BOQ Nkoranza

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A BILL No.1 PRELIMINARIES/GENERAL CONDITIONS
A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS
110 THE PROJECT:
Name: THE REHABILITATION OF NKORANZA POST OFFICE
Location: BONO EAST REGION
120 EMPLOYER: GHANA POST
130 PPROJECT CONSULTANTS:
A11 DRAWINGS
110 THE BID DRAWINGS are:
Architectural drawings:
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Structural drawings:
Services drawings:
120 THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS will be the same as the bid drawings
130 THE QUANTITIES DRAWINGS:The drawings from which the bills

of quantities were prepared are the bid drawings.
140 INSPECTION:Drawings and other documents relating to the

Contract but not included in the bidding documents may be
seen by appointment during normal office hours at the office
of the Project Manager.
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A12 THE SITE/EXISTING BUILDINGS
110 THE SITE:The site is situated at
120 EXISTING MAINS/SERVICES

Before commencing site operations,the Contractor shall request
the Project Manager to indicate where known the positions of
buried or hidden mains or services which are known to exist in
the vicinity of the Works.
130 ACCESS TO THE SITE

The Contractor is to agree with the Project Manager procedures
for access to the site and ensure his operatives and sub-
contractors comply with these procedures.
140 USE OF THE SITE
• Do not use the site for any purpose other than carrying out the
Works.
• The Contractor, his operatives and sub-contractors shall be
confined to the areas on the site allocated by the Project
Manager and the Contractor will be held liable for any damage
or nuisance caused by any trespass onto adjoining properties.
150 SITE VISIT:Before bidding,ascertain the nature of the site,access

thereto and all local conditions and restrictions likely to affect
the execution of the Works.
160 SITE VISIT may be made by appointment with the Project

Manager.
A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS

The Project involes the remodelling of existing Post Office. The works
include Demolition, creation of internal partitions, construction of counter
and cubicles. All windows are glazed aluminium sliding windows. The
roof is of Pre-coated Aluminium roofing sheets. The doors are polished
solid panelled doors. The ceiling is Plaster board. The floor finish is
polished porcelain floor tiles.
The External Works include concrete paving, Concrete Apron

and U- Drain, Fencewall and Septic Tank
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A20 THE CONTRACT
110 The Conditions of Contract are standard World Bank Forms 1995 Edition;
amended copies of which are included in these Bills of Quantities
THE CONDITIONS:
A: General
1 Definition of terms
2 Interpretation
3 Language and Law
4 Project Manager's Decisions
5 Delegation
6 Communication
7 Subcontracting
8 Other Contractors
9 Personnel
10 Employer's and Contractor's Risks
11 Employer's Risks
12 Contractor's Risks
13 Insurance
14 Site Investigation Reports
15 Queries about the Contract Data
16 Contractor to Construct the Works
17 The Works to be completed by the Intended Completion
Date
18 Approval by the Manager
19 Safety
20 Discoveries
21 Possession of the site
22 Access to the Site
23 Instructions
24 Disputes
25 Procedures for Disputes
26 Replacement of Adjudicator
B. Time Control
27 Program
28 Extension of the Intended Completion Date
29 Acceleration
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A20 THE CONTRACT (Contd.)
B. Time Control(Contd.)
30 Delays Ordered by the Project Manager

31 Management Meetings
32 Early warning
C. Quality Control
33 Identifying defects
34 Tests
35 Correction of Defects
36 Uncorrected Sefects
D. Cost Control
37 Bill of Quantities
38 Changes in the Quantities
39 Variations
40 Payments of Variations
41 Cash Flow Forecasts
42 Payments of Certificates
43 Payments
44 Compensation Events
45 Tax
46 Currencies
47 Price Adjustment
48 Retention
49 Liquidated Damages
50 Bonus
51 Advance Payment
52 Securities
53 Dayworks
54 Cost of Repairs
E. Finishing the Contract
55 Completion
56 Taking over
57 Final Account
58 Operating and Maintenance Manuals
59 Termination
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A20 THE CONTRACT(Contd.)
E. Finishing the Contract(Contd.)
60 Payment upon termination

61 Property
62 Release from Performance
63 Suspension of Credit
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A30 BIDDING/SUBLETTING/SUPPLY
MAIN CONTRACT BIDDING
110 SCOPE:These conditions are supplementary to those stated in

the invitation for bids and on the Form of Bid.
120 EXCLUSIONS:If the Contractor cannot bid for any part(s) of the
work as defined in the bidding documents he must inform the
Project Manager as soon as possible, defining the relevant
part(s) and stating the reason(s) for his inability to bid.
130 ACCEPTANCE OF BID:The Employer and his representatives:

• Offer no guarantee that the lowest or any bid will be
recommended for acceptance or accepted.
• Will not be responsible for any cost incurred in the
preparation of any bid.
140 PERIOD OF VALIDITY:Bids must remain open for consideration

(unless previously withdrawn) for not less than 120 days from
the date fixed for the submission or lodgement of bids.
PRICING/SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
150 PRELIMINARIES IN THE SPECIFICATION:The Preliminaries/

General conditions sections(A10-A55 inclusive) have been
prepared generally in accordance with SMM7.
160 PRICING OF BILLS:Alterations and qualifications to Bills of

Quantities must not be made without the written consent of
the Project Manager.Bids containing unauthorised alterations
or qualifications may be rejected.Costs relating to items which
are not priced will be deemed to have been included elsewhere
in the Bills of Quantities.
170 PROGRAMME:The Contractor's proposed programme as

specified in Section A32 or a summary thereof showing the
sequence and timing of the principal parts of the Works,period
for planning and design,and itemising any work which is
excluded must be submitted.
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180 QUALITY CONTROL RESOURCES:A statement must be submitted
within one week of request describing the organisation and
resources which the Contractor proposes and undertakes to
provide to control the quality of the Works,including the work
of subcontractors.The statement must include the number and
type of staff responsible for quality control,with details of their
qualifications and duties.
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A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
110 DEFINITIONS:The meaning of terms, derived terms and

synonyms used in the preliminaries/general conditions and
specification is as defined below or in the appropriate British
Standard or British Standard glossary.
120 IN WRITING:When required to notify,inform,instruct,agree,

confirm,obtain information,obtain approval or obtain
instructions do so in writing.
130 APPROVAL(and words derived therefrom) means the approval

in writing of the Project Manager unless specified otherwise.
140 PRODUCTS means materials(including naturally occuring

materials) and goods(including components,equipment and
accessories) intended for permanent incorporation in the Works
150 EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS:Where the specification permits

substitution of a product of different manufacture to that
specified and such substitution is desired,before ordering the
product notify the Project Manager and,when requested,
submit for verification documentary evidence that the
alternative product is equivalent in respect of material,safety,
reliability,function,compatibility with adjacent construction,
availability of compatible accessories and,where relevant,
appearance.Any proposal for use of an alternative product must
also include proposals for substitution of compatible
accessory products and variation of details as necessary,with
evidence of equivalent durability,function and appearance of
the construction as a whole.If such substitution is sanctioned,
and before ordering products,provide revised drawings,
specification and manufacturer's guarantees as requiored by
the Project Manager.
160 MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCE:Where used in combination:
• Manufacturer' means the firm under whose name the

particular product is marketed.
• Reference' means the proprietary brand name and/or
reference by which the particular product is identified.
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170 SIZES:Unless otherwise stated:
• Product are specified by their co-ordinating sizes.

