NIT & Tender Document 231

National Highways Authority of India
(Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India) Project Implementation Unit, Pandhurna Shankar Nagar, plot No.344, Pandhurna - 480334 Tel/Fax: 07164-220909, Email:pandhurna@nhai.org
NOTICE INVITING TENDER

(3rd Call) The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, PIU, Pandhurna, Shankar Nagar, Plot No.344, Pandhurna-480334 invites item rate bids from the eligible bidders for Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km.231/600 including its approaches on NagpurBetul road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh Estimated Amount of Bid SL. No. Description Cost Security (Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs ) 1 Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in 377.05 7.54 Km.231/600 including its approaches on Nagpur-Betul road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh Schedule for tender: 1) Tender fees: The request shall be accompanied with a Crossed Demand Draft for Rs.10,000/- in favour of National Highways Authority of India payable on any scheduled bank at Pandhurna..The document can also be downloaded from NHAI website http://www.nhai.org. The downloaded document should be accompanied with a demand draft of Rs.10,000/-. Proposals without the requisite Demand draft of Rs.10,000/- will not be entertained. The proposal shall be submitted in hard bound form. The tender document will not be sent by post. Date of sale of bid documents from 30.08.2010 to 30.09.2010 (upto 1200 hrs) Pre bid meeting will held at the office of The Project Director, NHAI, PIU, Pandhurna on 17.09.2010 at 15:00 Hrs. Date of submission of bid 01.10.2010 upto 15:00 Hrs. Date of opening of bid 01.10.2010 at 15:30 Hrs. Only the technical bid will be opened. Opening of the Price Bid will be notified later to the technically responsive bidders. The detailed tender notice is available on http://www.nhai.org. Project Director NHAI, PIU, Pandhurna
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Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km. 231/600 including its approach on Nagpur-Betul Road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh.
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Bid Security:2% of the bid value in the form of demand draft from any Nationalized/Schedule Bank issued in favor of National Highways Authority of India payable at Pandhurna. Contract performance guarantee: The successful bidders will have to furnish contract performance guarantee equivalent to 10% of contract value as stated in the bid document. Validity of the offers: The offer should be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of submission of bid. Period of completion Period of completion of works is 240 days from date of signing of agreement. Eligibility Criteria: The Contract shall be awarded to Contractor with relevant experience and required financial strength. The interested party shall be a single firm meeting and possessing the eligibility criteria as outlined below:1) The Applicant must have valid registration with PWD in appropriate class to execute the work costing more than Rs.400 lakhs. 2) (a) (b) To qualify for award of the contract, each bidder in its name should have the following: Achieved an average annual financial turnover equivalent to the estimated cost during last three year ending 31st March of the previous financial year duly certified by Chartered Accountant. Satisfactorily completed (not less than 90% of contract value), as a prime contractor (or as a nominated subcontractor duly approved by Employer, provided further that all other qualification criteria are satisfied) at least one work of bridge costing not less than Rs.200 lakhs during last five years ending last day of month previous to the one in which bids are invited in State / Central Government Department undertaking/Public Sector Organizations. The certificate from officer not less than rank of Executive Engineer or equivalent is required. The applicant should have registration under VAT The applicant should have Permanent Account Number. Bids from Joint Ventures are not allowed.
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The Financial Bid of bidders whose technical bids have been determined responsive will be opened in the serial order as listed in the Invitation of Bid on the date to be intimated later. Project Director NHAI, PIU, Pandhurna
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (ITB)

A. General
1. Scope of Bid 1.1 The National Highways Authority of India invites bids for the Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km.231/600 including its approaches on Nagpur-Betul road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh as defined below The work consists of Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km.231/600 including its approaches on Nagpur-Betul road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh Throughout these bidding documents, the terms bid and tender and their derivatives (bidder/tenderer, bid/tender, bidding/tendering, etc.) are synonymous.
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Eligible Bidders 2.1 2.2 This Invitation for Bids is open to all bidders as defined in Invitation for Bids . Bidders shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for corrupt and fraudulent practices by the Central Government, the State Government or any public undertaking, autonomous body, authority by whatever name called under the Central or the State Government.
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Qualification of the Bidder 3.1 To qualify for award of the contract, each bidder shall have the relevant experience and required financial strength. The interested party shall be a single firm meeting and possessing the eligibility criteria as outlined below:1) The Applicant must have valid registration with PWD in appropriate class to execute the work costing more than Rs.400 lakhs. 2) To qualify for award of the contract, each bidder in its name should have the following: Project Director
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Achieved an average annual financial turnover equivalent to the estimated cost during last three year ending 31st March of the previous financial year duly certified by Chartered Accountant. Satisfactorily completed (not less than 90% of contract value), as a prime contractor (or as a nominated subcontractor duly approved by Employer, provided further that all other qualification criteria are satisfied) at least one work of bridge costing not less than Rs.200 lakhs during last five years ending last day of month previous to the one in which bids are invited in State /Central Government Department undertaking/Public Sector Organizations. The certificate from officer not less than rank of Executive Engineer or equivalent is required.
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The applicant should have registration under MVAT/ Service Tax, The applicant should have Permanent Account Number.
Bids from joint venture are not allowed. Even though the bidders meet the above qualifying criteria, they are subject to be disqualified if they have: (i) made misleading or false representations in the forms, statements and attachments submitted in proof of the qualification requirements; and/or (ii) record of poor performance such as abandoning the works, not properly completing the contract, inordinate delays in completion, litigation history, or financial failures etc. or debarring from NHAI work etc. (iii) Tampered the bid document in any manner.
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One Bid per Bidder Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid for the work. A Bidder who submits more than one Bid will cause the proposals with the Bidder's participation to be disqualified. Cost of Bidding 5.1 The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of his Bid, and the Employer will, in no case, be responsible or liable for those costs. Site Visit 6.1 The Bidder, at his own cost, responsibility and risk, is encouraged to visit, examine and familiarise himself with the Site of Works and its surroundings including source of material etc. and obtain all information that may be necessary for preparing the Bid and entering into a contract for canal crossing works. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the Bidder's own expense.
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B. Bidding Documents
7. 0 Content of Bidding Documents 7.1 The set of bidding documents comprises the documents listed below and addenda issued in accordance with Clause 10: 1. 2. 3 4 5 6. 7 7.2 7.3 Notice Inviting Tender / Invitation for Bids Instructions to Bidders Forms of bid and Bank Guarantee Conditions of Contract Rules for provision of health & sanitation Technical Specifications Schedule B
One set of the bidding documents will be issued to the bidder against the payment. The bidder is expected to examine carefully all instructions, conditions of contract, contract data, forms, terms, and specifications, bill of quantities, forms and drawings in the Bid Document. Failure to comply with the requirements of Bid Documents shall be at the bidders own risk. A bid, which does not satisfy the bid requirements are liable for rejection.
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Clarification of Bidding Documents 8.1 A pre-bid meeting shall be held, the bidder or his official representative will be invited to attend it. Its date, time and address are given in the Invitation for Bids. 8.2 8.3 The purpose of the meeting will be to clarify issues and to answer questions on any matter that may be raised at that stage. Minutes of the meeting, including the text of the questions raised (without identifying the source of the enquiry) and the responses given will be available on the notice board of NHAI, PIU Pandhurna and on NHAI Web site. Any modifications of the bidding documents which may become necessary as a result of the pre-bid meeting shall be made by the Employer. And Minutes of the Prebid meeting shall form the part of the contract document / agreement.
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Amendment of Bidding Documents 9.1 9.2 Before the deadline for submission of bids, the Employer may modify the bidding documents by issuing addenda. Any addendum thus issued shall be part of the bidding documents and shall be will be available on the notice board of NHAI, PIU Pandhurna and on NHAI Web site and shall form part of the tender document.
C. Preparation of Bids
10.0 11.0 Language of Bid 10.1 All documents relating to the Bid shall be in English Documents Comprising the Bid 11.1 The Bid submitted by the Bidder shall be in two separate parts:
Part I This shall be named Technical Bid (Envelop No. 1) which shall be hard bound and pages serially numbered and shall comprise of: I For bidding documents downloaded from the website, the demand draft for the cost of the bidding documents must be placed in a separate cover, marked " cost of bidding document downloaded from the internet." and such demand draft for the cost of bid document must be prepared on or before the last date of sale of bid document as mentioned in Bid Notice. Earnest Money Deposit / Bid Security in a separate cover marked Earnest Money; Power of Attorney Qualification information, supporting documents as specified in Clause 3; Copy of the latest Income Tax returns.
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Part II. It shall be named Financial Bid (Envelop No. 2) and shall comprise of: (i) A Hard Bound tender document pages serially numbered and containing Schedule B and Form of Tender duly filled in, sealed and signed on each page
[Note : Hard Bound implies such a binding between two covers through stitching or otherwise whereby it may not be possible to replace any paper without disturbing the document] 11. 2 Each part shall be separately sealed and marked in accordance with Sealing and Marking instructions in clause 17 of Instruction to bidders.
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Bid Prices 12.1 12.2 The Contract shall be for the whole Works, as described in Clause 1 of Instructions to Bidder based on the offer submitted by the Bidder. The bidder shall quote his offer in Tender Form (Deed of Undertaking) (Page No.14) on Item rate basis (both in figures and words) for the Works described in the Schedule B . Corrections, if any, shall be made by crossing out, initialling, dating and rewriting. All statutory duties, taxes, royalties and other levies payable by the Contractor under the Contract, or for any other cause, shall be included in the offer submitted by the Bidder.
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The offer quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed for the duration of the Contract and shall not be subject to adjustment. Bid Validity 14.1 Bids shall remain valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline date for bid submission specified in Invitation for Bid. A bid valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by the NHAI. In exceptional circumstances, prior to expiry of the original time limit, the Employer may request that the bidders may extend the period of validity for a specified additional period. The request and the bidders responses shall be made in writing or by cable. A bidder may refuse the request without forfeiting his bid security. A bidder agreeing to the request will not be required or permitted to modify his bid, but will be required to extend the validity of his bid security / EMD for a period of the extension.
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Earnest Money Deposit/ Bid Security 15.1 15.2 The Bidder shall furnish, as part of the Bid, Earnest Money Deposit/Bid Security, in the amount as specified in the Invitation for Bid The Earnest Money shall be in the form of Demand Draft and bank guarantee of any scheduled commercial bank / Nationalised Bank. It shall be valid for 30 days beyond the validity of the bid. Any bid not accompanied by an acceptable Earnest Money, shall be rejected by the Employer as non-responsive. The Earnest Money of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 90 days of the end of the Bid validity period.
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The Earnest Money of the successful Bidder will be discharged when the Bidder has signed the Agreement and furnished the required Performance Security. If desired by the successful bidder Earnest Money shall be adjusted against Performance Security. The Bid Security / Earnest Money will be forfeited: a) b) if the Bidder withdraws the Bid after its submission during the period of Bid validity; in the case of a successful Bidder, if the Bidder fails within the specified time limit to i. ii. sign the Agreement; and/or Furnish the required Performance Security.
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Format and Signing of Bid 16.1 The Bidder shall submit one set of the bid comprising of the documents as described in Clause 7 of these instruction to bidders, hard bound with the volume containing technical bid and financial bid in separate parts and clearly marked. The Bid shall be typed or written in ink and shall be signed by a person or persons duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Bidder. All pages of the Bid shall be signed by the person or persons signing the Bid. The scanned signature is not acceptable. It will make the bid non-responsive. The Bid shall contain no overwriting, alterations or additions, except those to comply with instructions issued by the Employer, or as necessary to correct errors made by the Bidder, in which case such corrections shall be made by scoring out the cancelled portion, writing the correction and signing and dating it along with the stamp by the person or persons signing the Bid.
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D. Submission of Bids
17. 0 Sealing and Marking of Bids 17.1 The tender should be submitted in two sealed envelopes. Each envelopes should be super-scribed on the top as Envelope No.(1)- Technical Bid and Envelope No. (2)- Financial Bid as the case may be, Name of work, date & signature of the contractor. Submission of tender in the two envelopes with contents as mentioned in clause 11 of Instructions To Biddders should be put in one sealed envelope along with the forwarding letter duly super scribed the name of work on the outer cover and full name and address of the tenderer. The tender must be submitted to the office of the Project Director, National Highways Authority of India on or
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before 1.10.2010 up to 15:00 hrs and shall be opened on the same day at 15:30 Hrs(if possible) in the presence of those bidders who may choose to be present. 17.2 The Financial bid should be submitted in hard bound form with page numbering and index. Any additional information shall also be furnished by the bidder in hard bound form with proper indexing and page numbering. The details submitted in other forms like spiral bound form, loose form etc would be rejected. [Note: Hard Bound implies such a binding between two covers through stitching or otherwise whereby it may not be possible to replace any paper without disturbing the document] 18.0 Deadline for Submission of Bids 18.1 Complete Bids (including Technical and Financial) must be received by the (National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at the address and time specified in Invitation For Bid. In the event of the specified date for the submission of bids being declared a holiday for the Employer, the Bids will be received up to the specified time on the next working day. The NHAI may extend the deadline for submission of bids by issuing an amendment, in which case all rights and obligations of the NHAI and the bidders previously subject to the original deadline will then be subject to the new deadline.
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Late Bids 19.1 Any Bid received by the Employer after the deadline will be returned unopened to the Bidder.
E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

20.0 Bid Opening 20.1 Bid opening shall be carried out in two stages. Firstly, 'Technical Bid' of all the bids received (except those received late) shall be opened on the date and time mentioned in the Invitation for Bid. 'Financial Bid' of those bidders whose technical bid has been determined to be substantially responsive/ acceptable shall be opened on the same date(if possible) or other date which will be notified 20.2 The NHAI will open the envelope marked the "Technical Bid" of all the bids received (except those received late) in the presence of the bidders/bidders representatives who choose to attend at the time, date and place specified in the Invitation For Bid. In the event of the specified date for the submission of bids
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being declared a holiday for the Employer, the Bids will be opened at the appointed time and location on the next working day. 20.3 The technical bids shall be evaluated based on the Eligibility Criteria specified in clause 3 and only the bidders qualifying in Technical Bid shall be considered for opening of Financial Bid. At the time of the opening of the Financial Bid, the names of the bidders whose Technical bids are found responsive/ eligible will be announced. The financial bids of only these bidders will be opened. The remaining bids will be returned unopened to the bidders. The responsive bidders names, the Bid Percentage, any such other details as the NHAI may consider appropriate will be announced by the NHAI at the time of Financial bid opening.
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Process to be Confidential 21.1 Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and comparison of bids and recommendations for the award of a contract shall not be disclosed to bidders or any other persons not officially concerned with such process until the award to the successful Bidder has been announced. Any attempt by a Bidder to influence the Employers processing of bids or award decisions may result in the rejection of his Bid
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Examination of Bids and Determination of Responsiveness 22.1 During the detailed evaluation of Technical Bids, the Employer will determine whether each Bid (a) meets the eligibility criteria defined above; (b) has been properly signed; (c) is accompanied by the required securities; and (d) is substantially responsive to the requirements of the bidding documents. A substantially responsive Financial Bid is one, which conforms to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of the bidding documents, without material deviation or reservation. A material deviation or reservation is one (a) which affects in any substantial way the scope, quality, or performance of the Works; (b) which limits in any substantial way, inconsistent with the bidding documents, the Employers rights or the Bidders obligations under the Contract; or (c) whose rectification would affect unfairly the competitive position of other bidders presenting substantially responsive bids. If a Financial Bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Employer, and may not subsequently be made responsive by correction or withdrawal of the nonconforming deviation or reservation.
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23.0 Correction of Errors 23.1 In case of discrepancies in the quoted rate in words and figures, the lowest rate out of these two shall be considered as the offer and binding upon the bidder. If
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the Bidder does not accept the corrected amount, the Bid will be rejected, and the Bid Security shall be forfeited. Evaluation and Comparison of Financial Bids 24.1 The Employer will evaluate and compare only the bids determined to be substantially responsive / eligible.
F. Award of Contract
25.0 Award Criteria 25.1 Employer will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid has been determined: i. to be substantially responsive / eligible to the bidding documents and who has offered the lowest Bid amount. 26.0 Employers Right to Accept any Bid and to Reject any or all Bids 26.1 The NHAI reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid, and to cancel the bidding process and reject all bids, at any time prior to the award of Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or bidders or any obligation to inform the affected Bidder or bidders of the grounds for the Employers action.
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Notification of Award and Signing of Agreement. 27.1 The bidder whose Bid has been accepted will be notified of the award by the Employer prior to expiration of the Bid validity period by cable, telex or facsimile confirmed by letter. This letter (hereinafter called the Letter of Acceptance) will state the sum (as per the offer quoted and accepted) that the NHAI will pay to the Contractor in consideration of the execution and completion of the Works, as prescribed by the Contract (hereinafter and in the Contract called the Contract Price). The notification of award will constitute the formation of the Contract, subject only to the furnishing of a performance security in accordance with the provisions of Clause 28. The Agreement will incorporate all agreements between the Employer and the successful Bidder. It will be signed by the Employer and the successful Bidder after the performance security is furnished. Upon the furnishing of the Performance Security by the successful Bidder, the Employer will promptly notify the other Bidders that their Bids have been unsuccessful.
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Performance Security
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Within 10 (ten) days after receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, the successful Bidder shall deliver to the Employer a Performance Security of Ten percent of the Contract Price, for the period of 28 days after the expiry of defect liability period of 12 months. The performance security shall be either in the form of a Bank Guarantee or fixed deposit Receipts or Demand Draft, in the name of the National Highways Authority of India, from a Bank as applicable in case of earnest money / bid security defined above. Failure of the successful bidder to comply with the requirement of sub-clause 28.1 shall constitute sufficient ground for cancellation of the award and forfeiture of the bid security / Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). No advances shall be paid
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Advances 29.1
Corrupt or Fraudulent Practices The Employer will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the Bidder recommended for award has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract in question and will declare the firm ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to be awarded a contract with National Highways Authority of India / State PWD and any other agencies, if it at any time determines that the firm has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contractor, or in execution. The Employer requires the bidders/Contractors to strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption enforced in India, namely, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. G. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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All works shall be carried out in accordance with latest standard MORTH Specifications and its modification defined in Technical Specification and as per directions of the Engineer / Project Director. The rates quoted shall include clearance of site (prior to commencement of the work and its close) in all respects and hold good for work under all conditions of site like moisture, weather etc. complete in all respects. The rates quoted by the tenderer shall be inclusive of all leads, lifts, incidental charges, taxes as per the law of land or general royalty and octroi etc. complete payable to the Government or the Local bodies etc. in the region. The quoted bid price shall be inclusive of all taxes which will be borne by the bidder only.
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The contractor will have to make his own arrangement at his cost of supply of electricity to the camp and work site as may be necessary and he will not be entitled to any extra payment whatsoever in this regard. NHAI will not supply any material and machinery. The Contractors should note that the quantities and items incorporated in tender schedule are approximate and are subject to variations with no limits and not liable for the revision of rate on that count. The NHAI reserves the right to impose any other conditions as deemed fit depending upon the requirement of individual cases. No escalation is payable. 10. No price preference in any terms shall be given to the bidder.
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DECLARATION & OFFER BY THE CONTRACTOR. (DEED OF UNDERTAKING) TENDER FORM (Item Rate Tender and Contract for Works) To The Project Director National Highways Authority of India, Project Implementation Unit, Pandhurna-480334. I/We_____________________________________________________ here by tender for the execution for the National Highways Authority of India (here in before and herein after referred to as "NHAI, Pandhurna") of the work specified in the under written memorandum within the time specified in such memorandum at ___________________________________________ (in figure as well as in words.) percentage below / above the estimated rate entered in schedule "B" (memorandum showing items of work to be carried out) all in accordance with the specifications, designs ,drawing and instructions as per the contract agreement. 0 MEMORANDUM Name of work Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km.231/600 including its approaches on Nagpur-Betul road section of NH-69 at Pandhurna on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh. Earnest Money Deposit: Rs. 7.54 Lacs (2% of the cost put to tender) Performance Security : 10% of the Contract Value. Percentage, if any, to be deducted from bills: 6% of the Running Account (RA) bill limited to 5% of the contract value towards Retention money / Security Deposit. Period of Completion: Period of completion of works is 240 days from date of signing of agreement. I/We enclose herewith a Demand Draft for the payment of an Earnest Money Deposit bearing no interest. Should my / our tender is accepted; I/We agree that earnest money may be retained towards Security Deposit for the fulfillment of the contract. If this tender is accepted, I/We agree to abide by and fulfill all the terms and provisions of the said contract annexed or in default thereof forfeit and pay to the NHAI, the sums of money mentioned in the said conditions without prejudice to any other rights of the NHAI.
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I/We hereby distinctly and expressly declare and acknowledge that before the submission of this tender; I/We have carefully followed the instructions and read the specifications and procedures in carrying it out such works. I/We, have made examination of the contract documents and plan, specification & quantities and of the location where such work is to be done. I/We distinctly agree that I/We would hereafter not claim / demand upon NHAI based upon or arising out of any alleged misunderstanding or misconceptions or mistake on my/our part of the said contract, agreements stipulations, restrictions and conditions. If upon written information to me/us by the NHAI, I/We fail to attend the office on the date therein fixed and if upon intimation being given to me/us by the Project Director to the acceptance of the tender, I/We fail to make additional security deposit or fail to enter into agreement as defined in contract on the tender notice, than I/We agree to the forfeiture of the earnest money deposit. Any notice requested to be served on me/us shall be sufficiently served on me/us if delivered to me/us personally or forwarded to me/us posted registered or ordinary left at my/our address given below: I/We fully understand the terms and agreement contract to be entered in to with me/us and the NHAI and written agreement shall be foundations of the rights of the both parties and the contract shall not be deemed to be complete until an agreement has been signed by me/us and authorized Project Director of the work. Datedthis day of2010 WITNESSES Address Occupation above tender is hereby accepted by me on behalf of the Chairman of NHAI. Dated the..... Day of 2010 Signature of the Contractor
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DECLARATION I hereby declare that I have made myself thoroughly conversant with local conditions regarding all materials and the labour on which I have based my rates for this work. The specification and leads of this work have been carefully studied and understood by me before submission of tender. I undertake to use only the best of materials approved by Engineer / NHAI before starting the work and to abide by the decision.
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FORM OF BANK GUARANTEE FOR PERFORMANCE SECURITY To National Highways Authority of India G5 & 6, Sector 10 Dwarka New Delhi 110075 WHEREAS (name and address of contractor) thereinafter called the contractor has undertaken, in pursuance of Contract No. . Dated .. to execute.. (name of Contract and brief description of Works) (hereinafter called the contract). AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said contract that the Contractor shall furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a Nationalised/Scheduled bank of India for the sum specified therein as security for compliance with his obligations in accordance with the Contract; AND WHEREAS we have agreed to give the Contractor such a Bank Guarantee: NOW THEREOF we hereby affirm that we are the guarantor and responsible to you on behalf of the Contractor, up to a total of Rs (amount of guarantee) (Rupees. (in words), such sum being payable in the types and proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, and we undertake to pay you, upon your first written demand and without cavil or argument, any sum or sums within the limits of .. (amount of guarantee) as aforesaid without your needing to prove or to show grounds or reasons for your demand for the sum specified therein. We hereby waive the necessity of your demanding the said debt from the Contractor before presenting us with the demand. We further agree that no change or addition to or other modification of the terms of the contract or of the works to be performed there under or of any of the contract documents which may be made between you and the Contractor shall in any way release us from any liability under this guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition or modification. This guarantee shall be valid until 28 days from the date of expiry of the Defects Liability Period of twelve months. Signature and seal of the Guarantor Name of the Bank Address Date..
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In the presence of .. 1 (Name of Occupation) 2 (Name of Occupation) An amount shall be inserted by the Guarantor, representing the percentage of the Contract Price specified in the Contract and denominated in Indian Rupees.
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MODEL FORM OF AGREEMENT AGREEMENT

