SUPPLEMENTARY

SCHEDULE OF RATES

FOR

HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKS

(JUL 2017)
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SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR
HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKS (JUL 2017)

SPECIAL NOTE:

The Standard Schedule of Rates for Building Works, Civil Engineering Works and
Electrical Works (Jul 2017) and Supplementary Schedule of Rates for Home Improvement
Works (Jul 2017) shall be read and construed as a whole for application in upgrading
works. Where rates with descriptions pertain to the same purpose are listed in more than
one Schedule of Rates incorporated in the Contract, the rate as listed in the following
schedules (in the stated order of precedence) shall prevail:

1st Precedence - Supplementary Schedule of Rates for Home Improvement

Works (Jul 2017)

2nd Precedence - Standard Schedule of Rates for Building Works, Civil

Engineering Works and Electrical Works (Jul 2017)
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SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARD SCHEDULE OF RATES

FOR

HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKS (JUL 2017)

CONTENTS

S/N DESCRIPTION PAGE

Preamble 1

1. Sanitary, Water and Gas Installation 2

2. Wall and Ceiling Finishes 5

3. Steel and Iron Works 5

4. Floor Finishes 6

5. Carpentry and Joinery 7

6. Concrete Work 7

7. Electrical Installation 8

8. HIP with EASE Items 9

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HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKS (JUL 2017)
Preamble

1. The tenderers shall be deemed to have closely studied all rates (in Singapore
Currency) contained herein and duly noted their implications.

2. Where an item of work or part thereof is described in both the Standard (inclusive of
any Addendum to the Standard Schedule of Rates) and Supplementary Schedules
of Rates, the rate in the Supplementary Schedule of Rates shall prevail.

3. Unless otherwise stated, the preambles contained in the Standard Schedule of

Rates (inclusive of any Addendum to the Standard Schedule of Rates) shall also
apply to all the work items contained in the Supplementary Schedule of Rates.

4. All works, materials and goods described in this Supplementary Schedule of Rates
shall be in accordance with the respective kinds described in the Contract and in
accordance with the instructions of the Superintending Officer's Representative,
Housing & Development Board.

5. The description given of each item shall, unless otherwise stated, be held to include
the use of materials, labour, equipment, tools and vehicles including maintenance,
supply of fuel and all idle time, conveyance, delivery, unloading, storing, hoisting, all
labour setting, fitting, scaffolding and fixing in position, all cutting and waste, return
of packings, establishment charges, overheads and profit.

6. All rates contained herein shall, unless otherwise stated, be held to include the
removal of redundant materials, debris from Site, making good all works disturbed
(including existing or old works), provision of all temporary facilities (e.g. portable
toilet in the flat), making all necessary connection and jointing to new and existing
fitting, and matching up to existing works to the satisfaction of the Superintending
Officer's Representative, Housing and Development Board.

7. All rates contained in the Supplementary Schedule of Rates are exclusive of any
Goods and Services Tax. Any such Goods and Services Tax shall be borne by the
HDB as and when the same becomes due and payable.

8. Unless otherwise stated, the term "as specified" means as specified in any of the
documents forming part of the Contract.

9. Unless otherwise stated, all work shall be measured nett as fixed in its place.

10. Where the unit of billing is the metre-tonne, the quantities shall be billed to the
nearest two places of decimals.

11. Unless otherwise stated, pipes are described by their internal diameters.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

1. SANITARY, WATER AND GAS INSTALLATION

1 Replace existing squat pan with new approved vitreous squat set $312.40 US 019
pan, complete with dual action plastic cistern and other accessories
for fixing and jointing to pipework. (including reinstatement of
disturbed floor slab).

2 Replace existing squat pan with new approved coloured (including set $585.00 DB 008
white) vitreous china close-coupled water saving pedestal w.c. suite
or coloured (including white) low capacity pedestal w.c suite with
integrated basin and chrome plated spout, complete with cistern
and rigid (heavy duty) plastic seat, pan collar, S-bend, spigot adaptor
and other accessories for fixing and jointing to pipework (including
concrete in-fill).

3 Replace existing pedestal w.c. pan with new approved coloured set $405.90 DB 011
(including white) vitreous china close-coupled water saving pedestal
w.c. suite or coloured (including white) low capacity pedestal w.c
suite with integrated basin and chrome plated spout, complete with
cistern and rigid (heavy duty) plastic seat and other accessories for
fixing and jointing to pipework.

