SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated December 18, 2013 and has the following comment:

•	ICC shall provide utilities detection equipment with desired reliability and precision to detect all types of pipes and cables as promised by ICC in various site visits and progress meetings. SAPMT has requested time and again verbally and via correspondence to submit data sheets of the utilities detection equipment. ICC shall ensure that approved equipment and human observations are present on site while excavations are to be done or being done. Excavations shall not be done without monitoring the operations continuously by ensuring presence of ICC staff on site. Consider implementing appropriate procedures, risk analysis, mitigation procedures, safety procedures and coordination procedures for recovering the damaged utility connections in case power cables are broken and/or water pipes are damaged. It is ICC responsibility to ensure that proper steps are taken to avoid any damages to existing above ground or underground utilities. It is ICC responsibility to face any consequences occurring from such damages. It is ICC responsibility to coordinate with all utility departments and other contractors working in the area to avoid any damages and disruptions to ICC work and works of other departments or companies in the area.
Should you have any questions, please contact Sohail Moughal, Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4570.
