Employer's Requirements

for

The Bar - Boljare Highway Construction

Section: Smokovac – Uvac – Matesevo

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 CONTENTS

Section 1 Scope of Work

Section 2 Design

Section 3 Design Responsibility and Procedures

Section 4 Construction

Section 5 Contractors Documents

Section 6 Programme and Preliminary Detailed Plan of Works

Section 7 Utilities

Section 8 Communications, Reporting and Approvals

Section 9 Site Facilities

Section 10 Inspection, Sampling, Testing

Section 11 Commissioning and Handover

Section 12 Quality

Section 13 Site Security and Safety

Appendix 1 Preliminary Design

Appendix 2 Terms of Reference for Development of the Main Design

Appendix 3 Tabular Review of Costs for Power Electricity, Water Supply, Petroleum
Products, Gas, Communications and Land Occupancy in Montenegro

Appendix 4 Layout of Available Access Roads that might be Used During the
Construction of the Highway Bar – Boljare, Section Smokovac – Uvac –
Matesevo

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Section 1 Scope of Work

1.1 General

The Contractor is required to Design and Construct the Permanent Works (including all and any
temporary works). The Scope of Work is as generally described within these Employers Requirements,
inclusive of Preliminary design, together with such other additional information that may be made
available by the Employer.

In accordance with the Sub-Clause 4.1 [Contractor’s General Obligations], of the Particular and General
Conditions of the Contract, when completed, the Works shall be fit for the purposes for which the Works
are intended as defined in the Contract. As the Contractor is liable for fit for purpose he is obliged to give
advice to the Employer for any omission or error in the Employer’s Requirement. Therefore, the designers
shall follow up the Main design until completion of the Works. If errors in the Main design become
apparent the designer must develop an adjusted design which ensures that the design does not result in
defective Works.

1.2 Highway

Highway: The Contractor shall Design and Construct a 4 lane highway: 2 traffic lanes in each direction,
together with central median barrier and an emergency lane (hard shoulder) or slow vehicle lane (climbing
lane) on higher grades in each direction.

Link roads and junctions: The Contractor shall Design and Construct all necessary highway Junctions and
link roads [including connections where required to the existing and planned public road/highway
network].

In undertaking the Design (the ‘Main Design) of the permanent works and any associated temporary
works so required, the Contractor:
a) shall base his Design on the existing Preliminary design, Employer’s Terms of Reference (which
are given in the Appendixes 1 and 2 of these Employer’s Requirements), associated studies, and
all other supporting data made available to him by the Employer;
b) shall take into consideration conditions, design and studies made for adjoining sections for the
Bar – Boljare Highway;
c) shall not substantially deviate vertically or horizontally from the alignment of the highway
illustrated in the existing Preliminary design without the approval of the Employer;
d) submit successively parts of the design documentation for review to the State Revision
Committee for review and approval.

The Contractor’s completed Design will be considered to be part of the Contractors Documents and, as
such require the approval of the Employer prior to commencement of Construction of the Works.

The following list generally describes the scope of the Highway Design and Construction works, however
the list is not exhaustive and the total content of the Contractors obligations in respect of his Design and
Construction Work will be governed by the scope and content of his Main Design of the Permanent Works
as approved for Construction by the Employer. Additional elements not listed below may also be required
in the Contractors’ need for compliance with the existing Preliminary Design, Terms of Reference, studies,
the Contract, as well as the relevant Design and Construction Standards.

 Preliminary works;

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  Earthworks / Embankments;
 Road Pavements – Motorway, interchanges and link roads;
 Bridgeworks;
 Tunnelling works;
 Various type of foundation works;
 Interchanges;
 Steel / Concrete vehicle Safety Barriers;
 Local Road works: under / overpasses;
 Local road re-alignments, diversions, closures;
 Drainage, culverts and river protection Works;
 Provision of Motorway communications, emergency telephones;
 Motorway Lighting;
 Boundary Fencing;
 Lining, Regulatory and Direction signing, marker posts;
 Variable message signs, including overhead head gantries;
 Electrical and Mechanical Works;
 Accommodation works;
 Survey works;
 Geotechnical works;
 Works to private and/or public Utilities;
 Environmental Works;
 Meteorological stations.

1.3 Buildings and Associated Works

The Contractor shall Design and Construct the following permanent (and any associated temporary)
building-related works:
 Toll Stations, as generally indicated on the existing Preliminary design and Terms of Reference
for development of the Main Design: including but not limited to: pavements, buildings,
mechanical/electrical, Tolling hardware/software, ticketing and payment facilities, barriers, IT,
lighting, signing, highway link roads to existing road/highway network;
 Service Areas as generally indicated on the existing Preliminary design: including but not limited
to: road pavements, buildings, mechanical/electrical, IT, highway link roads to existing highway
network;
 Highway Operations Centres and Maintenance Compounds as generally indicated on the existing
Preliminary design: including but not limited to: road pavements, buildings, vehicle maintenance
facilities, plant &equipment storage, salt barns, mechanical/electrical, IT, highway link roads to
existing highway network;
 Weigh-in-motion sites including but not limited to road pavements, buildings and highway links.

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Section 2 Design
General requirements for preparation of the Contractor’s Design for certain highway elements are given in
this Section. Specific requirements for all highway elements for development of the Main Design are given
in the Terms of Reference for Development of the Main Design that is given in the Appendix 2 of these
Employer’s Requirements. In a case of any discrepancy between general requirements from this Section
and specific requirements from the Terms of Reference for Development of the Main Design, the
requirement determined by the Engineer shall apply.

The Contractor is admonished to the legal obligation that before commencement of construction works,
exclusive of preparatory works, he shall provide approved Main Design by the State Revision Committee.
Therefore, the Contractor is suggested to divide the subjected highway section (together with all related
and ancillary facilities and access roads and site) into sections for which he will prepare the Main Design
and submit it successively to the Revision. These sections do not have to coincide and be limited to
points along the route on which sites are to be opened.

2.1 Law and Standards

A list of Laws and Standards which are related to design and construction of a highway and all structures
on it is given in the Terms of Reference and technical conditions for execution of works. However, the
Contractor shall be aware that in compliance with Particular Conditions of the Contract the applicable Law
for the implementation of the Project is substantive and procedural Law of Montenegro. Thus, the
Contractor shall, in all phases of the implementation of the Project, fully comply with the substantive and
procedural Law of Montenegro.

Standards for a preparation of Main Design for the Toll stations, Service areas, Motorway Operations
Centres, maintenance Compounds and weigh-in-motion sites shall be: all those recognised, appropriate
and relevant national and international applicable standards given in the Employer’s Terms of Reference.
If the Contractor wants to use standards other than specified, he shall obtain the Employer’s approval, on
the proposal of the Engineer, prior to commencement of the Contractor’s Design and Construction works.

All current Legal Acts, Law and Public Notices that are pertinent to the above Design and, to the Works
(these include, but are not limited to, those acts affecting the Health and Safety of the construction
workers, members of the public and the end users of the Works) are to be read in conjunction with any
agreements reached as part of the approval process necessary to comply with the Public Authority’s
Works Requirements, Good Industry Practice and the Law as amended, varied, replaced, substituted and
/or supplemented during the time.

Where the Contractor is to, or is instructed by the Engineer, to adopt Eurocodes, European or
International Standards and the like, shall seek the approval of the Employer. The Contractor shall
prepare a list of all applicable Standards. This list shall be provided prior to undertaking the design of the
Works and shall be approved by the Employer. If the Employer wishes to change the Standards at any
time, he shall so notify the Contractor of same. All structures and tunnels shall be designed for seismic
conditions according to the Seismic Study that shall be made for the whole route of the highway on the
subjected section by the Contractor. The Contractor shall acquaint himself on the seismic conditions of
the area crossed by the road and consider the influence on pricing to adequate the works to the Seismic
Code of the Country or to Eurocode.

Geotechnical information, that are made for the Preliminary design level, including results of boreholes
and bore pits on the Site and the description of various types of soils and materials are available from the
Employer. The Contractor is deemed to have considered all such information during the preparation of his
offer and proceed accordingly. The Contractor shall perform, with the approval of the Employer, all further
tests required for a Main Design level and, additionally, those as he may view necessary

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The Contractor shall comply with all relevant national and international Environmental laws in his
production of the Design documentation.

2.2 General Requirements: Carriageway

The Contractor is responsible for design and construction of all of the Carriageway works. The Main
design shall tie-in on line, level and gradient with existing and connecting roads, as well as any future
proposed roads.

For the Highway section, the Main Design shall fulfill the highway standard. Typical cross sections are
defined in the Terms of Reference. Design speed shall be for motorway standard in all aspects of vertical
and horizontal geometrical alignment design as required in the Terms of Reference. For all sections,
which are not a part of the highway, the Main Design shall be in accordance with appropriate road
classification and design speed.

The carriageway and verge widths may be required to be greater than the minimum illustrated in the
existing preliminary design in order to meet sight distance requirements and curve widening
requirements.

The central median barrier width may be required to be greater than the minimum to meet sight distance
requirements.

The extent of the proposed geometrical alignment and associated works is generally indicated in the
Preliminary design.

The design shall comply with all aspects of the design standard related to design speed in terms of
vertical and horizontal geometrical alignment including [but not limited to] radii of curvature, forward
visibility / safe stopping distance as well as headroom clearances at bridges, or underpasses.

Junctions and interchanges shall be designed to ensure that there will be sufficient capacity in
accordance with the Standards. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing the traffic flows and
methodology used in its designs and any design traffic data shall be agreed with the Employer before
design commence.

2.3 General Requirements: Road Pavement

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all Road Pavements. The Contractor’s
Main Highway Design shall include that of the road pavement which shall minimally comply with the
following:

 It shall be flexible or rigid pavement where appropriate;

 It shall have a design life of 30 years. This shall be demonstrated and proven by the Contractor in
order to obtain Employer’s Design approval;

 It shall take into consideration the geological properties of the sub-grade and any available
supporting geotechnical data shall be reviewed with the Employer before design works
commence;

 It shall take into consideration the existing and, future traffic growth characteristics of the project
road and surrounding road network and any design traffic data shall be reviewed with the
Employer before design of works commence - reference data or studies on the growth of traffic in
Montenegro in the future shall be used;

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  Design life applies from the date of issue of the Occupancy Permit;

 The pavement in cross-section, including lane widths, shall comply with the design standard
relevant for highway design;

 The proposed bituminous surface course shall be of an approved material type and mix design
and include for aggregates with suitable polishing, abrasion and crushing values appropriate for
the design speed of the road in accordance with the design and appropriate European materials
and laying standards. The Contractor must offer an appropriate mix design for the Surface
Course material which must obtain the approval of the Engineer.

2.4 General Requirements: Existing Roads

The Contractor shall design and construct all new highway links to existing roads, as well as implement
on an on-going basis all necessary repairs and remedial / rehabilitation Works to sections of existing
roads where so used as a means of:

 gaining direct access to the Site, and

 used as a diversion route by the general public traffic,

as required by the Engineer.

2.5 General Requirements: Permanent Boundary Fencing

The Contractor is responsible for the design and erection of all Fencing. It shall be provided and erected
by the Contractor along the boundaries of the Site of the works during the Construction of the Works. Any
defects in the fencing or damage to any fencing shall be immediately repaired to ensure that the Site and
Extra Land areas shall be secure and until such time as the permanent fencing is designed and erected
by the Contractor. All fencing shall be stockproof at all times.

The fencing shall be erected along the boundary of the motorway with a flowing vertical profile, with no
sharp kinks. Design shall include consideration of existing fencing affected by the Works, which shall be
reinstated, finished or repaired as appropriate to match the existing. The standard fencing may be
replaced where necessary with the appropriate fencing and/or noise barrier as required to provide
environmental and livestock mitigation.

2.6 General Requirements: Noise Barrier

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all Noise Barriers. The Design shall meet
the requirements of environmental mitigation as set out in the appropriate European or National
Environmental standard, EIA, or Building Permit. All such fencing shall meet the Standards and be agreed
by the Employer.

2.7 General Requirements: Safety Barrier

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all Safety Barrier to meet the
requirements of the standards and regulations applicable for the design, construction, and materials for
traffic safety barriers including full steel and concrete, together with pedestrian safety railing.

The type of safety barrier or railing, its location and details of construction shall be specified in the design.
The level of containment, type of safety barrier or railing and location shall be selected to meet Standards.

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Only safety barriers approved by the Public Authority in accordance with Standards shall be designed and
used. Other types of safety railings can be used insofar as they comply with Standards.

In addition to the criteria for safety barriers in the Standards and in this section, the Contractor shall carry
out a risk assessment to determine additional areas where safety barrier or railings shall be required.

Component units of safety barrier or railing systems shall comply with the approved documentation of the
manufacturer. The horizontal and vertical alignments of safety barriers and railings shall be continuous
and flowing without any disruptions.

Gaps in the main line safety barrier of less than 100 meters shall not be permitted in the Works except at
accesses in which case a safety barrier terminal shall be provided either side of the access. Where
Reinforced Soil Slopes or walls utilizing precast soil retaining panels are to be provided adjacent to
carriageways, the fixing of safety barriers directly to these panels shall not be permitted.

2.8 General Requirements: Storm Water Drainage

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all storm water drainage. It shall be
designed and provided in accordance with the relevant Standards.

Only drainage materials and products approved by the Employer and Relevant Water Authority in
accordance with Standards shall be used.

The Contractor shall, prior to the commencement of the Design, notify the Relevant Authorities. The
Contractor shall then proceed to continuously consult and comply with the requirements of the Relevant
Authorities.

The design of the drainage shall take account of the full network (both upstream and downstream) which
it affects.

No manhole or catchpit covers to chambers shall be permitted within the running carriageway surface
[hard shoulder or running lanes] of the motorway.

Side slopes shall be drained where egress of groundwater is encountered.

Severed land drains, ditches and private outfalls shall be diverted by the Contractor into the road drainage
or suitable alternative drainage systems following receipt by the Contractor of agreement to the design
proposals by the affected owners.

The Contractor shall ensure that there is no silting up, erosion of beds or pollution of any stream or
watercourse, and the Contractor shall not interfere with the supply or quality of any groundwater resource.
Where necessary settling ponds shall be provided to remove mud from water before it joins a stream.
Waste products associated with the Works shall not be permitted to enter watercourses and all
precautions necessary shall be taken to prevent the spillage of diesel fuel or other solvents.

A water level monitoring programme shall be undertaken in the vicinity of cuts whose base is below the
natural water table and shall be carried out on a three weekly basis, prior to, during and for one year after
the Completion Date. The Contractor shall carry out a groundwater quality monitoring programme to
ensure that the Works Requirements are met.

Whilst the design and specifications of appropriate treatment systems for routine run-off will depend upon
the design of the road drainage system, in areas of aquifer vulnerability, the Contractor will be required to
make a specific assessment of the potential impact of routine run-off on the receiving aquifer and design
a drainage system which will avoid significant adverse impacts to the aquifer. Wells which have been

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affected to the extent that they can no longer provide a water supply to the owners shall be replaced or
deepened or the owners shall be connected to a mains water supply.