4 Supply and fix close-coupled water saving coloured (including white) set $353.70 DB 012
vitreous china pedestal w.c. suite or coloured (including white) low
capacity pedestal w.c suite with integrated basin and chrome
plated spout, complete with w.c. bowl cistern, internal parts and
fittings forming the whole flushing mechanism, seat and cover
including all necessary fittings, accessories for fixing and jointing to
pipework (for S-trap or P-trap).

Labour only to replace the following (item US034 to US036 & DB

013 to DB 014), including fixing all accessories, jointing to
pipeworks, concrete in-fill and reinstatement works (Rate
excludes new pedestal/squat pan and accessories).

5 Existing squat pan to new approved close-coupled water saving set $233.50 US 034
pedestal w.c suite complete with cistern.

6 Existing squat pan to new approved vitreous china squat pan, set $153.20 US 035
including cistern.

7 Existing pedestal w.c pan to new approved vitreous china close- set $106.50 US 036
coupled water saving pedestal w.c suite complete with cistern.

8 Existing squat pan to new approved close-coupled water saving set $233.50 DB 013
pedestal w.c suite or low capacity pedestal w.c suite with
integrated basin and chrome plated spout complete with cistern.

9 Existing pedestal w.c pan to new approved vitreous china close- set $106.50 DB 014
coupled water saving pedestal w.c suite or low capacity pedestal
w.c suite with integrated basin and chrome plated spout complete
with cistern.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

1. SANITARY, WATER AND GAS INSTALLATION (cont'd)

10 Labour only to install close-coupled water saving vitreous china set $57.20 DB 015
pedestal w.c suite or low capacity pedestal w.c suite with
integrated basin and chrome plated spout complete with w.c bowl,
cistern, internal parts, fitting including fixing all accessories and
jointing to pipework (Rate excludes new pedestal and accessories).

REPLACEMENT OF SOIL / WASTE STACK INCLUDING BRANCH

PIPES IN KITCHEN / TOILET

Replacement of Soil / Kitchen Waste Stack (excluding

ventilation stack) comprising of cutting and removing of
existing pipes and pipe fittings, fixing new UPVC pipes and pipe
fittings, all connections, all necessary hacking and settings on
concrete floor, painting to pipe and making good to all
disturbed works to the following items.
(Note: Rate includes removal of residents' fixture but excludes
reinstatement)

11 soil / waste stack (vertical pipe), all branch pipes, floor trap and floor per storey $331.70 US 016
grating (complete stack). per stack
(Note: If this rate is to be applied, rates below i.e. US017, US018,
US029 & US030, US033 & US050 should not be applied)

12 branch pipes with floor waste and floor grating only, connecting to no. $121.60 US 050
floor trap (Rate excludes floor trap).

13 branch pipes with floor trap and floor grating only. no. $173.40 US 017

14 floor trap and grating only. no. $143.80 US 018

15 floor grating only. no. $20.80 US 033

16 part soil / waste stack (vertical pipe only) from below connection of no. $112.40 US 029
branch pipe to floor level.

17 soil / waste stack (vertical pipe only) from soffit to floor level including no. $213.80 US 030
branch pipe connection but excluding branch pipes.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

1. SANITARY, WATER AND GAS INSTALLATION (cont'd)

18 Replacement of Ventilation Stack comprising of cutting and per storey $156.20 US 051
removing of existing pipes and pipes fittings, fixing new UPVC pipes per stack
and pipe fittings, all connections, all necessary hacking and settings
on concrete floor, painting to pipe and making good to all disturbed
works.
(Note: Rate includes removal of residents' fixture but excludes
reinstatement)

19 Supply and install 200mm or 278mm diameter special pipe connector no $379.50 DB 020
(SPC) fitting including coring of groove, application of marine grade
epoxy to the internal of the cast iron pipe and sealant to the groove
line for fixing and jointing to pipework.