• Cross section dimensions of timber shown on drawings are
nominal sizes
180 FIX ONLY means all labours in unloading,handling,storing and

fixing in position,including use of all plant.
190 SUPPLY AND FIX:Unless stated otherwise all items given in the/
on the drawings are to be supplied and fixed complete.
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A31 PROVISION, CONTENT AND USE OF DOCUMENTS(Contd.)
TERMS USED IN REFURBISHMENT/ALTERATION
200 REMOVE means disconnect,dismantle as necessary and remove

the stated element,work or component and all associated
accessories,fastenings,supports,linings and bedding materials,
and dispose of unwanted materials. It does not include
removing associated pipework,wiring,ductwork or other
services.
210 KEEP FOR REUSE means:

During removal prevent damage to the stated components or
materials,and clean off bedding and jointing materials.
Stack neatly,adequately protect and store until required by the
Employer or for use in the Works as instructed.
220 REPLACE means:

• Remove the stated existing components,features anf finishes
• Provide and fit in lieu new components,features or finishes
which,unless specified otherwise,must match those which
have been removed.
• Make good as necessary.
230 REPAIR means carry out local remedial work to components,

features and finishes as found in the existing building.
Resecure or refix as necessary and leave in a sound and neat
condition. It does not include:
• Replacement of components or parts of components.
• Redecoration
240 MAKE GOOD means carry out local remedial work to components,
features and finishes which have been disturbed by other,
previous work under this Contract and leave in a sound and
neat condition. It does not include:
• Replacement of components or parts of components.
• Redecoration
The meaning of the term shall not be limited by this definition

where used in connection with the defects liability provisions
of the Contract.
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TERMS USED IN REFURBISHMENT/ALTERATION(Contd.)
250 EASE means make minor adjustments to moving parts of the

stated component to achieve good fit in both open and closed
positions and ensure free movement in relation to fixed
surrounds.Make good as necessary.
260 TO MATCH EXISTING means use products, materials and

methods to match closely all visual characteristics and features
of the existing work,with joints between existing and new
work as inconspicuous as possible,all to approval of
appearance.
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER
270 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWING:Two copies of drawings

(not counting any certified copy of the Contract Drawing) will be
issued on request but will be charged to the Contractor.
280 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF BILLS:After execution of the Contract,

two copies of the unpriced Bills of Quantities will be issued to
the Contractor.Additional copies will be issued on request,if
available,but will be charged to the Contractor.
290 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF SPECIFICATION:After execution of the

Contract,two copies of the Specification will be issued to
the Contractor.Additional copies will be issued on request, if
available,but will be charged to the Contractor.
300 DIMENSIONS:The accuracy of dimensions scaled from the

drawings is not guaranteed.Obtain from the Project Manager
any dimensions required but not given in figures on the
drawings nor calculable from figures on the drawings.
THE MEASURED QUANTITIES:For purposes of ordering products

and constructing the Works
• The accuracy and sufficiency of the measured quantities is not
guaranteed.
• The specification and drawings shall take precedence over
the measured quantities.
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DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR
320 TECHNICAL LITERATURE:The Contractor is required to keep

copies of the following on site, readily accessible for
reference by all supervisory personnel:
• Manufacturers' current literature relating to all products to be
used in the Works.
• Those parts of BS 8000 'Workmanship on building sites' which
are invoked in the specification.
330 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES:

Retain copies delivered with components and equipment
(falling which,obtain), register with manufacturer as necessary
and hand over to the Project Manager on or before Practical
Completion.
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A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS
GENERALLY
110 SUPERVISION: Accept responsibility for co-ordination,

supervision and administration of the Works, including all
subcontractors. Arrange and monitor a programme with each
subcontractor,supplier,local authority and statutory undertaker,
and obtain and supply information as necessary for
co-ordination of the work.
120 INSURANCE:Before starting work on the site submit

documentary evidence and/or policies and receipts for the
insurance required by the Conditions of Contract.
130 INSURANCE CLAIMS:If any event occurs which may give rise to
any claim or proceeding in respect of loss or damage to the
Works or injury or damage to persons or property arising out of
the Works, forthwith give notice in writing to the Employer,the
Project Manager and the Insurers. Indemnify the Employer
against any loss which may be caused by failure to give such
notice.
140 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: Keep an accurate record of:

• Daily maximum and minimum air temperatures (including
overnight)
• Delays due to adverse weather, including description of the
weather, type(s) of work affected and number of hours lost.
PROGRAMME/ PROGRESS
150 PROGRAMME: Within 14 days of delivery of the Letter of

Acceptance, the Contractor shall provide the Project Manager
in an approved form a master programme for the Works.
160 MONITORING: Record progress on a copy of the programme

kept on site. If any circumstances arise which may affect the
progress of the Works put forward proposals or take other
action as appropriate to minimise any delay and to recover any
lost time.
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A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS(Contd.)
170 PROJECT MANAGER'S SITE MEETING

