APPENDIX A SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1 APPENDIX A SCOPE OF SERVICES CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/1 LTC 06/028

2 Abbreviations & Acronyms Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Scope 1.2 Background General Background to Mesaieed Industrial City Master Plan Background to the Proposed Project 1.3 Project Objectives Overall Objective Objectives of the EIA Objectives of Gound Engineering 1.4 Existing Facilities General Sand Dunes Area - General Identified Sand Dunes Existing Facilities at the Fill Area in Mesaieed 1.5 Proposed Facility 2.0 Philosophies and Constraints 2.1 Fire and Safety Philosophy 2.2 Interfaces with Other Projects 2.3 Liaison with Public and Private Authorities 3.0 Scope of Services 3.1 General 3.2 Site Survey and Document Retrieval 3.3 Scope of Services for EIA General EIA Preliminaries Stages of EIA Modules for EIA Scope of EIA Previous Relevant Literature 3.4 Scope of Services for Ground Engineering General Proposed Concept for Filling Ground Modelling Desk Study Geotechnical Desk Study for Existing Conditions CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/2 LTC 06/028

3 3.4.5 Geotechnical Fieldwork for Sand Dunes Foundation Structural Design for Fill Area Ground Engineering Design Special Engineering Considerations 3.5 Deliverables 3.6 Quality Assurance 4.0 Specifications, Standards and Codes of Practice 4.1 General 4.2 Qatar National Standards, Codes and Regulations 4.3 QP Standards and Specifications 4.4 International Standards, Codes and Regulations 5.0 Attachments Attachment 1: QP Environmental Policy Attachment 2: Environmental Data Attachment 3: Extract of Letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR. Attachment 4: SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards Attachment 5: Extract from Previous Study Reports Attachment 6: Stages of EIA Flow Chart Attachment 7: Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Fill Area Attachment 8: Topographical Survey Report for the Fill Area CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/3 LTC 06/028

4 Abbreviations & Acronyms BS British Standard CA Community Area (Public Area) CGSDA Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area DMP Detailed Master Plans DWTP Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction EV QP Environment and Sustainable Department Gabbro (in the context of this project) Aggregates imported via Mesaieed Port used mainly by the concrete industry for construction GLF Grandi Lavori Fincosit Middle East (WLL) GSSA Gabbro Support Services Area HSE Health, Safety and Environment KAHRAMAA The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation LIA Light Industry Area at Mesaieed MIC Mesaieed Industrial City (also refers to Mesaieed Industrial City Management which is acting as a Municipal Authority for Mesaieed) MMAA Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (Qatar) NTS Non-Technical Summary PTW Permit to Work PCPT Static Peizocone Penetration Testing QNG Qatar National Grid QNHD Qatar National Height Datum QP Qatar Petroleum SCENR Supreme Council for Environment & Natural Reserves SOW Scope of Work CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/4 LTC 06/028

5 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Scope This Appendix A describes the SERVICES and requirements for CONTRACTOR to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Ground Engineering Design for the proposed advanced earthworks for the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and the Light Industrial Area. The advanced earthworks project will involve removal of Sand Dunes located south of Mesaieed and use them as general fill material in the areas mentioned above. The EIA shall cover the following main activities: Removal of sand dunes, located south of MIC, as described in Section 3.3 below. Haulage of the dune sand from south of MIC area to around km north to an area within the Community Area of Mesaieed referred to as CGSDA, GSSA and LIA, as described in Section 3.3 below. The haulage method is not determined at this stage and will not be determined for certain when EIA is taking place. However is likely to be one of the following methods: a Trucking (likely to be most economical) b Hydraulically via pipes e.g. similar to dredging by mixing with water and then pumping c Mechanically e.g. conveyor belts The Ground Engineering shall cover geotechnical and structural foundation design engineering advice for the future end-use of the CGSDA, GSSA and LIA. Location of the existing sand dunes, referred as Sand Dunes Area, is shown in drawing No SK 001. Location of sites where dune sand is to be transported and used as fill material, referred as Fill Area, is shown in drawing No Sheet 001 & Background General Background to Mesaieed Industrial City 1. Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) Management was established in 1996 as a Single Point Authority to provide "one stop" services to businesses in Mesaieed. 2. Mesaieed Industrial City is approximately 40 km south of Doha. It contains a large Industrial Area, which accommodates many world scale petrochemical and metallurgical plants and a well established and fully serviced port. The port handles a wide range of products CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/5 LTC 06/028

6 from all industrial sectors including hydrocarbons, dry cargo, containers and general cargo. 3. The nearby Community is strategically located to house employees within a short commute to the industries in the Industrial Area. 4. One of MIC's roles is to develop a strategic plan for the allocation of land and to provide Port and Marine facilities to all businesses. As administrators of the Mesaieed Community facilities, MIC interfaces and coordinates with existing businesses and new projects for temporary and permanent accommodation as well as the maintenance of all Community facilities Master Plan MIC has developed Detailed Master Plans (DMP) with Zoning for Petrochemicals, Metallurgical, Light and Support Industries in the Industrial area. The Community has been zoned into Commercial, Residential and Recreational areas. The Master Plan will be periodically updated based on the following factors: 1. To plan necessary infrastructure and utilities systems to serve the identified industries while allowing enough flexibility to accommodate possible changes by industries to meet economic factors and market demands. 2. To establish tentative layouts and site allocations for industries through the utilisation of historical data. Service corridors will be established between industry sites and also to the Port. This includes access roads and allocation of Right of Way of other infrastructure and utility systems 3. To identity requirements for Port & Marine facilities for each industry. 4. To secure the protection of the environment by establishing appropriate standards for the control of air quality, waste water effluent and hazardous waste storage and disposal for all existing and new industries. QP, of which MIC is part of, has a corporate Environmental Policy included in Attachment 1. MIC also has their own environmental regulations applicable to MIC areas Background to the Project 1. MIC have prepared and approved a Detailed Master Plan (DMP) for the whole city, which include for the development of Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area (CGSDA), Gabbro Support Services Area (GSSA) and Light Industry Area (LIA) within the Community Area. Refer to drawing No Sheet 001 & 002 for location of these areas. 2. Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC), as part of implementing their Detailed Master Plans (DMP) for their development, wishes to expand and develop the area to the east of Road 15 (Route 7) in to Central Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area (CGSDA), Gabbro Support Services Area (GSSA) and Light Industry Area (LIA) which in turn requires the following projects to be executed. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/6 LTC 06/028

7 a Advanced Earthworks (Filling) to the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industry Area. b. New roads in the filling areas, water supply network, foul sewerage network including pumping and lifting stations, telephone and other utility services. c. Primary Electrical Sub-stations including distribution network. d Expansion of the existing Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant. 3. Item No 2 (a) above will be executed under an EPC Contract in order to enable installation and construction of electrical substations, new roads, water supply network, foul sewerage network including pumping and lifting stations, telephone and other utility services. 4. Existing Sand Dunes located south of MIC, shown in drawing number 2100-SK-001 are identified as the source of general filling material for the areas coming under item 2 (a). 5. Discussions (February to June 2005) with the SCENR has revealed that EIA is required (which is part of this ECS scope) to evaluate the environmental impacts and effects of the removal of such large quantities of dune sand from the existing Sand Dunes and also for the filling. This will lead to the submission of an EIA report including a NTS, for the approval and satisfaction of SCENR. 6. Qatar Petroleum will appoint a qualified and experienced EPC Contractor afterwards, to provide complete detailed engineering design, transportation of fill materials and construction activities for the advanced earthworks (filling). 7. Drawing No Sheet 002 included in Appendix F, shows the site development plan for the Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industry Area. 8. Discussions with MIC has revealed that a ground engineering design (mainly structural and geotechnical) is required in order to recommend performance requirements for the filling areas leading to a final report describing the recommended practically-achievable performance for the filling areas and the suitability of the dune sand as fill material in the context of this application. 1.3 Project Objectives Overall Objective 1. The overall objective of the whole project is setting up of Gabbro Storage and Distribution Areas to store and distribute imported gabbro aggregates, Gabbro Support Services Industries and Light Industries within the community area of Mesaieed in the near future. 2. The developed area will be divided in to plots for allocation to various business establishments. The project will be achieved by creating a flat earth fill platform as shown in drawing No Sheet 002, CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/7 LTC 06/028

