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Document & opening of tender :- Office of the Chief workshop Manager, Coach Rehabilitation Workshop, West

Central Railway. Nishatpura, Bhopal (M.P.) 462010 IMPORTANT NOTE: - Tenderer should specifically check the items and fulfill mandatory conditions in order to avoid summary rejection of his offer.

_______________________________________________________________ Tender Box Closing Date : - 15.00 hrs on 18.08.2015 Tender Box Opening Date : - 15.15 hrs on 18.08.2015 ____________________________________________________________ Tender Form is NOT TRANSFERABLE Issued by :- Dy. CE/CRWS/BPL Issued to :- ________________________________

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Declaration form to be signed by the tenderer in case of submitting the offer downloaded from website (Web Declaration Form). We hereby declare that: 1) "We have downloaded the tender document from website http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in, and printed the same. We have verified the content of the printed document from the website and there is no addition, no deletion and or no alteration to the content of the tender document”. 2) We are aware that, if at any stage, addition/deletion/alteration/manipulation is found in the content of the tender documents, our offer will be summarily rejected/tender will be terminated. 3) In case of any dispute, the hard copy of Tender documents approved by Competent Authority and preserved in the office of CWM/CRWS/BPL shall prevail and considered as final and we shall have no objection for this.

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WEST CENTRAL RAILWAY 1.0 TENDER NOTICE NO. CRWS/BPL/ENGG./2015-16/04/01 dated 29.06.2015

Dy. Chief Engineer, Coach rehabilitation Workshop, West Central Railway, Nishatpura, Bhopal for and on behalf of President of Union of India invites following sealed tender which will be opened as per columns 8 below. The duly filled sealed tender document should be dropped in the tender box kept in this office on or before 15.00 hrs. on the date of opening shown against the tender. The tender form shall be sold up to 16.00 hrs. on 17.08.2015. The tender box shall be opened at 15.15 hrs. on the date of opening. fufonk dzekad

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Joint ventures are not permitted to participate in Tenders. Tenderer shall fulfill following minimum eligibility criteria [mentioned in A and B below] regarding total contract amount received and similar nature of work either as an individual or as a partnership firm or as a proprietary firm . Minimum Eligibility Criteria for open tenders costing above Rs. 50.00 lakhs:- (A) Similar nature of works:- A JV Firm/Tenderer Should have physically completed in last three financial years (i.e. current year and three previous financial years) at least one similar single work, i.e. as mentioned in column 9 above for a minimum value of 35% of advertised tender value of work. In case the tenderer has completed a composite/combined work having element of tendered work, the submission of documentary proof having successfully completed separable, respective similar nature of work valuing minimum 35% of the advertised value in a composite/combined work shall also be considered sufficient. NOTE:- Value of a completed work done by a member in an earlier partnership firm or a JV firm shall be reckoned only to the extent of the concerned member’s share in that partnership firm/JV firm for the purpose of satisfying his compliance of the above mentioned technical eligibility criteria in the tender under consideration. (B) Total contract amount received during the last three financial years and in the current financial year, should be a minimum of 150% of advertised tender value as per audited balance sheet duly certified by the Chartered Accountant. For the last financial year ended and /or the current financial year if audited balance sheet is not available, contractual amount received duly certified by the Chartered Accountant should be submitted as a proof of turnover. Alternatively at least payment certificates from Central Govt./State Govt./Central PSUs/ and other Government agencies for minimum of 150% of advertised tender value may be submitted.

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NOTE:- Contractual payment received by a member in an earlier JV firm shall be reckoned only to the extent of the concerned member’s share in that JV firm for the purpose of satisfying compliance of the above mentioned financial eligibility criteria in tender under consideration. If audited balance-sheets duly certified by Chartered Accountant is submitted in support of MEC Criteria (B), then either the Contractual receipts should be clearly shown in audited balance sheets or clear certificate from the Chartered Accountant in original regarding yearwise contractual receipts should also be enclosed. Documents to be submitted along with tender – The tenderer is required to submit the following documents along with the tender – 1. Earnest money deposit in proper form.(BG or Guarantee Bond will not be accepted) 2. Power of attorney, if any. 3. Tender document duly signed and complete in all respect. 4. Partnership deed/association deed/ Proprietary firm’s registration as the case may be duly notarized/registered. 5. Audited balance sheet duly certified by the chartered accountant in support of fulfillment of eligibility criteria mentioned in(A) above. For the last financial year ended and/or the current financial year if audited balance sheet not available contractual amount received duly certified by the chartered accountant should be submitted as a proof of turnover. Alternatively at least payment certificate from central Govt/State Govt./Central PSU’s and other Govt. agencies for minimum of 150% of advertised tender value may be submitted. In addition to above contractor will have to submit following documents along with the tender- a. List of personnel organization available on hand and proposed to be engaged for the subject work. b. List of plant & machinery available on hand (own) and proposed to be inducted (own and hired to be given separately) for the subject work. c. List of works completed in last three financial years giving description of work, organization for whom executed, approximate value of contract at the

time of award, date of award and date of scheduled completion of work. Date of actual start, actual completion and final value of contract should also be given.

d. List of works on hand indicating description of work, contract value, and approximate value of balance work yet to be done and date of award. Note-(1) In case of items [c] & [d] above, supportive documents/certificates from the organizations with which they worked/are working should be enclosed. (2) Certificates issued by private parties for the execution of the work will not be considered. (3) The tenderer shall note that the credentials/experience certificate for the works executed by them as sub-contractor to main contractor of Govt. dept/PSUs will not be considered and the credentials/experience certificate for the works execute by the directly for govt. dept/PSUs as main contractor will only considered. (4) In case, the final bill of similar nature of work has not been passed and final measurements have not been recorded the paid amount including statutory deductions shall be considered. If final measurements have been recorded and work has been completed with negative variation, then also the paid amount including statutory deduction shall be considered. If final measurement have been recorded and works has been completed with positive variation but variation has not been sanctioned, original agreement value or the last sanctioned agreement value whichever is lower shall be considered. Tenderer should submit the documents regarding the eligibility criteria along with tender documents. All documents submitted along with tender document should be self attested by the tenderer. (5)Tenderer must note that his tender shall invariably accompany all the documents required for fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria.

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NOTE: In case of low value tenders, i.e tenders where the cost of work is upto Rs. 50 lakhs, the tenderer should submit the following documents to examine the financial capacity, capability, existing workload and past performance etc. 1) Details/Self attested photocopies of documentary proof regarding any similar nature work successfully completed by them on any organization/establishment. 2) Self attested photocopies/affidavit of documtary proof regarding credentials, i.e. turnover certificate, TDS certificate, Paymat Certificate, Audited Balance sheet, Certificate regarding Contractual receipts from Chartered accountants etc. 3) List of works in hand. Tender documents may be downloaded from internet before 15 days prior to the specified date of opening, the tender forms are available for sale in the office of Dy. Chief Engineer, Coach rehabilitation Workshop, West Central Railway, Nishatpura, Bhopal after remittance of the cost of tender form. The amount towards the cost of tender form may be remitted to the Divisional Cashier (Pay), W.C.Railway, KTT, JBP, BPL or any station master/station superintendent on W.C.Rly under allocation Z-650, and the money receipt obtained thereof should be submitted to this office with a requisition for issue of tender form. The tender form is not transferable and cost of tender form is not refundable. This office will not entertain direct payment. (6) Price Variation Clause (PVC) shall be applicable for tenders of value of Rs. 50 lakhs and more than Rs.50 lakhs irrespective of the contract completion period and PVC shall not be applicable to tenders of value less than Rs. 50 lacs. The tender notice is also available on website http://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in. The tender form will also be available for downloading on website http://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in, from 15 days prior to the specified date of opening. The prospective tenderers are advised to regularly visit website http://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in up to the date of tender opening to note any changes/corrigendum for the tender. The corrigendum, if any will be uploaded on website from 10 days prior to the specified date of tender opening, which may be seen up to the date of tender opening. Tenderer(s) who are submitting downloaded (from website) tender document, must enclose with tender form a demand draft/Bankers cheque issued by any nationalized bank in favour of Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS, W.C.Rly, Nishatpura, Bhopal payable at Bhopal towards the cost of tender document. Money receipt obtained from divisional cashier or any station master/station superintendent of W.C. Railway towards the cost of tender form is also acceptable. Tender offers with downloaded tender form not accompanying with the requisite cost of tender form in proper form will be summarily rejected. Tenderers submitting the offer on the tender document downloaded from website should sign the declaration (available in the tender document) by the Tenderers regarding tender form downloaded from website without fail. If the declaration is not signed by the tenderers, the offer will be summarily rejected. Earnest Money : Tender without requisite EMD in valid prescribed form shall be summarily rejected. The acceptable forms of earnest money have been shown in the tender documents. Cost of tender form (non-refundable) : For each set of tender form by postal delivery, demand draft/banker’s cheque from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS, W.C.Rly, Nishatpura, Bhopal payable at Bhopal towards cost of tender form as per column 7 above (+ postal charges @ Rs. 500/-) should be submitted. For any postal delay railway will not be responsible.

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Tender box is kept in the office of Chief Workshop Manager, Coach rehabilitation Workshop, West Central Railway, Nishatpura, Bhopal for dropping of tenders. The sealed tender document should be dropped during office hours in the tender box upto 15.00 hrs on specified date of opening. Tender box will be closed at 15.00 hrs on specified date of opening. Tender received after closing of tender box will not be entertained. The closed tender box will be opened at 15.15 hrs on the same day. If any of the tenderer or his authorized representative want to be present at the time of opening of the tender he may do so.Tender documents, duly filled in and sealed, may be sent to the office of Chief Workshop Manager, Coach rehabilitation Workshop, West Central Railway, Nishatpura, Bhopal by post. However, tenderers are advised to post the tender well in advance so as to reach in time. Railway shall not be responsible for any delay in transit or loss whatsoever with regard to tender documents received by post. Tenderers are also advised to clearly mention the name of the work, tender notice no. and date of opening at the top of the envelope and it should be enclosed in another envelope to avoid opening inadvertently. Name of work, tender notice no. and date of opening should be mentioned on both the envelopes. Tender document is not transferable. Railway reserves its rights to reject the tender without assigning any reasons. In case it happens to be holiday on the date of opening, the tender will be opened on next working day at same time of opening. The validity of the offer shall be 120 days from the date of opening of the tender. Any rebate, if quoted by the tenderer will be treated valid up to 120 days. IMPORTANT NOTE: - Tenderer should specifically check the items and fulfill mandatory conditions in order to avoid summararily rejection of his offer. Tender No. CRWS/BPL/ENGG./2015-16/04/01 dated 29.06.2015

Dy. Chief Engineer, Coach Rehabilitation Workshop,

W. C. Railway, NSZ, Bhopal For & on behalf of President of India C/- DRM (W) BPL, JBP, Kota for information and to place the NIT on notice board for wide publicity. C/- All ADENs of BPL division for information and to place the NIT on notice board for wide publicity. C/- Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS/BPL – for information with a request to depute SSO to witness the opening of above tenders as per duty list, at 15.15 hours on the specified date of tender opening.

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2.0 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTENDING TENDERERS 1. Please ensure that, you have signed all pages of the tender documents, including the offer page and declaration form if downloaded offer, with full name, address and witnesses, filling all the blanks .and please ensure that, you have filled in the required columns. 2.NOTE: If any type of taxes is quoted by the tenderer separately, then his/her/their offer shall be summarily rejected. Rates shall be all inclusive. 3. Accept the validity prescribed by the Railway in the relevant Clause. 4. Do not quote special conditions of your own as they are likely to vitiate your tender and make it prone to rejection. 5. (a) Tenderes who have downloaded the tender document from website must follow the instructions given in this tender document. (b) Tenderers submitting the offer on the tender document downloaded from website should sign the Declaration by the Tenderers regarding tender form

downloaded from website without fail. If the declaration is not signed by the tenderers, the offer will be summarily rejected. 6. All pages of the tender document are signed by the tenderer in original, corrections neatly scored out and initialed. 7. Please do not leave any lapses which may lead to declaration of your offer as INVALID.

8. Tenderer should submit the documents regarding the eligibility criteria along with tender documents. The submitted Credentials must furnish all the details to check fulfilling of the eligibility criteria for the tender without ambiguity. All documents submitted along with tender document should be self attested by the tenderer.

Tenderer must note that his tender shall invariably accompany all the documents required for fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria. Note:- In case of low value tenders i.e. tenders where the cost of work is up to Rs. 50 lakhs, the tenderer should submit the following documents to examine

the financial capacity, capability, existing workload and past performance etc.: 1) Details/Self Attested photocopies of documentary proof regarding any similar nature work completed by them on any organization/establishment. 2) Self attested photo copies/affidavit for documentary proof regarding credentials, i.e. turnover certificate, TDS Certificate, Payment certificate etc. 3) List of works in hand.

9. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED DURING CONSTRUCTION: - (a) The work will have to be carried out in such a manner as to cause least obstruction to the railway's working. The work also must be carried out in

such a manner so as not to jeopardize the safety and/or movements of vehicles. The tenderers will be required to make good at his cost any damage caused to the railway property or traveling public arising out of his work at site.

(b) The work should be so planned as not to cause any infringement of the moving dimensions laid down in the Standard Schedule of Dimensions for B.G. with up to date correction slip during any stage of construction.

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10. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR WORKS CONTRACT:- It shall be as already detailed in the tender notice attached here in the document also. JOINT VENTURES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ABOVE TENDER/TEBDERS. As per Railway Board's letter No. 2002/CE-I/CT/37 JV Pt.VIII dated 14.12.2012 , the 65 to GCC has been amended as under: Clause 65 to GCC for "Joint Venture Firms" shall now be applicable to the works tenders of value more than Rs. 10 crore (Rs. 10 crore only) Tender against Standing Earnest Money will not be accepted and shall be rejected summarily.

The above tender notice and document is available on web site www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in General Note:

a. Tender notice attached here in the document also forms the part of this tender document and tenderer should read and follow the instructions mentioned therein carefully. b. The offers of tenderers who do not meet the eligibility criteria mentioned shall not be considered. Tenderers must carefully note that their tender acceptance or contract agreement for this work is liable to be terminated at any time later, in case any of the information furnished by them is found to be untrue or misleading, comes to light subsequently. The decision of railway in this regard shall be final and binding. c. Tenderer should also submit details of working staff & list of tools, plants & machinery available with them.

11. The tenderer is required to submit the following documents also along with the tender: Tender notice attached here in the document also forms the part of this tender document and tenderer should read and follow the instructions mentioned therein carefully and attach all the documents mentioned in the tender notice with the tender document and also the following more documents:-

Duly filled in Performa No. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII which are attached with the tender document. Performa No. IX is to be filled during execution of work. 12. Non-compliance with any of the conditions set forth herein above is liable to result in the tender being rejected. 13. The tenderer/s should also ensure while submitting this tender.

i) Whether possess necessary tools and plants to execute this work. ii) Whether have sufficient qualified personnel to depute for execution of this work. iii) Whether capable to execute this work simultaneously with other works in hand. iv) Whether have sufficient understanding/experience with regard to important nature of railway works. v) Whether furnished the details in regard of experience with other departments/other Railway works. Details should contain the remarks for

completion of work in time, if not, the reasons should clearly be indicated for delay in completion. vi) Decision of the Competent Authority/Accepting Authority regarding the acceptability of the tender shall be final and binding. vii) It is expected that the tenderer submits adequate documentary proof of having fulfilled those eligibility criteria. viii) If the tenderers do not submit any proof for meeting with the eligibility criteria as laid down in the tender notice and Tender conditions, the offer

shall be considered as incomplete and is liable to be rejected.

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14. Conditional tenders are liable to be rejected without assigning any reasons whatsoever and the decision of tender accepting authority in this regard is final and binding and no correspondences will be made.

15. Non-compliance with any of the conditions set forth herein above is liable to result in the tender being rejected. 16. INSPECTION OF SITE BEFORE TENDERING, etc.:-

The tenderer (s) shall inspect the proposed site of work and acquaint himself/themselves with the site conditions, working hours, layout of land, trees and shrubs that he/they will have to cut, type of strata likely to be met within the borrow pits, stacking space for materials, approach roads, path ways available etc. and all relevant items connected with the execution of the work, No claim shall be entertained for the contractor(s) making his/their own arrangements for approaches/approach road from outside railway land and contractor(s) will bear entire expenses such as road taxes, payment for right of way, etc. to outsiders and for Construction of approaches/approach roads, etc.

17. DRAWINGS FOR THE WORK:- 17.1 General arrangement Drawings of the work is available in the office of CWM/CRWS/BPL. The Drawing for the work can be

seen in the offices of the CWM/CRWS/BPL, West Central Railway, at any time during the office hours. These drawings are only for the guidance of contractors and railway may suitably modify them during the execution of the work according to the circumstances without making the railway liable for any claims on account of such changes.

17.2 The railway administration reserve the right to modify the plans and drawings as referred to in the special data and specifications without assigning any reasons as and when considered necessary by the railway. Already accepted rate for the work hold good irrespective of any alteration, change, modification, addition, omissions in the location of structures and detailed drawings, specifications and/ or the manner of executing the work.

17.3 It should be specifically noted that some of the detailed drawings may not have been finalized by the railway and will, therefore, be supplied to the contractor as and when they are finalized on demand. No compensation whatsoever on this account shall be payable by the railway administration.

17.4 No claim whatsoever will be entertained by the railway on account of any delay or hold up of the works/ arising out of the delay in approval of drawings, changes, modification , alterations, additions, omissions and the site layout plans or detail drawings or design and or late supply of such material as are required to be arranged by the railway or due to any other factor on railway account.

17.5 Figures and dimensions on drawings shall supersede measurements by scale and drawings to a large scale shall take precedence over those to a smaller scale.

17.6 It is the full responsibility of the contractor to make fabrication of girders and construction of substructure & pedestal, fitting & matching without any error.

17.7 It is the responsibility of the contractor to study the drawings carefully before fabrication & construction and to timely inform Railway in writing about any error/discrepancies in drawings if any.

18. LOCATION OF WORKS :-

Work is to be carried out as mentioned in the name of work.

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19. A contractor who has not carried out any work so far on this division/railway, should furnish particular supporting documents regarding: - (a) his position as an independent contractor, (b) his capacity to undertake and carry out works satisfactorily, as vouched for by a responsible official or firm; (c) his previous experience on works similar to that to be contracted for in proof of which original certificates or testimonials may be called for and

their genuineness verified if need be, by reference to the signatories thereof; (d) his ability to supervise the work personally or by competent and duly authorized agents; his financial position; 20. Special condition in case of same rates quoted by two or more eligible tenderers for the same tender:

1) Negotiation will be conducted with the lowest eligible tenderers on prefixed date and time with all such tenderers who have quoted same rates, and fresh rates(Lesser than the original offer) will be obtained from all such tenderes in a sealed envelope.

2) If any of the above tenderer fails to attend the negotiation without any information, then his original offer will stand good to decide interse positon.

3) If any of the tenderer intimates his inability to attend the negotiation due to some unavoidable reason, well in advance of the date of negotiation, then another date will be fixed for negotiation.

4) After negotiation, based on revised offer, the offer of lowest eligible tenderer among all such tenderers, will be considered for further decision by Railways

5) If, during negotiation also, same rates are received in more than one offer, then the offer of eligible tenderer having higher total turnover for qualifying period of current financial year and last three financial years, based on the supporting documents submitted by tenderer alongwith original offer, will be selected for futher decision by Railways.

21. Vehicles and Equipments of Contractors can be drafted by Railway Administration in case of Accidents/natural calamities involving human lives 22. (1) (a) The tenderer shall be required to deposit earnest money with the tender for the due performance with the stipulation to keep the offer open till such date as specified in the tender, under the conditions of tender. The earnest money shall be as under : Value Of The Work Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) A. For works estimated to cost up to Rs. 1 crore 2% of the estimated cost of the work B. For works estimated to cost more than Rs. 1 crore Rs. 2 lakh plus ½% (half percent) of the excess of the estimated cost of work beyond Rs.1 crore subject to a maximum of Rs. 1 crore The earnest money shall be rounded to the nearest Rs.10. This earnest money shall be applicable for all modes of tendering.

23. In case of discrepancy in Name of work or other details, in Hindi and English, the details in English will be treated as final.

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3.0 TENDER FORM

Tender Notice No. :- CRWS/BPL/ENGG./2015-16/04/01 dated 29.06.2015 Name of work :- CRWS/NSZ/BPL: - Provision of Sewage Treatment Plant at Body Repair Shop & Bogie Shop.

. The President of India, Acting through the Dy. CE/CRWS/BPL of the West Central Railway.

1. I/We ______________________________________________________ have read the various conditions to tender attached hereto and hereby agree to abide by the said conditions. I/We also agree to keep this Tender open for acceptance for a period of 120 days from the date fixed for opening the same and in default thereof I/We will be liable for forfeiture of my/our “Earnest Money”. I/We offer to do the work for the west central railway at the rates quoted in the attached schedule and hereby bind myself/ourselves to compete the work in all respects within the stipulated completion period from the date of issue of acceptance of the tender, as mentioned in NIT.

2. I/We also hereby agree to abide by the General conditions of contract with up to date amendments and all the conditions mentioned in the tender document and the Special Conditions of Contract corrected up to date and to carry out the work according to the contract conditions & specifications of materials and works as laid down by the Railway in the annexed special conditions specifications and standard schedule of rates corrected up-to- date laid down by the Railway for the present contract.

3. A Sum, of Rs. -------------------/- (Rs. only)__is herewith forwarded as earnest money. The full value of

the earnest money shall stand forfeited without prejudice to any other rights or remedies in case my/our tender is accepted and if: - a) I/We do not execute the contract documents within One Month after receipt of notice issued by the Railway that such documents are ready and

b) I/We do not commence the work immediately after receipt of orders to that effect. Until a formal agreement is prepared and executed, acceptance of this tender shall constitute a binding contract between us subject to modifications as may be mutually agreed to between us and indicated in the letter of acceptance of my/our offer for this work.

Signature of witness

Signature of Tenderers 1) Date:-

2) Address of the Tenderer

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4.0 ACCEPTANCE OF TENDER (Format)

I accept the Tender on reverse and agree to pay the rate as entered in the schedule of rates and quantities at_______________ percent ABOVE/BELOW/AT PAR on the Railway’s estimated cost.

For Chief Workshop Manager, Coach Rehabilitation Workshop, W. C. Railway, NSZ, Bhopal

For and on behalf of THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

Division__________________

Date__________________ CONTRACTOR Witnesses : (1) _________________________ (2) _________________________

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Tender schedule for the work of:- CRWS/NSZ/BPL: - Provision of Sewage Treatment Plant at Body Repair Shop & Bogie Shop. Sr. Item

No. Description Unit Rate Qty. Amount

1. NS - 1 Investing, Planning Designing, supplying, Executing, erecting & commissioning of sewerage treatment plant with all Ancillary works at NSZ/CRWS from inlet point of various workshops of CRWS, body, bogie, paint carpenting, furnishing etc. Effluent to outlet point of treated water capacity 5 lakhs liters/day. The contractor will have to design, plan & execute all the works including civil works between inlet point of effluent & out let of treated sewage such as collection from well with necessary pumps pump lines all tanks etc. The plant has to be designed for following/ or as per the requirement of pollution control board. Design should be approved by the competent authority of Railway’s. Rates are inclusive of one year operation & maintenance after commissioning of plant by all contractor’s materials, labour, tools & plants with all lead & lift. Rates includes disposal of treated waste as per the direction of Engineer in charge.

One Job 6207005.00 1.00 6207005.00

Characteristics of treated sewage Parameter 1) Appearance Good 2) Smell Pleasant 3) Turbidity 5–10 NTV 4) PH 6.5 - 8.0 5) Sulphate 250 Mg/lt 6) Chloride 250 Mg/lt 7) Suspended solids Nil 8) Total dissolved solids 500 Mg/lt 9) Hardness 75 – 115 10) Hardness alkaline as CaCO3 - 11) Oil & Grease Nil 12) BOD for (5days at 20º C) ≤ 15 13) COD ≤ 200 14) TSS ≤ 15 Total cost of work 6207005.00

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SCOPE OF WORK:- Planning, Designing, Supplying, executing, erecting, and commissioning of sewage treatment plant with all ancillary work at CRWS/NSZ. The work will include civil, mechanical, electrical, work including supply of equipments, interconnecting pipes and providing guarantee for successful operation of plant for a period of one year. Supply of electricity for this period will be provided by Railway at free of cost. Chemicals and other consumables will be supplied by the contractor at free of cost for one year. Tentative treatment scheme of sewage treatment plant will consist as per the diagram attached in Annexure 1. However final scheme will be approved by engineer in charge after submission of design. The effluent will be collected from the Railway drain pipe line at identified locations. This work will involve construction of manhole, laying of carrier pipes of RCC drain, sump well complete including foot rest, RCC cover etc. work will also involve complete electrical works like supply of pumps including starter panel, lead wiring, and its commissioning etc. as per specification Each civil work to be carried out as per the design approved by competent authority of Railway. Chambers / collection tanks of suitable size shall be constructed in RCC M-25

SPECIAL CONDITION

1. The tenders are expected to have visited the site before filling in the rates, to assess the nature of the soil, the depth and variation of the sub-soil water and the problems that are likely to be encountered in construction or are likely to affect the design before filling in the rates.

2. Drawings & design (Hydraulic & structural) to be submitted by the contractor. The following drawings shall be submitted by the contractor. 2.1 With tender a dimensioned sketch showing a general arrangement of the various components of the structure. However a tentative general arrangement

sketch is enclosed 2.2 After acceptance of the tender, the contractor shall submit five copies of design & drawings (proof checked by Government Engineering College) of the

following sets of drawings normally within thirty days from the date of receipt of acceptance letter. 2.3 Detailed General Arrangement Drawing showing dimensions of the various components of the structure should be submitted by the contractor. 2.4 Detailed Drawing of the foundation showing all the details of the reinforcement, the details of the foundation raft, column, vertical walls etc. should also

given on an large scale, for each unit of the plant. The following details will be given in the detailed drawings referred to above. i) Detailed dimension of each component and section of the structure involving in the construction of sewage treatment plant. ii) Detail of reinforcement which shall included the position diameter of spacing of bars in each component or section the position and details of curtailment

and bounding of bars. iii) The mix of concrete in each section or components, of RCC structure shall be M-25, the contractor should carefully note that no drawing or drawings with

incomplete details will be accepted and the contractor will be responsible for any delay or loss of time in correspondence a between him and the Engineer on this account.

iv) All the five sets of drawings to be submitted by the contractor shall be properly bound in separate cover, in good quality cloth so that they can withstand frequent and rough use.

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v) The contractor shall submit the name, qualification (which shall at least be a master degree in relevant discipline) and experience of design engineer who has prepared detailed RCC calculations and will prepare design and drawings.

vi) The contractor shall submit detailed design, calculation along with the drawings of the above components on acceptance of the tender duly proof checked and certified by Government Engineering College.

2.5 The calculations reference books, codes or where ever any formula or tables are used should be mentioned. The drawings & designs calculations of RCC structures and hydraulics, PHE design to be submitted by the contractor and proof checked and certified by Engineering college for the design proof checked by Govt. Engineering college. Design calculation and design procedure shall not be checked by Railway.

a. GAD to ensure that design meets functional requirements. b. Loading taken for the design as per relevant IRC/IRSIS – Code. c. Summary sheet of stresses. d. Detailed drawing to ensure that they are as per design. e. The shape and size of the structure shall be most economical, satisfy the functional and design consideration as directed by engineer in charge and shall be

selected depending on side condition. f. Design of all hydraulics RCC Structures shall be based on the worst possible combination of various loads, moments, shears, resultant stresses in the

structures for the following container. (1) Container Full. (2) Container Empty. Container Full with water means depth of water inside the container up to full height of container including free board. Minimum thickness of the various RCC members of the water container shall be 200 mm. PHE design shall be done for the worst / extreme conditions of the inflow & outflow fluid to meet the required quality standard. Chamber/collection tanks shall be constructed in RCC M-25 preferably. 3. All material i.e. cement, coarse, aggregate, fine aggregate, moorum, steel bars, bricks etc. are to be tested at field and by other authorized institutions as

directed by the department at the contractor’s and approved materials are to be collected at site in required quantity. Necessary testing of concrete, bricks and other material shall be carried out during execution of the work.

4. Labourers, tools plants and machinery are to be arranged by contractor such as mixer vibrator and other equipments to the satisfaction of engineer in charge.

5. Leveling instrument, Theodolite etc. with ‘Zero error are to be arranged by contractor to get the perfect work alignment levels etc., for this nothing extra will be paid to contractor.

6. For concrete work contractor will use automatic batching plant / weigh batcher of required capacity. 7. The permeability test may be conducted as directed by engineer in charge at the contractor’s cost. 8. The scope of electrical work shall include all electrical work from inlet point to the final discharge point of treated sewage. All electrical components shall

be confirmed to IS standard and got approved from competent authority of electrical department before installation. All type of pump should be designed for capacity, discharge and for head also and all pumping unit should have stand by arrangements.

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9. Where crossing of tracks are involved in laying the pipe line contractor should be able to complete the work within permitted time without causing obstruction to the train movement. While laying the pipe line across yard it should be ensured that joints should not come under track. The tenderer are advised that there is a restriction of driving of lorries/trucks during day time in Bhopal city. The contractor has to be in readiness to “to execute the work during night hours also without extra payment and pre approval of CWM/CRWS/BPL. Contractor has to maintain and operate the complete system of sewage treatment plan for a period of one year after its commission. Contractor has to train the Railway personnel during this period. No. additional payment will be made for this.

10. The power supply to operate the plant will be provided by the railway. However manning charges will be born by the contractor during the one year period after commissioning. All the other consumable should be arranged by the contractor during this period. No additional payment will be made for this.

11. On acceptance of tender a bar chart indicating the various operations involved and time required for each operation and program for execution and completion within stipulated period.

12. Photographs, site record of work during execution of works. 13. Treated sewage tests results should be produced on monthly basis in the maintenance period. Necessary charges will be born by the contractor. 14. The three parts of work i.e. collection and leading the waste sewage, installing and commissioning of sewage treatment plant and distribution pipe

line should be done simultaneously. 15. All connecting pipes shall be GI/CI in NS-1 and shall be conforming to relevant ISI specification 16. All valves to be provided as per relevant ISI specification of required quantity as approved by engineer in charge. (Under NS-1) 17. The quantities and diameter are tentative and may vary as per design or during commissioning of plant as per actual requirement on lower or higher

or which no deduction or extra payment shall be done. 18. Necessary collection of sewage from a distance of 300 mtr. (Max.) shall be done by the contractor. The sludge and waste coming out of treatment

plant shall have to be disposed off safely during the maintenance period i.e. one year as per pollution control board’s guidelines and treated water/waste water shall be disposed off nearby location (Maximum up to 100 mtr.) by the contractor. The approval of quality of treated sewage will be based on the result of the sewage treatment plant from an agency approved by the competent Railway authority. The payment for such test will be made by the contractor and test report should be submitted to the Railway accordingly. Treated sewage test results should be produced whenever required by the administration in the maintenance period, the necessary charges will be born by the contractor and result should be in accordance with latest guidelines of pollution control board of MP.

