Work Methodology For Construction of BHU in Afghanistan UNHCR

“QARACHAY INDIVIUDUAL”
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C-1 Proposed approach to carry out the

works/addressing the requirements outlined in the
design/drawings, BOQ, and general specifications.
RFP No.: RFP/JAL/002/2023/Rev.1
Employer INFO: UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR

REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Bidder Company: Qarachay Individual Company

MoCI License No.: 39935
UNGM No.: 609233
Submission Date: June 21, 2023
Submitted By: Engr. Shams Ul Arifeen

Projects Manager
Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
S.No. Description
A. The proposed approach to carry out the works outlined in the
design/drawings, BOQ, and general specifications.
1. The proposed approach to work and site introduction
2. Main Construction Components
3. Preliminary activities
3.1 Mobilization
3.2 Geotechnical investigation & redesigning of footings
3.3 Site clearance
4. Construction of the main building
4.1 Paperwork
4.2 Marking of layout
4.3 Excavation and earthworks
4.4 Foundation & beams work
4.4.1 Compacting the ground
4.4.2 FDT test
4.4.3 PCC
4.4.4 Stone Masonry
4.4.5 Beams reinforcement
4.4.6 Shuttering
4.4.7 Footing concrete & curing
4.5 Columns construction
4.5.1 Column reinforcement
4.5.2 Shuttering
4.5.3 Column concrete & curing
4.6 Roof slab
4.6.1 Shuttering
4.6.2 Slab reinforcement
4.6.3 Slab concrete & curing
4.7 Construction of walls
4.8 Fixing of doors and windows
4.9 Flooring work
4.9.1 Soil compaction
4.9.2 Gravel layer
4.9.3 PCC concrete
4.9.4 Thermal isolation
4.9.5 PCC concrete
4.10 Fixing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical works
4.11 Marble and Tiles laying
4.11.1 Cement mortar
4.11.2 Marble & tiles
4.12 Plastering & finishing work
4.13 Painting
5. Construction of Septic Tank

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5.2 Gravel filling and compaction
5.3 PCC
5.4 Bottom RCC
5.4.1 Bottom reinforcement
5.4.2 Shuttering
5.4.3 Bottom concrete & curing
5.5 Shear walls RCC
5.5.1 Shear walls reinforcement
5.5.2 Shear walls
5.5.3 Shear walls concrete & curing
Slab RCC
5.6.2 Slab walls
5.6 Piping connections
5.7 Backfilling and compaction
6. Construction of Pharmacy
6.2.2 FDT test
6.2.3 PCC
6.2.4 Stone Masonry
6.2.6 Shuttering
6.3.2 Shuttering
6.4 Roof slab
6.4.1 Shuttering
6.7 Flooring work
6.7.2 Gravel layer
6.7.3 PCC concrete
6.7.5 PCC concrete
6.9.1 Cement mortar

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6.11 Painting
7. Construction of Water Reservoir and Guardroom

7.2.2 FDT test
7.2.3 PCC
7.2.4 RCC Semi Column bases-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.2.5 RCC Semi Column -Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.2.6 Stone Masonry
7.2.7 RCC Ring & Ground Beam -Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and
curing
7.3 Columns & Slab Construction-Guardroom
7.3.1 RCC for Columns-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.3.2 RCC for Beams & Slab-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.4 Columns & Slab Construction-Water Reservoir
7.4.3 RCC for Shear walls-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.4.4 RCC for top slab- Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
7.5 Brick Masonry of walls
7.7 Fixing electrical, and piping works
7.9 Construction of ramp and backfilling
7.10 Painting
8. Construction of Toilets
8.2.2 FDT test
8.2.3 PCC
8.2.4 Stone Masonry
8.2.6 Shuttering
8.3.2 Shuttering
8.4 Roof slab
8.4.1 Shuttering

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8.7 Flooring work
8.7.2 Gravel layer
8.7.3 PCC concrete
8.7.5 PCC concrete
8.9.1 Cement mortar
8.11 Painting
9. Construction of Boundary Walls
9.1 Site Clearing
9.3 Compacting the ground
9.4 FDT test
9.5 Stone Masonry
9.6 PCC on top of Stone Masonry
9.7 Brickworks
9.8 PCC on Top of Brickwork
9.9 Fixing of gates
9.10 Plastering
9.11 FDT test
10. Rotary Drilling of Tube Well
10.1 Drilling of the bore with a rotary machine
10.2 Installation of UPVC casing and filter pipes
10.3 Filling of gravel around the pipes
10.4 Cleaning of the bore with the compressor machine
10.5 Installation of pump
10.6 Testing of water sample
10.7 Chlorination of water
11. Construction of waiting area and fixing sunshade canopy
11.1 Cleaning and leveling
11.3 Gravel Filling
11.4 RCC for Canopy Pillars-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
11.5 PCC flooring-Compaction, gravel, PCC
11.6 Fixing of sunshade canopy
11. Construction of waiting area
11.3 Gravel Filling
11.6 Fixing of canopy

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12. Landscaping
12.1 Cleaning and earthwork
12.2 Soil compaction
12.3 Boulder Filling
12.3 PCC for road and sidewalk
B. Environmental Considerations and Safety from natural hazards

C. Experience in re-designing of footings
D. Waste management/disposal
D. Environmental protection during implementation
E. Social/community mobilization in support of the project
F. Coordination & communication with relevant authorities
G. Qarachay’s General Approach to Work and Management