8 constructing roadways, electrical substations, water supply network, sewerage network and other utility services. This will be carried out under a future EPC package. 3. Objectives of this particular project are described in Sections and Objectives of the EIA The main objectives of the EIA are as follows: 1. Anticipate and avoid, minimize or offset the adverse significant impacts (physical/biological/social/etc.) 2. Ensure that environmental considerations are addressed and incorporated into the project decision-making process. 3. Protect natural systems and ecological processes, and maintain their functions by preventing long-term irreversible impacts. 4. Comply with the State of Qatar legislation and Law No. 30 of Prepare a comprehensive EIA report on the project implications on the environment to be presented to SCENR for decision-making purpose Objectives of the Ground Engineering 1. The main objective of the Ground Engineering exercise is to establish performance specification for the fill at the CGSDA, GSSA, LIA and the access road including settlement limits and the suitability of the dune sand as fill material. This will lead to issuing a final report for later inclusion in the future EPC tender package 1.4 Existing Facilities General For the purpose of this project, existing facilities are divided in to the following two areas, which are located at Mesaieed: Sand Dunes Area: This being the Sand Dunes south of MIC. Fill Area: This is being the receiving area of the fill material. This includes CGSDA, GSSA and LIA in Mesaieed. This is a low-lying area with shallow water table level. This area is the receiving area for the fill material and the intention is to raise the levels in this area to m QNHD Sand Dunes Area - General 1. Sand Dunes Area near Q-Chem plant is shown in drawing No SK-001. Total numbers of Sand Dunes are six, two of them (A & B) are outside the security fence for MIC. These Sand Dunes are labeled as Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E & F and referred as Identified Sand Dunes. This is part of the WORKSITE for the purpose of EIA and from where the general fill material is to be sourced. 2. Sand Dunes in general, both Identified and Unidentified in this project, are believed to be have existed for a long period of historical time. They are believed to consist mainly of Aeolian sand, which have been CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/8 LTC 06/028

9 drifted by wind action in the direction of north or northwest. They are well developed and height varies from 8 to 20 m. The Centre for Geographic Information System in Qatar identifies Sand Dunes individually by giving each dune a number. The designated numbers of the dunes involved in this project are not known at this stage. 3. Although the Sand Dunes are close to the beach line in Mesaieed, they are for the purpose of this project, identified to be overland sand dunes. These dunes must be viewed to be part of an integral system of dunes with a degree of interdependence. 4. It is important to note that there exist some earthworks activities, few kilometers to the west of the existing MIC sand dunes, whereby other government agencies, organizations and contractors removing some of the existing sand dunes. The removal of sand dunes is carried out by trucking has been ongoing for the last few years. It is believed that the dune sand is used as general fill in various parts of Doha and possible also for the new international airport in Doha. It is unclear if SCENR approval for these activities has been obtained or an EIA has been carried out Identified Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E & F 1. These Sand Dunes are located north and west of existing Q-Chem Plant 1. Refer to drawing No SK-001 for location and approximate base plan area of sand dunes for the purpose of EIA study. 2. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Identified Sand Dunes in June to August 2005 by FUGRO PENINSULAR under Contract LTC 05/046 and the survey information is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of contract award. 3. At present Sand Dunes C, D, E & F are located within secure industrial area i.e. inside the security fence and Sand Dunes A & B are located outside secure industrial area i.e. outside the security fence and within the Community Area. 4. Sand Dunes C, D, E & F can be accessed from Sealine Road via the security gate to existing Q-Chem plant. 5. Table below gives approximate base area and volume of each Sand Dune shown in drawing No SK-001. Sl.No. Sand Dune Base Area in sq.m Volume in cu.m* 1 A 227,940 2,579,937 2 B 45, ,498 3 C 9,309, ,067 4 D 6,316 5 E 158,237 1,144,933 6 F 188,257 2,027,321 CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/9 LTC 06/028

10 *Volumes of Sand Dunes were calculated against plane of 1.0 meter above QNHD. The above values are based on a topographical survey carried out by FUGRO under Contract LTC 05/046 recently completed in August Existing Facilities at the Fill Area in Mesaieed (CGSDA, GSSA and LIA) 1. This WORKSITE covers typically an open low-lying Sabkha land to the east of Road 15 (Route 7). The area covered is 5.5 million square metres approximately. Refer to Site Location Plan drawing No Sheet 001 & 002 in Appendix F. 2. The Existing Gabbro Support Services Area, which is recently built under Crushed Stone Import Facilities Project (Contract GTC179/ED/01), is the existing facility adjacent to the area to be developed under DMP (refer to drawing No Sheet 002 in Appendix F). 3. There are also two large existing industrial units (United Pre-Cast factory and Boom Asphalt Plant) north of Existing GSSA as indicated in Drawing No Sheet 002. These units are permanent and located within WORKSITE. 4. This area is part of the Community Area of Mesaieed and is open to the public. However vehicle access to the site can only be gained from the existing Gabbro Storage Area access roads. 5. It is to be noted that the WORKSITE is covered by Sabkha low-lying land with water table level close to the surface in many places. Large areas of the WORKSITE are wet due to shallow water table. 6. There also exists within the WORKSITE area a corridor through which high-voltage electricity overhead lines and pylons are present as shown in drawing No Sheet There also exists within the WORKSITE area (GSSA) approximately 300,000 m 3 of limestone boulders of non-uniform gradation, which is transported from Doha Light Industrial Estate under Contract GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2. 8. Further, there exists a significant amount of heaped material on site, which has been tipped, in the past, in uncontrolled and random manner, everywhere within the WORKSITE area. 9. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Fill Area in June to August 2005 by Fugro Peninsular under Contract LTC 05/046 and the survey information is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of CONTRACT award. 10. Geotechnical investigation has been carried out for the Fill Area (boreholes, trial pits and laboratory testing) in July to September 2005 by Gulf Laboratories under Contract LTC 05/045 and the report is available (soft and hard copies) for issue at the time of CONTRACT award. 1.5 Proposed Facility The ultimate aim of QP/MIC is to construct a fully serviced Gabbro Storage and Distribution Area to store and distribute imported Gabbro aggregates, CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/10 LTC 06/028

11 Gabbro Support Services Industries and Light Industries. The proposed development is shown in drawing No Sht The facility under the proposed project is to create a flat earth fill platform across CGSDA, GSSA and LIA. This includes removal of Sand Dunes shown in drawing No SK-001, transportation and filling in the Fill Area. 2.0 Philosophies and Constraints 2.1 Fire & Safety Philosophy The Fire & Safety Philosophy shall be based on the requirements of QP Fire and Safety Philosophy, QP-PHL-S Any deviations from the above shall be submitted to QP for approval. 2.2 Interfaces with other Projects Projects being executed by QP and others may have an impact on the scope of this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall take due consideration of these in the project schedule and SERVICES. These projects are: Project A The EPC for the filling package, for which this tender is concerned, will commence sometime within this project period. Details of interface required with this project are provided in various sections of this Appendix. Project B GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2: Haulage of Suitable Fill Material from Doha Light Industrial Estate to the GSSA in Mesaieed. This project is scheduled to complete in December The work involves the haulage of fill material from Doha Light Industrial Estate to GSSA. The fill material is dumped in designated GSSA. The fill material is placed without any compaction. The intention is to use this material either alone or mixed with other fill material, to act as suitable engineered fill under certain areas e.g. road embankment. Geotechnical investigation and laboratory test results for this fill material is available with QP, which will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the time of Contact award. Project C GTC 133/EM/04: Flare Mitigation Project: At the time of preparation of this tender, the Flare Mitigation Project in Mesaieed is underway and is likely to be completed sometime within the project period of this tender. The EIA Study for this project is available with QP, which will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the time of Contact award. Project D GTC 214/ED/02: ECS for Roads, Utility Crossings and Street Lighting in the Industrial Area Mesaieed, Package 4 & 5: This is an engineering detail design contract, which involves re-construction of existing industrial roads, construction of new sections and modifications of the existing industrial road network within the secure industrial compound of MIC. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/11 LTC 06/028