• The Project Manager will hold regular site meeting to review
progress and other matters arising from the administration of
the Contract. Meetings will normally be held monthly
• Ensure the availability of accommodation at the time of such
meetings.
• Attend all meetings and inform subcontractors and suppliers
when their presence is required.
• The Project Manager will chair the meetings and take and
distribute minutes.
180 CONTRACTOR'S SITE MEETINGS: Hold meetings with appropriate

subcontractors and suppliers shortly before main site meetings
to facilitate accurate reporting of progress.
190 PHOTOGRAPHS: Provide four copies of colour progress

photograhs from agreed points at monthly basis.
200 NOTICE OF COMPLETION: Give Project Manager at least two

weeks notice of the anticipated dates of Practical Completion of
the whole of the Works.
210 ADVERSE WEATHER: Use all reasonable and suitable building

aids and methods to prevent or minimise delays during adverse
weather conditions.
CONTROL OF COST
220 CASH FLOW FORECAST: As soon as possible and before starting

work on site submit to the Project Manager a forecast showing
the gross valuation of the Works at the date of each Interim
Certificate throughout the Contract period and based upon the
programme for the Works.
230 EXISTING WORK:The extent and location of renewal of existing

work must be agreed, at least on a provisional basis, with the
Project Manager before the work is started. Remove existing
work in ways which will reaswonably minimise the amount of
removal and renewal.
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A32 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORKS(Contd.)
CONTROL OF COST(Contd.)
240 ESTIMATED COST OF VARIATIONS: If the Project Manager issues

details of a proposed instruction with a request for an estimate
of cost, submit such an estimate without delay and in any case
within 7 days.
250 MEASUREMENTS: Give reasonable notice to the Project Manager

before covering up work which the Project Manager requires to
be measured.
260 DAYWORK VOUCHERS: Give reasonable notice to the Project

Manager of the commencement of any work for which daywork
vouchers are to be submitted.Before being delivered, each
voucher must be:
• Reference to the instruction under which the work is
authorised, and
• Signed by the person in charge as evidence that the
workmen's names, the time spent by each, the plant and
materials shown are correct.
270 INERIM VALUATIONS: At least 7 days before the end of each

established Period for interim valuations submit to the Project
Manager details of amounts due under the Contract together
with all necessary supporting information.
280 LABOUR AND PLANT RETURNS: At the beginning of each week

provide for verification by the Project Manager of Works
records showing, for each day of the previous week:
• The number and description of craftmen,labourers and other
persons employed on or in connection with the Works,
including those employed by subcontractors.
• The number, type and capacity of all mechanical and power-
operated plant employed on the Works.
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A33 QUALITY STANDARDS/CONTROL
MATERIALS AND WORK GENERALLY
110 GOOD PRACTICE: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 in or reasonably to be inferred from the
project documents, and
• In accordance with good building practice.
120 GENERAL QUALITY OF PRODUCTS:

• Products to be new unless otherwise specified.
• Where a choice of manufacturer or source of supply is
allowed for any particular product, the whole quantity
required to complete the work must be of the same type,
manufacture and/or source unless otherwise approved.
Produce written evidence of sources of supply when
requested by the Project Manager.
• 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 colours batches where they can
be seen together.
• If products are prone to deterioration or have a limited shelf
life, order in suitable quantities to a programme and use in
appropriate sequence. Do not use if there are any signs of
deterioration, setting or other unsatisfactory condition.
130 PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS:

• Handle, store, prepare and use or fix each product in
accordance with its manufacturer's current printed or written
recommendations/instructions. Inform Project Manager if
these conflict with any other specified requirement.
• The bid will be deemed to be based on the products specified
and recommendations on their use as described in the
manufacturer's current literature.
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QUALITY STANDARDS/CONTROL(Contd.)
MATERIALS AND WORK GENERALLY(Contd.)
PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS(Contd):
•Obtain confirmation from manufacturers that the products
specified and recommendations on their use have not changed
since that time.Where such change has occurred,inform
Project Manager and do not place orders for or use the
affected products without further instructions.
140 CHECKING COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCTS: 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 and colours are
correct, and match any approved samples.
• All accessories and fixings which should be supplied with the
good have been supplied.
• Sizes and dimensions are correct. Where tolerances of
components are critical, measure a sufficient quantity to
ensure compliance.
• The products are clean, undamaged and otherwise in good
condition.
150 PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS:

• Prevent over-stressing, distortion and any other type of
physical damage.
• Keep clean and free from concentration. Prevent straining,
chipping, scratching or other disfigurement, particularly of
products exposed to view in the finished work.
• 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.
• Protect adequately from the weather. Ensure that products
are at a suitable temperature and moisture content at time
of use.
• So far as possible keep products in their original wrappings,
packings or containers, until immediately before they are
used.
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MATERIALS AND WORK GENERALLY(Contd.)
PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS(Contd.)
• Wherever possible retain protective wrappings after fixing
and until shortly before Practical Completion.
• Ensure that protective measures are fully compatible with
and not prejudicial to the products/materials.
160 SUITABILITY OF RELATED WORK AND CONDITIONS: Ensure that

all trades are provided with necessary details of related types
of work. 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.
• 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 weathertight when internal
components, services and finishes are installed.
170 GENERALLY QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP:

• Operatives must be appropriately skilled and experienced
for the type and quality of work.
• Take all necssary necessary precautions to prevent damage to
work from, rain and other hazards.
• Inspect components and product carefully before fixing or
using and reject any which are defective.
• Fix or lay securely, accurately and in alignment.
• Provide suitable, tight packings at screwed and bolted fixing
points to take up tolerances and prevent distortion. Do not
overtighten fixings.
• Adjust location and fixing of components and products so that
joints which are to be finished with mortar or sealant or
otherwise left open to view are even and regular.
• Ensure that all moving parts operate properly and freely. Do
not cut, grind or plane prefinished components and products
to remedy binding or poor fit without approval.
180 WATER FOR THE WORKS: Clean and uncontaminated. If other

than mains supply is proposed, provide evidence of suitability.
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SAMPLES/APPROVALS
130 APPROVALS: Where and to the extent that products or work

are specified to be approved or the Project Manager instructs
or requires that they are to approved, the same must be
supplied and executed to comply with all other requirements
and in respect of the stated or implied characteristics either:
• To the express approval of the Project Manager or
• To match a sample expressly approved by the Project
Manager as a standard for the purpose.
ACCURACY/SETTING OUT GENERALLY
200 SETTING OUT:

• Check the levels and dimensions of the site against those
shown on the drawings, and record the results on a copy of
the drawings. Notify Project Manager in writing of any
discrepancies and obtain instructions before proceeding.
• Inform Project Manager when overall setting out is complete
and before commencing construction.
210 APPEARANCE AND FIT:

