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Bid Document - Kalighat (R2)
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OFFICE OF ORIGIN
KOLKATA
OWNER
PROJECT
Construction for “Retrofitting, Repairing and Redoing Road Works of
Kalighat Bridge, Kolkata.”
TITLE
BID DOCUMENT & DRAWINGS
VOLUME- I & II
(KALIGHAT BRIDGE)
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KOLKATA METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BID DOCUMENT
VOLUME – I
JANUARY - 2020
VOLUME –I
VOLUME –II
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KOLKATA METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Office of the Superintending Engineer,
Circle – II, Roads & Bridges Sector, KMDA,
Unnayan Bhawan, Block “A” (7th Floor) Salt
Lake City, Kolkata - 700091.
West Bengal, India.
Superintending Engineer, Circle - II, R&B Sector, KMDA invites online tender from reliable,
resourceful, bonafide and experienced firms / companies / individual contractors who have
successfully completed the work of similar nature of works as provided in the Qualification Criteria
of Bid Document within last 5 (five) years from the date of this NIT in any Govt. / Semi-Govt. /
Govt. Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies / Statutory Bodies and Local Bodies is eligible for the
under mentioned work.
Sd/-
Addl. Chief Engineer
In charge of Superintending Engineer
C-II/R&B Sector/KMDA
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No: ? /SE/C-II/R&B/KMDA- ? Dated: ?
1. The Deputy Secretary, P.R. Cell, KMDA with request to publish the TENDER NOTICE in the
leading News Papers and display in KMDA website.
2 The Chief Engineer, R & B Sector, KMDA
3. The Director of Finance, KMDA
4 – 6. The Superintending Engineer Circle-I / III/ Programme R &B, KMDA
7 – 16. The Executive Engineer SCD – I/II/III/IV/V/KCD/North/South/HSRD/QCD Division, R&B Sector,
KMDA
17. A.C.F.A., R & B Sector, KMDA
18. Estimator, C-II, R &B Sector, KMDA
19. Notice Board.
20. Office Copy.
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Instruction to the Tenderer
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KOLKATA METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Office of the Superintending Engineer,
Circle – II, Roads & Bridges Sector, KMDA,
Unnayan Bhawan, Block “A” (7th Floor) Salt
Lake City, Kolkata - 700091.
West Bengal, India.
Superintending Engineer, Circle - II, R&B Sector, KMDA invites online tender from reliable,
resourceful, bonafide and experienced firms / companies / individual contractors, who have
successfully completed the work of similar nature of works as provided in the Qualification Criteria
of Bid Document within last 5 (five) years from the date of this NIT in any Govt. / Semi-Govt. /
Govt. Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies / Statutory Bodies and Local Bodies is eligible for the
under mentioned work.
1) Intending bidder may download the tender documents from the website
https://wbtenders.gov.in directly with the help of Digital Signature Certificate and Earnest Money
should be deposited online either by Net Banking (any listed bank) or through RTGS/NEFT as per
requirement of the system.
2) Submission of Tender: -
a) Pre-qualification/Technical Bid and Financial Bid both will have to be submitted online
concurrently duly digitally signed in the website https://wbtenders.gov.in. as per time
schedule stated herein under.
b) The Financial Bid of the prospective tenderers will be opened only if the tenderer qualifies in the
Technical Bid. The decision of the Tender Inviting Authority will be final and binding to all
concerned and no challenge against such decision will be entertained.
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3) Time Schedule for Downloading, Uploading and Opening of Tender Documents: -
Tenders will be opened by the Superintending Engineer, Circle II, R&B Sector, KMDA or his
authorized representative in presence of tenderer or their authorized representatives who may like
to be present.
ii) Intending tenderers /bidders should produce credentials of 2(two) similar nature of
completed work, each of the minimum value of 30% of the estimated amount put to tender
during 5(five) years prior to the date of issue of the tender notice, or
iii) Intending tenderers / bidders should produce credentials of one single running work of
similar nature which has been completed to the extent of 80% or more and value of executed
part of which is not less than the desired value at (i) above.
In case of running works, only those tenderers /bidders who will submit the current
certificate of satisfactory running work from the concerned Executive Engineer, or
equivalent competent authority will be eligible for the tender. In the required certificate it
should be clearly stated that the work is in progress satisfactorily and also that no penal
action has been initiated against the executing agency, i.e. the tenderer/bidders.
a) Tenderer must have executed Retrofitting work of Bridge / Multistoried Building (more
than G+4) / Heritage Buildings etc of similar magnitude in last five years
b) In addition tenderer must have executed dismantling work at least one of similar
magnitude in last seven years
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B) Other terms and condition of the credentials:
i) Payment certificate will not be treated as credential.
ii) Completion Certificate issued by the Executive Engineer or equivalent competent authority
of a State/Central Govt., State/Central Govt. undertaking, Statutory/Autonomous bodies
constituted under the Central/State Statute on the executed value of completed/running
works will be considered as Credential.
iii) No credential will be considered as valid unless it is supported by work order, price schedule or
BOQ of work and completion certificate mentioning the date of completion issued by the
competent authority not below the rank of Executive Engineer or equivalent or competent
authority of a State / Central Government, State / Central Government undertakings, Statutory /
Autonomous bodies constituted under the Central / State Statute. The completion certificate
should indicate the value of the work (equal to booked expenditure).
N.B. Estimated amount, Date of completion of project & detail communicational address of
Client must be indicated in the Credential Certificate.
C) Scanned copy of PAN card, P. Tax, Valid income tax return (For Last 3 yrs.), Valid 15-digit
Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) under GST Act, 2017 & Latest
Valid Trade License, Last 3 yrs. audited balance sheet, Credentials, Work Order,
Completion Certificate, Payment certificate, Bank Solvency Certificate within one year from
the date of publishing of NIT, Valid Employees Provident Fund and ESI registration
certificates with latest/ up-to-date paid challan, Registration Certificate and/or trade license
of the company must be submitted duly digitally signed at desired location in the website
https://wbtenders.gov.in.
D) Scanned Copy of one affidavit (enclosed Affidavit- “Y”) before Notary will have to be
submitted mentioning the correctness of the documents and a declaration of penalty
debarment etc. faced by him under any Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous body/Institution
through on line at desired location.
E) Partnership Firm should submit necessary deed at desired location through on line.
F) Joint Ventures will not be allowed.
G) Earnest Money: - The tenderer shall have to deposit requisite earnest money along with the
tender document in prescribed manner failing which the tender shall be rejected. The
balance earnest money if any to fulfill 2(two) percent of the tender value is to be deposited at
the time of execution of formal agreement.
5) a) List of common documents shall have to be uploaded by each tenderer at the time of
submission of Tender through online: -
i) Income Tax Return (For last 3yrs)
ii) Audited Balance Sheet (For last 3yrs)
iii) Pan Card.
iv) Latest Professional Tax Paid Challan & P-TAX Enrollment Certificate
v) Valid 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) under
GST Act, 2017
vi) Latest Valid Trade License.
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vii) Technical Credential.
a) Work Order
b) Completion certificate for the work in technical credential.
c) BOQ of work or price schedule
d) Payment certificate of the said work.
viii) Current Bank Solvency Certificate within one year from the date of publishing of NIT
ix) Affidavit before Notary mentioning the correctness of the documents and declaration
of penalty debarment etc.
date paid challan.
x) Valid Employees Provident Fund and ESI registration certificates with latest/ up-
to- date paid challan
xi) List of Machineries to be deployed for the project as per tender document.
xii) Technical Personnel on contract.
b) List of documents shall have to upload by a Partnership Firm in addition to Sl. No.5.a)
i) The power of Attorney for the firm for signing the tender by a partner.
ii) Partnership Deed.
7) The prospective bidders shall have in their full-time engagement experienced technical personnel,
with the sufficient knowledge of PERT/CPM, the minimum being one Civil Engineering Degree
holder or one Civil Engineering Diploma holder (Authenticated documents in respect
of qualification and engagement shall be furnished for Technical-Evaluation).
8) Neither prospective bidders nor any of constituent partner had been debarred to participate in
tender by the KMDA during the last 5 (five) years prior to the date of this NIT. Such debar will be
considered as disqualification towards eligibility. (A declaration in this respect has to be furnished
by the prospective bidders as per prescribed format without which the Technical Bid shall be
treated non-responsive).
9) All materials required for execution of the work (as per BOQ) shall be supplied by the contractor at
their own cost including Bitumen (All grade), Cement and Steel everything complete.
10) For (a) Procurement of goods and services and (b) Works related contract involving supply of goods
and services by contractor. Tax Invoice (S) needs to be issued by the supplier for raising claim under
the contract showing separately the tax charged in accordance with the provision of GST Act 2017.
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11) There shall be no provision of Arbitration. No mobilization advance and secured advance will be
allowed.
12) Contractors are to keep track of all the Addendum / Corrigendum issued with a particular tender
and upload the same digitally signed along with the NIT Tenders submitted without the
Addendum / Corrigendum will be informal and liable to be rejected.
13) Site inspection before submission of tender: -
Before submitting any tender, the intending tenderers should make themselves acquainted
thoroughly with the local conditions prevailing at site by actual inspection of the site and taking
into consideration all factors and difficulties like to be involved in the execution of work in all
respect including transportation of materials, communication facilities, climate conditions, nature of
soil, availability of local labour and market rate prevailing in the locality etc. and no claim,
whatsoever, will be entertained on these account afterwards. In this connection intending tenderers
may contact the office of the superintending Engineer, concerned with the work between 11.30
hours to 16.30 hours on any working day prior to date of submission of tenders.
14) All possible precautions should be taken for the safety of the people and work force deployed at
worksite as per safety rule in force Contractor will remain responsible for his labour in respect of his
liabilities under the Workmen’s Compensation Act etc. He must deal with such cases as promptly
as possible. Proper road signs as per P.W.D. practice will have to be made by the contractor at his
own costs.
15) All the uploaded documents should be organized in proper order in the respective folders
assigning names to the individual documents, failing which your tender may liable to be
cancelled.
16) Payment: -
The payment of RA as well as final bill for any work will be made according to the availability of
fund and no claim to delay in payment will be entertained.
17) The acceptance of the tender including the right to distribute the work between two or amongst
more than two bidders will rest with the Tender Accepting Authority without assigning reason
thereof. The accepting authority reserves right to reject any or all tenders without assigning any
reason thereof.
18) Department shall not entertain any claim whatsoever from the contractor for payment of
compensation on account of idle labour on any ground including non-possession of land.
19) Bids shall remain valid for a period of 120 days (One Hundred Twenty) from the last date of
submission of Financial Bid / Sealed Bid. If the bidder withdraws the bid during the period of bid
validity the earnest money as deposited will be forfeited forthwith without assigning any reason
thereof.
20) All materials required for the proposed scheme including bitumen (all grade), bitumen emulsion,
cement & steel shall be of specified grade & approved brand in conformity with relevant code of
practice (latest revision) & manufacture accordingly and shall be procured & supplied by the
agency at their own cost including all taxes. In the event of further testing opted by the Engineer-in-
Charge, then such testing from any Government approved Testing Laboratory shall have to be
conducted by the agency at their own cost.
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21) CONDITIONAL and INCOMPLETE TENDER will not be accepted under any circumstances.
unavoidable circumstances and no claim in this respect will be entertained.
23) During scrutiny, if it is come to the notice to tender inviting authority that the credential or any
other papers found incorrect/manufactured/fabricated, that tenderer will not be allowed to
participate in the tender and that application will be out rightly rejected without any prejudice with
forfeiture of earnest money forthwith.
List of “Technically Qualified Bidders” will be published in the web portal only. Financial Bid will
be opened within a short period after such publication. Therefore, Bidders are requested to view the
tender status on a regular basis. In case if there be any objection regarding Pre-qualification/ list of
“Technically Qualified Bidders”, that objection should be lodged to the Chairman, Tender/Bid
Evaluation Committee within 24 hours from the date and time of publication of list of qualified
Agency and beyond that time schedule no objection will be entertained by the Tender/Bid
Evaluation Committee.
24) Before issuance of the LOI, the tender inviting authority may verify the credential & other
documents of the lowest tenderer if found necessary. After verification, if it is found that such
documents submitted by the lowest tenderer is either manufacture or false in that case, LOI will not
be issued in favour of the tenderer under any circumstances.
25) Language of Tender: - The tender shall be submitted in the prescribed form in English. All
literatures and correspondence in connection with the tenders shall be in English.
26) Others: - The Tender Notice along with other documents like Tender Form No. - 1 KMDA,
Technical Specification, Special Terms and Conditions, BOQ, Addendum and corrigendum etc.
whatever documents uploaded by the department concerned thereto shall be part and parcel of the
Tender. The agency must go through carefully the Special Terms and Conditions uploaded by the
department before quoting his rate.
27) The tender inviting authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders without
assigning any reason what so ever.
Sd/-
Addl. Chief Engineer
In charge of Superintending Engineer
C-II/R&B Sector/KMDA
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No: ? /SE/C-II/R&B/KMDA- ? Dated: ?
1. The Deputy Secretary, P.R. Cell, KMDA with request to publish the TENDER NOTICE in the
leading News Papers and display in KMDA website.
2 The Chief Engineer, R & B Sector, KMDA
3. The Director of Finance, KMDA
4 – 6. The Superintending Engineer Circle-I / III/ Programme R &B, KMDA
7 – 16. The Executive Engineer SCD – I / II / III / IV/V/ KCD /North /South / HSRD/QCD Division,
R & B Sector, KMDA
17. A.C.F.A., R&B Sector, KMDA
18. Estimator, C-II, R&B Sector, KMDA
19. Notice Board.
20. Office Copy.
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INTRODUCTION
Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) desires to repair / retrofit the Kalighat Bridge as a
part of their health check and health improvement programme for the old bridges. Accordingly, Bids are
invited from construction firms either as a sole firm/ joint venture with other contractor to submit a proposal
for providing construction services for Retrofitting, Repairing and Redoing Roads Works of Kalighat
Bridge, Kolkata. Your proposal could form the basis for future negotiations and ultimately a contract
between your firm and the Authority.
This RFP is neither an agreement nor an offer by the Authority to the prospective Applicants or any other
person. The purpose of this RFP is to provide interested parties with information that may be useful to them
in the formulation of their Proposals pursuant to this RFP. This RFP includes statements and assumptions,
which reflect various assessments, arrived at by the Authority in relation to the Contractor. Such
assessments and statements do not purport to contain all the information that each Applicant may require.
The information contained in this RFP, may not be complete, accurate, adequate or correct. Each Applicant
should, therefore, conduct its own investigations about the assignment and the local conditions before
submitting the proposal.
Contractor, their JV partner, their Sub-Contractors, and their associates shall not be under a declaration of
ineligibility for corrupt and fraudulent practices. Furthermore, the Contractors shall be aware of the
provisions on fraud and corruption stated in the specific clauses in the General Conditions of Contract.
The Terms of Reference (the “TOR”) and the broad scope of the Construction for this assignment are
specified below.
This 47 years old bridge is over the Adi Ganga now known as Tolly Nallah is serving as a connector
between Kalighat and Gopalnagar.
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Kalighat Bridge is a 4 Lane bridge with footpath on both sides with a length of appx. 150 m. The main bridge
consists of 3 spans over canal, one central span and two approach spans and have 10 nos. of PSC (for central
span) and RCC (for two approach spans)` I girder with deck slab. Main bridge length is approximately 35 m
above canal, and the balance is earth retaining structure. Prima facie it appears that the bridge has been
constructed in two stages accordingly a clean joint has been observed in the pier and the abutment location.
Initially two lane bridge has been constructed, later it has been widened to 4 Lane bridge. The end span of the
old bridge is slightly shorter than the end span of the widened portion. The bearing of the end span is
elastomeric bearing whereas the central span is supported on metallic bearing.
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Scope of work will cover all expenditure as enumerated / detailed in specific price schedule / BOQ
including all cost specified under incidental fees (Ref. Cl. 5 under Special Terms and Conditions).
1. General Guidelines for e-Quotation : Instructions / Guidelines for electronic submission of the
e-quotation:
(b) Digital Signature certificate (DSC): Each Bidder is required to obtain a Class-II
or Class-III Digital Signature Certificate ("DSC") for submission of tenders from
the approved service providers on payment of requisite amount. DSC is given as
a USB e-Token.
(c) The Bidder can search and download Bidding Document(s) electronically from a
computer system once he/she logs on to the website https://wbtenders.gov.in
using the DSC.
(d) Submission of Quotations: Bids are to be submitted online to the website along
with the Financial Bid before the prescribed date and time using the DSC. The
documents to be uploaded shall be virus-scanned and duly digitally signed. The
documents will get encrypted (transformed into non-readable formats). The
Technical Folder shall contain the Basic Eligibility Submission/Qualification Bid
and the Technical Bid. The Financial Folder shall contain the Financial Bid.
Interested Bidders may download the Bidding Documents directly from the
website https://wbtenders.gov.in.
During evaluation the committee may summon of the quotationers & seek clarification / information or
additional documents or original hard copy of any of the documents already submitted & if these are not
produced within the stipulated time frame, their proposals will be liable for rejection.
Rejection of Bid:
Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid and to cancel the Bidding processes and reject all
Bids at any time prior to the award of Contract without thereby incurring any liability to the affected
Bidder or Bidders or any obligation to inform the affected Bidder or Bidders of the ground for
Authority’s action.
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Declaration of the Tenderer
AFFIDAVIT —"Y"
Declaration of the
Tenderer
2. That, I have inspected the site of work covered under NIT (………………………………………………………………………..)
circulated through Office memo bearing No ……………………………………………………………… and has made myself
fully acquainted with the site conditions existing level/proposed level and local conditions in and around the
site of work. I have also carefully and meticulously gone through the Tender documents. Tender of the
above named bidder is offered and submitted upon due consideration of all factors and if the same is
accepted, I on and for behalf of the aforesaid Tenderer, being lawfully and duly authorized, promise to abide
by all the covenants, conditions and stipulations of the Contractual documents and to carry out, complete
the works to the satisfaction of the Tender accepting Authority of the Work and abide by all instructions
as may give by the Engineer in Charge of the work time to time. I also hereby undertake to abide by
the provisions of Law including the provisions of contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act,
Apprentice Act 1961, West Bengal Sales Tax Act, GST Act, Income Tax Act as would be applicable to the
Consultant upon entering into formal Contract / agreement with the Tender Inviting/Accepting authority.
Proprietor
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3. That I declare that, no relevant information as required to be furnished by the Ten been suppressed in
the Tender documents.
4. That I declare that, no penalty or debarment etc. was ever made against the said firm way at any
Govt. /Autonomous Body/Institutions.