This agreement made the ______________day of ____________________ 2010_____________________ between the National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi (hereinafter called the Employer of the one part and _________________ (here in after called the Contractor) of the other part. AND WHEREAS the Employer invited bids from eligible bidders of the execution of certain works, viz. Reconstruction of existing Minor Bridge in Km.231/600 including its approaches on Nagpur-Betul road section of NH-69 in Pandhurna town on NH-69 in state of Madhya Pradesh. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the bid submitted by the Contractor dated ____________ (here in after referred to as the BID or FFER) for the execution of works, the Employer by his letter of acceptance dated ___________ accepted the offer submitted by the Contractor for the execution and completion of such works and the remedying of any defects thereon, on terms and conditions in accordance with the documents listed in para 2 below. AND WHEREAS the Contractor by a Deed of Undertaking dated ________ has agreed to abide by all the terms of the bid, including but not limited to the amount quoted for the execution of Contract, as stated in the bid, and also to comply with such terms and conditions as may be required from time to time. AND WHEREAS pursuant to the bid submitted by the Contractor dated ___________________ (hereinafter referred to as the the Offer), the employer has by his letter of acceptance no. _________- dated ___________-- accepted the offer submitted by the Contractor for the execution and completion of such works and the remedying of any defects therein, on terms and conditions in accordance in the conditions of the contract included hereinafter; AND WHEREAS the contractor has agreed to undertake such works and has furnished a performance security pursuant to clause 28 of the instructions to bidders NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH as follows: 1. In this agreement works and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to them in the conditions of contract hereinafter referred to; 2. the following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and constructed as part of this agreement viz. (a) (b) (c) (d)
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(e) Conditions of Contract including Special Conditions of Contract (if any) (f) Specifications, (g) Drawings (h) Schedule B and Tender Form (i) Any other document listed in the Contract Data. 3. The foregoing documents shall be constructed as complementary and mutually explanatory one with another. Should any ambiguities or discrepancy be noted then Engineers decision shall be final & binding. 4. In consideration of the payments to be made by the NHAI to the Contractor as hereinafter mentioned, the Contractor hereby covenants with the NHAI to execute and complete the works and remedy any defects therein in conformity in all respect with the provisions of the contract. 5. the NHAI hereby covenants to pay the contractor in consideration of the execution and completion of the works and the remedying of defects therein the contract price or such other sum as may become payable under the provisions of the contract at the times and in the manner prescribed by the contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties here to have caused this agreement to be executed the day and year first before written. The common seal of ___________________ was hereunto affixed in the presence of: Or Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Employer through his Authorized Representative and the said Contractor through his Power of Attorney holder in the presence of: Binding Signature of Employer ___________________________________ For and on behalf of National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi 110 075
Binding Signature of Contractor __________________________________
In the presence of 1. Name : Address: 2. Name : Address:
In the Presence of 1. Name: Address: 2. Name: Address:
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In witness whereof the parties thereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first before written. The Common Seal of ____________________________________________________________ was hereunto affixed in the presence of: Signed, Sealed and Delivered by the said ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ in the presence of:
Binding Signature of Employer ____________________________________________ Binding Signature of Contractor ____________________________________________
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CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
A. General 1. Definitions 1.1 Terms which are defined in the Contract Data are not also defined in the Conditions of Contract but keep their defined meanings. Capital initials are used to identify defined terms. NHAI means the Employer National Highways Authority of India Schedule B means the completed Bill of Quantities forming part of the Bid. Tender Form means the form where bidder / contractor quotes his offer Offer means the Percentage Rate quoted by the contractor in Tender Form. The Completion Date is the date of completion of the Works as certified by the Engineer as per Clause 6 of Conditions of Contract. The Contract is the Contract between the NHAI and the Contractor to execute, complete, the Works. It consists of the documents listed in Clause 7 to Instruction to Bidders. The Contract Data defines the documents and other information, which comprise the Contract. The Contractor is a person or corporate body whose Bid to carry out the Works has been accepted by the Employer. The Contractor's Bid is the completed bidding document submitted by the Contractor to the Employer and includes technical and financial bids. The Contract Price is the price stated in the Letter of Acceptance and thereafter as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. Days are calendar days; months are calendar months. A Defect is any part of the Works not completed in accordance with the Contract. The Defects Liability Certificate is the certificate issued by Engineer, after the Defect Liability Period has ended and upon correction of Defects by the Contractor. The Defects Liability Period is twelve months calculated from the Completion Date. Drawings include drawings, calculations and other information provided or approved by the Engineer for the execution of the Contract.
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The Employer is the National Highways Authority of India, who employs the Contractor to carry out the Works. The Employer may delegate any or all functions to a person or body nominated by him for specified functions. The Engineer Project Director NHAI, PIU - Pandhurna (or any other competent person appointed by him and notified to the Contractor, to act in replacement of the Engineer) who is responsible for supervising the execution of the Works and administering the Contract. Engineers Representative The person nominated by the Engineer for supervision of works. Equipment is the Contractor's machinery and vehicles brought temporarily to the Site to construct the Works. The Initial Contract Price is the Contract Price listed in the Employer's Letter of Acceptance. The Intended Completion Date is the date on which it is intended that the Contractor shall complete the Works. The Intended Completion Date is specified in the Contract Data. The Intended Completion Date may be revised only by the Engineer by issuing an extension of time after the approval from Employer. Materials are all supplies, including consumables, used by the Contractor for incorporation in the Works. Plant is any integral part of the Works that shall have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical, or biological function. The Site is the area defined as such in the Contract Data. Site Investigation Reports are those that were included in the bidding documents and are factual interpretative reports about the surface and subsurface conditions at the Site. Specification means the Specification of the Works included in the Contract and any modification or addition made or approved by the Engineer. The Start Date is given in the Contract Data. It is the date when the Contractor shall commence execution of the Works. It does not necessarily coincide with any of the Site Possession Dates. A Sub-Contractor is a person or corporate body who has a Contract with the Contractor to carry out a part of the work in the Contract, which includes work on the Site. Temporary Works are works designed, constructed, installed, and removed by the Contractor that are needed for construction or installation of the Works. A Variation is an instruction given by the Engineer, which varies the Works. The Works are what the Contract requires the Contractor to construct, install, maintain, and turn over to the Employer, as defined in the Contract Data.
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2.
Interpretation 2.1 In interpreting these Conditions of Contract, singular also means plural, male also means female or neuter, and the other way around. Headings have no significance. Words have their normal meaning under the language of the Contract unless specifically defined. The Engineer will provide instructions clarifying queries about these Conditions of Contract. If sectional completion is specified in the Contract Data, references in the Conditions of Contract to the Works, the Completion Date, and the Intended Completion Date apply to any Section of the Works (other than references to the Completion Date and Intended Completion Date for the whole of the Works). The documents forming the Contract shall be interpreted in the following order of priority: (1) Agreement, (2) Letter of Acceptance, Notice to Proceed with the Work, (3) Contractor's Bid, (4) Contract Data, (5) Conditions of Contract including Special Conditions of Contract (if any) (6) Specifications, (7) Drawings (8) Schedule B and (9) Any other document listed in the Contract Data as forming part of the contract.
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Language and Law 3.1 The language of the Contract and the law governing the Contract shall be English
4. Engineer's Decisions 4.1 5. Except where otherwise specifically stated, the Engineer will decide contractual matters
Delegation 5.1 The Project Director, PIU Nagpur, NHAI, may delegate any of his duties and responsibilities to other people except to the Adjudicator, after notifying the Contractor, and may cancel any delegation after notifying the Contractor.
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B.
Conditions of Contract
Performance Security & Retention Money Clause-1 (a) The person/persons whose tender may be accepted (hereinafter called the Contractor, which expression shall unless the context otherwise requires, include his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) shall pay Performance Security in Demand Draft or bank guarantee issued by scheduled/ nationalised bank equivalent to 10% of contract value and shall permit NHAI to deduct at 6 percent of all moneys payable for work done under the Contract, limited to 5% of the contract value as retention money, at the time of making such payments to him/them and to hold such deductions as retention money . Additional or Reduction in Performance Security. (b) In cases where additions are made to the tendered work under the provisions of Clause-12, an additional amount of Performance Security at the rates mentioned in Sub-clause (a) above should be paid by the Contractor. If a portion of the work is withdrawn from the Contractor under the provisions of Clause-14(a), a proportionate reduction in the amount of Performance Security may be allowed by the Project Director. Dues to NHAI, to be set off against Performance Security. (c) All compensation or other sums of money payable by the Contractor to NHAI under the terms of this contract may be realized or deducted from any Performance Security payable to him or from the interest arising there from, or from any sums which may be due or may become due by NHAI to the Contractor on any account whatsoever and in the event of his Performance Security being reduced by reason of any such realization or deduction as aforesaid, the Contractor shall, within ten days thereafter, make good in cash any sum or sums which have been deducted from, or raised by sale of his Performance Security or any part thereof. Refund of Performance Security (d)The Performance Security along with retention money/ FSD, lodged/paid by the Contractor shall be refunded to him after thirteen months (Twelve plus one month), from the date of completion of the work, during which period the Contractor should maintain the work in good order as per the policy of MSEDCL.
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PENALTY FOR DELAY