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S.No Description
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A. PROPOSED APPROACH TO CARRY OUT THE WORKS OUTLINED IN
THE DESIGN/DRAWINGS, BOQ, AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
1. The proposed approach to work and site introduction
The site is located in Dara-E-Peech District of Kunar Province Afghanistan. The project is
executed by UNHCR.
Qarachay Individual Company is describing its proposed approach to carry out the
work/addressing the requirements outlined in the design/drawings, BOQ, and general
specifications in the following steps described shortly to cover the main objective.
2. Main Construction Components:
The following are the main construction components according to the drawing and BOQ
provided by the UNHCR:
2. Main building
3. Septic tank
4. Pharmacy
5. Water reservoir and guardroom
6. Flash toilets
7. Boundary wall and gate
8. Rotary drilling of tube well
9. Waiting area and sunshade canopy
10. Landscaping
Each of the above activities is explained shortly as follows:

The preliminary activities include mobilization to the site, carrying out geotechnical
investigations, redesigning of footings, and site cleaning if necessary.
3.1 Mobilization
The company will mobilize the required resources including all its required manpower

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and equipment to the site immediately upon site NOC is provided by the client.
3.2 Geotechnical investigation & redesigning of footings
The initial design drawings for the footings/foundations of the vertical structures of
the buildings are provided by UNHCR with loads calculated.
Geotechnical investigations will provide us with the load-bearing capacity of the soil
on site. If after the investigation it is found necessary to change the design of the
footings, the company will submit a revised design of footing and vertical structure to
the client for approval.
QIC will hire the services of ARMAN SEIHON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

COMPANY (ASGEC). We have already agreed to subcontract the services of
geotechnical instigations with the said firm if we are awarded the project.
ARMAN SEIHON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY (ASGEC) has
already worked with UNHCR on the geotechnical investigations of different projects.
After the investigation, QIC will either carry out the revised design through its own
design office or will hire the services of the ARMAN SEIHON GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING COMPANY (ASGEC).
3.3 Site clearance
Before starting the construction activities the site clearance will be carried out with
required machinery and labor.
4. Construction of the main building
Construction of the main building will start after the geotechnical investigation report and
approval of the revised design by the client engineer in the following steps explained.
4.1 Paperwork
Construction of a building requires paperwork before the start of actual construction.

The paperwork includes drawings, estimation of material cost, labor cost &
contingencies, and approval of revised drawings, materials, and plans from the client.
4.2 Marking of layout
The approved plan boundaries are marked on the ground first, and the ground inside
and outside of the layout is cleaned. Later the complete layout is marked on the
ground with accurate dimensions and orientation.
Generally, excavation is carried out for the construction of wall foundations.

Excavation should be carried out as per the drawing’s defined lengths & widths.
Suitable machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of the foundation.
Foundation work will consist of the following sub-works:

The excavation pits are trimmed and dressed as per the requirement, and the
bottom is compacted using hand compactors.

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4.4.2 FDT test
After the compaction FDT test will be carried out to check whether the
required compaction is achieved or not.
4.4.3 PCC
To form the solid base on which the footings can be placed, plain cement
concrete of the mix 1:4:8 or 1:3:6 will be laid on the compacted soil in the
depth as per the drawings.
4.4.4 Stone Masonry
Foundation stone masonry will be carried out as per the required

specifications and drawings.
As per the drawings provided, reinforcement steel bars are tied together and
placed on the stone masonry to form a skeleton in which the concrete will be
poured and the column rods will take from them.
4.4.6 Shuttering
To achieve properly shaped concrete, shuttering will be done as per the

dimensions mentioned in the drawing.
An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the levels
of beams and the bar bending schedule. After satisfaction and any
rectification required concrete will be poured as per the drawing and
specifications. Proper curing will be done to ensure the required strength is
gained by the concrete.
Columns construction will consist of the following sub-works:

As per the drawings provided, reinforcement steel bars will be tied together
and placed on the beams vertically to form a skeleton of columns into which
the concrete will be poured.
4.5.2 Shuttering

An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the

alignment of columns and the bar bending schedule. After satisfaction and
any rectification required concrete will be poured as per the drawing and
4.6 Roof slab

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Roof Slab construction will consist of the following sub-works:

4.6.1 Shuttering
To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

reinforcements, shuttering will be done as per the dimensions mentioned in
the drawing.
placed to form a skeleton into which the concrete will be poured. Slab
thickness & reinforcement details should be according to approved
drawings.
An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the bar
bending schedule according to the drawings. After satisfaction and any
Walls will be constructed using many materials such as bricks. The base of the wall is
already constructed first using concrete and stone masonry. The necessary openings
will be given for doors, windows, and ventilators.
The Material of doors and windows will be used according to the drawings and
specifications. But, steel & aluminum is also not a bad choice. Frames are fixed in
walls during masonry work. Panels are then fixed with hinges after plasterwork. Steel
and aluminum doors are fixed after the completion of the paint works.
4.9 Flooring work
Flooring construction will consist of the following sub-works:

The flooring area soil is dressed as per the requirement and is compacted
using compactors to achieve the required compaction, and an FDT test is
carried out to check for that.
4.9.2 Gravel layer
Gravel of the required size as per drawings and specifications will be spread
in a layer of the required thickness.
4.9.3 PCC concrete
To form a solid base for the floor, plain cement concrete of the required mix
ratio will be laid on the compacted soil in the depth as per the drawings.

