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TAMIL NADU GERNERATION AND DISTRIBUTION CORPORTATION LTD

HYDRO PROJECT – ERODE

SPECIFICATION

NAME OF THE WORK :- HP-BKB/II-Providing Chain link fencing, hand

rails for the intake area, Dividing wall, RF
abutment, LF abutment, providing entrance
gate for the Power house of BKBII
Vendipalayam, Erode

CIRCLE :- Hydro Project /ERODE

DIVISION :- BKB/II/VENDIPALAYAM

SPECIFICATION Number. :- BKB/II/143

Earnest Money Deposit. Rs.10,800/-(Rupees Ten thousand and

eight hundred only)

(K2 CONTRACT) SINGLE PART (DOUBLE Cover System)

COST OF TENDER :- Rs.2500.00 (Within TamilNadu &

SPECIFICATION SET Outside TamilNadu)
Extra by Post. Rs.100/-

LAST DATE AND TIME Upto 4.00 P.M. on 13.06.2013

FOR SALE OF TENDER at the Office of the SE/Civil/Hydro
Project / ERODE-9.

DUE DATE AND TIME FOR :- Upto 2.00 P.M. on 14. 06.2013
RECEIPT OF TENDER at the Office of the SE/Civil/Hydro
Project/ ERODE-9.

DUE DATE AND TIME FOR :- At 2.00 P.M. on 14.06.2013 at the

OPENING OF TENDER Office of the SE/Civil/Hydro Project/
ERODE-9.
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Specn.No.BKB/II/143

BID QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT ( BQR);-

(1) Eligible Class :- Class IV and above.

(ii)The tenderer as a principal contractor in a single contract should

have executed civil works to a value not less than Rs.5.00 Lakhs. The

tenderer should have a turn over not less than Rs.20.00 Lakhs in the

last three financial years.

(iii) The documentary evidence pertaining to item Nos. (i) & (ii)

should be enclosed while presenting the tender.

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SECTION-A
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

A.1. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF TENDER (SE’s Open Tender)

A.1.1. For and on behalf of Tamil Nadu Generation and distribution Corporation Ltd sealed
tenders super scribed as “TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
CORPORATION LTD” Specification No. BKB/II/143- Providing Chain link
fencing, hand rails for the intake area, Dividing wall, RF abutment, LF
abutment, providing entrance gate for the Power house of BKBII
Vendipalayam, Erode is invited.
A.1.2. The tenders will be received by the Superintending Engineer / Civil / Hydro
Project, 955,EVN Road, Erode -638 009 for the above work due on 14.06.2013 up
to 14.00 hours as per the office clock.
A.1.3. The tenderers may have the option either to present the tender directly or send it
by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due. In case of sending by Registered
Post with Ack. Due, the tender should reach well in advance before the date and
time set for opening of tender. No tender given in person, shall be received after
the notified time and date for the receipt of tender. Tenders received by post
after the notified time and date for the receipt of tender will be rejected
summarily and will be immediately returned to the tenderer, without opening the
tender.

A.1.4 The tenders should be put into the sealed tender box available in front of
Executive Assistant to SE/Civil Office after affixing dated initial of the Executive
Assistant to Superintending Engineer/Civil/Hydro Project/Erode on the cover.
However the tenders received by couriers or Registered Post etc., shall be received
in person by the Executive Assistant to SE/Civil and put into the tender box after
recording in the Register maintained for their purpose. Tender Box will be opened
and the Tenders will be collected exactly at the time and date specified. The
tenders so received within the due date and time fixed for submission of tender
will be opened in the presence of tenderers or the authorized representatives by
the tender opening committee authorized by the Superintending Engineer/Civil at
his office at 14.00 Hrs. on the same day.

A.1.5. The tenderers or their authorised representative are expected to be present at

the time of opening of tenders. The tender opening officer, on opening of tender,
will prepare a statement of the attested and unattested corrections therein and
get it initialed by the concerned tenderer. If any of the tenderers or their
representative find it inconvenient to be present at the time of opening of tender,
then in such case, the tender opening officer, will on opening the tender of the
absentee tenderer, make out a statement of the attested and unattested
corrections and communicate to him. The absentee tenderer shall then accept the
statement of the corrections without any question whatsoever.
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A.1.6. If the tender is made by an individual, it shall be signed with his full name and his
address shall be given. If, it is made by a firm, it shall be signed by a partner who
shall write his own name and address. If the tender is made by a corporation it
shall be signed by a duly authorised officer, who shall produce with his tender,
satisfactory evidence of his authorization. Such tendering corporation may be
required, before the contract is executed, to furnish evidence of its corporate
existence.
A.2. LOCATION

The Construction site is situated at 6 Kms. away from Erode Erode District. The
site can be inspected by the Tenderer on any working day during office hours by
contacting the superintending Engineer(NI)/ Civil / BKBII /Vendipalayam.

A.3. SCOPE OF WORK

This tender is for the work of Providing Chain link fencing, hand rails for the
intake area, Dividing wall, RF abutment, LF abutment, providing entrance
gate for the Power house of BKBII Vendipalayam, Erode is invited.
(Specification No.BKB/II/143 ).

A.4. INCOME TAX PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER AND SALES TAX

CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

A.4.1. A copy of PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER CARD ISSUED BY INCOME TAX

DEPARTMENT shall have to be enclosed.

A.4.2. The tenderer should enclose a copy of latest sales tax clearance certificate issued
by the competent authority.

A.5. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT

A.5.1. Each tenderer must pay the Earnest Money Deposit of Rs.10,800/- (Rupees Ten
thousand and eight hundred only)as specified.

If the EMD so enclosed is lesser than the amount specified, then the Tender will
summarily be rejected.

A.5.2. The Earnest Money Deposit amount can be paid in the form of Banker’s
Cheque/Demand Draft drawn on or after the date of notification of tender in
favour of Superintending Engineer/Civil /Hydro Project/Erode, payable at Erode.
The Banker’s Cheque/ Demand Draft payable at places other than Erode will not be
accepted and tender will be rejected.
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A.5.3. The Earnest Money Deposit in the form of Cash or Cheques or Bank Guarantee or in
any other form other than those mentioned in Para A. 5.2. will not be accepted and
such tenders will be rejected.

A.5.4. The Earnest Money Deposit will be retained in the case of successful tenderer and
will not carry any interest. It will be dealt with as provided in the tender.

A.5.5. The Earnest Money Deposit will be refunded to the unsuccessful tenderers, on
application after intimation is sent for rejection of the tender or at the expiration
of (3)Three months validity period from the date of the tender whichever is
earlier.

This refund will be authorized by the Superintending Engineer/Civil/Hydro Project/

Erode - 638 009 by drawing cheque in favour of tenderers to the above value after
receipt of advanced stamped receipt.

A.5.6. The Earnest Money Deposit of the tenderers who are not agreeable to extend the
validity period as required by the tender calling authority will subsequently be
refunded.

A.6.0. EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT

A.6.1. (i) Full Exemption is given from payment of EMD / SD to

a) Department / Undertaking / Corporation of Government of Tamil Nadu.

b) S.S.I. units holding valid S.S.I. Certificates for manufacturing the tendered items
issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
c) Labour Contract co-operative societies.

d) Tiny industries classified under SSI. Registered within the state of Tamil Nadu and
Registration Certificate issued by Department of Industries and commerce,
Government of Tamil Nadu. SSI units located outside the state and such of these
units registered with National Small Industries and Corporation and in respect of
items manufactured by them.

ii) Partial exemption from payment of EMD / SD may be given to unemployed

Engineers/Diploma holders, exempted from payment of full E.M.D. and Security
Deposit to be paid is limited to 4% (Four Percent) of the tender value for works not
exceeding Rupees 2.00 Lakhs. They should produce a copy of their degree / diploma
certificate with a copy of first registration along with tender for proof of
exemption.

A.6.2 Period of concession for unemployed Engineers

a) Up to 5 years from their first registration for those who register within five year
of their obtaining the degree or diploma (or)
b) Up to 3 years from their first registration for those who register after five
years of their obtaining the degree or diploma
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A.6.3. Where a tenderer is exempted from payment of Earnest Money Deposit, he shall,
submit proof for such exemption.

A.6.4. Small Scale Industries registered within the State of Tamil Nadu are to produce
their registration certificates showing the materials which they are permitted to
manufacture and the period of validity of the certificate as proof of eligibility for
exemption from payment of Earnest Money Deposit/Security Deposit. The
registration should be valid for the entire period of contract.

A.6.5. All tenderers exempted from payment of Earnest Money Deposit shall furnish in lieu
of Earnest Money Deposit an undertaking in non-judicial stamp paper of value not
less than Rs.40.00 in the form enclosed.

NOTE:-Tenderer may note that the registration under D.G.S. & D does not entitle
them for exemption from payment of Earnest Money Deposit. In respect of Labour
Contract Co-operative societies, who are exempted from payment of Earnest Money
deposit/Security Deposit, only 90% of the bills are to be admitted initially and the
balance 10% is to be paid after satisfactory completion of contract. Undertakings
/Corporations and departments of Central and other state Government Departments
and Small Scale Units outside Tamil Nadu registered with National Small Industries
Corporation shall have to pay Earnest Money Deposit and Security Deposit.

A.7.0. FORFEITURE OF EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT

The Earnest Money Deposit made by the tenderer will be forfeited if

vi) he withdraws his tender after acceptance.

vii) he withdraws his tender before the expiry of validity period of tender.

viii) he violates any of the provisions of this specification, or the conditions of the
tender issued by the competent authority.

ix) failure to enter into an agreement after award of work and to remit the security
deposit.

x) documents furnished with the offer being found to be bogus or the documents
contain false particulars. In addition action will be taken to blacklist them from
participating in future tenders/contracts in TNEB.
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A.8. SUBMISSION OF TENDERS

A.8.1 SINGLE PART (DOUBLE COVER SYSTEM)

A.8.1.1.Tender should be submitted in double covers. The tender offer should be put in a
sealed cover (inner cover). The E.M.D. or the certificate claiming exemption from
payment of E.M.D. as prescribed in the tender conditions, attested copies of
contract registration certificate, PAN card, STCC, and Documentary evidences for
Bid Qualification Requirement, if any, all valid at the time of tendering and the
tender cover (inner) should be put in an outer cover along with tender specification
duly signed in each page by the tenderer. On opening the outer cover if it is found
that all the above Certificates/Documents and the proof for Bid Qualification
Requirement are enclosed, the tender cover (i.e. inner cover) will be opened,
otherwise it will not be opened and the tender will be rejected. The outer cover
and inner cover shall be individually sealed, superscribed and addressed as
instructed in the specification.

Note:-1) The Tenderers should submit their rates only in the Departmental
authorized tender schedule form issued. However the Tenderers who have
down loaded the tenders from Website can use the Tender Schedule format
so down loaded. The tenders submitted in any other form will summarily be
rejected.

2) The Tenderers should work out their own workable rates. The quoted rates
shall include all applicable taxes and levies including Sales Tax, if any,
applicable for the works contract according to the 4th amendment to the
Tamil Nadu General Sales Tax Act 1959 bdys Act 28/84. No escalation for
materials and labour will be entertained.

A.8.3 FILLING UP OF TENDER SCHEDULE:

A.8.3.1 The tenderer should quote specific rates for each item in the schedule and the
rates should be in rupees and paise. Fraction of paise shall not be entertained. The
rate should be written both in words and figures. The schedule accompanying the
tender shall be written legibly and free from erasures, over writings or corrections
of figures and Corrections, wherever unavoidable should be made by crossing out
and rewriting with initial and date.

A.8.3.2 Tenderers are requested to see that all the schedules are duly filled up without
omission.
A.8.3.3 If there is any difference in the tender rate written in figures and words,
lesser of the two will be taken into account.
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A.8.4 PRICE VARIATION:

The rates quoted shall be FIRM till the completion of the contract. No other price
variation clause shall be applicable under this contract. Any request on this will not
be entertained.

A.9.0. VALIDITY OF TENDERS:

i) The tender shall be valid for a period of 3 months (90 days) from date of
opening.

ii)In the case of tenderers who quote a lesser validity period than that called for in
the specification their offers shall be rejected.

A.9.1 EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

A tenderer(s) shall furnish evidence of his /their good record and capacity to do
works. The tenderers shall also furnish completion/ Enduser's certificate towards
previous works executed by him/them giving full particulars of value of work done
and the department / agency to whom the work was executed.

A.9.1.1 The TANGEDCO or any officer authorised by it, reserves the right to reject any or
all the tenders without assigning any reasons therefore and also reserves the right
to award the entire work to one contractor or split the work suitably and award the
same to one or more contractors with out assigning any reasons therefore.

A.9.1.2 It shall be expressly understood by the tenderer that the TANGEDCO or the
competent authority to decide the tender, shall have the right to relax or waive any
of the conditions stipulated in this specification wherever deemed necessary in the
best interest of the TANGEDCO for the good and sufficient reasons
A.10.0.REJECTION OF TENDERS:
The tender will be rejected if it is:
a) Not in the prescribed form,
b) Not accompanied by the required E.M.D. or proof of permanent EMD or proof of
exemption.
c) Not accompanied by an undertaking/agreement where E.M.D./ Security Deposit is
exempted.
d) From an approved tenderer whose permanent EMD is not adequate for the
particular tender.
e) Not properly signed by the tenderer,
f) Not accompanied with current registration certificate, PAN Card, STCC
g) From any black listed firm or contractor,
h) Received after the due date and time,
i) Received by telex or telegram,
j) Not accompanied with proof of B.Q.R. as prescribed.
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k) The main contractor shall only be considered for satisfying the experience criteria
specified in Bid Qualification Requirement. The experience as a subcontractor shall
not be considered for qualifying the experience criteria specified in the BQR and
the offer of such tenderers shall be summarily rejected.
l) From a tenderer who is directly or indirectly connected with
Government service or TANGEDCO service or service of local bodies authority.
m) From a tenderer whose past performance or vendor rating is not satisfactory.
n) not in conformity with board’s technical specifications
0) From a tender, who has indicated the price in the technical/commercial bid
(Envelope –A) in a two part Tender.
p) From an industrial company, failure to supply information regarding the company is a
potentially sick industrial company or sick industrial company in terms of section 23
or section 15 of the sick industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985.

A.11.0.SECURITY DEPOSIT :-
A.11.1. When a tender is to be accepted, the tenderer whose tender is under consideration
shall attend the office on the date fixed by written intimation to him. If the
tenderer fails to attend the office before the end of the period specified, his
tender will not be considered. The successful tenderer shall forthwith upon
intimation being given to him of acceptance of his tender by the TANGEDCO must
pay Security Deposit in the form of Demand Draft / /Banker's cheque for value of
works up to 10 .00 lakhs or in the form of Demand Draft Banker's cheque/
irrevocable Bank guarantee for works exceeding 10.00 lakhs for an amount which,
together with the Earnest Money Deposit already paid by him will amount to 5 %
of the contract value and sign an agreement in the proper departmental form for
the due fulfillment of the contract. In case of tenderers who are exempted from
payment of Security Deposit like public sector undertakings / Corporations of the
Government of Tamil Nadu and Department of Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Labour contract
Co-Op Societies, Tiny Industries classified under S.S.I registered within the State
of Tamil Nadu and registration certificate issued by the Department of Industries
and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu. (per. B.P. (F.B) No.25 Accounts Branch
dt. 20.9.97.), S.S.I. units located outside the State and such of these units
registered with National Small Scale Industries Corporation in respect of items
manufactured by them. etc., an undertaking must be furnished on a non-judicial
stamp paper to a value of Rs.40.00 (Rupees Forty only) before placing the order
agreeing to pay an amount not exceeding 5 % of the value of the contract (including
the undertaking already given for E.M.D.) in case of any breach or violation of
contract.
A.11.2 If the Security Deposit is not paid or the undertaking in the case of exemption is
not produced within the time frame stipulated in the contract, penal interest at
Boards borrowing rate will be levied for the delayed period.
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A.11.3 This Security Deposit together with the E.M.D. and the amount withheld according
to clause 64 of General Conditions of contract of Tamil Nadu Detailed Standard
Specification shall be retained as security for due fulfillment of contract and such
deposit will not bear any interest.

A.11.4 Besides the Security Deposit mentioned in para -A.11.1.above, a further deduction
of 5% of the value of the work done shall be made for purpose of additional
Security Deposit from each intermediate bill to be paid until the completion of
work.

A.11.5 The S.D. and the 5% retention amount deducted as per para A.11.4. above will be
released after 1 year from the date of completion of work and handing over to the
TANGEDCO and after obtaining an indemnity bond for further period of 4 years
towards maintenance .

A.11.6 If any amount arising out of the contract becomes payable by the contractor, the
Board, will not refund the whole or part of the E.M.D. Security Deposit and
withheld amount and any other amount payable to the contractor (in addition to
such other request that it may have under the law appropriate).

A.12. AGREEMENT :

A.12.1.The fact of the submission to the TANGEDCO of a tender shall be deemed to

constitute an agreement between the tenderer and the TANGEDCO whereby such
tender shall remain open for acceptance by the TANGEDCO. If the tenderer be
notified that his tender is accepted by the TANGEDCO, he shall be bound by the
terms of the agreement constituted by the tenderer and such acceptance thereof
by the TANGEDCO, until a formal contract of the same tender has been executed
between him and the department in placement of such agreement. The stamp duty
payable to this agreement should be borne by the successful tenderer.

A.12.2 The written agreement to be entered into between the contractor and the
TANGEDCO on non-judicial stamp paper of value Rs.20/- (Rupees twenty only) in
the standard form, the cost of stamp paper being borne by the successful
tenderer, shall be the basis on the rights of both the parties and the contract shall
not be deemed to be completed until the agreement has first been signed by the
contractor and then by the proper officer authorised to enter into contract on
behalf of the TANGEDCO.

A.13. INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

A.13.1.The tenderer shall examine closely the Indian Standard Specification and Tamil
Nadu Building Practice and also the General conditions of contract contained
therein. The tenderer shall also sign the office copy of the Tamil Nadu Building
Practice and its additional volume that will be available in the office of the
Superintending Engineer/Civil Hydro Project/Vendipalayam in token of such study
before submitting his tender. Unit rates shall be for finished work in site. He shall
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also carefully study the drawings and additional specifications and all other
documents which form part of the agreement to be entered in to by the accepted
tenderer. The Tamil Nadu Building Practice and other documents connected with
the contract such as specification plans etc, can be seen at any time between 9.00
A.M to 12.00 noon and 2.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M on any working day, in the office of
the

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER/CIVIL,
HYDRO PROJECT/955,EVN Road,
Erode – 638 009
ERODE DISTRICT.

A.13.2 The tenderer’s attention is directed to the requirements for materials under the
clause
“Materials conforming to the Indian Standard Specification shall be used on
the work" and tenderers shall quote their rates accordingly.

A.13.3 Every tenderer is expected before quoting his rate to inspect the site of the
proposed work. He should also inspect the quarries and satisfy himself about the
quantity and availability of the materials and check the distance from various
quarries to the work site. The list of quarries where from certain materials can be
obtained is given in the lead statement enclosed to the specification for the
general guidance of the tenderers. The best class of materials to be obtained from
the quarries or other sources defined shall be used on the work. In every case, the
materials must comply with the relevant standard specification. Samples of
materials as called for in the specification or in this tender notice or as required by
the Superintending Engineer / Civil / HP in any case shall be submitted for the
Superintending Engineer’s approval before the supply to work site is commenced.

A.13.4 The TNEB will not however after acceptance of the contract rate, pay any extra
charge for the lead or for any other reason in case contractor is found later on to
have misjudged the materials available. Attention of the contractor is directed to
general conditions of contract regarding payment of ‘TOLLS’ etc.

