TOR 5 MW Solar Project PDF

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................... 1
SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................4

1.4 SUBMISSION OF BIDDER EVALUATION DATA .................................................................................................4
SECTION 02 ...........................................................................................................................................................4
2.0 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY, MAPPING AND REPORTS ......................................................................................4

2.2 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3 .............................................................................................................................................................6
3 GEOLOGICAL,GEOPHYSICALAND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ...................................................................... 6
3.1 GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION .........................................................................................................................6

3.1.1 GEO-HAZARD................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION ........................................................................................................................7
3.3 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION .....................................................................................................................7
3.3.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................7
3.3.2 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PLAN ........................................................................................................8
3.3.3 SITE INVESTIGATION ....................................................................................................................................8
3.3.4 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ..................................................................................................................9
3.3.5 LABORATORY................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.6 EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................................................10
3.3.7 COORDINATION .........................................................................................................................................10
3.3.8 CONDITION.................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.9 TIME SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................................................11
3.3.10 Protection of the Environment .................................................................................................................11
3.4 DRILLING AND OR EXCAVATING WORKS .......................................................................................................11
3.4.1 BOREHOLE OR TEST PIT LOCATION ............................................................................................................11
3.4.2 SITE VISIT AND EXISTING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................12
3.4.3 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS ............................................................................................................................12
3.4.4 SOIL INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................................................................13
3.4.5 Subsurface exploration ..............................................................................................................................13
3.4.6 Soil corrosivity and resistivity testing .........................................................................................................14
3.4.7 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT) ........................................................................................................15
3.4.8 GROUND WATER LEVEL .............................................................................................................................16
3.4.9 END OF BOREHOLE OR TEST PITS ...............................................................................................................16
3.4.10 LABORATORY............................................................................................................................................16
All Laboratory tests shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM standards. ..................................................17
Type and number of tests shall be approved by the Client as per requirement. .................................................17
The results of all tests shall be submitted in the format approved by the Client. ...............................................17
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Samples shall be dispatched to the laboratory as soon as possible after being obtained and shall not be
allowed to accumulate on site without any logical reason. ................................................................................17
The preparation of test specimens for the various tests shall be carried out in accordance with procedures laid
down in relevant standards and codes. ..............................................................................................................17
In the case of soft cohesive undisturbed soils test samples for all types of shear tests and consolidation tests
shall be prepared strictly by hand trimming and / or soil lathe. .........................................................................17
Care shall be taken against bending of samples at the time of horizontal ejection of samples from the
sampling tubes. ...................................................................................................................................................17
3.5 LOAD TESTING ...............................................................................................................................................17
3.6 DEPTH, LOCATION, AND SPACING OF EXPLORATION ...................................................................................18
3.6.1 EXCAVATING AND BORING LOCATION PLAN .............................................................................................18
3.6.2 SOLAR SITE .................................................................................................................................................18
3.7 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT................................................................................................................................19
3.7.1 GEOTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................19
3.7.2 REQUIRED INFORMATION IN REPORT........................................................................................................19
3.7.3 CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS .........................................................................20
3.7.4 COLLAPSIBLE SOIL ......................................................................................................................................21
3.7.5 CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATION ........................................................................................................21
3.8 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................................21
SECTION 04.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................... 24
SECTION 05.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.0 SOCIAL ASSESSMENT...................................................................................................................................... 25
SECTION 06.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.0 REQUIREMENTS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF SOLAR PV PLANT ................................................................................................ 26
6.1. SOLAR PV PANELS ......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2 Module Mounting Structures ........................................................................................................................27

6.3 Balance of system .........................................................................................................................................28
6.3.1 Junction Box ...............................................................................................................................................28
6.3.2 Power Conditioning Units...........................................................................................................................29
6.3.3 Technical Specification for Power Evacuation ............................................................................................34
6.3.4 Plant Monitoring Desk ...............................................................................................................................34
6.3.5 Cables and Wires ........................................................................................................................................35
6.3.6 Switchboard box / DC Distribution Box (DCDB) / AC Distribution Box (ACDB) panels ................................37
6.3.7 Lightning protection and over voltage protection .....................................................................................38
6.4. Technical Specification for Large Scale Storage Battery ..............................................................................39
6.4.1 Period of high state of charge: ...................................................................................................................40
6.5. Technical specifications of Diesel Generator ...............................................................................................40
6.5.1. Engine .......................................................................................................................................................40
6.5.2. Air System – Intake and Exhaust ..............................................................................................................41
6.5.3. Fuel System ...............................................................................................................................................41
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6.5.4. Lubricating Oil System ...............................................................................................................................41
6.5.5.Accessories .................................................................................................................................................41
6.5.6. Starting System .........................................................................................................................................42
6.5.7. Alternator ..................................................................................................................................................42
6.5.8. Acoustic Enclosure.....................................................................................................................................42
6.5.9. Integrated Generator set controller : ........................................................................................................43
6.5.10. AMF Panel for diesel generator set .........................................................................................................44
6.6. Land Development at site ............................................................................................................................45
6.6.1. General ......................................................................................................................................................45
6.6.2. Reinforced Concrete & Plain Cement Concrete Works ..............................................................................45
6.6.3. Shuttering..................................................................................................................................................47
6.6.4.Steel Reinforcement ...................................................................................................................................47
6.6.5. Anchor Plates/Anchor Bolts/Stubs/Circular Embedment ..........................................................................47
6.6.5. P.V.C Tubing ..............................................................................................................................................47
6.6.6. Switch yard civil works ..............................................................................................................................47
6.7. Design requirement ......................................................................................................................................48
6.7.1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................48
6.7.2. Installation Requirements: ........................................................................................................................48
6.7.3. Site Investigation.......................................................................................................................................49
Ghor Province Power plant .................................................................................................................................49
6.7.4.Load Analysis of Feroz Koh city ..................................................................................................................50
6.7.5.Resource Assessment .................................................................................................................................50
6.7.6. Description of the proposed design and employers requirements ............................................................51
6.8.Mandatory & Optional Operation and Maintenance Periods .......................................................................54
6.9. Production Metering ....................................................................................................................................54
6.10. Requirement of Technical Cooperation for the project ..............................................................................54
6.11. Energy Management System .....................................................................................................................54
6.12. Module Mounting Structure .......................................................................................................................54
6.13. IEC Codes to be followed: ..........................................................................................................................55
7.0 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. 58
7.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................58

7.2 DESIGN SUBMITTALS .....................................................................................................................................58
7.3 PARTIAL DESIGN SUBMITTALS ......................................................................................................................59
7.4 ADHERENCE TO THE STANDARD DESIGNS ....................................................................................................60
7.5 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................................................61
7.6 VARIATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................61
7.7 ADDITIONAL SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................61
7.8 SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................61
7.9 EFFECTIVE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM.........................................................................................................61
7.10 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.............................................................................................................61
7.11 CQC MANAGER REVIEW AND APPROVAL ...................................................................................................61
7.11.1 DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE ..........................................................................................................62
7.11.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS .........................................................................................62
7.12 MEW REVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................62
7.13 SUBSTITUTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................62
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7.14 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS ...........................................................................................................................62
7.15 UNTIMELY AND UNACCEPTABLE SUBMITTALS ...........................................................................................62
7.16 STAMPS .......................................................................................................................................................62
7.17 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................63
7.18 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT ..........................................................................................................................63
7.19 GEO-REFERENCE..........................................................................................................................................63
7.20 DESIGN CALCULATIONS ...............................................................................................................................63
7.21 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................64
7.2.1 DESIGN ANALYSIS SUBMITTAL ...................................................................................................................64
7.22 DESIGN CALCULATIONS ...............................................................................................................................64
7.22.1 CALCULATION SUBMITTAL .......................................................................................................................64
7.23 RESUBMITTALS ............................................................................................................................................65
7.24 MEW REVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................65
7.25 INCORPORATION OF MEW REVIEW COMMENTS .......................................................................................66
7.26 CONFERENCES .............................................................................................................................................67
7.27 DESIGN DEFICIENCIES ..................................................................................................................................67
7.28 DESIGN DISCREPANCIES ..............................................................................................................................67
8.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL .................................................................................................................. 68
8.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................68

8.2 PAYMENT ......................................................................................................................................................68
8.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................68
8.4 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ..............................................................................................................................68
8.4.1 CONTENTS OF CQC PLAN ...........................................................................................................................68
8.5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL ...................................................................69
8.5.1 (DQC) PLAN ................................................................................................................................................69
8.6 ACCEPTANCE OF PLAN ..................................................................................................................................70
8.7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES .........................................................................................................................70
8.8 COORDINATION MEETING ............................................................................................................................70
8.9 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION..............................................................................................................71
8.9.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................71
8.9.2 CQC SYSTEM MANAGER .............................................................................................................................71
8.9.3 ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES .....................................................................................................................72
8.10 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES ...............................................................................................................72
8.11 CONTROL .....................................................................................................................................................72
8.11.1 PREPATORY PHASE ...................................................................................................................................72
8.11.2 INITIAL PHASE ..........................................................................................................................................73
8.11.3 FOLLOW-UP PHASE ..................................................................................................................................73
8.11.4 ADDITIONAL PREPARATORY AND INITIAL PHASES ...................................................................................74
8.12 TESTS ...........................................................................................................................................................74
8.12.1 TESTING PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................................................74
8.13 COMPLETION INSPECTION ..........................................................................................................................75
8.13.1 PUNCH-OUT INSPECTION .........................................................................................................................75
8.13.2 PRE-FINAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................75
8.13.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION .............................................................................................................75
8.14 DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................................................................................76
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8.15 SAMPLE FORMS...........................................................................................................................................77
8.16 NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................77
SECTION 9.00 00 .................................................................................................................................................. 77
9.0 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................ 77
9.1 SUBMITTALS ..................................................................................................................................................77

9.2 AS-BUILTDRAWINGS .....................................................................................................................................77
9.3 AS-BUILT RECORD OF MATERIALS .................................................................................................................79
9.4 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................................................................79
9.4.1 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT PLAN .............................................................................................................79
9.5 PRE-WARRANTY CONFERENCE......................................................................................................................80
9.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSE TO CONSTRUCTION WARRANTY........................................................................81
9.6.1 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................81
9.6.2 EQUIPMENT/PRODUCT WARRANTIES .......................................................................................................81
9.6.2.1 PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY WORK ...................................................................................................81
9.6.2.2 WARRANTY TAGS ....................................................................................................................................82
9.7 COMMISSIONING PLAN .................................................................................................................................82
9.7.1 MECHANICAL TESTING, ADJUSTING, BALANCING, AND COMMISSIONING ...............................................82
10.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA ....................................................................................................... 83
10.1 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA ...........................................................................83

10.1.1 PACKAGE QUALITY ...................................................................................................................................83
10.1.2 PACKAGE CONTENT..................................................................................................................................83
10.1.3 CHANGES TO SUBMITTALS .......................................................................................................................83
10.2 TYPES OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN O&M DATA PACKAGES .................................................................84
10.2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................84
10.2.2 OPERATOR PRESTART ..............................................................................................................................84
10.2.3 STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND POST-SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES ...............................................................84
10.2.4 NORMAL OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................................84
10.2.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................84
10.2.6 OPERATOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................84
10.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................................85
10.2.8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................85
10.2.9 LUBRICATION DATA .................................................................................................................................85
10.2.10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN AND SCHEDULE ..............................................................................85
10.2.11 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE (REPAIR) ...................................................................................................85
10.2.12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES ...............................................................85
10.2.13 WIRING DIAGRAMS AND CONTROL DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................86
10.2.14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................86
10.2.15 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................86
10.2.16 SPARE PARTS AND SUPPLY LISTS ............................................................................................................86
10.2.17 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WORK-HOURS ..........................................................................................86
10.2.18 APPENDICES ...........................................................................................................................................86
10.2.19 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................86
10.2.20 WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................87
10.3 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................87
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10.4 TESTING EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION .........................................................................87
10.5 CONTRACTOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................87
10.6 TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................................87
11.0 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 88
11.1 Consultant’s Kabul Liaison Office ................................................................................................................89
12.0 VALUE ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................................... 89
12.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................89
APPENDIX A (QUALIFICATIONS) ........................................................................................................................... 89
A.1 QUALIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................90
APENDIX B (PROJECT SCHEDULE) ......................................................................................................................... 94
APPENDIX C (LUM SUM BOQ) .............................................................................................................................. 95
APPENDIX D (BIDDER’S EVALUATION DATA SHEET) ............................................................................................. 96
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SECTION 1.
INTRODUCTION
For Economic development of Afghanistan, energy development is one of the key factors.
Renewable energy is the most important and sustainable source for energy in the country.
Afghanistan has a good potential of renewable energy such as solar, wind, biomass and hydro,
the solar energy is the most effective and feasible source for implementation of solar project.
Afghanistan has 300 sunny days annually with an average insolation of 6.5 kwh/m2/day.
The main objective of MEW is to facilitate the development of renewable energy (RE) in
Afghanistan with an aim to increase energy security, access to sustainable energy to its
population and help foster a low carbon growth agenda for the country. Afghanistan is rich in
energy resources, both fossil fuel based and renewable. Having said that, the country stilldepends
heavily on imported electricity and fuels and has one of the lowest per capita consumption of
electricity in the world. Renewable energy sector development is one of the priority areas for the
government, for immediate purpose of providing access to clean energy to remote and rural
population and for medium to long term purpose of providing energy security to the country.
Over the past decade with the improvement in the technology and economy of scale, renewable
energy has become affordable for common public.
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Ghor is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the central part of the country which
surrounded by 8 provinces such as Bamyan, Daykundi, Urozgan, Helmand, Farah, Heart, Badghis,
Faryab and Sar-e-Pul. This province is divided into 9 districts which are listed below respectively:
Dolatyar, Charsada, Shahrak, Tolak,Lal, Dolina,Tewara, Saghar and Pasawand, this province has a
population of about 800000. The national grid extension is not in the short term plan of the
government, so the electrification of this province by renewable Energy sources has priority for
best solution of power generation in a short period of time, construction of the solar power plant
is one of the most useful and best solution for electrification of the Ghor Province. FerozKoh city
the capital of Ghor province has different scale of productive shops such as carpentries, metal
works and etc, about 1000 commercial shops, hotels, restaurants, ten administrative
governmental offices and more than 10 public buildings has needed for electricity.
Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 1

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
The bidder shall Design, Install, Commission (and Operate/Maintain for a giventime-period if so
required by the contract), a Power Plant with the following specifications at the allocated site at
FerozKoh, Ghor Province:
a. 5 MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant.

b. 2 MW load Lithium Ion Battery Backup to provide 4 hours’ backup.
c. 2 MW Diesel Backup System.
d. 10 KM 20KV double circuit transmission line and it should be able to transmit 15 MW
electricity.
e. A control building with 3 room and wash room as well a guard room in the entrance gate
of the power plant.
f. Fence erection around the solar farm as well battery backup and Diesel Generator.
g. SCADA Monitoring System for real time monitoring
h. CCTV for entrance of the surveillance and automatically alarm.
i. The design should consider regarding the grid connection in future when the grid extend
to the site.
j. Bidder Shall provide all Manpower, Equipment, Materials and Facilities to construct a
hybrid, on-grid solar power plant as prescribed under this TOR (scope of work, technical
specifications). All the costs associated with the design, construction and operation of the
hybrid solar PV power plant and associated required services shall be summarized in the
attached BoQ Form (Annex C). The project will be conducted in following phases:
1. Phase-1: Detailed design of the project and approval by the Contracting Authority.
2. Phase-2: Construction and commissioning of the project and approval by the Contracting
Authority.
3. Phase-3:Operation and Maintenanceof the power plant, if required under the contract,
for the required period of time.
Note:
A: Phase1-Detailed Design shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:
1. Project site visits, collecting, review and analyzing of the exiting data and information regarding
the project site.
2. Taking measurements and getting new data if needed.
3. The required surveys as per the RFP are needed to be conducted.
4. Determine the optimal PV power plant generation capability.

5. Submittal of the Survey Analysis Reports and Project Design(s)for approval of the
Contracting Authority. The Design submittals should be in a package form and should
include all engineering, architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical and foundation designs
required for the project.
B: Phase2- Construction and Commissioning of the project shall be carried out according to
the Design approved by the Contracting Authority under phase 1 of the project. All
materials and equipment specifications shall be according to the Contractor’s proposal
unless specifically approved otherwise by the Contracting Authority.
C: Phase3- Operation & Maintenance will refer to specific provisions in the Contract
regarding the Contracting Authority’s requirements from the Contractor to operate and
maintain the project for a certain period of time as provided in the Contract. The Cost of
this Operation and Maintenance period shall be provided separately as a Per Annum price
in the BoQ by the Bidders. The actual required duration of Operation and Maintenance
will be finalized and advised by the Contracting Authority at the time of finalizing the
Contract and relevant amount will be made part of the approved project price.
D: Ultimate Objective of the Project: Bidder’s Proposal in response to this RFP shall be to the
details deemed necessary according to Bidder’s professional expertise and judgment which may
be beyond scope indicated in this TOR. The proposal shall be descriptive enough that the bidder
performs all the services/ works as necessary to fulfill the desired objectives of the Contract and
the Project. The ultimate objective of the Project is to establish a stable Solar PV plant in
connection with the local grid to provide power initially to the FerozKoh city. For the purpose of
connecting with the main grid, it will be the Contracting Authority’s responsibility to provide
main grid access at the site of the Power Plant. This will be accomplished either through
extension of the main line up to the plant or by establishing a substation at the site either of
which will be carried out in coordination with the Contractor and according to technical
requirements of the project itself. Any such work is not currently included in the Scope of this
RFP.
E: Developing Human Resource for future Operation and Maintenance: Bidder’s Proposal
should include a proposed plan for development of local Human Resource for future Operations
and Maintenance of the Project and other similar projects in the country in general. The
Contracting Authority will prefer Bids that will include a comprehensive and attractive Training
and Capacity Building Plan in this regard.

