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INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION

of

APPLICATION FOR THE PREQUALIFICATION

to

TENDER

for

DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING DESIGN

and

CONSTRUCTION

of

RIYADH METRO SYSTEM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1000  GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 5 

1001  FOREWORD ............................................................................................... 5 1002  GENERAL ................................................................................................... 5 1003  DESCRIPTION OF THE METRO PROJECT ............................................... 6 1004  THE EMPLOYER ........................................................................................ 8 1005  THE PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS .................................................. 8 1006  FORM OF THE PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS ................................. 9 1007  LANGUAGE .............................................................................................. 10 1008  QUERIES .................................................................................................. 10 1009  DISQUALIFICATION ................................................................................. 10 1010  COST ........................................................................................................ 10 1011  SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF A GROUP OF ENTITIES ....................... 10 1012  FINANCIAL DATA ..................................................................................... 11 

2000  SUBMISSION OF PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS ............................ 13 

2001  DATA SUBMISSION.................................................................................. 13 2002  MANNER OF SUBMISSION ...................................................................... 13 2003  PREQUALIFICATION SCHEDULE ........................................................... 14 

3000  EXAMINATION AND SELECTION .............................................................. 15 

3001  EXAMINATION .......................................................................................... 15 3002  CLARIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 15 3003  SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ................................................................... 15 3004  SELECTION .............................................................................................. 15 

4000  APPLICATION FORM ................................................................................. 16 

4001  APPLICANT MEMBERS ............................................................................ 16 

5000  PREQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE ................................................... 19 

5100  ORGANIZATION, CONSTITUTION AND OWNERSHIP ........................... 19 5101  Description of Applicant .......................................................................... 19 5102  Type of Work Licensed for: ..................................................................... 19 5103  Organization Charts ............................................................................... 19 5104  Key Information for the Applicant ........................................................... 20 5105  Involvement Level of Each Major Entity .................................................. 21 

5200  RESOURCES IN PERSONNEL................................................................. 22 

5201  Number of Staff ...................................................................................... 22 5202  Executive Directors ................................................................................ 22 5203  Curriculum Vitae of Executive Directors ................................................. 23 5204  Manpower ............................................................................................... 23 5205  Key Personnel ........................................................................................ 25 

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5300  RESOURCES IN PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ............................................. 26 5301  Manufacturing Plant and Construction Equipment ................................. 26 5302  Mobilization ............................................................................................ 27 

5400  DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE ........ 28 

5401  Main Activities ........................................................................................ 28 5402  Experience in the Design of Transit Systems ......................................... 28 5403  Experience in Implementing Projects of Similar Magnitude .................... 31 5404  Experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC Countries .................................... 35 5405  Experience in the Maintenance of Transit Systems ................................ 38 

5500  FINANCIAL POSITION AND BONDING .................................................... 40 

5501  Banking and Surety ................................................................................ 40 5502  Auditors .................................................................................................. 40 5503  Entity Accounts ....................................................................................... 40 5504  Bonding .................................................................................................. 41 5505  Pending Tenders .................................................................................... 42 

5600  LITIGATION HISTORY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..................... 43 

5601  Litigation History ..................................................................................... 43 5602  Further Information ................................................................................. 43 

6000  APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT .......................................................................... 44 

6001  AFFIDAVIT FORM ..................................................................................... 44 6002  FURTHER ASSURANCE .......................................................................... 44 

7000  CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTANT ............................................................. 45 

APPENDIX A: DESIGN BRIEF FOR LINES 1, 2 AND 3 ......................................... 46 

A.1  SCOPE OF WORKS .................................................................................. 46 A.2  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 3 METRO LINES ..................................... 47 A.3  SYSTEM OBJECTIVES ............................................................................. 48 A.4  MAIN METRO SYSTEM FEATURES ........................................................ 49 A.5  STATIONS ................................................................................................ 50 A.6  TRANSPORTATION CENTRE .................................................................. 51 A.7  OPERATION CONTROL CENTRE ............................................................ 52 A.8  PARK-&-RIDE FACILITIES ....................................................................... 52 A.9  PROJECT DURATION .............................................................................. 52 

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1000 GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 1001 FOREWORD Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and is one of the fastest growing cities in the World. Its current population is around 5.7 million and is expected to reach 8.3 million by the year 2030. This enormous growth in population fuelled by the economic boom of the last two decades has led to a very high increase in motorized traffic outgrowing the capacity of the City’s well planned road network system. The current daily traffic demand is 7.4 million vehicle trips, out of which almost 90% is met by private automobile; the daily demand is expected to exceed 12 million vehicle trips by the year 2030. This huge increase in traffic coupled with high dependence on automobile has led to severe traffic congestion, especially during peak hours on the major roads of the City’s transportation system. In order to meet this growing challenge of the rapid urban growth, the ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA), the City’s planning body under the jurisdiction of the High Commission for the Development of ArRiyadh, has carried out a number of metropolitan strategic planning studies, with a sustainable public transportation system as a corner stone, with the aim of reducing automobile dependence and significantly improving the level of service of the transportation system. Currently, ADA is planning to invite World Class Companies to bid for the detailed architectural and engineering design and construction, with a maintenance services option, for the Riyadh Metro Transit System. The metro network, which consists of six separate lines, will be divided into several work packages that can be carried out by multiple consortia, though not necessarily at the same time. The Riyadh Metro Project is required to provide a very attractive level of service in order to encourage inhabitants to use the system instead of their cars. A top class quality of service is therefore expected and this shall direct the detailed design process. The Riyadh Metro Project will be implemented through EPC – Turnkey contracts. 1002 GENERAL The High Commission for the Development of ArRiyadh, represented by ArRiyadh Development Authority (“ADA” or “Employer”) intends to develop six (6) rail-guided Metro Lines (collectively the “Metro Project”), with a total length of approximately 181 Km, that will form the backbone of the comprehensive public transport network in the city of Riyadh.