19. Make of all equipments shall be confirming to IS specification or from reputed firm as approved by engineer in charge of concerned department. 20. Equipment specifications are finally approved by engineer in charge after submission of design calculation. 21. The contractor shall take all precautions against damaged from accident, floods. No compensation will be allowed to the contractor for his plant or

material lost / theft or damages by any cause. 22. In case of any dispute arises during execution till completion of the work contractor will be bound to abide the decisions of competent railway

authorities as per extent rules under contract agreement.

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23. Payment conditions:- The payment for various items under the schedule will be made based on the work completed satisfactory. For payment under schedule the payment

conditions will be as under :- Stage No. (1) Approval of schematic plan and design by Railways = 10% of accepted rate. Stage No. (2) Arrival of all the plant and related components at site including construction = 30% of the accepted rate.

of collection tanks/chambers Stage No. (3) After commissioning of the plant and approval of the quantity of treated sewage = 35% of the accepted rate. Stage No. (4) After successful running of plant for 30 days after commissioning. = 10% of the accepted rate. Stage No. (5) After successful running of plant including maintenance and manning period = 15% of the accepted rate. (Up to 12 months from the date of completion)

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Annexure -1 TANTATIVE LAY OUT OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR BOGIE & BODY SHOPS AT CRWS, NSZ, BPL

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5. OFFER SHEET

Name of work - CRWS/NSZ/BPL: - Provision of Sewage Treatment Plant at Body Repair Shop & Bogie Shop. 1) I/We agree to carry out the work with common & single percentage Above/Below/At Par the Railway’s estimated rates as under: -

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Description Rly's Estimated rates (Rs)

Rly's Estimated Amount

(Rs)

Tenderer’s percentage above/below/at par with Railway’s estimated amount.

In figure In words 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 NS items (As mentioned in the tender schedule)

6207005.00

Total of Railway Estimated amount 6207005.00

2) It is certified that I/We have inspected the site of work & acquainted myself/ourselves with local conditions. 3) I/We have carefully gone through the specifications, special conditions etc. attached with the tender documents. 4) I/We undertake to keep this offer valid for period indicated in 'tender form' from the date of opening of tender and further not to revoke the same

before the expiry of such period. 5) I/We also agree to carry out all work with use of modern equipment for the work like pump for pumping the concrete, automatic weigh batcher for

mixing concrete, cranes of required capacity, jacks of required capacity, electrically operated plate vibrator, field laboratory with required equipment ,without extra payment. The decision of Railway Engineer shall be final & binding in this regard.

6) I/We have taken care to sign all the pages of tender document. However, in case, if a few pages have left unsigned, then by signing this offer sheet, it will be deemed that all pages have been signed by me/us.

Notes for guidance- 1. Tenderer should quote, his single common percentage rate above/below/at par the railway's estimated rates in column '5 & 6' on the basis of which

railway's estimated amount is worked out in column '4'. 2. a) Tenderer(s) is/are requested to quote uniform single common percentage rate below/above/at par On the Railway’s estimated amount mentioned in

the Offer-sheet. Percentage rates should be quoted both in figures & words. Only single percentage rate should be quoted for MS and NS items in column 5 and 6. b) If rates are quoted for individual item or part group of items out of total MS/NS of tender schedule, the offer will be summarily rejected without any reference. Tenderers are requested to quote their rates accordingly.

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3. USSOR items shall mean the items specified in Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering Department ,West Central Railway, with specifications as per Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters 0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010.

6. NOTE:-

1. Tenderer(s) is/are requested to quote uniform single common percentage rate below/above/at par On the Railway’s estimated amount mentioned in the Offer-sheet. Percentage rates should be quoted both in figures & words. Only single percentage rate should be quoted for MS and NS items in column 5 and 6. If rates are quoted for individual item or part group of items out of total MS/NS of tender schedule, the offer will be summarily rejected without any reference. 2. If any rebate/discount given by tenderer, it will be treated valid for 120 days i.e. up to Railway’s validity of offer. 3. Attention of tenderers invited to clause 37 of GCC, as per which, the rates quoted by the tenderer should be deemed to be inclusive of all type of taxes,

levies, fees, Royalty etc.. The rates are also inclusive of all lead and lifts. If any type of taxes is quoted by the tenderer separately, then his/her/their offer shall be summarily rejected.

4. Tenderer(s)/Contractor(s) should quote their rates in figures and in words, wherever there is a difference between the rates quoted in figures and words, the lowest rate quoted in words/figures will be the basis of evaluating the offer. If rates are not quoted above/below of the railway’s estimate value, then the quoted rates will be treated as percentage below.

5. Tender accompanied with special conditions at variance with Railway's condition are liable to be rejected. Any condition quoted by tenderers which is bearing financial implications will not be considered and the offer will be summarily rejected.

6. The validity of offer/completion period other than Railway's Standard condition will make the offer liable for rejection. 7. Regarding scope and specifications of all NS items, the Engineer-in-charge/XEN/ADEN decision will be final and conclusive.

8. In case of any dispute arising out of the working, punctuation and/or any typographical error in the USSOR schedule, the same will be corrected with reference to the original Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering Department ,West Central Railway. On account of any or several of such omissions mentioned above, no disputes shall be entertained. In case of any dispute arising out of the working, punctuation and/or any typographical error in the M.S. item adopted from USSOR-2011, the same will be corrected with reference to the standard USSOR of 2011.

9 The item of works under the Schedules are to be executed as per specification given in the contract there of, and where specifications are not given, the execution of work shall in all respect be as specified in the standard specification and/or the relevant Indian Standard Code of Practice and/or relevant IRC code, MOST specifications and/or manufacturers recommended specifications, as appropriate and decided by the Engineer whose decision in this regard shall be final and conclusive this regard.

10.Rates are inclusive of all type of temporary arrangements, diversion etc required to complete the work in all respect unless otherwise specified. 11. All dismantled Structural Steel(except RCC reinforcement) and wooden material(recovered from Railway’s old buildings, huts etc) recovered in good

condition shall be the property of Railway and should be neatly stacked and transported as per the direction of Railway’s site engineer to a Railway store depot. Cost of transportation shall be paid under separate item.

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12. SERVICE TAX. Tenderers are advised to quote their rates with all taxes including service tax. Condition for "Service Tax Extra" quoted by tenderer is not considerable and his offer will be summarily rejected. 13. Employees Provident Fund: Tenderers are advised that the Provisions of Employees' provident Fund should be followed as under and the detail contents have been defined in the tender form in Special Conditions for Employee Provident Fund. As per clause 55-B to GCC: Provisions of Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952: The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of para 30 and 36-B of the Employees Provident Fund Scheme 1952, Para 3 and 4 of Employees Pension Scheme, 1995, and para 7 and 8 of Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976; as modified from time to time through enactment of 'Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952', wherever applicable and shall also indemnify the Railway from and against any claims under the aforesaid Act and the Rules. 14. Tenderer can download the tender document from web site http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in, Tenderers submitting the offer on the tender document downloaded from website should enclose requisite cost of tender document along with their offer, failing which offer will be summarily rejected”. In case drawing is referred to in the website the cost of the drawing will be the part of the tender cost. 15. Tenderers using the tender document downloaded from the website should keep watch on the website for the corrigendum/addendum to the NIT/tender document UPTO THE DATE OF TENDER OPENING and there will not be any separate individual communication for the same. 16. Tenderers submitting the offer on the tender document downloaded from website, should sign the Declaration form given at page 2 of tender form, without fail. If the declaration is not signed by the tenderers, the offer will be summarily rejected. 17. The Tenderers/firms who are found to be indulging in changing/adding or deleting, the content of the tender documents will be liable to face necessary action as per extant instructions which could be removed from the approved list, banning, suspension of business dealing. The offer of such tenderers shall be summarily rejected/tender will be terminated at any stage. 18. Vehicles and Equipments of Contractors can be drafted by Railway Administration in case of Accidents/natural calamities involving human lives

REGULATIONS FOR TENDERS AND CONTRACTS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS FOR ENGINEERING WORKS - MEANING OF TERMS

1.1 These Regulations for Tenders and Contracts, shall be read in conjunction with the General conditions of Contract which are referred to herein and shall be subject to modifications, additions or super session by special conditions of contract and/or special specifications, if any annexed to the Tender Forms.

1.2 Definition: - In these Regulations for Tenders and Contracts the following terms shall have the meanings assigned hereunder except where the context otherwise requires: -

(a) "Railway” shall mean the President of the Republic of India or the Administrative Officers of the West Central Railway or of the Successor Railway authorized to deal with any matters which these presents are concerned on his behalf. .

(b) "General Manager" shall mean the Officer in charge for the general Superintendence and control of the Railway and shall also include the General Manager (Construction) and shall mean and include their successors, of the Successor Railway.

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(c) "Chief Engineer" shall mean the Officer in charge of the Engineering Department of West Central Railway and shall also include the Chief Engineer (Construction), Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction), Chief Electrical Engineer and Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction) and shall mean & include their successors of the Successor Railway.

(d) "Chief Workshop Manager" shall mean the Officer in charge of CRWS/BPL of the West Central Railway and shall mean and include the Chief Workshop Manager of the Successor Railway.

(e) "Engineer" shall mean the Divisional Engineer or the Executive Engineer, Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer, Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Constructions), Divisional Electrical Engineer and Divisional Electrical Engineer (Construction), in executive charge of the works and shall include the superior officer of the Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, and Electrical Department of Railway; i.e. the Senior Divisional Engineer/Deputy Chief Engineer/Chief Engineer / Chief Engineer (Construction), Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/ Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer / Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer / Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Construction), Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer/Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer/Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction)/ and shall mean and include the Engineers of the Successor Railway.

(f) "Tenderer" shall mean the Person/the firm/co-operative or company whether incorporated or not who tenders for the works with a view to execute the works on contract with the Railway and shall include their personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

(g) "Limited Tenders" shall mean tenders invited from all or some Contractors on the approved or select list of contractors with the Railway.

(h) "Open Tenders" Shall mean the tenders invited in open and public manner and with adequate notice.

(i) "Works" shall mean the works contemplated in the drawings and schedules set forth in the tender forms and required to be executed according to specifications.

(j) "Specifications" Shall mean the specifications for Materials and works of the West Central Railway as specified in Part III of the Works Hand Book issued under the authority of the Chief Engineer or as amplified added to or superseded by special specification if any appended to the Tender Forms.

(k) "Schedule of Rates of the West Central Railway" shall mean the schedule of Rates issued under the authority of the Chief Engineer from time to time

(I) "Drawings" shall mean the maps, drawings, plans and tracings or prints thereof annexed to the Tender Forms.

1.3. Words importing the singular number shall also include the plural and vice versa where the context requires.

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7.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TENDERER

1. MEANING OF TERMS The following terms shall have the meaning assigned hereunder except where the context otherwise requires:

Specifications Specification shall mean :-

1. For USSOR item -Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters 0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010 for USSOR items. Wherever a foot note has been mentioned in the description of a USSOR items in this document, same shall be considered as an additional specification in addition to the standard specification of the USSOR items.

2. For NS item -Specification for the NS item along with special conditions applicable for the NS item mentioned in the tender document.

For SOR 2007 items taken as NS items -For items which have been taken from West Central Railway Schedule of Rates 2007 and being operated as NS items specification and description as detailed in SOR – 2007 shall be applicable.

USSOR of WC Railway

Shall mean the Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering Department ,West Central Railway, with specifications as per Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters 0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010.

Drawings shall mean the maps, drawings, plans and tracings or prints there of annexed to the contract and shall include any modifications of such drawings and further drawings as may be issued by the Engineer from time to time.

Construction Plant

shall mean all appliances or things of whatsoever nature required for the execution, completion or maintenance of the works or temporary works (as hereinafter defined) but does not include materials or other things intended to form or forming part of the permanent work.

Temporary Works

shall mean all temporary works of every kind required for the execution, completion and/or maintenance of the works in all respect.

Site shall mean the lands and other places on, under, in or through which the works are to be carried out and any other land's or places provided by the Railway for the purpose of the contract.

Period of Maintenance

shall mean the specified period of maintenance from the date of completion of the works as certified by the Engineer.

Omission and Discrepancies

Should a tenderer find discrepancies in, or omissions from the drawings or any of the Tender Forms or should he be in doubt as to their meaning he should at once notify the authority inviting tenders who may send a written instruction to all tenderers. It shall be understood that every endeavour has been made to avoid any error which can materially affect the basis of the tender and he successful tender shall take upon himself and provided for the risk of any error which may subsequently be discovered and shall make no subsequent claim on account thereof.

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Earnest Money

1. The earnest money should be in cash or in any of the following forms :- a ) In cash with Divisional Cashier, West Central Railway, Bhopal and production of Original Money receipt to that effect. b)Deposit receipt drawn in favour of Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS, West Central Railway, Bhopal issued by SBI or Nationalized bank with validity of at least 6 months and above . It should be prepared by the name of person/firm or by Proprietor’s name in whose name the tender form is to be issued/submitted by downloading the tender form. (Authority CE(G)/WCR/JBP’s letter No.W-HQ/WG/Vig/Genl-Corres/61B dated:19-3-2009) c) Deposit Receipt executed by Scheduled bank approved by RBI for this purpose. Earnest Money in the shape of Guarantee Bonds/Bank Guarantee shall not be accepted. Tenders received unaccompanied with requisite Earnest Money or received in any other form than those mentioned vide (a), (b or (c) above, and addressed in favour of any other name except Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS, WC Rly., Bhopal, shall be summarily rejected. d) Guarantee bonds, Government securities (Stock) Certificates, bearer bonds, promissory notes, cash certificates, etc. will not be accepted. e) The earnest money wherever it is deposited in cash should be remitted to the Chief Cashier, West Central Rly., Jabalpur or to the Divisional Cashiers , and the receipt obtained should be enclosed with the tender as a proof of the deposit of requisite earnest money. The earnest money should not be deposited at stations. 2. Tenders unaccompanied with requisite Earnest Money or received in any other form than those mentioned above shall be summarily rejected. 3. The earnest money for the due performance of the stipulation to keep the offer open till the date specified in the tender will be refunded to the unsuccessful tenderer/ tenderers within a reasonable time. The earnest money deposited by the successful tenderer/tenderers will be retained towards the security deposit for the due and faithful fulfillment of the contract but shall be forfeited if the contractor fails/contractors fail to execute the Agreement Bond or start work within a reasonable time (to be determined by the Engineer-in-Charge) after notification of the acceptance of his/their tender. 4. The earnest money submitted by the tenderer along with tender should not be issued in favour of “person/firm” other than “person/firm” in whose name tender form is issued failing which the offer will be treated as invalid and will be summarily rejected. Bank Guarantee for Earnest money will not be accepted.

Care in submission of tenders

(a) Before, submitting a tender, the tenderer will be deemed to have satisfied himself by actual inspection of the site and locality of the works that all conditions liable to be encountered during the execution of the works are taken into account and that the percentage/rates he enters in the tender form is/are adequate and all inclusive to accord with the provisions in Clause 37 of the General Conditions of Contract for the completion of works to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. (b) Time is the essence of the contract. Contractor should plan the work in such a way so as to complete whole work within the time provided for. Contractor should submit the bar -chart showing planning of all the item of work for proper monitoring of the contract. (c) When work is tendered for by a firm or company of contractors, the the tender shall be signed by the individual legally authorized representative to enter into commitments on their behalf supported by Power of Attorney & Partnership Deed in case of partnership firms. The Railways will not be bound by any power of attorney granted by the tenderer or by change in the composition of the firm made subsequent to the execution of the contract. It may, however, recognize such power of attorney and changes after obtaining proper legal advice, the cost of which will be chargeable to the Contractor.

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Right of Railway to deal with tenders

The Railway reserves the right of not to invite tenders for any work or works ,or to invite open or limited tenders and when and when tenders are called to accept a tender in whole or in part or reject any tender or all tenders without assigning reasons for any such action.

Every contract shall be completed in respect of the documents it shall constitute. Not less than 5 copies of the contract documents shall be signed by the competent authority and the contractor and one copy given to the contractor.

Singular and Plural

Words imparting the singular number shall also include the plural, and vice versa where, the context requires

These Regulations for Tenders and Contracts shall be read in conjunction with the General Conditions of Contract which are referred to herein and shall be subject to modifications, additions or super session by special conditions of contract and/or special specifications, if any, annexed to the Tender Forms

Contractor’s Credentials

A contractor who has not carried out any work so far on this railway, should furnish particular regarding: - (e) his position as an independent contractor, (f) his capacity to undertake and carry out works satisfactorily, as vouched for by a responsible official or firm; (g) his previous experience on works similar to that to be contracted for in proof of which original certificates or testimonials may be

called for and their genuineness verified if need be, by reference to the signatories thereof; (h) his ability to supervise the work personally or by competent and duly authorized agents; (i) his financial position;

Opening of Tenders

At the advertised time and place, tenders received for the work shall be opened by a Committee of officials, and where practicable, the names of tenderers and the rates tendered by them read out in the presence of tenderes or their authorized agent who may present during opening.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS REGARDING SUPPLY OF MATERIALS BY RAILWAYS 1) Railway’s materials such as steel, MS Bars, coils, plates, tie bars angle iron R.S. Js. Channels rails etc. roofing material glazing or any other items as are stipulated in the agreement to be issued to the contractor for the work either free of charge or on payment as the case may be , will be issued to him at the Railway depot/goods shed at ………………………….and will have to be transported by the contractor to the site of work at his cost. All such materials will be used by the contractor for the work in such quantities as are indicated in the schedule or in relevant specifications or drawing or as approved by the Engineers whose, decision thereon shall be final. Wastage of or damage to such materials in any manner shall be totally avoided. If surplus material issued, if any, is not returned in good conditions immediately after completion of the work or if any quantity of material supplied by the Railway is consumed in excess or wasted or damaged or lost or not satisfactorily accounted for in that case recovery will be made from the contractor at twice the market rate or twice book rate at the time of last issue whichever is higher plus 5% freight and 2% incidental charges plus 12.1/2% supervision charges on the above cost arrived at for the quantity of material consumed in excess or wasted or damaged, lost or not satisfactorily accounted for.

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In case it is discovered that the quantity of steel or any other items issued by the railway as actually used in the work is less than the quantity/quantities specified to be used, the cost of steel and for other such items not so used shall also be recovered from the Contractors on the basis stipulated in sub-para above. . Action under this Clause will be without prejudice to the right of the Railway to take action against the Contractors/ under the conditions of the Contract for not doing/completing the work according to the prescribed Specifications and approved drawings. . Railway's materials will be issued on specific requisitions by the Contractor and as per requirement consistent with the progress of works and or progress of supply of fabricated materials to the Railway. If the Railway materials required to be issued to the Contactor for the works, are to be taken to the Contractors workshop outside Railway premises a guarantee bond for the amount to cover cost of Railway material should be furnished by the Contractor before such materials are issued to him. 2) All material left over as 'Surplus' or as 'Scraps' out of materials supplied by the railway should be returned to the Railway's Stores at ..........................................................failing which the cost will be recovered, as per the provisions laid down under item 1 above.

8.0 CONDITIONS OF TENDER

1. The drawings for the works can be seen in the office of CWM/CRWS/BPL West Central Railway, at any time during office hours. 2. General conditions of contract with latest amendments and Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering

Department ,West Central Railway, and specifications as per Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters 0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010, and SOR 2007 are also applicable for this contract and can be seen at the office of CWM/CRWS/BPL or can be obtained on payment at prescribed rate.

3. The tenderer /tenderers shall quote his/their rates with reference to all the Schedules for the work. The quantities shown in the attached schedule are given as a guide and are approximate only and are subject to variation according to the needs of Railway. The railway accepts no responsibility for their accuracy. The railway does not guarantee work under each item of the schedule.

4. The works are required to be completed within the prescribed period of completion from the date of issue of acceptance letter. Rates are inclusive of all type of temporary arrangements, diversion etc required to complete the work in all respect.

5. If the tenderer deliberately gives / tenderers deliberately give wrong information in his/their tender or creates/create circumstance for the acceptance of his/their tender, the railway reserves the right to reject such tender at any stage.

6. If a tenderer expires after the submission of his tender or after the acceptance of his tender, the railway shall deem such tender as cancelled. If a partner of a firm expires after the submission of their tender or after the acceptance of their tender, the railway shall deem such tender as cancelled unless the firm retains its character.

7. The offer with special conditions quoted by the tenderers shall liable to be rejected.

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8. RIGHTS OF RAILWAY TO DEAL WITH TENDER: The authority for the acceptance of the tender will rest with the railway which does not bind it self to accept the lowest or any other tender nor

does the railway undertake to assign reasons for declining to consider or reject any particular tender or tenders.

9. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS- 9.1 The successful tenderer / tenderers shall be required to execute an agreement with the President of India acting through the Dy. CE/CRWS/BPL of

the West Central Railway, for carrying out the work . 10. ERRORS,OMISSIONS & DISCREPANCIES:-

The tenderers shall no take any advantage of any misinterpretation of the condition due to typing or any other error & if in doubt shall bring to the notice of Engineer without delay. In case of any contradiction only the printed rules and books should be followed and no claim for the misinterpretation shall be entertained. In addition provision contained in the clause of General Condition of Contract shall also be applicable.

11. NOTICE TO PUBLIC BODIES- The contractors shall give to the airport authority, local development authority, municipality, police and other authorities all notices that may be required by law, and obtain all requisite licenses, permissions, clearances and pursuance will be done by the contractor and statutory charges will be paid by the contractor for such work.

12. EXCEPTED MATTERS- All measurements, methods or measurements meaning and intent of specifications and Interpretation of special conditions of contract, given and also made by the railway or by the Engineer on behalf of the Railways shall be final and binding and shall be considered “Excepted matters“ in terms of condition of the General Condition of Contract and will strictly stay outside purview of any arbitrations limit and will not be arbitral.

13. Extension of completion period:-:- In case the work is delayed due to reasons attributable to the Railways or the contractor/s or any other reason, the completion period of the contract shall be extended in accordance with the provision of General Conditions of Contract.

14. Submission of tender form: Follow all the instructions mentioned in the tender notice which is also attached to the tender document. ‘Delayed’ & `Late' tenders will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be made.

15. Accepting Authority :-The authority for the acceptance of the tender will rest with the Accepting Authority , who does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any other tender nor does he undertake to assign reasons for declining to consider any particular tender or tenders.

16. The Tenderer shall keep the offer open for a minimum period specified in the tender document from the date of opening of the tender within which period the tenderer cannot withdraw his offer, subject to the period being extended further if required by mutual agreement from time to time. Any contravention of the above condition will make the tenderer liable for forfeiture of his earnest money.

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17. Employment /Partnership, etc.of Retired Railway Employees :- (a) Should a tenderer be retired Engineer of the gazetted rank or any other gazetted officer working before his retirement, whether in the

executive/or administrative capacity, or whether holding a pensionable post or not, in the Engineering Department of any of the railway owned and administered by the President of India for the time being, or should a tenderer being partnership firm have as one of its partners a retired engineer or a retired gazetted officer as aforesaid, or should a tenderer being as incorporated company have any such retired engineer or retired officer as one of its directors, or should a tenderer have in his employment any retired engineer, or retired gazetted officer as aforesaid the full information as to the date of retirement of such engineer or gazetted officer from the said service and in cases where such engineer or officer had not retired from government service at least two years prior to the date of the submission of the tender as to whether permission for taking such contract, if the contractor be a partnership firm or an incorporated company, to become a partner or director as the case may be, or to take employment under the contractor has been obtained by the tenderer or the engineer or the officer as the case may be from the President of India or any officer duly authorized by him in this behalf shall be clearly stated in writing at the time of submitting the tender. Tenders without the information above referred to or a statement to the effect that no such retired engineer or retired gazetted Officer is so associated with tenderer, as the case may be, shall be rejected.

18. Should a tenderer or contractor being an individual on the list of approved contractors, have a relative employed in gazetted capacity in the

engineering department of Railway, or in the case of a partnership firm or company incorporated under the Indian Company Law should a partner or a relative or the partner or a share holder or a relative of a share holder be employed in gazetted capacity in the engineering department of the Railway, the authority inviting tenders shall be informed of the fact at the time of submission of tenders, failing which the tender may be rejected, or if such fact subsequently comes to light, the contract may be rescinded in accordance with the provisions in Clause 62 of the General Conditions of Contract.

19. Should the railway decide to negotiate with a view to bring down the rates, the original offer will still be binding in case nothing materializes out of the negotiations. A declaration to this effect should be submitted by the tenderer/ tenderers along with the negotiated offer in the prescribed proforma.

20. Deduction of I.T. at Source :- The railway will deduct @ 2% of gross amount of each bill as Income-tax and surcharge thereon as prescribed by Govt. from time to time and such deduction of I.T. shall be recovered while making payment to the contractor.

21. Deduction of Commercial Tax : - Madhya Pradesh Commercial Tax will be deducted @ 2% from contractors bills, where ever applicable.

22. The tenders for carrying out any construction work in Madhya Pradesh mush get themselves registered from the Registering Officer under section 7 of the Building and other Construction workers Act 1996 and rules made thereto by the Madhya Pradesh Govt. and submit certificate of registration issued from the Registering Officer of the Madhya Pradesh Govt.(Labour department). For enactment of this act, the tenderer shall be required to pay cess @ 1% of cost of construction work to be deducted from each bill. Cost of material shall be outside of purview of cess, when supplied under a separate schedule item.

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23. Partnership Deeds, Power of Attorney etc. :- The tenderer shall clearly specify whether the tender is submitted on his own behalf or on behalf of a partnership concern/company. If the tender is submitted on behalf of partnership concern/company a certified copy of partnership deed/ articles of association, as the case may be, and a power of attorney to sign the tender documents, bills etc. should be submitted. If these documents are not enclosed along with the documents the tender will be treated as having been submitted by individual, signing the tender documents. The railway will not be bound by any power of attorney granted by the tenderer or by changes in the composition of the firm made subsequent to the execution of the contract. Railway may, however, recognize such power of attorney/partnership deed/article of association after obtaining proper legal advice, charges for which will be chargeable to the contractor.

24. Change in inter-se-position :- Due to variation in quantity if there is change in inter se position as compared to other valid offers, the vitiated amount will be recovered from the Contractor.

(Signature)_______________________

Date_____________ (Designation) _____________________

Dy. Chief Engineer, Coach Rehabilitation Workshop,

W. C. Railway, NSZ, Bhopal

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9.0 AGREEMENT FOR WORKS

CONTRACT AGREEMENT NO. _________________________ Dated ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT made this ________day of ____________________ between the President of India acting through the Railway

Administration hereinafter called the "Railway" of the one part and _______________________________ hereinafter called the "Contractors" of the other part.

WHERE AS the Contractor has agreed with the Railway for the performance of the work “_________________________________________________” set-forth in the schedule hereto annexed upon the General Conditions of Contract and the Specifications of the Railway and the special conditions and special specifications, if any and in conformity with the drawings hereunto annexed and supplied during execution AND WHEREAS the performance of the said work is an act in which the public are interested. NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that in consideration of the payments to be made by the Railway, the Contractor will duly perform the said works in the said schedule set-forth and shall execute the same with great promptness, care and accuracy in a workman like manner to the satisfaction of the Railway and will complete the same in accordance with the said specifications and said drawings of conditions of contract on or before the _____ day of ---------------and will maintain the said works for a period of -----------------or till the end of Ist monsoon after the completion period whichever is later (Note: The monsoon period is reckoned from 16th June to 15th October. If completion date falls during the said monsoon period, then maintenance period will spill over to next monsoon period) and will observe, fulfil and keep all the conditions therein mentioned(which shall be deemed and taken to be part of this contract as if the same had been fully set-forth herein) AND the Railway both hereby agree that if the Contractor shall duly perform the said works in the manner aforesaid and observe and keep the said terms and conditions, the Railway will pay or cause to be paid to the contractor for the said works on the final completion thereof the amount due in respect thereof at the rates specified in the schedule hereto annexed.

For & On behalf of the

President of India Date :- ____________ Date :-_____________ Signature of witnesses : with address 1) _____________________

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10.0 PERFORMA (I-IX) PROFORMA - I

WEST CENTRAL RAILWAY (ENGINEERING/ DEPARTMENT – CRWS/BPL Division)

1.

Full name of contractor/Construction firm and year of establishment.

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2. Registered Head Office & Postal Addressed. Telephone Nos. and FAX Nos. with STD No.

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3. Branch Office address, if any. Telephone Nos. and FAX Nos with STD No.

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4. Constitution of firm (give full details including names of Partners/Executives / Power of Attorney holders, etc.)

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5. Particulars of Registration with Government / Semi-Govt. Organization, Public Sector, Undertaking & Local Bodies, Registrar of companies etc.

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PROFORMA - II

(ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT) DETAILS OF WORKS EXECUTED SIMILAR TO TENDERED WORK

(Works of at least 35.0% of the advertised tender value, completed during current and previous 3 financial years to be given as detailed in Tender Notice)

Sl. No.

Name and Description of work

Contract awarding authority

Authority under whom work executed

Date of Award of the contract

Agreement No. & Date

Cost of Work

Date of commencement of work

Date of completion as per agreement

Actual date of completion

Certificate No, date and authority issued

Whether arbitration demanded

Yes/No

Note: Certificate from authority concerned/employer must be attached. Certificates containing the above information will only be considered. Incomplete certificates/copy of bills/letter of acceptance will not be considered. Declaration by the tenderer : I hereby declare that the information given above are true and the copy of the certificate enclosed is genuine. If any of the information given above is found to be wrong at any time, my tender will liable to be rejected and such liability will be compensated by me.

Name & signature of Tenderer along with Seal.

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PROFORMA - III (ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT)

DETAILS OF ALL CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS CARRIED OUT DURING CURRENT AND THREE PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEARS Sl. No.

Name and Description of work

Contract awarding authority

Authority under whom work executed


Cost of Work

Date of commencement of work

Date of completion as per agreement

Actual date of completion

Certificate No, date and authority issued

Whether arbitration demanded

Yes/No

Total turnover or contractual receipt during current and previous three financial years from the date of opening of tender. Note: Certificate from authority concerned/employer to be attached. Declaration by the tenderer: I hereby declare that the information given above are true and copy of the certificate enclosed is also genuine. If any of the information given above is found to be wrong at any time, my tender will liable to be rejected.


PROFORMA – IV

(ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT) DETAILS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS IN HAND

Sl. No.

Description of work

Contract Awarding authority


Cost of work

Date of Commencement of work

Date of Completion as per agreement

%age progress of work

Whether arbitration demanded or not

Note: Certificate from authority concerned/employer to be attached.

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PROFORMA - V (ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT)

A. DETAILS OF PLANTS & MACHINERY OWNED BY TENDERER Sl. No.

Particulars of

equipments

No. /

Unit

Kind /

Make

Capacity Age and

Condition

Details of work where machinery

is in use at present

Details of machinery is hypothecated to any bank or institution

R e m a r k s

B. DETAILS OF PLANTS & MACHINERY PROPOSED TO BE HIRED FOR WORK

Sl. No. Particulars of equipments No./ Unit Kind/ Make Capacity R e m a r k s

Note: Supporting documents should be attached. PROFORMA - VI

(ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT)

PARTICULARS OF TECHNICAL STAFF TO BE EMPLOYED ON THE WORK Sr. No. Name & Designation Qualification Professional Experience R e m a r k s

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Note : Supporting documents should be attached. I hereby certify that no retired engineer/gazetted officer of the railways who has retired within 2 years of date of submission of tender and has not obtained permission of competent authority has been engaged by me/our firm. I also certify that none of my relative is engaged in Engineering Department in West Central Railway.