Written Order to Commence Work. Clause 2. (a) After acceptance of the tender, the Project Director shall issue a written order to the successful tenderer to commence the work. The Contractor shall enter upon or commence any portion of work only with the written authority and instructions of the Project Director. Without such instruction, the Contractor shall have no claim to demand for measurements of or payment for work done by him. The Contractor shall carry out the work under supervision of the NHAI or its authorized representative. Program of work (b) The time allowed for the Contractor as entered in the tender shall strictly observed while carrying out the work. It shall be reckoned from the date of handing over to the Contractor. The work shall be proceeded with all due diligence throughout the stipulated period of the contract (time being deemed to be the essence of the contract on the part of the Contractor). To ensure good progress during the execution of the work, the Contractor shall be bound to comply with the time schedule according to the programme of execution of the work as agreed upon and enclosed to the contract. In the absence of specific agreed programme, the Contractor shall be bound to complete:
i) ii) iii) iv) v)
15% of the work in 60 days. 30% of the work in 90 days. 55% of the work in 120 days. 75% of the work in 180 days 100% of the work in 240 days. The Contractor shall prepare detailed time built program of work and obtain approval to the program from Project Director, within 8 days from the date of signing of agreement. Review of progress and responsibility for delay etc.
(c) The Progress of all works shall be reviewed by the Project Director of the work with the Contractor during the every fortnight of month. Such a review shall take into account the programme fixed for the previous fortnight, obligations on the part of the department like the supply of drawings etc and also the obligations on the part of the Contractor.
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Apportioning of responsibility for delay between Contractor and NHAI. In case the progress achieved falls short by more than 25 percent of the cumulative programme, the reasons for such shortfall shall be examined and the necessary action to achieve the progress as per the schedule shall be taken by NHAI/Contractor. Shortfall in progress made up subsequently To the extent the shortfall is assessed, as due to the delay on the part of the Contractor, a notice shall be issued to him by the Project Director to make up the shortfall in the succeeding month. If the shortfall is not made up before the review of the progress of the work in the succeeding month, the Contractor shall be liable to pay penalty as indicated in Clause-2 (d) below: Grant of extension of time If the delay is attributable to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor, requisite extension of time shall be granted by the Project Director of the work in accordance with Clause-5 wherever necessary. (d) Penalty for delay: In respect of the shortfall in progress, assessed as due to the delay on the part of Contractor as per Clause 2(b) and 2(c), the Contractor shall be liable to pay as penalty an amount equal to 1/2000 of contract price per day delay; provided always that the total amount of penalty to be paid under the provision of the clause shall not exceed 5 percent of the value of the contract of the entire work as shown in the tender, provided further that in the event of the Contractor making up the shortfall in progress within the stipulated or extended time of completion, the penalty so recovered may be refunded on an application in writing by the Contractor. Adjustment of excess/over payments (e) Excess/over payments as soon as they are discovered should be adjusted in the next running account bill of the Contractor and in case the final bill has already been paid, the excess/over payment made shall be recovered from the Performance Security and Retention Money of the Contractor together with interest at 6 percent or such other percentages as NHAI may decide from time to time, from the date of such excess or over payment to the date of recovery.
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ACTION WHEN WHOLE OF PERFORMANCE SECURITY IS FORFEITED Clause 3 In any case in which under any Clause of this contract the contractor shall have rendered himself liable to pay compensation amounting to the whole of his Performance Security and Retention Money (whether paid in one sum or deducted by installment) or in the case of abandonment of the work owing to serious illness or the death of the contractor or any other cause the Project Director on behalf of the NHAI shall have power to adopt any of the following courses as the deem best suited to the interest to the interest of NHAI. a) To rescind the contract (for which rescission notice in writing to the contractor under the hand of Project Director shall be conclusive evidence) and in that case the Performance Security and Retention Money of the contractor shall stand forfeited and be absolutely at the disposal of NHAI. To carry out the work or any part of the work departmentally debiting the contractor with the cost of the work expenditure incurred on tools and plant and charges on additional supervisory staff including the cost of work charged establishment employed for getting unexecuted part of the work completed and crediting him with the value of the work done departmentally in all respects in the same manner and at the same rates as if it has been carried out by the contractor under the terms of his contract. The certificate of the Project Director as to the costs and other allied expenses so incurred and so to the value of the work so done departmentally shall be final and conclusive against the contractor. To order that the work of the contractor be measured up and to take such part thereof as shall be unexecuted; out of hands and to give it to another contractor to complete, in which case all expenses incurred on advertisement for fixing a new contracting agency additional supervisory staff including the cost of work charged establishment and the cost of the work executed by the new contract agency will be debited to the contractor and at the value of the work done or executed through the new contractor shall be credited to contractor in all respects and in the same manner and at the same rates as if it had been carried out by the contractor under the terms of his contract. The certificate of Project Director as to all the cost of the work and other expenses incurred and as to the value of the work so done shall be final and conclusive against the contractor. In case the contract shall be rescinded under Clause (a) above the contractor shall not be entitled to recover or be paid, any sum for any work that actually performed by him under this contract unless and until the Project Director shall have certified in writing the performance of such work and the amount so certified . In the event of either courses referred to in Clause (b) or (c) being adopted and the cost of the work executed
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departmentally or through a new contractor and other allied expenses exceeding the value of such work credited to the contractor, the amount of excess shall be deducted from any money due to the contractor by NHAI under the contract or otherwise however, or form his performance security and retention money or the sale proceeds thereof provided, however that the contract shall have no claim against NHAI, even if the certified value of the work done departmentally or through a new contractor exceeds the certified cost of such work and allied-expenses, provided always the whichever of three courses mentioned in Clause (a), (b) or (c) is adopted by the Project Director the contractor shall have no claim to compensation for loss sustained by him reason of his having purchase or procured any materials or entered in any engagement, or made any advances an account of or with a view of the execution of the work or the performance of the contract. Action against unsatisfactory progress (d) If the Contractor does not maintain the rate of progress as required under clause-2 and if the progress of any particular portion of work is unsatisfactory even after taking action under clause 2(c) and 2(d) the Project Director shall be entitled to take action under clause 3(b) or 3(c) at his discretion in order to maintain the rate of progress after giving the Contractor 10 days notice in writing whereupon the Contractor will have no claim for any compensation for any loss sustained by him owing to such actions. No compensation for loss sustained on advance action (e) In the event of any of the above courses being adopted by the Project Director, the Contractor shall have no claim to compensation for any loss sustained by him by reason of his having purchased, or procured any materials, or entered into any engagements, or made any advances on account of, or with a view to the execution of the work or the performance of the contract. And in case the contract shall be rescinded under the provision aforesaid, the Contractor shall not be entitled to recover or be paid any sum for any work therefore actually performed by him under his contract, unless and until the Project Director shall have certified in writing the performance of such work and the amount payable in respect thereof, and he shall only be entitled to be paid the amount so certified. CONTRACTOR TO REMAIN LIABLE TO PAY COMPENSATION IF ACTION IS NOT TAKEN UNDER CLAUSE-3 Clause-4 In any case in which any of the powers conferred upon the Project Director by clause 3 thereof shall have become exercisable and the same shall not have been exercised, the non exercise thereof shall not constitute a waiver of any of the conditions hereof and such powers shall notwithstanding be exercisable in the event of any future case of default by the Contractor for which under any clause hereof he is declared liable to pay compensation or penalty amounting to the whole of his
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Performance Security and the liability of the Contractor for past and future compensation or penalty shall remain unaffected. Power to take possession of or require removal of or sell Contractors properties. In the event of the Project Director of the work, taking action under sub-clause (a) or (c) of clause 3, he may, if he so desires, take possession of all or any tools, plant, materials and stores, in or upon works or the site thereof or belonging to the Contractor, or procured by him and intended to be used for the execution of the work or any part thereof, paying or allowing for the same in account at the contract rates, or in the case of contract rates not being applicable, at current market rates, to be certified by the Project Director whose certificate thereof shall be final. In the alternative, the Project Director may, after giving notice in writing to the Contractor or his clerk of the works, foreman or other authorized agent, require him to remove such tools, plant, materials or stores from the premises within a time to be specified in such notice; and in the event of the Contractor, failing to comply with any such requisition, the Project Director may remove them at the Contractors expense or sell them by auction or private sale on account of the Contractor and at his risk in all respect, and the certificate of the Project Director as to the expenses of any such removal, and the amount of the proceeds and the expenses of any such sale shall be final and conclusive against the Contractor. GRANT OF EXTENSION OF TIME Clause-5 (a) If the Contractor shall desire an extension of the time for completion of the work on the ground of his having been unavoidably hindered in its execution or on any other ground, he shall apply in writing to the Project Director before the expiration of the period stipulated in the tender or before the expiration of 15 days from the date on which he as hindered as aforesaid or on which the cause for asking for extension occurred, whichever is earlier and the Project Director may if in his opinion, there are reasonable grounds for granting an extension, grant such extension as he thinks necessary or proper. The decision of Project Director in his matter shall be final. (b) The time for completion of the work shall be extended commensurate with its increase in cost occasioned by alterations or additions and the certificate of the Project Director as to such proportion shall be conclusive. ISSUE OF FINAL CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS REGARDING Clause-6(a) On completion of the work the Contractor shall report in writing to the Project Director about the completion of the work. Then he shall be furnished with a certificate by the Project Director of such completion, but no such certificate shall be given nor shall the work be considered to be complete until the Project Director is of the opinion that contractor have completed the work satisfying the requirement of the work as per the contract agreement and good engineering practices and all debris are removed from the premises on which the work shall have been executed,
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all scaffolding, surplus materials and rubbish, shall have been cleaned thoroughly in or upon which the work has been executed, or of which he may have had possession for the purpose of executing the work, not until the works shall have measured by the Project Director or where the said measurements being binding and conclusive against the Contractor. If the Contractor shall fail to comply with the requirements of this clause as to the removal of scaffolding, surplus materials and rubbish, and cleaning on or before the date fixed for the completion of the work, the Project Director may, at the expense of the Contractor, remove such scaffolding, surplus materials and rubbish, and dispose of the same as he think fit, and clean off such dirt etc., as aforesaid; and Contractor shall be liable to pay amount of all expenses so incurred, but shall have no claim in respect of any such scaffolding or surplus materials as aforesaid except for any sum actually realised by the sale thereof. CLOSURE OF CONTRACT PENDING COMPLETION OF MINOR ITEMS (b) In cases, where it is not desirable to keep the contract open for minor items, the main contract may be finalized after getting a supplementary agreement executed in the prescribed form by the same Contractor for doing residual work. Contract to submit bills in printed form Clause 7 (a) A Bill shall be submitted by the Contractor after completion of the work as per programme of work indicated in clause 2(b) or for all items of work executed in the previous month. All bills shall be prepared in the prescribed printed or typed form in quadruplicate and handed over to the Engineer / Engineers Representative for verification with request to forward the bill to the Project Director of the work for payments and acknowledgement be obtained. The charges to be made in the bills shall always be entered at the rates specified in the tender in full or in part as the case may be. In the case of any extra work ordered in pursuance of these conditions, and not mentioned or provided for in the tender, the charges in the bills shall be entered at the rates hereinafter provided for such work as per sub-clause 12 of Conditions of Contract. Scrutiny of Bills and measurement of work (b) The Contractor shall prepare the bill and submit to Project Director of the work for the release of the payments completely scrutinized and the said work should be measured in the presence of the Engineer or Engineer / Engineers Representative. The counter signature of the Engineers representative in the measurement book shall be sufficient proof to the correctness of the measurements, which shall be binding on the Contractor in all respects. If the Contractor does not submit the bills within the prescribed time, the Project Director may depute within seven days of the prescribed date, a subordinate to measure up the said work. .
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Filing of objections to measurements by Contractor (c) Before taking any measurement of any work as has been referred to in clause 7(b) above, the Project Director or a subordinate deputed by him in consultation with Engineer / Engineers Representative shall give reasonable notice to the Contractor. If the Contractor record fails to attend at the measurements after such notice or fails to countersign or to the difference, within a week from the date of measurement in the manner required by the Project Director, then in any such event, the measurements taken by the Project Director or by the subordinate deputed by him as the case may be, shall be final and binding on the Contractor and the Contractor shall have no right to dispute the same. (d) One copy of the passed bill shall be given to the Contractor without charge. PAYMENT PROPORATIONATE TO WORK APPROVED AND PASSED Clause 8 Payment at reduced rates The rates for several items of works agreed to within shall be valid only when the items concerned are accepted as having been completed fully in accordance with the stipulated specifications. In cases where the items of work are not accepted as so completed, the Project Director may make payment on account of such items at such reduced rates as per reasonable recommendation of Engineer / Engineers Representative in the preparation of final or on account bills. Payment of intermediate certificate is regarded as advances All such intermediate payments shall be regarded as payments by way of advance against the final payments only and not as payments for work actually done and completed, and shall not preclude the Project Director from requiring any bad, unsound, imperfect or unskillful work to be removed or taken away and reconstructed or re-entered nor shall any such payment be considered as an admission or the due performance of the Contract or any part thereof or the accruing of any claim, not shall it conclude, determine or affect in any other way the powers of the Project Director as to the final settlement and adjustment, of the accounts, or otherwise or in any other way vary or affect the contract. Submission of Final bill and its settlement The final bill shall be submitted by the Contractor with in one month of the date of actual completion of the work in all respects. His claims shall be settled (except those under dispute) within three months.
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Disputed items The Contractor shall submit a list of the disputed items within 30 days from the disallowance thereof and if he fails to do this, his claim shall be deemed to have been fully waived and absolutely extinguished. Clause 9 DELETED. Clause 10 DELETED. DEFINITION OF WORK Clause 11(a) The expression Work or Works where used in these conditions, shall unless there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction, be construed to mean the work or works contracted to be executed under or in virtue of the contract, whether temporary or permanent and whether original, altered, substituted or additional. Work to be executed in accordance with specifications, drawings, Orders etc. (b) The Contractor shall execute the whole and every part of work in the most sound and substantial and workmanlike manner and strictly in accordance with the specifications both as regards materials and workmanship laid down by Project Director of the work or his representative. The Contractor shall also conform exactly, fully and faithfully to the designs, drawings and instructions in writing relating to the work signed by the Project Director and lodged in his office and to which the Contractor shall be entitled to have access at such office, or on the site of the work for the purpose of inspection during office hours and the Contractor shall, if he so requires, be entitled at his own expense to obtain copies of the specifications and of all such designs, drawings and instructions aforesaid. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the delivery of structure in sound conditions and the execution of the work strictly in accordance with the specifications of the work. Action where there is no specification (c) In the case of any class of work for which there is no such specification, such work shall be carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Engineer or as directed by Project Director. Alteration in quantity of work, specifications and designs, additional work, deletion of work Clause 12 (a)-(i) The Project Director/Engineer shall have power to make changes in the quantities, any alterations in, omissions from, additions to or substitutions for the original specification, drawings, designs and instructions that may appear
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to him to be necessary or advisable during the progress of the work. For that purpose or if for any other reason it shall in his opinion be desirable, he shall have power to order the Contractor to do and the Contractor shall do any or all of the following: a) Increase or decrease the quantity of any work included in the contract. b) omit any such work c) Change the character or quality or kind of any such work. d) Change the levels, lines, positions and dimensions of any part of the work. e) Execute additional work of any kind necessary for the completion of the works and f) Change in any specified sequence, methods or timing of construction of any part of the work. Contractor bound by Project Director Instructions. The Contractor shall be bound to carry out the work in accordance with any instruction in this connection which may be given to him in writing signed by the Project Director or Engineer and such alteration shall not in any way vitiate or invalidate the contract. Orders for variation to be in writing (ii) No such variations shall be made by the Contractor without an order in writing of the Project Director/Engineer. For any reason the Project Director shall consider it desirable to give any such order verbally, the Contractor shall comply with such order and any confirmation in writing of such verbal order given by the Project Director, whether before or after the carrying out of the order, shall be deemed to be an order in writing within the meaning of this clause; provided further that if the Contractor shall within seven days confirm in writing to the Project Director and if such confirmations is not contradicted in writing within fourteen days by the Project Director it shall be deemed to be an order in writing by the Project Director.
(iii) Any additional work which the Contractor may be directed to do in the manner above specified as part of the work shall be carried out by the Contractor on the same conditions in all respects on which he agreed to the main work and at the same rates as are specified in the tender for the main work without any limits assigned for such variations.
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Rate for excess quantity of tendered quantity (b) The Additional quantity that exceeds the tendered quantity shall be paid at the rates entered in the contract only and other or derived rates from the Schedule of Rates will not be applicable. Rates for additional substituted, altered items of work (c) If the additional substituted or altered work includes any class of work for which no rate is specified in the contract, then such work shall be carried out at the rates specified for or derived from similar items of work in the agreement. In the absence of similar items in agreement, rate shall be as specified for or derived from similar items in the schedule of rates of the PWD prevalent at the time of execution of such additional substituted or altered items of work, plus or minus the overall percentage of original tendered rates over the current schedule of rates of the year in which tender is accepted as mentioned in sub clause (b) above. With regard to the question whether the additional, substituted or altered item/ items of work/ works is/ are similar or not, to that/ those in the agreement/ in the schedule of rates of the PWD, the decision of the Project Director shall be final and binding on the Contractor. Determination of rates for items not found in Estimate or Schedule of Rates. (d) If the rates for additional, substituted or altered work cannot be determined in the manner specified in sub clause (c) above, then the Contractor shall within 7 days of the date of receipt by him of the order to carry out the work, inform the Project Director of the rates which it is his intention to charge for such class of work, supported by analysis of the rate or rates claimed. Thereupon, the Project Director shall determine the rate or rates on the basis of observed data and failing this on the basis of prevailing market rates. Under no circumstances, the Contractor shall suspend the work on the plea of non- settlement of rates for items, falling under this clause. In the event of any dispute regarding the rates for such items the decision of the Project Director shall be final. Clause 13 Under no circumstances whatever shall the Contractor be entitled to any compensation from NHAI on any account unless the Contractor shall have submitted claim in writing to the Project Director within 30 days of the cause of such claim occurring. NO CLAIM TO ANY PAYMENT OR COMPENSATION FOR DELETION OF WHOLE OR PART OF WORK. Clause 14 (a) If at any time after the execution of the contract the Project Director shall, for any reason whatsoever, require the whole or any part of the work, as specified in the tender, to be stopped for any period or require the whole or part of the work (i) not
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to be carried out at all or (ii) not to be carried out by the tendered Contractor, he shall give notice in writing of the fact to the Contractor who shall thereupon suspend or stop the work totally or partially as the case may be. In any such case, except as provided hereunder, the Contractor shall have no claim to any payment of compensation whatsoever on account of any profit or advantage which he might have derived from the execution of the work in full but which he did not so derive in consequence of the full amount of the work not having been carried out, or on account of any loss that he may be put on account of materials purchased or agreed to be purchased or for unemployment of labour recruited by him. He shall not also have any claim for compensation by reason of any alterations having been made in the original specifications, drawings, designs and instructions, which may involve any curtailment of the work, as originally contemplated. Labour charges during stoppage of Work (b) If the Contractor suffers any loss on account of his having to pay labour charges during that period during which the stoppage of work has been ordered under this clause, the Contractor shall on application, be entitled to such compensation on account of labour charges as the Project Director, whose decision shall be final, may be consider reasonable. Provided that the Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation on account of labour charges if in the opinion of the Project Director, the labour could have been employed in the same locality by the Contractor for the whole or part of the period during which the stoppage of the work has been ordered as aforesaid. Time limit for stoppage of work (c) The period of stoppage ordered by the Project Director should not ordinarily exceed six months. Thereafter the portion of works stopped may be treated as deleted from this agreement if a notice in writing to that affect is given to the Project Director by the Contractor within seven days after the expiry of the above period. Execution of work deleted. The portion of work thus deleted may be got executed from the same Contractor on supplementary agreement on mutually agreed rates, which shall not exceed current Schedule of Rates of PWD plus or minus tender percentage. Action and penalty in case of bad work. Clause 15. If at any time before the Performance Security is refunded to the Contractor, it shall appear to the Project Director or other or his Engineer of the work, that any work has been executed with unsound, imperfect or unskillful workmanship or with materials of inferior quality, or that any materials or articles provided by him for the execution of the work are unsound, or of a quality inferior to that contracted for, or are otherwise not in accordance with the contract it shall be lawful for the Project Director to intimate this fact in writing to the Contractor and then notwithstanding
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the fact that the work, materials or articles complained of may have been paid for, the part, as the case may require, or if so required shall remove the materials or articles at his own charge and cost and in the event of this failing to do so within a period to be specified by the Project Director or Engineer in the written intimation aforesaid, the Contractor shall be liable to pay a penalty not exceeding one percent of the amount of the estimate for every month not exceeding ten percent during which the failure, so continues, and in the case of any such failure, Project Director or Engineer may rectify or remove, and re-execute the work or remove and replace the materials or articles complained of, as the case may be at the risk and expense in all respects of the Contractor. Should the Project Director for any valid reasons consider that any such inferior work or materials also as described above is to be accepted or made use of, it shall be within his discretion to accept the same at such reduced rates he may fix therefore. WORK TO BE OPEN TO INSPECTION- CONTRACTOR OR RESPONSIBLE AGENT TO BE PRESENT Clause 16-(a) All work under or in course of execution or executed in pursuance of the contract shall all times be open to inspection and supervision of the Project Director or Engineer and the contractor shall at all times during the usual working hours and all other times at which reasonable notice of the intention of the Project Director and Engineer and his subordinate to visit the work shall have been given to the contractor or his agent duly accredited in writing present to receive the order for that purpose. Orders given to the contractor's duly authorized agent shall be considered to have the same force and effect as it they has been given to the contractor himself. Employment of technical staff (b) The Contractor shall employ the following technical staff during execution of this work. i. One graduate Engineer having experience of minimum 5 years in similar works. ii. One qualified Engineering Diploma Holder having experience of minimum 5 years in similar works. iii. In addition to (i) and (ii) above, the Contractor shall employ different types of such technical personnel as may be directed by the Project Director to ensure efficient execution of work. The technical staff so employed should be available at site to take instructions wherever required by Project Director, or Engineer or his representative. No extra payment will be made to the Contractor for deployment of such technical staffs.
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(c) If the Contractor fails to employ the technical staff as aforesaid, he shall be liable to pay a sum of Rs.15,000/-(Rupees Fifteen thousand only) for each month of default in the case of Graduate Engineers and Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) for each month of default in case of Diploma holders. (d) If the Contractor himself possess the required qualification and is available at the site for receiving instruction from the Project Director vide Sub-clause (a) above it will be substituted for one of the technical staff to be available at site for receiving instructions. NOTICE TO BE GIVEN BEFORE WORK IS COVERED UP Clause 17. The contractor shall give not less than 5 days notice in writing to the Project Director or Engineer of the work before covering up or otherwise placing beyond the reach of measurement any work in order that the same may be measured and correct dimensions there of taken before the same is so covered up or place beyond the reach of measurement any work without the consent in writing of Project Director or Engineer of the work, and if any work shall be covered up or placed beyond the reach of measurement, or without such notice having been or consent obtained the same shall be uncovered at the contractors expense and in default there of no payment or allowance shall be made for such work or for the materials with which the same was executed CONTRACTOR LIABLE FOR DAMAGE DONE, AND FOR IMPERFECTIONS FOR TWELVE MONTHS AFTER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Clause 18 If the Contractor or his workmen or servants shall break, deface, injure or destroy any part of a building in which they may be working, or any building, road fence, enclosure or grassland or cultivated ground contiguous to the premises on which the work or any part thereof is being executed, or if any damage is done to the work, while it is in progress from any cause whatever or if any imperfections become apparent in it within twelve months of the grant of a certificate or completion, final or otherwise, by the Project Director, the Contractor shall make good the same at his own expense, or in default, the Project Director or Engineer may cause the same to be made good by other workmen, and deduct the expenses( of which the certificate of the Project Director shall be final) from any sums that may be due or may thereafter become due to the Contractor, or from his Performance Security or the proceeds of sale thereof, or of a sufficient portion thereof. Contractor to supply plant, ladders, scaffoldings, etc., and is liable for damages arising from non-provision of lights, fencing etc., Clause 19. The Contractor shall supply at his own cost all required materials if any such as plant, tools, appliances, implements, ladders, cordage, tackle, scaffolding, complying with requirements of the Project Director or his representatives. The necessary tools for the purpose of setting out works, and counting, weighing and
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assisting in the measurement or examination at any time and from time to time of the work or the materials. Failing this, the same may be provided by the Project Director at the expense of the Contractor and the expense may be deducted from any money due to the Contractor under the contract or from his Performance Security or the proceeds of sale thereof, or of a sufficient portion thereof. The Contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights required to protect the public from accident, and shall also be bound to bear the expense of defense of every suit, action or other legal proceedings that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions, and to pay any damages and costs which may be awarded in any suit, action or proceedings to any person, or which may with the consent of the Contractor be paid for compromising any claim by any such person. ISSUE OF PLANT AND MACHINERY ON HIRE Clause 20 Deleted Measures for prevention of fire Clause 21 The Contractor shall not set fire to any standing jungle, brushwood or grass without a written permit from the Project Director. When such permit is given, and also in all cases when destroying cut or dug up trees, brush wood, grass etc by fire, the Contractor shall take necessary measures to prevent such fire spreading to or otherwise damaging surrounding property. Liability of Contractor for any Damages done in or outside work area Clause 22 Compensation for all damages done by Contractor or his men whether in or beyond limits of NHAI property including any damage caused by spreading of fire mentioned in Clause 21 shall be estimate and decision of the Project Director subject to the decision of the CGM(T) of NHAI on appeal, shall be final and the Contractor shall be bound to pay the amount of the assessed compensation on demand failing which the same will be recovered from the Contractor as the damage in the manner prescribed in clause-1 or deducted by the Project Director from any sums that may be due or become due from NHAI to the Contractor under this contract or otherwise. The Contractor shall bear the expenses of defending any action or other legal proceedings that may be brought by any person for injury sustained by him owing to neglect of precautions to prevent the spread of fire and shall pay any damages and cost that may awarded by the court. Clause 23 DELETED. Work on Notified Holiday Clause 24 Deleted