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ADA intends to award the “Metro Project” in the form of several EPC Turnkey Contracts for the detailed architectural and engineering design and construction, including procurement, furnishing, installation, testing and commissioning of the Metro components and related infrastructure (collectively the “Metro Project Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work”), with in each contract an option for the maintenance of the related Transit System consisting of Rolling Stock, Train Control, Operation Control Center, Station Equipment (Platform Screen Doors, Automatic Fare Collection), Track System, Power Distribution Supply, Telecommunication System, Maintenance and Storage Facilities (collectively the “Maintenance Services Option”). Acceptance of any Maintenance Services Option is at the discretion of the Employer. Involvement of local staff is expected according to the Saudi Laws and Regulations, including training, know-how transfer and possibly establishing an assembly plant for rolling stock in Riyadh that would later evolve into the maintenance facility for the Metro Project. The contract award for the Metro Project will be carried out in a three-stage process:

The First Stage covers the Prequalification of potential Applicants to tender (the “Applicants”).

The Second Stage will involve the call for tenders from the prequalified Applicants for the Metro Project.

The Third Stage will cover the award of contracts (the “DB&M Metro Contracts”) to the successful Bidders to carry out the Metro Project Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work, including the Maintenance Services Option.

This Application for Prequalification relates to the First Stage of the Tender Process. Only Applicants who have been prequalified by ADA will be invited to tender for the Metro Project. The Employer reserves the right to cancel the prequalification procedure or not to award the contract. 1003 DESCRIPTION OF THE METRO PROJECT The Metro Project involves the Detailed Design and Construction, with a Maintenance Services Option, of the following six (6) Lines, shown on Figure 1:

Line 1 runs in the North-South direction, along and under portions of Olaya and Bat'ha streets, starting from the north at Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Street and ending at Hayer Road in the south. This line extends over a length of about 44 Km and features 39 stations.

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Line 2 runs in the East-West direction, along King Abdullah Road, between King Saud University and Eastern Sub Center, mostly in the median of the freeway that is presently under construction. It is about 22.5 Km in length and features 13 stations, with provisions for 4 additional stations.

Line 3 runs in the East-West direction along and under portions of Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Road, between Jeddah Expressway and the Second Ring Road near the National Guard complex at Khashm el A’an area, for a length of approximately 45 km and including 32 stations.

Line 4 runs in the North-South direction along Prince Saud Bin Muhammad Bin Muqrin Street, between King Abdullah Financial District and the terminals of King Khaled International Airport, for a length of approximately 32 km and including 13 stations.

Line 5 runs in the North-South direction along and under portions of King Abdulaziz Street, between King Abdullah Financial District and Bat’ha Street. This line extends over a length of about 26 Km and features 25 stations.

Line 6 runs in the East-West direction along Abdulrahman Bin Aouf Street and Sheikh Hassan Bin Hussein Bin Ali Street. It extends between Prince Saad Bin Abdulrahman Street and King Abdullah Road, for a length of about 12 Km and including 9 stations.

All metro lines shall be operated fully automatically in Unattended Train Operation mode - UTO. The Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work will be detailed in the Tender Documents to be issued in the Second Stage of the Contract Award Process. However, the following items are indicative of the intended Scope of Work:

System studies review. Detailed Design and Construction of the necessary infrastructure and

facilities: tunnels, viaducts, at-grade insertion, stations, park and ride facilities, Maintenance and Storage Facilities.

Utilities diversions. Road Works along Metro corridors. Detailed Design and Implementation of the Transit System, including Rolling

Stock, ATO-Automatic Train Operation, ATP-Automatic Train Protection, ATS-Automatic Train Supervision, track-way, Platform Screen Doors, Power Distribution System, Telecommunications Systems, and Automatic Fare Collection.

Safety Design and Approval. Integration, Testing and Commissioning of the System, including the System

Safety Certification acceptable by the Saudi Authorities. Maintenance Services for key sub-systems (the Maintenance Services

Option).

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PRELIMINARY DESIGN The Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work will include the review of the completed Preliminary Design to bring to the attention of the Employer any discovered ambiguities, inconsistencies, inadequacies, inaccuracies, errors, omissions or other deficiencies in the Preliminary Design. 1004 THE EMPLOYER The Employer for the Metro Project is the High Commission for the Development of ArRiyadh, represented by “ArRiyadh Development Authority” (“ADA” or the “Employer”). The address for communication and submission of the Application for Prequalification is the following:

Office of Riyadh Metro Project ArRiyadh Development Authority Kindy Plaza Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 1614 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected]

1005 THE PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

The following Prequalification Documents relate to the complete Metro Project.

Only Applicants who demonstrate adequate capabilities to design and implement the Metro Lines 1&2 and/or 3 will be shortlisted and invited to tender for the initial Lines 1, 2 and 3 of the Metro Project (a more detailed description of the components and characteristics of Lines 1, 2 and 3 is given in Appendix A). A further tender will be called in the near future for Lines 4, 5 and 6 from among those shortlisted in this prequalification process.

The Prequalification Documents have been designed to provide maximum Applicant’s information to the Employer in order to assess each Applicant's capability to undertake the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work.

All information must be inserted IN BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS immediately following the text of each section of the Prequalification Documents. The completed Prequalification Documents must be submitted to the designated address in the number and format specified herein.

Information provided by Applicants will be the basis for the evaluation.

Brochures and publications will not form the basis of such evaluation, and will

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be considered only as supplementary information, and only if soft copies are provided, with a reference to their submission in the particular section under which such information is being submitted.

The objective of the assessment is to determine the Applicant’s capabilities in

terms of: o Past Experience with similar projects, o Design Resources and Capabilities, o Construction Resources and Capabilities, o Organization, Management, Quality Control capabilities, o Financial Capabilities.