A.13.5.The Tamil Nadu Building Practice of the Tamil Nadu Public works Department and
ISS will be followed for the performance of the contract, wherever applicable and
for all particulars not specifically covered by this specification .Wherever there is
difference between the Tamil Nadu Building Practice and ISS. The relevant ISS
will apply. The Tenderer’s particular attention is invited to the sections and clauses
in the standard “Preliminary Specification” of Tamil Nadu Building Practice dealing
with the following items;
i. Test, inspection and rejection of defective materials at work site.
ii. Carriage,
iii. Construction plant,
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iv. Water and lighting,
v. Accident,
vi. Cleaning up during progress and for delivery,
vii. Delays
viii. Particulars of Payment.
a) Payment will be made by cheque of any one of the commercial banks
or their branches in Tamil Nadu as may be decided by the
TANGEDCO from time to time. Exchange commission, and service
charges if any, in the issue of Demand Drafts / Bankers Cheques will
be to the account of the successful tenderer.
b) No advance payment will be made for any item of work.
A.13.6 The contractor should closely peruse all the specification clauses which govern the
rates.
A.13.7 All other rules and regulations of Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act 1998
and Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules 2000 shall also be applicable.
A.14 EMPLOYMENT TO EX-SERVICEMEN:
A.14.1 Attention of the tenderer is invited to the Public Works Department
G.O.Ms.No.2385 dt.13.9.1945 according to which the contractor must offer
employment to Ex-servicemen as far as possible at local rates and a report shall be
sent to the site Engineer for his reference.
A.14.2 The No. Of Ex-Servicemen to whom he can so offer employment should be
mentioned in the tender and he should also undertake in the agreement to offer
such employment to such number.
A.15 EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACT LABOUR:
A.15.1 The contractor should fulfill strictly all the conditions as stipulated in the contract
labour (Regulation and Abolition Act.1970) and the rules made there under.
A.15.2 The contractor should take out a license under Section-12 of the above said act,
within the specified period as mentioned by the Management/ Principal employer at
the time of awarding `the contract.
A.15.3 The contract shall be terminated if the contractor fails to obtain a license under
Section-12 of the contractor Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act.1970) within 30
days of award of contract.
A.15.4 As per the contract labour rules 1975, the contractor should disburse the wages of
the contract labourers in the presence of authorised representative of the
principal employer and it should be certified that the amount so paid as wages by
such representatives as furnished below:
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“Certified that the amount specified below has been paid to work men concerned in
my presence”
A.15.5 The wages of the contract labour should not be less than the minimum wages
prescribed by the minimum wages Act for contract labour.
A.16 EMPLOYMENT OF QUALIFIED TECHNICAL STAFF BY CONTRACTORS
IN THE EXECUTION OF WORK:
A.16.1 The tenderers should state in clear terms whether they are professionally qualified
or they undertake to employ technical men required by the department specified in
schedule below, at their cost to look after the work.
A.16.2 An amount of Rs.9,672/- (Rupees Nine thousand Six hundred and seventy two
only) per month per person for graduates and Rs.8,680/- (Rupees Eight thousand
six hundred and eighty only) per month per person for Diploma holders will be
recovered as penalty for non-employment of technical personnel specified above.
NOTE:
(i) In case the contractor, who is professionally qualified, is not in a position to remain
always at the site of the work during working hours, personally checking all the
items of work and paying extra attention to such work, as may demand special
attention (e.g.) R.C.C. works etc., he should employ technically qualified men (as
prescribed ) for work.
(ii) If the contractor who is professionally qualified dose not possess the qualification
prescribed in the schedule should undertake to employ technical staff possessing
required qualifications.
(iii) The names, addresses, qualifications and consent letter of the qualified
technical
staff should be furnished before taking over site.
(iv) In case of works executed by one and the same contractor, one technical personnel
may be employed by the contractor for more than one work situated within one
kilometer provided the monetary limit prescribed for the nature of technical
personnel to be employed is adhered to by one and the same contractor.
(viii) It will not be incumbent on the part of the contractor to employ technical
personnel when the work is kept in abeyance due to valid reasons and if during
such period in the opinion of the Executive Engineer, the employment of
Technical personnel is not required for the due fulfillment of the contract
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Sl.No. Value of contract/ Contracts Qualification and No. of technical
assistance to be employed
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1. Up to Rs. 1 Lakh No technical assistant need be employed.
If situation and natures of works warrant, a
Diploma holder in Civil Engineering shall be
employed.
2. Rs.1 Lakh to 5 lakhs One Diploma holder in Civil Engineering.

3. Rs.5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs One B.E. (Civil) or equivalent degree holder

or one diploma holder with three years
experience.
4. Rs.10 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs One B.E.(Civil) or equivalent degree holder
with 3 years experience in Civil Engineering
works (or) Two Diploma holders in Civil
Engineering with 5 years experience
5. Rs. 25 Lakhs to 50 Lakhs One B.E.(Civil) or equivalent degree holder
with 3 years experience plus 2 Diploma
holders in Civil Engineering.
ALTERNATE
Two B.E. (Civil) or equivalent degree holder
out of whom atleast one must have an
experience of 3 years.
6. Above Rs. 50 Lakhs Two B.E. (Civil) or equivalent degree holder
out of whom atleast one must have an
experience of 5 years plus one Diploma
holder.

A.17.0 ACCIDENT AND INSURANCE

A.17.1 It is incumbent on the part of the contractor to see that it shall be his sole
responsibility to protect the public and his employees against any accident from
any cause and he shall indemnify the TANGEDCO against any claim for damages for
injury to person or property resulting from any such accident and shall also where
the provisions of workmen's compensation act apply take steps to properly against
any claim there under by way of accident, risk, insurance, demand for all purpose of
relief or otherwise contractor alone will be responsible to meet the compensation
awarded under the said Act.
A.17.2 The contractor should satisfy the Superintending Engineer that an "Accident Risk
Insurance Policy" is taken before taking over the site and also to satisfy the
Superintending Engineer that the policy/policies/ is / are kept in-force till the
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contract is completed and the works are taken over and till the issue of completion
certificate by the authority concerned.
A.17.3 Recoveries will be made from contractor's bill for any liability for the accidents
and refund of the same will be considered later after the claim is fully settled by
the contractors.
A.17.4 LABOUR WELFARE FUND:-
0.3% (Zero point three percent) on the total contract value of the all works
contract will be deducted towards the contribution to the Manual Labour Welfare
fund in their running bills and remitted to the Tamil Nadu Construction Worker’s
Welfare Board, Chennai-18.
A.17.5 Service Tax:- Construction services commercial and industrial buildings or civil
structures have been brought in to service tax net with effect from 10.09.2004.
The service taxes will be reimbursed if applicable subject to the following:-
i) The Contractor should produce their service tax registration number before
raising their 1st bill.
ii) Proof of remittance of service tax should be produced for reimbursement.
A.18 COMPLIANCE WITH FOREST LAWS, ROYALTY AND SEIGNIORAGE CHARGES
A.18.1 The contractor should take care and ensure that forest laws and rules are not
violated in the execution of the work either by himself or by his labourers.
A.18.2 Royalty and seigniorage charges wherever payable and as stipulated by the Govt. of
Tamil Nadu from time to time shall be paid by the contractor or will be recovered
from their bills in case of non-production of proof for having remitted the
seigniorage charge.
A.19 TWIG COLLECTION CHARGES
A.19.1 The contractor should pay in every bill a sum at the rate per Mazdoor per day as
stipulated by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu from time to time for all working days of
TANGEDCO towards twig collection charges payable to the forest department.
A.19.2 FREE FUEL SUPPLY TO LABOUR
The contractor should make his own arrangements for free supply of fuel like fire
wood, chullas etc., to their labour force at the rate of 1 kg. per head per day during
the entire contract period of work.
A.20 LICENCE FOR BLASTING OPERATION
A.20.1 The tenderers are specially requested to note that they should obtain necessary
license from the Collector as required under the Explosive Rules 1940 and the
amendments thereto issued from time to time before doing any blasting operations.
A.20.2 The contractors should have read the blasting rules and regulations and should
agree to abide by the same.
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A.21 TAKING OVER OF SITE
A.21.1 The contractor should take over the site from the department 3 days from the
date of receipt of award letter after remitting security deposit.
A.22 PERIOD OF COMPLETION
A.22.1. The period of completion shall be 3 (Three) months only for the entire work from the
date of taking-over of site by the contractor from the department.
A.22.2 The time of completion will be as per the clause A.22.1 above, provided always that
if in the opinion of the Engineer the completion of works shall be delayed by the
order of the Engineer of any altered, Modified, substituted or additional works or
materials or by the order of the works or materials to be omitted, by any strike or
lock out of any workmen employed by the contractor or by cause directly due to him
or by the contractor not being given the possession of the site or any part thereof
whether under the power herein contained. Or otherwise or by any non-
performance of work or non-supply of materials to be performed or supplied by the
purchaser or by the contractor not receiving any order, drawings, instructions, or
directions in time or for the suspension of the work or by fire, flood, exceptionally
bad weather tempest storm. Or by from unforeseen circumstances (whether the
same shall be due to any act or omission of the purchaser or his agents or those in
the respective service or not) or Engineer if in his uncontrolled discretion shall
think whether. Forth with or at any later time and from time to time not
withstanding that the prescribed or extended time for completion has expired or
that the works have been completed, by writing under his hand and extend the time
for the completion of works to such date as he shall appoint. Provided, always that
unless the contractor takes a written application to the Engineer on or before the
time when the cause of delay is occurring or about to occur and unless the time is
extended by the Engineer, the prescribed time shall not be extended
notwithstanding delay from the foregoing or any other causes of whatsoever kind.
i) No service tax will be reimbursed for the portion of work executed beyond
the contract completion period due to the reasons attributable to the
contractor.
ii) The contractor is fully responsible for remittance of service tax and the
TANGEDCO will only reimburse the Service Tax.
A.23 POWER FOR ENGINEER TO DECIDE ORDER OF WORKS
The contractor, shall commence execution at such parts of the site and in such
order as the Engineer shall decide in writing. The Engineer may from time to time
direct in writing without in any way vitiating this contract, after the order of the
works of any part thereof at such time, or times as the Engineer may deem
desirable and the contractor shall after receiving such direction proceed in the
order directed.
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A.24 SUB-LETTING
No part of the contract shall be sublet without prior permission of the competent
authority nor shall transfer be made by power of attorney authorizing others to
receive payment on contractors behalf.

A.25 BOARDS ASSISTANCE FOR PROCURING CONTROLLED ARTICLES

Board will afford necessary help on application for procurement of controlled
articles and also for priority in transport etc., But it should be clearly understood
that any delay in such procurement arising there from will not constitute sufficient
reasons for extension of time for purpose of this tender and rate.
A.26 SUPPLY OF CEMENT & STEEL
A.26.1 CEMENT
The contractor has to make his own arrangements for the Procurement of cement
of required specifications for the works subject to the followings:-
a) The contractor shall procure cement required for the works only from reputed
cement factories (main producer or their authorised agents, manufacturing cement
to BIS Standard) acceptable to the Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall be
required to furnish to the Engineer-in-charge bills of payment and test certificate
issued by the manufacturers or their authorised agents to authenticate
procurement of quality cement from the approved cement factory.
b) The contractor shall procure in standard packing of 50 kg. per bag bearing
manufacturers name and ISI marking from the authorised manufacturers. The
contractor shall make necessary arrangement at his own cost to the satisfaction of
Engineer - in charge for actual weighment of random sample from the available
stock and shall conform with the specification laid down by the Indian standards
Institution as the case may be. Cement shall be got tested for all the tests at his
cost including through destructive and non-destructive test materials etc., as
directed by the Engineer-in-charge in advance before the use of cement bags. In
case test results indicate that the cement arranged by the contractor does not
conform to the relevant code, the same shall stand rejected and shall be removed
from the site by the contractor at his own cost within a day's time of written order
from the Engineer-in-charge to do so.
c) The Employer will furnish air entraining agents and admixtures required to the
contractor free of cost at the employer stores. The use of such admixtures and
agents shall be made as per the instructions of the Engineer-in-charge. The cost of
cartage/storage, handling, batching mixing shall be borne by the contractor and
shall be included by him to unit rate tendered for concrete/ cement items.
d) The cement shall be brought at site as decided by the Engineer-in-charge for
works.
e) The cement Godown of suitable capacity as decided by the Engineer-in-charge to
store shall be constructed by the contractor at site of work, for which no extra
payment shall be made. The contractor shall facilitate inspection of the cement
Godown by the Engineer-in-charge at any time.
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f) The contractor shall further at all times satisfy the Engineer-in-charge on demand
by production of records and test book or by submission of returns and other
proofs as directed that the cement is being used as tested and approved by the
Engineer-in-charge for the purpose and the contractor shall at all times, keep his
records upto date and enable the Engineer-in-charge to apply such checks as he
may desire.
g) Cement which has been unduly long in storage with the contractor or alternatively
has deteriorated due to inadequate storage and thus become unfit for use on the
works will be rejected by the Department and no claim will be entertained. The
contractor shall forthwith remove from the work area any cement the Engineer-in-
charge may disallow for use of work and replace it by cement complying with the
relevant Indian Standards.
A.26.2 The provisions for usage of rich mix and slurry mix
For rich mix and cement slurry, any one of the following can be adopted. Cement will
have to be used in the following cases subject to the limits specified therein. The
usage will be decided by the ENGINEER according to needs. The CONTRACTOR will
not have any rights over the usage of the same.
i) For first batch of Mix:(Rich Mix)
Cement will have to be used at the rate of 25kg.(1/2 a bag) for the first mix fed
into the mixer for the day's work in addition to the cement used by the
CONTRACTOR in order to compensate the loss of cement due to sticking of
cement inside the mixer drum.
ii) For slurry:
Cement will have to be used at the rate of 25kg.(1/2 a bag) for every 3 cubic
metres of concrete placed only for the purpose of blending. The CONTRACTOR
shall utilize the cement so specified for preparation of old concrete and rock
surfaces as stated in the Technical Specification. The sand required for mortar on
this account shall be issued by the CONTRACTOR without any extra cost.
The cement required for the above purpose will have to be arranged by the
contractor. This additional expenditure has to be borne by the contractor which
may be taken note of while quoting his rates.
A.26.3 STEEL
The contractor has to make his own arrangements for the procurement of steel of
required specification for the works. The quality control measures to be adopted
for cement in TANGEDCO to ensure quality as stated above is applicable for steel
materials also as per relevant Indian Standards.
A.27 SUPPLY OF WATER
A.27.1 The water will be supplied at one or more convenient points subject to availability
of TANGEDCO's water main and the contractors will have to make their own
arrangements at their cost for the distribution system from the TANGEDCO's
main. The water meters (duly tested) required for metering the supply of water,
will have to be procured and supplied by the contractor for installation.
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A.27.2 Supply of water to the contractor shall be at the rate of Rs.1.50/- per 1000 litres
(Rupees One and paise fifty only per one thousand liters only) for works and for
residence of contractor, their staff and labourers.
A.28 POWER SUPPLY
A.28.1 Three phase L.T. supply to the contractor's plant, tools and for works and for
lighting for works will be metered and charged as per the prevailing tariff rates
applicable from to time, Power used for residential purposes of labour camp,
company's staff etc., will also be charged as per the prevailing tariff rates. The
development charges as per prevailing tariff rate will also be recovered.
A.28.2 The supply will be effected at one or more convenient points as decided by the
Engineer at site and the contractor will have to put up and maintain their own
distribution systems at their own cost from the points of takeoff from the nearest
main provided by the TANGEDCO.
A.28.3 The contractor shall procure and supply to the TANGEDCO necessary energy meter
for metering the supply and all charges for testing and maintenance of meters to
the satisfaction of the Engineer will have to be borne by the contractor.
A.28.4 All equipment's, materials and works in connection with contractor electrical
installation shall conform to I.E.RULES and specification and acceptable to the
Engineer. The contractor's electrical installation shall be maintained in a safe and
satisfactory operation condition.
A.28.5 It will be deemed that the rates quoted by the tenderer are inclusive of all
incidental items of work not necessarily mentioned in the schedule but are
nevertheless essential for the correct and complete execution of the work.
A.29 ISSUE OF MATERIALS NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THE TENDER
Materials not specifically mentioned in the tender specification may also be drawn
by the contractor at the discretion of the Superintending Engineer Civil / Hydro
Project, Vendipalayam. Recovery for such materials will be made at book value (+)
10% or market value (+) 10% whichever is higher, (+) 5% towards cost of packing
and despatch of materials and sales tax wherever applicable as decided by the SE.
A.30 ERECTION OF SHEDS
The contractor will be permitted to erect their own shed for office at the place
approved by the TANGEDCO FREE of ground rent. The TANGEDCO will not allow
any land for putting up labour sheds and the contractor has to arrange for the
same.
A.31 DELAY IN COMMENCEMENT OF WORK OR PROGRESS OF WORKS OR NEGLECT
OF WORK OR SUSPENSION OF WORKS BY THE CONTRACTOR AND FOR
FEITURE OF EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT, SECURITY DEPOSIT AND
WITHHELD AMOUNTS (LIQUIDATED DAMAGES)
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i) If the CONTRACTOR fails in the due performance of his contract within
the time fixed by the contract or any extension there of, and the
PURCHASER shall have suffered any loss from the delay occasioned by such
failure, the CONTRACTOR is liable, at the discretion of the ENGINEER, and
the L.D. for delay in execution shall be 1/2% of the contract price of such
delayed portion of contract for each completed week of delay and the total
shall not exceed 10% of the contract price of the works so delayed. If the
works executed in part could not be beneficially used by the TANGEDCO,
the L.D. shall be worked out on the basis of entire contract value and not on
the value of Delayed portion.
ii) In addition to this, the provision regarding levy of penalty for slow progress
of work and delay for not keeping up the interim and final completion period
specified for various mile stone activities as stipulated in the General
Conditions of Contract in Tamil Nadu Building practice for civil works would
apply. In case of default in executing the work, the contractor is liable to
pay to the TANGEDCO in addition to liquidated damages for delay the actual
difference in price whenever TANGEDCO orders the delayed works to be
executed by other agencies at higher rate.
A.32 POWER TO RECOVER DUES TO TANGEDCO
A.32.1 In case of any loss is to be made good by the contractor, the TANGEDCO shall be
entitled to recover or deduct the amount due to the TANGEDCO from any money
that may be due or has become due to the contractor under any other contracts or
on any other account whatsoever.
A.32.2 When there are complaints from the Labour Department about non-payments of
wages to the labourers employed by the contractors for the execution of work
under agreement, the Engineer shall have full powers to withhold the bills claimed
by the contractor pending clearance certificate from the Labour Department and
to act as per the direction given by the Labour Department.
A.33 CONTRACTOR NOT TO DISPOSE OF SOIL ETC.
The contractor shall not sell or otherwise dispose of or remove except for the
purpose of this contract, the sand, stone, clay ballast, earth, rock or other
substance or materials which may be obtained from any excavation made for the
purpose of this contract or product upon site at the time of delivery of the
possession of the land, but all such substances, materials and products shall be the
property of the TANGEDCO, provided that the contractor may with the permission
in writing of the Engineer, use any of the same for the purposes of the works on
the terms that may be approved by the Engineer.
A.34 GOLD, SILVER, MINERALS, OIL, RELICS, ETC., FOUND ON THE SITE
All gold, silver, oil or other minerals of any description and all precious stones. Coins
treasures, relic, antiques and other similar things which shall be the property of
the TANGEDCO and the contactor shall duly preserve the same to the satisfaction
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of the Engineer and shall from time to time deliver the same to such person or
persons as the Engineer may from time to time appoint to receive the same.
A.35 LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS
A.35.1 The contractor shall indemnify and save harm to the purchaser against all actions,
suits, claims demands cost of expenses arising in connection with injuries suffered,
prior to the date when the works or plant shall have been taken over, by persons
employed by the contractor or his sub-contractor on the works whether under the
general law or under the workmen's compensation Act, 1923, or any other statue
in force on the date of the contract dealing with question of liability of employer
for injuries suffered by employees and to have taken steps properly to insure
against any claims there under.
A.35.2 On the occurrence of an accident which results in the death of the workmen
employed by the contractor or which is due to the contract work and if so serious
as to be likely to result in the death of any such workmen, the contractor shall
within 24 hours of happening of such accident, intimate in writing to the concerned
Engineer and such officers required by the provisions of the workmen's
compensation Act the fact of such accident.
The contractor shall indemnify the TANGEDCO against all loss or damage sustained
by the TANGEDCO resulting directly or indirectly from his failure to give
intimation in the manner aforesaid including the penalties or fines if any payable by
the TANGEDCO as a consequence, of the TANGEDCO's failure to give notice under
the workmen's compensation act or otherwise to conform to the provisions of the
said Act in regard to such accident.
A.35.3 In the event of any claim being made, or action brought against the purchaser
involving the contractor and arising out of the matters referred to and in respect
of which the contractor is liable under clause, the contractor shall be immediately
noticed thereof, and he shall with the assistance if he so requires of the purchaser
but at the sole expense of the contractor, conduct all negotiations for the
settlement of the same or any litigations for the settlement of the same or any
litigation that may arise there from. In such cases the purchaser shall at the
expense of the contractor, afford all available assistance for any such purpose.
A.35.4 In the event of accident in respect of which compensation may become payable
under workmen's compensation Act VIII of 1923 and any subsequent amendment
thereof whether by the contractor or by the TANGEDCO, as principal, it shall be
lawful for the Engineer to retain out of moneys due and payable to the contractor
such sum or sums of money as may be in the opinion of the Engineer be sufficient to
meet such liability. The opinion of the Engineer shall be final in regard to all
matters arising under this clause and will not be subject to any arbitration.
A.35.5 Liability for damage or loss to third party including inspection officers due to act
of the contractor or his plant or sub-contractor connected with the execution of
this contract shall be fully borne by the contractor. The contractor shall maintain
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such detailed records to furnish information regarding entertainment and
discharge of all workmen employed under this contract as to be adequate for the
timely and full settlement of claims under the workmen's compensation Act. All
cases of accidents or injuries shall be reported to the Engineer with all the full
details required for the settlement under the workmen's compensation Act.
A.35.6 The contractor should report about all accident within 24 hours to the
Assistant Executive Engineer of the TANGEDCO in the preliminary accident from.
He should furnish other particulars such as medical certificates, wages particulars,
fitness etc., in due course without delay.
A.36 LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO WORKS OR PLANTS
A.36.1 The contractor shall during the progress of work properly cover up and protect the
work and plant from injury by exposure to the weather, and shall take every
reasonable proper timely and useful precaution against any accident or injury to the
same from any cause and shall be and remain answerable and liable for all accidents
or injuries there to which until the same be or be occasioned by the acts or
omissions of the contractors or his workmen or his sub- contractors, and all losses
and damages to the works or plant arising from such accidents or injuries as
aforesaid shall be made good in the most complete and substantial manner by and at
the sole cost of the contractor and to the reasonable satisfaction of the Engineer.
Should such loss or damage, happen to units of works or plant or material falling
outside the scope of this contract and due to contract, these shall be replaced or
compensated for by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

