SAPMT has observed repeated delays on Communications Outside Plant  (OSP) works mainly on KAM Access Road area due to various deficiencies in IC resources. Some of them are given below;

1.	Lack of competent and fully qualified personnel (violates Schedule A Para. 3.1/ 3.9). The existing staff has lack of experience in OSP works and has no ARAMCO project(s) experience resulting in very slow and unacceptable quality works. Contractor to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

2.	Delayed provision of Communications Quality Inspector (violates Schedule Q Para. 5.1). Prior to start any activities, contractor shall ensure all quality personnel are on site to monitor and maintain quality workmanship and prevent unwanted violations and damages. However, due to this delay, uncontrollable damages keep on happening such as damages to KAUST existing IDAS fiber optic cables.

3.	Poor Planning and Poor Management (violates Schedule A Para. 2.7). Due to delays in design process and inadequate planning, relocation of fiber optic cable for SONAR/RADAR is still not complete which had to be completed simultaneously with KAM Access Road. As works on the North perimeter have not even started yet, procurement of cables is delayed, contractor has resorted to provide a new cable instead, causing even more delays. Any means and methods or alternatives adopted by IC to deliver the scope of work shall not cause any cost or time impacts to the project.

4.	Delay Analysis (violates Schedule B Para. 5.6.3.4). Contractor has yet not provided any delay analysis report that outlines reasons of the delay and propose alternatives and solutions to complete the on-going OSP works for SONAR/RADAR.

5.	Material Unavailability (violates Schedule B Para. 5.3.7.14; 5.4.7 and 6.3). Contractor has failed to meet the Procurement schedule to meet construction needs and many works are withheld due to improper tools or incomplete materials. Contractor is strongly advised to provide resolution to the above mentioned deficiencies either to replace or add required resources in shape of qualified personnel and suitable equipment to expedite the works and minimize further delays. 

6.	Delaying important security works: IC is urged to provide a schedule of repair works to the damaged existing IDAS fiber optic cables and understand the importance of this work as delays are causing a grave security risk  since this cable serves as existing IDAS redundant link. As stated in Schedule A Para. 5.3, rectification and restoration of this utility and any affected existing facilities will be under the full responsibility of the contractor due to lack of diligence. If the work is not started by August 1, 2014, SAPMT will take alternative measures to get the works done as per Schedule A Para. 15.2.
