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FM AMEMBASSY MASERU
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4206
INFO RUEHMR/AMEMBASSY MASERU 4634

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 05 MASERU 000186 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR OBO/OM/AM/AF - HERB TREGER 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ABLD AMGT ASEC CMGT AFIN ABUD LT
SUBJECT: MASERU RESPONSE TO OBO BUDGET CALL FOR M&I REQUIREMENTS 
 
REF: STATE 045506 
 
¶1.  Post Name:  Maseru 
 
PROJECT #1 
 
¶2.  Requirement:  Management Officer's Residence (MOR) security 
upgrade 
 
¶3.  Post plans to replace existing chain-link fence surrounding 
MOR (a USG-owned residence) with a wall which is up to area 
security standards. 
 
¶4.  Post rating:  Critical 
 
¶5.  Special Considerations: 
        a. Controlled Access Area:  N 
        b. Construction Security Plan Required:  Y 
        c. Fire/Life Safety Issues:  N 
        d. Hazardous Material Issues:  N 
        e. Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project:  Y 
        f. Space Planning Needed:  N 
        g. Swing Space Needed:  N 
        h. Asbestos Issues:  N 
        i. Security Issues:  Y 
 
¶6.  Post plans to replace existing chain-link fence surrounding 
MOR (a USG-owned residence) with a wall which is up to area 
security standards.  This project is truly critical because the 
MOR's dilapidated, deteriorating fence would be considered 
subpar in comparison with almost any other post standard, much 
less critical crime rated Maseru.  Within the previous year 
there have been protests, murders, and other disturbances 
immediately outside of the MOR's gate.  Within the same 
neighborhood there was an attempted assassination of the Prime 
Minister at State House in late April.  Additionally, there have 
been a number of armed home invasions reported in Maseru 
recently, including one at the DCR within the last six weeks. 
 
¶7.  Planned start date:  10/01/09 
 
¶8.  Planned completion date:  11/30/09 
 
¶9.  Property name:  Management Officer's Residence 
 
¶10.  Property ID:  8008 
 
¶11.  Property type:  Residence 
 
¶12.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA): 250 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA): 0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s): N 
        d. Duration of Construction: 60 days 
        e. Local Materials: Y 
        f. Local Labor: Y 
        g. Permits Required: N/A 
 
¶13.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $2,000 
        b. Construction: $40,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $5,000 
        d. Local Security: $3,000 
        e. Site Improvements: $0 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $0 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $0 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $0 
        k. Telephone Systems: $0 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $0 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶14.  Total Cost Estimate:  $50,000 
 
¶15.  Source of Estimate:  Similar area projects. 
 
¶16.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM:  Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO:  Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO:  Y 
 
PROJECT #2 
 
¶17.  Requirement:  Maintenance Facility Reconfiguration 
 
¶18.  Post plans to reconfigure the existing Maintenance Facility 
to allow for additional work/office space. 
 
¶19.  Post rating:  Urgent 
 
¶20.  Special Considerations: 
 
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        a. Controlled Access Area:  N 
        b. Construction Security Plan Required:  Y 
        c. Fire/Life Safety Issues:  N 
        d. Hazardous Material Issues:  N 
        e. Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project:  Y 
        f. Space Planning Needed:  N 
        g. Swing Space Needed:  N 
        h. Asbestos Issues:  N 
        i. Security Issues:  N 
 
¶21.  This project is urgent because Mission Maseru's GSO section 
is expanding in FY09 from 19 to 29 members, corresponding to 
recent explosive Mission programmatic growth.  The current 
Maintenance Facility was constructed to house six maintenance 
technicians, however, by July 2009 there will be 13.  A 
relatively simple and inexpensive reconfiguration of work and 
storage space within the existing building will maximize space 
and rationalize usage, allowing for significantly improved 
efficiency within the section. 
 