A.36.2 In the case of loss or damage to any portion of the work occasioned by other
cases, the same shall, if required by the purchaser, be made good by the contractor
in like manner but at the cost of the purchaser at a price to be agreed between the
contractor and the purchaser shall pay to the contractor the contract value of the
portion of the work so lost or damaged or any balance of such contract value
remaining unpaid as the case may be.

A.36.3 Until the work shall or deemed to be taken over as aforesaid, the contractor shall
also be liable for and shall indemnity the purchaser in respect of all damage or
injury to any person or to any property of the purchaser or of others occasioned by
the Act of the contractor or his workmen or his sub contractors or by defective
design, work or materials but not due to cause beyond his reasonable control.
A.36.4 Provided that the contractor shall be eligible under the contract for any loss or
profit or loss of contracts or any claims made against the purchaser not already
provided for in the contract, not for any damage or injury caused by or arising from
the acts of the purchaser or of others(save as to damage by fire as herein after
provided) due to the circumstances over which the contractor has no control nor
shall his total liability for loss damages or injury exceed the total value of the
contract.
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A.37 CONTRACTOR TO INFORM ENGINEER FOR ARRANGEMENTS FOR
EXECUTION OF WORK
The contractor, shall inform time to time, as and when required by the Engineer,
will furnish the Engineer with a statement in writing of the arrangements he
proposes to adopt for the execution of this contract and in case the Engineer shall
at any time consider any alteration in the same desirable, the contractor shall on
notice thereof adopt such alteration. A detailed program in the project for
execution of the different items of work shall be prepared by the contractor
immediately after commencing the work. These when accepted by the purchaser
shall be kept up till the completion.
A.38 SANITATION
Sanitation of the labour colony will have to be done by the contractor.
A.39 SUNDAY WORKS
No work of any description shall be carried out on Sunday and other important
National Holidays, without the knowledge and formal sanction in writing of the
Engineer.
A.40 SUSPENSIN OF WORK
A.40.1 The Engineer may from time to time by direction in writing for any valid reasons,
without in any way vitiating this contract, direct the contractor to suspend the
work or any part thereof at such time or times and for so long as the Engineer may
deem desirable and the contractor, shall not, after receiving such written notice
proceed with the work therein ordered to be suspended until he shall have received
written notice or authority to the effect from the Engineer. The contractor shall
not be entitled to claim from the purchaser compensation for any loss or damages
sustained by him by reasons of the suspension of work as aforesaid.
A.40.2 No compensation shall be payable for idle labour, staff and machinery (hired or
otherwise) due to occasional power failures or any causes beyond the control of
Board and for pre-arranged shut downs in Electricity supply for which prior notices
may be given.
A.41 INSPECTION OF WORKS
A.41.1 The Engineer or his duly authorised representative shall have at all times full power
to inspect the work wherever in progress, either on the site or on the contractor's
premises. Where work in connection with this contract may be in hand, all records,
registers or documents relating to the works including materials used on works shall
be kept open to inspection of the purchaser or his authorised representative when
so called for in writing.
A.41.2 All requisite scaffolding, shoring timbering and pathways shall have perfect
supports. Care must be taken to ensure the safety to work, people and the
contractor shall comply with such instruction as the Engineer may issue to ensure
such safety. The contractor will be responsible for any damage or injuries to
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persons and properties resulting from ill-erected scaffolding, defective pathways
and ladders or otherwise arising out of his default in this respect.
A.42 OPENING OUT OF DEFECTIVE WORKS
Should the Engineer consider it necessary in order to satisfy himself as to the
quality of the work, the contractor shall at any time during the continuance of the
contract pull down or cut into any part of the work and make such openings into and
to such an extent through the same, as the Engineer may direct and the contractor
shall make good the whole to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Should the work
prove to be faulty or in any respect not in accordance with the terms of the
contract documents, the Engineer, shall be at liberty to order such further removal
as he may consider necessary and the whole of the expenses incurred shall be
defrayed by the contractor. If however, the work proves to be sound and in
accordance with the contract documents, the actual expenses incurred in such
examination will be borne by the purchaser.
A.43 REMOVAL OF IMPERFECT WORK
If it shall appear that work has been executed with unsound, imperfect or unskilled
workmanship or with materials of an imperfect or any inferior quality or otherwise
not in accordance with the contract documents, the contractor shall at his own
rectify, reform, remove, or reconstruct the same either in the whole or in part, as
may be directed by the Engineer, whether or not the value of any such work or
materials shall have been included in any payment made to the contractor.
A.44 PATENT RIGHTS
In the event of any claim demand, being made or action being brought against the
purchaser for infringement or alleged infringement of letters patent, in respect of
any machine, plant work, materials or things used or supplied by the contractor
under his contract in respect of any method of using or working by the purchaser
of such machine plant, work, materials or things, the contractor will indemnify the
purchaser against all costs and expenses arising from or incurred by reason of any
such claim provided that the purchaser shall notify the contractor immediately any
claim is made and that the contractor shall be at liberty if he desired with the
assistance of the purchaser, if required by that the contractor's expense to
conduct all negotiations for settlement of the same or any litigation that may arise
there from and provided that no such machines, plant work, materials or things
shall be used by the purchaser for any purpose or in any manner other than that for
which they have been supplied by the contractor and specified under this contract.
A.45 ACCESS TO SITE AND WORK ON SITE
The purchaser may, if he shall think fit from time to time enter upon any lands
which may be in the possession of the contractor under his contract, for the
purpose of executing any works not included in this contract and may execute such
works respectively at his option and the contractor, shall in accordance with the
requirements of the Engineer afford all reasonable facilities for execution of the
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works including occupation of lands by structure or otherwise for any other
contractors employed by the purchaser, and his workmen or for the workmen of
the purchaser, who may be employed in the execution of near by the site of the
work not included in the contract or of any contract in connection with or ancillary
to the work and in default the contractor shall be liable to the purchaser for any
delay or expense incurred by reason of such default, provided always that if the
exercise of these powers shall cause any damage to the contractor he may and
when such damage arises make a statement of the same to the Engineer who shall
from time to time certify to the purchaser the value in his judgment of such
damage and purchaser shall from time to time pay to the contractor the amount (if
any) so certified by the Engineer. The contractor shall not, however, on account of
any such modified new or extra work executed by or for the sake of the purchaser,
be entitled to claim relief from the obligation to execute other works.
A.46 MATERIALS BROUGHT ON TO THE SITE OF WORKS
A.46.1 All materials, tools and tackles brought to and delivered upon, the site for the
purpose of the work shall from the time of their being so brought vest in and be
the property of purchaser but may be used for the purpose of the work only and
shall not on any account be removed or taken away by the contractor or any other
persons without the express permission in writing of the Engineer, but the
contractor shall nevertheless be solely liable and responsible for any loss or
destruction thereof, damage thereto unless resulting from causes beyond the
contractor's control.
A.46.2 The purchaser shall have a lien on such materials tools and tackle for any sum or
sums which may at any time prior to the completion of the works be due or owing
to him by the contractor under in respect of or by reason of the contract and the
purchaser shall be at liberty to sell and dispose of any such materials tools and
tackle and in such manner as he so thinks fit and to apply the proceeds in or
towards the satisfaction of such or sums so due or owing as aforesaid but subject
to a lien and power of sale and disposal. Such surplus materials, tools and tackle
shall belong to the contractor and may be removed and disposed of by him as he
shall think fit.
A.47 LABOUR STRENGTH REPORT
In addition, labour strength report shall also be submitted in triplicate on
Saturday of every week, clearly indicating the category of labourers. Engineers
and other employed by them with their individual strength employed in every
week.

A.48 CONTRACTOR TO KEEP INVENTORY OF PLANT ETC.