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A thermal isolation layer of the required material will be laid between the two
layers of PCC.
4.9.5 PCC concrete
A second layer above the thermal isolation material of the required thickness
as per the drawings with the mix ratio mentioned there.
The necessary electrical, mechanical, and plumbing works are carried out before the
final finishing works such as painting, and, tile laying are done to reduce the damage.
Plaster work begins. Mortar for plaster work is generally 1:3 or 1:4 is used. The
thickness of the plaster layer should be as per the drawings. Cure the surface for about
7 days. So that, the plaster gains proper strength. Plastering will be done both from
inside and outside as required.
Other finishing works required will be perfumed as well to give a final touch to the
building before fixing tiles and painting. Other works are carried out as per the
requirement of the consumer and design engineer:
 waterproofing
 False Ceiling
 Kitchen work
 Thermal isolation and other required items as per the drawings.
4.12 Tiles laying
Tiles will be laid in the areas identified in the drawings. First, the wall tiles are fixed
after which the floor tiles are fixed. The required material of tiles will be used as
mentioned in the drawings and specifications. The following two steps will be
involved in this:
4.12.2 Tiles
4.13 Painting
The painting consists of different sequences depending on the type of finish required.
1 coat of primer and 2 coat of water-based paint is also done or 2 coat of putty and 2
coats of paint is done for a smooth finish. It defers for outside and inside works. We
will carry out painting work as mentioned in the drawings and specifications.
5. Construction of Septic Tank
Construction of the septic tank will consist of the following main steps:
5.1 Excavation and soil compaction
Generally, excavation will be carried out for the construction of the septic tank.
Excavation should be carried out as per the drawing’s defined lengths, widths, and
depths Suitable machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of foundation
or with the help of the laborers.
The excavation pits are trimmed and dressed as per the requirement, and the bottom is
compacted using hand compactors. FDT test will be performed to check for the

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required compaction.
5.2 Gravel filling and compaction
Gravel of the required size as per drawings and specifications will be spread in a layer
of the required thickness.
5.3 PCC
To form a solid base, plain cement concrete of the required mix ratio will be laid on
the compacted soil at the depth as per the drawings.
5.4 Bottom RCC
RCC concrete will be carried out in the bottom of the septic tank in the following
steps:
5.4.1 Bottom reinforcement
and will be placed in the bottom of the septic tank to form a skeleton into
which the concrete will be poured. Thickness & reinforcement details should
be according to approved drawings.
5.4.2 Shuttering

the drawing.
5.4.3 Bottom concrete & curing
5.5 Shear walls RCC
RCC shear walls will be carried out in the bottom of the septic tank in the following
steps:
5.5.1 Shear walls reinforcement
and placed along the shear walls into which the concrete will be poured.
Thickness & reinforcement details should be according to approved drawings.
5.5.2 Shear walls shuttering

the drawing.
5.5.3 Shear walls concrete & curing
Slab RCC

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steps:
5.6.1 Slab Shuttering

the drawing.
5.6.2 Slab reinforcements
and placed on the shuttering fixed into which the concrete will be poured.
Slab thickness & reinforcement details should be according to approved
drawings.
5.6 Piping connections
All the required piping connections will be done as per the drawings.
5.7 Backfilling and compaction
Backfilling around the base of the tank and compaction will be done as per the
specified material indicated.
6. Construction of Pharmacy
Construction of the pharmacy will consist of the following main steps:
Generally, excavation is carried out for the construction of wall foundations.

Excavation should be carried out as per the drawing’s defined lengths & widths.
Suitable machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of the foundations.
Foundation and beams work will consist of the following sub-works:

6.2.2 FDT test
6.2.3 PCC
To form a solid base on which the footings can be placed, plain cement
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6.2.4 Stone Masonry

6.2.6 Shuttering

the drawing.
steps:
6.3.2 Shuttering

the drawing.
bending schedule according to the drawings. After full satisfaction and any
6.4 Roof slab
steps:
6.4.1 Shuttering

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the drawing.
and placed on the shuttering for the slab fixed into which the concrete will be
poured. Slab thickness & reinforcement details should be according to
approved drawings.
already constructed first using concrete and stone masonry. The necessary openings
will be given for doors, windows, and ventilators.
The material of doors and windows will be used according to the drawings and
walls during masonry work. Panels are then fixed with hinges after plasterwork. Steel
and aluminum doors are fixed after the completion of the paint works.
6.7 Flooring work

6.7.2 Gravel layer
6.7.3 PCC concrete
To form a solid bases for the floor, plain cement concrete of the required mix
layers of PCC.
6.7.5 PCC concrete

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final finishing works such as painting and tile laying are done to reduce the damage.
building before fixing tiles and painting.
Other works are carried out as per the requirement of the consumer and design
engineer:
 waterproofing
 False Ceiling
 Kitchen work
Thermal isolation and other required items as per the drawings.
6.10 Tiles laying
involved in this:
6.10.2 Tiles
6.11 Painting
coats of paint is done for a smooth finish. It defers for outside and inside works. We
7. Construction of Water Reservoir and Guardroom
Construction of the water reservoir will consist of the following main steps:
Generally excavation will be carried out for the construction of a water reservoir.
depths. Suitable machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of foundations
or with the help of laborers.
compacted using hand compactors. FDT test will be performed to check for the
required compaction.

