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Item

Project
#

208

Project Description / Objective

PAJ HQ Air-conditioning Upgrade - Ground and Second

Floors

Tasks

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

A) Remove old unused condensing unit

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

7/31/2006

Week Ending January 16, 2008

Status

Final Account statement pending

Comments

PROJECT COMPLETE

Removal of old Condensing and installation of new condensing unit B) Install new condensing to serve second floor
to service the second floorwhile isolating the existing condensing unit
to serve the ground floor only
C) Change existing configuration: old condenser to
serve ground floor and new to serve second floor.

129

Harbours - Rehabilitation of Beacons Phase II

Rehabilitation of Navigational Aids in the Kingston Harbour

Design, construction and repair of beacon structures in the

Kingston Harbour Access Channel

Jan-06

Procurement of Marine Deck Barge

Mar-07

Procurement of Steel Pile

Jun-07

Invite tenders for construction and repair of beacon structure Apr-07

Construction and Repair

265

KCT - Ground Improvement at Reclamation Area R1

Ground / Soil Improvement of Reclamation Area R1 (Hunts

Bay) to include placement of working platform, installation of
drains and surcharging

275

HWT Transportation Centre

Apr-07

Monitoring

Jul-08

Drains and Surcharge (Phase III)

Jul-08

Implementation

30-Jan-08

31-Oct-07

Prequalification invited. Scheduled for Return January 7, 2008.

However none of the five companies that collected prequal
documents returned the document. Based on these reason provided
by the respective tenderers it was agreed to ask them to submit the
information on a new date to be determined.

30-Oct-08

Tender document for the procurement of steel piles was expected by

end December 2007 however due to the preparation to respond to
queries submitted this was delayed.

31-Mar-08

30-Jul-07

30-Mar-09
30-Dec-07

30-Sep-07

29-Feb-08

Wo rks on the phase 1 was substantially completed within the eight

(8) project contract period of December 20, 2007. The defects
period will end in June 2008
The contract had submitted a revised schedule for completion by
December 24, 2007, however works is approximately 90%
completed. Construction of the platform to the southern section of
the reclamation will commence upon relocation of the boulders
currently being stored at that location. It is expected that the
construction will be completed by mid February 2008, pending the
relocation of the boulders.

PRE-CONTRACT PHASE COMPLETE

PROJECT COMPLETE

IMPLEMENTATION PHASE IN PROGRESS

Tenders for the completion of the Phase 3 returned return on

November 30, 2007. Evaluation of the tenders is in progress for
completion by end January 2008.

Mar-09

Sep-07

Consultant has prepared preliminarydesigns and is currently

completing the final designs based on queries submitted in
December 2007. Final designs and preliminary Tender document is
scheduled for submission by end January 2008

30-Dec-08

31-Jul-07

Jun-07

Placement of existing fill (Phase I)

Placement of imported fill (Phase II)

01-Jul-07

PROJECT COMPLETE

Oct-07

Commercial Space Proposal for rental of shops etc.

Electrical Power Connection to Centre

Connection of the JPS Co power supply was completed on July 23,

2007

PROJECT COMPLETE

Relocation of Utility line along Eastwood Park Road (EPR)

Completed June 23, 2007.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Relocation of Utility line along Constant Spring Road (CSR)

The poles were relocated on January 9, 2008.

Water and Sewerage connections

The paving of the South Odeon Avenue has been completed. No

visible signs of leaks seen to date.

PROJECT COMPLETE

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Project Description / Objective

HWT Transportation Centre

258

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Tasks

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Status

Cable and Wireless

Sep-07

Jan-08

All manholes have been raised, relocated or installed prior to the

paving of the perimeter road way. It id noted however that the
manhole on northeaster end of South Odeon Ave has been paved
over. This has been verbally reported to the MTW CSPNI for action.
A letter indicating same will be submitted by January 28, 2008.

Addendum 2

Sep-07

Jan-08

Paving of the South Odeon Ave is substantially completed with work

on Hagley Park Road outstanding. Striping has been completed on
the HWT perimeter roadway. Striping to other roadways will follow
paving works.