PROFORMA - VII (ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT)

I/We hereby solemnly declare that I/We visited the site of work personally and have made myself/ourselves fully conversant of the conditions therein and in particulars the following. 1. Topography of the area. 2. Soil strata at site of work. 3. Sources and availability of construction materials. 4. Rates for construction materials, water, electricity including all local taxes, royalties, octroi etc. 5. Availability of local labor (both skilled and unskilled) and relevant labor rates and labor laws. 6. Existing roads and approaches to site of work. 7. Availability and rates of private land, etc. required by me/us for various purposes. 8. Climatic conditions and availability of working days. I/We have quoted my/our rates for various items in the tender schedule taking into account all the above factors also. Signature of Tenderer(s) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PROFORMA - VIII (ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT) I/We hereby solemnly declare that my/our Bank Account is as under - Sl. No. Description

Details

1 PAN No. 2 Core Banking account No. 3 Name of the Bank 4 Bank Branch Code No. and address 5 IFS Code No. 6 MICR Code

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PROFORMA -IX PERMIT FOR POURING CONCRETE

I have checked the following- 1. The Reinforcement is as per the drawing & treated - Yes/No 2. The form work is leak proof & sponge provided at joints - Yes/No 3. The construction joint has been provided (Hacking, jetting, cleaning) - Yes/No 4. The cover blocks are of approved quality & cured for 28 days. - Yes/No 5. The design mix is as under for one mix (i) Cement= Kg (ii) Sand= Kg (iii) C.A.-I = Kg (iv) C.A.-II = Kg (v)Water= liters (vi) Admixture= (vii)W.C. = (viii) A.C.= (ix) FA/CA= (x) Slump= 6. The all in aggregate curve & concreting sequence is enclosed - Yes/No 7. Shri ………………………………………………….... shall be I/C of concrete mixing and quality control. Shri ………………………………………………….... shall be I/C of concreting. 8. Material/ equipment position are as under- Material Cement (M.T) Sand (cum) C.A.-I (Cum) C.A.-II (Cum) Water (liters) Admixture (liters) Mixer (Nos.) Vibrators (Nos) Required Stock 9. Since the above items are in order, please allow me to pour the concrete.

a) Description of layer:- …………………………………………….. ii) Date & time of concreting:- ………………………………………

(………………………….) Site Engineer M/s ……………………….

Site Engineer- Railways I have checked the above items and find them in order/ not in order. You are hereby allowed /not allowed to pour the concrete. Reasons for not allowing:-

1. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(………………………….) Site Engineer (………………………….) M/s ………………………. Site Engineer of Railways

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (PART-I)

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11.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (PART-I) 1. GENERAL 1.1 These "Special Conditions and Specifications, Instructions to Tenderers and the stipulations made in the Schedule of quantities and rates" shall govern

the works executed under this contract in addition to Railway’s Specification for Materials and Works, General Conditions of Contract and the Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering Department, West Central Railway, with specifications as per Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010, each, as amended by correction slips from time to time.

1.2 Where there is any conflict between these "Special Conditions and Specifications" and the "Schedule of quantities and rates" on one hand and the

Unified standard Schedule of Rates(works and Materials) 2011 of Engineering Department ,West Central Railway, with specifications as per Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to 26) Engineering Department 2010, on the other, the former shall prevail.

1.3 All references in this document to the word "Standard Specifications and/or Railway’s Specifications and/or specification" shall mean the

following- • For USSOR item -Indian Railway Unified Standard Specifications(Works and Materials) Volume-I (chapters 0 to 10) and Volume-II (chapters11 to

26) Engineering Department 2010 for USSOR items. Wherever a foot note has been mentioned in the description of a USSOR items in this document, same shall be considered as an additional specification in addition to the standard specification of the USSOR items.

• For NS item -Specification for the NS item along with special conditions applicable for the NS item mentioned in the tender document. • For SOR 2007 items taken as NS items -For items which have been taken from West Central Railway Schedule of Rates 2007 and being operated as

NS items specification and description as detailed in SOR – 2007 shall be applicable. 1.4 Any foot note/s appearing below the item/s of the contract schedule will take precedence over these special Conditions. However, for structural steel items or for reinforced steel item, under very exceptional circumstance, use of steel from other make(from the make mentioned in foot note for the item) in small quantity may be permitted by Engineer in charge in writing on contractor’s genuine request but in that case payable rate shall be 20% less than the accepted rate for the item. 1.5 Any specifications / conditions stated by the tenderer in the covering letter submitted along with his tender shall be deemed to be a part of the contract

only to such extent as have been explicitly accepted by the railway. 1.6 The General Conditions of Contract will mean the General Conditions of Contract as amended and/or corrected from time to time and obtaining at the

time of accepting of the tender . It should be the responsibility of the Contractor before submitting his tender and again before entering into said agreement to ascertain all amendments and/or corrections made to the said General Conditions of contract.

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2. SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ACCEPTANCE OF TENDERS:

2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the special conditions, if any, the security deposit/rate of received/mode of recovery shall be as under:- (a) Security Deposit for each work should be 5% of the contract value. (b) The rate of recovery should be at the rate of 10% of the bill amount till the full security deposit is recovered. (c) Security Deposits will be recovered only from the running bills of the contract and no other mode of collecting SD such as SD in the form

of instruments like BG, FD etc. shall be accepted towards Security Deposit. Security Deposit shall be returned to the contractor after the expiry of the maintenance period and after passing the final bill based on ‘No

Claim Certificate’. The Competent Authority shall normally be the authority who is competent to sign the contract. If this Competent Authority is of the rank lower than JA Grade, then a JA Grade Officer (concerned with the work) should issue the certificate. The certificate, inter alia, should mention that the work has been completed in all respects and that all the contractual obligations have been fulfilled by the contractors and that there is no due from the contractor to Railways against the contract concerned. Before releasing the SD, an unconditional and unequivocal no claim certificate from the contractor concerned should be obtained.

In partial modification to the above instructions, as per Railway Board’s letter No. 2007/CE-I/CT/18 dated 07.03.2008 it has now

been decided that:- (i) After the work is physically completed, security deposit recovered from the running bills of a contractor can be returned to him if he so

desires, in lieu of FDR/irrevocable Bank Guarantee for equivalent amount to be submitted by him. (ii) In case of contracts of value Rs.50 crore and above, irrevocable Bank Guarantee can also be accepted as a mode of obtaining security

deposit. The earnest money deposited by the tenderer against this particular contract will be converted into initial security deposit. The tenderer, immediately on receipt of the acceptance letter, may deposit total security deposit in cash or the amount of security deposit @10 %will be recovered on A/C bills till total security will be recovered. The Security Deposit unless forfeited in whole or in part, according to the terms and conditions, will be refunded on receipt of a certificate from the Engineer concerned to the effect that the work has been satisfactorily completed and maintained in all respects for the period specified in the Special Conditions and Specifications of Contract and provision under Clause 51 (1) to (3) of General Conditions of Contract have been fulfilled and no defects have been noticed. No interest will accrue on the Security Deposit under any circumstances. 2.1.1 No interest will be payable upon the Earnest Money and Security Deposit or amount payable to the Contractor under the contract, but

Government Securities deposited in terms of Sub Clause (1) of this clause will be payable with interest accrued thereon. 2.2 Deposit Receipts, Pay Orders, Demand Drafts and Performance Guarantee Bonds

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(1) The Deposit Receipt, Pay Orders, Demand Drafts should be either of the State Bank of India or any of the Nationalised Bank or Scheduled Banks. No confirmation advice from the Reserve Bank of India will be necessary except Scheduled Bank. Guarantee Bonds issued by Co-operative Banks (Other than State Co-operative Banks) would not be accepted towards Security Deposit as these Co-operative Banks (Other than State Co-operative Banks) are not Scheduled State Co-operative Banks as mentioned in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. These instruments should be in favor of Dy.FA&CAO(W)/CRWS, West Central Railway, Bhopal.

(2) Performance Guarantee Bonds in the prescribed proforma should be furnished in the name of the President of India acting through the Dy.FA&CAO(W)/CRWS, West Central Railway, Bhopal.

3. THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE IS OUTLINED BELOW:

a) The successful bidder shall have to submit a performance guarantee (PG) within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of letter of acceptance (LOA) . Extension of time for submission of PG beyond 30 (thirty) days and upto 60 days from the date of issue of LOA may be given by the authority who is competent to sign the contract agreement . However, a penal interest of 15 % per annum shall be charged for the delay beyond 30 ( thirty) days , i.e from 31st day after the date of issue of LOA . In case the contractor fails to submit the requisite PG even after 60 days from the date of issue of LOA , the contract shall be terminated duly forfeiting EMD and other dues, if any payable against that contract. The failed contractor shall be debarred from participating in re- tender for that work.

The successful bidder may give a Performance Guarantee amounting to 5% of the contract value in any of the following forms :- (i) a deposit of Cash. (ii) Irrevocable Bank Guarantee (iii) Government Securities including State Loan Bonds at 5 percent below the market value. (iv) Deposit Receipts, Pay Orders, Demand Drafts and Guarantee Bonds. These forms of Performance Guarantee could be either of the

State Bank of India or of any of the Nationalized Banks. (v) Guarantee Bonds executed or Deposits Receipts tendered by all Scheduled Banks. (vi) Deposit in the Post Office Saving Bank. (vii) A Deposit in the National Savings Certificates. (viii) Twelve years National Defence Certificates. (ix) Ten years Defence Deposits. (x) National Defence Bonds. (xi) Unit Trust Certificates at 5% below market value or at the face value whichever is less

Also FDR in favour of Dy. FA & CAO (W) CRWS West Central Railway, Bhopal(Free from encumbrance) is acceptable.

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(b) The Performance Guarantee shall be initially valid upto the stipulated date of completion plus 60 days beyond that. In case the time for completion of work gets extended, the contractor shall get the validity of Performance Guarantee extended to cover such extended time for completion of work plus 60 days. The successful bidder shall submit a Performance Guarantee (PG) in the form of an irrevocable Bank Guarantee amounting to 5% of the contract value. The value of PG to be submitted by the contractor will not change for variation upto 25% (either increase or decrease). In case during the course of execution, value of the contract increases by more than 25% of the original contract value, an additional Performance Guarantee amounting to 5% (five percent) for the excess value over the original contract value should be deposited by the contractor.

(c) The Performance Guarantee (PG) shall be released after the physical completion of the work based on the ‘Completion Certificate’ issued by

the competent authority stating that the contractor has completed the work in all respects satisfactorily. The security deposit, however, shall be released only after the expiry of the maintenance period and after passing the final bill based on ‘No Claim Certificate’.

(d) Wherever the contract is rescinded, the security deposit shall be forfeited and the Performance Guarantee shall be encashed and the balance

work shall be got done independently without risk and cost of the failed contractor. The failed contractor shall be debarred from participating in the tender for executing the balance work. If the failed contractor is a JV or a partnership firm, then every member/partner of such a firm shall be debarred from participating in the tender for the balance work either in his/her individual capacity or as a partner of any other JV/partnership firm.

(e) The Engineer shall not make a claim under the Performance Guarantee except for amounts to which the President of India is entitled under the

contract (notwithstanding and/or without prejudice to any other provisions in the contract agreement) in the even of :

i) Failure by the contractor to extend the validity of the Performance Guarantee as described herein above, in which event the Engineer may claim the full amount of the Performance Guarantee.

ii) Failure by the contractor to pay President of India any amount due, either as agreed by the contractor or determined under any of the Clauses/Conditions of the agreement, within 30 days of the service of notice to this effect by Engineer.

iii) The contract being determined as rescinded under provision of the GCC the Performance Guarantee shall be forfeited in full and shall be absolutely at the disposal of the President of India.

3.1 In terms of Chief Engineer (General), West Central Railway, Jabalpur’s letter No. W-HQ /WG/ P.G./27 dated 06.02.2009, the following special condition is also applicable for the tender/contract:-

3.1.1 After signing of the agreement and submission of performance guarantee, the work has commenced and the contractor abandons the work without completing it, then performance guarantee shall be en-cashed and security deposit recovered so far shall be forfeited. Balance Security Deposit shall be recovered from his unpaid dues of the existing contract. If there is still some balance left, it should be recovered from his other ongoing contracts with this Railway/other Railways/other Government departments.

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3.1.2 The agreement is signed and the performance guarantee submitted, thereafter, the contractor does not commence the work. In such a case, the performance guarantee shall be en-cashed and the amount equal to security deposit shall be recovered from the ongoing contracts of the contractor. Further, if the contractor is not the working contractor of the Railway, then action would be taken for recovery of these dues from other Railways/Govt. departments.

3.1.3 After issue of letter of acceptance, the contractor does not come forward to sign the agreement and does not submit the performance guarantee within the stipulated time, in such a case the amount equivalent to performance guarantee shall be recovered from his ongoing contracts. If the contractor is not a working contractor of this railway or required amount is not available with WCR, then action will be taken for recovery of these dues from his ongoing contracts with other Railway/ Govt. departments

3.1.4 The tenderer withdraws his offer before expiry of validity period of his offer or issue of acceptance letter, whichever is earlier, then in such a case,

his EMD shall be forfeited. In case, L-1 withdraws his offer, then, tender should also be discharged as per extant instructions. In all the above cases, the failed contractor/tenderer who has withdrawn the offer shall be debarred from participating in the tender for executing

the work/balance work. If the failed contractor/tenderer who has withdrawn the offer, is JV or a partnership firm then every member/partner of such firm shall be debarred from participating in the tender for the balance work either in his individual capacity or as a partner of a JV/Partnership firm.

4. USE OF MATERIALS SECURED WITH GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

The Railway shall not supply from its own quota to the contractors controlled or imported commodities. Assistance will, however, be given by recommending to appropriate authorities on contractor’s application for issue of import licenses and release of controlled commodities if the Engineer is satisfied that this material is actually required by the contractors for carrying out the work and is not available in the country.

Where any raw materials for the execution of the contract are procured with the assistance of Government either by issue from government, stocks or purchases under arrangements made or permit(s) or license(s) issued by the government, the contractor shall hold the materials as trustee for the government and use such materials economically and solely for the purpose of the contract against which they are issued and not dispose off them without permission of the government and return, if required by the government, all surplus or unserviceable materials that may be left by him after completion of the contract or at its termination for any reason whatsoever on his being paid such price as government may fix with due regard to the condition for any reason whatsoever on his being paid such price as government may fix with due regard to the condition of the materials. The freight charges for the return of the materials according to the direction of the purchaser shall be borne by the contractor, in the event of contract being cancelled for any default on his part. The decision of government shall be final and conclusive. In the event of a breach of the aforesaid conditions, the contractor shall in addition to throwing himself open to action for contravention of terms of the license(s) or the permit(s) and/or for original breach of trust be liable to account to government for all moneys, advantages or profits resulting or which in the usual course would have resulted to him by reason of such breach.

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HIRE OF PLANT & MACHINERY AND OTHER FACILITIES 4.1 The contractor shall make his own arrangements for all plants and machinery, other facilities, equipments, tools including spare parts, fuel and

consumable stores, and all labors required to ensure efficient methodical execution of the work. The rates quoted and accepted shall be deemed to be inclusive of all charges of such items.

4.2 On the contractor's request the railway may, however, give on hire plant and machinery/other facilities, equipment and tools, if available spare with the railway, without any commitment on the part of the railway to do so, in such case, the hire charges for plant and machinery per annum will be calculated to cover interest, ordinary repairs and maintenance charges at 5%, special repairs and maintenance charges at 10%, depreciation charges as per extant rules of the railway, and an additional 10% on the total of these four above, on the cost of the Plants & Machinery, which will be the present day market value plus freight and other incidental charges increased by 12.5% supervision charges.

4.3 Hire charges for items other than plant and machinery, which do not require any form of repair and maintenance, shall only take into account interest on capital, depreciation and an additional 10% on these two.

4.4 The hire charges per day shall be arrived at by dividing the annual hire charges by 250, which shall be assumed to be the number of working days in a year for this purpose only. These hire charges will be payable from the day the plant is handed over to the day it is returned to the railway administration. If, however, during this period the plant remains out of order for reasons beyond the control of the contractor, or is withdrawn for periodic overhaul or any repairs, such periods shall not be counted for levy of hire charges. The contractor shall enter into a separate agreement in this respect and the terms and conditions as per the agreement will be final and binding on the contractor.

4.5 In the event of a plant or equipment or facility given on hire to the contractor not being returned to the railway administration in a reasonably good working order/depreciation that it would have suffered for the period of hire, the Railway shall treat the plant/facility as on sale, as per extant orders of the railway, from the date it was initially given on hire, withdrawing the hire terms and charges.

4.6 If, however, the plant and machinery/other facilities, equipments, and tools requisitioned by the contractor are not available in railway's stock or the railway decides not to supply the same for reasons whatsoever, neither the railway shall be bound to arrange for the supply thereof nor will the railway's inability to supply them be accepted as an excuse for delay in the completion of the works/or for any claims thereof.

5. HANDING OVER OF SITE

Contractor should start the work within 15 days from the date of issue of acceptance letter. The site will be handed over to the contractor/authorized representative after reporting from the contractor's side. It will not be binding on the railway to hand over full site at a time in the starting to the contractor, but the site will be handed over to the contractor commensurate with the progress of the work. A note of handing over of site to the contractor in addition to entry in the site order book will be prepared ,duly signed by the railway and contractor’s representative and submitted to the, Engineer-in-charge.

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6. SETTING OUT OF WORKS :- 6.1 In case of bridges the railway will initially set out the centre line of the bridge and the alignment and fix the position of the piers and abutments. The

contractor shall thereafter set out the work and every part thereof fully. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the alignment, positions, levels and of the work in accordance with the drawings, directions or instructions given from time to time to him and every facility shall be given to the engineer for checking of the same. The contractor at his own cost shall rectify an error in the dimensions, alignments positions or levels of work set out or constructed by him to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

6.2 In the case of building, or other structures the Engineer or his representative will set out the center longitudinal or the face line and at least one main

cross line. 6.3 The work shall be set out by the contractor to the satisfaction of the engineer but his approval thereto shall not, nor shall his joining with the contractor in

setting out the work, relieve the contractor from his entire and sole responsibility for correctness thereof. 6.4 The contractor shall also provide, fix and be responsible for the maintenance of all stakes, template profiles, level marks, points etc. & must take all

necessary precautions to prevent these from being removed, altered or disturbed and will be held responsible for the consequences of such removal, alterations or disturbances, should the same take place, and for their efficient reinstatement.

7. SUPPLY OF WATER AND ELECTRICITY :- 7.1 The contractor shall make his own arrangements for water supply. Wherever it is convenient to the railway administration, the water from piped supply

may be made available to the contractor, provided the contractor shall arrange at his own expense to effect the connections and lay additional pipe lines and accessories to the site of work and that the contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for interruption or failure of the water supply. The contractor will have to pay for such water supply from railway well or tube wells at a rate of one per cent (1%) on the amount of all items or work appearing in the bills payable to the contractor in respect of which work such water has been used by the contractor and such charges shall be deducted from sums due or payable by the railway to the contractor from time to time. Water connection to labour camps will not be permitted contractor has to make his own arrangement for water supply to the labour camps.

7.2 The contractor shall make his own arrangements for the operation of mechanical equipments required for the execution of work and/or for the purpose of

lighting for working during day/night time. Wherever, it is convenient to the Railway Administration, the electric supply may be made available to the contractor provided the contractor shall arrange at his own expense to effect the connections and lay additional wiring, provide meter and other accessories on the site. Such work of laying wiring etc. shall be done under supervision of a qualified staff and a certificate shall be required to be submitted to the effect that the work of wiring has been done as per rules or the work shall have to be got done through Railway Organization and the charges for the same shall have to be borne by the contractor as per extant rules.

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7.3 The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for interruption or failure of the electric supply. The contractor will have to pay for such electric supply from Railway at a rate agreed to between contractor and Railway Administration and such charges shall be deducted from the sums due or payable by the Railway to the contractor from time to time.

Water available locally in wells, creeks or nallahs may be brackish water at some locations. It should be noted that no sea or brackish water shall be used in all classes of masonry, reinforced, mass concrete work and curing of work. In addition, water used for the above works shall be free from earthy, vegetable or organic matter, oils, acids and alkaline substance in solutions or in suspension and impurities and shall be fit for drinking. 8. PRESERVATION OF WORK

Contractor should take all care to preserve the work until taken over by the Railway in good condition. Contractor is responsible for handing over of the complete work duly completed in all respect to the railway.

9 . EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF The contract is liable for cancellation if either the contractor himself or any of his employee is found to be a person of Gazetted rank of Engineering Department which includes Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Signal & Telecommunication Departments of railways whether pension able or non-pension able who after retirement has sought engagement as contractor for or in connection with the execution of public works whether on railway or as an employee of such contractor within 2 years of his retirement without obtaining the permission of the President of India before taking up such engagement or employment.

10. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL (EFFICENT, COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED STAFF) DURING THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK AT WORK SITES OF ALLOTTED WORK :-

Clause 26 to GCC – Provision of Efficient and Competent Staff at work sites by the Contractor (As per Addendum & Corrigendum Slip (ACS) to Indian Railways General Conditions of Contract (GCC) circulated vide Railway Board's letter No. 2012/CE-I/CT/0/20 dated 10.05.2013) 26.1 The Contractor shall place and keep on the works at all times efficient and competent staff to give the necessary directions to his workmen and to see

that they execute their work in sound and proper manner and shall employ only such supervisors, workmen and labourers in or about the execution of any of these works as are careful and skilled in the various trades.

26.2 The contractor shall at once remove from the works any agents, permitted sub-contractor, supervisor, workman and labourer who shall be objected to by the Engineer and if an whenever required by the Engineer, he shall submit a correct return showing the names of all staff and workmen employed by him

26.3 In the event of the engineer being of the opinion that the contractor is not employing on the works a sufficient number of staff and workmen as is necessary for proper completion of the works within the time prescribed, the contractor shall forthwith on receiving intimation to this effect deploy the additional number of staff and labour as specified by the Engineer within seven days of being so required and failure on the part of the contractor to comply with such instructions will entitle the Railway to rescind the contract under Clause 62 of these conditions.

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Clause 26A to GCC:- Deployment of Qualified Engineers at worksites by the Contractor 26A.1 The contractor shall also employ Qualified Graduate Engineer or Qualified Diploma Holder Engineer, based on value of contract, as may be

prescribed by the Ministry of Railways through separate instructions from time to time. 26A.2 In case the contractor fails to employ the Engineer, as aforesaid in Para 26A.1, he shall be liable to pay penalty at the rates, as may be

prescribed by the Ministry of Railways through separate instructions from time to time for the default period for the provisions, as contained in Para 26A.1.

26A.3 No. of qualified Engineers required to be deployed by the contractor for various activities contained in the works contract shall be specified in the tender documents as ‘special condition of contract’ by the “Tender Inviting Authority”.

As per Railway Board's letter No. 2012/CE-1/CT/0/20 dated 12.07.2013 "For track related contractual works of values, as specified in the above mentioned letter, individuals having Diploma in Railway Engineering awarded by IPWE (India) shall also be considered as qualified Diploma Holder Engineers and contractors for track contract works can employ such individuals at their worksite on Indian Railways." In terms of provisions of new clause 26 and 26 A-1 to General Conditions of Contract: contractor shall also employ following qualified engineers during execution of the allotted work: 10.1. A) One Qualified Graduate Engineer when cost of work to be executed is Rs. 200 lakh and above, and

B) One Qualified Diploma Holder Engineer, when cost of work to be executed is more than Rs. 25 Lakh. but less than 200 lakh.

Technical staff should be available all the time at site whenever required by the Engineer-in charge to take instructions. He should also have sufficient field knowledge, expertise to execute and supervise such critical work and also regarding testing of materials at site and at field. He will also be responsible for keeping all records at site in verifiable manner as per the instructions of engineer in charge. In case the contractor fails to employ the Qualified Engineer as aforesaid, he shall be liable to pay a reasonable amount to the railways not exceeding a sum of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousand only) in case of qualified graduate engineer and Rs. 25000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) in case of qualified diploma holder engineer for each month or part thereof for the default period. The decision of the Engineer-in-charge as to the period for which required qualified staff was not employed by the contractor and as to the

reasonableness of the amount to be deducted from the contractor, shall be final & binding on the contractor.

10.2 The contractor shall nominate the Engineering Person- in-charge and submit the list of personnel to be available at site along with their contact no and addresses. The contractor shall deploy only such nominated Engineer as person-in-charge at site who has experience of execution of similar type of work(s) and should be exclusively assigned at one site at a time.

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11. INSPECTION REGISTERS AND RECORDS The contractor shall maintain accurate records, plans and charts showing the dates and progress of all main operations and the Engineer shall have access to this information at all times. Records of tests made shall be handed over to the Engineer's representative after carrying out the tests. The following registers will be maintained at site, by the railway’s representative. i) Site Order Register - The contractor shall promptly acknowledge orders given therein by the Engineer or his representative or his superior officers and comply with them. The compliance shall be reported by the contractor to the engineer in good time so that it can be checked. ii) Cement Register - This register will be maintained to record daily receipt and consumption of the cement duly indicating the balance quantity. The quantum of the work done for the cement issued on a particular date will also be maintained. iii) Steel Register - This register will record the receipts of steel items and details of reinforcements and members wherever steel is used. iv) Labour Register - This register will be maintained to show daily strength of labour in different categories employed by the contractor. v) Log Book of events - All events at the work site are required to be chronologically logged in this book date and shift wise duly signed. vi) Material Passing & Testing Registers - Registers will show material brought at site, passed, rejected etc. with quantity, specifications & test results etc. All registers at mentioned as above will be maintained by there representative of the Engineer and signed by the contractor. Any other registers considered necessary by the Engineer, shall be maintained at site in which the representative of the Engineer and the contractor will have to sign. The registers, Performa, charts, etc. will be the property of the railway. Registers as mentioned above will have to be maintained depending on the scope of the work as prescribed by Engineer at site. All the records of ‘quality assurance / quality control’ , testing of the material and satisfactory completion of an activity shall be maintained at site by the contractor’s engineer and supervisors. On the basis of these records, railway engineer shall do ‘stage-wise-clearance’ of the works at following stages- i) Completion of foundation ii) Completion of substructure iii) Completion of superstructure

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12. SAMPLING, TESTING AND FIELD LABORATORY Contractor shall establish a field laboratory at site of work at his cost providing necessary facilities for performing routine type tests such as physical properties of cement, bricks, aggregate, water, concrete including its crushing strength to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge. He will also arrange for the testing of physical/ chemical properties of reinforcement steel used by him from Govt. approved test houses/Engineering Colleges to establish the quality of steel bars used. He shall ensure that equipments provided are of latest specification and are in good working order and got calibrated at the laboratory and checked at intervals. The contractor shall get certain percentage of samples tested at other approved laboratories(Selected by engineer in charge) as may be directed by the Engineer-in-charge as confirmatory tests at his own cost. 13. MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACT TO BE IN WRITING In the event of any of the provisions of contract requiring to be modified, after the contract documents have been signed, the modifications shall be made in writing & signed by the railways and the contractor, and no work shall proceed under such modifications unless this has been done. Any verbal or written arrangement abandoning modifying extending, reducing or supplementing the contract or any of the terms thereof shall be deemed conditional and shall no be binding on the railway unless and until the same is incorporated in formal agreement and signed by the Railway and the contractor, and till then the railway shall have the right to repudiate such arrangement. 14 The Engineer on behalf of the railway shall be entitled to order in writing to enlarge extend, diminish or reduce the works or make any alterations in their design, character, position , site quantities, dimensions or in the method of their execution or in the combination and to order any additional works to done or any works not be done and the contractor will not be entitled to any compensation for any increase /reduction in the quantities of work but will be paid only for the actual amount of work done. 15. VARIATION IN CONTRACT QUANTITY

Railway Board’s letter No. 2007/CE-I/CT/18 Pt XII dated 31-12-2010 circulated under CE/C/WCR/JBP’s letter No. W-HQ/WG/RB Cir/56 dated 18-1-2011, Railway Board has modified the para 9 (ii) of Board’s letter No. 207/CE-I/CT/18 dated 28.9.2007 as under, these variation conditions are applicable for the contract- 1. Individual NS items in contracts shall be operated with variations of plus or minus 25% and payment would be made as per he

agreement rate. For this , no finance concurrence would be required. 2. In case an increase in quantity of an individual item by more than 25 % of the agreement quantity is considered unavoidable, the same

shall be got executed by floating a fresh tender. If floating a fresh tender for operating that item is considered not practicable , quantity of that item may be operated in excess of 125 % of the agreement quantity subject to the following conditions.

(a) Operation of an item by more than 125 % of the agreement quantity needs the approval of an officer of the rank not less than S.A

grade. (i) Quantities operated in excess of 125 % but upto 140 % of the agreement quantity of the concerned item , shall be paid at 98 % of the

rate awarded for that item in that particular tender.

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(ii) Quantities operated in excess of 140 % but upto 150 % of the agreement quantity of the concerned item , shall be paid at 96 % of the rate awarded for that item in that particular tender.

(iii) Variation in quantities of individual items beyond 150 % will be prohibited and would be permitted only in exceptional unavoidable circumstances with the concurrence of associate finance and shall be paid at 96 % of the rate awarded for that item in that particular tender.

(b) The variation in quantities as per the above formula will apply only to the individual items of the contract and not on the overall contract value.

(c ) Execution of quantities beyond 150 % of the overall agreement value should not be permitted and , if found necessary , should be only through fresh tenders or by negotiating with existing contractor with prior personal concurrence of FA & CAO / FA & CAO ( C ) and approval of General Manager.

3. In cases where decrease is involved during execution of contract : (a) The contract signing authority can decrease the items upto 25 % of individual items without finance concurrence. (b) For decrease beyond 25 % for individual items or 25 % of contract agreement value, the approval of an officer not less than rank of

S.A grade may be taken , after obtaining ‘ No Claim Certificate’ from the contractor and with finance concurrence, giving detailed reasons for each such decrease in the quantities.

(c) It should be certified that the work proposed to be reduced will not be required in the same work. 4. The limit for varying quantities for minor value items shall be 100 % ( as against 25% prescribed for other items ) A minor value item for this purpose is defined as an item whose original agreement value is less than 1% of the total original agreement value. 5. No such quantity variation limit shall apply for foundation items. 6. As far as USSOR items are concerned, the limit of 25 % would apply to the value of USSOR schedule as a whole and not on individual USSOR items. however in case of NS items , the limit of 25 % would apply on the individual items irrespective of the manner of quoting the rate ( single percentage rate or individual item rate.) 7. For the tenders accepted at Zonal railways level, variations in the quantities will be approved by the authority in whose powers revised value of the agreement lies. 8. For tenders accepted by General manager, variations upto 125 % of the original agreement value may be accepted by General manager. 9. For tenders accepted by Board members and Railway Ministers, variations upto 110 % of the original agreement value may be accepted by General manager. 10. The aspect of vitiation of tender with respect to variation in quantities should be checked and avoided. In case of vitiation of the tender (both for increase as well decrease of value of contract agreement), sanction of the competent authority as per single tender should be obtained.

11. In case interse position is changed due to variation in quantity during execution of work, vitiated amount will be deducted from the contractor's bill.