¶22.  Planned start date:  9/01/09 
 
¶23.  Planned completion date:  10/15/09 
 
¶24.  Property name:  Maintenance Facility 
 
¶25.  Property ID:  7008 
 
¶26.  Property type:  Maintenance facility 
 
¶27.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA):  154 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA):  0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s):  N 
        d. Duration of Construction:  45 days 
        e. Local Materials:  Y 
        f. Local Labor:  Y 
        g. Permits Required:  N/A 
 
¶28.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $2,000 
        b. Construction: $75,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $5,000 
        d. Local Security: $3,000 
        e. Site Improvements: $0 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $0 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $0 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $0 
        k. Telephone Systems: $0 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $0 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶29.  Total Cost Estimate:  $85,000 
 
¶30.  Source of Estimate:  Similar area projects. 
 
¶31.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM:  Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO:  Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO:  Y 
 
PROJECT #3 
 
¶32.  Requirement:  Consular Office Addition 
 
¶33.  Post plans to renovate and enlarge a wing of the Chancery 
for improved Consular operations. 
 
¶34.  Post rating:  Urgent 
 
¶35.  Special Considerations: 
        a. Controlled Access Area:  N 
        b. Construction Security Plan Required:  Y 
        c. Fire/Life Safety Issues:  N 
        d. Hazardous Material Issues:  N 
        e. Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project:  Y 
        f. Space Planning Needed:  N 
        g. Swing Space Needed:  N 
        h. Asbestos Issues:  N 
        i. Security Issues:  N 
 
¶36.  This renovation is required because the existing 
office/lobby for consular operations is wholly inadequate in 
terms of space and office utility.  The existing consular 
interview window is located inside the Chancery lobby. 
Therefore, all interviews occur within earshot of Embassy 
visitors.  Additionally, the consular office is far too small to 
adequately accommodate its own equipment and supplies.  To 
comply with line-of-sight supervisory requirements, the Consul 
 
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has an inadequately sized workstation and work space of less 
than two square meters.  Her Consular Assistant's workstation is 
a PC placed on a table top restricted by the MRV and other 
required consular equipment. 
 
¶37.  Planned start date:  1/01/10 
 
¶38.  Planned completion date:  7/01/10 
 
¶39.  Property name:  Chancery 
 
¶40.  Property ID:  7007 
 
¶41.  Property type:  Chancery 
 
¶42.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA):  90 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA):  0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s):  N 
        d. Duration of Construction:  180 days 
        e. Local Materials:  Y 
        f. Local Labor:  Y 
        g. Permits Required:  N/A 
 
¶43.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $10,000 
        b. Construction: $2,500,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $150,000 
        d. Local Security: $30,000 
        e. Site Improvements: $200,000 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $20,000 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $100,000 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $80,000 
        k. Telephone Systems: $5,000 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $50,000 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶44.  Total Cost Estimate:  $2,985,000 
 
¶45.  Source of Estimate:  Similar area projects. 
 
¶46.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM:  Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO:  Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO:  Y 
 
PROJECT #4 
 
¶47.  Requirement:  Chancery Exterior Renovation 
 
¶48.  Post plans to renovate a number of cracks and fissures in 
the Chancery exterior. 
 
¶49.  Post rating:  Urgent 
 
¶50.  Special Considerations: 
        a. Controlled Access Area:  N 
        b. Construction Security Plan Required:  Y 
        c. Fire/Life Safety Issues:  N 
        d. Hazardous Material Issues:  N 
        e. Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project:  Y 
        f. Space Planning Needed:  N 
        g. Swing Space Needed:  N 
        h. Asbestos Issues:  N 
        i. Security Issues:  N 
 
¶51.  This renovation is required to ensure the structural 
integrity of the aging chancery building.  There are numerous 
cracks and fissures surrounding the entire structure.  Left 
unattended, even greater damage to the core structure could 
ensue in the near future. 
 
