Condition Assessment

Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd of WTPs for Johor State

RANHILL BERSEKUTU SDN BHD

CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

FOR JOHOR STATE

INCEPTION REPORT

Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................. 1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Scope of Services ........................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 STAGE 1 – CONDITION ASSESSMENT ............................................................................. 2
2.1 General Scope of Services .......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 WTP Production.......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Intake and WTP Assessment....................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Energy Management ................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Pipeline Assessment.................................................................................................................... 6
3.0 REPORTING ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.0 STAGE 2 – NEEDS STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 7
5.0 WORKS PACKAGE ................................................................................................................ 7
6.0 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY .................................................................................. 8
6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 8
6.2 Questionnaires for Preliminary Site Visit ................................................................................... 8
6.3 Checklists for Asset Listing ...................................................................................................... 10
6.3.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 10
6.3.2 Numbering System for Checklists ........................................................................................ 11
6.4 Pumping System ....................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Water Losses ............................................................................................................................. 13
6.6 Electrical and Instrumentation Board ....................................................................................... 13
6.7 Process Units............................................................................................................................. 14
6.8 Water Quality Violations .......................................................................................................... 15
6.9 Sludge Treatment Facilities (STF) ............................................................................................ 15
6.10 WTP Capacity and Upgrading .................................................................................................. 16
6.11 Inspection on Reservoirs ........................................................................................................... 16
6.12 Stage 2 – Needs Statement ........................................................................................................ 16
6.12.1 Rehabilitation and Refurbishment Costs............................................................................... 17
6.12.2 Need Statement and Project Brief ......................................................................................... 17
6.12.3 Packaging of the Works ........................................................................................................ 19
6.13 Reports and Deliverables .......................................................................................................... 20
7.0 PROPOSED STAFFING & ORGANISATION STRUCTURE ......................................... 22
7.1 Proposed Structure for Assessment........................................................................................... 22
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7.2 Background of Key Personnel .................................................................................................. 22

8.0 SUPPORT FACILITIES ........................................................................................................ 28
8.1 Administration .......................................................................................................................... 28
8.1.1 Office Space .......................................................................................................................... 28
8.1.2 Transport ............................................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Liaison....................................................................................................................................... 28
9.0 WORKS PROGRAMME ....................................................................................................... 29

Appendices
1. Appendix 1 – Consultant’s Organisation Chart
2. Appendix 2 – Works Programme

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RANHILL BERSEKUTU SDN BHD

CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF WATER TREATMENT PLANTS

FOR JOHOR STATE

INCEPTION REPORT

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

As part of the improvement on the levels of service of the water supply system, Ranhill SAJ
Sdn. Bhd. (RSAJ) intends to carry out an assessment of the conditions of the existing Water
Treatment Plants (WTP) with the objective to improve the efficiency and to increase the supply
capacity to meet increasing water demands in the state of Johor Darul Takzim.

RSAJ has appointed Ranhill Consulting Sdn Bhd (RConsulting) to carry out the condition
assessment of forty-six (46) WTPs in Johor (the Project). Through its service agreement with
RConsulting, Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd (RBSB) has appointed Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd
(PGSB) vide letter ref: RB 6488-SC/0011 dated 17th January 2023 to carry out the assessment
for Package 2 for which there are five WTPs as follows.

(a) Sg. Johor 1 & 2 WTP

(b) Semangar 1 & 2 WTP
(c) Sultan Iskandar 1 & 2 WTP
(d) Sultan Ismail WTP
(e) Gunung Pulai WTP

This Inception Report is submitted by Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd as part of the deliverables
required in the Terms of Reference (ToR).

1.2 Scope of Services

The condition assessment shall involve the intake, raw water pipelines, WTP, treated water
pipelines and up to balancing reservoir as the case may be.

The scope of works for this Condition Assessment of the existing WTPs shall be divided into
two (2) stages as follows.

(a) Stage 1 – Condition Assessment

(b) Stage 2 – Preparation of Needs Statement.

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2.0 STAGE 1 – CONDITION ASSESSMENT

The works under Stage 1 – Condition Assessment of the existing WTPs shall be as described
in the following sections. The work covers these main areas of assessment.

(a) General
(b) WTP Production
(c) Intake and WTP Assessment
(d) Energy Management
(e) Pipeline Assessment

However, based on the ToR provided, Energy Management, Surge Analysis, Pipeline
Assessment and other third party tests shall not be included in the scope of service.

2.1 General Scope of Services

(a) To prepare a listing of the assets in each of the WTP which covers civil works, building
and structural works, process units, mechanical works, electrical and instrumentation
works and sludge treatment facilities (STF);

(b) The asset listing shall include the number of asset or equipment, capacity of each
equipment and the brand. This listing has to be prepared in the form of checklist of
which the format has to be agreed by Ranhill SAJ;

(c) With the asset listed, carry out the assessment based on visual inspection and/or
trial run and check on the performance of equipment subsidence, cracks and corrosion.
Any defects or operations equipment be noted in the checklist together with colour
photographic log;

(d) To advise RSAJ/RBSB on the requirement for third party testing which shall be
undertaken by RBSB.

2.2 WTP Production

The scope under WTP Production shall cover the following:

(a) To review and analyse the results of Ranhill SAJ’s performance tests and endurance
tests on the pumping, process, chemical, electrical, instrumentation, SCADA and
telemetry system;
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(b) Where necessary to redo the test with Ranhill SAJ if more data is required. Upon
completion of the tests, to submit report on the findings with the necessary
recommendations;

(c) Ranhill SAJ shall provide the standard format for the tests and resources to perform the
endurance tests;

(d) Reconfirm and endorse the declared design plant capacity based on the results of
endurance plant capacity;

(e) Reconfirm all plant equipment (e.g. transformers, pump sets, starters, dosing pumps,
cables, pipes, etc.) and plant process structures (e.g. mixing chamber, sedimentation
tank, filters, etc.) are designed correctly and able to meet the design capacity;

(f) To carry out an assessment on how the WTP can be upgraded to meet the intended
capacity and the proposed works including any additional land required and its
availability.

2.3 Intake and WTP Assessment

Full assessment from intake plant to balancing reservoirs shall comprise of the following
activities.