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16. SALES TAX/COMMERCIAL TAX/TURNOVER TAX IN WORKS CONTRACT The element of all types of taxes applicable for the contract, if any, shall be considered to be included in the rates quoted by the tenderer/s in the tender schedule. Sales tax /commercial tax on works contract will be recovered from the contractor’s bill at the rate as applicable as per rules framed by State Govt. from time to time and remitted to the State Govt. by the railways. Contractor is solely responsible for nonpayment or delayed payment of the taxes. 16.1 WORKERS WELFARE CESS TAX. The tenderer for carrying out any construction work in State of Madya Pradesh must get themselves registered from the Registering Officer under Section -7 of the Building and other Construction Workers Act , 1996 and rules made thereto by the Madya Pradesh Govt and submit certificate of Registration issued from the Registering Officer of the Madya Pradesh Govt. (Labour Deptt). For enactment of this Act, the tenderer shall be required to pay cess @ 1% of cost of construction work to be deducted from each bill. Cost of material shall be outside the purview of cess, when supplied under a separate scheduled item . (Railway Board’s letter No.2008/CE/CT/6 of 09-07-2008). 17. TAXES, ROYALTIES AND PATENT RIGHTS. 17.1 All rates quoted in the tender shall be deemed to be inclusive of all taxes. All rates quoted in the tender shall be deemed to be inclusive of all royalties payable by the contractor/s to the Govt. or public body or local authority and no additional amount will be paid or claim entertained on this account by the railway. Contractor shall not have any claim whatsoever as a result of the increase in the rates for such royalties, taxes, duties or any other forms of levies etc. However, railway is entitled to withhold any such amount against non paid taxes etc. by contractor from his dues if the same is requested to do so by any Govt. Deptt. Or Statutory body in this respect. The rates are also inclusive of all lead and lifts. If any type of taxes is quoted by the tenderer separately, then his/her/their offer shall be summarily rejected. 17.2. SERVICE TAX.

(1) Tenderers are advised to quote their rates with all taxes including service tax. Condition for "Service Tax Extra" quoted by tenderer is not considerable and his offer will be summarily rejected.

(2) Service Tax registration as required under section 66 of Finance Act 1994, read with Rule 4 of Service Tax Rules, 1994 - Notwithstanding any other conditions mentioned in the tender document, for tender/contract having item/items of Services covered under "Taxable Services" as per prevailing "Service Tax Rules", Contractor should got themselves duly registered for payment of service tax with the concerned government department. The liability of payment of service tax as per prevailing rules, lies entirely on the Contractor.

(3) For tender/contract exceeding Rs.10 lakhs in value & having item/items of Services covered under “Taxable Services” as per “Service Tax Registration”, tender(s) should possess a valid “Service Tax Registration number”. A copy of valid “Service Tax Registration” must be enclosed along with the tender.”

17.3 The contractor shall defray the cost of all royalties, fees and other payments in respect of patents, Patent rights and licenses which may be payable to patented licensee or other person or corporation and shall obtain all necessary licenses. In case of any breach (whether willfully or inadvertently) by the contractor of this provision, the contractor shall indemnify the railway and its officers, servants, representatives against all claims, proceedings, damages, cost charges, loss and liability which they or any of them may sustain incur or be put to by reason or inconsequence of, directly or indirectly, any such breach and against payment of any royalties, damages or other moneys which the railway may have to make to any person or paid in total to the patent rights in respect of the users of any machine, instructions, process, articles, matters or thing constructed, manufactured, supplied or delivered by the contractor to his order under this contract.

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18. PROVISION OF MINES ACT. The contractor shall observe & perform all the provisions of the Mines Act, 1957 or any statutory modification of reconstitution there of for the time being in force and rules regulations made there after in respect of all the persons directly employed by him or sub-contractors under this contract and shall indemnify the Railway from and against by clause under or on of any persons employed by him or otherwise. 19. PERMIT OR PARWANA The contractor will at his own expense obtain such permits or parwana from whomsoever necessary for carrying out work or for any other purpose as may be necessary to enable him to perform his part of the contract. The railway administration will not under any circumstances be liable to obtain any permit or parwana whatsoever, for the contractor. 20. STORAGE OF INFLAMMABLE ARTICLES No inflammable materials, such as petroleum oil etc. within the meaning of the Indian Petroleum Act and Indian Explosives Act shall be stored at site or adjacent land until the approval of the railway and necessary license under the act has been obtained by the contractor. All due precautions as required under the act shall be taken by the contractor. 21. (A) ANTI-LARVAL WORKS The contractor/s shall at his/their cost carry out all anti-larval works as per the Bye/laws of the local authorities concerned or as may be directed by the Engineer during the execution of the work/s under this contract. If the contractor/s fails to carry out such work/s the railway may carry out the same and recover the cost thereof from the contractor/s in the same way as other railway amounts are recoverable. (B) ANTI-MALARIA PRECAUTIONS Every precaution shall be taken by the contractor to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes on the works during construction and all receptacles used for the storage of water must be suitably protected for this purpose or must be emptied at close of the work every day. 22. SERVICE ROADS AND APPROACHES The rates for all items of the schedule shall be inclusive of the cost of all arrangements for crossing all obstructions to be crossed in the course of the work over land or across water and the cost of providing and maintenance of approach and/or service roads as may be necessary for bringing and removing the plants, machinery and material to and from the site of work including rent for use and/or compensation for damage if any to intervening private land traversed by such approach/service roads, and including cost of acquisition of land, if required for the purpose. The contractor will be permitted to make use of available service roads of the Railways free of cost. Railway reserves the right to make use of the contractors service road without paying any charges to him. 23. RATES Tenderer should note that the rates quoted shall embrace all operations necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work and shall include all charges for handling, transport, lead, lift, labor, housing, sanitation, water supply, materials, fuel, tools and plants, electric power, workshop facilities, machinery, security, lighting, night / double shift working etc. and any other expenses of every kind. 24. SAFE WORKING METHODS The contractors shall at all times, adopt such safe methods of working as will ensure safety of structures, equipment and labor, safety rules that should be adhered to are given as guidelines in Appendix . If at any time, the railway finds the safety arrangements inadequate or unsafe, the contractor shall take immediate corrective action as directed by the railway's representative at site. Any directions in the matter shall in no way absolve the contractor of his sole responsibility to adopt safe working methods. The contractor is responsible for providing skilled personnel and adequate expert supervision so as to ensure complete safety.

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25. WORKING HOURS The contractor's attention is drawn to clause 23 of the General Conditions of Contract which stipulates that he shall not carryout any work between sunset and sunrise without the previous permission of the Engineer/Engineer’s representative. However, on receipt of request in writing by the contractor , the Engineer/Engineer’s representative may grant permission for doing works after sunset if he is satisfied that the contractor arrangements for so doing the work will ensure quality and workmanship and will also ensure safety of workmen and structures. The contractor will be primarily responsible to fulfill these conditions during the execution of works. It will be his responsibility to provide adequate lighting at all working places as well as to ensure safety during working. He will also appoint, if necessary, men to keep watch of the temporary structures during the progress of the work at night. If the Engineer/Engineer’s representative is satisfied that the work is not likely to be completed in time except by resorting to night work, he may suo-moto order the contractor to carry out the works even at night without conferring any rights on contractor for claiming any extra payments for the same. The contractor will be responsible to comply with all the directions and instructions given by the Engineer/Engineer’s representative in this regard.

26. NOTICE TO PUBLIC BODIES The contractor shall give to the Municipality, Police and other authorities all notices that may be required by the law and obtain all requisite licenses for temporary obstructions, enclosures and pay all fees, taxes and charges which may be leviable on account of his own operation in executing the contract. He should make good any damage to adjoining premises whether public or private and provide and maintain any light etc. required in night.

27. FIGURES & DIMENSIONS Figures and dimensions on drawings shall supersede measurements by scale and drawings to a large scale shall take precedence over those to a smaller scale.

28. PLEA OF CUSTOM The plea of `Custom' prevailing will not on any account be permitted as an excuse for infringement or any of the conditions of contract or specifications.

29. LEGAL CHARGES A fee of Rs.200/- per legal document like partnership deed or power of attorney executed before or after the execution of the contract will be recovered from the contractor for obtaining legal advice of the Law Officer.

30. CARE OF STAFF No quarters will be provided by the railway for accommodation of the contractor or any of his staff employed on the work. The contractor may be allowed to erect any labour camps for housing the labour at or near the site of work on available Railway land. The contractor shall at his own cost make all necessary and adequate arrangements for the importation, feeding and preservation of the hygiene of his staff. The contractor shall permit inspection at all times of all sanitary arrangements made by him, by the Engineer or his assistant or the medical staff of the railway. If the contractor fails to make adequate medical and sanitary arrangements these will be provided by the railway and the cost thereof, will be recovered from the contractor.

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31. FIRST-AID The contractor shall maintain in a readily accessible place first-aid appliance including adequate supply of sterilized dressing and sterilized cotton wool. The appliances shall be placed under the charge of responsible person who shall be readily available during working hours.

32(A) . FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE:- If at any time during the continuance of this contract, the performance in whole or in part by either party of any obligation under this contract shall be prevented or delayed by reason of any war, hostility, acts of public enmity, civil commotion, sabotage, serious loss or damage by fire, explosions, epidemics, strikes, lockouts or acts of God (hereinafter referred to ‘events’) provided, notice of the happening of any such event is given by either party to the other within 21 (Twenty one) days from the date of occurrence thereof, neither party shall by reason of such event, be entitled to terminate this contract nor shall either party have any claim for damages against the other in respect of such non-performance or delay in performance, and works under the contract shall be resumed as soon as practicable after such event has come to an end or ceased to exist. The works/completion period shall be extended by the, Railway Administration for this period without any penalty.

32.(B) DAMAGE, ACCIDENTS OR FLOODS OR TIDES The contractor shall take all precautions against damages from accidents, floods or tide. No compensation will be allowed to the contractor for his tools, plants, materials, machines and other equipment lost or damaged by any cause whatsoever. The contractor shall be liable to make good the damages to any structure or part of a structure, plant or material of every description belonging to the Railway Administration, lost or damaged by any cause during the course of contractor's work.

The railway administration will not be liable to pay to the contractor any charges for rectification or repairs to any damage which may have occurred from any cause whatsoever, to any part of the new structures during construction. No claims in this regard will be arbitrable.

33. TRESPASS The contractor shall at all times be responsible for any damages or trespass committed by his agents and workmen in carrying out the work, unless such trespass is authorized by the Engineer. 34. Code Nos. description and rates given in the schedule are based on the Unified Standard Schedule of rates-2011. Any discrepancies noticed at any time during the execution, currency of the work in wording, rates, quantity of cement etc. should be rectified by reference to the printed schedule which shall be treated as authoritative and binding on the contractor. The notes appearing at the beginning of each of the relevant chapters of the West Central Railway's Unified Standard Schedule of rates-2011. except as modified by these special conditions will be applicable to this contract, both for standard schedule and non-schedule items. 35. PROVISION OF PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT & CONTRACT LABOUR (REGULATION & ABOLITION ACT) (1) The contractor shall comply with the provisions of the payment of Wages Act-1923 and the rules made there under in respect of all employees directly Contractor or through petty contractor, sub-contractor employed by him in the works and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Central Rules, 1971 as modified from time to time, wherever applicable and shall also indemnify the Railway from and against any claim under the aforesaid Acts and the Rules.

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(2) The contractor shall obtain valid license under the aforesaid Act as modified from time to time before the commencement of the work and continue to have a valid license until the completion of the work. Any failure to fulfill this requirement shall attract the penal provisions of the contract arising out of the resultant non-execution of the work. (3) The contractor shall pay to labour employed by him directly or through subcontractors the wages as per provisions of the aforesaid Act and the Rules wherever applicable. The contractors shall not with-standing the provisions of the contract to the contrary, cause to be paid the wages to labour indirectly engaged on the work including any engaged by his subcontractors in connection with the said work, as if the labour had been immediately employed by him. (4) In respect of all labour directly or indirectly employed in the work for performance of the contractor's part of the contract, the contractor shall comply with or cause to be complied with the provisions of the aforesaid Act and the Rules wherever applicable. (5) In every case in which by virtue of the provisions of the aforesaid Act or the Rules, the Railway is obliged to pay any amount of wages to a workman employed by the contractor or his sub-contractor in execution of the work or to incur any expenditure in providing welfare and health amenities required to be provided under the aforesaid Act and the Rules or to incur any expenditure on account of the contingency liability of the Railway due to the contractor's failure to fulfill his statutory obligations under the aforesaid Act or the Rules and Railway will recover from the contractor the amount of wages so paid or the amount of expenditure so incurred and without prejudice to the rights of the Railway under Section 20 Sub-section (2) and Section 21 Sub-section (4) of aforesaid Act the Railway shall be at liberty to recover such amount or part thereof by deducting it from the security deposit and/or from any sum due by the Railway to the contractor whether under the contract or otherwise. The Railway shall not be bound to contest any claim made against it under sub-section (1) of Section 20 and Sub-section (4) of Section 21 of the aforesaid Act except on the written request of the contractor and upon his giving to the Railway full security for all cost for which the Railway might become liable in contesting such claim. The decision of the Railway regarding the amount actually recoverable from the contractor as stated above, shall be final and binding on the contractor. (6) If the contractor is a co-operative labour contract, Society / Vendor Cooperative Society, there shall be no element of contractor or ex-contractors in that Society in any capacity nor there be any close relative of the Contractor or ex-contractor associating with the Society as an office bearer. The Railway administration reserve the right to terminate the contract of the Society at any time without any reason after giving notice of calendar month, in case of breach of the above clause. 36. CLAIMS 36.1 The contractor shall put up his claim as per clause 43 of the General Conditions of Contract during the progress of work and not after completion of

the work. All such claims shall be settled promptly during the progress of the work. 36.2 The contractor shall not be entitled to make any claim whatsoever against the Railway under or by virtue of or arising out of this contract, nor shall

the Railway entertain or consider any such claim, if made by the contractor after he have signed a `No Claim Certificate' in favour of the Railway, in such form as shall be required by the Railway after the works are finally measured. The Contractor shall be debarred from disputing the correctness of the items covered by "No Claim Certificate" or demanding a reference to arbitration in respect thereof.

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Clause 43.(1) Monthly statement of Claims:- The contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Engineer once in every month an account giving full detailed particulars of all claims for any additional expenses to which the Contractor may consider himself entitled to and of all extra or additional works ordered by the Engineer which he has executed during the preceding month and no claim for payment for any such work will be considered which has not been included in such particulars. In pursuance of above, you are requested to submit your monthly statement of claims, as described in the said clause, for the works executed during the preceding month, latest by the 7th of the every month. If you fail to submit the monthly statement of claims by due date, it shall be deemed that you have no claim for that month and, therefore, no claim will be entertained by the Railway at any subsequent stage.” Any item of works carried out by the contractor on the instructions of the Engineer which is not included in the accepted Schedule of Rates shall be executed at the rate set forth in Unified Standard Schedule of rates-2011. (West Central Railway) modified by the tender percentage and where such items are not contained in the latter work will be done at the rates agreed upon between the Engineer and the Contractor before the execution of such items of work and the contractor shall be bound to notify the Engineer at least seven days before the necessity arises for the execution of such items of work that the accepted schedule of rates does not include a rate or rates for the extra work involved. The rates payable for such items shall be decided at the meeting to be held between the Engineer and the contractor in as short period as possible after the need for the special items has come to the notice. In case, the contractor fails to attend the meeting after being notified to do so or in the event of no settlement being arrived at the Railway shall be entitled to execute the extra works by other means and the contractor shall have no claims or loss or damage that may result from such procedure. Provided always that if the contractor shall commence work or incurs any expenditure in regard there-to-before the rates shall be determined as lastly here-onto for-mentioned, then and in such a case the contractor shall only be entitled to be paid in respect of the work carried out or expenditure incurred by him prior to the date of determination as aforesaid according to rates as shall be fixed by the Engineer. However, if the contractor is not satisfied with the decision of the Engineer in this respect he may appeal to the Chief Engineer within 30 days of getting the decision of the Engineer, supported by analysis of the rates claimed. The Chief Engineer's decision after hearing both the parties in the matter, would be final and binding on the contractor and the Railway. 37. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES - INDIAN RAILWAY ARBITRATION RULES - 37.1 The settlement of disputes and differences arising out of contract shall be done as per clauses 63 and 64 of General Conditions of Contract amended up

to date. 37.2. Claims to be restricted to 20% of contract value - The provision of Clauses 63 & 64 of General Conditions of Contract will be applicable only for

settlement of claims or disputes between the parties for value less than or equal to 20% of the value of the contract and when claims of disputes are of value more than 20% of the value of the contract, provision of clause 63 & 64 and other relevant clause of the General Conditions of Contract will not be applicable and arbitration will not be a remedy for settlement of such disputes.

37.3. Excepted matters not to be referred to arbitration. 37.3.1 In terms of clause 63 of General Conditions of Contract – 1999 amended upto date, the disputes and differences, for which provision has been made in

following clauses of General Conditions of the contract of the contract, shall be deemed as 'Excepted matters' and decisions of the Railway authority thereon shall be final and binding on the contractor and these 'Excepted matter' shall stand specifically excluded from the purview of the arbitration clause and not referred to arbitration.

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Clause 8 - Assistance by the Railway for the Stores to be obtained by the Contractor Clause 18(1) - Illegal Gratification Clause 18(2) - Monetary dealings with any employee of the Railway Clause 22(5) - Meaning and intent of specification and drawings Clause 39(1) - Rates for extra items of works Clause 39(2) - Payment to the Contractor for work executed before determination of rates Clause 43(2) - Signing of "No Claim" Certificate. Clause 45(a) - Objections to recorded measurements within 7 days Clause 55 - Provisions of payments of Wages Act. Clause 55 -A(5) - Recovery from Contractor Wages paid to Contractor's labour. Clause 57 - Provision of Workmen's Compensation Act. Clause 57-A - Provision of Mines Act. Clause 61(1) - Right of Railway to determine the contract Clause 61(2) - Payment on determination of contract Clause 62(1) to (xiii)(B) - Determination of contract owing to default of Contractor.

37.3.2 In terms of clause 63 of General Conditions of Contract, the disputes and differences, for which provision has been made in "Special Conditions of Contract" included in tender documents, shall also be deemed as 'Excepted matters' and decisions of the Railway authority thereon shall be final and binding on the contractor and these 'Excepted matter' shall stand specifically excluded from the purview of the arbitration clause and not referred to arbitration. 37.4. Arbitrators to be appointed only by General Manager of Railways – The Arbitration Tribunal shall consists of working Gazetted officers of Railway and such tribunal shall be appointed only by the General Manager of the Railways. 37.5. The Claimant Contractor shall seek reference to Arbitration to settle the disputes only within the ambit of conditions as mentioned above. 37.6 . In case any dispute/differences the jurisdiction of the court will be limited upto Madhya Pradesh State only. 38. SHIFTING OF ELECTRICAL/TELEGRAPH WIRES/CABLES ETC. In some stretches, high tension grid towers/ OHE, electric lines & cables / telegraph/ telephone wires or posts/ Signaling & Telecommunication cables/ water pipe lines, sewage & sewerage lines, other lines etc. may require shifting during execution of work. It is expected that these will be shifted in good time, but in case, there is any delay on this account suitable extension in period of completion will be considered and given to the contractor for only the affected portion and no compensation whatsoever in this respect or due to the delay thus caused will be payable and contractor has to adopt such methods of execution so as not to cause any damage to existing structures, lines etc. In order to avoid damage to the Signaling, Tele communication and Electrical cables- A Joint Procedure Order, No.2004/Sig/G/7 (J.P.O.No.I/Sig/2004 dtd.16.12.2004 Highlighting broad guidelines has been issued by Addl. Member (Works), Addl. Member (Tele), Addl. Member (Elect), and Advisor (Sign.), Railway Board. The work has to be carried out observing all the instructions provisions of this joint procedure order. The quoted rates shall be inclusive of all the expenses incurred towards observing of the various instructions provisions of the Joint Procedure Order. Nothing extra shall be paid on this account. However, if due to non-observance of the various provisions instructions in the Joint Procedure Order tender/s shall be held responsible for damage to these cables and the costs of repairs and detention to traffic shall be recovered from the tenderer(s)/Contractor(s). Further in order to avoid damage to Signaling, Tele communication and Electrical cables, the tenderer may have to carryout the work with manual labour only, without using any machineries, such as JCB Poclain, Bulldozer, etc. etc. The tender/s shall quote his/their rates accordingly. The quoted rates shall be deemed to include all these difficulties/expenses. Nothing extra shall be paid on this account.

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39. FOREIGN EXCHANGE Any demand of foreign exchange for importing of equipments & materials will not be accepted. 40. EMERGENCY WORK In the event of any accident or failure occurring in on or about the work or arising out of or in connection with the construction, completion or maintenance of the works, which in the opinion of the Engineer requires immediate attention, the railway may bring its own workmen or other agency to execute or partly execute the necessary work or carryout repairs if the Engineer considers that the contractor is not in a position to do so in time and charge the cost thereof to the contractor. 41. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EXCAVATED MATERIALS AND CLEARANCE OF SITE 41.1. -The contractor shall at all time keep the site free from all surplus earth, surplus materials, and all rubbish which shall arise from the works and should dispose of the surplus excavated materials as ordered by the Engineer failing which it will be done at the cost of the contractor and cost will be deducted from his dues. 41.2 The contractor after completion of the work shall clear the site of the work and tidy up the area and remove leftover materials, debris etc. In case the contractor fails to do so, the same will be removed by the Railways and the cost thereof will be charged to the contractor. Rates of work(s) shall be inclusive of clearing the site, tidying etc. after completion of the work. 42. COMPLETION PERIOD 42.1 The contractor shall have to complete the work in all respects within stipulated completion period from the date of issue of acceptance of the tender. 42.2 The contractor shall strictly adhere to the programme framed by the Engineer or his representative and should submit detailed bar chart and also

CPM/PERT chart as asked by the engineer in charge without fail in time to complete the work within the time allotted to the contractor. 42.3 The contractor will have to employ labour in full strength commensurate with working areas available. He will also arrange for materials and

equipments to complete the job most expeditiously within the stipulated completion period. The Engineer's decision as to what is full strength will be final and binding on the contractor.

43. MAINTENANCE OF WORKS The contractor shall be required to maintain the work effectively for a period of as per NIT or till end of first monsoon’ after the completion period which ever is later. from the date of completion as per Clause 47 of the General Conditions of Contract and no part refund of security deposit shall be permitted during the maintenance period mentioned above. 44. TESTING OF ROOFS FOR ITS WATER TIGHTNESS:- In case of construction of building (service /residential) contractor shall carry out the test for water tightness for roofs/floors, etc. as directed by Engineer at contractor’s expenses. Other wise, he shall maintain and keep the entire roof water-tight through out one whole monsoon. Twenty percentage of the cost of the roof/ floor work shall be retained from the contractor’s bill as security which shall be paid after satisfactory completion of one monsoon or after carrying out water tightness test at the discretion of the Engineer.

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45. MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE ALONGWITH THE RAILWAY'S TRACK. The Contractor shall not allow any road vehicle belonging to him or his suppliers etc. to ply in railway land next to the running line. If for execution of certain works viz. earthwork for parallel railway line and supply of ballast for new or existing rail line gauge conversion etc. road vehicles are necessary to be used in railway land next to the railway line, the contractor shall apply to the Engineer- in-charge for permission giving the type & no. of individual vehicles, names & license particulars of the drivers, location, duration & timings for such work/ movement. The engineer-in charge or his authorized representative will personally counsel, examine & certify, the road vehicle drivers, contractor's flagmen & supervisor and will give written permission giving names of road vehicles drivers, contractor's flagmen and supervisor to be deployed on the work, location, period and timing of the work. This permission will be subject to the following obligatory conditions:-

(i) The road vehicles will ply only between sunrise & sunset. (ii) Nominated vehicles & drivers will be utilized for work in the presence of at least one flagman & one supervisor certified for such work. (iii) The vehicles shall ply 6 m clear of track. Any movement/work at less than 6 m and up to minimum 3.5 m clear of track centre, shall be done only in

the presence of railway employee authorized by the Engineer-in- charge. No part of the road vehicle will be allowed at less than 3.5 m from track centre. Cost of such railway employee shall be borne by the railway.

(iv) The contractor shall remain fully responsible for ensuring safety & in case of any accident, shall bear cost of all damages to this equipment & men and also damages to Railway & its passengers.

(v) The contractor shall erect suitable barricading made of bamboos/ballies/tie bars etc. between running track and work site. He shall ensure the stability of such barricading and it should not infringe the Schedule of Dimension at any stage. No extra will be payable for the barricading.

(iv) Engineer-in-charge may impose any other condition necessary for a particular work or site. 46. USE OF WEIGH BATCHERS FOR CONCRETE WORK:- "All the concrete used for structural purposes in PCC/ RCC/ PSC should be control concrete and produced by weigh-batching . 47. APPENDICES The following appendices as part of special condition of contract are enclosed herewith.

(i) Safety rules as per APPENDIX-‘A’ (ii) Special condition for issue of identity card by the contractor as per APPENDIX-‘B’. (iii) Special condition for Tenderer when down load the tender document from website as per APPENDIX-‘C’.

(iv) price variation clause as per APPENDIX-‘D’.

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48. BLASTING 48.1 In the procurement, transport, storage issue and use of explosives the contractor shall abide by the specification and provisions incorporated in the IS Specification No. 4081 – 1967 and IS Specification No. 4756 – 1968 as amended from time to time. He shall also abide by all the rules and regulations provided In the Indian Explosives Act 1984 amended from time to time and such other acts and rules as may be enacted laid from time to time by the Government for such works. 48.1.2 Prior to carrying out any blasting the contractor shall obtain the concurrence of the engineers and shall be at all times bound to carry out his instructions regarding provision of blanketing the type number size and placing and firing of charges. Where the blasting is to be carried out closed to running line, the engineer may restrict the sixes and number of shots to be fired at a time so that adjoining tracks and works are not adversely affected and so that the rock beyond the desired profile of the cutting etc. is not cracked or disturbed. Blasting in close proximity to track structures and power lines will be carried out only under traffic power blocks. For works near telephone or telegraph wires, the contractor must advise the engineer in good time, so that he can satisfy himself that safe working methods are being adopted. The contractor will only fire charges at the time notified to him by the engineer and will observe all precautions considered necessary as ordered by the engineer. The contractor will have no claim for damages or loss due to any delay established or claimed to have occurred to the progress of many part of the work as a result of obeying such instructions of the engineer or taking such safety precautions as to the engineer may order to be taken from time to time. 48.1.3. The traffic and power blocks required for carrying out the blasting will be settled in advance and the contractor will be advised of the availability of blocks atleast 6 hours in advance. If however, the block could not be made available due to any reason whatsoever, the contractor will have no claim for any loss. 49. Period of completion – The railway expects that a resourceful and experienced contractor should be able to complete the work in all respects within ………………….. month after contract is awarded. Each contractor must, however fill in the appropriate place on page 1 of the Tender Document, the period within which he undertake to complete the work. 50. Maintenance period – The work shall be maintained after completion for a period of ……………………. months by the contractor and he shall make good any defects imperfection shrinkages or faults which may appear at his own cost.

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Minimum eligibility criteria for open tenders costing above Rs. 50.00 lakhs:- a) Tenderer should have completed successfully at least one similar single work for a minimum value of 35% of advertised tender value of work, in the last three financial years.(i.e. current year and three previous years) NOTE:-In case the tenderer has completed a composite/combined work having element of tendered work, the submission of documentary proof of having successfully completed separately , respective similar nature work valuing minimum 35% of the advertised value in a composite/combined work shall also be considered sufficient. b) "Total contractual amount received during the last three financial years and in the current financial year, should be a minimum of 150% of advertised

tender value as per audited balance sheet duly certified by the Chartered Accountant. For the last financial year ended and/or the current financial year if audited balance sheet is not available contractual amount received duly certified by the Chartered Accountant should be submitted as a proof of turnover. Alternatively at least payment certificates from Central Govt./State Govt./Central P.S.Us/State P.S.Us and other Government Agencies for minimum of 150% of advertised tender value may be submitted".

If audited balance-sheets duly certified by Chartered Accountant is submitted in support of MEC Criteria (B), then either the Contractual receipts should be clearly shown in audited balance sheets or clear certificate from the Chartered Accountant in original regarding year wise contractual receipts should also be enclosed. In absence of above, railway will not seek any clarification after opening of tender and such offer will be summarily rejected without any reference. Tenderer must note that his tender shall invariably accompany all the documents required for fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria. In case of non attachment/non reference (Contract Agreement Number with complete details of executive department in which work has been executed etc.), of supporting details with tender document, regarding fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria mentioned in (A) and (B) above, the tender offer will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be made.

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Special Conditions for Employee Provident Fund. (Notification published in the Gazette of India on dated 17-01-2006) Amended as per Railway Board's Addendum and Corrigendum Slip (ACS) to General Conditions of Contract issued vide letter No. 2012/CE-I/CT/0/22 dated 14.12.2012. The Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 Dated 28-7-1976 G.S. R.488 (E)-In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6C of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952), the Central Government herby makes the following Scheme, namely-

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, commencement and application-

(1) This Scheme may be called the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976. (2) The provisions of this Scheme shall come into force on the 1st day of August 1976. (3) Subject to the provisions of Sub-section (2) of section 16 and section 17 (2A) of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous

Provisions Act, 1952, this Scheme shall apply to the employees of all factories and other establishments 2[to which the said Act applies] provided that the provisions of this scheme shall not apply to tea factories in the State of Assam.

2. Definitions-In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires-

(a) “Act” means the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952); (b) “assurance benefit” means a payment linked to the average balance in the Provident Fund Account of an employee, payable to a person

belonging to his family or otherwise entitled to it in the event of death of the employee while being a member of the Fund; (c) all other words and expressions used herein but not defined shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them in the Act of the Employees’

Provident Funds Scheme, 1952; 3. Administration of the Scheme-This Scheme shall be administered by the Central Board constituted under section 5A of the Act. 4. Regional Committee-The Regional Committee set up under paragraph 4 of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, shall advise the Central

Board on such matters, in relation to the administration of this Scheme, as the Central Board may refer to it from time to time and in particular, on- (a) progress of recovery of contributions, under this Scheme, both from factories and establishments exempted under section 17 of the Act an

other factories and establishment covered under the Act; and (b) expeditious disposal of prosecutions.

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5. Delegation of power by the Central Board- (1) The Central Board may, by a resolution, empower its Chairman or the Commissioner or both to sanction expenditure, subject to such limits as may be specified in the resolution, on contingencies, supplies and purchases of articles required for administering the Insurance Fund subject to financial provision in the Budget, such expenditure is beyond the limits up to which the Chairman or the Commissioner is authorized to sanction expenditure on any single item. (2) The Central Board may also be a resolution empower its Chairman or the Commissioner or both, to appoint such officers and employees other

than those mentioned in sub-section (2) and (3) of section 5D of the Act, as the Chairman or the Commissioner may consider necessary for the efficient administration of this Scheme.

(3) All sanctions of expenditure made by the Chairman or Commissioner in pursuance of sub-paragraph (1) shall be reported to the Central Board as soon as possible after the sanction of the expenditure.

6. Administrative and financial powers of the Commissioner-The Commissioner may, without reference to the Central Board, sanction expenditure on contingencies, supplies and services and purchase of articles required for administering the Insurance Fun, subject to financial provision in the budget and subject to the limit up to which he may be authorized to sanction expenditure on any single item from time to time by the Central Board.