¶52.  Planned start date:  11/01/09 
 
¶53.  Planned completion date:  12/01/09 
 
¶54.  Property name:  Chancery 
 
¶55.  Property ID:  7007 
 
¶56.  Property type:  Chancery 
 
¶57.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA):  247 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA):  0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s):  N 
        d. Duration of Construction:  30 days 
        e. Local Materials:  Y 
        f. Local Labor:  Y 
 
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        g. Permits Required:  N/A 
 
¶58.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $0 
        b. Construction: $50,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $0 
        d. Local Security: $0 
        e. Site Improvements: $0 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $20,000 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $0 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $0 
        k. Telephone Systems: $5,000 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $0 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶59.  Total Cost Estimate:  $52,000 
 
¶60.  Source of Estimate:  Similar area projects. 
 
¶61.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM:  Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO:  Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO:  Y 
 
PROJECT #5 
 
¶62.  Post plans to install a remote fuel fill point with a fuel 
line to the main storage tank. 
 
¶63.  Post rating:  Important 
 
¶64.  Special Considerations: 
        a. Controlled Access Area:  N 
        b. Construction Security Plan Required:  Y 
        c. Fire/Life Safety Issues:  Y 
        d. Hazardous Material Issues:  Y 
        e. Confirm that Post is Capable of Managing Project:  Y 
        f. Space Planning Needed:  N 
        g. Swing Space Needed:  N 
        h. Asbestos Issues:  N 
        i. Security Issues:  N 
 
¶65.  Planned Start Date: 1/1/10 
 
¶66.  Estimated Completion Date: 4/1/10 
 
¶67.  Property Name: Compound 
 
¶68.  Property ID: N/A 
 
¶69.  Property Type: Driveway 
 
¶70.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA): 50 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA): 0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s): N 
        d. Duration of Construction: 90 days 
        e. Local Materials: Y 
        f. Local Labor: Y 
        g. Permits Required: N/A 
 
¶71.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $15,000 
        b. Construction: $75,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $20,000 
        d. Local Security: $10,000 
        e. Site Improvements: $20,000 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $0 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $0 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $0 
        k. Telephone Systems: $0 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $10,000 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶72.  Total Cost Estimate: $150,000 
 
¶73.  Source of Estimate: Local firm. 
 
¶74.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM: Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO: Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO: Y 
 
PROJECT #6 
 
¶75.  Post plans to repair aging Chancery roof. 
 
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¶76.  Planned Start Date: 1/1/10 
 
¶77.  Estimated Completion Date: 3/1/10 
 
¶78.  Property Name: Chancery 
 
¶79.  Property ID: 7007 
 
¶80.  Property Type: Chancery 
 
¶81.  Assumptions: 
        a. Gross Square Meters Impacted (non-CAA): 247 
        b. Gross Square Meters Impacted (CAA): 0 
        c. Impact on Installed Fire Protection System(s): N 
        d. Duration of Construction: 60 days 
        e. Local Materials: Y 
        f. Local Labor: Y 
        g. Permits Required: N/A 
 
¶82.  The chancery roof has not been had any work done in nearly 
ten years.  Lesotho's harsh climate has become even more 
pronounced with early and inundating deluges of rainfall, 
extreme temperatures outside the normal range with both early 
and late frosts and summer highs far exceeding the centennial 
averages.  The flat concrete and asphalt roof requires a 
comprehensive re-sealing to protect the integrity of our aging 
building. 
 
¶83.  Cost Estimates: 
        a. Design: $0 
        b. Construction: $40,000 
        c. Local Project Supervision: $0 
        d. Local Security: $3,000 
        e. Site Improvements: $0 
        f. Swing Space: $0 
        g. Construction Security: $0 
        h. Technical Security Equipment: $0 
        i. Project Management Support: $0 
        j. Furniture and Furnishings: $0 
        k. Telephone Systems: $0 
        l. VAT/taxes: $0 
        m. Contingencies: $0 
        n. Other: $0 
 
¶84.  Total Cost Estimate: $43,000 
 
¶85.  Source of Estimate: Local firm. 
 
¶86.  Submitted by GSO 
        a. Approved by SRPM: Y 
        b. Cleared by RSO: Y 
        c. Cleared by POSHO: Y 
 
 
¶87.  As always, Embassy Maseru thanks OBO for its superlative 
support and positive consideration of these requests. 
NOLAN