12 CONTRACTOR will be required to interact with the contractor for this project in order to determine the latest phasing and establish if there is any impact on the tender requirements. Project E GTC 04/209/MIC: Consultancy Services for Strategic Planning Initiative for Mesaieed Industrial City. This contract commenced in January 2005, concerned with the Master Planning for the industrial area of MIC including infrastructure and berthing facilities. The removal of Sand Dunes from MIC areas may present opportunities, which this contract is required to identify for future (up to 25 years) expansion of MIC industries. Project F LTC 04/088: Consultancy Services for the Mesaieed Operations Physical Development Plan. This contract is similar in nature to Project E, but limited to Mesaieed Operations Area and for the next 20 years. CONTRACTOR shall identify all requirements for information from other QP projects, which may impact on the SERVICES, and shall notify QP the requirements by giving adequate notice to ensure that the SERVICES is not delayed. It is the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to coordinate with all relevant parties to obtain the necessary information. 2.3 Liaison with Public and Private Authorities CONTRACTOR shall fully liaise with QP, MIC, and all other industries present within MIC and Contractors working in or near MIC areas in all aspects of the work during CONTRACT period. This will require several discussions/meetings/workshops. The approval period of these different organizations shall be taken in to consideration in the programme (Refer to Appendix E of this tender). There shall be at least 4No. Power-Point presentations required for the Final EIA Report when submitted by CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall liaise with the following public authorities during the EIA Study: MIC Environment Team: MIC has a dedicated environmental team responsible for implementing environmental controls and monitoring the environment within the boundaries of MIC. QP Corporate Environment & Sustainable Development Department: CONTRACTOR is required to liaise with QP environmental department who are responsible for ensuring that projects comply with latest QP Environmental Policy and standards. SCENR: This the highest executive body for the environment in the State of Qatar. SCENR has been kept aware and involved during the progress of this project. There have been a series of meetings and discussions with SCENR with regard to this matter (refer also to Attachment 3). CONTRACTOR shall allow for all possible liaison, meetings, discussions and presentations with SCENR with regard to EIA for removal of Sand Dunes. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/12 LTC 06/028

13 MIC Infrastructure Team: This is the team within MIC, which is concerned with the running maintenance for the existing infrastructure in MIC area. This team is required to be informed and consulted on all aspects of this project. Existing QP Facilities: These are QP facilities within or near to the area of the Sand Dunes and may be affected by this work. These facilities have separate maintenance departments and they will be required to be informed of all aspects of this project. Other MIC Industries: These are organizations, which operate independently from QP and are present within MIC, which may be affected by the work. A particular industry will be Q-Chem. which is located close to the Sand Dunes which are earmarked for removal in this project CONTRACTOR shall also liaise with the following organizations during the Ground Engineering Work: The Ground Engineering work will require extensive liaison with MIC, mainly the planning and infrastructure divisions. It will also require basic level of liaison with some of the existing Gabbro related industries in Doha, and possibly also within Qatar, e.g. pre-cast concrete, ready mixed concrete, etc., to determine typical building forms, shape, size, loading and foundations Working Hours & Public Holidays: The working hours of the different organizations mentioned above vary. MIC working hours are 07:00 to 15:00 Sunday to Thursday. QP official working hours are 06:30 to 14:30 hours Sunday to Thursday. Other industries (both private and public) may also have slightly different working hours but CONTRACTOR is required to allow for any effect these variations may have on the SERVICES. CONTRACTOR shall also allow for any public holidays, in Qatar, which may fall within the period of the project Security Access Arrangement: Sand Dunes C, D, E & F, which are earmarked for removal, are within the security fence of MIC. Sand Dunes A & B are outside the security fence and as such within public areas. Access into the secure industrial compound will require a special security pass issued by MIC Security (Refer to Appendix D). CONTRACTOR must allow for all time and costs involved in obtaining and comply with these requirements MIC Land Lease & Permits: MIC operates strict rules with regard to obtaining permit to work. All work, which involves any form of excavation, is also subject to Road Opening permit, which has to be signed and approved by MIC. All permits require a detailed Method Statement with Health and Safety Risk Assessment for the approval of MIC Safety Section. There should be no requirement to set up a site office for this project. However should the CONTRACTOR require a site office then this will need to be carried out subject to MIC approval. CONTRACTOR must allow for all CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/13 LTC 06/028

14 MIC charges as listed in Appendix D regarding this matter. CONTRACTOR is fully responsible for providing any services which may be required by his site office SCENR Special Requirements: SCENR requires an extra 8No. hard and soft copies of the final EIA report and documents submitted to them for review and approval. Number of copies required by MIC and QP is stated in Appendix D Q-Chem Plant To the east of the Sand Dunes, which are the subject of this SOW, there exists Qatar Chemical Company Ltd Plant (Q-Chem) which is referred to as Q-Chem I. It is believed that Q-Chem also intends to construct another plant to the north of the existing site which is referred to as Q-Chem II. The construction of Q-Chem II is believed to commence in Spring Q-Chem already has Environmental Clearance from SCENR to remove 2No Sand Dunes. One is an existing relatively small Sand Dune (to the east of Sand Dune E) and the second is Sand Dune E which is part of this Scope of Work. Q-Chem II Environmental clearance was issued on ; an EIA has been carried out for Q-Chem II and the EIA addressed removal of the dunes. It has not been possible to obtain copies of the EIA report. Due to the relevance of this issue to the SERVICES, CONTRACTOR shall allow for liaison with both Q-Chem and SCENR, in early stages of the project, in establishing the background to this matter and obtain copies of the clearance and EIA report Interface with KAHRAMAA as part of the Ground Engineering Work There are 3No. Primary Electricity Sub-stations which will be constructed within the Gabbro Support Services Area. The sub-stations and the cable routes between them will be required to be complete as early as possible in the project in order for KAHRAMAA to install the cables and construct the sub-stations. KAHRAMAA has informed QP that they have their own filling standards and requirements for primary sub-stations areas and cable routes. Therefore CONTRACTOR is required to liaise with KAHRAMAA with regards to their special requirements with the filling areas and any foundation design requirements to ensure that the earthworks specification will comply with KAHRAMAA requirements. 3.0 Scope of Services 3.1 General It is not the intent of this Appendix A to specify completely all the details of the EIA and Ground Engineering All data, standards, drawings, specifications, and other information herein referred to, provided either directly or indirectly by QP, are for CONTRACTOR s information and guidance only. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/14 LTC 06/028

15 3.1.3 CONTRACTOR shall check review and verify the information contained in this document supplied by QP to satisfy himself that they are adequate for the purpose in accordance with the CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall also check for errors, omissions, conflicts and technical accuracy. CONTRACTOR shall carry out any additional scope required to achieve the objectives of EIA and Ground Engineering CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance to State of Qatar legislations, procedures, standards and guidelines CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the complete EIA and Ground Engineering The Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR) has granted their Initial Environmental Authorization, for the DMP, in their letter dated 17 March 2003 (Reference SCE ) with comments. Copy of letter mentioned above is provided in Attachment 3. CONTRACTOR shall take into account the comments made by SCENR when carrying out the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall further allow for all possible liaison and discussions with SCENR with regards to any issue or clarification, which may arise during the EIA study CONTRACTOR shall not assume that any documents or drawings in their possession at or prior to the award of CONTRACT are up-to-date and CONTRACTOR shall not use such documentation in the execution of the CONTRACT. The latest revisions of all drawings or documents deemed relevant to the CONTRACT shall be requested from QP in writing CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for correcting any drawings or documents that are found to be incorrect due to insufficient site checks, errors, or omissions on the part of CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall produce required drawings in accordance with ES.D.10, Issue Site Survey and Document Retrieval CONTRACTOR shall carry out all necessary surveys associated with EIA and Ground Engineering CONTRACTOR shall retrieve and verify accuracy of all relevant existing documents related to the SERVICES from various locations QP will assist CONTRACTOR in retrieving the documents, however, the overall responsibility for co-ordination lies with CONTRACTOR. 3.3 Scope of Services for EIA General The Scope of Work involves conducting an EIA for the removal of Sand Dunes at Mesaieed, to assess the impacts associated with sand dune removal, and propose mitigation measures and monitoring requirements, to ensure compliance with the State of Qatar Environmental Standards as well as QP and MIC environmental guidelines. CONTRACTOR shall carry out the EIA for various modules of Sand Dunes described in Section CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/15 LTC 06/028