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Foundation work will consist of the following sub-works:

7.2.2 FDT test
7.2.3 PCC
To form a solid bases on which the footings can be placed, plain cement
7.2.4 RCC Semi Column bases-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
and placed in the base of semi-columns into which the concrete will be
poured. Thickness & reinforcement details should be according to approved
drawings.
7.2.5 RCC Semi Column -Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and curing
and tied to the base reinforcements into which the concrete will be poured.
Thickness & reinforcement details should be according to approved drawings.
7.2.6 Stone Masonry

7.2.7 RCC Ring & Ground Beam -Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete, and
curing
As per the drawings provided, reinforcement steel bars for the ground beams
will be tied together and tied to the semi-columns reinforcements into which
the concrete will be poured. Thickness & reinforcement details should be

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according to approved drawings.

7.2.8 Columns, Beams & Slab Construction-Guardroom
for the columns and the 1st slab and beams, and tied to the beam
reinforcements into which the concrete will be poured. Thickness &
reinforcement details should be according to approved drawings. 1st the
columns will be erected and concrete will be poured then after curing the
same will be repeated for the 1st slab and beams.

for the 2nd stage columns and tied to the 1st stage beam reinforcements into
which the concrete will be poured. Thickness & reinforcement details should
be according to approved drawings.
for the 2nd stage beams and slab and tied to the 2nd stage columns
reinforcement details should be according to approved drawings.

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7.2.11 RCC for shear walls of water reservoir-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete,
and curing
for the shear walls of the water reservoir and tied to the 2nd stage columns and
beams reinforcements into which the concrete will be poured. Thickness &
7.5 7.4.4 RCC for a top slab of water reservoir-Steel fixing, shuttering, concrete,
and curing
for the top slab of the water reservoir and tied to the shear walls
7.5 Brick Masonry of walls
Brick masonry of walls will be constructed of burnt bricks.

Material of doors and windows will be used according to the drawings and
walls during masonry work. Panels are then fixed with hinges after plaster work. Steel
and aluminum doors are fixed after completion of paint works.
7.7 Fixing electrical, and piping works
The necessary electrical, and piping works are carried out before the final finishing
works such as painting and tiles laying are done to reduce the damage.

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engineer:
 waterproofing
7.9 Construction of ramp, flooring, and backfilling
Construction of the ramp and flooring will be done as per the drawing, and backfilling
around the base will be carried out with the required filling material as per the
specifications.
7.10 Painting
coats of paint is done for the smooth finish. It defers for outside and inside works. We
8. Construction of Toilets
Generally excavation will be carried out for the construction of the septic tank.
Foundation & beams work will be carried out at the bottom of the septic tank in the
following steps:
8.2.2 FDT test
8.2.3 PCC
To form a solid bases on which the footings can be placed, plain cement
8.2.4 Stone Masonry


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8.2.6 Shuttering

An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the levels
of beams and the bar bending schedule. After full satisfaction and any
Columns construction will consist of the following sub-works:

8.3.2 Shuttering

An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the

alignment of columns and the bar bending schedule. After full satisfaction
and any rectification required concrete will be poured as per the drawing and
8.4 Roof slab
Roof Slab construction will consist of the following sub-works:

8.4.1 Shuttering

the drawing.
As per the drawings provided, reinforcement steel bars are tied together and placed to
form a skeleton into which the concrete will be poured. Slab thickness &

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Walls will be constructed using many materials such as bricks. The base of wall is
already constructed first using concrete and stone masonry. Necessary openings will
be given for doors, windows and ventilators.
Material of doors and windows will be used according to the drawings and
walls during masonry work. Panels are then fixed with hinges after plaster work. Steel
and aluminum doors are fixed after completion of paint works.
8.7 Flooring work

8.7.2 Gravel layer
8.7.3 PCC concrete
To form a solid bases for the floor, plain cement concrete of the required mix
layers of PCC.
8.7.5 PCC concrete
final finishing works such as painting and tile laying is done to reduce the damage.
Plaster work begins. Mortar for plaster work is generally of 1:3 or 1:4 is used. The

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engineer:
 waterproofing
 False Ceiling
 Kitchen work
4.12 Tiles laying
involved in this:
4.12.2 Tiles
4.13 Painting
coats of paint is done for the smooth finish. It defers for outside and inside works. We
9. Construction of Boundary Walls
9.1 Site Clearing
Site clearing will be carried out to clean all the marked areas for construction
activities.
Generally excavation will be carried out for the construction of the septic tank.
9.3 Compacting the ground
compacted using hand compactors.
9.4 FDT test
FDT test will be performed to check for the required compaction.

9.5 Stone Masonry
Foundation stone masonry will be carried out as per the required specifications and
drawings.

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9.6 PCC on top of Stone Masonry
PCC layer on top of stone masonry will be laid according to the drawings and
thickness mentioned.
9.7 Brickworks
already constructed first using concrete and stone masonry. The necessary opening
will be given for the gates.
9.8 PCC on Top of Brickwork
PCC layer on top of brick walls will be laid according to the drawings and thickness
mentioned.
9.9 Fixing of gates
Gates will be fixed according to the drawings and specifications mentioned there.
9.10 Plastering
Plaster work begins after wall construction. Mortar for plaster work is generally 1:3 or
1:4 is used. The thickness of the plaster layer should be as per the drawings. Cure the
surface for about 7 days. So that, the plaster gains proper strength.
10. Rotary Drilling of Tube Well
Rotary drilling of the tube well will consist of the following sub-works:
10.1 Drilling of the bore with a rotary machine
A rotary machine will be used to drill the bore for the tube well as per the required
bore diameter and up to the required depth at the specified location.
10.2 Installation of UPVC casing and filter pipes
Casing pipes and filter pipes of the mentioned diameter will be lowered into the core
hole up to the required depth. Casing and filter pipes will be located in such a way as
to maximize the in-flow of water to the pump suction in the bore.
10.3 Filling of gravel around the pipes
Gravel will be filled around the casing and filter pipes of the required size to support
the pipes and filter water cleanly inside.
10.4 Cleaning of the bore with the compressor machine
After the bore is completed with the above activities a compressor machine will be
used to dewater the bore to check for the required yield of water and clean the bore
water inside the casing from mud and sand that has entered during the boring.
10.5 Installation of pump
A submersible borehole pump of the required diameter and capacity will be lowered to
the bore with the help of a discharge pipe and steel rope of the required diameters. All
necessary electrical connections will be done and the power supply to the motor will
be checked. Pump testing will be carried out to check whether the required discharge
and head are achieved or not.