5. That I, the undersigned, declare that all the statements made in the attached/uploaded documents in
respect of mode of ownership of machineries are true and correct.
6. That I am a citizen of India.
7. That the statement above made by me is true to my knowledge.
Deponent
Solemnly affirmed by the said
……………………………………………Before
me.
Proprietor
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1. GENERAL
1.1 All works are to be carried out in accordance with Special Terms and Special
Specifications as mentioned herein after.
1.1.1 In addition to the above General specifications of the Schedule of Rates of P.W.D. Govt. of
West Bengal 2017 together with addenda and corrigenda thereto up to, (briefly referred to
as the "Schedule") shall be applicable for works not covered by above. Any change on any
subsequent dates will have no effect so far as this tender is concerned.
1.1.2 In addition to the above General specifications of the Schedule of Rates of Presidency
Circle —I, P.W.D. Govt. of West Bengal (briefly referred to as the "P.C. Schedule" and as
defined below) shall be applicable.
The "P.C. Schedule" referred to above shall comprise the following two schedules (Taken
together) of Presidency Circle — I, P.W.D. Govt. of West Bengal for the year 2017
together with addenda and corrigenda thereto up to the date of issue of Tender Notice for
the work concerned. Any change on any subsequent date will have no effect so far as this
tender is concerned.
a) Schedule of Rates for Building Materials and Labour (briefly referred to as the
Building Schedule), SOR of GCD Circle, I&W 2017, S&D Schedule, KMDA —
2004, W&S Schedule, 2004
b) Schedule of Rates for Plumbing works, Sanitary and Drainage works etc. (briefly
referred to as the Plumbing Schedule)
1.1.3 The specifications for works not covered by the specifications referred in clause — 1.1, 1.1.1
or 1.1.2 shall be governed by B.I.S code of practices, most specification IRC codes of
practice and as per base practice according to the direction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
1.2 The contract documents are to be taken as a whole. The several documents for making the
contract are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another. If, however, the
stipulations of the different documents be at variance in any respect, one will override the
others (only in so far as these are at variance) in order of precedence as given below:
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3. EXPLANATION OF TERMS
3.1 Heading and marginal notes are only for convenience of reference and have no
contractual significance.
3.2 Words importing the singular also includes the plural and vice-versa where the context
so requires.
3.3 The words "Approved" or "Direct" appearing anywhere in the tender documents shall
indicate (unless specifically mentioned otherwise) the approval or direction of the
Engineer-in-Charge.
3.4 The term "At the site of work" or "Near the site of work "Wherever it appears in the
tender documents, shall mean anywhere within 150 (one hundred and fifty) meters
from the actual site of work.
3.5 The word "Department" appearing anywhere in the tender documents, shall mean
"Kolkata metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA in abbreviation)
3.6 The Engineer-in-Charge shall mean the Executive Engineer of the Division concerned
as mentioned in clause 1 (b) of the tender notice.
3.7 The Sub-divisional officer shall mean the concerned Assistant-in-Charge of the work
authorized to carry out on behalf of the engineer-in-charge, general supervision,
issue of day to day instructions and to approve materials and workmanship.
3.8 The words "Deputy Director / Superintending Engineer" and "Director / Chief
Engineer" appearing anywhere in the printed tender form shall mean the concerned
Superintending Engineer and Chief Engineer of the sector concerned respectively.
4. CHARACTER OF SITE
Before submission of tenders, the intending tenderer shall inspect the site of work and get
themselves thoroughly acquainted with the local conditions and difficulties under which the
work will have to be carried out. They should consider, among others, the nature of soil, climate
conditions of the locality, dearth of water in the area of work, condition of the existing roads,
transport facilities, non-existence of roads in many places etc. Extra cost involved due to above
factors to be borne by the contractor and should, therefore, be include in the rates to be quoted
by them.
5. INCIDENTAL FEES
All rates to be quoted by the contractors shall be inclusive of all incidental fees and charges,
e.g. Royalties, Ferry charges, Octroi and Toll Tax of Materials, Electricity Water and other
charges of Municipalities or Statutory Bodies, GST, Income Tax etc. Nothing extra will be
paid on such account including for.
i) Expenditure on traffic diversion / barricading / signage as approved by Traffic Dept
and Engineer In-charge
ii) Scaffolding as may be necessary
iii) For waterway diversion on canal
iv) Testing charges of materials
v) Any fees for providing warranty certificate
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6. STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS
6.1 The Contractor shall give all notices and pay all fees required to be given by any statue or any
regulation or bye-law of any local or other statue authority which may be applicable to the
works and shall keep KMDA indemnified against all penalties and liabilities of every kind for
breach of such statue, regulation or bye-laws.
6.2 The Contractor shall indemnify the KMDA against any loss / harm and also against all claims,
demands, suit and preceding on account of infringement of any patent rights, design, trade
mark or name of other protected rights in respect of any constructional plant, machine, work
material thing process used for in connection with the work or temporary works.
7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7.1 All necessary precautions are to be taken by the contractor for the safety of his
workmen and of the general public. The work must be done in such a way as not to
damage any property, existing structure or public utility services during work. Close co-
operation must be ensured with other contractor or contractors working the area of
work. All claims arising out of any damage to the existing structures, or properties due
to works of the contractor shall be borne by the contractor.
7.2 The Contractor shall provide necessary fencing and lighting arrangements around the
trench excavated by him and / or at the site of work for the safety of his workmen and
of the general public. Such arrangement shall not be paid for separately and the cost
thereof shall be included in the Contractor's rate for the work.
8. INSURANCE OF WORK
i) The Contractor before commencement of work shall in the joint names of the KMDA
and Contractor insure the work for a value not less than contract value of the work
against loss and damage from whatever cause including but not limited to fire, lighting,
explosion, storm, tempest, flood, bursting or overflowing of water tanks, apparatus or
pipes, earthquake, aircraft and other aerial devices or articles dropped there from riot
and civil commotion for all work executed and all unfixed materials and goods,
delivered to placed on or adjacent to the Work and intended therefore but excluding
temporary buildings, plants, tools and equipment owned or hired by the Contractor or
by Sub-Contractor, and shall keep such work , material and goods so insured until
Practical Completion of the Work. Such Insurance shall be with insurers approved by
the KMDA and the Contractor shall deposit with the KMDA the policy or policies and
the receipts in respect of premiums paid; and if the contractor makes default in insuring
then it will be responsibility of the contractor to bear the loss.
ii) Making good damaged work Upon acceptance of any claim the insurances aforesaid the
Contractor with due diligence shall restore the work damaged, replace or repair/add any
unfixed materials or goods which have been destroyed, remove and dispose of any
debris work. The contractor shall not be entitled to any payment in respect of the
restoration of work damaged, the replacement and repair of any unfixed materials of
goods and the removal and disposal of debris. E-I-C will decide whether
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to make any payment, for such works, considering the cases and will be final and
binding to the contractor.
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course of or by reason of the carrying out of the work, and provided always that
the same is due to any negligence, omission or default of the Contractor, his
servants or agents or of any sub-contractor, his servants or agents.
11. IDLE LABOUR
Whatever may be the reason no claim for idle labour, additional cost of establishment,
hire
and labour charges for Tools & Plants will be entertained.
12. TRANSPORT
The contractor shall arrange all transport including Railway Wagons required for carriage
of
all tools & plants, Implements and materials etc. at their own risk and cost.
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21.2 The selection of the authorized representative is subject to the prior approval of the
Engineer-in-Charge and the contractor shall seek in writing such approval giving
therein the name and address of the representative he wants to appoint and the
specific purpose for which the representative will be authorized for. Even after first
approval, the Engineer-in-Charge may issue at any subsequent date, revised
directions about such authorized representative and the contractor shall be bound to
abide by such directions. The Engineer-in-Charge shall not be bound to assign any
reason for any of his directions with regard to the appointment of authorized
representative.
21.3 The provisions of power of Attorney, if any, must be to the approval of KMDA.
Otherwise KMDA shall not be bound to take consignee of such power of Attorney.
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open to inspection to any officer of KMDA at any time during the pendency of the
contract.
23.2 The Contractor shall arrange for temporary sheds latrines, water supply etc. for
the accommodation of the use of his staff. These shall be properly maintained all
through the period of construction in clean and hygiene condition to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
23.3 The locations of godown, stacking place other temporary structures must be to
the prior approval of the Engineer-in-Charge. The land, if available within the
site will be given free of rent. Any land outside the work site as may be required
for the purpose will have to be arranged by the Contractor himself at his own
cost.
23.4 On completion of the work all sheds, godown, vats, platform etc. erected by the
Contractor for constructional purpose, shall have to be removed by him at his
own cost and the ground restored to its original condition to the satisfaction of
the Engineer-in-Charge.
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Entries vide (m) & (n) above shall be filled in on completion of work and before the site order
book is recorded in the office of the Assistant Engineer concerned.
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The agency executing the work shall have to arrange supply of all required materials at
their own cost from the enlisted suppliers of KMDA/ reputed manufacturers having BIS
/ ISO certification. The agency will have to furnish the required certificate regarding the
quality of the materials. No extra payment made on this account, cost in this regard
shall have to be borne by the contractor and included in his rate for the work.
The Executive Engineer may asked for third party inspection regarding the quality of
the materials from Jadavpur University/ BESU. The decision of Executive engineer
about the quality of the material supplied will be final and binding.
The rate quoted should be inclusive of the cost of carriage, loading, unloading, head
load carriage stacking etc. of all construction materials to work site through any sort
of carriage way.
27.2 The Contractor shall submit the work programmes clearly showing the
materials, men and equipments and a time table divided into four equal
periods of progress of the work, for the approval of the Engineer-in—Charge
who will have authority to make additions, alteration and substitution to
such programme in consultation with the Contractor, unless the same is
subsequently found impracticable in some or all respect, in the opinion of
the Engineer-in — Charge and is modified by him. The stipulations laid
down in clause 2 of the condition of contract in the printed tender form
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regarding the division and progress as provided in the said clause, shall be
deemed to have been sufficiently complied with if the actual progress of work does
not fail short of the progress as laid down in the approved time table for one-fourth,
half and three fourth of the time allowed for the work. The work programme shall
be submitted in the form of CPM Network chart and or in Bar Chart each in
triplicate.
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30.1 All materials and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in the contract
and shall be subject from time to time to such tests as the Engineer-in-Charge may
direct at the place of manufacture of fabrication or on the site or at any such place. The
Contractor shall provide such assistance, instruments, machines, labour and materials
as the Engineer-in-Charge may require for examining, measuring and for testing the
works and the quality, weight or quantity of the materials used and shall supply
samples for testing as may be selected and required by the Engineer-in-Charge.
30.2 The Contractor shall keep in mind that officials of quality control unit of KMDA may
be deputed at the site of works for testing of materials and workmanship. The
Contractor shall extend necessary help in performing such tests.
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39. All materials required for the proposed scheme including bitumen (all grade), bitumen
emulsion, cement & steel shall be of specified grade & approved brand in conformity
with relevant code of practice (latest revision) & manufacture accordingly & shall be
procured & supplied by the agency at their own cost including all taxes. Authenticated
evidence for purchase of bitumen, bitumen emulsion, cement and steel are to be
submitted along with challan and test certificate. In the event of further testing opted by
the Engineer-in-Charge, then such testing from any Government approved Testing
Laboratory shall have to be conducted by the agency at their own cost. Necessary
arrangement shall also have to be kept at site laboratory/laboratory at plant for testing
quality of the bitumen supplied for work.
40. The intending Bidders shall have to own responsibility and risk is encouraged to visit
and examine the site of works and its Surroundings and obtain all information that may
be necessary for preparing the Bid and entering into a contract for the work as
mentioned in the Notice inviting Tender, the cost of visiting the site shall be at the
Bidder's own expense.
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I) The Civil contractors shall, in accordance with applicable laws and assistance of
the department, execute shifting of electrical utilities to an appropriate location
for alignment, if such utility or obstructions adversely affect the execution of the
civil works, through any enlisted erection contractor/ agency of WBSEDCL. If
the civil
contractor himself is enlisted with WBSEDCL, he may execute the shifting
work himself under the supervision of WBSEDCL.
II) A programme of work schedule in detail will have to be submitted prior to
commencement of the work so that WBSEDCL can arrange for necessary
supervision.
III) The materials/equipment's to be utilized in the shifting work must confirm to the
specifications and drawings of WBSEDCL and as per its approved general
technical particulars.
IV) The dismantled distribution transformers are to be returned to the stores of
WBSEDCL.
V) The services to the existing consumers will not be allowed to get affected for
such shifting works without prior approval of WBSEDCL.
VI) The actual cost of such shifting, as approved and communicated by
WBSEDCL, shall be paid by the civil contractor and reimbursed by the
department to the contractor from the utility shifting cost provided in the
administratively approved amount of the project.
42. Tax invoice(s) needs to be issued by the supplier for raising claim under the contract
showing separately the tax charged in accordance with the provision of GST ACT,
2017.
43. In case of Ascertaining Authority at any stage of tender process or execution of work
necessary registered irrevocable power of attorney is to be produced.
44. 3rd party quality assurance consulting service for the work shall be engaged according
to the convenience of the Department. They will be entrusted by the Department to run
day to day testing work for determine the quality of work done at site.
45. The contractor shall ensure and certify the calibration of equipment installed and shall
maintain the same in working order throughout the period of construction. The
contractor shall also provide necessary trained staff for carrying out all tests. All test as
site shall be carried out under the supervision of Engineer-in-Charge. The Contractor
shall re-calibrate all measuring devices whenever so required by the Engineer-in-charge
and shall submit the results of such calibration without delay. The contractor(s) shall
display the calibration certificate of each equipment at the location of equipment at
site/Lab & shall get recalibrated at least one week before its expiry date.
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& vetting designs and drawing by the third party as mentioned above shall be treated as
the delay on the part of the contractor for operation of the contract clause. The decision
of selection of the appropriate structural designer lies with the Tender Inviting Authority
considering all aspects, which shall be binding on the Tenderers.
49. Regarding compulsory insurance - Third party insurance against damages to property or
loss of parts of human body / life caused due to this work is to be made by the agency.
The Additional Performance Security shall be equal to 10% of the tendered amount.
The Additional Performance Security shall be submitted in the form of Bank Guarantee
from any Scheduled Bank as per enclosed format (Annexure-I) before issuance of Work
Order. If the bidder fails to submit the Additional Performance Security within seven
working days from the date of issuance of Letter of Acceptance, his earnest money will
be forfeited.
The said Bank Guarantee shall be valid up to the end of successful completion of the
work under the stated contract plus claim period of Six months and shall be renewed
accordingly, if required. The said Bank Guarantee shall be returned immediately after
successful completion of the work under the stated contract plus claim period of Six
months.
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If the bidder fails to complete the work successfully, the Additional Performance
Security shall be forfeited at any time during the pendency of the Contract period after
serving proper notice to the Contractor.
Necessary provisions regarding deduction of security deposit from the progressive bills
of the contractor as per relevant clauses of the contract will in no way affected / altered
by this Additional Performance Guarantee
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xi) Initially for Hot Mix Plant both in Batch Mix Type or Drum Mix Type, Paver
finisher, Concrete batching and mixing plant, Concrete paver, Vibratory Roller,
Concrete mixer with integral weigh batching facility maximum age of the plants,
machineries will be 5years as on the date of publication of NIT. It may be extended
up to 7 years after getting fit certificate from the manufactures and this certificate
should be produced at the time of submission of bid.
The contractor should note that the tender is strictly based on the rates quoted by the
Contractor on the priced schedule of probable item of work. The quantities for various
other items of works as shown in the priced schedule of probable items of works are
based on the drawing and design prepared by the Department. If variations become
necessary due to design consideration and as per actual site conditions, those have to
be done by the contractor at the time of execution at the rate prescribed in the tender
condition. No conditional rate will be allowed in any case.
The Intending Bidders are requested to read carefully & go through all the Terms &
Conditions, Specifications etc. etc. as stipulated in the tender documents (duly uploaded
in the web portal by the N.I.A.) and considering all aspects rate in the B.O.Q. shall be
quoted.
Prospective bidders shall have to execute the work in such a manner so that the
works under improvement is to be maintained during progress of work and a
period of 1 (one ) year from the date of successful completion of the work to
the entire satisfaction of Engineer-in-Charge. If any defect/ damage is found
during the period as mentioned above the contractor shall make the same good
at his own expense to the specification at par with instant project work, or in
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default, the Engineer-in-charge may cause the same to be made good by other
agency and deduct the expense (of which the certificate the Engineer-in-charge
shall be final) from any sums that may be then, or at any time thereafter become
due to contract or from his security deposit, or
the proceeds of the sale thereof, or of sufficient portion thereof. Full security
deposit shall be refunded to the contractor on expiry of one year from the actual
date of completion of the work.
For execution of such item tenderer should ensure to engage approved applicator of the
manufacturer. Contractor must submit a certificate from the manufactures, certifying
proper execution of the job including warranty for ten years.
Contractor shall propose 4/5 name of such testing lab. KMDA will give approval for one
such lab from the said parties to obtain test certificate and submit as required in the
contract.
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Annexure-I
WHEREAS ....................................................... [name and address of contractor] (here after called "the
contractor") has undertaken, in pursuance of Letter of Acceptance No. ......................................... dated
.................. to execute .............................................. [name of contract and brief description of workers]
(hereinafter called " the contract").
AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said contract that the contractor shall furnish you
with a bank guarantee by a scheduled commercial bank for the sum specified therein for
'ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE SECURITY DEPOSIT' for compliance with his obligation in
accordance with the contract.
AND WHEREAS we ......................... (Indicate the name of the bank & branch) have agreed to give the
contractor such a bank guarantee:
NOW THEREOF we ............................ (indicate the name of the bank & branch) hereby affirm that we
are the guarantor and responsible to you on behalf of the contractor, up to a total of
Rs [amount of guarantee] (in words). We undertake to pay you,
upon your first written demand and without cavil or argument, a sum within the limits of [amount of
guarantee] as aforesaid without your needing to prove or to show
grounds or reasons for your demand for the sum specified therein.
We ....................................(indicate the name of the bank & branch) hereby waive the necessity of your
demanding the said debt from the contractor before presenting us with the demand .
We ......................................... (indicate the name of the bank & branch) further agree to pay to you any
money so demanded not withstanding any dispute any disputes or dispute raised by the contractors in
any suit or proceeding pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto, our liability under this
present absolute and unequivocal.
The payment / so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment
there under and the contractors shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
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We ............................. (indicate the name of the bank & branch) further agree that no change or addition
to or other modification of the terms of the contract or of the works to be performed there under or of
any of the contract documents which may be made between you and the contractors shall any way
release us from any liability under this guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change,
addition or modification.