The Contractor shall prepare and operate an emergency plan to deal with accidental spillages.

Where existing watercourses are to be abandoned, they shall be piped to the nearest watercourse or to a
culvert and the pipe.

Suitable sedimentation and containment systems aimed at intercepting solids and solids-associated
contaminants (hydrocarbons and metals), include sedimentation tanks, ponds and lagoons of various
designs situated close and at the base of a road drainage area, or combined filter drains, shall be
provided by the Contractor as required.

Existing Drainage and pipework within 2 metres of carriageway formation level which will become
redundant shall either be excavated and removed from the Site and Extra Land areas or grouted up. All
existing pipework over 1 meter below formation level and greater than 375 millimeters in diameter which
will become redundant shall unless removed be completely in filled with cement grout.

The Contractor shall maintain all existing foul and surface water drainage until the permanent drainage for
the Works is installed and functioning satisfactorily including its discharge to approved outfalls. Ground
profiles shall at all times be maintained to shed surface water efficiently and directly into the nearest drain
and to prevent penetration of water into or below existing pavements.

Existing drainage incorporated within the Works shall be flushed and cleared of debris and all repairs
carried out to ensure drains shall fulfil the design requirements.

The design of any outfall which the Contractor proposes shall cause minimum disruption to the end user
and shall meet the requirements of the Relevant Authorities. The Contractor shall not discharge water
from the Site, and Extra Land areas on either a temporary or permanent basis until it has consulted with
the relevant Interested Parties and Relevant Persons and has consulted and complied with the
requirements of Relevant Authorities.

All watercourses whether flowing or not shall, where any Environmental Impact Statement requires,
continue on their existing line and be taken under the new roads in culverts.

All new culverts shall have a formed concrete headwall at both ends or as otherwise required to meet
Standards. Effective measures shall be taken where watercourses are culverted to prevent livestock
entering the culvert. The Contractor shall consult and comply with the requirements of Relevant
Authorities in respect of culverts or piped crossings. Where required by the Relevant Authorities culverts
shall permit the free passage of fish, amphibians or mammals.

The Contractor shall design the drainage system and locate discharge outfalls to ensure that run-off from
the road (in the absence of accidental spillages) does not cause unacceptable pollution of the receiving
waters, particularly, but not exclusively, having due regard to the effect of road run-off on soluble (e.g.
dissolved copper) and insoluble (e.g. suspended solids and oils) pollutants. For each drainage outfall, the
Contractor shall make a specific assessment of the potential impact of routine runoff on the receiving
watercourse and design a treatment system, which will avoid significant adverse impacts to that
watercourse and/or to sensitive wetland habitats adjoining the watercourse.

Drainage systems shall be designed to reduce the risk of accidental spillages causing pollution and to
provide for significant removal of suspended solids and other contaminants. The combined risk of a
spillage out falling from any discharge and leading to pollution of receiving water shall be no greater than
1 in 100 years (plus or minus 10 percent).

Unless otherwise agreed by the Relevant Authorities all spillage control or containment facilities shall
include provision to completely isolate the carriageway drainage system from the watercourse to which it

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discharges and shall include adequate facilities for access, maintenance and emptying using standard
suction tankers or suitable pumping arrangements. Irrespective of the calculated spillage risk, no outfall
shall be made to any watercourse in such a way that pollution incident control contingency plans cannot
reasonably be expected to be effective in containing the spread of accidental spillage of hydrocarbons to
other watercourses.

The design of any proposed spillage containment or control facilities shall meet the requirements of the
Relevant Authorities. The Contractor shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Relevant
Authorities regarding the timescale of any of its activities in and around controlled waters.

Unless otherwise agreed by the Relevant Authorities in areas where the serious spillage risk is greater
than 1 in 100 years mitigation shall required. Oil traps capable of handling a tanker spillage shall be
installed at drainage outlets as required reducing the serious spillage risk to any receiving watercourse to
below 1 in 100 years. Unless otherwise agreed by the Relevant Authorities sedimentation lagoons with a
controlled outflow, or alternative systems providing equivalent levels of treatment shall also be used at
these outlets, to provide increased retention of run-off before discharge to the receiving watercourse,
allowing more time for response to a pollution incident.

The Contractor shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Relevant Authorities regarding any
Works at temporary river or watercourse crossings. The Contractor shall consult and comply with the
requirements of the Relevant Authorities regarding any water quality monitoring when Works are taking
place that may affect watercourses.

2.9 General Requirements: Traffic Management system, signs and road markings

The Contractors design shall include for all Regulatory Traffic signs, driver information signs, and all road
markings. They shall all be in accordance with appropriate Standards and to the approval of relevant
authorities.

The Design shall also include for all aspects of the required Traffic management system and shall
minimally include all overhead gantries and electrically operated variable message signs [weather
information, traffic information, lane control signals, CCTV cameras, traffic monitoring equipment,
meteorological stations, tunnel management equipment], and be linked to the proposed Control Centre for
control and operation. Design of the system shall also include all equipment and facilities within the
proposed Motorway Operations and Control Centre.

The Traffic Management System as designed shall provide facilities which:

 Allows operators to manage traffic in the event of incidents, roadworks and normal day to day
activities on a motorway;
 Contributes to reducing congestion on the highway;
 Improves safety for motorway users, and people working on the highway.

The system shall be designed to enable future operators to monitor the motorway and receive information
that enables decisions to be taken and actions made for controlling and influencing traffic behavior or
mobilizing appropriate responses in order to increase safety and efficiency in operation of the motorway. It
shall be so designed as to incorporate a variety of information sources including the use of traffic
monitoring outstations, CCTV cameras, roadside emergency telephones, meteorological sensors,
motorway maintenance teams and reports from patrol vehicles. The monitoring shall be designed to be
used to support the identification of a range of situations that potentially reduce safety where action may
need to be taken including:
 Accidents or other incidents on the carriageway;
 Recurrent or non-recurrent congestion;

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  Broken down vehicles;
 Adverse weather or visibility conditions;
 Debris, animals or other unusual objects on the road;
 Damage to road infrastructure;
 Other unusual or unexpected events.
The system as designed shall support both manual decision processes and semi automatic and
automatic processes. Safety functionality, commensurate with the type of support systems provided, shall
be included in the decision support facilities to ensure that consistent and safe responses are made.

The decision support process shall as far as possible determine the scope of the event identified, the
effect on road capacity, the expected duration of the event, the assigned authority (operator) responsible
for managing the response, what responses should be made, what resources are required to be
mobilized for dealing with the event as an initial response and as the event continues to develop.
Responses to situations shall be made using information dissemination channels including variable
message signs and lane control signals and by mobilizing appropriate resources (for example emergency
services, road patrols, highway maintenance teams etc). The primary function of responses will be to
improve safety; secondary objectives will be to increase efficiency of motorway operation.

The variable message signs shall be designed for informing drivers of road conditions, incidents and other
instructions or guidance for drivers. The lane control signals shall be used for providing lane specific
instructions including closure of lanes, closure of the carriageway or reduction of speed. The signs and
signals shall be used in a consistent manner to achieve:
 Warning to drivers of unexpected traffic conditions ahead (e.g. queues) to reduce the likelihood of
primary and secondary accidents occurring;
 Instructions to drivers to slow down in response to specific road conditions e.g. fog or snow to
reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring and to reduce the severity of accidents if they do
occur;
 Instructions to drivers regarding roadworks to improve safety of traffic flow on the approach and
through works areas and to improve safety for road workers by reducing the likelihood of
accidents occurring;
 Advice to drivers to avoid delays/congestion ahead to avoid additional accidents occurring and to
reduce loss of time and environmental impact (pollution, noise etc) and to provide drivers with
information thereby reducing driver stress;
 To implement diversions from the Project Road as a consequence of incidents or accidents ahead
causing significant disruption;
 Instructions/advice to drivers and information campaigns about specific issues e.g. “use your seat
belts”, “take a break”, “do not use your mobile telephone”, “drive carefully”, etc .to educate drivers
and improve a safety.
The Emergency Telephone System shall be designed for safe use by the road user and as method of
communication between motorway users and control centers.

A Traffic Measurement System shall be designed to enable the collection of National Traffic Statistics. It
will collect traffic data for different vehicle classifications and enable the collating of the data in a format
intended to be used for national statistics analysis by the Public Authority. Specifically such data shall
include as a minimum:
 Real time traffic flow and speed data for each traffic monitoring site;
 Information about any incidents that have been detected either automatically or manually
including location, effect, time of occurrence and expected duration;

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  Real time status of lane control signals including their setting;
 Real time status of variable message signs including their setting;
 Real time status of meteorological outstations and data from them.
The Design and Construction Works shall also include CCTV cameras for use by the Public Authority. The
Employer will confirm specification, location and numbers of cameras.

The Design shall include for Weigh in Motion System facilities at locations confirmed by the Employer.

The traffic management system, signing and all roadmarkings shall be designed and Constructed in
accordance with all applicable Standards. They shall also be agreed with the Employer, the Police
Directorate and any other Relevant Authority as part of obtaining the approval of the Design and, following
completion of construction, the Construction Completion Certificate.

2.10 General Requirements: Permanent and Site Electrical Supplies

These shall be designed and provided by the Contractor to the highway Project and on other elements of
Contract Works as required in accordance with prevailing electrical installation rules.

Electrical supplies to the designed highway shall be isolated from electrical supplies to other roads unless
otherwise agreed by the Employer.

The Design documentation shall include for all necessary ducting along the whole length of the highway.

For the purposes of the Site, the Contractor shall carry out both the design and reconstruction works on:
the 35kV transmission line Podgorica - Kolasin, PS35/10 kV substation and required Site’s connections;

2.11 General Requirements: Road Lighting

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all Road Lighting. It shall be provided at,
but not limited, to the following locations:
 Motorway [grade and grade-separated] junctions
 Tunnels including their approaches and exits;
 Service Areas;
 Toll Stations;
 Bridge Moracica – ambient and service lighting within the structural elements;
 Operation and Maintenance Centre; Depot.
Any gap in lighting provision of less than 200 meters shall have lighting installed to prevent areas of
dark/light interface.

The mounting heights and types of lighting column including the mounting of lanterns shall be agreed with
the Relevant Authorities.

The design of lighting shall minimize both glare and light pollution, using compact high pressure sodium
lamps and flat glass lanterns which shall have a fully cut off light output configuration that emits no light
above the horizontal plane of the lantern.

The Contractor shall not amend any existing lighting at the interface with the Works unless the Relevant
Authority has been consented to such amendments in writing.
The Contractor shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Relevant Authorities in respect of
the reference labeling of lighting columns.

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All cabling for and between lighting columns shall be designed and comply with the requirements of the
Relevant Authorities.

Ducts for Authorities for future use shall be incorporated into the design and comply with the requirements
of the Relevant Authorities for ducts and chambers.

2.12 General Requirements: Temporary works

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all shall be designed in accordance with
the relevant appropriate standards. Upon completion of the Works the Contractor shall remove all
Temporary Works from the Site. Where this will cause disruption to the Permanent Works, Temporary
Works may be left in place subject to all items being cut off and removed to at least 1.5m below finished
ground level.

2.13 General Requirements: Bridges and Structures

The Contractor is responsible for the design and construction of all structural elements including bridges,
tunnels, underpasses, culverts and like. The location of the bridges, tunnels, underpasses or culverts
which the Contractor shall design and construct are indicated within the existing Preliminary design and
other Employer-supplied supporting data. In a preparation of any structural design in conjunction with the
appropriate design standard, the Contractor shall also observe the content of the following provisions. In
all cases of conflict with other standards the Employer will determine which shall prevail and his final
decision shall be binding.

Requirements for design loading, parapet containment standards and clearances shall be in accordance
with the standards appropriate to the class of road and shall in all cases be agreed through the Design
and Certification procedure.

The bridges shown in the Preliminary Design have been designed to outline Approval stage by the
Employer. The design as shown may not conform in all respects with the requirements of this document
and Terms of Reference. The Contractor shall either develop the designs as conceived such that they
comply with the requirements of this document or new designs shall be developed to ensure compliance
with this document.

Full surfaced width of carriageways shall be carried across all road bridges, underpasses or culverts. A
hard shoulder is not to be designed and built on bridges and in tunnels. Full deck waterproofing shall be
designed beneath the bituminous surfacing.

The parapet type and height for each bridge shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Safety
Barrier standards and shall meet the requirements of the Employer. All parapets shall comply with
applicable standards unless confirmed otherwise.

The Contractor shall employ a suitably qualified aesthetic design adviser. The full details of the
experience and qualifications of the proposed candidate shall be passed to the Employer for approval.
The Contractor shall ensure that the aesthetic adviser is involved at all stages in the design and
construction of bridges, underpasses or culverts and that all bridges, underpasses or culverts are of a
high aesthetic quality. The aesthetic adviser shall be a signatory to the approval submissions of all
bridges, underpasses or culverts. Bridges are highly visible from the highway and in certain locations are
seen from the surrounding areas. Their appearance is therefore a critical part of the overall impression
given by the road corridor. The bridges should appear to be part of the landscape and shall have a
similarity of form, finish and detail to enforce the impression of a family of bridges, underpasses and
culverts.

The design intention is to have slender bridges, underpasses and culverts with clean lines carrying high
quality finishes to visible areas. Extended cantilevers shall be used to protect the deck edges and throw

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them into shadow to further enhance the slenderness of the deck. Parapets shall be light in color to blend
with the sky which will be the primary backdrop.

Piers should be slender elements in elevation with rounded profiles which soften their appearance. The
pier cross-section shall be such that an interesting column form continuously develops as the bridge is
approached. The number of columns per pier shall be kept small. Pier details should not break the flowing
aesthetics of the deck edge.

Abutments should be low-profile bank-seats wherever possible to give the impression of a bridge
springing directly from the ground. Wingwalls shall be in line with the side roads to carry parapets and
avoid the need for additional fencing often associated with flared wingwalls.

The design shall ensure aesthetically balanced span lengths (chosen in relation to the obstacles to be
crossed, the height of bridge above ground level and topography of the ground below). Open end spans
shall be provided and extensive embankments (exceeding 6.0 meters in height) shall be avoided.

Retaining walls in cuttings are prominent elements that are visible from the mainline, side roads and/or
immediate surroundings. The form and appearance of the walls need to be integrated with the landscape
so that the change in appearance from side slope to retaining wall and back again is gradual. This may be
achieved by gradually reducing the height of the wall away from the point of maximum height or turning
the walls in at their ends to merge with the side slopes. Where space is available in front of the walls,
these should be planted to soften the appearance of the walls. Where this is not possible other forms of
more acceptable rural surfacing should be investigated including cladding with gabions filled with local
stone.

Concrete hinges shall not be used.

Where possible embankment slopes should be graded out to create a better fit with the local landscape
and to aid the establishment of planting on the embankment slopes. Overbridges should have open
sidespans with sideslopes allowed to flow under the bridges in cuttings. Areas under the sidespans will be
grassed to enhance this appearance through use of drought and low-light tolerant species unless agreed
otherwise with the Employer.