(a) Raw water quality study and report including early warning system. Raw water
sampling and testing shall be carried out by RBSB;

(b) Assess intake plant assets including intake structure and all buildings at intake plant,
raw water pumping system, flow meter, suction & discharge pipeline, valves, surge
suppression system, gantry system, etc;

(c) Water treatment process from mixing chamber up to clear water tank including water
quality, pre & post dosing, reconfirm design and size of process structure; comply with
the design standard and meet the plant design capacity, evaluation of filter media,
effectiveness of backwashing and desludging system, effectiveness of chemical used,
effectiveness of equipment used such as pneumatic system, penstocks, valves, etc;

(d) Raw water grab samples and testing by accredited laboratory will be undertaken by
RBSB. PGSB will however use the results for comparison with the MOH
recommended raw water limits;

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(e) Settled water and treated water grab samples and testing by accredited laboratory will
be undertaken by RBSB. PGSB will however compare such results with the design
limits and also the MOH recommended limits on treated water;

(f) Jar Tests on the raw water to investigate the most suitable chemicals and the
corresponding chemical dosages will be undertaken by RBSB and PGSB will use such
results and compare that with the current chemical dosing regime and make
recommendations for optimisation and improvement;

(g) Grab samples of the filter media for sieve analysis will be undertaken by RBSB and
PGSB will use the results to determine the condition of the media and propose
recommendations for replacement of media;

(h) To review STF Plant, sludge loading from treatment process, capacity of existing
facilities to cater the effluent load discharge from WTP; sludge concentration produced
from laboratory analysis, sludge retention at existing tanks, to propose desludging
process or method from sedimentation tank cleaning and filter backwashing;

(i) RBSB will carry out sludge test from slurry discharges from sedimentation tank
cleaning and filter backwashing to obtain the characteristics of TSS, Alum content,
Manganese, Ferrum, pH, etc and PGSB will tabulate and comment on these results;

(j) Treated water & distribution system including building and structure of TWP, treated
water pump system, flow meter, surge suppression system, pipelines from plant to
distribution system, storage tank, automation & communication system;

(k) Where data is not available from Ranhill SAJ, RBSB will carry out thermodynamic
tests on the raw and treated water pumps and PGSB will compare the results with the
original pump curves to determine the current pump efficiency. Upon completion of
the tests, to submit report on the findings with the necessary recommendations;

(l) To carry out (where applicable) a system curves analysis and using the pump tests
carried out to assess the conditions of the pumping system. The system curves shall
include various Hazen Williams C-value based on the conditions of the pipelines. The
report should include recommendations for rehabilitation or improvement works to
meet the intended capacity;

(m) Where applicable, RBSB will carry out surge analysis to assess the conditions and
capability of the current surge protection facilities to meet the intended capacity;

(n) To assess the condition of electrical & instrumentation board and wiring to meet the
latest requirement set by the regulatory bodies;

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(o) SCADA, instrumentation and automation system including software and hardware of
communication and control system from intake to distribution system, etc;

(p) To study the operation requirement for control and monitoring system by SCADA
system from WTP and integration with Ranhill SAJ HQ command centre;

(q) Study and make recommendation on the automation system to improve the operation
and water quality;

(r) To list the past operating record for the designated quality and quantity
and carry out analysis to look for any violations including the root cause of the
violations;

(s) Prepare design calculation which include but not limited to hydraulic, process,
chemical and chlorine dosing, etc. Conducting water loss study and optimisation and
to confirm the plants are able to cater the intended capacity, additional capacity if
required, with correct dosing & plant size;

(t) To carry out an assessment on how the WTP can be upgraded to meet the intended
capacity and the proposed works including any additional land required and its
availability; and

2.4 Energy Management

Scope in the energy saving and energy management system shall include providing competent
person (e.g. energy manager, electrical & mechanical engineers), calibrated equipment (power
analyser, tong tester, etc.) and results of analysis.

(a) Provide temporary energy power analyser and install at suitable locations to monitor
and record any power interruption, low or under voltage, any relation with poor power
quality e.g. voltage-sag, voltage-swell, harmonic, etc;

(b) Carry out energy audit from intake to distribution system by establishing 'EnMS tools',
baseline, potential saving, energy-saving target and all associated with the energy
management requirement; and

(c) Performance field study, energy management kW/Hr/Mld, kW/meter3, plant efficiency
to improve power consumption. To give percentage breakdown of power utilization.
(Production Plant / STF Plant / Office / Chemical Plant / Lighting, etc.)

The above scope of works will be undertaken by RBSB who will prepare such report for
inclusion in the main report for each plant.
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2.5 Pipeline Assessment

Scope in pipeline survey and detail assessment of raw & treated water pipelines shall comprise:

(a) Pipeline survey by surveyor to produce drawings of pipe the alignment and profile from
intake to distribution system as agreed with Ranhill SAJ. The cost for survey and UDM
shall be priced by the consultant;

(b) Pipeline survey by satellite to produce estimated drawings of the pipe alignment and
profile from intake to distribution system as agreed with Ranhill SAJ. Ranhill SAJ shall
advise the alignment of the pipelines;

(c) Carry out functionality test of air valves and washout; propose of refurbishment of
existing air valves and washout outlet, new location of air valves and wash water outlet
based on 'pipe-profiling system';

(d) Carry out testing of pipe-to-soil voltage potential (corrosion test of pipe protection) for
piping system without cathodic protection system and carry out 4-common cathodic
protection testing for the pipelines already have the system;

(i) Pipe-to-soil voltage potential

(ii) Pipe continuity
(iii) Anode voltage output
(iv) Current of anode-to-pipe

(e) Carry out C-value test and identify which location potentially contributing to high
friction in the pipelines.

The above scope of works will be undertaken by RBSB who will prepare such report for
inclusion in the main report for each plant.

3.0 REPORTING

(a) Identified scope of rehabilitation and refurbishment works;

(b) List the identified works according to priority;

(c) Prepare cost estimate for the rehabilitation and refurbishment works;

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(d) Estimate the construction period for the implementation of the proposed
rehabilitation/upgrading works; and

(e) A complete report shall be submitted for each WTP.

4.0 STAGE 2 – NEEDS STATEMENT

The work under Stage 2 i.e. the preparation of Needs Statement are as prescribed herewith.

(a) Prepare the necessary Needs Statement with Project Brief;

(b) Prepare Bills of Estimated Quantities. The Bills of Estimated Quantities shall be
suitable for calling of Design and Build Tenders;

(c) Advise RSAJ/RBSB on the packaging of the proposed works; and

(d) Prepare Performance Specification for the works including civil, mechanical, electrical
and instrumentation works.

5.0 WORKS PACKAGE

The WTPs involved in Package 5 are as listed below:

Package 2 – Johor Bahru

No Water Treatment Plant Capacity (MLD) Location
1 Sg. Johor 1 & 2 318 Kota Tinggi
2 Semangar 1 & 2 318 Kota Tinggi
3 Sultan Iskandar 1 & 2 (Sg Layang) 358 Johor Bahru
4 Sultan Ismail (Skudai) 68.2 Johor Bahru
5 Gunung Pulai (Proirity) 81.8 Johor Bahru

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6.0 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

6.1 General

The scope of works required is wide ranging and the location of the WTPs for this Project are
spread out in the district of Johor Bahru. The scope does not only include condition assessment
but also to work out the capacity of the WTPs as well as improvement in the process.

In order to carry out a condition assessment of the WTPs, it is necessary to understand the WTP
system as well as the assets in the WTPs. Every WTP would already has an asset listing which
may not be complete and it is necessary to gather these information for further work. These
information would need to be grouped into individual facility or building for ease of assessment.

6.2 Questionnaires for Preliminary Site Visit

As for the WTP system, it is therefore necessary to conduct a site visit for preliminary
assessment to understand better the issues. Before the site visit, questionnaires will be emailed
to the Plant Superintendent or Plant Managers for them to prepare the answers. The
questionnaires are directed towards understanding how the WTP is operated such as filter run
hours, types of violations and the number of pumps that need thermodynamic testing, etc. The
questionnaires are as shown below.

(a) Is there a list of major equipment replacement including the date it was replaced?

(b) Are there any As-built drawings at the WTP?

(c) Any O&M Manual at the WTP?

(d) Any Electrical Single Line diagram?

(e) Any thermodynamic testing of pumps carried out?

(f) Raw water and treated water pump curves if available.

(g) Any pipeline drawings available? For Surge Analysis we need to have the pipeline plan
and profile drawings.

(h) Records of filter backwashing for the last three (3) months to analyze the filter run time
for each filter.

(i) Any volumetric test to work out the filtration rate of each filter carried out? This can
easily be done during backwashing by closing the inlet to filter and measure the drop
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of water over a certain depth and measuring the time taken. Knowing the filter bed area,
the volume of water can be worked out and measuring the time taken will give you the
flowrate and hence the filtration rate for each filter.

(j) Results of the sieve analysis for the filters if available.

(k) Sludge concentration tests on slurry discharges from sedimentation tank cleaning and
filter backwashing including the characteristics of TSS, alum content, Manganese,
Ferrum, pH, etc.

(l) Past one-year operating record for the designated quality and quantity to look for
violations.

(m) Raw water parameters test results for the last 12 months, especially, pH, turbidity, Fe,
Mn, TC, etc that are available. Data in spreadsheet format will be very much
appreciated.

(n) Types of chemicals, dosage used for minimum, maximum and average for the last 12
months and the corresponding raw water and treated water flows.

(o) Records of when the clarifier, clear water tank and reservoir cleaning

(p) Any concrete spalling at the clear water tank and reservoir, especially the roof

(q) We will not be able to inspect each and every valve chamber that are covered up and if
there are any specific issues or problems, the operator has to highlight.

(r) List of lab equipment available at the WTP

(s) Was there any transformer condition testing carried out?

(t) Any thermographic test for main switchboard carried out?

(u) Records of legal compliance such as JKKP for lifting and pressure vessels, DOE
approval?

Preliminary site visits for all the WTPs in this Package will be carried out.

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6.3 Checklists for Asset Listing

6.3.1 General

From the preliminary list of assets and equipment from RSAJ, checklists will be drawn up for
each of the WTP which covers civil works, building works, process units, mechanical and
electrical works and sludge treatment facilities. These checklists based on previous projects
(sample shown below) shall be used to carry out the assessment.

The assessment will be based only on visual inspection and check on whether the equipment is
functioning or defective, and whether there is any subsidence, cracks and corrosion. Any
defects or equipment that is not functioning will be noted in the defects list for that particular
unit together with pictures taken.

PENGURUSAN AIR SELANGOR SDN BHD

CONDITIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANTS FOR YEAR 2020
Date of Inspection: 4-Dec-2020
*1=New (< 5 years), 2=Old & well maintained, 3=Not well maintained, 4=Not in working condition, 5=Equipment removed
**1=Working well, 2=Working but not in good condition, 3=To be serviced, 4=Beyond service, 5=Equiment removed
North Hummock Water Treatment Plant
Item Description of Activities Make Objective Met Remarks
D4500 - Treated Water Pumping
Visual
Station/Consumer Building;18x10m2 Func.
Insp.
(215220600151)
(1-5)* (1-5)**
A CIVIL & STRUCTURE
1 Perimeter
a Perimeter drain 2 1 Still in good condition
Still in good condition, no ground subsidence
b Apron 2 1
being observed.
B MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
High Lift Pumpset No. 1
Pump;Centrifugal;Multistage;182 Old pump, replacement required for better
1 MVG 3 2
(165373755946) performance

2 Motor (67 HP, 1460 Rpm) 2 2 To service

Suction Valve;Gate Valve;DN200mm

3 2 2 Leaking, need to change the gland packing
(136339068489)

4 Check Valve;DN150mm (831433784962) AVK 1 1 Newly installed

Delivery Butterfly Valve DN150mm

5 AVK 1 1 Newly installed
(062501447623)

In the checklists, the two main criteria are noted, i.e. visual inspection as well as functionality
of the equipment. Scoring is also carried out as follows:

(a) Visual Inspection

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(i) 1 = New (< 5 years);

(ii) 2 = Old & well maintained;
(iii) 3 = Not well maintained;
(iv) 4 = Not in working condition; and
(v) 5 = Equipment removed.

(b) Function

(i) 1 = Working well;

(ii) 2 = Working but not in good condition;
(iii) 3 = To be serviced;
(iv) 4 = Beyond service; and
(v) 5 = Equipment removed.

6.3.2 Numbering System for Checklists

Each of the checklist will adopt a numbering system which basically follow the flow of water
in a WTP. The numbering system shall be as follows:

(a) 1000 – 1999 - General

(b) 2000 – 2999 - Source Works
(i) 2000 – 2099 - General
(ii) 2100 – 2299 - Dams
(iii) 2300 – 2399 - River Gates or Barrages
(iv) 2400 – 2499 - Intakes
(v) 2500 – 2599 - Borehole Fields
(vi) 2600 – 2699 - Raw Water Pumping Station
(vii) 2700 – 2799 - TNB Sub-station
(viii) 2800 – 2899 - Generator Building
(ix) 2900 – 2999 - Standard & Miscellaneous Details
(c) 3000 – 3999 - Raw Water Mains
(d) 4000 – 5999 – Water Treatment Plant
(i) 4000 – 4099 - General
(ii) 4100 – 4199 – Inlet Works
(iii) 4200 - 4299 – Flocculation and Clarification
(iv) 4300 – 4399 - Filters
(v) 4400 – 4499 - Chlorine Contact Tanks and Treated Water Tanks
(vi) 4500 – 4599 - Treated Water Pumping Station
(vii) 4600 – 4699 - Wash Water Tanks
(viii) 4700 - 4799 - Plant Residuals Handling & Disposal
(ix) 4800 – 4899 - Chemical Building
(x) 4900 - 4999 - Chlorination Building
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(xi) 5000 – 5099 - Administration Building

(xii) 5100 – 5199 - TNB Sub-station
(xiii) 5200 - 5299 - Generator Building
(xiv) 5300 – 5399 - Guard House
(xv) 5400 – 5499 - Quarters
(xvi) 5500 – 5599 - Site Works
(xvii) 5900 - 5999 - Standard & Miscellaneous Details
(e) 6000 – 6999 - Treated Water Mains
(f) 7000 – 7999 - Booster Pumping Stations & Generator House (at BPS)
(g) 8000 - 8999 - Reservoir

Similarly, the photographs will have the same numbering system as the checklists.

6.4 Pumping System

Pumping system is like a heart of the plant and probably the most expensive equipment are
located here. The assessment of the pumps will be based on the maintenance and scheduled
servicing/replacement records carried out by the operator.

The valves in a pumping station plays an important role in the pumping system. Due to the
sheer number of pumps in the WTPs, it is not possible to test the valve at each pumping line
for leaks or damage. Only visual inspection will be carried out including interview with the
operator on any issues with the operation of the valve.

It should be noted that some of the WTPs have just changed or refurbished the pumps or about
to and some of them already have the thermodynamic test carried out. These thermodynamic
tests will provide an indication of the pump efficiency and how much it has deteriorated from
the original installation. Thermodynamic testing will be carried out by RBSB.

From these thermodynamic test results, system curves will be drawn up for the pumping system
with varying Hazen William C-Value. However, in order to carry out the system curve analysis,
the length, size and levels of reservoir are required. This can be carried out using Google Earth
if the pipeline alignment is known.

Surge analysis where applicable will also be carried out by RBSB to assess the conditions of
the current surge protection facilities.

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6.5 Water Losses

Generally, the average water losses or plant losses in most WTPs is around 5% to 8%. A water
balance needs to be carried out and the factors that contribute directly or indirectly the water
losses are as follows:

(a) Accuracy of the flow measurements as experience has shown that certain flow
measurements can be affected by climatic factors such as the open channel ultrasonic
flow measurement. Calibration of the flowmeter is also key to accuracy;

(b) Depending on how each WTP work out the plant losses, the point of measurement is
also important. If flow is measured at the intake and there is no corresponding
flowmeter at the WTP, there might be losses in the raw water mains. Similarly, if
outflow is only measured at the balancing reservoir, there might be losses in the treated
water mains.;

(c) Daily flowmeter and turbidity records for the past 12 months is also required to see
whether the losses are seasonal or constant. If seasonal, it may be because the clarifier
and filters need to be cleaned due to the high turbidity. If the losses are constant, it may
be due to pipe losses or even leakage at some of the process units;

(d) Clarifier desludging records such as frequency and types of desludging need to be
examined to work out the amount of losses due to cleaning of clarifiers;

(e) While for filter backwash volume, backwash rate, frequency of backwash, backwash
pattern and records of backwash flowmeter will be necessary to determine the filter
backwashing volume;

(f) Other losses will be the water needed for chemical batching, supply to staff quarters (if
any) and routine cleaning of the plant; and

(g) During the plant assessment, visual checks will be carried out to determine whether
there are any cracks or leakage of the process units. It may not possible for existing
plants but if water tightness tests can be carried out, it will give any indication of
leakage in the process units.

6.6 Electrical and Instrumentation Board

These shall be carried out by first obtaining the single line diagram for the whole plant. The
electrical assessment for the electrical plant will cover the general visualization and
functionality assessment on electrical equipment such as Switchboards, Starterboards, Motor
Control Centers and other panels and ancillaries. Based on the checklist, information will be
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gathered from the operators and electrician/technician in charge of the plant on any issues
arising with the operation of the electrical equipment. Where thermographic tests are available,
the condition of the electrical board can be evaluated for hotspots to see whether which of the
areas are overloaded or having problems.

Information on whether the calibration and servicing work for the protection relays and breakers
was carried out regularly will also be obtained. The calibration and servicing works is necessary
to be carried out as to ensure electrical protection is available continuously during the plant
operation.

List of the intake and WTP field instrument and analyser list will also be prepared. The
assessment will investigate the instrument panel’s visual condition and functionality of the
panel. The field instrument and analyser external physical condition will also be checked as
well to confirm whether any calibration works were carried out during the plant operation.

In addition to electrical and instrumentation, the following will also be assessed earthing system
and building services such as

(a) Overall earthing system;

(b) Overall SCADA and Uninterruptable power supply (UPS) system;
(c) Plant Lighting System (Internal & External),
(d) Plant Lightning System
(e) Plant Fire Protection System
(f) Security such as CCTV requirements and Fence Intrusion Detection System (FIDS);
(g) Requirements of automation for the WTP.

6.7 Process Units

In a typical water treatment plant, the process units are aerator, mixing chamber, flocculation
tanks, clarifier and filters. The assessment will also look at any constrictions in the flow or some
unusual headloss by visual inspection. For the filters, filter runs records will be examined, when
was the last change of filter media and nozzle and whether there was any sieve analysis carried
out. This information will give an indication of the health of the filters. It is interesting to note
that based on past experience, every WTP has its own criteria in setting the maximum number
of hours of continuous filter run, ranging from 48 to 72 hours. It should be noted that some of
the WTPs filters have either their filter media changed recently or about to be changed, or sieve
analysis have been carried out.

One recommendation is for the WTP to carry out a volumetric test to work out the filtration
rate of each filter. This can easily be done during backwashing by closing the inlet to filter and
measure the drop of water over a certain depth and measuring the time taken. Knowing the filter
bed area, the volume of water can be worked out and measuring the time taken will give you
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the flowrate and hence the filtration rate for each filter. This is still crude but will provide for
some information on the health of each filter.

The sieve analysis for the filter media will be undertaken by RBSB and the results will be
analysed by PGSB.

6.8 Water Quality Violations

As required by SPAN, every WTP would have water quality records for each of the WTPs.
These records for the past one year will be retrieved and analysis carried out to look for any
violations. For those WTPs with water quality violations, raw water samples will be taken by
RBSB and send to independent laboratory for analysis in accordance with MOH raw water
requirements. In addition, jar tests (to be carried out by RBSB) will also be carried out to
determine the most suitable and optimum chemicals and the corresponding dosages and
compared with the current dosing regime.

In addition, settled water and filtered/treated water samples will also be collected by RBSB and
analysed for those parameters in violations. It is noted that parameters in violation are not tested
at filtered water. These parameters may be in solution and precipitate out when post lime is
added.

The water quality violations are mainly Mn, Fe, RA or Fl2. It is observed that in most WTPs
with such Mn and Fe violations there is no proper oxidation of the RW and there is insufficient
retention time for the oxidation process to take effect.

6.9 Sludge Treatment Facilities (STF)

WTP sludge are derived mainly from the particulate matter settled out from the raw water in
the clarifiers and from the wastewater discharged during backwashing of the filters. Sludge
treatment plant is to reduce the amount of water in the sludge before being disposed off in a
sludge drying bed, lagoon or landfill.

Based on previous experience, in some of the STF, there is no washwater recovery tanks and
the sludge balancing tank (called holding tank) do not have submersible mixers which may
affect the sludge loading rate to the thickeners. If thickener is on continuous operation, it may
affect the sludge loading. Sometime there is also no sludge holding tank before the decanter
and this may also affect the sludge loading to the decanter as well as polymer dosing.

In addition, some WTP has the supernatant or effluent from each process of the STF to be
recycled back to the WTP. As a word of caution, the effluent already has some chemicals and
polymer being added and such effluent may affect the raw water coagulation process.
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6.10 WTP Capacity and Upgrading

Most of the WTPs are old plants where there are no records or as-built drawings of the original
design. Over the years, changes and upgrades have been made over the process and there is a
need to re-calibrate the plant capacity.

Without any drawings available, physical surface measurements can be made but those under
water will be difficult. The depth of the process unit will have to rely on the plant operators or
from memory or from photographs when the plant is shut down for cleaning.

With such information, the carrying capacity for each process unit can be calculated but it will
not be accurate due to certain parameters as described above. However, this will be good
enough for the understanding of the WTP processes.

Once the carrying capacity of the existing plant is determined, then it will be easier to decide
on which process to be upgraded. However, this will also depend on the treatment process to
be adopted in the design of the upgrade or a combination of existing and new processes to
reduce the overall construction cost.

6.11 Inspection on Reservoirs

Assessment will only be carried out from external visual inspection to look for cracks,
corrosion, subsidence, underdrain chambers. M&E equipment such as actuators, level
electrodes, flowmeters, etc, will also be checked.

6.12 Stage 2 – Needs Statement

The work under Stage 2 i.e. the preparation of Needs Statement are as prescribed herewith.

(a) Prepare the necessary Needs Statement with Project Brief;

(b) Prepare Bills of Estimated Quantities. The Bills of Estimated Quantities shall be
suitable for calling of Design and Build Tenders;

(c) Advise RSAJ/RBSB on the packaging of the proposed works; and

(d) Prepare Performance Specification for the works including civil, mechanical, electrical
and instrumentation works.

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6.12.1 Rehabilitation and Refurbishment Costs

From the inspection carried out using the checklists, a list of defects will be generated for each
unit of the plant. This list of defects and deficiency will be tabulated and the cost for either
repair or replacement carried out based on quotation from suppliers to arrive at the
Rehabilitation Cost.

Other than the rehabilitation cost based on the condition assessment, costing will also be carried
out for the various process or upgrading improvement works based on concept including
options to be considered. The rehabilitation, refurbishment and asset replacement costs shall be
tabulated based on the Preliminary Detailed Abstract (PDA) format as in Value Management.
The timing of each component of the works will also be provided depending on the criticality
of the component to the WTP. Such format shall be suitable for Design and Build Tenders.

6.12.2 Need Statement and Project Brief

(a) Project Components

It is envisaged that the Design and Build tenders be based on the Packages as outline in Section
5.0. Depending on the works required, the Project Brief will need to describe the project
components.

(b) Framework for Need Statement

As per the Standard Form of Design and Build Contract, PWD Form DB (Rev. 1/2010), the
Need Statement is equivalent to the Government’s Requirements. It is proposed that the Need
Statement shall have the following sections

(i) Section I – General Requirements

(ii) Section II – Particular Requirements
(iii) Section III – Standard Civil and Structural Works
(iv) Section IV – Standard M&E Works
(v) Section V – Standard Process Engineering Works

Section I and II are the most important parts as it spelts out all the Governments’s Requirements,
design criteria required as well as the technical specifications, performance specifications,
operations specifications and functional specifications. The standard specifications are however
excluded from the scope of works.

In a conventional contract, the requirements are spelt out in the drawings as well as in the BOQ.
However, since this is a D&B contract there will be no drawings and BOQ and requirements
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have to the translated into the specifications or Need Statement. An example of such a
requirement is for building works where it is not only the floor area that is required but other
elements such as type of structure, roof, finishing and ventilation requirements. A sample of
how this can be done is as shown below:

All the buildings shall be in reinforced concrete columns and beam framework and
brickwalls. The walls shall be plastered internally and externally and painted. The
roof of the building shall be of reinforced concrete with water proofing.

High level windows shall be fixed glass louvred windows in anodized aluminium frame.
Low level windows (except in Administration Building) shall be adjustable glass
louvred windows in anodized aluminium frame. The windows in the Administration
Building shall be hung casement with top hung ventilator in anodized aluminium frame.
Doors shall be in varnished hardwood single or double leaf doors with or without fixed
glass louvred incorporated above, Roller shutter doors shall be in aluminium and
electric actuator operated.

The schedule of internal finishes and ventilation to the buildings shall be as follows:

Walls Floors Ceiling Skirting Ventilation

Administration Building
Plant Supt. Office A+B I D/K Air conditioned
Office A+B I D/K Air conditioned
Control Room A+B I D/K Air conditioned
Laboratory A+B F D/K Air conditioned
Plant operator room cum prayer room A+B I D/K Ceiling fan
Record Room, Store Room A+B I D/K Ceiling fan
UPs room, Telemetry equipment room A+B I D/K Air conditioned
Toilets A+B+C F D/K Natural ventilation
Lobby A+B I D/K Ceiling fan

A - 20mm cement sand plaster (exposed columns and beams to be D)

B - 3 coats of Acrylic Paint
C - Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiles
D - Fairfaced Concrete
F - Non-skid Homogeneous Ceramic Tiles
G - Plain granolithic concrete
H - Heavy Duty Homogeneous Tiles
I - Homogeneous Floor Tiles
J - Epoxy screed to structural screed to fall
K- Suspended Ceiling
N - None
S - 40mm thick structural floor screed with anti-dusting additive.

(c) Findings of Condition Assessment

The Condition Assessment would have identified the existing issues and requirements of
rehabilitation and refurbishment works required. It is therefore proposed that the relevant parts

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of the Condition Assessment be inserted as a guidance document only and the proposed design
of the rehabilitation and refurbishment works to be proposed by the D&B contractor.

(d) Particular Specifications

Other important requirements that need to be specified are as follows (may not be exhaustive):

(i) Retention time of clear water tank (3 or 4 hours);

(ii) Storage hours or capacity of reservoirs;
(iii) Size of pipelines
(iv) Preferred Vendor List to ensure certain brands are from certain countries due to
past bad experiences;
(v) Preference for certain type of pumps, for example in certain agency, there is a
general dislike of vertical turbine pumps due to difficulty in maintenance;
(vi) Standby % requirements such as for pumps, whether to follow SPAN guidelines
or specific requirements by RSAJ;
(vii) Generator standby whether it is for 50% of WTP capacity or more;
(viii) Chemical storage requirements whether it is 30 days for local chemicals and 90
days for imported chemicals;
(ix) Types of storage tanks for e.g. liquid alum storage tanks whether to be in FRP
or steel tanks;
(x) Tools and spare parts requirements;
(xi) SCADA and control system whether it will be the web based state of the art

The above are just some of the lists of criteria or requirements to be spelt out in the
specifications or Need Statement.

(e) Operations for One Year

For the WTP contract, it is proposed that the contract sum analysis has to include for operation
of the WTP by the D&B contractor. This is because a contractor may propose an economical
construction cost but if the O&M is very high, then in the long run, it will be more expensive.
In this respect, a Net Present Value evaluation of 5% over say a 25 years period will be able to
gauge which proposal is more economical in the long term.

6.12.3 Packaging of the Works

Based on the condition assessment, the works that are critical to the performance of the plant
as well as compliance with the Authorities can be identified. From the rehabilitation and
refurbishment costing, the critical works will be tabulated according to the year when it will be
implemented. It should be noted that this is an existing plant and certain works like replacement

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of the filter media and filter nozzles cannot be carried out in one go and such have to be phased
out.

6.13 Reports and Deliverables

Based on the TOR, the reports and deliverables are to be completed within 12 months aas
follows.

Package 2 – Johor Bahru

No Item Delivery (after commencement)

1 Inception Report 3 weeks

2 Interim Report No. 1 3 months

3 Interim Report No. 2 6 months

4 Draft Final Report 9 months

5 Final Report 10 months

6 Needs Statement 12 months

In addition to the reports as outlined in the scope of works above, the consultant has to submit
one hard copy of the report and the original and PDF files.

(a) Inception Report within 3 weeks from the Letter of Award, outlining the approach and
methodology on how the study is to be carried out including a works programme, the
proposed staffing, summary of experience of the proposed staff and organisation chart;

(b) Interim Report stating the status and progress of works, preliminary findings and the
next step action plan;

(c) Draft Final Report encompassing the full scope of works as above to be submitted
within the period as stated above from the Letter of Award;

(d) Final Report by taking into account comments and input from RSAJ to be submitted
within one month from the submission of the Draft Final Report;

(e) Needs Statement to be submitted based on the Draft Final Report and comments from
RSAJ/RBSB;

(f) A presentation shall be made to RSAJ/RBSB for the Draft Final Report.

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Each of the WTP will have a report on its own and given an alphabet and the package number.
The proposed labelling of the reports will be as follows for Package 2:

(i) Volume 2A – Sg. Johor 1 & 2 WTP

(ii) Volume 2B – Semangar 1 & 2 WTP
(iii) Volume 2C – Sultan Iskandar 1 & 2 WTP
(iv) Volume 2D – Sultan Ismail WTP
(v) Volume 2E – Gunung Pulai WTP

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7.0 PROPOSED STAFFING & ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

7.1 Proposed Structure for Assessment

The personnel who have the necessary qualification and experience to undertake the assigned
duties have been selected for the project team. The proposed organization structure is as shown
below and also in Appendix 1. The structure has been prepared in consideration of the
requirements of the services and also the nature of the works involved and time required for
completion. Staff are selected also based on the experience in their previous involvement in the
Due Diligence Audit for SSP as well as the Condition Assessment (CA) 2020 and CA 2021 for
Air Selangor.

Due to the extent of the works, it is envisaged that the team will have engineers from each
discipline, i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Process. The Team Leader in each discipline
will oversee their respective members in each discipline.

Project Director
Soh Kok Eng

Project Manager
Tan Loo Shyang

Mechanical Engineering Elect & Instrumentation Process Engineering Civil & Structural
Quah Khay Chee Ahmad Rizal Ibrahim Yong Kam Ming Tan Loo Shyang

Senior Mech Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Process Engineer Senior Civil Engineer
Ho Kien Siong Kok Chee Chung Liew Lui Song Chong Weng Yu
Senior Mech Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer
Tan Kim Sin Sujintharan Nair

Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Process Engineer Civil Engineer

Muhammad Zaid Hasim Farah Syed Idris Tee Hui Jing Tan John Khai
Process Engineer
Wong Yunn Nuo

7.2 Background of Key Personnel

(a) Project Director – Ir. Soh Kok Eng

The project team will be headed by, Ir. Soh Kok Eng, who will be responsible to the Client on
all aspects of the works. Ir. Soh Kok Eng is the Director of Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd with
over 41 years of experience in the fields of water supply, construction, waste water engineering
and project management. Ir. Soh Kok Eng is a Civil Engineering graduate from the Universiti
of Malaya, a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC), Malaysia and also
Chartered Engineer, UK. He was the Division Director of Water Supply in SMHB Sdn Bhd
before joining Perunding Glokal in 2017.

He was the Project Director for numerous projects and some fairly large project notably the
PAMER (Project Air Mentah to RAPID) project which was completed successfully. He also
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conducts training courses in “Basic Water Treatment Plant Design” and “Analysis of Pumping
System” to the Malaysian Water Association, Jabatan Air Sabah and Association of Consulting
Engineers, Sabah. Ir. Soh is also experienced in Contract Administration and is the Co-Author
of “Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (MyCESMM)”, “Guide to
MyCESMM” and “Library of Standard BQ Descriptions for MyCESMM” published by the
Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB). He was appointed as a
Committee Member to investigate the “Pipe Burst Incident at SSSP3 Bukit Badong WTP Surge
Suppression System”.

Ir. Soh Kok Eng is also the Project Director for the Due Diligence Audit of the SSP1, SSP3 and
Rasa WTP as well as the CA 2020 and CA 2021 carried out for Air Selangor and the audit for
the Pelubang, Bkt Pinang, Pinang Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah.

(b) Project Manager – Ir. Tan Loo Shyang

The proposed Project Manager is Ir. Tan Loo Shyang, who is the Director of Perunding Glokal
with over 27 years of experience in the design and construction of water supply projects. Ir.
Tan Loo Shyang is a Civil Engineering graduate from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a
Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC), Malaysia. He was the Principal
Engineer of Water Supply in SMHB Sdn Bhd before joining Perunding Glokal in 2019. He has
designed several large water treatment plants in Malaysia including Sg Dua in Penang,
upgrading of Kampar water treatment plant in Perak, upgrading of Beruas water treatment plant
in Perak and the raw Water Treatment Plant for RAPID. He was the Project Manager for the
audit of the Pelubang, Bkt Pinang, Pinang Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah and
the Civil and Structural Engineering Team Leader for CA 2020 and CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(c) Team Leader - Mechanical Engineering – Ir. Quah Khay Chee

The proposed Head of Mechanical Engineering is Ir. Quah Khay Chee, who is a Director of
Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd. Ir. Quah Khay Chee holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering from University Malaya and is a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate
(PEPC), Malaysia. He has over 43 years of work experience related to Navy Operation, Marine
Engineering, and also designing of pumps for water and waste water treatment plant. Ir. Quah
Khay Chee was the executive director of MRES Engineering Sdn Bhd who was the sole
distributor of the Regaline pump in Malaysia. Ir. Quah KC was the Team Leader for Mechanical
Engineering for CA 2020 and CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(d) Senior Mechanical Engineer – Ir. Ho Kien Siong

Ir. Ho Kien Siong is Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate, Malaysia and is the
proposed Senior Mechanical Engineer. He holds a Master in Water Engineering from
University Putra Malaysia after obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the
Engineering Council UK. Ir. Ho Kien Siong plays an active role in the water industries and has
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obtained certification such as Asean Engineers Register (AER), SPAN Qualified Person and
Member of Malaysia Water Association (MWA). He has over 26 years of experience in water
treatment process design, coordination, implementation and commissioning covering local and
overseas projects. He was also the Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Due Diligence Audit of
the SSP1, SSP3 and Rasa WTP carried out for Air Selangor and the audit of the Pelubang, Bkt
Pinang, Pinang Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah. Ir. Ho was the Senior
Mechanical Engineer for CA 2020 and CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(e) Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mr. Tan Kim Sin

Mr. Tan Kim Sin is a mechanical engineer who graduated from Staffordshire University, UK
in mechanical engineering with First Class Honours in 2006 followed by a Master Degree in
2007. He was formerly with SMHB Sdn Bhd and was involved in some major water supply
projects including the upgrading of the raw water pumping system for SSP1, Sungai Dua water
treatment plant and the Kuala Jelai upgrading works. He has 14 years of experience in areas of
mechanical engineering works for water supply and hydropower projects.

(f) Mechanical Engineer – Muhammad Zaid Hasim

Muhammad Zaid Hasim graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA in mechanical

engineering and has about 7 years of experience in water and sewerage works. He was involved
in the Sg. Kinta WTP, Labohan Dagang WTP, Sg Labu WTP and the Sg. Udang Leachate
Treatment Plant amongst others. He was also involved in the Conditional Assessment for Water
Treatment Plants for Year 2020 for Air Selangor. Muhammad Zaid Hasim was the Mechanical
Engineer for CA 2020 and CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(g) Team Leader - Electrical and Instrumentation – Ir. Ahmad Rizal Ibrahim

Ir. Ahmad Rizal is a Director of Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd and a Professional Engineer with
Practicing Certificate. He will be responsible for the Electrical and Instrumentation aspects of
the work. He holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of
Malaya in 2001. He has 20 years of experience in commercial, industrial, health care as well as
oil & gas industries. His area of expertise is in Electrical engineering which he has in many
years of experience working with various sectors ranging from subcontractor, EPC, turnkey
contractor, consultant and project management consultant. Ahmad Rizal was the Team Leader
for Electrical and Instrumentation for CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(h) Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer – Kok Chee Chung

Kok Chee Chung graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. He has 14 years of experience in electrical power,
telecommunications, instrumentation and SCADA system in engineering jobs ranging from
sewerage treatment, landfill, water treatment plant, flood mitigation as well as railway system.
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Some of the projects Mr. Kok was involved are Gadong Sewerage, Mengabau WTP, Assara
Flood Mitigation, Panaga Flood Mitigation as well as the KTMB Seremban Gemas Double
Track.

(i) Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer – Ir. Sujintharan

Ir. Sujintharan Nair is a Professional Engineer, Malaysia and will be involved in the
Electrical, Instrumentation and SCADA aspects of the work. He holds a degree in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering from University Tenaga Malaysia with about 10 years of
professional experience in areas of electrical and instrumentation engineering works for water
supply projects and was the electrical works team leader in the supervision of the Langat 2
construction which is the largest WTP in Malaysia at 1130 Mld. He was also involved in the
Due Diligence Audit of the SSP1, SSP3 and Rasa WTP carried out for Air Selangor and the
audit of the Pelubang, Bkt Pinang, Pinang Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah. Ir.
Sujintharan was the Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for CA 2020 and CA 2021
for Air Selangor.

(j) Electrical Engineer – Farah Syed Idris

Farah Syed Idris graduated with a Master Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. She has more than 7 years of experience in
the design of electrical energy efficiency systems and safety design. She is well versed in
electrical system, extra low voltage, telecommunication system, 11kV, ICT system and is
familiar with IEEE specifications and Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements.

(k) Team Leader - Process Engineering – Yong Kam Ming

Yong Kam Ming started off his career as a marine engineer and since 1991, has been in the
fields of water treatment plant operations. He holds a First Class Engineer, Certificate of
Competency (Motorship) and also a Perakuan Kebolehan Jurutera (IPD) Gred Satu (JKKP). He
was General Manager (Operations), responsible for the operations, maintenance and
management of Sg. Kinta Dam and three (3) WTPs with total design capacity of 639 Mld. He
also act as an Advisor to Air Utara Indah Sdn Bhd in the Operation & Maintenance of five (5)
WTPs with total capacity of 636 Mld. His knowledge and experience in the operation and
maintenance of WTPs will be valuable to the team. Yong Kam Ming was also the Head of
Process Engineering for the Due Diligence Audit of the SSP1, SSP3 and Rasa WTP carried out
for Air Selangor. Mr. Yong was the Team Leader for Process Engineering for CA 2020 and CA
2021 for Air Selangor.

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(l) Senior Process Engineer – Liew Lui Song

Ir. Liew Lui Song is a Chemical Engineer graduate from the UTM, Malaysia in 2004 and a
Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate, Malaysia. He has over 16 years of experience
mainly in water treatment plant projects and will be the Senior Process Engineer for the process
assessment and evaluation. In addition, he will also be responsible to design the water treatment
plant, sludge treatment plant and sludge landfill. Ir. Liew was the Senior Process Engineer for
CA 2020 and CA 2021 for Air Selangor.

(m) Process Engineer – Tee Hui Jing

Tee Hui Jing is a Chemical Engineering graduate from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
(UTAR), Malaysia in 2019. He has about 2 years of experience in the fields of water and sludge
treatment and will assist the Senior Process Engineer in carrying out the assessment and design
of the WTP, STF and evaluation of equipment in terms of complying the specification, design,
functionality and drawings. She was also involved in the Conditional Assessment for Water
Treatment Plants for Year 2020 and 2021 carried out for Air Selangor.

(n) Process Engineer – Wong Yunn Nuo

Wong Yunn Nuo is a Chemical Engineering graduate from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in
2018. He has about 3 years of experience in the fields of water and sludge treatment and will
assist the Senior Process Engineer in carrying out the assessment and design of the WTP, STF
and evaluation of equipment in terms of complying the specification, design, functionality and
drawings. She was also involved in the Conditional Assessment for Water Treatment Plants for
Year 2020 and 2021 carried out for Air Selangor.

(o) Team Leader – Civil and Structural Engineering – Ir. Tan Loo Shyang

Ir. Tan Loo Shyang, is a Director of Perunding Glokal with over 28 years of experience in the
design and construction of water supply projects. Ir. Tan Loo Shyang is a Civil Engineering
graduate from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Professional Engineer with Practicing
Certificate (PEPC), Malaysia. He was the Principal Engineer of Water Supply in SMHB Sdn
Bhd before joining Perunding Glokal in 2019. He has designed several large water treatment
plants in Malaysia including Sg Dua in Penang, upgrading of Kampar water treatment plant in
Perak, upgrading of Beruas water treatment plant in Perak and the raw Water Treatment Plant
for RAPID. He was the Project Manager for the audit of the Pelubang, Bkt Pinang, Pinang
Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah and the Civil and Structural Engineering Team
Leader for CA 2020.

As the Team Leader for Civil and Structural Works, he will focus on the civil aspects, layout
for any upgrading works including land matter management.

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(p) Senior Civil and Structural Engineer – Chong Weng Yu

Chong Weng Yu is a civil and structural engineer and holds a degree in Civil Engineering from
University of Nottingham and is registered with the Board of Engineers. He has about 7 years
of experience in designing reinforced concrete and steel structure and was involved in water
supply projects such as Proposed Raw Water Supply Project to RAPID – Project Air Mentah
Rapid (PAMER), Petronas RAPID Raw WTP, Langat 2 WTP and Projek Menaiktaraf Loji
Rawatan Air Beruas. He was also involved in the Due Diligence Audit of the SSP1, SSP3 and
Rasa WTP carried out for Air Selangor and the audit of the Pelubang, Bkt Pinang, Pinang
Tunggal, Sg Petani and Sg Ular WTPs in Kedah. Chong Weng Yu was the Civil and Structural
Engineer for CA 2020.

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8.0 SUPPORT FACILITIES

8.1 Administration

The following items are required for carrying out the services

8.1.1 Office Space

Main study work will be carried out in the fields and office of Perunding Glokal Sdn Bhd in
Shah Alam, Selangor. It is anticipated that there might be some review of document at the
facilities and it is proposed that some office space be provided by the operator to facilitate the
teams for this purpose.

8.1.2 Transport

The Consultant will arrange for members of the Project Team to travel using their own vehicles,
if and when necessary, in connection with consulting duties and will compensate them
according to Government approved rates.

8.2 Liaison

It is imperative for the satisfactory completion of the study that we maintain close liaison with
RSAJ and RBSB during the study. We welcome therefore the appointment of a Project Liaison
Officer from RSAJ and RBSB to assist in the study. In addition, we would also request the
appointment of a Liaison Officer from each of the facility for us to coordinate the access to the
facility as well as to the documents.

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9.0 WORKS PROGRAMME

The Works Programme is as shown in Appendix 2. The commencement date is on 17th January
2023 and the following assumptions have been made in preparing the Works Programme.

(a) A 5 days working week has been assumed;

(b) Since Friday is a rest day in Johor, no site visit will be carried out on Friday;
(c) The approach is to carry out a preliminary site visit to have a better understanding of
the WTP, the extent of the plant, collect relevant data and understand the issues of each
plant;
(d) After the preliminary site visit, the team will return to the office in Shah Alam to
prepare the checklist together with the asset lists to be provided by RSAJ;
(e) The second site visit will involve detailed assessment of each component of each plant
and to fill in the gaps in each plant;
(f) Since Gunung Pulai is on the priority list, this will be the first plant to be carried out;
(g) The completion of the study is dependent on the third party tests to be carried out by
RBSB and a preliminary programme has been prepared;
(h) There are a total of 122 water quality tests to be carried out for this Package 2 and from
past experience this may entail a very long duration and hence it is on the critical path
if only one accredited lab is used;
(i) The ToR has specified a duration of 9 months for the Draft Final Report for Package
2. However, we are suggesting that the report be submitted progressively;
(j) 2 weeks is allowed in the Works Programme for comments by RSAJ; and
(k) The Need Statement for each WTP will be submitted after receiving the comments on
the Draft Final Report.

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RANHILL SAJ SDN BHD/RANHILL BERSEKUTU SDN BHD

Condition Assessment of Water Treatment Plants for Johor State
Project Director
Soh Kok Eng

Project Manager
Tan Loo Shyang

Mechanical Engineering Elect & Instrumentation Process Engineering Civil & Structural
Quah Khay Chee Ahmad Rizal Ibrahim Yong Kam Ming Tan Loo Shyang

Senior Mech Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer Senior Process Engineer Senior Civil Engineer
Ho Kien Siong Kok Chee Chung Liew Lui Song Chong Weng Yu
Senior Mech Engineer Senior Electrical Engineer
Tan Kim Sin Sujintharan Nair

Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Process Engineer Civil Engineer

Muhammad Zaid Hasim Farah Syed Idris Tee Hui Jing Tan John Khai
Process Engineer
Wong Yunn Nuo

APPENDIX 1 - CONSULTANT'S ORGANISATION CHART

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