The Prequalification Documents consist of the following documents:

Application Form (section 4000) Prequalification Questionnaire (section 5000) Applicant’s Affidavit (section 6000) Certificate of Applicant’s Auditor for the last three years, accompanied by

Applicant’s Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account (Section 7000). Applicants who have a branch or representative office in Saudi Arabia must submit copies of the following valid certificates, which must be attached as SAUDI INFORMATION and must include a reference to their submission under this section 1005:

C.R. or temporary license. Income Tax. Social Insurance. Labour Office. Chamber of Commerce.

All of the foregoing documents are collectively referred to as the ‘Prequalification Documents’. 1006 FORM OF THE PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS All Prequalification Documents must be filled in electronically, signed, dated and completed as instructed herein, evidencing the compliance with the Terms and Conditions for Prequalification set forth in the Prequalification Documents (all parts thereof) and including all supplementary information in accordance with the prequalification requirements. The Prequalification Documents must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the Applicant, dated and completed as instructed herein.

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Every question must be answered by inserting the Applicant’s response into the soft version of the Prequalification Documents provided by the Employer, and in the spaces following the text of each section. 1007 LANGUAGE The language of the prequalification is English. 1008 QUERIES Queries regarding completion of the Prequalification Documents must be submitted in writing to the Employer via email to [email protected] not later than two weeks before the date set herein for the submission of the Prequalification Documents. The Employer’s answers to received queries will be circulated by email to all the Applicants. 1009 DISQUALIFICATION The Employer may disqualify any Application if the Prequalification Documents are not, in the reasonable opinion of the Employer, completed satisfactorily. 1010 COST The Employer will not be responsible for nor pay any expense incurred by the Applicants in the preparation and submission of the Prequalification Documents. 1011 SUBMISSIONS ON BEHALF OF A GROUP OF ENTITIES

If the Prequalification Documents are being submitted on behalf of a group of Companies, Corporations, Proprietorships, Joint Ventures and/or other entities (see section 5100 below), each major entity of the group (referred to herein as an “Major Entity” or “Applicant”, and collectively as “Major Entities” or “Applicants”) must be identified and must submit a separate set of the Prequalification Documents.

An Entity is defined as a “Major Entity” if it is proposed to be in charge of any of the following tasks:

o Project Management of the Metro Project, o Detailed Design Activities, o Civil Works Construction, o Tunnel Construction, o Rolling Stock and Automatic Train Control System, o 10% or more of the Metro Project Scope of Work.

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Any intention to replace a Major Entity shall be relayed to the Employer for approval prior to the date set for selection of the shortlisted Applicants who will be invited to tender for the Metro Project.

The Prequalification Documents must clearly identify the portion of the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work that will be carried out by each Major Entity.

The Prequalification Documents must also identify which Major Entity has been designated as the Lead Entity.

The Lead Entity must compile the completed Prequalification Documents from each Major Entity that is a member of the Applicant, and submit the same in one sealed Envelope in the name of the Applicant as detailed herein.

1012 FINANCIAL DATA All financial data are to be given in U.S Dollars, and the exchange rate, if any, used to convert the financial information shall be clearly stated.

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Figure 1: Riyadh Metro Network

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2000 SUBMISSION OF PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

2001 DATA SUBMISSION The data to be submitted shall consist of the following Prequalification Documents:

Complete set of the Prequalification Documents for each Major Entity that is a member of the Applicant, signed, dated and completed in accordance with the Prequalification Documents,

Complete set of all supporting documents (to be provided in soft copies as SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, and to reference the section under which such documents are submitted),

The name, position and evidence of the delegated authority of the signatory on behalf of each Major Entity, to be shown in the space immediately below:

A statement from all members of the Applicant who are defined as Major

Entities stating that: “All Entities who are members of the Applicant will, if awarded the DB&M Metro Contract, be jointly and severally responsible for the performance of all the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work”, to be signed by the authorized signatory of each such Entity. Name of Major Entity

2002 MANNER OF SUBMISSION The Prequalification Documents and supporting documents for the Metro Project must be submitted at the date stated in section 2003 below, in hard and soft copies in one sealed Envelope for each Applicant marked as:

CONFIDENTIAL

PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

FOR RIYADH METRO SYSTEM

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Addressed to:

Office of Riyadh Metro Project ArRiyadh Development Authority

Kindy Plaza Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 1614

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected]

The Prequalification Documents to be submitted shall comprise:

One ( 1 ) original hard document, initialed and stamped on each page and signed as required by the authorized representative of each such Major Entity, as provided in section 4000 below,

Five ( 5 ) hard copies of the original version, and Five ( 5 ) CD’s containing the soft copy of the completed Prequalification

Documents. In case any discrepancies are found in the above submissions, the content of the original hard document delivered to the Employer shall prevail. 2003 PREQUALIFICATION SCHEDULE

The Prequalification Documents will be available at the Riyadh Metro Project Office as of May 15th, 2012, and can be collected during working days between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The Submission of the Prequalification document is set on June 20th, 2012 before 1:00 pm.

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3000 EXAMINATION AND SELECTION 3001 EXAMINATION The Prequalification Documents will be examined in details by the Employer. Information contained in the Prequalification Documents will be treated as strictly confidential. Applicants are advised that the Employer contemplates applying the following criteria in the selection of the Entity or Entities who will be invited to tender for the Metro Project:

Evaluation Criteria

1 – Completeness and Quality of the submitted prequalification documents

2 – Organization, constitution and ownership

3 – Resources in personnel

4 – Resources in plant and equipment

5 – Experience in the design of transit systems

6 – Experience in implementing projects of similar magnitude

7 – Experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC Countries

8 – Experience in the maintenance of transit systems

9 – Financial Position and Bonding

3002 CLARIFICATIONS The Employer may request Applicants to provide any clarification considered necessary to facilitate the analysis of the submitted Prequalification Documents. Failure to comply with such a request may result in disqualification. 3003 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS The Employer will advise Applicants of their inclusion in the list of Applicants prequalified to tender for the Metro Project. 3004 SELECTION The Employer does not bind itself to select any Applicant and will not assign any reason for the selection or disqualification of an Applicant.