F: Warranties and After Sales Services: Bidder’s Proposal should include details of procedures
for fulfilling warranties and After Sales Services. Contracting Authority shall prefer local availability
of After Sales Services and acceptance of Warranty Claims for the Equipment and the System as
a whole. Bidders are encouraged to provide details on procedures for Warranty and After Sales
Services in their proposals.
1.3 INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE DESCRIPTION
For the purpose of this project aBidder may apply for the project in Joint Venture with an
internationally experienced partner. Such partnership may be in the form of Technical
Cooperation Agreements whereby the international partners have committed themselves to
supervise and lead the project in all Technical matters starting from design and going up to the
commissioning stage. A Technical Lead company in this case shall have sufficient and satisfactory
worldwide experience of Designing, Installing and Commissioning similar projects which shall be
proven through relevant documents submitted with the proposal.
1.4 SUBMISSION OF BIDDER EVALUATION DATA
Bidders are required to fill the Bidder’s Evaluation Sheet attached at Annexure ‘D’ to this TOR for
the purpose of Evaluation as applicable. Any questions or queries in this regard may be directed
to the relevant department contact provided in the Bid Documents.
SECTION 02
2.0 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

The contractor will review the existing topographic information and prepare a detailed scope
of work necessary to meet the requirements to detail design all of the facilities to International
standards. The Topographic survey methods to be considered in the scope of work are as
follows.
2.1 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY, MAPPING AND REPORTS

The contractor shall provide a complete detailed digital terrain model (DTM) and topographical
survey of the proposed facility locations and other related appurtenant of the project.
a) Survey Teams

 The contractor shall employ survey team(s) with all the equipment necessary to complete
the topographical survey and mapping (like total station, theodolite, level, DGPS etc.). The
employment and tasks of the survey team(s) shall be at the discretion of the contractor.
 The bidder shall complete mobilization of his survey team(s) with all necessary equipment
and tools to the work area and commence operations no later than (21) calendar days
after notification by the MEW to proceed with the work.
 MEW shall assign a representative to the site to oversee the work and provide joint survey
checks of selected survey operations and readings. The bidder shall coordinate its
operations with the assigned MEW’s representative to assure that this oversight of the
work does not affect the continuity and progression of the bidder’s operations.
b) Detailed Topographical Survey
 The bidder shall establish all necessary permanent leveling polygon bench marks at
appropriate intervals. The locations shall be on permanent structures that cannot be
disturbed by construction, to the extent possible. The benchmarks shall be marked with
red paint.
 The benchmarks shall be established by using a Station GPS with Real Time Kinematic
ability with triple frequency. Other suitable methods may also be used upon approval.
 The topographic survey shall include the locations of all natural (waterways, trees, etc.)
and manmade (houses, fences, structures, etc.) features of the area.
 The contractor shall utilize field notebooks to record all survey data in addition to the
electronic files. The filed book should be available for inspection at any time.
 The contractor will refer to Control and Topographic Surveying Engineering and Design
Manual (US Army Corps of Engineers, EM 1110-1-1005) as guideline for the survey for the
project.
c) Schedule of Work and Report Requirements
 The contractor shall submit detailed topographic maps covering the area of the project
including the location of the benchmarks. On the map, natural and manmade features
shall be shown and labeled in English. The contour intervals shall be appropriate to the
type of construction.
d) All files for the topographic survey shall be submitted to the client in ASCII file or
equivalent format.

e) A list of benchmarks showing the coordinates shall be provided to the client.
f) All electronic copies of topographical surveys including the detailed topographical map
shall be submitted in Auto Cad version 2007 or higher format.
g) The bidder’s final topographical survey report shall include detailed topographical map of
the sites, DTM of the area and benchmarks details.
h) The bidder shall complete all requirements including a detailed report of the survey no
later than thirty-one (31) calendar days after the issuance of Notice to Proceed
2.2 GENERAL
i) The bidder shall provide housing, food, and on site transportation for its personnel at the
work areas.
j) The contract amount and unit rate costs are exclusive of costs for service survey access
road construction, if required. If any service road(s) is (are) necessary, such will be the
responsibility of the bidder.
The bidder shall establish a suitable method of transmitting electronic field data back to the
MEW’s office in Kabul.
SECTION 3
3 GEOLOGICAL, GEOPHYSICALAND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Establish the engineering geological conditions of the project area and component sites.
Compilation of geological maps and reports of the project area and site. A regional geological
assessment shall be carried out based on the available and new data, Maps, and Aerial surveys.
Regional geological maps, regional geological cross sections and Seismic-Tectonic maps shall be
prepared. Geological, geophysical, and geotechnical investigations shall be integrated to the
topographic maps.
3.1 GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

Establish the engineering geological conditions of the project area and component sites.
Compilation of geological maps and reports of the project area and site. A regional geological
assessment shall be carried out based on the available and new data, Maps, and Aerial surveys.
Regional geological maps, regional geological cross sections and Seismic- Tectonic maps shall be
prepared. Geological, geophysical, and geotechnical investigations shall be integrated to the
topographic maps.
The reports should contain the following: geological plan and sections of the project site, pit,
trench and drift logs as required with rock mass classifications. Drill hole logs with photographs
of cores and permeability test analysis and results. Field and laboratory test reports and
geological evaluation of the project site.
3.1.1 GEO-HAZARD
Geologic and seismic hazards are those hazards that may impact a site due to the surrounding
geologic and seismic conditions. Geologic hazards include landslides, flooding and erosion,
subsidence, and poor soil conditions. Seismic hazards include phenomena that occur during or
soon after an earthquake, such as primary ground rupture, strong ground shaking, liquefaction
and seismically induced settlement. These studies shall be carried out by contractor.
3.2 GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION

Geophysical surveys involve measuring the physical properties of the ground (or structure) and
determining if there are any variations or ‘anomalies’ in the background readings. The occurrence
of anomalies can indicate the presence of a feature(s) or changes in a material’s composition.
Geophysics is a broad discipline with a wide range of techniques that can be used in a variety of
sectors.
There are various geophysical techniques method used for subsurface exploration.
The scope of these explorations are to define following items:
- Detection of voids and fracture zones.

- Mapping structural and stratigraphic changes.
- Detailed mapping of in filled bedrock valleys.
- Stratigraphic mapping.
- Depth of bedrock.
- Depth of water table.
- Detect soft layers such as soft clay layers.
The contractor should select those geophysical methods that meet up these scopes.
3.3 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

3.3.1 GENERAL
This design guide for geotechnical presents guidance for planning, execution, and reporting soil
investigations. All information presented within this document is summarized of US Army Corps
of Engineers, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Engineering Manuals of US Army (EM), USBR and
some other prominent geotechnical & foundation engineering references. It is not a
comprehensive textbook on soil sampling; the treatment of this subject cannot be substituted
for actual experience. Rather, it is a summary of commonly accepted soil/rock sampling practices
and procedures which are intended to assist geotechnical personnel performing actual field
operations or those personnel functioning as MEW’s representatives. Soils investigations for

MEW projects are intended to provide the design engineer various design parameters including
but not limited to:
 Friction angle, ɸ
 Cohesion, c
Unlike other civil engineering materials, soils and rocks have significant variability associated with
them. Their engineering properties can vary dramatically within a few meters in an area of
proposed construction. A thorough and comprehensive site investigation is therefore a
prerequisite for design of all civil engineering structures and it is one of the most important steps
in the geotechnical design.
3.3.2 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PLAN

In order to properly characterize the sub surface soils at any site for any project a geotechnical
investigation plan is crucial to accommodate any situation that may arise once the investigation
has started.
The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive geotechnical investigation plan prior to

commencing any field investigation to the MEW for review and approval. Once the plan is
reviewed and accepted, the Contractor can start the field investigation.
The planning of the site exploration program involves location, number and depth of test pits or
borings, or other methods to be used, and methods of sampling and tests to be carried out. The
purpose of the exploration program is to determine, within practical limits, the stratification and
engineering properties of the soils underlying the site. The principal properties of interest will be
the strength, deformation. The program should be planned so that the maximum amount of
information can be obtained at minimum cost.
USACE's Engineer Manual 1110-1-1804, Geotechnical Investigations, and EM 1110-1-1802,
Geophysical Exploration, contain information useful for the planning and execution of
geotechnical explorations.
3.3.3 SITE INVESTIGATION

 Explorations shall be conducted at a minimum in the footprint of solar site and all other
structures (including, but not limited to administration buildings, accommodation
buildings and etc.). To maximize subsurface data for interpolation it is quite important to
trace the explorations points in a strategically manner.

 The Contractor shall develop all relevant geotechnical design and construction
parameters based on findings from site investigation, in-situ testing, laboratory tests and
analysis results.
 All geotechnical laboratory and field works shall be based on standards set forth by ASTM
International Standard. Contractor shall not use any other standards, unless prior
approval from MEW.
 Standard penetration test (SPT) shall be performed per ASTM D1586.
 Given the presence of loess in many regions of the country, the selected geotechnical
testing lab must be able to perform ASTM D 5333 and justify the soil being collapsible or
not.
 The contractor should add the codes and standards in Geotechnical Plan that would be
applied to the subsoil investigation services and obtain approval from the Client before
the commencement of works.
3.3.4 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

 The Contractor shall submit with their Geotechnical Plan, an organizational chart showing
the structure of the working team and the number of personnel who will be employed for
the works.
 All Contractors’ staff involved in the works shall be recognized qualified personnel; the
Contractor shall submit qualifications of these personnel to the client at the time of
submissions of the plan along their proper commitment letters.
 The key personnel (e.g. Contractor and/or Geotechnical Engineer) shall be a holder of
Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar field of civil engineering, and with
a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience or with 10 years’ bachelor degree
holder experience in the areas related to geotechnical investigation, analysis, design and
construction material testing.
 Likewise, the site technicians shall have at least a High School Certificates and with a
minimum relevant similar work experience of 5 to 8 years.
 The Client reserves the right to reject any of the nominated personnel if not fulfilled the
requirement for the work commencement without stating the reason.
3.3.5 LABORATORY
 The Contractor’s Laboratory for sampling and testing shall be a third party lab both in
Geo-Technical and construction phase of the project.

 The third party lab should be a certified from a well-known accredited agency in
Afghanistan such as US Army Corps of Engineers/ABA, MEW Technical Inspection Team’s
approval or other such agency acceptable for MEW.
 The third party lab should be registered lab with Ministry of Energy and Water.
 The third party lab should be equipped with good quality testing machinery and skilled
staff along appropriate management.
3.3.6 EQUIPMENT
 The Contractor/Laboratory shall indicate in the plan, the type and number of equipment
and facilities they intend to use in the works, and shall use the same or better in quality
during the execution of the contract.
 The contractor/Laboratory shall maintain the equipment in good working order during
the period of the project. If the operations are producing unsatisfactory results, or are
delayed due to any fault of the equipment, the Client has the right to instruct the
Contractor to replace a part or all of the equipment and operators, at the Contractor’s
own costs.
3.3.7 COORDINATION
 The Contractor shall all times keep the Client informed of the progress and the state of
the works related to the investigations.
 In particular, the Contractor shall give notification to the Client 72 hours in advance of
commencing the investigations.
 The Contractor shall provide the Client with access to the investigation sites in the field
and laboratories at all the times.
 The Contractor shall offer assistance to the Client’s personnel in charge of the inspection
of the works, and provide all necessary minor equipment.
3.3.8 CONDITION
 Notwithstanding the involvement of the Client in inspecting the investigations, the
Contractor carries full responsibility for carrying out the works described in accordance
with the relevant codes and common professional practices.
 The Contractor endures full responsibility for the accuracy of the results obtained from
the investigation.
 MEW witness will not relieve the contractor from miss investigation and result.
 MEW witness, review, clearance for testing, construction, or approval will not relieve the
contractor from responsibility for any error or omission in such submittal, nor from

responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract and future
consequences of the wrong submittals.
3.3.9 TIME SCHEDULE

 The Contractor shall include with his plan a working schedule showing at least the
following activities on bar chart (Primavera/Ms. Project/Ms. Excel).
o Mobilization time.
o Boring and test pit excavation work with sampling.
o In-situ Tests.
o Laboratory Tests.
o Interim Reports.
o Submission of final report.
3.3.10 PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

After the locations for field investigations work have been determined, routes of access to the
area and the specific sites for borings and test pit excavations should be selected with care to
minimize damage to the environment. Environmental engineering aspects of civil works projects
are discussed in EM 1110-2-1202, -1204, -1205, and -1206 and Keller (1992). Operation of
equipment will be controlled at all times and the extent of damaged areas will be held to the
minimum consistent with the requirements for obtaining adequate data. Local laws pertaining to
permissible levels of sediment flow from the site should be followed. After the exploratory sites
have served their purpose, the disturbed areas will be restored to a natural appearance. All
borings and test pits should be backfilled in accordance with state environmental regulations.
3.4 DRILLING AND OR EXCAVATING WORKS
3.4.1 BOREHOLE OR TEST PIT LOCATION

 The locations for the drillings or test pits shall be as indicated in Geotechnical Plan.
 The final number, locations and depth of boreholes and test pits shall be subject to
Client’s approval.

3.4.2 SITE VISIT AND EXISTING INFORMATION
 The Contractor/Laboratory shall satisfy themselves as to the character of the site and all
its various materials, strata, obstacles, existing services, etc. and all items and things liable
to affect or be encountered in the performance of their works by site visit.
 Contractor/Laboratory should collect the information, particulars, information and
geological surveys, regarding the nature of the ground and subsoil conditions from the
past study if any of this kind had been executed.
3.4.3 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

 The type of equipment used shall be hollow stem augur boring equipment or straight
rotary drilling equipment depending on soil type and samples required for the
investigation.
 The drilling equipment for boring and rock coring shall consist of power driven machinery
of an approved type complete with necessary special devises, accessories and supplies.
 The equipment shall include heavy duty drilling rigs provided with hydraulic feed
mechanisms to facilitate obtaining undisturbed soil samples in overburden and cores in
the rock.
 Drill rods should have a minimum outer diameter of 50mm supplied by the specialized
manufacturer. Rods and joints have to be in perfect condition to avoid failures and
deviation of boreholes.
 The boreholes shall be lined throughout and the depth shall be according the
requirement.
 The toe to the lining shall no time be more than 1.0 m above the level to which soil has
been removed from the borehole.
 The type of equipment for test pit excavation shall be backhoe of JCB and or by hand
shovel in exceptional situation.
 Before taking any undisturbed samples or making any in-situ tests, the lining shall be
carried down to the bottom of the bore holes at the test depth.
 The Contractor shall use an adequate number of drilling rigs for core diameters of at
least 76.2mm (NX-Size) both in rock and overburden.
 Larger diameter cores may specifically be requested by the Client for laboratory testing.
 The machines shall be mobile or type so that small crews can reasonably be expected to
move them across difficult terrain.
 No additional allowance or payment will be made for penetration of boulders,
cementing, and use of betonies circulation and reaming of the hole.
 Cementing and betonies circulation may only be applied after approval of the Client.

 The Contractor shall provide all necessary water, water tanks and suitable means of
pressurizing for cleaning casing prior to sampling, coring rock etc.
 The Contractor shall provide such platforms as may be necessary to maintain drill rigs
level when making horizontal or vertical borings on sloped land, soft ground and similar.
 The Contractor shall provide pontoons and such platforms as may be necessary to
maintain drill rigs level when making vertical borings in the middle of a river.
 Coring of rock and undisturbed sampling shall be done with rigs mounted on a fixed
platform to avoid any crucial disturbance.
 Percussion drilling should not be used to advance boreholes for undisturbed samples.
Vibrations caused by percussion drilling creates disturbance to a depth of several
borehole diameters.
3.4.4 SOIL INVESTIGATION

 Soil conditions vary across any site, both vertically and horizontally. Basic soils are
horizontally layered deposits comprised of particles eroded and transported from their
parent material over time by motive forces such as water, wind, volcanism, glaciations
and seismic activity. The size of the materials transported depends on the energy of the
motive force. Subsequent geologic activity changes the deposited soils. A flood may wash
away the top of a soil column. Other soils may replace removed material so that two
different soil columns end up adjacent to or even on top of each other. From a foundation
design perspective, one of the primary goals of a geotechnical site assessment is to
evaluate the ability of these soils to resist and support loads from the mounting structure.
The strength of a soil column depends on its composition and its density. Soil composition
is a function of the texture and grain of constituent parts, such as clays, silt, sands and
gravels. Soil density is a function of the age, materials and methods of the original
deposition, as well as the material depth. Soils compact over time, and deeply buried soils
are generally more compacted than those located closer to the surface. In addition to
observing general surface conditions, geotechnical soil investigators employ subsurface
exploration, soil corrosivity and resistivity testing, and laboratory testing.
3.4.5 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
The primary subsurface investigation methods are to either drill boreholes into the ground or dig
test pits. Both of these sampling methods allow geotechnical engineers to vertically classify soil
composition and stratification at specific locations. However, drilled boreholes can miss or
misidentify important soil features, such as the percentage of rocks and cobbles, that test pits

are more likely to characterize. For example, when drilled boreholes reach refusal—the depth at
which the drill encounters an impenetrable bottom—the operator cannot distinguish between a
boulder and bedrock, which is an important distinction. Operators typically drill boreholes with
a truck mounted drill rig equipped with a 4-inch hollow-stem auger. Investigators can insert a 2-
inch diameter sampling device through this hollow stem to collect soil core samples, either
continuously or at 2- to 4-foot intervals. However, a 2-inch diameter sampling device cannot
recover material larger than coarse gravel, and in some cases this boring technique does not
identify cobbles and boulders that will cause foundation refusal during installation. While soil
samples collected using 6- or 8-inch–diameter hollow-stem augers are generally more
representative, the cause of boring refusal may still remain unclear.
The best soil sampling method for proposed PV project development, therefore, is to dig test pits
to a depth of at least 10 feet below ground level. The process is relatively simple and affordable,
since excavators typically dig test pits with a rubber-tired backhoe or similar equipment. This
process allows the geotechnical engineer to directly inspect 10 cubic yards or more of soil, which
makes it easy to identify and document soil boundaries, the seasonal high-groundwater level, the
percentage and size of rock fragments, unsuitable soil horizons, depth to bedrock and so forth.
Regardless of the sampling method, a geotechnical engineer maintains a log of the soils
encountered and the sampling depth. The subsequent geotechnical report identifies the
approximate location of all boreholes or test pits on the site map. The report also includes a log
entry for each location that identifies the soil classification (according to the Unified Soil
Classification System) in relation to the sampling depth, plus the depth of any groundwater
encountered.
3.4.6 SOIL CORROSIVITY AND RESISTIVITY TESTING

 A comprehensive geotechnical investigation also characterizes soil corrosivity, which
oxygen, moisture and chemicals influence. Ensuring foundation longevity in corrosive
soils requires protective coatings, thicker piles or sacrificial anodes. (See “Corrosion
Impacts on Steel Piles,” SolarPro magazine, December/ January 2012.) Soil corrosivityis
inversely related to soil resistivity. Technicians evaluate in-situ soil resistivity by
performing a Wenner four-pin test, which directly measures resistivity between four
metal electrodes driven into the ground at equal distances from one another. The final
geotechnical report includes these results.

3.4.7 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT)
This test is performed in conjunction with split-barrel sampling. It provides a rough
approximation of the relative density or consistency of foundation soils and should always be
made when piles are to be driven. For a single test results, the split spoon is driven a total of 457
mm; the penetration resistance in blows per foot (or N-value) is based on the last 305 mm; the
first 152 mm being to seat the sampler in undisturbed soil at the bottom of the boring. "Refusal"
is usually taken at a blow count of 50 per 6 inches. This test must be performed in accordance
with ASTM D 1586; that is, the split-barrel sampler must conform to specified dimensions and it
must be driven by a 63.5-kg hammer, which drops 0.76 m to impose a “blow.” On large projects,
the SPT data should be used in conjunction with tests on undisturbed samples.
At least one SPT test should be recorded for each 0.75 m elevation change down to 4.5 m. Below
4.5 m depth, at least one SPT test is needed for every 1.5 m elevation change
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) is a common sampling technique that approximately

measures of in-situ relative density or consistency, while simultaneously recovering samples for
classification and testing. The field SPT values indicated on the test boring logs can be misleading
at face value and should be properly corrected and interpreted by the Geotechnical Engineer.
 The Contractor shall execute the SPT in compliance with the ASTM D 1586.
 SPT testing shall be done on every borehole at 0.75 m intervals of soil depth up to 4.5
meter, and at 1.5m intervals of soil depth beyond 4.5-meter depth and at every
identifiable change of soil strata.
 The SPT test shall be terminated when the SPT value more than 50
 The N-values as observed shall be reported in the bore log without any correction for
overburden or water table.
 The disturbed samples shall be taken from the SPT tube and place in an air tight
containers, labeled with the following details.
o Project name.
o Dates of test
o Location of test pit or borehole
o Depth of SPT test
o Number of SPT blows
 The standard penetration test (SPT) shall be performed for all samples in test pit and or
boreholes.
3.4.8 GROUND WATER LEVEL
 The depth of the water table shall be measured from the surface of the Borehole.
 The level of the water table shall be measured daily and recorded before boring is
continued the next morning.
The position of the water table will also be recorded after 24 hours of completion of the borehole
or whatever standard requires
3.4.9 END OF BOREHOLE OR TEST PITS
 Termination of the boreholes or test pits when it reached to the desired depth as
indicated in the plan shall be carried out only after it has been checked carefully by the
method approved by the Client.
 The back filling of the bore hole or test pits shall be carried out with an approved material
as directed by the Client or as it has been approved in geotechnical plan.
 After completion of the boring at any borehole, a borehole log shall be prepared in detail
and submitted to the Client in triplicate.
 All the site bore hole and test pits should be signed by contractor as well as the by client’s
representative who witnessed the drilling, excavating and testing.
3.4.10LABORATORY
Test during on-site investigations, a geotechnical engineer collects soil samples from boreholes
or test pits, as well as samples of relatively undisturbed soils, and then sends them off for
laboratory testing. The investigation typically optimizes these tests to the application. For
example, a solar site assessment might include thermal resistivity testing, because electrical
engineers can use these results to calculate allowable ampacities for directly buried cables.
Laboratories can also conduct chemical analyses to evaluate the soil’s corrosive potential in
relation to concrete and steel, generating useful data for structural engineers. Laboratory tests
may also be useful for identifying and mitigating expansive soils. In some cases, the assessment
uses laboratory tests to classify and describe soils according to engineering parameters such as
soil strength, compressibility and relative density—but any conclusions about soil-bearing
capacity or foundation-embedment depth based on lab results are too conservative for design
purposes. To optimize PV power plant foundations, your geotechnical engineer needs to collect
load-test data in the field, and you need to base your foundation design on an analysis of these
data.