We ..................................... (indicate the name of the bank & branch) lastly undertake not to revoke this
guarantee except with the previous consent of you in writing.
(Signature) ___________________________
(Name) ___________________________
(Designation) __________________________
(Code Number) __________________________
(Address) __________________________
Notes:
i) The bank guarantee should contain the name, designation and code number of the officer(s)
signing the guarantee.
The address, telephone number and other details of the head office of the bank as well as of issuing
branch should be mentioned on the covering letter of issuing branch.
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Annexure-II
DECLARATION
• I, the undersigned, declare that all the statements made in the attached documents in respect of
mode of mode of ownership of machineries are true and correct.
• Certified that required specified machineries for the works under this NIT shall be installed at
the working site within 45 days from the date of work order if the machineries are required in
the very initial stage of the work, otherwise machineries shall be installed at the working site
will ahead of the actual requirement as per our submitted work programme.
• The undersigned also hereby certifies that neither our firm .............................................. nor any
constituent firm had been debarred to participate in tender by KMDA during the last 5(five)
years prior to the date of this NIT.
• The undersigned understands and agrees that further qualifying information may be requested
and agrees to furnish any such information at the request of the Department.
• Certified that I have applied in the Tender in the capacity of individual/as a partner of a firm
and I have not applied severally for the same job.
• Certified that I have applied in the tender in the capacity of individual/ as a partner of a firm
and I have applied to the works under this NIT restricted to maximum one no. works, if more
than one work in the same NIT.
• Certified that I have access to or have available liquid assets (aggregate of working capital,
cash-in-hand, uncommitted Bank Guarantees) and / or credit facilities not less than 10% of the
estimated cost put to tender. In the respect, I have attached necessary documents with this
application.
• I, the under-signed do certify that all the statements made in the attached documents are true
and correct. If any declaration submitted is found / ascertain to be incorrect / fabricated /
misrepresented / fraudulent etc. accordingly tender will be liable to be cancelled / terminated
immediately & I / my firm / company shall also be liable to prosecuted under section 197, 199
& 200 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 along with section-71 and section-73 of Indian information
& Technology act 2008 & any other applicable law for the time being in force in addition to
forfeiture of Earnest Money / Security Deposit.
Date .......................................
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I. I/We have inspected the site of works and have made me / us fully acquainted with local
conditions on and around the site of works. I / We shall be bound by the conditions laid down
in the Notice Inviting Tenders, Special Terms & Conditions, Special Specifications, General
Specifications, Specific Priced Schedule and also printed Tender Form No. I (as amended). I /
We have gone through the "P.W.D. (Roads) Schedule", P.W.D (WB) Schedule of Rates", B.I.S.
codes of practices, relevant MORTH specification and IRC codes of practices as mentioned in
Clause above of the Special Terms & Conditions. My / Our tenders is offered taking due
consideration of all the stipulations of contract documents. I / We shall also uniformly maintain
such progress with the works as may be directed by the Engineer-in-Charge of the work to
ensure completion of same within the target date.
IV. a) I / We declare that I have no relative working under R&B Sector of KMDA
b) I / We declare that the under noted personnel of R&B. Sector, KMDA is related to me /
us.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL
All works including materials to be used in works shall conform to Indian Standard
Specification as published by Bureau of Indian Standard from time to time and as approved by
the Engineer-in-Charge.
2 . 0 MAT E RI ALS
Items of materials to be used in the work, not covered by the following specifications, shall
conform to relevant B.I.S. Codes of practices and as per base practice as approved by the
Engineer-in-Charge. The Contractor's rate for the job shall be inclusive of cost of all materials
including taxes, handling, carriage, storage, guarding etc. all complete.
2.1 BRICKS
All Bricks shall be of approved quality of standard specifications, made of good brick earth,
uniform deep red, cherry or copper colour, thoroughly burnt in kiln (machined made) without
being verified, regular in shape and of standard dimensions and shall be free from cracks, chips,
flaws, stones or humps of any kind and shall not show appreciable sings of efflorescence either
dry or subsequent to soaking in water. The size of bricks shall be 93/4 " x 43/4 " x 23/4 "
(conventional), 190 x 90 x 90 mm (modular). The bricks shall emit a clear ringing sound on
being struck and have a minimum crushing strength of 105 kg/sq.cm. All the bricks which
absorb water more than 20% of their own dry weight after 24 hours immersion in cold water
shall be rejected. Specification for Building Bricks shall conform to IS : 1077.
2.2.2 The grading of coarse aggregates for cement concrete works shall be in conformity with the
requirements laid down in IS : 383-1970 including amendments upto date. The Contractor shall
arrange to supply single sized coarse aggregates. Such single sized coarse aggregates of
different nominal sizes shall be mixed at site with other ingredients of concrete either directly
in the mixture or on the platform in suitable proportions to get the desired overall grading of
aggregates as per I.S. Specifications. Such proportions may be decided on making sieve
analysis of the aggregates brought to the site, for obtaining better density and strength of
concrete. The maximum site of aggregates shall not be more than 20 mm.
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2.4 SAND
2.4.1 All sand shall be clean sharp and free from clay, loam, organic or any other foreign
matter, shall be obtained from approved source. The contractor shall get the sample of
sand to be used in different kinds or work approved by the Engineer-in-Charge before
using the same in work. Sand which in the opinion of the Engineer-in-Charge or his
representative is dirty, must be washed to his satisfaction at the cost and expenses of
the contractor.
2.4.2 Sand for all cement concrete work must be coarse. The sand shall pass through a mesh
4.75 mm. square measured in the clear. Sand shall not used for concrete works if
contains more than 10% of fine grains passing through a 76 mesh seive as used for
cement test, nor should the fineness modulus be less than 2.00 unless specific
permission is obtained from the Engineer-in-Charge.
2.4.3 Medium sand may be used for cement mortar for masonry, plaster etc., and also for
bituminous works of road. Fineness modulus shall be between 2 to 1.8
2.4.4 Sand filling in plinth or foundation shall be done with fine sand or Silver Sand.
2 . 5 C E ME N T
2.5.1 Ordinary Portland Cement shall conform to I.S. : 283-1967
2.5.2 No cement excepting those supplied by KMDA shall be used in work or brought to site
by Contractor. Cement bags must be stored in a water-tight shed having wooden floor
or platforms raised at least 50 mm from ground or as approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge. Cement which is partly set or which is lumpy or caked is to be treated as
damaged and shall be removed from the site immediately.
2.5.3. FLY ASH
Grade of Fly ash of concrete works conforming to I.S:3812(Part-II) Construction of
road embankment with fly ash conforming to IRC: SP: 58
2.6 WATER
Water used for both mixing and curing shall be potable and free from injurious amounts of
deleterious materials which are likely to affect the strength or durability of concrete, water
containing any sugar, excess of acid, alkali or salt shall not be allowed for use. The PH value of
water shall be between 6 to 8.
2.7 STEEL
2.7.1 Where deformed high strength reinforcement bars are specified in the design of R.C.C.
construction, the Contractor shall use Tor Steel conforming IS : 1786 — 1965 (With latest
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revision). All steel shall be clean and free from loose mill scales, dust, loose rust and
coats of paints, oil or other coatings before its use in the work.
2.7.2 All other structural steel to be u sed in the work shall conform to IS : 226 (up to latest
revisions)
3.0 EXECUTION
All works shall be carried out in proper workman like manner. Items of works not covered by
the following, shall be carried out relevant B.I.S. codes of practice and as per base practices
according to the direction of the Engineer-in-Charge and to his satisfaction. The cost of all
stages of works shall be deemed to have been included in the rate to be quoted by the
Contractor.
All shuttering and framing must adequately be stayed and braced to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-Charge for properly supporting the concrete during the period of hardening. It shall be
so constructed that it may be removed without shock or vibration to the concrete.
Before the concrete is placed, the shuttering shall, if considered necessary, be coated with and
approved preparation for preventing the adhesion of the concrete to the moulds, and it is to be
of such a nature and so applied that the surface of the finished concrete is not stained. Care
shall also be taken that such approved preparation shall be kept out of contact with the
reinforcement.
In no circumstances shall forms be struck until the concrete reaches a strength of at least twice
the stress of which the concrete may be subjected at the time of striking.
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Interior of all moulds and boxes must be thoroughly washed out with a hosepipe or otherwise
so as to be perfectly clean and free from all extraneous matter prior to the deposition of
concrete.
All form works shall be removed without shock or vibration. Before the form work is stripped,
the concrete surface shall be exposed where necessary in order to ascertain that the concrete has
hardened sufficiently. In normal weather and with ordinary cement. Vertical or side shuttering
may be removed after three days and the bottom shuttering of horizontal members after fourteen
days in case of slabs and twenty one days in case of beams and cantilevers etc. from the date of
placing the last portion of the concrete in the structure. The above are the minimum and may be
extended if found necessary. Before stripping the shuttering of structural members the Contractor
shall take previous permission of the Engineer-in-Charge or his representative.
No plugs, bolts, ties, hold fasts or any other appliances whatsoever for the purpose of
supporting the shuttering are to be fixed in the structure or placed in such a way that damage
might result to the work in removing the same when the shuttering is struck.
3.1.2 SCAFFOLDING
The scaffolding with steel pipe must be strong and rigid stiffened with necessary cross bracers and
always decked and boarded on the stills with close boarded ceiling and swings to prevent any injury
to persons or materials. The Contractor shall have to allow other traders to make reasonable use of
his scaffolding as and when directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
If for the interest of the work contractors have to erect scaffolding in other's properties
including local bodies or corporation, the arrangement for the same including the cost of
licensing fees etc. shall have to be borne by the Contractor and the department should be kept
free from any liability on this account.
Normally all structural concrete shall be mixed in mixture machine of appropriate proportion, shall
have to be vibrated with suitable vibrator. Mixing shall be continued until there is a uniform
distribution of the materials and the mass is uniform in color and consistency, but in no case shall
the mixing be done for less than two minutes. For particular job the Engineer-in-Charge may allow
hand mixing and or hand tapping of concrete. In case of hand mixing
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concrete, extra cement up to 10% over the standard requirement of cement for machine mix of
particular mix shall have to be provided by the Contractor at his own cost.
As the bulking of sand may vary from day to day and at different parts of the day on account of
varying moisture content, frequent tests for bulking shall be carried out with the sand to be used
and the amount of bulking allowed for in the field mix so as to keep the actual proportion
constant throughout.
Only such quantities of concrete as are required for immediate use are to be mixed at any one
time. Sufficient water is to be added to obtain proper workability so that the mixture may flow
readily round the reinforcements and into every part of the moulds. The workability shall be
measured by the amount of slump.
The quantity of water to be used for each mix of 50 kg cement to give the required consistency
shall not be more than 34 litres for 1:3:6 mix, 3:6 mix, 32 litres for 1:2:4 mix, 30 litres for 1:11
:3 mix and 27 litres for 1:1:2 mix. In the case of vibrated concrete, the limit specified may be
used suitably reduced to avoid segregation.
The total water content in each batch of concrete shall always be kept constant as the amount
previously determined by experiments. The quantity of water to be actually added may, therefore,
vary depending on the moisture content in the aggregates. In actual job, if the quantity of the
ingredients remain constant the amount of slump may be taken as good guide indicating the total
water content in the mixture. The consistency and consequently the water content of the concrete
shall, therefore, be kept constant and checked from time to time as work proceeds by means of
standard slump tests. The slump test shall be carried out with concrete immediately after it has
been mixed and before any initial set has commenced, the sample being taken preferably at the
point where the concrete is being delivered for placing in the moulds.
The mould shall be filled about one-fourth of its height with concrete which shall then be
tamped, using 25 strokes of a 18 mm. diameter steel rod, 80 cm long and bullet-pointed at the
lower end. The filling shall be compacted in successive layers similar to the first and the top
struck off so that the mould is exactly filled.
The mould shall then be removed by raising vertically immediately after filling. The moulded
concrete shall then be allowed to subside and the height of the specimen measured after coming
to rest.
The consistency shall be recorded in terms of millimeters of the subsidence of the specimen
during the test, which is known as slump.
The following slumps shall be adopted for different works.
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Slumps
Sl. No. Type of Work When vibrators When vibrators
are used are not used
1. Mass concrete in foundation footings,
retaining walls and pavements. 10 to 25 mm 50 to 75 mm
I.S.: 456-2000 allows use of nominal mix of concrete upto gradeM20 and may be allowed in works at the
discretion of Engineer-in-Charge and will be guided by the provision of IS : 4562000. For graded of
concrete above M20, design mix has to be adopted. For determination of mix proportion for design mix
concrete, the target strength should be higher than the specified characteristic strength to ensure that
characteristic strength is attained at 28 days.
Target strength = Characteristic strength + 1.65 x standard deviation. Standard deviation for different
grades of concrete in absence of any test may be taken as per IS: 456-2000 as follows:-
Once the target strength of cube moulds with specific mix design is obtained in the laboratory, it may
be inferred that the corresponding characteristic strength of concrete, prepared with the materials used
in the test mould (s) cured under identical condition as that of the test specimen, shall be obtained at
site at 28 days.
An approximate formula for expressing the strength of concrete at age 't' (in days) is given
below :-
ft = t x f 28 where f 28 is the strength at 28 days,
a + bt
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1.65
1.65-√
number of samples Times the standard deviation
The concrete shall be deemed not to comply with the strength requirements if :
Concrete which does not meet the strength requirements as specified in (a) and (b) above but
has a strength greater than that required by (c) and (d) may, at the discretion of the designer, be
accepted as being structurally adequate without further testing.
If the concrete is deemed not to comply persuant to (c) or (d) above the structural adequacy of
the parts affected shall be investigated and any consequential action as needed shall be taken.
Concrete of each grade shall be assesses separately.
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however, the hardened concrete may be accepted after carrying out suitable remedial measures
to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
Before placing the concrete, the moulds shall be cleaned for shavings, pieces of wood or other rubbish.
When placing the concrete, the fine materials must be carefully worked against the moulds so that the
faces of the concrete shall left perfectly smooth and free from honey-
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combing upto withdrawal of the moulds. Any defect in this respect must be dealt with by the
Contractor as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge without any extra charges therefor.
Depositing concrete under water shall not be allowed without specific permission from
Engineer-in-Charge. The method of concreting to be adopted in such cases shall have to be
previously approved by him.
Concrete shall be placed and compacted in its final position before setting has commenced and
shall not subsequently be disturbed.
In case of cement concrete used as sub-grade for flooring, the flooring may be commenced with
48 hours of the laying of sub-grade. In case it is not possible to do so due to exigencies of work,
the sub-grade shall be roughened with steel wire brush without disturbing the
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concrete, wetted and neat cement slurry at the rate of 1.75 kg. of cement per square metre
applied to the base before laying floor. The curing to be continued along with top layer of
flooring for a minimum period of 10 days.
The interior surface of the mould and base plate shall be lightly oiled before the concrete is
placed in the mould.
a) When the job concrete is compacted by ordinary methods, the test specimen shall be molded
by placing the fresh concrete in the mould in three layers, each approximately on-third of the
volume of the mould. In placing each scoopful of concrete, the scope shall be moved around
the top edge of the mould as the concrete there slides from it in order to ensure a uniform
distribution of concrete within the mould. Each layer shall be rodded, 25 times with a 16 mm
rod, 60cm in length, bullet pointed at the lower and the strokes shall be distributed in a
uniform manner over the cross-section of the mould and shall penetrate into the underlaying
layer. The bottom layer shall be rodded, throughout its depth. After the top layer has been
rodded, the surface of the concrete shall be struck off a trowel and covered with a glass plate
at least 6.5 mm thick or a machined metal plate. The whole process of moulding shall be
carried out in such a manner as to preclude the alteration of the water-cement ratio of the
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concrete, by loss of water either by leakage from the bottom or overflow from the top of the
mould.
When the job concrete is placed by vibration and consistency of the concrete is such that the test
specimens cannot be properly moulded by hand rodding as described under (a) above, the
specimens shall by vibrated to give a compaction corresponding to that of the job concrete. The
fresh concrete shall be placed in the mould in two layer, each approximately half the volume of
the mould. In placing each scoopefull of concrete, the scoop shall be moved around the top edge
of the mould as the concrete there slides from it, in order to ensure a symmetrical distribution of
concrete within the mould. Either internal or external vibrator may be used. The vibration of each
layer shall not be continued longer than is necessary to secure the required density. Internal
vibrators shall be of appropriate size and shall penetrate only the layer to be compacted. In
compacting the first layer, the vibrators shall not be allowed to rest on the bottom of the mould. In
placing the concrete for the top layer, the mould shall be filled to the extent that there will be no
mortar loss during vibration. After vibrating the second layer, enough concrete shall be added to
bring the level above the top of the mould. The surface of the concrete shall then the struck off
with a trowel and covered with a glass or steel plate as specified under (a) above. the whole
process of moulding shall be carried out in such a manner as to preclude the alteration of water-
cement ratio of the concrete by loss of water either by leakage from the bottom or overflow from
the top of the mould. After curing, the specimen properly wrapped shall be made over to the
Engineer-in-Charge or his representative who will arrange to have them tested at 28 days from the
date of casting. If there by any delay for any reason whatsoever the result of the test shall
neverless be valid and will be applicable as per rules in each case for all test specimen whatsoever.
The Contractor shall be responsible for proper packing of the specimens at his own cost, for safe
and convenient transport of the same from the site to the testing laboratory. The cost of testing the
test moulds and other charges including cost of carriage of the test moulds from the work site to
the particular laboratory (both ways) and other incidental charges in this connection will have to
be borne by the Contractor.
In case of concrete showing, on the result of the cube tests, strength less than that specified in
(a) and (b) of the Acceptance Criteria but has a strength greater than (c) & (d) of the said
Acceptance Criteria concrete may, at the discretion of the Engineer-in-Charge, be accepted as
being structurally adequate without further testing.
If the concrete is deemed not to comply persuant to (c) & (d) of the Acceptance Criteria, the
Structural adequacy of the parts affected may be investigated as per provision of Clause 16.3
and / or clause 16.5 of I.S. 456-1978 i.e. core test and / or load test, as the case may be before
rejection on the application of the Contractor with the undertaking to bear the cost of such
tests.
If the strength of the concrete is such that it satisfies provisions made in sub clause 16.3.3 and / or
sub-clause 16.5.3 of I.S. 456-2000 concrete in the member represented by such tests shall be
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considered acceptable but the Engineer-in-Charge shall have the full power to fix the rate of
deduction @ Rs. 200/- per cubic metre.
In case the test results do not satisfy the relevant requirement of the preceding paragraph, the
volume of concrete so deficient shall be deemed to be un-acceptable and shall be removed from
the structure and replace by fresh concrete of specified strength and the Contractor shall, in the
case, have to carry out the instruction of the Engineer-in-Charge irrespective of the amount of
loss, inconvenience and difficulties involved.