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10.6 Testing of water sample
The water sample will be tested by a reputed laboratory for chemical and biological
contaminations.
10.7 Chlorination of water
Water chlorination will be added to the system according to the standards of the local
government.
11. Construction of waiting area and fixing sunshade canopy
This construction will consist of the following sub-works:

The site will be cleaned and leveled according to the required formation level.
Generally, excavation is carried out for the construction of foundations. Excavation

should be carried out as per the drawing’s defined lengths & widths. Suitable
machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of foundations.
11.3 Gravel Filling
All the RCC work will be done according to the specifications and the drawing for the
canopy pillars.
The PCC for the flooring of the waiting area will be done through compaction, gravel,
and PCC layer.
11.6 Fixing of sunshade canopy
The required size sunshade canopy will be fixed as per the drawings and
specifications.
12. Landscaping
The landscaping will consist of the following sub-works:

12.1 Cleaning and earthwork
Generally, cleaning and earthwork will be carried out to level the ground for required
landscaping. Excavation should be carried out as per the drawing’s defined lengths &
widths. Suitable machines are used to excavate the earth for the making of the
foundation.
12.2 Soil compaction
The area will be trimmed and dressed as per the requirement, and the bottom is
compacted using hand compactors.
After the compaction FDT test will be carried out to check whether the required

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compaction is achieved or not.

12.3 Boulder Filling
12.3 PCC for road and sidewalk
To form a solid surface for the road and sidewalks, plain cement concrete of the
required mix ratio will be laid on the compacted soil in the depth as per the drawings.
B. Environmental Considerations and Safety from natural hazards
The site is located in the Kunar Province.

The road from the main town to the site is in good condition, However, the area is located far
and transportation will add to cost. There is no major risk in the transportation of men,
materials, and machinery to and from the site. General safety measures will be considered for
this purpose. The site itself is located a few hundred meters off from the metaled road. Special
safety measures will be taken into consideration in this small strip to provide safe access to the
locals without making major environmental and safety problems. Special measures will be
taken not to affect the local traffic, environment, and dust control.
The site itself is located on a dry landscape with almost no greenery. There is no risk existing
of harming any agricultural forest land etc.
There are few houses around the site and there is very low or minimal risk of the local
population being affected by the construction work and machinery. However, some special
measures will be taken to provide the locals with safe passages for their transportation
activities.
There is one rainy stream on the side of the project location that has no major hazard to the site
construction work, machinery, and equipment. Some necessary measures will be considered
for an unexpected rainstorm in this stream.
Local transporters will be utilized to transport material to the site, who are well aware of the
site road conditions with special instructions & training by our safety in charge to ensure extra
care.
Similarly, for the transport of our site staff, local vehicles & expert drivers will be hired by the
company as they are aware of the roads and can manage to drive in different weather
conditions.
This will not only provide jobs to the local people but also, ensure the safety of our site staff
and material during transport.
Non-skilled labor will be locally hired to minimize the movement of employees and the risks
of traveling.
Special care will be taken during the construction process for earthquake safety.
C. Experience in re-designing of footings

The initial design drawings for the footings/foundations of the vertical structures of the
buildings are provided by UNHCR with loads calculated.
Geotechnical investigations will provide us with the load-bearing capacity of the soil on site.
From the design point of view, Building foundations are categorized based on the parameters

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such as the nature of the structure, applied loads, ground conditions, environmental conditions,
etc.
The most important part of the structure is the foundation. Therefore, special attention shall be
made when finalizing the foundation. The main factors affecting the foundations are 1.
Applied loads, 2. Nature of the structures, & 3. Soil Condition.
In the case of this project, the 1 st two factors are known and calculated. The 3 rd and most
important factor is to be cleared before the actual execution of work at the site. Soil type and
its bearing capacity are the most important to calculate the type of foundations for vertical
structures.
If soil is weak, even in a small building, it will require ground improvements. When it is not
possible to have an adequate bearing capacity in the existing design provided, we have to
construct the building on the revised foundations. If foundations are not designed properly
without taking into account the bearing capacity foundation failures will occur.
The most challenging task of the building foundation design is the settlement of the
foundation. These issues will be re-checked with the existing drawings after the soil
geotechnical investigations.
If the load-bearing capacity is not as per the load calculated by the client, the design of the
footings will be changed and necessary changes will be made as required. Generally, the
allowable end bearing and skin friction of soil layers and rock will help to check the design.
Qarachay Individual Company has a full-fledged design cell working in the head office in
Baku Azerbaijan, with a supporting team at Kabul Office. We have all the relevant technical
design staff and state-of-the-art software available to check for the load calculations of the
vertical structures on the existing soil-bearing capacity. If any changes are required according
to the report of the geotechnical investigation, the required changes will be made in the
existing drawings and all the suggestions will be put forward to the client engineer for
approval and further action.
A geotechnical investigation for the bore of the water supply pump will be carried out to
provide complete log details of the bore and water quality quantity at different levels up to the
required bore level. It will provide detailed strata of the ground and water levels to be helpful
in the installation of the pump and future requirements.
For this project, Qarachay Individual Company will hire the services of ARMAN SEIHON
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY (ASGEC). We have already agreed to
subcontract the services of geotechnical instigations to the said firm if we are awarded the
project.
ARMAN SEIHON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY (ASGEC) has already
worked with UNHCR on the geotechnical investigations of different projects. Their reference
work is attached here with this document as ANNEX-A.
D. Waste management/disposal
Qarachay Individual Company has a standard site environmental protection & waste
management/disposal.
All work shall be carried out by current relevant Codes and Standards and shall comply with
all Acts and Statutory Regulations concerning environmental protection. Environmental
protection shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Noise emission; particulates and gaseous emission; liquid waste (collection, storage, and

