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Progress Report No. 12 July 2016
Progress Report No. 12 July 2016
CONSULTANT: CONTRACTOR:
Table of Contents
PROJECT PARTICULARS .............................................................................................................................................. 2
SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
ENGINEER’S COMMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 10
SITE VISITS / MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 11
ENGINEER’S SITE STAFF DEPLOYMENT..................................................................................................................... 12
STATUS OF MAJOR ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................ 13
PROGRESS S-CURVE ................................................................................................................................................. 15
PROJECT PROGRESS STRIP CHART ........................................................................................................................... 16
BRIDGE PROGRESS SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................. 17
BOX CULVERT PROGRESS SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................... 18
FINANCIAL STATUS OF PAYMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 21
CLAIMS REGISTER .................................................................................................................................................... 22
DETAILS OF EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT SITE ........................................................................................................... 23
EQUIPMENT HISTOGRAM ........................................................................................................................................ 24
MANPOWER HISTOGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 25
QA/QC REPORTS...................................................................................................................................................... 26
STATUS OF MATERIAL APPROVALS.......................................................................................................................... 30
INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE REGISTER ................................................................................................................ 33
OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE REGISTER ............................................................................................................... 34
DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL REGISTER...................................................................................................................... 35
TECHNICAL QUERY REGISTER................................................................................................................................... 37
PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS ...................................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX 1 – STRIP CHART ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Project Particulars
Item Details
Scope of Work
The Scope of Works comprises the construction of the Dualization of the Barka – Nakhal Road from the
limit of construction of the Batinah Expressway, Interchange No. 3 (under construction) to the intersection
with the link road to Wadi Mistal.
The total length of the dualization is approximately 38.5 km and is classed as a major secondary road
with "all-weather" performance. The typical cross-section of the proposed roads consists of two lanes,
each of 3.75 m wide with 2 .5m paved shoulders. The median width is 5.0m in rural areas and 3.6m in
urban areas. The inner shoulder width is 1.2m. The road will have 2.0m verges with standard rounding to
meet the earthworks slopes.
The dualization of the road will be constructed to a new (generally raised) vertical profile with some
changes to the horizontal alignment. The existing asphalt pavement shall be removed and suitably
disposed of in an environmentally safe way. Alternatively the contractor may process the material and re-
cycle it within the service road base if economically viable.
The project road will for the most part be constructed in embankment but there will also be some cuttings
at some locations. Services roads and side road connections will be constructed at various locations along
the dualization with approximate total length of 27 km. There are 7 No. local grade-separated interchanges
("dumb-bell" type configuration) providing local accessibility and maintaining free flow on the "rural"
stretches of the dual carriageway. The detailed design of these interchanges shall be carried out by the
Contractor through a registered design consultant.
There are 4 No. at-grade roundabouts included in the project; three within the "urban" area of Nakhal and
one at the end of the dualization to facilitate and demarcate the transition to single carriageway.
Approximately 90 new culverts are to be constructed to replace the old culverts, but some of the existing
culverts may remain and be extended under the project depending upon their condition and relative
position to the design requirements.
There will be 2 new dual carriageway wadi crossing bridges at Ch. 29 approx. (3 x 30m span) and at Ch.
33 approx. (2 x 30m span) to replace the existing wadi bridges. (The existing bridge at Ch. 29 approx.
shall be left in place and used for a service road. The existing bridge at Ch. 33 approx. shall be demolished
under the project.) The new bridges will have a superstructure comprising precast pre-stressed reinforced
concrete I-girders with cast in-situ deck.
Side ditches and interception ditches are to be constructed to accommodate surface water running near
the road edges, in cut areas and any other location where surface water is to be channeled.
Lay-bys for buses/taxi, etc. shall also be constructed along the road at specified locations or as directed
by the Engineer. Special lay-bys for the ROP are also included.
The scope of the work also comprises the construction of all necessary works required for the successful
completion of the work such as gabion/rip rap protection works, retaining walls, ditch lining, road
marking, road signs, and concrete and galvanized steel safety barriers. Protection/stabilization of cut side
slopes, bridge piers/foundation/abutment protections works, protection/relocation of existing services
including any other ancillary works.
The other works include but are not limited to the following: embankment protection, dykes, scour
protection measures, provision and fixing debris collectors, future ducts, relocation/ protection of utilities
including falaj if present, water lines, electrical lines, relocation of overhead/underground electrical lines
and telephone lines, etc.