• Arrange the setting out, erection, juxtaposition of
components and application of finishes (working within the
practical limits of the design and specification) to ensure that
there is satisfactory fit at junctions, that there are no
practically or visually unacceptable changes in plane, line or
level and that the finished work has a true and regular
appearance.
• Wherever satisfactory accuracy, fit and/or appearance of the
work are likely to be critical or difficult to achieve, obtain
approval of proposals or the appearance of the relevant
aspects of the partially finished work as early as possible.
SERVICES GENERALLY
220 SERVICES REGULATIONS: Any work carried out to or which

affects new or existing services must be in accordance with the
Bye Laws or Regulations of the relevant Statutory Authority.
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SERVICES GENERALLY (Contd.)
230 SERVICE RUNS: Make adequate provision for services, including

unobstructed routes and fixings. Wherever possible ducts,
chases and holes are to be formed during construction rather
than cut.
240 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES must have final tests

and commissioning caried out so that they are in full working
order at Practical Completion.
250 ANY DAMAGE to mains and/or services howsoever caused shall

immediately be reported by the Contractor to the Project
Manager. The Contractor shall make such arrangements as are
necessary for the damage to be made good and shall be liable
for all the costs and associated costs of such making good or
repairs.
SUPERVISION/INSPECTION/DEFECTIVE WORK
260 SUPERVISION: In addition to the constant management and

supervision of the works provided by the Contractor's person
in charge, all significant types of work must be under the close
control of competent trade supervisors to ensure maintenance
of satisfactory quality and progress.
270 C0-ORDINATING OF ENGINEERING SERVICES: The site

organisation staff must include one or more persons with
appropriate knowledge and experience of mechanical and
electrical engineering services to ensure compatibility
between engineering services, one with another and each in
relation to the Works generally. Submit to the Project Manager,
when requested, CV's or other documentary evidence relating
to the staff concerned.
280 PERSON-IN-CHARGE: Give maximum possible notice to Project

Manager before changing the person-in-charge.
290 ACCESS FOR INSPECTION: Give Project Manager not less than 2
weeks notice before removing scaffolding or other facilities for
access.
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WORK AT OR AFTER COMPLETION
300 GENERALLY:
• Make good all damage consequent upon the work.
• 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
upon the execution of the work.
• Cleaning materials and methods to be as recommended by
manufacturers of products being cleaned, and to be such that
there is no damage or disfigurement to other materials or
construction.
• 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 new work as
necessary to ensure easy and efficient operation, including
doors, windows, drawers, ironmongery, appliances, valves
and controls.
310 SECURITY AT COMPLETION: Leave the Works secure with all

accesses locked. Account for and adequately label all keys and
hand over to Employer with itemised schedule, retaining
duplicate schedule signed by Employer as a receipt.
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A34 SECURITY/SAFETY/PROTECTION
GENERALLY
110 SECURITY: Adequately safeguard the site, the Works, products,

materials, plant, and any existing buildings affected by the
Works from damage and theft. Take all reasonable precautions
to prevent unauthorised access to the site, the Works and
adjoining property.
PROTECT AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
120 NOISE:
• Comply generally with BS 5228.
• Do not use pneumatic drills and other noisy appliances during
working hours without consent of the Project Manager.
130 POLLUTION: Take all reasonable precautions to prevent

pollution of the site, the Works and the general environment
including streams and waterways. If pollution occurs, inform
the appropriate Authorities and the Project Manager without
delay and provide them with all relevant information.
140 NUISANCE: Take all necessary precautions to prevent nuisance

from smoke, dust, rubbish, vermin and other causes.
150 WASTE:
• Remove rubbish, debris, surplus material and spoil regularly
and keep the site and Works clean and tidy.
• Remove all rubbish, dirt and residues from voids and cavities
in the construction before closing in.
PROTECT THE FOLLOWING:
160 WORK IN ALL SECTIONS: 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 provide
special protection to ensure that damage does not occur.
170 EXISTING SERVICES:

• Notify all service authorities and/or adjacent owners of the
proposed works not less than one week before commencing
site operations.
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SECURITY/SAFETY/PROTECTION (Contd.)
EXISTING SERVICES: (Contd.)

• Before starting work check positions of existing services.
Where positions are not shown on drawings obtain relevant
details from service authorities or other owners.
• Adequately protect, and prevent damage to all services. Do
not interfere with their operation without consent of the
service authorities or other owners.
180 ADJOINING PROPERTY: Prevent trespass of workpeople. Take

all reasonable precautions to prevent damage to adjoining
property. Obtain permission as necessary from the owners if
requiring to erect scaffolding on or otherwise use adjoining
property, and pay all charges. Remove and make good on
completion or when directed. Bear the cost of repairing any
damage arising from execution of the Works.
190 ROADS AND FOOTPATHS: Adequately maintain roads and

footpaths within and adjacent to the site and keep clear of mud
and debris. Any damage to roads and footpaths caused by
site traffic or otherwise consequent upon the Works must be
good to the satisfaction of the Local Authority or other owner.
Bear any cost arising.
A35 SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS ON METHOD/SEQUENCE/TIMING
110 ACCESS TO THE SITE: See section A12.
120 USE OF THE SITE: See section A12.
130 SCAFFOLDING: Ensure that standing scaffolding is erected early

enough and/or dismantled late enough to suit the programmes
of all subcontractors.
A36 FACILITIES/TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES
GENERALLY
110 LOCATIONS: Inform Project Manager of the intended siting of

all spoil heaps, temporary works and services.
120 MAINTAIN, alter, adapt and move temporary works and services
as necessary. Remove when no longer required and make good.
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A36 FACILITIES/TEMPORARY WORK/SERVICES
ACCOMMODATION
130 ROOM FOR MEETINGS: Provide suitable temporal accommodation

for site meetings, adequately ventilated and lit, with table and
chairs for 15 people. Thiis room may be part of the contractor's
own site office.
140 PROJECT MANAGER'S SITE OFFICE: Provide and obtain approval

of suitable lockable temporal well lit accommodation and facilities
as follows:
• Floor area; Approximately 16m²
• Furniture and equipment:
Tables with top area of approximately 3m²
Storage for copies of all project document
Lockable cupboard
Three chairs
• Attendance: Cleaning and generaal maintenace
150 CLERK OF WORKS SITE OFFICE: Provide and obtain approval

of suitable lockable temporal well lit accommodation and facilities
as follows:
• Floor area; Approximately 16m²
• Furniture and equipment:
Tables with top area of approximately 3m²
Storage for copies of all project document
Lockable cupboard
Three chairs
• Attendance: Cleaning and generaal maintenace
TEMPORAL WORK
160 NAME BOARD: Obtain approval for and provide a suitable

temporal name board displaying:
• Title of Project
• Name of Employer
• Name of Project Manager
• If the contractor wishes, names of subcontractors.
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A37 OPERATING/MAINTENANCE OF THR FINISHED BUILDING
110 THE BUILDING MANUAL:
• The Building Manual is to be a comprenhensive information