16 3.3.2 EIA Preliminaries Prior to starting the EIA, CONTRACTOR shall: 1. Provide CVs of all personnel involved in the EIA study for MIC and QP review and approval. Personnel qualifications and area of expertise as well as their job/role in the EIA study shall be specified. 2. CONTRACTOR shall employ personnel who are experienced in sand dune ecology/geomorphology, coastal erosion and beach loss and wind circulation. 3. Establish contact with the project proponent MIC, QP/Environment and Sustainable Department, State Regulatory Agency SCENR via QP Environment Department, other State Government Agencies if needed, and recipients of action/affected group (e.g. asset holder). 4. Familiarize with the State of Qatar Legal Framework such as national legislation, permitting procedure, state EIA policy & procedure, state environmental standards & guidelines, international conventions & guidelines, site-specific standards & guidelines, and both MIC and QP Environmental Guidelines & Specifications. 5. Review historical similar EIA works, and submit scoping for the EIA in Section 3.3.5, amended as necessary and submit for QP and State Authority review and approval, describing but not limited to the purpose of the EIA, detailed scope including methodology and work plan, Project Execution Plan, EIA deliverables and report Stages of EIA The EIA in this context is defined as a systematic process to identify, predict and evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed partial or full removal of the Sand Dunes south of MIC, propose ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision makers. This process is applied prior to a major commitment is taken. The key stages of the EIA study are shown in Attachment Modules for EIA The EIA shall be divided in to 2No. distinct modules. Each module shall be treated separately for the purpose of this project. 1. Module 1: Removal of any quantity up to 4 million cubic meters of Sand Dunes from any of the Sand Dunes identified within the MIC security fence i.e. Sand Dunes C, D, E & F as shown in Sketch No SK-001. CONTRACTOR shall submit final EIA report for Module 1 before starting EIA for Module Module 2: Removal of Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, & F from 4 million cubic meters to 13.4 million cubic meters approximately (total for sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, & F) identified in Sketch No SK-001. This module shall take into account Module 1 for which an EIA has already been done. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/16 LTC 06/028

17 Each of the modules shall be treated separately and project requirements described in this appendix will be applicable to each module individually. However during the initial scoping for the EIA, CONTRACTOR shall consider both the modules together for identifying environmental issues Scope of EIA A. EIA Scoping 1. CONTRACTOR shall conduct detailed scoping studies to identify key environmental issues. Upon review of available relevant documents. CONTRACTOR shall commence to scope EIA (for each module) in order to agree and identify the key impacts to be addressed. This shall be carried out in full consultation with QP, MIC and SCENR. 2. CONTRACTOR shall organize a series of meetings/workshops/presentations with key organizations, industries and those likely to be affected by this project until a formal method statement for the EIA is agreed upon and finally approved by SCENR. 3. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a detailed checklist for the environmental issues to be considered by the EIA. CONTRACTOR is also required to identify the limits of the receiving environment and receptors. 4. As a minimum the scoping shall address the following: Geographical limits of the EIA study Key issues to be considered in EIA Identify potential impacts both harmful and beneficial to the environment Identify resources, receiving environment and receptors which are vulnerable to the proposed change Examine pathways linking cause and effect and environmental sensitivities Predicting likely nature, extent and magnitude of the anticipated changes or effects. CONTRACTOR shall describe all the methodology that will be adopted for establishing baseline, carrying out predictions, assessment of impact significance and selection of mitigation measures. 5. At the end of this stage a Scoping Report is submitted detailing the discussions and consultations which took place and the professional judgment exercise in reaching the conclusions. The report shall include the following as a minimum: Introduction Describe the Content of the EIA Report Describe current scheme proposal Determine the EIA Study Area Limit Describe the Key Issues and reasons for choosing them CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/17 LTC 06/028

18 Describe EIA methodology including the Baseline Survey 6. The following shall be addressed for each key issue: Introduction Purpose of the Assessment Study Area Identification of potential of impacts, effects and receptors Legislative framework if applicable Existing Conditions Summary of previous work Statement of additional survey/data collection to be undertaken Method of Assessment Outline assessment methodology Significance criteria B. Baseline Survey 1. CONTRACTOR shall employ competent team to carry out the Baseline Survey. The purpose of the Baseline Survey in the context of this project is to determine and describe the environmental conditions, i.e. benchmarks, against which the removal of the sand dunes, both partial and full, can be measured, predicted and/or assessed. 2. It must be noted that the Mesaieed Town (Community Area) and in particular Mesaieed Industrial City is the subject of major expansion for the next 25 years. Therefore the Baseline Survey must take into account that the environmental baseline is constantly changing, particularly the Sand Dunes themselves are not necessarily permanent features. This requires the Baseline Survey to consider the following: Concerns raised by SCENR with respect to the Sand Dunes as described in the correspondences included in Attachment 3. Previous work as described in Section below, particularly Report Nos. 1 to 4 and 10. Published literature and studies on the historical background for the formation of sand dunes in Qatar. This includes for wind-induced movements causing saltation or surface creep effects. The individual EIA modules described above. The phasing of any future developments for MIC, both in the industrial and Community areas. Establish a Do Nothing scenario by predicting the environmental conditions that would exist, in the absence of any removal of Sand Dunes taking place. 3. The Baseline Survey shall employ various techniques such as desk studies, field surveys, past trend analysis (cause and effect) and evaluation of data including subjective interpretation. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/18 LTC 06/028

19 4. The Baseline Survey is required to cover a sufficient period to be able to iteratively back-check the initial results and provide comprehensive information. 5. As a minimum, the baseline survey shall address the following: Climate and air quality: describe local and regional climate, as well as ambient conditions including details of applicable air quality objectives and standards in force. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall examine wind rates and wind circulation patterns in the area and the project site; determine the interactions between the sand dunes and wind circulation; and establish if sand dunes have wind barrier effects. Geology and groundwater: describe the regional and local geology as well as ground and groundwater conditions. Dunes and Soils: describe in details the dune system existing in the area, dune morphology and morphodynamics, sources and pathways of dunes, and dune stability and destabilization. CONTRACTOR shall carry out field work to determine type and quality of dune sand, sand transport patterns, sand fluxes, rates of sand transport and migration, and project sand dunes interaction with other dunes in MIC. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall examine the sand dunes dynamics and describe their environmental value and significance. Terrestrial ecology: carry out a field survey of the physical habitats and key fauna/floral groups known to be present on the project site, which could potentially be used as ecological receptors in the impact assessment process. These include perennial vegetation, mammals, rodents, birds, and reptiles, as well diurnal species. Where possible, identify species of flora and fauna present, describe and map the vegetation communities over the surveyed area, and record the presence or absence (and where possible the distribution and abundance) of selected fauna species. Also, identify the presence of any protected species, habitats, or strong populations of species within the project site that could potentially be impacted. Marine environment: describe the marine environment offshore of the project site including water quality, marine ecology, as well as the physical oceanography (tides, currents, and waves). Furthermore, CONTRACTOR shall carry out field survey to describe coastal morphology, sediment movement and deposition along the coast, coastal erosion (if any), and dune sand interaction with the coastline. Noise and vibration: carry out a field survey to determine existing background noise and vibration levels and identify existing noise and vibration sources and effects on the local environment. Landscape: describe the existing landscape of the area Socio-economic issues: describe the existing land uses (and archaeology if any) at the project site and surrounding area; identify and describe existing socio-economic environment with reference to existing business activities; identify any sensitive receptors such CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/19 LTC 06/028

20 as the Sealine Resort and other recreational areas (e.g. Norwegian Beach), and any nearby residential properties. C. Environmental Assessment (Impact Prediction) 1. This is the main focus of the EIA and involves the prediction and evaluation of the impacts of the partial and full removal of the sand dunes from MIC areas. This stage comprises mainly of characterization of impacts leading to the identification of the significance of the effect taking into account the evaluation of the sensitivity and environmental value of the receptors. 2. Describe impacts in terms of the nature and magnitude of the change occurring and the nature of location, number, value and sensitivity of the accepted receptors. 3. Predict the time scale over which the effects will occur and classify impacts as short, medium, long-term, temporary, permanent, reversible or irreversible. 4. Impact predictions shall be quantified using modelling, when applicable. Software used for analysis shall be validated and approved by QP. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall model the following: Dust emissions Noise generation Wind circulation Coastal erosion and sediment loss 5. Consideration should also be given to the inter-relationship of the factors considered in the EIA. 6. The characterization of the impacts should comprise the description of the environmental change that would be brought about by the removal of the Sand Dunes. 7. CONTRACTOR must follow best practice guidelines during his characterization of the impact and include in the final EIA report sufficient data to enable QP, MIC and SCENR, to assess how in best professional judgment, CONTRACTOR arrived at the significance of each effect for each particular discipline. 8. CONTRACTOR must also assess the cumulative impacts due to the following: The cumulative impacts from Module 1 alone and Module 1 to Module 2. The cumulative impacts taking into account other developments taking place in MIC, which may have environmental effects. 9. For the purpose of this project, cumulative impact is defined as follows: The impacts on the environment, which result from incremental impacts of the action when added to other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, regardless of when other agency or person undertakes such actions. Cumulative impacts can CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/20 LTC 06/028