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disposal) and solid waste (collection, storage, and disposal); pollution of waterways, etc.
Work shall be conducted in a manner to ensure:
• That no substance that can cause harm to the environment is allowed to leak, spill or escape
from any container or storage area
• No oil or other effluent is allowed to escape from any source into the company’s drainage
system and/or local stormwater system, waterways, or groundwater system.
• No oil or other effluent is allowed to escape from any source onto the ground and cause soil
contamination
• All dust generated during work is to be contained to prevent air pollution
• No harmful solids or liquids are to spill from containers whilst in transit on the premises
• All oil-based waste material shall be kept segregated and placed in sealed drums. This
material shall be disposed of through a recognized recycling company
• All water-based waste shall be kept segregated. Small amounts shall be collected and stored
in drums. Large amounts shall be pumped into bulk tanks for disposal.
• Noise emanating from the site shall not exceed the limit set by relevant authorities.
The following points shall be taken into consideration for Environment & Waste management:
a. Tree Cutting:
• Provide adequate protection to safeguard trees during tree-cutting work.
• Trees shall be removed from the construction sites before the commencement of construction
with prior permission from the concerned department/client.
• The plantation of new trees is to be done based on area availability.
b. Protection of topsoil:
• The topsoil to be protected and compacted after completion of work, where the pipelines run,
including open lands and agricultural lands, if any
c. Dust Pollution
• All earthworks will be protected in a manner acceptable to the client to minimize the
generation of dust.
• Construction material shall be covered or stored in such a manner to avoid being affected by
wind direction.
• Unpaved haul road up to site office/plant site to be watered periodically to reduce dust
pollution.
• Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately protected to avoid the material
spillage
• To control air pollution, QIC shall:
 Service roads (used for earthmoving equipment and general transport) should be regularly
sprayed with water and all excavation work should be sprinkled with water;
ffPractice good general housekeeping at the work site; sweep off the drilled-out materials.
 Implement speed limits for heavy machinery.
 Cover trucks carrying soil, sand, and stone with tarpaulin sheets to dust from spreading.
ffiKeep all construction-related traffi c below 15 mph on streets within communities.
 Maintain a maximum speed of 20 mph in the work area.
 Minimize the production of dust and particulate materials at all times to avoid impacts on
surrounding households and businesses, especially for the most vulnerable people (children,
the elderly).
 Avoid removing vegetation so that large areas are not exposed to wind.
 Waste burning is prohibited on the site.
 Spray water as needed on dirt roads, mowing areas, and stockpiles of soil or fill material.

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 Take Care of equipment/Machinery Emissions.

 Apply appropriate measures to minimize disruption from vibration or noise from
construction activities.
 Dust control toolbox talk is provided
 Conduct induction training for contractor personnel, visitors, CDCs … etc.
d. Noise Pollution
• Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be done regularly and during
routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked, and if
found defective will be replaced.
• Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and machinery shall be regular and up to the
satisfaction to keep noise levels at a minimum.
• All potential high noise-yielding machines shall meet statutory guidelines and their
preventive maintenance shall be done as per the approved plan.
• Try to minimize the use of noisy equipment.
• Properly cover the noise-producing equipment.
• Provide proper ear covers to the workforce who are involved in noisy activities.
• Noisy equipment needs to be fitted with mufflers, screens, and noise monitoring.
• Work near sensitive receptors shall be limited to short-term activities.
• No rock-crushing plants or any long-term generators of significant noise shall be allowed
within 500 meters of sensitive receptors;
• Work hours and work days will be limited to less noise-sensitive times. Hours of work will
be approved by the site engineer having due regard for possible noise disturbance to the
residents or other activities.
• Construction activities will be strictly prohibited between 10 PM and 6 AM in the residential
areas. When operating close to sensitive areas such as residential, nursery, or medical
facilities, the Contractor’s hours of working shall be limited to 8 AM to 6 PM;
• Community awareness, i.e., public notification of construction operations will incorporate
noise considerations; methods to handle complaints will be specified.
•Conduct induction training for contractor personnel, visitors, CDCs … etc.
A complete description of waste management at the site is described as follows for Solid or
liquid wastes that cause potential contamination of surface water and groundwater supplies
and the surrounding environment:
 Ensure provision of waste bins on site.
ffiEffi cient use of materials.
 Avoid and minimize waste production.
 Ensure waste is recycled/reused before opting to dispose of it.
Train workers in waste management.
Waste must be treated or disposed of from the site to a designated Land.
 Identify and delineate disposal areas that indicate the specific materials that can be
deposited in them.
 Consider Fuels/chemicals/oils storage in bonded areas, use of drip trays, and good condition
of the drums.
 Designated refueling area on site, located away from a watercourse, bonded or on a hard
surface.
 Gas storage in a secure/lockable area; labeling and signage.
 Control all construction waste (including cuttings) generated by the sub-project and dispose
of it at approved disposal sites (> 300 m from rivers, lakes, or wetlands).

