SAPMT would like to reiterate that contractor's claims for any variations are not acceptable, in relation with the relocation of existing security systems in the Northern and Southern boundaries of KAUST, if caused by making voluntary changes to routes or elements of the KPSS project to facilitate ongoing works. Such changes to routes can be acceptable and approved only if time can be saved and/or constructability can be improved without making any changes to the new perimeter/ legal boundaries. The estimates for claims being submitted by IC are also incorrect as many items are missed and all works are not depicted correctly e.g. dewatering involved if road was to be built on the mangroves. Additionally unsupported variations for outside plant system (OSP) cabling works for Sonar and Radar are invalid and found not acceptable, because IC could not salvage the existing cable for re-use due to lack of skilled workers. According to contract para 1.2.2.1.1.1 and KE-714475 para 10.1.4, Contractor should restore or replace to its original condition any property damaged by the contractor. IC is advised to revise the quantities given in its letter no. KPSS/SA/B/AKR/14/0672 in light of the above and avoid from time wasting correspondence.

Should you have any questions, please contact Sohail Moughal, Project Engineer at Tel No. +966 12 422-4570.