21 result from individually minor to collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time. 10. The assessment of the significance is based on the characteristics of the impact and the sensitivity of the receptors. In evaluating the significance of any specific impact, the following need to be considered: Explicitly describe the basis of any judgments on significance taking into account the magnitude of the impact and the sensitivity of the receptors. Use criteria agreed by QP, MIC and SCENR and describe the original development of the criteria. Use simple agreed thresholds to determine significance. Tabulate results to enable review by all parties. 11. CONTRACTOR shall explicitly describe any uncertainty identified in his assessment and provide professional judgment as to mitigate any risks resulting from such uncertainty. 12. CONTRACTOR shall address in detail the environmental impacts on the following: Local Air & Climate Wind Circulation and possible loss of wind barrier Soil, Ground Water Regime & Salinity (seepage) Terrestrial Ecology and loss of sand dune ecosystems Impacts on neighboring sand dunes Marine & Coastal Environment Marine Environment and Water Beach Loss & Coastal Erosion Noise & Vibration Visual and Landscape Impacts Socio-Economic Impacts 13. The following paragraphs list various parameters need to be considered by CONTRACTOR to determine the direct and indirect environmental impact. Several of the listed parameters do not require any significant input in this project. However CONTRACTOR is still required to make a positive statement in the final EIA report to confirm that these have been considered and found to be neither applicable nor irrelevant nor insignificant. AIR AND CLIMATE Changes in air moisture Dust generation and emissions Exhaust emissions Alteration to airflow & wind movement Noise and Vibration CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/21 LTC 06/028

22 GEOLOGY Removal of bedrock Removal of drift deposits Loss of mineral deposits Damage to Regionally Important Geological Sites GROUNDWATER Change in water table (level) Barrier to flow if any Change in groundwater quality Saline intrusion SOIL Altered soil structure, texture, organic/inorganic/biotic component, Change in soil chemistry Changed in soil density and compaction tolerances Change in soil profile and classification Soil erosion Change in ability of soil to support proposed end uses Physical damage to soil system TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY Altered habitat quality Altered habitat diversity Habitat severance Habitat fragmentation Loss of habitat Vegetation removal Change in plant biomass Disturbance of sensitive species Changed species diversity Effects on designated sites and other locally important sites Changes to population dynamics, distribution and abundance of key species, rare species and endemics MARINE ENVIRONMENT Changed frequency and duration of flooding Convergence/divergence of flow CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/22 LTC 06/028

23 Wave generation Reduced tidal flow/flushing/mixing Altered salinity Change in water quality Stratification COASTAL MORPHOLOGY/SEDIMENTS Changed bank/bed stability Degradation/erosion of beds or banks Change in sediment movement Deposition/siltation Change of bed slope Change of platform/pattern Disturbance to bed forms (pools, riffles) Downstream erosion Changed bedload Visual IMPACTS Altered aesthetic value, including proportion, scale, enclosure, texture, color, views Change in landscape Change in townscape Visual intrusion LAND USE AND DESIGNATIONS Change to existing use of site Conflict with use of adjacent land Changed landscape character including: function as a resource, its scenic quality, degree to which it is unspoilt, sense of place that it engenders, its conservation interests Visual intrusion Change in amenity value Increase in urban land Development of floodplain Development of coastal zone Effects on future developments Effects on designated sites and other locally important sites SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/23 LTC 06/028

24 Nuisance Odor Vibration Noise Soil erosion onto roads, properties, etc Architectural and archaeological heritage Threat to archaeological sites, monuments and features, above/below ground Threat to human artefacts, including historic buildings and sites (e.g. listed buildings), cemeteries and burial grounds, parks, gardens, village greens, bridges and canals and conservation areas Threat to other buildings and features of social or economic importance Threat to other buildings and features taken together as having group value Local transport Altered volume of traffic Altered traffic profile (vehicle types and weights) Changed rates and times of flow Changed waiting times Change in traffic speed Change in accident rate Change in access to parking Change in turning movements Effects on multi-modal transport profile (cars, buses, walking) Severance Effects on ecology Effects on car users Effects on commercial vehicles Effects on frontage land uses Health and safety Changed flood risk Loss of property Change in air quality Change in water quality Change in land quality CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/24 LTC 06/028

25 Change in noise levels Change in vehicles movement and flow Change in equipment Change in emergency situations Amenity, access, leisure and recreation facilities Change in access Altered facilities Altered use Effects on users of land and water--based facilities such as Sealine Resort and Norwegian Beach Economy Change in infrastructure Employment profile Workforce influx Also the following impacts during construction are required to be addressed: Construction traffic on and offsite Erection of screens and fences if needed Creation of new or changed landforms Influx of construction workers and infrastructure requirements Provision of lighting Storage of chemicals and liquids Waste streams generated and waste management D. Environmental Mitigation Measures 1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out the following: Propose mitigation measures based on evaluation of impacts. Give details of how the mitigation measures should be implemented and function over the time span for which they are necessary. This includes site development and construction. Justify the reason for choosing a particular type of mitigation and compare with other options available. Explain the extent to which the chosen mitigation measures would be effective. Indicate the significance of any impacts remaining after mitigation, and provide reasons for not mitigating those impacts. Cost estimates of these measures by a qualified cost estimator, and the basis of these cost estimates. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/25 LTC 06/028

26 Investigate and describe any adverse environmental effects of mitigation measures and alternatives. 2. Mitigation measures and monitoring required during the removal and transportation of the sand dunes shall be adequately and thoroughly addressed. 3. CONTRACTOR shall follow an accepted strategy in the identification of the environmental mitigation measures if required. The strategy shall comprise the following components: Environmental Compensation Environmental Remediation Environmental Enhancement 4. Mitigation measures shall be addressed under the following categories: Measures, which are clearly defined, can be implemented and completed in one or more engineering operations. An example of this is the construction of a green belt, landscaping, bunds to control wind circulation, installation of monitoring for future monitoring by others, etc. Measures which require continuous monitoring for a long period of time or further investigations or studies which will lead to further measures being required. An example of this is beach erosion monitoring, sand dunes formation monitoring, ground water salinity monitoring, etc. 5. As part of the mitigation measures, CONTRACTOR shall carry out a study on the feasibility of initiating a compensating dune replacement programme in consultation with SCENR, as described in Report 1 in Section below. CONTRACTOR shall look at dune stabilization and protection of neighboring and upwind sand dunes. CONTRACTOR shall propose compensation for the ecological loss of the sand dunes. 6. CONTRACTOR shall develop a clear strategy for implementing all mitigation measures and submit full details with drawings showing sufficient details for a future EPC to carry out the detail design. E. Environmental Monitoring 1. CONTRACTOR shall prepare the basis of the Environmental Management Plan. 2. CONTRACTOR shall recommend a suitable environmental monitoring system to be implemented as part of, and during, the future EPC contract for the Advanced Earthworks and in accordance with the approved EIA. 3. CONTRACTOR shall provide details of all appropriate instrumentation to carry out this program and also indicate manpower requirements to carry out the program. CONTRACTOR shall indicate any other support facilities (such as laboratories), which may be required to carry out this program. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/26 LTC 06/028

27 4. CONTRACTOR shall recommend a suitable computer database system for archiving environmental monitoring data. Archiving system shall be such that compliance with State regulations may be demonstrated when requested by the State authorities and also such that management may have computer network access to the environmental history. F. EIA Report CONTRACTOR is required to submit 2No. final EIA report, one for each of the 2No. modules, which must be unbiased, comprehensive, concise and easy-to-read. The final EIA report as a minimum shall consist of the following parts and details: Part 1: Non-Technical Summary A brief stand-alone section summarizing the principles of Part 2 and 3 and written in non-technical language easily understood by members of the public for the particular module under consideration. The NTS must reflect fairly the contents of Part 2 and 3, concentrate on environmental effects and mitigation measures and include drawings and illustrations. Part 2: Comprehensive and concise section drawing together all relevant information about the scheme and the phasing for the particular module under consideration. This shall include for the following: Introduction Details of the scheme Legal Basis & Context of the EIA & EIA Report Purpose of the EIA Report Description of Content Scope of EIA Baseline Survey Predicted Impacts & value judgment for each Basis for the mitigation measures and the Environmental Management Plan Recommendations if any Part 3: This contains detailed assessment of the significant effects of the removal and transportation of the sand dunes for the particular module under consideration, along with the feasible and appropriate mitigation measures, as well as the monitoring and management requirements. The final EIA report must make a clear distinction between fact and opinion, state all assumptions, list of all sources of information, scoping opinions and consultation details. It must define limitations and uncertainty, uses consistent template and clearly define terms Previous Relevant Literature There are several background literature, reports and letters from SCENR available with QP, which is relevant to this tender. These reports will be issued to CONTRACTOR at the time of Contract award. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/27 LTC 06/028