All Laboratory tests shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM standards.
Type and number of tests shall be approved by the Client as per requirement.
The results of all tests shall be submitted in the format approved by the Client.
Samples shall be dispatched to the laboratory as soon as possible after being obtained and shall
not be allowed to accumulate on site without any logical reason.
The preparation of test specimens for the various tests shall be carried out in accordance with
procedures laid down in relevant standards and codes.
In the case of soft cohesive undisturbed soils test samples for all types of shear tests and
consolidation tests shall be prepared strictly by hand trimming and / or soil lathe.
Care shall be taken against bending of samples at the time of horizontal ejection of samples
from the sampling tubes.
3.5 LOAD TESTING
To collect load-test data, geotechnical engineers install fullscale, site-appropriate test

foundations. The engineer can then use heavy equipment, hydraulic jacks or chain hoists to apply
horizontal and vertical foundation design loads. Applying the down forces for compression tests
requires heavy equipment. For example, a horizontal load test quantifies how much a foundation
deflects laterally when subjected to expected design loads. An axial tension test quantifies how
well a foundation resists uplift forces and estimates the ultimate pullout load. An axial
compression test describes how well the foundation withstands down forces.
Collectively, these tests directly measure soil bearing capacity based on the specific design loads
and foundation type. Geotechnical engineers typically plan preliminary loadtest locations for a
site in advance and then adapt the plan in the field based on subsurface discoveries. For optimal
coverage, your geotechnical engineer might perform load tests at regular intervals around the
perimeter and across the interior of a site. In many cases, however, engineers have to prioritize
field activities based on the number of days they have on-site, which means they must
adequately characterize major soil types and boundaries, and then prioritize further testing
based on those data. In many cases, geotechnical engineers perform load tests at different
foundation depths, such as 6 feet and 8 feet below ground. In some cases, they use a single-pile
profile—such as a W6x9 wide-flange steel I-beam or H-pile—for all the load tests conducted
across a site. This does not mean the final mounting system has to use this pile profile; your
foundation engineer can extrapolate these measured load-test results to different pile profiles.
In other cases, engineers conduct groups of load tests across a site using multiple pile profiles,
such as W6x7, W6x9 and W6x15. These additional data may allow you to consider different

mounting options (fixed tilt versus tracking) and mounting-system geometries (single post versus
double post), or may simply permit more-detailed foundation design optimization across a site
with variable soils.
The process of driving test foundations also provides valuable information about how practical it
is to install a specific type of foundation. For example, if you drive 50 piles across a site and 10 of
them encounter refusal, then you may need a different type of foundation. At a minimum, you
need to ask your foundation engineer to design an alternative for occasions when the pile
encounters rejection. Installability can also be an issue with thin-walled foundations, which can
buckle and fail in hard soils. Load testing is nearly as important as geotechnical analysis. We can
avoid major installation problems in the field by performing pull tests. We can validate pile-
driving feasibility in high-blow count soils. We can determine pile performance in loose or wet
soils. We can identify things such as widespread buried construction debris that a standard
geotechnical analysis might not discover or characterize.
3.6 DEPTH, LOCATION, AND SPACING OF EXPLORATION
The number of test pits and boreholes must be sufficient so that a geotechnical contractor can
make an economical design recommendation with an adequate margin of safety. The final
approval of the location and number of the boreholes and test pits would be finalized upon the
geotechnical soil investigation according to general standards and internationally accepted
engineering practices. The spacing of boreholes can be increased or decreased, depending on the
subsoil condition. If various soil strata are uniform and predictable, the number of boreholes can
be reduced.
3.6.1 EXCAVATING AND BORING LOCATION PLAN

A preliminary Excavation or boring location plan showing proposed locations of borings,
test pits, resistivity tests, etc. should be prepared. Drilling instructions detailing the type and
required depths of borings should be prepared. The method of locating borings should be
planned and coordinated.
3.6.2 SOLAR SITE

For the determination of the test site (Test Holes, Test Pits, Drill Holes, etc.), the following
document is needed to be present during the preparation of excavation plan:
1. Plan-view map. This map should delineate the solar site with test boring locations
superimposed. It must be:
 representative of the site
 comprehensive with respect to site location(s) and depth(s), and include the entire
footprint of the solar site, all appurtenant structures, and any potential borrow area(s)
2. Profile-view map. This map should show a cross-section of the solar site along the
centerline with test excavating locations and a profile of the foundation.
3.7 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

The Contractor shall produce a comprehensive geotechnical report. The Geotechnical report shall
be submitted with all the design review submittals as specified in SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
Without an accepted geotechnical report, the design review submittal shall not be deemed
complete by anyway.
3.7.1 GEOTECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

A geotechnical engineer or geotechnical firm responsible to the Contractor shall develop all
geotechnical engineering design parameters. The geotechnical engineer or geotechnical firm
shall be qualified by: education in geotechnical engineering; professional registration; and a
minimum of ten (10) years of experience in geotechnical engineering design. The geotechnical
firm conducting either the field investigation or laboratory work be certified by the Quality
Assurance Branch of Afghan Builders Association / USACE-AED. Certification document shall be
submitted as part of the Geotechnical Report unless the lab would not be qualified to carry out
the geotechnical investigation for MEW Project. Or provide the lab’s accreditation document
from other accreditation agency acceptable for MEW.
3.7.2 REQUIRED INFORMATION IN REPORT
Information in the report shall consist of, but not limited to:
a. Introduction
 Describing purpose, scope and limitations of the geotechnical engineering
services;
 Project location; previous and proposed work used as the basis for the conclusions
and recommendations provided in the report;
 Summary of findings from the investigation.
 Date(s) of the investigation, weather conditions, observations and problems
encountered during exploration,
 Field equipment (e.g. drill rig, hammer, sampler, etc.),
 Field and laboratory test results shall be provided in the Appendix.
 Exploration logs with depth to groundwater, if encountered,
 Laboratory test reports shall also be provided in the Appendix.
b. Site conditions as described by:
 Provide Project location, topography and drainage within and near the project site.
 Provide a site plan showing proposed development, topography and subsurface
explorations.
 Regional and local geology.
 Reginal and local Hydrometeorology (annual sunny and cloudy days)
 Annual weather condition
 Highlight potential geologic hazards of the region, including: seismic motions,
liquefaction, landslides, floods, and soil collapse.
 Identify historical and existing land use and infrastructure, including: structures,
paving, manmade fills, karez, wells, utilities, and other subsurface structures.
 Identify areas of contamination or potential contamination sources.
 Provide Interpreted subsurface profile with groundwater level based on findings from
geotechnical investigation.
 Provide approximation of seasonal variations in groundwater level.
3.7.3 CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Assumptions or explanation of determination of physical and engineering properties of soil or

rock, and procedures used for geotechnical analyses. Where applicable, engineering analyses
shall include, but not be limited to: seismic site class evaluation; bearing capacity; settlement
(immediate and consolidation settlement, seismic-induced settlement, soil collapse); active, at
rest, and passive lateral earth pressure, slope stability, and liquefaction.
Provide factors of safety, slope stability, minimum footing widths (facility building or power
house), allowable soil bearing pressures (with a maximum provided in Table 1804.2 in the
International Building Code (IBC) 2009) for facility building or power house, recommendations on
most appropriate foundation system and alternatives along with the expected level of
performance with respect to load capacity, settlement and variations in actual conditions.

3.7.4 COLLAPSIBLE SOIL
Contractor shall provide as part of the geotechnical report a comprehensive action plan of how
collapsible soils will be handled should it be discovered at the project site. This action plan will
incorporate all remediation listed within the paragraph below entitled “COLLAPSIBLE SOILS,” as
well as any further remediation the contractor deems necessary. The action plan will describe in
detail how remediation will be implemented.
3.7.5 CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATION

For construction recommendations include required materials, execution (e.g. for earthwork,
include recommendations for clearing, importation of fill, excavation and compaction, temporary
seepage and drainage control measures, slope protection and erosion control measures, etc.),
monitoring, testing, or other quality control measures.
CHECK LIST GEOTECHNICAL PLAN

At the least the following items to be included in the geotechnical plan
VALID WORKING LICENSE OF LAB

VALID ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATES OF LAB
3.8 REFERENCES
Many of the "Guide Specifications" reference ASTM specifications. Most of the ASTM
specifications that are usually referenced by geotechnical specifications can be found in volume
04.08 of ASTM. Listed below are the most frequently used ASTM specifications. These
specifications or their updated versions should be referenced.
USBR Chapter 12: Foundation and Earth Materials Investigation Phase 4 (Final).
EM_1110_1_1804_Geotech_Investigation, Us Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual

Geotechnical Investigations Engineering and Design.
USBR Chapter 4_Tunnels_Shafts and Caverns.

UFC_3_220_10N
UFC_3_220_03FA
Foundation_Engineering_Handbook__based_on_IBC_2006_(R._W._Day)
ASTM C 117-95 Test Method for Material Finer Than 75-um (No. 200) Sieve in
Material Aggregates for Washing
ASTM C 136-84 Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM C 420-87 Recommended Practice for Investigating and Sampling Soil and
Rock for Engineering Purposes
ASTM D 421-85 Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size
Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
ASTM D 422-63 Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
ASTM D 653-90a Terminology relating to Soil, Rock and Contained Fluids
ASTM D 698-91 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil

Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lb/ft3) (600kN-m-m/3)
ASTM D 1140-54 Test Method for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than the No. 200
(75-um) Sieve
ASTM D 1241 Specification for Materials for Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base, and
Surface Courses
ASTM D 1452-80 Practice for Soil Investigation and Sampling by Auger Borings (1990)
ASTM D 1556-90 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the
Sand-Cone Method
ASTM D 1557-91 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Using Modified Effort
ASTM D 1586-84 Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
ASTM D 1587-83 Method for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Soils
ASTM D 2113-83 Method for Diamond Core Drilling for Site Investigation (1987)

ASTM D 2167-84 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil In- Place by the
Rubber Balloon Method (1990)
ASTM D 2216-90 Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock
ASTM D 2487-90 Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes
ASTM D 2488-90 Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual

Procedure)
ASTM D 2922-91 Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
ASTM D 2937-83 Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Drive-Cylinder.
ASTM D 3017-78 Test Method for Moisture Content of Soil and Soil- Aggregate in
Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
ASTM D 3740-88 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or
Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design
ASTM D 4043-91 Guide for Selection of Aquifer Test Method in Determining

Hydraulic Properties by Well Techniques
ASTM D 4044-91 Test Method (Field Procedure) for Instantaneous Change in Head
(Slug Test) for Determining Hydraulic Properties of Aquifers.
ASTM D 4318-84 Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of
Soils
ASTM D 4428/4428M-91 Test Method for Crosshole Seismic Testing
ASTM D 4718-87 Practice for the Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for
Soils Containing Oversize Particles
ASTM D 4829-88 Test Method for Expansion Index of Soils
ASTM G 57-78 Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner
Four-Electrode Method

ASTM G 57-78 Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner
Four-Electrode Method (1984)
DM-1110-1-1 Engineering and Design Geotechnical Manual for Surface and Subsurface
Investigations (USACE South Atlantic Division manual)
EM 1110-1-1804 Geotechnical Investigations

EM 1110-1-1-1904 Settlement Analysis
EM 1110-1-1-1905 Bearing Capacity of Soils
EM 1110-1-2908 Rock Foundations
EM 1110-2-1902 Slope Stability
EM 1110-2-1906 Laboratory Testing
EM 1110-2-1913 Design and Construction of Levees
EM 1110-2-2906 Design of Pile Foundations
TM 5-818-1 Soils and Geology Procedures for Foundation Design of Buildings
and Other Structures (Except Hydraulic Structures)
TM 5-818-5 Dewatering and Groundwater Control
TM 5-818-7 Foundations in Expansive Soils
TM 5-818-8 Engineering Uses of Geotextiles
TI 800-01 Design Criteria
TI-800-03 Design Build Instructions
SECTION 04.00 00
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The consultant will evaluate the environmental impact assessment and of the feasibility study to
ensure that the following elements exist. The consultant will compile an environmental report
including the following items as a guidance requirement during construction. The guidance
requirement will be placed in the bidding documents.
 Identification of Important Environmental Components (IECs) of the project area,

 Identification of the Baseline Condition of the project area,
 Assessment of the Potential Environmental Impacts of the proposed project and
development of Mitigation Measures,

 Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring Program
 Preparation of an environmental management plan (EMP) to be followed during
construction
SECTION 05.00 00
5.0 SOCIAL ASSESSMENT
The consultant will evaluate the social impact assessment of the feasibility study to ensure that
the following aspects have been covered: (1) the social impacts due to construction of the
proposed project and (2) the mitigation measures required due to the social impacts.
The Social Assessment of the feasibility study will be evaluated to ensure that the following
aspects are included. The consultant will compile a social assessment report including the
following items as a guidance requirement during construction. The guidance requirement will
be placed in the bidding documents.
 Assessment of social risks and impacts, both direct and indirect, due to project activities;
 Suggesting of appropriate changes in design to avoid / minimize adverse impacts, and
propose suitable mitigation measures;
 Socio-economic surveys to collect relevant information on socio-economic status of the
people of the project area covering both the project beneficiaries and the affected
households (if any);
 Preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (if required) based on SIA findings and covering
all the project components;
 Holding of community/ stakeholder consultations to gather inputs/ feedback on the
project in general and social safeguard issues in particular.

SECTION 06.00 00
6.0 REQUIREMENTS &TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF SOLAR PV PLANT
6.1. SOLAR PV PANELS

• PV Modules should be Polycrystalline SPV modules with a declared output of 300Wpor
more (under standard test conditions). Number of modules shall be worked according to the
product specified in the proposal.
• Stabilized output of the solar PV power plant at peack sun hours ( In a sunny day at
noon)should not be less than 5MW AC.
• Modules proposed by the bidder should have been qualified with the existing IEC or
other international certifications.
• PV modules used in the solar power plants must be warranted for output wattage, which
should not be less than 90% at the end of the 10 years and 80% at the end of 25 years.
• Maximum power loss at the end of the first year of operation should not be more than
2.5% of the power at the start of the solar power plant.
• The Solar panels should have a linear degradation of power of not more than 0.7% per
year till the 25th year.
• The front surface of the module shall consist of impact resistant, low iron and high
transmission toughened glass.
• The module frame shall be made of corrosion resistant material, which shall be
electrically compatible with the structure material selected for the power plant.
• The module shall be provided with a junction box with provision of external screw
terminal connection and with arrangement for provision of by-pass diode. The box
should have weatherproof lid with captive screws and cable gland entry points.

• Each PV module used in Solar Power Project, must have RF identification tag. The
following information must be mentioned in the RFID used on each module inside the
laminate.
o Name of the manufacturer of PV Module.
o Name of the manufacturer of Solar cells.
o Month and year of the manufacture (separately for solar cells and module).
o Country of origin (separately for solar cells and module.
o I-V curve for the module.
o Wattage, Imp, Vmp and FF for the module.
o Model No of the module.
o Date and year of obtaining IEC PV module qualification.
o Name of the test lab issuing IEC certificate.
o Other relevant information for the traceability of solar cells and modules as per ISO
9000.
6.2 MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURES

• The Structure design shall be appropriate with a safety factor of not less than 1.5. The
design calculation shall be submitted to MEW.
• Design drawings with the material selected shall be submitted for approval of MEW.
• The structure shall be designed to allow easy replacement of any modules and easy
access to the O&M staff and personal and protection.
• The structure shall be designed for simple mechanical and electrical installation. It shall
support the solar PV modules desired orientation with a flexibility of up to 34oangle,
absorb and transfer the mechanical loads to the ground properly. There shall be no
requirement of welding or complex machinery at site.
• Design of the array structure shall be defined in the proposal so that the structure shall
withstand a maximum wind speed of 150 Kmph.

• Nuts and bolts, supporting structures including the module mounting structures shall
have to be adequately protected with anti-corrosive paints of sufficient thickness.
• The contractor/manufacturer shall specify installation details of the solar PV modules

and the support structures with appropriate drawings.
• The drawings along with the detailed design shall be submitted to MEW for approval
before starting the erection work. The work will be carried out as per designs approved
by MEW.
• The minimum clearance between the lower edge of the PV panel and the ground level
shall be 800mm. While making foundation design, consideration should be given to the
weight of the solar modules and a maximum wind speed of 150 KMPH. Seismic factors
for the site should also be considered while making the design of the foundation. The
design of the array structure shall be based on soil test report of the site and shall be
approved by MEW.
• Foundation drawings and design should be submitted to MEW for approval before
starting the work. Civil works for foundations for module mounting structure shall
commence only after proper leveling of site.
• Care should be taken to maintain the slopes and prevent water logging at the site.
• The mounting structure shall have adequate provision to alter the tilt of the panel at
least twice in a year.
• The location of the water faucets is to be provided for periodic cleaning/washing of the
solar PV modules and the same shall be indicated in the drawings.
6.3 BALANCE OF SYSTEM

6.3.1 JUNCTION BOX
• The junction boxes shall be dust free and waterproof and made of thermoplastic. The
terminals will be connected to copper bus-bar arrangement of proper sizes. The
junction box will have a cable entry point fitted with cable glands of appropriate sizes
for both incoming and outgoing cables. Suitable marking shall be provided on the bus

bars for easy identification and cable ferrules will be fitted at the cable termination
points for identification.
• Each array junction box will have suitable reverse blocking diodes of maximum DC
blocking voltage of 600V with suitable arrangement for its connection. The array
junction box will have a suitable surge protection. The junction boxes shall have
suitable arrangements for the following:
• Combine groups of modules into independent charging sub-arrays that will be
wired to the controller.
• Provide arrangement for disconnection for each of the groups.
• Provide test point for each sub-group for quick fault location.
• To provide group array isolation.
• The current carrying capacities of the junction boxes shall be suitable with
adequate safety factor to inter connect the solar PV array.
6.3.2 POWER CONDITIONING UNITS

• Capacity of each PCU shall be not less than 50 KW and not more than 100 KW per
inverter.
• The efficiency of the PCU shall be more than 98% at full load. The PCU shall have high
overload capacity. The bidder should specify the overload capacity in the bid.
• The output power factor of the PCU shall be of a suitable range to supply or sink
reactive power.
• The PCU shall have internal protection arrangement against sustained fault in the
feeder line.
• The dimension, weight, foundation details etc. of the PCU shall be clearly indicated in
the detailed technical specifications.
• The PCU should be three phase static solid state type power conditioning unit. Both
the AC and DC lines shall have suitable fuses and contactors to allow safe start up and
shut down of the system. Fuses used in DC circuit shall be DC rated.
• The PCU shall have provision for input & output isolation.
• PCU front panel shall be provided with display (LCD or equivalent) to monitor the
following:
o DC power input
o DC input voltage
o DC current

o AC output power
o AC voltage (all the 3 phases)
o AC Current (all the 3 phases)
• Provision should be available in the PCU for remote monitoring of all the parameters.
This information shall be displayed on the LCD window of the PCU.
• Nuts and bolts including metallic cubicle shall have to be adequately protected taking
into consideration atmosphere and weather prevailing in the area.
• Operation & maintenance manual should be furnished by the contractor before

dispatch of the PCU.
• The PCU must have the feature to work in tandem with other similar PCU's and be
able to be successively switched "ON" and "OFF" automatically based on solar
radiation variations during the day. Inverters must operate in synergy and
intelligently to optimize maximum generation at all times with minimum losses.
• The PCU shall be capable of controlling power factor dynamically.
• Maximum power point tracker (MPPT) shall be integrated in the power conditioner
unit to maximize energy drawn from the Solar PV array. The MPPT should be
microprocessor based to minimize power losses. The details of working mechanism
of MPPT shall be mentioned by the Bidder in its proposal. The MPPT unit shall confirm
to IEC 62093 for design qualification.
• The system shall automatically “wake up” in the morning and begin to export power
provided there is sufficient solar energy and the grid voltage and frequency are in
range.
• Sleep Mode: Automatic sleep mode shall be provided so that unnecessary losses are
minimized at night. The power conditioner must also automatically re-enter standby
mode when threshold of standby mode reached.
• Stand-by Mode: The control system shall continuously monitor the output of the
solar power plant until pre-set value is exceeded & that value to be indicated.