In-situ reinforced concrete bankseats, wingwalls, abutment walls, underpass interior walls, retaining walls,
precast wall panels in reinforced soil walling and wall type piers shall have a pattern profile type finish
which is consistent throughout the Works.
All parapet edge beams and exposed fascias of deck edges and cantilevers, copes and ground beams
shall have a high quality plain surface finish without exposed formwork tie bars bar holes, spacers or
other inclusions.

All exposed concrete surfaces accessible by the public will be provided with an anti-graffiti coating.

The interior color of steel box sections shall be painted a light color to improve visibility.

If weathering steel is used, the bridge shall be detailed to preclude any staining of supporting elements
caused by water draining from the weathering steel. If weathering steel is used, all steel visible on the
outside beams shall be painted including the soffit in a light neutral color to which there has been no
objection under the Certification Procedure.

Poor quality concrete finish shall not be permitted on any permanently exposed surface.

All walls shall have an in-situ concrete top coping except reinforced soil walls which shall have a precast
concrete coping.

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The exposed fascia of bridge superstructures shall generally have a uniform appearance throughout their
length. Where precast beam decks are used, an insitu concrete stitch shall be provided as detailed on
individual bridge drawings.

Areas below bridge superstructures and other similar elements, where vegetation will not be sustainable,
shall be paved. The paving shall not be removable without mechanical assistance. The details adopted
shall be those to which there has been no objection under the Design and Certification Procedure.

Where vertical or near vertical reinforced soil abutments, wingwalls or retaining walls are used they shall
be faced in precast concrete. All facing units shall incorporate vertical feature grooves and shall be set in
a regular pattern such that the features run continuously from top to bottom of the finished wall face.

Accommodation underpasses comprising concrete box elements. Any precast box sections shall be
produced with interlocking ends so that as the sections are laid they form a continuous smooth interior
that is free of irregularities. The joints at these interlocking ends shall be sealed with a preformed jointing
strip that shall be applied to the box section just before it is laid. The joint materials shall be installed in
line with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the jointing material.

The form and appearance of the walls should be integrated with the embankment so that the change in
appearance from side slope to retaining wall and back again is gradual. This may be achieved by
gradually reducing the height of the wall away from the point of maximum height or turning the walls in at
their ends to merge with the side slopes.

Where space is available in front of the walls, these will be planted to soften the appearance of the walls.
In certain locations, consideration should be given to relocating the walls closer to the mainline. Although
this will result in increased wall heights, it will also generate space in front of the walls which could be
grassed and/or planted to soften and hide the walls.

Systems for the drainage of surface water from bridges shall be so designed that water shall not be
permitted to fall freely from the bridge deck. Closed drainage systems with facilities for rodding and other
necessary maintenance shall be used. Drainage systems shall be sufficiently robust to withstand damage
during cleaning, and shall be resistant to commonly occurring chemical spillage.

The design of all drainage and service ducts shall make due allowance for settlement of embankments
and structural elements.

Separate access chambers shall be provided at each end of each bridge, for drainage and service ducts,
and shall be designed to curtail passage of water along ducts. Each chamber shall be suitably drained.
Covers and frames for access chambers shall conform to the Standards, be watertight and have a
strength class appropriate to their location. Ducts shall be suitably sleeved or otherwise designed at
expansion joints to prevent leakage of water.

The design of all drainage and service ducts shall make due allowance for the settlements of
embankments and displacement of structural elements. All services carried by bridges, underpasses and
culverts shall be replaceable without disruption to or removal of, the structural concrete or the
waterproofing system, with the exception of verge infill no-fines concrete.

Service ducts and pipes intercepting or passing across bridges, underpasses and culverts shall be
detailed to prevent water encroaching onto or into the bridge. Wherever possible, service ducts shall be
accommodated within verges of decks, and shall be surrounded with air entrained structural concrete.

Holes shall be provided to drain the voids of bridge decks. The holes shall be formed in such a manner as
to prevent the passage of water along the underside of the deck, and shall discharge to a suitable outlet
remote from the carriageway.

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The design of retaining walls, abutment walls and similar incorporating weep holes shall ensure that the
possible discharge is not permitted to flow over paved surfaces.

The kerb up stand across bridge deck and pavement stand across bridge deck shall be as it given in
Terms of Reference.

Bridges shall be designed to be continuous over intermediate supports and in-span discontinuities,
generally referred to as half joints, shall not be permitted in bridge deck.

All concrete mixes for buried components shall be designed to ensure durability, taking into account the
chemical composition of the soil and groundwater, and the stated strength requirements.

All bridge decks shall be provided with an adequate surface water drainage system as described in this
Section. A positive drainage system shall be provided to drain any water percolating through the surfacing
and collecting on the waterproof membrane.

All bridge decks shall be waterproofed with a proprietary waterproofing system of a type approved by the
Employer. The following concrete surfaces shall be waterproofed with an approved spray applied
waterproofing system:
 vertical faces at ends of deck and abutment curtain walls;
 top surfaces of piers and abutment bearing shelves;
 inaccessible areas which may be subject to leakage;
 all internal faces of abutment galleries.
Permanent shuttering to concrete deck soffits shall not be permitted except where approved by the
Employer. All permanent shuttering shall comply with Standards.

Holes shall be provided to drain the voids of bridge decks. The holes shall be formed in such a manner as
to prevent passage of water along the underside of deck, and shall discharge to a suitable outlet remote
from the carriageway.

Drip checks shall be provided at all copes, edge beams, deck ends over abutments and other locations to
prevent water running along the underside of deck surfaces. Bridge superstructures shall, where possible,
project beyond the substructure such as to prevent water from running down piers and abutments.

Fasteners and anchorages for attachments to bridges, underpasses and culverts shall be either hot dip
galvanized or stainless steel. Provision shall be made to prevent electrolytic corrosion of dissimilar
metals.

Where the bridge contains transition slabs, stainless steel reinforcement Type 316 S33, or other
appropriate quality steel, to approved standards shall be used in connecting the transition slabs to
abutments. Transition slabs shall be treated as part of the bridge deck with regard to application of the
waterproofing system.

The design of steelwork shall ensure the prevention of the accumulation of water, dirt and debris.
Intermittent fillet welds shall not be permitted outwith areas which are completely protected from the
adverse effects of weather. Structural steelwork shall be protected using an appropriate approved paint
system. Steel parapets shall be galvanized

All bridges, underpasses and culverts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements and
recommendations of relevant local and European Standards. All design submissions in accordance with
the Design and Certification Procedure shall include a durability assessment report which will set out how
the design life of all elements shall be achieved.

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Contractor design shall include for Maintenance and Inspection. Where bridges are supported on
bearings, the design shall include provision for bearing replacement and allow for jacking to be carried out
from the top of all supports. Provision for access shall be made for the following purposes:
 cleaning and painting;
 maintenance and external inspection;
 jacking, removal/replacement of bearings; and
 inspection (by CCTV as a minimum) within closed cells on any box section of the bridge if used.
In providing such access, all the requirements of health and safety legislation and other relevant
requirements shall be fully observed.

Public use of any of the access facilities provided for bridge inspection and maintenance shall be
prevented by the provision of suitable barriers, covers (such as steel-mesh barriers and bolted steel
access panels as indicated on individual bridge drawings) and the like. Measures shall be provided to
prevent access by the public to the bottom flanges of steel.

Beams using angled plates welded to the upper surface of flanges. Colonization of accessible areas by
plants, animals and birds shall be discouraged by the application of suitable measures.

Abutment galleries shall be permanently ventilated between bearings. Public access to galleries shall be
prevented. The insides of galleries shall have their floors treated with red colored epoxy floor screed, and
have a light colored finish elsewhere. Accesses to galleries shall be located on the front faces of
abutments/bank seats using the space between beams where possible or through access panels in
diaphragm girders.

Where bridge bearings are used they shall be capable of being replaced without requiring the removal of
any structural concrete or cutting or welding of structural steelwork. The replacement of bearings shall be
possible with minimal disruption to traffic.

2.14 General Requirements: Reinforced soil walls and slopes

These shall be designed by the Contractor and have a minimum design life of at least 100 years and shall
comply with the requirements of the Standards.

Precast concrete facing panels associated with Reinforced Soil walls shall be designed to allow for
replacement in the event of damage.

Where a Reinforced Soil System does not have a valid Agrément Certificate, the Contractor shall submit
to the Employer under the Design and Certification Procedure evidence to demonstrate the suitability of
reinforced soil walls and slopes in respect of durability, vibration from road traffic, replacement of facing
panels and stability following a fire.

2.15 General Requirements: Corrugated steel buried culverts

Not Permitted.

2.16 General Requirements: Existing Structures

Existing bridges, underpasses and culverts which are incorporated into the Project shall be subject, within
the contractors design proposals, for load assessment and adequacy checks / approvals.

2.17 General Requirements: Design for Access and Lighting to Voids in Bridges
Where voided elements of bridges allow internal inspection:

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  access to the voids shall, where practicable, be from the underside of the bridge. Entry points
shall be placed in such positions as to give convenient access, and where their use would not
cause interference to traffic. All entry points and access ways within the voids shall be suitably
sized and designed to allow for the evacuation of a casualty on a stretcher. Specific emergency
routes and exits shall be indicated clearly by signs and provided with lighting;
 permanent access ladders or steps, as appropriate, shall be provided at changes in level within
the voids. Access ladders and steps shall be provided with guardrails;
 all walking surfaces shall be non-slip, shall avoid details which create a risk of tripping and shall
be self-draining;
 warning notices and signs shall be provided to all mains power boards, valves and the like where
the operation may affect the safety of persons using the voids; and
 a permanent lighting installation with permanent power supply shall be provided for access routes
and access chambers. Lighting levels shall be a minimum of 30 lux. Additional emergency lighting
shall be provided along emergency routes having a minimum intensity of 0.2 lux and having a
separate battery operated power supply.
All permanent services equipment and installations shall withstand the prevailing environmental
conditions including ingress of dust and water and the natural movement of the bridge.

2.18 General Requirements: Tunnels

All Tunnels shall be designed to meet the Standards itemized in the Terms of Reference for development
of the Main Design, whichever is the more onerous, and the minimum requirements in the table below. In
addition, where the table below differs from the standards and regulations, the more onerous
requirements shall apply [all subject to the approval of the Engineer].

Parameter Minimum Requirement

Road design speed in kph, as per standard for motorways
Number of tubes 2nr.of tubes, each with uni-directional traffic
Total Number of traffic lanes 4 (2+2)
Lane width as per standard
Hard Strip (including Edge Line) as per open route
as per requirements from the Terms of
Lay-by
Reference
Walkway as per standard
Headroom over carriageways/ shoulder as per standard
as per requirements from the Terms of
Cross passage spacing
Reference
as per requirements from the Terms of
Pedestrian envelope in cross-passages
Reference
Emergency phone spacing (in niches) 150m
Hydrant/water supply spacing (in niches) 150m
Minimum average luminance on road
as per standard
surface
Design outside luminance as per standard

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 Design-fire-protection-measures linings to be defined
Maximum gradient as per standard
as per requirements from the Terms of
Spacing: Cross-passages for vehicle access
Reference
Cross-fall on carriageway and walkways as per standard

All tunnels longer than 400 m shall have a mechanical ventilation system installed. The proposed
ventilation system for these road tunnels is a longitudinal ventilation design, relying on a number of jet
fans mounted in pairs at regular intervals along the tunnel ceiling. The proposed jet fans shall be fully
reversible, and manufactured to stringent specifications to operate satisfactorily in the event of a major
fire in the tunnel (operate at 400 deg C for a minimum of one hour). In the event of a fire, the tunnel
ventilation system shall be capable of controlling smoke and heated gasses in one direction to allow the
safe escape of people in the opposite direction.

The jet fans shall provide critical velocity to prevent smoke back layering against an adverse portal
pressure due to wind.

A range of fire scenarios shall be defined and simulated, to ensure the system can achieve the air
velocities required in the worst case scenario. The nature of the scenarios to be considered, and the
appropriate ventilation response and control provisions, shall be established as part of the design process
through dialogue with the emergency services and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Jet fans shall be positioned at some distance from signage and other fixed equipment. Fans shall be
sequenced in running to even out wear. Allowance must be made in fires that jet fans local to the fire may
burn out, along with their supply cables.

In normal operation, the ventilation strategy shall make as much use as possible of the traffic piston-
induced natural longitudinal ventilation. This would be supplemented for short periods by operation of jet
fans in the direction of traffic, if the pollutant concentration exceeds the threshold limit, such as in cases of
traffic congestion.

For each tunnel the Contractor shall agree maximum allowable exposure levels for CO, for NO, for NO2,
and for visibility loss with the Engineer.

Pollution sensors shall be installed in the tunnel to monitor these maximum exposure level thresholds and
activate the tunnel jet fans when necessary. The predicted effect of portal emissions from tunnel traffic on
external ambient conditions and particular buildings located in the vicinity of a proposed tunnel shall be
fully investigated. In case of sensitive receptors in the vicinity, environmental dispersion modeling may be
required in compliance with the regulatory environmental standards.

The contractor is obliged to demonstrate the effectiveness of the ventilation system in a simulated fire in
all tunnels longer than 400 m.

2.19 General Requirements: Geotechnical Design

Earthworks design: all necessary measures shall be taken in the Contractor’s design to obviate any
adverse effects on the surrounding area, and all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent flooding,
pollution and vibration.

All rock cutting and earthworks design shall minimize long term instability and maintenance and achieve a
design which blends into the surrounding area and has minimal visual impact.

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All rock cutting and earthworks design shall exploit the nature of the discontinuities and character of the
natural ground to create a profile with a natural appearance. To avoid the creation of uniform smooth
faces, the design of rock slopes shall reflect natural profiles. To achieve this, techniques such as (but not
limited to) varying the heights and longitudinal angles of benches, and creating embankments in the in-
plan rock slope profile shall be used. Such techniques shall conform to the outlined requirements for the
rock cutting design and shall not compromise the stability of the rock slopes, or lead to increased risk to
the road infrastructure, its users or the general public.

The design shall encourage the early establishment of vegetation within irregular pockets of the rock
cuttings and on in-slope benches. Topsoil shall be trickled over the rock slope and also placed in irregular
pockets, ledges and in-slope benches, to soften the visual impact of the slopes and encourage vegetation
establishment. This topsoil shall be placed such that it is stable in both the short and long term.

The achievements of an aesthetically pleasing finish to the rock cuttings shall be secondary to the design
and construction of stable rock slopes and appropriate rock traps.

The Contractors shall take all necessary measures to prevent rocks or other debris from falling on the
carriageway.

Areas of existing road pavement which will eventually be buried and incorporated within the Works shall
be broken up sufficient to render it free draining.

The finished surfaces of earthworks shall be protected against erosion.

Blasting shall be permitted as an alternative to mechanical excavation subject to the Contractor complying
with the requirements of the Employer.

Blasting shall be restricted to excavations through massive competent rock in cutting and for the
installation of large diameter carrier drains or pipelines in rock. The Contractor shall primarily use the
technique of smooth blasting ("smooth blasting" or "prespliting"). With this technique, the Contractor shall
provide a minimum of destruction and loosening of the rock mass behind the excavation line. All blasting
activities and such like excavations shall meet the requirements of Standards or other relevant National
requirements.