Wall and Foundation

Dec-06

May-07

Construction of offices to accommodate the relocation of Ja

Demolish Enclosure
Customs , APMTJ and othe Gov Agency Stripping Station Staff

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Week Ending January 16, 2008

Furniture

Feb-07

Renovations

Feb-07

Ceiling and Partitions

Feb-07

Electrical

Feb-07

Comments

Original Project Completed Painting of the warehouse building

commenced on September 7, 2007 and is ongoing pending the
handover of the warehouse by ODPEM. It was expected that the
warehouse would be available on Nov 12, 2007, however to date
January 18, 2008 the warehouse is still being used by the ODPEM.
Works on the exterior of the warehouse has re-commenced and was
scheduled for completion by end Jan2008. The interior painting and
shutter repair is scheduled for 30 days.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Completed (Defects Period to end Dec 2006)

PROJECT COMPLETE

Installation of the furniture is substantially complete. Accessories for

the complete installation have been requested. This however will not
affect the use of the furniture already installed.
Jun-07

Jun-07

Defect period for the works ended on October 19, 2007. Inspection
of the facility did not reveal any defects

PROJECT COMPLETE

Defect period for the works ended on October 27, 2007. Instpection
of the facility did not reveal any defects

PROJECT COMPLETE

No further electrical problems have been discovered. Final claim

being processed by consultant. A meeting will be organised with the
contractor an consultatnt to establish final sign off on the project.

PROJECT COMPLETE

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Item

Project
#

Project Description / Objective

Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Tasks

Air-conditioning and Ventilation

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)
Feb-07

Week Ending January 16, 2008

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Status

Comments

Jun-07

Breakdown of the A/C unit was again reported by the Berth XI Ja

Customs officers on November 16, 2007. The contractor was invited
to a meeting with the consultant and APMTJ (Nov 18, 2007) to
address the issue of the frequent breakdowns. It was noted that the
JA Customs personnel have been tampering with the A/C switches
causing problems with the system. The Ja Customs supervisors were
advised of the problem. On January 9, 2008 Customs reported that
one of the two units was not operating. The contractors has
investigated the problem and is currently executing repairs. It should
be noted that this is the first time a problem has occured with this
unit. Partial repairs has benn effected and completion of the repairs
is expected by end January 2008.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Phase 2 works will be concentrated on the JA Customs Manifest Hall. JA Customs commenced the relocation on June 15, 2007. All offices have
Demolition of the proposed office area has been completed along
been relocated. Works on Phase 2 is expected to start soon pending
with the tiling of the floor area. Installation of the office partitioning
official instruction from SVP Eng & Port Dev and SVP Operations.
commenced on December 18, 2007 and the electrical and network
cabling installation commenced on December 19, 2007. Drywall
works is 80% completed pending the installation of the counter.
Laminate specified were not avaible, however substitues have been
identified and fabrication ofthe counters have commeced for
installation by January 25, 2008, after which the windows and doors
will be installed. The electrical contractor will be creating cable
access by cutting through a concrete wall to the Electrical Room on
the weekend. Overall completion of the manifest office is expected
by end January 2007.

JA Customs Offices

Work on the interior partition to commence on Decmber 18,

2007 along with the electrical works. Completion expected for
end January 2008.
Customs Accommodation at KCT Berth 11 Warehouse

Tender evalaution report to be submitted for approval by January 22, FSU has commenced occupancy of the offices with the delivery of
2008.
equipment by he Minstry of Health personnel. Works on the office is
substantially complete with telephone unit being installed by the IT dept.
Connection of the rest rooms remain outstanding but will be completed
along with works for the phase Customs Offices.

APMTJ/FSU Offices

Ramp Extension and Container Plinths

Mar-07

Repair and Servicing of Steel Roller Shutters

Dec-06

JA Customs Offices - PHASE II

Dec-07

The PAJ received information from APMTJ in relation to the proposed

Berth XI new stripping station operation. Design of the casual labour
rest room see above

Aug-07

Nov-07

Jan-08

Repair to the steel roller shutters commenced December 21, 2007

for completion by January 25, 2008.

Jan-08

Repairs completed.

