Section VI.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT LOT 19 BLK 03

ARNAIZ COR. P. BURGOS BRGY. 60, PASAY, METRO MANILA

PROJECT : PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING

LOCATION : Lot 19 Blk 03 Arnaiz Cor. P. Burgos Brgy. 60, Pasay, Metro Manila
CONTRACTOR : CONSTRUIR OPTIMA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
OWNER : ENGR. RALPH CRUCILLO

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:

I. INTENT AND APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION

A. The Scope of Work covered within these Specifications is the complete construction of the
PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT LOT 19 BLK 03 ARNAIZ COR. P.
BURGOS BRGY. 60, PASAY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES

B. This section is prepared in a concise manner, the intention of which is to save time and
effort in locating important contents within these Specifications.

C. Execution of this Section shall be coordinated and harmonized to each corresponding

elaborated section of these same specifications.

D. In case discrepancies exist between this Section and its corresponding elaborated
sections, notify the Procuring Entity immediately for clarification; their decision shall
be final.

E. The Contractor shall bear the responsibility of checking all the numbers and units as
indicated in the Bill of Quantities. It is understood that the Contractor shall supply and install
the required units in accordance with the Plans and the Specifications.

F. In their bid proposal, the bidders may propose materials or equipment or makes other than
those specified in the BOQ and/or Specifications, provided they are of equivalent
specifications and functionalities.

G. During project implementation, the winning bidder/contractor may propose substitution of

materials or equipment or makes other than those specified in the Contract documents shall
be subject to the approval of the Procuring Entity for the following reasons only:

1. That the materials or equipment proposed for substitution is equal or superior to the
materials or equipment specified in construction efficiency and utility provided that
any and all costs relative thereof shall be shouldered by the Contractor.

2. Or that the materials or equipment specified cannot be delivered to the job site on
time to complete the work of the other Contractors due to conditions beyond the
control of the Contractor.

3. In case of a price difference, the Procuring Entity shall receive all benefits of the
 difference in cost involved in any substitution and the Contract shall be altered by
Change Order to credit the Procuring Entity with any savings so obtained.

H. To receive consideration, request(s) for substitution shall be accompanied by

documentary proof of equality or difference in price and delivery, if any, in the form of
certified quotations and guaranteed date of delivery from suppliers of either the
proposed substituted materials or equipment.

II. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The execution of this Specification, Plans and other related Contract Documents shall be
subjected to the rules and regulations as provided in the General Conditions of the Contract.
The Plans and specifications shall be interpreted by the Procuring Entity and or his/her
representative. The Contractor is enjoined to confer with the Procuring Entity on items for
clarification before submitting his bid. No excuses shall be entertained for misinterpretation of
the Plans and specifications after the award of contract. All work as deemed required by the
Procuring Entity shall be carried out properly by the Contractor.

A. The Contractor shall consult the Procuring Entity on portion of the work not mentioned in
the Specification and not illustrated on the Plans. He shall not work without proper
instruction or detailed plans approved by the Procuring Entity, otherwise he shall be
responsible for the in acceptance of the work done without details. In such case, the
Contractor shall make good the work at his own expense.

B. No alteration or addition shall be allowed without the consent and proper documentation
approved by the Procuring Entity, even such change is ordered by the Procuring Entity.
The Contractor shall bring the case to the Procuring Entity. Request for approval of such
changes, alteration, deviation of work shall not be done without the consent of the
Procuring Entity. Changes may be presented to the Procuring Entity in the form of shop
drawings.

TWO (2) SET of clean Plans and specification shall always be kept at the jobsite to be available to
the Procuring Entity or their representative upon his request during the construction
 DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.0 Processing and Securing of Permits and Insurance

The contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits related to the project, which
shall include but not limited to building permits, occupancy permit, etc., before the implementation of
the project.

SCOPE OF WORK:

A. The Contractor shall conduct thorough inspection of the existing job site conditions.

B. The scope of work shall include all additions necessary in order to implement the
whole set of approved Plans, Working Drawings and Specifications.

C. The Contractor shall secure and do all the legwork necessary for all pertinent permits
needed for the Procuring Entity to occupy and use the building,

D. The Contractor shall construct All Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Sanitary/

Plumbing, Mechanical / Fire Protection works in accordance with the Plans and
Specifications. All items shown on the Plans but not mentioned in the Specifications
shall be included. Discrepancies shall be verified with the Procuring Entity.