The contractor shall prepare and maintain an inventory of all materials temporary
rolling stock, plant purchased or hired for employment or for any of the purposes
of this contract such inventory or a copy thereof shall at all times be available for
inspection by the Engineer. On the completion of the contract all such material,
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rolling stock and plant as shall have been hired shall be removed forthwith by the
contractor and returned to the parties from whom the same have been hired.
A.49 TOOLS AND PLANT, MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENTS FOR THE EXECUTION
OF THE CONTRACT
All tools and plants, equipment, tackle and machineries required for the complete
execution of the contract shall be arranged for by the contractor only at his own
cost. The contractor, may however, specify in his tender the terms under which or
concessions, if any, that he would require for procuring and using the tools and
plant and equipments on the work except those that are to be supplied on hire or
free of charges. The contractor shall submit a list of machineries brought by him
to the site and same will be verified by the departmental officer. As and when
further machineries are brought those items also be reported for verification. If
the contractor desires to remove any equipment or machinery from the site, he
shall inform to the departmental officer and remove the materials from site under
proper gate pass from the Executive Engineer concerned.
A.50 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
As and when the whole of the works shall have been completed to the satisfaction
of the Engineer and in accordance with this contract, he shall give to the
contractor the 'completion certificate' and there upon the purchaser shall take
over the work provided always that the Engineer shall in his discretion be at liberty
from time to time to certify, that a part of the work has been completed to his
satisfaction and in accordance with this contract and there upon the purchaser
shall take over that part of the works included in such certificates.
A.51 GUARANTEE PERIOD
The works carried out by the contractor shall be guaranteed for safe and
satisfactory performance for a period of sixty months from the date of completion
and handing over to the TANGEDCO. The contractor shall maintain the structures
at his expenses to the satisfaction of the Engineer during this period even though
the various works may be put into performance.
A.52. MAINTENANCE
i) For a period of 60(sixty) calendar months commencing from the date of completion
and taking over by the purchaser, the contractor shall be liable for the replacement
of any part of the plant or works found to be defective from causes arising from
faulty design, materials, or workmanship and for making good any damage arising
there from.
ii) The maintenance period in respect of plant or works for which replacement of any
part has been made for the above reasons, shall be extended until the expiry of
sixty months after the replaced part shall have been put into commercial use from
the date of replacement of such part or parts.
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iii) Issue of the "Final Certificate" and the payment thereby of the balance of the
contract sum as provided in clauses under 'Payment Certificate' clause A56 thereof
before the expiry of the maintenance period shall be no way absolve the contractor
from the obligations under the contract in respect of the unexpired portion, of the
period and to this extent, the bond entered into for the due performance of this
contract shall remain in full force and effect until the end of the maintenance
period.
A.53 CERTIFICATE TO BE PROVISIONAL AND SUBJECT TO CORRECTION
Every certificate for payment on account of work, materials or things shall
be regarded as only provisional and approximate and all payments made on such
certificate shall be regarded as being open payment and shall respectively be
subject to revision and settlement by the Engineer and in the events of his deciding
that from any circumstances the measurements of works executed, returns of
materials, provided and used for the estimates of value previously made did not
truly represent the portion of works executed and materials, provided and used
having reference to the amount of contract sum and the work remaining to be
executed by the contractor the Engineer shall have power from time to time, to
correct the total results by adding there to or deducting there from such as, after
communication with the contractor or his duly authorised agent/ the Engineer may
deem to be just and such addition or deduction shall be credited to or (as the case
any be ) debited as against the contractor at such time or times as the Engineer
may think fit.
A.54 NEGLIGENECE
A.54.1 If the contractor shall neglect to execute the work with due diligence and
expectation or shall refuse or neglect to comply with any reasonable orders given
to him in writing by the Engineer in connection with the work, or shall contrivance,
the provision of this contract, the purchaser may give 7 days notice in writing to
the contractor to make good the failure, neglect or contravention complained of and
should the contractor fail to comply with the notice within a reasonably time from
the date of service thereof in the case of failure neglect or contravention capable
of being made good with that time or otherwise with in such time as may be
reasonably necessary for making good, then and in such case, the purchaser shall be
at liberty to employ other workmen and forthwith perform such work as the
contractor may have neglected to do or if the purchaser shall think fit, it shall be
lawful for him to take the work wholly, or inpart, out of the contractors hands and
recontract at a reasonable price with any other persons or persons or provided
another materials tools and tackle or labour for the purpose of completing the work
or any part thereof and in that event the purchaser shall, without being responsible
to the contractor for the fair wear and tear of the same, have the free use of all
the materials, tools, tackles construction plants or other things which may be on
the site for use at any time in connection with the work to the exclusion of any
right to the contractor over the same and the purchaser shall be entitled to retain
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and apply any balance which may be otherwise due on the contract to the
contractor or such part thereof as may be necessary to the payment of the cost of
executing such work as aforesaid.
A. 54.2 If the cost of executing the work as aforesaid shall exceed the balance due to the
contractor and the contractor fails to make good the deficit, the said materials,
tools tackle construction plant or other things which may be seized and sold by the
purchaser and the proceeds apply towards the payment of such difference in cost
of and incidental to such sales. Any outstanding balance existing after crediting
the proceeds of such sales, shall be paid by the contractors on the certificate of
the Engineer, but when all expenses, costs and charges incurred in the completion
of work are paid by the contractor all such materials, tools tackle, construction
plant or other things remaining unsold be removed by the contractor.
A.55 DEATH AND BANKPRUPTCY ETC
A.55.1 If the contractor shall die or commit any act of bankruptcy or being a corporation
commence to be wound up, for reconstruction purposes or carry on its business
under a receiver, the executors, successor or other representatives in law of the
estate of the contractor or any such receiver liquidator or any persons on whom
the contract may become vested, shall forthwith give notice thereof in writing to
the purchaser ands shall or one month during which he shall take all reasonable
steps to prevent stoppage of the works have the option of carrying out this
contract subject to his or their providing such guarantee as may be required by the
purchaser but not exceeding the value of the work for the time being remaining
unexecuted In the event of stoppage of work the period of option under this
clause shall be 14 days only. Provided that should the above option be not exercised
the contract may be determined by the purchaser by notices in writing to the
contractor (may determined by the purchaser but notice/ writing to the
contractor). And the same power and provision reserved to the purchaser in the
last proceeding clause on the taking of the work out of the contractor's hands shall
immediately become operative.
A. 56 QUANTITIES, PRICES AND PAYMENT
A.56.1 The quantities given in the schedule of prices for various items of works are only
for the purposes of comparison of bids and total prices. Payments will be made in
accordance with the net quantities measured as described in the relevant clauses at
the rates stated in the schedule of prices, whether such actual quantities be
greater or lesser than the quantities given in the schedule of prices.
A.56.2 In measuring, valuing, deciding and certifying the TANGEDCO's Engineer is
intended to act by his skill and from his knowledge of the facts and incidents
connected with the works and in so far as any facts are not within his own
knowledge. The Engineer shall at all times be considered seized of all the facts
necessary for him to form his own opinion makes his measurements or valuations
given his decision and orders make his requisition, or given or refuse his
certificate and shall be liberty to certify at such time and in such manner as in
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his discretion he may think proper and he shall not be bound to give any reason for
or any particulars of his certificate or any reason for his not certifying.
A.56.3 The contractor shall execute an undertaking in the prescribed format to enable the
TANGEDCO to recover any excess payment that may be found to have been made
as a result of incorrect calculation or any excess payment detected subsequently.
A.57 HANDING OVER OF LANDS
The contractor should note that the lands occupied for the construction of
temporary sheds for labourers and also lands in possession of contractor during
execution are to be handed over after completion of works after dismantling the
sheds and removal of his plant and machinery materials etc.
A.58 CLEANING UP
A.58.1 All waste materials as decided by the site Engineer should be let out of the site at
contractor's cost and the contractor should keep the site always clean during
progress of work.
A.58.2 Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall remove from the vicinity of the
work all plant building rubbish, unused materials, concrete forms and other
materials belonging to him or use under his direction during construction and in the
event of his failure to do so, the same will be removed by the purchaser, and the
relevant expenditure recovered from the contractor.
A.59 QUALITY OF MATERIALS
For quality of material and general workmanship, the PWD TNDSS or
relevant I.S.S. will apply. If there is any discrepancy between TNDSS and the
ISS, the later shall
govern.
A.60 INTEREST OF MONEY DUE TO THE CONTRACTORS
No omission by the engineer to pay the amount due upon certificates shall vitiate of
make void the contract or shall the contractor entitled to interest upon the
guarantee funds of payment in arrear nor upon any balance which on the final
settlement his account, be found due to him.
A.61 DEVIATION, ALTERATIONS ETC, IN THE MATERIALS
The contractor shall not in any way alter any of the materials to be used on the
works without the previous consent of the Engineer but the Engineer may from
time to time there and at any time direct in writing any deviation alternations,
additions or omissions to be made from in or to the materials or any part thereof
vitiate this contract and any deviation so directed to be made shall be made to the
satisfaction of the Engineer in the same manner as if such materials has been
originally included in or omitted from the specification and schedule of prices,
except that the value of the same whether by way of addition or deduction shall be
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estimated by the Engineer according to the schedule of prices and the amount so
estimated shall be added to or deducted from the contract sum as the case may be.
A.62 DEVIATION, ALTERATION AND ADDITIONS TO THE WORKS
The contractor shall not in any way alter any of the works without the previous
Written consent of the Engineer but the Engineer may from time to time and at
any time during the progress of the works in writing direct any deviations,
alternations or additions to be made from, in or to the work or any part there of or
may direct the contractor to curtail or to omit any of the works or to execute any
new or substituted work or to commence and execute the works or any part
thereof in such order and manner as shall and deviations, alternations, additions and
omissions made in pursurance thereof shall not vitiate this contract or be made the
ground for any claim for compensation for alleged loss of profit in respect of
omitted works or (except as herein after provided) for extra payment for
additional works and any work so directed to be omitted shall be omitted and any
deviations, so directed to be made shall made to the Satisfaction of the Engineer in
the same manner (as nearly as circumstance shall admit) as if such works
has been originally included in or omitted the specification except that the value of
the same whether by way of additions or deduction shall be estimated by the
Engineer according to the schedule of prices and the amount so estimated shall be
added to or deducted from the contract sum as the case may be. The contractor
shall not however on account of any such modified new or extra works executed by
or for the purchaser, be entitled to claim relief from the obligations to execute
other works.
A.63 CLAIMS FOR EXTRA WORKS OR FOR DEDUCTIONS
The purchaser shall not be responsible for the payment of any claim for extra not
included in, nor shall be entitled to claim any deduction from the contract sum in
respect of any changes or alterations in the materials employed unless the same
shall have been ordered or sanctioned as the case may be in writing by the
Engineer. And in the event of any dispute arising either as to the validity of the
claim or as to the amount to be paid or allowed in respect thereof the decision of
the Engineer shall be final and binding on all parties, and in the meantime, the
contractor shall either proceed with the work in question or suspend the same as
may be determined by the Engineer and no payments due or payable by the
purchaser or his agent as the case may be shall be withheld on account of such
dispute.
A. 64 MEASUREMENT OF EXTRA WORKS
All extra works of every description which shall be executed in pursuance of any of
the provisions of the contract shall be measured up and shall be paid according to
actual quantities ascertained by such measurements and the price inserted in the
schedule of prices and so that such prices shall include all of such operations and
accessories that appear in the said schedule of prices or specification or shall, in
the opinion of the Engineer be contingencies upon the works mentioned in such
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schedule of prices or be required to make such works perfect and fit for use.
Provided also that if any work shall be ordered by the Engineer and executed by
the contractor, the payment of which no provisions shall in the opinion of the
Engineer be made in the schedule of prices of the specifications the Engineer shall
fix and determine such prices for the same as in his judgment appear to accord
generally with the prices in the schedule of prices such allowance being, made as
may seem to the Engineer sufficient for any difference in the character or
conditions of the work.
A.64.1 RATES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS :-
In the case of authorised supplemental items of works if any executed by the
contractor the rate will be decided generally as per the guidelines contained in
G.O.Ms.No.1241, dated 13.10.1978 which are outlined below:-
i) The Derivation of a suitable rate for supplemental item if technically feasible will
be done from the relevant accepted rate in the contract.
ii) If such derivation is not technically feasible, as rate based on the schedule of
rates relevant to the tender date will be worked out and the tender premium plus
or minus as the case may be if any shall be added to this rate and this rate shall be
offered for acceptance by the contractor.
iii) If during the period of execution of this supplemental item of work, the schedule
of rates have changed, then a rate based on the schedule of rates prevailing at the
time of execution of the supplemental item of work shall be worked out and offered
for acceptance and in such a case no tender premium shall be added to this rate.
A.65 WORK EXECUTED BY DAY LABOUR
A.65.1 Any extra work of such a complicated miscellaneous or disjointed character that it
cannot be valued by measurement, may be executed by day labour or a specific
lump sum may be agreed for any special piece of work to be carried out. Before any
works is put in hand under day work rates order in writing must be obtained by the
contractor from the Engineer and a schedule of day work rates agreed upon.
A.65.2 The contractor shall deliver to the Engineer's office weekly, a full detailed account
(in triplicate) of all labour and materials employed or used respectively on any
portion of the work for which an order has been issued that it must be carried out
at day work rates. This return shall cover the work done during the previous week,
and if found correct will be certified by the Engineer and returned to the
contractor and must be produced by him, if required, before payment can be made.
The contractor shall afford every facility for checking by the Engineer on the
ground, all times and materials an charged for.
A.66 APPLICATION FOR RETENTION SUM
The retention sum and any other portion of the contract sum for the time being
unpaid or any part or parts thereof respectively may be applied by the purchaser at
his discretion in any of the following ways( and either during the construction of
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the work or at any time before the issue of final certificate herein after referred
to) that is to say, in or towards making good any defect or unsoundness which shall
be certified by the Engineer to existing works or any part thereof or in the
materials used in the formation and construction there of and provided by the
contractor or which being provided, by the purchaser shall while in the custody of
the contractor be damaged or rendered imperfect or in or towards making good in
any manner the purchaser may think fit, any breach by the contractor in or towards
the satisfaction of any damaged or other money payable by the contractor to the
purchaser under this contract. Provided that nothing contained in this clause shall
prejudice any of the other rights or remedies of the purchaser or his agents in
respect of any breach of this contract.
A.67 BREACH ON PART OF PURCHASER NOT TO ANNUL CONTRACT
Any breach or non-observance on the part of the purchaser of any of the
agreement conditions herein contained shall annul this contract or discharge the
contractor from the observance and performance thereof or of any part thereof
but compensation for damage (if any) shall be made to the contractor or at the
option of the Engineer an extension of time given to the contractor in respect of
such breach or non-observance by the purchaser such compensation or extension
of time to be fixed by the Engineer.
A.68 REGULATIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The purchaser shall throughout the continuance of the contract and in respect of
all matters arising in the performances thereof, serve all notices and obtain
consents, way - leaves, approvals and permission required in connection with the
regulations and by laws of the local or other authority which shall be applicable in
the works.
A.69 NOTICES: HOW TO BE GIVEN
Where any legal or other notice or any other documents is to be given to or served
upon the contractor it shall be deemed to be duly given or served if it shall have
been either delivered to him personally or to his recognized agent (including in the
case of a company, the Secretary of such company) or delivered or sent through
post addressed to the contractor at the contractor's office or sent through post
addressed to the last known place of business or abode of the contractor or in the
case of a company to its registered office and in the cases of firm of contractor a
notice or other documents, which will be so given or so served on any one of the
partners in such firms, shall be deemed to have been given to or served on all them.
A.70 CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT
The contractor shall in all respect be constructed and operated as a contract as
defined in the Indian contract Act, 1872 and all payment made there under shall be
made in rupees unless or otherwise specified.
A.71 CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE AND WORKMEN
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A.71.1 The contractor shall atleast have one competent representative, whose name or
names shall have previously been communicated in writing to the Engineer by the
contractor to carry out and supervise the works. The said representative or if
more than one shall be employed then one of such representatives shall be present
on the site during working hours and any written order or instructions which the
Engineer or his duly authorized representative whose name has been previously
communicated in writing to the contractor may give to the said representative of
the contractor shall be deemed to have been given to the contractor.
A.71.2 The contractor shall at all times employ as such labour of every description as
required for the proper progress of the work as planned and shall on demand
furnish from time to time such returns as may be required by the Engineer of the
number and description of skilled and un-skilled labourers and supervisory staff
employed upon the work.
A.72 RIGHT OF ENGINEER TO ORDER WITHDRAWAL OF LABOUR
The Engineer shall be at liberty, to object to any representative or other persons
or labourers employed by the contractor in the execution or otherwise about the
works, who shall misconduct himself or be incompetent or negligent and the
contractor shall remove the person so objected to upon the receipt from the
Engineer of notice in writing requiring him so to do and shall provide in place, a
competent substitute at the contractor's expense.
A.73. WORKS TO BE EXECUTED TO THE SATISFACATION OF THE ENGINEER
(i) The contractor shall proceed with the works with diligence and expedition and the
whole of the works therein specified as well as the mode of execution shall be
under the supervision and direction and shall be carried on to the entire
satisfaction of the Engineer who shall have full powers to order the contractor to
alter, enlarge or diminish the forms, dimensions, position or quantities of any of the
works, or to make use of materials and workmanship of different descriptions and
qualities from those herein specified, works should be properly carried out to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
(ii) The whole of the works together with any temporary works associated therewith,
shall be carried out in the most substantial proper and workman like manner with
the best materials and workmansip and to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer
and in such order of time as he may direct. The contractor shall attend to and
execute without delay all orders and instructions which may from time to time be
issued by the Engineer. When the works or their appurtenance foul with the
arrangements other units of works not covered by this specification, working
methods shall be discussed with the Engineer and his prior concurrence obtained.
(iii) The works shall be executed in a thoroughly substantial manner with materials and
workmanship of the best quality and strictly in accordance with the specification
and with the drawings or with such other drawings or written instructions as may
from time to time be furnished to the contractor in accordance with terms of this
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contract, and shall be completed in every respect with all materials and
workmanship implied and necessary according to the fair interpretation and meaning
of the same, and should there be any discrepancy between the Drawings, and
specifications, or any differences or dispute as in the dimensions to be worked out
to or the quality of the materials to be used or the mode of doing or periodical
quantity of there work to be executed or with respect to any subject arising out
of this contract, the decision of the Engineer shall be final and binding on all
parties.
A.74 EXECUTION OF WORKS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CONTRACT
The whole of the works shall be executed in perfect conformity with the contract
documents, and such explanatory and detailed drawings and directions as may be
furnished from time to time by the Engineer for the guidance of the contractor.
A.75 CONTRACT INCULDES ALL NECESSARY OPERATION
The contract is to include the whole of the works whether permanent or temporary
which are described in or implied by the contract documents or which may be
inferred to be obviously necessary for the efficiency, stability and completion of
the permanent works and also the performance of all other operations and the
supplying of all materials and things described in or implied by the contract
documents which may be deemed desirable or required for the completion in all
respects of the above works to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer, and all such
matters, shall be deemed as included in the contract sum. Work shown upon the
drawing and not mentioned in the specification or described in the specification
without being shown on the drawings shall nevertheless be held to be included in
this contract and their execution have been especially shown upon the drawings and
described in the specification also.
A.76 THE CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY, AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUFFICIENCY
OF THE MEANS EMPLOYED The contractor must supply and take upon
himself the entire responsibility of the sufficiency of the scaffolding, timbering,
machinery, tools or implements and generally of all the means used for the
fulfillment of this contract whether such means may or may not be approved,
offered or recommended by the engineer and the contractor must accept all risks
of accidents or damages from what so ever cause they may arise until the
completion of this contract.
A.77 FENCING AND LIGHTING
Except as hereinafter provided in the contractor shall unless otherwise specified,
be responsible for the proper fencing, guarding lighting and watching of all proper
works comprised in the contract and for the proper provision of temporary roadway
guards and fences and as far as the same may be rendered necessary by reason of
the work for the accommodation and protection of foot passengers or other traffic
and of the owners and occupants adjacent property and of the public.
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A.78 DISCREPANCES BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION
Should there be any discrepancy between the specification and or schedule of price
and or drawings or any inconsistency, error or omission in either of them reference
must be made to the Engineer for an explanation and the contractor will be held
responsible for any errors that may occur in the work through neglect of the
precaution. The explanation of the Engineer shall be final and binding on the
contractor.
A.79 DOCUMENTS CONFIDENTIAL
The tenderer (whether his tender is considered or not) shall treat the details of
the tender specifications and other documents attached hereto as private and
confidential.
A.80 TENDER DOCUMENTS NOT RETURNABLE
The tender documents and the relevant connected documents pamphlets, sketches,
design etc. submitted by the tenderer (whether his tender is considered or not)
shall become the property of the purchaser and are not returnable.
A.81 ABSOLUTE RELEASE OF THE TANGEDCO FROM ALL FURTHER CLAIMS BY THE
CONTRACTOR
It shall be accepted as a condition of contract that the payment of final bill to the
contractor less the withheld amounts and his acceptance thereof shall constitute a
full and absolute release of the TANGEDCO from all further claims by the
contractor under the contract. The clause is not prejudiced to the guarantee
condition under clause.
A.82 AMBIGUOUS CLAUSES
No ambiguous clauses which may put the TANGEDCO uncertain commitment will be
entertained.
A.83 FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE
If, at any time during the continuance of this contract the performance in whole or
in part in any obligation under this contract shall be prevented or delayed by
reasons of any war hostility, acts of public enemy, acts of civil commotion, strikes,
lock outs sabotages. Fires. Floods, explosions, epidemics, quarantine or restrictions
or other acts of God (herein after referred to as eventualities) then provided
notices of the happening of any such eventualities given by the contractor to the
TANGEDCO within 15 days from the date of occurrence, thereof, neither party
shall, by reasons of such eventuality be entitled to terminate this contract nor shall
have any claim for damages against the other in respect of such non-performance
or delay in performance and deliveries under this contract shall be resumed as soon
as practicable such eventuality has come to an end or ceased to exist. Provided that
if the performance in whole or part by the contractor or any obligation under this
contract is prevented or delayed by reasons of any eventuality for a period
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exceeding 60 (sixty) days the TANGEDCO may at its option to terminate this
contract by notice in writing.

A.84 ARBITRATION :-
The arbitration clause is not applicable to this contract.

A.85 JURISDICTION
No suit or any proceedings with regard to any matter arising in any aspect under
this contract shall be instituted in any court save in the city civil court of Chennai
or the court of small cause at Chennai and it is agreed that no other court shall
have jurisdiction. In case any part of cause of action arises within the jurisdiction
of any of the courts of Tamilnadu and not in the courts of Chennai City, then it is
agreed to between the parties that such suits or proceedings shall be instituted in
a court with in Tamilnadu and no other court outside the State of Tamilnadu shall
have jurisdiction even though any part of the cause of action might arise within the
jurisdiction of such courts.
A.85(A) Black Listing
The firms or the bidder will be Black listed if the particulars produced by the
bidders such as Auditor certificate, Annual Accounts Sales Tax clearance
certificate and Experience etc., are found to be false at a later date.
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A.86 LEAD PARTICULARS

Sl. No. Materials Places of quarry/stock Lead

yard

1 Cement Erode 6Kms.

2 Steel Erode 6Kms.

3 Sand for mortar Sevanthipalayam 68Kms.

4 Sand for filling Sevanthipalayam 68Kms.

5 Rough stone , Bond stone & HBS metal Chennimalai 30Kms.

6 Structural steel Erode 6Kms.

7 Wood Erode 6Kms.

8 Bricks Pallipalayam 10Kms.

9 Casurina props Erode 6Kms.

10 Pressed Tiles Erode 6Kms.

11 Slaked lime Pallipalayam 8 Kms.

NOTE:

1. The lead particulars given above are only approximate.

2. The contractors have to verify the quarries themselves personally about the
quality and quantity. It is the responsibility of the contractors to arrange
for the best class of materials as per ISS.

3. The TANGEDCO is not responsible for any variation in the above particulars and
the contractor is not eligible for any payment due to variation in the lead
during execution.
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B.TECHNICAL

B. 1 EARTH WORK EXCAVATION

B. 1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the general requirements of earthwork excavation in different
materials conveyance and disposal of surplus soils or stacking them properly as directed by
Engineer and all operations covered within the intent and purpose of this specification.

B. 1.2 APPLICABLE CODES:

The following Indian Standard Codes, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be applicable.
In all cases, the latest revision of the codes shall be referred to.

a. IS-1200 - Method of Measurement of building works.

b. IS - 3764 - Safety code for excavation work.
c. IS - 3385 - Code of practice for measurement of Civil Engineering works.

B. 1.3 DRAWINGS
Engineer will furnish drawings required to show areas to be excavated/filled, sequence of
priorities etc. contractor shall follow strictly such drawings.

B. 1.4 GENERAL
(a) Contractor shall furnish all tools, plants, instruments, qualified supervisory personnel, labour
materials, any temporary works, consumables, any and everything necessary, whether or not
such items are specifically stated herein for completion of the job in accordance with
specification requirements.

(b) Contractor shall carry out the survey of the site before excavation and set properly all lines
and establish levels for various works such as earth work excavation, filling basement,
foundations, plinth fillings, roads, drains, cable trenches etc such survey shall be carried out
by taking accurate cross sections of the area perpendicular to established reference / grid
lines at 3m intervals or near or as determined by Engineer based on ground profile. These
shall be checked by Engineer and there after properly recorded.

(c) The excavation shall be done to correct lines and levels. This shall also include, where required,
proper shoring to maintain excavations and also the furnishing, creating and maintaining of
substantial barricades around excavated area and warning lamps at night for ensuring safety.

B. 1.5 CLEARING
The area to be excavated / filled shall be cleared off fences, trees, plants, logs, stumps,
bush, vegetation, rubbish, slush, etc. and other objectionable matter. If any roots or
stumps of trees are met during excavation, they shall also be removed. The material so
removed shall be burnt or disposed off as directed by Engineer. Where fill is intended, the
area shall be stripped of all loose / soft patches, top soil containing objectionable
matter/material before fill commences.
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B. 1.6 PRECIOUS OBJECTS, RELICS, OBJECTS OF ANTIQUITY, ETC.,

All gold, silver, oil minerals, archealogical and other findings of importance, trees cut or other
materials any description and all precious stones, coins treasures, relics, antiquities and other
similar things which may be found in or upon the site shall be the property of owner. The
contractor shall duly preserve the same to the satisfaction of owner and from time to time
deliver the same to such person or persons as owner may from time to time authorize or
appoint to receive the same.

B.1.7 EXCAVATION

a. Excavation for permanent work shall be taken out to such widths, lengths, depths and profiles
as are shown on the drawings or such other lines and grades as may be specified by Engineer.
Rough excavation shall be carried out to a depth 150mm above the final level. The balance shall
be excavated with special care. Soft pockets shall be removed even below the final level and
extra excavation if so instructed by Engineer, should be carried out just prior to laying the
sand.

b. All excavations shall be done to the minimum dimensions as required for safety and working
facility. Prior approval of Engineer shall be obtained by Contractor in each individual case, for
the method he proposes to adopt for the excavation, including dimensions, side slopes,
dewatering, disposal, etc. This approval, however, shall not in any way relieve contractor of his
responsibility for any consequent loss or damage. The excavation must be carried out in
the most expeditious and efficient manner. Side slopes shall be as steep as will stand safely
for the actual soil conditions encountered. Every precaution shall be taken to prevent slips.
Should slip occur, the slipped material shall be removed and the slope dressed to a modified
stable slope, removal of the slipped earth not be paid for.

B.2 FILLING IN FOUNDATION

B.2.1 All foundation shall be refilled to the original surface of the ground with approved
materials, well watered and rammed.

B.2.2 The contractor shall not fill in around any work until it has been approved by the Executive
Engineer. In case where excavated foundation-soil is to be used for refilling, it shall be
brought back from the place where it was temporarily deposited and the trenches or other
excavations shall be filled up to the height of the original surface with this earth carefully
rammed in regular layers of not more than 20 cm. in thickness and consolidated by the
addition of water to each layer as and if found necessary according to the directions of the
Engineer.