The warehouse is currently being used for Hurriacne relief storage. This
aspect of the project will be delayed to commence when the warehouse
becomes available.

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#

Millsborough Cresent

Project Description / Objective

200

Tasks

Millsborough Cresent

Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal Developm't This

A) Feasibility study of new plan
involves the planning, design and construction of Berths to
accommodate three vessels of the size " Voyager of the seas"
B) Study to determine berthing of 'Genesis' class
at Montego Bay.

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)
Dec-07

Dec-07

Revised
Project
Completion
Date

Status

Jan-08

All plumbing and elctrical materials have been delivered and works
on these areas is currently in progress. Tiling of the level 1:- 70%,
Office to be tiled on January 21, 2008, tiling to the helpers area 80%
completed, tiling to the wash room walls and helpers bathroom along
with general grouting to be done. Level 2: Bathroom wall tiles
pending replacement of the tiles (expected to be replaced by January
22, 2008) tiles to be installed in one week. Installation of the Jacuzzi
delayed as a replacement unit is to be found. Efforts will be made to
identify a new unit on January 21, 2008. Installation of the windows
is approximately 50% completed, with the installation of the
remaining windows to commence during th eweek of January 21,
2008. Quotation for the Kitchen cupboards has been recieved for
action. Quotation s fo rht kitchen and bathroom counters to be
provided. Exteriors work: Waterproofing to the Dining and family
room wall is currently in progress for completion by January 24,
2008. Quotations for the Security system, pool repairs, fencing,
grillwork and landscaping have been received and is now being
evaluated for recommendation.

NOV. 2006
JUNE 2007

DEC 2007

A) Invite Tenders and Award Contract

DEC. 30, 06

30-Jul-07

Comments

The Consultant submitted designs for the drainage on September 4,

2007and continues to prepare the detail designs and specifications.
Preliminary Design report submitted by the consultant and this was
forwarded to the stakeholders for review and comments. The detailed Bathymetric survey complete.
design is scheduled for completion by the end of April 2008.

SEP. 2006

C) Design for approved plan

Week Ending January 16, 2008

Apr-08
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MBFZ - DEB # 5 - WATERPROOF WALLS

31-Dec-07
B) IMPLEMENTATION

30-Apr-07

A) Design Repairs

OCTOBER 06

B) IMPLEMENTATION

MARCH 30, 07

30-Mar-07

A) Feasibility Study

MAY 2007

May 31, 2007

Approval of a variation to waterproof a portion of the roof has been

received.

Work approximately 95% complete.

The Engineer submitted revised data and cost estimates which total
$31.77 million. Instruction received for Engineering to takeover and
tender this project. Tender document being prepared and will be
submitted by Jan 21, 2008.

The Consultant has prepared tender documents. Tender documents

reviewed by Egineering Dept and determined to be inadequate.

30-Apr-07

31-Jan-08
9

10

MBFZ - FACTORY # 9 - ROOF REPAIRS

This
project involves waterproofing the roof of this 60,000 SF
factory and eliminate all leaks.

FALMOUTH CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT

B) Design

C) Construction

DEC 2007

NOV 2009

31-May-08

PROJECT COMPLETE

Tender documents issued as scheduled on Nov 26, 2007 and was

NEPA considered the matter on Jan 16 2008 and the PAJ is currently
originally due for return January 14, 2008. However an extension has awaiting a formal response.
been granted and the tenders are now due for return February 15
2008. Since the issue of the tender six addenda has been issued.

31-Oct-07

Aug-09

PROJECT COMPLETE

Construction is currently scheduled to commence in March 2008.

Aug-09

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Project
#

Project Description / Objective

Tasks

Establish scope of works at Container Stripping Station

31-Oct-07

A) Review of tender documents, BQ and drawings

21-Aug-07

KCT - Straddle Carrier Workshop Extension

KCT has acquired 30 new CSC450 straddle carriers
which are higher than the existing strads. Hence a new higher
workshop is required. The extension is be 4 bays

13

KCT - South Terminal Bathrooms

There is a lack A) Design of the structure
of bathrooms located on the South terminal based on the
number of employees stationed in that area at any given time.
B)Preparation of Bill of Quantities
The objective of this project is to provided ample bathroom
facilities to support employees of the South Terminal