E. The Contractor shall have a licensed surveyor to locate benchmarks. Shop drawings
of stake out plan and actual reference marks shall be verified and approved by the
Procuring Entity prior to any permanent construction. He shall refer to the General
Nature and Scope of Work and other Bid Documents for more extensive description of
the work.

F. The Contractor shall submit details and shop drawings, templates, and schedules
required for the coordination of the work of the various trades. Drawings should
include information on all working dimensions, arrangement and sectional views,
connections and materials.

G. Final Cleaning as Pre-requisite To Final Acceptance: Final cleaning of the work by a

reputable building maintenance company shall be employed by the General
Contractor prior to the Procuring Entity’s final inspection for certification of final
acceptance. Final Cleaning shall be applied on each surface or unit of work and shall
be of condition expected for a first-class building cleaning and maintenance program.

H. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety and safe working practices of its
respective employees, servants and agents.

I. The Procuring Entity may at any time without invalidating the Contract

a. make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from the work as covered

by the drawings, specifications, and general scope in written instructions.
Provisions under General Conditions of the contract cover such
circumstances.
J. Temporary site facilities

1. Temporary Facilities: The contractor shall provide An office for the following:
Construction site office: complete Resident Architects / Engineer’s office
for business related to the supervision of the project.

2. Other Temporary Provisions:

• The General Contractor shall provide all temporary lighting, power,

water supply and all necessary facilities sufficient enough for the
simultaneous use of all possible fields of work to complete the project.

• The General Contractor shall provide the necessary number of

warehousemen to ensure security of construction site.

• The General Contractor shall provide at necessary no of units of Fire

extinguishers.

• The General Contractor shall provide Billboards for precautions for

Public Safety.

• Other provisions as required by the National Building Code and BESC.

• All others required as discussed in the Pre-Bid Conference or as issued

Supplemental Bid Bulletins

DIVISION 2: EARTHWORKS:

A. VISIT AND ACCEPT SITE, AS IS. The following works shall be included:

1. Site Clearing: Protection and/or removal of existing structures with the approval
from the Procuring Entity and or lessor.

2. Removal of improvements above and below grade (if any) necessary to permit
construction and other work as indicated. The Procuring Entity and Lessor must
be consulted prior to any demolition. Coordination with Cute Properties
Philippines Incorporated (CPPI) Maintenance / Facilities Group & proper
investigation is to be conducted to avoid damage on existing utilities. Rubbish
shall be legally and properly disposed of. Other items for relocation / demolition
will be discussed in the Pre-Bid Conference.

3. Soil Poisoning: Preventative termite treatment shall be applied on the soil

surface. As per SABS/SANS building codes of practice, Termite proofing must
be done to the Trenches, Bases and Surface beds of a building before concrete
is cast.
B. SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall, maintain a temporary board – up, security for the proper
execution of site up-keeping. Such board-up shall be built where necessary and
required by CPPI for its full length except for such openings as may be
necessary for the proper execution of the work, in such case, openings shall be
provided with doors which shall be kept closed at all times except in actual use.
Which shall be made of painted 12mm thick GYPSUM BOARD on METAL
STUDS FRAMING with complete accessories, structurally stable.

C. STORAGE AND FILING OF MATERIALS

1. Delivery: General Contractor shall ensure that materials are properly turned
over and delivered on site in good quality and condition. A time and delivery
record shall be available.

2. Storage: General Contractor shall designate and/or allot a space to sub-

contractors for storage of their materials and for erection of their sheds and tool
houses (if necessary). Materials shall be arranged properly and accordingly in
terms of sizes, quality, quantity, category and time of use.

3. Warehouse shall be maintained properly by a designated person of the General

Contractor.

4. All cement, lime and other materials affected by moisture shall be stored on
platforms and protected from weather. Materials shall be stored as to insure the
preservation of their quality and fitness for their work. Stored materials shall be
located so as to facilitate prompt inspection.

5. Should it be necessary at any time to move materials, sheds or storage

platforms, the Contractor shall do so at his own expense.

DIVISION 3: CONCRETING WORKS:

A. Cast-in-place concrete

1. Strength of concrete to be adopted shall be 3,500 PSI.

2. Concrete works include columns, footings, slab, roof beams, and all other
concrete components needed to complete the structure. (See structural plans
for the details of each concrete forms.)