source and guide for the Employer and end users providing a
complete understanding of the building and its systems and
enabling it to be operated and maintained efficiently and safely
The Contractor is required to obtain or prepare all the information
to be included in the manual, produce the required number of
copies of the manual and submit them to the project manager
for delivery to the Employer.
• The Manual is to consist of the following three parts, subsection

as appropriete
Part 1: GENERAL: Content as clause 120, the information being
provided to the contractor by the project manager
Part 2: BUILDING FABRIC: Content as clause 130, plus certain
as-built drawings and other information provided to the
Contractor by the project manager
Part 3: BUILDING SERVICES: Content as clause 140
• The presentation of the Manual is to be as clause 150
• A complete draft of the manual must be submitted not less
than four weeks before the dattte for submission of the final
copies of the manual. Amend the draft Manual in the light of
any comments and resubmit to the project manager. Do not
proceed with production of the final copies of the manual
until authorised to do so by the project manager
• Final copies of the manual: Provide the projectt manager
with three copies not less than two weeks before practical
completion
As-built drawings: Provide three copies on practical completion
120 THE BUILDING MANUAL PART 1: GENERAL must include:
• A description of thr building

• Details of all consultants and designers
• Copies of all consents and approvals obtained.
• Drawings showing emergency escape routes, location of
emergency and fiire fighting system, services shut-off valves
switches,etc
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A37 OPERATING/MAINTENANCE OF THR FINISHED BUILDING (Contd)
130 THE BUILDING MANUAL PART 2: BUILDING FABRIC must include:

• Design criteria including floor loading, insulation values and
and other performance requirements
• As-built drawings recording details of construction, together
with an index
• Details of all materials, components and equipment including
copies of manufactures current literature and manufactures
recommendations for cleaning and maintenace
• Names, Addreses, telephone and fax numbers of all
subcontractors, supplies and manufactures
• Copies of all guarantees, warranties and maintenance
agreements offered by subcontractors and manufactures
• Copies of all test certificates and reports required in the
specification
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GH¢ P
140 THE BUILDING MANUAL PART 2: BUILDING SERVICES must include:
• A full description of each of the system installed, written to

ensure that the employers staff fully understand the scope and
facilities provided.
• A description of the mode of operation of all systems.
• Diagramatic drawings of each system indicating principal items
of plant, equipment, valves etc.
• Legend for all colour-coded services
• Schedules (system by system) of plant, equipment, valves etc
stating their locations, duties and performance figures. Each
item must have a unique number cross -referenced to the
record and drammatic drawings and schedules
• The name, address and telephone number of the manufacture
of every item of plant and equipment together with
cataloque list numbers
• Manufactures technical litrature for all items and equipment,
assembled specically for the projects, excluding irrelevant
matter and inluding detailed drawings, electrical circuit
details and operating and maintenance instruction
• A copy of all test certificates (including but not limited to
electrical circuit test, corrosion test, type test, work test,
start aaand commissioning test) for the installation and plant
equipment, valves, etc used in the installations
• A copy of all manufactures guarantees, warranties and
maintenance agreement offered by subcontractors and
manufactures
• Starting up, operating and shutting down instructions for all
equipment and systems installed.
• Control sequence for all systems installed
• Schedules of all fixed and variable equipment settings
established during commissioning
• Procedures of seasonal changeovers
• Recommendations as to the preventative maintenance
established during commissioning
• Lubrication schedules for all lubricated items
• A list of normal consummable items
• A list of recommended spare to be kept in stocck by the
Employer being those items subject to wear or deteriotion
and which may involve the Employer in extend dekiveries when
replacements aare required as some future date
• Procedure for fault finding
• Emergency procedures, including telephone numbers for
emergency services
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GH¢ P
A37 OPERATING/MAINTENANCE OF THR FINISHED BUILDING (Contd)
150 PRESENTATION OF BUILDING MANUAL: The manual is to be

contained in series of A4 size, plastic covered, loose leaf, four ring
binders with hard covers, each indexed, divided and approprietely
cover titled. Selected drawings needed to illustrate or locate
items mentioned in the manual, where larger than A4, are to be
folded and accommodated in the binders so that they may be
unfolded without being detached from the rings. The main set(s)
of as buil drawings will form annex(es) to the manual
A40 CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
110 MANAGEMENT AND STAFF
A41 CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS: SITE ACCOMMODATION

For details of site accommodation required or made/not made
available by the employer see section A36
110 POWER
120 LIGHTING
130 FUELS (excluding fuel for testing and commission)
140 WATER
150 TELEPHONE AND ADMINISTRATION
160 SAFETY, HEALTH AAND WELFARE
170 STORAGE OF MATERIALS (see A33/150)
180 RUBBISH DISPOSAL (see A34/150))
190 CLEANING (see A33/300)
200 DRYING OUT
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1/29
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A42 CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS: SERVICES AND
FACILITIES (Contd)
210 PROTECTION OF WORK IN ALL SECTIONS (see A34/160)
220 SECURITY (see A34/110)
230 MAINTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS (see A34/190)
240 SMALL PLANT AND TOOLS
A43 CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS: MEHANICAL PLANTS
110 CRANES
120 HOIST
130 PERSONNEL TRANSPORT
140 TRANSPORT
150 EARTHMOVING PLANT
160 CONCRETE PLANT
170
CONTRACTORS GENERAL COST ITEMS: TEMPORAY WORKS

For details of temporary works required or made/not made
available by the employer see section A36
110 TEMPORARY ROADS
120 TEMPORARY WALKWAYS
130 ACCESS SCAFFOLDING
140 SUPPORT SCAFFOLDING AND PROPPING
150 HOARDING, FANS, FENCING, ETC
160 HARDSTANDING
170 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1/30
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BILL NR 1 - PRELIMINARIES
Carried to General Summary
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REHABILITATION OF NKORANZA POST OFFICE
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT RATE AMOUNT (GH¢)
A: DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION
A Carefully remove existing Doors, 1800 x 2400mm

store for client and make good all works disturbed
(In 1) Item
B Ditto, size 900mm x 2100mm

(In 8) Item
C Carefully remove existing ceiling material, store

for client and make good all works disturbed
(Approximately 175 m2 ) Item
D Carefully remove existing counter , store for

client and make good all works disturbed
(Approximately 10m ) Item
E Carefully remove existing Louvre windows,

size 2700mm x 1800mm including burglar proof,
store for client and make good work all
works disturbed (In 2) Item
F Carefully remove existing Louvre windows,

size 1850mm x 1800mm including burglar proof,
store for client and make good work all
works disturbed (In 5) Item
G Ditto, size 3950mm x 600mm