The Contractor shall remain liable to act / to carry out instructions under the provision of this
clause, not withstanding issuing by the Engineer-in-Charge of any certificate or the passing of
any bills or accounts.
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The face of brickwork shall be cleaned the very day that brick work is laid daily and all mortar
dropping removed.
Green work shall be protected from rain suitable covering. The brick work shall be kept wet
for a period at least 7 days. The top of masonry work shall be left flooded at the close of the
day.
Scaffolding shall be sound and strong and holes left in masonry work for supporting the
scaffolding shall be filled and made good, before plastering.
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Unless otherwise specified, the underlay shall be with graded stone chips 12mm. down, the
thickness of topping shall be of 10mm thick and colouring pigment as may be required shall
only be added with the topping. The topping and the underlay shall not be laid in one
operation. After laying the 'Underlay' the surface shall be left out to dry. The topping shall be
load only after the underlay as sufficiently dried and initially set and after thoroughly
brushing with hand wire brush and sweeping clean and after application of slurry. The
topping shall be finished with an English towel and a piece of clean dry linen. During all the
stages the required level shall be carefully observed and maintained. Suitable grading, where
required shall be provided in the flooring for water drainage as directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge.
The corner between floor and wall shall be round off as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge for
which no separate payment shall be made. All cement concrete surfaces should be chipped off
properly before taking up the flooring work.
REPAIR OF STRUCTURES
4. SEALING OF CRACKS BY INJECTION OF EPDXY RESIN
4.1 General
The work of structural bonding of concrete using epoxy adhesive shall conform to
these Specifications.
4.2 The Contractor shall furnish a method statement giving details of methodology of
construction, sources of supply of materials, tools, equipment, and appliances to be used
on work, personnel and supervision.
4.3 Personnel
The Contractor's personnel shall be qualified and experienced in epoxy injection
process.
4.4 Material
The material for injection shall be suitable two-component low viscosity epoxy resin,
having the required characteristics of bonding with concrete and resistance to
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moisture penetration. Epoxy mortar or polysulphide resin may be used for sealing the
surface.
The material for epoxy injection shall conform to the following:
i) The resin and hardener shall be mixed by weight and the mixing ratio shall
generally be between 1 pbw (parts by weight) to 50 pbw subject to
manufacturer's recommendation.
ii) Neither the mixed epoxy adhesives nor their individual component shall contain
solvents and thickeners.
iii) The components shall be free of lumps or foreign material. The viscosity of the
individual components shall not change more than ±15 percent kept in closed
containers at 25°C after two weeks.
Consistency of mixed adhesive shall satisfy the requirements given in Table 2800 -1.
Table 2800-1 Consistency of Adhesive
Standard Low Viscosity
Version (cps) Version (cps)
i) Viscosity of Mixed Adhesive at 25°C (200-300) (100-190)
ii) Pot Life of mixed adhesive at 25°C 1 hour ± 15 minutes *
iii) Set time of mixed adhesive at 25°C 3 - 6 hours
* In the case of two component injection system where resin and hardener get mixed at point
of injection pot life at 25°C shall be not greater than 15 minutes ± 10 minutes.
The injection equipment shall be equipped with sensors on both the components A and
B reservoirs that will automatically stop the machine when only one component is
being pumped to the mixing head.
If considered appropriate, suitable compressed air operated epoxy injection gun can be
used with prior approval of the Engineer for manual injection of mix when resin and
hardener had been mixed in a separate unit.
4.6 Preparation
Surfaces adjacent to cracks or other areas of application shall be cleaned of dirt, dust,
grease, oil efflorescence or other foreign matter by brushing/water jetting/sand blasting.
Acids and corrosives shall not be permitted for cleaning.
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Entry ports shall be provided along the crack at intervals of not more than the thickness
of concrete at the location.
Surface seal shall be applied to the face of the crack between the entry ports. For
through cracks, surface seal shall be applied to both faces.
Before proceeding with the injection, it shall be ensured that the surface seal has gained
adequate strength corresponding to concrete strength of the member and to withstand
the injection pressure.
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i. Viscosity test for resin and hardener and the mix: three specimens each.
ii. Pot life test: three specimens each.
iii. Bond test: three specimens each.
iv. Shear test: six specimens each, 3 after 24 hours and the other three after
72 hours of curing.
Subsequent tests shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer. Procedure for
tests shall be as below:
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assembly shall be kept in mechanical clamp till epoxy is cured. A total of six
specimens shall be prepared for each batch of materials. Three test specimens
shall then be subjected to a shear force along the axis after 24 hours and the
minimum shear strength before failure shall not be less than 1 MPa (Refer Fig. 2
of Appendix 2800/1) (MORT&H).
The remaining test specimens shall be similarly tested after 72 hours of curing.
The shear strength before failure shall not be less than 2.5 MPa.
The Contractor shall obtain 50 mm diameter initial core samples in the first 50
linear metres. Thereafter, frequency of core sampling shall be as specified or as
agreed by the Engineer. The depth of the core shall normally be less than 200
mm.
If the cores taken in first 50 m length pass tests as specified above, epoxy
adhesive injection work at area represented by cores will be accepted.
If cores fail either by lack of penetration or bond strength, work shall not
proceed further until the areas represented by the cores are re-injected and re-
tested for acceptance.
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The Engineer at any time may direct the Contractor to conduct additional tests in
his presence,
a) Pressure Test
The mixing head of the injection equipment shall be disconnected and
the two adhesive component delivery lines shall be attached to the
pressure check device, which shall consist of two independent valved
nozzles capable of sensing the pressure. The check device shall be closed
and equipment operated until the gauge pressure in each line reads 5
MPa. The pumps shall be stopped and the gauge pressure shall not drop
below 4 MPa within 2 minutes.
The pressure test shall be run for each injection unit at the beginning and
after break of every shift,
b) Ratio Test
The mixing head of the injection equipment shall be disconnected and
the two adhesive components shall be pumped simultaneously through
the ratio check device, which shall consist of two independent valved
nozzles. There shall be a pressure gauge capable of controlling back
pressure by opening or closing valved nozzles capable of sensing the
back pressure behind each valve. The discharge pressure shall be
adjusted to read 5 bar for both adhesive components, which shall be
simultaneously discharged into separate calibrated containers during
the same time period. The amounts thus discharged shall be compared
to determine whether the volume/discharge conforms to the
manufacturer's recommended ratio for applicable material.
5.1 Epoxy resin used for bonding shall be obtained from a reputed manufacturer.The pot
life of such bonding epoxy shall not be less than 60 minutes at normal temperature.
5.2 The entire surface of the existing concrete member should be thoroughly cleaned by
wire brush and then with compressed air to remove dust and loose particles from the
surface. Any crack or spalling of concrete shall be sealed by epoxy injection/epoxy
mortar/grouting as decided by the Engineer. A coating of suitable epoxy resin at the rate
of 0.8 kg/sq.m (minimum) should then be applied on the surface of the existing
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concrete members. Fresh concrete shall then be placed within the pot life of the resin
system.
5.3 TESTING
5.3.1 Epoxy used for bonding work shall satisfy the criteria mentioned in Clause 4.9.
5.3.2 Two concrete cubes of 150 mm size cast as per approved design mix shall be placed at a
distance of 150 mm from each other, as shown in Fig. 3 of Appendix-
2800/1(MORT&H). Epoxy resin system suggested for bonding new to old concrete
shall be applied on the opposite faces of the cubes.
Fresh cement concrete cube of grade as per approved design mix shall be cast with
water cement ratio of 0.4 or less in the manner shown in Fig. 3 of Appendix
2800/1(MORT&H). The assembly shall be cured in water for 28 days and steel spacer
removed thereafter.
The cube assembly shall be subjected to compression load after 28 days of curing,
thereby subjecting the bond to shearing load. Failure must not occur at this joint.
6. CEMENT GROUTING
6.1 Material
Grouting shall normally be performed with a mixture of neat Portland cement and
water, Other additives and admixtures may be added to improve the impermeability
and strength, with the approval of the Engineer. The size of the particles and the
consistency of the grout must be suited to the passageways it must follow. Neat grout
will not flow freely into holes smaller than about three times the largest cement
particle. Except in large cavities where thick mortar can be placed, the sand should all
pass the 28-mesh sieve and have a large portion passing the 50-mesh and 100-mesh
sieves. The proportions of Ordinary Portland cement to sand will depend upon the size
of the spaces to be filled and will vary from a neat grout to about 1:1 mix. The amount
of water to be added depends upon the consistency required. Grouts with as little as 16
litres of water per bag of cement could be used and it should seldom be necessary to
use more than 35 to 40 litres of water per bag of cement.
Where necessary and approved by the Engineer, additives and admixtures may be
added to Portland cement grout mixtures for improving impermeability and strength,
delaying the setting time, increasing flowability and minimizing segregation and
shrinkage.
6.2 Preparation
The surface shall be cleaned with wire brush and compressed air. Thereafter holes of 15
mm dia and 150 mm to 200 mm deep may be drilled along the length of the cracks at a
spacing of 500 mm by wet drilling using rotary percussion drills and nipples shall be
inserted in these holes.
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Where the mixer and pump are combined in one unit, the dry material shall be screened
before mixing. If the mixer and pump are in separate units, the grout shall pass through
a screen before it enters the pump.
6.4 Application
Highest practical pressure within the limits of 100 kPa - 400 kPa should be used in
order to force the surplus water from the grout. As the pressure may be distributed
hydraulically over considerable areas, vigilance must be exercised to prevent damage or
needless waste of grout. Adequate precaution shall be taken to ensure that leakage of
grout does not occur.
Pressure shall be steady to ensure a continuous flow of grout. Grouting shall not be
continued till the hole consumes mix at the rate of not less than 30 litres in 20 minutes
or until refusal at the grouting pressure of 400 kPa at any hole. Should the grout escape
from an adjacent nipple, it should be plugged or capped. Any seam, crack or joint
through which grout escapes shall be caulked with epoxy mortar as soon as thick grout
appears.
6.6 Testing
Percolation test done at the end of grouting operation shall give a value of less than 2
lugions. For specialised treatment like polymer modified cementitious grout injection,
manufacturer's literature and specification shall be followed.
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7. GUNITING/SHOTCRETING
7.1 The gunite shall comprise 100 parts by weight of cement, 300 parts by weight quartz
sand, 35-50 parts by weight water and 2 parts by weight approved quick setting
compound. In general, dry mix shotcrete shall be used.
7.2 Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS:269 shall be used in guniting.
7.3 Sand for guniting shall comply with the requirements stipulated in IS: 383. In general,
sand should neither be too coarse to increase the rebound nor too fine to increase the
slump. Sand should preferably have moisture content between 3 to 6 percent.
The grading of sand shall lie within the limits given below:
7.4 For thick sections it may be advantageous to incorporate coarse aggregate in the mix
provided adequate guniting equipment is available. Coarse aggregate, when used, shall
conform to grading given in Table-1 of IS:9012. The percentage of coarse aggregate
may normally be kept as 20 to 40 percent of the total aggregate and the mix shall be
suitably designed.
7.5 Water/cement ratio for guniting shall fall within the range of 0.35 to 0.50 by mass; wet
enough to reduce the rebound. Drying shrinkage may be between 0.06 percent and 0.10
percent. The quick setting compound shall be added at the nozzle with water just before
guniting.
7.6 Workmanship
The cement and sand shall be batched and mixed and conveyed through a hose pipe
with the help of compressed air. A separate line shall bring the water under pressure.
The cement, sand and water mix shall be passed through and intimately mixed in a
special manifold and then projected at high velocity to the surface being repaired. The
density of gunite shall not be less than 2000 kg/cu.m. The strength of gunite shall not be
less than 25 MPa. For effective guniting, the nozzle shall be kept 600 mm to 1500 mm
away from the surface, preferably normal to that surface. While enclosing
reinforcement bars during repairs the nozzle shall be held closer at a slight angle and the
mix shall be wetter than the normal.
7.7 Test panels simulating actual field conditions shall be fabricated for conducting
preconstruction testing. The procedure for testing the cubes or cylinders taken from the
panels stipulated in Clause 6 of IS:9012 shall be followed.
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7.8 It should be ensured from tests that strength of about 25 MPa at 28 days is available
for the mortar/concrete mix.
7.9 The defective concrete shall be cut out to the full depth till sound concrete surface is
reached. Under no circumstances should the thickness of concrete to be removed be less than clear
cover to the main reinforcement. No square shoulders shall be left at the perimeter of the cut-off
portion and all edges shall be tapered. Thereafter, all loose and foreign materials should be removed
and the surface sand blasted to make it rough to receive shotcrete after applying a coat of epoxy
bonding as per recommendation of the manufacturer at the rate of 1.0 kg per 1.5 sq.m. of surface area.
7.10 The exposed reinforcement shall be thoroughly cleaned free of rust, scales etc. by wire brushing.
Wherever the reinforcements have been corroded, the same shall be removed and replaced by
additional reinforcement. Before application of gunite, a coat of neat cement slurry should be
applied on the surface of the reinforcement.
7.11 Sufficient clearance shall be provided around the reinforcement to permit encasement
with sound gunite. Care shall be taken to avoid sand pockets behind the reinforcement.
7.12 A thickness of 25 mm to 40 mm of gunite can normally be deposited in one operation. If, for some
reason, the total thickness is to be built up in successive operations, the previous layer should be
allowed to set but not become hard before the application of the subsequent layer. Guniting shall
always be done on a damp concrete surface.
7.13 Where required, welded wire fabrics 50 mm x 50 mm x No. 10 gauge shall be provided in the first
layer of guniting, The fabric shall be tied properly. In case the damage to the concrete member is
very deep, the specifications for guniting as well as requirement of placement of wire mesh, has to
be decided as per field conditions.
7.14 The stipulations given in 15:9012 regarding application of gunite should be followed so as to keep
the rebound to the minimum. The quality of guniting and workmanship shall be such that the
percentage of rebound mentioned in IS:9012 can be adhered to. In no circumstances shall the
rebound material be re-used in the work.
7.15 It would be desirable that green gunite is moistened for at least 7 days. Guniting work shall not
be done during windy or rainy conditions.
8. PAINTING:
All surfaces for painting shall be properly sand papered and cleaned and where necessary
good quality putty shall be used to hide all holes, cracks, open joints etc. The rate for painting
includes such work.
Paint shall be applied with approved brushes and surfaces shall be sand papered after every
coat. All work when completed shall present a smooth, clean solid and uniform surface, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
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(a) Primer: All surfaces for painting, if they are new, should have a coat of priming before
application of the paint. Old surfaces where existing paints have been completely worn
out owing to long use should also receive a coat of priming before application of fresh
painting.
(i) Wood primer: Wood primer of approved brand and manufacture is to be applied
on the wooden surface,which would be free from moisture and loose particles.
(ii) Steel Primer: For steel surface red oxide primer, zinc chromate primer of
approved brand and manufacture and as per direction of the Engineer-in-Charge
is to be applied on the surface. The surface should be made free of grease, rust,
moisture and loose particles.
(ii) Acrylic Primer Coat (solvent based Primer) : Acrylic primer coat is to be
used as base coat on wall finish of cement, lime or lime cement plaster surface
before application of any wall coating e.g. distemper, oil based paints,
synthetic enamel, acrylic emulsion etc. on them. Priming coat shall be
preferably applied by brushing and not by spraying. Hurried priming shall be
avoided particularly on absorbent surface. New plaster patches in old work
before applying distemper paints etc. should also be treated with acrylic
primer. The surface shall then be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours. It shall
then be sand papered to give a smooth and even surface. Any unevenness shall
be made good by applying putty, made of plaster of paris mixed with water on
the entire surface including filling up the undulation and then Sand papering
the same after it is dry. The cement primer shall be applied with a brush on the
clean dry and smooth surface. Horizontal strokes shall be given first, vertical
strokes shall be applied immediately afterwards. The entire operation will
constitute one coat. The surface shall be finished as uniformly as possible
leaving no brush marks. It shall be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours before
oil bound distemper or paint is applied.
(b) Synthetic Enamel Paint: Synthetic enamel paint of approved brand and manufacture
and of the required shade shall be used for the top coat and an undercoat of shade to
match the coat as recommended by the manufacturer shall be used. Undercoat of the
specified paints of shade suited to the shade of the top coat shall be applied and allowed
to dry overnight. It shall be rubbed next day with the fine grade of wet abrasive paper to
ensure a smooth and even surface free from brush marks and all loose particles dusted
off. Top coats of specified paint of the desired shade shall be applied after the undercoat
is thoroughly dry. Additional finishing coats shall be applied if found necessary to
ensure properly uniform glossy surface.
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(c) Aluminium Paint: Aluminium paint of approved brand and manufacture shall be used. The paint
comes in compact dual containers with the paste and the medium separately. The two shall be
mixed together to proper consistency before use. Each coat shall be allowed to dry for 24 hours
and lightly rubbed down with fine grade sand paper and dusted before the next coat is applied.
The finished surface shall present an even and uniform appearance. As aluminium paint is likely
to settle in the container, care shall be taken to frequently stir the paint during use. The paint shall
be applied and laid off quickly, as surface is otherwise not easily finished.
(d) Interior Acrylic Emulsion Paint: Acrylic emulsion paint are not suitable for application on
external surface and surface which are liable to heavy condensation and are be used generally on
internal B-23 surface. For plastered surfaces a cement priming coat is required before application
of acrylic emulsion. Acrylic emulsion paint of approved brand and manufacture and of the
required shade shall be used. The paint will be applied in the usual manner with brush or roller.
The paint dries by evaporation of the water content and as soon as the water has evaporated the
film gets hard and the next coat can be applied. The time for drying varies from one hour on
absorbent surfaces to 2 to 3 hours on non-absorbent surfaces. The thinning of emulsion is to be
done with water and not with turpentine. Thinning with water will be particularly required for
the undercoat, which is applied on the absorbent surface. The quantity of thinner to be added shall
be as per manufacturer's instructions. The surface on finishing shall present a flat, velvety, smooth
finish. If necessary more coats will be applied till the surface present a uniform appearance.
Precautions:
(i) Old brushes if they are to be used with emulsion paints should be completely dried of
turpentine or oil paints by washing in warm soap water. Brushes should be quickly
washed in water, immediately after use and kept immersed in water during break periods
to prevent the paint from hardening on the brush.
(ii) In the preparation of walls for Acrylic emulsion painting, an oil base putty shall
be used in filling cracks, holes etc.
(iii) Splashes in floor etc. shall be cleaned out without delay as they will be difficult
remove after hardening.
(iv) Washing of surfaces treated with emulsion paints shall not be done within 3 to 4
weeks of application.