B.2.3 The dimensions of consolidated earth shall be measured for the purpose of payment, where
returning, filling and ramming of excavated earth is not described with the item of
excavation. The dimensions of filling shall be measured correct to the nearest cm and
cubical contents worked out correct to places of decimal.
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B.3.Applicable Codes and Specification
B.3.1MATERIALS:-
1. I.S. 269 Specification for ordinary, rapid Hardening and low heat Portland
cement.
2. I.S. 383 Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources
for concrete.
3. I.S.432 Mild steel and medium tensile stel bars and hard drawn (Part I &
II) steel wire for concrete.
4. I.S.516 Method of test for strength of concrete.
5. I.S.650 Specification for standard sand for testing of cement.
6. I.S.1139 Specification for hot rolled mild steel, medium tensile steel and
high yield strength steel deformed bars for concrete reinforcement.
7. I.S.1199 Method of sampling and analysis of concrete.
8. I.S.1489 Specification for Portland – Pozzolona Cement .
9. I.S.1786 High yield strength deformed rods.
10. I.S.2386 Methods of test for aggregate for concrete (Parts I to VII)
11. I.S.2645 Specification for integral cement water proofing compounds.
12. I.S.3025 Method of sampling and test ( Physical and Chemical ) water used
in industry.
13. I.S.4031 Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cement.
14. I.S.4461 Cold worked steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete.
15. I.S.4990 Specification for plywood for concrete shuttering work.
16. I.S.7861 Admixtures of concrete.
17. I.S.8112 High strength Ordinary Portland Cement.
18. I.S.9103 Recommended practice for hot cold weather concreting.

B.3.2 EQUIPMENT:
1. I.S.1791 Specification for batch type concrete mixers.
2. I.S.2505 Specification for concrete /vibrators (immersion type)
3. I.S.2750 Specification for steel scaffoldings.
B.3.3 CODES PRACTICE FOR CONCRETE:-

1. I.S.456 Code for practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

2. I.S.1343 Code for practice for prestressed concrete.
3. I.S.2502 Code for practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete
reinforcement.
4. I.S.2571 Code for practice for laying in –situ cement concrete flooring.
5. I.S.2751 Code for practice for welding of mild steel bars used for
reinforcement concrete construction.
6. I.S.3414 Code of practice for design and installation of joints in building.
7. I.S.3558 Code for practice for use of immersion Vibrators.
8. I.S.3935 Code of practice for constructions.
9. I.S.4014 Code of practice for steel tubular (Part I & II ) scaffolding.
10. I.S. 4925 Ready mix concrete.
& 4926.
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B.3.4 COSTRUCTION SAFETY:-

1. I.S.3696 Safety code for scaffolding and ladders ( Part I & II)
2. I.S.3016 Code of practice for fire precaution in welding and cutting
operations.
3. I.S.2502 Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete
reinforcement.
4. I.S.4138 Safety code for working in compressed air ( I st Revision)
5. I.S.7293 Safety code for working with construction machinery.
6. I.S.7669 Safety code for handling and storage of building materials.
7. I.S.4081 Safety code for blasting and related drilling operations.

B.3.5 MEASUREMENT:

1. I.S.1200 Method of measurement of building works.

2. I.S.3385 Code of Practice for measurement of civil Engineering works.

In the event that state, city or other government bodies have requirements more
stringent than those set forth in this specification, such requirements shall be considered
part of this specification and shall supersede this specification where ever applicable.

B.4.0 MATERIALS FOR CONCRETE:-

B.4.1 The Contractor has to make his own arrangements for the procurement of Cement
and Steel reinforcement rods of required specification for the work.

B.4.1.1 The ingredients to be used in the manufacture of standard concrete shall consist solely
or a standard type Portland cement, clean sand, natural coarse aggregate, clean
water, and admixtures, if specially called for on drawings or specifications.

B.4.1.2 The quality of materials, method, control, manufacture and transportation of all
concrete irrespective of mix, whether reinforced or otherwise, shall conform to the
applicable portion of this specification.

B.4.1.3 Engineer shall have the right to inspect the sources of materials, the layout and
operation of procurement and storage of materials, the concrete batching and mixing
equipment, and take quality control system such an inspection shall be arranged of
concrete work.

B.4.2 CEMENT:-
B.4.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in or called for by Engineer/ Owners, cement shall be
ordinary Portland cement confirming to Grade 43 and above graders of relevant I.S and
in 50- kgs bags. The use of bulk cement will be permitted only with the approved of
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Engineering Changing of brands or type of cement within the same structure will not be
permitted without approval of Engineer.
B.4.2.2 While purchasing cement or before commencing the work for every batch of cement
consignment, the Contractor should satisfy himself about the quality of cement by
conducting initial test on cement cubes in the presence of the representative of the
Purchaser and only after establishing the suitability , the cement should be used on
work. To have quick evaluation results, the above specimens should be cured by steam
curing and tested immediately at Contractor’s cost at an approved laboratory
Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim of any nature on this account.
B.4.2.3 The contractor shall procure cement required for the works only from reputed cement
factories (main producer or their authorized agents, manufacturing cement to BIS
standard) acceptable to the Engineer – in – Charge The contractor shall be required to
furnish to the engineer – in charge. The contractor shall be required to furnish to the
Engineer in charge bills of payment and test certificate issued by the manufacturers or
their authorized agents to authenticate procurement of quality cement from the
approved cement factory.

B.4.2.4 The contractor shall procure cement in standard packing of 50 kg. per bag of OPC
grade 43 and above of bearing manufacturers name and ISI making from the
authorized manufactures. The Contractor shall make necessary arrangements at his
own cost to the satisfaction of Engineer in charge for actual weighment of random
sample from the available stock and shall confirm with the specification laid down by
the Indian Standard Institutions as the case may be Cement shall be got tested for
all the tests at his cost including through destructive and non- destructive test
materials etc., as directed by the Engineer – in charge in advance before the use of
cement bags. In case test results indicate that the cement arranged by the
contractor does not conform to the relevant code, the same shall stand rejected and
shall be removed from the site by the Contractor at his own cost within a day’s time
of written order from the Engineer- in charge to do so.

B.4.2.5 The contractor will furnish air entraining agents and admixtures required . the use of
such admixtures and agents shall be made as per the instructions of the Engineer-in-
charge.The cost of cartage/storage, handling,batching mixing shall be borne by the
Contractor and shall be included by him to unit rate tendered for concrete
B.4.2.6 The cement shall be brought at site as decided by the Engineer-in-charge for works. The
cement Godown of suitable capacity as decided by the Engineer-in-charge to store shall
be constructed by the Contractor at site of work,For which no extra payment shall be
made. The contractor shall facilitate inspection of the Cement GOdown by the
Engineer-in-charge at any time
B.4.2.7 The contractor shall further at all times satisfy the Engineer-in-charge on demand by
production of records and test book or by submission of returns and other proofs as
directed that the cement is being used as tested and approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge for the purpose and the contractor shall at all times, Keeps his records up to
date and enable the Engineer-in-Charge to apply such checks as he may desire
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B.4.2.8 cement which has been unduly long in storage with the contractor or alternatively has
deteriorated due to inadequate storage and this become unfit for use on the works will
be rejected by the Department and no claim will be entertained. The contractor shall
forth with remove from the work area any cement the Engineer-in-charge may disallow
for use in work and replace it by cement complying with the relevant Indian standards

B.4.2.9 FOR THE FIRST BATCH OF MIX (for the day’s work)

The Contractor should add cement 25kg(1/2 bag) for the first mix fed into the mixer for
the day’s work in addition to the cement used in order to compensate the loss of cement due to
sticking of cement inside the mixer drum, as directed by the Engineer

B.4.2.10 FOR SLURRY AND RICH MIX;

The contractor should use extra cement for the purpose of blending, i.e. for the preparation of
sold concrete and rock surfaces as stated in the Technical specification and as directed by the
Engineer

B.4.3 AGGREGATES;

B.4.3.1 ‘Aggregate’ in general designates both fine and coarse inert materials used in the
manufacture of concrete.’ Fine Aggregate’ is aggregate most of which passes through 4.75mmIS
sieve. ‘Coarse Aggregate’ is aggregate most of which is retained on 4.75mmIS sieve

B.4.3.2 All fine and coarse aggregates proposed for the use in the work shall be subject to
Engineer’s approval and after specific materials have been accepted, the source of supply of such
materials shall not be changed without prior approval of Engineer

B.4.3.3 STORAGE OF AGGREGATES;

All coarse and fine aggregates shall be stacked separately in stock piles in the material yard near
the work site to avoid inter mixing of different aggregates contamination with foreign materials
and earth during storage and while heaping the materials shall be avoided The aggregate must be
of specified quality not only at the time of receiving at site but more so at the time of loading into
mixer. Coarse aggregates shall be piled in layer not exceeding 1.20 metres in height to prevent
coning or segregation. Each layer shall cover the entire area of the stockpile before succeeding
layers are started, Aggregates that have become segregated shall be rejected. Rejected
materials after remixing may be accepted, if subsequent tests demonstrate conformity with
required gradation.

B.4.3.4 SPECIFIC GRAVITY

Aggregates having a specific gravity below Saturated surface dry basis) shall not be
used without special permission of Engineer.
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B.4.4 FINE AGGREGATE
Fine aggregate except as noted above and for other than lightweight concrete shall
consist of natural sand to I.S.383. The sand shall be clean, sharp. Hard, strong and
durable and shall be free from dust, vegetable substances, adherent coating, clay alkali,
organic matter, mica, salt or other deleterious substances, which can be injurious to
setting qualities/strength/durability of concrete.

B.4.4.1 SCREENING AND WASHING

Sand shall be prepared for use by such screening or washing, or both as necessary to
remove all objectionable foreign mater while separating the sand grains to the required
size fraction.
B.4.4.2 FOREIGN MATERIAL LIMITATIONS

The percentages of deleterious substances in sand delivered to the mixer shall not
exceeds the following.

Description Percent by weight

Uncrushed Crushed
i Material finer than 75 micron I.S sieve 3.00 15.00
ii Shale 1.00 -
iii Coal and lignite 1.00 1.00
iv Clay lumps 1.00 1.00
v Total of all the above substances including 5.00 2.00
items (i) to (iv) for uncrushed sand and
items (iii) and (iv) for crushed sand

B.4.4.3 GRADATION
Unless and otherwise directed or approved, the grading of sand shall be within the
limits indicated hereunder.

PERCENTAGE PASSING FOR

I.S.sieve Grading Grading Grading Grading
Designation Zone.I Zone.II Zone.III Zone.IV
10mm 100 100 100 100
4.75mm 90-100 90-100 90-100 95-100
2.36mm 60-75 75-100 85-100 95-100
1.18mm 30-70 55-90 75-90 90-100
600 micron 15-34 35-59 60-79 80-100
300 micron 5-20 8-30 12-40 15-50
150 micron 0-10 0-10 0-10 0-15

Where the grading falls outside the limits of any particular grading zoneof sieves, other
than 600 I.S. sieve, by total amount not exceeding 5 percent, it shall be regarded as
falling within that passing the 600 micron I.S. sieve or to percentage passing any other
sieve size on the coarser limit of Grading Zone.I or the finer limit of Grading Zone.IV.
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Fine aggregates conforming to Grading Zone.IV shall be used unless mix designs and
preliminary tests have shown its suitability for producing concrete of specified
strength and workability.

B.4.4.4 FINENESS MODULUS

The sand shall have fineness Modulus of not less than 2.2 or more than 3.2. The
fineness modulus is determined by adding the cumulative percentages retained on the
following I.S. sieve sizes (4.75mm, 2.36mm, 1,18mm, 600 micron, 300micron and
150micron) and dividing the sum by 100.

B.4.5 COARSE AGGREGATE

Coarse aggregate for concrete, except as noted above and for other than lightweight
concrete shall conform to I.S. 383. This shall consist of natural stone and shall be clean,
and free from elongated, flaky or laminated pieces, adhering coatings, clay lumps, coal
residue, clinkers, slag, alkali, mica, organic matter of other deleterious matter.

B.4.5.1 GRADING
Coarse aggregate shall be either in single size or graded. In both cases, the grating
shall be within following limits.

IS sieve Percentage passing for sized aggregate of

Designation nominal size

40mm 20mm 16mm 12.5mm 10mm

63mm 100 -- -- -- --
40mm 85-100 100 -- -- --
20mm 0-20 85-100 100 -- --
16mm -- -- 85-100 100 --
12.5mm -- -- 85-100 100 --
10mm 0-5 0-20 0-30 0-45 85-100
4.75mm -- 0-5 0-5 0-10 0-10
2.36mm -- -- -- -- 0-5

The pieces shall be angular in shape and shall have granular or crystalline surfaces.
Friable flaky and laminate pieces, mica and shale if present shall be only in such
quantities that will not, in the opinion of Engineer, affect adversely, the strength
and/or durability of concrete. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 40mm
for PCC and 20mm for RCC works. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be the
maximum size specified about but in no case greater than ¼ of the maximum thickness
of the member, provided that the concrete can be placed without difficulty so as to
surround all reinforcement thoroughly and fill the corners of the form. For
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heavily reinforced concrete member, the nominal maximum clear distance between the
reinforcing main bars or 5mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement
whichever is smaller. The amount adherent shall not exceed 1% when determined by
laboratory sedimentation tests as per I.S.2386. After 24 hours immersion in water, a
previously dried sample shall not have gained more than 10% of its over dry weight in
air, as determined by I.S.2386.

B.4.5.2 FOREIGN MATERIAL LIMTATIONS

The percentage of deleterious substance in the aggregate delivered to the mixer shall
not exceeds the following.

Description Percent by weight

Uncrushed Crushed
i Material finer than 75 micron I.S sieve 3.00 3.00
ii Coal and lignite 1.00 1.00
iii Clay lumps 1.00 --
iv Soft Fragments 3.00 --
v. Total of all the above substances 5.00 5.00

B.4.6 WATER
B.4.6.1 Water used for both mixing of mortar/concrete and curing shall be free from injurious
amounts of deleterious materials. Potable waters are generally satisfactory for mixing
of mortar/concrete and curing concrete. The relevant essentials water tests pertaining
to access the suitability for construction standards shall have to be done before
commencement of work.
B.4.6.2 The suitability of water for making concrete shall be ascertained by the compressive
strength and initial setting time test specified in I.S.456. The sample of water taken
for testing shall be typical of the water proposed to be used for concreting, due
account being paid to seasonal variations. The sample shall not receive any treatment
before testing than that envisaged in the regular supply of water proposed for used in
concrete. The sample shall be stored in a clean container previously rinsed out with
similar water.
B.4.6.3 Average 28 days compressive strength of at least three 150mm concrete cubes
prepared with water proposed to be sued shall not be less than 90% of the average
strength of three similar concrete cubes prepared with distilled water.
B.4.6.4 The initial setting time of test block made with the appropriate test cement and the
water proposed to be used shall not be less than 30 minutes and shall not differ by
more than 30 minutes from the initial setting time of control test block prepared with
the appropriate test cement and distilled water. The test blocks shall be prepared and
tested in accordance with the requirements of I.S.4031.

B.4.6.5 Where water can be shown to contain an excess of acid, alkali, sugar or salt, Engineer
may refuse to permit its use. As a guide, the following concentrations represent the
maximum permissible values.
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B.4.6.6 To neutralize 20ml sample of water, using phenolphthalein as
indicator, it should not require more than 2ml. of 0.1. Normal
NaOH. The details of test shall be as given in I.S.3025.
B.4.6.7 To neutralize 200ml sample of water using methyl orange as an
indicator, it should not require more than 10ml of 0.1 Normal HCL.
The details of test shall be as given in I.S.3025.

B.4.6.8 Presence o solids, when tested in accordance with the method indicated below, shall not
exceed the following Limits.

Sl.No. Tested as per Permissible Limit, max

i Organic IS.3025 (Part 18) 200mg/l
ii Inorganic IS.3025 (Part 18) 3000mg/l
iii Sulphates (as SO3) IS.3025 (Part 24) 400mg/l
iv Chlorides (as Cl) IS.3025 (Part 32) 200mg/
for concrete not containing embedded steel and 500 mg/l for reinforced concrete work.
V Suspended matter IS.3025 (Part 17) 2000mg/l
B.4.7 PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE
B.4.7.1 Grades of Concrete
The concrete shall be in seven grades designated as M100, M150, M200, M250, M300
and M400
B.4.7.2 Strength Requirements of concrete
Where ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS269-1958 or Portland blast furnace slag
cement, confirming to IS 455-1962 is used. The compressive strength requirements for
various grades of concrete shall be as give in Table Oridinary Portland cement is used the 28
day compressive strength requirements specified in Table 1 of IS 456 shall be met at 7 days
where other cements are used, the engineer in charge shall specify the corresponding
requirements preferably on the basis of preliminary tests.
B.4.7.3 Proportioning and works control
Methods of Proportioning
The determination of proportioning of cement aggregates and water to attain required
strength shall be made by one of the following.
a. With preliminary tests by designing the concrete mixes, such concrete shall be
called controlled concrete.

b. Without preliminary tests by adopting nominal concrete such concrete shall be

called ordinary concrete.
B.4.7.4 Controlled Concrete
As far as possible, controlled concrete should be used in all concrete works, Control concrete
for use in plain concrete structures shall be in grades M100, M150, M250, M300, M350 and
M400.

The concrete mix shall be designed to have an strength corresponding to the values specified
for preliminary tests in table 1 of IS. 456 - 2000. The proportion chosen should be such that
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the concrete is of adequate workability for the conditions prevailing on the work in question
and can be properly compacted with the means available.
The maximum total quantity of aggregate by weight per 50 Kg of cement shall not exceed
450 kg except where other wise specifically permitted by the engineer in charge.
In proportioning concrete the quantity of both cement and aggregate should be determined
by weight. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the makers, weight per
bag, a reasonable number of bags should be weighed separately to check the net weight
where the cement is weighed on the site and in bags it should be weighed separately from
the aggregate. Water should be either measured by volume in calibrated tanks or weighed.
All measuring equipments. Should be maintained in a clean serviceable condition and the
accuracy periodically checked. It is most important to maintain the water cement ratio
constant at its correct value. To this end determination of moisture content in both fine
and coarse aggregates should be made as frequently as possible, The frequency for a given
job being determined by the engineer in change according to water conditions, The amount
of the added water should be adjusted to compensate for any observed variations in the
moisture contents for the determination of moisture content in the aggregates. IS 2386
(part-III) 1963 methods of test for aggregate for concrete part -III specific gravity,
Density, Voids, absorption and building may be referred to allow for the variation in weight
of aggregates due to variation in their moisture contents suitable adjustments in the
weight of aggregates should be made.
B.4.7.5 WORKABILITY
Workability of concrete should be checked at frequent intervals the slump test or where
facilities exist the compacting factor test in accordance with IS 1199-1959 may be adopted
for this purpose.
A competent authority should be employed whose first duty will be to supervise all stages
in preparation and placing of the concrete. All works test specimen should be made and site
test carried out under his direct supervision.
B.4.7.6 Ordinary concrete
Where it is considered not practicable to use controlled concrete ordinary concrete may be
used for concrete of grades M.100, M.150, M200, AND M.250,. The proportions of materials
for nominal concrete mixes for ordinary concrete shall be in accordance with table-III of IS
456-2000.
In proportioning concrete the quantity of cement should be determined by weight. The
quantity of fine and coarse aggregate may be determined by volume, but these should also
preferably be determined by weight, In the later case the weight should be determined from
the volume specified in Table II of IS 456-1964 and the weight per litre of dry aggregate. If
fine aggregate is moist and volume batching is adopted, allowance shall be made for bulking in
accordance with IS 2386(part -III) 1963.

The water cement ratio shall be more than those specified in table III of IS 456 -1964.
The cement of the mix specified in table III of IS 456-1964 for any nominal mix may be
increased if the quantity of water in a mix has to be increased to over come the difficulties
of placement and compaction, so that the water cement ratio specified in table -III of IS
456-1964 is not exceeded.
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Allowances should be made for surface water present in the aggregate when computing the
water content. Surface water shall be determined by one of the filed methods described in
IS 236 (part-III) - 1963, In the absence of exact data the amount of surface water may be
estimated from the value given as below.