• Basic System Operation (Full Auto Mode): The control system shall continuously
monitor the output of the solar power plant until pre-set value is exceeded & that
value to be indicated.
• PCU shall have provisions/features to allow interfacing with monitoring software and
hardware devices.
• Protection against faults for PCU:

o The PCU shall include appropriate self-protective and self-diagnostic feature to
protect itself and the PV array from damage in the event of PCU component
failure or from parameters beyond the PCU’s safe operating range due to
internal or external causes. The self- protective features shall not allow signals
from the PCU front panel to cause the PCU to be operated in a manner which
may be unsafe or damaging.
o Faults due to malfunctioning within the PCU, including commutation failure,
shall be cleared by the PCU protective devices. In addition, it shall have
following minimum protection against various possible faults.
o Grounding Leakage Faults: The PCU shall have the required protection
arrangements against grounding leakage faults.
o Over Voltage & Current: In addition, over voltage protection shall be provided
between positive and negative conductor and earth ground such as Surge
Protection Devices (SPD).
o Galvanic Isolation: The PCU inverter shall have provision for galvanic isolation
with external transformer, if required.
o Anti-islanding (Protection against Islanding of grid): The PCU shall have anti
islanding protection. (IEEE 1547/UL 1741/ equivalent BIS standard)
o Unequal Phases: The system shall tend to balance unequal phase voltage (with
3- phase systems).
o Reactive Power: The output power factor of the PCU should be of suitable
range to supply or sink reactive power. The PCU shall have internal protection
arrangement against any sustained fault in the feeder line and against lightning
in the feeder line.
o Isolation: The PCU shall have provision for input & output isolation. Each solid-
state electronic device shall have to be protected to ensure long life as well as
smooth functioning of the PCU.
o PCU shall have arrangement for adjusting DC input current and should trip
against sustainable fault downstream and shall not start till the fault is rectified.
o Each solid state electronic device shall have to be protected to ensure long life
of the inverter as well as smooth functioning of the inverter.
o All inverters/ PCUs shall be three phase using static solid state components. DC
lines shall have suitably rated isolators to allow safe start up and shut down of
the system. Fuses & Circuit breakers used in the DC lines must be rated
suitably.
• Standards & Compliances

PCU shall conform to the following standards and appropriately certified by the
labs:
o Efficiency measurement: IEC 61683.

o Environmental Testing: IEC 60068-2 or IEC 62093.
o EMC, harmonics, etc.: IEC 61000 series, 6-2, 6-4 and other relevant Standards.
o Electrical safety: IEC 62109 (1&2), EN 50178 or equivalent.
o Recommended practice for PV – Utility interconnections: IEEE standard 929 –
2000 or equivalent.
o Protection against islanding of grid: IEEE1547/ UL1741/ IEC 62116 or equivalent.
o Grid Connectivity: Relevant regulations and grid code (amended up to date).
o Reliability test standard: IEC 62093 or equivalent.
• The Bidder should select the inverter ( String) as per its own system design so as to
optimize the power output.
• Desired Technical Specifications of PCU:

o Sinusoidal current modulation with excellent dynamic response.
o Compact and weather proof housing (indoor/ outdoor).
o Comprehensive network management functions (including the LVRT and
capability to inject reactive power to the grid).
o Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1%.
o No load loss < 1% of rated power and maximum loss in sleep mode shall be less
than 0.05%.
o Optional VAR control.
o Power factor Control range: 0.9 (lead – lag).
o Humidity: 95% Non – Condensing.
o Unit wise & integrated Data logging.
o Dedicated Prefabs / Ethernet for networking.

• Inverter/ Power Condition unit must provide protection against:
o Over current
o Sync loss
o Over temperature
o DC bus over voltage
o Cooling Fan failure (If provided)
o Short circuit
o Lightning.
o Earth fault.
o Surge voltage induced at output due to external source.
o Power regulation in the event of thermal overloading.
o Set point pre-selection for VAR control.
o Bus communication via -interface for integration.
o Remote control via telephone modem or mini web server.
o Integrated protection in the DC and three phase system.
o Insulation monitoring of the PV array with sequential fault location.
o Ground fault detector which is essential for large PV generators in
view of appreciable discharge current with respect to ground.
o Over voltage protection against atmospheric lightning discharge to
the PV array.
• The power conditioner must be entirely self-managing and stable in operation.
• A self-diagnostic system check should occur on start up. Functions should include a
test of key parameters on start up.
• PCU/inverter front panel shall be provided with display (LCD or equivalent) to

monitor, but not limited to, the following:
o DC power input.
o DC input voltage.
o DC Current.
o AC power output.
o AC voltage (all the 3 phases and line).
o AC current (all the 3 phases and line).

o
Power Factor.
• Documentary Requirements & Inspection:
o The bill of materials associated with PCU’s should be clearly indicated while
delivering the equipment.
o The Contractor shall provide to the Employer, data sheet containing detailed
technical specifications of all the inverters and PCUs, Type test reports and
Operation & Maintenance manual before dispatch of PCUs.
o The Employer or its authorized representative reserves the right to inspect the
PCUs/ Inverters at the manufacturer’s site prior to dispatch.
o The PCUs will be warranted for minimum 10 years
6.3.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR POWER EVACUATION

Required numbers of proposed transformers shall be provided to step-up the voltage to
the existing grid level (20 KV) to be connected to the local grid of DABS at
Feroz Koh city in the most stable manner.
• Transformers shall be of reputed make and shall have the relevant IEC 60076-1
certification. A ‘type test’ certificate done on a transformer of similar capacity should
be submitted to MEW.
• Transformers shall have all relevant monitoring and protection devices as per the IEC
420, IEC 71 standards.
• The manufacturer should submit drawings/data sheets/guaranteed particulars of the
transformer to MEW for approval.
• Circuit Breakers and other isolators and protective and metering arrangements as per
relevant IEC 420, IEC 71 standards.
• The system shall be designed with appropriate CT’s and PT’s to have all relevant
protection arrangement like reverse power, over current earth fault relays.
6.3.4 PLANT MONITORING DESK

• Computer aided data acquisition unit shall have features for simultaneous monitoring
and recording of various parameters of different sub-systems, power supply of the
power plant at DC and AC Side. The drawings of plant monitoring desk shall be
approved by MEW.
• A personal computer shall be a separate & individual system comprising of different

transducers to read the different variable parameters of the plant.

• Reliable sensors for solar irradiation, temperature and other electrical parameters
are to be supplied with the data logger unit.
• The PC shall be an industrial type, rugged and robust in nature to operate in a hostile
environment. The PC shall have minimum intel core i7 processor having 1 TB HDD
with minimum 8 GB RAM and an operating system of Windows 7 or higher. The PC
shall also have a 17” Color Monitor.
• The Printer shall be of industrial type, robust and rugged in nature of reputed make.
• The Data Acquisition system shall perform following operations:

o Measurement and continuous recording of (i) Ambient Air Temperature near the
array field, (ii) Module back surface temperature, (iii) Wind Speed at the level of
Array Plane, (iv) Solar irradiation incident on the array plane, iv) PCU’s DC and AC
output, (vi) System Frequency, and (vii) Energy delivered to the Grid.
o All data shall be recorded chronologically date wise. The data file should be in
MS Excel format. The data logger shall have internal reliable battery backup and
data storage capacity to record all sorts of data simultaneously round the clock.
6.3.5 CABLES AND WIRES

• All cables shall be PVC insulated 1100V grade confirming to IEC standards and of a
standard make and certified.
• The Wiring for modules interconnection shall be of hard PVC conduit of a standard
make and certified.
• Cables inside the control room shall be laid in suitable cable trays of a standard make
and certified.
• All the wires used on the LT side shall conform to IEC standards and should be of
appropriate voltage grade. Only Copper conductor wires of a standard make and
certified should be used for connection on the LT side.
• Cables and wires should be marked with good quality letters and number ferrules for
proper identification.

• All cables and connectors for use for installation of solar field must be of solar grade,
which can withstand harsh environment conditions including High temperatures, UV
radiation, rain, humidity, dirt, salt, burial and attack by moss and microbes for 25
years and voltages as per latest IEC standards. (Note: DC cables for outdoor
installations should comply with the TUV 2PfG 1169/09.07 for service life expectancy
of 25 years).
• Insulation: Outer sheath of cables shall be electron beam cross-linked XLPO type and
black in colour. In addition, Cable drum no. / Batch no. to be embossed/ printed at
every one meter. Cable Jacket should also be electron beam cross-linked XLPO, flame
retardant, UV resistant and black in color.
• DC cables used from solar modules to array junction box shall be solar grade copper
(Cu) with XLPO insulation and rated for 1.1kV only. The cables used from array
junction box to inverter shall be solar grade copper (Cu) with XLPO insulation and
rated for 1.1kV only as per relevant standards. Bidder shall provide the type test
report for each type of cable used before dispatch of the cable.
• Wires with sufficient ampere capacity and parameters shall be designed and used so
that maximum voltage-drop at full power from the PV modules to inverter should be
less than 1.5% (including diode voltage drop). Successful Bidder shall provide voltage
drop calculations in excel sheet.
• Only terminal cable joints shall be accepted. No cable joint to join two cable ends
shall be accepted. If a condition arrives where the laying length is greater than the
drum length and in case of faults at the site actual conditions, the same may be
accepted after due assessment by Employer and the joint kit shall be of repute make
and to be installed by a certified cable jointer. All wires used on the LT side shall
conform to IS and should be of appropriate voltage grade. Only copper conductor
wires compliant with IEC 60228, Class 5 of reputed make shall be used.
• All high voltage cables connecting the inverters to the transformers should be of XLP
insulated grade conforming to IS 1554 and the cables shall also conform to IEC 60189
for test and measuring the methods. The Underground Cable should be XLPE only.

• Cable terminations shall be made with suitable cable lugs & sockets etc., crimped
properly and passed through brass compression type cable glands at the entry & exit
point of the cubicles.
• All cable/wires shall be provided with UV resistant printed ferrules for DC side
however, for HT cables, punched/ embossed aluminum tags are required. The
marking on tags shall be done with good quality letter and number ferrules of proper
sizes so that the cables can be identified easily.
• The wiring for modules interconnection could be in the weather resistant pipe of
repute make. All the buried cables can be run through HD pipe/ DWC conduit.
However, for crossing with road, drain and trenches etc., the cable must pass through
GI pipe / RCC Hume pine of appropriate size.
6.3.6 SWITCHBOARD BOX / DC DISTRIBUTION BOX (DCDB) / AC DISTRIBUTION

BOX (ACDB) PANELS
• Successful Bidder shall provide sufficient no. of switchboards / DCDB / ACDB,
wherever required.
• All boxes/ panels should be equipped with appropriate functionality, safety (including
fuses, grounding, etc.) and protection.
• The terminals will be connected to bus-bar arrangement of proper sizes to be

provided. The panels/ boxes will have suitable cable entry points fitted with cable
glands of appropriate sizes for both incoming and outgoing cables.
• Adequate rating fuses & isolating MCB/ MCCB should be provided.
• The panels/ boxes shall have suitable arrangement for the followings:
o Provide arrangement for disconnection.
o Provide a test point for quick fault location.
o To provide isolation.
• The current carrying rating of the boxes/ panels shall be suitable with adequate safety
factor

• The rating of the boxes/ panels shall be suitable with adequate safety factor to
interconnect to the local/ internal grid.
• Thermal/ heat dissipation arrangement/ Vent for safe operation.
• Adequate number of spare terminals.
• The boxes/ panels shall be dust, vermin, and waterproof and made of thermoplastic/
metallic in compliance with IEC 62208, which should be sunlight/ UV resistive as well
as fire retardant & must have minimum protection to IP 65(Outdoor)/ IP 20(indoor)
and Protection Class II.
• All panels/ boxes shall be provided with adequately rated bus-bar, incoming control,
outgoing control etc. as a separate compartment inside the panel. All live terminals
and bus bars shall be shrouded. The outgoing terminals shall be suitable to receive
suitable runs and size of cables required for the Inverter/Transformer rating.
• The boxes/ panels must be grounded properly to ensure all safety related measures
for safe operation. The parts of panel, wherever applicable, must be insulated
properly.
• All the Panels to be manufactured with sufficient space for working and must have
temperature suitability up to 85°C with separate cable and bus bar alley.
6.3.7 LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION

• The source of over voltage can be lightning or other atmospheric disturbance. Main
aim of over voltage protection is to reduce the over voltage to a safe level before it
reaches the PV or other sub-system components as per NFC 17-102. Bidder to provide
ESE type lightening arrester, placed at strategic locations to protect the plant from
lightening and shall not cause any shadow on the solar modules.
• Necessary foundation / anchoring for holding the lightning conductor in position to

be made after giving due consideration to shadow on PV array, maximum wind speed
and maintenance requirement at site in future.

• The site is prone to lightning strikes and hence bidder is suggested to take utmost
care while designing the lightning protection system. The Bidder shall submit the
drawings, calculations and detailed specifications of the PV array lightning protection
equipment to Employer for approval before installation of system.
The lightning conductor shall be earthed through flats and connected to the grounding mats
as per applicable International Standards with earth pits. Three earth pits shall be provided
for each lightning arrestor. Each lightning conductor shall be fitted with individual earth pit
as per required Standards including accessories, and providing masonry enclosure with cast
iron cover plate having locking arrangement, watering pipe using charcoal or coke and salt as
required as per provisions of IS.
6.4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LARGE SCALE STORAGE BATTERY

• Capacity of the battery bank should be designed in such a manner that the energy
stored in the battery should cater to a loads of 2 MW for a minimum duration of 4
hours each time.
• The Batteries should be only Lithium-ion type confirming to European production

standards.
• The Batteries charging mechanism should be part of the proposed design.
• Relevant IEC Standards should be referred during designing the battery bank Below
is the list of IEC/IS specifications for the battery specifications:
• For the safety of the Batteries should be considered by IEC 62133

• IS 15767 (2008) / IEC 62259, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other
non-acid Electrolytes-Nickel cadmium prismatic secondary single cells with partial gas
recombination.
• IEC 61951 – 1, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
Electrolytes-Portable sealed rechargeable single cells-Part 1: Nickel cadmium.
• IEC 61951 – 2, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
Electrolytes-Portable sealed rechargeable single cells-Part 2: Nickelmetal hydride. 70
IEC 61960, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid
Electrolytes-Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications.

• The minimum Depth of Discharge required is 80%.
• Warranted number of cycles for the battery system at the supplier recommended
depth of discharge should not be less than 8,000 cycles.
• Batteries should be warranted for a minimum 10 years.
• Note 1: Depending on the system design, the charge and the discharge current may
vary in a wider range.
• NOTE 2: The system should allow for the load current to be supplied at the same time
as the battery charging current.
6.4.1 PERIOD OF HIGH STATE OF CHARGE:
Typically, batteries will be operated at high state of charge between 80 to 100% of rated capacity
during seasons other than the monsoons, unless batteries and systems are not properly sized. A
voltage regulator system normally limits the maximum battery voltage during the recharge
period. When generation voltage exceeds beyond the limits, the controller should trip-off and
reconnect back as soon as the generation voltage comes to normal range to avoid any delay in
charge cycle. Charge controller should be sized accordingly to keep the battery & load always
safe & getting charged. The system designer should choose the maximum charge voltage of the
battery (as applicable to each battery technology) as a compromise allowing to recover to a
maximum state of charge (SOC) as early as possible in the seasons other than the monsoon but
without substantially overcharging the battery. The overcharge increases the gas production
resulting in water consumption in vented cells. In valve regulated lead acid cells, the overcharge
will cause a lesser increase of water consumption and battery internal temperature there by
reduction in battery life. Typically the maximum charge voltage is 2.4 V per cell for lead-acid
batteries and 1.55V per cell for vented nickel-cadmium batteries (refer manufacturers
recommendations). These values are applicable for the reference temperature specified by the
manufacturer. For the other batteries, the values shall be given by the battery manufacturers.
Charge voltage compensation shall be used according to the battery manufacturer instructions if
the battery operating temperature deviates significantly from the reference temperature. The
expected life-time of a battery in a PV system even kept regularly at a high state of charge may
be considered less than the published life of the battery used under continuous float charge.
6.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DIESEL GENERATOR

6.5.1. ENGINE
 CATER piller or Equivalent renowned brand Engine.
 Maximum size of 700 KW.
 Direct Injection water Cooled Diesel Engine 4 Stroke 6 cylinder
confirming to ISO 3046 standard.
The Generator Set should be of Prime Power Rating and should have capability of running
continuously in variable load condition for unlimited hours per year and should also have a
10% overload capacity of 1 hour in every 12 hours of operation.
6.5.2. AIR SYSTEM – INTAKE AND EXHAUST

 Dry-type Replaceable paper element Air cleaner.
 Restriction Indicator/ Vacuum indicator.
 Turbocharger.
 Intake Manifold.
 Pulse tuned Exhaust Manifold.
 Silencer suitably optimized to meet International stringent sound emission standards.
 Stainless Steel Exhaust Flexible coupling for long life.
6.5.3. FUEL SYSTEM

 Fuel pump.
 Injectors-Electrical Two Step Timing control.
 Full flow paper element filters - Fuel.
6.5.4. LUBRICATING OIL SYSTEM

 Plate type lub oil cooler.
 Full flow paper element filters - lubricating oil.
 First fill lubricating oil.
 Bypass filter
6.5.5.ACCESSORIES
 Flywheel Housing.
 Flywheel.
 Anti-vibration pads.
 Base rail with integral fuel tank with level indicator of above 400 liters capacity provided
with drain plug for drainage and air vent/breather and inlet and outlet connection with
cleaning provision (man hole).

6.5.6. STARTING SYSTEM
 Electrical Starter – 24 volts.
 Engine driven Battery Charging Alternator.
 Two nos. of 12 volts of 180 AH Dry Uncharged battery with suitable connection terminals
and leads for proper battery connection.
6.5.7. ALTERNATOR
 Manufacturer: CATER Piller Generator Technology or equivalent.
 Rating :Maximum 700KVA.
 Power factor : better than 0.85
 Rated generating voltage : 415 Volts
 Voltage regulation: +/- 1% all load between no load to full load.
 Frequency : 50 Hz
 Class of insulation : H
 Winding connection : Star connection (all six leads will be brought out of stator frame)
 Overload capacity – 10% for one hour in any 12 hours of operation without exceeding
temperature rise limits specified for example in BS 2613 or equivalent standards.
 Bearing : Single Bearing
 Enclosure: Drip proof & screen protected IP 23.
 The alternator shall be of self-excited, self-regulated, self-ventilated in brushless design,
provided with suitable automatic voltage regulator and shall conform to BS: 2613 or BS:
5000 and shall give rated output at NTP conditions.
6.5.8. ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE

 Shall be suitable to suit norms of 75 dBA @1 meter at 75% load under free field
conditions.
 Removal of Filters etc. should be easy – Ease of serviceability is important.
 Air inlet louvers specially designed to operate at rated load even at 50 degree ambient
or air inlet temperature.
 Quality and proper workmanship, Made on special purpose CNC machines.
 Power coated for long lasting service life and superior finish.
 With UV resistant powder coating, can withstand extreme environments.
 Hardware should be rust free. Should be Stainless steel.