3. Concrete works should be plain cement finished.

4. Provide necessary tools and equipment needed for concrete works.

5. See architectural and structural plan for details and extent of work.
 DIVISION 4: MASONRY AND TILE WORKS:

A. CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

1. Masonry Units (CHB): 100mm thick for all interior walls and 150mm thick for
exterior walls, unless otherwise indicated. Use 400 psi for non-load bearing
blocks and 700 psi for load bearing blocks where required.

a. Supplier: Allied Concrete, Rock built or Jack built

b. Where full height walls are constructed with concrete hollow blocks,
these shall extend up to the bottom of beam or slab unless otherwise
indicated on plans. Provide stiffener columns & lintel beams as
specified in the structural drawings or as specified or as deemed
required to assure a stabilized wall due to height & other
considerations.

3. Sand: S-1, washed, clean and greenish in color.

4. Mortar: One part “Portland” cement and two parts sand and water but not
more than three parts sand and water.

5. Plaster bond: N and H Plaster bond - Apply to all wall areas prior to
plastering.

B. WALL FINISHES

1. Plain Cement Plaster Finish: 10 mm. thick. on vertical, on masonry and for
all concrete hollow block surfaces, painted finish as indicated in the
Drawings and for all areas not otherwise noted with other finishes.

2. Supply and installation of Rough Square Concrete Blocks.

C. FLOOR FINISHES

1. Supply and installation of 0.40 m x 0.40 m Ceramic Colored Tiles

2. Supply and installation of 12"x12" Ceramic Colored Tiles

3. 12"x12" Glazed Ceramic Colored Tiles

DIVISION 5: CARPENTRY AND CEILING WORKS:

A. CEILING FINISHES

1. Supply and installation of 595 x 595mm Cement fibre boards with a

thickness of 4mm.
 B. METAL FURRING

1. Galvanized Iron and Pre-painted metal furring with a width of 0.4mm

and 0.5mm will be used on Ceiling structure.

DIVISION 6: TRUSSES AND ROOFING WORKS:

A. TRUSSES

1. See plans for sizes of bar and other details for the installation of steel
trusses.

2. This work also includes painting of two (2) coats of epoxy primer and
two (2) coats of quick dry enamel black.

3. Provide necessary tools and equipment.

4. All joint connections should be fully welded.

5. Use galvanized CEE purlins 16, 2" x 4" @ 0.60 m. on center

B. ROOFING:

1. Adopt gauge 26 (0.5 mm.) corrugated pre-painted roof sheet.

2. Adopt gauge 26 x 18 (0.5 mm) pre-fabricated and pre-painted ridge

roll.

DIVISION 8: MISCELLANEOUS:

Refer to Schedule of Doors and VIEWING Windows Architectural Plan

A. DOORS AND FRAMES

1. Double Aluminum Glass Door w/ complete accessories

2. Frosted Glass Hardwood Framed Door w/ complete accessories

3. Hardwood Door w/ complete accessories

4. Frosted Glass Aluminum Framed Door w/ complete accessories

B. WINDOWS AND FRAMES

1. Fixed 12mm thk Tempered Glass Window on Aluminum Frame

2. Fixed 12mm thk Tempered Glass Window on Aluminum Frame

 3. Sliding Aluminum Window

4. Sliding Aluminum Window

5. Awning Steel Casement Windows

6. Awning Steel Casement Windows

7. Awning Steel Casement Windows

8. Awning Steel Casement Windows

9. Awning Steel Casement Windows

D. ALUMINUM STEEL GRATING

(Note: The contractor shall exercise the utmost care in dismantling, transfer and
installation of the Procuring Entity- supplied glass doors. In case of any damage, the
contractor shall replace the glass door without additional cost to the Procuring Entity.
(See schedule of doors and windows for frame and form dimensions.)

C. FINISHING HARDWARE

The following Hardware Sets are furnished for whatever assistance it may afford the
Contractor. The Contractor shall verify Plans and Specifications for hardware quality.
Should any particular item be omitted, Contractor shall provide similar or equivalent
item or hardware same as required.

All door hardware must be ANSI A156.2 approved.

1. Locksets shall be Heavy duty lever type handles, HAFELE, Bonco or Hope
Brand with locked keys and profile cylinders.

a. All locks shall have three (3) keys with the lock number stamped for
identification. Verify number of duplicates.

b. Schedule: Use extra heavy duty industrial / commercial series of door

hardware. Refer to Schedule of Doors A- 6

Toilet Privacy Lock: Use Corridor or Passage Lock for unlockable lockset.
Keyed Entrance Mortise Lock: Single cylinder with throw-deadbolt, standard
full latch bolt with heavy duty anti-friction tongue. When locked, key outside or
Knob inside retracts all bolts simultaneously. Outside Knob remains locked
until thumb turn is restored to vertical position. Use Knob type.