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4000 APPLICATION FORM Each Major Entity (as defined in section 1011) of the Applicant must provide the below required information: The Employer will address all communications by email only to the name and address shown below for the Applicant.

4001 APPLICANT MEMBERS The Lead Entity and all Major Entities who are members of the Applicant must provide in the space immediately below the names of each such Entity and the designated Applicant, and the contact information for each such Entity and the Applicant. NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF MAJOR ENTITIES: Name and contact information for authorized representative for Metro Project

1. Name of Lead Entity: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Name and contact information for authorized representative of other Major Entities

2. Name of Major Entity: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

3. Name of Major Entity: Telephone: Fax Email: Website:

Provide in similar format the name and the contact information for each additional Major Entity that is part of the Applicant.

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4002 APPLICATION COVERING LETTER The Application letter must be provided for the Applicant, co-signed by all Major Entities that are members of the Applicant, and addressed to the Employer as follows:

To: Office of Riyadh Metro Project

ArRiyadh Development Authority Kindy Plaza Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 1614 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Email: [email protected]

Gentlemen,

We, the undersigned submit herewith our Application for Prequalification to tender for the Riyadh Metro Detailed Design and Construction, with a Maintenance Services Option.

The submitted Prequalification Documents that constitute this Application have been completed to the best of our knowledge and signed as instructed. We understand that the submission of the Application and associated Prequalification Documents does not obligate you towards us nor to any party associated with or related to us. We also understand that you will be the sole judge in the assessment of the information presented. We further understand that you will treat the information provided in the Prequalification Documents as strictly confidential and will not make it available to any third party except to your Engineer, Project Manager, Financial and Legal Advisors, Consultants and financing agencies as applicable. Furthermore, we understand that you will not be responsible for, nor pay any expense, which we may incur in the preparation and submission of the Application and Prequalification Documents. We undertake to supply by Email to the Employer’s address indicated above any clarification requested by the Employer. Each of the foregoing signatory Major Entity confirms that by this Application and the associated Prequalification Documents, and the signatures of their duly authorized signatories, represent a guarantee of the truth and accuracy of all statements herein.

Dated this day of

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1. Name of Lead Entity: Name of Authorized Signatory for Metro Project: Signature:

In the capacity of:

2. Name of Major Entity: Name of Authorized Signatory for Metro Project: Signature:

In the capacity of:

3. Name of Major Entity: Name of Authorized Signatory for Metro Project: Signature:

In the capacity of: Provide in similar format the name and signature of Authorized Signatory for each additional Major Entity that is part of the Applicant.

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5000 PREQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE 5100 ORGANIZATION, CONSTITUTION AND OWNERSHIP Each Major Entity of the Applicant must provide the below required information: 5101 Description of Applicant NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY:

(e.g. Civil Engineering Contractor, Engineering/Architectural Design Firm, IT, Power and Telecommunications, Project Management firm, Rolling Stock Manufacturer/Provider, etc.) 5102 Type of Work Licensed for: NAME OF ENTITY: Place and date of license and registration: Under present management since: 5103 Organization Charts Each Major Entity must provide in the space immediately below its current organization chart, and its relationship to all parent and subsidiary entities: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

[ORGANIZATION CHART]

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A second chart must show the relationship among the Major Entities submitting as members of the Applicant: [ORGANIZATION CHART]

Applicant must also provide under this section a copy of the group agreement among the Major Entities submitting as members of the Applicant:

[GROUP AGREEMENT]

5104 Key Information for the Applicant NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Chairman of the Board

President

Secretary

Treasurer

Auditor

Legal Counsel

Principal Bankers

Address

(this is to be provided for each Major Entity of the Applicant)

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5105 Involvement Level of Each Major Entity NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: State the types of works and activities to be carried out by this Entity in the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work

Provide the expected percentage participation by each Entity in the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work:

%

Legal Counsel to the Joint Venture (Internal and External )

Principal Bankers to the Joint Venture

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5200 RESOURCES IN PERSONNEL Each Major Entity must provide the below required information: 5201 Number of Staff NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Total Staff

Production

Administrative

Financial

Legal

Other

5202 Executive Directors List present Executive Directors of each Major Entity: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Name Present position Years

with Entity

Years in Construction Industry

Years in Architectural/ Engineering Design

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5203 Curriculum Vitae of Executive Directors Provide the required information for each Executive Director of each Major Entity: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Name

Date of Birth

Nationality

Education

Qualifications and Professional Affiliations

Languages

Responsibilities within the Entity

Chronological history of Experience

Countries of Employment

Years in Saudi Arabia

Years in Gulf Cooperation Countries

5204 Manpower Indicate the number of persons permanently employed by each Major Entity: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Manpower 2009 2010 2011 Worldwide Total Corporate Total

Management Procurement Planning/Scheduling Design

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Manpower 2009 2010 2011 Engineering Finance Legal Other

Construction Total

Management Field Engineers Foremen Tradesmen Laborers

Design Total

Urban Planners Design Engineers Metro System Design

Saudi Arabia Manpower 2009 2010 2011 Corporate Total

Management Procurement Planning/Scheduling Design Engineering Finance Legal Other

Construction Total

Management Field Engineers Foremen Tradesmen Laborers

Design Total Urban Planners Design Engineers Metro System Design

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5205 Key Personnel Indicate below the names of key personnel of each Major Entity proposed to be working on the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work *. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Name

