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Project
#

208

Project Description / Objective

PAJ HQ Air-conditioning Upgrade - Ground and Second

Floors

Tasks

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

A) Remove old unused condensing unit

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Week Ending November 30, 2007

Status

Final Account statement pending

7/31/2006

Comments

No Change

Removal of old Condensing and installation of new condensing unit B) Install new condensing to serve second floor
to service the second floorwhile isolating the existing condensing unit
to serve the ground floor only
C) Change existing configuration: old condenser to
serve ground floor and new to serve second floor.

129

Harbours - Rehabilitation of Beacons Phase II

Rehabilitation of Navigational Aids in the Kingston Harbour

Design, construction and repair of beacon structures in the

Kingston Harbour Access Channel

Jan-06

Procurement of Marine Deck Barge

Mar-07

Procurement of Steel Pile

Jun-07

Invite tenders for construction and repair of beacon structure Apr-07

Construction and Repair

265

KCT - Ground Improvement at Reclamation Area R1

Ground / Soil Improvement of Reclamation Area R1 (Hunts

Bay) to include placement of working platform, installation of
drains and surcharging

275

HWT Transportation Centre

01-Jul-07

30-Jan-08

31-Jul-07

30-Mar-08

Prequalification invited. Scheduled for Return January 4, 2008.

30-Jul-08

Tender document for the procurement of steel piles expected by end

December 2007.

PRE-CONTRACT PHASE COMPLETE

31-Jan-08
30-Jun-08
30-Jul-07

30-Sep-07

Apr-07

Monitoring

Jul-08

Drains and Surcharge (Phase III)

Jul-08

Implementation

The Harbours department is yet to return concerns in relation to the

designs which were submitted for review. Queries have been
submitted to the consultant for response.

Jun-07

Placement of existing fill (Phase I)

Placement of imported fill (Phase II)

31-Oct-07

The contract is now in week 3 of 3 week Extension of Time. The

contractor is still expected to make additional claims for extension of
time based on the recent weather situation. The project is still
approximately 4 weeks behind schedule but production has been
improving. The revised completion date of December 24, 2007 is
being maintained.

IMPLEMENTATION PHASE IN PROGRESS

Tenders for the completion of the Phase 3 returned return on

November 30, 2007. Evaluation of the tenders will be completed for
recommendation by December 6, 2007 for submission to the NCC by
the week of December 10, 2007.

Jul-08

Sep-07

Implementation of the works has already commenced based on SVP

Eng instructions. Project is currently in week 6 of the 8 weeks
duration and is approximately 80% complete.

Provisional Handover - September 21, 2007

Oct-07

Commercial Space Proposal for rental of shops etc.

Connection of the JPS Co power supply was completed on July 23,

2007
Completed June 23, 2007.

Electrical Power Connection to Centre

Relocation of Utility line along Eastwood Park Road (EPR)

The Paj will not require installation of the underground conduits by

the NWA. The JPS Co will now be instructed to relocate the poles at
the intersection of North Odeon and Constant Spring Road and
South Odeon and Constant Spring Road by Dec 10, 2007.

Relocation of Utility line along Constant Spring Road (CSR)

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Project Description / Objective

HWT Transportation Centre

258

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Tasks

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Week Ending November 30, 2007

Status

Water and Sewerage connections

The NWC has inspected the HWT TC manholes and has approved
connection of the sewer to the NWC system. The NWC has
completed the repairs of the additional leaks reported on South
Odeon Avenue.

Cable and Wireless

Cable and Wireless has commeced the raising of the manhole

covers on South Odeon Ave. Cable and Wireless is expected to
complete the outstanding work by December 7, 2007.

Addendum 2

Works on South Odeon Avenue have commenced but is being

affected by the weather. This has affected the project duration of 3
weeks, but is being delayed by weather and works to be completed
by C&W. It is therefore expected that the projected will be delayed
by approximately 2 weeks but should be completed by mid Dec 2007.

Wall and Foundation

Dec-06

May-07

Construction of offices to accommodate the relocation of Ja

Demolish Enclosure
Customs , APMTJ and othe Gov Agency Stripping Station Staff

Comments

Original Project Completed Painting of the warehouse building

Works have now been completed
commenced on September 7, 2007 and is ongoing pending the
handover of the warehouse by ODPEM. It was expected that the
warehouse would be available on Nov 12, 2007, however to date the
warehouse is still being used by the ODPEM. Works on the exterior
of the warehouse has however re-commenced.
Completed (Defects Period to end Dec 2006)
Inspection completed - Final accounts completed.

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Installation of the furniture is substantially complete. Accessories for

the complete installation have been requested. This however will not
affect the use of the furniture already installed.

Furniture

Feb-07

Renovations

Feb-07

Ceiling and Partitions

Feb-07

Electrical

Feb-07

Jun-07

No further electrical problems have been discovered. Final claim

being processed by consultant. A meeting will be organised with the
contractor an consultatnt to establish final sign off on the project.