The road will be provided with all safety measures such as road markings, road signs, barriers,
road studs, etc. To accommodate the new roads, the protection of existing utilities will be required or
relocated at a number of locations and for which the Contractor has to obtain necessary approvals from
the concerned Authorities and from the Engineer. Speed limit monitoring equipment (LIDAR monitoring
and cameras) will be installed on behalf of the ROP. The Contractor is required to liaise with the ROP for
the installation of civil works and equipment.
The contactor shall be responsible for the safe and efficient management of traffic during; construction
of the project. Normal traffic flow is to be unimpeded at all times and all accesses are to be ensured.
Traffic management plans shall meet the approval of the ROP and the Engineer. Furthermore, from the
start and during the constructing, the Contractor shall coordinate with all concerned authorities for NOCs
and other project requirements.
DESIGN COMPONENT
• (7) Grade-separated local interchanges are to be designed for the locations shown on the drawings.
The concept design and associated Bill of Quantities is included in the Tender Documents. The design
works shall be carried out by a first grade registered Consultant approved by the Client with at least the
following personnel in the Oman design team and under Consultant's visa: Road Design Engineer, Traffic
Engineer, Structural Engineer, Geologist, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydrologist, Electrical Engineer, Architect,
Utility Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Health and Safety Engineer. The design shall be payable under the
lump sum included in the Bill of Quantities which allows also for 15% contractor's overhead and profit.
The Contractor shall submit a technical proposal only from the consultant for the undertaking of the
design and build component for approval by the MoTC, Directorate General of Roads and Land Transport.
Engineer’s Comments
Programme:
• As per the Clause 14(2) Programme the planned accumulative progress to 20th July 2016 is 12.75%
and actual achieved progress is 10.60%. There is, therefore, a delay of 2.15%. It should be noted
however that the Contractor is still ahead of programme on the Bituminous Base Course,
Bituminous Wearing Course, Culverts and Bridge activities.
• The planned progress for the month to 20th July 2016 was 2.81%, actual progress was 1.70%.
• We have corresponded with the Contractor regarding delays to progress and await their response.
Traffic Management:
• Temporary road diversions are open at Pedestrian Overpass No. 1, Interchange No.3 and
Interchange No.1 Side Road locations. Interchanges No.’s 1 & 2 mainline diversions are ready to
open pending ROP approval and Contractor’s programme. Diversion for Underpass No.1 is under
construction.
Issues:
• Mazoon electrical relocation works: The Contractor has been advised of the areas available for
him to proceed with the electrical relocation / protection works, these areas being the areas where
there is no dispute of the requirements for the relocation works for the project needs. This is being
done on a rolling basis to keep active work fronts. A meeting is scheduled with ROP to agree
access arrangements into the Interchange Loops which are required by Mazoon in order to avoid
diverting the cables around the edges of each Interchange.
• The Contractor has requested assistance with Ministerial approvals for further borrow pits and
extension of the working pit at Ch. 19. They have been reminded that any assistance given will
not relieve them of their Contractual obligations.
• The works hold on Interchange No.4 area has been lifted.
• The Contractor has submitted a Value Engineering Proposal to overlay the full width of road in
the road widening section of the project form Wadi Mistal to Rustaq. The Engineer has written to
the Client in this respect and a decision is kindly awaited.
• Design changes have been requested by local representatives. The feasibility of such changes have
been investigated and reports are with DGR for consideration. Formal instruction on how to
proceed is kindly awaited.
o Change Pedestrian overbridge by Sultan Qaboos Mosque to vehicular underpass Ch
23+600
o Access for new schools in hard shoulder widening area.
o Vehicular underpass at Ch. 22+100.
o Extension of service road Ch. 24+930 to 25+560.