B.4.7.7 SURFACE WATER CARREID BY AVERAGE AGGREGATE

AGGREGATE APP. QTY OF SURFACE WATER

Very wet sand 120 lit m3

Moderately wet sand 80 "
Moist sand 40 "
Moist gravel or crushed rock 20 to 40 lit/ m3
If ordinary concrete made in accordance with the proportions given for a particular grades
does not yield the specified strength due to proper qualities of materials not being available.
Such concrete shall be classified as belonging to the appropriate lower grade. Ordinary
concrete proportioned for a given grade in accordance with table III of IS 456 -1964 shall
not however be placed in a higher grade on the ground that the test strengths are higher
than the minimum specified. No interpolation shall be permissible.

B.4.7.8 MIXING CONCRETE

Cement and sand shall be measured in accurate proportion and well mixed in dry state, thrice
over, on a clean dry platform of wood or slabs with tight and even joint so that there may be
no wastage of mortar of difficult in mixing. As much quantity of aggregate washed and
cleaned of dirt and allowed to dry as can be mixed and laid with 15 to 20 min after water is
added to the mixture shall then be laid on the platform and shall then be laid on the
platform and shall be spread on the dry mixture of cement and sand in correct proportion.
The 50 Kg weight of cement is to be taken as 35 litre and measuring boxes are to be used to
maintain the correct proportions of sand and broken stone. A convenient size of measuring
box inside dimensions would be of 40 cm long 35cm wide and 25cm deep. The mixing
platform should be large enough to enable the continuous procedures of two batches being
mixed, to avoid partial sets of the concrete between laying of successive batches. The
whole mass shall than be thoroughly mixed with shovel turning over atleast three times
and adding sufficient quantity of water with a sprinkling until the colour of the cement is
uniformly, distributed throughout the whole mass.

The whole operation shall be arranged as to take the minimum time possible so that the
mixed concrete shall be placed in position before initial setting begins, Concrete which has
begun to set or which has been condemned by Executive Engineer shall be rejected and
removed from the work spot.
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B.4.7.9 Rate
The concrete rate are to include the cost of mixing, conveying placing ramming, watering,
borrowing tools and all appliances required to complete the concrete in position. They shall
also include the cost of bailing and pumping for keeping the excavation free of water unless
otherwise specified centering shall be measured and paid separately.
B.4.7.10 Quantities
The standard data for the division is to be followed for the quantities of materials and
labours and required for the various items of work. The relevant schedule item will define
the proportion of cement to sand in water 1:2 or 1:3 etc.,

B.4.8 REINFORCEMENT

B.4.8.1SUPPLY
Reinforcement bars to be arrange by contractor shall be either plain round mild bars
Grade.I as per I.S.432 (Part.I) or medium tensile steel bars as per I.S.432 (Part.I) or
hot rolled mild steel and medium tensile steel deformed bars as per I.I.1139 or cold
twisted steel bars as per I.S.1786 or TMT bars as shown and specified on the approved
drawings. Wire mesh or fabric shall be in accordance with i.S.1566. Substitution of
reinforcement will not be permitted except upon written approval from Engineer.

B.4.8.1.1 STORAGE
B.4.8.1.2 The reinforcement shall not be kept in direct contact with the ground but stacked on top
of an arrangement o timber sleepers or the like.

B.4.8.1.3 If the reinforcing rods have to be stored for long duration, they
shall be coated with cement wash before stacking and or be kept
under cover or stored as directed by Engineer.

B.4.8.1.4 Fabrication reinforcement shall be carefully stored to prevent

damage, distortion, corrosion and deterioration.

B.4.8.2 QUALITY

B.4.8.2.1 All steel shall be Grade.I quality unless specifically permitted by Engineer. No re- rolled
material will be accepted. If demanded by Engineer, contractor shall submit the
manufacturers test certificate for steel. Random tests on steel supplied by Contractor
may be performed by Owner as per relevant Indian Standards. All costs incidental to
such tests shall be at “Contractor’s” expense. Steel not conforming to Specifications
shall be rejected.

B.4.8.2.2 All reinforcement shall be clean, free from grease, oil and paint, dirt loose mill scale,
loose rust, dust bituminous material or any other substances that will destroy or reduce
the bond. All rods shall be thoroughly cleaned before being fabricated. Pitted and
defective roads shall not be used. All bars shall be rigidly held in position before
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concreting. No welding or rods to obtain continuity shall be allowed unless approved by
Engineer. If welding is approved, the work shall be carried out as per I.S.2751
according to best modern practices and as directed by Engineer. In all cases of
important connections, tests shall be made to proves that the joints are of the full
strength of bars welded. Special precautions, as specified by Engineer, shall be taken in
the welding of cold worked reinforcing bars and bars other than mild steel.

B.4.8.2.3LAPS
Laps and splices for reinforcement shall be as shown on the drawings. Splices in
adjacent bars shall be staggered and the locations of all splices, except those specified
on the drawings, shall be approved by Engineer. The bars shall not be lapped unless the
length required exceeds the maximum available lengths of bars at site.

B.4.8.3 BENDING
B.4.8.3.1 Reinforcing bars supplied bent or in coils, shall be straightened before they are cut to
size. Straightening of bars shall be done in cold and without damaging the bars. This is
considered as a part of reinforcement bending fabrication work.

B.4.8.3.2 All bars shall be accurately bent accordingly to the sizes and shapes shown on the details
working drawings/bar bending schedules. They shall be bent gradually by machine or
other approved means. Reinforcing bars shall not be straightened and re-bent in a
manner that will injure the material. Bars containing cracks or splits shall be
rejected. They shall be bent cold, except bars of over 25mm in diameter which may
be bent hot if specifically approved by Engineer, Bars which depend for their strength
on cold working, shall not be bent hot, shall not be heated beyond cherry red colour
(not exceeding 845 C) and after bending shall be slowed to cool slowly without
quenching. Bars incorrectly bent shall be used only if the means used for
straightening and re-bending be such as shall not, in the opinion of Engineer, injure
the material. No reinforcement shall be bent when in position in the work without
approval, whether or not it is partially embedded in hardened concrete, Bars having
kinks or bends other than those required by design shall not be used.
B.4.8.4 FIXING
Reinforcement shall be accurately fixed by any approved means and maintained in the
correct position shown in the drawings by the use
of blocks, spacers and chairs as per I.S.2503 to prevent displacement during placing
and compaction of concrete. Bars intended to be in contact at crossing points shall be
securely bound together at 16 such points with number 16 gauge annealed soft iron wire.
The vertical distances required between successive layers of bar in beams or similar
member shall be maintained by the provision of mild steel spacer bars at such intervals
that the main bars do not perceptibly sag between adjacent spacer bars.
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B.4.8.5 COVER
B.4.8.5.1 NOMINAL COVER
Nominal Cover is the design depth of concrete cover to all steel reinforcements,
including links. It is the dimension used in design and indicated in the drawings. It shall
be not less than the diameter of the bar.

B.4.8.5.2 NOMINAL COVER TO MEET DURABILITY REQUIREMENT

Minimum values for the nominal cover to normal weight aggregate concrete which should
be provided to all reinforcement, including links depending on the condition of exposure
described in the following table of Environmental Exposure condition.

However for a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column nominal cover shall in any case not
be less than 40mm or less than the diameter of such bar. In the case of columns of
minimum dimension for 200mm or under, whose reinforcing bars do not exceed 12mm a
nominal cover of 25mm may be used. For footing minimum cover shall be 50mm.

B.4.8.6 INSPECTION
Erected and secured reinforcement shall be inspected and approved by
Engineer prior to placement of concrete.

B.4.8.7 CONSISTING AND SLUMP

B.4.8.7.1 The concrete mix proportions chosen should be such that the concrete is of adequate
workability for the placing conditions of the concrete and can properly be compacted
with the means available suggested ranges of workability of concrete measured in
accordance with IS 1199 are given below:-

Placing conditions Degree of slump

Workability (mm)

Blinding concrete: shallow sections Very low

Pavements using pavers. Sec 7.4.2.

Mass concrete: Lightly reinforced Sections

in slabs, Beams, walls, columns: Floors:
Hand placed pavements: Canal lining: Strip Low 25-75
footings.

Heavily reinforced sections in slabs,

Beams, Walls, columns, Slip form work: Medium 50-100
Pumped concrete.

Trench fill: In situ piling : High 100-150

Termite concrete : Very high Sec.7.4.3.

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NOTE:

For most of the placing conditions, internal vibrators ( needle vibrators) are
suitable . The diameter of the needle shall be determined based on the density and spacing or
reinforcement bars and thickness of Sections. For tremie concrete, vibrators are not required to
be used.

B.4.8.7.2 In the “Very low” category of workability where strict control is necessary, for
example pavement quality concrete, measurement of workability by determination of
compacting factor will be more appropriate than slump( see.IS 1199) and a value of
compacting factor of 0.75 to 0.80 is suggested.

B.4.8.7.3 In the very category of workability,measurement of workability

by determination of flow will be appropriate ( See.IS 9103)

B.4.8.8 TESTING OF CUBES:

Arrangement shall be made by Contractor to have the cubes tested in an approved
laboratory at his expense, with the prior consent of the Engineer.

B.4.8.8.1 SAMPLING FOR STRENGTH OF CONCRETE:

At least 6 test cubes of each class of concrete shall be made for every 150 cu.m
concrete or part thereof. At least one sample shall be taken from each shift. Such
samples shall be drawn on each shift. Such samples shall be drawn on each day for
each type of concrete . Of each set of 6 cubes, three shall be tested at 7 days age
and three at 28 days age. The laboratory test tested shall be tabulated and furnished
to Engineer, Engineer will pass the concrete if the acceptance criteria as per clause 16
if US 456 – 2000 are net with.

B.4.8.9 NORMINAL /DESIGN MIX CONCRETE;

Concrete grade shall be indicated on drawings, Concrete in the works shall be “Design
Mix Concrete” or Nominal Mix. Concrete”. Design mix is preferred to nominal mix . If
design mix concrete can not be used for any reason on the work for Grades M 20 or
lower, normal mixes may be used with permission from Engineer Concrete grade above
M20 shall be Design Mix Concrete.
B.4.8.9.1 DESIGN MIX CONCRETE
For Design Mix concrete, the mix shall be designed according to IS 10262 AND
SP:23 to provide the grade of concrete having the required workability and
characteristic strength not less than appropriate values given in IS 456 . The
design mix shall in addition be such that it is cohesive and does not segregate and
should result in dense and durable concrete and also capable of giving the finish as
specified. For liquid retaining structures, the mix shall also result in water tight
concrete. The contractor shall exercise great care while designing the concrete mix
and executing the work to achieve the desired result
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It shall be Contractor’s sole responsibility to carryout the mix design in a reputed
Institution / Research Institute at his own cost . He shall furnish to Engineer at least
30 days before concreting Operations, a statement of proportion proposed to be used
for the various concrete mixes and the strength results obtained. The strength
requirements of the concrete mixes ascertained on 150 mm cubes as per IS 516
shall comply with the requirement of IS 456. The above design mix shall be approved
by the competent authority.

B.4.8.9.2 CONSISTENCY:
Slumps tests shall be carried out as often ad demanded by Engineer
and invariably from the same batch of concrete from which the
test cubes are made. Slump tests shall be done immediately after
sampling.
B.4.8.9.3 TESTS:-
The contractor at his own cost should made arrangements for the tests to be carried
out on cement, sand, coarse aggregate, steel and water in accordance with the relevant
Indian Standards.

B4.8.10 PROCEDURE FOR PLACING OF CONCRETE/ENGINEERS

APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT & METHODS;
B.4.8.10.1Before any concrete is placed, the entire placing programme, consisting of
equipment, layout, proposed procedures and methods shall be submitted to
Engineer for approval if so demanded by Engineer and no concrete shall be

placed until Engineers approval has been received. Equipment for conveying
concrete shall be of such size and design as to ensure a practically continuous
flow of concrete during depositing without segregation of materials considering
the size of the job and placement location.
B.4.8.10.2 TIME INTERVAL BETWEEN MIXING AND PLACING:
Concrete shall be placed in its final position before the cement reaches its initial
set and concrete shall normally be compacted in its final position within thirty
minutes of leaving the mixer and once compacted it shall not be disturbed.
B.4.8.10.3 AVOIDING SEGREGATION:
Concrete shall in all cases be deposited as nearly as practicable directly in its
final position and shall not be re-handled or caused to flow in a manner which
will cause segregation, loss of materials, displacement of reinforcement,
shuttering or embedded inserts or impair its strength. For locations where direct
placement is not possible and in narrow forms Contractor shall provide
suitable drop and “Elephant Trunks” to confine the movement of concrete.
Special care shall be taken when concrete is dropped from an height, especially
if reinforcement is in the way, particularly in columns and thin walls.
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B.4.8.10.4 PLACING BY MANUAL LABOUR:
Except when otherwise approved by Engineer, concrete shall be placed in the
shuttering by shovels of other approved implements and shall not be dropped
from an height more than 1.0 metre or handled in a manner, which will cause
segregation.
B.4.8.10.5 PLACING BY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:
The following specification shall apply when placing of concrete by use of
mechanical equipment is specifically called for while inviting bids or is warranted
considering the nature of work involved. The control of placing shall begin at the
mixer discharge. Concrete shall be discharged by a vertical drop into the middle of
the bucket or hopper and this principle of vertical discharge of concrete shall be
adhered to throughout all stages of delivery until the concrete comes to rest in its
final position.
B.4.8.10.6 TYPE OF BUCKETS:
Central-bottom-dump buckets of a type that provides for positive regulation of the
pamount and rate of deposition of concrete in all dumping position shall be employed.

B.4.8.10.7 OPERATION OF BUCKET:

In placing concrete in large open area, the bucket shall be spotted directly over the
position designated and then lowered for dumping. The open bucket shall clear the
concrete already in place and the height of drop shall not exceed 1.00 metre . The
bucket shall be opened slowly to avoid high vertical bounce. Dumping of buckets on the
swing in any manner which results in separation of ingredients or disturbance of
previously placed concrete will not be permitted.
B.4.8.10.8 PLACEMENT IN RESTRICTED FORMS:
Concrete placed in restricted form by barrow, buggies, cars, short chutes or hand
shoveling shall be subject to the requirements for vertical delivery of limited
height to avoid segregation and shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its
final position.

B.4.8.10.9CONCRETE IN LAYERS:
Concreting, once started shall be continuous until the pour is completed. Concrete shall
be placed in successive horizontal layers of uniform thickness ranging from 150 to 900
mm as directed by the Engineer. These shall be placed as rapidly as practicable to
prevent the formation of cold joints or planes of weakness between each succeeding
layer within the pour. The thickness of each layer shall be such that it can be
deposited before the previous layer has stiffened. The bucket leads or other units of
deposit shall be spotted progressively along the face of the layer with such overlap as
will facilitate preading the layer to uniform depth and texture with a minimum of
shoveling. Any tendency to segregation shall be corrected by shovelling stones
intomortar rather than mortar on to stones. Such a condition shall be corrected by
redesign 0f mix or other means as directed by the Engineer.
B.4.8.10.10 BEDDING OF LAYERS
The top surface of each pour and bedding planes shall be approximately horizontal unless
otherwise instructed.
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B.4.8.10.11 COMPACTION:
Concrete shall be compacted during placing with approved vibrating equipment until the
concrete has been consolidated to the maximum practicable density is free of pockets of
coarse aggregate and fits rightly against all form surfaces, reinforcement and embedded
fixtures. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that all concrete placed against the
form faces and into corners of forms or against hardened concrete at joints is free from
voids or cavities. The use of vibrators shall be consistent with the concrete mix and
caution exercised not to over vibrate the concrete to the pointing that segregation result
B.4.8.10.12 TYPE OF VIBRATORS..
Vibrators shall conform to IS specifications. Type of vibrator to be used shall depend on
the structure where concrete is to be placed. Shutter vibrators to be effective, shall be
firmly secured to the form work which must be sufficiently rigid to transmit the vibration
and
strong enough not to be damaged by it. Immersion vibrators shall have “no load” frequency,
amplitude and acceleration as per I.S.2505 depending on the size of the vibrator.
Immersion
vibrators in sufficient numbers and each of adequate size shall be used to properly
consolidating all concrete. Tapping of external vibrating of forms by hand tools or
immersion
vibrators will not be permitted.
B.4.8.10.13 USE OF VIBRATORS:
The exact manner of application and the most suitable machines for the purpose must be
carefully considered and operated by experienced men. Immersion vibrators shall be
inserted
vertically at joints not more than 450mm apart and withdrawn when air bubbles cease to
come to the surface. Immersion vibrators shall be withdrawn very slowly. In no case shall
immersion vibrators be used to transport concrete inside the vibration at the top of a lift
(e.g ) in column or wall
B.4.8.10.14 PLACEMENT INTERVAL
Except when placing with slip forms each placement of concrete in multiple life work,
shall be allowed to set for atleast 24 hours after the final set of concrete and before
the start of a subsequent placement.
B.4.8.10.15 SPECIAL PROVISION IN PLACING
When placing concrete in walls with opening, in floors, of integral slab and beam
construction and other similar conditions, the placing shall stop when the concrete
reaches the top of the opening in walls or bottom horizontal surface of the slab, as the
case may be. Placing shall be resumed before the concrete in place takes initial set,
but not until it has time to settle as determined by Engineer.

B.4.8.10.16 PLACING CONCRETE THROUGH REINFORCING STEEL

When placing concrete through reinforcing steel, care shall be taken to prevent
segregation of the coarse aggregate. Where the congestion of steel make placing
difficult it may be necessary to temporarily move the top steel aside to get proper
placement and restore reinforcing steel to design position.
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B.4.8.10.17BLEEDING
Bleeding or free water on top of concrete being deposited into the forms shall be a
cause to stop the concrete pour and the conditions causing this defect corrected
before any further concreting is resumed.

B.4.8.10.18 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS AND KEYS

B.4.8.10.19Concrete shall be placed without interruption until completion of the part of the work
between predetermined construction joints, as specified here in after. Time lapse
between the pouring of adjoining units shall be as specified on the drawing or as
directed by Engineer.

B.4.8.10.20If stopping of concreting becomes unavoidable, any where a properly formed

construction joint shall be made where the work is stopped. Joints shall be either
vertical or horizontal, unless shown otherwise on drawings. In case of an inclined or
curve member, the joints shall be at right angles to the axis of the member. Vertical
joints in walls shall be kept to a minimum.

Vertical joints shall be formed against a stop board: horizontal joints shall be level and
wherever possible arranged so that the joint lines coincide with the architectural
features of the finished work. Battens shall be nailed to the form work to ensure a
horizontal line and if directed, shall also be used to form a grooved joint. For tank walls
and similar work joints shall be formed as per I.S.3370.
Concrete that is in the process of setting shall not be disturbed or shaken by traffic
either on the concrete itself or upon the shuttering. Horizontal and vertical
construction joints and shear keys shall be located and shall conform in detail to the
requirements of the plans unless otherwise directed by Engineer. Where not described,
the joint shall be in accordance with the following.
B.4.8.10.21 COLUMN JOINT
In a column, he joint shall be formed 75mm below the lowest soffit of the beams
including haunches if any. In flat slab construction, the joint shall be 75mm below the
soffit to column capital. At lease 2 hours shall elapse after depositing concrete in
columns, piers or walls, before depositing in beams, girders or slabs supported there on.
B.4.8.10.22 BEAM AND SLAB JOINTS
Concrete in a beam shall be placed throughout without a joint but if the provision of a
joint is unavoidable the joint shall be vertical and at the centre or with in the middle
third of the span unless or otherwise shown on drawings. Where a beam intersects a
girder, the joints in the girder shall off set of distance equal tow twice the width of
the beam and additional reinforcement provided for shear. The joint shall be vertical
throughout the full thickness of the concrete member. All joints in a slab shall be
vertical and parallel to the principal reinforcement. Where it is unavoidably at right
angles to the principal reinforcement, the joint shall be vertical and at the middle of
the span.
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B.4.8.10.23JOINT IN LIQUID RETAINING STRUCTURES
Vertical construction joints in water tight construction will not be permitted unless
indicated on the drawings. Where a horizontal construction joint is required to resist
water pressure, special care shall be taken in all phases of its construction to ensure
maximum water tightness.