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Work not to be sublet Clause 25 (a) The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the contracts. However, any specific portion of the work which is of a specialized nature and not all/not executable by a general Contractor could be got done by the specialized agencies which are executing such works, after obtaining the specific approval of the Project Director in writing in each case. Such consent to sublet the work, if given, shall not relieve the Contractor from any liability or obligation under the contract and he shall be responsible for the acts, defaults and neglects of any sub-Contractor or his agents servants or work on as fully as if they were the acts, defaults or neglects of the Contractor, his agents, servants or workmen. Consequences of subletting work without approval, becoming insolvent, bring etc., by Contractor and action against the Contractor. If the Contractor shall assign or sublet his contract or any portion thereof without the specific approval of the Project Director or attempts to do so or become the insolvent or commence any proceedings to get himself adjudicated as insolvent or make any composition with his creditors or attempts so to do or if any bribe, gratuity, gift, loan, perquisite, reward or advantage pecuniary or otherwise, small either directly or indirectly be given promised or offered by the Contractor or any of his servants or agents to any public officer or person in the employment of NHAI in any way relating to his office or employment or if any such officer or person shall become in any way directly or indirectly interested in the Contractor the Project Director may thereupon by notice in writing rescind the contract, and the Performance Security of the Contractor shall thereupon stand forfeited and be absolutely at the disposal of NHAI, and the same consequences shall ensure as if the contract had been rescinded under Clause 3 hereof and in addition, the Contractor shall not be entitled to recover or be paid for any work actually performed under contract. Recovery of excess payments based on excess measurements and action against Contractor (b) Whenever it is noticed that excess payments have been made to the Contractor based on excess measurements recorded in the measurement book and recommended for the payment by the Engineers representative or his duly authorized agent, action shall be taken to recover the excess payments together with interest immediately.
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Change in classification of excavations accepted not permitted: Once the measurements mentioning the classification of the excavations are recorded in the measurement book and the Contractor signs the same or his authorized agent intention of acceptance, no request for reclassification by the Contractors shall be entertained. Sum payable by way of compensation to be considered as reasonable compensation without reference to actual loss Clause 26 All sums payable by Contractors by way of compensation under any of these conditions shall be considered as reasonable compensation to be applied for the use of NHAI without reference to the actual loss or damage sustained and whether any damage has or has not been sustained.
APPROVAL NECESSARY FOR CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION OF A FIRM OR BEFORE ENTERING INTO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT CONSEQUENCES OF NOT OBTAINING PRIOR APPROVAL. Clause 27 Where the Contractor is a partnership firm, the previous approval in writing from NHAI shall be obtained before any change is made in the constitution of the Firm. Where the Contractor is an individual of a Hindu undivided family business/concern such approval as aforesaid shall likewise be obtained before the Contractor enters into any partnership agreement where under the partnership firm would have the right to carry out the work hereby undertaken by the Contractor. If the previous approval as aforesaid is not obtained, the contract shall be deemed to have been assigned in contravention of Clause 25 hereof and the same action may be taken and the same consequences shall ensure as provided in the said Clause 25.
Settlement of disputes: Clause 28 (a) If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever were to arise between the Project Director and the Contractor regarding the following matters namely, 1. The meaning of the specifications designs, drawings and instruction herein before mentioned. 2. The quality of workmanship of materials used on the work and
3. Any other question, claim, right, matter, thing whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to the contract, designs, drawings, specification, estimates, instructions, or orders, or those conditions are failure to execute the same whether arising during the progress of the work, or after the completions, termination or abandonment thereof, the dispute shall be resolved as per Arbitration Act 1996 as follows :
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In case of Dispute or difference arising between the Employer and a domestic contractor relating to any matter arising out of or connected with this agreement, such disputes or difference shall be settled in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Arbitral Tribunal shall consist of three Arbitrators one each to be appointed by the Employer and the Contractor. The third Arbitrator shall be chosen by the two Arbitrators so appointed by the Parties, and shall act a Presiding arbitrator. In case of failure of the two arbitrators appointed by the parties to reach upon a consensus within a period of 30 days from the appointment of the arbitrator appointed subsequently, the Presiding arbitrator shall be appointed by the Council, Indian Roads Congress. If one of the parties fails to appoint its arbitrator in pursuance of sub-clause (a) and (b) above within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the appointment of its arbitrator by the other party, then the Council of Indian Road Congress shall appoint the arbitrator. A certified copy of the order of the Council of Indian Road Congress making such an appointment shall be furnished to each of the parties. Arbitration proceedings shall be held at Nagpur, India, and the language of the arbitration proceedings and that of all documents and communications between the parties shall be English. The decision of the majority of arbitrators shall be final and binding upon both parties. The cost and expenses of Arbitration proceedings will be paid as determined by the arbitral tribunal. However, the expenses incurred by each party in connection with the preparation, presentation, etc. of its proceedings as also the fees and expenses paid to the arbitrator appointed by such party or on its behalf shall be borne by each party itself. Performance under the contract shall continue during the arbitration proceedings and payments due to the contractor by the Employer shall not be withheld, unless they are the subject matter of the arbitration proceedings. Obligations of the Engineer and Contractor shall remain unsettled during consideration of dispute.
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Even though there is any dispute or difference referred to Arbitration the obligations of the Project Director and the Contractor shall not be altered by reason of the said dispute being referred to the Arbitration.
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Contractor to pay compensation under workmens compensation act Clause 29. (a) The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay any compensation to his own workmen payable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 (VIII of 1923) (hereinafter called the said Act) for injuries caused to the workmen. If such compensation is paid by NHAI as principal under sub-section (1) of section 12 of the said Act on behalf of the Contractor, it shall be recoverable by NHAI from the Contractor under sub-section (2) of the said Section. Such compensation shall be recovered in the manner laid down in Clause 1 above. Contractor to pay expenses for providing medical aid to workmen (b) The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall pay the expenses of providing medical aid to any workman who may suffer a bodily injury as a result of an accident. If such expenses are incurred by NHAI, the same shall be recoverable from the Contractor forthwith and be deducted without prejudice to any other remedy of NHAI, from any amount due or that may become due to the Contractor. Contractor to provide personal safety equipment, first aid apparatus, treatment etc. Clause 30 The Contractor shall provide all necessary personal safety equipment and first aid apparatus for the use of the persons employed on the site, and shall maintain the same in good conditions suitable for immediate use, at any time and shall comply with the following regulations in connection there with: (i) The workers shall be required to use the equipment so provided by the Contractor and the Contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of the equipment by those concerned. (ii) When work is carried out in proximity to any place where there is a risk of drowning, all necessary steps shall be taken for the prompt rescue of any person in danger. (iii) Adequate provision shall be made for prompt first- aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of the work. Minimum age of persons employed by Contractor Clause 31. (a) No Contractor shall employ (i) (ii) any person who is under age of 15 years or as specified in Child Labour Act. (Prohibition & Regulation Act) who does not produce a valid certificate of vaccination against small- pox in respect of himself/herself as well as all the members of his/her family.
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Employment of donkeys and other animals. (b) No Contractor shall employ donkeys or other animals with breaching of string or thin rope. The breaching must be at least three inches wide and should be of tape. (c) No animals suffering from sores, lameness or emaciation or which is immature shall be employed on the work. (d) The Contractor shall provide potable drinking water facilities to the workers. Removal of persons or animal not satisfying conditions (a) to (c) (e) The Project Director is authorized to direct the removal or to remove through his own agency, from the work any person or animal referred to in sub-clauses (a) to (c) above not satisfying these conditions and no responsibility shall be accepted NHAI for any delay caused in the completion of the work by such directions for removal. Payment of fair and reasonable wages by Contractor (f) The Contractor shall pay fair and reasonable wages, which shall not be less than the minimum wages fixed by Government of Maharashtra from time to time to the workmen employed by him in the contract undertaken by him. In the event of any dispute arising between the Contractor and his workmen on the ground that the wages paid are not fair and reasonable the dispute shall be referred without delay to the Project Director, who shall decide the same. The decision shall not in any way affect the conditions in the contract regarding the payment to be made by NHAI at the agreed tender rates. Clause 32 INSURANCE: 32.1 The following insurance cover is to be provided and maintained by the Contractor in the joint names of the Employer and the Contractor for the period from the Start Date to the end of the Defect Notice period, in the amounts and deductibles stated against them for following events which are due to the Contractors risks by an insurance company acceptable to the Employer. a) loss of or damage to the Works, Plant and Materials equivalent to contract price; b) loss of or damage to Equipment equivalent to 5% of contract price; c) loss of or damage to property (except the Works, Plant, Materials, and Equipment) in connection with the Contract equivalent 5% of the contract price d) Personal injury or death equal to Rupees 20 lakhs for multiple incidents.
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Policies or certificates for insurance shall be delivered by the Contractor to the Employer / Engineer for his approval within 15 (fifteen) days from the start date. All such insurance shall be provided for compensation to be payable in the types and proportions of currencies required to rectify the loss or damage incurred. If the Contractor does not provide any of the policies and certificates required, the Employer may effect the insurance which the contractor should have provided and recover the premiums the Employer has paid from payments otherwise due to the contractor or if no payment is due, the payment of the premiums shall be a debt due. Alternations to the terms of insurance shall not be made without the approval of the Employer / Engineer. Both parties shall comply with any conditions of the insurance policies.
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CONTRACTOR NOT ENTITLED TO ANY CLAIM OR COMPENSATION FOR DELAY IN EXECUTION OF WORK-BORROW PITS. Clause 33. The Contractor shall not be entitled to claim compensation if there is any delay in the execution of the work on the account of water standing in borrow pits and compartments. The rates are included-claim for hard or cracked soil, excavation in mud, sub-soil water or water standing in borrow pits and no claim for extra rate shall be entertained, unless otherwise expressly specified. METHOD OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Clause 34. Payment to Contractors shall be made by cheques on any Scheduled Bank within Nagpur Town. SET OFF AGAINST ANY CLAIM OF NHAI. Clause 35. Any sum of money due and payable to the Contractor (including the Performance Security returnable to him) under this contract may be appropriated by the NHAI and set off against any claim of NHAI in respect of a payment of a sum of money arising out of or under any other contract made by the contractor with the NHAI RATES INCLUDING OF SALES TAX, SERVICE TAX(IF ANY) & All STATUTORY LEVIES Clause 36 (a) The rates to the quoted by the Contractor must be inclusive of sales tax , service tax (if any) and all statutory levies. No extra payment on this account will be made to the Contractor.
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Contractors to pay quarry fees, royalty etc. (b) All quarry fees, royalties, octroi dues levied by the State Government or any local body or authority and ground rent, if any charged by the Engineer for stacking materials, should be paid by the Contractor. Clause 37 DELETED DUES TO BE RECOVERED AS IF THEY WERE ARREARS OF LAND REVENUE Clause 38. All money due from the Contractor under this contract may be, recovered by NHAI without prejudice to the other remedies, as if they were arrears of Land Revenue. CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISION OF APPRENTICE ACT Clause 39. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Apprentice Act 1961 and Rules and Orders issued there under from time to time. If he fails to do so will be a breach of contract and the Project Director may at his discretion cancel the contract. The Contractor shall also the liable for any pecuniary liability arising on account of any violation by him of the provisions of the act. Clause 40. DELETED Clause 41. DELETED CONTRACTOR NOT TO QUOTE PRICE EXCEEDING CONTROLLED PRICE FIXED BY GOVERNEMENT Clause 42. The price quoted by the Contractors shall not in any case exceed the controlled price if any fixed by Government or reasonable price which it is permissible for him to charge a private purchased for the same class and description of goods under the provisions of Hoarding or Profiteering Prevention Act, 1943 as amended from time to time. Compliance with the provision of Hoarding and Profiteering Prevention Act If the price quoted exceeds controlled price or price permissible under Hoarding and Profiteering Prevention Act, the Contractor will specifically mention this fact in his tender allowed with the reasons for quoting such higher price. The purchaser at his discretion will in such case exercise the right of revising the price at any stage so as to conform to the controlled price or the price permissible under the Hoarding and Profiteering Prevention Act. This discretion will be exercised without prejudice to any other action that may be taken against the Contractor.
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RULES FOR THE PROVISIONS OF HEALTH AND SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORKERS The Contractors are requested to provide at their own expenses, the following amenities to the satisfaction of the Project Director. 1. FIRST AID: At the work sites there shall be maintained in a readily accessible place. First aid appliance and medicines including and adequate supply of sterilized dressing and sterilized cotton wool. The appliance shall be kept in good order. They shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily available during working hours. DRINKING WATER: 2.1 2.2 2.3 Water of good quality fit for drinking purpose shall be provided for the workers on a sole of not less than 3 gallons per head per day. Where drinking water is obtained from an intermittent water supply each work site shall be provided with storage tank where such drinking water shall be stored. Every water supply store shall be at a distance of not less 80 m from any latrines, drains or other source of pollution, where water has to be drawn from any existing well which is within any such proximity of any latrines drains or other sources of pollution. The well shall be properly connected before water is drawn from it for drinking. All such wells shall be dust and waterproof. Releasable pump shall be fitted to each Inner well, the trap door shall be kept locked and opened only for inspection or cleaning which shall be done at least a once a month.
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WASHING & BATHING PLACE: Adequate washing and bathing place shall be provided separately for men and women and such places shall be kept clean and well drained. Bathing and washing should not be allowed in or near any drinking water well. LATERINES & URINALS: They shall be provided within the premises of every work site; latrines and urinals in an assessable place and the accommodation separately for each of them shall be on the scales directed by the Project Director in any particular case. If women are employed separate latrines and urinals sewerage from those for women shall be provided on the same scale. Except in work sites provided with water flushed latrines connections with a water borne sewerage system all latrines shall be provided with receptacles on dry earth system which
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shall be cleaned at least four times daily at least twice during working hours and kept in strictly sanitary condition. The approaches shall be disposed off at the contract expenses in outlay pits approved by the local public health authority. The Contractor shall employ adequate number of scavengers and conservancy to keep the latrines and urinals in a clean condition. 5. 6. SHELTERS DURING REST: At the work site there shall be provided free of cost two suitable sheds one for meals and other for the rest for the workers. CRECHES: At every work site where 50 of more women workers are ordinarily employed there shall be provided two huts of suitable size for use of children under the age of 5 years belonging to such women and shall be used for infants games and play and the other is their bed-room. The huts shall not be constructed on a standard lower than the following: i) ii) iii) 7. Thatched roofs. Mud floor and walls. Planks spread over mud floor and covered with matting. The use of the huts shall be restricted to children, their attendant and mothers of the children.
SHED FOR WORKERS: The Contractor should provide at his own expense sheds for housing the workers. The sheds shall be on standard not less than the cheap shelter type to live in which the workers in the locality are accustomed. The sheds are to be in rows with a clear space between sheds and 80 clear space between roofs if conditions permit the workers camp shall be laid out in units of 400 persons each unit to have clear space of 40 each side. And required temporarily for storing Contractors materials or for housing their staff. The Contractor should make his own arrangements for temporary acquisition of land required for storing his materials and for housing his staff at his own expenses.
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VOLUME II SECTIONVI: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Following clauses of the Standard MORTH Specifications for Road & Bridge Works (4th Revision, August 2001) are amended / modified under Technical Specifications. Sl. No. 1. Section 100 Section Title General Clause 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 120, 121 and 123 . 201 and 202 301, 304, 305 and 306 401, 406 and 408 501, 502, 503 and 509 809 and 810 901 1002, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1012, 1014 and 1015 1501, 1502, 1503, 1508, 1509, 1510 and 1513 1602, 1604, 1605, 1606 and 1607 1703, 1704, 1705, 1707, 1709, 1710, 1712, 1713 and 1715 2106 and 2108 2204 and 2210 2309 2504 2706 and 2709 2817, 2826, 2827, 2828 and 2830 New Section
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Additional Specifications The following clauses have been added to the SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE WORKS (FOURTH REVISION, August, 2001). A-1 Diversion And Filling of Existing Water Courses along The Road Alignment A-5 Curing using Liquid Membrane Forming Compound A-8 Erosion Protection Works at Upstream and Downstream of Culverts A-10 Specification For Bitumen Mastic Wearing Course
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In the absence of any definite provisions on any particular issue in the aforesaid Specifications, reference may be made to the latest codes and specifications of IRC and BIS in that order. Where even these are silent, the construction and completion of the works shall conform to sound engineering practice as approved by the Engineer.
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PART-III Specifications for Building, Subways and Miscellaneous Works Technical Specifications for Building, Subways, etc. and Miscellaneous works shall be the latest CPWD Specifications volume I to VI, 1996 and Revised CPWD Specifications 2002 for cement mortar, cement concrete and RCC works (in super session of chapter 3,4 and 5 of CPWD Specifications 1996 Vol. II) for Civil Works and General Specifications Electrical Works PART I INTERNAL, PART II EXTERNAL for electric works 1994, with upto date correction slips, as published by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Government of India and deemed to be bound into this document.
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The correction slips and latest edition till 28 days before the final date of submission of the bid of all specifications / standard shall be applicable.
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Technical Specifications :
The Following are the additional Specifications to MORTH Specifications. SECTION 100 Clause 102 GENERAL DEFINITIONS The following abbreviations shall be added in this Clause. MOSRT&H Highways NHAI BIS WBM WMM CPCB QA CECRI Clause 105 Sub-Clause 105.3 - Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & National Highways Authority of India Bureau of Indian Standards Water Bound Macadam Wet Mix Macadam Central Pollution Control Board Quality Assurance Central Electro Chemical Research Institute
SCOPE OF WORK Add the following below the existing clause: The Contractor shall establish, adhere to, monitor and maintain an adequate quality assurance programme (QA-programme) based on the requirements of EN ISO 9001. The QA-programme shall cover the quality assurance aspects of all services rendered, all items to be supplied and all construction activities to be performed under the Contract, also including temporary structures and equipment which will influence the quality of the completed works or the progress of the Contract. The QA-programme shall as a minimum cover subjects listed below: Organization and Management Responsibility Document and data control Construction programme Method statements Process control
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Working, inspection, testing and documentation procedures Safety and emergency procedures Control and documentation of purchasing and handling of materials Product realization Non-conformity and corrective / preventive action Measurement, analysis and improvement Internal quality audits Servicing Education and training of staff Site Environmental Plan Competence / skill requirement for Human resources Customer communication The general procedures of the QA-programme shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval not later than twenty-eight days after the date of receipt of letter of acceptance. The special part of the QAprogramme shall be submitted successively to the effect that it shall have been approved prior to the commencement of the activities to which the programme shall apply. Sub-Clause 105.5 Add the following as Clause 105.5 Contractor shall take steps to minimize the negative impact of construction operations on environment. Hot Mix Plants should be located atleast 1-2 Km. from the nearest habitation unless otherwise required by statutory requirements. Vehicles and machinery used for road construction are to be regularly maintained to conform to SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) norms. Blasting as per Indian Explosive Act will be adopted. People living such blasting site should have prior information of operation hours. Workers at blasting site will be provided with ear plugs. Vehicle transporting earth materials will be covered. Water shall be spread to control the dust. Degraded materials and waste water shall be disposed into the
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Septic Tank and soak pits etc. The contractor will make arrangement to clean up the spoil as soon as the work finishes in a stretch. If such sites are located outside the ROW, restoration of the site to a level acceptable to the land owner will be done within time period agreed between land owner and the contractor. Spilling of oil and bituminous products during construction phase will be avoided to reduce the chances of contamination of surface as well as ground water. The construction camps shall be situated at places involving least risks of the nature considering the factors like ground slopes, under ground water table and shall conform to local building regulations, as applicable. Construction camps shall be properly located to avoid contamination of water through waste water drainage into river and canals. Seasonal pollution issues may arise when flow of river is slow. To prevent such contamination, waster water generated at campsite will be discharged in soak pits. For human excreta, proper disposal through Septic Tanks or deep trenches will be done. Clause 106 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Add the following sub Para (g) and (h) after sub Para (f): g) Adequate standby equipment including spare parts shall be available. h) All measuring devices and gauges shall be in good working condition. Measuring devices that can affect product quality shall be calibrated prior to use and at prescribed intervals against certified equipment. Calibration procedures shall be established, maintained and documented and corrective actions taken when results are unsatisfactory. Accuracy and fitness of measuring devices shall be ensured by proper maintenance. Clause 107 Sub-Clause 107.1 CONTRACT DRAWINGS Add the following after the end of para: After careful study of the drawings issued by the employer the contractor shall, where details are not provided or where changes are required due to site conditions, prepare all supplementary and / or additional working drawings based on field / construction information and shall submit the same to the Engineer for approval prior to construction. SITE INFORMATION This Clause shall read as follows :
Clause 108 Sub-Clause 108.4
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The Contractor shall identify quarries, borrow areas including disposal areas and other sources of materials required for the work. He shall satisfy himself that the required materials are available in adequate quantities and comply with the requirements of specifications. No claims shall be entertained on account of nonavailability of materials, and increase in leads and non-availability of disposal areas. Clause 109 Clause 109.8 & 109.8.1 SETTING OUT Add the following paragraph in the Sub-Clause 109.8 Surveying Equipment and Personnel The Contractor shall provide the necessary surveying equipment, accessories, surveyors and labourers required for setting out and related measurements, including making available these to the Engineer and his representatives at different stages of the work. The surveying equipment shall be of high standard of manufacture as approved by the Engineer, in good working condition with adequate numbers and shall include inter alia the following: i) Precision automatic level with micrometer attachment with tripod and levelling staff reading to 5 mm accuracy by direct observation and to 1 mm accuracy by estimation or better. Theodelite with tripod Electronically operated with Computerised output attachment reading to 20 seconds of angle accuracy or better. Total Station with 2 spare batteries and a charger, three tripods plus tangents sufficient for a 4 km range, together with an electronic data reorder, 6 data packs and all necessary software for operation. Precision staffs 4m & 5m type 3 metre straight edge and measuring wedge fitted with handles, wedges 100 mm height and 1 mm accuracy. Field umbrellas
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Ranging rods 50 mm diameter 3 m long straight with a conical metallic shoe at one end and painted alternatively black and white at 300 mm C / C along the length.
viii) Camber templates 2 lane fitted with handles. ix) Steel tape graduated in metres, centimetres and millimetres a) 10 m long b) 20m long c) 50m long d) Reference markers and pegs Safety Jackets (Reflective) Bump Integrator (Wheel mounted) Nails, chalk piece, paints, brushes etc,.
x) xi) xii)
The Contractor shall maintain the surveying equipment in good condition during the full duration of works and replace the ones which get worn out or otherwise become unworkable. The surveying equipment and related resources shall be provided under the general obligations of the Contractor requiring no separate payment. Clause 110 Sub-Clause 110.1 ENCUMBERANCES IN CONSTRUCTION AREA, INCLUDING TREES AND UTILITEIS The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with service provider / concerned authorities for cutting of trees, shifting of utilities and removal of encroachments etc. if any and making the site unencumbered for the project construction area required for completion of work. This will include initial and frequent follow-up meetings / actions / discussions, with each involved service provider / concerned authorities. The Contractor will not be entitled for any additional compensation for delay in cutting of trees, shifting of utilities and removal of encroachments by the service provider / concerned authorities. Payment for cutting of trees and shifting of utilities as required by the concerned department shall be made by the Employer. Drawings scheduling the effected encumbrance such as trees and services like water pipes, sewers, oil pipelines, cables, gas ducts, electricity lines, accessories, telephone poles and OFC cables, etc. including in the contract document shall be verified by the Contractor for accuracy of scope. The Employer will make payments to the respective service provider / authorities for cutting trees and shifting of utilities,
Sub-Clause 110.2
Sub-Clause 110.3
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wherever required. The Contractor will obtain necessary approval from such Authorities after payments by the Employer and also in cases where payments are not required to be made for such shifting. The Employer will also write to all concerned department / service provider organization for expedite and facilitating cutting of trees, shifting of utilities and removal of encroachments, etc. Sub-Clause 110.4 Any services affected by the Works must be temporarily supported by the Contractor who must also take all measures reasonably required by the various bodies to protect their services and properly during the progress of the works. It shall be deemed to be part of the Contract and no extra payment shall be made for the same. The Contract may be required to carry out certain works for and on behalf of various bodies and he shall also provide, with the prior approval of the Engineer, such assistance to the various bodies as may be authorized by the Engineer. Payment For coordinating the work of cutting of trees, shifting of utilities and removal of encroachments etc. no separate payment will be made and these will be incidental to the work. Clause 111.2 Borrow pits for Embankment Construction Borrow pits shall not be dug within the Right-of-Way of the road. Arable lands will not be used for earth borrowing. The Contractor will ensure that proper excavation techniques are used to improve stability and safety of the borrow area. The excavation shall be carried out in such a way that the area does not inundate during monsoons or generate cesspools of water to become mosquito breeding sites. The stipulations in Clause 305.2.2 shall govern. Clause 111.3 Quarry Operations The Contractor shall obtain material from licensed quarries only after the consent of the forest department or other concerned authorities. The quarry operation shall be undertaken within the purview of the rules and regulations in force. The Contractor shall ensure scheduling the movement of transport carrying material to and from the site during non-peak hours. The trucks carrying all the dusty material, red earth, moorum and fly ash/ pond, ash shall be covered with a tarpaulin and provided with adequate free board to prevent spillage. End boards shall be provided in loaders to prevent spillage. Stockpiling of material shall be properly planned so as to ensure that no traffic jam takes place on the highway.