Date of
No. Name Designation
Commencement
1. Roberto Benigni Head Supervision Projects
Progress S-Curve
Ministry of Transport and Communication, Director General of Roads and Land Transport Dualization of Barka - Nakhal Road
Re narde t S.A Partne rs & Consulting Engine e rs LLC Progress Status Report 20th June 2016
14 Km 9+825 (RHS) Top Slab Completed, Apron and Wing wall completed
15 Km 9+885 (RHS) Top Slab Completed, Apron and Wing wall completed
16 Km 9+947 (RHS) Top Slab Completed, Apron and Wing wall completed
17 Km10+072(RHS) Top slab completed, Apron PCC completed
18 Km 10+098 (RHS) Top Slab Completed, Apron and Wing wall completed
Top Slab Completed, (Excavation completed for 6 cells
19 Km 11+774 (LHS)
added to Rustaq side)
20 Km 12+023 (LHS) Top Slab Completed, (4 cells added to Rustaq side)
21 Km 12+646 (LHS) Raft completed - unit 1, 5 & 9. Blinding completed-Unit 1 & 3.
Top slab Apron & wing wall completed. Culvert to be
22 Km 13+144 (LHS)
extended on LHS
23 Km 13+144 (LHS)-SR-6 Top slab completed, Blinding completed for Inlet.
24 Km 13+144 (RHS)-SR-7 Top slab completed, Apron completed. Wing wall balance
25 KM 13+500 (LHS) Top slab Apron & wing wall completed
Top Slab completed, Blinding completed for Cut off wall &
26 KM 13+500 (SR 07 - 0+389)
Apron.
27 Km 14+180(LHS) Top Slab Completed, Apron slab and wing wall completed
28 Km 14+779 (LHS) Raft Completed, Top slab completed
IC-01
58 Km 0+090 Top slab completed
59 Km 0+100 Raft Completed, Top slab completed
60 Km 0+220 Blinding completed for Unit-1, 3 & 5. Raft completed for unit-1
IC-02
61 Km 0+385 Top slab completed, Apron blinding completed
62 Km 0+360 Top slab completed, Blinding completed Cut off wall & Apron
63 Km 0+050 Raft Completed, Top slab completed
64 Km 0+450 Raft Completed, Top slab completed
65 Km 0+108 Top slab completed, Blinding completed Cut off wall & Apron
66 Km 0+166 Raft Completed , Top slab completed
67 Km 0+300.1 Raft completed, Top Slab completed
68 Km 0+300 Raft completed, Slab completed
• Interim Payment Application No.09 was submitted by the Contractor on 10th July
2016 and is under review.
• The Contractor has submitted thirteen Clause 44 & 52.1 Claim Notifications:
• The Contractor has submitted two Clause 70.2 notifications to claim for additional
costs due to:
The Contractor has submitted an application for Star Rates for horizontal drilling for electrical
relocation ducting works. These have been reviewed, corrected and forward to DGR and we are
awaiting your kind instructions.
Please see section 13 for a schedule of Claims. Despite numerous reminders the Contractor has
not yet submitted any substantiating details or contemporaneous records for any of their
notified claims.
Claims Register
Contractor RE
entitlement to EoT?
Extension of Time?
Additonal Cost?
Date of
RE's Initial
RE's Claim Receipt of Contractor's Initial
Contractor's Letter Ref. Brief Description of Claim Response Letter Date RE's Comment RE's Estimate
Ref Notice from Estimate
Ref.
Contractor
Amount
Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Amount RO Days - EOT Days - EOT
RO
Additional Geotechnical Boreholes at Pedestrian
1 GEC-BNR-059-15 27-Sep-15 RE Letter 0050 11-Oct-15 Y Y Y N Not given Not given Extra work 4,242.000 0
Overpass Bridges
Changes to Culverts (some already under construction)
2 GEC-BNR-081-15 18-Oct-15 RE Letter 0059 25-Oct-15 Y Y Y Y/N Not given Not given Abortive works, re-work, extra work TBA TBA
due to change in road geometery from Acc/Dec Lanes
Changes to Road Design Changes incl. Acceleration & Revised Shop Drawings, extra
3 GEC-BNR-083-15 19-Oct-15 RE Letter 0060 25-Oct-15 Y Y Y Y/N Not given Not given TBA TBA
Deceleration Lanes embankment works
4 GEC-BNR-102-15 08-Nov-15 Increase in amount of Electrical Diversion Works RE Letter 0079 10-Nov-15 Y Y TBA TBA 1,766,540.270 Not given TBA TBA TBA
5 GEC-BNR-107-15 12-Nov-15 Amendment to Regulations of Mining Law RE Letter 0082 12-Nov-15 Y N Y N Not given Not given Cl. 70 (2) Entitlement TBA 0
6 GEC-BNR-151-15 27-Dec-15 Additional 100mm dia. uPVC duct in median RE Letter 0128 11-Jan-16 Y Y Y/N Y/N Not given Not given To be assessed TBA TBA
Changes due to realignmnet from
7 GEC-BNR-174-15 13-Jan-16 Changes to Culverts RE Letter 0134 18-Jan-15 Y Y TBA Y/N Not given Not given TBA TBA
Interhange designs.