B.4.8.10.24 DOWELS
Dowels of concrete work, not likely to be taken up in the near future, shall be wrapped
in tar paper and burlap.

B.4.8.10.25 MASS FOUNDATIONS

Mass foundations shall be procured in lifts not exceeding 1.5m in height unless
otherwise indicated on the drawings or approved by Engineer.
B.4.8.10.26 TREATMENT OF CONSTRUCTION JOINTS ON RESUMING CONCRETING
A drier mix shall be used for the top lift of horizontal pours to avoid laitance. All
laitance and loose stones shall be thoroughly and carefully removed by wire
brushing/backing and surface washed.
Just before concreting is resumed, the roughened joint surface shall be thoroughly
cleaned and loose matter removed and then treated with a thin layer of cement grout of
proportion specified by Engineer and worked well into the surface. The new concrete
shall be well worked against the prepared face before the grout mortar sets. Special
care shall be taken to obtain through compaction and to avoid segregation of the
concrete along the joint plane.
B.4.8.10.27 CURING
B.4.8.10.28 All concrete shall be cured by keeping it continuously damp for the period of
time required for complete hydration and hardening to take place, Preference shall be
given to the use of continuous
sprays, or ponded water, continuously saturated coverings of sacking, canvas, Hessian
or other absorbent materials, or approved effective curing compounds applied with
spraying equipment capable of producing a smooth, even textured coat. Extra
precautions shall be exercised in curing concrete during cold and hot weather as
outlined herein after. The quality of curing water shall be the same as that used for
mixing concrete.
B.4.8.10.29Certain types of finish or preparation for overlaying concrete must be done at certain
stages of the curing process and special treatment may be required for specific
concrete surface finish.
B.4.8.10.30 CURING WITH WATER
Fresh concrete shall be kept continuously wet for a minimum period of 10 days of placing
of concrete, following a lapses of 12 to 14 hours after laying concrete. The curing of
horizontal surfaces executed during wind shall however begin immediately the concrete
has hardened. Water shall be applied to unformed concrete surfaces, within 1 hour
after concrete has set. Water shall be applied to formed surfaces immediately upon
removal of forms. Quantity of water applied shall be controlled so as to prevent erosion
of freshly placed concrete.
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B.4.8.10.31CONTINUOUS SPRAYING
Curing shall be assured by use of ample water supply under pressure in pipers, with all
necessary appliances of hose, sprinklers and spraying devices. Continuous fine mist
spraying or sprinkling shall be used unless otherwise specified or approved by Engineer.

B.4.8.10.32 ALTERNATIVE CURING METHODS

Wherever in the judgement of Engineer it may be necessary to omit the continuous spray
method, covering of clean sand or other approved means such as wet gunny bags which
will prevent loss of moisture from the concrete, may be used. No type of covering will be
approved which would stain or damage the concrete during or after the curing period.
Covering shall be kept continuously wet during the curing period.

B.4.8.10.33 PONDING METHOD

For curing of concrete in pavements, side wall floors, flat roofs or other level surfaces,
the ponding method of curing is preferred. The method of containing the ponded water
shall be approved by Engineer. Special attention shall be given to edges and corners of
the slabs to ensure proper protection to these areas. The ponded areas shall be kept
continuously filled with water during the curing period.

B.4.8.10.34 CURING EQUIPMENT

All equipment and materials required for curing shall be on hand and ready for use
before concrete is placed.
B.4.9 FORM WORK:-
B.4.9.1 GENERAL:-
The form work shall consist of shores, bracing, sides or beams and columns bottom of
slabs, etc., including ties, anchors, hangers, inserts etc., complete which shall be properly
designed and planned for the work. False work shall be so constructed that vertical adjustments
can be made to compensate for take up and settlements, Wedges may be used at the top or
bottom of timer shores, but not at both ends, to facilitate vertical adjustment or dismantling of a
formwork. Only steel scaffolding and steel centering materials should be used for all RCC works.
B.4.9.2 DESIGN OF FORMWORK:-
The design and engineering of the formwork as well as its construction shall be the
responsibility of Contractor. If so instructed, the drawings and /or calculations for the design
of the form work shall be submitted to Engineer’s approval and thereon. Such approval shall not
however relieve contractor of the full responsibility for the design and construction of the work
work. The design shall take into account all the loads vertical as well as lateral that the forms
will be carrying including live and vibration loadings.
B.4.9.3 TOLERANCES:-
Tolerance is a specified permissible variation form lines, grade or dimension given in
drawings. No tolerances specified for horizontal or vertical building lines or footings shall
be construed to permit encroachment beyond the legal boundaries. Unless otherwise
specified, the tolerances on the shapes, lines and dimensions will be permitted as per I.S.
456: 2000.
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B.4.9.4 TYPE OF FORM WORK:

B.4.9.4.1 Form work may be of timber, plywood, metal, plastic or concrete. For special finishes
the formwork may be lined with plywood, steel sheets, oil tempered hard board, etc.,
Sliding forms and lip forms may be used with the approval of Engineer.

B.4.9.4.2Form shall conform to the shapes, lines, grades and dimensions including camber of
the concrete as called for on the drawings. Ample studs, walers, braces, ties, straps,
shores, etc., shall be used to hold the forms in proper position without any distortion what
so ever until the concrete has set sufficiently to permit removal of forms. Forms shall
be strong enough to permit the use of immersion vibrators. In special cases form
vibrators may also be used. The shuttering shall be close boarded. Timber shall be well
seasoned, free from sap, shake, loose, knots, worm holes, wraps or other surface
defects in contract with concrete. Faces coming in contract with the concrete shall be
free from adhering grout, plaster, paint, projecting nails, split, or other defects, joints,
shall be sufficiently tight to prevent loose of water and fine materials from concrete.

B.4.9.4.3 Plywood shall be used for Exposed Concrete surfaces. Where called for, Sawn and
wrought timer maybe used for unexpected surfaces, inside faces of forms for concrete
surfaces, which are to be rubbed finish shall be paned to remove irregularities or
unevenness in the face. Formwork with linings will be permitted.

B.4.9.4.4 All new and used form timber shall be maintained in a good condition with respect to
shape, strength, rigidity, water tightness, smoothness and cleanliness of surface. Form
timber unsatisfactory in any respect shall not be used and if rejected by Engineer shall
be removed from the site.

B.4.9.4.5 Shores supporting successive storeys shall be placed directly over those below or be so
designed and placed that the load will be transmitted directly to them. Trussed
supports shall be provided for shores that cannot be secured on adequate foundations,.

B.4.9.4.6 Formwork, during any stage of constructions showing sings of distortion or distorted to
such a degree that the intended concrete work will not conform to the exact contours
indicated on the drawings shall be repositioned and strengthened. Poured concrete
affected by the faulty formwork, shall be removed entirely and the formwork
corrected prior to placing new concrete.

B.4.9.4.7 Excessive constructions camber to compensate for shrinkage, settlement etc., that my
impair the structural strength of members will not be permitted.

B.4.9.4.8 Forms for substructure concrete may be omitted when in the opinion of Engineer the
open excavation is firm enough to act as the form. Such excavations shall be slightly
larger than required by the drawings to compensate for irregularities in excavation and
to ensure the design requirements.
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B.4.9.4.9 Forms shall be do designed and constructed that their removal will not damage the
concrete. Face formwork shall provided true vertical and horizontal joints conforming
to the architectural features of the structure as to location of joints and be as
directed by Engineer.
B.4.9.4.10 Where exposed smooth or rubbed concrete finished are required the form shall be
constructed with special care so that resulting concrete surfaces require a minimum
finish.
B.4.9.5 BRACINGS, STRUTS AND PROPS:
B.4.9.5.1 Shuttering shall be strutted, propped and so supported that it shall not deform under
weight and pressure of the concrete and also due to the movement of men and other
materials. Bamboo shall not be used as props or cross bearers.
B.4.9.5.2 The shuttering for beams and slabs shall be so erected that the shuttering on the
sides of the beams and under the soffit of slabs can be removed without disturbing
the beam bottoms. Re – propping of beams shall not be done except when propos have
to be reinstated to take care of construction loads anticipated to be in excess of the
design load. Vertical props shall be supported on wedges or other measures shall be
taken where by the props can be gently lowered vertically while striking the
shuttering. If the shuttering for column is erected for the full height of the
column, one side shall be left open and built up in sections as placing of concrete
proceeds or windows may be left for pouring concrete from the sides to limit the
drop of concrete to 1.0 M or as directed by Engineer.
B.4.9.5.3 Care shall be taken to see that the faces of formwork coming in contact with concrete
are perfectly cleaned and two coats of mould oil or any other approved materials
applied before fixing reinforcement and placing concrete such coating shall be
insoluble in water, non –staining and not injurious to the concrete. It shall not become
flaky or be removed by rain or wash water. Reinforcement and or other items to be
cast in the concrete shall not be placed until coating of the forms is complete .
Adjoining concrete surfaces shall also be protected against contamination from the
coating material.

B.4.9.6 REMOVAL OF FORMS;

B.4.9.6.1 Contractor shall record on the drawing or a special register the date upon which the
concrete is placed in each part of the work and the date of which the shuttering is
removed there form.
B.4.9.6.2 In no circumstances shall forms struck until the concrete reaches a strength of
atleast twice the stress due to self weight and any construction/erection loading to
which the concrete may be subjected at the time of striking formwork.
B. 5 Brick work
This type of masonry constructed by using bricks.
B.5.1 DIMENSIONS:
The standard size of Bricks
9” x 4 ½ ” x 3”
and
9” x 4 3/8”x 2 ¾ ”
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General Qualities:
1) The facing bricks shall be made of clay-shall be of mixture of this materials with (or)
without admixtures and burnt to meet the requirement of this standard. The brick shall be
of uniform colour.
2) The bricks shall be free from cracks, flaws and nodules of free lime of even feature. These
shall be thoroughly burnt and shall have plane rectangular faces with parallel sides and sharp
straight right angled edges.
3) The minimum compressive strength of common building bricks shall have 50Kg/cm2.

4) The average waters absorption of Bricks after 24 hours immersion.

First class bricks 20% Second class Bricks 22%, Third class Bricks 25%.
5) The rating of efflorescence shall not be more than “Moderate” upto class II and
slight for higher classes.
B.5.2. Mortar:
Mortar used for Brick masonry shall consists of mixes of cement and sand, cement lime and
sand etc., in a suitable proportion. The mortar shall also be duly workable standup well on
the trowel and spread out easily shall stiffen up quickly as the brick is laid, shall adhere
strongly in the wall unit and shall develop sufficient compressive strength as the brick
work.
B.5.3. Water:
Water is to be added in the mixture only when the water is required for use. It
shall be cleaned and free from injurious amounts of deletation materials.

B.5.4 Nominal Thickness of a wall:

This is the thickness of wall that as stated in the estimates for calculation quantities.
B.5.5. Method of construction:

Laying of Bricks:
1) Bricks shall be laid on a full bed of mortar. While laying the bricks shall be slightly pressed
so that the mortar can get in to all parts of the bricks surface to ensure proper adhesion,
cross joints and wall joints shall be properly flushed and packed with mortar so that no
hollow spaces are left properly. Filled joint ensure maximum strength and resistance in
penetration of moisture which takes place mainly through joints.
2) Before laying of Bricks all loose materials, dirt and set lumps of mortar which may be lying
over the surface over which brick work is to be freshly started shall be removed with a
wire brush.
a)All the bricks shall be thoroughly socked in clean water immediately before use.
b)The surface over which the brick work is to be started shall be slightly wetted.
3) The first course it self shall be made horizontal by providing enough
mortar in the bed joints to fill up any undulation in the bed course.
4) All the joints shalls, as far as possible be thin.
5) Care shall be taken to see that there is no thorough joints and the lap is not less than
half the width of the brick and that all the vertical joints are properly filled with mortar.
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6) The vertically of the wall and horizontally of the course shall be checked very often with
plumb bob and sprit level, respectively.
7) No portion of the work shall be left more than a metre lower than the other where the
masonry as one part has to be delayed work shall be “ racked back” suitably at an angle not
exceeding 45 according to bond and not toothed.
8) Where plastering is required to be done all the vertical as well as horizontal joints shall be
raked to a depth of about 1 cm while the mortar in wet and this will ensure satisfactory
adhesion between the plastered and brick work.
9) Care shall be taken to ensure that the brick work is kept wet for seven days
commencing from 24 hours as the course is laid.
B.5.6 Measurements :
(i) Brick masonry generally shall be measured in cubic metres unless otherwise
specified.
(ii) Walls half bricks in width and less shall be measure separately in square metre
stating thickness.
iii) Brick walls of width over half bricks shall be measured multiples as half brick which
shall be deemed to be inclusive as mortar joints, irrespective of excess as
executed width.

B.6. SPECIFICATION FOR PLASTERING

For plastering the specification laid down in IS 1661-1972 shall apply for external
reduced finishes the specification laid down in IS 2402-1963 shall apply.
B.6.1 PROPORTIONING
The material used in the preparations of plastering mixer may be measured by volume using
gauge boxes.
B.6.2 MIXING
Cement and sand IS. 1542-1960 shall be mixed only in the required proportion to obtain a
uniform colour. Water shall then be added to get the required consistency for the plaster. Mixing
may be done ether manually or mechanically hand mixing shall be carried out on a clear water tight
platform. During mixing the mortar shall be need back and forth for 10 to 15 minutes after the
water is added in machine mixing the mixer shall run atleast 5 minutes after placing all the
incrediented in the drawn. The mortar those mixed shall be used immediately and in case shall the
mortar be allowed to stand for more than 25 minutes after mixing with water.
B.6.3 METHOD OF APPLICATION
The thickness of plaster work for single coat both internal and external shall be 10 to 16
mm for single coat plaster the fineness modules of sand should be as far as possible 15 and
confirming to grading one IV of IS.383-1970 where only fine sand is available. The fineness
modules of sand may be improved by mixing the required percentage of coarse sand.
Should the mortar crack of persists through neglect of watering or other fault of the
contractor, the work shall be removed and redone at the contractor's expense or should the
contractor fail to water the work, to the satisfaction of the officer incharge of the work, the
work may supply the request men to water the work properly and charge the cost to the
contractor.
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B.6.4 CEILING PLASTER
Ceiling plaster shall be done before wall plaster and wall plaster shall commerce at top and
work downwards.
B.6.5 CURING
Curing of plaster shall be started as son as the applied plaster has hardened enough so as
not to be damaged.
The decision as to when the plaster has hardened will be given by the Engineer. Curing shall
be done by continuous applying water in a fine spray and shall be carried out for 7 days.

Whenever the specification or the items of work calls for water proofing the contractor
shall provide the percentage of water proofing compound as specified in the items of work.

B.6.6 MEASUREMENT

Plastering on roofs, ceiling and walls shall be measured separately. The quantity of work to
be paid for under this item shall be calculated by taking the projected surface of the area
plastered after making necessary deductions for opening doors windows, fan opening etc., The
actual plaster works carried out on jambs of doors, windows, opening etc. shall be measured and
added. However for purpose of payment under this items, plaster work carried on surface of items
of work which includes plaster finishes shall not be taken into account.

B.7 Specification for R.R. MASONRY

This type of masonry is constructed of stones as they come from quarry.

B.7.1 Stones:
Durability:
The stones shall be free from defects like cavities, cracks, flaws, sand holes, veins patches of
soft or loose materials etc.,the percentage of water absorption shall generally not exceed 5 %.
B.7.2 Strength:
The strength of building stones should be adequate to carry no loads imposed for R.R. Masonry.
The strength value shall be specified on the basis of local experience.

B.7.3 Size of Stone:

Normally stones used in rubble masonry should be small enough to be lifted and placed by hand.
The length of the stone shall not exceed three times the height and the breadth on base shall not
be greater than 3/4" of the thickness of wall or less than 15 cm. The height of stone for rubble
masonry may be upto 30cm.
B.7.4 Mortar:

Mortar to be used for stone masonry shall consist of mixes of cement and fine aggregate, cement
lime and fine aggregate, of lime stone pozzolona and
fine aggregate in a suitable proportions. The mortar shall also be duly workable, stand up well on
the towel and spread out easily, shall stiffen up quickly as rubble is laid, shall adhere strongly to
the wall unit and shall develop sufficient compressive strength on the masonry work.
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B.7.5 Cement:

Cement to be used for stone masonry mortar shall be ordinary Portland cement pozzolona Portland
cement etc.,

B.7.6 Water:
Water is to be added for the mixture only when the water is required for use. It shall be cleaned
and free from injurious amounts of deleterious materials method of construction.

B.7.7 Dressing:
Stone shall be hammer-dressed on the face the sides and the beds to enable it to come in
proximity with the neighbouring stone. The bushing on the face shall not be more than 4 cm on an
exposed face.
B.7.8 Insertion of chips:
Chips and spalls of stones shall be used wherever necessary to avoid thick mortar beds or joints
and it shall also be ensured that no hollow spaces are left any where in the masonry. The chips
shall not be used below hearting stones to bring these up to the level of face stones. The use of
chips shall be restricted to the filling of interstices between the adjacent stones on hearting and
these shall not exceed 20% of the quantity of a stone masonry.
B.7.9 Hearting stone:
The hearting or interior filling of a well face shall consist of rubble stones not less than 15 cm in
any direction, carefully laid hammered down with a wooden mallet into position and solidly beded in
mortar. The hearting should be laid nearly level with facing and packing.

B.7.10 Bond Stones:

Through bond stones shall be provided in walls upto 60cm thickness and in case of walls above 60
cm thickness, a set of two or more bond stones overlapping each other by at least 15 cm shall be
provided in a line from face to back. In case of highly absorbent types of stones (porous lime
stone and sand stone etc) the bond stone shall extend about two-third into the wall, as though
stones in such cases may give rise to damp penetration and there of, for all thickness of such walls
a set of two or more bond stones overlapping each other by atleast 15 cm shall be provided Each
bond stone at a set of bond stone shall be provided for every 0.5m2 of the wall surface.

B.7.11 Quoin stone :

Quion stone shall not be less than 0.03m3 in volume

B.7.12 Plum Stone:

The plum stone at about 90cm interval shall be provided
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Laying of Stones:
The masonry shall be laid with or without courses

1) Stones shall be sufficiently wetted before laying to prevent absorption of water from
mortar.
2) The stone shall be laid so that the pressure is always perpendicular to the natural bed.
3) The quions shall be laid header and strecher alternatively Every stone shall be carefully
fitted to the adjacent stone so as to form neat and close joint. Face stone shall extend and bond
well in the back these shall be arranged to break joints as much as possible and to avoid long
vertical lines of joints. All joints shall be full of mortar. The maximum thickness of joints shall be
20 mm for random rubble.
4) Vertical joints shall be staggered as for as possible.

5) Bell shaped bond stones or header shall not be used.