 Insulation material meets IS: 8183 specs or equivalent international standards for better
attenuation.
6.5.9. INTEGRATED GENERATOR SET CONTROLLER :

 Microprocessor Based integrated Generator Set Monitoring, Metering, Protection and
electronic governing system.
 Engine Monitoring, protection and diagnostics:
o Lubricating oil Pressure.
o Coolant Temperature.
o Engine speed.
o Hours run.
o Battery Voltage.
o Common Warning.
o Common Shutdown.
o High Coolant temp warning and shutdown.
o Low lube oil pressure warning and shutdown.
o Low coolant level shutdown.
o Overspeed Shutdown.
o Battery Charging failure indication.
 AC Metering & Alternator Protection:
o AC Voltage – 3 Phase.
o Current - R Y B 3 Phase.
o Power Factor.
o Over voltage.
o Under Voltage.
o Over & under Hz.
o Over current.
o KVA & Hz.
o Kilowatt Contd.
 Operator Interface:
o Manual Start Stop.
o Remote Start Stop.
o Cyclic cranking.
o Alternator voltage trim adjustment.
o Field Trim adjustment.

6.5.10. AMF PANEL FOR DIESEL GENERATOR SET
 The Generator control shall be indoor type, floor mounted, dust and vermin proof in
sheet steel construction. The panel shall have doors at the front and back for proper
maintenance. The panel shall have steel channel fabricated kick-plate and bolted type
cable gland plate fitted at the bottom. The panel shall be constructed from 2 mm
thick steel sheet. All the joints shall have proper gaskets.
 Monitoring and control devices shall be housed on the front door.Generally, the
construction of the panel will be such that various equipment’s for applications will
be housed in compartments. All incoming and outgoing power and control cables
shall be from the bottom.
 Panel will be equipped as follows:
o 2 nos. 4 pole, 800Amp ACB EDO type.
o 1 set of CTs for Metering
 Metering:
o Ammeter with selector switch.
o Voltmeter with selector switch.
o Frequency meter
o KWH meter
o KW/PF meter
 AMF Logic:
o One Main supply voltage monitor.
o One Alternator supply voltage monitor.
o One set of DC control relays and timers.
o One Set of control relays for the automatic control system.
 Battery Charger:
o One Battery charging transformer/ rectifier unit.
o One DC Ammeter.
o One DC Voltmeter
 Indications :
o Set running.
o Set on Load.
o Phase Indication.

6.6. LAND DEVELOPMENT AT SITE
6.6.1. GENERAL
The work shall comprise of design and construction of foundations as per locations indicated
on the final layout drawings.The foundation design shall suit the local soil conditions and the
materials shall conform to relevant standards. Bidder shall furnish the safe bearing capacity of
soil, concrete mix design calculations, and detailed construction drawing for the foundation of
the control room.
6.6.2. REINFORCED CONCRETE & PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE WORKS

The works shall consist of making and placing concrete for reinforced concrete works in
conformity with the drawings or in accordance with the written instructions of the Site
Engineer.All materials, workmanship and testing shall comply with the latest revisions of the
relevant International Standards / Codes of Practices referred to in these specifications and notes
given on the drawings. Unless otherwise stated in these specifications, for example the IS: 456-
2000 or relevant international code “Code of practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete", and
the standards referred to in this code of practice are applicable to reinforced concrete work.
Water used for all purposes throughout the works shall be according to for example IS: 456-2000
or relevant international code. Potable water is generally satisfactory but it shall be tested prior
to use in works and conform to the permissible limits outlined as per for example IS: 456-2000 or
relevant international code, when tested in accordance with IS: 3024-1964. The pH value of water
shall not be less than 6.Coarse aggregate shall be sampled and tested according to for example
IS: 456-2000 and IS: 2386 (part 1 to 8)-1963 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international code. To
be acceptable, the results shall fall within the grading indicated in for example IS: 383-1990 or
relevant international code. Coarse aggregates shall be obtained from natural sources crushed
or uncrushed or combination thereof from approved quarries. It shall be hard, strong, dense,
durable, clean and free from foreign matters. It shall be roughly cubical in shape and shall comply
with for example IS: 383-1999 or relevant international code. Maximum quantities of deleterious
materials in the coarse aggregate shall not exceed the limits laid down in for example IS: 383-
1999 or relevant international code.
Fine aggregates shall be hard, durable, clean and free from adherent coating and organic matter
and shall not contain clay. Sand shall not contain harmful impurities such as iron, pyrites, coal
particles, lignite, mica shell or similar laminated and other impurities which might affect the

durability of concrete or attack the reinforcement. When tested as per IS: 2386 (part 1 to 8) 1963
(reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international code fine aggregate shall not exceed the permissible
quantities of deleterious materials outlined in for example IS: 383-1990 or relevant international
code. It shall be obtained from natural sources such as Natural River or pit sand, crushed stone
sand or mixture of these alternatives.
The Contractor shall perform trial mixes and preliminary tests of each class of concrete. The
selection criteria will be compressive strength, workability and surface finish and shall follow the
procedures outlined in for example IS: 456-2000 or relevant international code. Concrete tests
shall be carried out before undertaking the works according to the composition selected for the
purpose of the concrete works. The concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer. The mixing
shall be according to for example IS: 4926-1976 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international code.
Concreting in unfavorable weather will not be permitted. Precautions outlined in for example IS:
7861 (part 1)-1974 (reaffirmed 1990) and IS: 7861 (Part-2) 1981(reaffirmed 1987) or relevant
international code shall be followed.
All concrete surfaces shall be maintained in moist condition and protected.Single sized coarse
aggregates shall be graded as specified in for example IS: 383-1990 or relevant international code.
Maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 40 mm for Plain Cement Concrete and 20 mm for
Reinforced Cement Concrete. Fine aggregates shall be sampled and tested according to for
example IS: 456-2000 and IS: 2386 (part 1 to 8) -1963 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international.
To be acceptable the results shall fall within the grading zones I-III laid down in for example IS:
383-1990 or relevant international code. Fine aggregates shall be hard, durable, clean and free
from adherent coating and organic matter and shall not contain clay. Sand shall not contain
harmful impurities such as iron, pyrites, coal particles, lignite, mica shell or similar laminated and
other impurities which might affect the durability of concrete or attack the reinforcement. When
tested as per for example IS: 2386 (part 1 to 8) 1963 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international
code, fine aggregate shall not exceed the permissible quantities of deleterious materials outlined
in for example IS: 383-1990 or relevant international code. It shall be obtained from natural
sources such as Natural River or pit sand, crushed stone sand or mixture of these alternatives.
The Contractor shall perform trial mixes and preliminary tests of each class of concrete. The
selection criteria will be compressive strength, workability and surface finish and shall follow the
procedures outlined in for example IS: 456-2000 or relevant international code. Concrete tests
shall be carried out before undertaking the works according to the composition selected for the
purpose of the concrete works. The concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer. The mixing
shall be according to for example IS: 4926-1976 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international code.
Concreting in unfavorable weather will not be permitted. Precautions outlined in for example IS:

7861 (part 1)-1974 (reaffirmed 1990) and IS: 7861 (Part-2) 1981(reaffirmed 1987) or relevant
international code shall be followed. All concrete surfaces shall be maintained in moist condition
and protected against harmful effects of weather, for at least for two weeks of placing.
6.6.3. SHUTTERING
The works shall consist of supply, fabricating, placing and removing all temporary forms for
shaping of concrete, together with all temporary construction required to support such forms.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct dimensions, alignment, leveling, cleaning and
oiling. All shuttering shall be approved by Engineer-in- charge but it will not dilute in any way
Contractor's responsibility. Shuttering shall not be removed before the concrete is sufficiently set
and hardened.
6.6.4. STEEL REINFORCEMENT

The work shall consist of supplying, cutting, bending, placing and fixation of reinforcement bars
of the grade, type and size specified on the drawings. Unless otherwise stated in this
specifications the IS: 2402-1963 (reaffirmed 1990) shall be applied to this work. Reinforcement
shall be high strength deformed bars grade Fe-415, Fe-500 as mentioned in the drawing,
confirming to for example IS: 1786-1985 (reaffirmed 1990) or relevant international code.
6.6.5. ANCHOR PLATES/ANCHOR BOLTS/STUBS/CIRCULAR EMBEDMENT

Anchor plates/Anchor Bolts/Stubs/Circular Embedment along with necessary templates will be
provided by the wind electric generator supplier (where applicable). The Contractor shall be
responsible for correct placing and fixation in accordance with dimensions, levels and
specifications within the tolerances given on the drawings.
6.6.5. P.V.C TUBING

P.V.C tubing for laying of cables shall be provided as per diameters shown on the drawings. P.V.C
tubing shall comply to requirements of schedule 40. Solvent cement shall be used for jointing of
P.V.C. tubing.
6.6.6. SWITCH YARD CIVIL WORKS

Switchyard civil work includes step up transformer plinth, HT Switchgear kiosk plinth, two pole /
4 pole structure foundation, earth pits, metal spreading curb wall in and around switchyard and
fencing. The transformer/HT switchgear kiosk plinth shall be made of concrete or dressed stones
masonry conforming to relevant standards. The height of transformer/HT Switchgear kiosk plinth
shall be decided based on the requirement of ground clearance as per voltage of unit substation.
Earth pit construction shall be of brick masonry with precast RCC (1:2:4) cover. The fencing of the

switchyard shall be with GI chain link of 1800 mm height with MS Angle posts. The gate shall be
made of steel of the same height as that of the fencing.
6.7. DESIGN REQUIREMENT

6.7.1. INTRODUCTION
Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) proposes to power up the FerozKoh City with a Hybrid
Renewable Energy System, consisting of Solar Farm, Battery Backupand Diesel Generator
Units.The total electricity demand, based on a survey 5 MW estimated. The renewable energy
project proposed for electricity generation to supply electricity for the FerozKoh city. It is
assessed that the small industries will establish and operate between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is
envisaged that the present load of 5 MW should be serviced by a combination of 5 MW solar
AC output with backup of2 MW Battery backup for 4 hours and2MW Diesel Generators. The
day time loads could be serviced by PV solar, the evening time the battery backup should
service and during the cloudy days loads would be serviced by DG.
6.7.2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bidder is required to Propose and Design a solution based upon the below given requirements
and further descriptions of load distribution priorities and Planned Inputs / Generation. The
system be based upon 5MW installed production capacity at peak performance hours of the Solar
Farms. It is envisaged that the overall objectives of the system should be achieved. The Employer
requires the minimum installation of the following:
1. 5MW Solar Farm.

2. 2MW Diesel Generation Setup.
3. 2 MW Battery Backup for four (4) hoursduration.
4. 10 KM double circuit 20 KVA transmission line, it should be able to transmit a 15 MW
electricity.
5. A control building with 3 rooms, wash room and a guard room at the entrance gate of the
power plant.
6. Erection of fence around the power plant and battery backup.
7. CCTV to show while surveillances inference in the plant.
8. Customized SCADA for controlling and managing the production, inputs and outputs and
other parameters of the plant.
9. Necessary Panels, Switchgear, Transformers and Safety Equipment.
10. Weather Monitoring station consisting of Solar Insolation meter, Wind Anemometer,
Ambient and solar panel temperature sensor.

6.7.3. SITE INVESTIGATION
GHOR PROVINCE POWER PLANT

Ghor is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the central part of the country. It
is divided into eight districts and has a population of about 80000. The city of FerozKoh is the
capital of Ghor province economy and its strategic location.
The national grid extension is not in the short-term plan of the government. The Pozaleach
Hydro Power plant is under construction with a capacity of 4 MW it will take many years to
completed, so the electrification of this province by renewable energy sources has priority
of power generation in a short period of time, construction of the solar power plant is one
of the most useful and best solution for electrification of the Ghor Province. FerozKoh city
the capital of Ghor province has different scale of productive shops such as carpentries,
metal works and etc, about 1000 commercial shops, hotels, restaurants, ten administrative
governmental offices and more than 10 public buildings has needed for electricity. The sun-
path at the location is as shown below:

Figure 1: Sun Path in the Ghor Province
6.7.4.LOAD ANALYSIS OF FEROZ KOH CITY

According survey, there are many small productive shops, public and governmental buildings will
start working from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The peak load time is common in Afghanistan, that will
be in the evening time from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
6.7.5.RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
Figure below show the Solar energy assessment for Ghor Province:
Solar Resources:

Figure 3: Solar resource assessment at Ghor
Average Solar insolation over the year is 5.23 kWh/m2/day.
It is evident from the is blessed with sufficient sunlight.
6.7.6. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DESIGN AND EMPLOYERS REQUIREMENTS

Power Scenario:
There is huge demand and interest for the purchasing of electricity inside the FerozKoh city
from the small industries and residential. None of the industries has been operated in FerozKoh
city because of the limitation of the electricity. The small productive shops are running by
individual Diesel Generators and the investor did not installed machineries in the FerozKoh
Citydue to absence of electricity. The whole system is to be designed over a 5MW Load
Servicing Model with a backup of 2 MW battery backup for 4 hours and2MW diesel generator.

Basic Generation & DG Backup:
Basic Generation of Power has to come from the Solar Farm. DG Backup will use for the cloudy
days and the evening peak hours only. The supplier based upon their specific design and
recommended technologies should propose energy generated separately. The Price Proposal
should include the cost of required DG Backup along with its foundation and installation.
Ultimate Backup, Wheeling and System Stability (Diesel-based):
A Unit of2MW Diesel Generation is to be setup for wheeling, system stability and as a source of
ultimate backup in emergency situations where the Primary Priority Servicing has to be made in
occasional shortage of input from Solar Farms.
Diesel Generator Size
The Bidder is free to choose the size of the individual Diesel Generator size according to their
design. However, 700 KVA size are preferred to minimize the consumption based upon actual
requirement.
Estimated Generation Pattern:
It is estimated that the Solar Farms will provide 5MW output power during the Sunlight hours.
The DG will be able to continue generation and service the basic load (2MW) during the cloudy
days and evening hours or early morning timesif required and the battery backup will be used in
the evening time and operate in emergency condition to stabilize the system. It is assumed that
battery backup will be kept operational to support the system and minimize diesel usage as
possible. However, longer durations of sunlight outage will obviously require DG usage.
Grid:
The system will be connected to the 20 KV transmission line to carry the electricity at the load
center and connect to the local DABS distribution line of FerozKoh city. The design should be
consider for future development and should be able to synchronize the Pozalech Hydropower
generation because the PV power plant is located close to the hydropower station about 7 KM.
Hybrid Synchronization:
Supplier will include and explain in the design the mechanism for the synchronization of the
complete system. The system will be designed in such a fashion to integrate the Hybrid power
with the National grid in future when the grid extends to the site. In general, the Hybrid power
should be able to synchronize with the Frequency and voltage variation of the national grid.

Civil Works:
All installations have to be made on the provided barren area of land and the facility will be built
from scratch. The supplier should design and implement all required facilities for the whole
system including the perimeter fencing, security camera installations around the plant to cover
all the project site, a 3 room building for control room, guards’ residence at entrance gate of the
plant for 2 persons and security posts, fuel storage to store at least 45000 litters, inside access
roads, water well(s) and any other necessary civil works.
SCADA:
Supplier will need to design and implement a customized computer based SCADA System for the
monitoring, management and control of the system. The system should be able to provide all
sorts of required load management capabilities. The SCADA system should be able to measure
the DC power generated from the Solar PV system, diesel consumed by the diesel generator and
the power consumed by the loads. The SCADA should be able to manage the battery charging
and discharging properly. The SCADA should also integrate the weather monitoring station, which
will be installed with the power system.
Training:
Employer staff training on the system maintenance and management will be required. There will
be full training and involvement of MEW and DABS engineers/technicians during the
construction, erection and commissioning of the power plant.
Priority of power
Following priority of power usage will be included in the design of the system:
 Solar.
 Diesel Generator in longer-term cloudy situations.
 Battery – to support short-term resource shortages, early and late hour requirements,
system balancing etc.

Spares
A complete list of spares should be indicated in the offer and supplied with the equipment. The
spare parts should be supplied at least for one year after handover of the project such as solar
panels, inverters, batteries, lubricant, air filters and oil filters for the diesel generator and etc.
Warranty/Guarantee of the installed equipment’s.

Supplier should provide standard warrantees for all equipment provided under the contract as
per the standard market practices. Warranties will be compared between bidders and will hold
value in evaluation of the Technical bids. All Warrantees should be transferable to the Employer
/ Purchaser at the time of Project Hand over. The Hybrid solar PV system should be equipped
with an Energy Management system, which will give priority to the solar and will run the Diesel
generator at a minimum level required. The said energy management system should also record
the energy generated by the DG and the diesel consumption.
6.8. MANDATORY& OPTIONAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PERIODS.

A mandatory Operation and Maintenance of the project for one (1) year period along with
warranty is required from the bidder. During this period, the bidder is responsible to maintain
and operates the plant properly. When a parts of the plants due to some event affects the
contractor should repair the deficiency urgently.
6.9. PRODUCTION METERING

The bidder is required to install a production metering system for the Solar Farm. The system
should be able to generate periodic reports of production as required.
6.10. REQUIREMENT OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION FOR THE PROJECT

A local Afghan bidder is required to have an Agreement of Technical Cooperation with an
international company having appropriate experience in similar projects and having the relevant
technical capabilities. Such international company collaborating with the local Afghan bidder
should take the responsibility and technical lead for the project. The design of the project as
included in the proposal should be from the technical lead company and the agreement should
declare that the technical lead company would supervise the project until commissioning. A copy
of the required agreement should be included in the proposal document.
6.11. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The energy management system should be designed as smart energy management system in
proper way and it should be able to control the battery, diesel generators and solar energy
according to the priority of the systems and load demands.
6.12. MODULE MOUNTING STRUCTURE

The module mounting structure should be designed according to the geographical condition of
the site. The bidders should consider their own design according to the international standards
that are included in this TOR. The design should be considered to avoid making hole in the solar
panels during the installation it should be proper clamped with the module mounting

structures. The Pile -driven foundation posts: Steel, hot-dip galvanized material. The approval of
MEW is mandatory.
6.13. IEC CODES TO BE FOLLOWED:

IEC Codes for Solar PV Panels
Design Qualification and Type Approval for Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial

IEC 61215 Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
Design Qualification and Type Approval for Thin-Film Terrestrial

IEC 61646 Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
IEC 61701 Salt Mist Corrosion Testing of Photovoltaic (PV) Modules

Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating –:
IEC 61853- Part 1 Irradiance and temperature performance measurements, and power rating
Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements for

IEC 61730-1,2 Construction, Part 2: Requirements for Testing
Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Test methods for the detection of potential-

induced degradation (PID). IEC TS 62804-1: Part 1: Crystalline silicon
(Mandatory for system voltage is more than 600 VDC and advisory for
IEC 62804 system voltage is less than 600 VDC)
Photovoltaic (PV) modules – Transportation testing, Part 1: Transportation

IEC 62759-1 and shipping of module package units
IEC 62716 Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Ammonia (NH3) Corrosion Testing
IEC Codes for Solar PV Inverters
Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems Safety

compliance (Protection degree IP 65 for outdoor mounting, IP 54 for indoor
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2 mounting)
IEC/IS 61683 (For stand Photovoltaic Systems – Power conditioners: Procedure for Measuring
Alone System) Efficiency (10%, 25%, 50%, 75% & 90-100% Loading Conditions)
IEC 62891 Overall efficiency of grid-connected photovoltaic inverters:
IEC 62116/ UL 1741/ IEEE Utility-interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters - Test Procedure of Islanding
1547 Prevention Measures
Measuring relays and protection equipment - Part 27: Product safety

IEC 60255-27 requirements
IEC 60068-2 (1, 2, 14, 27, 30

& 64) Environmental Testing of PV System – Power Conditioners and Inverters
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Electromagnetic Compatibility

IEC 61000- 2,3,5 (EMC) testing of PV Inverters (as applicable)
IEC Codes for Fuses

IEC 60947 (Part 1, 2 & 3), General safety requirements for connectors, switches, circuit breakers
EN 50521 (AC/DC)
Low-voltage fuses - Part 6: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links for

IEC 60269-6 the protection of Solar photovoltaic systems
IEC Codes for Surge Arrestors
Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective devices