8 GEC-BNR-191-16 18-Jan-16 Variation in Fuel Prices RE Letter 0135 18-Jan-15 Y N Y N Not given Not given Cl. 70 (2) Entitlement TBA 0
9 GEC-BNR-212-16 26-Jan-16 Guard Rail Post Fixing Detail Over Culvert RE Letter 0159 27-Jan-16 Y Y TBA TBA Not given Not given Design detail changed. TBA TBA
Additional Pipe and Drop pit for Storm Water Median
10 GEC-BNR-213-16 26-Jan-16 RE Letter 0160 27-Jan-16 Y Y TBA TBA Not given Not given Design changes. TBA TBA
Drainage
11 GEC-BNR-225-16 02-Feb-16 Additional 1000mm dia. Pipe culverts RE Letter 0182 16-Feb-16 Y Y TBA TBA Not given Not given Star rates required TBA TBA
12 GEC-BNR-299-16 27-Mar-16 18 m High Hinged Lighting Mast (400w -Triple arm) RE Letter 0248 12-Apr-16 Y Y TBA TBA Not given Not given Star rates required TBA TBA
13 GEC-BNR-312-16 04-Apr-16 Change to Concrete Grades RE Letter 0249 12-Apr-16 Y Y TBA N Not given Not given Star rates required TBA TBA
14 GEC-BNR-383-16 29-May-16 Uniform Traffic Control Devices RE Letter 0302 05-Jun-16 Y Y TBA N Not given Not given TBA TBA TBA
15 GEC-BNR-400-16 14-Jun-16 Changes to Vertical Alignment & Culverts RE Letter 0312 16-Jun-16 Y Y Y Y/N Not given Not given Design changes. Abortive works. TBA TBA
TBA - To Be Assessed
Equipment Histogram
Manpower Histogram
QA/QC Reports
Renardet S.A Partners & Consulting Engineers LLC
DUALIZATION OF BARKA - NAKHAL ROAD (BNR)
Temperature Record - 21.06.2016 to 20.07.2016
Main road length (km) 38.68 Service roads length (km) 31.51
AASHTO T89
2 Liquid Limit 18 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
3 Plastic Limit 18 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
4 Plasticity Index 18 As per the test code
AND T90
5 Proctor AASHTO -T-180D 130 As per the test code
ASTM C88 -
10 Soundness Mg SO4 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T 104
11 Sand Equivalent AASHTO -T176 229 As per the test code
AASHTO T191/
12 In-situ Density 461 As per the test code
BS-1377-9
13 Moisture Content - 664 As per the test code
16 Flat & Elongated Particle ASTM D4791 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T89
19 Liquid Limit 1 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
20 Plastic Limit 1 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
21 Plasticity Index 1 As per the test code
AND T90
ASTM C88 -
24 Soundness Mg SO4 Coarse 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T 104
ASTM C88 -
25 Soundness Mg SO4 Fine 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T 104
29 Clay Lumps & Friable Particles ASTMC142 0 As per the test code
Water for Construction Purpose BSEN 1008 1 As per the test code
ASTM C88 -
50 Soundness Mg SO4 Coarse 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T 104
ASTM C88 -
51 Soundness Mg SO4 Fine 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T 104
52 Clay Lumps & Friable Particles ASTMC142 0 As per the test code
AASHTO T89
54 Liquid Limit 2 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
55 Plastic Limit 2 As per the test code
AND T90
AASHTO T89
56 Plasticity Index 2 As per the test code
AND T90
57 Specific Gravity & Absorption Filler BS812 Part 2 2 As per the test code
AASHTO T84 /
58 Specific Gravity & Absorption Fine 4 As per the test code
ASTM C128
AASHTO T85 /
59 Specific Gravity & Absorption Coarse 8 As per the test code
ASTM C127
60 Crushed Particles 4 As per the test code
PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS
Ch. 8+100 to 8+480 IC-2 RHS – Utility Diversions - PVC cable tile fixing completed