15

16

Montego Bay Land Use - NEW SUBDIVISION

OCHO RIOS CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT

(Terminal Building)

Construction

Nov-08
Apr-08

JUNE 2009

A) Consultant Selection

MAY 2008

Port Royal Cruise Ship Terminal Developm't This involves A) Feasibility study of new plan
the planning, design and construction of Berths to
B) Study to determine berthing of 'Voyager' class
accommodate two vessels of the size " Voyager of the seas" at
C) Design for approved plan
Port Royal.
D) Construction

Status

Comments

The final report was submitted to the SVP Engineering and

Development on July 13, 2007. Based on a decision to abort the
project the return of the tender bonds was requested and returned.
An effort is currently being pursued to retrofit the existing stripping
station to accommodate the additional storage. Final design
information submitted by the stakeholders-APM terminals on Friday
Jan 11 and currently being reviewed.
This project has been placed on hold pending other critical mgmt
decisions regarding the Operations and improvement in the Straddle
Carriers fleet. The report has been received and is currently being
reviewed by PAJ personnel.

Currently an effort is being made to employ resources outside the

office to complete this task.
No Change

31-Mar-08
Mar-08 Tender report tabled and accepted by PAJ sector Committee and is

Consultant selection in progress. This activity will be complete January

scheduled for NCC meeting of Jan23, 2008. Pending NCC approval 2008.
the contract will be sent on Jan 21, 2008 to be prepared by the Legal
Dept.

Feb-08

Nov-08
Apr-08

Jun-08

Consultant responded to the queries as requested PAJ. Those

responses are being analysed. It is anticipated that the negotiations
will be complete by the end of January 2008 and award for contract
by the second week of February 2008.

MAY 2008

MAY 2008

Draft Terms of Reference completed and currently being reviewed.

Invitation sto tender will commence by the end of Jan 2008.

Jun-08

Jun-08

Concept Designs being prepared for submission February 6, 2008

NOV. 2008

C) Design for approved plan

C) Construction

31-Mar-08

31-Mar-08

31-May-07

Feb-08

Port Antonio Cruise Ship Terminal Developm't This involves A) Feasibility study of new plan
the planning, design and construction of Berths to
accommodate three vessels of the size " Voyager of the seas" B) Study to determine berthing of 'Voyager' class
at East Harbour Port Antonio.

31-Dec-07

13-Sep-06

Design

B) Design

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Revised
Project
Completion
Date

KCT - Old Stores Renovation

The old A) Review of tender documents, BQ and drawings
stores building is being renovated to accommodate the new
prior to retender.
stock of spare parts for the new equipment

12

14

Tasks Scheduled Original Project

Completion
Completion Date
Date(s)

Week Ending January 16, 2008

DEC 2008
DEC 2009
Jun-08
NOV. 2008
JUNE 2009
Dec-10

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Project Project Tasks Tasks Original Revised

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Descrip
Schedu Project Project
tion /
led
Comple Completio
Objecti
Comple tion
n Date
ve
tion
Date
Date(s)
KCT A)
Old
B)
Stores C)
Renovat
KCT Straddle
Carrier
Worksh
KCT Exit
Gate
KCT Entranc
e
Gate
Old
Railway
Building
Port
Antonio
Marina Port
Antonio
Marina
Port
Antonio
Marina
Ocho
Rios TPier

14-Dec-06

31-May-07

11-Aug-06
11-Aug-06
11-Aug-06

Tender cancelled due to the preliminary estimated cost was far in excess of the budget $6.5 million. Sc

Design in progress. Approval given soil investigation variation by Hill Betty Engineers Ltd in the amoun
The sabre tooth have been commissioned, however one of the lift master arms has defective parts wh
repaired.
Turnstile drawings revised and submitted to APMTJ on May 31, 2006 for review. APMT to execute insta

Temporary repairs made to leaking roof by Everton Briscoe Construction on 2006-07-12. However the
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006
Development of scope of work to execute repairs postponed until August 11, 2006

Site visit conducted to ascertain the freeboard height of the T-Pier on Thursday June 1, 2006. Informat

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