Air-conditioning and Ventilation

Feb-07

Jun-07

Breakdown of the A/C unit was again reported by the Berth XI Ja

Customs officers on November 16, 2007. The contractor was invited
to a meeting with the consultant and APMTJ (Nov 18, 2007) to
address the issue of the frequent breakdowns. The contractor is
scheduled to conmplete outstanding requests by end Nov 2007.

Jun-07

Defect period for the works ended on October 19, 2007. Inspection
of the facility did not reveal any defects
Defect period for the works ended on October 27, 2007. Instpection see above
of the facility did not reveal any defects

Commisioning meeting was held with the contractor and consultant on

June 15, 2007, in and effort to find the cause of the poor performance of
the A/C unit. The contractor has not completed the balancing to the
customs office. The consultant has been notified accordingly. Installation
of the restroom ventilation system has been completed.

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Project Description / Objective

Tasks

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Week Ending November 30, 2007

Status

Comments

Phase 2 has commenced for completion by end November 07.

JA Customs commenced the relocation on June 15, 2007. All offices have
Works will be concentrated on the JA Customs Hall. Quotations for been relocated. Works on Phase 2 is expected to start soon pending
the demolition works have been received and PO issued for the
official instruction from SVP Eng & Port Dev and SVP Operations.
works to commence during this week. Tiling of the floor area will
commence on November 27, 2007 in preparation for the installation
of the counters and partitions. Completion of the works is expected
by mid December 2007.

JA Customs Offices

Works on Demolition of interior space - Ja Customs Manifest

Hall -to commence on November 12, 2007.
Installation of the floor tiles expected to commence as of
November 27, 2007. Interior partitions and counter to
commence Dec 4, 2007 for completion by mid Dec 07.

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Millsborough Cresent

Quotations for the connection of the sewer along with construction of

the casual staff rest rooms line have been seperated as per
instructions. Invitation of quotes - November 7, 2007 for return on
November 21, 2007. Tender were returned with 1 tender recieved for
each Tender i.e. Block 1 and Block 2&3. Recommendation will be
made byDecember 3, 2007.

APMTJ/FSU Offices

Ramp Extension and Container Plinths

Mar-07

Repair and Servicing of Steel Roller Shutters

Dec-06

JA Customs Offices - PHASE II

Dec-07

Millsborough Cresent

Dec-07

Aug-07

The PAJ received information from APMTJ in relation to the proposed

Berth XI new stripping station operation. Design of the casual labour
rest room see above
Quotations for the repair an d servicing of the steel roller shutters
werer returned on November 19, 2007. Recommendation to be
made by Dec 3, 2007.

Nov-07

FSU has commenced occupancy of the offices with the delivery of

equipment by he Minstry of Health personnel. Works on the office is
substantially complete with telephone unit being installed by the IT dept.
Connection of the rest rooms remain outstanding but will be completed
along with works for the phase Customs Offices.

The warehouse is currently being used for Hurriacne relief storage. This
aspect of the project will be delayed to commence when the warehouse
becomes available.

APM TJ has issued contract for the repair of the warehouse roof.
(damaged due to hurricane Dean). APM has advised theat the PO
for implementation has already been issued for works to commence.
The delay may be due to availablity of the roof material.

Quotation for miscellaneous item for the Millsborough Cres are being
invited. Items will be ordered for delivery on recommendation.
Request for PO delayed however PO have been requested for the
tile accessories. Additional quotes for tiling and bathroom fixtures
has been requested for return by November 19, 2007 . PO requests
have been made. Quotation for the windows and doors were
requested and selection of the window supplied completed. The
department is currently seeking approval for procurement of the tiles
and lighting fixtures. Approval is expected by Decmber 3, 2007
Delivery of tile is therefore expected by December 5, 2007.
Quotations for the A/C units and kitchen and bathroom cupboars are
expected by Decmber 5, 2007. Additional pest control service will be
required for treatment on duck ants. Roof repairs quote was
received however minimum scope will be implemented during this
week.

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Project Description / Objective

Tasks

Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal Developm't This

A) Feasibility study of new plan
involves the planning, design and construction of Berths to
accommodate three vessels of the size " Voyager of the seas"
at Montego Bay.
B) Study to determine berthing of 'Genesis' class

MBFZ - DEB # 5 - WATERPROOF WALLS

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Week Ending November 30, 2007

Status

Comments

The Consultant submitted designs for the drainage on September 4,

2007and continues to prepare the detail designs and specifications.
A cash flow projection was forwarded to AVP Management
Topo surveys are approx. 98% complete.
Accounting.
Bathymetric survey complete.

SEP. 2006

NOV. 2006

C) Design for approved plan

JUNE 2007

DEC 2007

A) Invite Tenders and Award Contract

DEC. 30, 06

30-Jul-07

DEC. 2009
31-Oct-07

Approval of a variation to waterproof a portion of the roof has been

received.

Work approximately 95% complete.