IEC 61643-11:2011 connected to lowvoltage power systems - Requirements and test methods
IEC Codes for Cables
General test and measuring method for PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) insulated
cables (for working voltages up to and including 1100 V, and UV resistant for
IEC 60227, IEC 60502 outdoor installation)
Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (BT(DE/NOT)258), mainly for DC

BS EN 50618 cables
IEC Codes for Earthing /Lightning
IEC 62561-1 Lightning protection system components (LPSC) - Part 1:

Requirements for connection components
IEC 62561-2 Lightning protection system components (LPSC) - Part 2:
Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes
IEC 62561 Series( Part 1,2 IEC 62561-7 Lightning protection system components (LPSC) - Part 7:
&&) (Chemical earthing) Requirements for earthing enhancing compounds
IEC Codes for Junction Boxes
Junction boxes and solar panel terminal boxes shall be of the thermo plastic
type with IP 65 protection for outdoor use, and IP 54 protection for indoor
IEC 60529 use

IEC Code for installation, testing, commissioning
Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and

maintenance - Part 1: Grid connected systems - Documentation,
IEC 62446 - : 2016 commissioning tests and inspection
SECTION 7.00 00
7.0 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

7.1 GENERAL
Submittals are divided into following four groups:
a. Pre-construction submittals: Conceptual and implementation work plans, land permit,

demining certificate, safety and security plan, project schedule, and other submittals
required by MEW prior to construction phase.
b. Design submittals
c. Construction submittals: Test results, product data, cutsheets and catalogues, mill
certificates, …
d. Closeout submittals: O&M manuals, as-builts, commissioning plan, trainings.
7.2 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Contractor-furnished Design Submittals are the various design documents which primarily
consist of field investigations, calculations, design analysis, drawings and specifications. In
addition, for each Design Submittal, the Contractor shall submit all non-administrative
modifications issued for the Contract as part of the Design Submittal package to enable MEW to
validate that these modifications have been incorporated into this Design submittal.
Design submittals should only address Contract requirements not shown on plans and any
specifications already furnished to the Contractor as part of this Contract. Plans and
specifications furnished to the Contractor shall NOT be included as part of any Design Submittal.
The Contractor shall clearly label and date all design submittals to reflect the current design stage
and date of submission to MEW to avoid confusion between current and previous submittals.
The Contractor shall not begin construction until MEW has reviewed and approved the work
presented in each Design Submittal, including complete resolution of all comments, and the
MEW Representative has issued a “Clearance for Construction (CFC)” letter. CFC shall not be
construed as meaning MEW approval. Unless otherwise indicated, the risk for the design is the
sole responsibility of the Contractor. The sole responsibility of ensuring that the Design
Submittals comply with Contract documents remains with the Contractor, in accordance with this
section of the Contract. MEW retains the right to comment on the design at any design stage,
and the lack of MEW comments at a given review cannot be used as a basis for the Contractor to
fail to address the MEW's comments on subsequent reviews, regardless of design stage.
Furthermore, approval of incomplete designs will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility
for any error which may exist, and which may require rework or other appropriate adjustment to
the Contract terms, as determined at the sole discretion of MEW. It is the sole responsibility of
the Design-Build Contractor to ensure that submittals do or do not comply with the Contract
documents. MEW review, Clearance for Construction, or approval by the MEW Representative
shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings,
nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Contract. MEW review,
Clearance for Construction, or approval of post-design construction submittals shall not be
construed as a complete check, but only indicate that the general method of construction,
materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory.
7.3 PARTIAL DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Design package shall be staged as follow:
a. 10% Design Submittal: including 10% specification, design narrative (explanatory report),
geotechnical, hydrological, hydro-mechanical and hydro-electrical assumptions, brief of
codes and standards to be utilized, area use topography plan, water diversion system,
and QA/ QC Check list for civil works such as survey, rough grading, excavation, ….
b. 35% Design Submittal: including 35% specification, design narrative, response to 10%
design comments, preliminary design of concrete structures, civil works and QA/ QC
Check list for civil works such as reinforcement placement, concrete, ….
c. 65% Design Submittal: including 65% specification, design narrative, response to 35%
design comments, final civil works, concrete structures design and preliminary hydro-
mechanical, hydro-electrical design and QA/ QC Check list for concrete, hydro-electrical
and hydro-mechanical, ….
d. 95% Design Submittal: including 95% specification, design narrative, response to 65%
design review comments, detail design of mechanical, electrical and QA/ QC Check list for
hydro-electrical and hydro-mechanical, ….
e. 100% Design Submittal: including 100% specification, response to 95% review comments,
design narrative and detailed design of structural, mechanical and electrical parts

reflecting MEW comments and QA/ QC inventory checklist and punch out list of items to
be checked and verified prior to hand over.
In the interest of expediting construction, the MEW Representative may approve partial design
submittals, procurement of materials and equipment, as well as issue the Notice to Proceed (NTP)
for construction of those elements of the design which have been cleared for construction. Such
partial notices to proceed shall be solely at the discretion of the MEW Representative. The
Contractor must obtain the approval of the Designer of Record (DOR) and MEW’s concurrence
for any Contractor proposed revision to the professionally stamped and sealed design reviewed
and Cleared for Construction by the MEW, before proceeding with the revision. The MEW
reserves the right to non-concur with any revision to the design, which may impact furniture,
furnishings, equipment selections or operations decisions that were made, based on the
reviewed and cleared for construction design. Any revision to the design, which deviates from
the contract requirements (i.e., the RFP and the accepted proposal), shall require a modification,
pursuant to the Changes clause, in addition to MEW concurrence. The MEW reserves the right
to disapprove such a revision. Unless the MEW initiates a change to the Contract requirements,
or the MEW determines that the MEW furnished design criteria are incorrect and must be
revised, any Contractor initiated proposed change to the Contract requirements, which results in
additional cost, shall strictly be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall track all
approved revisions to the reviewed and cleared for construction design and shall incorporate
them into the As-Built design documentation in accordance with approved Closeout Procedures,
which lists the requirements associated with submission of editable CADD format As-Builts
required as part of this Contract. The Designer of Record shall document its professional
concurrence on the As-Builts for any revisions by affixing its stamp and seal on the drawings and
specifications.
The QA/ QC checklists prepared by designers will be subject to change as MEW representative(s)
deem it necessary according to applicable codes/ standards, industry best practices and in
compliance with contract documents. The final checklist shall be followed by the contractor’s QC
department throughout the project life time as applicable.
7.4 ADHERENCE TO THE STANDARD DESIGNS

Contractor shall execute construction in compliance with international standard (preferably US
standards such as USBR). Any request to deviate or change the standard building designs must
be due to changed site conditions ONLY and submitted to the MEW Office administering the
Contract. Contractor shall indicate the changes and provide a narrative justification for the
changes proposed, but shall not proceed with deviations without written approval.

7.5 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS
MEW approved construction submittals are primarily related to plans (Contractor Quality
Control, Accident Prevention, Resident Management System, Area Use, etc.), schedules (Project
Schedule/Network Analysis), and certificates of compliance, reports and records/statements. In
addition, MEW Approved (MA) construction submittals are required for the following:
Civil, mechanical, electrical and architectural features:
a. Test results
b. Equipment submittals
c. Product data and shop drawings
d. Catalogue cuts/shop drawings/schedules
7.6 VARIATIONS
After design submittals have been reviewed and cleared for construction by the MEW
Representative, no submittal for variation shall be considered by the MEW.
7.7 ADDITIONAL SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

In accordance with the paragraph entitled DESIGN DISCREPANCIES, the MEW may request the
Contractor to provide additional shop drawing and submittal type data subsequent to completion
of the design.
7.8 SUBMITTAL CERTIFICATION

The CQC organization shall be responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables have
been reviewed in detail for completeness, are correct, and are in strict conformance with the
contract drawings, specifications, and reference documents.
7.9 EFFECTIVE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective
quality control system in compliance with Contract requirements (CONTRACTOR QUALITY
CONTROL).
7.10 ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The quality control system shall cover all design, construction, subcontractor, manufacturer,
vendor, and supplier operations at any tier, both onsite and offsite.
7.11 CQC MANAGER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's Quality Control
(CQC) System Manager. If found to be in strict conformance with the contract requirement, each
item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC System Manager. Copies of the CQC
organizations review comments indicating action taken shall be included within each submittal.
7.11.1 DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE

Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of
compliance with contract requirements by the MEW Representative. The Contractor shall submit
all required documentation with submittals. MEW will not accept partial submittals.
7.11.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS

It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that submittals do or do not comply with
the Contract documents. MEW review, clearance for construction, or approval by the MEW
Representative shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in
such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Contract.
7.12 MEW REVIEW

MEW review, clearance for construction, or approval of post design construction submittals shall
not be construed as a complete check, but shall indicate only that the general method of
construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory.
7.13 SUBSTITUTIONS
No submittals for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment specified in the Contract
drawings, specifications, and reference documents shall be considered by the MEW.
7.14 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS

In conjunction with Contract Requirements MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP, the MEW
Representative may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to
adequately describe the work.
7.15 UNTIMELY AND UNACCEPTABLE SUBMITTALS

If the Contractor fails to submit submittals in a timely fashion, or repetitively submits submittals
that are incomplete or not in strict conformance with the contract documents, no part of the
time lost due to such actions shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess
costs or damages by the Contractor.
7.16 STAMPS
Stamps shall be used by the Contractor on all design and post design construction submittals to
certify that the submittal meets contract requirements and shall be similar to the following:
Contractor (Firm Name):

Contract Number:
Contract Name:
I certify that this submittal accurate, is in strict conformance with all contract requirements, has
been thoroughly coordinated and cross checked against all other applicable disciplines to prevent
the omission of vital information, that all conflicts have been resolved, and that repetition has
been avoided and, it is complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of
compliance with contract requirements by the MEW Representative.
Name of CQC System Manager:
Signature of CQC System Manager:
Date:
7.17 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

All specifications, drawings, design analysis, design calculations, shop drawings, catalog data,
materials lists, and equipment schedules submitted shall be in the English language. Except O&M
manuals and safety signs which shall be both in English and Dari, Pashto versions.
7.18 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Design documents shall be prepared in metric measurements. The metric units used are the
International System of Units (SI) developed and maintained by the General Conference on
Weights and Measures (CGPM); the name International System of Units and the international
abbreviation SI were adopted by the 11th CGPM in 1960.
7.19 GEO-REFERENCE
All site plans shall be geo-referenced using the WGS 1984 coordinate system, specifically the
following: WGS 1984 UTM. If the designer is not able to use the stated coordinate system the
coordinate system used shall be correlated to the stated coordinate system. A table shall be
provided within the site drawing set cross referencing the WGS84 system to that utilized. This is
required to allow MEW to incorporate the plans into GIS for storage, map production, and
possible geospatial analysis of the different work sites.
7.20 DESIGN CALCULATIONS

Calculations shall be in SI units to meet the requirements of the design. Quantities on the
Contract drawings stated in SI units shall also be stated in SI units in the design analysis to match
the drawings.

7.21 SPECIFICATIONS
All equipment and products shall be specified according to U.S., BS and DIN standards and
described by appropriate units as required herein.
7.2.1 DESIGN ANALYSIS SUBMITTAL

It shall be written in the English language with SI units of measure. The Design Analysis is a
written explanation of the project design which is expanded and revised (updated) as the design
progresses. The Design Analysis shall contain all explanatory material giving the design rationale
for any design decisions which would not be obvious to an engineer reviewing the final drawings
and specifications. The Design Analysis contains the criteria for, and the history of, the project
design, including criteria furnished by the MEW, letters, codes, references, conference minutes,
and pertinent research. Design calculations, computerized and manual, are included in the
Design Analysis. Narrative descriptions of design solutions are also included. Written material
may be illustrated by diagrams and sketches to convey design concepts. Catalog cuts and
manufacturer's data for all equipment items, shall be submitted.
7.22 DESIGN CALCULATIONS

All design calculations shall be presented to be easily understood, correlated with requirements
specified in TOR and all final conclusions clearly documented and summarized. The Design
Submittal must include complete information (Geotechnical Report, concrete design strengths,
steel material properties, electrical and mechanical considerations, assumptions, etc.) necessary
to support all design calculations in order to easily and efficiently verify the accuracy of this
information and the resulting project components shown in plans and specifications.
7.22.1 CALCULATION SUBMITTAL

When design calculations are voluminous, they shall be bound separately from the narrative part
of the design analysis. Design calculations will include a title page, table of contents, and be
indexed (tabbed) to separate distinct parts of the various analysis and design actions being
accomplished to support plan drawings submitted. They shall be presented in a clear, consistent
and legible format in order to quickly understand the analysis and design accomplished.
Presentation shall be such that a person unfamiliar with the project features and associated
analysis and design can quickly understand the overall design process and procedures, review
the information in conjunction with the given set of plans and specifications, and verify the
suitability of all information submitted.
All design calculations shall explain the source of loading conditions with assumptions and
conclusions explained. The analysis and design methods shall also be explained, including
assumptions, theories and formulae. Include applicable diagrams that are clearly explained and
correlated with related computations, whether computer or hand generated. The design
calculations shall include a complete and comprehensive list of the criteria (and date or version
of the criteria) that the design/analysis will be compared to (codes, Engineering Manuals, etc.).
Within the separable elements of design calculations, the engineer shall cite the specific code or
reference paragraph or section as appropriate to indicate conformance to requirements. At the
beginning of each project component design section, present a summary of all load conditions
and combinations required per applicable code or Corps of Engineers manual or regulation. Then
clearly identify the particular load case governing the design and clearly show how the particular
analysis, construction materials to be used, and the specific design meet the governing load
combination. Calculation sheets shall carry the names or initials of the engineer and the checker
and the dates of calculations and checking. No portion of the calculations shall be computed and
checked by the same person.
7.23 RESUBMITTALS
Should the Contractor be required to resubmit any submittal coded as “Revise and
Resubmit_R&R” or “Conditional to Notation_CTN”. Should a re-submittal again be necessary, it
would be Design Re-submittal #2.
The purpose of this system is to avoid deviations from the Submittal Register and tracking
purposes.
7.24 MEW REVIEW

a. Within 14 days after Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit, for approval, a
complete design schedule with all submittals and review times indicated in calendar
dates. The Contractor shall update this schedule monthly. After receipt, the MEW will
be allowed FORTYFIVE (45) days to review and comment on all Design Submittals, except
as noted below. This time period starts on the next full day after delivery of the Design
Submittal to MEW.
b. If a design submittal is deficient (incorrect drawing title block information; missing or
incomplete features required in the submittal; etc.), it will be returned immediately
without further review for correction and resubmission. The review time will begin when
the corrected submittal is received. The Contractor may be liable for liquidated damages
owed to the MEW for returned design submittals due to deficiencies.
c. The Contractor shall not begin construction work until the MEW has reviewed the
Contractor's Design Submittal and cleared it for construction. Clearance for construction
does not mean MEW approval. MEW review shall not be construed as a complete check
but will evaluate the general design approach and adherence to contract parameters. The

MEW Review is often limited in time and scope. Therefore, the Contractor shall not
consider any review performed by the MEW as an excuse for incomplete work.
d. Upon completion of the review the Contractor will be notified by the MEW
Representative’s Representative that the comment file is open for viewing and response
to MEW comments. The MEW Representative will indicate whether the Design Submittal,
or portions thereof, has or has not been cleared for construction using the following
action codes:
- Approved, Cleared for Construction
- CTN, Conditional to Notation
- RNR, Revise and Resubmit
These codes shall NOT be used by the Contractor.
Design submittals Cleared for Construction by the MEW Representative shall not relieve the
Contractor from responsibility for any design errors or omissions and any liability associated with
such errors, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Contract.
7.25 INCORPORATION OF MEW REVIEW COMMENTS

a. The Contractor shall review each comment, furnish a complete response as to how the
comment will be addressed in the Design Analysis, Plans and Specifications, or other
Design Submittal stipulations required in this Contract. The Contractor will then
incorporate each comment into the design submittal along with other work required at
the next Design Submittal stage. The Contractor shall furnish disposition of all comments,
with the next scheduled submittal. The disposition shall identify action taken with citation
of location within the relevant design document. Generalized statements of intention
such as "will comply" or "will revise the specification" are not acceptable. During the
design review process, comments will be made on the design submittals that will change
the drawings and specifications. The MEW shall make no additional payments to the
Contractor for the incorporation of comments. Review comments are considered part of
the Contract administration process.
b. If the Contractor disagrees technically with any comment or comments and does not
intend to comply with the comment, he must clearly outline, with ample justification, the
reasons for noncompliance within five (5) days after close of review period in order that
the comment can be resolved.
c. The Contractor is cautioned that if he believes the action required by any comment
exceeds the requirements of this Contract, he should flag the comment as a scope change,
and notify the MEW Rep in writing immediately.

d. If a design submittal is over one (1) day late in accordance with the latest design schedule,
the
MEW review period may be extended 30 days.
7.26 CONFERENCES
As necessary, conferences will be conducted between the Contractor and the MEW to resolve
review comments.
A review conference may be held at the completion of MEW Technical Board review and
subsequent Contractor response for each design submittal. The review conference will be held
at Ministry of Energy and Water, Kabul, Afghanistan. The Contractor shall bring the personnel
that developed the design submittal to the review conference.
7.27 DESIGN DEFICIENCIES

Design deficiencies noted by the MEW shall be corrected prior to the start of design for
subsequent features of work which may be affected by, or need to be built upon, the deficient
design work.
7.28 DESIGN DISCREPANCIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the correction of incomplete design data, omissions,
and design discrepancies which become apparent during construction. The Contractor shall
provide the MEW Representative with a proposed recommendation for correcting a design
error, within three (3) calendar days after notification by the MEW Representative. The MEW
Representative will notify the Contractor of any detected noncompliance with the foregoing
requirements. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action after receipt of such
notice. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the worksite, shall be deemed
sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly,
the MEW Representative may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory
corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders shall be
made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the
Contractor. Should extensions of design, fabrication plans and/or specific manufacturer's
details be required as a result of a MEW issued Change Order, the MEW will make an equitable
adjustment in accordance with Contract Terms and Conditions.
SECTION 8.00 00

8.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL
8.1 GENERAL
8.2 PAYMENT
Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control
program, and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the applicable unit prices or
lump-sum prices contained in the Bidding Schedule.
8.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective
quality control system in compliance with the Contract Clauses and this specification section. The
quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce
an end product which complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all
construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction
sequence. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the
job and is subject to removal by the MEW Representative for non-compliance with the quality
requirements specified in the contract. The site project superintendent in this context shall be
the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including
quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the
site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the MEW Representative, and shall be
responsible for all construction and construction related activities at the site.
8.4 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contractor shall furnish for review by the MEW, not later than five (5) days after receipt of
Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) the proposed Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan. The plan shall
identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, records, and forms to be used.
8.4.1 CONTENTS OF CQC PLAN

The CQC Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction operations,
both on-site and off-site, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers and purchasing
agents:
a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of

authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff shall implement the three phase
control system for all aspects of the work specified. The staff shall include a CQC System
Manager who shall report to the project superintendent.
b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of
each person assigned a CQC function.

c. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the
firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to
adequately perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop
work which is not in compliance with the contract. The CQC System Manager shall issue
letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties,
authorities, and responsibilities. Copies of these letters shall also be furnished to the
MEW.
d. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including
those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, consultants, and purchasing agents.
These procedures shall be in accordance with Section 01335 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.
e. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include
the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test
frequency, and person responsible for each test.
f. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control,
verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.
g. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable
corrective action. These procedures shall establish verification that identified deficiencies
have been corrected.
h. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.
i. A list of the definable features of work. A definable feature of work is a task which is
separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and may be
identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a
different environment. Although each section of the specifications may generally be
considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable
features under a particular section. This list will be agreed upon during the coordination
meeting.
8.5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL

8.5.1 (DQC) PLAN
The following additional requirements apply to the Design Quality Control (DQC) plan:
a. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a Design Quality Control (DQC) Plan as an effective
quality control program which will assure that all services required by this design contract are
performed and provided in a manner that meets professional architectural and engineering
quality standards. As a minimum, all documents shall be technically reviewed by competent,
independent reviewers identified in the DQC Plan. The same element that produced the product

shall not perform the independent technical review (ITR). The Contractor shall correct errors and
deficiencies in the design documents prior to submitting them to the MEW.
b. The Contractor shall include the design schedule in the master project schedule, showing the
sequence of events involved in carrying out the project design tasks within the specific contract
period. This should be at a detailed level of scheduling sufficient to identify all major design tasks,
including those that control the flow of work. The schedule shall include review and correction
periods associated with each item. This should be a forward planning as well as a project
monitoring tool. The schedule reflects calendar days and not dates for each activity. If the
schedule is changed, the Contractor shall submit a revised schedule reflecting the change within
7 calendar days. The Contractor shall include in the DQC Plan the discipline-specific checklists to
be used during the design and quality control of each submittal. These completed checklists shall
be submitted at each design phase as part of the project documentation.
c. The DQC Plan shall be implemented by an Design Quality Control Manager who has the
responsibility of being cognizant of and assuring that all documents on the project have been
coordinated. This individual shall be a person who has verifiable engineering or architectural
design experience and is a registered professional engineer or architect. The Contractor shall
notify the MEW Representative, in writing, of the name of the individual, and the name of an
alternate person assigned to the position.
The MEW Representative will notify the Contractor in writing of the acceptance of the DQC Plan.
After acceptance, any changes proposed by the Contractor are subject to the acceptance of the
MEW Representative.
8.6 ACCEPTANCE OF PLAN

Acceptance of the Contractor’s plan is required prior to the start of construction. Acceptance is
conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the construction. The
MEW reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in the CQC plan and
operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.
8.7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES

After acceptance of the QC plan, the Contractor shall notify the MEW Representative in writing
a minimum of seven calendar days prior to any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject
to acceptance by the MEW Representative.
8.8 COORDINATION MEETING

After the Pre-construction Conference, before start of construction, and prior to acceptance by
the MEW of the Quality Control Plan, the Contractor shall meet with the MEW Representative or
Authorized Representative and discuss the Contractor’s quality control system. The CQC Plan
shall be submitted for review a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting.
During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details shall be developed, including
the forms for recording the CQC operations, control activities, testing, administration of the
system for both on-site and off-site work, and the interrelationship of Contractor’s Management
and control with the MEW’s Quality Assurance. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the
MEW and signed by both the Contractor and the MEW Representative. The minutes shall become
a part of the contract file. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called
by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the CQC
system or procedures, which may require corrective action by the Contractor.
8.9 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

8.9.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager, and sufficient number of
additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance. Personnel identified in
the technical provisions as requiring specialized skills to assure the required work is being
performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization. The Contractor's CQC
staff shall maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have
complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract
compliance. The CQC staff shall be subject to acceptance by the MEW Representative. The
Contractor shall provide adequate office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary
to maintain an effective and fully functional CQC organization. Complete records of all letters,
material submittals, shop drawing submittals, schedules and all other project documentation
shall be promptly furnished to the CQC organization by the Contractor. The CQC organization
shall be responsible to maintain these documents and records at the site at all times, except as
otherwise acceptable to the MEW Representative.
8.9.2 CQC SYSTEM MANAGER

The Contractor shall identify an individual within his organization at the site of the work who shall
be responsible for overall management of the CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC
matters for the Contractor. S/he shall be a person with a minimum of ten (10) years in related
work. The CQC System Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be
employed by the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be assigned no other duties. An
alternate for the CQC System Manager will be identified in the plan to serve in the event of the
CQC system manager’s absence. The requirements for the alternate will be the same as for the
designated CQC manager.

8.9.3 ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
The Contractor shall maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to
make changes to the CQC staff, the Contractor shall revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes
and submit the changes to the MEW Representative for acceptance.
8.10 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

Submittals, if needed, shall be made as specified in the SECTION 13 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.
The CQC organization shall be responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are
in compliance with the contract requirements.
8.11 CONTROL
Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction,
to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract.
At least three phases of control shall be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each
definable feature of the construction work as follows:
8.11.1 PREPATORY PHASE

This phase shall be performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after
all required documents and materials are approved or accepted, and after copies are at the work
site. This phase shall include:
a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards.

A copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards, in the English language unless
specifically approved otherwise by the MEW Representative, applicable to that portion of
the work to be accomplished in the field shall be made available by the Contractor at the
preparatory inspection. These copies shall be maintained in the field and available for use
by MEW personnel until final acceptance of the work.
b. A review of the contract drawings.
c. A check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and
approved.
d. A check to assure that provisions have been made to provide required control inspection
and testing.
e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been
completed and is in compliance with the contract.
f. A physical examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to verify that
they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are
properly stored.

g. Reviews of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to ensure safety requirements are
met.
h. Discussion of procedures for constructing the work including repetitive deficiencies,
construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work.
i. A check to ensure that the MEW Representative has accepted the portion of the plan for
the work to be performed.
j. Discussion of the initial control phase.
The MEW shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning any of the required action
of the preparatory phase. This phase shall include a meeting conducted by the CQC system
manager and attended by the superintendent, other CQC personnel (as applicable), and the
foreman responsible for the definable feature. The results of the preparatory phase actions shall
be documented by separate minutes prepared by the CQC system manager and attached to the
daily QC report. The Contractor shall instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of
workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.
8.11.2 INITIAL PHASE

This phase shall be accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. The following
shall be accomplished:
a. A check of preliminary work to ensure that it is in compliance with contract requirements.

Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.
b. Verification of full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing.
c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable
workmanship standards. Compare with sample panels as appropriate.
d. Resolve all differences.
e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity
hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.
f. The MEW shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase.
Separate minutes of this phase shall be prepared by the CQC system manager and
attached to the daily QC report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future
reference and comparison with follow-up phases. The initial phase should be repeated
for each new crew to work on-site, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are
not being met.
8.11.3 FOLLOW-UP PHASE

Daily checks shall be performed to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements,
including control testing, until completion of the particular feature of work. The checks shall be

made a matter of record in the CQC documentation. Final follow-up checks shall be conducted,
and all noted deficiencies corrected, prior to the start of additional features of work that may be
affected by the deficient work. The Contractor shall not build upon nor conceal non-conforming
work.
8.11.4 ADDITIONAL PREPARATORY AND INITIAL PHASES

Additional preparatory and initial phases may be required by the MEW Representative on the
same definable features of work if the quality of on-going work is unacceptable; if there are
changes in the applicable QC staff or in the on-site production supervision or work crew; if work
on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity; or if other problems
develop.
8.12 TESTS
8.12.1 TESTING PROCEDURE
The Contractor shall perform tests specified or required to verify that control measures are
adequate to provide a product that conforms to contract requirements. Upon request, the
Contractor shall furnish to the MEW duplicate samples of test specimens for possible testing by
the MEW. Costs incidental to the transportation of samples or materials shall be borne by the
Contractor.
Testing includes operation and/or acceptance tests when specified. A list of tests to be performed
shall be furnished as a part of the CQC plan. The list shall give the test name, frequency,
specification paragraph containing the test requirements, the personnel and laboratory
responsible for each type of test, and an estimate of the number of tests required. The Contractor
shall perform the following activities and record and provide the following data:
a. Verify that testing procedures comply with contract requirements.

b. Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with testing
standards.
c. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards.
d. Verify that recording forms and test identification control number system, including all of
the test documentation requirements, have been prepared. Results of all tests taken,
both passing and failing tests, shall be recorded on the Quality Control report for the date
taken. Specification paragraph/item reference, location where tests were taken, and the
sequential control number identifying the test will be given. Actual test reports may be
submitted later, if approved by the MEW Representative, with a reference to the test
number and date taken. An information copy of tests performed by an off-site or
commercial test facility will be provided directly to the MEW Representative. Failure to

submit timely test reports, as stated, may result in nonpayment for related work
performed and disapproval of the test facility for this contract.
8.13 COMPLETION INSPECTION

8.13.1 PUNCH-OUT INSPECTION
Near the end of the work, or any increment of the work established by a time, "Commencement,
Prosecution, and Completion of Work", or by the specifications, the CQC Manager shall conduct
an inspection of the work. A punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings
and specifications shall be prepared and included in the CQC documentation. The list of
deficiencies shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. The CQC
System Manager or staff shall make a second inspection to ascertain that all deficiencies have
been corrected. Once this is accomplished, the
Contractor shall notify the MEW that the facility is ready for the MEW Pre-Final inspection.
8.13.2 PRE-FINAL INSPECTION

The MEW will perform the pre-final inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to
be occupied. A MEW Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as a result of this inspection. The
Contractor's CQC System Manager shall ensure that all items on this list have been corrected
before notifying the MEW, so that a Final inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Any
items noted on the Pre-Final inspection shall be corrected in a timely manner. These inspections
and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph shall be accomplished within the time
slated for completion of the entire work or any particular increment of the work if the project is
divided into increments by separate completion dates.
8.13.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION

The Contractor's Quality Control Inspection personnel, plus the superintendent or other primary
management person, and the MEW Representative's Representative shall be in attendance at
the final acceptance inspection. Additional MEW personnel including, but not limited to, those
from Base/Post Civil Facility Engineer user groups, and major commands may also be in
attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the MEW
Representative based upon results of the Pre-Final inspection. Notice shall be given to the MEW
Representative at least 15 days prior to the final acceptance inspection and shall include the
Contractor's assurance that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being
unacceptable, along with all remaining work performed under the contract, will be complete and
acceptable by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection.

Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be
cause for the MEW Representative to bill the Contractor for the MEW's additional inspection cost
in accordance with the contract clause titled "Inspection of Construction".
8.14 DOCUMENTATION
The Contractor shall maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality
control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall include the work of
subcontractors and suppliers and shall be on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum,
the following information:
a. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

b. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.
c. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.
d. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to
specifications/drawings requirements. The control phase shall be identified (Preparatory,
Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted, along with corrective action.
e. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and
reference to specifications/drawings requirements.
f. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action
taken.
g. Offsite surveillance activities, including actions taken.
h. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective
actions.
i. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.
j. Contractor's verification statement.
These records shall indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of
personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. These records
shall cover both conforming and deficient features and shall include a statement that equipment
and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract. The original
and one copy of these records in report form shall be furnished to the MEW daily within forty-
eight (48) hours after the date covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted
for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, one report shall be prepared and
submitted for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days
shall be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no
work shall be for that day only. Reports shall be signed and dated by the CQC System Manager.
The report from the CQC System Manager shall include copies of test reports and copies of
reports prepared by all subordinate quality control personnel.
8.15 SAMPLE FORMS
In accordance with, the Contractor shall use the forms produced by and printed from QCS.
Samples of any forms required to meet the requirements of this section which are not produced
by that system shall be included in the contractors Quality Control Plan.
8.16 NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE

The MEW Representative will notify the Contractor of any detected noncompliance with the
foregoing requirements. The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action after receipt of
such notice. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the work site, shall be deemed
sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly,
the MEW Representative may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory
corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders shall be made
the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.
SECTION 9.00 00
9.0 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

9.1 SUBMITTALS
MEW approval is required for submittals listed below. The following shall be submitted in
accordance with SECTION 13 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
- Operation and Maintenance Data

- Equipment/Product Warranty List
- Closeout Submittals
- As-Built Drawings
- As-Built Record of Equipment and Materials
- Warranty Management Plan
- Equipment/Product Warranty Tag
- List of Final Cleaning
9.2 AS-BUILTDRAWINGS
The Contractor shall revise two (2) sets of paper drawings by red-line process to show the as-
built conditions during the prosecution of the project. These working as-built marked drawings
shall be kept current on a weekly basis and at least one set shall be available on the jobsite at all
times. Changes from the contract plans which are made in the work or additional information
which might be uncovered in the course of construction shall be accurately and neatly recorded
as they occur by means of details and notes. Final as-built drawings shall be prepared after the

completion of each definable feature of work as listed in the Contractor Quality Control Plan
(Foundations, Utilities, Structural Steel, etc., as appropriate for the project). The working as-built
marked prints and final as-built drawings will be jointly reviewed for accuracy and completeness
by the MEW Representative and the Contractor prior to submission of each monthly pay
estimate. If the Contractor fails to maintain the working and final as-built drawings as specified
herein, the MEW Representative will deduct from the monthly progress payment an amount
representing the estimated cost of maintaining the as-built drawings. This monthly deduction will
continue until an agreement can be reached between the MEW Representative and the
Contractor regarding the accuracy and completeness of updated drawings. The working and final
as-built drawings shall show, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
a. The actual location, kinds and sizes of all sub-surface utility lines. In order that the location
of these lines and appurtenances may be determined in the event the surface openings
or indicators become covered over or obscured, the as-built drawings shall show, by
offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run
including each change in direction. Valves, splice boxes, and similar appurtenances shall
be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average
depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded.
b. The location and dimensions of any changes within the structure.
c. Correct grade, elevations, cross section, or alignment of roads, earthwork, structures or
utilities if any changes were made from contract plans.
d. Changes in details of design or additional information obtained from working drawings
specified to be prepared and/or furnished by the Contractor; including but not limited to
fabrication, erection, installation plans and placing details, pipe sizes, insulation material,
dimensions of equipment foundations, etc.
e. The topography, invert elevations and grades of drainage installed or affected as part of
the project construction.
f. Changes or modifications which result from the final inspection.
g. Where contract drawings or specifications present options, only the option selected for
construction shall be shown on the final as-built prints.
h. If borrow material for this project is from sources on MEW property, or if MEW property
is used as a spoil area, the Contractor shall furnish a contour map of the final borrow
pit/spoil area elevations.
i. Systems designed or enhanced by the Contractor, such as irrigation systems.
j. Modifications (change order price shall include the Contractor's cost to change working
and final as-built drawings to reflect modifications) and compliance with the following
procedures:

1. Directions in the modification for posting descriptive changes shall be followed.
2. A Modification Circle shall be placed at the location of each deletion.
3. For new details or sections which are added to a drawing, a Modification Circle
shall be placed by the detail or section title.
4. For minor changes, a Modification Circle shall be placed by the area changed on
the drawing (each location).
5. For major changes to a drawing, a Modification Circle shall be placed by the title
of the affected plan, section, or detail at each location.
6. For changes to schedules or drawings, a Modification Circle shall be placed either
by the schedule heading or by the change in the schedule.
The Modification Circle size shall be 12.7 mm diameter unless the area where the circle is to be
placed is crowded. Smaller size circle shall be used for crowded areas.
9.3 AS-BUILT RECORD OF MATERIALS

The Contractor shall furnish one copy of preliminary record of equipment and materials used on
the project 16 days prior to final inspection. This preliminary submittal will be reviewed and
returned 4 days after final inspection with MEW comments. Two sets of final record of equipment
and materials shall be submitted 10 days after final inspection. The designations shall be keyed
to the related area depicted on the contract drawings.
9.4 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

9.4.1 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Contractor shall develop a warranty management plan which shall contain information
relevant to Warranty of Construction. At least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty
conference, the Contractor shall submit the warranty management plan for MEW approval. The
warranty management plan shall include all required actions and documents to assure that the
MEW receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan shall be in narrative form and contain
sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether
tradesmen, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term
"status" as indicated below shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was
accomplished. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall be
submitted to the MEW Representative for approval prior to each monthly pay estimate.
Approved information shall be assembled in a binder and shall be turned over to the MEW upon
acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period shall begin on the date of project
acceptance and shall continue for the full product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month
warranty inspection shall be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contractor,

MEW Representative and the Customer Representative. Information contained in the warranty
management plan shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
a. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including
points of contact and telephone numbers within the organizations of the Contractors,
subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.
b. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items,
to include pumps, motors, transformers, and for all commissioned systems such as fire
protection and alarm systems, etc.
c. A list for each warranted equipment, item, feature of construction or system indicating:
13.1 Name of item.
13.2 Model and serial numbers.
13.3 Location where installed.
13.4 Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.
13.5 Names, addresses and telephone numbers of sources of spare parts.
13.6 Warranties and terms of warranty. This shall include one-year overall warranty of
construction. Items which have extended warranties shall be indicated with
separate warranty expiration dates.
13.7 Cross-reference to warranty certificates as applicable.
13.8 Starting point and duration of warranty period.
13.9 Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.
13.10 Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.
13.11 Organization, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.
13.12 Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.
13.13 The Contractor's plans for attendance at the 4 and 9 month post-construction
warranty inspections conducted by the MEW.
13.14 Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.
Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical
for warranty and/or safety reasons.
9.5 PRE-WARRANTY CONFERENCE

Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the MEW Representative, the
Contractor shall meet with the MEW Representative to develop a mutual understanding with
respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for Contractor
notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect,
reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the
MEW Representative for the execution of the construction warranty shall be
established/reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of
the Contractor's quality control completion inspection, the Contractor shall furnish the name,
telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate
and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contact
will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, shall be continuously
available, and shall be responsive to MEW inquiry on warranty work action and status. This
requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in connection with other
portions of this provision.
9.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSE TO CONSTRUCTION WARRANTY

9.6.1 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Following oral or written notification by the MEW Representative, the Contractor shall respond
to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the "Construction Warranty
Service Priority List". The Contractor shall submit a report on any warranty item that has been
repaired during the warranty period. The report shall include the cause of the problem, date
reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not
perform the construction warranty within the timeframes specified, the MEW will perform the
work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.
a. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine
course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to
completion or relief.
b. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine
course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to
completion or relief.
c. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work
continuously to completion or relief.
9.6.2 EQUIPMENT/PRODUCT WARRANTIES

9.6.2.1 PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY WORK
In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty
work required, the MEW Representative will have the work performed by others, and after
completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses
incurred by the MEW while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative
expenses. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work,
the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions.

Failure of the Contractor to respond will be cause for the MEW Representative to proceed against
the Contractor.
9.6.2.2 WARRANTY TAGS

At the time of installation, each warranted item shall be tagged with a durable, oil and water
resistant tag approved by the MEW Representative. Each tag shall be attached with a copper
wire and shall be sprayed with a silicone waterproof coating. The date of acceptance and the QC
signature shall remain blank until project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. The tag shall show
the following information.
a. Type of product/material ________________________________________________

b. Model number ________________________________________________________
c. Serial number ________________________________________________________
d. Contract number ______________________________________________________
e. Warranty period ___________ from ___________ to _________________________
f. Inspector's signature ___________________________________________________
g. Construction Contractor
_________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
Telephone number ____________________________________________________
h. Warranty contact ______________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
Telephone number ____________________________________________________
i. Warranty response time priority code ______________________________________

j. WARNING - PROJECT PERSONNEL TO PERFORM ONLY OPERATIONALMAINTENANCE
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
9.7 COMMISSIONING PLAN

9.7.1 MECHANICAL TESTING, ADJUSTING, BALANCING, AND COMMISSIONING
Prior to final inspection and transfer of the completed facility; all reports, statements,
certificates, and completed checklists for testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning of
mechanical systems shall be submitted to and approved by the MEW Representative as specified
inapplicable technical specification sections.