The Contractor shall limit the weight of charges and employ all possible measures or techniques
necessary to reduce vibration to a minimum, minimize over break and prevent undercutting of
embankment or cutting slopes, bridge foundations and buried services.

The Contractor shall liaise with adjacent land and property owners and take all necessary measures to
minimize disturbance or intrusion to the general public and to prevent surprise or alarm being caused to
the public and livestock.

The Contractor shall ensure that carriageways are protected from fly rock or other debris, and that there is
no damage to adjacent property or infrastructure.

Maximum use shall be made of natural resources by adopting design and construction measures which
enable the maximum use of available excavated material in the construction of embankments, thereby
minimizing the importation of material.

To minimize disposal of unacceptable material, excavated unacceptable material shall be used on Site in
landscape areas where appropriate

Spoil shall not be placed on any of the unresolved archaeological sites or their environs. Borrow pits shall
not be located in these locations.

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New earthwork slopes (other than Strengthened Earthworks or rock cuttings) steeper than 1V:2H shall not
be permitted.

An Earthwork Assessment Form shall be prepared for each cutting and embankment or at grade
earthwork and shall be submitted for approval to the Employer.

Strengthened Earthworks is deemed to include any artificial strengthening of soils or other fills to provide
a stable slope at a gradient in excess of the natural angle of repose given the constraints of groundwater
levels, seismicity, surcharge or other factors that might affect the stability of the earthwork.
Strengthened earthworks include:
 Strengthened/reinforced soil or other fills;
 Soil Nailing;
 Gabions;
 Concrete and reinforced concrete retaining structure (additionally anchoring).
Any Strengthened Earthworks proposals submitted by the Contractor shall be in accordance with this
section.

Appearance and maintenance are important factors in determining the acceptability of Strengthened
Earthworks. When considering the facing to the Strengthened Earthworks the principles of the scheme
landscape proposals as set out in (Environmental Requirements) of the Schedule shall be followed.

Slope treatment of the facing shall also follow the general principles below:
 1V:2H or less steep – trees, shrubs and grass;
 Between 1V:2H and 2V:1H – grass with topsoil retention system.
Where soil nailing is used together with a flexible facing, the facing system shall be detailed so that the
nail heads and head plates are hidden by the topsoil retention system.
 Steeper than 2V:1H – hard facing consisting of masonry (stonework or brickwork) or of a gabion
panel using local stone.
Where soil nailing is used together with a hard facing, the facing system shall be detailed so that the nail
heads and head plates are hidden by the facing system. Sprayed concrete may be used as a primary
facing but, if used, will require a secondary facing of masonry or gabion panels.
Bridge Foundations: the following design information shall be provided for each bridge for acceptance and
approval prior to development of the detailed design:
 Ground Conditions;
 Groundwater Conditions;
 Proposed Foundation Solution;
 Seismic Parameters;
 Allowable Bearing Pressure;
 Settlement due to Bridge Loading;
 Ground Movements;
 Ground Treatment;
 Chemical Properties;
 Mining Requirements

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  Additional Ground Investigation Proposed;
 Instrumentation and Monitoring.
Special Foundations: Geotechnical Works not covered by the Standards shall be subject to the prior
approval of the Employer and no assumptions should be made regarding acceptability of such measures.
It is therefore in the interests of the Contractor that any such proposals are presented for approval at the
earliest opportunity.

Mining and Sub-surface Voids: The Contractor shall carry out the necessary works on abandoned mine
working, quarries and natural and artificial sub-surface voids to ensure that the Works are not adversely
affected and that any settlement criteria required by the Employer shall be met throughout the Contract
Period or the design life of the Works whichever is the longer. Prior to carrying out any works on
abandoned mine workings, backfilled quarries or sub surface voids the Contractor shall consult and
comply with requirements of all appropriate Relevant Authorities in respect of such work.

Settlement: the design shall pay due regard to the effects of settlement or heave. Measures shall be
taken by the Contractor to ensure that settlement of embankments is prevented or is substantially
complete before the issue of a Taking Over or Permit to Use Certificate in order to achieve the following
performance criteria:

 within 10 meters of the interface between bridges and approach embankments the differential
settlement shall not exceed 20 millimeters on the Project Road and 25 millimeters on other Works
roads at any time up to the Completion Date. Over a distance of 100 meters back from the bridge
on the Project Road and 50 meters back from the bridge on Other Works roads the maximum
permitted change in gradient, from the design gradient, shall be 0.1 per cent;
 where new construction imposes loads or stress changes on existing embankments, pavements,
bridges, or the ground supporting embankments, pavements or bridges, appropriate measures
shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent differential settlement or damage;
 differential settlements which adversely affect carriageway drainage, pavement durability,
structural loading and vehicle stability shall not be acceptable, and any such damage shall be
rectified by the Contractor; and
 notwithstanding the requirements above, at any time up to the Completion Date the maximum
permitted change in gradient from the design gradient shall be 0.5 per cent. For the purposes of
analysis the gradient shall be calculated using surveyed levels of the adjacent equally spaced
control points.

To monitor the settlement, initial control points shall be attached to the pavement at 20 meter intervals
and leveled within 20 working days of construction at the following locations:

 Project Road: offside hard strips of both carriageways on embankment greater than 2 meters
height measured at the control points or where the design requires ground modification staged
construction or delayed construction of road works or bridges;
 Other Works roads: where constructed on embankment greater than 2 meters height measured
at the control points.

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to identify the area over which any remedial measures
are required due to unacceptable differential settlements and shall carry out such remedial measures as
soon as possible.

Risk Registers shall be prepared by the Contractor and re-evaluated throughout the duration of the
Works, taking forward due mitigation of those risks.

2.20 General Requirements: Environmental Impact Assessment & Design

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The Contractor shall prepare the Environmental Impact Assessments for the project covering the sections
forming the Works. The findings shall be incorporated by the Contractor into his Main Design.

In respect of Impact Studies and permits for Construction Sites, Dumps and Borrow Pits, the Contractor
shall prepare at his own cost all necessary Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental permit
documents relating to any construction plants and borrow pits. The Contractor will be responsible for
seeking approval from the competent protection authority for these Environmental Impact Assessments
and any necessary environmental permits, and comply with any conditions of the competent protection
authority approvals.

The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the requirement that they must seek to utilize existing borrow pits
where possible. If new borrow pits are required by the Contractor, prior approval by the Employer shall be
obtained. The Employer will require details of the environmental impact of the Works and seek
assurances that mitigation and restoration proposals will ameliorate any significant environmental effects.

Contaminated Land: It is anticipated that the Contractor will need to undertake further site investigation
with associated in situ and laboratory testing and subsequent assessment in relation to potentially
contaminated ground through the Contractor’s own research in support of the design of the Works. In
undertaking any such surveys the Contractor shall satisfy the requirements of all relevant Statutory
Authorities and Agencies. The Contaminated Land Assessment shall indicate where special precautions
shall be included in the design of the Works from either an engineering or health and safety point of view.
Detailed location plans should be included of any hazardous areas such as those likely to be a risk to
human health, generate methane or produce leachate likely to pollute the groundwater.

Environmental Standards shall be listed by the Contractor where they are deemed to apply to the detailed
design of the Highway Works. This list shall be provided prior to undertaking the design of the works and
shall be approved by the Employer.

2.21 General Requirements: Landscape and Ecology

Plans shall be prepared by the Contractor showing and describing the vegetation to be retained during
the Works and submit these plans to the Employer for approval.

The Contractor shall submit detailed planting and seeding proposals, including plans and schedules of
species and details of the establishment and maintenance regime, to the Employer for approval. These
plans shall be submitted prior to Works commencing on site, and shall provide an integrated solution for
landscape and ecological requirements.

The Contractor shall submit details of the ecological and biodiversity measures to be implemented as part
of the Works for the prior approval of the Employer.

Section 3 Design Responsibility and Procedures

3.1 Criteria for design personnel employed on the Works

The Contractor must demonstrate to the Employer that design personnel have a successful experience in
preparation of proven design for the intended works.

3.2 Design Responsibility

The Contractor must demonstrate to the Employer that his designers and design Subcontractors have
adequate licenses of Engineering Chamber of Montenegro. Also the Contractor shall ensure that the
designers are available to attend discussions with the Engineer at all reasonable times, and this until the
expiry date of the relevant Defects Notification Period.

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The Preliminary design has been provided by the Employer. The development of the Preliminary design
into the Main Design and working drawings shall be undertaken by the Contractor in accordance with the
Contract, Terms of Reference and these Employer’s Requirements. The Contractor is also required to
prepare any further drawings he may require to supplement those provided with existing design and
drawings – no further drawings will be provided by the Employer. The Scope of Works comprises all
design services required for the following phases of the Project:

 Design Development, Employer and/or Statutory approvals and Construction phase;

 Taking over of the Works and Defects Notification Period.

The Contractor shall develop the design as described in the Employer’s Requirements to the satisfaction
of the Engineer, Employer and the Statutory Authorities.

The Contractor shall prepare the Main design, as-built and maintenance drawings. The Main Design shall
be carried out in compliance with the Employer's Requirements and Terms of Reference.

3.3 Design Procedures

Procedures for the revision of the Main Design shall be performed in accordance with the Laws and
Regulations of Montenegro.

Section 4 Construction
4.1 General

The Contractor shall use and respect Laws, Bye-Laws and Regulations of Montenegro and Relevant
Institutions which relate to the Project realization.

The Standards for Construction of Buildings and associated facilities including Toll stations, service areas,
motorway maintenance compounds and weigh-in-motion sites shall be all recognized, appropriate and
relevant national and international applicable standards; they shall be proposed by the Contractor, by
citing them in the Technical Specifications for Works execution, which are compulsory and integral part of
the main Design, for the approval or otherwise of the Engineer, prior to commencement of his
Construction works.

Where the Contractor wishes to adopt Eurocodes, European or International Standards and the like, the
Contractor shall seek the approval of the Employer. The Contractor shall prepare a list of all applicable
Standards. This list shall be provided prior to undertaking the design of the Works and shall be approved
by the Employer.

If the Employer wishes to change the Standards it shall do so in consultation with the Contractor however
in all such cases the Employers decision shall be final.

The Contractor shall comply with all relevant national [see Employers requirements Section 2] and
international Environmental laws in his Construction of the Works.

For the purpose of the approval of unforeseeable and subsequent works, the Employer and the
Contractor will harmonize a document for measurement and valuation of these works according to a
model of agreed quantities and unit prices of works.

4.2 Plant, labor, and materials

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The Contractor shall supply all plant, labor, and materials necessary for the Construction of the Works.

4.3 Site access

The Contractor shall in the Study Report of Preparatory Works plan the construction of new access roads
and reconstruction of available access roads in accordance with the technical regulations.

Before the commencement of any part of the Works, the Contractor shall make temporary access roads
including all necessary temporary diversions to the Site, all to the approval of the Engineer. The
Contractor shall maintain such access roads in a condition suitable for the safe and easy passage of plant
and vehicles until they are required for the purposes of the Contract. The Contractor shall make a record
to be agreed by the Engineer of the conditions of the surfaces of any private lands or of any public
cultivated or maintained lands over which access to the Site lies before use for access and he shall keep
such surfaces in a reasonable state of cleanliness and repair during the execution of the Works.

The Layout of available access roads, which might be used during the construction, is given in the
Appendix 4 of these Employer's Requirements. The Contractor shall check the suitability of access roads
and he shall be responsible for their operation and maintenance.

4.4 Setting Out

The Contractor shall be responsible for setting out all of the Works in accordance with his approved
design drawings.

Where survey markers are accidentally destroyed, the Contractor shall re-set same and accurately refer
these to permanent concrete markers before work is commenced and such work will be entirely at the
Contractor’s expense. During the progress of the Works, the Contractor shall not remove, damage, alter
to destroy in any way, any Government survey beacons. Should the Contractor consider that any survey
beacon will be interfered with by the construction Works or will ultimately be above or below the final level
of the finished Works, he shall notify the Engineer who, if he considers necessary, will make
arrangements for the removal and replacement of the beacon.

4.5 Site Clearance and Removal of waste

The Contractor shall be responsible for all Site clearance, etc including haulage of all unsuitable materials
to tips approved by the Engineer. Topsoil shall be carefully removed and separated from the excavations
and carefully stockpiled on site.

4.6 Scheme Signboards

The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply, erection, maintenance and ultimate removal of all
scheme signboards. The Contractor shall provide and erect a Board at the main entrances of the Site, in
compliance with regulations in Montenegro. The Board, with the required size, shall be previously
approved by the Engineer, before erection.

4.7 Dumps, Borrow Pits, Blasting and Excavation

The contractor shall prepare design of dumps and design of access roads to the dumps. The Contractor
shall prepare expropriation design for dumps’ locations and access roads.

The Contractor shall obtain the confirmation and approval of the Relevant State Authorities in respect of
available natural materials sources for road pavements, embankments, aggregates and suitable fill which
he wants to obtain outside of the highway route.

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Should the Contractor need to undertake blasting at any time he shall prepare a blasting programme in
the due time to be approved by the Relevant Authority and the Engineer before the blasting operations
start, in each well defined section of the road. If the blasting operations and the removal of blasted
materials are expected to cause a traffic interruption longer than 4 hours, the Engineer, with the approval
of the Employer, can require that such operations are conducted during the night. In all events the traffic
interruption must be confirmed and publicized at least 48 hours before the operations start. The blasting
operations in the different sections of the whole road shall be programmed in such a way to avoid the
closure of the road for more than 6 hours during the daylight hours. Timing of all blasting operations will
require Employer’s approval. The Contractor shall procure, transport and store explosives in accordance
with applicable regulations in Montenegro.

In compliance with the Sub-Clause 7.9 of the Particular Conditions of the Contract, if some demolished
material, originated by blasting and/or excavating is of an interest to the Employer, such material will
become the property of the Employer. Anyhow, all demolished material, inclusive of those originated by
blasting and/or excavating, shall be used only for the construction of the Project. Any usage of such
material for any other purpose is not permitted under this Contract.

4.8 Progress Photographs

The Contractor shall be responsible for all progress photographs as directed by the Engineer.

4.9 Temporary and permanent boundary fencing

The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the site of the works secure at all times through the
supply, erection and maintenance of all temporary and permanent boundary fencing. This fencing shall be
livestock-proof.

4.10 Accommodation works

The Contractor shall be responsible for all undertaking the design and Construction of all accommodation
works.

4.11 Environmental Care

The Contractor is wholly responsible for providing and exercising all necessary Environmental Care, and
shall observe compliance with all pertinent applicable Environmental standards including management
and control of all potentially harmful materials, excess dust, smoke, air-borne particles, sprays, and the
like. Unreasonable or excessive noise [in the opinion of the Engineer] shall be avoided and all plant and
machinery shall have correctly operating muffling and soundproofing as originally fitted by the
manufacturer. Works creating excessive air or ground-borne vibration shall be permitted only subject to
the approval of the Engineer. Further to this in consideration of the health and welfare of the adjacent
public, working hours to site works in the vicinity of adjacent housing and dwellings will be at the
discretion of the Engineer.