28 Following is the list and brief description of some of the previous reports, which is directly relevant to this tender. Extracts from some of these reports are reproduced here in Attachment 5 for information only: Report No 1: QP Doc. No titled Additional Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks (LPG) at Mesaieed Environmental Impact Assessment Final Report. This report is dated 15 October 2001 prepared by Dome Oilfield Equipment & Services (UAE) for Technip, FEED contractor for this project. Brief Description: This is the most recent and relevant document available for the EIA required for this tender. This work involved the EIA for the removal of approximately 350,000 m 3 of Sand Dunes in order to construct the LPG tanks within the industrial compound. It is important to note that the Sand Dunes for this completed project were located along the beach and beach erosion was identified as a major issue. The report provides good technical background to the EIA study proposed under this project. Report No. 2: Titled Crushed Stone Import Facility, Mesaieed Port, Environmental Impact Assessment dated 1 April 2001 (Final Report) prepared by Halcrow for Contract GTC 179/ED/02. Brief Description: This EIA is carried for the sea dredging required to obtain fill material for the existing GSSA. The document provides some relevant information for the filling operation and also some general background to the issues raised by the EIA Study. Report No. 3: QP Doc. No titled Environmental Management Plan dated 25 September 2002 (Rev A Approved for Construction) prepared by SAMSUNG under Contract GTC 129/ED/02 EPIC of 3No. Additional LPG Tanks and Conversion of Existing 2No. Propane Tanks to Butane Tanks Mesiaeed. Brief Description: This Environmental Management Plan include for the measures implemented by Contract GTC 129/ED/02 in order to comply with the requirement of the EIA Study mentioned in Document No above. The document provides good background information to the relevant issues likely to be raised in this tender and the level of information required for the preparation of a similar high-level document required under this tender. Report No. 4: Document titled Ecological Survey EIA of New Doha International Airport Final Report, 26 July 2004, prepared by Halcrow Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited for Overseas Bechtel released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee. Brief Description: This document is copyright protected and the report would be made available to the successful bidder at award. Part of this document includes for ecology (flora and fauna) of an area 5km south of CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/28 LTC 06/028

29 the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender. The information included in this document is considered relevant to EIA. Report No. 5: Document titled New Doha International Airport Onshore Geophysics Factual Report Volume 7B Mesaieed Site dated10 October 2004, prepared by Ardara International Ltd in Oman for Gulf Laboratories for Overseas Bechtel, released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee. Brief Description: This document is copyright protected and the report would be made available to the successful bidder at award. Part of this document includes for geophysical survey to an area 5km south of the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender. The objective is to determine the depth of the bedrock i.e. height of sand dunes within the beaches in this area. The information included in this document is considered relevant to EIA and Ground Engineering work required under this tender. Report No. 6: QP Doc No titled EIA Report for Flare Mitigation Project in Mesaieed dated October 2003 (Rev B), prepared by Stone & Webster for Vectra Group Ltd for Qatar Petroleum. Brief Description: This document is relevant to the EIA and has some relevant data. Report No. 7: QP Doc No titled Geotechnical Investigation Report dated 1 October 2002 (Rev A Approved for Construction) prepared by Fugro Peninsular for Samsung under Contract GTC 129/ED/02 EPIC of 3No. Additional LPG Tanks and Conversion of Existing 2No. Propane Tanks to Butane Tanks Mesiaeed. Brief Description: This report includes the results for 18No. boreholes and laboratory testing for the Sand Dunes with final recommendations for the foundation for the LPG Tanks. Report No. 8: Gulf Laboratories prepared this report for Overseas Bechtel, released to QP by New Doha International Airport Steering Committee. 3No. boreholes were carried out in June 2004 with laboratory test results. This for an area 5km south of the existing Sealine Beach Resort, which is approximately 15 km south of the existing Sand Dunes under this tender. Brief Description: This document is relevant to the Ground Engineering work included in this tender. Report No. 9: Document titled Planning & Development of a Proposed Industrial Area in South West Doha, State of Qatar, Report on Geotechnical Site CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/29 LTC 06/028

30 Investigation dated 23 January 1999 prepared by Gulf Laboratories for Dalal Consultants released to QP by the management of Doha Light Industrial Estate. Brief Description: This document is relevant to the existing fill material dumped in the Fill Area under Contract GTC 230/ED/03 VTC#2 (refer to Project B in Section 2.2). This document provides background information to the origin of this suitable fill material. Report No. 10: Document titled Q-Chem Onshore Environmental Impact Assessment. Brief Description: This work involved the EIA for the construction of Q- Chem plant southeast of existing Sand Dunes C, D & E. Section 6 Onshore Physical Environment and Section 9 Terrestrial Biological Resources are available with QP. 3.4 Scope of Services Ground Engineering General 1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out certain items of work as part for the Ground Engineering under this CONTRACT by employing a qualified team of structural, civil and geotechnical engineering specialists. 2. Brief description of SERVICES under ground engineering are: Collect and review the Detailed Master Plans to determine the nature of the proposed facilities intended to be constructed within the Fill Area. Carry out a general survey of existing similar buildings and facilities, in Maesieed and within Qatar, to determine likely loading and bearing pressure imposed by these buildings and facilities. Estimate the likely range of bearing pressure that will be imposed by the future buildings and facilities within the Fill Area. Estimate the maximum allowable settlement limits (short term and long term) for each filling area depending on its future uses. Determine the required performance of the fill and if any engineering is required in order to achieve a required performance. Carry out material testing of the Sand Dunes to determine the suitability of dune sand as fill material for its intended use. Submit a final report on which future developers will use in order for them to carry out the structural design for their buildings, facilities and services. Prepare specification and drawings showing the filling proposals for different filling areas depending on their future use. Carry out work related to the Primary Electrical Sub-stations as stated in Clause above. Cost estimates of the filling proposals by a qualified cost estimator, and the basis of these cost estimates. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/30 LTC 06/028

31 3.4.2 Proposed Concept for Filling 1. The Fill Area (CGSDA, GSSA, LIA and access road) is approximately 5.4 million square meters in area. The Fill Area is required to be raised by filling to +2.00m above QNHD similar to the existing, recently-completed, GSSA. The approximate total amount of fill is calculated to be 4.4 million cubic meters based on certain assumptions. 2. Topographical survey has been carried out for the Fill Area under Contract LTC 05/046 and the final report is available. Further 59 No. Boreholes and 25 No. trial pits has been carried out for the Fill Area under Contract LTC 05/045, also the final report is available. The final geotechnical investigation report includes factual and interpretative data and results. 3. There is currently a shortage of suitable fill material in the State of Qatar at present time and particularly for such large quantity of fill material. Fill material can be obtained by desert fill, sea-dredging or sand dunes. Due to the diminishing supply of desert fill and the environmental and cost impacts of sea-dredging, sand dunes have been considered as source of fill material by several major projects in Qatar (e.g. New Doha International Airport). The cost and time involved in hauling large quantity of dune sand often render this option to be uneconomical. However due to the location of this site in close proximity to the existing sand dunes (15 km) in MIC, the cost and time involved in the transport makes this option more viable. 4. The current concept of filling for the Fill Area is shown in drawings Nos Sheet 001 to 004. They show the concept is based on the use of dune sand as the major fill material but confined, in cells, between proposed road embankments, edge embankments and a capping layer. The road and edge embankments, as well as the capping layer, consist of suitable granular fill compacted in layers to provide a stable and durable fill mass which will protect the dune sand from the action of wind. The origin of the suitable granular fill is likely to originate from various parts of Qatar but mostly from material already deposited in the Fill Area and also from Phase 2 of Doha Light Industrial Estate. 5. All edge embankments are protected against erosion, due to sea movement, by the use of revetment. Road embankments are to be designed in accordance with the latest edition of Qatar Highway Design Manual (QHDM) to achieve certain performance (CBR % Value) for future roads and footways to be constructed on top. Road construction is to comply with Section 6 of Qatar Construction Specification (QCS). 6. Table below indicates approximate quantities of fill materials required based on drawing Nos Sheet 001 to 004. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/31 LTC 06/028