The Engineer submitted revised data and cost estimates which total
$31.77 million.

The Consultant has prepared tender documents.

B) IMPLEMENTATION

30-Apr-07

30-Apr-07

A) Design Repairs

OCTOBER 06

B) IMPLEMENTATION

MARCH 30, 07

30-Mar-07

A) Feasibility Study

MAY 2007

May 31, 2007

The feasibility study phase is complete pending the approval of

NEPA. Based on NCC's approval the Contractor for the Ground
investigation was asked to commence the works pending the signing
of the formal contract document..

31-Oct-07

Tender documents issued as scheduled on Nov 26, 2007 and due for The Engineering and Port Dev. Dept as well as Legal continue to review
return January 14, 2008. In the interim final report regarding the
the tender document .
Geotechnical Investyigation and Topographical Survey is anticipated
during the week of Dec 3, 2007.

31-Oct-07
9

10

MBFZ - FACTORY # 9 - ROOF REPAIRS

This
project involves waterproofing the roof of this 60,000 SF
factory and eliminate all leaks.

FALMOUTH CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT

B) Design

C) Construction

11

NOV 2009

Aug-09

Construction is currently scheduled to commence in February 2008.

Aug-09

KCT - Old Stores Renovation

The old A) Review of tender documents, BQ and drawings
stores building is being renovated to accommodate the new
prior to retender.
stock of spare parts for the new equipment
Establish scope of works at Container Stripping Station

31-Oct-07

14-Dec-07

A) Review of tender documents, BQ and drawings

21-Aug-07

28-Feb-08

12

KCT - Straddle Carrier Workshop Extension

KCT has acquired 30 new CSC450 straddle carriers
which are higher than the existing strads. Hence a new higher
workshop is required. The extension is be 4 bays

13

KCT - South Terminal Bathrooms

There is a lack A) Design of the structure
of bathrooms located on the South terminal based on the
number of employees stationed in that area at any given time.
B)Preparation of Bill of Quantities
The objective of this project is to provided ample bathroom
facilities to support employees of the South Terminal

14

DEC 2007

Montego Bay Land Use - NEW SUBDIVISION

Construction

Nov-08

No Change

This project has been placed on hold pending other critical mgmt
decisions regarding the Operations and improvement in the Straddle
Carriers fleet.

No Change

No Change

31-May-07

Feb-08

. The final report was submitted to the SVP Engineering and

Development on July 13, 2007. Based on a decision to abort the
project the return of the tender bonds was requested and returned.
An effort is currently being pursued to retrofit the existing stripping
station to accommodate the additional storage. Final design
information is being awaited from the stakeholders-APM terminals

Currently an effort is being made to employ resources outside the

office to complete this task.

13-Sep-06

Design

PROJECT COMPLETE

Quotations requested from Three Surveyors to prepare Pre-check

Consultant selection in progress. This activity should be complete
plan. Draft Tender Report completed however upon review
December 2007.
amendments were requested which have been completed the revied
document will be submitted Dec 3, 2007..

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Project
#

Project Description / Objective

Tasks

Port Antonio Cruise Ship Terminal Developm't This involves A) Feasibility study of new plan
the planning, design and construction of Berths to
accommodate three vessels of the size " Voyager of the seas" B) Study to determine berthing of 'Voyager' class
at East Harbour Port Antonio.
C) Design for approved plan

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)
Apr-08

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Week Ending November 30, 2007

Status

Comments

Technical Evaluation of tenders completed and report submitted to

the SVP Eng and Port Dev. In the interim the highest ranked
consultant Mott MacDonald has been invited to negotiations after
opening of their financial proposal on Nov 16, 2007. Analysis of the
financial Proposal completed and the consultant will be requested
during the week of Dec 3, 2007 to clatrify some items and make a
counter offer.

Jun-08

NOV. 2008
JUNE 2009

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Descrip
Schedu Project Project
tion /
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Comple Completio
Objecti
Comple tion
n Date
ve
tion
Date
Date(s)
KCT A)
Old
B)
Stores C)
Renovat
KCT Straddle
Carrier
Worksh
KCT Exit
Gate
KCT Entranc
e
Gate
Old
Railway
Building
Port
Antonio
Marina Port
Antonio
Marina
Port
Antonio
Marina
Ocho
Rios TPier

14-Dec-06

31-May-07

11-Aug-06
11-Aug-06
11-Aug-06

Tender cancelled due to the preliminary estimated cost was far in excess of the budget $6.5 million. Scop

Design in progress. Approval given soil investigation variation by Hill Betty Engineers Ltd in the amount o
The sabre tooth have been commissioned, however one of the lift master arms has defective parts which
repaired.
Turnstile drawings revised and submitted to APMTJ on May 31, 2006 for review. APMT to execute installa

Temporary repairs made to leaking roof by Everton Briscoe Construction on 2006-07-12. However there a
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006

Site visit conducted to ascertain the freeboard height of the T-Pier on Thursday June 1, 2006. Information

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