Supply and fix CI ring connector including preparing and

cleaning existing pipe:

20 50mm dia no. $10.60 US 042

21 80mm dia no. $14.70 US 041

22 100mm dia no. $18.20 US 040

23 125mm dia no. $22.70 US 039

24 150mm dia no. $24.70 US 038

Supply and fix UPVC spigot adaptor including preparing and

cleaning existing pipe:

25 50mm dia no. $7.30 US 045

26 80mm dia no. $8.80 US 044

27 100mm dia no. $13.10 US 043

Labour only for cutting and removing existing waste pipe

including all necessary cutting instrument and making good to
disturbed works:

28 for pipe not exceeding 100mm dia cut $49.90 US 046

29 for pipe exceeding 100mm dia but not exceeding 150mm dia cut $58.20 US 047

Labour only for cutting and removing existing waste pipe

including all necessary cutting instrument (Rate excludes
making good to disturbed work):

30 for pipe not exceeding 100mm dia cut $31.90 US 048

31 for pipe exceeding 100mm dia but not exceeding 150mm dia cut $40.20 US 049
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

2. WALL AND CEILING FINISHES

32 Hack away existing plaster to wall, including wash and clean to 2 $31.50 UW 001
m
receive new finishes.

33 Hack away existing tile finishes to wall, including screed backing 2 $38.00 UW 002
m
etc., wash and clean to receive new finishes.

34 Supply labour and material for construction of groove lines to wall not m $8.60 UW 003
exceeding 25mm wide.

Hack away existing finishes, form keys and wash and clean
existing wall surfaces to receive new finishes, including
removal, protection and reinstatement of existing fixtures and
fittings as specified:

35 At Toilet. cubicle $389.70 UW 004

36 At Bath. cubicle $476.30 UW 005

37 At Bath/WC. cubicle $584.60 UW 006

(For works at Toilet, Bath, Bath/WC, the above rates shall take
precedence over other rates for similar works in the
Supplementary Schedule of Rates and the Standard Schedules
of Rates.)

38 Labour to lay wall tiles and backing screed to receive tiles including m2 $42.50 UW 010
pointing.

3. STEEL AND IRON WORK

39 Remove existing windows/vents for replacement. m2 $16.10 UI 001

40 Remove existing grilles from windows/openings and cart away from 2 $8.60 UI 004
m
site or store for re-use.

41 Remove existing metal gate including making good to door frame. no. $10.90 UI 035

2 $28.80
42 Labour only to install grilles. m UI 005

2 $71.90
43 Labour only to install aluminium vents. m UI 039

44 Labour only to install 2 leaves metal grille gate. no. $61.00 UI 040

45 Labour only to install 3 leaves metal grille gate. no. $71.80 UI 041

46 Remove existing cloth drying pipe socket including filling void with no. $14.70 UI 012
concrete and making good to surrounding.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

3. STEEL AND IRON WORK (cont'd)

47 Supply and install mild steel grille decorative entrance gate in 2 no. $575.00 UI 036
leaves approximate size 914mm x 2190mm height fixed to existing
door frame complete with approved ironmongery and accessories,
with house number plate and all necessary painting.

48 Supply and install mild steel grille decorative entrance gate in 3 no. $632.50 UI 037
leaves approximate size 1200mm x 2190mm height fixed to existing
door frame complete with approved ironmongery and accessories,
with house number plate and all necessary painting.

49 Supply and install wrought iron grille entrance gate approximate no. $444.40 UI 038
size 914mm x 2190mm height fixed to existing door frame complete
with approved ironmongery and accessories, with house number
plate and all necessary painting.

50 Supply and install bronze anodised extruded aluminium framed 2 432.60 DB 021
m
adjustable louvred vents complete with aluminium 'U' clips / holders,
burglar proof bars, 6mm thick obscure wired rough cast glass louvres
and all necessary fixing and jointing materials and accessories as
specified.
(Measurement based on size of opening)

51 Remove existing refuse chute hopper & replace with 2.03mm thk no $258.80 DB 001
anodised aluminium alloy refuse hopper fixed to refuse chute wall
with stainless steel drop in anchor bolt & mild steel hinges, complete
with neoprene gasket all round and aluminium locking device
(inclusive of making good to damage wall tiles and plastering around
the hopper).

52 Supply and install galvanised steel External Clothes Drying Rack set $800.00 DB 016
(I-shaped, T-shaped or F-shaped) for Home Improvement Works
as specified.