Present position

Years of experience

a. with Entity

b. in construction: in carrying out similar works

c. in project management on similar works

d. other experience relevant to the Metro Project

Major works for which responsible (dates, type and value)

Country, Project Name and Employer

Type of Project

Dates

Project Value(s) $

( Repeat the required information for each such person )

* Key personnel are to include, if applicable: Project Manager, Construction Manager, Senior System Manager, Senior Roads engineer, Senior Civil engineer (Utilities), Senior Bridge engineer, Senior Tunnel engineer, Senior Structural engineer, Senior Materials engineer, Senior Architect, Senior Electrical engineer, Senior Rolling Stock Manager, Senior Automatic Train Control and Supervision engineer, Senior Mechanical engineer, Senior Planning and Cost engineer, QA Manager, Safety Manager, Contracts Administrator, etc…

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5300 RESOURCES IN PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Each Applicant must provide under sections 5301 and 5302 below the information required therein for each Major Entity. 5301 Manufacturing Plant and Construction Equipment Indicate the main manufacturing plant and construction equipment considered by each Major Entity to be necessary for undertaking the Metro Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work (plant / equipment that would be assigned exclusively for the Metro Project) and whether this plant is already owned by the Entity or will be purchased or hired. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Type Age Present Location

(country) Owned

Will be Purchased or

Hired

( Document to be repeated for each Major Entity )

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5302 Mobilization If the Major Entity is presently mobilized and working on a major project in Saudi Arabia, briefly describe the scope and schedule of your mobilization, including: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Name of Project / Name of Client

Location, size and description of work camp

Construction plant facilities

Catering and transportation of work force

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5400 DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE

Each Major Entity must provide the below required information: 5401 Main Activities Give the main activity and type of design, and/or construction/implementation work, and/or maintenance of transit system of each Entity that is a member of the Applicant: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

5402 Experience in the Design of Transit Systems Types of Projects - Design Indicate below the various percentages related to the different types of Projects carried out during the last ten years. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Design projects Proportion

Railways %

Roads %

Bridges %

Heavy Civil %

Tunnels %

Metro Systems %

Others (specify) %

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Design Key Personnel Indicate below the names and positions of the design Key Personnel, together with an organization chart showing the position and reporting structure for the indicated Key Personnel. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Name Position Design Project Experience

[ORGANIZATION CHART]

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Experience in Similar Design Projects Provide details of the design firm’s experience in the last 10 years on each project that bears a similarity with the Metro Project. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Completed Projects

# Client Name Location Description of work Value of work

1 $

2 $

3 $

4 $

5 $

Projects in-progress

# Client Name Location Description of work Value of work

1 $

2 $

3 $

4 $

5 $

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5403 Experience in Implementing Projects of Similar Magnitude Types of Projects - Implementation Indicate below the various percentages related to the different types of Projects carried out during the last ten years.

Implementation projects Proportion

Railways %

Roads %

Bridges %

Heavy Civil %

Tunnels %

Metro Systems %

Others (specify) %

Project Information - Implementation Summarize below, for each TYPE OF PROJECT, the experience of each MAJOR ENTITY on relevant projects that are completed over the past 10 years and for those that are in progress. Each Major Entity must focus in particular on relevant transit projects. For Transit System Projects, the Major Entity must state the adopted operation mode: STO, DTO or UTO.

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PROJECTS WORLDWIDE NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

TYPE OF PROJECT (e.g. Metro Systems)

Country and City of Project

Project name

Description of project

Employer’s name and contact person (Position, address, phone number and e-mail address )

Project status

Date commenced / /

Scheduled completion date / /

Actual completion date / /

Number of days late

Value of Project $

Contract Terminated / Bank Guarantees called

Final Payment Received / Bank Guarantee Released

In Progress

Contractual Completion Date / /

Percentage Complete %

Time Extensions months

Project Pending Award (i.e. Letter of Intent or other indication of pending award)

Expected Date of Award / /

Engineer/Project Manager

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Type of Contract

a. Unit Price

b. Lump Sum

c. Cost plus Fee

d. Other (describe)

Basis of Contract Award

a. Open Bid with Highest Score

b. Open Bid with Lowest Bid Price

c. Qualification/Short List

d. Negotiation

Status of Entity

a. Prime Contractor (Name Subs)

b. Joint Venture (Name Partners)

c. Member of Consortium (Name Members)

d. Sub-Contractor (Name Prime Contractor)

Total Cost (U.S. Dollars)

a. Share as prime $

b. Share as member of Joint Venture $

c. Share as Subcontractor $

Denied bond or bank guarantee Yes No

Contract terminated for default Yes No

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Failed to complete awarded work Yes No

Penalized for failure to meet completion date Yes No

Made claims or court actions against employer Yes No

Client made claims or court actions against another firm

Yes No

If answer is “Yes” to any of the above questions, identify each occurrence and describe immediately below under each TYPE OF PROJECT.