Prior to commencement of construction works the Contractor shall submit documentation in compliance
with regulations in Montenegro where all necessary actions and relevant means are indicated in order to
monitor, prevent or minimize the environmental impacts which might be generated by the construction
works.

All heavy plant exiting the site will be cleaned at the point of exit onto the public road by appropriate
mechanical wheel-washing facilities to the approval of the Engineer.

It is strictly forbidden to discharge any excavated materials or excess road pavement materials on any
side slopes or into the rivers. If this occurs, the Engineer can order the removal of these materials and
their hauling to spoil tips at the Contractor’s expense. All spoil tips shall be located by the Contractor and

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approved in writing by the Engineer and the Statutory Authority. Materials in spoil tips shall not interfere
with natural drainage or adjoining property and shall be spread in layers, with limiting safe slopes and
planted or grassed at the end of their use as directed by the Engineer.

Appropriate dust and smoke reduction measures such a bag houses, mechanical cyclones, dry
scrubbers, etc., shall be adopted by the Contractor in asphalt and concrete plants and quarries, approved
by the Engineer.

All the temporary works and plants for the road works, the traffic diversion, work access roads and borrow
pits and quarries, shall be cleared away and natural landscape restored to the satisfaction of the
Engineer, following the conclusion of each section of Works.

4.12 Weather

The Contractor must satisfy himself as to the seasonal and variable nature of the regional weather as well
as general circumstances at the site of the Works and the construction thereon, the form of river, beds,
and banks, the flows in the river, the surface of the ground and nature of the materials to be excavated,
the possibility of subsidence from soft ground and bad and broken materials, and falls of rock in or arising
out of the Works, and the possibility of floods and landslides. He shall be deemed to have taken all
possible weather conditions and flood events into account when preparing his tender/offer, and he shall
not be entitled to extra payment by reason of the occurrence , permanence or effect of high winds, snow,
frost, excessive rainfall and floods, temperature or humidity or any other meteorological or hydrological
phenomena.

4.13 Management of Traffic, including temporary and permanent closures of existing

roads

4.13.1 Traffic Management Plan

Following the award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a detailed Traffic
Management Plan based on consultation with the Traffic Police and Employer. The plan shall be
approved by the Engineer before the Contractor commences any affected section of work, and shall
indicate the method of protection of the public, details of the hours of operation, location, types and
numbers of traffic safety devices, barricades, warning signs and lights, flagmen, traffic lights and the like.
The programme for Passing of Traffic shall be in accordance with and complementary to the Programme
of Works.

In the preparation of this Plan the Contractor shall take into consideration the following:
 The Contractor shall conduct his operation in such a manner that no greater length or amount of
work is undertaken than he can carry out efficiently having due regards to the rights and
convenience of the public.
 If the Contractor proposes a road closure he shall provide an alternative routing of the traffic
which must be approved by the Engineer.
 No revisions shall be made to the approved Programme for Passing of Traffic without the prior
written permission of the Engineer, and the Contractor shall allow 14 days for the Engineer to
review any request for a revision to the Programme for Passage of Traffic.
 The Programme for Passage of Traffic shall conform in all respects with the requirements of this
Special Specification.
The Contractor shall be responsible at all for, and ensure the safety of the public traffic along those
existing public roads that might be affected by the construction Works at. His traffic safety and
management proposals shall at all times effect the satisfactory adherence of this requirement.

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The frequency and duration of delays to existing traffic in the vicinity of the Works shall be kept to a
minimum. Complete road closures in excess of 10 minutes shall be the subject of 48 hours prior notice
and to agreement of the Engineer, who may refuse to allow such closure in default of due notice.

The Contractor shall take particular care, when permitting the passage of traffic through his Works,
ensuring that all excavations and other hazards are satisfactorily protected with barriers and appropriate
illumination.

4.13.2 Temporary Traffic diversions

Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is preferable not to pass the traffic through the Works, the
Contractor shall, upon previous approval of the Engineer, be permitted to construct and maintain
Temporary Traffic diversions provided that such diversions are safe and practicable for public traffic at all
times and under any weather condition, subject to the provisions below. In particular the Contractor shall
be responsible for the provision of winter maintenance services in order to ensure full and total
practicability in presence of snow and/or ice along the declared routes. The length of such diversions shall
be of the shortest practical length having regard to gradient and obstructions and shall be sited and
adequately signed as agreed between the Engineer and the Contractor.

Maintenance of surface: The surface of all diversion routes shall be maintained by the Contractor and be
smooth, free running, with the absence of ruts and potholes and loose material, and shall be graded and
watered as required.

Use of minor or private roads as a diversion route: where so agreed by the Engineer that the Contractor
may use a minor or private road as a deviation, the Contractor shall be entirely responsible for negotiation
with and obtaining the prior consent of the Local Authority or owner, respectively, shall pay for any
additional maintenance costs or shall if necessary, himself maintain the minor road for the period it is
used as a deviation, shall reinstate the road afterwards to the satisfaction of the Local Authority or owner,
and shall compensate the Local Authority or owner for any damage arising out of the use of the road as a
deviation.

The standard of such minor or private road when used as a deviation shall comply with as for temporary
roads and if necessary the Contractor shall, at his own expense, improve the road to bring it to this
standard before it is used as a deviation, and shall maintain it to that standard while it is being used as a
deviation. The length of the deviation shall not be excessive and shall be kept as short as practicable.

Assistance to the public: the Contractor shall be responsible for safely maintaining and directing traffic
through or around any part of the Works included in the Contract, with the maximum practical
convenience, for the full twenty-four hours of each day.

The Contractor shall render to the public all possible assistance when they are passing over roads
maintained by him and over minor, private or temporary roads when used as deviations or when passing
through the Works.

Whenever Contractor’s operations create a condition hazardous to traffic or to the public, he shall furnish,
erect and maintain such fences, barricades, light signs and other services, as are necessary to prevent
accidents or damage or injury to the public.

The Contractor shall also furnish such guards and flagmen as are necessary to give adequate warning to
traffic or to the public of any dangerous conditions that might be encountered and shall provide prompt
assistance to any vehicle experiencing difficulty in passing over the Works under construction, or through
any diversions or roads maintained by the Contractor, if necessary by providing a towing vehicle, and
labor to assist such vehicles.

Should the Contractor appear to be negligent in furnishing adequate warning and protective measures, as
above provided, the Engineer may direct attention to the existence of hazard, and the necessary warning

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and protective measures shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at his expense. Should the
Engineer point out the inadequacy of warning and protective measures, such action on the part of the
Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for public safety or relieve him of his
obligation to furnish and pay for these devices.

Signs and barriers: the Contractor shall be responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and
removal of all signs and barriers necessary for safety and convenience, to pass traffic not only upon the
existing road to be reconstructed or realigned and such temporary roads as he may construct or existing
link roads, but also on all minor and private roads off the site of the Works which are used as deviations.
Temporary "Advance Direction Signs" shall be erected before any road junction and a "Direction Sign"
shall be erected at the junction of the deviation route and other minor roads where there is any possibility
of the diverted traffic mistaking the route of the detour, and there shall be mounted on the same posts, a
sign bearing the inscription "Diversion" with an arrow. In addition, any hazard such as a narrow bridge,
drift, level crossing, steep hill, sharp bend, etc., occurring on the deviation shall be marked by the
Contractor with the appropriate sign, if the existing sign is inadequate or none exists. All sharp bends and
all places where the shoulder is higher than 1.2 m above the natural ground shall be marked with painted
posts.

4.14 Insurances

The Contractor’s attention is particularly drawn to the need for him to supply and maintain all necessary
insurances as required of him under the Contract, and he shall indemnify the Employer against all losses
and claims for injuries or damage to any person(s) or their property affected by the works, which may
occur due to passing traffic, whether through the Works, or on specially constructed deviations, or on
existing public or private roads used as deviations.

4.15 Supply of Materials and Goods

Before entering into any contract for the supply of any materials or goods the Contractor shall obtain the
Engineer's approval in writing of the Supplier from whom he proposes to obtain such materials or goods.
Should the Engineer at any time be dissatisfied with such materials or goods or with the methods or
operations carried out at such Supplier works or place of business, the Engineer shall be empowered to
cancel his previously given approval of such Supplier and to propose other suppliers for the supply of
such materials or goods. The Contractor shall then obtain such said materials or goods from such other
supplier and shall bear any additional cost thereof.

The materials to be used in the work shall comply with national and international standards and
regulations for materials and equipment. In the event of there being no specific requirements they shall be
of the best quality available on the market for the use for which they are intended

The materials will be obtained from manufacturers or suppliers as considered convenient by the
Contractor provided that they comply with the above rules. Where the Engineer has rejected any material
as being unsuitable for use, the Contractor shall replace it with other material that corresponds to the
desired characteristics; the rejected materials shall be removed from the site forthwith at the care and
charge of the Contractor. Notwithstanding the acceptance of the materials by the Engineer, the Contractor
remains fully responsible for the good quality of the workmanship also for what may depend on the
materials themselves.

In addition to any special provisions herein for the sampling and testing of materials, the Contractor shall
submit to the Engineer as he may require samples of all materials and goods which he proposes to use or
employ in or for the Works. Such samples, if approved, will be retained by the Engineer, and no materials
or goods of which samples have been submitted shall be used on the Permanent Works unless and until
such samples have been approved in writing by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the quality of all materials and goods supplied and
incorporated into the works.

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The Engineer may reject any materials and goods which in his opinion are inferior to the samples thereof
previously approved and the Contractor shall promptly remove such materials and goods from the Site
and provide further materials and goods to the satisfaction of the Engineer all at the Contractor 's
expense. The cost of supplying all such samples and of conveying the same to such place of inspection
or testing as the Engineer may designate within the country of origin and of complying with the
requirements of this Clause shall be deemed to be included in the tendered rates and/or prices. Where a
material has been specified by a manufacturers trade name, the product of another manufacturer will be
accepted provided that, in the Engineer's opinion, it is in all respects of an equivalent or higher quality.

All materials shall be stored on the Site in a manner approved by the Engineer and the Contractor shall
carefully protect from weather all Works and materials which may be affected thereby.

4.16 Method Statements

The Contractor, prior to commencement of any Construction work, shall provide all necessary Method
statements for the approval of the Engineer. Method Statements shall be provided for the following:
 Site compound, offices and vehicles for the Engineer and Employer’s representatives;
 Site Organization and Personnel;
 Standards, Quality Assurance and Certificates, Quality Control and, Quality Records;
 Site Laboratory and Laboratory Operations, including sampling and testing;
 Materials;
 Subcontractors;
 Scheme signboards;
 Controlling noise and Vibration;
 Programme as an appendix;
 Construction stages;
 Setting Out;
 Accommodation Works;
 Utilities services;
 Temporary Works design;
 Trial Sections;
 Traffic Control and Management;
 Site Clearance;
 Earthworks;
 Road Pavements;
 Drainage;
 Kerbing and Edge support;
 Bridges, Structures, Piling;
 Walls and Block work;
 Geotechnical Design and Works;

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  Tunnels;
 Noise Barriers;
 Vehicle Safety Barriers;
 Lighting and Electrical;
 Mašinske instalacije;
 Energetska postrojenja;
 Traffic Signs and Lining;
 Landscaping;
 Fencing;
 Security Plan;
 Motorway Communications;
 Tolls and Toll areas;
 Motorway Control Centre;
 Motorway Depot;
 Service areas.
Method Statements Status Reports shall be included in the Contractor’s Progress Reports as per Sub-
Clause 4.21 of the Conditions of the Contract.

4.17 As-built and Maintenance records

The Contractor shall provide, at his cost, as-built and maintenance Records and drawings for the entire
Works.
The as-built and maintenance Records shall conform to the required Standards and in addition shall also
include the items described in this Section. The Contractor shall retain and store a copy of all such
records.

As-built and maintenance Records shall be submitted on hard copy and CD-ROM. Six full hard copies of
the As-Built Records and six copies of each CD-ROM shall be supplied to the Engineer, fully labeled and
indexed. The format for labeling and indexing shall meet the requirements of the Engineer, as shall the
electronic format of the data on the CD-ROM.

The particular requirements of the as-built Records are that they include:
 a full set of as-built and maintenance drawings to be issued as part of obtaining the final
handover approval;
 as-built operational and maintenance records for bridges;
 a fully indexed and referenced set of certified design and design check calculations.
For design elements other than bridges:
 six copies of each of all design drawings, on size paper agreed with the Engineer, clearly marked
“As-Built and Maintenance Drawing”;
 all design drawing scales to comply with standards; and copies of all drawing and schedules shall
be in a format specified in the Standards and written to a CD-ROM with a lifetime warranty.
 bridges drawings and photographs shall be as specified in the Standards; completed design data
for each road including each side road forming part of the Works;

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  a Construction Report identifying the actual types of materials and construction that were used
throughout the Works which shall:
o summarize the information obtained by the laboratory of field tests on the road materials
employed in the Works;
o comment on the remedial and corrective actions taken, including discussing points of
interest or the use of “unusual” and “special” materials and methods of construction;
including a statement setting out the problems and defects encountered during
construction and how they were overcome or rectified.
For the purposes of these As-Built and maintenance Records, a defect shall mean a failure of any
component in the Works during the execution and completion of the Works including, inter alia,
deterioration in the road pavement including chip loss, unexpected movement of earthworks slopes,
evidence of poor drainage and subsequent identification of the use of materials within the Works that
would not have met the requirements of the design and/or the specification; include records of material
compliance, such as certification, quality assurance, external testing and the like; and include a complete
record of sampling and testing data. The current and software documentation for the ITS equipment
(including source codes) are:
 as hard copy with comments; and
 as safety copy on data medium.

Section 5 Contractors Documents

The Contractor’s Documents shall be submitted to the Engineer/Employer, for the detailed examination
and approval within the periods established by the Contract in 12 paper copies: 6 in English and 6 in
Montenegrin and 6 electronic copies: 3 in English and 3 in Montenegrin. The Contractor is responsible for
the correct translation and shall cover all expenses for document’s translation. Contractor’s Documents
shall be codified and included in the Construction Document register.

Detailed time - distance programme, containing respective activities for documentation, including
necessity of each document’s approval shall be prepared by the Contractor in accordance with Clause 8.3
of Conditions of the Contract and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

The Contractor’s Documents shall be prepared in sufficient detail to satisfy Technical standards and
Employer’s Requirements, and all regulatory approvals foreseen by Montenegrin Laws, and to provide
suppliers and construction personnel sufficient instruction to execute the work, and to describe the
operation of the completed works.

All Contractors’ Documents submitted to the Employer and Local Authorities or other involved third parties
for review and approval must be in Montenegrin language. Preliminary co-ordination and agreement with
the respective Local Authorities and third parties concerned is within the responsibility of the Contractor.

A copy of each Contractor’s Documents will be returned by the Engineer with the indications ‘approved’,
‘approved with corrections’, or ‘returned for corrections’ not later than 28 days after it receiving. Unless
further authorisations are required by the Employer’s Requirements, the notes ‘approved’ or ‘approved
with corrections’ will give the Contractor the authorisation to carry out the works accordingly, provided that
required corrections, if any, are followed.