7. Contribution- (1) The contribution payable by the employer and the Central Government under sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 6C of the Act, shall be calculated on the basis of basic wages, dearness allowance (including the cash value of any food concession) and retaining allowance, if any, actually drawn during the whole month whether paid on daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

[Provided that where the monthly pay of an employee exceeds [six thousand five hundred rupees] the contribution payable in respect of him by the Employer and the Central Government shall be limited to the amounts payable as a monthly pay of [six thousand five hundred rupees], including dearness allowance, retaining allowance (if any) and cash value of food concession]. (2) Each contribution shall be calculated to the [nearest rupees, 50 paisa or more to be counted as the next higher rupees and fraction of a rupee

less than 50 paisa to be ignored]. 8. Mode of payment of contribution-

(1) The contribution by the employer shall be remitted by him together with administrative charges at such rate as the Central Government may fix from time to time under sub-section (4) of section of 6C of the Act, to the Insurance Fund within fifteen days of the close of every month by a separate bank draft or cheque or by remittance in cash in such manner as may be specified in this behalf by the Commissioner. The cost or remittance, if any, shall be borne by the contractor. (2) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to pay the contribution payable by himself in respect of the employees directly employed by him

and also in respect of the employees employed by or through a contractor. (3) The Central Government shall credit its contribution to the Insurance Fund as soon as possible after the close of every financial year. (4) The Commissioner shall deposit the Bank Draft or cheque received from the employers in the State Bank of India or any Bank specified in the

First Schedule to the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (5 of 1970).

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CHAPTER-V CONTRIBUTIONS

[29. Contribution- (1) The contributions payable by the employer under the Schedule shall be at the rate of {ten per cent} of the 2[basic wages, dearness allowance (including the cash value of any food concession) and retaining allowance (if any)] payable to each employee to whom the schedule applies: [Provided that the above rate of contribution shall be 14[twelve per cent] in respect of any establishment or class of establishment which the Central Government may specify in the Official Gazette from time to time under the first proviso to sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Act]. (2) The contribution payable by the employee under the Scheme shall be equal to the contribution payable by the employer in respect of such employee: Provided that in respect of any employee to whom the Scheme applies, the contribution payable by him may, if he so desires, be an amount exceeding [ten per cent or twelve per cent] as the case may be, of his basic wages, dearness allowance and retaining allowance (if any) subject to the condition that the employer shall not be under an obligation to pay any contribution over and above his contribution payable under the Act]. [(3) The contributions shall be calculated on the basis of [basic wages, dearness allowance (including the cash value of any food concession) and retaining allowance (if any)] actually drawn during the whole month whether paid on daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis]. [(4) Each contribution shall be calculated to 7[the nearest rupee, 50 paise or more to be counted as the next higher rupee and fraction of a rupee less than 50 paise to be ignored)]. [30. Payment of contribution- (1) The employer shall, in the first instance, pay both the contribution payable by himself (in this Scheme referred to as the

employer’s contribution) and also, on behalf of the member employed by him directly or by or through a contract, the contribution payable by such member (in this Scheme referred to as the member’s contribution)].

(2) In respect of employees employed by or through a contractor, the contractor shall recover the contribution payable by such employee (in this Scheme referred to as the member’s contribution) and shall pay to the principal employer the amount of member’s contribution so deducted together with an equal amount of contribution (in this Scheme referred to as the employer’s contribution) and also administrative charges.

(3) It shall be the responsibility of the principal employer to pay both the contribution payable by himself in respect of the employees directly employed by him and also in respect of the employees employed by or through a contractor and also administrative charges .]

[ Explanation- For the purposes of this paragraph the expression “administrative charges” means such percentage of the pay (basic wages, dearness allowance, retaining allowance, if any, and cash value of food concession admissible thereon) for the time being payable to the employees other than an excluded employee and in respect of which provident fund contribution are payable as the Central Government may, in consultation with the Central Board and having regard to the resources of the Fund for meeting its normal administrative expenses fix]. 31. Employer’s share not to be deducted from the members- Notwithstanding any contract to the contrary the employer shall not be entitled to deduct the employer’s contribution from the wage of a member or otherwise to recover it from him. 32. Recovery of a member’s share of contribution- (1) The amount of a member’s contribution paid by the employer 11[or a contractor] shall, notwithstanding the provisions in this Scheme or any law for the time being in force or any contract to the contrary, be recoverable by means of deduction from the wages of the member and otherwise: Provided that no such deduction may be made from any wage other than that which is paid in respect of the period or part of the period in respect of which the contribution is payable:

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36-B. Duties of Contractors: Every Contractor shall within 7 days of the close of every month, submit to the principal employer a statement showing the recoveries of contributions in respect of employees employed by or through him and shall also furnish to him such information as the principal employer is required to furnish under the provision of the Scheme to the Commissioner. Employees' pension scheme, 1995: Para 3 (1) : From and out of the contributions payable by the employer in each month under section 6 of the "Act" or under the rules of the Provident Fund of the establishment which is exempted either under clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1) of section 17 of the Act or whose employees are exempted under either paragraph 27 or paragraph 27-A of the Employees Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, a part of contribution representing 8.33% of the employees pay shall be remitted by the employer to the Employees' pension fund within 15 days of the close of every month by a separate bank draft or cheque on account of the employees pension fund contribution in such manner as may be specified in this behalf by the Commissioner. The cost of the remittance, if any shall be borne by the employer. Para 3 (2) : The Central Government shall also contribute at the rate of 1.16 percent of the pay of the members of the Employees' pension scheme and credit the Contribution to the Employees' Pension Fund. Provided that where the pay of the member exceeds Rs. 6500/- (Rs. Six thousand and five hundred) per month, the contribution payable by the employer and the Central Government be limited to the amount payable on his pay of Rs. 6500 (Rs. Six thousand and five hundred) only. Para 4: Payment of Contribution:

(1) The employer shall pay the contribution payable to the Employees' Pension Fund in respect of each member employed by him directly or by or through a contractor.

(2) It shall be the responsibility of the principal employer to pay the contribution payable to the Employees' Pension Fund by himself in respect of the employees directly employed by him and also in respect of the employees employed by or through a contractor.

Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976: Para 7 – Contribution; (1) The contribution payable by employer and the Central Government under sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) of section 6-C of the act shall be

calculated on the basis of basic wages, dearness allowance (Including the cash value of any food concession) and retaining allowance, if any, actually drawn during the whole month whether paid on daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

(2) Provided that where the monthly pay of an employee exceeds six thousand five hundred rupees, the contribution payable in respect of him by the employer and the central government shall be limited to the amounts payable on the monthly pay of Six Thousand Five Hundred rupees including dearness allowance, retaining allowance (if any) and cash value of food concession.

Para 8 – Mode of payment of contribution: (1) The contrubution by the employer shall be remitted by him together with administrative charges at such rate as the Central Government may fix from

time to time under sub-section 4 of section 6-C of the Act, to the Insurance Fund within fifteen days of the close of every month by a separate bank draft or cheque or by remittance in cash in such manner as may be specified in this behalf by the commissioner. The cost of remittance, if any, shall be borne by the employer.

(2) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to pay the contribution payable by himself in respect of the employees directly employed by him and also in respect of the employees employed by or through a contractor.

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APPENDIX-`A' SAFETY RULES 1. Suitable scaffolds should be provided for workmen for all works that cannot safely be done from the ground or from solid construction except such

short period work as can be done safely from ladders. When a ladder is used an extra labourer shall be engaged for holding the ladder and if the ladder is used for carrying materials as will, suitable foot-holds and hand holds shall be provided on the ladder and the ladder shall be given an inclination not steeper than one horizontal to four vertical.

2. Scaffolding or staging more than 3.5 meters above the ground or floor swung or suspended from an overhead support or erected with stationary support shall have a guard rail properly attached bolted, braced and otherwise secured above the floor or platform of such scaffolding or staging and extending along the entire length thereof with only such opening as may be necessary for the delivery of materials. Such scaffolding or staging shall be so fastened as to prevent it from swaying from the building or structure.

3. Working platform gangways and stairways should be so constructed that they should not sag unduly or unequally, and where the height of the platform or the gangway or the stairway is more than 3.5 meters above ground level or floor level, they should be closely boarded, should have adequate width and should be suitably fastened as described in the para above.

4. Safe means of access shall be provided to all working platforms and other working places. Every ladder shall be securely fixed. No portable single ladder shall be over 10 meters in length while the width between side rails in swung ladder shall in no case be less than 300 mm for ladder up to and including 3.5 meters in length. For longer ladders this width should be increased by at least 20 mm for each additional meters of length. Uniform steps spacing shall not exceed 300 mm. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent danger from electrical equipment. No materials on any of the sides of work shall be so stacked or placed as to cause danger for inconvenience to any persons or the public.

The contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protect the public from accident, and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defense

of every suit action or other proceedings at law that may be brought by any persons for injury sustained owing to neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and cost which may be awarded in any such suit action or proceedings to any such persons or which may with the consent of the contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any such person.

5. Demolition before any demolition work is commenced and also during the process of the work:-

(a) All roads and open areas adjacent to the work site shall either be closed or suitably protected. (b) No electric cable or apparatus which is liable to be a source of danger over cable or apparatus used by the operator shall remain electrically

charged. (c) All practical steps shall be taken to prevent danger to persons employed from risk of fire or explosion of flooding. No floor, roof or other part

of the building shall be so over loaded with debris or materials as to render it unsafe.

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6. Construction workers at site shall be provided with personal safety gear like reflective vest, helmet, shoes, gloves, eye-wear: approved as per construction industry standards. For persons working at pier top/ girder level, temporary supports, hand railings, protection with help of ropes, slings and temporary railings shall be provided. All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer-in-charge should be kept available for the use of the persons employed on the site and maintained in a condition suitable for immediate use and the contractor should take adequate steps to ensure proper use of equipment by these concerned.

(a) Workers employed on mixing asphalt materials, cement and live mortar shall be provided with protective goggles. (b) Those engaged in white washing and mixing or attacking of cement bags or any materials which is injurious to the eyes shall be provided

with protective goggles. (c) Those engaged in welding works shall be provided with welder's protective eye sight lids. (d) Stone breakers shall be provided with protective goggle and protective clothing and seated at sufficiently safe intervals. 6A. In case the contractors have to ply vehicles for the purpose connected with the contract adjacent to railway track the railway administration will be at

liberty to post an experienced staff as flag man for guidance of the movements such vehicles so as to prevent accidents and the contractor will bear wages including all etc. of the staff posted as flag man for the period of Contract for such periods during which such staff is posted for the purposes. The railway administration will be sole judge in the absolute discretion, of the fact that it is necessary to post any staff, that which of the staff will be suitable for the purpose, that what should be the wages and other allowance payable by the contractor for staff posted for the purpose. The railway administration will have a right without prejudice to other remedies to deduct the wages etc. of such staff from the bills of the contractor in respect of this contract of from any moneys or the contractor whatsoever available with the railway administration. The contractor will be liable for any over payments under Workman Compensation Act on account of any injury sustained to railway servant during that period.

7. When the work is done near any place where there is risk of drowning, all necessary equipment should be provided and kept ready for use and all necessary steps taken for prompt rescue of any persons in danger and adequate provision should be made for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of the work.

8. Use of hoisting machines and tackle including their attachment anchorage and supports shall conform the following standards or conditions :

(a) (i) These shall be of good mechanical construction, sound materials and adequate strength and free from patent defect and shall be kept in good repair and in good working order.

(ii) Every rope used in hoisting or lowering materials or as a means of suspension shall be of durable quality and adequate strength and free from patent defects.

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(b) Every Crane Driver or hoisting appliances operator shall be properly qualified and no person under the age of 21 years shall be in-charge of any hoisting machine including any scaffolding.

(c) In case of every hoisting machine and of every cabin ring, shackle, swivel and pulley block used in hoisting or as means of suspension safe

working load shall be ascertained by adequate means. Every hoisting machine and all gear referred to above shall be plainly marked within the safe working load. In case of a hoisting machine having a variable safe working load, each safe working load of the conditions under which it is applicable shall be clearly indicated. No part of any machinery or any gear referred to above in this paragraph shall be loaded beyond the safe working load except for the purpose of testing.

(d ) In case of departmental machine the safe working load shall be notified by the Electrical Engineer-in- charge. As regards contractor's machines,

the contractor shall notify safe working load of the machine to the Engineer-in-charge whenever he brings any machinery to site of work, get it verified by the Electrical Engineer concerned.

e) Testing of cranes, lifting jacks and other equipments: All equipments like cranes, lifting jack shall be tested duly calibrated and certified prior to use at construction site.

9.) Motors, gearing transmission, electric wiring and the dangerous part of hoisting appliances should be provided with efficient safe guards, hoisting

appliances should be provided with such means will as reduce to the minimum the risk of accidental descent of the load, adequate precautions should be taken to reduce to the minimum the risk of any part of a suspended load becoming accidentally displaced. When workers are employed on electrical installations which are already energized insulating mats, wearing apparel, such as gloves, sleeves and both as may be necessary should be provided. The workers should not wear any rings, watches and carry keys or other materials which are good conductors of electricity.

10) All scaffolds, ladders and other safety devices mentioned or described herein shall be maintained in safe condition and no scaffold ladder or

equipment shall be altered or removed while it is use. Adequate washing facilities should be provided at or near places of work. 11. USE OF EXPLOSIVE Explosive shall not be used on the work or brought to the site by the contractor without the written permission of the Engineer. After such

permission is given, the explosives will be stored and used as per extant explosive rules of the Government of India/State Government. 12. These safety provisions should be brought to the notice of all concerned, display on a notice board at a prominent place at the work spot. The persons

responsible for compliance of the safety code shall be named herein by the contractor. 13. To ensure effective endorsement of the rules and regulations relating to safety precautions, the arrangements made by the contractor shall be opened to

inspection by Labour Officer/Engineer-in-charge of the Department or their representative.

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14. Precautions while working in the vicinity of track :-

(a) When the work is required to be done along or near existing railway track, the contractors shall take steps as are necessary for the safety of the track, labour working at site such as provision of barricade/fencing, marking the danger line etc. He/They will also be required to programmed his/their working so as not to interfere with movement of trains. Road vehicles, material trolleys, dollies with any tendency to roll off towards the running lines to be checked by providing chains, locking arrangements, blocks etc. and the site in charge of contractor shall be primarily responsible. No extra payment shall be allowed for these precautions. It should be ensured that the ballast of the track is not spoiled or mixed with earth.

(b) In addition to the precautions taken by the contractors for the safety of the track and labour, it may be necessary to post flagmen in some locations as additional safety measure. The contractor(s) shall be fully responsible for any damage to or trespass caused by his/their men to surrounding structure, railway bears no liability whatsoever on this account.

Notwithstanding the above clause from (1) to (14) there is nothing in these to exempt the contract or the operation of any other act or Rule in force in the Republic of India. 15. Special conditions of contract for playing the contractors vehicle in railway land next to the running yards : The contractor shall not allow any road vehicle belonging to his or his suppliers etc to ply in railway land next to the running line if for execution of certain work viz. earthwork for parallel railway line land supply of ballast for necessary to be used in railway land next to the railway line , the contractor shall apply to the engineer – in –charge for permission giving the type and number of individual vehicles, name and license particulars of the drivers, location duration and timings for such work/ movement . The Engineer -in- charge or his authorized representative will personally counsel, examines and certify the road vehicle drivers. Contractor’s flagman and supervisor and will give written permission giving names of road vehicles drivers, contactors flagman and supervisor, to be deployed on the work. this permission will be subject to the following obligatory conditions i) Road vehicles can ply along the track after suitable guarding of track with minimum distance of 6 meters. From the center line of the nearest track

for plying of road vehicles during night hours, adequate measure to be communicated / by contractor’s representative and controlling engineer / supervisor in charge of the work including officers and the in-charge of the section .

ii) Nominated vehicle and drivers will be utilized for the work in the presence of at least one flagman and up to minimum 3.5 m shall be done only in the presence of railway. employee authorized by the Engineer –in –charge . No part of the road vehicle will be allowed less than 3.5 meter from track center cost of such railway employee shall be born by the railway.

iii) The contractor shall remain fully responsible for ensuring safety and in case of any accident, shall bear cost of all damages to this equipment and man and also damages to railway and its passengers .

iv.) Engineer – in charge may impose any other condition necessary for particular work or site.

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16 As per railway Board’s letter no. 97/CE-I/BRO/158(Policy)Pt.II,dated 16.07.2009 “ Safety precautions and measure to be observed during execution of ROB/RUB works on IR” The works required to be carried out under traffic block protection and as per the instructions mentioned in the letter.Contractor is fully responsible for ensuring all the safety precautions mentioned below: 1.0 ROB/RUB work(s) in Railway area and for the approaches in adjoining area shall be got executed through experienced contractor with proven capabilities. As soon as the work of ROB/RUB is awarded, the Agency or the nominated concessionaire shall submit the name of contractor and the supervision consultant, if any, appointed to handle the project under consideration (The contractor shall nominate the Engineering person-in-charge and submit the list of personnel to be available at the site along with their contact numbers and address. The contractor shall deploy/appoint only such nominated Engineer as Person-in-charge at site who has experience of execution of similar type of work (s) and should be exclusively assigned at one site at a time.) 1.1 From Railways, the nominated ‘Project Engineer In-charge’ and XEN/AXEN incharge shall be responsible for coordinating various construction activities, and supervision control. 1.2 Personnel of the Supervision Consultant, wherever appointed for supervising ROB/RUB works, shall also be identified and their names along with contact numbers and address shall be forwarded to concerned Railway officials. The project management (supervision) consultancy firm shall deploy only nominated ‘Supervising Engineers’ at site who have got supervision experience for similar type of work. 1.3 (a) Credentials of the Concessionaire/Contractor/Supervising Consultancy firm and their Engineers/Personnel for execution of work should have been verified and issued by Railway Engineer not below the rank of Dy.CE (JA grade). (b) Alternatively, the contractor’s Engineer and Supervisor Engineer can get training under Railways’ Training Institutes and obtain training certificate issued by such training organization, for the purpose of having requisite credentials and ensure safety at work site. 1.4 In addition, for supervision of work(s) for railway bridge proper, railway undertakings such as RITES, IRCON who have got expertise in supervision/execution of such type of work, can be considered and engaged by the sponsoring organization. 2.0 Construction Activities and Safety:

(a) The ‘Methodology of Working’ shall be incorporated in GAD and Temporary arrangement drawings. (b) The activities of work to be taken up during the railway traffic block/under speed restriction etc. should be clearly mentioned in such drawings. If at any stage of execution, my discrepancy is found in the drawing with respect to the site condition affecting safety or some new activity of work is

required to be done, the same should be brought to the notice of railway engineer and such works should be done only after approval by railways. In such cases, scheme may be modified and if required fresh CRS sanction shall have to be obtained. 2.1 The works required to be done under traffic block protection, are to be carried out only in the presence of railway engineering officials. The railway supervisor has to certify safe conditions for passage of trains before resumption of traffic. The works to be done under traffic shall be carried out under the provision of banner flag and protection of engineering flagman. If considered necessary, the railway flagman may be posted on account of the contractor. 2.2 Following important activities of works shall be carried out under supervision of railway engineer or his nominates supervisor: a) Excavation at foundation/Ground level near to Railway track. b) Concrete casting and/or masonry very close to railway track. c) Erection of temporary structures near to running lines. d) Casting of structures like girder/slab over railway track. e) Dismantling of temporary structures, shutters, scaffolding, etc. adjacent and above the railway track.

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For carrying out activities of casting, erection launching, handling and dismantling as listed above, the contractor’s Engineer shall furnish the construction programme in advance to railway supervisor engineer. No such work should be taken up in absence of the Supervising railway engineer. For the activities which are to be done in presence of the railway engineer, prior intimation shall be given in writing and acknowledgement obtained from railway’s representative. Such activities of work shall not be carried without the presence of railway engineer. 2.3 To ensure ‘Safety’ during construction activities, Railway engineer may direct the contractor/supervisor engineer or their nominated representative for safe working procedures/instructions, notwithstanding the contractual or MoU conditions prevailing between/amongst railways/other departments like NHAI/Contractors/Concessionaire. 2.4 All the records of quality assurance/quality control, testing of the materials and satisfactory completion of an activity shall be maintained at site by the contractor’s engineer and supervising engineers. On the basis of these records, railways’ engineer shall do stage-wise clearance of the works at following stages: i) Completion of foundation ii) Completion of substructure iii) Completion of superstructure Without such stage clearance, the work in next stage of construction shall not be allowed by the railway supervisor, unless proper system of check and exercise is followed at the site. 3.0 General construction safety: 3.1 General safety precautions as applicable for bridge/civil works shall be adopted in field. 3.2 Working near running line: Safe practices at site, and at all times non-infringement to moving trains shall be ensured. Road vehicles, material trollies, dollys with any tendency to roll off towards the running lines to be checked by providing chains, locking arrangements, blocks etc. Shall be ensured and the site incharge of the contractor shall be primarily responsible, secondary responsibility being of supervisor’s consultant. 3.3 Testing of cranes, lifting jacks and other equipments: All equipments like reflective vest, helmet, leather shoes, gloves, eye-wear-approved as per construction industry standards. For persons working at pier top/girder level, temporary supports, hand railing, protection with help of ropes, slings and temporary railings shall be provided. 3.4 Routine safety checks, validity of test certificates for load bearing equipments especially for cranes outsourced from third party shall be ensured prior to deployment. 17. Disaster Management Tenderers should note that their vehicles and equipment can be drafted by the railway administration in case of accident / natural calamities

involving human lives.

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APPENDIX-B SPECIAL CONDITION FOR ISSUE OF IDENTITY CARDS BY CONTRACTOR

i) The contractor is bound to issue identity card to each and every person employed by the him and deployed for execution of the contract as per the prescribed format provided in the tender document, at his cost. Failure on the part of the contract to issue identity cards to their employees will be treated as breach of contract conditions and therefore will be dealt as per clause no. 62(VII) of GCC. ii) It is mandatory on the part of every employee, deployed by the contractors to keep in his possession, the identity card, issued by the contractor through out the execution of the work. Failure to possess such identity will be treated as unauthorized presence in the Railway premises. Such persons shall be liable for prosecution as per law. iii) It is mandatory for the contractors to submit the list of the employees issued with the identity cards and deployed for execution of the particular contract, to the Railway’s Engineer at site before commencement of the work and also for any subsequent changes made during the execution of the work. iv) No claims whatsoever arising out of implementation of special conditions pertaining to issue of identity cards shall be admissible. IDENTITY CARD

(letter no. W.187.R.A-1 Special conditions dated 29.6.2001) IDENTITY CARD SR. NO. ---------------------- DATE OF ISSUE ------------------------------ CONTRACT AGGREMENT NO. ---------------- NAME OF THE CONTRACTOR AND ADDRESS PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE I) NAME OF THE EMPLOYEE II) DATE OF BIRTH AND AGE III) PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION MARK IV) PERMANENT ADDRESS

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR ) (SIGNATURE/THUMB IMPRESSION OF EMPLOYEE) (The person who signed the original tender document or the contract agreement)

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APPENDIX – ‘C’ As per ADDENDUM & CORRIGENDUM SLIP (ACS) TO INDIAN RAILWAYS GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRAT (GCC) issued vide Railway Board's letter No. 2007/CE-I/CT/18 Pt. 19 dated 14.12.12 and 02.05.2014 Clause 46A:- Price Variation Clause: 46A.1 Price Variation Clause shall be applicable only for tenders of value as prescribed by the Ministry of Railways through instructions/circulars issued from time to time and irrespective of the contract completion period. Materials supplied free of cost by Railway to the contractors shall fall outside the purview of Price Variation Clause. If, in any case, accepted offer includes some specific payment to be made to consultants or some materials supplied by Railway free or at fixed rate, such payments shall be excluded from the gross value of the work for the purpose of payment/recovery of price variation. 46A.2 The Base Month for ‘Price Variation Clause’ shall be taken as month of opening of tender including extensions, if any, unless otherwise stated elsewhere. The quarter for applicability of PVC shall commence from the month following the month of opening of tender. The Price Variation shall be based on the average Price Index of the quarter under consideration. 46A.3 Rates accepted by Railway Administration shall hold good till completion of the work and no additional individual claim shall be admissible on account of fluctuation in market rates, increase in taxes/any other levies/tolls etc. except that payment/recovery for overall market situation shall be made as per price variation clause given hereunder. 46A.4 Adjustment for variation in prices of material, labour, fuel, explosives, detonators, steel, concreting, ferrous, non-ferrous, insulators, zinc and cement

shall be determined in the manner prescribed. 46A.5 Components of various items in a contract on which variation in prices be admissible, shall be material, labour, fuel, explosives, detonators, steel, cement,

concreting, ferrous, non-ferrous, insulators, zinc, erection etc. However for fixed components, no price variation shall be admissible. 46A.6 The percentage of labour component, material component, fuel component etc. in various types of Engg. works, shall be as under: Component Percentag

e Component Percentag

e (A) Earthwork Contracts: Labour component 50% Other material component 15% Fuel component 20% Fixed component * 15% (B) Ballast and Quarry products Contracts: Labour component 55% Other material component 15% Fuel component 15% Fixed component * 15% (C) Tunneling Contracts: Labour component 45% Detonators component 05% Fuel component 15% Other material component 05% Explosive component 15% Fixed component * 15% (D) Other Works Contracts: Labour component 30% Fuel component 15% Material component 40% Fixed component 15%

* It shall not be considered for any price variation.

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46A.7 The amount of variation in prices in several components (labour, material etc.) shall be worked out by the following formulae :- W x (LQ - LB) LC i) L = -------------- X ------ LB 100 W x (MQ - MB) MC ii) M = ----------------- X ------ MB 100 W x (FQ - FB) FC iii) F = ------------------ X ------ FB 100

W x (EQ - EB) EC iii) E = ------------------ X ------ EB 100 W x (DQ - DB) DC iv) D = ----------------- X ------ DB 100

vi) S = SW x (SQ – SB) vii) C = CV x (CQ – CB) / CB

For Railway Electrification Works:

viii) T = [(CS-CO)/Co x 0.4136] x TC ix) R = [(RT – RO)/RO + (ZT – ZO)/ZO x 0.06] x RC x) N = [(PT – PO)/PO] x NC xi) Z = [(ZT-Zo)/Zo] x ZC xii) I = [(IT – IO/IT] x 85

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Where, L - Amount of price variation in Labour. M - Amount of price variation in Materials. F - Amount of price variation in Fuel. E - Amount of price variation in Explosive. D - Amount of price variation in Detonators. S - Amount of price variation in Steel C - Amount of price variation in Cement T - Amount of price variation in Concreting R - Amount of price variation in Ferrous Items

N - Amount of price variation in Non-Ferrous items Z - Amount of price variation in Zinc I - Amount of price variation in Insulator

LC - % of Labour Component. MC - % of Material Component FC - % of Fuel Component. EC - % of Explosives Component. DC - % of Detonators Component. TC - % of Concreting Component RC - % of Ferrous Component NC - % of Non-Ferrous Component ZC - % of Zinc Component W - Gross value of the work done by the contractor as per on account bill(s) excluding cost of materials supplied by Railway at fixed price, minus the price value of cement and steel. This will also exclude specific payment, if any, to be made to the consultants engaged by contractors (such payment will be indicated in the contractor's offer). LB - Consumer price Index Number for Industrial Workers. - All India - Published in R.B.I. Bulletin for the base period. LQ - Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers. - All India - Published in R.B.I. Bulletin for the average price index of the 3 months of the quarter

under consideration. MB - Index Number of wholesale prices- By groups and Sub-Groups - All commodities - as published in the R. B.I. Bulletin for the base period. MQ - Index Number of wholesale prices -By groups and Sub-Groups - All commodities as published in the R. B.I. Bulletin for the average price index of the 3 months of the quarter under consideration. FB - Index Number of wholesale prices - By Groups and sub-Groups - for Fuel & Power as published in the R.B.I. Bulletin for the base period. FQ - Index Number of wholesale prices - By Groups and Sub-Groups for fuel and power as published in R. B. I. Bulletin for the average price Index of the 3

months of the quarter under consideration.

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EB - Cost of explosives as fixed by DGS&D in the relevant rate contract of the firm from whom purchases of explosives are made by the contractor for the base period.

EQ - Cost of explosives as fixed by DGS&D in the relevant rate contract of the firm from whom purchases of explosives are made by the contractor for the average price index of the 3 months of the quarter under consideration. DB - Cost of detonators as fixed by DGS&D in the relevant rate contract of the firm from whom purchases of detonators are made by the contractor for the

base period. DQ - Cost of detonators as fixed by DGS&D in the relevant rate contract of the firm from whom purchases of detonators are made by the contractor for the

average price index of the 3 months of the quarter under consideration. SW - Weight of steel in tonne, supplied by the contractor as per the ‘on-account’ bill for the month under consideration. SQ - SAIL’s (Steel Authority of India Limited) ex-works price plus Excise Duty thereof (in rupees per tonne) for the relevant category of steel supplied by the contractor as prevailing on the first day of the month in which the steel was purchased by the contractor (or) as prevailing on the first day of the month in which steel was brought to the site by the contractor, whichever is lower. SB - SAIL’s ex-works price plus Excise Duty thereof (in Rs. per tonne) for the relevant category of steel supplied by the contractor as prevailing on the first day of the month in which the tender was opened. CV - Value of Cement supplied by contractor as per on account bill in the quarter under consideration CB- Index Number of wholesale prices of Sub-Groups (of Cement & Lime) as published in the R. B.I. Bulletin for the base period. CQ - Index No. of wholesale price of sub-group (of Cement & Lime) as published in R.B.I. Bulletin for the average price index of the 3 months of the quarter under consideration CS -RBI wholesale price index for cement & Lime for the month which is six months prior to date of casting of foundation Co -RBI wholesale price index for cement & Lime for the month which is one month prior to date of opening of tender RT - IEEMA price Index for Iron & Steel for the month which is two months prior to date of inspection of material. RO - IEEMA price for Index for Iron & Steel for the month which is one month prior to date of opening of tender PT - IEEMA price for Copper wire bar for the month which is two months prior to date of inspection of material. PO - IEEMA price for Copper wire bar for the month which is one month prior to date of opening of tender ZT -IEEMA price for zinc for the months which is two months prior to date of inspection of material. Zo - IEEMA price for zinc for the months which is one month prior to date of opening of tender IT - RBI wholesale price index for Structural Clay Products for the month which is two months prior to date of inspection of material IO - RBI wholesale price index for Structural Clay Products for the month which is one month prior to date of opening of tender 46A.8 The demands for escalation of cost shall be allowed on the basis of provisional indices made available by Reserve Bank of India. Any adjustment needed to be done based on the finally published indices shall be made as and when they become available. 46A.9 Relevant categories of steel for the purpose of operating price variation formula, as mentioned in this Clause, based on SAIL’s ex-works price plus Excise Duty thereof, shall be as under –

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S.No. Category of steel supplied in the Railway work

Category of steel produced by SAIL whose ex-works price plus excise duty would be adopted to determine price variation

1 Reinforcement bars and other rounds TMT 8 mm IS 1786 Fe 415/Fe 500 2 All types and sizes of angles Angle 65x65x6 mm IS 2062 E250A SK. 3 All types and sizes of plates PM Plates above 10-20 mm IS 2062 E250A SK 4 All types and sizes of channels and joists. Channels 200 x 75 mm IS 2062 E250A SK. 5 Any other section of steel not covered in the above

categories and excluding HTS. Average of price for the 3 categories covered under SL. No. 1, 2 & 3 above

46A.10 Price variation during extended period of contract : The price adjustment as worked out above, i.e. either increase or decrease shall be applicable upto the stipulated date of completion of work including the extended period of completion where such extension has been granted under except Clause 17(A) of the General conditions of Contract. However, where extension of time has been granted due to contractors failure under Clause17(B) of the General Conditions of contract, price adjustment shall be done as follows :- (a) In case the Indices increase above the indices applicable to the last month of original completion period or the extended period under Clause 17-A the price adjustment for the period of extension granted under Clause17(B) will be limited to the amount payable as per the indices applicable to the last month of the original completion period of the extended period under Clause 17-A of the General Condition of Contract, as the case may be. (b) In case the indices fall below the indices applicable to the last month of original/extended period of completion under Clause 17(A), as the case may be; then the lower indices shall be adopted for the price adjustment for the period of extension under Clause 17 (B) of the General Conditions of contract. Applicability and ceiling limit for price variation shall be as follows : "Price variation clause (PVC) shall be applicable for tenders of value Rs. 50 lakhs and more than Rs. 50.00 lakhs irrespective of the contract completion period and PVC shall not be applicable to tenders of value less than 50.00 lakhs. NOTE

(1) Materials supplied free by the Railway to the contractors will not form part of the value of the contract entered into and will fall outside the purview of the price variation clause.