(In 2) Item
H Carefully remove existing safe, store for client

and make good all works disturbed
(In 1) Item
ROOF TREATMENT
J Repair existing roof leakage with approved
treatment material.
(Approximately 50 m2 )
To Collection GH¢
2/1
A Hack off existing floor finish, cart away debris

from site and make good all works disturbed to
new works ( measured separately)
B Carefully break existing block wall, cart away debris

from site and make good all works disturbed
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A: DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION

To General Summary
2/2
B. NEW WORKS
CONCRETE WORK
IN SITU CONCRETE/ LARGE

PRE-CAST CONCRETE
E05: IN SITU CONCRETE CONSTRUCTING

GENERALLY
Reinforced in situ concrete: BS 5328, designed

mix C25, 20mm aggregate, minimum cement
content 240 Kg/m3; vibrated
3
A Beams, reinforced 1 m
B Vault wall 8 m3
E20: FORMWORK FOR IN SITU CONCRETE
Sawn formwork to:

C Sides and soffit of beam 4 M2
D Vertical sides of walls 34 M2
Reinforcement
Mild Steel Rod Reinforcement to B.S. 785 cut,

bent, hoisted and fixed in position:-
E 12mm Diameter rods in beams 36 Kg.
F 6mm Diameter rods in do 11 Kg.
G 12mm Diameter rods in walls 764 Kg.
CONCRETE WORK
To summary
2/3
BLOCKWORK
Solid Sandcrete Block walling in cement

mortar (1:3) :-
A 150mm Solid wall 78 M2
BLOCKWORK
To Summary GH¢
2/4
JOINERY
All joinery shall be wrot Odum unless otherwise

stated
Doors
45mm (Finished) Hardwood panelled door
overall size 900mm × 2050mm high comprising
100mm top rail and stiles, and 150mm middle
A 5 No.
rail, 225mm bottom rail open rebated and
divided into three panels filled in with 25mm
raised panels with architrave around it.
B Ditto 800mm × 2050mm high 4 No.
Framed Frames
C 50mm × 150mm Frame 38 m
50mm × 150mm Ditto twice rebated and

D 6 m
plugged to wall
50mm × 150mm Ditto twice rebated and

E 5 m
splayed do.
Fillets, Glazing Beads and Grounds
F 12mm × 50mm Door stop 24 m
G 1½ Pairs 100mm brass butt hinges 9 No.
K Mortice lock and set lever handle furniture 7 No.
H Ditto with W.C. indicating sign 2 No.
To Collection
2/5
COUNTER
Supply and fix
Two(2) Tier worktop fixed to 16mm thick

A
plywood on blockwork (measured separately)
10 M2
Drawers to base of counters including all

B 4 No
necessary fixing accessories
Cubicles
Construct cubicles with Aluco bond including

C 8 No
all necessary fixing accessories
size 1000mm x 1200mm x 1800mm high
Construct dry wall partition with Alucobond and

D
all necessary fixing accessories
size 5000mm x 2100mm high 1 No
To Collection
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JOINERY
Carried to Summary
2/6
PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS
CIVIL WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH

PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS
A INSPECTION CHAMBERS WATER FLOW

METERS/GATE VALVES
Excavate sand construct manholes/inspection
chambers from block wall and reinforced
B concrete covers. Internal dimensions 600mm × 12 No.
600mm × 1.0metre complete with water proof
cement mortar finishing
To collection
2/7
SANITARY FIXTURES AND OTHER

EQUIPMENT / FIXTURES
Dual Flush exposed cistern water closet

A manufactured Vitreous China with all
accessories
WC Pan S-trap or P-trap as indicated on
contract drawing
6.0 litre Vitreous China cistern
Seat and cover
Fixings
Use Twyford Entice or approved equal 2 Nos.
Pedestal wash hand basin manufactured of

Vitreous China BS3402(615mm × 470)
complete with all accessories; fixing brackets,
B single 15mmØ chrome press-release self
closing Basin in pillar tap 32mmØ waste outlet
fittings and chained plug 32mmØ 75mm seal
bottled P-trap made from UPVC
Use Twyford Entice 600 or approved equal 2 Nos.
C Plastic Liquid Soap Dispenser-2 Litre 2 Nos.
D Disposable Paper Towel (300×250mm) unit

Use Twyford or approved equal 2 Nos.
Toilet roll holder screwed to wall in satin

aluminium SI finish
E Use Twyford PB0205S1 2 Nos.
Wall Mirror (650mm × 460mm)

Use Twyford Type PB0383XX or approved
E 2 Nos.
equal
2/8
To collection
INCOMING WATER SUPPLY

UPVC CLASS D PIPEWORKS
A Allowance for Water Connection Charges 1 lot
B 50mmø Water Flow Meter 1 No.
C 50mmø Gate Valve with Connector 8 Nos.
D 50mmø Pipe 18 m
E 50mmø Elbow 4 Nos.
F 50mmø Tee 6 Nos.
G 50 × 25mmø reducers 2 Nos.
H 25mmø Faucet Connector 2 m
J 19mmø Faucet Connector 2 No.
K 25mmø Ball Valve Nos.
L 25mmø Pipe 2 m
M 25mmø Elbow 35 Nos.
N 25mmø Tee 1 No.
P 25mmø Gate Valve with Connectors 1 Nos.
Q 25 × 19mmø Reducer 4 Nos.
R 19mmø Pipe 1 m
S 19mmø Gate Vale 1 Nos.
T 19mmø Stand Pipe 1 Nos.
U 19mmø Elbow 1 Nos.
2/9
To collection
INTERNAL SOIL / WASTE WATER

DRAINAGE
UPVC CLASS B PIPEWORKS
A 100mmø Bend 8 Nos.
B 100mmø Pipe 4 m
C 100mmø Single Swept Branch 3 Nos.
D 100mmø Vent Cowl/Cap 1 Nos.
To collection
2/10
COLLECTION
A CIVIL WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS
B SANITARY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FIXTURES
C INCOMING WATER SUPPLY UPVC CLASS D
D INTERNAL SOIL WATER DRAINAGE UPVC CLASS B PIPEWORKS
PLUMBING INSTALLATION
Carried to Summary GH¢
2/11
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
8-Way 100A TP MCB main Switch Distribution

A
Board
complete with 10kA MCBs
6Nos. 10A SP
6No. 20A SP
12Nos. 32A SF 1 No.
LV DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
To collection
2/12
INTERNAL LIGHTING
A 4 × 28W T'5 Fluorescent Luminaire with electric ballast LG3

Cat. 2 louvre and radio interference filter 8 Nos.
2D 16W IP43 nConpact Fluorescent Lamp with

