BCDA eyes extension of project deadline
CLARK, Pampanga -- The government-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is considering a request of Japanese contractor for a 54-day extension of the deadline for the completion of work on the Clark-to-Tarlac segment of SubicClark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).
BCDA said, however, that it will see to it that "the interest of government is protected in this R21-billion project."
BCDA President and CEO Narciso L. Abaya said: "The bottom line is that government is not being shortchanged or placed at a disadvantage when the BCDA board would grant the request of the contractor, Hazama-Taisei-Nippon Steel Joint Venture (HTNJV).
"The government’s interest is paramount in our talks with the contractor," Abaya said.
The BCDA board is evaluating the contractor’s request and reviewing costs and legal implications related to the possible extension of the project schedule, he also said.
Earlier, the BCDA chief announced that the 43.27-kilometer Clark-to-Tarlac segment is already 95 percent complete, and this percentage completion "constitutes substantial compliance with the contract" by the Package 2 contractor.
As of yesterday, the entire 43.27-kilometer Package 2 roadway is being subjected to "punchlisting," a technical term for conducting a quality checklist for every 20-meter sub-segment covering the entire distance.
"If the findings show that the work done is not up to specifications, BCDA will call the attention of the contractor and require him to conform with the approved technical specifications of the project," Abaya said.
This strict quality control program has one goal: Make sure that the contractor delivers the 43.27-kilometer road according to world-class standards.
The BCDA chief said that this final quality check on completed work is a requirement that has to be complied with before BCDA’s acceptance of the project from the contractor.
He noted that quality control checks and corresponding repairs may be completed before the end of October. (Fred Roxas - Manila Bulletin)
BCDA said, however, that it will see to it that "the interest of government is protected in this R21-billion project."
BCDA President and CEO Narciso L. Abaya said: "The bottom line is that government is not being shortchanged or placed at a disadvantage when the BCDA board would grant the request of the contractor, Hazama-Taisei-Nippon Steel Joint Venture (HTNJV).
"The government’s interest is paramount in our talks with the contractor," Abaya said.
The BCDA board is evaluating the contractor’s request and reviewing costs and legal implications related to the possible extension of the project schedule, he also said.
Earlier, the BCDA chief announced that the 43.27-kilometer Clark-to-Tarlac segment is already 95 percent complete, and this percentage completion "constitutes substantial compliance with the contract" by the Package 2 contractor.
As of yesterday, the entire 43.27-kilometer Package 2 roadway is being subjected to "punchlisting," a technical term for conducting a quality checklist for every 20-meter sub-segment covering the entire distance.
"If the findings show that the work done is not up to specifications, BCDA will call the attention of the contractor and require him to conform with the approved technical specifications of the project," Abaya said.
This strict quality control program has one goal: Make sure that the contractor delivers the 43.27-kilometer road according to world-class standards.
The BCDA chief said that this final quality check on completed work is a requirement that has to be complied with before BCDA’s acceptance of the project from the contractor.
He noted that quality control checks and corresponding repairs may be completed before the end of October. (Fred Roxas - Manila Bulletin)
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