DQS 359 FINAL ASSESSMENT_AUGUST 2022

CONFIDENTIAL 1 AP/JUL 2022/DQS359/DQS389

COURSE UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
COURSE CODE
EXAMINATION FINAL ASSESSMENT
ANSWER TIME
: POST CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PRACTICE
: DQS359/DQS389
: JULY 2022
: 3 HOURS

i) 9.00 - 9.30 am: 30 minutes
Questions upload via Google Classroom/ufuture.
ii) 9.30am - 12.30 pm: 3hrs
Students answer questions - ‘off line’.
iii) 12.30 - 1.00 pm: 30 minutes
Online submission of scanned Answer Scripts (in merge PDF)
from students to the lecturer via Google Classroom/ufuture/etc.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of four (4) questions.

2. Answer ALL questions in English with clear handwriting on lined A4 papers. Start each answer
on a new page.

3. Please make sure of the following requirements for the Final Assessment:

a) the Question Paper & Appendix 1 - provided by UiTM
b) an Answer A4 papers (with lines) - provided by Student
c) a PWD Form 203A (Rev. 1/2010) - provided by the Student
d) a PAM Contract 2018 (With Quantities) - provided by the Student
e) Interim Payment Certificate – provided by UiTM

This final assessment paper consists of 3 pages CONFIDENTIAL

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QUESTION 1

On the 21st February 2022, the Contractor submitted his progress claim No.13 to Quantity Surveyor’s
office and a site valuation was subsequently carried out in the presence of the Contractor on 28th
February 2022. Based on the information given in Appendix 1, prepare Interim Certificate No.13 by
giving detail calculations on the amount to be recommended for payments. All calculations and the
draft certificate must be shown and attached.

(30 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) The main contractor for the Construction and Completion of the Academic Block, UiTM Sarawak
has been instructed by the Superintending Officer (S.O.) to appoint SFS Sdn. Bhd. as the
nominated sub-contractor to carry out air-conditioning works for the project. However, the main
contractor does not agree with the nomination and notify his objection through a letter sent to the
S.O. twelve (12) days after he received the instruction.

i) Explain what is considered to be a reasonable objection.

(5 marks)

ii) Explain the procedure of objection and the further actions to be taken by the S.O. if the
objection is accepted.
(10 marks)

b) The cost breakdown of the above project are as follows:

Contract Sum : RM 25,500,000.00

Prime Cost Sum : RM 3,500,000.00

Provisional Sum : RM 500,000.00

i) Calculate the amount of advance payment for the main contractor.
ii) Calculate the amount of advance payment for the nominated subcontractors.
iii) If the contract sum is RM 80,500,000.00 inclusive of RM12 million for prime cost sum and

provisional sum, determine the amount of advance payment for the main contractor.
(10 marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Explain briefly the following contract provisions:
i) Performance Guarantee Sum
ii) Retention Fund

(8 marks)

b) Accidents, damage and loss to the works and adjacent properties may occur during construction
works. Contrast the purpose of the insurance, amount insured and period of insurance between
Public Liability Insurance, Workmen Compensation and Insurance of Works.
(12 marks)

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QUESTION 4

a) The Contractor for the project “Construction and Completion CIDB Training Centre in Cheras,
Selangor” has submitted to the S.O. a written notice informing that they have now achieved
practical completion. Upon inspection on 20th January 2020, the S.O. issued the Certificate of
Practical Completion together with instructions to make good some minor defects. Based on
PWD Form 203A (Rev.1/2010) Standard Form of Contract, state five (5) criteria for practical
completion under the Contract. Justify your answer with examples.
(15 marks)

b) Based on PAM Contract 2018 standard form of contract, explain with examples four (4)
differences between Partial Possession and Sectional Completion.
(10 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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CONFIDENTIAL APPENDIX 1 (1) AP/JUL 2022/DQS359/DQS389

A. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT

The following are particulars of a contract for the Construction and Completion of 5 Storey
Academic Block for Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak:

a. Form of Contract PWD 203A (Rev.1/2010)
b. Original Contract Sum RM 9,181,152.00
c. Date of Possession 1 February 2021
d. Date of Completion 31 January 2022
e. Date of Site Valuation 28 February 2022
f. Liquidated and Ascertained Damages RM 1,500.00/day
g. Extension of Time Approved
h. Amount Previously Certified 1 week (until 7 February 2022)
RM 5,654, 200.00

The Contractor’s progress claims are as follows:
B. PRELIMINARIES

Extracts from the Preliminaries Bills reveal the following items have been priced.

Item Description Contract Value Initial (RM) Recurring Completion
RM 15,000.00 (RM) (RM)
a. Insurance RM 15,000.00 RM 25,000.00
b. Setting Out RM 25,000.00 RM140,000.00 RM2,000.00
c. Site Management RM 140,000.00 RM3,000.00 RM25,000.00 RM10,000.00
d. Site Security RM 25,000.00 RM60,000.00 RM10,000.00 RM25,000.00
e. Water and Electricity RM 15,000.00 RM40,000.00 RM5,000.00
f. Site Office RM 75,000.00 RM50,000.00 RM5,000.00
g. Performance Bond RM 40,000.00 RM25,000.00 RM30,000.00
h. Mobilization RM 75,000.00
j. Testing and RM 25,000.00 RM15,000.00 RM5,000.00
RM80,000.00 RM10,000.00
Commissioning RM 25,000.00 RM45,000.00
k. Hoarding RM 120,000.00
m. Temporary Buildings
n. CIDB Levy RM 45,000.00
RM 625,000.00
TOTAL

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C. BUILDING WORKS (VERIFIED DURING SITE VALUATION)

Item Description Contract Value Work Done

a. Piling Works RM630,000.00 100%
b. WBLFF RM725,000.00 100%
c. Frame RM1,850,000.00 100%
d. Upper Floor RM840,000.00 100%
e. Roof RM540,000.00 85%
f. Staircase RM175,000.00 80%
g. External Walls 70%
h. Internal Walls & Partitions RM95,931.00 65%
j. Window RM100,724.00 70%
k. Door 70%
l. Int. Wall Finishes RM80,635.00 50%
m. Int. Floor Finishes RM75,288.00 50%
n. Int. Ceiling Finishes RM20,659.00 40%
p. External finishes RM18,906.00 50%
q. Fittings and Furnishings RM16,107.00 60%
r. Sanitary Fittings RM45,791.00 50%
s. BWIC with services RM16,220.00 40%
RM25,894.00
TOTAL
RM6,157.00
RM 5,262,312.00

D. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS (VERIFIED DURING SITE VALUATION)

Item Description Contract Value Work Done

a. Internal Cold Water RM 170,000.00 25%
b. Sanitary Plumbing RM 110,000.00 30%
c. Fire Protection RM 100,000.00 18%
d. Internal Electrical RM 560,000.00 20%

TOTAL RM 940,000.00

E. EXTERNAL WORKS (VERIFIED DURING SITE VALUATION)

Item Description Contract Value Work Done
a. Earthworks RM 450,000.00 95%
b. Roads and Car Parks RM 225,000.00 15%
c. Surface Water Drainage RM 160,000.00 12%
d. Water Reticulation RM 147,000.00 0%
e. Sewerage Reticulation RM 190,000.00 18%
f. External M & E RM 303,000.00 0%
g. Ancillary Buildings RM 120,000.00 12%

TOTAL RM 1,595,000.00

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F. PRIME COST SUMS

Item Description Allowed Figure Accepted Figure Work Done
30%
a. Lift Installation RM 230,000.00 RM 200,000.00
Profit – 2% RM 4,600.00 20%
Attendance – LS RM 4,600.00
20%
b. Internal Telephone RM 156,00.00 RM 140,000.00
Profit – 2% RM3,120.00
Attendance – LS RM3,120.00

c. MATV & PA System RM60,000.00 RM 55,000.00
Profit – 2% RM1,200.00
Attendance – LS RM1,200.00