Any work done prior to the approval of Contractor’s Documents by the Engineer shall be at the
Contractor’s risk and responsibility. The Engineer/Employer will have the right to request any additional
details and to require the Contractor to make any changes in the design, which are necessary to confirm
to the conditions of the Contract without additional cost to the Employer. When the Contractor’s
Documents bear the note ‘returned for corrections’, the Contractor shall make the required corrections

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and shall resubmit to the Engineer within the subsequent fourteen (14) days another 12 paper and six
electronic copies for approval. All corrections shall be consecutively numbered and the number of each
corrected document shall have next serial version.

Before the performance of the construction works or the installation of equipment, the Contractor shall
supply the Engineer with the required Contractor’s Documents and with final corrections. The Contractor
shall be responsible for any delay in the performance of the works due to the no fulfilment of any
prescriptions of this Section. The Engineer shall scrutinise all Construction documents prepared by the
Contractor and approve after detailed examination.

Approval of any of the Contractors documents by the Engineer shall not relieve Contractor of the
responsibility to meet all of the requirements or of the responsibility for the correction of the documents
furnishing by the Contractor. The Contractor shall have no claim for additional costs or extension of time
on account of delays due to revisions of the documents, which may be necessary for ensuring compliance
with the Contract. In the case of the later discovery of errors, omission, or inconsistencies within a
Contractor’s document, the Contractor shall promptly submit the revised document to the Engineer
approval within 14 days after date of notification.

The Contractors documents [in compliance with the Sub-Clause 5.2 of the Particular and General
Conditions of the Contract] shall minimally comprise the following:
Engineer Review
Item Engineer Review
and approval

Publications named in the Employers Requirements x

Variation orders and site instructions x

Design and construction programmes x

Preliminary detailed plan of works x

Construction records/stage completions x

Method statements, health and safety x

Site daily building log x

Site Inspection Book x

Site weather records, inspections x

All administrative quality records x

Minutes and records of all site meetings x

Employer’s Preliminary design plans, drawings, calculations, data x

Contractors design; including but not limited to : plans, sections,

x
fabrication and working drawings, calculations, data

Other relevant design and construction standards, specifications and

x
technical documents

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 Regulatory approvals records x

Site safety records x

Site and off-site materials laboratory testing and sampling [all

x
documentation]

As-built and maintenance documents x

Operation and maintenance manuals x

Sub-contractor records x

Materials records x

Personnel records x

Plant / equipment records x

Section 6 Programme and Preliminary Detailed Plan of Works

6.1 Programme

The Programme, which shall also include the Contractor’s Design programme, shall be prepared by the
Contractor, harmonized with the Employer and submitted to the Engineer for the approval following the
signing of the Contract as stipulated in the Sub-Clause 8.3 of the Conditions of the Contract. The
Programme should be in line with the Time for Completion stated in the Contract Data. The Programme
should indicate in detail all design activities, construction activities, deliveries of materials to the site,
materials installation periods, inspections, approvals and tests schedule and all factors related to the
Project execution on site and all relevant milestones to be met. As defined in the Section 5 of these
Employer’s Requirements, the Programme shall be a time - distance programme, containing respective
activities for documentation, including necessity of each document’s approval.

The programme shall, inter alia, clearly indicate the following:

 Preparation and approvals of the Main design including design and construction drawings,
implementation and installation information provided by the Contractor, subcontractors,
manufacturers and suppliers, inspection and checking, statutory approvals, all technical
legislation and materials’ approvals;
 All necessary approvals/permits marked as milestone activities;
 Planning and mobilisation by the Contractor;
 Running in, adjustment, commissioning and testing of all engineering services and installations;
 Work indicated as required;
 All Works to be carried out by the Contractor and his Subcontractors;
 Work by or on behalf of the Employer and concurrent with the Contract, the nature and scope of
such, the relationship with preceding and following work and any relevant limitations are suitably
defined in the contract documents;

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  Probable future events or circumstances which may adversely affect the Works, increase the
Contract Price or delay the design, execution, and completion of the Works.
 Handovers, progress and milestones of the Works;
 Discharge of all necessary statutory and legislative conditions.
The Contractor shall use a recognized high quality standard Distance and Time based Project
Management – Planning software. The proposed software shall be submitted to and approved by the
Engineer prior to the Contractor’s submittal of the Programme or Progress reports. The Programme is to
be submitted in electronic format and has to clearly indicate all activities within the ‘critical path’ and
include sufficient details to enable effective monitoring of the Works progress.

The submission of any Programme will not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to apply in writing
for instructions, drawings, etc. in accordance with the conditions of Contract.
The Contractor will record progress on a copy of the programme kept on the Site. If any circumstances
arise which may affect the progress of the Works he shall put forward proposals or take other action as
appropriate to minimise any delay and to recover any lost time.

6.2 Preliminary Detailed Plan of Works

After signing of the Contract and fulfilment of conditions from the Sub-Clause 2.1 of the Conditions of the
Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Employer and Engineer the Preliminary detailed plan of
works, together with a list of all necessary permits and licenses with the time needed for obtaining those
permits in order to properly carry out the Works in compliance with the Contract. In a case of partial
consignment of the Site, the Preliminary detailed plan of works shall contain a Report Study on
successive consignment of the Site.
The Preliminary detailed plan of works shall, inter alia, clearly indicate the following:
 Main Design Schedule;
 Study Report of Preliminary Works;
 Time – distance plan for the construction Works;
 Preliminary WBS (work breakdown structure);
 Gantt chart of all activities through all WBS levels (design and construction);
 Study Report on successive consignment of the Site
 Preliminary definition of Sections;
 List of all applicable Laws and Standards with a description of their availability to the Contractor
and any possible comments;
 Proposed content of the Programme;
 Proposed content of Progress Reports;
 Proposed content of Method Statements;
 Preliminary list of intended Subcontractors taking into account requirements stipulated in the Sub-
Clauses 4.4 and 6.1 of the Conditions of the Contract;
 The Commencement date.
The Engineer shall comment, review and finally approve the Preliminary detailed plan of works within 14
days after receiving the Preliminary detailed plan of works.
When the Preliminary detailed plan of works bears the note ‘returned for corrections’, with remarks made
by the Engineer, the Contractor shall make the required corrections and shall resubmit to the Engineer the

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revised Preliminary detailed plan of works within the subsequent 7 days. Finally, the approved Preliminary
detailed plan of works shall be deemed to be a base for a development of the Programme.

Section 7 Utilities
7.1 General

The Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary and permanent connection, which are not provided
by the Employer, of water, gas, electricity, drainage and sewage, internet, telephones and the like and
paid directly by the Contractor including all Connections and Supply.

The Contractor shall also provide all needed work in connection with Utility Connections including
trenches, manholes, holes, chases, pipes, sleeves, backfilling to trenches, warning tapes, protective
covers and tiles, making good to pavement and road coverings and kerbs etc., housings for Utility Meters
and cover protection to cables and/or pipes as required by the respective Utility Companies and all fittings
and fixing required to complete the installations.

The Contractor shall co-ordinate all Utility Services to achieve full and final Utility Connections.

All current operating maintenance costs for power electricity, water supply, petroleum products, gas,
communications and land occupancy are given in the Appendix 3 of these Employer’s Requirements. All
these expenses shall be borne by the Contractor in compliance with Sub-Clause 4.11 of the Conditions of
the Contract and Sub-Section 4.13 and Section 7 of these Employer’s Requirements.

7.2 Maintenance of Services

The Contractor shall protect, uphold and maintain all public water, gas and other mains or power services,
communication cables, drains, sewers etc., and give all necessary notice etc., to the Statutory Authorities.

The Contractor should be aware that as part of the Scope of the Works, all services to the adjoining and
adjacent buildings must be maintained at all times.

The Contractor shall make good to the satisfaction of the Engineer, any damage to public water, gas main
and other mains or power services, communication cables, drains, sewers etc., caused in the execution of
the Works provided such damage is not due to the omission, default or negligence of the Contractor or his
subcontractors.

7.3 Site Works

The Contractor shall be responsible for the management, co-ordination and implementation of all utilities
works, including all associated design and construction work.

The Contractor shall acquaint himself with the position of all existing legal installations, such as drains,
telephone and electricity lines and poles, water supply pipes, gas mains, etc., before commencing any
design or construction work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging the removal or alteration of any such intallations in
conjunction with and to the requirements of the relevant Statutory Authority subject to the agreement of
the Engineer and where necessitated by the Works. The removal or alteration of existing installations
shall be duly programmed and designed as such advance to receive the written approval of the Statutory
Authority before any works starts.

Where ant work is being carried out in the vicinity of overhead power lines, the Contractor is responsible
for the erection of adequate safety protection and warning signs/overhead gantries and the like for directly

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ensuring that all persons and plant working in such areas are aware of the proximity of the overhead high
voltage electricity power lines.

In all cases where existing plant, cabling or pipe work are exposed by the Contractor during the
construction of the Works, they shall be properly identified, clearly marked, shored and if necessary,
supported. Where such exposure has also caused damage to the utility, the Contractor shall immediately
make the area safe, notify the Engineer and seek the advice of the relevant Utility company specialist.

Notwithstanding other provisions in the Contract, the Contractor shall be held responsible at all times for
any accidental or negligent damage to all and any existing legal utilities works or utilities installations,
private or public, and shall wholly indemnify the Employer against any claims in this respect (including
consequential damages).

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design and construction of any temporary works associated
with utilities including slewing, terminating, or replacement, subject always to the approval of the utility
owner and the Engineer.

Section 8 Communications, Reporting and Approvals

8.1 General

All correspondence shall be bilingual in English and Montenegrin.

8.2 Lines of Communication

During the design phase, the Employer and Engineer will communicate with the Contractor’s Design
Team members via the Contractor.

During the progress of the Works, any correspondence with the Employer and his representatives, unless
specifically requested otherwise, will be from or via the Engineer.

The Employer will generally communicate all design and construction matters via the Engineer and a
copy of all site correspondence is to be directed to the Engineer unless otherwise advised.

Subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers contracted by the Contractor will (unless specifically
requested otherwise) communicate directly with and through the Contractor.

8.3 Correspondence

It is anticipated, in the interest of speed and efficiency, most correspondence will be by facsimile or email.

All communications are to be as clear and concise as possible. All letters should be clearly dated and
referenced by the issuer in order to avoid confusion between letters issued on the same date. The
number and name of attachments should be clearly identified on the front page of the letter.

It is the responsibility of each party to ensure that facsimiles and e-mail messages are successfully
transmitted and that sufficient record is kept in the Project directory.

Team members will decide the relevant parties to whom correspondence i.e. letters, memoranda, minutes
or notes should be sent or copied. In any case the Employer must always be sent a copy of all
correspondence.

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Where correspondence is of relevance to more than one person in an organization, it should be
addressed to the team leader who will circulate internally as required.

8.4 Meetings

Apart from the Management Meetings, stipulated in the Sub-Clause 3.6 of the Particular Conditions of the
Contract the following meetings are planned during the implementation of the Contract:
 Design Development Meetings;
 Site Progress Meetings;
 Technical Meetings and Tenant Coordination Meetings.

These meetings will be planned and scheduled, where possible, well in advance. In order to ensure they
are effective, an agenda should be circulated at least 2 (two) days prior to the meeting. Minutes and notes
should be circulated within 2 (two) days after the meeting. If other matters are raised during the meeting
that requires discussion by a small number of the attendees, then a separate (technical) meeting will be
held after the main meeting.

Careful consideration is to be given to the participants of each meeting to ensure numbers are kept to the
necessary minimum. If attendees wish to include items on an agenda or table documents for discussion,
they should advise the Chair at least 5 (five) days prior to the meeting.

The following describes the formal meetings held for the project:

Design Development Meetings:

Attendees: Engineer, Employer’s Representatives, Contractor’s Design Team.
Venue: Engineer’s site office
Chaired by: The Engineer
Regularity: Initially fortnightly, then as scheduled by the Engineer, but at least monthly throughout the
Project execution period.
Purpose: Initially to discuss Development of the Design and matters of a technical nature to ensure that
the design is being co-ordinated and meeting the preset criteria.

Site Progress Meetings:

Attendees: Employer’s representatives, Engineer, Contractor’s representatives
Venue: Engineer’s site office
Chaired by: The Engineer
Regularity: Initially fortnightly, then as scheduled by the Engineer but at least as a minimum fortnightly
throughout the Project execution period.
Purpose: To review detailed progress on site and discuss matters concerning design information required,
programme, quality, safety etc, review of the Building Log.

Technical Meetings and Tenant Coordination Meetings:

Attendees: As arranged
Venue: As appropriate
Chaired by: Person calling the meeting

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Regularity: By arrangement through relevant consultant
Purpose: (1) Sub-meeting of Design Team meeting to discuss particular or detailed issues of a technical
nature, review of the Site Diary
Additional meetings, not expressly identified herein, may be called on an ad-hoc basis to suit the specific
requirements of the person calling such meeting. Attendees and venue shall be as advised and chaired /
minted by the person calling the meeting.

All minutes and meeting notes will be prepared by the chairperson of the meeting and distributed by the
Engineer 5 (five) working days of the meeting.

Software and Data Format:

The following software / format should be used:
Drawn Information: AutoCAD version 2007
Text Editors: Microsoft Word 2007
PDF: Compatible with Adobe Acrobat
Programme: Software defined in the Section 6 of these Employer’s Requirements.
All file formats supported by above mentioned applications are possible for other graphics data exchange.

8.5 Contractors Cash Flow Forecast

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer as soon as practically possible and no later than
the date for Commencement of the Works and thereafter at monthly intervals, a Cost Report and a
cumulative monthly cash flow forecast statement for the duration of the contract period.

8.6 Contractor’s Monthly and Daily Progress Report

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer monthly Progress Report in accordance
with Clause 4.21 of the Conditions of the Contract. The reporting shall continue until the Contractor
has to complete all Works in accordance with the Contract.

The Monthly report should cover, but not be limited to, following topics:
 Design and Construction Progress statement including a time line indicating actual progress
against the Baseline Programme;

 Look ahead programme for the following month. Detailed cost statement including Final Account
Projections;

 Variation order status;

 Quality;

 Permitting and administration issues;

 Construction Issues;

 Material delivery schedule status;

 Quality control and assurance;

 Health and safety report;

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  Outstanding information required;

 Claims notifications;

 Schedule of documents submitted with the period indicating review status;

 Details of subcontractors;

 Progress Photographs.

The layout and content of these reports shall be in a format approved by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall provide 6 hard copies (3 in English and 3 in Montenegrin) and 3 electronic copies.

The Engineer shall organise weekly site meetings with the Contractor and shall analyse the
progress and other requirements necessary to coordinate and implement activities of both the
Engineer and the Contractor to ensure the completion of the Works in accordance with the
Contract. The Contractor and Engineer shall sign the Minutes of the Meeting, and shall submit to
the Employer.