6) When there is a break in masonry work the masonry shall be raked in sufficiently long steps
for facilitating jointing of old and new work. The stepping of the raking shall not be more than 45
with the horizontal.
7) Masonry Construction with two thin faces, tied up with occasional rough stones or filled up
with dry packing or small size aggregate shall be strictly prohibited.
8) Covering:
Green work shall be protected from rain by suitable covering.
9) Masonry work and cement of composite mortar shall be kept constantly moist on all the
faces for minimum period of seven days.
Measurements :
Works executed in the following conditions shall be measured separately

a) Work in under water.

b) Work in liquid mud
c) Work in or under faul positions.
d) Work interrupted by tides.
e) Work in snow.
Measurement in stages:
Work shall be measure in the following categeries in convenient stages stating height or depth.
a) Below ground / datum line
b) Above ground / datum line

Stone masonry generally shall be measure din cubic meters and face work in square meters.

B.8. FLUSH POINTING

B.8.1. POINTING WITH CEMENT MORTAR
The mortar required for pointing work shall be prepared using cement and sand confirming
to the standard specification for Portland cement mortar. The raked joints shall be filled
with mortar well pressed into the face of the wall and rubbed smooth. When finished the
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mortar pointing shall be restricted to the width of the joints and all superfluous mortar
shall be removed with a trowel.

Before pointing the R.R. masonry has shall be cleaned brushed free, from any dust of loose
materials.

When sufficiently air to allow of rubbing the pointing shall be rubbed over with thin bar
trowels until a shining polish is given to the mortar surface to the joints.

The work shall be executed as rapidly as possible ( and not again touched after it has begin
to set ) and kept wet for 7 days thereafter.

B.8.2. MEASUREMENT

The are pointed shall be calculated in square from dimensions shown on drawings less
opening and shall be paid for.

The deduction and additions shall be made in the following manner.

a. No deduction shall be made for end of joist beams post etc. and openings not exceeding
0.5m2 each and no addition shall be made for reveals, jamps, soffits, sills, etc., of these
openings not for finish around ends of joist beams of posts etc.,

b. Deductions for opening exceeding 0.5 m2 but not exceeding 3m2 each shall be made
as follows and no addition shall be made for reveals, jamps, soffits, sills
etc., of these openings.

1. When both faces of wall are pointed with the same type of pointing, deduction shall be
made for one face only.

2. When two faces of wall are pointed with different types of pointing or if one face is
plastered and the other pointed deduction shall be made in the plaster or pointing on
the side on which the width of reveals is less than that on the other side, but no
deduction shall be made in the plaster or pointing on the side on which the width of
reveals is less than that on the other side, but no deduction shall be made from plaster
or pointing on the other side, where widths of reveals of both faces of wall are equal
deduction of 50 percent of area of opening on each face shall be made from areas of
plastering and pointing as the case may be.

3. When width of door frame is equal to thickness of wall or is projecting beyond

thickness of wall, full deduction for opening shall be made from each pointed
face of the wall.

4. When only one face is pointed and the other is not pointed full deduction shall be made
from pointing of width of reveal on the pointed side is less than that on up pointed
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side but if widths of the reveals on both sides are equal or width of reveal on
pointed side is more no deduction shall be made nor any addition shall me made for
reveals jambs, soffits, sills etc.,

B.9 White washing and Colour washing.

B.9.1 White Washing : White Cement

(a) Fresh white cement should be used. Hard or set white cement should not be used. The
contents should be made loose by rolling and shaking the container before opening the
container. First a paste shall be prepared by mixing two parts of white cement with one
part of water by volume and immediately this should be thinned by adding another one part
of water to have a uniform solution of consistency of points.
B.9.2 Applications :
The surface should be cleaned to remove loose dust or dirt by use of a soft wire brush. The
surface shall then be wetted by sprinkling with water and water shall be allowed to runoff.
The fresh mixed white cement shall be applied with broad good quality brush. The first
coat shall be well brushed into the surface to form a good bond. White cement should be
used within an hour of mixing and should be kept stirred during application. At the end of
the day each application of white cement the surface should be wetted with fine water
spray for curing.
After a day or two a second coat of white cement of similar preparation should be applied on
the wetted surface and the second coat should be applied carefully to give uniform and
finished appearance. The approximate covering capacity of 50 Kg. of white cement for two
coats on plastered surface is 100 sqm.

Each coat of white wash is to be allowed to dry and should be inspected by the subordinate
incharge before applying the next coat. The contractor shall take precaution to prevent
white wash being splashed on the wall, floor and other surfaces and articles not be white
washed. The contractor shall clean all such items to the satisfaction of the Executive
Engineer at his own cost ladders, poles, scaffolding etc shall be covered with gunny bags to
prevent damage or scratching of the walls and floors.
B.10 Colour Washing :
For decorate as well as water repellent washing on the external surface of buildings Cement
Paint and other ingredients may be used.
B.10.1. Mixing and Preparation :
Before the wash is applied the surface should be rubbed and cleaned of all loose dust and
dirt and washed with water and wetted. The mixed cement should then be applied evenly
with board distemper brushes. Second coat should be applied after 4 hours and during this
period the surface should be kept moist.
B.10.2 Curing :
After application of the cement, the surface should be kept moist for atleast two days by
frequent light sprinkling of water. Surface should be protected from hot sun and drying
winds by hanging hession cloth on the scaffolding and periodically wetting it with water.
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B.10.3 Covering Capacity :
One expert washer (white washer) and one boy coolee can wash 30 sq.m. to 40 sq.m. per day
for first coat and 40 sq.m. to 50 sq.m. per day second coat.
B.10.4 Booking of Dimensions:
In booking of dimensions, the order shall consist and generally in the sequence of length,
breadth or width and height.
B.10.5 Description of items:
description of each item shall unless otherwise stated be held to include where necessary
conveyance, delivery , handling , unloading, storing, waste return of packings, necessary
scaffolding, protecting cover cleaning stains from floors, walls & glass panels etc.,
B.10.6. Number of coats:
Decorative treatment shall be fully described stating the number of coats in each case.
B.10.7 Preparatory work:
Preparatory work such as brooming down steel wore brushing, scraping, washing & rubbing
down shall be described and included in the main item.
Preparatory work on new surface and primary coats, if any shall be described and included
in the main item.
B.10.8 Classification:
Various decorative treatments shall be measured separately under the various
classifications as given below & materials and typoe of surfaces to be treated shall be fully
described.
(a) White wash, colour wash etc.,
B.10. 9 Walls & Ceilings etc :
Works on walls ceilings sloping roofs shall each be measured separately.
B.10.10Measurement :
All works shall be measured not in the decimal system as executed and as given
below :-
(a) Dimensions shall be measured to the nearest 0.01m and areas of
individual items shall be worked out to the nearest 0.01m2.
(b) White washing colour washing and distempering except where
other wise stated shall be measured in square metres.
B.10.11 Deductions :
For jambs, soffits, sills etc,m for opening not exceeding 0.5m2 each in
area, for ends of joist, beams, gisders, steps etc., not exceeding 0.5m2
each in area and for opening exceeding 0.5m2 and not exceeding 3m2
each in area, deduction and addition shall be made in the following
manner.

(a) No deduction shall be made for ends of joist, beams, posts etc &
openings not exceeding 0.5m2 each & no addition shall be made for
reveals, jambs, soffits, sills of these openings no for finish around ends
of joists, beams, posts etc.,

(b) Deduction for openings, exceedings 0.5m2 but not exceeding 3m2
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each shall be made as follows and no addition shall be made for
reveals, jambs, soffits, sills etc of these openings.

c) When both faces of wall are provided with the same finish, deduction
shall be made for one face only.

d) When each face of the wall is provided with a different finish,

deduction shall be made for that side on which width of reveal is less
than that of the other side but no deductions shall made on the other
side.
Where width of reveal on both faces of wall are equal deduction of 50
percent of area of opening on each face shall be made from area of
finish.

e) When only one face is treated & other face is not treated full deduction
shall be made if width of reveal on the suffits and reveals shall be
measures. No deduction shall made for attachments such as casings
conduits, pipes, electric wiring and light.

f) When only one face is treated & other face is not treated full deduction
shall be made if width of reveal on the treated side is less than that on
the untreated side but if width of reveal is equal or more than that on
the untreated side either deduction for the opening nor addition for
reveals, jambs, soffits, sills etc., shall be made.

g) When width of door frame is equal to thickness of wall or is projecting

beyond the thickness of wall; full deduction for opening shall be made
from each face of the wall.

In case of openings of areas above 3m2 each deduction shall made for openings, but
jambs, soffits & reveals shall be measured no deduction shall made for attachments,
such as casings, conduits, paper electric wiring & the like.
B.11. PAINTING SPECIFICATION :
Materials :
All paints, oils and other materials and labour for the painting shall be provided by the
contractor should be included in his rate per 10m2 unless otherwise defined in the scheduled
item wording or relevant supplementary specification.
When the contractor is specifically permitted to obtain the paint by direct purchase and not
by purchase from the department the paint shall be obtained by the contractor and
inspected by the department officer in charge of work, in the original container as issued by
manufacturer before the containers are opened by the contractor.
B.11.1 General :
For painting, varnishing, wood oiling etc., All painting & varnishing shall be neatly and
carefully finished. Any damage done by dropping or smearing paint or varnish shall be made
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good by contractor at his own cost. Super flous patches or staines of paint or varnish shall
be removed by means of turpentine.
B.11.2 Rate :
The contract rate for paint per 10m2 shall include the cost of paint preparing surface to be
painted, brushes, cleaning materials and labour the whole complete in accordance with this
specifications for the no of coats specified including scaffolding etc unless other method of
payment is specified or defined in the relevant schedule item.
B.11.3 Painting priming coat on wood iron surface materials :
The prming coat for wood work, iron work or plastered surface shall be as specified in the
description of the item. The priming coat shall be prepared at the site of work or ready
made primer of approved brand & manufacturer shall be used.
B.11.4 Preparation of surface :
(a) Wood Work :
The wood work to be painted shall be dry and free from moisture.
The surface shall be throughly cleaned. All uneveness shall be rubbed down smooth with
sand paper and shall be well dusted. Knots if any shall be covered with preparation of red
lead made by grinding red lead in oil and mixing withstrong glue size and used hot.
The surface treated for knoting shall be dry before painting is applied after the priming
coat is applied the holes and indentation on the surface shall be stopped with glaziers putty
or wood putty.
Stopping shall not be done before the priming coat is applied as the wood will absorb the oil
in the stopping and the latter is therefore liable to crack.
B.11.5(b) Iron and Steel work :
All rust and scales shall be removed by scraping or by brushing with steel wire brushes hard
skin of oxide formed on the surface of wrought iron during colling which becomes loose by
rusting shall removed.
All dust and dirt shall be thoroughly wiped away from the surface.
If the surface is wet, it shall be dried before priming coat is under taken.

B.11.6 Application :

The primer shall be applied with brushes worked well into the surface and spread even and
smooth. The painting shall be done by crossing and laying off.

B.11.7 Brushing of paint :

General :
Clean brushes shall be used and it shall be ensured that the paint does not show
objectionable pulling under the brush. The brush shall be such that the paint does not
showlapping streaks and works satisfactorily under it.

The brush shall not be dipped deep into the paint as the brustles get overloaded and the
heat gets filled with paint there by the brush looses its flexibility & shape as a general rule.
The brush shall be dipped to three fourth of the total length of the bristles. After the
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brush is initially dipped, the end is wiped against the walls of the container to ensure that
paints does not dribble off the end of the bristles when painting is started. The paints shall
be mixed periodically during brushing.

For keeping paint in small quantities during application by brush use of a paint container may
be found advantageous. These containers are filled about three fourths during application
cleaning of these container is done only with paint thinners which are compatible with the
paint to be filled.

B.11.8 Brush Application :

While applying paint with a brush, the brush shall be held at angle of approximately 45
degree of the vertical surface and general right strokes applied in the area to be painted, so
as to transfer the paint to the surface. During painting, the brush shall also be turned
around through 180 degree in order to ensure that paint in both the faces of bristles is
utilised completely. The paint is then spread with gentle pressure so as to hide the surface
and produce a uniform coating. Ensure that the ends and not the sides of the bristles come
into contact with the surface during painting.

The paint shall be applied first using vertical strokes until the surface are covered, and then
brushed cross-wise for complete coverage with light strokes, so as to smooth out laps and
brush marks and finally laid of with vertical strokes.

During painting every time after the paint has been washed out of the brush bristles or
after the brush has been unloaded the bristles of the brush which are drawn together due
to the high surface tension of the small quantities of paint left in between the bristles shall
be opened up by striking the brush against a portion of the unpainted surface with the end
of the bristles hold at right angles to the surface.

So that bristles thereafter will collect the correct amount of paint when dipped again into
the paint container. A new bristles brush is properly conditioned by suspending it in raw
linseed oil for a period of 24 hours. The oil soaks into the bristles which makes it further
impervious to paint pigments.

Before use, the linesed oil is removed from the brush by washing it in a thinner compatiable
with the paint subsequently used.

After each days work the brush shall be cleaned in mineral turpentine or any other suitable
thinner, ensuring that the paint and pigment are completely removed from the heel of the
brush.

Warm water and soap shall be used to clean the brushes used in water bound paints or
emulsions. After cleaning the brushes are wrapped in heavy paper of water-proof for
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storage. If it is to be used the next day, it shall be hung in a thinner or linseed oil in a
container. On no account shall brushes be made to stand on the bristles.

B.11.9. Measurement of Painting :

Painting except where otherwise stated, shall be measured in square metres.

No deduction shall be made for openings not exceedings 0.5m2 each and no addition shall be
made for painting to beading moulding edges, jambs, soffits, sills etc. of such openings.

In case of Fabricated structural steel and iron work priming coat of paint shall be included
with fabrication subsequent coats of paint shall be measured separately on the basis of
weight of steel work or iron work or in m2. If event heads, bolt heads, nuts are picked out in
a tint different from that of adjoined work these shall be enumarated and measured as
extra over.

Painting upto 10cm in width or in girth and not in conjuction with similar painted shall be
measured in running metres and shall include cutting to line where so required.

Cutting to line where not included in the item shall be measured separately in running
metres.

Small articles upto 0.1 m2 of painted surface where not in conjuction with similar painted
work, shall be enumarated.

Painting on eavee gulters rain water pipes soil and ventilating pipes and steel poles shall be
measured in running metres stating the size of girth. Fittings such as bends shoes branches
heads etc., shall be included in the length.
Painting on small articles such as gate and turn strape metal ceiling roses metal switch-
blocks, heads and nuts or bolts, articles of builders hardware and the like when picked out in
a different tint or not in conjection with similar painted work shall be enumerated.
Flags, staffs, chimneys, aerial masts, water tanks, flood light towers, over-head electric
masts spires and the like requiring special scaffolding shall be measured separately stating
size, height and average girth.
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Name of work :- Hydro Project - BKB II - Providing Chain link fencing, hand rails
for the intake area, Dividing wall, RF abutment, LF abutment and
providing entrance gate for the Power house of BKBII
Vendipalayam, Erode.
SCHEDULE

SPECIFICATION NO. BKB/II/143.

Unit of
calculation Rate to be
Sl.
Qty. Description of Work both in entered both
No figures and in figures and
words.
words

1 20 M2 Earth work excavation in hard stiff 1m2.

clay, stiff black cotton, hard red (One square
earth, shales, murram, gravel, stoney metre only)
earth and earth mixed with small size
boulders with an initial lead of 10m
and lift of 2m including cost of all
materials, labour, lead, lift etc.,
complete.

2 4 M3 Laying PCC (1 : 4 : 8) using 40mm HBG 1m3.

stone for foundation including cost of (One cubic
all materials, leads, lifts, labour for metre only)
consolidation and curing etc.,
complete.
3 10 M3 Laying PCC (1:2:4) using 20mm HBG 1m3.
stone including, cost of all materials, (One cubic
leads, lifts, labour charges , metre only)
shuttering curing etc., complete.
4 3 M3 Laying RCC 1 : 2 : 4 using 12mm to 1m3.
20mm HBG metal including cost of all (One cubic
materials, shuttering ,curing ,labour metre only)
charges ,lead, lift etc., complete.
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Unit of
calculation Rate to be
Sl.
Qty. Description of Work both in entered both
No figures and in figures and
words words.

5 2200 Providing tar steel reinforcement 1Kg.

Kgs. including cutting, bending, tying, and (One Kilo
fixing in position as per specification gram only)
& drawing, including cost of all
materials, binding wire, all leads &
lifts etc., complete.
6 6 M3 Brick work with CM1: 5 using chamber 1m3.
burnt Class II bricks including cost of (One cubic
all materials, labour charges, curing, metre only)
lead, lift etc., complete.
7 51 M2 Plastering with CM 1:3, 12mm thick 1m2.
including cost of all materials, leads, (One square
lifts etc., complete. metre only)
8 21 Nos Supplying, casting, transporting and 1 No.
fixing in position of RCC 1 : 1 1/2 : 3 (One
corner posts of standard size as per Number
drawing and as directed by the only)
Engineer at site using 12 to 20mm
HBS including cost of mold for pre
casting the RCC post, PVC-pipe for
making hole in the post, cost of all
materials, curing, leads, lifts etc.,
complete (but excluding cost of
reinforcement).
9 50 Nos Supplying, casting, transporting and 1 No.
fixing in position of RCC 1 : 1 1/2 : 3 (One
intermediate posts of standard size Number
as per drawing and as directed by the only)
Engineer at site using 12 to 20mm
HBS including cost of mold for pre
casting the RCC post, PVC-pipe for
making hole in the post, cost of all
materials, curing, leads, lifts etc.,
complete (but excluding cost of
reinforcement).
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Unit of
calculation Rate to be
Sl.
Qty. Description of Work both in entered both
No figures and in figures and
words words.

10 23 Nos Supplying, casting, transporting and 1 No.

fixing in position of RCC 1 : 1 1/2 : 3 (One
strut post of standard size as per Number
drawing and as directed by the only)
Engineer at site using 12 to 20mm
HBS including cost of mold for pre
casting the RCC post ,PVC-pipe for
making hole in the post ,cost of all
materials, curing, leads, lifts etc.,
complete (but excluding cost of
reinforcement).
11 1360M2 Supplying and fixing in position of 1m2.
chain link fencing 50mm Sq using 10 (One square
gauge wire, for a height of 4.25m metre only)
RCC post using 18 gauge G.I.wire as
per specification including cost of all
materials lead, lift etc., complete
12 2300 Providing and fixing of GI barbed 1RM.
RM wire in gauge of approved quality on (One
the top of RCC fence post with 4 Running
rows and zig zag at 0.4m intervals, metre only)
tying with Rcc pent using 18 gauge GI
wire including cost of all materials,
labour, leads, lifts etc., complete.
13 Supplying and fixing of hand rails
using 50mm G.I "B" class pipe for
horizontal
member MS angle 100 x 100 x 10 mm
for vertical member with
200mmX200mmX12mm thick base
plate including cost of concrete
chipping for a depth of 0.20mmX
0.20mm X 0.20mm, same filling with
PCC1:1.2:4 concrete, all labour
charges, lead, lifts rock bolt, cutting,
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Unit of
calculation Rate to be
Sl.
Qty. Description of Work both in entered both
No figures and in figures and
words words.

welding, fixing in as per the site 1RM.

a condition , etc., complete (One
Running
485 RM 50mm dia G.I pipe for horizontal metre only)
b 1Kg.
(One Kilo
1000 M.S 100mmX100mmX10mm Angle for gram only)
Kgs. verticals
14 2350 Supplying and fixing in position of 1m2.
M2 M.S. gate of size 10.00 x 2.50m of (One square
weight 40 Kg/M2 using 40 x 40 metre only)
square shaft at both ends of each
gate with M.S. sheet, M.S. square
pipes 50 x 50 mm M.S. angles, 10mm
ribbed square rod, ornamental
designs, bottom roller, roller guide
embedded parts, necessary bottom
locking arrangements, middle pad-lock
provisions including two coats of
enamel painting subject to approval of
Engineers including cost of all
materials, labor, lead, lift etc.,
complete.

Signature of the Contractor & address