32 Type of Fill 300mm thick capping layer as shown in drawings Fill Quantity 450mm thick top layer as requested by MIC Dune sand 2,560,000 m 3 2,010,000 m 3 Suitable Fill for Roads Suitable Fill for Capping Layer 732,500 m 3 732,500 m 3 1,100,000 m 3 1,650,000 m 3 Total 4,392,500 m 3 4,392,500 m Ground Modeling Desk Study 1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a desk study to verify, by an independent check, the cut/fill calculations for the required amount of fill material for the Fill Area. 2. CONTRACTOR shall use approved, licensed, validated computer software, compatible with Microstation version 2000, AutoCAD Release 14 or later versions, to enable the creation of a 3D ground surface model for the existing ground and also for the proposed ground surface model. The software shall have the option to refine the surface model to allow for varying batter slopes, tie-ins into existing filled areas and properties, existing overhead lines corridor and other features such as boundary fences, bunds and maintenance access requirements. 3. The cut/fill calculations shall allow for some sensitivity analysis to be carried out to establish the sensitivity of the calculations to marginal errors in existing ground levels, differential and absolute settlements and different depth of capping layers. The computer software must use an approved method of surface model creation based on triangulation principle or a similar. The software must be supported by full technical support provided to the CONTRACTOR direct from its software developer or an approved agent. 4. CONTRACTOR at the end of the desk study shall submit a report with drawings providing the following information as a minimum: Detailed, with a final summary, calculations for the cut and fill for each of the proposed ground models (300mm and 450mm capping thick capping layers) detailing the amount of fill required for the dune sand, road embankments, edge embankments and capping layers separated and combined, with all assumptions stated. Drawings, with appropriate scale, including fully annotated cross sections showing existing ground levels, proposed ground levels, offset distances, horizontal and vertical ordinates, batter slopes, tie- CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/32 LTC 06/028

33 ins into existing model points and all existing and proposed features such fences, ditches, revetments, bunds, maintenance access roads, etc. The sections must also show the details shown in drawings mentioned in Section as a minimum. CONTRACTOR to allow that cross sections will be taken at 100m centers as a minimum Geotechnical Desk Study for Existing Conditions 1. Carry out a desk study to independently check, verify and confirm the recommendations of the Final Report submitted by the contractor for LTC 05/045 for the boreholes, trial pits and all testing included in the report. Carry out a critical assessment of the assumptions and recommendations made in the report. Also confirm if the level of the information provided are adequate for the purposes of a future EPC contract in order to provide adequate design and robust prices. 2. At the end of this exercise, the CONTRACTOR is required to submit a Final Report detailing his methodology and assessment of the existing ground conditions of the Sabkha Area supporting, contending or highlighting areas of possible uncertainty in the LTC 05/045 Final Report Geotechnical Fieldwork for Sand Dunes 1. The objective of this exercise is to establish the suitability of using dune sand from Sand Dunes as fill material. CONTRACTOR shall carry out an initial desk study of historical reports on similar previous projects carried out in the area, and then followed by field and laboratory material testing. 2. At the end of this exercise, CONTRACTOR shall submit a report outlining findings, both factual and interpretative, with recommendations as to the practical and technical aspects of using dune sand as fill material for the intended purpose. The report must include for detailed specification for the compaction characteristics and recommended compaction methods to be used under the EPC contract to achieve a particular performance. 3. Field and laboratory testing of dune sand shall be carried out as follows: Field and laboratory testing shall be carried out for the Sand Dunes A, B, C, D, E, F. Field test shall include one Static Peizocone Penetration Testing CPT for an area of approximately sq.m. Laboratory tests include collecting samples of dune sand from Sand Dunes at the rate of one sample for every 25,000sq.m. Laboratory tests for each sample shall include soil classification tests including particle size distribution, water content, bulk density, dry density, chemical tests for chloride & sulphate content, organic matter content, compaction related tests including standard compaction tests, pavement design test (CBR), direct shear box test. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/33 LTC 06/028

34 Geotechnical investigation of Sand Dunes shall include for mobilization, demobilization, services of geotechnical engineers, supply all labor, equipment, materials, fieldwork and laboratory tests, preparation of reports and recommendations, transportation, permits and incidentals necessary Foundation Structural Design for Fill Area 1. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a conceptual structural foundation design for the future buildings and facilities which will be constructed by future developers in the Fill Area. The main end uses of the Fill Area are Gabbro Storage Area, Gabbro Support Services Area and Light Industrial Area. The Gabbro Storage Area indicated in drawing No Sheet 002 is approximately 1km square area where future delivery by import of Gabbro will be stored in stockpiles in this area until re-loading in trucks for delivery to other parts within the State of Qatar. The area immediately to the north is the Gabbro Support Services where future industries within Qatar, which rely on the use of Gabbro will be located. These are mainly concrete industries such as ready mix concrete and pre-cast concrete factory units. Asphalt industries are also scheduled to be re-located in this area. The Light Industrial Area, as the name implies, will include various type buildings ranging from small industrial units, warehouse, sheds and up to small multi-storey buildings (3 floors maximum). These buildings may be permanent in nature or temporary. 2. CONTRACTOR is required to review the Detailed Master Plans (DMP) and determine the up to date phasing with MIC. CONTRACTOR is then required to liaise via QP/MIC to visit, visually survey and discuss if necessary with the existing Gabbro Support Services industries, which are currently located in the Industrial Area in Doha, and gain a reasonably detailed understanding of the typical shape and form of the buildings which suit their operational needs. Some of this information may already exist with MIC and will be released when required. Based on the outcome of this survey CONRACTOR is then required to advise on the building form and foundation type that these buildings are likely to have e.g. R.C. raft slab, pad footings, piled raft, etc. Further CONTRACTOR is required to advise on all structural foundation design parameters such as bearing pressures, settlement limits, etc, to enable future developers carry out their design for RC raft slab, pad footings or piled foundations Ground Engineering Design 1. CONTRACTOR shall review the outcome of the studies carried out to the requirements in Section to and carry out technical review of the proposal for the filling as shown in drawing Nos Sheet 001 to 004. CONTRACTOR is then required to advise on the technical correctness, adequacy, accuracy, practicality and constructability. CONTRACTOR shall also propose modifications if required to the drawings mentioned above, alternative options and CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/34 LTC 06/028

35 proposals and advise on their practical aspects. Cost estimates must be carried out on the current scheme as well as any alternatives and options. 2. CONTRACTOR shall carry out a cut and fill optimization exercise. This exercise involves carrying out a study aimed at maximizing the use of dune sand and reducing the requirements for suitable granular fill material due to their shortage. This may be by using sand dunes within road embankments if possible and/or also reduce the depth of the capping layer require to protect the dune sand fill material. The use of other means to confine the dune sand may be considered, such as surface ground treatment or Geotextile, if such methods are considered economical for such a large area. 3. Another important aspect which is required to be addressed by the CONTRACTOR is the calculation of predicted settlement, both longterm and short-term which is likely to take place for the filling areas if subjected to the expected loads. 4. CONTRACTOR shall develop fill drawings and produce further drawings showing all necessary details for inclusion in the future EPC tender and enable EPC bidders submit a robust price. Drawings must be 1:1000 scale for plans (with a key plan) with cross sections at 100m distances showing all details, features and levels. Some of the details may require to be drawn at 1:50 scale Special Engineering Considerations CONTRACTOR shall provide advice on two items of engineering issues, which require a solution. These are as follows: 1. Effect of ground settlement on sewerage network and other utility services: This work is required in order to mitigate the impact of any future settlements and damage to the buried services, utilities and sewerage network. CONTRACTOR shall submit full engineering details of different options with costs showing measures required to mitigate this effect so that the function of these utility services are not affected. 2. Measures required in reducing ground water infiltration into sewerage network: This work is required due to the fact that a large proportion of the sewerage network will be constructed below the existing water table level. Therefore measures are required in order to reduce this effect to a minimum in order to reduce the possibility of saline water reaching the existing sewage treatment plant. CONTRACTOR shall submit full engineering details of different options with costs showing measures required to mitigate this effect so that the function of these apparatuses are not affected. 3.5 Deliverables 1. Minimum deliverables to be submitted by CONTRACTOR shall be in accordance with requirements given in Section 3.4 and 3.5. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/35 LTC 06/028