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 Initiatives for reuse, recycling, and the segregation of waste.

 Establish and enforce daily cleaning procedures, including maintenance of facilities and
proper disposal of construction waste.
 Waste bins should be provided to the worksite Mobile toilets for all laborers should be
provided to the work site by the contractor.
 The Contractor should transfer the waste materials (splash and the solid waste removed
from the existing old drainage) from the worksite to the approved waste dumping areas.
 Waste materials generated due to construction activities must be managed to avoid any
environmental adverse impact including water and air pollution.
 Waste material in no case shall be dumped in the river.
 All materials should be confined to government-owned land.
 All fuel and chemical storage (if any) shall be sited on an impervious base within a bund
and secured by fencing. The storage area shall be located away from any watercourse or
wetlands.
 Filling and refueling shall be strictly controlled
 In the event of any spoil or debris from construction works being deposited in any of the
aforementioned areas or any silt washed down to any area, then all such spoil, debris, or
material and silt shall be immediately removed and the a ffected land and areas restored to their
natural state by the Sub-Contractor to the satisfaction of PIU.
 Conduct induction training for personnel, visitors, etc.
 Identify designated areas for solid waste disposal. Source raw materials for construction
activities based on measures specified in Good International Industry Practices (GIIP).
 Rehabilitation of quarries and borrow pits. Borrow pits should be selected at the specific
place, not a sensitive area.
 Borrow pit excavation should be coordinated and approved before opening to ensure that as
few borrow pits are opened as possible
D. Environmental protection during implementation
QIC has a policy of mobilizing the local community in each of its projects, to create their
interest in the project, minimize and overcome the local hurdles in the smooth running of the
project and create job opportunities for the local people to support their living.
The hiring of unskilled laborers from the local community for these technical projects prepares
them to learn the usage of new technology for construction works. A minimum of 90% of un-
skilled laborers are hired from the local community, helping the local people chip into their
economy & utilizing their talents because every individual possesses some potential; to bring
it out is our responsibility. Therefore, we take utmost care & attention to facilitate peoples’ life
through this project and this is what we are committed to doing so!
Much of our job is to be done by labor although it costs us heavily than using construction
machines. However, our aim is not only to create jobs for the local community & bringing the
unemployment rate down in the country but also we take care of the project schedule as well.
Note:-
All the possible construction materials & other requirements will be purchased from the local
market near the Project site and all those items that are required for our client’s satisfaction
will be purchased from the foreign markets.
The same procedure will be applied to the labor policy as well. This will help mobilize the
local communities and improve the social life of these people to the possible limits of this

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project.
E. Social/community mobilization in support of the project
Coordination & Communications between the QIC and the client will take place on a daily to
weekly basis, and immediately in the event of any major incident. Back-up contacts of the
employees will be provided in the agreement. The agreement will include clauses stating how
problems and complaints will be resolved between the parties. A record of all the issues will
be maintained for future reference to be available for solving any dispute.
This will help solve the site issues without major delays and smooth running of the project.
F. Coordination & communication with relevant authorities

Coordination & Communications between the QIC and the client will take place on a daily to
weekly basis, and immediately in the event of any major incident. Back-up contacts of the
employees will be provided in the agreement. The agreement will include clauses stating how
problems and complaints will be resolved between the parties. A record of all the issues will
be maintained for future reference to be available for solving any dispute.
This will help solve the site issues without major delays and smooth running of the project.
G. Qarachay’s General Approach to Work and Management
QARACHAY is one of the fast-growing Construction companies in Azerbaijan and
Afghanistan. At Qarachay Individual Company, we have the equipment, workforce, and
experience to offer you the needed peace of mind you expect from a leading full-service
construction company.
Established in 2000 with a head office in Baku, Azerbaijan as a multi-faceted engineering firm
by a group of distinguished Azeri and Afghans with expertise in engineering, construction
management, and technical support services.
FINANCIAL BASE
Qarachay Individual Company can conveniently finance projects up to 150 million $ at any
given time. In extreme cases, however, financial support can be sought from our bankers.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
In engineering construction, we understand that quality, time, and safety are most vital to
clients. Therefore, to fulfill our responsibility of executing projects efficiently at any location
and desired specification, timely and satisfactorily within your budget, we dedicate ourselves
to Total Quality Management (TQM). Thus focusing on the corporate values, we consistently
emphasize in our daily operations: cost-effectiveness, customer satisfaction, profitability,
teamwork, and corporate image enhancement.
STAFF/FACILITIES
In this age of information technology, industry competition, and rising customer needs and
expectations, it becomes necessary that for any company to be pertinent, it must offer the
highest levels of service and unprecedented convenience. Considering our pedigree as one of
the leading private operators in the construction sub-sector, we have continued to grow in
importance and service strengths. At Qarachay, we are constantly searching for and recruiting
highly skilled professionals, graduates, and expatriates that handle the projects from their
conceptual stage to completion. With more than 500 skilled personnel.