SECTION 10.00 00
10.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

10.1 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
Submit Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals specifically applicable to this Contract and
a complete and concise depiction of the provided equipment, product, or system. Organize and
present information in sufficient detail to clearly explain O&M requirements at the system,
equipment, component, and subassembly level. Include an index preceding each submittal.
Submit in accordance with this section and SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.
Two hard paper copies and an electronic copy of the O&M manuals in English, Pashto, and Dari
shall be delivered to the O&M Regional Site manager at the MEW responsible for contract
administration.
Operation manuals and maintenance manuals shall be provided in a common volume, complete,
clearly differentiated and separately indexed.
10.1.1 PACKAGE QUALITY

Documents must be fully legible. Poor quality copies and material with hole punches obliterating
the text or drawings will not be accepted.
10.1.2 PACKAGE CONTENT

Data package content shall be as shown in the paragraph titled "Schedule of Operation and
Maintenance Data Packages." Comply with the data package requirements specified in the
individual technical sections, including the content of the packages and addressing each product,
component, and system designated for data package submission.
10.1.3 CHANGES TO SUBMITTALS

Manufacturer-originated changes or revisions to submitted data shall be furnished by the
Contractor if a component of an item is so affected subsequent to acceptance of the O&M

manual. The Contractor shall submit changes, additions, or revisions required by the MEW
Representative for final acceptance of submitted data, within 30 calendar days of the notification
of this change requirement. The MEW Representative reserves the right to determine whether
the above specified information, as furnished by the Contractor, is adequate and complete and
to require such additional submittals by the Contractor as necessary to insure that adequate
information has been furnished to provide the satisfactory operation and maintenance of the
various items of equipment and to fulfill the intent of the specifications. All costs arising from
these resubmissions shall be borne by the Contractor.
10.2 TYPES OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN O&M DATA PACKAGES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Include specific instructions, procedures, and illustrations for the following phases of operation:
10.2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

List personnel hazards and equipment or product safety precautions for all operating conditions.
10.2.2 OPERATOR PRESTART

Include procedures required to set up and prepare each system for use.
10.2.3 STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND POST-SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

Provide narrative description for Startup, Shutdown and Post-shutdown operating procedures
including the control sequence for each procedure.
10.2.4 NORMAL OPERATIONS

Provide narrative description of Normal Operating Procedures. Include Control Diagrams with
data to explain operation and control of systems and specific equipment.
10.2.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

Include Emergency Procedures for equipment malfunctions to permit a short period of continued
operation or to shut down the equipment to prevent further damage to systems and equipment.
Include Emergency Shutdown Instructions for fire, explosion, spills, or other foreseeable
contingencies. Provide guidance and procedures for emergency operation of all utility systems
including required valve positions, valve locations and zones or portions of systems controlled.
10.2.6 OPERATOR SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Include instructions for services to be performed by the operator such as lubrication, adjustment,
inspection, and recording gage readings.

10.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Include a list of Environmental Conditions (temperature, humidity, and other relevant data) that
are best suited for the operation of each product, component or system. Describe conditions
under which the item equipment should not be allowed to run.
10.2.8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Include the following information for preventive and scheduled maintenance to minimize
corrective maintenance and repair.
10.2.9 LUBRICATION DATA

Include preventative maintenance lubrication data, in addition to instructions for lubrication
provided under paragraph titled "Operator Service Requirements":
a. A table showing recommended lubricants for specific temperature ranges and

applications.
b. Charts with a schematic diagram of the equipment showing lubrication points,
recommended types and grades of lubricants, and capacities.
c. A Lubrication Schedule showing service interval frequency.
10.2.10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN AND SCHEDULE

Include manufacturer's schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, tests and
adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize corrective
maintenance. Provide manufacturer's projection of preventive maintenance work-hours on a
daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis including craft requirements by type of craft. For
periodic calibrations, provide manufacturer's specified frequency and procedures for each
separate operation.
10.2.11 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE (REPAIR)

Include manufacturer's recommended procedures and instructions for correcting problems and
making repairs.
10.2.12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

Include step-by-step procedures to promptly isolate the cause of typical malfunctions. Describe
clearly why the checkout is performed and what conditions are to be sought. Identify tests or
inspections and test equipment required to determine whether parts and equipment may be
reused or require replacement.

10.2.13 WIRING DIAGRAMS AND CONTROL DIAGRAMS
Wiring diagrams and control diagrams shall be point-to-point drawings of wiring and control
circuits including factory-field interfaces. Provide a complete and accurate depiction of the actual
job specific wiring and control work. On diagrams, number electrical and electronic wiring and
pneumatic control tubing and the terminals for each type, identically to actual installation
configuration and numbering.
10.2.14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES

Include instructions and a list of tools required to repair or restore the product or equipment to
proper condition or operating standards.
10.2.15 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Include step-by-step procedures and a list required tools and supplies for removal, replacement,
disassembly, and assembly of components, assemblies, subassemblies, accessories, and
attachments. Provide tolerances, dimensions, settings and adjustments required. Instructions
shall include a combination of text and illustrations.
10.2.16 SPARE PARTS AND SUPPLY LISTS

Furnish a recommended spare parts list containing equipment manufacturers' recommendations
for ten (10) years; five (5) years; two (2) years and one (1) year spare parts stock levels in
Afghanistan. Current unit price and effective date, lead time, shelf life for each individual part,
and total cost of all recommended parts shall be furnished. Special consideration is required for
facilities at remote locations. Emphasize spare parts and supplies that have a long lead-time to
obtain.
10.2.17 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WORK-HOURS

Include manufacturer's projection of corrective maintenance work-hours including requirements
by type of craft. Corrective maintenance that requires completion or participation of the
equipment manufacturer shall be identified and tabulated separately.
10.2.18 APPENDICES
Provide information required below and information not specified in the preceding paragraphs
but pertinent to the maintenance or operation of the product or equipment.
10.2.19 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Provide identification and coverage for all parts of each component, assembly, subassembly, and
accessory of the end items subject to replacement. Include special hardware requirements, such
as requirement to use high-strength bolts and nuts. Identify parts by make, model, serial
number, and source of supply to allow reordering without further identification. Provide clear

and legible illustrations, drawings, and exploded views to enable easy identification of the items.
When illustrations omit the part numbers and description, both the illustrations and separate
listing shall show the index, reference, or key number that will cross-reference the illustrated
part to the listed part. Parts shown in the listings shall be grouped by components, assemblies,
and subassemblies in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice. Parts data may
cover more than one model or series of equipment, components, assemblies, subassemblies,
attachments, or accessories, such as typically shown in a master parts catalog.
10.2.20 WARRANTY INFORMATION

List and explain the various warranties and include the servicing and technical precautions
prescribed by the manufacturers or contract documents in order to keep warranties in force.
10.3 PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Provide information available from the manufacturers that is needed for use in training
designated personnel to properly operate and maintain the equipment and systems.
10.4 TESTING EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION

Include information on test equipment required to perform specified tests and on special tools
needed for the operation, maintenance, and repair of components.
10.5 CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Provide a list that includes the name, address, email, and cell phone telephone number of the
General Contractor and each Subcontractor who installed the product or equipment, or system.
For each item, also provide the name address email, and cell phone telephone number of the
manufacturer's representative and service organization most convenient to the project site.
Provide the name, address, address email, and cell phone number of the product, equipment,
and system manufacturers.
10.6 TRAINING
Unless provided for elsewhere, the Contractor shall provide operational and maintenance
training for all systems furnished under this contract in accordance with this section. The training
shall not take place until the operation and maintenance manuals are submitted and approved.
Training shall be given to personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system
at the installation. Such training shall consist of classroom and on-the-equipment training for the
period specified, which shall be completed prior to acceptance of a system or equipment, as
applicable. The instructor(s) shall have no other duties during the period of training. Classroom
instruction shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total training time, with the balance

devoted to on-the-equipment demonstration and familiarization. Orient training to the specific
system being installed under this Contract. Use operation and maintenance manual as the
primary instructional aide in contractor provided activity personnel training. Manuals shall be
delivered for each trainee with two additional sets delivered for archiving at the project site.
Submit a training course schedule, syllabus, and training materials 14 days prior to the start of
training. Obtain approval of the training course before beginning that phase of training. Furnish
a qualified instructor approved by the system manufacturer to conduct training for the specific
system. Training manuals shall include an agenda, defined objectives and a detailed description
of the subject matter for each lesson. Furnish audio-visual equipment and all other training
materials and supplies. A training day is defined as 8 hours of classroom or lab instruction,
including two 15 minute breaks and excluding lunch time, Monday through Friday, during the
daytime shift in effect at the training facility.
Each individual training session shall be presented one time only, recorded on DVDs, and be
scheduled in a manner acceptable to the MEW Representative. For guidance, the Contractor
should assume the attendees will have a high school education. At the completion of training,
the DVDs shall become the property of the MEW. In addition to the Contractor's requirements
to recording each training section, the MEW reserves the right to record, in any manner, the
subject training material, or training sessions given by the Contractor, without additional cost to
the MEW.
SECTION 11.00 00
11.0 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

The Contractor shall institute an effective capacity development program for MEW staff which
shall integrate national MEW seconded personnel into the Detail Design and Execution Program
to the extent possible. The capacity development plan shall be developed and submit along
with technical proposal. Consideration should be given to a counterpart system of assigning
seconded counterpart personnel to various major key task positions, i.e. civil engineer,
geotechnical, hydrologist, environmentalists, engineers, sociologists etc.
The MEW, will ascertain overall effectiveness of the Contractor’s capacity building efforts
through periodic briefing sessions with seconded individuals. MEW will make appropriate
recommendations for any modifications to the Consultant’s program, as may be deemed
necessary from these briefing sessions. These recommendations will be adopted through
mutual agreement between the Contractor and MEW.

11.1 CONSULTANT’S KABUL LIAISON OFFICE
The consultant shall setup a substantial liaison office in Kabul during the project period. A
description of the Kabul office and the extent of project work to be performed in the office will
be given in the contractor’s proposal.
SECTION 12.00 00
12.0 VALUE ENGINEERING

12.1 GENERAL
The contractor’s proposal for submission for detailed design, drawings shall include a
comprehensive procedure for value engineering which will be followed during the design and
construction periods. A Value Engineering Assessment (VEA) will be part of the quality control
plan developed by the contractor.
APPENDIX A (QUALIFICATIONS)
1. When a bidder submits its proposal in response to a Request for Proposals, and a staffing plan
including the names and qualifications of key personnel who are proposed to work on the project
is required to be submitted, those personnel who are offered will be the same personnel who
will actually perform on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary
for the contractor to substitute personnel for one of those whose qualifications were the basis
for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the MEW the
same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute
employee. The MEW shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute
employee and to approve or disapprove his or her qualifications. If the proposed substitute
employee's qualifications are disapproved by the MEW, the contractor will propose another
employee who does possess equivalent qualifications.
2. When a bidder submits its proposal in response to a Request for Proposals, and the name of a
specific subcontractor is a required submittal, then that subcontractor who is offered will be the
same subcontractor who will actually perform the specified work on the project. If, during
performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute a
subcontractor for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer
and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the MEW the same information that
was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute subcontractor. The MEW
shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute subcontractor and to
approve or disapprove its qualifications. If the proposed substitute subcontractor's qualifications
are disapproved by the MEW, the contractor will propose another subcontractor who does
possess equivalent qualifications.
3. When a bidder submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals, and a schedule for
the performance of the work on the project is a required submittal, the terms of the proposed
schedule will become the schedule that will be utilized for completion of the project, adjusted as
necessary to reflect the actual issue date of the Notice to
Proceed.
4. When a bidder submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals and that proposal
contains any work, materials, methods or other type of betterment that provides an advantage
to the MEW that is above the minimum requirements contained in the RFP, the terms of the
proposal will be the basis for evaluation and, if successful, will become the terms of the contract
upon award. If a change in one of those terms is made to one that is less favorable to the MEW
than the one on which the award of the contract was based, a credit to the MEW will be
negotiated by the contractor. Only the MEW has the authority to negotiate a waiver of the terms
of the contract.
APPENDIX.A QUALIFICATIONS
experience
Educati
General
in years
Staff*
No. Years onal

Relevant backgr
Position Held Experience ound Nationality
Project At least
Manage Master
1 r 1 15 10 degree International/ Local National
Construction team
Quality
Control
Manage Bachel
2 r 1 15 10 or International/ Local National
Alt. 10 Bachel
3 QCM 1 7 or International/ Local National
QC Bachel
4 Engineer 1 5 3 or International/ Local National

(Structur
e)
Construc
tion
Manage Bachel
5 r 1 10 7 or International/ Local National
Site
Engineer Bachel
6 s 2 7 5 or Local National
Surveyor Bachel
Junior
Surveyor Bachel
Health & 14
Safety years
Manage graduat
9 r 1 5 3 ion Local National
H&S
10 Officer 4 5 3 National
14
years
graduat
11 Welder ** 5 3 ion EN 287, EN 729, AWS
* Staff indicated as designers or implementation professional management crew are deemed

minimum requirement for implementation of the project.
** Number of support team such as welders, concrete crew, reinforcement placement, form
workers, foremen, and … shall be per job requirement and approval of the Engineer.
A.2 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ACI American Concrete Institute

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Alt. QCM Alternative Quality Control Manager
ASTM American Standard for Testing Material
AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
BS British Standards
CBR California Bearing Ratio
CCITT International Telephone & Telegraph Consulting committee
CECT European Committee for Manufacturing of Boilers & Kindred Steel
Structures
CMAA Crane Manufacturers Association of America
ČSN Czech National Standards
DIN DeutschesInstitutfürNormung
DM Design Manual
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EN European Standards
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Employers
IIW International Institute of Welding
ICEA Insulated Power Cable Employer's Association
ISO International Standards Organization
IMC International Mechanical Code
IEC Important Environmental Component
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
VDE VereinDeutscherElektroingenieure
VDI VereinDeutscherIngenieure
SIS Swedish Standards Institute
AWS American Welding Society
DIN DeutschesInstitutfürNormung eV (German Institute for Standardization)
EN European Standard
HSE Health and Safety Engineer
MEW Ministry of Energy and Water
MPA Mega Pascal
ISO International Organization for Standardization
NDT Non-destructive Testing
NTP Notice to Proceed
PM Project Manager
PMF Probable Maximum Flood
QA Quality Assurance
QCM Quality Control Manager
QCS Quality Control System
REP Representative
SI International System of Units

SPT Standard Penetration Test
TM Technical Manual
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
USBR United States Bureau of Reclamation

APENDIX B (PROJECT SCHEDULE)

APPENDIX C (LUM SUM BOQ)
Sr.No. Description Unit Make Quantity
1 Mobilization/Demobilization Lot Lump sum
2 Soil Testing and topological Lot
Lump Sum
survey
3 Design and Engineering Lot Lump Sum
4 Module mounting structure Nos
5 Module mounting foundation Nos
6 Inter row pathway m/km
7 Internal roads/pathway m/km
8 Solar PV modules Nos
9 Solar inverter Nos
10 Batteries Nos
11 Diesel Generator Nos
12 PV panels interconnection cable Meter
(6 sq.mm)
13 Cable from AJB to inverter Meter
14 Cable from HT panel to metering Meter
cubicle
15 Control room/office building Sq.m
(The size of building should be
according to the related
equipments that are considered
by design of the project)
16 Earthingprotection,lightning Lot
protection
17 Metering cubicle Nos
18 HT panel Nos
19 Transformer Nos
20 Electrical installation Lot Lump Sum
21 Module mounting structure and Lot
Lump Sum
PV panel installation
22 Security Lot N/A Lump Sum
23 Monitoring system and weather Lot
Lump Sum
station +SCADA
24 Transport Lot N/A Lump Sum
25 Grid connection cost Lot N/A Lump Sum
26 Water well and piping for the Lot
whole solar park.(enough water Lump Sum
for O&M)
27 Operation and Maintenance (1 Lot
N/A Lump Sum
year)

APPENDIX D (BIDDER’S TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET)
Bidders' Technical Information sheet Hybrid

Solar Power Project –Ghor
JV, FINANCIAL & EXPERIENCE
Criteria Response / Description
Sr. Description
1 Joint Venture between
2 Bidder Country
3 Joint Venture Details
4 Historical Financial Performance
JV Partner
Local Partner
5 Average Annual Turnover
JV Partner
Local Partner
6 Financial Resources
JV Partner
Local Partner
7 General Experience
JV Partner
Local Partner
8 Specific Experience
JV Partner
Local Partner
9 Manufacturing Experience
JV Partner
Local Partner
10 Personnel
11 Equipment
BASIC COMPLIANCE & PRODUCT

Sr. Description
SOLAR FARM / PV PANELS

1 Product manufacturer / Origin Country
2 Manufacturer Tier / Ranking
3 Type/Technology (Mono/poly/other)
4 Power each Panel (Wps)
5 Initial degradation (%)
6 Per year degradation (%)
7 Product Certification (as per Proposal)
BATTERY BACKUP
3 Technology
4 Available Depth of Discharge
DIESEL COMPONENT
3 Product Manufacturer / Origin Country
4 Rating / Size
POWER CONDITIONING UNITS / INVERTERS

3 Efficiency
4 Total Harmonic Distortion
5 Dynamic Power Control
6 System Integration & power management
POWER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Project Design has been provided in the
1
proposal
The proposed design includes a

2 comprehensive Power Management
System
The System Design is for On-Grid Power

3
Plant
PRODUCTS' DETAILED TECHNICAL

Sr. Description
SOLAR FARM / PV PANELS

1 Efficiency
2 PID resistant
3 Temperature coefficient of power (%/K)
4 Power Tolerance
5 Product Warranty Offered
BATTERY BACKUP
1 Technology
2 Nominal Cell voltage

3 Capacity
4 Operation Temperature
5 C rating
Life Time in Number of Cycles at the
6
Recommended DoD
Life Time in Years (Life Time in Cycles
7
divided by 365 days)
Calendar Lifetime at recommended
8
operating temperature
9 Product Warranty in years
Danger of Explosive Gas/Fumes
10
Formation?
Minimum Required/Recommended
11
Charging Time in hours?
Minimum Required/Recommended
12
Discharging Time in hours?
13 No of Batteries provided
Does the system include Computerized
14
Management of the battery units ?
DIESEL COMPONENT
1 Generator should be Sound Proof
POWER CONDITIONING UNITS / INVERTERS

1 Product Size (KW)
2 MPPT Voltage range
3 No. of independent MPPT trackers
Are the PCUs/Inverters integrate able
4 with the Power Management System in
the design?
5 string inverters
The proposal includes Inverter
6
Management System for all inverters?
TRANSFORMER
1 Product manufacturer/origin country
2 Size (KVA)

3 Connection method
4 Losses (%)
5 Voltage level (KV)
6 OLTC included or not included

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INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................................

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................... 1

SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................4

2.0 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY, MAPPING AND REPORTS ......................................................................................4

3 GEOLOGICAL,GEOPHYSICALAND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ...................................................................... 6

3.1 GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION .........................................................................................................................6

SECTION 04.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 24

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................... 24

SECTION 05.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 25

5.0 SOCIAL ASSESSMENT...................................................................................................................................... 25

SECTION 06.00 00 ................................................................................................................................................ 26

6.0 REQUIREMENTS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF SOLAR PV PLANT ................................................................................................ 26

6.1. SOLAR PV PANELS ......................................................................................................................................... 26

6.2 Module Mounting Structures ........................................................................................................................27

7.0 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. 58

7.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................58

8.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL .................................................................................................................. 68

8.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................68

SECTION 9.00 00 .................................................................................................................................................. 77

9.0 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................ 77

9.1 SUBMITTALS ..................................................................................................................................................77

10.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA ....................................................................................................... 83

10.1 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA ...........................................................................83

11.0 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 88

11.1 Consultant’s Kabul Liaison Office ................................................................................................................89

12.0 VALUE ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................................... 89

12.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................89

APPENDIX A (QUALIFICATIONS) ........................................................................................................................... 89

A.1 QUALIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................90

APENDIX B (PROJECT SCHEDULE) ......................................................................................................................... 94

APPENDIX C (LUM SUM BOQ) .............................................................................................................................. 95

APPENDIX D (BIDDER’S EVALUATION DATA SHEET) ............................................................................................. 96

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 1

a. 5 MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant.

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 2

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 3

1.3 INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE DESCRIPTION

1.4 SUBMISSION OF BIDDER EVALUATION DATA

2.0 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

2.1 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY, MAPPING AND REPORTS

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 4

b) Detailed Topographical Survey

c) Schedule of Work and Report Requirements

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 5

3 GEOLOGICAL, GEOPHYSICALAND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

3.1 GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION

3.2 GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION

The scope of these explorations are to define following items:

- Detection of voids and fracture zones.

3.3 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 7

3.3.2 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PLAN

The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive geotechnical investigation plan prior to

3.3.3 SITE INVESTIGATION

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 8

3.3.4 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 9

Ghor 5 MW solar Power Plant Employee Requirement 10

3.3.9 TIME SCHEDULE