Identifier
Created
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09MASERU234
2009-07-14 09:43:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
Cable title:  

MASERU: URGENT REQUEST FOR ADA CONTINGENCY FUNDS

Tags:  AMGT LT 
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PP RUEHMR
DE RUEHMR #0234 1950943
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P R 140943Z JUL 09
FM AMEMBASSY MASERU
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4266
INFO RUEHMR/AMEMBASSY MASERU 4695
UNCLAS MASERU 000234 

SIPDIS

OBO/OM/AM/AF - HERB TREGER, CHRISTOPHER RANDALL, MICHAEL MINTON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT LT
SUBJECT: MASERU: URGENT REQUEST FOR ADA CONTINGENCY FUNDS

UNCLAS MASERU 000234

SIPDIS

OBO/OM/AM/AF - HERB TREGER, CHRISTOPHER RANDALL, MICHAEL MINTON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT LT
SUBJECT: MASERU: URGENT REQUEST FOR ADA CONTINGENCY FUNDS


1. Post urgently requests $35,000 in ADA contingency funds in
order to fund a project to install a stair platform lift and
enlarge an existing bathroom to accommodate our new
Economic/Commercial specialist, who is wheelchair-bound. This
project is critical because the current Chancery does not allow
for wheelchair access.


2. Post Name: Maseru


3. Requirement: Installation of stair platform lift and
enlargement of bathroom to meet basic accessibility standards.


4. Post Rating: Critical


5. Special Considerations:

Controlled Access Area: N
Construction Security Plan Required: N
Fire/Life Safety Issues: Y
Hazardous Material Issues: N
Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project: Y
Space Planning Needed: N
Swing Space Needed: N
Asbestos Issues: N
Security Issues: N


6. Without this requested contingency funding, it will be
impossible for Post to fund this unbudgeted item.


7. Planned start date: 08/10/09


8. Property Name: Chancery


9. Property ID: 7007


10. Property Type: Office building


11. Assumptions:

Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA): 27
Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA): 0
Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s): N
Duration of Completion: 15 days
Local Materials: Y
Local Labor: Y
Permits Required: N/A


12. Cost Estimates:

Design: $0
Construction: $35,000
Local Project Supervision: $0
Local Security: $0
Site Improvements: $0
Swing Space: $0
Construction Security: $0
Technical Security Equipment: $0
Project Management Support: $0
Furniture and Furnishings: $0
Telephone Systems: $0
VAT/taxes: $0
Contingencies: $0
Other: $0


13. Total Cost Estimate: $35,000


14. Source of Cost Estimate: Local quotations


15. Submitted by GSO

Approved by A/SPRM: Y
Approved by RSO: Y
Approved by POSHO: Y


16. Post greatly appreciates OBO's favorable consideration of
this urgent request.

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