Sub-Clause 110.5
Sub-Clause 110.6
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Clause 111.13
Disposal of Materials Outside Work Site Notwithstanding other relevant provisions in the contract, the excess material generated by dismantling, excavation, waste material and lubricants, used oil, gasoline and other such substance etc., shall be removed from site outside the right of way (for all leads and lifts) at regular intervals and site shall kept clean from all such disposable materials. Grease, cotton and other waste construction materials shall be disposed off in shallow soakage wells constructed at each construction site. Such intervals shall not exceed one month under any circumstances. The selection of the disposal site shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and he shall ensure that the selected site does not result in any claim for damages to the Employer or violation of any existing laws.
Clause 112 Sub-Clause 112.1
ARRANGEMENT CONSTRUCTION General
FOR
TRAFFIC
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Delete the last sentence and add the following: Two weeks before undertaking work which would involve any obstruction whatsoever to traffic and Contractor shall submit, for the Engineers approval a Traffic Control Plan; and i) Typical drawings for temporary diversion in accordance with Sub-Clause 112.3 ii) Typical details of arrangements for construction under traffic including details of traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work each day. Special consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic Control Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and delineation of the roadway at night. Temporary diversions will be constructed only with the approval of the Engineer and will generally only be constructed at bridge sites where new bridges are to be located on the existing road alignment. Road works shall generally be constructed under Traffic Control Plan. Sub-Clause 112.2 This clause shall read as under: For widening and strengthening of the existing carriageway where part width of the existing carriageway is proposed to be used for
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passage of traffic, paved shoulder in a width of atleast 2.5m shall be provided on one side of the existing road with the following minimum requirements to be provided by the Contractor.: i) Atleast one 5.5m lane to remain open to traffic at all times. ii) The surface used by the through traffic shall at all times be a firm all weather compacted surface free of pot holes and other defects iii) The maximum continuous length over which construction under traffic diversion may take place shall be limited to 750m. However, for longer stretches passing places atleast 50m. long shall be provided at every 0.75 km. interval. iv) The treatment to paved shoulders shall consist of providing 200mm thick granular base course covered by 225 mm thick wet mix macadam layer and treated with mix seal surfacing (MSS) type-B. v) Construction activity shall be restricted to only one side of the existing road. In case of eccentric widening of existing two lane to four / six lane, the additional two lanes shall be constructed first upto the stage of Bituminous Concrete / Cement Concrete Pavement for a minimum length of 2 Km. and traffic diverted to it and only thereafter the required treatment to the existing carriageway including construction of median shall be taken up. Sub-Clause 112.3 Add the following at the end of this Clause. Where the new highway crosses or joins with an existing state highway, or an established road or cart track, the highway, road or cart track shall be kept open at all times. In case the Engineer specifically orders to construct and maintain diversion as described below, the same will be paid for.
Carria ge-way width Unpaved shoulder s width on each side (m)
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Village Roads and Card Tracks
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Drainage should be provided as directed by the Engineer. The alignment and longitudinal section of diversion including junctions and temporary cross drainage provision shall be as approved by the Engineer. Sub-Clause 112.4 Traffic Safety and Control Add the following para in the end of Clause 112.4 The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the adequate safety of all site operations and methods of construction. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer detailed proposal covering safety measures proposed to be adopted at site. Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall constitute a sufficient cause for action. The Contractor shall also observe the following additional safety provisions: All workmen shall use safety helmets at work site, which should be provided by the Contractor. All workmen shall wear reflective jackets, while working in the traffic movement zone, which should be provided by the Contractor. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent danger from electric cables, while digging operation is underway. Workers employed on bituminous works, stone crushers, concrete batching plants, etc. shall be provided with protective goggles and suitable footwear. Those engaged in welding work shall be provided with welder protective shields.
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Sub-Clause 112.6
All scaffolds, ladders and safety devices shall be maintained in a safe and sound conditions. All display boards shall be of retro-reflective material and of sizes as per IRC Specifications or as mentioned in the drawings or as approved by the Engineer. All vehicles will have reverse horns. In addition, if any directions are given by the Engineer to augment the safety measures, the contractor has to abide by his directions. A safety officer shall be nominated to prepare safety programme and oversee the safety arrangements at site.
Measurement for payment and rate Substitute 1st para of the clause as below: The execution of the works of Earthwork, GSB, WMM and MSS required for paved shoulder as described in Clause 112 and shall be incidental to the work.
Clause 114.4
Add the following as Clause 114.4: If any work executed by the Contractor does not meet the specifications, it shall be deemed as rejected. The Engineer, in his sole discretion, may consider a proposal by the Contractor to retain an element or part of such work. The Contractors proposal shall be supported by calculations, drawings and other data to prove the soundness of the proposal and shall clearly describe the additional measures required to ensure the intended performance of the work. Rectification / remedial work to bring such work to acceptable standard shall be executed by contractor at his cost..
Clause 115 Sub-Clause 115
Methodology and Sequence of Work The Clause shall read as follows: The Contractor shall submit a method statement. The method statement shall be submitted in two parts. The General part of the method statement shall describe the Contractors proposals regarding preliminary works, common facilities, and items that require consideration at the early stage of the contract. The General part shall be issued along with the first issue of the construction programme (refer clause 114.2) and shall include information on :
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Sources of materials like coarse aggregate and fine aggregate, quantity and quality of materials available in different sources; Sources of manufactured materials like cement, steel, reinforcement, prestressing strands and bearings, expansion joints. Wherever possible the Contractor shall identify at least two sources for each of the items; he shall also submit samples/test certificates of recently manufactured materials for the consideration of the Engineer. Location of site facilities like batching plant, hot mix plant, aggregate processing plant, etc.
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d) Details of facilities/approaches for transportation of personnel, equipment and materials like concrete for construction of pavements, foundations and substructures. e) Information on procedures to be adopted by the Contractor for prevention and mitigation of negative environmental impact due to construction activities as per statutory regulations. f) Any other information required by the Engineer subsequent to the scrutiny of the method statement submitted along with the Bid. The general part of the Q.A. Programme shall accompany the method statement. The special part of the method statement shall be submitted to the Engineer by the Contractor for each important item of work like construction of embankments and subgrade, pavements, pile foundations, concreting, prestressing, repair and rehabilitation of existing structures, concrete superstructure and for any other item as directed by the Engineer. These statements shall be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance of the commencement of the activity or item of work, unless otherwise stipulated in the contract. The statement shall give information on : i) Details of personnel both for execution and quality control of the work. ii) Equipment deployment with details of number of units, capacity, standby arrangements. iii) Sequence of construction, details of temporary or enabling works like diversions, cofferdams, formwork including
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specialised formwork for superstructure, details of borrow areas, method of construction of embankment and subgrade, pavements, piles, concreting procedures, details of proprietary processes and products (e.g. details of prestressing systems, proprietary piling systems, bearings, expansion joints etc.) and details of equipment to be deployed. Wherever necessary, technical literature, design calculations and drawings shall be included in the method statement. iv)Testing and documentation. acceptance procedures including
v) Special part of the Q.A. Programme referred in clause 105.3 for the particular item of work shall be submitted along with the method statement for the concerned activity. vi)The Engineer shall examine and approve the method statement or direct the Contractor to re-submit the statement with required modifications. The modified statement shall be submitted within 14 days after receipt of Engineers comments. The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval given by the Engineer. Clause 115.2 Approval of proprietary product/ process/ system Only proprietary products proven by international usage in comparable projects shall be permitted to be used. Fully authenticated details of licensing and collaboration arrangement shall be submitted by the manufacturer, where relevant. Within 90 days of award of work the Contractor shall submit the following information for all proprietary products for approval by the Engineer. i) Name of manufacturer of product/ process/ system. Complete details of the manufacturer of the product/ process/system shall be furnished. Details of projects where similar product/process/ system have been successfully used shall be furnished. Authenticated copies of license/ collaboration agreement shall be furnished.
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General features of the product/product process/system. Detailed write-up with methods statement shall be furnished for each product/ process/ System. This shall include complete working drawings & installation drawings, technical specifications covering fabrication, materials, system of corrosion, protection etc.,
iii) iv)
Details of product development and development testing. Acceptance test and criteria. Manufacturer shall submit a quality assurance system document. Details of acceptance test and criteria of acceptance shall be furnished in this document. Installation procedure. Maintenance procedure and schedule. Warranty proposal.
v) vi) vii)
The Engineer may order any additional tests required under relevant codal specifications for the purpose of accepting the product. The manufacturer shall make the facility for such additional tests available. The charges of these additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor. Clause 120 SITE OFFICE FOR ENGINEER AND OTHER SUPERVISORY STAFF The heading of this clause shall read as under: MAINTENANCE OF SITE OFFICE FOR EMPLOYER Sub-Clause 120.1 Scope This clause shall read as under : Where specified in the contract, the work covers the maintenance of furnished site office for the Employer (Project Implementation Unit) Suitable furnished site office accommodation of suitable size as approved by the Engineer for the supervising staff of the Employer and the Engineer at the plant (Batching plant, aggregate processing plant, HMP plant etc.) and construction sites shall be provided and
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maintained by the Contractor and the same shall be incidental to work. Sub-Clause 120.2 Description This clause stands deleted. Sub-Clause 120.3 Sub-Clause 120.4 Delete the word furniture in the first line of the paragraph. Add at the end of Para-1 Provision of two security personnel for watch and ward for 24 hours shall deemed to be including in the maintenance. Sub-Clause 120.5 & 120.6 Clause 121 Sub-Clause 121.1 This facility will be provided and maintained by the Contractor, as incidental to work and no separate payment shall be made for this item. FILED LABORATORY Scope Delete this Clause and replace with: The work under this Clause covers the provision and making suitable arrangements for testing of materials, which are acceptable to the Engineer. Clause 121.2 Description Delete this Clause and replace with: The contractor shall make suitable arrangements for the testing of materials, which areacceptable to the Engineer. All mandatory test reports should be submitted along with IPCs. Laboratory Equipment Substitute this clause as follows: The Contractor may establish the laboratory as per Clause 121.3 or make suitable arrangement for testing of material acceptable to the Engineer. Add New Sub-Clause For Control of Profile and Surface Evenness i) Theodolite 2 sets ii) Precision automatic level 2 sets iii) Precision staff 4 sets iv) Camber templates 2 lane
Clause 121.3 to 121.3.5
Clause 121.3.6
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Clause 121.3.7
a) Crown type cross-section b) Straight run cross-section c) 3 m long d) 5 m long e)10 m long f) 20 m long g) 30 m long Add New Sub-Clause
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Clause 121.4 to 121.6 Clause 121.7
In addition to Clause 121.3.5, any equipment which is not mentioned in this Clause but which is necessary for the work for complying with the provisions of the contract and Section 900 of MORT&H Specifications or as required by the Engineer shall be arranged by the Contractor. No extra payment shall be made to the Contractor and it will be considered as incidental to the work. Delete this sub-clause Substitute this Sub-Clause by the following: Since establishment and maintenance of a field laboratory is not a BOQ item, the Contractor shall be required to get the various tests conducted by independent laboratory to the satisfaction of the Engineer. No extra payment shall be made to the contractor and it will be considered as incidental to the work.
Clause 121.7.1
Add New Sub-Clause The Engineer may get certain tests, as considered necessary, confirmed from another independent laboratory. The contractor shall not be entitled to any extra payment for such tests.
Clause 122 Clause 123 Clause 124 SECTION 200 Clause 201 Sub-Clause 201.1
Deleted Deleted Deleted SITE CLEARANCE CLEARING AND GRUBBING Scope
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Replace with following para: This work shall consist of cutting, excavating, removing and disposing of all materials such as trees of girth upto 300mm, bushes, shrubs, stumps, roots, grass weeds etc. and top soil 150mm minimum thickness, rubbish etc. which in the opinion of Engineer is unsuitable for incorporation in the work including draining out stagnant water if any from the area of road land, drain, cross drainage structure and other area as specified in the drawing by Engineer. It shall include necessary excavation by harrow discs or any other suitable equipment, back filling of the pits, by suitable soil, resulting from uprooting of trees & stumps and making the surface in proper grade by suitable equipment and compacted by power roller to required compaction as per Clause 305.3.4. The work also includes handling salvaging and disposal of cleared material. Clearing and grubbing shall be performed not less than one month in advance of earthwork operation and in accordance with requirement of this specification. Diversion and filling of existing water courses along the road alignment shall be as per Additional Specification A-1. Sub-Clause 201.4 Sub-Clause 201.5 Replace 5000m with all leads in the 2nd paragraph, last sentence. The last sentence of Para 1 Removal of stumps left over after trees have been cut by any other agency shall also be considered incidental to the clearing and grubbing operations stands deleted. The removal from site and disposal of all materials obtained from clearing and grubbing operations, which, in the opinion of the Engineer can not be used or auctioned, shall be included in the Contract Unit rate. Sub-Clause 201.6 Sub-Clause 201.6.1 Rates Delete as well as stumps left over after cutting of trees carried out by another agency: from the second sentence. Replace last line of paragraph with all leads upto 5000m and lifts. Sub-Clause 201.6.2 Replace with following para: The contract unit rate for removal of stumps and roots of trees of girth above 300mm left over after cutting of trees carried out by another agency shall include excavation and back filling to required compaction, handling salvaging, piling and disposing of the cleared materials with all lifts and leads upto 5000m.
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Replace the last line with all leads upto 5000m. Clause 202.5 Disposal of Materials Delete this Sub-Clause and replace with : Materials determined by the Engineer as having salvage value shall be placed in neat stacks of like materials within the Right of Way as directed by the Engineer with all lifts and leads up to 5000 m. All materials obtained from dismantling operations, which, in the opinion of the Engineer cannot be used or auctioned, shall be removed from the site by the Contractor and disposed off at the nearest dip or other approved location in accordance with all statutory requirements. The Engineer may permit the disposal of boulders, concrete fragments and other incombustible materials by burial within the road reserve, outside paved areas. When buried, the tops of these materials shall not be less than 300mm below the existing ground level. Sub-Clause 202.6 Measurements for Payment Add the following at the end of this Clause : vii) Removing asphaltic concrete surfacing from bridge decks:M2 viii) Filling of wells : Cu.m. Sub-Clause 202.7 Rates Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph and replace with These shall also include excavation and back filling where necessary to the required compaction and for handling, piling and disposing of dismantled material with all leads and lifts. The works of filling with and capping shall be paid under relevant item of work. SECTION 300 Clause 301 Sub-Clause 301.1 EARTH WORK EROSION CONTROL AND DRAINAGE Excavation for roadway and drains Scope Inset the following between the words roadway and side in the second line:
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road shoulders, verge, medians. Sub-Clause 301.2.1 Classification Add at the end of para (a): Conglomerates and boulders not requiring blasting shall also be covered under this category. Delete and conglomerates from first line of para b(i) Delete para b(iv) Sub-Clause 301.3.3 Excavation General The following paragraph is added to the sub-clause 301.3.3 Temporary support to the sides of the excavation, necessary to support the foundation of adjoining structures and to prevent any ground movement shall be provided by the Contractor. Where temporary supports are provided these shall be designed & removed such that no ground movement occurs on removal. The contractor shall submit his proposal in this respect to the Engineer for approval prior to commencement of the excavation. Sub-Clause 301.3.7 Excavation of road shoulders / verge / median for widening of Pavement or Providing treated shoulders. The first sentence of this Clause shall be replaced as under: In works involving widening of existing pavements or providing paved shoulders, the existing shoulders / verge / median shall be removed to its full width. The subgrade material within 0.2m from the lowest part of the pavement for widened portion or paved shoulders shall be loosened and recompacted as per Clause 305 to a density not less than 97% of maximum dry density determined according to IS:2720 (Part-8). Any unsuitable material encountered in this portion of subgrade shall be removed and replaced with suitable material and compacted in accordance with Clause 305. Add after While doing, in second sentence the following words: method of benching be followed with each successive top layer of existing pavement layer cut at least 250mm wider than bottom layer and also.
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Clause 301.3.11
Disposal of excavated materials Delete this Sub-Clause and replace with: All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Employer. Suitable material obtained from the excavation of the roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage works, etc. shall be used for: i) Filling roadway embankment. ii) Filling existing pits/ ponds in the right of way as directed by the Engineer, including levelling and spreading, with all lifts and leads. iii) For landscaping of the road as directed by the Engineer, including levelling and spreading, with all lifts and leads. Unsuitable and surplus material, which, in the opinion of the Engineer cannot be used in the works, shall be removed from site by the Contractor and disposed of at the nearest dip or other approved location in accordance with all statutory requirements. Disposal of unsuitable / surplus material shall be disposed of by the Contractor and no extra payment shall be made for the same.
Clause 301.6
Preparation of Cut Formation Delete the first sentence of the second paragraph and replace with: Where the material in the subgrade (that is within 500 mm from the lowest level of the pavement) has a density less than specified in Table 300-2, the same shall be loosened and removed to a depth of 500mm, replaced with the same cut soil in two layers (250mm each) and recompacted in accordance with the requirement of Clause 305.
Clause 301.8
Measurement for Payment Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and replace with: Excavation for roadway shall be measured by taking cross-section volume calculated in accordance with Clause109 Delete item(v) of last paragraph and replace with: (v) Disposal of surplus material for all leads & lifts
Clause 301.9 Clause 301.9.1
Rates In item (ii) replace 1000m with all leads
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Add new item after item (vi) : (vii) The removal from site and disposal of all surplus or unsuitable materials obtained from excavation operations, which, in the opinion of the Engineer cannot be used in the Works, shall be included in the Contract rate. This is for all leads & lifts. Clause 301.9.2 This Clause shall be read as under : The Contract unit rate for loosening and recompacting the loosened materials at subgrade level shall include full compensation for loosening to the specified depth, removing the loosened soil outside the roadway excavation, rolling the surface below, breaking the clods, spreading the excavated soil in layers, watering where necessary and compacting to the requirements. Replace 1000m with all leads & lifts in the sentence This sub-clause to be deleted Excavation for Structures Excavation Add new paragraph as below: The excavation for the structures are required to be carried out to safeguard the constructed embankments either for new or the old bridges / structures. For this purpose, not only shoring, strutting and planking is done but also it may be necessary to provide sheet piling with necessary strutting and shoring to avoid slippage or sliding of the embankment. Clause 304.3.4 Preparation of Foundation In Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Clause 304.3.4, substitute concrete M15 in place of 1:3:6 nominal mix. Clause 304.3.7 Backfilling Delete the word Mechanical tamper in line 7 and substitute it with Roller Replace 1000m with all leads & lifts in item (v) Delete beyond the initial lead of 1000 m and replace with for all leads.
Clause 301.9.5 Clause 301.9.6 Clause 304 Sub-Clause 304.3.2
Clause 304.5.1 Clause 304.5.3
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Clause 305 Clause 305.2
Embankment Construction Materials and General Requirements
Clause 305.2.1 Clause 305.2.1.1
Physical requirements The first sentence of this clause shall be read as under: The materials used in embankments, subgrades, earthern shoulders and miscellaneous backfills shall be soil, moorum, gravel, sand, excavated / dismantled material from roadway excavation, a mixture of these or any other material approved by the Engineer. Sand, Crusher run, Crusher dust
Clause 305.2.1.2
This Clause shall be read as under : Expansive soils such as CH, MH or OH exhibiting marked swell and shrinkage properties (free swelling index exceeding 50 per cent when tested as per IS: 2720-Part 40) shall not be used in construction of any subgrade or embankment.
Clause 305.2.1.4 Clause 305.2.1.5
Delete second sentence of clause 305.2.1.4. Add the following at the end of first sentence: The material to be used in subgrade should satisfy the requirement of the 4 day soaked design CBR of 10% when tested as per AASHTO: T 193 compacted at three energy levels) at 97% maximum dry density (AASHTO: T 180).
Clause 305.2.2.2
Borrow materials Paragraph 1 of this Clause shall be read as under : No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for embankment meeting the prescribed specifications as well as compliance to the different environmental requirements in respect of excavation and borrow areas as stipulated, from time to time, by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India and the local bodies, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
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The Table 300-2 shall be read as under: Compaction requirements for embankment and subgrade SL. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Relative compaction as percentage of maximum laboratory dry density as per AASHTO: T 180 Not less than 97 Not less than 95 Not less than 97 Such material is not allowed
Type of Work/Material Subgrade and earthen shoulders Embankment High embankment (exceeding 6m height) Expansive clays
Paragraph 8 of this Clause given below Table 300-2 shall read as under: The contractor shall, at least 7 working days before commencement of compaction, submit the following to the Engineer for approval: i) The values of maximum dry density and optimum moisture content obtained in accordance with AASHTO: T 180 for each of the fill materials he intends to use. ii) The graphs showing values of density against moisture content from which each of the values in (i) above of the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content were determined. iii)The Dry density-moisture content CBR relationships for each of the fill materials he intends to use in the subgrade. Clause 305.3 Clause 305.3.4 Construction Operations Compacting ground supporting embankment/ sub-grade Add the following sentence at the end of paragraph 2. Where necessary to facilitate compaction of the ground / sub-grade to 97% relative compaction as stated above, a further depth of maximum of 0.25 meter thickness shall be loosened, watered and compacted in accordance with Clauses 305.3.5 and 305.3.6 to not less than 95% of maximum dry density, determined in accordance with AASHTO: T 180.
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Clause 305.3.5.1 Replace the first sentence of the paragraph as follows: The embankment and sub grade material shall be spread in layers of uniform thickness, provided demonstrated successfully and approved by Engineer, not exceeding 250 mm compacted thickness over the entire width of embankment by mechanical means, finished by a motor grader and compacted as per clause 305.3.6. Clause 305.3.5.2 Spreading materials in layers and bringing to appropriate moisture content. The first sentence of paragraph (3) of this clause shall read as follows. Moisture content of each layer of soil shall be checked in accordance with IS: 2720 (Part 2) and unless otherwise mentioned, shall be so adjusted, making due allowance for evaporation losses, that at the time of compaction, it is in the range of 1 percent above or 2 percent below the optimum moisture content determined in accordance with AASHTO:T 180. In paragraph 3 substitute IS : 2720 (Part 8) in the sentence IS 2720 (Part 7) or IS : 2720 (Part 8) as the case may be. Clause 305.3.6 Compaction The 2nd paragraph of the clause shall be read as follows: Vibratory roller of not less than 80-100 KN static weight with plain pad foot drum or pneumatic roller of 300 KN static weight shall be used for compaction. Insert the following sentence before the last sentence of paragraph 5. The correlation between sand replacement densities and nuclear gauge densities shall be based on trials with minimum 30 coherent density measurements. Clause 305.4.4 Embankment and Subgrade around structures In the last line of paragraph-3, substitute compacted thoroughly to the requirements of Table 300-2 by compacted thoroughly to not less than 97% MDD In the last line paragraph 4, delete /309.3.2(B)
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Clause 305.4.7
Earthwork for high embankment In case of high embankment, the contractor shall use the material as per the specifications, designs & drawings approved by the Engineer.
Clause 305.8
Measurements for Payment Add following para at the end In case of embankment / earthwork in flyash, the measurements for payment shall be as per the specifications given in Annexure for fly ash.
Rates a) After subgrade in the second line of paragraph 1, add the following words : and all granular surface. b) Add including removal of top soil after word material appearing in first line of item (v) c) Add new sub-clause (xiv)slush removal insert including removal and replacement of marshy soil after words unsuitable material appearing in the second line of item (iii).
Clause 305.9.6 Clause 306 Sub-Clause 306.4
Read all leads & lifts in place of 1000m in the last sentence. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL Measurement for payment Substitute Clause 306.4 as follows: All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works shall be deemed as incidental to the earthwork and other items of work and as such no separate payment shall be made for the same.
Sub-Clause 306.5 SECTION 400
Rates This shall be deleted SUBBASES, BASES (NON-BITUMINOUS) AND SHOULDERS
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Clause 401
Granular sub-base
Clause 401.1
Scope The second sentence of this clause shall read as follows. The Granular Sub-base shall be provided by using close graded material, mixing in a Mechanical mix plant, carriage of mixed materials to work site, laying in uniform layers with mechanical paver or Motor Grader and compacting with vibratory power roller to achieve desired density as necessary according to lines, grades and cross-section shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
Materials Paragraph 1 of this Clause shall read as under: The material to be used for the work shall be crushed stone, aggregate, crusher run, crusher dust, natural sand or combination thereof, depending upon the grading required. Use of moorum, gravel & laterites for GSB either alone or in combination shall NOT be allowed. The material shall be free from organic or other deleterious constituents and conform to the Grading 1 given in Table 400-1. Add the following as the third paragraph of clause 401.2.1. Granular Sub-base serves as a drainage layer in addition to being a part of the structural pavement, the material must satisfy drainage criteria. For such requirement, the grading of material should be as per Table 400.1.A and CBR should be Minimum 30%. TABLE 400.1.A. I.S. Sieve Designation 75.0 mm 53.0 mm 26.5 mm 9.50 mm 4.75 mm 2.36 mm 0.425 mm 0.075 mm Grading 100 80-100 55-90 35-65 25-55 20-40 10-25 3 - 10
Clause 401.2.2
Physical Requirements This clause shall read as under :
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The material shall have a 10% fines value of 50 KN or more (for sample in soaked condition) when tested in compliance with BS: 812 (Part 3). The water absorption value of the coarse aggregate shall be determined as per IS: 2386 (Part 3); if the value is greater than 2 percent, the soundness test shall be carried out on the material delivered to site as per IS: 383. Soundness test shall be carried out in accordance with IS: 2386 (Para 5) 1963. The average loss of weight of coarse aggregate after 5 cycles shall not exceed 12% when tested with sodium sulphate and 18% when tested with magnesium sulphate as specified in IS: 383. Clause 401.3 Strength of sub-base When directed by the Engineer, this shall be verified by performing CBR tests in the laboratory. The CBR tests shall be conducted on specimens soaked for 4 days as per IS: 2720 (Part 16). The required CBR value must be shown to be achieved at the percentage compaction specified for the layer. Clause 401.4.2 Spreading and compacting The fifth para of this Clause shall read as under: Immediately thereafter, rolling shall start with the help of a vibratory roller of 100 KN static weight with plain drum or pad food-drum or heavy pneumatic tyred roller of 300 KN weight. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and proceed towards the upper edge longitudinally for portions having unidirectional cross fall and superelevtion and shall commence at the edges and proceed towards the centre of portions having cross fall on both sides. Clause 401.6 Add the following sentence to the clause No vehicular traffic of any kind should be allowed on the finished GSB till it has dried and covered with next item layers up to the 2nd layer of DBM. Clause 406.2 Clause 406.2.1.1 Materials Physical Requirements: Add at the end of first paragraph: The fraction of materials passing through 4.75 mm sieve shall be crusher run screening only.