TOTAL RM 463,840.00

*Note : Total amount previously paid to NSC is RM79,250.00

G. PROVISIONAL SUMS

Item Description Allowed Figure Accepted Figure Work Done

a. Landscaping Works RM 110,000.00 RM 95,000.00 30%
b. Signages RM 20,000.00
c. Substation RM 90,000.00 RM 18,000.00 0%
d. Guardhouse RM 75,000.00 RM 85,000.00 20%
RM 64,000.00 15%
TOTAL RM 295,000.00

H. MATERIALS ON SITE (VERIFIED DURING SITE VALUATION)

Item Description

a. Cement – 500 bags @ RM18.00
b. Clay Bricks – 5,000 pieces @ RM0.45
c. Plywood for Formwork – 200 sheets @ RM45.00
d. Door Frame – 50 Nos. @ RM180.00
e. Pedestal W.C. – 100 Nos. @ RM250.00
f. Floor Tiles – 10,000 pieces @ RM1.70

I. VARIATION ORDER

V.O. No. Description Addition Omission Work Done

1. Windows and External Doors RM35,800.00 RM25,300.00 35%
2. Floor finishes RM18,200.00 RM12,500.00 25%
3. Wall Finishes 50%
RM9,550.00 RM15,455.00 80%
4. Roof Covering RM32,880.00 RM23,450.00

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PROGRAM UKUR BAHAN
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
PERAKUAN BAYARAN NO. ____

PERUNTUKAN PEMBANGUNAN : KEPALA : PECAHAN KEPALA :

TAJUK KERJA : RM
NO. KONTRAK : RM
HARGA ASAL KONTRAK : RM
JUMLAH BERSIH TAMBAHAN / POTONGAN :
HARGA BARU KONTRAK :

A. BUTIR-BUTIR BAYARAN DAN POTONGAN

1. TARIKH PENILAIAN :

2. NILAI KERJA DILAKSANAKAN DAN AMAUN-AMAUN YANG KENA BAYAR* RM
RM
3. KURANGKAN Bayaran Interim yang terdahulu No : RM

4. NILAI BERSIH KERJA SEMASA

5. POTONGAN

a) Bayaran Balik Wang Pendahuluan

i) Amaun terkumpul RM

ii) Amaun terdahulu RM

iii) Amaun semasa RM

b) Akaun Deposit Wang Jaminan Pelaksanaan (amaun terdahulu) RM

c) Gantirugi Tertentu Dan Ditetapkan @ RM …….… selama ……… hari RM

d) Potongan lain jika ada RM

Jumlah potongan RM RM
RM
BAYARAN DISYORKAN

B. PERAKUAN BAYARAN

1. Kredit Akaun Deposit Wang Jaminan Pelaksanaan RM
(10% dari Bayaran Disyorkan sehingga 5% harga kontrak)
RM
2. Bayaran Interim No. RM

a) Kepada Subkontraktor/Penerima Bayaran (Seperti di Lampiran A) RM

b) Kepada Kontraktor Utama RM

Jumlah Bayaran Interim RM

BAYARAN DIPERAKUKAN

Ringgit Malaysia : …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

Adalah disahkan bahawa semua peraturan kewangan dan kehendak di bawah kontrak telah dipenuhi.

Tarikh : …………………….. ……………………………………………………
(Pegawai Penguasa)

CATATAN OLEH PEGAWAI YANG MENYEDIAKAN BAUCER

Jumlah amaun yang dibayar di bawah Perakuan ini ialah RM ………………………………
(Sesalinan Perakuan hendaklah dikembalikan kepada Pegawai Pengesyor.)

* Termasuk Barang Tak Pasang, Pelarasan Turun Naik Harga, Tuntutan Bayaran Tambahan yang diluluskan.

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