Hospitals Private Sector Participation Initiative of the Ministry of Health - Form Sheet J.

No. Clarification Request

No. Reference Document / Section Clarification Request
The below narrative and clarifications are meant to determine the Procurer’s engagement in LEED and WELL Building certifications and how the Procurer
intends to understand the added expenses and overall costs that will need to be reflected in the final Commercial Proposal.

1 Schedule 1 – Part 3 DCR Section 3.6.24.1 LEED (Pg. 41) and Section 3.6.24.2 (pg. 42) details that requirements for LEED Gold and Well
Building Gold and that the Contractor is responsible for both.

To achieve LEED and WELL Building Gold there are significant costs:

1. Executing the surveys (costs of registration, documentation and fees paid to surveyors) could get upwards of
$50,000 to $100,000. This will need to be done around the commissioning time and then during the O&M every 3
years.

2. Some of the requirements (for LEED) that are “Required” do mean that extra equipment i.e., meters, specialized
installations and specific external testing are needed. All of these have costs – some significant.

3. Some of the requirements (especially for WELL Building) will required the Procurer to meet specific criteria. (Refer
to separate sections below with examples.)

4. There are some “spaces” that may need to be created to meet some of the criteria (to gain enough points to reach
Gold status) that are not currently in the SOA. Creating these spaces will incur extra costs to the project.

C. This bidder is concerned that with the due diligence and review of the LEED and Well Building Gold
requirements, there will be a significant impact on the Commercial Proposal of the project. How is the Procurer
going to ensure that this is considered when reviewing the documentation and that a bidder whose
Commercial Proposal is higher but due to costs related to LEED and WELL Building Gold?

Example of WELL Building Here is an example of the “Required” criteria for one section in WELL – Section called Movement.
REQUIRED criteria. Weight ID Part Name

Required V01.1 Design Active Buildings and Communities

Required V02.1 Support Visual Ergonomics
Required V02.2 Provide Height-Adjustable Work Surfaces
Required V02.3 Provide Chair Adjustability

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Other REQUIRED criteria for WELL
Many of these criteria will require the
Procurer to implement programs,
policies, strategies into their
operations. Especially in the sections
related to Mind and Community.
Once the prerequisites are met, then
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Required V02.4 Provide Support at Standing Workstations
Required V02.5 Provide Workstation Orientation
V01.1 Support Visual Ergonomics
This requires that all computer monitors be adjustable (height and viewing angle) AND that any laptops are paired with
external keyboards, mouse, stand and extremal monitor that is height and viewing angle adjustable.
These features are not accounted for in any specifications related to Computers and accessories in the FFE
Requirements list. These requirements will increase the costs of providing basic computer services.
V02.2 Provide Height-Adjustable Work Surfaces
At least 25% of all workstations need to be able to convert form sitting to standing. These mechanisms are not
accounted for in the FFE Requitements Schedule, and they will add to the costs of office furniture.
V02.3 Provide Chair Adjustability
Workstations are adjusted per user. (A professional is required to go around and adjust chairs for specific users.) the
chair must have adjustable seat height, seat depth, lumbar support +++. Chairs that meet all these requirements will be
more expensive.
V02.4 Provide Support for Standing Workstations
If staff are required to be standing for 50% or more of their work (I.e., reception counter etc.) we must supply anti-
fatigue mats. And/or footrests and/or leaning chair +++. Again, this contributes to extra costs in initial capex as well as
life cycle costing.
V02.4 Provide Workstation Orientation
A professional is required to be checking and training staff on proper ergonomics at their work locations. An added
salary cost for 20 years.
Thermal Comfort Thermal Comfort
Provide Acceptable Thermal Environment – Can be achieved
Required T01.1 by design and RPC but with extra costs related to zoning and
thermal regulation units.
Monitor Thermal Parameters – Can be achieved by design and
Required T01.2 RPC but with extra costs related ongoing monitoring of
temperature and humidity in all areas of the building.
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we must choose from the other

criteria to meet to get between 60 &
79 points

Sound
Label Acoustic Zones – Can be achieved by design and EPC
but will have increased costs to implement acoustical
Required S01.1 requirements for different types of zones. Also requires reports
from a professional to ensure achievement of parameters. All of
this required extra costs.
Required S01.2 Provide Acoustic Design Plan – same as above

Materials – All of this should be achievable by design and EPC, but it may require purchasing specialized materials
that may not be available in KSA or have a higher cost.
Required X01.1 Restrict Asbestos
Required X01.2 Restrict Mercury
Required X01.3 Restrict Lead
Required X02.1 Manage Asbestos Hazards
Required X02.2 Manage Lead Paint Hazards
Required X02.3 Manage Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Hazards
Required X03.1 Manage Exterior CCA Hazards
Required X03.2 Manage Lead Hazards

Mind
Promote Mental Health and Well-being - Responsibility
Required M01.1
of Procurer
Provide Connection to Nature – Can be done by design
Required M02.1
but will increase SOA and cost of building for EPC
Required M02.2 Provide Connection to Place

Community

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Provide WELL Feature Guide – Responsibility of

Required C01.1
Procurer
Facilitate Stakeholder Charrette - Responsibility of
Required C02.1
Procurer
Promote Health-Oriented Mission - Responsibility of
Required C02.2
Procurer
Develop Emergency Preparedness Plan – Joint
Required C03.1 responsibility between FMS Provider (project
Company) and Procurer.
Required C04.1 Select Project Survey - Responsibility of Procurer
Administer Survey and Report Results - Responsibility
Required C04.1
of Procurer

Clarification This bidder just wants to clarify that the Procurer understands their role in meeting the Prerequisite criteria for
WELL Building and that they will also need to be involved in meeting and maintaining other criteria to get the
points needed to achieve and maintain WELL Building Gold certification.

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