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5404 Experience in Saudi Arabia and GCC Countries NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: TYPE OF PROJECT (e.g. Metro Systems)

Country and City of Project

Project name

Description of project

Employer’s name and contact person (position, address, phone number and e-mail address )

Project status

Date commenced / /

Scheduled completion date / /

Actual completion date / /

Number of days late

Value of Project $

Contract Terminated / Bank Guarantees called

Final Payment Received / Bank Guarantee Released

In Progress

Contractual Completion Date / /

Percentage Complete %

Time Extensions months

Project Pending Award (i.e. Letter of Intent or other indication of pending award)

Expected Date of Award / /

Engineer/Project Manager

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Type of Contract

a. Unit Price

b. Lump Sum

c. Cost plus Fee

d. Other (describe)

Basis of Contract Award

a. Open Bid with Highest Score

b. Open Bid with Lowest Bid Price

c. Qualification/Short List

d. Negotiation

Status of Entity

a. Prime Contractor (Name Subs)

b. Joint Venture (Name Partners)

c. Member of Consortium (Name Members)

d. Sub-Contractor (Name Prime Contractor)

Total Cost (U.S. Dollars)

a. Share as prime $

b. Share as member of Joint Venture $

c. Share as Subcontractor $

Denied bond or bank guarantee Yes No

Contract terminated for default Yes No

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Failed to complete awarded work Yes No

Penalized for failure to meet completion date Yes No

Made claims or court actions against employer Yes No

Client made claims or court actions against another firm

Yes No

If answer is “Yes” to any of the above questions, identify each occurrence and describe immediately below under each TYPE OF PROJECT.

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5405 Experience in the Maintenance of Transit Systems Summarize below the experience of each Major Entity in the Maintenance of Transit Systems, indicating the adopted mode of operation ( STO, DTO, UTO ) NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

TYPE OF TRANSIT SYSTEM

Turnover $

Country and City of Project

Project name

Client’s Name and person to contact ( Job position, address, phone number and e-mail address )

Description of project

Project status

Date commenced / /

Scheduled end date / /

Contractual Completion Date / /

Project Pending Award (i.e. Letter of Intent or other indication of pending award)

Expected Date of Award / /

Type of Contract (for Completed Projects or Projects Pending Award)

a. Unit Price

b. Lump Sum

c. Cost plus Fee

d. Other (describe)

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Basis of Contract Award

a. Open Bid with Highest Score

b. Open Bid with Lowest Bid Price

c. Qualification/Short List

d. Negotiation

Status of Entity

a. Prime Contractor (Name Subs)

b. Joint Venture (Name Partners)

c. Member of Consortium (Name Members)

d. Sub-Contractor (Name Prime Contractor)

Total Cost (U.S. Dollars)

a. Share as prime $

b. Share as member of Joint Venture $

c. Share as Subcontractor $

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5500 FINANCIAL POSITION AND BONDING Each Major Entity must provide the below required information: 5501 Banking and Surety Give names and addresses of bankers for each Major Entity, from whom references can be obtained. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

1. Name: Address:

2. Name: Address: 5502 Auditors Give name and address of Auditors for each Major Entity: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Name: Address: Auditors since (start date): / / 5503 Entity Accounts Append as MAJOR ENTITY AUDITED ACCOUNTS, with a reference to this section, the most recent audited accounts for each Major Entity that is a member of Applicant, including balance sheets and profit and loss accounts for the last three years, plus all notes explaining the major items in the financial statements. Provide the following additional financial information in US$. Show clearly the following:

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NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

2009

2010

2011

Current assets $ $ $

Current liabilities $ $ $

Equity $ $ $

Debt $ $ $

Annual turnover $ $ $

Working Capital $ $ $

Tangible Net Worth $ $ $

Net profit before tax $ $ $

Total assets $ $ $

Liquid / Current Assets $ $ $

Cash $ $ $

Construction Receivables $ $ $

Marketable Securities $ $ $

Total liabilities $ $ $

Shareholder Equity $ $ $

Current Bank Guarantee $ $ $

Inventory $ $ $

5504 Bonding Indicate and explain if necessary, the maximum value in US$ of a contract or multiple contracts for each Major Entity that would actually undertake any part of the Scope of Work, and the value of a Saudi Arabian Bank Guarantee for contract Advance Payment and Performance that such Major Entity can procure: Advance Payment Guarantee $ Performance Guarantee $

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5505 Pending Tenders List other projects for which each Major Entity that is a member of the Applicant has tenders outstanding at this time, and approximate amounts of each. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

List of Other Tenders Amount of Work

1. %

2. %

3. %

4. %

5. %

( Document to be prepared by each Major Entity )

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5600 LITIGATION HISTORY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Each Major Entity must provide the below required information: 5601 Litigation History Provide accurate information on any current or past litigation or arbitration resulting from contracts completed or under execution over the last five years. An inconsistent history of disputes involving a Major Entity that is a member of the Applicant may result in disqualification of the Application. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Litigation data in narrative text immediately below.

Also append as LITIGATION HISTORY soft copies of relevant documents, and list below the title of each such document. 5602 Further Information Provide below further information considered relevant to the evaluation: NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY:

Also append as FURTHER INFORMATION soft copies of relevant documents, and list below the title of each such document.

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6000 APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT Each Major Entity must complete the Affidavit Form below: 6001 AFFIDAVIT FORM NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: Mr/s ,being duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is the ( ) of the Entity on whose behalf he/she is executing this Affidavit, that he/she is familiar with the books and records of the Entity, and that the foregoing information and the attached financial statements are a true and accurate statements of the Entity and its financial condition as of the date thereof and that the answers to all the foregoing questions and all statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge. Dated this day of Signature

6002 FURTHER ASSURANCE The foregoing statements made in the Affidavit are hereby affirmed by the Entity who will lead the performance of the Detailed Design and Construction Scope of Work. NAME OF LEAD ENTITY: Name of Signature: Title:

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7000 CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTANT Each Major Entity must provide the Certificate shown below as a member of the Applicant. NAME OF MAJOR ENTITY: We have examined the financial information provided by Name of Entity: Our examination has been carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and has included such examination of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we consider necessary. In our opinion the financial statements attached to the Prequalification Documents, set forth fairly the financial condition of as of in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

(Signature)

(Name and seal or authorized stamp of Accounting Firm)