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Add the following at the end of the last paragraph: Soundness test shall be carried out in accordance with IS: 2386 (Part- 5), 1963. The average loss of weight of coarse aggregate after 5 cycles shall not exceed 12% when tested with sodium sulphate and 18% when tested with magnesium sulphate as specified in IS:3831970 Sub-Clause 406.3.5 Compaction From 1st para delete the sentence If the thickness of single compacted layer does not exceed 100 mm, a smooth wheel roller of 80 to 100 kN weight may be used. Opening to Traffic. The clause shall read as: No vehicular traffic of any kind should be allowed on the finished wet mix macadam surface till it has dried and covered upto the 2nd layer of DBM. Clause 408 Clause 408.5 Clause 408.5.2 SECTION 500 Clause 501 Clause 501.2.2 Cement Concrete Kerb and Kerb With Channel Construction Operations Add the words or to accommodate drainage pipes at the end of the paragraph after the words drainage openings. BASE AND SURFACE COURSES (BITUMINOUS) General Requirements for Bituminous Pavement Layers Coarse Aggregates The first sentence of paragraph 1 shall read as: The course aggregates shall consist of crushed rock and shall be obtained through the use of Cone crusher, Vertical Shaft Impactor and vibratory screens of suitable capacity. The third paragraph of this Clause shall be deleted Clause 501.3 Mixing Replace the first sentence of paragraph 1 as follows: Pre-mixed bituminous materials, including bituminous macadam, dense bituminous macadam, semi-dense bituminous concrete and bituminous concrete, shall be prepared in hot mix plant of batch mix type with bag filter and capable of yielding a mix of proper and
Clause 406.4
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uniform quality with thoroughly coated aggregates. The Hot mix plant shall be attached with an electronically controlled Pyrometer and have a system to take print out of quantity and temperature of Bitumen, Aggregate and Mixed material. Clause 501.5.3 Spreading Replace the first sentence of paragraph 1 as follows: Except in areas where a Electronic Sensor paver cannot access, bituminous materials shall be spread, levelled and tamped by electronic sensor paver having a paving width of carriage way and paved shoulder together and with a guide wire (or guide wires) fixed at points not exceeding every 5.0 meters. At the discretion of the Engineer, the Contractor may be required to lay all BM layers, Profile Corrective Course and first layer of DBM with longitudinal joints but second or final layer of DBM and BC layer shall be laid in full paving width without any longitudinal joints. Clause 501.6 Compaction Replace the last two sentence of paragraph 2 as follows: The intermediate rolling shall be done with a smooth wheeled tandem vibratory roller of 8-10 tonne weight followed by a pneumatic tyred roller of 12-15 tonnes weight having nine wheels, with a tyre pressure of at least 5.6 kg /sq.cm. The finish rolling shall be done with 8 -10 tonnes smooth wheeled tandem rollers. Add at the end of 6th paragraph : Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved satisfies the requirements of Clause 903.4.2 and all roller marks are eliminated. Preparation of Surface In the last sentence replace 1000 m with all leads Prime Coat Over Granular Base Scope This Clause shall be read as under: This work shall consist of the application of a single coat of low viscosity Bitumen Emulsion @ 0.6Kg to 0.9Kg per square metre to a porous granular surface preparatory to the superimposition of
Clause 501.8 Clause 501.8.3.2 Clause 502 Clause 502.1
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bituminous treatment or mix.
Clause 502.8 Clause 503 Clause 503.1
Delete the second sentence from the paragraph as under: Payment shall be........................... in Clause 502.4.3. Tack Coat Scope This Clause shall be read as under: This work shall consist of the application of a single coat of low viscosity Bitumen Emulsion @ 0.20Kg to 0.25Kg per square metre to an existing bituminous road surface and @ 0.25Kg to 0.30Kg per square metre to a primed granular surface preparatory to the superimposition of bituminous treatment or mix.
Clause 503.8
Delete the second sentence from the paragraph as under: The rate shall cover........................... accordingly.
Bituminous Concrete Scope The last sentence of this Clause shall read as: A single layer shall be 25mm to 65mm in thickness.
Clause 509.2.1
Bitumen This Clause shall be read as under: The Base binder shall be paving bitumen of penetration grade 60/70 as per Indian Standard Specification for Paving Bitumen IS:73.
Clause 509.2.4
This Clause shall be read as under: Filler 2 % by weight of mix shall consist of finely divided cement / hydrated lime as approved by Engineer. Spreading This Clause shall be read as under:
Clause 509.4.8
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The provisions of Sub-Clauses 501.6, 501.7 and 507.4.9 shall apply, as modified by the approved laying trials. Clause 509.9 Rate This Sub-Clause shall be substituted as under: The Contract unit rate for bituminous concrete shall be payment in full for carrying out the required operations except for the item of tack coat including full compensation for all components listed in Clause 501.8.8.2 (i) to (xi). The item (viii) of Clause 501.8.8.2 shall be substituted as under for BC. The rate shall include any variation in the bitumen content in excess of 5.0 percent by weight of bituminous mix and no adjustment on this account shall be admissible. Clause 809 Clause 809.2 Clause 809.2.2 Concrete Crash Barrier Materials This Clause shall be read as under: Concrete barriers shall be constructed with grade of concrete shown in the drawing and with High Yield Strength deformed reinforcement conforming to IRC: 21. Clause 810 Clause 810.2 Clause 810.2.1 Metal Beam Crash Barrier Materials This Clause shall be read as under : Metal beam is a W profiled corrugated beam as specified in drawings made from cold rolled steel strip of 3.0mm thick using high strength steel of IS : 5986 Fe 510 grade and have properties as under: Ultimate Tensile Strength (Min.) Yield stress (Min.) Elongation (Min.) in 50mm 483 Mpa. 345 Mpa. 12%
The beam after forming shall have formed width of 311 mm and depth of 83 mm and shall have punched holes for fixing as specified in drawings.
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The metal crash barrier post is made from cold rolled steel strip of 5 mm thickness and of steel conforming to IS: 5986 grade Fe. 360 as specified in drawings. The spacer is made of cold rolled steel channel with cross section and material same as that of post. All bolt nuts and washers as specified in drawings shall conform to IS: 1367 & IS: 1364 unless otherwise specified and are hot dip galvanised. Clause 810.2.3 Add at the end of this Clause: The size of the concrete foundation block for embedding the posts and grade of concrete shall be as shown on the drawing. Clause 810.4 Installation of Posts This Clause shall be substituted as under: The posts shall be embedded in the concrete foundation block of size and grade of concrete along with the depth of embedded post as shown in the drawing. Posts for metal beam guardrails on bridges shall be bolted to the structure as detailed on the plans. The anchor bolts shall be set to proper location and elevation with templates and carefully checked. Clause 810.7 Clause 810.7.1 Clause 810.7.2 Measurement for Payment The 2nd sentence Terminals ..for by numbers shall be deleted. The first sentence of this clause shall substituted as: No separate measurement for payment shall be made for Terminals / Anchors of various types required for the work. The cost of these elements shall be deemed to be included in the rate quoted by the contractor. Clause 810.8 Rates Add at the end of last sentence of Clause and drawings. Clause 901 Clause 901.1 General This Clause shall read as under:
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All materials to be used, all methods adopted and all works performed shall be strictly in accordance with the requirements of these Specifications. The Contractor shall set up a field laboratory at locations approved by the Engineer and equip[ the same with adequate equipment and personnel in order to carry out all required tests and Quality Control work as per Specifications and/or as per Clause 121 and/or as directed by the Engineer. The list of laboratory equipment and the facilities to be provided shall be as per Clause 121 and shall be approved by the Engineer in advance. Clause 901.5 This Clause shall be read as under: The Contractor shall provide necessary co-operation and assistance in obtaining the samples for tests and carrying out the field tests as required by the Engineer from time to time. This may include provision of laboratory, equipment, transport, consumables, personnel, including labour, attendants, assistance in packing and despatching and any other assistance considered necessary in connection with the tests. SECTION 1000 Clause 1002 MATERIALS FOR STRUCTURES SOURCES OF MATERIAL This Clause shall be substituted as under: The Contractor shall identify the sources of materials like coarse aggregate and sand and notify the Engineer regarding the proposed sources prior to delivery. Samples of material from the source shall be tested, in the presence of Engineers representative, for conformity to specifications. It shall also be ensured that the variation in test results of different samples is within acceptable limits. If the product from the approved source proves unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall provide new sources of acceptable material from other sources at his own expense conforming to specifications. For manufactured items like cement, steel reinforcement, prestressing strands, the Contractor shall intimate the Engineer details of the source (plant where the material is manufactured), testing facilities available with the manufacturer and arrangements for transport and storage of material at site. If directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish samples and test results of recently manufactured material. The Engineer, at his discretion, may require the Contractor to test the materials in an independent laboratory approved by the Engineer, and furnish test certificates. The cost of these tests shall be borne by the
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Contractor. The sampling and test procedures shall be as laid down in Indian Standards or where these are not available as per the directions of the Engineer. If the results of independent testing deviate marginally from the values given in MTC, then Engineer at his discretion may reject such material despite the material as per independent testing meeting the minimum standards stipulated as manufactures QA process is not authenticated from independent testing. Only material from the sources approved by the Engineer shall be brought to the site. If the material from the approved sources proves unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall provide new sources of acceptable material conforming to specifications from other sources at his own expense. Clause 1007 Coarse Aggregates The first sentence paragraph -1 shall read as: For plain and reinforced cement concrete (PCC and RCC) or prestressed concrete (PSC) works, Coarse aggregate shall consist of clean, hard, strong, dense, non-porous and durable pieces of crushed stone obtained through the use of Cone crusher, Vertical Shaft Impactor and vibratory screens of suitable capacity. Add the following at the end of 2nd paragraph: Cost of all tests shall be born by the Contractor. The first sentence of paragraph -4 shall substituted as: The maximum value of elongation index and flakiness index for plain, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete should not exceed 15% each taken separately, and not to exceed 25% taken together. The flakiness and elongation index should be measured using methods as per IS: 2386. Clause 1008 Sand/Fine Aggregates Add the following at the end of 2nd paragraph: The alkali aggregate reactivity should be measured and reported for obtaining approval for the source. Add the following paragraph at the end of the Clause: As far as possible natural sand shall be used for sand/fine aggregates. If natural sand is not available with in 50Km or Government has stopped sand mining, the contractor shall obtain suitable alternative viz. crushed stone, crushed sand, etc. to substitute the natural sand. All alternative sand shall confirm to IS: 383 and tests for conformity shall
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be carried out as per IS: 2386 (Parts I to VIII). No separate payment will be made on account of non-availability of natural sand, arranging crusher sand and increase in leads, etc Clause 1009 Clause 1009.2 STEEL Steel For Pre-stressing Add (e) to the list of pre-stressing steel: e) Stress relieved low relaxation seven ply strand for pre-stressed concrete - IS: 14268. Clause 1009.3 Reinforcement / Untensioned Steel The following shall be added to this clause: Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) steel from original producers can also be used with prior approval from Engineer. Clause 1010 Water Delete the clause and substitute as given below. Water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, sugar, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete or steel. G. In case of doubt regarding development of strength, the suitability of water for making concrete shall be ascertained by the compressive strength and initial setting time tests. The sample of water taken for testing shall represent the water proposed to be used for concreting, due account being paid to seasonal variation. The sample shall not receive any treatment before testing other than that envisaged in the regular supply of water proposed for use in concrete. The sample shall be stored in a clean container previously rinsed out with similar water. Average 28 days compressive strength of at least three 150 mm concrete cubes prepared with water proposed to be used shall not be less than 90 per cent of the average of strength of three similar concrete cubes prepared with distilled water. The cubes shall be prepared, cured and tested in accordance with the requirements of IS: 516. The initial setting time of test block made with the appropriate cement
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and the water proposed to be used shall not be less than 30 minutes and shall not be more than + 30 minutes from the initial setting time of control test block prepared with the same cement and distilled water. The test blocks shall be prepared and tested in accordance with the requirements of IS: 4031 (part 5). The pH value of water shall be not less than 6. Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing concrete. As a guide the following concentrations represent the maximum permissible values: a) To neutralise 100 ml sample of water, using phenolphthalein as an indicator, it should not require more than 5 ml of 0.02 normal NaOH. The details of test are given in 8.1 of IS : 3025 (Part 22). b) To neutralise 100-ml sample of water, using mixed indicator, it should not require more than 25 ml of 0.02 normal H2SO4. The details of test shall be given in Clause 8 of IS: 3025 (Part 23). Permissible limits for solids shall be as given in following table. Permissible Limit (mg) 200 mg/lit 3000 mg/lit 400 mg/lit 2000 mg/lit for concrete work not containing embedded steel and 500 mg/lit for prestressed/ reinforced concrete work. 2000 mg/lit
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Permissible Limits for Solids Tested as per Organic IS 3025 (Pt. 18) Inorganic Sulphates (as SO3) Chlorides (as CL) IS 3025 (Pt. 18) IS 3025 (Pt. 28) IS 3025 (Pt. 32)
Suspended matter
IS 3025 (Pt. 17)
Mixing or curing of concrete with seawater is not permitted because of presence of harmful salts in seawater. Water found satisfactory for mixing is also suitable for curing concrete. However, water used for curing should not produce any objectionable stain or unsightly deposit on the concrete surface. The presence of tannic acid or iron compounds is objectionable. Clause 1012 Concrete Admixtures Add the following at the end of paragraph 2 of Clause 1012.1:
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Admixtures shall not impair the durability of concrete; they shall not combine with the ingredients to form harmful compounds or endanger the protection of reinforcement against corrosion. Only chloride free admixtures shall be used. Paragraph 3 of 1012.1 shall read as follows : For all admixtures being used the packing shall be marked with the name of the supplier/manufacturer, brand name (name of product) and main effect. A certificate for the admixture in question shall be submitted. The certificate shall include the following information: A) General a) Chemical name of the active component in the admixture. b) Values of dry material content, ash content and relative density of admixture, which can be used for uniformity tests. c) Chloride ion content expressed as a percentage of weight of cement. d) pH value and colour. e) Normal side effects e.g. whether the admixture leads to air entrapment at recommended dosage and if so to what extent. f) Side effects when overdosed. g) If two or more admixtures have to be used in one mix, their compatibility. h) Increase in risk of corrosion to reinforcements and embodiments due to the use of admixture. i) Latest date of test and name of test laboratory. B) Storing a) Shelf life. b) Max. & min. allowable temperature. c) Other instructions (e.g. requirements of stirring). c) Dosage a) Maximum and minimum to be specified as a percentage of weight of cement.
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Add the following at the end of the clause: After selecting a few acceptable brands & types of admixture based on the manufacturer's data/technical literature, independent acceptance tests should be carried out for the same using the approved combinations of cement /sand/aggregates intended for use in the Project. After establishing the basic acceptability using strength criteria (compression & tensile strengths) a number of trial mixes be designed using different proportions of admixtures/cement/water etc. to establish the data bank on the behaviour of the admixture for the project site conditions. A spectroscopic signature of accepted product should be obtained and preserved for comparison for acceptance of the production lots. Retrials should be conducted with change in source/type of cement Workmanship The dosage should be finalised on the basis of field trial and special mechanical devices should be used for dispensing the admixture in the batching/mixing plant. No addition of admixture after dosage is permitted (including addition in transit mixers). Manufacturer's experts should be available for consultation/troubleshooting of problems associated with their product. The conditions of storage, shelf life etc., as specified by the manufacturer should be strictly observed. The manufacturer's Quality Assurance Plan during process of production should be obtained and filed for reference/record. Clause 1014 Clause 1014.3 Storage of Materials Aggregates The following shall be added to this Clause: "Aggregates shall be stored or stockpiled in their respective size in such a manner that the various sizes will not become intermixed before proportioning. They shall be stored, stockpiled and handled in such a manner that will prevent contamination by foreign materials." Clause 1015 Test and Standards of Acceptance Add following after paragraph 2: Independent testing of prestressing steel shall be carried out by the
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contractor for each consignment from each source at site in the laboratory approved by the Engineer before use. The tests shall be carried out for the properties as listed in clause 7.2.1 of BS-5896: 1980. These tests are in addition to the tests carried out by the manufacturer. SECTION 1500 Clause 1501 FORMWORK Description This Clause shall be substituted as under: The Contractor shall prepare a formwork mobilisation and utilisation plan and submit the plan for Engineers approval at least 42 days before the commencement of construction of structures. The requirement of formwork shall be worked out considering the overall construction programme of all the structures in the contract. Sufficient formwork shall be mobilised, to enable the structure to be cast with minimum construction joints as shown in drawings in one or more stages, as specified in the drawings. The plan shall take into account the time required for erection of formwork, retention in position, stripping, removal and subsequent use in the next and subsequent structures. Clause 1502 Materials This Clause shall read as under: All materials shall comply with the requirements of IRC-87. Materials and components used for formwork shall be examined for damage or excessive deterioration before use / reuse and shall be used if found suitable after necessary repair. Only steel formwork shall be used. The steel used for forms shall be of such thickness that the forms remain true to shape. All bolts should be countersunk. The use of approved internal steel ties or plastic spacers shall be permitted. Structural steel tubes used as support for forms shall have a minimum wall thickness of 4 mm. Clause 1503 Clause 1503.2 Design of Formwork The following shall be added to this Clause : For distribution of load and load transfer to the ground through staging, an appropriately designed base plate must be provided which shall rest on firm sub-stratum. The loading from the form work shall be distributed to the soil or the permanent works below (e.g. pile cap) in
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such a manner that any total or differential settlement is within acceptable limits. Clause 1503.4 For the purpose of superstructure over the railway portion of the ROB, the design of the launching / erection scheme, form work etc. will be the responsibility of the contractor. Approval from the concerned Railway Authority for the launching / erection scheme along with construction methodology over the railway span shall be the responsibility of the contractor for which no payment shall be paid. Removal of Formwork Add the following at the end of paragraph 3 of Clause 1508 Field cure cubes strength to be checked for respective structural items before removing their form work. Add the following as paragraph 5 to Clause 1508. For prestressed units, the side forms shall be released, as early as possible and the soffit forms shall permit, without restraint, deformation of the member, when prestressing is applied. Form supports and forms for cast-in-situ members shall not be removed until sufficient prestressing has been applied to carry the dead load and any formwork supported by the member and anticipated construction loads. Re-use of Formwork This Sub-Clause shall be substituted as under: After forms are stripped, all materials to be reused shall be thoroughly cleaned. Holes bored through sheathing for form ties shall be plugged by driving in common corks or foamed plastics. Patching plaster may also be used to fill small holes. After cleaning and before re-fixing, each formwork shall be got approved by the Engineer. Formwork and staging shall be so used as to maintain quality of the exposed surface. However, if in the opinion of the Engineer, any particular panel/member has become unsatisfactory for use at any stage, the same shall be rejected. All bent steel props shall be straightened before reuse. The maximum deviation from straightness shall not exceed 1/600 of length. Engineer will decide the suitability of props for reuse depending on their condition. Decision of the engineer regarding acceptability of props shall be final. The maximum permissible axial loads in used props shall be suitably reduced depending upon their condition.
Clause 1508
Clause 1509
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Clause 1510
Specialized Formwork Replace the words slipform work by climbing formwork in the first sentence of this clause. Second paragraph of this Clause shall be deleted.
Clause 1513
Rate Add the following at the end of the first paragraph: The unit rate shall also include all costs for preparation and execution of erection & launching scheme, designs of false work and formwork and their approval.
SECTION 1600 Clause 1602
STEEL REINFORCEMENT (UNTENSIONED) General Substitute in 1st line of second paragraph of this clause as: Reinforcements shall be high yield strength deformed bars of grade S415 conforming to IS: 1786
Clause 1604
Bending of Reinforcement The first paragraph of this Clause shall read as under: The reinforcement shown on the drawings shall be considered merely symbolic representations of the shape and position and shall not be used by the Contractor to justify any deviation from the stipulated requirements. Bar bending schedules and any supplementary drawings as may be required shall be furnished by the Contractor and got approved by the Engineer before start of work. The bending schedules shall state the number, shape and length of bar and weight in respect of each type. System of bar referencing should be coherent and systematic and conform to SP: 34 (SNT) 1987 published by BIS. A separate bar bending schedule shall be prepared for auxiliary bars like spacers chairs etc
Clause 1605
Placing of Reinforcement Paragraph (c) (i) of clause 1605 shall read as follows: Cover blocks shall be made of concrete or cement mortar with the same durability properties as the surrounding concrete and with the same type of constituents. In visible surfaces, the cover blocks shall be of the same colour and texture as the surrounding concrete. The
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Contractor's proposal for cover blocks shall be submitted to the Engineer for acceptance.
Clause 1605(f)
Add the following as Clause 1605(f): Tolerances: 1. Tolerance of cover: Deviation shall not exceed +10 mm. No negative tolerance is allowed. 2. Tolerance in position: Tolerance for deviation from the positions shown in the drawings shall not exceed the following: Structural depth d (mm) d < 1000 1000 < d < 2000 2000 < d Tolerance(mm) < 10 < 0.01d < 20
Bar Splices Lapping First sentence of Clause 1606.1 shall read as follows: To the extent possible, all reinforcement shall be provided in full lengths as indicated in drawings. Add the following as paragraph 2 of Clause 1606.1: The location of joints in continuous reinforcing bars, not shown in drawings, shall be submitted to the Engineer for acceptance. If nothing contrary has been specified, the number of bars to be joined in any cross-section shall not exceed one-third of the total.
Clause 1606.2 Clause1606.2.1
Welding Add the following at the end of the paragraph: In prestressed concrete members, when welding of untensioned reinforcement is permitted by the Engineer, it shall be carried out before insertion of the prestressing tendons.
Clause 1607
Testing and Acceptance Add the following as the last paragraph of Clause 1607:
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Manufacturers test certificate regarding compliance with Indian Standards for each lot of steel shall be obtained and submitted to the Engineer. If required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall carry out confirmatory tests in the presence of a person approved by the Engineer. Cost of these tests shall be borne by the Contractor. The sampling and testing procedure shall be as laid down in I.S.1786-1985. However if any test piece selected from a lot fails, no re-testing shall be done and the lot rejected. SECTION 1700 Clause 1703 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE Grades of Concrete Add the following at the end of this Clause. Concrete mixes leaner than M15 shall be called as nominal mix concrete. Nominal mix concrete is that concrete for which concrete is not to be designed by tests and in which the proportions of materials are in accordance with the drawings and the specification Clause mentioned below: i) All the materials for this concrete shall conform to section 1000 of MORTH. ii) Minimum cement content and maximum water cement ratio for above said nominal mix concrete shall conform to Clause 1703.2 and Table 1700-3(A) of MORTH specifications. iii)Mixing of above-said nominal mix concrete shall conform to Clause 1708 of MORTH specification. iv)Transporting, Placing and Compaction of above said nominal mix concrete shall conform to Clause 1709 of MORTH specifications. Clause 1704 Proportioning of Concrete L. Last sentence of paragraph 1 shall be as follows : Other type of admixtures shall be used with the approval of the Engineer. Clause 1704.6 Add the following as clause 1704.6 Materials for pumped concrete:
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Materials for pumped concrete shall be batched consistently and uniformly. Maximum size of aggregate shall not exceed one-third of the internal diameter of the pipe. Grading of aggregate shall be continuous and shall have sufficient ultra fine materials (materials finer than 0.25 mm). Admixtures to increase workability can be added. When pumping long distances and in hot weather, set retarding admixtures can be used. Fluid mixes can be pumped satisfactorily after adding plasticizers and super plasticisers. Suitability of concrete shall be verified by trial mixes and by performing pumping tests. Clause 1705 Admixtures This Clause shall be read as under: "Duly tested admixtures / additives conforming to IS: 6925 and IS: 9103 (without replacement of cement) may be used subject to satisfactory proven use, with the approval of the Engineer. The strength of the mix so designed using admixtures is to be tested for conformity with that of controlled concrete as per IS 9103. Admixtures generating hydrogen or nitrogen and containing chlorides, nitrates, sulphides, sulphates and any other material liable to adversely affect the steel or concrete, shall not be permitted. The general requirements, physical and chemical requirements shall be as per Clause 1012." Clause 1707 Equipment Paragraph 1 of this Clause shall read as under: "Unless specified otherwise, equipment for production, transportation and compaction of concrete shall be as under For Production of Concrete: i) Batching and mixing of the concrete shall be done in concrete batching and mixing plant fully automatic of a suitable capacity. The plant shall be approved by the Engineer ii) In special case, for culverts, the Engineer may allow mixing of concrete for small pours (< 5 cu. m.) by a diesel or electrically operated mechanical mixer with integrated weigh batching facility having a capacity of 0.5 cum. and automatic water measuring system.
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Clause 1709
Transporting, Placing And Compaction Of Concrete Add the following paragraph at the end of the clause : For Placing Concrete with Pumps: Pipe lines from the pump to the placing area should be laid out with a minimum of bends. For large concrete placements, standby pumps shall be available. Suitable valves (air release valves, shutoff valves, etc.) shall be provided as per the site needs. The pumping of concrete shall be preceded by a priming mix to lubricate the pump and pipeline. A rich mix of creamy consistency shall be required for lubricating the pipelines. Continuous pumping shall be done to the extent possible. After concrete has been placed the lines and all related equipment shall be cleaned immediately. A plug sponge ball shall be inserted in the end near the pump and shall be forced through the line by either water or air pressure. Pipes for pumping should not be made from materials, which can harm concrete. Aluminium alloy pipelines shall not be used.
Clause 1710
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS (Refer Preparation of the Surface of the Joint)
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In the first paragraph add after the words the surface shall be roughened the words the coarse aggregate shall be made visible to a depth of 5mm to 10mm. Concreting of Joints: Under the heading Concreting of Joints, add the following at the end of sub-para 3: At vertical construction joints, a fine mesh on the inner surface of the stopping board shall be placed, if directed by the Engineer, to facilitate removal of laitance. Clause 1712 Clause 1712.2 Adverse Weather Condition Hot weather Conditions Add the following at the end of paragraph 1 of the above clause: Where the Contractor proposes to use ice to cool the concrete or mixing water or any of the ingredients, the Contractor shall ensure provision of uncontaminated ice.
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Clause 1713
Protection and Curing
Clause 1713.1
Water Curing Add the following at the end of paragraph 1. "Wherever possible, use of water sprinklers or perforated pipes should be encouraged for curing of concrete. Such arrangement must be maintained for a minimum period of 14 days after concreting. Approved concrete curing compounds should be preferred where water curing cannot be done reliably".
Tolerances Sectional Dimensions Add the following as the second sentence of the Clause: In the absence of any information in drawings or specifications, for particular cases, the following limitations shall apply: Dimension (mm) a a 200 200 < a 2000 2000 < a Tolerances (mm) a = (anominal aactual) a<5 a<3 .5 + 0.0075a a<16.5 + 0.001a
Clause 1715.2
Deviations from Position etc. a) b) c) d) Deviation from specified position in plan Variation in levels at top + 10 mm Variation of reduced levels of bearing areas + 5 mm Variation in plumb over full height of piers + 10 mm Surface irregularities measured with 3 m straight edge i) all surfaces except bearing areas + 5 mm ii) bearing areas + 3 mm Variation in length of superstructure - overall and length between bearings or +0.1% of the span length, whichever is lesser Fu Fpk fcm.e fck.o and Fu 1.1 Fpk + 10 mm
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SECTION 2100 Clause 2106 Clause 2108
OPEN FOUNDATIONS TOLERANCES Reference to Tolerance shall be made to Clause 1715 Add following at the end of paragraph: Including subsoil investigation / confirmatory bores. The rate for the scaffolding, formwork for the protection of the excavated sides for the foundation particularly near the railway tracks shall be incidental to the work of excavation.
SUBSTRUCTURE PIERS AND ABUTMENTS Para 2 is replaced as follows: Slip forming will not be allowed. Add the following paragraph at the end of clause: Where necessary suitable cofferdams or other means shall be provided to exclude water from the construction area. The Contractor shall provide necessary pumping equipment for dewatering in working areas.
Sub-Clause 2210
Rate This Clause shall read as follows: The contract rate for masonry, concrete and reinforcement in substructure shall include all works as given in respective sections and cover the cost of incidental items like providing cofferdams, dewatering, providing special formwork, where necessary, and all other items for furnishing and providing substructure as mentioned in this section.
Clause 2309
Add the following at the bottom: The contract unit rates for superstructure (concrete, steel, high tensile steel etc.) shall be inclusive of design of launching & erection schemes, obtaining necessary approvals from concerned railway authorities, providing necessary launching equipments & supports, platforms and other ancillaries required for the execution of the work.
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Clause 2504.2.2
Filter Media Para 1 of this Clause shall be read as under: The material for the filter media shall consist of sand, gravel, stone or coarse sand to prevent escape of the embankment material through the voids of stone pitching/weep holes in abutments as well as to allow free movement of water without creating any uplift head on pitching, One or more layers of graded materials, commonly known as filter medium, shall be provided underneath the pitching. The material for filter media behind abutment shall conform to general guidelines given in Appendix 6 of IRC-78 (Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for road bridges Section VII).