The Contractor shall keep and maintain a Building Log, providing the daily progress records,
including amount of completed Works, consumption of materials and equipment and sub-
contractors that were used, and any events which has impact on the Works, as well as climatic
conditions influencing the progress of the Works. The Contractor will be responsible for daily
recording and for correctness of these records. Records in the Building Log shall be subject for
examination by the Engineer.

The Building Log shall be kept, maintained, recorded, entered, signed, sealed and archived fully in
accordance with the Law on Spatial Development and Construction of Structures of Montenegro.

Section 9 Site Facilities

9.1 Offices for the Engineer and Employer’s representatives

Before commencing the Works, the Contractor shall, at his cost, erect site offices for the exclusive use of
the Engineer’s staff and Employer’s Representatives at the Site on locations which will be agreed with the
Engineer. When no longer required by the Engineer for the supervision of the Works, but no later than the
end of the Defects Notification Period, all accommodation and furniture shall be returned back to the
Contractor.

All compound offices shall be regularly maintained and supplied with water, electricity, lighting and
heating. The offices shall be fully furnished and equipped with installations and necessary connections.
The Contractor’s furnishings, for each office, shall include the following:

 1 Room for the Engineer, with 1 desk, 1 small meeting table, 2 office chairs, 4 standard chairs,
filing cabinets / storage shelves;

 4 Rooms for the Engineer’s Assistants, with 12 desks, 3 tables, 12 office chairs, 9 standard
chairs, drawing racks and hangers, filing cabinets & storage shelves (12 People);

 Archive and storage room facilities;

 Dedicated incoming telephone lines (3) and exchange, with phones for 13 people;

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  1 x Dedicated facsimile telephone line;

 High Speed Internet Connection, (available at all desk points);

 Conference room for the Engineer with capacity of tables for not less than 12 people;

 Conference room for the Employer’s representatives with capacity of tables for not less than 12
people;

 Male & Female Toilet Facilities;

 Kitchens with basic elements;

 The sanitary container and kitchen shall be provided with hot and cold water supplies and
connected to the proper disposal system.
The site(s) of the compound(s) and all buildings shall be approved by the Engineer; the standard of
accommodation and associated facilities and amenities provided shall be in accordance with the scale of
the Contract.

The compound and any other associated facilities or buildings shall be maintained to the satisfaction of
the Engineer. Upon completion of the Contract, same shall be removed by the Contractor at no additional
cost and the Site left in a satisfactory condition. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the supply
of sufficient water at all times throughout the Contract, and the costs shall be deemed to be covered in the
Contract rates and prices.

All costs for power electricity, water supply, internet and telephones are at a responsibility of the
Contractor and current price of them are given in the Appendix 3 of these Employer’s Requirements.

9.2 Health and Safety Clothing and Equipment

The Contractor shall provide all necessary health and safety equipment for the Engineer’s staff and
visitors to the Site all in accordance with Regulations which regulate works’s safety. This shall include, but
not limited to, Hi-viz jackets and vests, safety boots, helmets, wet weather gear, ear defenders, safety
goggles etc.

9.3 Adjoining and Adjacent Property

The Contractor is to so arrange and carry out the Works and take adequate and proper precautions so as
to cause no interference or interruption to the use of the adjoining and adjacent properties, including
roads, footpaths and other access and egress thereto by the adjoining and adjacent owners and
occupiers and the public and he shall conform to all instructions or direction given by the Engineer in this
regard.

In the event that any works are required on any adjoining or adjacent property, the Contractor shall first
obtain the necessary permission from the adjoining owners and occupiers in writing and forward to the
Engineer for his approval.

9.4 Maintenance of Existing Buildings

The Contractor shall protect and uphold any existing adjoining and/or adjacent structures etc., during the
Contract Period as required.

The Contractor shall make good at his own expense any damage to the existing adjoining or adjacent
structures to the site caused in the execution of the Works.

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Section 10 Inspection, Sampling, Testing
All references to monitoring/tests in other parts of the contract documents shall be addressed in the
monitoring plan.

The Contractor shall be responsible for programming, organising, and undertaking (to the approval of the
Engineer) all on and off- site testing, as well as re-tests or additional testing where so requested by the
Engineer. All testing and their frequency, [on and off-site] of all workmanship, materials and products
incorporated into the Works shall be in compliance with the latest applicable European Standards and
codes. This shall include trial sections. The Contractor shall ensure that all samples taken are stored in a
suitable manner in accordance with the Standards and in such a way that is not detrimental to the
properties being tested.

Appropriate testing facilities shall be provided by the Contractor. This provision shall be met by onsite
laboratory facilities for all or part of the testing requirements; testing of third-party products may be
undertaken off-site to the approval of the Engineer. In either case the testing facility shall be certified to
carry out the required testing in accordance with appropriate European Standards and Codes, and proof
of this compliance shall be presented to the Engineer. This certification procedure shall be in accordance
with the Standards and the required proof shall be provided prior to any testing undertaken. The
Contractor shall ensure that the validity of the certification is maintained and provide proof of this to the
Engineer. Facilities shall mean all plant, vehicles, testing equipment and the like, buildings facilities and
skilled operatives – all to be supplied by the Contractor at his cost. The Contractor shall employ suitably
qualified and experienced staff at all times to undertake the required testing and to review the sampling
rate and the testing procedures.

The Contractor shall prepare and maintain, for the duration of the Works a testing programme for all
workmanship and materials, for the approval of the Engineer. The schedule shall take into account the
variability in the materials sourced for use in the Works. The testing schedule shall be provided to the
Engineer for review and approval in both a hard copy and electronic form. The testing schedule shall
contain references to the appropriate European Standards. Where variability is apparent in the materials
being utilised in the Works, or being brought onto site, the Engineer can review the testing schedule and
require an increase in the rate of sampling if required.

The Engineer has the right to request the re-sampling or re- testing of any workmanship or materials.
Such re-sampling or re- testing shall be undertaken at the Contractors expense. This shall include trial
sections. The Engineer shall have unrestricted access to the Contractor’s premises for such purposes at
all times. The Contractor shall afford the Engineer access to all facilities, assistance, labour and
appliances necessary for the convenient examination, testing, weighing or analysis of all such material or
goods.

The Contractor shall provide and prepare such test pieces of any such material or goods as the Engineer
may require. Samples shall be supplied to the Engineer for approval together with the relevant certificates
(including where required the grading and strength of granular materials) prior to bulk ordering of
materials. The Contractor shall provide a facility for the storage of samples provided to the Engineer. All
samples provided to the Engineer shall be kept in safe storage and not removed without the express
consent of the Independent Engineer. At the Engineer’s request the Contractor shall dispose of the
samples.

Notwithstanding any tests which may have been carried out off the Site the Engineer shall be empowered
to order further tests of any material or goods to be made on the Site and to reject such materials or
goods should they fail to pass such tests on the Site. The full cost of providing all facilities, labour,
consumable stores, and appliances required in connection with all testing on the Site shall be met by the
Contractor.

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The Contractor’s testing programme shall allow sufficient time for materials testing and no claim for
delays or extra costs arising out of this will be accepted.

Should the Engineer not inspect any Certificates materials or goods at the place of manufacture, the
Contractor shall obtain Certificates of Test from the Suppliers of such goods and shall send such
Certificates to the Engineer. Such certificates shall certify that the materials or goods concerned have
been tested in accordance with the requirements of the Specification and shall give the results of all the
tests carried out.

The Contractor shall provide adequate means of identifying the materials and goods delivered to the Site
with the corresponding Certificates.

The Contractor shall provide an adequate system of traceability of all the materials and goods
incorporated into the Works.

All costs incurred in complying with this Clause shall be met by the Contractor. The cost of all Engineer
inspections at the place of manufacture shall be met by the Contractor.

All materials supplied for use in the Works shall conform within specified tolerances, to the quality of the
approved samples which will be retained at the Engineer’s office until the completion of the Contract.

As part of his testing programme the Contractor shall undertake trial sections of his proposed materials to
the satisfaction of that Engineer prior to incorporating same into the Works.

Section 11 Commissioning and Handover

At taking over of any part or whole of the Project the Employer will be represented by the Engineer. The
procedures of the Technical Acceptance and Occupancy Permit’s obtaining are defined in the Laws and
Regulations of Montenegro. All handovers will be accompanied by detailed schedules of
conditions/snagging lists, which should be cleared as far as possible prior to completion. Outstanding
defects should be rectified in accordance with an agreed programme and in any case as soon as
possible.

Employer’s Personnel shall be taught in usage and repair of new equipment.

The Contractor will be required to develop testing, commissioning and handover proposals for agreement
with the Engineer before any part of the Works will be considered for handover. They will demonstrate
that the Works are in accordance with the contract documents and that all the facilities meets the design
requirements. The documentation shall include, but will not be limited to the following:

 Operation and Maintenance manuals;

 Work to be carried out during the maintenance period.

Except if the Works fail to pass the tests, the Engineer shall issue the Taking Over Certificate on request
of the Contractor, when the Works have been completed in accordance with the Contract.

Section 12 Quality
12.1 Quality control and assurance

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The Contractor shall produce a Quality Control and Assurance programme for the Project, which sets out
how he intends to control quality on site, including that of subcontractors, suppliers and other specialists,
as required by Clause 4.9 of the Conditions of the Contract. The Contractor is responsible for and shall
guarantee that the investigation works, design, construction/installation, equipment and supplies are
controlled at all aspects of the project implementation, and compliance with standards and requirements
is ensured. The Contractor shall submit the Quality Assurance documentation, to the Engineer within 21
days from date of signing the Contract. The Contractor shall produce this documentation in accordance
with the his quality management system.

The Quality Assurance system shall include at least the following:

 Staff organisation, resources and means;

 Management system and responsibility;

 Control organisation and procedures;

 Design control and management;

 Calculation checks and documentation;

 Review procedures;

 Control of measurement and test equipment;

 Work control and management, inclusive of:

o Control of materials, equipment and construction/installation processes;
o Control of manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors;
o Measurement and tests, and control of remedying of defects.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check the goods and materials to be incorporated in the Project
against relevant statutory standards, codes of practice, and other appropriate standards. Control of quality
on site and achievement of the specified standards is the responsibility of the Contractor; however, the
Engineer has authority to highlight areas of poor quality and to instruct the work to be corrected.

A statement must be submitted describing the organization and resources, which the Contractor proposes
and undertakes to provide to assure and control the quality of the Works, including the work of sub-
contractors. The statement must include the number and type of staff responsible for quality control, with
details of their qualifications and duties.

Where and to the extent that materials, products and workmanship are not fully detailed or specified they
are to be:
 Of a standard appropriate to the works and suitable for the functions stated or reasonably to
be inferred from the project documents, and

 In accordance with recognised construction practice.

The Contractor shall ensure that the whole quantity of each product required to complete the work is of
consistent kind, size, quality and overall appearance. Where consistency of appearance is desirable
ensure consistency of supply from the same source. Unless otherwise approved do not use different
colour batches where they can be seen together.

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If products are prone to deterioration or have a limited shelf life, order in suitable quantities to suit the
construction programme and use in appropriate sequence. Do not use if there are any signs of
deterioration, setting or other unsatisfactory condition.

The Contractor shall handle, store, prepare and use or fix each product in accordance with its
manufacturers current printed or written recommendations and instructions. Inform the Engineer if these
conflicts with any other specified requirement. Submit copies of current printed or written
recommendations and instructions to the Engineer. Unless notified otherwise the higher specification shall
always apply.

The Contractor shall obtain confirmation from suppliers and manufacturers that the products specified and
recommendations on their use have not been changed since that time. Where such change has occurred,
inform the Engineer and do not place orders for or use the affected products without further instructions.

The Contractor shall check all delivery tickets, labels, identification marks and, where appropriate, the
products themselves to ensure that all products comply with the project documents. Where different types
of any product are specified, check to ensure that the correct type is being used in each location. In
particular, check that:

 The sources, types, qualities, finishes, colours are correct and match any approved samples;

 All accessories and fixings, which should be supplied with the goods, have been supplied;

 Sizes and dimensions are correct. Where tolerances of components are critical, measure a
sufficient quantity to ensure compliance;

 The delivered quantities are correct, so shortages do not cause delays in the Works;

 The products are clean, undamaged and otherwise in good condition;

 Products, which have a limited shelf life, are not out of date;
The Contractor shall keep clean and free from contamination, prevent staining, chipping, scratching or
other disfigurement, particularly of products exposed to view in the finished works. Prevent overstressing,
distortion and any other type of physical damage. Keep dry and in a suitably low humidity atmosphere to
prevent premature setting, moisture movement and similar defects. Where appropriate, store off the
ground and allow free air movement around and between stored products.

The Contractor shall prevent excessively high or low temperatures and rapid changes of temperature in
the products. Protect adequately from rain, damp, frost, sun and other elements as appropriate. Ensure
that products are at a suitable temperature and moisture content at time of use. Ensure that sheds and
covers are of ample size, in good weatherproof condition and well secured.

The Contractor shall keep different types and grades of products separately and adequately identified. So
far as possible keep products in their original wrapping, packing or container, until immediately before
they are used.

Wherever possible retain protective wrappings after fixing and until shortly before Taking Over. Ensure
that protective measures are fully compatible with and not prejudicial to the products/materials.

The Contractor shall ensure that all trades are provided with necessary details of related types of work
and before starting each new type or section of work, ensure that:

 Previous, related work is appropriately complete, in accordance with the project documents, to a
suitable standard and in a suitable condition to receive the new work;

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  All necessary preparatory work has been carried out, including provision for services, openings,
supports, fixings, damp proofing, priming and sealing;

 The environmental conditions are suitable, particularly that the building is suitably weather tight
when internal components, services and finishes are installed.

12.2 Workmanship

Operatives must be appropriately skilled and experienced for the type and quality of work and should take
all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the work from frost, rain and other hazards.

Where compliance with relevant Standards and Norms is a requirement, this is, as a minimum to the
extent that the recommendations define the quality of the finished work.

If there is any conflict or discrepancy between the recommendations of relevant European and
Montenegrin Standards and Norms and the Project documents, the Contractor must inform the Engineer
of the conflict. Unless notified otherwise, the higher (more onerous) standard will always apply.

12.3 Materials

All materials shall be new and Qualitative: free from any defects and imperfection; shall withstand the
variations of temperature and climatic conditions arising under working conditions without distortion, or
deterioration, or setting up undue stresses in any part and also without affecting strength and suitability of
various parts for the work which they have to perform. Materials and equipment shall have certificates and
shall be provided with guarantee.

The Engineer reserves the right to require the submission of correct material and equipment for any,
which does not comply with the technical standards and regulations. In particular, all materials, equipment
and works of inferior quality must be promptly substituted with the quality materials, equipment and works.
Materials and equipment shall be manufactured and tested according to indicated standards.

Each kind of material, equipment in each delivery shall be supplied with Certificate of Origin.

The water for the Works must be clean and uncontaminated. If other than mains supply is proposed
provide evidence of quality and suitability.

12.4 Supervision, Inspections and Defective Work

The site organisation staff must include persons with appropriate knowledge and experience of
architectural, civil, structural and mechanical, electrical and public health engineering services to ensure
compatibility between each discipline and in relation to the Works generally.