B 8 Nos.
die cast aluminium body.
Flush Mounted 10A Plate Switch

C 1-Gang 1-way 2 Nos.
D 1-Gang 2-way 2 Nos.
E 2-Gang 1-way 6 Nos.
Conduit boxes
F Circular boxes with cover as draw points 5 Nos.
G 75 × 75 × 35mm boxes 20 Nos.
H Ceiling Roses 16 Nos.
J 25mm x 40mm Trunking 100 m
1 × 1.5mm² pvc insulated copper Cable

K Red 500 m
L Black 500 m
M Yellow / Green 500 m
1400mm Sweep Ceiling Fan complete with

N 6 Nos.
Regulator
INTERNAL LIGHTING
2/13
To collection
POWER DISTRIBUTION
A 13A Switch Socket Outlet
2-Gang 16 Nos.
B Automatic Hand Drier 2 Nos.
C 1 × 2.5mm² pvc insulated copper cable

Brown 300 m
Blue 300 m
Yellow / Green 300 m
D 1 × 4.0mm² pvc insulated copper cable

Brown 400 m
Blue 400 m
Yellow / Green 400 m
E Conduit boxes
75 × 75 × 35mm 10 Nos.
136 × 75 × 35mm 8 Nos.
POWER DISTRIBUTION
To collection
2/14
DATA & VOICE INSTALLATIONS

(Total Number of Network Points = 18)
Supply, assemble and connect data through

block wall, on cable carrier tray and ceiling
-
measured separately. Note: voice/data cable shall
be run direct to server room from all outlets
Supply and install CAT 6 twin faceplate outlet on

A 7 pcs
buried conduit box (for data/voice network , etc).
Supply and install CAT 6 twin RJ 45 keystone jack

B 11 pcs
in buried conduit box (for data/voice network, etc).
Supply and install/bury conduit Box (75mm x

C 75mm) into various points to meet buried 25mm pvc 7 pcs
pipe
Supply 24-Port Patch Panel (CAT 6) Rackmount

D with Instruction manual 0 pcs
Supply and install 12-Port layer 2 Gigabit Managed

Switch with following minimum technical
specifications: 24 RJ-45 autosensing 10/100/1000
PoE ports with 1 serial console port. Mounts in an
EIA-standard 19-inch telco rack. throughput: 35.7
million pps. switching capacity: 48 Gbps. MAC
E 0 pcs
address table size: 8,000 entries, input voltage and
frequency : 260 VAC/50Hz, PoE power: 195 W,
Command-line interface and web management,
configuration menu; out-of-band management (serial
RS-232C), protocols: VLANS, LLDP, SNMP, IEEE
802.1x, etc
2/15
Supply 2.4 ghz 802.11b/g/n Enterprise Wifi Access

F 1 pcs
Points with Controller
Supply and install CAT 6 RJ 45 plugs to construct

G 18 pcs
short patch cords
Supply and install boot sleeves on both ends of

H 18 pcs
patch cords to connect switch and patch panel.
To collection
Supply and install preterminated patch cord from

A network point to clients devices in various offices 3
(minimum length of 3m)
Supply and install CAT 6 UTP cable to lay in the

B pvc pipe from the patch panel in the IT/server rack 1 box
to the CAT 6 faceplate outlets.
Supply and install 25 mm x 40mm Trunking conduit

C 18 pcs
for data network
Supply and install Power Distribution Unit with 8-

D 1 pcs
Way Horizontal Surge protector, Rack Mount
Supply and install 25 mm x 40mm Trunking conduit

E 18 pcs
for cable passage
Termination of CAT 6 UTP cables as specified and

F 18 pcs
supply test reports.
Terminate and label CAT 6 UTP cable end on RJ 45

G 13 pcs
outlet and on Patch Panel.
Installation, configuration and testing of wifi

H 1 Lot
equipment
To collection
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DATA & VOICE INSTALLATIONS
COLLECTION
LV Distribution
Internal Lighting
Power Distribution
Data & Voice Installation
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY
2/17
METAL WORKS
GLAZED ALUMINIUM WINDOWS
A Aluminium framed glazed sliding window

overall size 2700mm x 1800mm 2 No
B Aluminium framed glazed sliding window

A Aluminium framed glazed sliding window

B Aluminium framed glazed sliding window

DOORS
SECURITY DOOR
C 1000mm x 2100mm Security door with and

including all necessary accessories 2 No
GLAZED SWING DOORS
D 1800mm x 2550mm Glazed aluminium swing

doors 1 No
2/18
BURGLAR PROOF
E BURGLAR PROOF & BALUSTRADE

Supply and fix metal burglar proof to windows as
directed by Project Architect 32 m²
METAL WORKS
To summary GH¢
PLASTERWORK AND OTHER FLOOR,

WALL AND CEILING FINISHINGS
12mm Cement and sand (1:4) rendering as

described on concrete or block wall internally
A Wall 154 m²
PLASTERBOARD
Supply and fix
B Plasterboard to hardwood including all necessary
fixing accessories. 175 M2
Plastic T & G
Supply and fix
2
C Plastic T & G including fixing to hard wood 92 M
Polished Porcelain
D 600mm x 600mm polished porcelain floor tiles laid
laid on screeded bed( measured separately) 164 M2
E 600mm x 600mm non polished porcelain floor tiles laid

laid on screeded bed( measured separately) 39 M2
WALL TILES
F 250mm x250mm x 6mm Thick white glazed cushion

edge ceramic wall tiles to BS 1281 bedded on and
2/19
pointed in neat white cement on screeded backing 46 M2

(measured separately)
Ditto skirting 95mm wide × 30mm thick cast in

G 132 m
convenient lengths do.
To collection
PLASTERWORK CONT'D
SCREEDED BED AND BACKING

Cement and sand mortar (1:4) as described :
A 12mm Screeded backing to receive glazed wall

tiles 178 M2
B 38mm Screeded bed to receive floor tiles 164 M2
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PLASTERWORK AND OTHER FLOOR,
WALL AND CEILING FINISHINGS
To summary
PAINTING AND DECORATION
Prepare and apply one coat of aluminium wood

primer to back of joinery before fixing
A General surfaces not exceeding 300mm girth 8 m²
Scrape off existing paint, apply a stabilizing

solution Prepare and apply three coats of Acrylic
Emulsion paint on
B Rendered Walls 898 m²
Scrape off existing paint, apply a stabilizing

solution Prepare and apply three coats of Weathered
Acrylic Emulsion paint on
C Rendered Walls 212 m²
Knot, prime stop and apply two undercoats and one

finishing coat of gloss oil paint on:
D General surfaces of wood 14 m²
E Ditto not exceeding 300mm girth 13 m²
2/21
Prepare and apply sandy-sealer and two undercoats

and one finishing coat of polyurethane lacquer on:
F General surfaces of wood 43 m²
PAINTING AND DECORATION