WEARING COAT AND APPURTENANCES Weep Holes This Clause shall be read as under: "Weep holes shall be provided in solid plain concrete/reinforced concrete, brick or stone masonry abutments, wing walls, return walls as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer to drive moisture from the back filling. Weep holes shall be provided with 100 mm diameter A.C. pipe and shall extend through the full width of concrete with slope of about 1 vertical: 20 horizontal towards the draining face. The spacing of weep holes shall generally be 1 m in either direction or as shown on the drawing with the lowest at about 150 mm above the low water level or ground level whichever is higher or as directed by the Engineer."
Clause 2709
The second paragraph shall read follows:
"The contract unit rate of parapets and railings shall include the cost of all labour, materials tools and plant required for completing the unit in accordance with specifications. Clause 2817 Providing and Fixing Drainage Spouts Including Sealing with Water Proofing Material
For all existing bridge decks drainage spouts shall be replaced and new drainage spouts shall be provided as shown in the drawings. The waterproofing material shall be provided around the area of drainage spout from the top of the deck.
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The work shall be executed in accordance with MORT&H Specifications Section 2700 clause 2705 except to the extent modified below. The work shall be done after the wearing coat is removed. The existing spouts shall be removed carefully with minimum damage to surrounding concrete. The pocket formed shall be sufficiently large to ensure good flow and compaction of concrete around the new spout. The area around the spout covering the pocket of new concrete adequately, approximately 500 mm x 500 mm shall be provided with a 5 mm thick PMC brush topping layer. Before commencing application of PMC brush topping the prepared concrete substrata shall the thoroughly soaked with clean water. The surface shall then be` primed with PMC slurry. Before priming it should be ensured that any free surface water is removed. PMC mortar shall be applied before priming agent sets. The material shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. The specifications for polymer modified cementitious (PMC) brush topping is as under: i) The polymer latex, which is to be used, should consist of water based acrylic polymer and copolymer dispersion and special purpose chemicals. The polymer to be used shall be Tapecrete P151 or equivalent. The polymer solid contents shall be 30 1 percent. The particles shall be of nearly spherical shape with a diameter of 0.35 0.05 micrometer. The manufacturer shall certify the above requirements about solid content and grain size. In order to keep control over the quality, the manufacturer shall provide infra red absorption spectrum analysis for the materials (polymer latex) to be supplied by them. Portland Cement conforming to IS: 8112 shall be used for production of polymer modified cement repair mortar and polymer modified cementitious coating system, which is to be used as a bonding medium with concrete substrata. Tapecrete P 151 or equivalent acrylic polymer latex shall be used as the polymer for modifying and improving the properties of cement. The same product is to be used for various purposes such as in a slurry form with cement to form a bonding/priming medium and with sand to form PMC repair mortar. However, no additional water is to be added to PMC slurry or PMC repair mortar as the water which is present in the latex is sufficient for cement hydration and for this reason the latex cement ratio remains constant for all applications.
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The sand which is to be used for constituting the PMC repair mortar should be Silica sand as the basic material which is categorised in two groups: a) Coarse Silica sand b) Fine Silica The gradings of the above groups should follow the limits provided below: I.S. Sieve Percentage Passing by Weight No. Coarse Fine Combined 10 mm 100 100 100 4.75 mm 95-100 100 98-100 2.36 mm 90-100 100 80-100 1.18 mm 40-60 100 70-80 600 micron 0-10 90-100 45-55 300 micron 0-4 40-60 20-30 150 micron 0-3 0 - 10 0-5 75 micron 3max 0-3 3max In the event of using local sand, the sand to be used must satisfy the limits of deleterious materials and the requirements of soundness as given in Cl. 3.2.1 and Cl. 3.6 respectively of IS: 383. Conformatory tests shall be conducted by the Contractor and sample kept for comparison by the Engineer. ii) Mix Formulations PMC SLURRY COMPONENT PARTS BY WEIGHT Cement 100 Tapecrete P 151 or equivalent 52 PMC MORTAR PARTS BY WEIGHT Cement 100 Tapecrete P 151 or equivalent 52 Fine Silica Sand 100 COMPONENT iii) Curing of PMC brush topping This specification describes the curing procedures to be followed for various PMC systems. The curing procedures outlined apply to normal weather conditions. Under hot weather conditions take precautions to avoid drying. PMC work should be carried out at a temperature below 35o C.
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Under unusual weather conditions e.g. high humidity and/or high wind velocity or imposed constraints special curing procedures shall be followed, for which approval shall be obtained from the Engineer. Air-drying shall be considered to take place only during favourable uninterrupted weather conditions existing throughout the recommended drying period. Some judgement shall be made in this respect and if conditions are deemed unfavourable for drying to occur, then drying must be prolonged for the full-recommended period after the weather clears. In unexposed and exposed areas the initial air drying of 4 to 6 hours shall be followed by moist curing for 24 hours by spraying or another approved curing method. Following moist curing, the coating shall be allowed to air dry for 4 to 6 hours prior to the application of finishing coat. iv) Mixing PMC Slurries To mix PMC slurries, it is necessary to have the following items: i) ii) iii) a suitable sized mixing container A high-speed drill with mixing paddles Premark batching containers for measuring out components to be mixed.
Pour all the liquid polymer latex into the mixing container. Shake the latex to disperse the solids uniformly throughout the liquid before use. Begin mechanical mixing and while doing so, slowly add the dry components, i.e. cement and sand for brush top coating. Mix for about 5 minutes until all the solids have been well dispersed. The resulting mix should look uniform, feel creamy and be free from lumps and grit. Precaution shall be taken not to entrap an excessive amount of air into the mix during mixing. Since the desired consistency depends on type and brand of cement as well as weather conditions, start a trial mix with a reduced amount of cement. Once all components are mixed, add cement if necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Record the amount of cement required and use this for the subsequent mixes. Do not reduce the quantity of cement noted in the mix proportions.
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Clause 2826
Earth filling below approach slab
Cavities underneath the slab shall be filled. The work shall be executed in accordance with MORT&H specifications Section 300 clause 305.The cavities formed below the approach slabs shall be filled with approved back fill material. The filling shall be done in layers not exceeding 150 mm. The masonry retaining wall shall also be built up in companion layers of 150 mm. The compaction shall be done with the help of suitable equipment after necessary watering. Clause 2827 Casting of approach slab The grade of concrete shall be as indicated in drawing/BOQ. Approach slabs which are cracked or otherwise damaged shall be recast. The work shall be executed in accordance with MORT&H Specifications Section 2700 clause 2704. The approach slab shall be laid over lean concrete as per drawing. The base shall be consolidated by ramming with water. Clause 2828 Stone Pitching 300mm Thick on Slopes Grouted with 1:3 Cement Mortar Slope protection with stone pitching shall be provided at abutments. The work shall be executed in accordance with Specifications Section 2500. Clause 2830 Compressible Pre-moulded Asphalt Filler Board in Longitudinal Joints The work shall be done in longitudinal joint between existing & new bridge. 2-mm dia. wire shall be sewn on one face of the filler board as shown in the drawings. The wire shall be at least 300 mm length and shall be tied to reinforcement wherever possible. The other face shall be glued to the central verge concrete of the existing bridge with approved adhesive. The filler board shall be positioned vertically 25 mm below the top of the verge.
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Premoulded filler board shall be 50mm thick with a tolerance of +1.5mm and of a firm compressible material and complying with the requirements of IS : 1838 or BS Specification clause No. 2630. Filter board material shall be approved by the Engineer prior to procurement and use.
Add new Section 3200 SECTION 3200 Clause 3201 Clause 3202 Clause 3203 UTILITY DUCTS Scope: The work shall consist of laying and jointing of R.C.C. Utility Ducts in accordance with the requirements of these specifications Materials: Reinforced concrete pipes shall be of NP 4 type conforming to IS: 458. Laying of Pipes: Laying of Pipes shall be carried out in accordance with clause 2905. The Pipes shall be fitted and matched so that when laid in work they shall have a smooth uniform invert. Jointing: The Pipes shall be jointed either by collar joint or flush joint. Caulking shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer. The provisions of clause 2906 of the specifications shall be followed to the extent applicable. The Engineer's decision shall be final and binding. Back filling, where directed by the Engineer shall be carried out in accordance with clause 2907 of the specifications. Closing of Ends: The ends of Pipes shall be closed with plastic covers to prevent ingress of foreign materials Measurement for payments: The utility ducts shall be measured from end to end in linear metres Rate: The contract Rate for ducts shall include the cost of pipes including collars and covers, handling and storing of Pipes, laying in positions and jointing complete and all incidental works necessary for completion. Excavation including back filling where necessary shall not be measured and paid separately and they shall be included in the rate for Utility ducts.
Clause 3204
Clause 3205 Clause 3206 Clause 3207 Clause 3208
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ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Clause A-1 Clause A-2 Clause A-3 Clause A-4 Clause A-5 DELETED DELETED DELETED DELETED CURING USING LIQUID MEMBRANE FORMING COMPOUND 1. General
Liquid membrane forming compound are sometimes permitted to be used by the engineer for curing concrete for part or whole of the total curing period as specified in sections dealing with concrete construction. These membranes reduce the loss of water from concrete during early hardening period and some type of compounds also help in reducing the temperature-rise of concrete exposed to the radiation from the sun. These specifications cover the type and use of such compounds. However, the use of the same will need specific permission from the engineer, who may require a number of tests to be carried out for establishing the conformity of the product to these specifications and to establish that the curing compound and its method of use does not have any unacceptable effect on the quality of concrete. The cost of the initial acceptance testing and the quality control testing will be borne by the owner, if the method has been specified as a requirement by the engineer. If on the other hand, it is suggested by the contractor as an alternative to wetcuring, the full cost of testing will be borne by him and deemed to be included in his rates for concreting. The cost of curing in any case will be deemed to be part of the concrete rates and will not be paid extra. All equipment, material etc., needed for curing and protection of concrete shall be at hand and ready for installing before actual concreting begins. Detailed plans, methods and procedures shall be firmly established, shall be settled and got approved in writing from the Engineer-in-charge sufficiently in advance of the actual concreting. The equipment and method proposed to be utilised shall provide for adequate control and avoid interruption or damage to the work of other agencies. 2. Curing Compound
The curing compound shall be conforming to ASTM-C-309-81, Type-2, white pigmented compound. The solids dissolved in vehicle shall be either A (no restrictions) or Class B (resin as defined in ASTM D-883) as approved by the engineer.
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White pigmented compound (Type-2) shall consist of finely divided white pigments and vehicle solids, ready mixed for immediate use without alteration. The compound shall present a uniform white appearance when applied uniformly to a fresh concrete surface at a specified rate of application. It shall be of such consistency that it can be readily applied by spraying to provide uniform coating at temperatures above 4C. If two coats are to be applied then it should be applied at an interval of approximately one hour. They shall adhere to freshly placed concrete that has stiffened or sufficient resist marking during the application and to damp hardened concrete and shall form a continuous film when applied at a rate of 5 m/litre. When dry, the covering shall be continuous flexible and without visible breaks or pin holes and shall remain as unbroken film at least 28 days after application. It shall not react deleteriously with the concrete. The compound shall meet with the requirement of water retention test as per ASTM designation C-156-80. The loss of water in this test shall be restricted to not more than 0.55 kg/m of exposed surface in 72 hours. The white pigmented compound (Type 2) when rested as specified in accordance with method E-79 of ASTM shall exhibit a day light reflectance of not less than 60% of that of magnesium oxide. It shall fulfill the requirement of drying time when tested in accordance with ASTM-C-309-81. The compound applied shall be dry to touch in not more than 4 hours. After 12 hours it shall not be tacky or tack off (peel off) concrete when walked upon nor it shall impart a slippery surface. The liquid compound should be of a sprayable consistency.
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3.1 Acceptance Testing Prior to the approval of the brand/trade name of compound and the source of supply and manufacturer acceptance testing shall be carried out to demonstrate the conformance of the compound to Clause 1.1.1. In addition, testing shall be performed to demonstrate that no adverse/undesirable change in quality of concrete or concrete surface takes place as a result/by-product of the use of the compound. These tests should be designed to check properties such as loss of strength at 28 days of surface layer, or of concrete cube, change in surface texture, change in adhesion to subsequently applied layers like plaster, flooring, tiling etc. The type and number of tests are to be as specified by the engineer.
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3.2 Routine Testing a) The liquid membrane forming curing compound should be brought in the manufacturers original clear containers. Each container shall be legibly marked with the name of the manufacture, the trade name of the compound, the type of compound and class of vehicle/solids, the nominal percentage of volatile material and batch or lot number. The lot numbers will be assigned to the quantity of compound mixed, sampled and tested as single product. The manufacturer shall exercise the care in filling the container so that all are equally representative of the compound produced. b) Curing compound to be used on site shall be got tested at least 14 days in advance so that the result of water retention tests, reflectance test, drying etc, are available before it can permitted for use. All of the filled containers represented by the approved sample shall then be sealed to prevent leakage, substitution or dilution. The engineer-in-charge or authorised representative should mark each container represented by the samples with a suitable identification mark for later identification and correlation and shall be kept in store with double lock arrangements. One key shall be kept with the Contractor and the other with Engineer. Random samples shall be collected from every batch of the compound. Frequency of random sampling shall be done as directed by the Engineer. The contractor shall provide samples and labour for collecting samples free of cost. Testing shall be carried out by agency approved by the engineer and in presence of his representative. Method of Application The compound shall be sprayed using mechanical sprayer of approved design to ensure uniform and continuous membrane on the concrete surface. The coverage shall be at the rate specified by the manufacturer or at the rate of 4m per litre or as specified by the manufacturer and approved by the engineer. Field trials shall be conducted to decide effective coverage rate, which depends upon surface finish. The engineer after verification of the field and based on the actual experience shall order the rate of application as needed for achieving the proper curing. With a view to ensure thorough and complete coverage, approximately one half of the compound for a given area should be applied by moving the spray gun back and forth in one direction and the remaining half at right angles to this direction. In case the application is still not found uniform, the contractor shall have to apply the second coat as and when directed by the Engineer. If a second coat is to be applied, it should be applied approximately after an interval of one hour. The curing compound shall generally be applied as soon as the bleeding water or shine disappears, leaving dull appearance. If surface treatment by roughing, hand brushing etc., is required (e.g. as in case of road pavements) the curing compound should be applied immediately after the same. Equipment for spraying curing compound shall be of pressure
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tank type (5 to 7 kg/cm) with provision of continuous agitation. A curing jumbo with multiple travelling spray fans shall be provided for effective spray. Spraying on concrete lining shall be done in such a way that the green concrete is not disturbed or damaged or any foot impression left. Necessary schemes or spraying by mechanised means shall be got approved by the Engineer-in-charge. However, in emergency for very small areas/ patches) it can be applied with wire or bristled brush. Clause A-6 Clause A-7 Clause A-8 DELETED DELETED EROSION PROTECTION WORKS AT UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF CULVERTS 1. Scope The work shall consist of provision of erosion protection works in the form of bed flooring and curtain or cut-off walls at the upstream and downstream ends of new as well as existing box/pipe culverts. The work shall be carried out to such designs and at such locations as indicated in the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The erosion protection works shall consist of dry rubble stone bed flooring and random rubble masonry curtain (cut-off) wall at the upstream and downstream ends of box/pipe culverts. 2. Materials The material for bed flooring shall be dry rubble stones (each stone weighing not less than 40 kg). The curtain wall shall be constructed of random rubble masonry in cement mortar 1:3 as per Section 1400. 3. Construction Operations 3.1 Curtain Wall Trench for the curtain wall shall be excavated as per Clause 304 at such locations and to such depths shown in the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. After preparing the foundation bed, the curtain wall shall be constructed to the thickness shown in the Drawings and to levels up to top of the bed flooring.
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3.2 Floor Paving The bed for the flooring shall be prepared by excavation to Clause 301 or filling to Clause 305, levelled and compacted to at least 95% MDD. The top of bed shall be prepared to such levels that after construction of the bed flooring, it is in line with the invent of the culvert barrel and sloping away. The bed flooring shall end before the curtain wall. The bed flooring shall be constructed as per Clause 2506 of MOST Specification for Road & Bridge Works (3rd Revision). 3.3 Measurement and Payment Trench excavation for the curtain wall shall be measured in cu.m as structural excavation in accordance with Clause 304. Cutting and filling of the floor area shall be measured as per Clause 301 and 305 respectively. Dry rubble stone bed flooring and random rubble masonry in cut off walls shall be measured in cu.m for each class of material. Preparation of bed for the flooring including necessary compaction of the same shall be considered incidental to the work and shall not be measured separately. 3.4 Rate The contract unit rate for the different items of work shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plants, incidentals, etc. for completing the work according to the above specifications. Clause A-9 DELETED
Clause A-10 SPECIFICATIONS FOR BITUMEN MASTIC WEARING COURSE 1. Definition The bitumen mastic is an intimate homogeneous mixture of mineral fillers and well-graded fine and/or coarse aggregates with hard grade bitumen, cooked and laid hot, trowelled and floated by means of a wooden float. The mixture settles to a coherent, voidless and impermeable solid mass under normal temperature conditions. The bitumen mastic is normally used as a wearing course. Over the mastic laid surface, hard stone chips pre-coated with bitumen are grafted or spread and rolled to provide a skid resistant surface.
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2. Scope This standard covers the requirements for bitumen mastic for use as wearing course on top of the existing RCC wearing course for the entire bridge length as directed by the supervising officer (SO). 3. Materials 3.1 Bitumen: The bitumen shall be straight run bitumen conforming to IS: 702-1061 of suitable consistency satisfying the requirements of physical properties as given below. The actual grade of bitumen to be used shall be decided by the Engineer-in-charge. Physical Properties of Bitumen Sl. Requirement Characteristics Method of Test No s 1 Penetration at 250 C in 20 to 40 IS: 1203 1978 1/10 mm 2 Softening point (C) 50 to 90 IS: 1205 1975 3 Ductility at 270 C 3 IS: 1208 1978 (Minimum in cms) 4 Loss on heating percent 4 IS: 1212 1978 (Maximum) 5 Solubility in CS2 percent 99 IS: 1216 1978 (Minimum) 3.2 Coarse Aggregates: The coarse aggregates shall consist of clean, hard durable, crushed rock free of disintegrated pieces, organic and other deleterious matter and adherent coatings. They shall be hydrophobic, of low porosity, and satisfy the physical requirements set forth below: Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate for Bitumen Mastic Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 Test Los Angeles Abrasion Value or Aggregate Impact Value Flakiness Index Stripping Value Soundness i) Loss with Sodium Sulphate 5 cycles ii) Loss with Magnesium Sulphate 5 cycles Water absorption Allowable (Max in %) 30 40 35 25 12 18 2 Test Method IS: 2386 (Part IV) IS: 2386 (Part IV) IS: 2386 (Part I) IS: 6241 IS: 2386 (Part V) IS: 2386 (Part V) IS: 2386 (Part III)
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The percentage and grading of the coarse aggregate to be incorporated in the bitumen mastic depending upon the thickness of the finished course shall be as given below. The minimum and maximum thickness of the bitumen mastic for wearing course shall be 25 mm and 50 mm respectively, except for footpaths of bridges where it shall be 20 mm and 25 mm, respectively. Grading and Percentage of Coarse Aggregates for Wearing Course an Foot Path Grading of Course Thicknes Percentag aggregate Type of s finished e of work course coarse Passing % Passing (mm) aggregate IS Sieve on IS Sieve Wearing 19 mm 100 a) 25-40 a) 30-40 course for 13.2 mm 88-96 road pavement 2.36 mm 0-5 b) 41-50 b) 40-50 & bridge deck Footpath 6.7 mm 100 600 0-15 micron
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3.3 Fine Aggregate: The fine aggregates shall consist of crushed hard rock or natural sand or a mixture of both. The grading of fine aggregates inclusive of filler material passing 75 micron shall be as given below: Grading of Fine Aggregate Including Filler Sl. No . 1 2 3 4 3.4 Filler: The filler shall be lime stone powder passing 75 micron and shall have a calcium carbonate content of not less than 80 percent when determined in accordance with IS: 1195-1978. 4 Equipment for Bitumen Mastic Passing IS Sieve 2.36 mm 600 micron 212 micron 75 micron Retained on IS Sieve 600 micron 212 micron 75 micron % age by weight 0 to 25 5 to 25 10 to 20 30 to 50
The conventional method using a mastic cooker is dealt within this specification.
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Mastic cookers are very similar to tar boilers. These are insulated tanks mounted on wheeled chassis. The heating of the bitumen and material is generally done by oil fired burners. Mastic cookers have compartments. The central and main compartment is used for heating bitumen and for preparing the mix. The side pockets or compartments are meant for pre-heating of the coarse and the aggregates. Since heating is by oil fired burners, the temperature can be easily controlled by controlling the flames or supply of the fuel.
(ii) Mastic cookers of various capacities ranging from tonne to 3 tonne are used depending on the amount of work involved. Although these are not being marketed commercially, they can be easily got made from manufacturers of tar boilers. (iii) Apart from the mastic cooker, the following implements are required for transportation and laying: (a) Wheel barrows and flat mortar pans (for short distance haul) and small dumpers (for long distance haul) (b) Wooden trowels, heavy wooden floats, suitable hand tools, gauge, straight edge and hand level (c) Angle irons or wooden strips required to contain the mastic in required width and thickness 5 Manufacture of Bitumen Mastic The manufacture of bitumen mastic involves different stages. Initially, the filler alone shall be heated to a temperature of 1700 C to 2000 C in a mechanically agitated mastic cooker and half the required quantity of bitumen heated at 1700 C to 1800 C added. They shall be mixed and cooked for one hour. After that, the fine aggregate and the balance bitumen (at 1700 C to 1800 C) shall be added to that mixture in the cooker and heated 1700 C to 2000 C and further mixed for another one hour. In the final stage, the coarse aggregates shall be added and heating of mix shall continue for another one hour. Thus a total period of minimum three hours will be needed to prepare the mastic. During mixing and cooking, care shall be taken to ensure that the contents in the cooker at no time heated to a temperature exceeding 2050 C. In case the material is not required for immediate use, the bitumen mastic with filler, fine aggregate and bitumen shall be cast into blocks each weighing about 25 kg. The bitumen mastic blocks (without coarse aggregates) shall show on analysis a composition with the limits as given below. These blocks, when intended to be used subsequently, shall be transported to site, broken into pieces of size not exceeding 60 mm cube and re-melted in the cooker at a temperature ranging from 1700 C to 2000 C thoroughly incorporation the
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requisite quantity of coarse aggregate as indicated above and mixed continuously for at least an hour. Mixing shall be continued until the laying operations are completed as to maintain the coarse aggregate in suspension. At any stage, the temperature during the process of mixing shall not exceed 2050 C. Composition of Bitumen Mastic Blocks without the Aggregate Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 6 IS Sieve Passing 2.36 mm 600 micron 212 micron 75 micron Retained 600 micron 212 micron 75 micron Percentage Weight Minimum 0 4 8 25 Maximum 22 30 18 45
Hardness Number The hardness number of bitumen mastic shall be determined at 250 C in accordance with the method specified in Appendix D of IS: 1978. It shall conform to the following requirements: (i) Without coarse aggregate at 250 C 100 kg/cm2 for 6 sec., 1/10 mm 60-80 (ii) With coarse aggregate at 250 C 100 kg/cm2 for 6 sec., 1/10 mm 10-20
7. Laying of Bitumen Mastic 7.1 Preparation of the Base: The base, i.e., the existing RCC wearing course, on which bitumen mastic is to be laid shall be prepared, shaped and conditioned. The surface shall be thoroughly swept clean and made free of dust and other deleterious matter. Spots rich in binder shall be scrapped and repaired. Under no circumstance shall the bitumen mastic be spread on a base containing a binder, which will soften under high application temperature. If any such spot or area exists, the same shall be cut out and repaired before the bitumen mastic is laid. To receive and contain the mastic, angle irons or wooden strips of size 25 or 50 mm are placed at required spacing till finish of the job. 7.2 Transportation of Mix: When the bitumen mastic duly prepared including addition of coarse aggregates at the manufacturing point is to be transported over a long distance and delivered to the laying site arrangements for its transport shall be mad in a towed mixer transporter with adequate provision for hearing an stirring so as to keep the aggregates and filler suspended in the mix till the time of laying. However, for small works and where the laying site is near the manufacturing point, the mix can be transported in the wheel barrows/flat mortar pan. To
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prevent the molten material from sticking to the wheel barrows/pans, the inside of the same may be sprinkled with the minimum quantity of inorganic fine material lime stone filler dust. However, cement, ask or oil shall not be used. 7.3 Laying of Mix: The bitumen mastic shall be discharged into containers sprinkled with lime stone dust or provided with lime wash. The bitumen mastic shall be deposited directly on the prepared base immediately in front of the spreader where it is spread uniformly by means of wooden floats to the required thickness. The mix shall be laid in one metre width confined between standard angle iron or wooden strips of size 25 mm to 50 mm to receive and contain the mastic of required thickness. The temperature of the mix at the time of laying shall be at least 1700 C. In case blowing takes place while laying the bitumen mastic, the bubbles shall be punctured while it is hot and the surface treated well. Since mastic asphalt is an expensive material, extreme care shall be taken while fixing the angle iron or wooden strips and their level checked with instrument at suitable intervals. Before laying bitumen mastic over old existing RCC wearing course, the existing cross fall/chamber, drainage spouts etc., shall be carefully examined for their proper functioning in the bridge deck structure and any deficiency found shall first be removed. Loose elements in the expansion joints shall be firmly secured. Two coats of water proofing paint shall be coated on the existing RCC wearing course before laying of the bitumen mastic layer. 7.4 Joints: All construction joints shall be properly made. These joints shall be made by warming the existing bitumen mastic by the application of an excess quantity of hot bitumen mastic, which afterwards shall be tripped off to make it flush with the surface on other side.
7.5 Surface Finish: The bitumen mastic surface has got a very fine texture, which on initial laying provides very little resistance to skidding. Therefore, the bitumen mastic after spreading and while still hot and in plastic condition shall have bitumen precoated fine grained hard stone aggregates of approved quality of 9.5mm to 13.2mm size, depending upon the thickness of mastic, using bitumen at the rate of 0.005m (1.200 cum) 0.05m per 10m spread over and pressed into the surface when the temperature of bitumen mastic is between 80 and 100C. Such pre-coated aggregates when laid should protrude 3mm to 4mm over the mastic surface. Flakiness index of stone aggregates used for anti-skid measures shall be less than 25 percent.
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The traffic may be allowed after completion at work when the bitumen mastic has cooled down to the ambient temperature.
Controls Sieve analysis of each type of aggregate used shall be made at least once a day to see that the gradation of the aggregates follows the original gradation as approved. Additional tests shall be carried out in case of variation in grading or receipt of new supply of aggregates made in a day at the plant site. Physical properties such as aggregate impact value, flakiness index, water absorption etc. shall be determined at the rate of one test for every 25-50m 3 aggregate 01 as directed by the Engineer at site. Two sets of test shall be carried out on each lot of supply of bitumen for checking penetration and softening point as per IS 1203-1978 and 18:12051978. For filler material, calcium carbonate content and fineness shall be tested at the rate of one set of tests for each consignment subject to a minimum of one set of tests for 5 tonne or part thereof. It shall be ensured that the aggregates are not wet before heating. otherwise it would affect the output adversely. During heating the aggregate temperature shall be controlled to see that it does not exceed the limit. Material in block form shall be sampled by taking approximately equal amount in pieces from not less than size blocks chosen at random. The total weight of specimen to be tested shall be not less than 5 kg. In case the preparation of the mix is at site then at least one sample for every 10 tonne of bitumen mastic discharged from the mastic cooker or at least one sample for each cooker per day shall be collected and following tests done. (i) Two specimens each of 10cm dia or 10cm square and 2.5 cm thick shall be prepared and tested for hardness number. (ii) Bitumen shall be extracted from about 1000gm of the mastic sample and bitumen content determined as specified in Appendix C of IS: 1195-1978. (iii) A sieve analysis of the aggregates after the bitumen is extracted shall be done and the gradation determined according to the procedure laid down in IS: 2386 (Part-l). The temperature of the bitumen mastic at the time of laying shall not exceed 2050 C and shall not be less than 1700 C. The longitudinal profile of the finished surface shall be tested with a straight edge 3m long and transverse profile with a camber template while the mastic laid is still hot. Irregularities greater than 4mm in the longitudinal an
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transverse profile shall be corrected picking up the mastic in full depth and full area of the pane. Bitumen mastic shall not be laid on a damp of wet surface or when the atmospheric temperature in the shade is 150 C or less.
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NOTICE INVITING TENDER