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CRUSH PLANT COMPLEX

These are the best ultra-modern Crush Plant Complex in Afghanistan that are available to us
any time under a standard agreement for any upcoming project and utilized in the past for our
two projects in Afghanistan. The plants are estimated to produce a minimum of 10 m3 of
Concrete per hour. They are also expected to provide much-needed Concrete for our
contemporaries in the construction industry.
CONCRETE PLANT COMPLEX

These are also the two best ultra-modern Concrete Plant Complexes in Afghanistan that are
available to us at any time under a standard agreement for any upcoming project and utilized
in the past for our two projects in Afghanistan. The plants are estimated to produce a minimum
of 220 m3 of Concrete per hour. They are also expected to provide much-needed Concrete for
our contemporaries in the construction industry.
ACCOUNTABILITY & RESPONSIBILTY

The board of Directors takes ultimate responsibility for meeting clients’ quality targets and has
delegated this responsibility to each operating location. The company’s management as
recognized by its officers recognizes the sites’ responsibilities for fulfilling & promoting the
highest standards of quality & safety.
SAFETY & SECURITY

At Qarachay Individual Company we recognize the importance of safety & security in our
operations. In this regard, we have the best safety & security plans/experts that help us in the
execution of projects through safety & security.
a. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION & JUSTIFICATION

Qarachay Individual Company is a full-service construction firm specializing in high-image
and technically difficult projects. QIC uses a variety of delivery methods to meet the specific
needs of clients including construction management, program management, design-build, and
general contracting. No matter what the delivery method is, QIC takes projects from concept
to completion and saves our clients’ time and money.
b. TEAM COLLABORATION
Our business is all about teams and our success has been built on the strong teamwork we have
forged on every one of our projects.
We understand that each team member --the client, design professional, and construction
specialist –brings specific knowledge and strength to the project team. We stress an approach
that builds on these strengths, enabling all members to work closely and efficiently as a team
specifically assembled to deliver the project. The advantages of this approach stem from trust
and cooperation between the owner, architect, and constructor.
The benefits are:
• Complete control over all aspects of your project
• Architect and constructor each working in your best interest
• Collaboration rather than confrontation
• Effective delivery of high quality for a defined cost
• Careful attention to design integrity Shortened overall project time
• Real-life construction inputs during design work

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• Cost commitment early in the design phase

• Continuous review of construction documents
Our teamwork method integrates design and construction services, building a strategic
consensus that balances function, budget, and design, resulting in our commitment & sincerity
at work.
c. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Begin your project; you’ll want the help of professionals who understand both construction
and your requirements. As a full-service construction management and general contracting
firm, QlC Construction provides comprehensive service from the earliest planning stage right
through the final project closeout.
d. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY PROJECT PHASE
PRE-PLANNING:
• Verify the design, and survey the actual site position.
• Develop team-building approaches.
• Evaluate existing facilities
• Assess potential sites
• Develop project financial cost model and budget
• Define environmental social needs and challenges
CONSTRUCTION:
• On-site project supervision.
• Establish communication procedures and information control tools.
• Develop and implement project accounting procedures
• Set up a direct purchase program.
• Develop and implement site staging, traffic control, and security procedures.
• Develop, verify, and coordinate contractor safety programs.
• Coordinate shop drawing submittal and review process.
• Update and enforce project schedule.
• Coordinate owner services and equipment procurement.
• Coordinate and document inspections and testing.
• Implement and enforce quality checklist and reporting system.
• Develop and implement team and supplier pay request system
• Resolve disputes
POST -CONSTRUCTION:
• Develop, coordinate, and implement project closeout procedures.
• Receive and deliver warranties and guarantees to the owner/end user.
• Deliver owner/end-user operations and maintenance manuals.
• Provide facility as-built drawings.
• Secure final inspections and reports.
• Coordinate and follow up on 11-month warranty inspection after DLP.
• Resolve warranty action items with personnel and suppliers.

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“QARACHAY INDIVIUDUAL”

C-1 Proposed approach to carry out the

RFP No.: RFP/JAL/002/2023/Rev.1

Employer INFO: UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR

Bidder Company: Qarachay Individual Company

Submission Date: June 21, 2023

Submitted By: Engr. Shams Ul Arifeen

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

5.1 Excavation and earthworks

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

6.10 Plastering & finishing work

7. Construction of Water Reservoir and Guardroom

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

8.6 Fixing of doors and windows

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

B. Environmental Considerations and Safety from natural hazards

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

1. The proposed approach to work and site introduction

2. Main Construction Components:

Each of the above activities is explained shortly as follows:

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

QIC will hire the services of ARMAN SEIHON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Construction of a building requires paperwork before the start of actual construction.

Generally, excavation is carried out for the construction of wall foundations.

Foundation work will consist of the following sub-works:

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

4.4.2 FDT test

Foundation stone masonry will be carried out as per the required

To achieve properly shaped concrete, shuttering will be done as per the

Columns construction will consist of the following sub-works:

To achieve properly shaped concrete, shuttering will be done as per the

An inspection will be carried out before concrete pouring to check the

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

Roof Slab construction will consist of the following sub-works:

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

4.6.2 Slab reinforcement

Flooring construction will consist of the following sub-works:

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

Generally, excavation is carried out for the construction of wall foundations.

Foundation and beams work will consist of the following sub-works:

depth as per the drawings.

Foundation stone masonry will be carried out as per the required

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

To achieve properly shaped concrete and support the concrete and

Flooring construction will consist of the following sub-works:

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

Foundation work will consist of the following sub-works:

Foundation stone masonry will be carried out as per the required

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

according to approved drawings.

To achieve properly shaped concrete, shuttering will be done as per the

Work Methodology/Technical Proposal

gained by the concrete.