36 2. CONTRACTOR shall submit the Deliverables to QP for review and approval. Documents shall be submitted in packages as per the approved Document Register. 3. All documents issued by CONTRACTOR to QP, whether for comment/approval or upon completion, shall be subjected to a thorough in-house quality assurance check by CONTRACTOR. Each document shall bear the hand-written initials of the originator, the checker and the project manager of CONTRACTOR or other approved individual responsible for Quality Assurance and coordination. All documents must be properly checked and signed off prior to any comment and approval activities or acceptance on the part of QP can occur. 4. CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary changes to any of the documents as required by QP as appropriate. 5. All documents submitted to QP shall be under cover of a formal document transmittal system. QP Document Controller shall advise details of acceptable system. 6. CONTRACTOR shall submit a list of proposed design software for QP approval prior to start of SERVICES. Where requested by QP, CONTRACTOR shall submit software validation. 7. For all deliverables, levels shall be related to QNHD (Qatar National Height Datum) and co-ordinates shall be related to QNG (Qatar National Grid). 8. The following procedure shall be adopted for the submission of documents to QP for approval: 9. Within 21 days of the receipt of documents at the QP office, QP shall return one copy of the documents stamped as: Approved (or) Approved Subject to Qualifications marked on the returned copy or described in an accompanying letter (or) Rejected with recommendations for resubmission. 10. Upon approval with qualifications or rejection, CONTRACTOR shall resubmit until approval is obtained. 11. If QP fails to comment on, or return CONTRACTOR s submission within Twenty One (21) days, CONTRACTOR shall send a written reminder to QP. If QP fails to reply within Seven (7) days of receipt of CONTRACTOR s reminder the submission shall be considered approved. 3.6 Quality Assurance All work shall be carried out in accordance with QP Quality System Requirements for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Precommissioning Phases for Onshore and Offshore Projects QSP-QC-09. CONTRACTOR shall set up a quality assurance system in accordance with this document. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/36 LTC 06/028

37 4 Specifications, Standards and Codes of Practice 4.1 General CONTRACTOR shall carry out the SERVICES in accordance with Qatar National Standards and codes, Qatar Statutory Regulations, QP Standards and International codes, standards and regulations CONTRACTOR shall provide his own copies of all International and National Standards Copies of QP Standards and Specifications will be provided to the successful bidder upon request If CONTRACTOR desires to use codes and standards different from those specified herein, CONTRACTOR shall furnish copies and full details of all proposed codes and standards for QP s review and acceptance prior to commencing the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall provide justification for the proposal to use alternative codes and standards and shall confirm their use will not adversely affect schedule If any conflict arises, the following ranking of precedence shall be applied, in decreasing order: State of Qatar Executive Regulations QP/MIC Regulations, Guidelines and Standards International codes, standards and regulations CONTRACTOR shall identify any or all deviations to Standards and Codes of Practice and submit to QP for formal approval in a timely manner. 4.2 Qatar National Standards, Codes and Regulations State of Qatar Executive Regulations (2005) and standards and regulations included in this document shall apply State of Qatar Environmental Protection Law (Law No 30 of 2002) Qatar Construction Specification (QCS) November 2002 Issue + subsequent amendments/circulars issued by Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. 4.3 QP Standards and Specifications ES.D.10 (Rev4) Engineering Standard for Drafting ES QES.A.003 AutoCAD 2000 Configuration International Codes & Standards QP-PHL-S-001 Corporate Fire & Safety Philosophy QSP-QC-09 Quality Requirements for Projects Guide to Accident Reporting and Investigation Safety Regulations for Contractors CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/37 LTC 06/028

38 Mesaieed Industrial City, Environmental Guidelines and Environmental Protection Criteria 4.4 International Standards, Codes and Regulations BS 350 BS 5555 Conversation factors and tables SI Units and recommendations for their use ISO 9000 series Quality Management Systems BS 5930 BS 6031 BS 6100 Code of practice for site investigations Code of practice for earthworks Building and civil engineering terms BS 6399: Part 1 Loading for buildings - Code of practice for dead and imposed loads BS 6399: Part 3 Loading for buildings Code of practice for imposed roof loads BS 8000 BS 8002 BS 8004 BS 8005 BS 8110 BS 8301 Workmanship on building sites Earth Retaining Structures Code of practice for foundations Sewerage Structural use of concrete Code of practice for building drainage BS CP3: Chapter V: Part 2 Basic data for design of buildings - wind loads BS EN 752 All parts Drain and sewer systems outside buildings United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, Qatar, Agenda 21 (1997) Beach Protection Authority Queensland/Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency. Coastal Sand Dunes - Their Vegetation and Management. Texas General Land Office. Dune Protection and Improvement Manual for the Texas Gulf Coast, Attachments Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Attachment 3: QP Environmental Policy Environmental Data Extract of Letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/38 LTC 06/028

39 Attachment 4: Attachment 5: Attachment 6: Attachment 7: Attachment 8: SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards Extract from Previous Study Reports Stages of EIS Flow Chart Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Fill Area Topographical Survey Report for the Fill Area CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/39 LTC 06/028

40 ATTACHMENT 1 Attachment No. 1 QP Environmental Policy CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/1/1 LTC 06/028

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42 ATTACHMENT 2 Attachment No. 2 Environmental Data CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/2/1 LTC 06/028

43 ATTACHMENT 2 Environmental Data 1.0 Location of WORKSITE and Climate The WORKSITE is located within the boundaries of the State of Qatar in the Arabian Gulf. The climate is arid and the atmosphere can be both salt and sand laden. The following meteorological information is set out for general guidance and needs to be verified if required: 2.0 Temperatures and Pressure Average summer maximum shade temperature 49 C Maximum recorded shade temperature 52 C Average winter minimum shade temperature 12 C Minimum recorded shade temperature 0 C Maximum external surface temperature (Direct exposure to sun) 84 C Average barometric pressure 0.98 bar 3.0 Relative Humidity Annual average humidity 62% Absolute maximum humidity 100% Absolute minimum humidity 1% The maximum humidity generally occurs during the winter months of December and January, but humidity of 100% is possible throughout the year. Humidity of 100% at 27 C has been recorded. At the time of maximum summer temperature the relative humidity may be up to 64%. 4.0 Rainfall Average annual rainfall 80mm Maximum recorded annual rainfall Minimum recorded annual rainfall 302 mm < 1mm 5.0 Wind Prevailing wind direction from NW to NNW Maximum sustained for 10 minutes 75 km/h CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/2/2 LTC 06/028

44 ATTACHMENT 2 Maximum gust velocity 100 km/h Design wind speed (ground level in all directions) 130 km/h 6.0 Incidence of Lightning Thunderstorms and lightning are relatively infrequent. 7.0 Sandstorms Severe sandstorms are common. They may last for several days with the atmosphere heavily laden with dust particles down to 2 microns. More detailed information is available from the Air Meteorological Office of the Civil Aviation Authority. 8.0 Ultra Violet Radiation UV radiation levels are high and all GRP and other plastics, subject to direct sunlight, shall contain a UV barrier. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/2/3 LTC 06/028

45 ATTACHMENT 3 Attachment No. 3 Extract of letters from SCENR and MOM with SCENR CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/3/1 LTC 06/028

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57 ATTACHMENT 4 Attachment No. 4 SCENR - EIA Policy, Procedure and Standards CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/4/1 LTC 06/028

58 ATTACHMENT 4 CONTRACTOR shall refer to the attached memorandum with regard to SCENR EIA Policy, Procedures and Standards. CONTRACTOR shall either download them from SCENR website or buy them if required. CONTRACTOR shall note that the draft (English version) of the Annexes of the Executive By-law for the Environment Protection, issued vide the Decree Law No.30 for the Year 2002) is available with QP, EV department and this would be made available to the successful bidder upon request. CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/4/2 LTC 06/028

59 ATTACHMENT 4 CN8606 FILE 3.0 APPENDIX A.hs A/4/3 LTC 06/028