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (ITB)

4.0 4.1 5.0

E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

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PENALTY FOR DELAY

VOLUME II SECTIONVI: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Clause 108 Sub-Clause 108.4

Clause 112 Sub-Clause 112.1

ARRANGEMENT CONSTRUCTION General

Pavement elements (compacted)

National Highways &

200mm granular sub base

Village Roads and Card Tracks

Clause 115 Sub-Clause 115

Clause 121.3 to 121.3.5

4 sets 4 sets 4 sets 4 sets 4 sets 4 sets

Clause 121.4 to 121.6 Clause 121.7

Deleted Deleted Deleted SITE CLEARANCE CLEARING AND GRUBBING Scope

Clause 301.9 Clause 301.9.1

Rates In item (ii) replace 1000m with all leads

Clause 301.9.5 Clause 301.9.6 Clause 304 Sub-Clause 304.3.2

Clause 304.5.1 Clause 304.5.3

Clause 305 Clause 305.2

Embankment Construction Materials and General Requirements

Clause 305.2.1 Clause 305.2.1.1

Clause 305.2.1.4 Clause 305.2.1.5

Clause 305.9 Clause 305.9.1

Clause 305.9.6 Clause 306 Sub-Clause 306.4

Sub-Clause 306.5 SECTION 400

Rates This shall be deleted SUBBASES, BASES (NON-BITUMINOUS) AND SHOULDERS

Clause 401.2 Clause 401.2.1

Physical Requirements This clause shall read as under :

Clause 501.8 Clause 501.8.3.2 Clause 502 Clause 502.1

bituminous treatment or mix.

Clause 502.8 Clause 503 Clause 503.1

Clause 509 Clause 509.1

IS 3025 (Pt. 17)

SECTION 1600 Clause 1602

Clause 1606 Clause 1606.1

Clause 1606.2 Clause1606.2.1

CONSTRUCTION JOINTS (Refer Preparation of the Surface of the Joint)

Protection and Curing

Clause 1715 Clause 1715.1

(Refer CEB/FIP Guidelines for details)

SECTION 2100 Clause 2106 Clause 2108

SECTION 2200 Clause 2204

SECTION 2700 Clause 2706

The second paragraph shall read follows:

Earth filling below approach slab

Clause 3205 Clause 3206 Clause 3207 Clause 3208

Supply and Testing

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