Whenever overtime is to be worked, the Contractor shall give the Engineer not less than 7 (seven) days
notice, specifying times, types and locations of work to be done. Concealed work executed during
overtime for which notice has not been given may be required to be opened up for inspection and
reinstated at the Contractor’s expense. Overtime, unless specifically requested by the Engineer for works
outside the scope of the original contract shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

Defects in the construction Works are to be reported to the Engineer without delay. Obtain instructions
before proceeding with work, which may:

 Cover up or otherwise hinder access to the defective construction, or

 Be rendered abortive by the carrying out of remedial work.

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The Contractor shall agree dates and times of tests and inspections with the Engineer 3 (three) working
days in advance, to enable the Engineer and other affected parties to be present. On the previous
working day to each such test or inspection confirm that the work or sample in question will be ready or, if
not ready, agree a new date and time. Submit a copy of each test certificate to the Engineer as soon as
practicable and keep copies of all certificates on site.

The Contractor shall as soon as possible after any part(s) of the Works or any products are known to be
not in accordance with the contract or appear that they may not be in accordance, submit proposals to the
Engineer for opening up, inspection, testing, making good, adjustment of the contract sum, or removal
and re-execution. Such proposals may be unacceptable to the Engineer and he may issue contrary
instructions at no cost or construction programme implication. The Engineer shall not unreasonably
withhold acceptance of the Contractors proposals in this regard.

Wherever inspection or testing shows that the Works, materials or goods are not in accordance with the
contract and measures (i.e. testing, opening up, experimental making good) are taken to help in
establishing whether or not the work is acceptable, such measures:

 Will be at the expense of the Contractor, and

 Will not be considered as grounds for extension of time.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures to ensure that the Works, including the work of all
sub-contractors, comply with specified requirements. Maintain full records, keep copies on site for
inspection by the Engineer, and submit copies of particular parts of the records on request. The records
must include as a minimum, but are not limited to:

 Identification of the element, item, batch or lot including location in the Works;

 The nature and dates of inspections by the Contractor or the Engineer, tests and approvals;

 The nature and extent of any non-conforming work found;

 Details of any corrective action.

12.5 Work at or After Completion

The Contractor shall make good all damage consequent upon the work and remove all temporary
markings, coverings and protective wrappings unless otherwise instructed. Clean the Works thoroughly
inside and out including all accessible ducts and voids, remove all splashes, deposits, efflorescence,
rubbish and surplus materials consequent to the execution of the Works.

Cleaning materials and methods are to be as recommended by manufacturers of the product being
cleaned, and to be such that there is no damage or disfigurement to other materials or construction. The
Contractor shall touch up minor faults in newly painted/repainted work, carefully matching colour, and
brushing out edges. Repaint badly marked areas back to suitable breaks or junctions. Adjust, ease and
lubricate moving parts of the Works as necessary to ensure easy and efficient operation, including doors,
windows, drawers, ironmongery, appliances, valves and controls.

The Contractor shall leave the Works secure with all accesses locked. Account for and adequately label
all keys and hand over to Engineer with itemised schedule, retaining a duplicate schedule signed by
Engineer as a receipt.

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The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Engineer and give reasonable notice of the precise
dates for access to the various parts of the Works for purposes of making good defects. Inform the
Engineer when remedial works to the various parts of the Works are completed.

12.6 Samples and Mock ups

As a means of ensuring that the Works reaches the high standard of quality required on the Project and
that both the correct specification of materials and the quality of workmanship is achieved, the following
elements of the Works will be offered by the Contractor for inspection and approval by the Engineer as a
benchmark for quality and workmanship.

Where the sample is that of a finished product, a representative agreed sample will be required for the
duration of the Project. The Contractor will be responsible for retaining samples for comparison purposes
during the Works.

Where approval of a product is specified, the requirement for approval relates to a sample of the product
and not to the product as used in the works. Submit a sample or other evidence of suitability. The
Contractor shall not confirm orders or use the product until approval of the sample has been obtained.
Retain approved sample in good, clean conditions on site. The Contractor shall ensure that the product
used in the Works matches the approved sample.

Where a sample of finished work is specified for approval, the requirement for approval relates to the
sample itself (if approval of the finished work as a whole is required this is specified separately). Obtain
approval of the stated characteristic(s) of the sample before proceeding with the Works. Retain approved
sample in good, clean conditions on site. The Contractor shall ensure that the relevant characteristic(s) of
the Works match the approved characteristic(s) of the sample. Remove samples, which are not part of the
finished works when they are no longer required.

Inspection or any other action by the Engineer must not be taken as approval of products or work unless
the Engineer confirms in writing in express terms referring to:

 Date of inspection;

 Part of the work inspected;

 Respects or characteristics which are approved;

 Extent and purpose of the approval;

 Any associated conditions.

12.7 Site Inspections

The duties of the Engineer are clarified within the Contract and Particular Conditions. The Engineer’s
Team will:
I. Inspect the Works at regular intervals and report to the Engineer any concerns, immediately
highlighting any corrective action to be taken. A quality report shall be part of the report issued at
the Project Team meetings.
II. Inspect the Works at a stage to be agreed prior to Taking Over and produce an outstanding
work/defect schedule and recommendation. This should be checked at Taking Over to check that
all defects have been rectified. Outstanding defects will be corrected as soon as possible.
III. Inspect the Works at the end of the Defect Notification Period and compile a defects schedule
and subsequently confirm that:

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  All defects have been rectified;
 Any omissions have been made good;
 All necessary repairs have been carried out.
The Employer may engage Superintendence on construction works if necessary.

12.8 Protection against Pollution and Pollutants

The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent pollution of the site, the Works and the
general environment including streams and waterways. If pollution occurs, the Contractor shall inform the
appropriate Authorities and the Engineer without delay and provide them with all relevant information.

12.9 Protection of the Works

The Contractor shall adequately protect all types of work and all parts of the Works, including work carried
out by others, throughout the contract. Wherever work is of an especially vulnerable nature or is exposed
to abnormal risks the Contractor shall provide special protection to ensure that damage does not occur. If
any damage to services is resultant from the execution of the Works, the Contractor shall notify the
Engineer and appropriate service Authority without delay. He shall then make arrangements for the work
to be made good without delay to the satisfaction of the service Authority or other owner as appropriate.
Any measures taken by the Engineer to deal with an emergency will not affect the extent of the
Contractor’s liability.

Section 13 Site Security and Safety

13.1 General

The Contractor will issue, with his overall Project method statement, a security plan for the Project, which
should cover, but not be limited to the following:
 Perimeter site security;
 Accommodation and welfare facilities;
 Materials storage and management;
 Protection of completed Works;
 Protection of the Site outside of working hours;
 Site rules and procedures;
 Emergency call out numbers;
 Proposals for, and the administration of, the Health and Safety procedures.
Adequately safeguard the Site, the Works, products, materials, plant, and any buildings affected by the
Works from damage and theft. Take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to the
Site, the Works and adjoining property.

If security passes will be required for access to the Site, the Contractor will submit to the Engineer a list of
the names of all persons requiring passes together with any other related information the Engineer may
reasonably require.

13.2 Safety

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The Contractor shall inform the Engineer in advance of all safety provisions and procedures (including
those relating to materials which may be deleterious), which will require the compliance of the Employer
or his representatives when visiting the Site.

A statement must be submitted by the Contractor describing the organization and resources which the
Contractor proposes and undertakes to provide to safeguard the health and safety of operatives, including
those of subcontractors and of any person who may be affected by the Works, including, but not limited
to:
 A copy of the Contractor’s health and safety policy document, including risk assessment
procedures;
 Serious accident and illness records for the past five years;
 Records of previous health and safety authority enforcement action;
 Records of training and training policy;
 The number and type of staff responsible for health and safety on this project with details of their
qualifications and duties.
An outline construction phase Health and Safety plan must be submitted by the Contractor within 7days of
Commencement Date which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
 Method statements related to construction hazards, health and safety plan and/or statements on
how the hazards will be addressed and other significant hazards identified by the Contractor;
 Details of the management structure and responsibilities;
 Arrangements for issuing health and safety directions;
 Procedures for informing other contractors and employees of health and safety hazards;
 Selection procedures for ensuring competency of other subcontractors;
 Procedures for communications between the project team, other subcontractors and site
operatives;
 Arrangements for co-operation and co-ordination between subcontractors;
 Procedures for carrying out risk assessment and for managing and controlling the risk;
 Emergency procedures including those for fire prevention and escape;
 Tunneling specific procedures;
 Arrangements for ensuring that all accidents, contagious illness and dangerous occurrences are
recorded;
 Arrangements for welfare facilities;
 Procedures for ensuring that all persons on the Site have received relevant health and safety
information and training;
 Arrangements for consulting with and taking the views of people on the Site;
 Arrangements for preparing site rules and drawing them to the attention of those affected and
ensuring their compliance;
 Monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with site rules, selection and management
procedures, health and safety standards and statutory requirements;
 Review procedures to obtain feedback.

13.3 Contractor’s Safety File

The drawings and other information listed in the following sections shall be incorporated as appropriate by
the Contractor to form the Safety File for the Project. The Safety File shall contain an index listing all

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drawings and other information provided with reference to information that will be in other records to
which the file simply cross refers.

As-Built Drawings: As-built drawings are the drawings where all changes are recorded, which occurred
when completing the construction, including all documents structural calculations, dismantling and
erection instructions. As-built drawings shall comply with all relevant standards and legislation.

Roads: General arrangement drawings referenced to the National Survey Grid Reference system
covering:
 horizontal alignment including land boundaries to a scale complying to, basic map, geometrical
map;
 vertical alignment to a scale complying with showing the final and original ground levels on the
centre line of the road or new and existing surface levels where reconstructing an existing road;
 compliance with the conditions in the decision of the Ministry of Environment;
 drawings shall have all background information that no longer exists removed.
Earthworks: Drawings showing:
 profiles having new and existing levels annotated with basic information on soil types including
any capping layers and backfill to bridges, underpasses and culverts;
 plans and profiles of any areas of contaminated land giving the extent, details of any treatment
and analysis of contaminants;
 locations and details of on/off Site disposal areas;
 location and details of treatment for any mine shafts, swallow holes and the like encountered.
Drainage: Drawings showing:
 plans and sections of foul/surface water drainage showing location and invert levels, types and
sizes of pipes, bedding/backfill details and any protection;
 plans showing locations of fin drains including details of type, make and depths;
 plans showing types and locations of surface water channels including positions of outlets;
 plans showing types and locations of ditches including invert levels with details of any headwalls;
 plans and sections of culverts showing location and invert levels, types and sizes of pipes,
bedding/backfill details and any protection and headwalls;
 plans showing outfalls into watercourses including provisions for oil interceptors or other traps;
 plans showing land drain connections;
 drawings showing types and locations of manholes and catchpits, including details of proprietary
systems if used and gullies, gratings and frames; and
 drawings showing any pumping station details.
Pavement: Drawings in the form of plans giving extent of surfacing including type of materials,
thicknesses and mix design for asphalt pavements and details of joints/mix design and reinforcement for
concrete pavements.

Bridges: Drawings showing comprehensive information in respect of bridges in accordance with the
requirements of the Standards. All aspects of each bridge that may have relevance to health and safety
shall be recorded as part of these records and reference shall be made to them for such information.

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Fencing: Drawings showing the location of fencing including type of fence, protection given and any
special features such as additional netting.

Safety Barriers: Drawings showing the location and types of safety barriers and the like including details
of the post fixings and foundations.

Road Markings and Traffic Signs: Drawings showing the location and details including materials,
foundations, lighting and power supply where applicable.

Traffic Signals: Drawings showing the locations, type of signal heads, detector, routes of interconnecting
cables, power supply and connections (if any) to other systems. Statements of the equipment functionality
shall be provided.

Lighting: Drawings showing location and details of type of column, lantern, foundations and power supply.

Utility (Services) Companies Equipment: Drawings showing location, depth, size and type of equipment.

Motorway Related Technology: Drawings showing location and details of the type of equipment and
routes interconnecting cables and power supply. Statements that confirm: equipment functionality,
compatibility and interoperability with other equipment used by the Employer.

Landscape Design: Drawings showing grass and wildflower seeded areas retained existing vegetation
and new planting with details of plant species, location and size.

Buildings: control centre, depot, tolls and services Design: Drawings showing Control Centre,
Maintenance Depot, Toll stations – all aspects.

Legislative Requirements: Copies of the Building Permit and any other Permits or planning permissions or
similar documents relating to the Works.

Statement: A statement outlining the design information that was used for the design and checking
categories of the bridges, underpasses or culvert, this shall include details of the class of road, widths of
carriageway and footway, headroom to be provided, design loadings to be carried, assumptions used in
the analysis of the bridges, underpasses or culvert, earth pressure and bearing capacities used in
designing the abutments and their foundations, provisions made for the accommodation of ground
movements, provisions for seismic performance and details of the checking procedure applied to the
design. For bridges, underpasses or culverts, records demonstrating that the design has been prepared
and checked in accordance with the Standards.

Details of the road restraint system are to include parapet type and height for each of the road bridges
and any risk assessments demonstrating that the design has been prepared and checked in accordance
with the Standards:
 details of hydraulic design for road drainage and river bridges, culverts and sewers;
 details of scour calculations for river and canal bridges;
 for major navigable waterways, details of the design for ship impact;
 design parameters used for cutting/embankment slope calculations with list of slope batters;
 details of predicted/actual traffic flows and pavement design loadings and assumptions.
Construction Methods: Reference shall be made to the structural records for information if a bridges,
underpasses or culvert has to be extensively modified, (e.g. where a bridge is post tensioned).
Information shall be provided on methods of construction where special techniques were necessary, e.g.
de-watering or ground freezing. Any significant unanticipated health and safety problems that arose
during construction and the steps taken to overcome them shall be described.

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Materials: The Contractor shall provide details of materials and products used in the Works. This shall list
all suppliers by name, address and material product supplied. Where products or materials are covered
by National regulations, full details of the product or material specification shall be given. Where
subcontractors are responsible for activities involving the construction, installation or application of
products or materials, names and addresses shall be given.

Maintenance: Where maintenance includes procedures or materials that a competent contractor would
not be expected to know, these procedures and materials shall be recorded in the maintenance issues
section of the Safety File. The issues shall be split as to whether they are a potential hazard during the
construction, maintenance or demolition phases. Details shall be provided of any features incorporated
into the Project to facilitate future maintenance activities, e.g. access.

The manufacturers’ equipment maintenance manuals shall be provided for any plant, machinery or
equipment forming part of the Works. Where appropriate, information to be provided shall include the
methodology for comprehensive testing, routine maintenance, fault repair and testing. The manufacturer’s
product literature shall be provided for any hazardous materials forming part of the Works.

Demolition: The Contractor shall provide information in respect of the health and safety implications to
operatives and others for future total or partial decommissioning, demolition or dismantling of buildings,
bridges, underpasses or culverts. This information shall be recorded in the structural records which shall
be prepared in accordance with the Standards. The Contractor shall provide details of any health or
safety implications that the removal of any plant, machinery or equipment (particularly electrical /
electronic) may have on others outside of the Site or on extra land.

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