electricity usage. The Tenant shall also comply with all directions and requirements of HDB and the relevant authorities relating to installation of any sub-meter at all times.


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IMPROVEMENTS AND PROJECTS 24) As the MSCP is or may be affected by improvements and projects such as the HDB

Neighbourhood Renewal Programme and lift modernisation works tentatively scheduled to commence in the 3rd quarter of 2020 (subject to changes), the Tenant may wish to liaise with the HDB/Housing Management Group, relevant Town Council and relevant authorities to co-ordinate the works on the ground.

SETBACKS AND SCREENING 25) The Tenant shall ensure that adequate setbacks/screening are provided to ensure that there

is no overlooking into any flat and also design the Urban Farm sensitively to the surrounding context, taking into consideration the existing blocks and without resulting in any dis-amenities to the residents nearby or to others.










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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR BLOCK 723A TAMPINES STREET 72 (ROOF DECK) LOADING CAPACITY

1) The current design loading is 2.5 kN/m2 and if the proposed urban farming is open for public access then the design loading is 5kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (Civil) shall be engaged to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete members due to the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and regulatory requirements.

2) The PE(Civil) is required to submit the design calculations & plans of the proposed works, including the proposed structures e.g. observation deck, lightweight roof etc. via Corenet e-Submission to HDBCS for Technical Clearance. If there is strengthening of structural works involved, submission for Building & Construction Authority (“BCA”)'s approval is required.



USE OF THE SPACE

4) The Tenant shall ensure that all the usable space of the Urban Farm shall be 1m away from the building edges and exits

FIRE SAFETY




8) The Tenant shall install the following at its own expense if they are required by SCDF for compliance to the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or by other relevant authorities: a) Fire extinguishers at the farming area b) Fire hose reel system c) Dry Rising Mains system d) Electrical fire alarm system and Manual call pointsat the farming area connected to the

electrical fire alarm system


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SAFETY FROM FALLING

9) BCA’s approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP peripheries, curved railings/sloped expanded meshes and/or parapets along the central voids of the MSCPs as well as parapets along the MSCP ramps etc. to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures have to be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings, etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

ACCESSIBILITY


11) The electrical load assigned to Urban Farm is 3 phase 20 Ampere. The Tenant shall apply

for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required.

DRAINAGE








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WATER SUPPLY



Method of Supply













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SCREENING

24) The Tenant shall ensure that adequate setbacks/screening are provided to ensure that there is no overlooking into any flat and also design the Urban Farm sensitively to the surrounding context, taking into consideration the existing blocks and without resulting in any dis-amenities to the residents nearby or to others.

IMPROVEMENTS AND PROJECTS

25) As the MSCP is or may be affected by improvements and projects such as the HDB

Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, the Tenant may wish to liaise with the HDB/Housing

Management Group, relevant Town Council and relevant authorities to co-ordinate the works

on the ground including sharing the proposed plans to avoid abortive works.










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TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR BLK 946A HOUGANG STREET 92 (ROOF DECKS 6A AND 6B) LOADING CAPACITY

1) The current design loading is 2.5 kN/m2 and if the proposed urban farming is open for public access then the design loading is 5kN/m2. A Professional Engineer (Civil) shall be engaged to carry out the structural adequacy check on the affected existing reinforced concrete members due the change in loading in accordance to the prevailing Codes of Practices and regulatory requirements.




USE OF THE SPACE

4) The Tenant shall ensure that the all usable space of the Urban Farm shall be 1m away from the building edges and exits.

FIRE SAFETY




8) The Tenant shall install the following at its own expense if they are required by SCDF for compliance to the Code of Practice for Fire Precaution in Buildings or by other relevant authorities: a) Fire extinguishers at the farming area b) Fire hose reel system c) Dry Rising Mains system


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d) Electrical fire alarm system and Manual call points at the farming area connected to the electrical fire alarm system



SAFETY FROM FALLING

9) BCA’s approval is required for the use of the existing parapets along the MSCP periphery, curved railings/sloped expanded mesh along the central void of the MSCP as well as parapets along the MSCP ramps etc. to serve as safety barriers for the proposal. Appropriate measures have to be taken to prevent people from falling in compliance with BCA’s requirements. The Tenant shall undertake any additional improvement works to the existing parapets, railings, etc. due to the proposed works at the roof decks, if required by BCA for compliance.

ACCESSIBILITY


11) The electrical load which could be assigned to the Urban Farm is 3 phase 30 Ampere. The

Tenant shall apply for HDB’s approval if a higher electrical load is required. WASTEWATER DISCHARGE








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WATER SUPPLY



Method of Supply









22) If there is insufficient spare capacity or water pressure to support the proposed farm, the Tenant shall provide for any deficiencies at its own cost and expense in consultation with SFA and the relevant authorities



SETBACKS AND SCREENING

24) The Tenant shall ensure that adequate setbacks/screening are provided to ensure that there

is no overlooking into any flat and also design the Urban Farm sensitively to the surrounding


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context, taking into consideration the existing blocks and without resulting in any disamenities

to the residents nearby or to others.










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Please refer to attached PDF files for Scaled Survey Plans