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APPENDIX A: DESIGN BRIEF FOR LINES 1, 2 AND 3 A.1 SCOPE OF WORKS The scope of work consists of carrying out all duties and tasks that are required for the implementation of 3 Metro lines in the city of Riyadh, KSA, which form the backbone of the future Riyadh public transport network. The first metro line runs in the North-South direction along Olaya and Bat’ha Streets, while the second line runs in the East-West direction along King Abdullah Road. The third line runs in the East-West direction along Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Road. The project involves setting up proper technical conditions for allowing the smooth transfer of the metro lines to the Employer and the start of commercial operation. This includes:

Complementary studies Surveys and investigations (topography, geology, geotechnical, etc.) Detailed design activities Supply and installation of systems and equipment Construction works Integration, testing and commissioning activities, including Safety Certification

of the Transportation System, Preparation of Operator's manuals and “As built Drawings” Assistance to the Operator during the trial runs Remedial activities during the Defects Liability Period. Maintenance of the Metro System (Optional)

The studies will cover the following project components:

a) Three (3) metro lines with their associated facilities (as described in the following sections) including the Transit System, the Stations, the Accommodating Structures, the Depots, the Operation Control Centre and any other facilities required for the operation and maintenance of the lines. While each Line has its own depot, some specific facilities could be shared and are thus located in one Depot only.

b) Provisions for the integration of the metro system with the city’s Public

Transport Fare Collection System, as well as real time interfaces with the city´s passenger information system and OCC.

c) Permanent and temporary works resulting from the implementation of the

metro lines within their corridors, including: Utilities Diversions. Road re-arrangement and traffic management schemes aimed at

maintaining proper traffic operation along the corridors, as well as arranging appropriate drop off and inter-modal transfer points.

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Traffic safety devices and signage. Streetscape / Landscape along the corridors, and the provision of suitable

pedestrian walkways providing access to the Metro stations.

d) Park-and-Ride facilities located at the ends of the lines, including the associated access roads.

The selected contractor shall take note that the recent road improvement works along King Abdullah Road have anticipated and made the necessary provisions for the Implementation of Line 2. The metro right-of-way and the core structural parts of some of the underground stations have been already accommodated. However, the contractor remains responsible, as part of this Project, to carry out a proper survey of all these works, and to accordingly design the System and carry out all necessary adaptation works needed for the implementation of Metro Line 2. Maintenance Services for the Transit System are included in the scope of works as an Option. A.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 3 METRO LINES The Metro Project comprises the following three lines:

Line 1 runs in the North-South direction along and under portions of Olaya and Bat’ha streets, starting from the north at Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Street and ending at Hayer Road in the south. The Metro will be underground in a bored tunnel along Olaya Street, and elevated on a viaduct along Bat’ha Street. Line 1 extends over a length of approximately 44 Km and features 39 stations.

Line 2 runs in the East-West direction along King Abdullah Road, between King Saud University and the Eastern Sub-Center, mostly on a raised strip in the median of the planned freeway. This Line extends over a length of approximately 22.5 Km and features 13 stations; provisions for 4 future stations are also allowed.

Line 3 runs in the East-West direction along and under portions of Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Road, between Jeddah Expressway and the Second Ring Road near the National Guard complex at Khashm el A’an area, for a length of approximately 45 km and including 32 stations.

The 3 metro lines will feature a mixture of elevated, underground and at-grade alignments; the total indicative lengths of these sections are as follows:

Bored Tunnel: 23.0 Km Underpass Structure: 3.0 Km. Elevated Track: 57.5 Km.

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At-Grade Sections: 28.0 Km. In the detailed design of the Metro lines, necessary provisions shall be made to maintain and/or improve all existing facilities along the lines, such as accesses to premises, pedestrian crossings, etc. The Metro lines 1 and 2 will cross underground at the junction of Olaya Street and King Abdullah Road. A common station, named the Transportation Centre, will provide facilities for passengers’ connection between the two lines. In addition, service tracks will allow the transfer of rail vehicles between the 2 lines for non-commercial services only. The Metro lines 1 and 3 will cross at the junction of Bat’ha Street and Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Road. A common station will similarly provide facilities for passengers’ connection between these two lines. The project comprises three (3) depot facilities and one stabling area that shall be used for the accommodation of the operator’s staff, for the maintenance of the System, and for stabling the total vehicle fleet:

The first depot is dedicated for Line 1 and shall be able to accommodate the fleet of Line 1 at the start of operation, offering stabling and routine maintenance facilities.

The stabbing area will be located at the northern end of Line 1 to feed the line and store the trains during the daily operation.

The second depot, which will be the main depot for the Metro System, shall be properly sized to stable the fleet of Line 2 and the future excess of Line 1 fleet. It will also include facilities for routine maintenance of Line 2 and for heavy maintenance of both lines. The administration and staff rest rooms will also be located in this depot.

The third depot is dedicated for Line 3, and shall be able to accommodate the complete fleet of Line 3, offering full stabling and maintenance facilities.

A.3 SYSTEM OBJECTIVES The Metro System is planned to provide an attractive world class level of service, encouraging inhabitants to use public transportation services instead of their private cars. This goal shall drive the detailed design process, taking into account that all trips shall provide a fast and enjoyable experience from door-to-door. In order to achieve this objective, the design of the System shall foresee:

Easy inter-modal transfer at the Metro stations (with private cars, busses, taxis, and other modes of transport),

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Safe and pedestrian friendly surroundings for all stations. Comfortable stations with easy access to the platforms and attractive design. Safe, comfortable and fast rides with short waiting times at the stations. Adaptable headway and train capacities to cope with the varying ridership

demand. Clear and efficient passenger information system, with personal assistance

when required and real time interfaces with the city´s passenger information system and OCC.

A.4 MAIN METRO SYSTEM FEATURES A.4.1 Line Capacity At the start of operation, the short term capacity (or initial capacity) of the 3 metro lines shall be as a minimum:

5,000 passengers per hour per direction during peak hours. 2,500 passengers per hour per direction during off-peak hours.