The demand for escalation of the cost may be allowed on the basis of provisional indices made available by the Reserve Bank of India / SAIL’s Ex work prices. Any adjustment needed to be based on the finally published indices is to be made as and when it become available. (2) The price variation implies :both increase as well as decrease in input prices and, therefore price-variation during the currency of contract may result in extra payment or recovery as the case may be.

NOTE: PVC bill, if any, shall be submitted along with or before final bill and to be passed with final bill.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS/ SPECIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(PART – II)

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12.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS/SPECIFICATION OF CONTRACT (PART – II)

General features of the tender.

12.1 - Work will have to be executed as per detailed drawings which will be approved by the railway Engineer or his representative from time to time. Certain minor changes in the drawing depending upon the site conditions, if required shall be done during the execution of the work. Contractor is bound to do the work as per changed drawing and no claim or dispute will be entertained by the railway on this account. The contract work envisages execution of all items of works as shown in the contract drawings or incidental thereto-complete construction of the above-mentioned work, as covered under the various items of works detailed in the Tender Schedule. 12.2 Code of practice 12.2.1. The work shall be carried out as per the provisions of various codes and manuals with their respective latest amendment, contractor should also arrange to produce respective Codes for ready reference at site. (i) Indian Railways Bridges Rules - Rules specifying the loads for design of Superstructures and sub-structures of bridges and for assessment of strength of the existing bridges including Chapter-VII of the Rules for the opening of Railway adopted – 1941 Revised-August, 1982 incorporating all correction slips up to date (Hereinafter referred to as the Bridge Rules) for PQRS loading. (ii) Indian Railway’s Standard (IRS) Bridges Sub-structures and Foundation Code – Code of Practice for the design of sub-structure and foundations of Bridge – adopted – 1936 – Revised – 1985. (Hereinafter referred to as “the sub-structure Code”). (iii) IRS Concrete Bridge Code (Code of Practice for plain, reinforced and prestressed concrete for general bridge construction incorporating Correction Slip. Units – adopted 1936-Revised 1982 (hereinafter referred to as “the Concrete Bridge Code”). (iv) BS-14 – Durability of Concrete, RDSO publication. (v) IS:456-2000-Code of Practice for plain and reinforced concrete. (vi) IS:800- latest version – Code of Practice of use of structural steel in general building construction (includingall amendments). (vii) IS:432 Pt.I – Code of Practice for Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars. (viii) IS:383-1970 – Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete. (ix) IS:516-1959 – Method of test for strength of concrete. (x) IS:1199-1959 – Method of sampling and analysis of concrete. (xi) IS:1904-1986 – Code of practice for design and constr4uction of foundations in soils : General requirements (xii) IS:2386-1963 – Methods of test for aggregates for concrete. (xiii) IS:2502-1962 – Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete reinforcement. (xiv) IS:3025 – Methods of sampling and test (Physical and chemical) for water and waste water. (xv) IS:8112-1989 – Specification for 43 Grade OPC (xvi) IS:1269-1987 – Specification for 53 Grade OPC. (xvii) IS:9103-1999 – Specification for admixtures for concrete.

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(xviii)IS:2505-1980 – Concrete Vibrators – Immersion type – General requirements. (xix) IS:4656-1968 – Specification for form vibrators for concrete. (xx) IS:3764-1992 – Code of safety for excavation of work. (xxi) IS:73-1992 – Paving Bitumen – Specification. (xxii) IS:10262-1982 – Guide lines for concrete mix design. (xxiii) IS:1785 – Plain and hard drawn steel wire for pre-stressed concrete. (xxiv) IS:1786-1985 – Code of practice for cold twisted bars for concrete reinforcement. (xxv) IS:875-1964 – Code of practice for structural safety of buildings and loading standards. (xxvi) Specifications and criteria laid down for the Central Railway Works hand Book regarding the quality of raw material, workmanship, execution and finishing etc. (xxvii) Indian Railway Schedule of Dimension for Broad Gauge. (xxviii) Central Railway Standard Specifications. (xxix) Any other relevant Indian Railway Standards, Indian Standard Specification. (xxx) For any item not covered by the code of practice – Standard specifications indicated here in above the relevant provisions from IS Standards and code of practice shall apply. The contractor has to supply free of cost latest version of IS codes . Wherever any reference to Code, Specifications etc., is made in this document, it shall be taken as a reference to the latest version thereof including all amendments and corrections etc. 12.2.2 In the event of any difference of opinion in regard to any item of work not explicitly covered by specifications or Codes in or in regard to the interpretation of specifications including codes, the directions and decisions of the Engineer in-charge shall be final and binding on the successful tenderer.

12.2.3 Priority wise references :

In case of any discrepancy of disagreement between different specifications to be followed for any item of work, the following reference shall be adopted in the order of precedence as they appear below : (i) Provisions in these documents. (ii) IS Codes. (iii) Provisions of any other relevant Codes decision of Engineer(Incharge) for the application of any other codes shall be final and binding. Decision of Engineer(Incharge), for the application of any other codes shall be final and binding.

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12.3. Special precautions 12.3.1 Contractor shall have to make necessary arrangement/observe suitable precautions as may be directed by the Engineer while carrying out activities / works in the vicinity of OHE conductor, such as proper earthing of staging etc. 12.3.2 The contractors will be responsible for any breakages, failures, and damages to the railway structures during the construction. Contractor will have to bear all the cost of repairs, replacement, losses etc. as decided by the Engineer without claim against the railways. The decision of the railways will be final and binding on the contractor. 12.3.3 If there are any Electric (LT, HT) lines, P&T and S&T telephone wire poles etc. The contractor(s) should ensure that no damage is caused to the Railway, Government / public / private property while executing the work and he/they should adopt safe working method at all times. Any damages, failure, breakages caused during the construction will be made good at contractor’s cost as decided by the Engineer without any claim against the Railways. 12.4. Methodology of Construction, procurement of materials and testing. 12.4.1 The successful tenderer(s) shall be required to specify in details the method of construction for various components of the works. 12.4.2 The tenderer(s) shall submit necessary test certificates at his/their own cost for all materials used in the construction as may be called for by the railway. 12.5. Site installations & associated works : 12.5.1 No separate item has been proposed for provision of approach road, transporting and installation of machineries, plants, equipments etc. at site required for the successful execution and completion of the work of Earthwork, Concreting, foundation, substructure, superstructure of the concerned work referred in the tender documents and for removing on completion of the work and restoring the site to the original conditions. 12.5.2 The same should be catered for in various items of work. Nothing extra will be paid for transporting of the above mentioned machineries, tools & plants, equipments, labours etc. to the site of work or back from the work site or any other circumstances whatsoever as may arise. 12.5.3 Permission for cutting of trees from State govt. has to be obtained by the contractor well before starting of the work at site. Nothing extra for taking

permission shall be paid to the contractor. If required by the contractor, necessary letters may be taken from railway side addressed to State Govt. Liaosning for shifting of utilities like electrical poles/line, telephones poles/lines, underground pipe lines shall be done by the contractor and Nothing extra shall be paid to the contractor.

12.5.4 The rate quoted by the contractor is inclusive of all above works wherever required. No extra payment will be made for such works/arrangements if required. Earth filling made to facilitate work should be removed to the extent as directed by the Site Engineer and the site is to be cleared. No extra payment will be made for such site clearing on completion of the work.

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13.0 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 13.1 General Specifications- 1. All RCC and plain cement concrete work shall be executed in all respect as specified in the Indian standard code of practice for plain and

reinforcement concrete. IS 456-2000 as amended time to time. For all controlled concreting work, permit for pouring of concrete shall jointly signed by both representative from Contractor & Railway (as per Performa attached).

2. In all item of RCC or plain cement concrete work, the rates quoted by the tenderers shall include all shuttering, staging, mixing, placing, compacting, vibrating and curing the concrete and finishing the surface.For USSOR items shuttering shall be paid extra if admissible as per the USSOR item.

3. In all items of the schedule, contractor has to use his own cement and steel as per specification. All the items mentioned in the schedule of contract agreement are inclusive the cost of all the materials, labor, tools & plants required for the job with all lead and lift complete.

4. For all type of PCC/RCC work up to and inclusive M-35 concrete, 43 grade ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS 8112 (latest) shall be used and for M-40 and above concrete, 53 grade ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS 12269 (latest) shall be used.

5. The concrete design mix viz. M-25, M-35, M-40 has to be done by the tenderers at his/their own cost by any authorized institution, laboratory and to be approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The design is required to be periodically done as and when there is any change in materials and/or desired by the Site Engineer as deemed to be necessary.

6. All the concrete used for structural purposes in RCC & PSC should be control concrete and produced by weigh batching using weight batchers, with a regular adjustment of water cement ratio and subsequent testing as prescribed so as to ensure proper strength quality and the grade of the concrete.

7. Admixture- Use of admixture & super plasticizers for concrete shall be encouraged to improve workability, quality and reliability. 8. The plasticizer/ retarder/ admixture shall confirm to IS: 6925 & IS: 9013. They should be manufactured by reputed manufacturer.They should be

chloride free and low in sulphate content. the contractor at this cost shall test each lot of admixture. The use of admixture shall be made as per the manufacturers guideline. Prior approval of Engineer is necessary for its uses.

9. Form work including false work & staging- The contractor without any extra cost to the railways shall design form work including complete false work, staging etc. & submit the detail design and calculation to the Engineer-in –charge within three month of issue of acceptance letter, so that sanction CRS can be obtained, any changes suggested by Railway has to be carried out by the contractor free of cost. The formwork and staging has to be made of steel and shall be of very high quality. Wherever required ,modification in Railway’s temporary staging drawing shall be got done by the contractor from reputed designer no extra payment for this shall be made.

10. Any Electric pole/Telephonic poles/wires/under ground cables/pipe lines /other utilities ( pertains to State govt.) if any coming in the way of execution of the worl has to be shifted in coordination with the concerned state govt deptt suitably by the Contractor. Contractor has to coordinate with the respective agency /State authority for this purpose and nothing extra will be paid on this account.

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13.02 SPECIAL CONDITION FOR CONTRACTS WITH CONTRACTOR'S STEEL NOTE: If there is any contradiction of these special conditions with the detailed mentioned in the description of items and foot of the items then the former shall prevail. 13.02 STEEL 13.02.01. GENERAL 13.2.1.1 Railway will not supply any steel for the works included in this tender. 13.2.1.2 Various diameters for reinforcements in R.C.C. works and for other items of works as required, and structural steel for fabrication items of work,

will be procured and transported to site and or at work shop(as per requirement) by the Contractor/s at his/their own cost. 13.2.1.3 M.S. bars should confirm to I.S. 432 (Part I) 1982 in standard lengths. 13.2.1.4 The Contractor shall purchase good quality and defect free TMT steel, of TISCO, SAIL, JINDAL, ESSAR in standard lengths, conforming to IS

1786, only from manufacturers specified in the contract. The SSE/ADEN incharge may send the sample for testing from any Govt. approved Lab / Institution on contract cost.

13.2.1.5 The steel brought at site should be properly stacked diameter-wise separately and protected from contact with earth water etc. Wherever the treatment of the steel against corrosion is specified , the same should be done as specified in the items and specifications.

13.2.1.6 It is entirely Contractor's responsibility to safeguard the steel from damage, loss and theft etc. and Railways will not pay any compensation for any such loss, damage or theft.

13.2.2 QUALITY & TESTING: 13.2.2.1 The quality of the Steel and manufacturer should be as per contact conditions.

The Contractor/s should collect the test certificates from the manufactures for each lot and diameter of the steel bars brought by the contractor at site. In addition to the test certificates, if required, Railway will conduct necessary tests through any authorized/ recognized Engineering Institute or Laboratory, taking sample cut pieces from a lot of steel brought by the Contractors. These test will be conducted for each dia of the bars separately for their physical, chemical and Engineering properties as specified in the I.S. Codes. All arrangements and the cost of tests including the cost of the test pieces will be borne by the Contractor. No extra payment will be made by the Railways on this account.

13.2.2.2 Rejected material should be removed from the site by the Contractor. 13.2.3 CONSUMPTION & ACCOUNTAL: 13.2.3.1 The steel should be used in the work as shown in the approved drawings. Overlaps if necessary should be provided as required by Design and

Specification but no payment shall be made for extra steel used for providing overlaps. 13.2.3.2 Proper account will be maintained in the registers regarding consumption, balance etc. duly signed by the contractor and Railway's representative. 13.2.3.3 For the purpose of payment, linear measurement of reinforcement used for the work will be converted into mass units by multiplying the former

by the standard unit weight. No overlaps will be accounted for the payment and no rolling margin will be considered. The cut pieces, wastage and the left out material will be disposed off by the contractor. Railways will not pay any compensation for such cut pieces, wastage or balance left out material. Spacer bars are payable on actual use wherever required. For the basis of calculation of the binding wire/welding weights, the cover blocks or templates and cost thereof shall not be considered and the contractor has to supply the same and use in the work and the cost of the same has to be added in the labour component of rate in the item considered at the time of quoting tender.

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13.2.3.4 The steel brought at site by the contractor for a particular work should not be shifted to other works/site without the written approval/permission of the Railway's Site Engineer.

13.2.4 BENDING & BINDING REINFORCEMENT: Reinforcement bars shall be carefully and accurately bent by approved means, producing a gradual and even motion as per the Railway's approved drawing bars incorrectly bent shall only be used if the means adopted for straightening and re-bending be such as shall not injure the material. interpretation and the decision of bent bars shall be final. Overall dimension of bent bars shall be within tolerance of 6mm. The contractor should be prepared the bar bending schedule from the approved structural drawings supplied to him and get it approved from the Engineer-in-charge. Bends shall comply with the dimensions described in the drawings. Any discrepancies or omissions in the drawings shall be immediately reported to the Engineer.

The bars crossing one another shall be tied together at every inter-section with two strands of annealed steel wire1.25 mm to 1.6 mm dia, twisted

tight to make the skeleton of steel work rigid so that reinforcement does not get displaced during depositing of concrete. Tack welding shall be permitted, binders, strirrups, links shall tightly embrace the bars with which they are intended to be in contact and shall be securely wired or if approved tack welded thereto.

Reinforcement shall be lapsed, jointed or spliced only at the positions described, overlaps and the like found to be necessary else where shall be

formed only if and as instructed . Not more than 33% of the bars or as specified in the drawing shall be lapped at one section. Means shall be taken to ensure that reinforcement remains correctly in position during the placing and consolidating the concrete reinforcement left projecting for binding with future extensions shall be thoroughly coated with cement grout wash or otherwise protected from corrosion as instructed.

The bars shall be kept in position by following methods: In case of beams and slabs, by placing concrete blocks in C.M. 1:2 above 4 cm x 4 cm section and thickness equal to specified cover.

In case of cantilever and double reinforcement beams and slabs the vertical distances between horizontal bars can be maintained by Chair spacers or support bars at the rate of 1.0 m to1.2m C/C. The dia of these spacer/support bars shall not be below 12 mm dia.

In case of columns and walls, the vertical bars shall be kept in position by means of timber templates with slots accurately cut. Templates shall be

removed after casting is over.

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13.03 SPECIAL CONDITIONS WITH CONTRACTOR'S CEMENT NOTE: If there is any contradiction of these special conditions with the detailed mentioned in the description of items and foot of the items then the former shall prevail.

1. CEMENT. 1.1 GENERAL: 1.1.1 MASTER SCHEDULE ITEMS: The cost of cement for the work is included in the rates for master schedule items mentioned in the Tender. NON-SCHEDULE ITEM:

The rates to be quoted by the tenderer shall be inclusive of the cost of the cement. No extra payment towards cost of cement will be payable. 1.1.2 The Railway will not supply any cement for the works. The contractor/s has/have to procure the cement required for the work from the market and

transport the same to the site of work at his/their own cost including all taxes, octroi, etc. and including all lead and handling etc. 1.1.3 The cement should be purchased by the contractor/s only from the authorised/ approved manufactures or their Authorised Agent as per contract

condition. The contractor/s should produce the documental proofs such as bill, challans, etc. from such authorised manufactures/ agents from whom the cement is purchased for every lot of cement brought at site and to be verified by the Railway's representative. The cement brought at site without such documental proofs and brought from mini cement plants will not be permitted to be used in the works.

1.1.4 The cement as approved by the Railway's representative will be properly stacked at site in the godowns constructed by the contractor at his own cost. The contractors should keep the cement under their safe custody and will be made accessible to the Railway's representative to physically verify and check at any time.

1.1.5 The contractors will be fully responsible for the safeguard of the cement alongwith other material and the Railways will not compensate for any damage, loss or theft of the cement or any other material at site.

1.1.6 Any delay in procurement of cement will not be considered as cause for granting extension for the date of completion. 1.2 QUALITY AND TESTINGS: 1.2.1 The cement should be fresh and of approved quality conforming to the relevant IS Specification I.S.-8112 & I.S.-12269 latest for 43 Grade & 53

Grade ordinary Portland cement respectively. The cement should be of net weight 50 Kg. in bags. Cement bags should be preferably in paper bag/polythene bag packing and should bear the following information in legible markings:-

i) Manufacturer's name. ii) Registered Trade Mark of Manufacture, if any. iii) Type of cement with I.S.I. Code No. iv) Weight of each bag in Kgs. v) Date/Month of manufacture with year.

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1.2.2 Random specimen samples of cement taken from the lot brought at site should be tested at any authorised/approved Engineering Institute or Laboratory, for its physical and chemical properties as specified in the IS Specifications (IS-4031) and any other tests specified by the Engineer or his representative, of the tests which should be carried out are:-

i) Compressive strength. ii) Initial and final setting time. iii) Consistency. iv) Soundness.

These tests will be got carried out by the Railway's representative and the arrangements and cost of Tests including cost of cement for testing will be borne by the Contractor. Such tests should be done invariably at every change of batch of cement and at times when it is found necessary at the discretion of the Site Engineer/his representative at site.

1.2.3 To ensure quality control, test certificate from the manufacturers should be produced by the contractors which should confirm to the relevant specifications.

1.2.4 Rejected lot should be removed from the site immediate by the contractors. 1.3 CONSUMPTION USE AND ACCOUNTAL: 1.3.1 The consumption or use of cement in the works will be at the rate of quantities specified for each item requiring nominal mix and as required for

design mix and the use of particular type of cement will be decided by the Engineer-in-charge. 1.3.2 In case of designed mixed of concrete, the contractor should submit the design of mix duly done by any approved Engineering Institute or Laboratory

and the cement required as specified in the design should be to achieve the specified strength of the concrete. 1.3.3 Proper accounts of the cement for receipt, consumption, balance etc. should be maintained at site duly verified and signed by the contractors and

the Railway representatives. In case if the cement consumed in the work is lesser than that specified, the cost of such cement used less, will be recovered from the contractor's bill at twice the market rate increased by 20% codal charges notwithstanding the fact that required strength is achieved by less quantity of cement used and also provided such works are qualitively otherwise acceptable to the Railways. In case of excess cement consumption, no compensation will be paid to the contractor/s.

1.3.4 The cement should be fresh and should in no case be older than three months of age. Fresh cement within one month of manufacturing should be used when directed by engineer in charge/ADEN.

1.3.5 Cement brought at the site by the Contractor's for a particular work should not be taken to other works/site without the written approval/permission of the Railway's site Engineers.

1.3.6 Any cement left out on completion of works will be property of the contractor. The contractor will be liberty to dispose off the left over cement. Railway's will neither take over the left over cement nor will compensate the cement in any manner what so ever.

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13.04 CEMENT CONCRETE WORK

NOTE: If there is any contradiction of these special conditions with the detailed mentioned in the description of items and foot of the items then the former shall prevail. 13.04.01. Special Conditions with contractor’s cement. 13.4.1.1 GENERAL:

Master schedule items – The cost of cement for the work is included in the rates for Master Schedule items mentioned in the Tender. Non-Schedule Item – The rates to be quoted by the tenderer shall be inclusive of the cost of the cement. No extra payment towards cost of

cement will be payable. 13.4.1.2 SPECIFICATION FOR CONCRETE: 13.4.1.3 Scope:

These specifications contain requirements which, where relevant to this contract, shall apply to the supply of materials for concrete, design of mixes, quality control, mixing, transporting and placing and curing of concrete.

13.4.1.4 Reference Standards: Unless otherwise specified, materials for concrete, concrete products and testing procedures shall comply with the latest IS code. In absence of IS

Code, BS/ASTM/DIN/IRC Codes shall be used. 13.4.1.5 The superiority of codes shall be as under : i) Special conditions of contract ii) Specification for the design & construction of durable concrete structures. iii) Railway Codes iv) IS : Codes 13.4.1.6 Submissions by Contractor 13.4.1.7 Submissions Generally : Submissions by the Contractor are summarized hereunder : 13.4.1.8 Manufacturer’s and suppliers certificates of compliance with relevant standards in respect of the following materials :

(i) Cementitious materials (ii) Aggregates – Coarse & fine (iii) Admixtures – Super Plastisizers, retarders, curing components, expanding Agents (iv) Joining materials (v) Ready mixed concrete Calibration certificates furnished by an approved person for : (i) Weighing devices (ii) Dispensing devices (iii) Batching Plant

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The results certified by an approved person for the tests carried out subsequently on : (i) Aggregates (ii) Moisture content of aggregates (iii) Fresh concrete (iv) Concrete test cubes (v) Hardened concrete (vi) Permeability tests 13.4.1.9 Samples – Samples of all the foregoing materials except concrete and water shall be submitted and those approved shall be kept in suitable

containers, property labeled and stored on site for reference. 13.4.1.10 Concrete mixes: Details of designed mixes for all grades of concrete required for the works, together with proposed methods of transportation,

handling, placing and compaction. 13.4.1.11 Other Submissions : Proposals for the following, where relevant to the works:

* Details of design mixes for concrete, grouts and cover blocks * Construction joints both horizontal and vertical and preparation method’ * Construction sequence to avoid cold joints * Special measures for dealing with particular circumstances (e.g. concreting in hot/cold weather) * Methods for precast work * Methods for prestressed work * Methods of curing * Methods of stressing * Methods of Grouting.

13.4.1.12 Records of Concreting: Daily returns in respect of all concrete placed during the previous day. The returns shall : a) In respect of each grade of concrete

The number of batches mixed The number of batches and the total volume of concrete placed The number of batches wasted or rejected The weight of cement used.

b) In respect of each location in the works The position of the pour (e.g. bay or lift reference number) The grade of the concrete placed The total volume of concrete placed and the number of batches used.

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In addition, the contractor shall maintain an accurate and upto date record showing dates, times, weather and temperature conditions when each part of the works was concreted., The record shall be available for inspection by the Engineer at all times. Results of all tests on concrete shall be recorded and identified with the parts of the works of which they related.

13.4.1.13 Materials 13.4.1.14 Cement : The word cement, cementitious material or blended cement shall mean one and the same thing. The cement used for any particular

mix shall comply with relevant standards. The contractor shall provide from each consignment of cement delivered to the site such samples as the Engineer may require for testing. Any

cement which is, in the opinion of the Engineer, lumpy or partially set shall be rejected and the Contractor shall promptly remove such cement from the Site. Cement which has been stored on the Site for more than forty days and which in the opinion of the Engineer is of doubtful quality, shall not be used in the Works unless it is retested and the test results show that it complies with the relevant Standard. Storage of Cement : Immediately upon arrival at the Site, cement shall be stored in silos designed for the purpose or in dry weather-tight and properly ventilated structures with floors raised 500 mm above ground level with adequate provision to prevent absorption of moisture. All storage facilities shall be subject to approval by the Engineer and shall be such as to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Each consignment of cement shall be kept separately and the Contractor shall use the consignments in the order in which they are received.

Cement of different types and from different sources shall be kept in clearly marked separate storage facilities. Cement delivered to Site in

drums or bags provided by the supplier or manufacturer shall be stored in the unopened drums or bags until used in the Works. Any cement in drums or bags which have been opened on the Site shall be used immediately or shall be removed from the site.

13.4.1.15 Aggregates : Aggregates for concrete shall be obtained from an approved source, shall conform to the grading and other requirements of the Indian Standards, and shall be washed clean.

Water absorption of aggregates when tested in accordance with the standard procedure prescribed, shall not exceed 3%.

Alkali-silica reaction The fine and coarse aggregates shall each consist of at least 95% of one or more of the rock types of any one of the following type:

Basalt, Feldspar, Quartz, Gneiss, Schist, Dolerite, Granite, Sand stone, Dolomite, Limestone, Trachyte, Marble Aggregates shall not contain opaline silica or quantities of flint, chart or chalcedony that could cause damage from alkali-silica reaction. If the Contractor wishes to use aggregates other than those listed, he shall submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Engineer from the

previous performance of the coarse and fine aggregates which he proposes to use. When used with the proposed cementitious constituents of the concrete mix in the proportions proposed, there will be no cracking or expansion due to alkali-silica reaction during the life of the structure. If this requirement cannot be met the Contractor shall adopt constituents for his concrete such that either:

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a) The cementitious material shall have a reactive alkali content not exceeding a maximum value of 0.6% by mass when defined and tested in accordance with the method prescribed,

Or b) The total mass of reactive alkali in the concrete mix shall not exceed 3 kg per m3 of concrete when defined, tested and calculated in

accordance with the method prescribed. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of his proposals for complying with this requirement at the time of tendering.

Soluble chlorides : Chlorides content, by mass of cement ion, shall be such that the concrete mix as a whole complies with the limit of total chlorides specified in Clause 13.3.1.22. Soluble sulphates : Water-soluble sulphate contents of the aggregates shall be such that the concrete mix as a whole complies with the limit of total water soluble sulphates specified in Clause 13.3.1.22 . If necessary the tests described for acid-soluble sulphates shall be used to ensure compliance with this requirement. Coarse and fine low-shrinkage aggregates : The coarse aggregates shall be capable of producing concrete having a drying shrinkage of not more than 0.065 per cent when tested in accordance with the method given in IS code.

The Contractor shall produce test sheets from the supplier certifying compliance with the stipulated requirement. Where such test sheets are not available, tests shall be carried out by the Contractor to establish the suitability of the proposed source of supply.

Sand dredged from sea bed, shall be washed in potable water and tested for silt and salt content before use. Where a source of supply produces coarse aggregates which do not satisfy the stipulated shrinkage requirement, such a source shall

not be used for the supply of fine aggregates. Storage of aggregates : The Contractor shall provide means of storing the aggregates at each point where concrete is made such that (i) each nominal size of coarse aggregate and the fine aggregate shall be kept separated at all times, (ii) contamination of the aggregates by the ground or other foreign matter shall be prevented at all times, and (iii) each heap of aggregate shall be capable of draining freely.

The Contractor shall ensure that graded coarse aggregates are tipped, stored and removed from store in a manner that does not cause segregation. Wet fine aggregate shall not be used until in the opinion of the Engineer it has drained to a constant and uniform moisture content, unless the

Contractor measures the moisture content of the fine aggregate continuously and adjusts the amounts of fine aggregate and added water in each batch of concrete mixed to allow for the water contained in the fine aggregate. If necessary to meet the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall protect the heaps of fine aggregate against inclement weather.

13.4.1.16 Water : Water for washing aggregates, for mixing concrete and for curing shall be clean and free from harmful matter and shall satisfy the specifications. The concentration of sulphates and chlorides shall be such that the concrete mix as a whole complies with the specified limits of salts content.

13.4.1.17 Admixtures : Admixtures shall mean material added to the concrete during mixing for the purpose of altering the properties of the concrete mix. Admixtures containing calcium chloride shall not be used. The chloride content of admixtures shall not exceed 2% by weight of the admixture or 0.03% by weight of the cement.

a) Concrete containing prestressing tendons, reinforcement or embedded metal and made with any type of cement.

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Admixtures shall be used only if the Engineer has given his prior approval in writing, and with due regard to the manufacturers’ instructions. Both the amount added and the method of use shall be to the approval of the Engineer who shall also be provided in good time with the following information :

i) The typical amount added and any detrimental effects due to adding greater or smaller amounts. ii) The chemical name(s) of the main active ingredient(s) in the admixture. iii) Whether or not the admixture leads to the entrainment of air when used at the proposed rates of dosage.

Any approved admixture shall conform to the relevant standards. Admixtures may be : * water reducing admixtures * retarding admixtures * air entraining admixtures * superplasticising admixtures When more than one admixture is used in a concrete mix the compatibility of the various admixtures shall be established to the satisfaction of the

Engineer. 13.4.1.18 Joint materials : Jointing materials shall include water stops, fillers, paints, caulking compounds, sealants, adhesives and other such materials

required for the making of joints in concrete. Jointing materials shall be obtained from approved manufacturers. They shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s

recommendations. Where there is no appropriate standard to which reference may be made in respect of any proprietary jointing material , the Contractor shall

prove by demonstration, tests or otherwise the suitability of the material under Site conditions. In other instances the Contractor shall supply manufacturers’ test sheets as evidence of compliance with relevant quality standards. Only such materials as have been approved by the Engineer shall be used in the Works.

13.4.1.19 Workmanship 13.4.1.20 Grades of concrete : The contractor shall design mixes for any or all of the grades of concrete as required for the Works, including for cover

blocks. Maximum cement content should not exceed as per limit given in IS code , (including GGBFS or any mineral admixture if specified). The

minimum cement content and the maximum water/cement ratio shall comply requirements as specified. Concrete grade is that number which represents its characteristic strength at 28 days expressed in N/mm2 [e.g.M-45] Characteristic strength is that value of cube crushing strength below which not more than 5 percent of all test results fall. This condition shall, be

deemed to be satisfied when the results comply with the specified test requirements. 13.4.1.21 Water/cement ratio : In designing and establishing approved mixes of concrete for any part of the Works , the Contractor shall keep within any

limitations on water/cement ratios which may be expressly stated in the specification, or shown on the drawings as applying to concrete for particular parts of the Works.

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13.4.1.22 Limits of salts content of mix : No concrete shall contain more than the specified total quantities of the substances expressed as percentages by weight of cement :

The total chlorides by mass of cement shall be calculated whenever possible from the mix proportions and the total chloride contents shall not exceed the following values:

a) For mixes use for RCC works, the total chloride content shall not exceed 1.5% by mass of cement. b) For mixes used for prestressed concrete or heat-cured concrete containing embedded metal (all types of cement), the total chlorides shall not

exceed 0.06% by mass of cement. c) For all mixes except where supersulphated cement is used, total water-soluble sulphates: 4.0% (as SO3 ions).

Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the standards. Calcium chloride or chloride-based admixtures shall not be added to mixes intended to contain reinforcement, pre-stressing tendons or other embedded metal. Where it is required to verify the salt content of hardened concrete, tests shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant IS Code/BS Code/ASTM/DIN(Specify).

13.4.1.23 Workability : The workability of the concrete mixes shall be defined by their compacting factors or slump determined by the method described in IS Code. The workability of each concrete mix shall be such that satisfactory compaction can be obtained when the concrete is placed and vibrated in the work and that there is no tendency to segregate when it is handled, transported and compacted by the methods which the Contractor proposes to use in the Works. When, by trial mixes or otherwise, a mix has been verified as complying with these requirements, its workability shall be measured and, within the limits given below, confirmed or amended as considered necessary by the Engineer. For reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete, the compacting factor shall lie between 100 and 50mm. For unreinforced concrete the compacting factor shall lie between 50 and 25mm. For concrete which is to be pumped, the slump is to be increased to 150mm at the time and place of placement of concrete.

13.4.1.24 Design of Concrete Mixes: Each mix design shall be such that : a) The aggregate shall comprise both fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 20 mm or 40 mm

as directed by the Engineer. A separate mix shall be designed for each maximum aggregate size for any grade of concrete. b) The maximum water/cement ratio shall be the maximum water/cement ratio when the aggregate is saturated but surface dry. c) The mixes shall be designed to produce a target mean concrete cube strength at 28 days after manufacture greater than the characteristic strength at 28 days by a margin of at least to be 3 N/mm2 for grades M-20, M-25, M-30,M-35, M-40 and M-45. d) Where sufficient data demonstrate that a different margin is acceptable or necessary, in order to maintain the standard of acceptance for

characteristic strength, the mix shall be redesigned to have such different margin. Sufficient data shall mean cube test results from at least 40 separate batches of concrete produced over a period exceeding 5 days but not exceeding 6 months by the same plant under similar supervision. The different margin shall be 1.64 times the standard deviation of the test results considered, but not less than 3 N/mm2 for grades M-20, M-25, M- 30 and M-40.

For any concrete containing admixtures, the strengths shall ,be not less than those specified , but the mixes shall be separately designed to take account of the effects of the admixtures, and shall have separate trial mixes made and tested.

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13.4.1.25 Trial mixes a) Laboratory trials: As soon as the Engineer has agreed for the trial mix proportions for each grade of concrete, the Contractor shall produce in the concrete-testing laboratory on Site two batches from a trial mix for each grade using cement and surface dry aggregates, known to be typical of the proposed source of supply. Each batch shall contain the correct amount of cement and have a free water cement ratio at below the maximum value given in the Table of concrete grades and workability of each batch shall be determined. Provided that the compacting factors so obtained fall within the specified limits and the requirements regarding cement content and free water cement ratio have been met, the Contractor may proceed to carry out Site trials. As an alternative to producing trial mixes in a laboratory as described above, the Contractor may submit recent existing laboratory test reports from elsewhere. Such reports shall be acceptable only if the Engineer is satisfied with the laboratory’s test procedures and that the materials used were typical of the proposed source of supply. b) Site trials: Trial mixes shall be made at the site of the proposed concreting under full scale production conditions. The proportions of materials used, including the mixing water, shall agree with the mix proportions determined by the laboratory trial mixes. Three batches of concrete for each grade shall be produced, using the same plant and mixing time proposed by the Contractor for use in the Works.

For each grade of concrete the following shall be carried out : a) The workability of each of the three batches shall be determined immediately after mixing by the compacting factor method or slump cone.

b) Three 150 mm test cubes from each of the three batches shall be made by the contractor in the presence of the Engineer., The cubes shall be made cured, stored and tested at 28 days after manufacture in accordance with the method described.

c) The permeability test shall be carried out on 3 test cylinders as per the DIN specification. A site trial mix for a particular grade of concrete shall be considered satisfactory provided that:

i) the compacting factors or slump as under (a) above fall within the specified limits: ii) the average value of the compressive strength of the cubes taken from the trial mix is greater than the target mean strength used in

the mix design; and iii) the maximum permeability values of the 3 samples is less than the prescribed limit.

If the requirements under i) to iii) above are not met for any mix the Contractor shall re-design that mix and shall make further site trials as above. Where re-design of any concrete mix becomes necessary, the making and testing of the trial mix shall be repeated until the trial mix satisfies all three requirements i), (ii) & (iii) above. Final approval will not be given to any trial mix which does not comply with the specified requirements appropriate to that grade of concrete.

13.4.1.26 Workability trial : A full scale trial of the workability of each grade of concrete shall be made by the contractor in the presence of the Engineer,. The trial mix of each grade of concrete shall be batched, mixed and then transported to a representative distance in the manner that the Contractor proposes to batch, mix and transport the concrete to be placed in the Works. After discarding the first batch so made, the concrete from later batches shall be placed and compacted in trial moulds both for reinforced and mass concrete with dimensions typical of the Works, the sides of the moulds being capable of being stripped without undue disturbance of the concrete plated therein.

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The placing and compaction of the concrete shall be carried out in accordance with the specified procedures. The sides of the mould s shall be stripped after the concrete has set and the workability judged by the surface appearance and compaction obtained. If the workability test shows that the workability required is not attained for any trial mix for any grade of concrete, the trial mix shall be re-designed by the Contractor and a further full scale workability trial undertaken for that trial mix.

13.4.1.27 Mixes not approved: Approval of a mix may be withheld or withdrawn if (interalia) the grading of the aggregate changes such that the fraction of aggregate retained on any sieve differs from the corresponding fraction of aggregate in the approved mix more than 2% of the total quantity of fine and coarse aggregate; or The approval of a mix for any grade of concrete is withdrawn for any reason the Contractor shall carry out such further trials as are necessary to achieve a satisfactory mix for that grade of concrete.

13.4.1.28 Batching of materials : Cement used in the production of concrete shall be measured by weight either with an approved weighing machine or by making the size of each batch of concrete such as to require an integral number of complete bags or drums of cement.

i) For concrete of grades 20,25,30,35,40 and 45 the fine aggregate and the several nominal sizes of coarse aggregate shall be measured singly or cumulatively by weight using weigh-batching machines. ii) For concrete of grades 20 and 25 in small unimportant works the fine and coarse aggregate can be measured separately either by volume in gauge boxes (properly calibrated). iii) Weigh-batching machines shall provide facilities for the accurate control and measurement of the aggregates either singly or cumulatively and shall be capable of immediate adjustment by semi-skilled operators in order to permit variations to be made to the mix. All weigh dials shall be easily visible from the place at which filling and emptying of the hoppers is controlled. iv) Every concrete mixing machine shall be fitted with a device to measure added water by weight or volume and shall be so constructed that the water inlet and outlet valves are interlocked so that neither one of them can be opened unless the other is fully closed. The water-measuring device shall be provided with an overflow with a cross-sectional area at least four times that of the inlet pipe and with its discharge point clear of the mixing plant. The entire water system shall be maintained free of leaks at all times and the measuring device shall be fitted with a drain pipe which allows the full quantity of water being measured to be drained off for checking the measurement. The outlet arrangement of the measuring device shall be such that between five and ten percent of the water enters the mixer before the other materials and a further five to ten percent of the water enters the mixer after the other materials. The remainder of the water shall be added at a uniform rate with the other materials. The water measuring device shall be readily adjustable so that the quantity of water added to the mixer can, if necessary, be varied for each batch. v) Gauge boxes for use in volume batching shall be soundly constructed of timber or steel, with closed bottoms. Each box shall be sized to contain exactly the volume of aggregate required for one batch of any particular mix. In sizing up gauge boxes for fine aggregates, the Contractor shall make an allowance for bulking due to moisture contained in the aggregate stockpiles on Site. Each box shall be suitably identified by reference to the aggregate and the mix for which it has been made. vi) Any admixture which may be used shall be measured separately in calibrated dispensers.

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vii) All mixing and batching plants shall be maintained free of set concrete or cement and shall be clean before commencing mixing. The accuracy of calibration of any weighing plant, water measuring device and admixture dispenser shall be checked before carrying out trial mixes, before the first mixing of concrete for inclusion in the Works, after each service or adjustment to the mixing plant, and in any case at least once per week.

13.4.1.29 Mixing concrete: Concrete shall be mixed in batches in plant capable of combing the aggregates, cement and water (including admixtures if any) into a mixture uniform in colour and consistency, and of discharging the mixture without segregation. On commencing work with a clean mixer the first batch shall contain only half the normal quantity of aggregate to compensate for the adhesion of the other materials to the drum. The moisture contents of the aggregates shall be determined before the commencement of each day’s concreting at such intervals during each day as may be necessary. The Contractor shall make due allowance for water contained in the aggregates when determining the quantity of water to be added to each mix, and shall adjust the amount of water added to each mix to maintain approved free water/cement ratio of the mixed concrete.

13.4.1.30 Ready-mixed concrete : Any concrete which is not prepared under the direct control of the Contractor and by plant situated on or reasonably adjacent to the Site shall be classed as ready-mixed concrete. Ready mixed concrete shall not be used in any part of the Works without the written approval of the Engineer, which may be withdrawn at any time. The Contractor shall satisfy the Engineer that ready-mixed concrete complies with the specification for concrete, and that the manufacturing and delivery resources of the proposed supplier are adequate to ensure proper and timely completion of each concreting operation. The proposed supply depot shall be open to inspection by the Engineer at all times. The specified requirements as to the sampling, trial-mixing, testing and quality of concrete of various grades shall apply equally to ready-mixed concrete which shall be made and delivered in accordance with relevant code. The Contractor shall provide every additional facility which the Engineer may require for the supervision and inspection of the batching, mixing and transporting of ready-mixed concrete.

13.4.1.31 Repairing for concreting : Before placing concrete, the Contractor shall remove all oil, loose fragments of earth, mud, timber or other debris from the surface of the foundations or previously placed concrete. Where specified, and elsewhere as ordered by the Engineer, excavated surfaces on which concrete is to be placed shall be covered with either waterproof building paper, or polythene sheeting 0.1 mm in thickness immediately after completion of the final trimming of the excavation.

13.4.1.32 Transporting concrete : Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to its place in the works as rapidly as possible by methods which will prevent segregation or drying out and ensure that the concrete is of the required workability at the time of placing. If segregation has nevertheless occurred in any instance, the materials shall rejected.

Placing concrete : Before placing concrete in any part of the Works the Contractor shall satisfy himself by inspection that part is in all respects ready for the reception of concrete. He shall also notify the Engineer so as to enable him to inspect the location if so required.

i) The temperature of concrete at placing shall be between 5 and 300C. The temperature should be around 150C for better performances. ii) Concrete shall be placed & compacted before initial set has occurred and, in any event, not later than forty-five minutes from the time of mixing.

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iii) Concrete shall be carefully placed as stated in construction sequence in horizontal layers which shall be kept at an even height throughout the work. Concrete shall not be allowed to slide or flow down sloping surfaces into its final position but shall be placed directly in its final position from skip, truck, barrow, down pipe or other placing machine or device or, if this is impossible, it shall be shoveled into position with care being taken to avoid segregation. Concrete placed in horizontal slabs from barrows or other tipping vehicles shall be tipped into the face of previously placed concrete.

iv) Concrete, proposed to be dropped into the place of the work, shall be dropped vertically. It shall not strike the formwork between the point of its discharge and its final place in the work. Concrete shall not be dropped freely through a height greater than 11/2 metres. Chutes and conveyor bolts shall be so designed that there is no segregation or loss of mortar and shall be provided with a vertical pipe, or other device, which ensures that concrete is discharged vertically into place.

v) Where a lift of concrete is built up in layers, each layer shall be properly merged into the preceding layer before initial set of the previous layer takes place. If necessary the area of the pour will be restricted to ensure that this is achieved. .This is to avoid formation of cold joints.

vi) When pneumatic placers are used, if the end of the placer pipe is not equipped with an energy absorbing device, it shall be kept as close to the work as practicable. Mortar or water used at the beginning or end of a run shall be discharged outside the formwork.

vii) When pumps are used, the end of the supply pipe shall be kept immersed in the concrete during placing to assist compaction. Mortar or water used at the beginning or end of a run shall be discharged outside the formwork.

viii) Where concrete butts against earth or other materials liable to become loose or to slip, the Contractor shall take steps to prevent any such loose material falling on to the surface of the concrete. Subject to the approval of the Engineer such steps may include leaving timbering in place or cutting and removing. Timbering should be in small lengths or depths at a time. 13.4.1.33 Concreting in hot weather : Hot weather is defined as any combination of high air temperature, low relative humidity, and wind velocity tending to

impair the quality and properties of fresh or hardened concrete. In hot weather, the Contractor shall ensure that the temperature of the concrete at the time of placing does not exceed 300C and that the maximum internal temperature attained during setting does not exceed 750C. To that end, the contractor shall provide sun shades over stockpiles of aggregates, cement silos, mixing water tanks and pipelines, and in addition shall carry out one or more of the following procedures which shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Cool the mixing water and/or replace part of the water by chipped ice. The ice shall be completely melted by the time mixing is completed. Spray clean cool water over the aggregate stockpiles. The contractor shall carry out regular tests on the aggregates to ensure that concentrations of sulphates or chlorides do not rise to unacceptable levels, and to ensure that moisture content determinations allow for such spraying.

Shade or wet the outside of the form work. Apply a fine moisture (fog) spray of clean cool water in order to cool and moisten the surrounding air and the surface, to cool formwork and

reinforcement, and to lessen rapid evaporation from unformed concrete surfaces. Pour concrete at night

Change the mix to include retarding/plasticising admixtures, cement with a lower rate of hydration. The contractor shall provide the Engineer with details of the precautions he proposes to take to protect the concrete from the effects of high temperatures. No concreting in hot weather shall be put in hand until the proposed measures have been approved by the Engineer.

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13.4.1.34 Concreting in cold weather : Cold weather is defined as the situation existing at the Works, where either or both of the following conditions exist: The air temperature at the time considered is below 50C. The mean daily air temperature over three or more successive days has dropped below 50C.

On no account may concrete be placed in contact with frozen ground or formwork, or in contact with ice, snow or frost on the ground or on formwork or reinforcement. Concrete shall not be made with frozen materials.

Concreting may proceed in cold weather provided special precautions are taken to ensure that the surface temperature of the concrete at the time of placing is not less than 50C, and that the surface temperature is maintained above 50C for a succeeding period of at least:

4 days when the cement used in the concrete is ordinary Portland cement: 2 days when the cement used in the concrete is rapid hardening Portland cement.

Such precautions may include the following : i) Warming the aggregates and heating the mixing water, provided that the temperature of either does not exceed 600C. The water and aggregates shall be mixed for a period sufficiently long for them to acquire a uniform temperature before cement is added.

ii) Completely surrounding the freshly placed concrete with a cover and heating the enclosed air, which shall also be kept moist. Draughts of hot or dry air shall not be directed at concrete surfaces. iii) Insulating the formwork and finished concrete surfaces. iv) Providing screens to protect the concrete from air currents.

The contractor shall provide the Engineer with details of the precautions he proposes to take to protect the concrete from the effects of low temperatures and with details of the methods he proposes to use to assess the correct timing at which such protection may be re moved. No concreting in cold weather shall be put in hand until the proposed measures have been approved by the Engineer.

13.4.1.35 Concrete in large pours : A large pour is defined as a pour where the least dimension is greater than 1.5 metres. Subject to the requirements for construction and movement joint locations and the requirements for the test blocks detailed in the following clause, the Contractor will not be limited as to the size of a large pour, provided that adequate measures are taken to control temperature differentials. Such measures will be evaluated with reference to the following:

a) Temperatures : i) The temperature of the concrete at the time of placing shall not exceed 150C and the peak hydration temperature shall not exceed 600C,except under hot conditions, when the requirements in hot weather shall apply. ii)The difference in temperature between thermometers in the concrete near any concrete face and the interior of the concrete at a distance of 1 m from that face shall not exceed 200C at any stage after placing. b) Monitoring of temperature changes :

Sets of thermometers for recording concrete temperatures shall be placed at positions in the concrete near to each exposed face at spacing not exceeding 5 m. Further sets shall be placed at corresponding positions within the concrete at a distance of 1m from each face. The concrete temperatures shall be recorded at intervals not exceeding 6 hrs. or such other intervals as required by the Engineer, for a period of at least 7 days. Where the minimum dimension of a pour is between 1.5 m and 2.0 m the internal temperatures shall be recorded by thermometers placed at mid depth of the least thickness.

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c) Insulation and protection of concrete surfaces : i) Formwork shall be plywood 20 mm thick, or such other combination of materials having an equivalent insulation value. The formwork shall

remain in position for a sufficient time to ensure that the temperature control requirement in (a) (ii) above can be maintained after its removal. ii) Form surfaces shall be protected, as soon as practicable after the initial set has taken place, by either of the following means:

* by ponding the surface with at least 100 mm depth of water; * by covering the surface with a layer of polythene sheet upon which shall be placed a layer of sand of at least 50 mm thick.

When the latter method of protection is adopted, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to ensure that no loss of sand is suffered through the action of wind; the thickness of the sand layers shall be maintained at the specified minimum of 50 mm at all times. Whichever method of protection is adopted, the protection itself shall be kept shaded from direct sunlight. The contractor shall provide the Engineer with details of the precautions he proposes to take to protect the concrete from the effects of temperature build-up and with details of the methods he proposes to use to assess the correct timing at which such protection may be removed. No concreting in large pours shall be put in hand until the proposed measures have been approved by the Engineer.

13.4.1.36 Test blocks : Before commencing any large pour (as defined in the preceding clause) for a particular mix of concrete, the Contractor shall construct three test blocks 2.0 m cube in size. The temperature of the concrete at time casting the blocks shall not exceed 150C except under hot conditions. The materials used in making concrete for the test blocks, together with the reinforcement, formwork and materials used for protecting the top surfaces, shall be of the same type and from the same source as those intended for the large pour.

Two of the blocks shall be reinforced on two opposing sides and on the top face by 32 mm diameter high yield reinforcing bars at 250 mm spacing in each direction. The cover to the outer bars shall be 60 mm. The contractor shall ascertain the thermal characteristics of the cement and aggregates to be used, from which he shall calculate the likely maximum rise in temperature of the concrete. The data used shall be clearly indicated in the calculations which the Contractor shall give to the Engineer before casting the blocks. Thermometers shall be installed in the concrete near to the surface at the centre of each face, with one placed centrally in the block. Temperatures shall be recorded at 6 hourly intervals for a period at least 7 days for each of the blocks. Six 150 mm test cubes shall be taken during placement of concrete for each block, two for testing at 7 days and four for testing at 28 days. The test blocks shall be considered satisfactory if, for each of the blocks, all the following conditions are met:: i) The average strength of the four 28 days test cubes exceeds the specified 28 day characteristic strength by at least 7.5 N/mm2: ii) The rise in temperature during hydration does not exceed 45° C and the difference in temperature between any face and the centre of the block does

not at any stage exceed 20° C. iii) The nature of any cracks appearing is such that, in the opinion of the Engineer, the cracks would not constitute a potential source of harm, if they

were to occur in the permanent Works. If condition (i) above is not fulfilled than Contractor shall redesign the concrete mix, construct further test blocks, and repeat the tests as specified.

If condition (ii) is not fulfilled or under (iii) the Engineer is of the opinion that the cracks as noted are potentially harmful, the contractor may proceed with the casting of a large pour only if he incorporates one or more of the following procedures in the concreting operation:

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* cool the mixing water/aggregate as set out in Clause 13.1.3.33. * replace the 20 mm thick plywood formwork to formed faces with material having better insulating properties;

* increase the surface protection to unformed faces. If the Engineer so requires, the contractor shall construct further test blocks to demonstrate the efficacy of the measures which are being incorporated in the casting of the large pour.

13.4.1.37 Concrete placed in water : Where any concrete is to be placed in water, the Contractor shall submit detailed proposals to the Engineer and shall obtain his approval before commencing the work. The quantity of cement in any concrete placed in water, shall, if necessary be increased so that the free water/cement ratio of the mix is not more than the specified (e.g.0.45). Concrete shall not be placed in running water or be allowed to fall through water. Concrete shall be placed in water only by means of a bottom-opening watertight box or a tremie of a type approved by the Engineer. Bottom-opening boxes shall not be opened until they are resting on the work, and the lower ends of tremies shall always be kept below the surface of freshly placed concrete.

13.4.1.38 Compaction : Except as otherwise approved by the Engineer, concrete placed in situ shall be compacted with power driven internal type vibrators supplemented by hand spading and tamping, and shall be thoroughly worked around the reinforcement, tendons, duct formers and embedded items, and into the corners of the formwork, so as to form a solid mass free of voids. The vibrators shall at all times be adequate in number, amplitude and power to compact the concrete properly and quickly throughout the whole of the volume being compacted. Spare vibrators shall be readily on hand in case of breakdown. Vibrators shall be inserted into the uncompacted concrete vertically and at regular intervals. Where the uncompacted concrete is in a layer above freshly compacted concrete the vibrator shall be allowed to penetrate vertically for about 100 mm into the previous layer. In no circumstances shall vibrators be allowed to come into contact with the reinforcement or formwork nor shall they be withdrawn quickly from the mass of concrete but shall be drawn back slowly so as to leave no voids. Internal type vibrators shall not be placed in the concrete in a random or haphazard manner nor shall concrete be moved from one part of the work to another by means of the vibrators. The duration of vibration shall be limited to that required to produce satisfactory compaction without causing segregation. Vibration shall on no account be continued after water of excess grout has appeared on the surface.

13.4.1.39 Attendance of steel fixer and carpenter : The contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure that reinforcement, ducts or duct forming devices to house prestressing tendons, formwork and all embedded items are kept in their correct position as concreting proceeds. The contractor’s arrangements for concreting shall include for a competent steel fixer and a carpenter to be in attendance on the concreting gang as and when required.

13.4.1.40 Curing of concrete : Concrete shall be cured by being kept continuously moist throughout the curing period and by protecting the newly cast surface from the effects of sunshine, drying winds, frost, rain, running water or mechanical damage. The wet curing shall be maintained for a continuous period of at least

i) 7 days when the cement used in the concrete is ordinary Portland cement; ii) 3 days when the cement used in the concrete is rapid hardening cement and followed by curing by curing compound or wet curing for 3 weeks.

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If, during the specified minimum period of curing, the average temperature of the concrete falls below 100C, the period of curing shall be extended to allow for the concrete to reach sufficient maturity. The period of extension shall be as directed by the Engineer. When a low-heat or super sulphated cement is used, or with any type of GGBFS or pozzolana, the above wet curing periods shall be increased to at least 2 weeks or as approved by the Engineer, followed with application of curing compound. The protection shall be applied as soon as practicable after completion of placing and shall include one or more of the following methods as may best suit the circumstances:-

i) by water sprays in continuous operation; ii) by covering with hessian or similar absorbent material, or sand, kept constantly wet; iii) after thorough wetting, by covering with a layer of waterproof fabric kept in contact with the concrete surface; iv) by the application of an approved coloured non-staining liquid curing membrane which is either self removing or easily removed following the curing period and which has a 75% moisture retention standard. The liquid shall be applied to formed surfaces immediately after stripping the formwork.

Liquid curing membranes shall not be used on surfaces where laitance is to be removed and aggregate exposed to provide a satisfactory bond for placing further concrete or mortar screeds, or where in the opinion of the Engineer the use of a such a membrane is likely to spoil the finished appearance of an exposed surface. The Engineer may also prohibit the use of liquid curing membranes where their effect on any retained liquid would make them unsuitable as curing agents. Any concrete which, due to the Contractor’s failure to comply with requirements for curing, is in the opinion of the Engineer likely to have been impaired shall forthwith be removed from the site and replaced.

13.4.1.41 Construction joints : A construction joint is defined as a joint in the concrete introduced for convenience in construction at which special measures are taken to achieve subsequent continuity without provision for relative movement. (Hacking of laitance, air jetting and wetting) Construction joints shall be located so as not to impair the strength of the concrete. The position of construction joints and the size of the formwork panels shall be so co-ordinated that where possible the line of any construction joint coincides with the line of a formwork joint and that in any case all construction joint lines and formwork joint lines appear as a regular and uniform series. For all exposed horizontal joints and purposely inclined joints, a uniform joint shall be formed with a batten of approved dimensions to give a straight and neat joint line. Concrete placed to form the face of a construction joint shall have all laitance removed and the large aggregate exposed prior to the placing of fresh concrete. The laitance shall wherever practicable be removed when the concrete has set but not hardened by spraying the concrete surface with water under pressure or brushing with a wire brush sufficient to remove the outer mortar skin and expose the large aggregate without disturbing it. Where the laitance cannot be removed due to hardening of the concrete, the whole of the concrete surface forming the joint shall be treated by high pressure water jet, sand blasting, use of a needle gun or a scaling hammer to remove the surface laitance. The other alternative but effective method is: apply retarder by brush on the concrete surface and wash it by water jet. The laitance at top does not get set and is easily removed by washing. Before concreting is resumed, all loose matter on the existing concrete surface shall be removed by compressed air and the surface slightly wetted, but excess water removed by soaking or air jet(Never spray cement slurry).

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Concrete shall not be allowed to run to a feather-edge and any vertical joints shall be formed against a stop-end. If a kicker or stub-end is used it shall be at least 70 mm high. Removal of laitance from vertical face, wetting etc. shall be same as for horizontal joint as explained in the above para. No concreting shall be started until the Engineer has approved the positions and form of the construction joints (both horizontal & vertical).

13.4.1.42 Movement/expansion joints : Movement joints are defined as all joints intended to accommodate relative movement between adjoining parts of a structure, special provision being made where necessary for maintaining the water tightness of the joint. The contractor shall pay due regard to the instructions of manufacturers of proprietary jointing materials and shall, if required by the Engineer, demonstrate that the jointing materials can be applied satisfactorily. As far as possible jointing of water stops on Site shall be confined to the making of butt joints in straight runs. Where it is necessary for an intersection, or change of direction, or any joint other than a butt joint in a straight run, to be made on Site, a preliminary joint, intersection or change of direction piece shall be made and submitted to such tests as the Engineer may require. Flexible water stops shall be fully supported in the formwork, free of nails and clear of reinforcement and other fixtures. Any water stop which after installation is found to be damaged shall be removed and replaced. Concreting in the vicinity of water stops shall be carried out with care to ensure that the water stops do not bend or distort while the concrete is being placed and compacted in position. The surface of set concrete in a movement joint shall, where specified on the drawing, be painted two coats of bituminous paint and new concrete shall be placed against it only when the paint is dry. Expansion joints shall be formed by a separating strip of approved preformed joint filler. Caulking grooves shall be provided as shown on the Drawings. At all joints where a caulking groove is formed, the groove shall be wire brushed and loose material removed and blown out by compressed air immediately prior to caulking. After the groove has dried, it shall be primed and caulked with approved jointing compound. At all caulked joints, the face of the caulking strip and 50 mm width of concrete on either side shall be painted with two coats of paint having the same base as the caulking compound.

13.4.1.43 Dimensions and surfaces of finished concrete : Workmanship of concreting in formwork shall be such that concrete shall normally require no making up of surfaces being properly compacted and smooth. Concrete surfaces for the various classes of unformed and formed finishes shall in any event never exceed the maximum permitted tolerances stated in the specification or drawings, where not so stated, shown in the Table below. In the Table ‘line and level’ and ‘dimension’ shall mean the lines, levels and cross-sectional dimensions shown on the Drawings. Surface irregularities shall be classified as ‘abrupt’ or ‘gradual’. Abrupt irregularities include, but shall not be limited to offsets and fins caused by displaced or misplaced formwork, loose knots and other defects in formwork materials, and shall be tested by direct measurement. Gradual irregularities shall be tested by means of a straight template for plain surfaces or its suitable equivalent for curved surfaces, the template being 3.0 m long for unformed surfaces and 1.5 m long for formed surfaces. Maximum tolerance(mm)

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Type of work Line & Level Abrupt Irregularity Gradual Irregularity Dimension Wells, Piles, footings + 12 6 + 6 + 12 Abutment + 12 6 + 6 + 12, 6 Piers + 6 6 + 6 + 12, 6 Columns, beams, slab bridge decks + 3 6 + 3 + 6

13.4.1.44 Building in pipes and other items : Pipes and other items passing through concrete structures shall wherever practicable be built into the

structure as work proceeds, having been installed and connected to the remainder of the system to ensure proper fit before the start of any concreting. Where this procedure cannot be adopted, holes shall be formed to allow such items to be built in later, along with or after installation of the remainder of the system . Such holes shall be of size and shape sufficient to permit proper placing and compaction of concrete or grout. The surfaces of the holes shall be treated so as to bond with the later concrete. All items to be built in shall be securely supported in their correct position so as to prevent movement or damage during building-in. No pipe with flanged joints shall be concreted in until its accurate fit with other pipework has been checked and it has been secured in position. Concrete used for building in pipes and other items shall be of the same grade as the surrounding concrete, except that the mix shall incorporate an approved expanding agent used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Cement/sand mortar or cement grout used for building in shall also incorporate an expanding additive. Concrete, mortar and grout shall be placed and compacted by methods which will avoid moving or damaging built-in-items.

13.4.1.45 Structural precast concrete : Structural units of precast concrete shall be manufactured in the grade of concrete and to the sizes and details shown on the Drawings. The concrete shall comply with the provisions of the Specification whether such units are manufactured on the Site or obtained from manufacturers approved by the Engineer. Where the installation of precast concrete units in any structure is such that the faces of the units are to be left exposed either internally or externally, the exposed surfaces of the units as finished shall be uniform in colour and in texture. All cement, aggregates and other materials used in the manufacture of the units shall be obtained from the approved sources throughout the period of manufacture. The contractor shall submit full details of his proposed method of carrying out all operations connected with the manufacture and assembly of precast concrete structural members, including :-

i) a description of the types of casting bed, mould and formwork for the various types of members; ii) the procedure for concrete casting and the method of curing the concrete; iii) the procedure for transporting, handling, hoisting and placing of each type of precast structural member; iv) particulars of the temporary supports deemed necessary to ensure adequate stability during erection and fully proof against the effects of construction loads, wind load and other transient loads.

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13.4.1.46 Dimensional tolerances : Dimensions and shapes of precast concrete structural members shall comply with tolerances given on the Drawings or, when not so given, with those stated hereunder :

a. Length Not exceeding 3 m ± 6 mm Exc. 3 m not exc.4.5 m ± 9 mm Exc. 4.5 m not exc.6 m ± 12 mm Additional for every subsequent 6 m + 6 mm

b. Cross section (each direction) Not exceeding 500 mm ± 6 mm Exc. 500 mm not exc. 750 mm ± 9 mm Additional for every subsequent 250 mm ± 3 mm

c. Straightness or bow (deviation from intended line) Not exceeding 3 m 6 mm Exc. 3 m not exc. 6 m 9 mm Exc. 6 m not exc. 12 m 12 mm Additional for every subsequent 6 m 6 mm

d. Square ness When considering the squareness of a corner the longer of the two adjacent sides being checked shall be taken as the baseline, and a line perpendicular to

the baseline shall be taken as the checkline. The shorter side shall not vary in its distance from the checkline so that the difference between the greatest and the shortest side is not more than the distance specified as under:

e. Length of shorter side Not exceeding 1.2 m 6 mm Exc.1.2 m not exc.1.8 m 9 mm Exceeding 1.8 m 12 mm For the purpose of this requirement, any error due to lack of straightness shall be ignored; square ness shall be measured with respect to the straight lines which are most nearly parallel with the features being checked. When the nominal angle is other than 900 the included angle between the baseline and the check line shall be varied accordingly.

f. Twist No corner of a nominally plane surface shall deviate from the plane containing the other three corners by more than:

g. Surface dimensions Not exc. 600 mm wide and Not exc. 6 m long 6mm Exceeding 600 mm wide and for any length 12 mm

h Flatness The deviation from a 1.5 m straight edge placed in any position on a nominally plane surface shall not exceed 6 mm.

