STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Prime Contractor – Stadium Construction

Project: International Football Tournament Stadium
Client: Ministry of Sports
Project Manager: Alex
Issue Date: 15 January 2026
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with defined escalation clauses

  1. Purpose

This Statement of Work defines the scope, deliverables, standards, constraints, and acceptance requirements for the construction of a 50,000-seat stadium to host an international football tournament scheduled for June 2030.

The Prime Contractor shall deliver a fully operational, certified stadium in accordance with approved design documents and regulatory requirements.

  1. Project Background

On 01 September 2025, the country was awarded hosting rights for the international football tournament.

The Ministry of Sports has initiated a national stadium development program to ensure completion by December 2029, enabling operational readiness by April 2030.

The Prime Contractor will execute construction works based on completed architectural and structural design documents provided as inputs to this project.

  1. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall perform all labor, material supply, supervision, and coordination necessary to complete the following:

3.1 Site Preparation

  • Land clearing
  • Excavation
  • Temporary utilities
  • Environmental compliance measures

3.2 Foundations & Substructure

  • Piling
  • Reinforced concrete foundations
  • Load-bearing systems

3.3 Superstructure

  • Structural steel erection
  • Concrete slabs
  • Load distribution elements

3.4 Roofing & Enclosure

  • Roof frame installation
  • Waterproofing systems
  • Façade construction

3.5 Seating & Spectator Areas

  • 50,000 seating installation
  • Accessibility compliance
  • VIP zones

3.6 Playing Surface – Turf System

  • Sub-base preparation
  • Drainage systems
  • Turf installation
  • Performance certification

Contractor responsible for:

  • Compliance with international performance standards
  • Rework at own cost if certification fails

3.7 Safety & Evacuation Systems

  • Fire detection systems
  • Emergency lighting
  • Evacuation signage
  • Compliance with national safety codes

3.8 Entry Gates & Turnstiles

  • Installation of automated gates
  • Power supply integration
  • Network cabling

Contractor shall coordinate with Digital Platform Vendor for system integration readiness.

3.9 Utilities & Services

  • Electrical systems
  • Water supply
  • HVAC
  • Backup power systems

3.10 Commissioning & Certification

  • System testing
  • Regulatory inspections
  • Documentation delivery
  • Occupancy readiness support
  1. Deliverables

The Contractor shall provide:

  • Fully constructed stadium
  • Compliance certifications
  • Inspection reports
  • As-built drawings
  • Operation manuals
  • Warranty documentation
  1. Performance Requirements

The Contractor must ensure:

  • Completion by December 2029
  • Structural integrity certification
  • Zero major safety violations
  • Compliance with environmental regulations
  • Coordination with digital integration milestones
  1. Schedule Requirements
  • Baseline completion date: 31 December 2029
  • Critical milestone: Superstructure complete by August 2027
  • Turf installation window: No later than May 2029

Delays beyond contractual allowances may trigger liquidated damages.

  1. Quality Standards

All work must comply with:

  • National Building Code
  • Fire & Safety Regulations
  • Accessibility Regulations
  • International competition infrastructure standards

All materials subject to inspection and testing.

  1. Risk Allocation

The Contractor assumes risk for:

  • Labor productivity
  • Material procurement timing
  • Subcontractor coordination

Force majeure events must meet strict contractual definitions.

Market price fluctuations are not automatically considered force majeure.

  1. Payment Structure

Payments tied to milestones:

  • Site preparation completion
  • Foundation completion
  • Superstructure completion
  • Roofing completion
  • Turf certification
  • Commissioning
  • Final acceptance

Retention percentage applies until final approval.

  1. Change Control

Any change to scope must follow:

  • Formal Change Request
  • Cost impact assessment
  • Schedule impact assessment
  • Sponsor approval

Verbal instructions are not binding.

  1. Dispute Resolution

Escalation process:

  1. Project-level negotiation
  2. Executive-level mediation
  3. Arbitration per contract terms
  1. Assumptions
  • Design documents are final and approved
  • No major geotechnical surprises
  • Regulatory framework remains stable
  1. Constraints
  • Tournament start: June 2030 (non-negotiable)
  • Public funding transparency requirements
  • Environmental regulations
  1. Acceptance Criteria

The stadium will be considered accepted when:

  • Occupancy permit issued
  • All inspections passed
  • Punch-list items resolved
  • Final acceptance certificate signed by Ministry
  1. Approval

Prepared by:
Alex – Project Manager

Approved by:
Ministry of Sports Steering Committee

Date: 15 January 2026

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