The system design shall allow the variation of capacity from off-peak demand to peak demand, and from peak demand to off-peak demand, as fast as possible. The design of the metro system shall also permit the future increase of capacity to 15,000 passengers per hour per direction, with no civil or building work impacts, and no disruption to the operation of the metro system. A.4.2 Type of Transit System Considering the goals of the project, the physical insertion of the Metro lines and the environmental constraints, the Transit System for all lines shall be an Unattended Train Operation – UTO. A.4.3 Headways Depending on the total train capacity, the operating headways shall permit reaching the line capacities defined above. The headways shall also be sufficiently short in order to reduce the passengers’ waiting time at the stations. With this in mind, the operating headways will be limited to the following values:

During peak periods, the headway shall not exceed 3 minutes. During off-peak periods, the headway shall not exceed 7 minutes.

The lines shall be capable for operating 90 seconds headways.

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A.4.4 Comfort On-Board Trains The following design elements are required to maximize passenger comfort inside the trains:

Three separated classes/compartments shall be available in each train, namely for first class passengers, families and single individuals.

The first and family classes shall provide comfortable seats featuring headrest and armrests.

Trains shall be air-conditioned and shall be designed to allow easy access from the platforms for disabled / handicapped persons, with designated space on trains for disabled / handicapped persons.

Accelerations shall be smooth and vibrations and noise levels shall be as low as possible.

Displays and voice announcements shall inform passengers of the next stop.

A.4.5 Comfort in Stations The following design elements are required to maximize passenger comfort in the stations:

In elevated and underground stations, elevators and escalators (in both directions) shall be used to reach the platforms from the street level.

All stations shall be designed to allow disabled/ handicapped people reaching easily the platforms from the street level.

All the stations shall be air-conditioned. Seats will be available on the platforms. Signs will be available to direct the passengers to the right platform according

to their destination. On each platform, displays shall inform the passengers of the waiting time for

the next train. Platform Screen Doors shall be installed all along the platforms, both for

passengers’ safety and for thermal insulation between the air-conditioned stations and the exterior.

A.5 STATIONS The metro lines will have most of their stations located at major junctions in order to have convenient connections with the future public transport network. Stations are located under/above the junctions, with access points located at the 4 corners of the intersection. The grade-separated stations may also serve as a pedestrian crossing via the free access mezzanine where the gates to the Metro are located.

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In order to ensure maximum commercial speed, the distance between stops is relatively long, and where demand is expected to emerge in the future, provisions are made in the design to allow for the insertion of additional stations. A total of 84 stations are envisaged along the 3 Metro lines as summarized below:

1- 46 Elevated stations 2- 2 At-grade stations 3- 20 Deep Underground stations 4- 16 Shallow Underground stations 5- Adequate reservations are made for 4 future at-grade stations on the eastern

section Line 2.

The length of the platform in all stations shall be sufficient to accommodate the long term ridership forecasts, but shall not exceed 70 meters. Five major design objectives are established for the stations: passenger comfort will be achieved through features including fully shaded, air-conditioned platforms, clear views, and extensive landscaping; clear, open platforms, high quality-lighting, and system-wide alarm and surveillance technology ensure patrons’ safety and security; smooth flowing access points, clearly organized way-finding, and high quality signage increase public accessibility; the demonstration of public values are achieved through the use of sustainable technologies and strategies, including photovoltaic panels; and finally, kiosk pads and bridge or tunnel structures allow for future transit-oriented developments. The harsh climate of Riyadh greatly influenced the design due to the need for maximum sun-shading. The initial design intention is to develop a light open structure that provides shelter and transit system identity for the burgeoning lines. The form has a sculptural quality, unique in its appearance whether experienced at night or during the day. The result is an elegant superstructure. Steel webs support translucent glass integrated with photovoltaic panels, resulting in a canopy that floats above street level and touches lightly onto the station platform. A.6 TRANSPORTATION CENTRE The Transportation Centre is located on the south-western corner of the King Abdullah Road and Olaya Street junction. The primary consideration in the design of the Transportation Centre is to maintain a direct passenger connection between the underground King Abdullah and Olaya Stations. In addition, the empty lot located East of the Sheraton Hotel offers the advantages of creating an integrated transit oriented development that would connect places of work (office), hospitality (hotel), and commerce (shopping mall) with a public transportation hub. The main entry points to the Transportation Centre are located at the corner of the site, thus addressing the main pedestrian traffic generators to the site and reinforcing the natural desire line. These are the plaza at the north-east corner of the site where

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all foot traffic from bus stops, coaster bus stops, and pedestrian crossings converge, as well as the east edge of the site where a taxi and car drop-off zone is proposed alongside southbound Olaya Street. The iconic presence of the Transportation Centre manifests itself by the presence of the signature canopy floating above the plaza. The architectural character of this structure is consistent with the designs of the other stations and emphasizes transparency, use of façade/roof integrated photovoltaic panels and the grid-shell roof enclosure that is evocative of Islamic architecture patterns. A.7 OPERATION CONTROL CENTRE The Metro lines will be operated / supervised from a single location. The location of the combined central control room is not yet defined, but it can be located either within the depot of Line 2 or at the Transportation Centre. The Metro operation will be coordinated with that of the Bus Network, and both operation facilities are likely to be located at the same place. In this case, the Central Command System of the Metro lines will be interfaced with the bus network central command system in order to exchange relevant information and coordinate the operation of the 2 transit systems. A.8 PARK-&-RIDE FACILITIES The Contractor shall locate and prepare detailed designs for Park-and-Ride (P&R) Facilities at suitable locations along the Metro alignments. A.9 PROJECT DURATION The project duration shall not exceed 3 years from the date of award of the DB&M Contract. The notice to proceed is expected to be issued at the end of 2012.