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13.4.1.47 Installation of precast concrete structural members : At all stages and until completion of the Works, precast members shall be adequately protected to preserve all permanently exposed surfaces and architectural features. The protection shall not mark or otherwise disfigure the concrete. All units shall be laid, bedded, jointed and fixed in accordance with the lines, levels and other details shown on the Drawings. Dry-pack mortar for packing shall consist of one part by volume of ordinary Portland cement and two parts by volume of fine aggregate passing a 1 mm sieve. The matter shall be mixed with only sufficient water to make the materials stick together when being moulded in the hands. The mortar shall be placed and packed in stages, where possible from both sides of the space being filled, using a hardwood stick hammered until the mortar is thoroughly compacted. Any precast concrete structural member which is found to be cracked damaged or otherwise inferior in quality, either before or after erection, shall be rejected and replaced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit for approval his proposals for the following:

i) Minimum ages for handling and transportation ii) Position and design of lifting point iii) Method of lifting and lifting equipment iv) methods of supporting and stacking v) methods of assembly and erection vi) accuracy of assembly and erection vii) temporary support viii) Final structural connections ix) Method of protecting units from damage x) Marking for identification xi) Protection from frost/heat etc.. xii) Preparation of contact surfaces xiii) Removal of locating devices after erection.

13.4.1.48 Testing Sampling and testing of aggregates : The contractor shall take samples of all aggregates and test them for grading regularly when concreting is

in progress and additionally as the Engineer may require. Whenever the source of aggregate is changed and in any case at least once per month the Contractor shall carry out tests on aggregates relating to water absorption, potential alkali reaction, chloride content, sulphate content and shrinkage characteristics, all as specified.

13.4.1.49 Sampling and testing of concrete : The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment and shall determine the slump and compacting factor of the freshly mixed concrete. For each grade of concrete works test cubes shall be made and tested as per IS 456:2000

13.4.1.50 Compliance with specified requirements : The concrete shall be deemed satisfactory if the conditions given in IS:456-2000 are met.

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13.4.1.51 Action in the event of failure to meet requirements : When concrete of a particular design of mix does not meet the strength requirements set out in no further concrete from that mix shall be placed in the work and the contractor shall establish the cause of the failure and apply such remedies as are necessary. The contractor shall revise the mix accordingly and demonstrate by trial mixes and test cube results that the revised mix meet specified requirements.

The contractor shall, within 24 hours of the date of test, make proposals for approval by the Engineer for action to be taken in respect of any concrete represented by test cubes which fail to meet the foregoing requirements. These proposals may include, but shall not be limited to, cutting and testing cores. In the absence of such approved proposals the Engineer will instruct the contractor regarding the action to be taken.

13.4.1.52 Cutting and testing of core samples : For the examination and testing of hardened concrete, cylindrical core specimens of 100 mm nominal diameter shall be cut from it as and where directed by the Engineer. They shall be cut perpendicular to the face. The preferred ratio of length to diameter shall be 2. Before preparation for testing, the specimen shall be made available for examination by the Engineer. If the estimated in-situ cube strength of the specimen determined is less than the specified characteristic strength at 28 days, or if in the opinion of the Engineer the concrete fails to meet the specifications in other respects, the concrete in that part of the works of which it is a sample shall be deemed not to comply with the specification.

13.4.1.53 Action in the event of concrete not complying : Concrete which is found not to comply with the Specification shall be rejected and shall be broken out and replaced or otherwise dealt with as directed by the Engineer in-charge.

13.4.1.54 Contractor responsible for testing : In addition to any specific obligations for sampling and testing, the contractor shall be responsible for routine inspection sampling and testing of concrete, materials, measuring devices and plant, in order to control the quality of work and to ensure compliance with the specification including conformity with approved samples. If the contract provides for a laboratory and testing equipment for the use of the Engineer’s staff, the contractor shall be allowed reasonable opportunity to use them for quality control. In the absence of such provision the contractor shall himself provide all necessary test equipment.

13.5 PSC/RCC/CC Work Quality Control: a) The contractor/s will be required to exercise effective quality control over production, placement and curing of concrete at site. They will

ensure proper specifications as laid down in IS 456 (2000)/BS-14. No extra payment for this quality control shall be admissible. b) Samples from fresh concrete shall be taken as per IS-1199 (1959) method of sampling and analysis of concrete and cubes shall be made, cured

and tested in accordance with IS:516(1959) - `Method of Test for strength of concrete’. The contractor/s shall arrange for testing of cubes in comparison at his own cost in accordance with IS:516(1959) in present of the Engineer’s representative. No extra payment for carrying out such test will be made to the contractor.

c) The test cubes of 15cm x 15cm x 15cm of size will have to be prepared by the contractor. The number of cubes from any batch of concrete shall be as per IS:456-2000.

d) The contractor/s will maintain quality control charts at site of work based on the test results which should be made available to the inspecting officers on demand.

e) Aggregate, sand and water to be used for CC/RCC should conform to relevant ISI standard. Testing shall be made at contractor’s cost to ensure quality.

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f) No concreting will be allowed till reinforcement and shuttering work are properly checked and okayed in writing by the Engineer’s representative. g) All concreting to be done for CC/RCC work shall be properly compacted by use of vibrators. h) Contractor shall ensure one stretch concreting during one shift of concreting. Any rest/ pauses such as for meals etc. should be adjusted

accordingly with the consent of the Engineer’s representative. i) During placing of concrete, free fall of concreting shall not be more than 1.20m and concrete shall be cured as per the satisfaction of the site

Engineer. j) Removal or de-shuttering of form work shall be as per IS-456-2000 and in the presence of Site Engineer and no patch repair or finishing

surface shall be done without approval of Engineer in Charge/ADEN. Any such rectification will be done by the contractor at his own risk and expenses.

k) Any part of the RCC which does not come upto the standards or is damaged during any operation of the work shall be fully made good by the contractor at his own cost.

l) Construction joint may be provided only after approval of Engineer and will be prepared as under. All the lattice which has come on the surface will be removed by wire brushing before hardening of the concrete in such a manner that aggregate are exposed but not disturbed from their position. Surface should be cleaned by water jetting when the concrete has set. The surfaces shall be rubbed with carborandum stone for smooth and effective finish.

m) Any loose mill scale or loose or scaly rust must be completely removed before the reinforcement is placed in position. Sufficient number of concrete/cover blocks of size equal to minimum cover specified in drawing shall be provided before placing the reinforcement in position.

n) For all concrete work, the aggregate will be tested as per standard tests prescribed to IS-2384 Pt. I&II, IS-383 and Works Hand Books Pt.III to determine their properties and their grading.

o) As far as possible, stock piling of the aggregates shall be done in accordance with the standard practices to enable standard analysis being made of such batch that is brought to the site.

p) The design of the mix will be carefully done from representative samples of the aggregate. The preliminary test results along with analysis of aggregates and mix design calculations should be sent to the Engineer for his approval. The contractor/s will modify/carry out the mix design to the satisfaction of the Engineer if so required and get his final approval. Such approval, however, does not relieve the contractor/s of his/their responsibility and obligations regarding the minimum strength requirement.

q) Quantity of reinforcement as required for the work will not be a matter of dispute for RCC work and no extra payment for using higher reinforcement will be admissible over basic RCC rate.

r) Coarse aggregate for RCC - Only machine crushed broken stone metal of approved quality shall be permitted. s) Slab concrete shall be placed vibrate and finished in such a way to required slope so as to avoid any possibility of leakage. t) Ground level for bridge abutment, wings, returns, piers etc. will be determined as the mean of actual ground level available at the individual

site of each structure like piers, abutments wings etc.

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u) Methods of computing volume of concrete and masonry will be calculated by the mean area method or high piers primordial formula as decided by the Engineer’s representative.

v) All controlled concrete other than produced from batching plant shall be weigh batched. Concrete mixers with device for automatic weighing facilities for aggregates, cement, sand shall be employed. For controlled concrete work moisture content in the aggregate shall be taken in to consideration.

w) Mass cement concrete work in M-25 grade in leveling course ,coping and toe wall, pier, wing and return walls, abutment, foundation etc. x) Mass concrete and other items of R.C.C. works etc. shall be carried out in accordance with Indian Railway Standard concrete Bridge Code

1997 with correction slips issued from time to time and the Railway specifications. The work shall be executed in all respect as specified in the Standard Specifications. All materials required for the work shall be provided by the Contractor.

y) General specifications as specified under Works Hand Book, of Central Railway shall be applicable except those modified under this specification of NS items.

z) The ratio of cement, sand and stone aggregate shall be as per controlled concrete for M-25/ M30/M40 grade shall be followed. The rate quoted by the Tenderer shall be deemed to include:- (i) Cost of labour and materials like cement, sand and aggregate shuttering, shoring scaffolding, Supplying, cutting and fixing H.D.P.E. pipe

100mm dia for weep holes etc. complete including use of mixture, vibrators, curing etc. for the successful completion of this item in all respects.

(ii) Only machine crushed broken stone aggregate of size 6mm to 40mm as per design mix shall be used as approved by Engineer-in-charge. (iii) Cost of work for cement concrete in foundation and substructure to all depth and lift below the ground level and above ground level. (iv) Cost of protection work such as strutting, timbering, shoring etc. as required for retention of earth and for safe passage of trains shall be

arranged by the contractor at his own cost. The contractor shall have to get the design of shoring approved by the Engineer in advance. (v) Depending upon the type of structural member and other technical requirement the size of coarse aggregate shall be 6mm to 40mm as

decided by Engineer in charge/ADEN (vi) Concrete to be used for PSC and RCC work should be controlled concrete produced by ready mix batching plant or plant of adequate

capacity installed at site. In case of smaller quantum of work, weigh batching can also be used for weighment of cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate for design mix.

(vii) No cold joint shall be allowed and only construction joint shall be provided as per approved procedure and specifications. (i) No payment will be made for providing and fixing in position at site (including transportation etc.) HDPE pipe for weep holes and no

deduction will be made from mass CC/RCC/Masonry etc. for HDPE pipe. No deduction will be made for weep holes etc. No deduction will be made for volume of reinforcement bars, cover blocks etc.

Before casting of piles caps the concrete at the top portion of piles to the required depth as specified by the Engineer should be stripped off and the reinforcement of piles of the top should properly be anchored with the pile cap. No extra payment will be made for stripping off concrete from the pile top and for anchorage.

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14.0 SPECIAL CONDITION OF CONTRACT- Part III "Training to Supervisors and Operators of Contractor: The Supervisors and Operators of the Contractor proposed to be deployed at work site, which is close to the running track, shall be imparted mandatory training by the Railway about the safety measures to be adopted while working in the vicinity of running track. Engineer-in charge of the work shall decide the scale, extent & adequacy of training. In case training is imparted at a recognized railway training institute, the charges for the same, as decided by railway shall be recovered from contractor. A competency certificate to this effect to the individual Supervisor/Operator shall be issued as given below, by a Railway Officer not below the rank of Assistant level. No Supervisor/Operator of the Contractor shall work or allowed to work in the vicinity of running track who is not in possession of valid competency certificate. All the labor, materials, tools, plants etc required for ensuring safe running of trains shall be provided by Contractor at his own cost. Wherever lookout men are provided by Railway, charges at the rate of Rs.150/- per man per day shall be recovered from Contractor. Competency Certificate Certified that Shri___________________________ Supervisor/Operator of M/s_______________ has been trained and examined in safety measures to be followed while working in the vicinity of running railway track for the work______________________________________. His knowledge has been found satisfactory and he is capable of supervising the work safely. This certificate is valid only for the work mentioned in this certificate only.

Signature and designation of the officer

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15.0 Penalty due for unsafe work- In the event of accident at the work site a departmental enquiry shall be held and in case it is established that the accident has occurred on account of

contractor’s negligence or the negligence of his men, penalties up to an upper limit of 10% of the total cost of the work shall be imposed on the contractor. Railway administration reserves the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect, if the contractor is found responsible for causing an accident

without giving any further notice/s to the contractor/s. In the event of contractor not completing work or leaving it unsafe at the end of day’s work so they serve speed restrictions, if required to be imposed, track

shall be attended to by the Railway administration immediately at the contractor’s cost without any further notice. In addition the labour cost recoverable from the contractor, supervision charges @ 12.50% and train detention charges @ Rs. 2000/- every half hour or part thereof shall also be recovered. In the event of contractor starting the job without proper supervision causing accident, he may be prosecuted under Railway Act for unlawfully interfering

with the Railway track in addition to the recovery of Rs. 20,000/- as penalty of every such cases, actual losses, compensation with damages to Railway property. During execution of the work, contractors shall ensure that all safety precautions are taken by their men to protect themselves and site to prevent any untoward incident. In this regard contractor will ensure that ;adequate number of safety helmets, safety belts, safety jackets with reflective arm band, rope, ladders emergency light etc are available at site before the work is actually started. The above list is only indicating and is not exhaustive and safety item will be arranged as per the requirement. Railway reserve the right to stop the work in the absence of proper safety gear and no claim shall be entertained in this regard. Decision of the Engineer-in charge will be final and binding upon the contractor. The cost of all the safety gear is deemed to have been included in the rates quoted and nothing extra is payable under this contract. All the labour, materials, tools, plants etc. required for ensuring safe running of trains shall be provided by contractor at his own cost. Wherever lookout men are provided by Railway, charges at the rate of Rs. 150/- per man per day shall be recovered from contractor. The contractor/s will be required to give Assistant Engineer a monthly progress report of the work done during the month upto 4th of the following month. He will also give to the Assistant Engineer the programme of work to be done in coming month by 25th of the preceding month. The programme will be subject to alteration or modifications at the direction of the Assistant Engineer . who may discuss such modifications or alterations with the contractor as considered necessary. Approval of any programme shall not in any way relieve the contractor from any of his obligations to complete the whole of the work by the prescribed time or extended time, if any. These safety provisions should be brought to the notice of all concerned and displayed on a notice board at a prominent place at the work spot. The persons responsible for compliance of the safety code shall be named herein by the contractor. To ensure effective endorsement of the rules and regulations relating to safety precautions, the arrangements made by the contractor shall be open to inspection by Labour Officer/Engineer in charge of the department or their representative, Railway open line supervisors/officers etc. DRAWING FOR THE WORK – The drawings for the works can be seen in the office of the CWM/CRWS/WCR/Bhopal. It should be noted by tenderer/s that these drawings are meant for general guidance only and the Railway may suitably modify them during the execution of the work according to the circumstances without making the Railways liable for any claims on account of such changes. Required approved structural drawings will be supplied by the Railway before execution of the work.

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The Railway Administration reserves the right to modify the plans and drawings as referred to in the special data and specifications and also the estimate and specifications without assigning any reasons as and when considered necessary by the Railway. The percentage rates for the schedule items and items rates for the non- schedule items quoted by the contractor as may be accepted by the railways will, however, hold good irrespective of any changes, modifications, alterations, additions, omissions in the locations of structures and detailed drawings, specifications and/or the manner of executing the work. It should be specifically noted that some of the detailed drawings may not have been finalized by the railway and will, therefore, be supplied to the contractor as and when they are finalized on demand. No compensation whatsoever on this account shall be payable by the Railway Administration. No claim whatsoever ;will be entertained by the Railway on account of any delay or hold up of the work/s arising out of delay in approval of drawings, changes, modifications, alterations additions omissions and the site lay out plans or details drawings and design and or late supply of such material as are required to be arranged by the Railway or due to any other factor on Railway accounts. Figures and dimensions on drawings shall supersede measurements by scale and drawings to a large scale shall take precedence over those to a smaller scale. Additional special conditions- It should be specifically noted that some of the detailed drawings may not have been finalized by the Railway and will, therefore, be supplied to the

contractor as and when they are finalized on demand. No compensation whatsoever on this account shall be payable by the Railway Administration. No claim whatsoever will be entertained by the Railway on account of any delay or hold up the work arising out of delay in approval of drawings, changes,

modifications, alterations, additions, omission and the site layout plans or details drawings and design and or late supply of such material as are required to be arranged by the Railway or due to any other factor on Railway Accounts. No claim for idle labour and or idle machinery etc. on any account will be entertained. Similarly no claim shall be entertained for business loss or any such

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16.0 BANK GUARANTEE FORMAT. (This is for the purpose of submission of Performance Guarantee after award of work )

In consideration of the President of India ( hereinafter called "the Government") having agreed to exempt ________________________ ( hereinafter called "the said Contractor/s") from the demand, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement dated __________ made between _____________and _______________ for _____________( hereinafter called " the said Agreement"), of security deposit/performance guarantee for the due fulfillment by the said Contractor(s) of the terms and conditions contained in the said Agreement, on production of a Bank Guarantee for Rs. ___________ ( Rupees_____________________________) we, ________________ ( hereinafter referred to as (indicate the name of the bank ) " the Bank") at the request of __________________(Contractor's) do hereby undertake to pay to the Government an amount not exceeding Rs. ________________ against any loss or damage caused to or suffered or would be caused to or suffered by the Government by reason of any breach by the said Contractor(s) of any of the terms or conditions contained in the said Agreement. 2. We, ____________________________ do hereby undertake to pay the (indicate the name of the bank ) to pay the amounts due and payable under this guarantee without any demur, merely on a demand from the Government (Railways) stating that the amount/claimed is due by way of loss or damage caused to or would be caused to or suffered by the Government (Railway) by reason of breach by the said contractor(s) of any of the terms or conditions contained in the said Agreement or by reason of the contractor(s) failure to perform the said agreement. Any such demand made on the Bank shall be conclusive as regards the amount due and payable by the Bank under this Guarantee. However, our liability under this Guarantee shall be restricted to an amount not exceeding Rs.___________________. 3. We under take to pay to the Government any money so demanded notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the contractor(s)./supplier(s) in any suite or proceeding pending before any court or Tribunal relating thereto our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal. The payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment there under and the contractor(s)/supplier(s) shall have no claim against us for making such payment. 4. We, ________________ (indicate the name of the basis ) further agree that the guarantee herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during the period that would be taken for the performance/ of the said Agreement and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of the Government under or by virtue of the said Agreement have been fully paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till ________________office/ Department) Ministry of _________ certifies that the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and properly carried out by the said Contractor(s) and accordingly discharges this guarantee. Unless a demand or claim under this guarantee is made on us in writing on or before the _____________we shall be discharged from all liability under this guarantee thereafter. . 5. We _______________________ (indicate the name of the bank ) further agree with the Government that the Government shall have the fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said Agreement or to extend time of performance by the said contractor(s) from time to time or to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers exercisable by the Government against the said Contractor(s) and to forbear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said agreement and we shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation, or extension being granted to the said Contractor(s) or for any forbearance, act or omission on the part of the Government or any indulgence by the Government to the said Contractor(s), or any such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving us.

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6. This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the constitution of the Bank or the Contractor(s)/Supplier(s). 7. We,___________________ (indicate the name of the bank ) lastly undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the previous consent of the Government/Railway in writing. Dated the _____________ day of ______________19 For _______________________________________ (Indicate the name of the bank ) NOTES: (1) If the tenderer submit Performance Guarantee in the shape of Bank Guarantee, then it will be accepted only if the same matches verbatim with the given format. (2) The Bank Guarantee/extension of the B.G. if any in future to be submitted by the supplier(s)/ contractor(s) should be sent directly to the concerned authorities by the issuing Bank under Registered Post A/D.

EXTENSION OF BANK GUARANTEE FORMAT This Deed of Extension of original Bank Guarantee Bond No. ……………………………..…….. dated …………….. for Rs. ……………….. (Rs.

…………………………………………………) executed in favour of President of India acting through …………………………….. on behalf of M/s.

………………………………… by ………………………….. Bank.

We ……………………………………………………bank have executed original bank guarantee bond No. …………………………………………….

dated ……………………. for Rs. ………… (Rs. …………………………………………..) in favour of President of India acting through

……………………………… on behalf of M/s. ……………………………………….. valid upto ………………………….. we hereby extend the period of

validity of the said original bank guarantee/extended bank guarantee upto ……………………

All other terms and conditions mentioned in the original bank guarantee remain unchanged and shall form part of this extension deed. The claim under the

above bank guarantee bond should be made in writing on or before ………………..

Place …………… Signature of branch Manager

Date ……………….. Authorized Attorney

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Annexure – ‘B’

17. EFT MANDATE FORM FROM: Date: TO Dy. FA&CAO(W)/CRWS, WEST CENTRAL RAILWAY, BHOPAL

Sub:-Willingness to Receive Payment through RBI’s EFT System. We refer to the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) System being set up by West Central Railway, Bhopal for remittance of our payments using RBI’s EFT scheme and confirm that we are agreeable to our payments being made through the above scheme to our under noted Account: NAME OF ORGANISATION AND ADDRESS

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MICR CODE OF BANK

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BANK NAME

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BRANCH NAME

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BANK ADDRESS

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BRANCH TELE/FAX NO.

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BANK ACCOUNT NO.

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TYPE OF ACCOUNT

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A Xerox copy of the cheque leaf is attached herewith for necessary action at your end. Enclo : As stated above

Signature & Stamp

Confirmed by Bank.

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PART – B: Conditions in respect of statutory Acts, Laws & Rules. No. Rev-0 dated 01.02.2013. 1. The successful tenderer shall comply with all relevant statutes of Government including Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970 and Central rules

1971) and obtain license from Assistant Labour Commissioner or the Competent authority empowered to issue such license. Any failure on the part of the successful tenderer in this regard will be at his risk and consequence. Contractor should comply with Workman’s Compensation Act 1923, Payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948 of Govt. of India, Ministry of labour, Employees State Insurance act, Provident Fund Act, Employment of Children Act, Un-touchable Act and other Labour Laws. The successful tenderer shall also indemnify the Railway Administration against any claim / liabilities under these acts that may occur to the contractor’s labours and staff due to any reasons whatsoever. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to abide by the relevant statutes. By entering into the contract, contractor will assume all the liabilities arising out of various relevant statues. (GCC Part-II, clause No. 3 AND 54 to 60.)

2. The contract shall be governed by the law for the time being in force in the Republic of India. (GCC Part-II, clause No. 3 AND 54 to 60.) 3. It is the responsibility of Contractors/Suppliers/Scrap dealers/Visitors and their labourers/workers/staff to ensure that provisions of Factory Act 1948 and Madhya

Pradesh Factory Rules 1962 are followed by them. The subsequent paragraphs, illustrate the important responsibilities to be assumed by contractor to follow the provisions of The Factories Act 1948 and The Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules 1962, however all the sections of the Act and Rules need to be abided. The word ‘’Contractor’’ stands for Contractors/Suppliers/Scrap dealers/Visitors in the following paragraphs and the word “staff” stands for Labourers/workers/staff of the contractor. The word “Act” stands for Factories Act 1948 and Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules 1962 in the following paragraphs.

A. By entering into this contract, it is deemed that contractor agrees to all the conditions in the contract and assumes responsibility to act according to the provisions of The Factories Act 1948 and The Madhya Pradesh Factories Rules 1962 while working in the CRWS. By accepting the contract, contractor is deemed to have agreed to all the sections of the said Act and Rules, including section 101 of Factories Act 1948 which signifies liability of the contractor to the provisions of Factories Act as an Occupier or Factory Manager. Railway administration and personnel stands absolved of any responsibility and liability arising out of Act. The contractor shall indemnify the railway administration against any claim/liability under the Act that may occur to the contractor's labours and staff due to any reasons what so ever.

B. The contractor will ensure that he and his staff follow the provisions of the Act and will ensure that he and his staff work safely. The contractor shall give high importance to the safety of his staff and they will not do any act which will endanger safety of their staff or that of any other person in CRWS (Factories Act 1948 Section 111).

C. For entering into CRWS premises gate pass is required by all the contractors and their staff. For issue of gate pass, a written application is required on prescribed Forms -1 to 6, 6A, 7A, 8 & 9. Entering in CRWS workshop without valid gat pass is a punishable offence.

D. It will be responsibility of all the contractors to ensure that their staff is in good health. The contractors will not employ staffs that are sick or unfit otherwise for working.

E. Staff less than 18 years is not permitted to enter CRWS premises. It is contractor’s responsibility that staffs employed by them are not less than 18 years age. In case the age of some staff seems to be less than 18 years then the ‘’date of birth certificate’’ needs to be produced for issuing of gate pass. If date of birth certificate is not available then age should be certified by MBBS Doctor with a specific sentences ″Examined Mr…(Name of employee) and found that his age is more than 18 years″ (Factories Act 1948 Section 2a, 104, 104(a)).

F. Contractor will ensure that the drivers of the transport vehicle/trucks used by them have valid driving licence. G. Contractor shall ensure that crane used in the operation has fitness certificate as per provisions of M.P. Factories Rules. The Crane Operator should be

subjected to the eye test, by a qualified ophthalmologist, once a year, if the age of the crane operator is less than 45 years, otherwise twice in a year. The test report should be submitted at the time of issue of gate pass. (M.P. Factories Rules 1962 Rule-62, 63, 66A).

H. The contractor should keep a first aid box and a trained staff in First Aid to provide first aid to injured staff at the work place (M.P. Factories Rules 1962 Rules-75).

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I. Contractor is responsible for safety of his staff under the provisions of Act. While abiding the provisions of Act, it will be the responsibility of the contractor :

i) To ensure that he employs healthy and trained staff only and that his staff follows the principles of safe working. Contractor’s staff will not enter CRWS without shoes/safety shoes.

ii) To ensure that a capable representative is always available at work site in the absence of contractor who will also ensure that the workers work in safe manner.

iii) To ensure that injured, sick, unhealthy, alcoholic, mentally unsound staff and staff in inebriated condition do not enter the CRWS. iv) To ensure that his staff does not use short cuts in work and avoid safety principles to carry out the work. v) To inform his workers about the safety requirements while working in CRWS.

vi) To provide protective equipments such as Safety Shoes, Hand gloves, Helmet, Face Mask, Safety Belt, Ear Plug, Protective clothing etc., to the staff. The protective equipments should be of good quality and reputed brand.

vii) To provide suitable good quality tools to his staff for working. Contractor will further ensure that staff uses the tools in safe manner and follow safe working methods.

viii) To ensure that staff uses the protective equipment while working and they use a designated safe path for coming to the work place and going back from work place and will not deviate from their regular path. Moving in areas other than the designated work place is an offence.

ix) To ensure recording of attendance of staff and their deployment as per the Act. x) To ensure that before starting work in a shop, contractor should inform Shop SSE and work should not be started without informing shop SSE, in any

circumstances. xi) To get permit for digging before starting a work which requires digging at any place (Form/Safety/00.WP.002/1 & 2). xii) To inform his staff and vehicle operators about the shunting and not to come in the way of railway tracks. In CRWS shunting of coaches is a routine

process. xiii) To ensure that his staff leaves the CRWS after their working hours as mentioned in the gate pass. They are not allowed to stay back beyond the permitted

time. xiv) To ensure that only trained and authorised staff repairs the machines or equipments used by his staff. xv) To ensure that staff uses good quality cables without joints and they should not tinker with electric switch board. xvi) To ensure that staff working with electricity or on electrical equipments to take precautions required for working with electricity and use proper good

quality protective equipment and insulated tools. xvii) To adhere to following safety principles while working at height :-

a) For working at a height ‘’8 feet & above’’, permit is required. Contractor will ensure work permit is issued on daily basis. (Form/Safety/00-WP.001/1,2,3) b) Contractor will ensure that for working at height only trained staff is employed. The staff should be trained from an institute recognized by Central Govt.

or M.P. Govt. c) Contractor will ensure that the staffs employed for working at height are certified by MBBS Doctor that ‘’the staff is fit to work at height’’ and ‘’the staff

do not get frightened while working at height’’. d) It will be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that his staffs are provided with safety equipments suitable for working at height and they use safety

belt, safety net and other safety equipment. e) For working on fragile roof, contractor should ensure that the staffs are provided with suitable working safety equipment and the staffs use it

xviii) To ensure that he and his staffs abide to the general safety principles while working in CRWS, even though they may not have been specifically listed out in the above paragraphs.

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4. CRWS is ISO-9000, 14001 AND OHSAS-18000 certified shop therefore, it is contractors’ responsibility to ensure that environmental norms set by MPPCB are not violated and he (contractor) will only use those processes which do not affect environment, his staff or any other process.

5. The Railway shall not be responsible for any accident that may occur to contractor’s labours/staff for any reasons whatsoever. It is the responsibility of contractor to move the injured staff to hospital for treatment & to bear the expenses of such treatment. The contractor will himself ensure the safety of his workers and shall be liable to pay claims, whatsoever if made by the contractor labour. Railway will not carry any responsibility of such payments. As per section 101 of Factory Act, the liability on account of failure to follow provisions of Factories Act or liability arising out of Factories Act lies with the contractor.

6. The persons engaged by the contractor should be courteous, well mannered and well behaved. Railway reserves the right to ask the contractor to remove any person if found to be unsuitable for work or any other ground like bad conduct etc. In such situation the contractor must remove the concerned person and replace a suitable person forthwith. The person so removed must not be engaged by the contractor in any site of Railways.

7. As per EPF Commissioners guidelines any contractor labour working inside the CRWS, Bhopal premises should be covered under EPF Act irrespective of total labour available with contractor. Accordingly it is advised to tenderers to submit documentary proof in respect of their own EPF registration number along with their offer. If the EPF registration number is not submitted by the tenderer along with offer and work is awarded to him, then it is essential for tenderer to obtain and submit his own EPF registration number within one month from the date of issue of acceptance letter irrespective of total no. of labours likely to be employed by him. In absence of the same all rights are reserved with Railways to deal the case.

8. i) Payment: - No advance payment will be made by the Railways. Payment will be made on monthly basis against bill submitted by the contractor as per total quantity of work carried out satisfactorily in a month by contractor duly checked, passed and certified by nominated supervisor & nodal officer for doing work as per prescribed method. ii) Depositing of EPF of contractor’s labours & Service Tax (if quoted) is the liability of contractor. Monthly payment to contractor will be made after submission of documentary proof i.e. challans of EPF and service tax deposits. In absence of the same all rights are reserve with Railway Administration to withhold/release the monthly bill. ii) It is contractor’s responsibility to pay wages to his labourers between first to tenth day of every month in presence of Railway’s nominated representative as per Factory Act provisions. Notice of date of payment/advance to labour & venue to be given to Railway administration to witness the same. Non compliance of the clause will results in termination of the contract. iii) Contractor is responsible for filling of form no. 18, 19, 20 under rule no. 103, 102 & 104 of M.P. Factories rules 1962 respectively, and will submit copy of the same to inspecting authority at the time of claiming payment. Contractor is also responsible for maintaining records like register of wages, muster roll, register of over time, register of advance, wages slip, notice board etc, in terms of “The Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Central Rules, 1971”. Note: Clause no. 7 & 8 is applicable for works contracts to be executed inside CRWS, Bhopal’s premises.

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