Carried to Summary
SUMMARY
CONCRETE WORKS
BLOCKWORK
ROOFING
CARPENTRY
JOINERY
PLUMBING AND ENGINEERING

INSTALLATION
METAL WORK
PLASTERWORK AND OTHER FLOOR, WALL

AND CELING FINISHINGS
PAINTING AND DECORATING
2/22
MAIN BUILDING GH¢

To General Summary
C. EXTERNAL WORKS
SEPTIC TANK &MANHOLES
EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORKS
Starting from ground or reduced level
A Surface average 150mm deep to remove

vegetable soil 48 M2
B Excavate pit commencing at

3
reduced level and not exceeding 1.50m deep 56 M
C Ditto, exceeding 1.50m maximum depth not

3
not exceeding 3.00m deep 56 M
2/23
D Ditto, exceeding 3.00m maximum depth not
3
not exceeding 4.50m deep 42 M
E Backfill and well ram selected excavated

materials around foundation in 150mm layers
3
well consolidated 38 M
F Remove surplus excavated materials from site 116 M3
To Collection
Concrete (Grade 21.00/N/mm2-20mm

aggregate) in:-
A Base of septic tank 12 M3
REINFORCED VIBRATED CONCRETE

Concrete (Grade 21.00N/mm2-20mm
aggregate) in:-
Columns 5 M3
2
B 150mm Thick Slab 28 M
C Concrete covers size 750mm x 750mm x 50mm thick

including formwork and reinforcement 3 No
2/24
To Collection

Reinforcement
Mild Steel Rod Reinforcement to B.S. 785 cut,

bent, hoisted and fixed in position:-
A 12mm Diameter rods in slab 584 Kg.
B 16mm Diameter rods in beams / Columns 223 Kg.
C 10mm Diameter rods in do 75 Kg.
2/25
To Collection

FORMWORK
Sawn Formwork to
A Soffits of suspended floor slab 0 M2
B Edges of floor slab 150mm high 19 M
BLOCKWORK
Sandcrete BlockWalling in cement mortar (1:3)
2
C 150mm Solid wall 112 M
PLASTERWORK AND OTHER FINISHINGS
Portland cement mortar (1:4) as described:-
D 20mm Rendering to concrete or block wall 142 M2
E 50mm Level paving on concrete trowelled hard

2
and smooth and finished with wood float 28 M
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To Collection
D 20mm Rendering to concrete or block wall 142 M2
E 50mm Level paving on concrete trowelled hard

2
and smooth and finished with wood float 28 M
To Collection
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SEPTIC TANK& MANHOLES

To summary GH¢
2/27
SUMMARY
SEPTIC TANK& MANHOLES
2/28
C. EXTERNAL WORKS
To General Summary
2/29
THE REHABILITATION OF EXISTING NKORANZA POST OFFICE AT NKORANZA - BONO EAST REGION
FOR GHANA POST
GENERAL SUMMARY AMOUNT

GH¢
BILL NO. 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AND PRELIMINARIES =
BILL NO. 2 MEASURED WORKS:-
A. DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION =
B. MAIN BUILDING =
C. EXTERNAL WORKS =
SUB-TOTAL =
ADD: INSURANCE AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY

REQUIRED AS PER CONTRACT CONDITION =
ADD: 10% OF SUB-TOTAL 1 AS PROVISIONAL SUM TO COVER

CONTINGENCIES IN TERMS OF VARIATIONS IN DESIGN =
TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION GH¢

Carried to Grand Summary
SIGNED:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
DATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A BILL No.1 PRELIMINARIES/GENERAL CONDITIONS

A10 PROJECT PARTICULARS

110 THE PROJECT:

Name: THE REHABILITATION OF NKORANZA POST OFFICE

Location: BONO EAST REGION

120 EMPLOYER: GHANA POST

130 PPROJECT CONSULTANTS:

110 THE BID DRAWINGS are:

130 THE QUANTITIES DRAWINGS:The drawings from which the bills

140 INSPECTION:Drawings and other documents relating to the

110 THE SITE:The site is situated at

120 EXISTING MAINS/SERVICES

130 ACCESS TO THE SITE

140 USE OF THE SITE

150 SITE VISIT:Before bidding,ascertain the nature of the site,access

160 SITE VISIT may be made by appointment with the Project

A13 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS

The External Works include concrete paving, Concrete Apron

30 Delays Ordered by the Project Manager

E. Finishing the Contract

E. Finishing the Contract(Contd.)

60 Payment upon termination

MAIN CONTRACT BIDDING

110 SCOPE:These conditions are supplementary to those stated in

130 ACCEPTANCE OF BID:The Employer and his representatives:

140 PERIOD OF VALIDITY:Bids must remain open for consideration

150 PRELIMINARIES IN THE SPECIFICATION:The Preliminaries/

160 PRICING OF BILLS:Alterations and qualifications to Bills of

170 PROGRAMME:The Contractor's proposed programme as

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

110 DEFINITIONS:The meaning of terms, derived terms and

120 IN WRITING:When required to notify,inform,instruct,agree,

130 APPROVAL(and words derived therefrom) means the approval

140 PRODUCTS means materials(including naturally occuring

150 EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS:Where the specification permits

160 MANUFACTURER AND REFERENCE:Where used in combination:

• Manufacturer' means the firm under whose name the

• Product are specified by their co-ordinating sizes.

180 FIX ONLY means all labours in unloading,handling,storing and

TERMS USED IN REFURBISHMENT/ALTERATION

200 REMOVE means disconnect,dismantle as necessary and remove

210 KEEP FOR REUSE means:

220 REPLACE means:

230 REPAIR means carry out local remedial work to components,

The meaning of the term shall not be limited by this definition

TERMS USED IN REFURBISHMENT/ALTERATION(Contd.)

250 EASE means make minor adjustments to moving parts of the

260 TO MATCH EXISTING means use products, materials and

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYER

270 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF DRAWING:Two copies of drawings

280 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF BILLS:After execution of the Contract,

290 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF SPECIFICATION:After execution of the

300 DIMENSIONS:The accuracy of dimensions scaled from the

THE MEASURED QUANTITIES:For purposes of ordering products

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR

320 TECHNICAL LITERATURE:The Contractor is required to keep

330 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES: