ANNEX B: Design Brief

RFP Ref No: 22644-001_ALB_EU4C_RFP_01

Design services for EU4CULTURE Project_ Support for revitalization of cultural heritage sites and monuments affected by Earthquake in Albania

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Table of Contents ...... 2 2. Introduction ...... ,,...... 3 2.1 Stakeholders and Partners ...... 4 2.2 Documentation Reviewed ...... 4 3 Project Objectives and Requirements ...... 5 3.1 Project Objectives...... 5 3.2 Project Requirements ...... 5 4 Site Appraisal ...... 6 4.1 Project Location ...... 6 4.1.1 Castle of Lezha ………………..………………………...... 4.1.1 Ethnographic Museum of Durrës ………………..………………………..…………...... 4.1.2 National Museum of History……………………………...... 4.1.3 Archeological Museum in Durrës...... 4.1.4 Ethnographic Museum in Kruja...... 4.1.5 Castle of Bashtova…………………….………………...... 4.1.6 Hammam of Durrës……………………...……………...... 4.1.7 Kurcaj Bridge……………...…..………………………...... 4.1.8 Castle of Ishmi & the Building near the Fortification...... 4.1.9 Building of the Institution of the Politically Persecuted...... 4.1.10 National Academy of Science …………………………...... 4.1.11 Ruins of the church of St.Mary,Mamuras,Kurbin...... 4.1.12. Porto Romano…………..………………………...... 4.1.13 Former Archbishopric of Durrës in Delbnisht…………...... 4.1.14 Building of the Former ‘’League of Writers’’...... 4.1.15 Ministry of Culture………..…………………...... 4.1.16 Amphitheater of Durrës…..………………………...... 4.1.17 Venetian Tower in Durrës………...……………...... 4.1.18 Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, Murrize…………………...... 4.1.19 The headquarters of "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana…………………………….……………...………...... 4.1.20 Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, Mashterkore……...... 4.1.21 Ethnographic Museum of Lezha…..………………………...... 4.1.22 Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem Qesja and Gazmir Kaçiu)...... 4.1.23

Summary of the site’s constraints ...... 5. Preliminary Design ...... 5.1 Project Description and Preliminary Design Proposals ...... 5.1.1 Design Planning...... 6 General ...... 6.1 Sustainability ...... 6.1.1 Health and Safety Criteria ...... 6.1.2 Design Quality Criteria ...... 6..1.3 Scope of Design consultants Services ...... 6.2 Phase 0 – Site and Geotechnical Survey and Report ...... 6.2.1 Phase I - Concept Design ...... 6.2.2 Phase II – Design Development ...... 6.2.3

2 Phase III – Final Design Submittals ...... 6.2.4 Phase IV – Construction Stage ...... 6.2.5

2. INTRODUCTION

On 26 November 2019, Albania was hit by its most deadly earthquake in the last 50 years. The earthquake measured 6.3 on the Richter scale and caused significant casualties and property damage, resulting in 51 deaths, over 1000 injured, and nearly 17,000 people displaced. As a result of the disaster, a total of 202,291 people were affected in the country, 47,263 directly, and 155,029 indirectly. It caused extensive damage in 11 municipalities, including the two most populous, urbanized and developed municipalities (Tirana and Durres). The worst affected municipalities were: Shijak, Durres, Kruja, Tirana, Kamza, Kavaja, Kurbin, and Lezha.

The Government of Albania requested support from the European Union, the United Nations, and the World Bank to undertake a full and comprehensive Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) to identify the damage, losses, and recovery needs arising from the earthquake. The tripartite partners provided financial and technical support to conduct the assessment in addition to the resources the government made available. To measure and assess the economic damage, a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) was conducted, estimating the total economic losses at nearly EUR 1Billion.

The PDNA documented the destruction of public and private infrastructure. Of particular concern was the destruction of cultural heritage monuments and property, as 53 cultural heritage properties were significantly damaged by the earthquake. UNOPS, through ECR AUMCO , is partnering with the Government of Albania and the European Union, to facilitate the post-earthquake revitalization and upgrade of economic and tourism infrastructure of a large number of key cultural heritage sites, museums, and cultural hubs. The overall aim of the project will be to assist Albania with economic development and recovery with a focus on tourism development with cultural heritage as its key component. This project seeks to remediate the effect of the earthquake on Albania’s cultural heritage through the rehabilitation of monuments, as well as contribute to Albania’s socio-economic recovery through the construction and upgrade of these sites. It will be important also to support improvements in the capacity of institutions responsible for the management of these cultural monuments and sites to better accommodate tourism.

The final outcomes of the project are:

1) The rehabilitation of significant cultural heritage sites damaged by the earthquake. 2) Support to local economic development and the capacity of the Ministry of Culture in the safeguarding, management, and promotion of cultural heritage sites. 3) Improving awareness of the importance of cultural heritage sites amongst the Albanian public In addition to the partners within the UN system, UNOPS works with partners around the world to plan and implement hundreds of infrastructure projects of varied scales and complexity every year, ranging from maternity clinics to hospitals, from schools to roads, from Integrated Border Management Crossings to High Security Prisons, from advisory on strategic infrastructure investment to assistance in the development of national infrastructure plans. UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and

3 sustainable development. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure through efficient, transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

2.1 Stakeholders and Partners The key stakeholders for implementation of this project are: ● European Union Delegation to Albania; ● Government of Albania (GoA), (represented by) ● Ministry of Culture (MoC), represented by: National Cultural Heritage Institute NCHI, National Tangible Cultural Heritage Council NTCHC. ● Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MoTE), represented by: National Environment Agency NEA ● National Council of Territory ● Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, represented by The Institute of Construction ● Local Governments; ● Municipalities of Tirana, Durrës, Kruja, Lezha, Mirdita, Rrogozhina, Kavaja Implementing partner/project manager:

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

2.2 Documentation Reviewed The following documents have been consulted during the development of the Design Brief:

∙ UNOPS RFP Terms of Reference Document

∙ Topographic Maps:

▪ Topographic Maps; ▪ Cadaster-topographic plans. ∙ Local Legislation:

○ Law 27/2018 "On Cultural Heritage and Museums"

○ The Albanian Chart of Restoration, DCM. No.426, dated 13.07.2007;

○ Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 408, dated 13.5.2015 “On the Approval of the Regulation on Territorial Development”;

○ Law No. 107 dated 31.07.2014 “On Territorial Planning and Development”;

○ Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 887, dated 24/12/2019 ”For the determination of rules and fast track procedure for drafting and approval of the obliged plan locally,

4 as well as a procedure for the approval of development / construction permit, in natural disaster situations”;

○ Law No. 1044, dated 07.07.2011 “On Environmental Impact Assessment” ; ○ Law No. 8937, dated 12.9.2002 and Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 38, dated 16.01.2003 “On the approval of the norms, rules and conditions of design and construction, production and storage of heat in buildings”; ○ UNI 9490 and local legislation for fire protection measures in force, such as Law No. 8776, dated 5.4.2001, Decision of the Council of Ministers No.699, dated 22.10.2004, DCM No. 722, dated 19.11.1998; ○ DCM No.2. dated 8.5.2003. “On the classification and structure of cost in construction works”; ○ The technical analysis of prices for all items in the budget forecast based on Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 627, dated 15.7.2015. “On the approval of the technical pricing manuals for construction works and their technical analysis”; ○ Decision of the Council of Minister No. 1055, dated 22.12.2010 “On the establishment of technical opposition for construction works projects”; ○ DCM No. 425, dated 27.5.2020 "On the procedures for the selection of entities equipped with a license for design, implementation, supervision and testing of cultural assets, for carrying out investments with public funds in cultural assets"; ○ DCM No. 354 dated 11.05.2016 "On the approval of the tariffs manual for services in territorial planning, design, supervision and testing"; ○ DCM No. 98, dated 6.2.2013 "On the approval of the list of harmonized Albanian standards, which have a reference character for the presumption of conformity for construction products"; ○ DCM No. 279, dated 18.4.2007 “For the approval of the list of construction products, for which the obligatory conformity assessment is required”; ○ DCM No. 679, dated 22.10.2004 “For the approval of technical rules for the use of structural concrete”; ○ DCM No. 68, datë 15.02.2001 “For the approval of standards and technical conditions of design and implementation of construction works", amended"; ○ DCM No. 4, dated 10.1.2003 “For some additions to the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 68, dated 15.2.2001, “For the approval of standards and technical conditions of design and implementation of construction works”; ○ DCM No. 391, dated 19.6.2004 “For some additions to the Decision of the Council of Ministers No.68, dated 15.2.2001 “For the approval of standards and technical conditions of design and implementation of construction works”, amended”.

▪ EN norms; ▪ Other technical standards and regulations.

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Project Objectives

5 The main objective of the design consultancy services for this contract is to provide UNOPS and the project stakeholders with a fully functioning design, including drawings, schedules, specifications, computations, photographs, bill of quantities, standards, codes or guidelines, and reports for the rehabilitation of the selected cultural monuments. The final design deliverables should ensure that UNOPS can deliver the project on time, within the budget and the quality expectations of all project stakeholders. The detailed design works for the restoration, rehabilitation, musealization, audio guide, websites, 3D virtual tours and info/sales points of cultural heritage buildings as selected, include but are not limited to Architectural and Structural Works, Electrical Works, and Mechanical Works required for the following infrastructure improvements:

● Emergency interventions for monuments which have been evaluated to be at high risk, to provide clear, safe and unobstructed access to the monuments, for specialized surveillance teams, institutional staff, engineering or technical staff or workers of companies involved in the design or restoration of monuments. ● Musealization interventions, for the protection and enhancement of archaeological/historical/ethnographic assets in museums or in any case in archaeological sites/ museum areas, emphasizing the museum architecture. ● Structural consolidation and architectural restoration of earthquake damaged buildings in compliance with UNOPS standards and albanian regulations . ● Rehabilitation/construction of essential services: fire protection system, hydraulic water supply and sewage systems, electrical systems, heating/ ventilation and air conditioning systems HVAC, electronic systems, in compliance with Albanian laws and regulations and UNOPS standards. ● Connection infrastructure of the facility with the road network, firefighting network, electrical network, water supply network, sewage discharge network, in compliance with Albanian laws and regulations and UNOPS standards. ● Architectural landscape interventions, in compliance with local regulations and UNOPS standards. ● Infrastructure for people with special needs, in compliance with Albanian laws and regulations and UNOPS standards. ● Perimeter safety barriers, to prevent accidents to passers-by or tourists. Signal boards for various specific hazards. ● Modern tools for providing information on the monument or cultural asset, such as audio guides, video guides, virtual tours, websites etc. ● Information tools for people with special needs. ● Info/ticketing points and ticketing systems, booths, parking lots and other auxiliary facilities. ● Public spaces for the rest of the visitors. ● Necessary parking space and passageway for emergency services.

4. SITE APPRAISAL Project Location

4.1.1 Castle of Lezha

6 ○ Lezhë Castle is a castle dominating the city of Lezhë, northern Albania. The castle is connected to the city by two roads that are in very good condition, one is paved with cobblestones and the other, which is longer, with asphalt. The project will include interventions in the restoration, museology and public spaces. ○ Latitude: 41.78389787 ○ Longitude: 19.65014434 ○ Sea level: 153 m

4.1.2 Ethnographic Museum of Durrës

○ The Ethnographic Museum of Durrës is located 100 m north-west of the Torre of Durrës, very close to the C-Tower of the Castle of Durrës. Access to the site is possible through the streets “Anastas Durrsaku“ and “Colonel Thomson”. ○ Latitude: 41.31070058 ○ Longitude: 19.44599175 ○ Sea level: 6 m

4.1.3 National Museum of History

○ The National Museum of History is located in the northern part of the “Skënderbej” Tirana’s central square. The site is accessible from the street ‘’Ded Gjo Luli’’. ○ Latitude: 41.32939205 ○ Longitude: 19.81667197 ○ Sea level: 112 m

4.1.4 Archeological Museum in Durrës

○ The Archaeological Museum in Durrës is located in the western part of the city of Durrës, just some 50 meters from the sea side. ○ Latitude: 41.3115121 ○ Longitude: 19.44019711 ○ Sea level: 4 m

4.1.5 Ethnographic Museum in Kruja

○ The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja is located in the central part of the castle, about 150 m from the Clock Tower. The infrastructure to access the site, from the square in front of the National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu”, consists of about 100 m of cobbled steep pedestrian road. ○ Latitude: 41.50666509 ○ Longitude: 19.79372191 ○ Sea level: 551 m

7 4.1.6 Castle of Bashtova

○ The Castle of Bashtovë is a medieval quadrangular fortress located 400 m north to the flow of the Shkumbin River into the Adriatic Sea in Central Albania, and 4 km from the beach of Spille. Access to the site is possible through a 10 km asphalt road that connects the castle with the SH4 state highway. The project will include interventions in the restoration, museology and public spaces. ○ Latitude: 41.04672011 ○ Longitude: 19.49660611 ○ Sea level: 1 m

4.1.7 Hammam of Durrës

○ The Hammam of Durrës is located 100 m north of the Torre of Durrës, close to The Ethnographic Museum of Durrës. Access to the site is possible through the streets “Anastas Durrsaku“ and “Colonel Thomson”. ○ Latitude: 41.31054343 ○ Longitude: 19.44715798 ○ Sea level: 5 m

4.1.8 Kurcaj Bridge

○ Kurcaj Bridge is located in the region of Nikël, 8 km east to the city of Fushë Kruja. The road connecting the SH1 Tiranë-Shodër highway, for 5 km passes through the flat terrain and then runs through gently sloping hiils. ○ Latitude: 41.47017614 ○ Longitude:19.82142591 ○ Sea level: 195 m

4.1.9 Castle of Ishmi & the Building near the Fortification

○ The Castle of Ishmi and the building near the fortification are located 20 km north-east in aerial distance from the city of Durrës, in a hilly terrain. They have good road connections with A1 state highway and Lalëz road. ○ Latitude: 41.53931668 ○ Longitude: 19.59543264 ○ Sea level: 204 m

4.1.10 Building of the Institution of the Politically Persecuted

○ The building of the Institution of Politically Persecuted is located 600m south east of the center of Tirana, near the “Ura e Tabakëve”, in the “Fan Noli” square. It has good access from the “Murat Toptani” avenue. ○ Latitude: 41.32619433

8 ○ Longitude: 19.82522285 ○ Sea level: 112 m

4.1.11 National Academy of Science

○ The National Academy of Science is located in the center of Tirana, just on the eastern side of the Castle of Tirana, and adjacent to the Parliament Hall. ○ Latitude: 41.32621367 ○ Longitude: 19.82301164 ○ Sea level: 115 m

4.1.12 Ruins of the church of St.Mary,Mamuras,Kurbin

○ The Church of St. Mary is located in the village of Shemri, which is 12.3 km from the center of Mamurras. The road ○ Latitude: 41°34'01.7"N ○ Longitude: 19°45'32.9"E

4.1.13 Porto Romano

○ Porto Romano is located 8 km north of the city of Durres, near the current port with the same name. Access is realized through the roads “Vath Turja” and “Shën Pjetër”. ○ Latitude: 41.37423471 ○ Longitude: 19.42161369 ○ Sea level: 2 m

4.1.14 Former Archbishopric of Durrës in Delbnisht

○ The former Archbishopric of Durrës in Delbnisht is located 3 km north east of the city of Laç. The half of the road to the site passes through flat terrain while the other half passes through hilly landscape. ○ Latitude: 41.6529372 ○ Longitude: 19.73744595 ○ Sea level: 273 m

4.1.15 Building of the Former ‘’League of Writers’’.

○ The building of the Former “League of Writers” is located 0.4 km from the center of Tirana, in “Kavaja” street. It has very good accessibility from multiple directions, since it is located in a cross road. ○ Latitude: 41.3278 ○ Longitude: 19.8139 ○ Sea level: 110 m

9 4.1.16 Ministry of Culture

○ The Ministry of Culture is located in the eastern part of the city of Tirana. The Ministry building is the former Albanian film studio, while nowadays its premises are located on the right side of the building. ○ Latitude: 41.34569246 ○ Longitude: 19.84870291 ○ Sea level: 160 m

4.1.17 Amphitheater of Durrës

○ The EU4 Culture project of Castle & Amphitheater of Durrës is located in the City of Durrës. Durrës is located in a flat alluvial plain on the southeastern Adriatic Sea at one of the narrower points, opposite the cities of Bari and Brindisi in Italy. The project will include interventions in several objects within the castle compound: the Amphitheatre of Durrës, Castle of Durrës (C-Tower and Fortification Walls), the Ethnographic Museum, the Hammam of Durrës and Public Spaces.

The Amphitheater of Durrës is located in the southern part of the city of Durrës, near the harbor, and only 150 m from the city center. Vehicles have access to the perimeter of the amphitheatre except the eastern side. There are many houses built around the amphitheatre during time.

○ Latitude: 41.31219629 ○ Longitude: 19.44514847 ○ Sea level: 15 m

4.1.18 Venetian Tower in Durrës

○ Venetian tower is located in the town of Durres in street “Anastas Durrsaku“. ○ Latitude: 41.31073282 ○ Longitude: 19.44560552 ○ Sea level: 6 m

4.1.19 Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, Murrize

○ The dwelling of Ahmet Cuni is located 20 km north-east of Tirana. The road lies on a steep terrain. The state highway “Rruga e Arbèrit”, which is under construction, passes very close to the village Murrizë. ○ Latitude: 41.42648246 ○ Longitude: 20.00005889 ○ Sea level: 1029 m

4.1.20 The headquarters of "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana

○ The Headquarters of “Bashkimi” is located 0.7 km from the center of Tirana, in street Xhorxhi Martini. The road has good access to the main road George W. Bush. ○ Latitude: 41.3278 ○ Longitude: 19.8235 ○ Sea level: 112 m

4.1.21 Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, Mashterkore

○ The Dwelling of Preng Lleshi is located in Mashterkore, in the Municipality of Rubik. Access to the building is realized from the locality Reps, about 7 km by air from Mashterkora. The road connecting the site to Reps, is unpaved. ○ Latitude: 41.86708726 ○ Longitude: 20.04783547 ○ Sea level: 285 m

4.1.22 Ethnographic Museum of Lezha

○ The Ethnographic Museum of Lezha is located in the plain part between the hill where the castle of Lezha is located and the east bank of the river Drin. Access to the site is easy and there is good urban infrastructure. The project will include interventions in the restoration and museology. ○ Latitude: 41.78422827 ○ Longitude: 19.64259338 ○ Sea level: 2 m

4.1.23 Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem Qesja and Gazmir Kaçiu)

○ The two houses are located next to the Ethnographic Museum of Kruja, about 200 m from the Clock Tower. The infrastructure to access the site, from the square in front of the National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu”, consists of about 100 m of cobbled steep pedestrian road. ○ Latitude: 41.50666509 ○ Longitude: 19.79372191 ○ Sea level: 547 m

11 4.2 Summary of the site’s constraints The following design constraints are applicable to the proposed project which should be taken into consideration by the design consultant when carrying out the design of the cultural facilities:

In general, the sites have no legal/ security/ accessibility restrictions which may hinder, delay or interrupt the project design process with all its phases. All facilities are accessible from the outside for the recognition, survey and preparatory phase. Many of them are accessible from the inside, while for some of them, special care must be taken regarding the safety (for the inside access) of the field survey process .

It is important that until the application phase for preliminary permits, development permits and construction permits, the ownership certificates of the facilities are reconfirmed within the last 3 months.

Many of the existing cultural facilities currently are operational. Depending on the decisions during the design phases, the Consultant should take into account minimal disruption during the restoration/retrofit or other civil and installations works under this project.

● Safety measures (for people, structures and special elements) before initiating any type of work: scaffolding, nets, signage etc. ● General cleaning of the exterior and interior of the structures. ● Measures for effective treatment against biodegradation and vegetation, proposal for preventive maintenance to keep the vegetation under control (taken into consideration seasonal flourishing). This item must also form part of the maintenance plan. ● Measures for avoiding the roosting and nesting of animal species (i.e. pigeons) ● Rainwater management system/drainage system for the structures and for the site as a whole. ● Creation of inclinations by means of soil addition and compaction for proper removal of rainwater from the plot and away from the structures. ● Treatment of building pathologies such as major (structural) and minor cracks ● Masonry works (suitable stone, dimension of stones, building techniques and materials). ● Replacement of missing, deteriorated or cracked stone pieces where necessary for the structural consolidation of the structures of the complex. ● Pointing, repointing and injection grouting for repairing and strengthening of interior and exterior walls (masonry). ● Consolidation and stabilisation of wall paintings and original plasters and mortars (if applicable). ● Conservation and safeguarding of all special elements. Storage for safeguarding of movable elements. Safeguarding techniques for special elements which are not moveable. ● Measures for protection from rising damp. ● Removal of inappropriate interventions. ● Roof repair making sure that structural stability and adequate rainwater drainage is established. ● For unroofed structures/spaces, define water – proofing method of upper parts of

12 exposed masonry. ● Conservation of historic floors. ● Conservation of historic doors/windows/other historical elements if any. ● Installation of the lightning rod protection system, if needed. ● Visitor information panels: proposal drawings must depict location and design of each panel which must include architectural drawings, important dates, construction details and historical evidence. ● Repairs of the existing perimeter wall and construction of new fencing if needed. ● Visitor’s accessibility (Safe accessibility to the site should be ensured for all, including people with disabilities)

5. PRELIMINARY DESIGN

The successful Consultant shall review, modify and translate from Albanian to English available detailed designs provided by the Ministry of Culture, which have already passed and approved by the National Council of Tangible Cultural heritage.

The design consultant shall ensure that all spatial coordination exercises have been completed, and architectural and building services and structural engineering information have been provided and aligned to the budget. Additionally, the consultant must ensure that the design works of any specialist and all specialists have been incorporated into the proposed design solution.

The design consultant will work closely with UNOPS to ensure that any necessary government and other external stakeholders have been consulted, and that their concerns are incorporated into the design solution.

Moreover, as described in the UNOPS Design Planning Manual for Buildings, the design consultant must ensure that the final design addresses all aspect of the UNOPS police for Sustainable Infrastructure and the Organisational Directive No.40, wherein UNOPS endeavours to design and implement infrastructure project in amaner that respects the principle of social and environmental responsibility and sustainability, including preventing or mitigating adverse impacts on the environment and identifying opportunities for improvement environment performance.

The proposed design solutions shall also comply with UNOPS commitment to ensuring that the implementation of the infrastructure projects does not unfairly burden poor and vulnerable individuals, communities, and governments. Instead, the design solution shall consider mitigation of negative social and environmental impact and maximise positive impact of the same.

Likewise, in addition to the final design solution, high risk infrastructure also requires an intermediate concept design that will undergo a third party review and approval by the Project Board. The Concept Design will develop and expand upon the developed Building Survey Analysis and Building Design Report by the consultant, to include preliminary cost information, outline proposals for structural design requirements and building services and outline specifications. During this stage, the design consultant will perform the necessary site assessment and surveys and will consider construction and

13 sustainability strategies, maintenance and operation implications for services, and health and safety considerations.

In reviewing of the concept design, the design consultant must consider:

● Outline proposal for structural design; ● Outline proposals for building services systems; ● Outline specifications; ● Preliminary cost information

5.1 Project Description and Preliminary Design Proposals

Architectural design projects are the focal point for all the other projects, as a result the architectural design process should be the flagship to achieve specific functionality requirements for each of the buildings. A detailed identification and description of the architectural aspects is crucial to accomplish the project's objectives. Some of the architectural aspects that the Consultant should take into consideration are:

● Spatial proposal; ● Volumes; ● Aspects and treatments design; ● Passive design; ● Access and egress; ● Circulation flow, list of functions, areas and/or zones; ● Rooms (function, no. occupants, services, etc.); ● Interrelation between functions and areas.

4.2 Technical proposals

In summary, each of the projects is expected to be developed according to the following requirements:

4.2.1 Architectural Restoration

● The Consultant is required to analyze and certify all architectural elements and intervention procedures, such as: the sustainability, state of conservation, materials, details, etc. and to propose a project for the restoration/rehabilitation, museology, audio-guide, info/sales points, 3D virtual tours/websites, digitalization, laboratories. ● The design in terms of architectural aspects, is based on the principle of compositional and stylistic restoration of the sites while preserving the original architectural solutions and its components. ● The project should envisage solutions of various restoration, structural, mechanical, electrical problems without compromising its cultural and historical values. Of great importance is also solving problems related to movement in the facilities, including PwDs. ● Given that most of the buildings and sites are Cultural Monuments of First and Second Category, Archaeological Parks, museums, or cultural facilities of important historical and cultural values, architectural, structural and any type of interventions must preserve at maximum the original stylistic-identifying unity of the site.

14 ● The project should add cultural values to the cultural sites by giving special importance to finishes, cultural furnishing, architectural and structural elements, implementation of systems and landscape elements. ● The sites have original elements from the time of construction, or elements related to later interventions. For this reason it is necessary to show special care for their preservation and restoration in accordance with the legislation and best practices in the field of restoration. ● Any proposed intervention must be in accordance with: ● Law 27/2018 "On Cultural Heritage and Museums" ● "Albanian Restoration Chart", DCM. No.426, dated 13.07.2007; ● International restoration conventions. ● ISO 9001:2008 (The Standard for the Implementation of the Quality Management System) ● ISO 14001:2004 (The Standard for the Implementation of the Environment Management System) ● For the design process, Consultants should use the best international standards for this type of building (ICOM- International Council of Museums, EuroCodes etc.). ● During all project phases, the Consultant will analyze and give detailed data on the progress made by being supported and collaborating with the Ministry of Culture and the National Institute of Cultural Heritage. ● It is very important that all restoration operations adhere to the traditional (conservative) essence, respecting the elements added from time to time and avoiding at maximum new and unnecessary interventions. Aiming at the survival of the monuments, the possibility of revitalization of the monumental buildings should be considered, provided that the new function does not damage the values of the monument and is in the same concept with its historical and artistic interests. Adoptive interventions should be kept to a minimum by strictly preserving the external forms and avoiding significant alienations of the individual typology. ● The architectural restoration design must be preceded by a careful study of the monument in many respects (proving its position in the territorial or urban context, typological aspects, its structure, archival research, bibliography, etc.). The project should be based on a complete careful graphic and photographic survey, to verify correctly, the stability of the monument. ● Designers, in the design stage, should provide solutions to avoid the use of "pickaxe and hammer". In this way, not only there is a reduced risk that the elements of the building that are not yet known become irreversibly damaged, but also enables a more professional recognition, study and restoration of the monument. ● A guiding principle of restoration is the protection of the authenticity of the elements of the monuments and its elements. For example, in the case of inclined walls, although the easiest, cheapest and safest method is to suggest their demolition and then reconstruction, the possibility of keeping the original masonry and restoring it should be taken into account. The replacement of original elements should be done in case of great necessity.

4.2.2 Use of spaces by people with disabilities

One of the purposes of this design task is to comply with the requirements that all facilities of social and public interest should provide for the use of facilities for people with mobility disabilities.

Specific design should include: doors, horizontal movement paths, vertical communication between levels, hygiene services, flooring materials, bulletin boards, orientation boards etc.

15 In summary, the sites, together with their specific (but not detailed) architectural needs, are as in the table below.

Architectural Project

Musealization (museology, Project name audio-guide, Laboratories/ Restoration Landscape Digitalization info/sales points, Archives 3D virtual tours/websites).

1. Castle of Lezha √ √ √

2. Ethnographic Museum of √ √ √ √ Durrës

3. National Museum of History √ √ √ √

4. Archeological Museum in √ √ √ √ Durrës

5. Ethnographic Museum of √ √ √ Kruja

6. Castle of Bashtova √ √ √

7. Hammam of Durrës √

8. Kurcaj Bridge √ √

9.Castle of Ishmi & the Building √ √ √ Near the Fortification

10. Building of the Institution √ of the Politically Persecuted

11. National Academy of √ √ Science

12. Ruins of the Church of St. √ Mary, Mamurras, Kurbin

13. Porto Romano √ √

14. Former Archbishopric of √ √ Durrës in Delbnisht

15 Building of the former √ “League of Writers”, Tirana

16. Ministry of Culture √

16 17. Amphitheater of Durrës √ √ √

18. C-Tower of the Castle of √ Durrës

19.Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, √ Murrize 20.The headquarters of √ "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana 21.Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, √ Mashterkore 22.Ethnographic Museum of √ Lezha 23. Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem Qesja and √ Gazmir Kaçiu)

4.2.3 Construction and material selection

The materials that will be used in the restoration of cultural monuments should generally be traditional ones, originating from local sources and to comply with the requirements of the Albanian Charter of Restoration and Albanian legislation. The materials to be used must be carefully selected since the design process for their local supply as well as for their quality and certification to avoid delays during the construction phase.

The use of new materials and methods and subjects of restoration is done after the authorization of the National Council of Tangible Cultural Heritage. Basically new materials or methods are encouraged to be applied, with the condition that they accuracy should have been tested before. Materials and methods which have shown to be harmful are not permitted.

For the restoration of archaeological monuments, in addition to the general norms contained in the Albanian Charter of Restoration and the rules of architectural restorations, needs regarding specific antique techniques must be taken into account. Above all, when it comes to the complete restoration of a monument and its historical study, samples should be taken from the foundations. Operations should be guided by the application of contemporary stratigraphic methods, which can provide valuable data on the events and construction stages in which the monument has passed. In any case, taking measures for the restoration and conservation of archaeological monuments should be studied in relation to different climatic needs in specific environments.

Determination of physical and mechanical properties of used materials, by laboratory or in-situ techniques in accordance with international standards, is mandatory .

4.2.4 Water systems

The potable water is provided by the public network. This system will provide and guarantee a sanitary water reserve in case of defects or breakdowns. Potable water will be stored in separate tanks or combined with that of the firefighting located in the centralized technical room. The water supply system will provide the building water to be used for sanitary services and water for technological

17 needs (HVAC system). This system can be supplemented with a water treatment plant that will have the main purpose of softening the water and lowering the corrosive effects of technological water.

Water for sanitary purposes will be sent from the technical room to the building through a pumping group with two sequential pumps. They will be equipped with a special command panel as well as an autoclave to compensate network pressure deficiencies, as well as to act against hydraulic shocks.

The set of water pumps, as in the case of fire protection pumps will be automatically provided with additional electricity from the generator. It will guarantee the required water flow with a pressure of 3 bar at the inlet of the sanitary facilities.

Technological water for the needs of the HVAC system will be provided by twin pumps with inverter motors to ensure constant pressure. There will be special pumps that will feed the primary network of air treatment systems and terminals, as well as those that will serve the secondary network of energy sources (boilers, heat pumps). Hydraulic separators will be used to connect the two networks.

The distribution system, from the water intake point to the technical premises and distribution lines in the building as well, will be realized with PEHD plastic pipes (high density polyethylene). The main lines of the indoor sanitary water will use PP-R plastic pipes, while the lines from the floor collectors to the sanitary facilities will use PE-Xa plastic pipes. For the technological water of the HVAC system, the main lines will be made of thermally insulated black steel, while the connection to the terminals can be copper or PE-Xa plastic pipes.

The distribution of the plastic pipes for the indoor sanitary facilities will be realized with collectors placed in the fixed-to-the wall plastic boxes.

Sanitary hot water will be provided by electric boilers. Electric boilers capacity will depend on the number of sanitary devices that will be supplied with hot water from each boiler.

4.2.4 Electrical systems

Identify and describe the proposed electrical system, including the power supply, wiring, protections, grounding and lightning protection, electrical circuit and board, breakers, lighting, plugs and sockets location, etc.

4.2.5 Electrical circuit

Electrical projects must respect all design conditions and standards that are in force today in Albania (Technical Design Norms TDN - State Standards SS) and for special elements not provided in these standards we must refer to Euro norms (EN), European Standards (EN, ED) and recommendations of CEI, CENELC, DIN, VDI/VDE.

18 4.2.5 Motor-generator

Electricity will also be supplied through a generator. The motor-generator is thought to cover up to 75% of the installed power. The electric generator with diesel engine will have general characteristics to satisfy the utilization rates, such as: water motor cooling, silent group of gas emissions, minimum fuel tank with floater and network of pipes for continuous supply of fuel, automatic start and switching panel, fault diagnosis and maintenance system, etc. The location of the generator should be in an environment with fire protection measures and well ventilated. If ventilation is not possible fumes and gases should be removed mechanically from the room. The generator room must also be close to the transformer room, or to the main distribution circuit of the Low Voltage system. The power of the generator is dependent on the load it will carry and must be calculated by the electrical design engineer. The following technical features for generators might be considered: “Stand by ” 380V diesel generators, three-phase (i.e. the load is three-phase), 50Hz, or 220V for single-phase load. It must have some properties, such as: a fuel tank to ensure continuous operation not less than 48 hours, resistance to environmental conditions, exhaust system (against smoke and fumes) and muffler for the noise. The automatic switch-on panel of the generator is placed in its vicinity, in the same room, and its task is to make the automatic switch-on of the generator in case the power supply from the network is interrupted and vice versa, within a short time. Generators will also have a fuel tank as the incorporated one is not enough for a long working time. For this reason, an extra capacity tank should be placed outdoors for safety reasons, and within the fire protection norms recommended for these types of deposits. The connection from the tank to the generator must also be in compliance with the conditions of fire protection. The tank must be completed with a spherical inlet valve, together with the isolation valve and the drain valve, while the overflow must be regulated with a floater.

4.2.6 Interruptible power supplies UPS

In premises where there are important electronics/computer equipment, security and surveillance equipment, data systems and racks, it is necessary to provide guaranteed and uninterrupted supply. This mode of supply is provided by uninterruptible power supplies, UPS’s.

The power of these devices should support for a certain amount of time the power of important computers and devices. Depending on the supply scheme of the facility, UPS’s should have an autonomy of 10 to 20 minutes, which is enough time for the turn on of the Generator system. In the absence of a generator system, the UPS must provide power as long as personnel perform manual shutdown of important equipment in order to avoid information loss and its possible unpredictable damage. It is advisable to use a centralized UPS system.

4.2.7 Supply network

The supply network will be laid from the main panel of the cabin to the electrical panels located in each room of the buildings, while the distribution network will be from the panels of each floor to lighting luminaires, sockets, equipment installed in technological facilities, various devices, etc. The entire distribution network should be with metal channels. The supply system should pass through the floor or ceiling depending on the function of the premises and the architectural solution. The network of channels must be separate from that of the power system. The entire electrical network should be made of rigid channels. All conductors should be made of multilayer copper, coated with a layer of plastic insulation.

19 4.2.8 Lightning

The lighting of the premises of the buildings and sites is a very important part of the electrical design work.

Internal lightening- Internal lighting is recommended to be calculated according to the fluxes for the premises and the type of lights. Special attention should be paid to interior (artificial) lighting and the combination between functional and decorative.

EXternal lighting- The external lighting may be realized with pillar lights according to the planimetry of outdoor landscape, or with street spotlights on the floor. Exterior luminaires will be equipped with corpuscular relays for automatic switching on and off depending on sunlight illumination. The distribution of lightning cables will be realized with special auxiliary wells to distribute the cables in all the premises that will be placed. The lighting lines of the premises should be separate from each other; they must be fed by the main electrical frame and have magneto-thermal automatics with current compliant to the load.

Emergency lighting- Emergency lighting should be switched on only after a power blackout and in extreme cases when there is a detection of fire areas. Emergency lighting should be provided by 8-14W bulbs accompanied by a battery kit. The whole system should be controllable. Emergency lighting should be included in the “exit” lighting, where in addition to the necessary lighting, must be included the distinct signs indicating the exit. Since emergency lighting requires power from batteries or even from the centralized UPS system, it is recommended to use exit led lightning, ie. for indicating signs can be used LED lamps which have very low consumption and very long lifespan.

4.2.9 General Electrical System Safety Requirements

Fire detection and alarm system- The fire detection system should include the entire facility. This system must be divided into zones and each of them must communicate independently with the fire extinguishing system (hydrant and sprinkler extinguishing system). The whole system will be based on the smoke detectors "Smoke Detector", who being all precisely located, will provide accurate information about the area where the smoke level is out of the norm. This system will be designed as a smart plant for detection, signaling, alarm and fire extinguishing for special environments. The plant will be screened and written in Albanian. It should have the possibility of individual identification of various problems and concerns in the operation of the system. It will also be equipped with an automatic fire hazard alarm system at the local fire-fighting center via a telephone line. Smoke, temperature and gas detectors will be “smart technology”. Manual buttons should be found easily and individually. The alarm system will be inherent to siren and/or light signaling. The designer of the detection and alarm system will also design an automatic telephone connection between the control panel and the fire detection command in the building, with the city fire-fighting center. The electrical network of the detection and alarm system is separate from the other networks of the building and consists of copper conductors with flexible pvc pipes that do not conduct combustion, laid under floors or plaster (or equivalent cables, also inside pipes). In summary, the sites, together with their electrical power needs, are as in the table below summary, the sites, together with their electrical power needs, are as in the table below.

20 Electrical Projects

Supply Lightening systems Uninterrupt Project name and ible Power Motor-gene distributi Supplies rator on Internal External Emergency UPS network

1. Castle of Lezha √ √ √

2. Ethnographic Museum of √ √ √ √ √ Durrës

3. National Museum of √ √ √ History

4. Archeological Museum in √ √ √ Durrës

5. Ethnographic Museum of √ √ √ Kruja

6. Castle of Bashtova √ √

7. Hammam of Durrës √ √

8. Kurcaj Bridge

9.Castle of Ishmi & the Building Near the √ √ Fortification

10. Building of the Institution of the Politically √ √ √ √ √ Persecuted

11. National Academy of √ √ √ Science

12. Ruins of the Church of

St. Mary, Mamurras, Kurbin

13. Porto Romano

14. Former Archbishopric of √ √ √ √ Durrës in Delbnisht

15 Building of the former

“League of Writers”, Tirana

16. Ministry of Culture √ √

17. Amphitheater of Durrës √ √ √ √ √

18. C-Tower of the Castle of √

21 Durrës

19.Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, √ √ √ Murrize 20.The headquarters of "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana 21.Dwelling of Preng Lleshi,

Mashterkore 22.Ethnographic Museum of √ √ √ Lezha 23. Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem √ √ √ Qesja and Gazmir Kaçiu)

4.2.10 Electronic systems

CCTV system, surveillance

Camera surveillance system is an important element for the safety of the exposed objects and the whole object. It must ensure not only the quality of service, but also continuity and safety at work. These properties are achieved through the "Integrated Camera System", where all cameras are digital and addressable.

The surveillance system will have color cameras and monitors, the installation of cameras of different types and with command. The video recorder will be digital with high quality and recording capacity. The hard disk should have the possibility to be connected to the LAN4 network. The surveillance system elements will be placed at the entrance of the building and inside it.

In summary, the sites, together with their specific (but not detailed) electronic systems need, are as in the table below.

4.2.11 Firefighting

Fire protection system- The fire protection system will be part of the fire protection plant of the entire building. It will include the protection of the territory of the building as well as the building inside. It will be designed in accordance with fire safety norms and in accordance with UNI 9490 and local laws in force, such as Law No. 8776, dated 5.4.2001, Decision of the Council of Ministers No.699, dated 22.10.2004.

Inside the building, for each staircase there will be a “one piece” steel pipe main line, with thick walls, as well as hydrants on each floor. Water for the fire protection system will be reserved to ensure an autonomy of 3-6 hours in accordance with the provisions of DCM No. 722, dated 19.11.1998.

The water that will be used for fire protection will be stored near the facility and the technical room where the fire pumps are located. This system should have service pumps that are connected in

22 parallel to each other and dimensioned in such a way as to automatically provide both a required complex flow and a minimum flow when only one pump works. Pumps can also be switched on automatically sequentially to maintain the required pressure. The pump set consists of a pilot pump which is equipped with an automatic test system to periodically verify their correct operation as well as a membrane expansion vessel that serves as an ideal device against hydraulic shocks in the water supply network. Also, in order to avoid damages that may come from an eventual operation with closed delivery, the service pumps are provided with an outlet for the by-pass of their circulation. In order to increase the safety for the electric motors of the fire protection pumps, the automatic power supply will be connected to the network of the motor generator. As mentioned above, the external water supply pipes will be made of PEHD plastic material, PN20 to eliminate corrosion, while inside the building they will be made of “one piece” steel pipe with thick walls. For special environments such as IT, gas protection No. 2 will be provided, as well as other systems such as aerosol, dust, etc. Also, for the technical environment, fire safety should provide foam systems for the protection of fuel tanks, as well as "deluge" systems for the protection of transformers and generators.

In summary, the sites, together with their need for firefighting systems, are as in the table below .

Firefighting Projects Project name Fire protection system

1. Castle of Lezha √

2. Ethnographic Museum of Durrës √

3. National Museum of History (part 1) √

4. Archeological Museum in Durrës √

5. Ethnographic Museum of Kruja √

6. Castle of Bashtova √

7. Hammam of Durrës √

8. Kurcaj Bridge

9.Castle of Ishmi & the Building Near the Fortification √

10. Building of the Institution of the Politically Persecuted √

11. National Academy of Science √

12. Ruins of the Church of St. Mary, Mamurras, Kurbin

13. Porto Romano

14. Former Archbishopric of Durrës in Delbnisht √

15 Building of the former “League of Writers”, Tirana √

16. Ministry of Culture √

23 17. Amphitheater of Durrës √

18. Venetian tower in Durrës √

19.Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, Murrize √

20.The headquarters of "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana √

21.Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, Mashterkore √

22.Ethnographic Museum of Lezha √

23. Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem Qesja and Gazmir Kaçiu) √

4.2.13 Other systems

Telephone networks, internet, TV signal, intercom- The telephone network will be realized with wires and distribution boxes in order to establish a telephone communication from the source of the line and the room of the central apparatus and then throughout the building. For each room there will be at least one exit for the internet network in the most convenient place through the LAN system. LAN and server, "Rack" with "Switches", will be designed for a certain number of computers depending on the users. All computers must be equipped with standard network cards and cables with RJ45 connectors. Computers will have the network rights defined by the central computer (server). The Consultant should design the installation of antenna systems, active satellite and terrestrial elements. The construction of the internal TV signal distribution network will be foreseen to be done for all the main service premises.

Sound system- Meeting and training rooms, conference rooms will be equipped with suitable sound systems . Tables, signals- A very important element in this task is communication and orientation with tables, signals and architectural tricks that make possible an unconscious orientation of users. Standard tables for the inside and the outside of the building should be provided.

In summary, the sites, together with some other components, are as in the table below.

Other systems

Project name Sound Orientation Telephone TV signal Intercom systems Tables/sigs network

1. Castle of Lezha √

2. Ethnographic Museum of Durrës √

3. National Museum of History (part 1) √ √

4. Archeological Museum in Durrës √

5. Ethnographic Museum of Kruja √

24 6. Castle of Bashtova √

7. Hammam of Durrës √

8. Kurcaj Bridge

9.Castle of Ishmi & the Building Near the √ Fortification

10. Building of the Institution of the √ Politically Persecuted

11. National Academy of Science √

12. Ruins of the Church of St. Mary,

Mamurras, Kurbin

13. Porto Romano √

14. Former Archbishopric of Durrës in √ Delbnisht

15 Building of the former “League of

Writers”, Tirana

16. Ministry of Culture √

17. Amphitheater of Durrës √

18. Venetian Tower in Durrës √

19.Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, Murrize √

20.The headquarters of "Bashkimi" √ organization, Tirana

21.Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, Mashterkore √

22.Ethnographic Museum of Lezha √

23. Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja √ (Muharrem Qesja and Gazmir Kaçiu)

4.2.14 HVAC solutions

The appropriate choice of heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) in buildings depends on the needs and characteristics of the area where the building is located and of course on the requirements of its occupants. From the energy efficiency point of view, HVAC systems should have high efficiency, for example, the market offers a number of energy efficient heating systems with their efficiency from 70 to 90%. In terms of energy saving in heating systems, these systems must have efficient boilers (with efficiency 80-90%), thermal insulation of the accompanying pipes and control elements such as thermostatic valves placed in radiators. Installing thermostatic valves in heating radiators saves the energy used for heating up to 20%.

4.2.14 Museum Virtual Tour

This guide is designed to provide museums that have limited resources with a set of steps to create their own virtual tour. The primary goal is to present museum staff with the appropriate steps to identify content and presentation setup. This can reduce the need for external consultants and thus the cost of production, while increasing virtual tour feasibility for museums with a limited budget.

Overview of virtual tours A virtual tour is a digital representation of a location or artefacts shown on a computer. In relation to museums, a tour is an educational tool that provides images and information that can enhance learning experiences. Virtual tours can also be an access option for disabled people who cannot otherwise experience an exhibit, due to physical, sensory or other barriers. There are different types of virtual tours that can be used to represent exhibits. The first step in creating a virtual tour is to understand what it is and the specific features that it contains. This section discusses the different types and advantages of virtual tours while focusing on photo-based tours as the most feasible option for museums with limited financial resources.

Including users in the design process

Including users in the design process To produce an accessible virtual tour, it is important to consider involving potential disabled users in the creation process. They may provide useful information about their preferences and point out specific physical, sensory, and intellectual barriers. This can be done through discussions and feedback during development stages, or through exploring alternative methods such as the Usability Exchange. It is recommended to have ongoing consultation with disabled users to ensure that they have influence on the layout of material, text descriptions and navigation features of the virtual tour

Where to put virtual tour

The next step in the creation process is to determine the best way for users to access the virtual tour. There are three options for the availability of a virtual tour: onsite, online or both. The recommendation of this guidebook is to make it available both on-site and online, but each option is explained in detail throughout this set of recommendations. This section also discusses the ergonomics of a computer work station, assuming placement of the virtual tour on-site.

6. DESIGN PLANNING

6.1 General 6.1.1 Sustainability

UNOPS is committed to progressively streamline sustainability in all its projects and operations, with due considerations for local market conditions and local capacity development. UNOPS expects its contractors, consultants and suppliers to adhere to the principles of UNOPS, and to continuously

26 strive to improve their social and environmental performance. The crossing points are to be designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable infrastructure assets, with a view of reducing running costs of the infrastructure where reasonable and possible.

Design Criteria – Green Infrastructure Approach

UNOPS has a Sustainable and Green Infrastructure approach to design which the design consultant should apply for this project. Green Infrastructure promotes efficiency or moderation in the use of energy, building materials, and other resources in the design of the built environment. The following are areas that should be considered within the design solutions: ∙ N atural environment and biodiversity: green roofs, green walls, etc.; ∙ N oise: sound quality, noise mitigation through good design, etc. as well as noise insulation, planning of buildings and rooms, façade continuity, positions of the buildings, etc.; ∙ A ir pollution: building services plant to have lowest emissions possible; ∙ L ight pollution: proper design and planning, direction of light, sensor switches, types of lamps, solar powered lighting, etc.; ∙ W ater pollution: SUDS (sustainable urban drainage systems) technologies/OSR (onsite storm-water retention), maintenance requirements, etc.; ∙ Microclimate: avoid creation of wind tunnel effect, avoid creation of deep shadows, improve local climatic conditions by the retention of natural vegetation and well-designed landscaping, etc.; ∙ Energy efficiency: use less energy (incorporate passive heating and cooling, improve insulation), supply energy efficiently (cut transmissions losses through local generation, use combined heat and power), use renewable energy (solar systems for hot water, heating and other power requirements). ∙ Passive Solar Design: orientation, room layout, avoidance of overshadowing, window sizing and position, natural ventilation, lighting, thermal buffering, landscaping, combined heat and power, decentralized systems, etc.; ∙ M aterials: maximise the reuse of existing buildings or materials, reduce waste, use materials with low lifecycle environmental impacts, etc.; ∙ Water: incorporating water saving devices, making use of alternative water sources where possible (rain water harvesting, grey water recycling, groundwater extraction), etc.

6.1.2 Health and Safety Criteria The final design of the crossing points will be used as a workplace and means of public access, the design consultant must ensure through the design solution that the infrastructure and buildings are without risks to the personal wellbeing and health and safety of the employees and citizens who will use them. Compliance with this duty would include consideration for how personnel interact with the crossing points, as well as how the selection of materials both during and post construction would affect the health, safety and welfare of workers, personnel and citizens. The Design consultant shall be responsible to ensure that health and safety risks arising from the design during the construction stage are eliminated or minimised. In respect of its duties, the

27 design consultant should: ∙ A ssess the risks arising from the hazards both the construction stage and for operational and maintenance requirements. ∙ F uture operations and maintenance considerations should be incorporated into the design to eliminate or reduce risks to employees, the design needs to provide for a safe way to obtain access to machinery rooms or roof areas for cleaning or accessing otherwise dangerous locations which will require maintenance access such as underground chambers and other confined access areas.

6.1.3 Design Quality Criteria UNOPS aims to design infrastructure projects in a manner that the design solution for the infrastructure is easy to use, should be functional, operational and fit for purpose to the appropriate quality expectations of the project stakeholders in particular the end users. Efficiency and ease of use are some of UNOPS’ key requirements of the project, an important approach to the quality of a design is optimizing ease of use thus leading to an optimization of overall functionality, overall performance, and reduction of long-term costs. The goal of the design consultant is to maximize the number of requirements that are satisfied by the design and to minimize the cost during the design and construction process. The design consultant is required to perform an internal technical review during each phase of design development to provide internal assurance of the design processes to UNOPS. The review process should be clearly described in the design consultant’s Quality Management System (QMS), the reviews should be conducted by qualified engineers (one per discipline) who are not part of the design team. The QMS should include a design stage quality management plan (DQMP), which should be generally divided into the following sections of the plan: ∙ O bjectives and description of the plan ∙ A pproval, distribution, review and audit ∙ D esign consultants organisation, roles and responsibilities ∙ S chedule of key design stage activities ∙ C ontrol of the design processes

(This is not an exhaustive list, for information only)

The plan should also detail procedures and processes for determining any need for corrective action and shall contain clear guidance to identify when a process is non-compliant and the type of corrective action to be taken to regain process control. The design consultant shall maintain quality control records of all internal reviews/checks as well as inspections and tests performed onsite, these records shall include factual evidence that the required inspections or tests have been performed, including the type and number of inspections or tests involved; results of inspections or tests; nature of defects, deviations, causes for rejection, proposed remedial action and corrective actions taken.

6.2 Scope of Design consultants Services 28 The design consultant under this ToR is required to review the technical solution that provides a design for the determined scope of works and carry out specialist engineering supervision and support necessary for the construction activities under this project. The main service the design consultant will deliver are as follows: ● Review the provided drawings for the selected monuments, and conduct an onsite comprehensive building survey related to the renovation and expansion works required under this project in order to determine the best design solution and ensure that technical objectives, functional statements and performance requirements as outlined in the UNOPS Design Planning Manual for Buildings have been considered.

● Review and or revise the full set of design drawings (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, construction and building services, as well as finishing schedules required for the implementation of renovation and revitalization works.

In the final design following requirements must be considered, specified and stipulated in the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bills of Quantities:

29 ● Installation of the lightning rod protection system, if needed. ● Visitor information panels: proposal drawings must depict location and design of each panel which must include architectural drawings, important dates, construction details and historical evidence. ● Repairs of the existing perimeter wall and construction of new fencing if needed. ● Visitor’s accessibility (Safe accessibility to the site should be ensured for all, including people with disabilities)

The final approved sets of drawings shall be prepared in albanian and translated into English

● Extensive summary of the particular specifications shall be made in Albanian and translated into English ● Extensive summary of the unpriced bills of quantities shall be made in Albanian and translated into English ● Design consultants must develop and submit the required documentation to obtain construction permits and other local planning approval certification, including UNOPS internal approval. ● If required, prepare missing detailed drawings and technical specifications for all elements of works.

● Prepare a comprehensive bill of quantities for all design elements when applicable

● Provide technical support during construction for cross cutting themes, such as environmental management and sustainability, including specialist technical assistance for the material approval and on site inspections for works such as ICT, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.

● Review and approval of the final handover documents from the contractor to UNOPS, which includes support to UNOPS in the final preparation of as-built drawings, technical specifications and operations and maintenance manuals to the client and end user at project handover stage.

The services shall be carried out in accordance with engineering design professional practices following recognized engineering procedures, standards, and requirements as outlined in the UNOPS Design Planning Manual for Buildings and UNOPS Contract for Consultancy Services for Works as contained in the annex to the bid documents.

The consultant scope of works is to cover all activities necessary to accomplish the stated objectives of these services, the scope of work shall include all the consultants resources necessary to achieve the activities and requirements as specified above and in doing so, the consultant shall execute all prescribed project design and supervision activities.

The Ministry of Culture and National Cultural Heritage Institute has engaged consultants to develop a design for the revitalization and renovation of the selected monuments. The successful bidder will review the developed design, BoQ and Technical Specifications, in reference to the international recognized engineering procedures, standards, and requirements as outlined in the UNOPS design Planning Manual for Buildings. The Design Consultant shall either approve the existing detailed design or further develop it to include required changes/upgrades to ensure a full functioning system.

30 6.2.1 Phase 0 –Site and topographical ,geotechnical studies and seismic reports.

The design consultant is responsible for reviewing all received reports, to check if the standards have been followed , studies have been done by a certified and accredited company for: topography, geotechnical, seismic, etc. In case of need, the assessment should be repeated and a new report should be prepared.

*The Geotechnical Report should be the base for Structural Analysis.

6.2.2 Phase I - Concept Design In consultation with UNOPS project manager, the design consultant shall prepare a final Design Package (DP) for the EU4 Culture project in following stages : Stage one :

The sites which has been already approved by PSC are as follows:

Nr. SITE NAME 1 Castle of Lezha 2 Ethnographic Museum of Durrës 3 National Museum of History in Tirana (part 1) 4 Archeological Museum in Durrës

5 Ethnographic Museum of Kruja 6 Castle of Bashtova, Rogozhine*

7 Hamam of Durrës

Stage Two: The Sites which awaiting approval from project steering committee

Nr. SITE NAME 8 Kurcaj Bridge, Kruje

9 Castle of Ishmi & the Building Near the Fortification 10 Building of the Institution of the Politically Persecuted, Tirana 11 National Academy of Science, Tirana 12 Ruins of the Church of St. Mary, Mamurras, Kurbin

13 Porto Romano, Durrës 14 Former Archbishopric of Durrës in Delbnisht 15 Building of the former “League of Writers”, Tirana 16 Ministry of Culture, Tirana

17 Amphitheater of Durrës

18 Venetian tower in Durrës

31 Stage Three: The Sites which awaiting approval from project steering committee

19 Dwelling of Ahmet Cuni, Murrize 20 The headquarters of "Bashkimi" organization, Tirana

21 Dwelling of Preng Lleshi, Mashterkore

22 Ethnographic Museum of Lezha Two Houses inside the Castle of Kruja (Muharrem Qesja and 23 Gazmir Kaçiu)

The Concept Design submittals shall comprise:

An analysis for each site

The historical analysis

● Historical photographs of the sites; ● Historical sketches or drawings of the sites.

An analysis of interventions in the past

The analysis should identify and analyze all interventions, starting from the construction (eg. original construction phases, architectural restorations, structural consolidations, documented routine maintenance) performed in the past. The analysis of materials

Identification of materials used on the sites and their classification by grouping them by their properties. For every material used (stone, mortar, brick, paint, timber, metal), there should be a classification of its characteristics, dimensions, the origin, and construction methodology. The materials should be divided into two large groups: materials belonging to the construction phase and materials belonging to the later phases of interventions.

Assessment of structural elements for each site

Identification of the structural bearing system, the general stability of the building and the stability of individual elements in particular, as well as where it is possible, identification of exceeding bearing capacity.

The diagnosis of each building and commercial unit

Degradation of materials

Classification of the types of degradations and grouping them according to their typologies. Identification of the causes for their degradation. Expression of the degradation of materials in the facade, plan and cross-section section drawings.

32 Load bearing system cracks and degradation of structural elements

Identification of cracks on the facade drawings, investigation of the crack pattern and if possible the original or triggering causes. Identification and evaluation of the degree of degradation of masonry, timber, iron/steel, et

The analysis of building’s elements for each site

∙ Design Package (DP) and functional program where roads, traffic lanes and parking aprons are included;

∙ Design inception report describing the concept and rationale of the design approach proposed; ∙ Photographs; ∙ Design Narrative (a narrative explanation of the project’s design concept and sustainability approach);

∙ Environmental Requirements ▪ Environmental approvals (EIA or ER, permits where applicable) ▪ Historical / archeological constraints ▪ Utility requirements such as: underground storage tanks, oil-water separators, water main connections, sanitary sewer connections or wastewater treatment facilities, electrical, drainage, fire protection requirements, etc.;

∙ Location plan (1/1000) and existing site plan (1/500); ∙ Site layouts with alternative options for discussion with the UNOPS (1/1000); ▪ Site development scheme as agreed with the UNOPS, showing the footprints of the buildings and treatment of all external areas (internal roads and paths, parking and landscaping) (1/500); ▪ Construction Phasing drawings, sectional completion to avoid disruption; ▪ Floor plans showing placement of furniture and equipment for each functional space (1/100); ▪ Building elevations describing the materials used and showing the general character of the building (1/100); ▪ Building cross/ longitudinal sections (1/100); ▪ Preliminary internal utility services and networks (plumbing and sewerage, mechanical (heating and AC), and electrical/ telephone and communication networks and equipment) (1/200);

▪ Perspectives (3D modelling and rendering); ▪ Roof Plan (1/100);

33 ▪ Demolition Plan (1/100); ▪ Preliminary structural analysis of proposed building structures; ▪ Preliminary construction cost estimates; and ▪ Preliminary outline of materials and components proposed (schedules of building materials, finishes, fixtures and hardware) with brief specifications.

6.2.3 Phase II – Design Development

The design consultant shall first review the provided drawings for the selected monuments, and conduct an onsite comprehensive building survey related to the renovation and expansion works required under this project in order to determine the best design solution and ensure that technical objectives, functional statements and performance requirements as outlined in the UNOPS Design Planning

The design consultant shall provide design development submittals based on the approved schematic design and updated budget for the cost of the works. The design development submittals shall include refinements of the schematic design, establishing the scope, relationships, forms, size and appearance of the project by means of plans, sections and elevations, typical construction details, and equipment and furniture layouts, as well Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) diagrams. See Appendix 4 for examples. The Design consultant shall prepare drawings in a manner that clearly and adequately delineates the work to be accomplished by the construction contractor. Design documents shall be sufficiently detailed to permit construction contractors to submit accurate and complete bids. All drawings are to be created using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) techniques; the drawings shall be signed and stamped by the authorized persons from the consultant’s design team.

The Design consultant is responsible for preparation of documents required for obtaining the permits for connection to any public utility including water connections, sewer connections and stormwater. The design development should include the connections to the relevant public utilities. The design development submittals shall include specifications that identify major materials and systems and establish in general their quality levels. The Consultant will revise the deliverables as required to obtain approvals.

The design development submittals should include study models, perspective sketches, 3D electronic modelling, interior colour scheme as well as rendering of interior design colour scheme of key areas, etc. The design consultant shall:

∙ Provide a preliminary evaluation of the UNOPS requirements and construction cost estimate based on information provided by the UNOPS and the final design; ∙ Provide all deliverables to obtain the required building/ construction permits and licenses from 34 municipality authorities and public utility companies, including necessary technical documentation for obtaining such permits and licenses. The final design development submittals shall comprise:

∙ Site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, etc., for each engineering discipline (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and sewerage, mechanical, fire safety, etc.), further refined and as agreed with the UNOPS, using appropriate scales similar to those used in the Schematics Phase;

∙ Terrain Road design including site plan, longitudinal and cross section ∙ Final layout drawings showing all furniture and equipment for the key functional spaces of the buildings(1/50);

∙ Technical specification of all materials and equipment to be incorporated within the project; ∙ Time schedule for the construction activities; and

∙ Detailed cost estimation of construction costs; On a regular basis throughout the entire project period, the design consultant and UNOPS project team will hold regular meetings for progress reporting and clarifications; this is expected to be more frequent during the concept design development phase before starting the preparation of the final design.

Bill of Quantities The Bill of Quantities for each crossing point should be divided generally into the following sections:

∙ Preamble; ∙ Work Items (grouped into parts); ∙ Day-work Schedule; and ∙ Summary. The Preamble should indicate the inclusiveness of the unit prices, and should state the methods of measurement that have been adopted in the preparation of the Bill of Quantities and that are to be used for the measurement of any part of the Works. The items in the Bill of Quantities should be grouped into sections to distinguish between those parts of the Works that by nature, location, access, timing, or any other special characteristics may give rise to different methods of construction, phasing of the Works, or considerations of cost. General items common to all parts of the Works may be grouped as a separate section in the Bill of Quantities. A Day-work Schedule should be included if the probability of unforeseen work, outside the items included in the Bill of Quantities, is relatively high. To facilitate checking by the Employer of the realism of rates quoted by the bidders, the Day-work Schedule should normally comprise:

∙ a list of the various classes of labor, materials, and Contractor's Equipment for which basic Day-work rates or prices are to be inserted by the bidder, together with a statement of the conditions under which the Contractor will be paid for work executed on a Da-ywork basis;

35 and a percentage to be entered by the bidder against each basic Day-work Subtotal amount for labor, materials, and Plant representing the Contractor's profit, overheads, supervision, and other charges. The Summary should contain a tabulation of the separate parts of the Bill of Quantities carried forward, with provisional sums for Day-work, for physical (quantity) contingencies, and for price contingencies (upward price adjustment) where applicable.

Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications for each crossing point should be precise and clear. The Specifications should require that all materials, Plant, and other supplies to be incorporated in the Works are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless provided otherwise in the Contract. A clause setting out the scope of the Works is often included at the beginning of the Specifications, and it is customary to give a list of the Drawings. 6.2.4 Phase III – Final Design Submittals

Upon receipt of the approval by the UNOPS design review unit the consultant will prepare the set of final design submittals in order to get all necessary building permits from MoC Restoration permit ,MoTE Environmentand municipal authorities in accordance with the Albanian “Law on construction” and Environmental Law. The final design submittals shall comprise:

General Title Sheet: table of contents, schedule of material indications, schedule of notations and symbols, list of abbreviations; specifications (with comprehensive description of materials and workmanship).

Architectural/Infrastructure Submittals Drawings

∙ Site plans: ▪ Area location map ▪ Demolition plan (if applicable) ▪ Excavation plan ▪ Utilities plan ▪ Grading plan ▪ Landscaping plan ▪ Road Plan ▪ Parking spaces and surrounding area ▪ Fence 36 ▪ Road and parking horizontal marks (appropriate scale 1/1000 and 1/500); ∙ Site plans must indicate:

▪ Location of any proposed changes to existing buildings, roadways, and parking areas ▪ All existing site and zoning restrictions including setbacks, right of ways, boundary lines, wetlands and any flood plains

▪ The roof/canopy area floor elevations for all buildings ▪ Landscaping and planting areas (if existing areas to remain throughout construction, the area to be marked as such on site plans)

∙ Foundation Plan (1/50); ∙ Floor plans: basement plan (if applicable), ground floor plan (including adjacent site), upper floor plans, (1/50);

∙ Floor layouts must include: ▪ Location of units, common use areas and other spaces including unit names; ▪ Dimensions for all unit types; ▪ Net building square meterage; ∙ Schedules: door, window, room finish, hardware, special equipment; ∙ Reflected Ceilings Plan (1/100 or 1/50); ∙ Roof Plan (1/100 or 1/50); ∙ Phasing Plan; ∙ Elevations/ Facades: exterior and interior (1/50); ∙ Elevations must include: ▪ Front, rear and side elevations of all building types ▪ Identify all materials to be used on building exteriors ∙ Sections (1/50); ∙ Sections must include all level elevations ∙ Detailed sections on specific elements on larger scales (1/20, 1/10 or 1/5); ∙ Details (1/25; 1/10);

∙ Furniture and Equipment Floor Plans (1/100 or 1/50); ∙ Perspectives/3D Renderings (bird’s eye view, human eye view,etc.) ∙ Furniture and equipment description and specifications if required .

Structural Drawings 37 ∙ Foundation plan with forming plan (1/50); ∙ Floor plans (1/50); ∙ Roof plan (1/50); ∙ Structural sections (1/50); ∙ Schedules: footing, beam, joist, column, lintel; ∙ Concrete reinforcement layout bar schedules and bending, diagrams, bearings and connection details;

∙ Various detail sections on specific elements on larger scales (1/20, 1/10 or 1/5);

Mechanical Drawings

∙ Mechanical site plan (1/1000); ∙ Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning plans in all floor plans and basement if applicable (1/50);

∙ Stack diagrams (1/100); ∙ HVAC details (1/25); ∙ HVAC schedules; ∙ Signalization of area; ∙ Detailed technical specification and dimensioning of the heating panels and boilers;

Plumbing and Sewerage Drawings

∙ Plumbing and sewerage site plan (1/1000); ∙ Plumbing and sewerage plans to all floor plans and basement if applicable (1/50); ∙ Plumbing and sewerage details (1/25 and 1/10);

∙ Plumbing schedules, plumbing fixtures; ∙ Stack diagrams (1/100);

Electrical Drawings

∙ Electrical site plan (1/1000); ∙ Electrical Plans to all floor plans and basement if applicable (1/50). ∙ Electrical plans, power plans, lighting plans, telephone lines, internet and computer networks, loud speakers, smoke detectors and other safety measures on all floor plans and basement if applicable (1/50);

38 ∙ Electrical details (1/25 and 1/10); ∙ Electrical schedules, lighting fixtures; lightning rod dimensioning;

Other Submittals

∙ Record (Report) of soil test drilling; ∙ Record (Report) of topographic survey (if is required); ∙ Seismic report if required ∙ Detail Technical Description; ∙ Fire safety design; ∙ Bill of Quantities (priced and unpriced) with appropriate cross-references to the Drawings; ∙ Technical Specifications;

∙ Estimated Construction Schedule (Programme of Works) showing the list of construction activities, the estimated timing, and the corresponding investments and expenditures; ∙ Product Breakdown Structure (PBS);

∙ Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS); ∙ Final Handover Deliverables: “As Built Drawings”, warranties, operation and maintenance Deliverables, final inspection signature. Note:after review of received drawing,reports and studies

The design consultant should review existing drawings and provide final deliverables as follows: Hard copy Soft Copy (containing all phases (containing all and reports) phases and reports)

Design Package The submitted design All material as should be in A0, A3 working files + PDF and A4 format files

1 Architectural/Infrastructure Submittals 5 sets for each CCP 3 CD’s location 2 Structural Submittals

3 Mechanical Submittals

4 Plumbing and Sewerage Submittals

5 Electrical Submittals

39 6 Topographical Survey

7 Geotechnical Report

8 Environmental Assessment

9 Fire Safety Report

10 Bill of Quantity

11 Technical Specifications

6.2.5 Phase IV – Construction Stage The full time construction management and supervision of the project is the responsibility of UNOPS and carried out by UNOPS project engineering team, the design consultant will be required to support UNOPS PE team in specialized areas of work and engineering inspections such as ICT, electrical and mechanical works as well as other areas of the project required by UNOPS or its partners. The scope of the technical support is periodic inspections as required through the construction stages of the project as well as the Defect Notification Period. This period is expected to be 39 months

6.2.5.1 The construction stage contractor is responsible to maintain as-built drawing records through the construction period of the project, as well as other construction stage quality records and technical documents such as:

∙ material submittals; ∙ material and equipment data sheets; ∙ performance tests during the works ; ∙ final testing records; ∙ warranties and other records. On completion of the works, the contractor will submit these records to UNOPS at the “taking over” stage of the works by UNOPS from the contractor. The design consultant will be required to support UNOPS in the final review and administrative preparation of all as-built drawings and other technical support documentation so that UNOPS can then provide these documents at the “handover” stage of the works at each CCP to the project stakeholders. Three copies of all handover documents (volumes) will be required to be prepared by the design consultant within 1 month of the handover of each monument.