4. FLOOR FINISHES

53 Hack away existing screeding to floor, wash and clean to receive 2 $20.80 UF 001
m
new finishes.

54 Hack away existing tile finishes to floor, etc., including screed m2 $25.10 UF 002
backing and wash and clean to receive new finishes.

55 Remove existing floor finishes to toilet, bath or bath/w.c. and re-tile 2 $117.60 UF 003
m
with new ceramic tiles as specified including approved water-proofing
compound and water test (Inclusive of kerbs).

56 Labour to lay floor tiles and lay prepacked screed to receive tiles 2 $38.20 UF 008
m
including pointing with tile grout.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

5. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

57 Labour to remove existing bath/w.c. door including frame. no $22.30 UJ 001

58 Labour to remove existing timber door including making good to no. $13.00 UJ 002
frame.

59 Scrap and rub down existing painted surfaces to remove all loose 2 $12.70 UJ 004
m
scales etc, spot prime with one coat wood primer and paint two coats
of approved synthetic enamel paint on existing woodwork.

60 Labour only for fixing new timber door (includes fixing no. $51.60 UJ 005
ironmongery to door).

61 Labour only for fixing toilet door (includes accessories). no. $20.40 UJ 006

62 Supply and install (in replacement) acrylic panel with aluminium no $299.00 DB 017
framing bi-fold door or laminated PVC bi-fold door to opening not
exceeding 1045 x 2190mm height complete with all necessary
ironmongery and accessories.

63 Supply and install 38mm thk solid timber non-fire rated main no $472.30 DB 003
entrance door for opening size 900mm x 2190mm high with 3mm thk
plywood / veneered plywood facing on both sides with approved
ironmongery as specified (door frame measured separately).

6. CONCRETE WORK

64 Hack "V" groove along crack, apply epoxy primer and patching m $20.20 M 010
with epoxy mortar including painting to repaired surfaces, all in
accordance with drawings.

65 Repair of cracks by epoxy injection including painting to all repaired m $54.60 M 007
surfaces, all in accordance with drawings.

66 Repair of spalling concrete by pressure grouting with non-shrink m2 $210.80 M 009

grout or other approved materials including painting all in
accordance with drawings.

67 Repair of spalling concrete by patch repair with approved polymer m2 $78.70 M 014
modified sand-cement mortar (including painting) all in accordance
with drawings.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

7. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

All items shall include removal of existing electrical wiring,

associated accessories, and cable supporting system.

68 Removal of existing wiring from consumer control unit or per point $28.10 UE 008
distribution board to lighting point or power point and
accessories within the unit or service room (such as dwelling unit,
shop, living quarter, eating house, lift machine room, social
communal facilitates, watertank room, storeroom, etc.) where
necessary.

69 Removal of existing submains from electrical meter to consumer no. $46.90 UE 009
control unit including the removal/relocation of electrical meter
where necessary.

70 Removal of existing lift main from supply switch board or branch per lift $599.80 UE 010
connector to isolator including the removal/relocation of isolator
where necessary.

71 Removal of existing booster pump system main from supply per system $449.90 UE 011
switch board or branch connector to isolator including the
removal/relocation of isolator where necessary.

72 Removal of existing electrical wirings from distribution board to per point $46.90 UE 012
lighting point at common area including the removal/relocation of
light fitting where necessary.

73 Removal of existing electrical wirings from distribution board to per point $46.90 UE 015
power point at common area including the removal/relocation of
switch socket outlet where necessary.

74 Lay telephone wiring from riser to tenant's unit including removal of unit $75.00 UE 013
existing wire where necessary.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT RATE ($) CODE

9. HIP WITH EASE ITEMS

75 Slip resistant treatment to existing bathroom and toilet floors, using 2 $31.00 ES 001
m
approved etching chemical, to meet the specified slip resistance.

76 Supply and install approved nylon/ABS linear grab bars, integrated no $38.10 ES 002
with non-corrosive metal tube at specified location inside the dwelling
unit. (Approximate Length : 450mm)

77 Supply and install approved nylon/ABS U-grab bars, integrated with no $122.30 ES 003
non-corrosive metal tube at specified location inside the dwelling
unit. (Approximate Length : 600mm)

78 Fabrication and installation of made-to-measure approved metal no $235.00 ES 004

ramps at specified locations within the dwelling unit, including at
main entrance.