Single Cylinder Deadbolt Lock: deadbolt thrown or retracted by key from

outside or by inside turn unit. Bolt automatically deadlocks when fully thrown

Indicator Lock: for Toilet Stalls with safety release lock.

2. Door Hinges
 a. Brand: Morgan or hafele, loose pin hinge 4 ½” x 4” heavyduty, chrome
finish.

Schedule:

- Four Ball Bearing Hinges: 4 ½ ” x 4” for metal louver doors

over 900 mm in width and/or over 44 mm thickness, strictly
SUS 304, Stainless Steel based

- Floor Hinge: standard duty floor hinge with closer on active and
inactive leaf

b. Hinge finish shall match locusts of respective openings; stainless steel.

3. Door Closer:(Only on Specified Doors) grade 1 door closer with hold open
function on active and inactive leaf. Can be surface mounted on hinge face or
stop face for metal doors indicated in the Schedule, with finish matching locust
of the respective opening and a slim line look; concealed type for aluminum
doors to provide by aluminum door fabricator. Door closer shall be
incorporated in the door closer. Brand: RYOBI brand

D. GLASS AND GLAZING

1. Caulking, Weather stripping, Sealing and Glazing Compound: refer to

Division 7 on Sealants

2. Schedule: All glass should match color of existing. The contractor shall submit
glass sample with performance data and certifications from the manufacturer.

a. Aluminum Framed Fixed Interior Viewing Windows

1. 12 mm thick clear tempered glass for aluminum fixed windows

on building interiors.

2. 8 mm thick tempered for door and big window glass

areas with sill height less than 800 mm from floor finish.

b. 6 mm thk. facial mirror with beveled edges for Toilets on 6mm thk
marine plywood backing

DIVISION 8: ELECTRICAL WORKS:

The work to be done under this DIVISION of the Specifications consist of the fabrication, furnishing
delivery and installation, complete in all details of the Electrical Work, at the subject premises and all
work materials incidental to the proper completion of the installation, except those portions of the
work which are expressly stated to be done by others. All work shall be done in accordance with the
governing Codes and Regulations and with the Specifications, except where same shall conflict with
such codes etc., which latter shall then govern. The requirements with regards to materials and
workmanship specify the required standard for the furnishing of all labor, materials and appliances
necessary for the complete installation of the work specified herein and indicated on the drawings.
The Specifications are intended to provide a broad outline of the requirement and are not intended to
include all details of design and construction.

1. Supply and Installation of Feeder lines (from MDP to existing MDP)

2. Supply and Installation of panel board and circuit breakers

(Note. Bolt-on type, Nema Standard should be used.)

3. Supply and Installation of conductors and PVC conduit/junction

box/utility box from main panel to convenience outlet/light outlet.

a. PVC conduit orange pipe.

b. Utility and junction boxes should be PVC and deep type

4. Supply and Installation of electrical fixtures/switches/outlets and
other electrical devices

a. Switches (Royu. National or its equivalent)

b. Convenience outlets (Royu, National or its equivalent)

c. Pinlight 91/V

5. Tap to the source is included.

DIVISION 9: PLUMBING WORKS:

A. Water Supply Line

1. Adopt PPR pipes (PN 20) and fittings for water line.

a. 1/2" o for water line

b. Provide gate valve and faucet for every comfort room.

2. Tapping to the source is included.

3. No pipe should be embedded without testing it to leak.

B. Sewer Line

1. Adopt PVC heavy duty orange pipes and fittings for ventilation and the whole
sewer line system including the septic vault fittings.

a. Use 4' o for main line and water closet.

b. Use 2' o for lavatory and ventilation.

 2. Provide one-unit septic tank with pipes extending to the nearest disposal area.

C. Fixtures

1. Provide the following:

a. Brass floor drain

b. Colored tank type water closet, urinal and counter top type.

(Note: All fixtures must be HCG, American Ski, or approved equivalent

complete with all accessories.)

c. Stainless sink deep type with faucet

d. American standard made faucets (plain bibb)

DIVISION 10: PAINTING WORKS

All materials shall be Environmental protection Agency (EPA) certified and approved.

Painting Materials:

1. Submit various painting materials specification data and sample to be

used for Procuring Entity’s approval.

2. All primers, thinners and putty, also waterproofing for internal and
external application shall be the same brand as the specified material.

3. Painting materials including its application must be covered with

minimum of five- (5) year guarantee to be rendered by the painting
manufacturer.

4. Use BOYSEN or DAVIES only for all painted works.