(e) Varnishing: Varnish for the undercoat shall be a flatting varnish of the same manufacture as the top
coats. New wood work to be varnished shall be finished smooth with a carpenter's plane. Knots shall
be cut to a slight depth. Cracks and holes shall be cleaned of dust. The knots, cracks etc. shall then be
filled in with wood putty. The varnish shall be applied liberally with a full brush and spread evenly
with short
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light strokes to avoid frothing. If the work is vertical the varnish shall be crossed and
re-crossed and then laid off, the later being finished on the upstroke so that varnish, as
it sets, flows down and eliminates brush marks. The above process will constitute one
coat. If the surface is horizontal, varnish shall be worked in every direction with light
quick strokes and finished in one definite direction so that it will set without showing
brush marks. Rubbing down and fatting the surface shall be done after each coat
except the final coat with fine sand paper. The work shall be allowed to dry away from
draughts and damp air. The finished surface shall then present a uniform appearance
and fine glossy surface free from streaks, blisters etc. Any varnish left over in the
small container shall not be poured back into the stock tin, as it will render the latter
unfit for use. Special fine haired varnishing brush shall be used and not ordinary paint
brushes. Brushes shall be well worn and perfectly clean.
(f) Oiling with Raw Linseed Oil: Raw linseed oil shall be lightly viscous but clear and
of a yellowish colour with light brown tinge. Its specific gravity at a temperature of
300 C shall be between 0.293 and 0.298. The oil shall be mellow and sweet to the
taste with very little smell. The oil shall be of sufficiently matured quality. Oil turbid
or thick, with acid and bitter taste and rancid odour and which remains sticky for a
considerable time shall be rejected. The oil shall be of approved brand and
manufacture. The wood work shall be cleaned of all smoke and water and completely
dried. The oil shall be applied freely with brushes (not rags) and spread evenly and
smooth until no more oil is absorbed. Each subsequent coat shall be applied after the
previous coat is thoroughly dried and in any B-24 case not before 24 hours of
application of the first coat. Work after completion shall not be patchy and sticky to
the touch and shall present a uniform appearance.
(g) Wax Polishing: Wax polishing shall be done with material of approved brand and
manufacture. Preparation of surface will be same as for varnishing. The polish shall
be applied evenly with a clean soft pad of cotton cloth is such a way that the surface
is completely and fully covered. The surface is then rubbed continuously for half an
hour. When the surface is quite dry, a second coat shall be applied in the same
manner and rubbed continuously for one hour or until the surface is dry. The final
coat shall then be applied and rubbed for two hours (more if necessary) until the
surface has assumed a uniform gloss and is dry, showing no sign of stickiness. The
final polish depends largely on the amount of rubbing which should be continuous
and with uniform pressure with frequently changes in the direction.
(h) French Polishing: Pure shellac varying from pale orange to lemon yellow colour, free
from resin or dirt shall be dissolved in methylated spirit at the rate of 150 gm. of shellac
to a litre of spirit. Suitable pigment shall be added to get required shade. The surface
shall be cleaned. All unevenness shall be rubbed down smooth with sand paper and
well dusted. Knots if visible shall be covered with a preparation of red lead and glue
size laid on while hot. Holes and indentations on the surface shall be
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stopped with glazier's putty. The surface shall then be given a coat of wood filler made by mixing
whiting (ground chalk) in methylated spirit at the rate of 1.4 kg. of whiting per litre of spirit. The
surface shall again be rubbed down perfectly smooth with glass paper and wiped clean. A pad of
woolen cloth covered by a fine cloth shall be used to apply the polish. The pad shall be moistened
with the polish and rubbed hard on the wood in a series of overlapping circles applying the mixture
sparingly but uniformly over the entire area of an even level surface. A trace of linseed oil on the
face of the pad facilitates this operation. The surface shall be allowed to dry and the remaining coats
applied in the same way. To finish off, the pad shall be covered with a fresh piece of clean fine
cotton cloth, slightly damped with methylated spirit and rubbed lightly and quickly with circular
motions.
The finished surface shall have a uniform texture and high gloss.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
1.1 Materials
All materials used in the construction of permanent work shall be of the best quality of the kind
and to the approval of the Engineer-in.-Charge. Any materials not covered by these
specifications, shall comply with the relevant Indian Road Congress standard specifications
and code of practice and Indian Standard Specifications (referred to hereinafter as I.R.C. and
I.S. respectively), as revised or modified upto the date one month prior to the Tender Notice.
Samples of materials to be supplied and used by the contractor in the works shall be to the
prior approval of the Engineer-in-Charge for this purpose the contractor shall furnish in
advance representative samples in sufficient quantities and in the manner as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge for this approval materials brought to the site which, in his opinion do not
conform to the approved sample, shall not so directed by him, be removed by the contractor
from the site and replaced by materials of approved quality.
In spite of the approval of the Engineer-in-Charge of any materials brought to the site, he may
subsequently reject the same if in his opinion the materials has since detracted due to long and
defective storage or for ant reason whatsoever and is thereby considered unfit for use in the
permanent works .any materials thus rejected shall be immediately removed from the site at
contractor's cost and expense.
All materials brought to site shall be properly stored and guarded in the manner as directed by
the Engineer-in-Charge or his authorised representatives and to his satisfaction.
The Engineer-in-Charge may carry out test of materials as he may decided. The contractor
shall, at his cost and expense, for this purpose supply requisite materials and render such
assistance to the Engineer as he may decide. The cost and expense of such tests are to be borne
by the contractor.
2. Workmanship
All works are to be carried out in proper workman like manner, items or works not covered by
those specifications or by the Tender Documents shall be carried out as per the best practice
according to the direction of the Engineer-in-Charge and to his satisfaction. The relevant I.R.C.
specifications or code of practice shall be taken as guide: or this purpose. Publication -
"Handbook of Quality. Control for the construction of roads and Runway" (1977). In case
relevant particulars are not available in the said publication, reference shall be made to the
"Specification for Road and Bridge Works" of the published by I.R.C. (1978).
3. Basic Materials
3.1 Paint
All paints shall be delivered in strong containers, marked with the colour of the paint, brand,
volume of paint content in litres and of the best quality of approved make and brand as
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. Under no circumstances shall the paint be diluted with
Linseed oil or otherwise. Any paint or enamel although of approved brand, which so hardens in
the container that it cannot be readily broken up with a stirrer to a smooth uniform painting
consistency, shall be rejected. Any paint or enamel too thick for proper brush
application shall be rejected. In case of Acrylic exterior emulsion paint the following Brand such as
shalimar paints, Nerolac or Berger to be used during execution of the work and obviously as per
standard code of practice.
3.2 Cement
All cement to be used in the works shall be ordinary Portland cement of Indian manufacture or
Foreign manufacture complying with 1.S. 269 of Blast Furnace slag cement complying with
1.S..445. The quantity of cement required for the work will be procured by the department and
issued to the contractor at the rate specified in Annexure of the Special Terms and Condition.
The cost, of the cement consumed in works will be recovered at the issue rate from contractor's
bill.
3.2.1 With regard to the quality of cement to be used in concrete of specified strength, the responsibility
of the Department shall cease on making over to the contractor such consignment or consignments
of cement if the contractor is apprehensive about the quality of cement in any consignment, the
contractor will have to write immediately to the Engineer-in-Charge about such consignment on
receipt of such written intimation will arrange to the collect sample of cement in presence of the
contractor and got sample so collected tested for complete test both physical and chemical at the
Central Laboratory, KMDA, Unnayan Bhavan, Salt Lake City. The result of the Central
Laboratory, KMDA will be binding on both the parties. If the results of such text be satisfactory
i.e. complying with relevant IS specifications, the cost of the test including all incidental charges
as determined by the Engineer-in-Charge shall have to be paid by the contractor and will be
recovered from the bills of the contractor. If best results fail to comply with IS specification then
the cost of the text shall be borne by the department and the Engineer-in-Charge shall arrange the
concerned consignment to be replaced by cement of requisite quality. Inspire of unsatisfactory test
result the Engineer-in-Charge at his discretion may direct ;o consume the cement in unimportant
nature of works and in that case the colic actor shall comply with the direction of the Engineer-in-
Charge.
3.2.2 The responsibility for asking for a satisfactory test results rin respect of any consignment shall
rest with the contractor any failure on their parts in this respect shall not relieve the of the
liability to produce concrete of specified strength. No subsequent plea that the under strength
which the resultant concrete might indicate, as per tests specified hereinafter, was due to the
quality of cement below specification shall be entertained.
4. PUMPNG AND DEWATERNG Etc.
The contractor shall provide all pumping and other arrangements necessary to remove from or
to keep outer foundation or any part of the structures under construction free from water,
whether canal water or at his own cost and expense.
5 Earth work
51 Earth work in excavation of foundation shall include
a) Before taking up construction of work, the contractor may have to construct two earthen
bundhs or may have to strengthen the earthen bundhs to protect the worksite free from
see-page of canal or other stagnant water. All adequate protection for constructing such
bundhs as per drawing and approval of the Engineer-in-Charge will have to be made by
the contractor.
b) Removing the spoils within a lead of 150 metre and including lift & stacking or spreading the
spoils as per direction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
c) Trimming the sides of the trenches, levelling dressing & ramming the bottom.
5.1.1 Adequate shoring as per approval of the Engineer-in-Charge during excavation of earth shall
have to be made by the contractor at his own cost and expense.
52 Mode of payment
Irrespective of the area of excavation actually done by the contractor measurement for the
purpose of payment for excavation of foundation and related items or works, such as trench
filling, shall be on the following basis.
For excavation actually done by the contractor measurements shall be on the basis of vertical
shaft excavation as per the drawing plus 31 (thirty one) cm. or 300 mm. (three hundred
millimetre) on all sites of theoretical outlines of foundation or as actually executed whichever
is less.
6. Clearing and Grubbing
Prior to commencement of earthwork the site, as will b^ shown by the Engineer-in-Charge/or
his representative should be clearer of obstruction including buildings, fences, utility lines,
abandoned drainage structures and vegetation such as tree "(upto 3' -0" girth) roots,
undergrowth grass, rubbish etc. except
where it maybe desirable be retain the vegetation for appearance shade or other reasons as will
be decided by the Engineer-in-Charge, whose decision in will be final and binding and
complete clearance shall have to be as will be directed by the Engineer-in-Charge or his
representative, so provide adequate sight distance for safe trader, to improve the obstruction to
drainage or decayed or dead trees which might otherwise fall on the highway or to permit access
to use of borrow pits and other sources of materials. The materials thus removed should be
stacked in neat stacks in specially selected sites as will be directed by the Engineer-
in-Charge or his representative. The cost of these works should be included in the earthwork rat of
the contractors and they will have not claims over the recovered materials and tree etc.
6.1 The contractors at their own cost will then have to mark out the centre line of the
alignment by stronger wooden pegs and other edges of slopes and scarify the space
between the two lines (outer edges of the slopes). The contractor will at their own
cost have to construct and maintain brick pillars at safe distance on both sides of the
embankment for taking pre-work and post work levels. These level brick pillars (15"
x 15") should connected with pucca bench mark (S.M.) pilfer one for mile, i.e. two in
a mile. R.L. should be kept inscribed on the plastered surface (with neat cement
finish) in B.M. piller which will have to enter in the level book & will have to enter
in the level book & will to have to be signed jointly by the contractor and the
representative of Engineer-in-Charge. Brick pillars are to be numbered serially and
their reference may be noted in the level books The contractor will remain solely
responsible for same guarding the pucca B.M. pillars.
6.2 The contractor will have to arrange their own land for excavation or earth for the
construction of embankment. Before earth is excavated from the land the site and
quality of the earth available are to be shown tested and approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge. In no case the contractor will be allowed to bring earth from other places than
the approved one. No extra claim for selection of site testing of earth and etc. will be
entertained. The contractor will have to arrange their
transport (i.e. Lorries, Trailers and other suitable machineries) for carrying earth
from the places of excavation to the work site. They will also have to arrange and
provide rules lubricants etc. for their transport. The department in to case will be
held reasonable for delay in carrying and completion of work due. non-availability of
fuel and lubricants etc.
7 Compacting original ground
7.1 In all cases, the original scarified ground should be consolidated as must as possible by
rolling or other means. Any empty pockets or depression left in the soil as result of cleaning
and grubbing operation should be filled up a compacted up to the satisfaction of the Engineer-
in-Charge for which no extra payment will be made.
Where embankment is to be placed on step sloping ground the surface shall be I. benched in
steps or trenched or broken up in such way as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge at no extra
cost.
Where the embankment is to be placed over an existing road surface that should be scarified
to a minimum depth of 6" so as to provide to bend between the old and new materials. The
embankment is to be broken up in pieces not be exceed on sq. ft. and may be left under the
new embankment for which no extra payment will be made when the embankment is to be
placed over any old black top concrete payment
7.3 The embankment work must not proceed until the foundation have been inspected by the Engineer-
in-Charge or his representative for ensuring satisfactory condition and approved. The cost of
the above items of work should be included in the earthwork rate of concrete. Embankment
slope: As will be decided by the Engineer-in-Charge.
be added by way of sprinkling, if necessary and left for at least 12 hours before compaction
starts. Variation of water content should be 2 percent on eight side,
in case of excessive moisture content in the soil drying of the soil as per direction of the
Engineer-in-Charge is to be done by the contractor
7.7 The compaction control in the filed will be exercised through frequently moisture content and
density determination. The control of compaction through controlled comp active efforts (i.e.
the number of the passes of compacting equipment) will not however be accepted as a
substitute for control of compaction by moisture content and density determination.
7.8 The contractor will have to adjust his labour strength according to the scope of
availability of the work, but no claim for idle labour shall be entertained in case sufficient areas
are not available at any time. The quantities of earth work shownin the schedule are
approximate and subject to wide variation where required and directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge and no extra claim will be entertained for such variation. If there be any public road
within the acquired area of the Highway. The condition at contractors cost.
7.9 Ancillary works required for the same or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge in
writing, stamps, roots, brush, dods, rubbish, soffits clay or any other unsuitable matter must
not be used for the construction of road embankments. Road embankment shall be constructed
to line, grades and cross section as shown on the drawings or an ordered by the Engineer-in-
Charge in writing embankment shall have to construct systematically as far as possible from
one end to thes other and for full width of embankment. Earth work may be started from one
or more changes at a time but these particular sections. No measurements of earth work
however, will be taken for unfinished work which will not be completed upto formation level
or any other levels as will be accepted by the Engineer-in-Charge and properly dressed to
required slopes, grade and camber. While the excavation is being done and until the earthwork
and the road embankment are specifically accepted by the Engineer-in-Charge the contractors
shall be responsible for the maintenance of the embankment to prevent damage or loss of
materials from the road way and shall replete at his own expense any portion which in the
opinion of the Engineer-in-Charge have become displaced due to careless of negligence on the
part of the contractors damage resulting from natural causes, such as storms dluds burnts rains
etc during the construction of roadway, the roaded that shall be maintained by the contractors
in such conditions that it will be drained at all time. No maintenance is required to be done by
the contractor if the read embankment for any continuous stretch measuring half mile is
completed in all respects up to formation level as per specification and accepted by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
7.10 The contractors rate earthwork, shall be inclusive of all leads and lift including approaches to
bridges within the acquired ort arranged land or channels that will be necessary during actual
excavation of earth work for the toad embankment including slopes and sub-grades, approaches to
structures (bridges culverts etc.) grade separations and to complete the backfilling of structures. the
earthwork shall also include ail excavation of soil whether hard soft or mixed foreign substance and
water shaping and dressing to proper camber and also as per drawing or as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge. No separate payment will be made for any extra lead or lifts due to less
acquisition of land in particular spots. It may be necessary to earth arranged by the contractor after
crossing water channels or from standing water in tanks
existing channels requiring approach roads pumping or grabbing (the cost of which should be
included in the earthwork) be entertained. The contractor shall have to inspect and find out the
actual leads and lifts involved and availability of acquired and arranged land by personal
inspection at his own cost before submitting tenders and no subsequent claim will be
entertained on this account.
7.11 Service Roads
The contractor shall have to construct a kacha service road on the acquired land between the
embankment borrow pits throughout length of the road and properly maintain the same in
conditions fit for movement of jeep within their rates for earthwork.
The measurement of road embankment shall include only the net amount of earthwork in the
embankments between the original ground surface and the surface of the finished road
embankments completed accordingly to the drawing and above specifications or instructions of
the Engineer-in-Charge. At the time of taken levels the contractors will have to arrange labours
at their own cost.
The volume of compacted earthwork out put by 8-10 tons per roller working day of 8 (eight)
hours will be a minimum of 8,000 dft. And a maximum of 12,000 eft.
The contractor will remain bound to provide 85% proctor's density at O.M.C. in compacted soil in
embankment. In case it appears that such density falls short and such shortage remains within 5%
of the desired minimum results as stated above, the Engineer-in-Charge may allow such work
accordingly to his discretion at a reduced rate of Rs, 5/- (Rupees five)
per 28.317 m The top 300 mm (1'-0) of the compacted earth work in road embankment
should be 100% minimum procure density at O.M.0
8. Embankment will have to be prepared for this contract mainly with Sand/Earth as per direction
of Engineer-in-Charge. The sand used for the purpose shall be'of Fine sand know as "Silver
Sand". Sand should contain fine materials (passing 75 micron sieve) upto 2%. The sand shall be
deposited in layers, each layer not exceeding 30 cm. in loose thickness compacted in saturated
condition with road roller (8-10 ton) vibratory type of roller or suitable vibratory compactor or
crawler mounted Dozer as may be approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. The compaction shall
be continued till the specified density of 100% for the top 0.5m and at least 95% (for the lower
portion) is obtained.
After compaction the compacted density should not be less than 90 1 b/cft. the volume of
compacted fine sand output by 8-10 tons power roller (8 hrs. working) will be about 600 eft.
8.1 Method of measurement
All works relating to the formation of embankment will be measured in terms of volume on
the basis of rework and post work cross sections of the Embankment at suitable intervals and
the volume compacted by the method of average end areas
8.2 Soil Blanket
When the core of the embankment is formed with sand, the slopes on the sides will be provided
with a blanket formed with soil. Such soil blanket shall be built up • in stages and
simultaneously along the core of sand, Compaction of the blanket shall be carried out at each
successive layers as the embankment is built up. The specification for this soil blanket work
will be same as for all the embankment with the soil as stated earlier. After the blanket has been
formed, it is to be dressed properly to the specified profile of the embankment or as directed by
the Engineer-in-Charge.
83 Method of measurement
Soil blanket shall be measured in terms of finished work, this may be done by first working out
the total volume of embankment (including the blankets) on the basis of rework and post work
cross section and deducting there from the volume of the core, In the alternative, volume may
be worked out on the basis of the surface area along the slopes and the average thickness as may
be suitably determined.
8.4 Permitted tolerance
Surface Regularity of sand consolidation
The surface of compacted sub-base of fine sand is to be finished smoothly and proper grade
and camber.
The tolerance both longitudinal and shall be maintained as
follows :- Direction
Long profile max permissible undulation Cross profile max. permissible
with a 3m st. edge. Variation with counter templete
sub base of fine sand 18 mm 10 mm
8-5 Tube well with pump
The contractor at his own cost will have to sink tube well if necessary, to obtain sufficient
quantity of water. Pumping arrangements shall also have to be made to pour watering in soil
sand and sub-base consolidation' tanks.
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For works covered by the contractor package, the pavement of the carriageway (i.e
portion of above sub-grade will be composed of
a) Glandular Sub - Base
b) Wet Mix Macadam
c) Mix Seal surface
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10.1 Materials
Well burnt jhama bats be issued. from the departmental stack yards to the contractor. This bats
any other transport at their own cost to the work site. The materials thus carried shall be
kept properly at the road beams and shall be broken 5 cm to 6.25 cm by contractor's labour.
The broken materials should then be screened and stacked properly at the berms which would
be continuous and as directed by the Engineer - in - Charge.
10.2 Construction Operation
Spreading
Jhama metals shall be taken in basket from specified stacks and shall be spread uniformly and
evenly upon the prepared bricks bats consolidated surface upto full width in lines and level to
be required to the required camber and grade to the specified thickness (11.25 cm lose). After
laying and packing must be done carefully with true to proper grade and camber, bigger size
ones to fill up the interrices. The jhama metal shall not normally spread more then three Says
in advance of subsequent rolling operation
1.03 Rolling
The properly laid and packed bats metal shall be rolled dry with power roller immediately to
compactness with simultaneous hand packing as necessary. Dry. rolling should be continue till
interlocking of metal is achieved.
Except on super levated portion where rolling shall proceed from inner edge to the outer,
rolling shall beings from the edges gradually progressing towards the entire. For edge / edges
shall be compacted with roller running forward or backward. The roller shall then more
inward parallel to the centre line to the road, in successive passes uniformly lapping
proceeding tracks lines adequate protection bundks on both sides of the edges are to be
provided before starting of rolling. After dry rolling is completed to the satisfaction of the
engineer-in-charge the surface shall have to be thoroughly sprinkled with water and rolled
again. Any depressions on heaved spots are to be added or removed and re-rolled. The rolled
surface shall be checked transversely and longitudinally with templates and any irregularity
is to be corrected by loosing the surface adding or removing necessary amount of aggregates
and re- rolling until the entire surface conforms to make up depressions. No consolidation
shall be started unless Jhama metal for consolidation are finally measured. Payment will be
made for bats consolidation compacted and after section measurement.
11. Permitted tolerance of surface regularity
The surface of the compacted sub - base, brick and jhama metal basis are to be finished
smoothly and proper grade and camber so that relevant tolerance both in longitudinal and
transverse direction can be maintained as stated in the following table :-
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12.2 Materials
The binder used for tack coat shall be emulsion bitumen of a suitable grade as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
12.3 Construction operation
Preparation of Base
The surface on which the tack coat / prime coat is to be applied shall be thoroughly swept and
scraped clean of dusts any other extraneous materials before application of the binder
12.4 Application of binder
Binder shall be bitumen emulsion used and approved by the Engineer - in -Charge, and
sprayed on tne base at the rates specified below
The rate of spray in terms of straight run between shall be 4 Kgs. Per 10 Sq. metre area for and
untreated water bound macadam surface and 3 kg per 10 sq.m. area for black top surface, the
binder shall be supplied uniformly with the aid of sprayers.
The tack coat shall be applied just ahead of the on coming bituminous construction.
12.5 Measurement for payment
The tack coat shall be measured in terms of surface area application in Sq. meter.
12.6 Corrective Course
If there are depressions, damage or pot holes in any surface of the existing road or in any
portion thereof, prior treatment of the surface shall have to be done by the contractor before
any ever lay is said there on. Bulges will have to be removed and depression filled up so as to
bear the counter of the surface. And the desired profile.
12.7 Type of correctine course and description of different types
If the existing surface is blacked topped, the corrective course would consist of a suitable
bituminous treatment of varying thickness as 'directed by the Engineer -in - Charge, as
required to bring the finished surface to correct lines and levels. • For this purpose the
existing blacktop surface is to be initially cleaned if all foreign matter and extraneous
deposits (if any) the surface picked up at intervals of suitable roughened as directed. A tack
coat of Bitumen as per specification is to be provided on the surface thus prepared. The
bituminous corrective course is there to be laid to requisite varying thickness with due
allowance for deduction of thickness when compacted. The specification adopted for this
bituminous corrective course shall be the same as that of bituminous macadam impact that
the maximum side of the aggregate will have to suitably adjusted as per direction and
approval as directed by the Engineer - in - Charge. According to the thickness of the
corrective course at different places of the area. Where the payment has already been done
upto jhama meta state only any potholes. Depression or any other irregularities will have to
be corrected to bring the surface to the desired. profile before the road base course is laid
thereon. Such corrections shall be done with water bound macadam of compacted over
burnt metal bricks metal as per the specification, or any extraneous provide the requisite to
be 50mm or less the corrective course shall be done with bituminous treatment as directed
by the Engineer - in - Charge. For areas requiring greater thickness 7.5cm or more the
corrective course would be of over burnt brick metal.
12.8 Method of measurement and basis of payment
Because of varying thickness of the corrective course from place to place it would be
difficult to measurement the work in terms of dimension of completed work. As such all
on the basis of the loose volume after due deduction of sink age / shrinkage (1/13 les ) of
materials actually consumed in the corrective course. Proper records there of shall be kept
in the form and manner as may be determined by the Engineer - in - Charge. And signed
by the representative of the both parties in terms of mutual agreement.
The rate of the corrective courses are excluding the cost of prime or tack coat
13. Specification for Bituminous Macadam ( Base course)
13.1 General
Bituminous Macadam of specified compacted thickness is to be provided as the base course
of bituminous surfacing. Before laying the same the surface on which the Bituminous
Macadam is to be provided shall be checked as to its correctness with regards to levels and
profiles. In case of old surface which had done prior to this tender, corrective measure as
necessary and as per approval of the Engineer - in - Charge would be carried out this tender
and will be paid separately. In case however the surface is the result of the work done by
the contractor under this tender the surface shall never the less have to be rectified as per
the direction of the Engineer - in - Charge. But no payment for such rectification shall be
made to the contractor.
13.2 Description of the work
The work Bituminous Macadam shall be done generally as per IRC 27-1967
Crushed stone brought to site shall be screened and / or washed as may be directed by the
E.I.C. to his entire satisfaction. The sizes are to be mixed together in such proportion as
may be found necessary to have the grading as directed and approved by the E.I.C.
Bitumen as binder for premixing the stone aggregate shall be of 60 / 70 or 80 / 100
penetration as may be directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The binder content shall be
between 3.5 to 4.5% by weight of the total mix. Bitumen required for the work shall be
obtained from the Department at fixed issue rate as mentioned herein before in clause and
will have to brought to site of works by the Contractor at his own cost.
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Bituminous macadam shall not be laid during rainy weather or when the surface on which it is to
be laid is damp or wet.
The stone aggregate must be preheated before it is mixed with the bitumen binder. The
temperature of the binder at the time of mixing shall be in the range of 150°C provided that the
difference in temperature between the binder and the aggregate at no time exceeds 25°C. Mixing
shall be done in Asphalt HOT MIX PLANT. Mixing shall be through to ensure that a
homogenous mixture is obtained in which all particles of the aggregate are coated uniformly.
The mixture shall be transported from the HOT MIX PLANT to the point of use in suitable
vehicles. The vehicles employed for transport shall be clean and be cover in transit if so
directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The mix shall be spread by self-propelled mechanical
paver and / or otherwise laid to thickness as required so that when compacted the finished work
is true to lines, grade and cross section and to the specified compacted thickness, The
laying shall be done as quickly as possible after the mix prepared at the mixer machine. The
temperature of the mix at the time of laying shall be in the range of 110° to 135° centigrade and
be direction of the Engineer-in-Charge.
Immediately after spreading of mix while mix remains hot shall be done by 8 to 10 ton power
rollers or other suitable equipment as may be approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. Rolling
should start immediately after materials has been spread. Rolling shall be done with care to
prevent any displacement or dislodge cement of the spread material.
Rolling of the longitudinal joint (if any) shall be done immediately after the materials have been
spread. After this, the rolling should commence at the edges and progress towards the centre
longitudinal except that on super elevated paints it shall progress from lower to the upper edge
parallel to the centre line of the pavement.
The initial of breakdown rolling shall be done as soon as possible -to roll the mixture without
cracking the surface or having the mix pack up on the roller wheals and the closely as break
down rolling as possible and to be done while the spread materials is still at a temperature. That
will be done at maximum density. The final rolling shall be done while the materials is still
workable enough for removal of roller marks.
When the roller has passed over the whole area once, any high spots or depressions which
become apparent shall be corrected by removing or adding fresh materials. The rolling shall
then be continued till, the entire surface has been rolled compaction there is not crushing of
aggregates and all rollers marks have been eliminated. Each pass of the roller shall uniformly
overlap not less than one third of the track made in the proceeding pass. The roller wheels may
be kept damp (but not dipping wet) to avoid the bituminous materials from stacking to the
wheels and being picked up. In no case shall any oil, fuel or lubricating oil be used for this
purpose.
Rolling operations shall be completed in any respect before the temperature of the mix falls
below 80° centigrade and when the deflection of the rolled surface is almost mitt or negligible.
Roller shall not stand on newly laid material while there is a ash that it will be deformed thereby.
The edge along and transferred of the bituminous macadm laid and compacted with a thin
surface coat of appropriate binder before the new mix is placed against it.
The procedure for the construction of the bituminous macadam not covered hereinabove shall be
followed in accordance with "I.R.C." Specifications for such works.
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The materials as received at Site shall be screened / or washed as may be directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge and to his satisfaction. The two sizes of course aggregates are to be made
together in proportion as per design mix as directed and approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Fine aggregate will have to be procured by-the contractor himself. This may comprise of
crusher fun stone screenings (briefly referred to as crusher screenings) or of course sand or a
combination of the two in such proportion as may be suitable to suit gradings of the design
mix.
In addition to the fine aggregate the work of dense carpet will require a filler which also would
have to be procured by the' contractor himself. This filler will comprise of lime stone dust the
while of which passes through 600 micron sieve at least 90% passing through 150 micron sieve
and not less than 75% passing 75 micron seive. The quantity of lime stone dust, as filler will be
about 5% by weight of the total mix.
Bitumen used for the work will be straight run bitumen of 60/70 & 80/10 penetration as may be
directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Bitumen required for this purpose will be available from
the department and will where from the materials are to be carried to site of works at
contractor's own cost.
Bitumen requirement for the dense carpet would be between 5.5% to 6.5% by the total mix.
14.2 Constructional Operations
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Bituminous dense carpet shall not be laid during rainy weather or when the surface on which is
to be laid is damp or wet.
If the work is done with Asphalt mixer machines the filler (of lime stone dust) shall be initially mixed
with bitumen in correct proportions. The bitumen (or bitumen mortar formed as above) shall be heated to
the requisite temperature of 150° to 170° centigrade. All aggregate (coarse & fine) must also be
preheated to a temperature of 155° to 163° C. The temperature of the bitumen and of the aggregate must
however be such that at no time the difference is temperature between the two exceeds 14° C. Mixing of
the aggregate and of the bitumen shall be done in suitable equipment - e»her in Asphalt Mixer Machine
or in Hot Mix Paint as may be directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The mixture shall be through to
ensure that a homogenous mixture is obtained in which all particles of the aggregate are coated uniform.
The mixed material shall be transported from the mixing plant to the point of use in, durable vehicles,
The vehicles employed for transport shall be clean and covered in transit.
The mix transported from the mixing plant to the site of work shall be spread when it is still not. This
shall be done by means of self propelled mechanical paver with suitable screeds capable of spreading,
tamping and finishing the mix true to specified grade, lines and cross sections. The temperature of the,
mix at the time of laying shall be in the range 121° to 163° C as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Longitudinal joints and edges shall be constructed true to the delineating limes parallel to the centre
line of the road Longitudinal macadam course below. All joints shall be cut vertical to the full
thickness of the previously laid mix and the surface painted with hot bitumen before placing fresh
material.
After the spreading of mix by paver or otherwise as per approval of the Engineer-in-Charge, it shall be
thoroughly compacted by rolling with a set or road roller moving at a speed not exceeding 8 km per hr.
The initial of break down rolling shall be with 8 to 12 ton three wheel roller and the surface finished by
final rolling with 8 to 10 tender rollers. The wheels but in no case shall fuel / lubricating oil be used for
this purpose. Rolling shall commence longitudinally from the edges and progress towards the centre
except that on super elevated portions it shall progress from the lower to the upper edge parallel to the
centre line of the pavement. The roller shall proceed on the fresh materials with rear or fixed wheel
leading so as to minimise the pushing of the mix and each pass of the roller shall uniformly overlap not
less than one third of the tack made in the proceeding pass. Rolling shall be continued till the density
achieved is at least 95% of that of the laboratory marshal specimen and all roller marks are eliminated.
Intention or rolling of the dense carpet works is to attain density of 95% of the laboratory marshal
specimen normally but in some exceptional extreme or accidental cases density of and / or upto 90% of
the Marshall specimen (laboratory) will be allowed but inthat case the payment will be allowed but in
that case the payment will be made at are deuced rate. A sum of 3/- per sq.m. will be deducted in case of
density falls below 95% of laboratory Marshall specimen and up to 90%. The quantum i.e. area of
deduction however be assessed from the field report of the authorised representative of the Engineer-in-
Charge. If however the density falls below 90% of the laboratory Marshal specimen the affected fire as
where the Engineer-in-Charge whose deduction in this matter is final and binding will have to be
removed & reconstructed as per direction of the Engineer-in-Charge. No extra payment for such
reconstruction will be made.
Rolling operations shall be completed in every respect before the temperature of the mix falls below 100°
C. Towards the latter part of rolling the surface shall be blind by spreading preheated sand (medium) at the
rate of 002 to 0. 03 cum par 10 sq.m of the surface. Traffic may be
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allowed on the surface after completion of the final rolling and when the mix has cooled down
to the surrounding temperature. The procedure for the construction of dense carpet works
including rolling not covered herein above shall be followed in accordance with the Indian
Roads Congress specification for such works.
14.3 Surface Finish
All works shall be very carefully carried out to ensure quality conforming to correct lines,
grade, cross section and dimensions. The surface finish must be very even to ensure good
riding quality. The maximum tolerance for surface evenness when measured with a 3 m long
straight edge at the middle of each traffic lane along a line parallel to the centre line of (he road
shall not be more than 6 mm. Moreover the maximum numbers of such undulations permitted
in any 300 m length shall not exceedl0.
As regards cross profiles, the maximum permissible variation from the specified profile shall
not exceed 4 mm. If the surface as finished does not satisfy the above criteria necessary
correction shall be carried out by the contractor at his own cost and as per direction of the
Engineer-in-Charge to his satisfaction.
14.4 Method of measurement & Basis of payment
Works of bituminous dense carpet will be measured in terms of areas of finished works and the
areas will be computed by method of multiplication of length into width of the dense carpeted
surface. The rate is inclusive of the cost of all material (whether obtained from the
departmental or supplied by the contractor himself) and all ancillaries required for the finished
work including cost of labours etc. all complete.
Payment at full rate will be made where density of the finished works achieved is at least 95%
of that of the laboratory Marshal Specimen. In case the density falls below 95% and achieved
upto 90% payment will be made at reduced rate of Rs. 3/- (Rupees three) only sq.m. of the
finished works will be deducted in such cases.
15. Specification and condition of Turning
15.1 Turffinq
Arrangements for sods (Durba) for turfing should be made by the contractor at his own cost,
the sods are to be closely placed as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge or his representatives,
and thoroughly rammed and watered. The water should be continued till the grass grows in its
natural colours. The sods be fixed * two feet inside from the outer edge of the flanks on. both
sides and slope. Portion of the road. The sods should be connected with each other pegged
down with small pegs at intervals about 1'-0" long and 4' -0" ft. apart at contractor cost (both
horizontal and vertical) in order to prevent from displacement by heavy shower or any other
reasons.
All rain outs in slopes and flanks or depressions if any are to be filled up and
repaired with earth before the grass sods are fixed and properly dressed and
levelled for which not extra payment will be made for the earth and levelling,
dressing etc. The sods are to be fixed in proper slopes as per direction of the
Engineer-in-Charge and true to line both at the edge and at the tow. No sods will
be collected from the terms of the road. Payment will be made in terms of area of
finished works.
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In case any specification and made of measurement is not specified in the tender documents.
The I.R.C. specifications and mode of measurements mentioned in General conditions and
specification of Deptl. Schedule will held good.
15.2 In items involving supply of materials the supply is to be completed in or stretch / stretches as per
direction of the Engineer-in-Charge and measurement after which the measured quantities be
spread and consumed in the works as per relevant specification of the works.
16. Site clearance
On completion of work all temporary structures of ructions if any must be removed. All scares
of construction shall be obliterated and the whole site left in a clean work man like manner to.
the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. No separate payment shall be made for all these the
cost there of being deemed to have been included in the rte of various items of works in the
specific priced schedule of items
17.0 Semi dense Carpet
Description
This work shall consist of construction^ single course of 20/25 mm. thick semi-dense carpet as
wearing course on a previously prepared base to the requirements of these specification.
Materials
Binder
The binder shall be straight run bitumen of a suitable grade satisfying the requirements of IS :
73. The actual grade of the binder to be used shall be directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Coarse aggregates
The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stone, crushed gravel (single) or other stones.
These shall be clean strong, durable of fairly cubical shape free of disintegrated pieces organic
or other deleterious matter adherent coating. The aggregates shall preferably to hydrophobic
and of low and shall satisfy the physical requirements.
Fine Aggregates
The fine aggregates shall consist of crusher run screenings natural sand or mixture of both,
These shall be clean hard, durable uncoated dry & free from injurious, soft or flaky pieces ande
organic or deleterious substances.
Filler
The filler where required shall be an inert material, the whole of which passes 600 micron sieve
at least 90% passing 150 micron sieve and not less than 70% passing 75 micron sieve. The
filler shall be cement, stone dust, hydrated lime, fly ash or other no-plastic mineral matter
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Aggregate gradation
The mineral aggregates including mineral filler shall be so graded or combined as to conform
to the grading.
The quantities of aggregates shall be sufficient to yield the specified thickness after
compaction.
The contractor shall get the job-mix formula for the mix approved by the Engineer-in-Charge
before starting the work.
Variation in proportioning of "materials
The contractor shall have the responsibility of ensuring proper proportioning of materials in
accordance with the approved job-mix formula and producing a uniform mix. A variation in
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binder content of = 0.3% by weight of total mix shall however be permissible in individual
specimens for quality control tests.
171 Construction Operations
Weather and seasonal limitations
Semi-dense carpet shall not be laid during rainy weather or where the base course is damp of wet.
Preparation of Base
The base on which semi-dense carpet is to be laid .Shall be prepared, shaped and conditioned to the
specified lines grade and cross sections in accordance with as directed by the Engineer- in-Charge. The
surface shall be thoroughly swept and scraped clean and free of dust and
foreign matter.
Tack Coat
A tack coat complying with shall be applied over the base. Application of tack coat shall however
not be necessary when the laying of carpet follows seen after the provision of a
bituminous / levelling course.
172 Preparation of the Mix
Hot mix plant of adequate capacity and capable of producing- a proper and uniform quality shall be used
for preparing the mix. The plant may be either a catch type or a continuous one, having a co-ordinated set
of essential units such a dryer for heated the aggregates device for bathing / feeding by weight or volume
the required quantities of aggregates, a binder heating and control unit for matering out the correct
quantity of heated binder together with a paddle mixer for intimating mixing of the binder and aggregates.
The temperature of binder of the time of mixing shall be in the range 150° - 177 C and of
aggregates in the range of 155° - 163° C provided also that at no time shall be difference
temperature between the aggregates and the binder exceed 14° C.
Mixing shall be transported from the mixing plant to ohe point of use in suitable vehicle. The vehicles
employed for transport shall be clean and be covered over in transit if so directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge,
17.3 Spreading
The mix transported from the hot mix plant to the site shall be spread by means of a self-propelled
mechanical paver with suitable screeds capable of spreading, temping and finishing the mix, true to
specified grade, lines and cross sections, The temper true of mix at the time of laying be in the range 121°-
163° C.
Longitudinal joints and edges shall be constructed true to the delineating lines parallel to the centre line of
road. Longitudinal joints shall be off set by at least 150 mm from those in the binder course. All joints shall
be cut vertical to the full . thickness of the previously laid mix. and the surface painted with hot bitumen
before placing fresh material.
17.4 Rolling
Immediately after the spreading of mix, if shall be thoroughly compacted by rolling s with a set of rollers
moving at a speed not exceeding 5 K.M. per hr. The initial or break-down rolling shall be with 8-12 tonne
three wheel rollers and the surface finished by final rolling with 8-10 tonne tandem rollers or suitable
pneumatic rollers.
The rollers wheels shall be kept damp to prevent the mix from adhering to then in • no case shall fuel
lubricating oil be used for this purpose. Rolling shall commence longitudinally from the edge and
progress towards the centre except that no superheated portions, it shall progress from the lower to upper
edge parallel to the centre line of the pavement. The Roller
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should proceed on the fresh material with near or fixed wheel leading so as to minimise the
pushing of the mix and each pass of the roller shall uniformly overlap not less than one third of
the tack made in the proceeding pass. Rolling shall continue until the entire surface has been
rolled to compaction and all the roller marks eliminated.
17.5 Measurement for payment
Semi-dense carpet shall be measured as finished work in square metre.
Fine Aggregates
The fine aggregates as shall be the fraction passing 2.36 mm. sieve and retained on 75 mm
iron sieve, consisting of crusher run screenings, natural sand or a mixture of both. These shall
be clean, hard, durable, uncoated, dry and free from any injurious, soft or flaky pieces and
organic or deleterious substances.
Filler
The filler shall be inert material, the wheel of which passes 600 micron sieve at least 90%
passing 150 micron sieve and not less than 70% passing 75 micron sieve. The filler shall be
stone dust, cement hydrated lime, fly ash or other no-plastic mineral matter approved by the
Engineer-in-Charge,
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Aggregates
The aggregates shall consists of crushed stone, crushed gravel / shingle or other
stones. This shall be clean, durable, .airly cubica in shape and free from disintegrated
piece organic or other deleterious matters and adherent coatings. They snail
preferably be hydrophobic and of low porosity.
Proportioning of materials
The materials shall be proportioned as per quantities given in the following table
Quantities of Materials required for 10 sq.m. of Road surface for 2 cm thick open
graded premix carpet
Aggregates for carpet
a) Stone chippings 13.2 mm size stone passing 22.4 mm sieve and retained on 11.2 mm sieve
0.18 M3
b) Stone chippings 11.2 mm size passing 13.2 mm sieve and
retained on 5.6 mm sieve 0.09 M3
Total 0.27 M3
Binder for premixing (quantities in terms of straight run bitumen)
a) For 6.18 M3 of 13.2 mm size stone chippings at 52 Kg per M3 9.5 Kg
3 3
b) For 0.09 M of 11.2 mm size stone chippings at 56 Kg per M 5.1 Kg
Total 14.6 Kg
Preparation of base
The underlying base on which the bituminous carpet is to be laid shall be prepared shaped and
conditioned to the specified lines, grade and cross section in accordance with the specifications
as directed by the EIC. The surface shall be well cleared by removing caked earth and other
foreign matter with wire brushes, sweeping with brooms and finally dusting with sacks, as
necessary.
Tack coat
A tack coat shall be applied over the base preparatory to laying of the carpet. Application of
tack coat shall, however, not be necessary when the laying of carpet follows soon after the
provision of a bituminous base / levelling course, without opening to traffic.
Preparation of premix
Mixers of approved type shall be employed for mixing the aggregates with the bituminous
binder.
The binder shall be heated to the temperature appropriate to grade of bitumen approved by
the EIC in boilers of suitable design avoiding local over-heating and ensuring a continuous
supply.
The aggregates shall be dry and suitably heated to a temperature as directed by the EIC before
these are placed in the mixer. After about 15 seconds of dry mixing, the heated binder shall be
distributed over the aggregate at the rate specified.
The mixing of binder with chippings shall be continued until the chippings are ' thoroughly
coated with binder. The mix shall be immediately transported from the mixer to the point of use
in suitable vehicles or wheel barrows. The vehicles employed for transport shall be clean and
the mix being transported covered in transit if so directed by the EIC,
The temperature of binder at the time of mixing shall be in the range of 1500C to 1630C and
that of aggregate in the range of 155°C to 163°C. The discharge temperature of mix shall be
between 130°C and 160°C.
Spreading and —oiling
The premixed material shall be spread on the road surface with rakes to the milted thickness
and camber or distributed evenly with the help of a drags spreader, without any undue loss cf
time. The camber shall be checked by means of camber boards and inequalities evened cut. As
soon as sufficient length of bituminous material has been laid, rolling shall commence with
80100 KN power roller, preferably of smooth wheel tandem' type or other approved plant.
Rolling shall begin at the edges and progress towards the centre longitudinally, except that on
the super elevated portions it shall progress from the lower to upper edge parallel to the centre
line of the pavement
When the roller has passed over the whole area once, any high spots or depressions, which
become apparent shall be corrected by removing or adding premixed materials. Rolling shall
then be continued until the entire surface has been rolled to compaction and the roller marks
eliminated. In each pass of the roller, proceeding track shall be overlapped uniformly by at
least 1/3rd width. The roller wheels, shall be kept damp to prevent the premix from adhering to
the wheels and being picked up. In no case shall fuel / lubricating oil be used for this purpose.
Excess use of water for this purpose shall be avoided.
Rollers shall not stand on newly laid material while there is a risk that it will be deformed
thereby.
The edges along and transverse of the carpet laid and compacted earlier shall be cut to their
full depth so as to expose fresh surface which shall be painted with a thin surface coat of
appropriate binder before the new mix is placed against it.
Seal coat
A seal coat shall be applied to the surface immediately after laying the carpet. No traffic shall
be allowed on the road till the seal coat has been placed.
Measurement for payment
Open graded premix carpet shall be measured as finished work in square metres.
20. Repairing pot holes and making up small depression with ramming or power rolling including
screening, cleaning chips or metals and washing, drying as necessary heating the chips or
metal where necessary cutting pot holes to i rectangular shape, deepening, the edges inclined
towards the back, cleaning surface, heating matrix and supplying tack coat (including edges)
3 kg. or 4 kg. of matrix /10 m2 of road surface according as the road surface is in old
bituminous stage or WBM stage respectively and finishing the top of repaired surface
levelled with adjoining area including the cost and carr< ,ige of stone materials and matrix
including the cost of tack coct.
21.1 Description
This work' shall consist of spreading and consolidating cleaned crushed graded stone
aggregate and granular materials premixed in accordance with specification. The material
shall be laid in two layers as necessary to lines, grades and cross section as directed by the
Engineer-in-Charge.
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21.2 Material
Coarse Aggregate
The coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed stone. These shall be clean strong, durable of fairly
cubical shape and free from organic or other deleterious constituents.
Fine aggregates
The fine aggregates shall consist of crusher run screenings, natural sand or mixture of both.
These shall be clean hard, durable uncoated dry & free from injurious soft or flaky pieces and
deorganic, deleterious substances.
Proportion of materials
The materials shall be proportioned as per quantities given in below.
Quantities of materials required for 1 cu.m.
Aggregates for G.S.B.
Close graded G.S.B. Grading - I
37.5 mm size 0.3450 m3
22.4 mm size 0.2940 m3
11.2 mm size 0.1280 m3
5.6 mm size 0.1280
sand 0.3830 m3
1.2780 m3
Measurement of payment
The granular sub base shall be measured as the volume instructed and compacted and
measured in cubic meters. sub-base satisfies the requirement of CBR and other physical
requirements when compacted and finished. When directed by the Engineer-in-Charge, this
shall be verified by performing CBR test in the laboratory as required on specimens remoulded
at field density, and moisture content and any other tests for the quality of materials, as may be
necessary.
Immediately prior to the laying of sub base, the base shall be prepared by removing all
vegetation and other extraneous matter, lightly sprinkled with water, if necessary and rolled with
8-10 Tonne roller.
The sub base material of specified grading shall be spread on the prepared sub-grade with the
help of drag spreader, motor grader, manual mixing shall not allow at site. The equipment used
for mix-in-place construction shall be a motivator or similar approved equipment cable of mixing
the material to the desired degree.
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22.1 Description
This work shall consist of spreading and compacting cleaned crushed graded stone aggregate and
granular materials premixed with water to a dense mass on a prepared sub base in accordance
with specification. The material shall be laid in two layers as necessary to lines, grades and cross
section as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. the thickness of a single compacted wet mix layer
shall not be less than 100 mm when vibrating or other approved types of compacted equipment
are used. The compacted depth of double layer of WMM will be 200 mm thick
22.2 Material
Coarse Aggregate
The coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed stone. These shall be clean strong, durable of
fairly cubical shape and free from organic or other deleterious constituents.
Fine aggregates
The fine aggregates shall consists of crusher run screening . These shall be clean hard, durable
uncoated dry and free from injurious soft or flaggy pieces and deoorganic deleterious substance.
Measurement of payment
The Wet Mix Macadam shall be measured as the volume instructed and [compacted and
measured in cubic meters.
22.4 preparation of Mix
Wet Mix Macadam shall be prepared in an approved mixing plant of suitable I capacity
having provision for controlled addition of water and forced / positive nixing arrangement
like pug mill or span type mixer of concrete batching plant.
Optimum moisture for mixing shall be determined in accordance with IS : 2720 I (Part VIII).
However, at the time of compaction, water in the wet mix should not vary from the optimum
value by more than agreed limits. The mixed material should be uniformly wet and no
segregation should be permitted.
22.5 Spreading of Mix
Immediately after mixing, the aggregates shall be spread uniformly and evenly upon the
prepared sub base in required quantities. In no case should these be dumped in heaps
directly on the area where these to be laid nor shall their hauling over a partly completed stretch
be permitted. The mix may be spread either by power finisher or motor grader.
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Fine aggregates
This will consist of quarry sand, natural sand or mixture of both. These shall be clean hard,
durable uncoated dry & free from injurious soft or flaky pieces and organic or deleterious
substances.
Binder
The Binder shall be bitumen of a suitable grade appropriate to the region, traffic, rainfall and
other environmental condition as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge, and satisfying the
requirements IS : 73
Measurement of payment
Mix seal surfacing, Type A shall be measured as finished work in square meters at a specified
thickness. or mix.
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Material:
The choice of a bituminous primer shall depend upon the porosity characteristics of the
surface to be primed as classified in IRC: 16. These are:
a) Surface of porosity : Such as wet mix macadam and water bound macadam.
b) Surface of medium porosity : Such as cement stabilized soil base.
c) Surface of high porosity : Such as a gravel base.Quantity of Bituminous primer:
The surface to be primed shall be swept clean, free from dust and shall be dry. It shall be
shaped to the specified grades and section. It shall also be free from ruts, any other
irregularities and segregated materials. Minor depression and potholes may be ignored until
the surface is primed, after which they shall be patched with a suitable premix material prior
to the surface treatment
(C Application of bituminous primer:
The viscosity and rate of application of the primer shall be as specified in the contract, or as
determined by site trials carried out as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The Bituminous
primer shall be sprayed / distributed uniformly over the surface. The method of application of
the primer will depend upon the type of equipment to be used, size of nozzles, pressure at a
spray bar and speed of forward movement. The Contractor shall demonstrate at a spraying trial,
that the equipment and method to be used is capable of producing a uniform spray, within the
tolerances specified.
(D Curing the priming and opening to traffic:
It shall always be ensured that while opening to any kind of traffic, the primed surface is fully
cured and is not sticky to avoid being picked up by traffic. Normally, the primed surface shall
be allowed to cure for not less than 24 hours and during this period no traffic of any kind shall
be permitted. A very thin layer of sand may be applied to the surface of the primer, to prevent
the primer from being picked up by the wheels of the paver and the trucks delivering the
bituminous materials to the paver.
Measurement for payment
Primer Coat Shall be measured in terms of surface area of application in sq
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24 TACK COAT
24.1 Description.
"This work shall consist of application of a single coat of low viscosity liquid bituminous
material to an existing road surface preparatory to another bituminous construction over it
when specified in the contact or instructed by the Engineer-in-Charge. applications as
directed EIC.
24.3 Construction operation:
(A) Equipment:
The tack coat distributor shall be a self- propelled or towed bitumen pressure sprayer, equipped
for spraying the material uniformity at a specified rate. Hand spraying of small areas,
inaccessible to the distributor, or in narrow strips, shall be sprayed with a pressure hand
sprayer, or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
(B) Preparation of base:
The surface on which the tack coat is to be applied shall be clean and free from dust, dirt, and
any extraneous material, and eb otherwise prepared. The surface on which the tack coat is to be
applied shall be clean and free from dust, dirt and any other extraneous material
(C) Application of tack coat.
The application of tack coat shall be at rate as specified in the contract, and shall be applied
uniformly. The normal range of spraying temperature for a bituminous emulsion shall be 20°C
- 70°C. For cutback bitumen of grade RC-70 / MC-70, the temperature range shall be 50°C -
80°C. The method of application of the ack coat will depend on the type of equipment to be
used, size of nozzles, pressure at the spray-bar, and speed of forward movement. The
contractor shall demonstrate at a spraying trial, that the equipment and method to be used is
capable of producing a uniform spray, within the tolerance specified.
(D) Curing of Tack Coat.
The tack coat shall be left to cure until all the volatiles have evaporated before any subsequent
construction is started. No Plant or vehicles shall be allowed on the tack coat other than those
essential for the construction.
24. 4 Measurement for payment:
Tack coat shall be measured in terms of surface area of application in sq.m.
25. DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH PIPE CULVERTS:
25.1 Description:
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing reinforced cement concrete pipes/Stone ware
pipes, of the type, diameter and length required at the location shown on the drawings or as
ordered by the Engineer-in- Charge and in accordance with the requirements of these
Specifications.
25.2. Materials:
Each consignment of cement concrete pipes shall be inspected, tested, if necessary, & approved
by the Engineer-in-Charge either at the place of manufacture or at the site before their
incorporation
25.3 Excavation for pipe:
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The foundation bed for pipe culverts shall be excavated true to the lines and grades shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer-ln-Charge. The pipe shall be placed in shallow
excavation of the natural ground or in open trench cut in existing embankments, taken down to
levels as shown on the drawings.
where trenching is involved, its width on either side of the pipe shall be a minimum of 150 mm
or one -fourth of the diameter of the pipe whichever is more and shall not be more than one-third
the diameter of the pipe. The sides of the trench shall be as nearly vertical as possible. Trenches
shall be kept free from water until the pipes are installed and joints have hardened.
Pipes shall be laid on the concrete bedding before the concrete has set.
25.5 Laying of pipes:
No pipe shall be laid in position until the foundation has been approved by the Executive
Engineer-in-charge. Where two or more pipes are to be laid adjacent to each other, they shall be
separated by a distance equal to at least half the diameter of the pipe subject to a minimum of
450mm.
The arrangement for lifting, loading and unloading concrete / S.W. pipes from factory / yard and
at site shall be such that the pipes do not suffer any, undue structural stain, any damage due to
fall or impact. The arrangement may be got approved by the Engineer-in-charge.
Similarly, the arrangement for lowering the pipe in the bed shall be got approved by the
Engineer-in-charge. It may be with tripod-pulley arrangement or simply by manual labour in a
manner that the pipe is placed in the proper position without damage.
The laying of pipes on the prepared foundation shall start from the outlet and proceed towards the
inlet and be completed to the specified lines and grades. In case of use of pipes with bell-mouth,
the belled end shall face upstream. The pipes shall be fitted and matched so that when laid in
work, they form a culvert with a smooth uniform invert. Any pipe found defective or damaged
during laying shall be removed at the cost of the contractor.
Any pipe found defective or damaged during laying shall be removed at the cost of the
contractor.
The pipe shall be jointed either by collar joint or by flush joint. In the former case, the collars
shall be RCC 150 to 200mm wide and having the same strength as the pipes to be joined,
caulking space shall be between 13 and 20mm according to the diameter of the pipe, caulking
material shall be slightly wet mix of cement and sand in the ratio of 1:2 rammed with caulking
irons. Before caulking, the collar shall be so placed that its centre coincides with the joint and an
even annular space is left between the collar and the pipe.
Flush joint may be internal flush joint, In either case, the ends of the pipes shall be specially
shaped to form a self cantering joint with a jointing space 13mm wide. The jointing space shall
be filled with cement morter, 1 cement to 2 sand, mixed sufficiently dry to remain in position
when forced with a trowel or rammer. Care shall be taken to fill all voids and excess morter shall
be removed.
All joints shall be made with care so that their interior surface is smooth and consistent with the
interior surface of the pipes. After finishing, the joint shall be kept covered and I damp for at
least four days.
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for joining pipe lines under light hydraulic pressure, the recess at the end of the pipe shall be filled
with jute braiding dipped in hot bitumen of other suitable approved compound. Pipes shall be so
joined that the bitumen ring of one pipe shall set into the recess of the next pipe. The ring shall be
thoroughly compressed by jacking or by any other suitable method.
Backfilling.
Trenches shall be backfilled immediately after the pipes have been laid and the joining material has
hardened. The back fill soil shall be clean, free from boulders, large roots, and lumps and shall be
approved by the E.I.C. Filling of the trench shall be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the
pipe in such manner that unequal pressure do not occur.
Measurement of Payment
R.C.C.Pipe culverts shall be measured along their centre between the inlet and outlet ends in
linear metre. Selected granular material and cement concrete for pipe bedding shall be measured
as laid in cubic metre. Ancillary works like headwalls, wing wall, aprons etc.shall be measured as
provided for under the respective Clauses.
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These shall be as per provisions contained in IS-456-1978 (latest edition) and S.P.
24-"°83 (latest edition)
26.4 Acceptance criteria
These shall be as per provisions contained in IS-457-1978 and S.P. 23-1983.5
Inspection and testing structures
Inspection
Immediately after stripping the frame work, all concrete shall be carefully inspected
and any defective work o: shall defects either removed or made good before concrete
has thoroughly hardened.
In case of dought regarding the grade of concrete used, either due to
poor workmanship or based on results of cube strength tests compressive
strength tests of concrete on the basis of 6.3 and / or load test (see 3.5)
may be carried out.
26.5.1 The points from which cross are to oe taken and the number of corse required shall be
at the description of the Engineer-in-Charge and shall be representative of the whole
of concrete concerned.
26.5.2 In no cases, however, shall fewer than three cores be tested.
26.5.3 Concrete in the member represented by a core test shall be considered acceptable if
ihe average equivalent cube strength of the cuius is uqual at least 85% of the cube
strength of the grade of concrete specified for the corresponding age and no
individual core has a strength less than 75%.
26.5.4 In case the core test results do not satisfy the requirements of 6.3.3 or where such
have not been done, load test (see 6.5) may be restorted to.Load tests on parts of
structures.
26.5.5 Load tests should be carried out as soon as possible after expiry of 28 days from the
time of placing of concrete.
26.5.6 The structure should be subjected to a lead equal to full dead load of the structure plus
1.25 time the imposed load for a period 24 hrs. and then the imposed load shall be
removed..-Dead load includes self weight if the; structural members plus weight of
finishes and walls or partitions, if &py, as consideration in the design.
26.5.7 The deflection due to imposed load only shall be recovered. If within 24 hrs. of
removal of the imposed road, the structure does not recovered at least 75% of the
deflection under superimposed load, the test may be repeated after a laps 12 hrs. If the
recovery is .Jess than 60%, the structure shall be deemed to be unacceptable If the
maximum deflection in mm, shown during 24 hrs. under load is less than 40% D,
where is the effective span in m and D, the overall depth of the section in mm, it is
not necessary for the recovery to be measured and the recovery provisions of 6.5.3
will not apply,
Other non-destructive test methods may be adopted, in which case the acceptance
criteria shall be agreed pon between the Engineer-in-Charge and the contractor and
tests be done under guidance. Submission of design calculations & preparation of
drawings For some important buildings the contractors might have to submit design
calculation & drawings for ordinary slabs, columns, beams foundations etc. When
asked by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Such design calculations & drawings shall be prepared by competent Engineers & to be
approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. If required modifications as suggested by the Engineer-in-
Charge shall be incorporated in the calculations & drawings. No additional payment shall be
made for such design & drawings.
Laying stabilisation coat (with painting of matrix and spreading dry medium sand over it)
including through cleaning of the surface including uprooting weeds, grass or small plants,
laying or requisite quantity of matrix (hot) spreading dry medium sand uniformly in stages with
total of 0.9 cum per 100 M2 including cost and carriage of sand matrix heating matrix and
returning empty drums to departmental godown and all other cost incidental of the work.
On water bound surface of stone metal consolidation with 18 Kg. of cost matrix per 10 M2 of
surface
27.1 Scope
This work shall consist of constructing a single layer of mastic asphalt wearing course for road
pavements and bridge decks.
Mastic asphalt is an intimate homogenous mixture of selected well-graded aggregates, filler and
bitumen in such proportions as to yield a plastic and void less mass, which when applied hot
can be trowelled and floated to form a very dense impermeable surfacing.
27.2 Materials
27.2.1 Binder
Subject to the approval of the Engineer, the binder shall be a paving/ Industrial grade bitumen meeting
the requirements given in Table 500-39.
The percentage and grading of the coarse aggregates to be incorporated in the mastic asphalt
depending upon the thickness of the finished course should be as specified in Table 500-40.
Table 60 : Grade and Thickness of Mastic Asphalt Paving and Grading of Coarse
Aggregates (Table 500-40 of MORT&H)
Application Thickness Nominal Size of Coarse Aggregate
Range Coarse Content,
(mm) Aggregate (mm) % by Mass of Total
Mix
Roads and bridge decks 25-50 13 40±10
Heavily stressed areas i.e. 40-50 13 45±10
Junctions and toll plazas
Nominal size of coarse aggregate IS Sieve (mm) 13 mm Cumulative % passing by weight
19 100
13.2 88-96
2.36 0-5
Fine Aggregates: The fine aggregates shall be the fraction passing the 2.36 mm and retained on
the 0.075 mm sieve consisting of crusher run screening, natural sand or a mixture of both.
These shall be clean, hard, durable, uncoated, dry, and free from soft or flaky pieces and
organic or other deleterious substances.
Filler : The filler shall be limestone powder passing the 0.075 mm sieve and shall have a
calcium carbonate content of not less than 80 percent by weight when determined in
accordance with IS:1514.
The grading of the fine aggregate inclusive of filler shall be as given in Table 500-41. Table
The hardness number shall be determined in accordance with the method specified in ISM195-
1978.
The binder content shall be so fixed as to achieve the requirements of the mix specified in Clause 516.3.1 and
shall be in the range of 14 to 17 percent by weight of total mix as indicated in Table 500-42 of MoRT&H.
Table 62 : Composition of Mastic Asphalt Blocks without Coarse Aggregate (Table 500-42
of MORT&H)
IS Sieve Percentage by Weight of Mastic Asphalt
Minimum Maximum
Passing 2.36 mm but retained on 0.600 mm 0 22
Passing 0.600 mm but retained on 0.212 mm 4 30
Passing 0.212 mm but retained on 0.075 mm 8 18
Passing 0.075 mm 25 45
Bitumen Content % by mass 14 17
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heating and mixing for some time, the fine aggregates and the balance of binder are to be
added and further cooked for about one hour. The second stage is incorporation of coarse
aggregates and cooking the mixtures for a total period of 3 hours. During cooking and mixing
care shall be taken to ensure that the contents in the cooker are at no time heated to a
temperature exceeding 210°C.
Where the material is not required for immediate use it shall be cast into blocks consisting of filler,
fine aggregates and binder, but without the addition of coarse aggregate, weighing about 25 kg
each. Before use, these blocks shall be reheated to a temperature of not less than 175°C and not
more than 210°C, thoroughly incorporated with the requisite quantity of coarse aggregates and
mixed continuously. Mixing shall be continued until laying operations are completed so as to
maintain the coarse aggregates in suspension. At no stage during the process of mixing shall the
temperature exceed 210°C,
The mastic asphalt blocks (without coarse aggregate) shall show on analysis a composition
within the limits as given in Table 500-42 of MoRT&H.
The mix shall be transported to the laying site in a towed mixer transporter having
arrangements for stirring and keeping the mix hot during transportation.
27.4.5 Spreading
The mastic asphalt shall be laid, normally in one coat, at a temperature between 175°C and
210°C and spread uniformly by hand using wooden floats or by machine on the prepared
surface. The thickness of the mastic asphalt and the percentage of added coarse aggregate shall
be in accordance with Table 500-40 or as specified by the Engineer. Where necessary, battens
of the requisite dimensions should be employed. Any blow holes that appear in the surface
shall be punctured while the material is hot, and the surface made good by further floating.
Laying surface over existing bridge deck : Before laying bitumen over existing bridge deck,
the existing cross fall/camber, expansion joint members and water drainage spouts shall be
carefully examined for their proper functioning in the bridge deck structure and any deficiency
found shall be removed. Loose elements in the expansion joint shall be firmly secured. The
existing wearing coat shall be removed, as per Clause 2809. The cracks in the concrete surface,
if any, shall be repaired and filled up properly or replaced by new concrete of specified grade
before laying the bitumen mastic over bridge deck.
Laying over new bridge deck : New concrete bridge deck which is not in camber/cross fall
shall first be provided with required camber and cross fall by suitable concrete or bituminous
treatment.
Treatment where mastic asphalt Is laid over a concrete surface : In case of laying over concrete
surface, following measures shall be taken :
a) For proper bond with new concrete deck, .surface shall be roughened by means of stiff
broom or wire brush and it shall be free from ridges -and troughs.
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b) A thin bituminous tack coat (with bitumen of grade VG 30) shall be applied on the concrete
deck before pouring mastic. The deck shall be dry. The quantity of bitumen for tack coat shall
be as per Table 500-6 of MoRT&H.
c) After applying tack coat, chicken-mesh reinforcement of 1.5 mm dia steel wire with
hexagonal or rectangular openings of 20-25 mm shall be placed and held properly in position
on the concrete surface before pouring mastic.
27.4.6 Joints
All construction joints shall be properly and truly made. These joints shall be made by
warming existing mastic asphalt by the application of an excess quantity of the hot mastic
asphalt mix which afterwards shall be trimmed to leave it flush with the surfaces on either
side.
28.2 Materials
28.2.1 Binder
Binder shall be a modified binder complying with the requirements of IS: 15462 and IRC:
SP:53, according to the requirements of the Contract, except that viscosity grade VG 10
complying with the requirements of IS:73 shall be used in the case of a bitumen impregnated
geotextile.
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28.2.2 Aggregate
The requirements of Clause 510.2.2 apply except that the Polished Stone Value requirement
does not apply in the case of SAMI. Where required by the contract, aggregates shall be pre-
coated by mixing them with 0.75 to 1.0 percent of paving bitumen by weight of chips in a
suitable mixer, the chips being heated to 160°C and the bitumen to its application temperature.
The pre-coated chips shall be allowed to cure for at least one week or until they become non-
sticky and can be spread easily.
28.2.4 Geo-textile
The geotextile as prescribed shall conform to the requirements of Clause 703.3 of MoRT&H.
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Table 63 : Quantity of Materials Required for 10 sq.m of Road Surface for Stress Absorbing
Membrane Table 500-43 of MORT&H)
Sl. Type and Width of Specification of Quantity of Quantity of Chipping
No. Crack SAM to be Applied Binder
Kg/10m2
1) Hair cracks and map Single coat SAM 8-10 0.10 m3 of 5.6 mm chips
cracks or 2nd coat of two
upto 3 mm width coat SAM
2) Map cracks or alligator Single coat SAM 10-12 0.11m3 of 5.6 mm chips
cracks
3 mm to 6 mm width
3) Map cracks or alligator Two coat SAM 0.12 m3 of 5.6 mm and
cracks 1st coat 12 -14 11.2 mm
6 mm to 9 mm width 2nd coat 8-10 chips in 1:1 ratio
0.10 m3 of 5.6 mm chips
4) Cracks above 9 mm width Two coat SAM
and cracked area above 50 1st coat 14-16 0.12 m3 of 11.2 mm chips 0.10
percent 2nd coat 8-10 m3 of 5.6 mm chips
5) All types of cracks with Single coat SAM I 8-10 0.10 m3 of 5.6 mm chips
crack width
below 6 mm
6) All types of cracks with Single coat SAM I 10-12 0.10 m3 of 11.2 mm chips
crack width above 6 mm
28.3.3.2 Binder quantity for bitumen impregnated geotextile shall be in the range 0.9 to 1.2 litres/m2. Binder
quantity outside this range is permitted according to the geotextile manufacturer's instructions and subject to
the agreement of the Engineer.
28.3.5 Sweeping
The surface of SAMs and SAM Is shall be swept to ensure uniform spread of aggregate and
that there are no loose chips on the surface.
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The type and grade of bitumen; the quality, grade and percentage of coarse and fine aggregates
and filler, the temperature control for heating the materials / mix. laying, floating and
compacting, hardness number of the bitumen mastic etc. should be strictly followed as
indicated in the various Clauses of this Specification or as directed by the Engineer.
The quality control tests for coarse and fine aggregates shall be exercised by the Engineer in
accordance with IRC specifications. For mineral filler, one test for each property for every 5
tonnes, subject to a minimum of one test for each consignment shall be carried out. The surface
of the bitumen mastic tested with a straight edge 3.0 m long, placed parallel to the centre line
of the carriageway shall have no depression greater than 4 mm. The same limit shall also apply
in case of transverse profile when tested with a camber template
During the period of construction, arrangement of traffic shall be done as per direction of the
Engineer-in-Charge
29.1. SCOPE
The material shall consist of plant mixed readymade pothole patching bituminous mixture
composed of mineral aggregate coated with bituminous material. The material shall be capable
of being stocked for at least six months without stripping and shall be workable at all times.
Unless specified otherwise, this mix shall be supplied in 50 kg plastic lined, sturdy bags. This
material is intended for patching potholes up to 75 mm deep. For deeper potholes, patching
mix shall be placed and compacted in 75 mm thick layers. Details on preparation of potholes,
placing and compacting the mix in potholes are also given to ensure its effective use. The
readymade cold patching mix is suitable for patching potholes only and shall not be used for
patching long stretches of damaged road surfaces.
29.2. MATERIALS
29.2.1 Bitumen
Medium Curing Cutback Bitumen MC-800 conforming to Indian Standards Specification
IS:217 Specification for Cutback Bitumen shall be used in preparing the patching mix and
shall be supplied by a certified manufacturer of this product. For proper mixing, the bitumen
shall be heated as specified in Section 29.3.
MC Cutback Bitumen shall be treated with a proper type and amount of an anti-stripping agent
by the approved bitumen supplier so that when combined with the proposed job aggregate the
resulting mix shall pass the Wet Coating Test, Static Immersion Test and Water Resistance
Test. The anti-stripping agent shall Conform to 1S:14982. The Contractor shall furnish the
sample of the job aggregate each year to the bitumen supplier for these coating and stripping
tests and obtain a certificate that the bitumen material has been treated to suit the job
aggregate. This yearly certificate must be on file and shall be available at the asphalt mix plant
when required by the Engineer. The Contractor shall also forward a copy to the Engineer.
Under no circumstances, the Contractor or the department shall be permitted to manufacture
the MC Cutback by blending paving bitumen and kerosene.
29.2.2.2 Where crushed gravel is proposed for use as aggregate, not less than 90 percent by
weight of the crushed material retained on 4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two
fractured faces resulting from crushing operation.
Based on the characteristics of the aggregate and the performance of the mix, the Engineercan
specify amount of residual bitumen higher than that shown in Table 3.
The Contractor shall ascertain from the supplier of MC-800 as to how much residual bitumen it
contains. For example, if the MC-800 contains 80 percent bitumen and 20 percent kerosene and a
total of 6.0 percent MC-800 is used by weight of the mix, the residual bitumen content in the mix
will be 4.8 percent.
The mix should be such that it can be stocked, handled, placed, and finished without stripping of
the bitumen from the aggregate. To help prevent stripping and avoid heat buildup in a stockpile
(which may burn the entire stockpile due to chimney effect), the mixed material should not be
stockpiled not higher than 1.5 m for the first 48 hours. The stockpile then can be raised in height
and made conical in shape. Unless specified otherwise, the readymade cold mix shall be placed
and sealed in plastic lined, sturdy 50 kg bags on cooling.
The mineral aggregate should be clean and surface dry before mixing. The temperature of
aggregate and bituminous material should comply with those shown in Table 4.
Since the range of aggregate temperature is rather low and the maximum aggregate
temperature is restricted to 65°C, it may not be possible to dry the aggregate within this
temperature range. Therefore, the aggregate can be processed in a dryer at high temperatures
and allowed to cool before the bituminous binder is added. Pre-drying the aggregate at high
temperatures will also help in reducing the fines (material passing 0.075 mm sieve), which will
go into the bag house. The resulting mix then would have fines less than 2 percent as required
in the stringent gradation specifications.
High aggregate temperatures while mixing with the cutback bitumen will not only cause
excessive loss of kerosene from the cutback but will also pose a safety hazard in the plant pug
mill. Proper and adequate venting of the pug mil! is necessary. Under no circumstances there
shall be any open flame in the vicinity of MC-800 cutback because it contains volatile
kerosene.
Since the mix contains volatile kerosene it is not safe to store the loose mix or sealed bags in a
closed building/warehouse. Store under an open shed or in a well ventilated warehouse. No
open flame or smoking shall be allowed in the vicinity of the stored mix.
If the pothole is deep and extends to WMM or granular base, it is recommended to apply a
suitable tack coat or prime coat as feasible before placing the patching mix. If angular
aggregate (nominal size 25 mm) is used to partially fill deep potholes, the aggregate should be
compacted thoroughly and primed with MC-30 before placing the patching mix. At least 50
mm thick pothole patching mix shall be placed at the top.
loose mix by the hand rammer either continue to wet the hand rammer with water or place empty
plastic lined bags on the loose mix.
For deep potholes, place the patching mix and compact in 75 mm thick layers. After compaction,
the compacted patch shall be slightly proud of the existing road surface to allow for further
compaction by traffic.
If there are numerous closely spaced patches, it is preferred to use a small roller rather than a
hand rammer. If a roller is used, the mix shall be placed and spread slightly proud of the surface
so that after rolling the compacted surface shall be flush with the adjoining surface.
SPECIAL
Clause Number 1:
The anchor grout shall be Lokfix E75 or equivalent cartridge system. The Anchoring grout shall
comply with EDA 330087-00-0601, systems for post-installed rebar connections, which supersedes
EOTA TR 023.
Lokfix E75 or equivalent should comply with the following standards:
• European approval according to EAD 330499-00-0601, anchoring in cracked and un-cracked
concrete (which supersedes ETAG 001 option 5) includes fire testing, threaded rod only,
120 minutes and C1 & C2 seismic approval.
• European approval according to EAD 330087-00-0601, diamond drilled holes in un-cracked
concrete, which supersedes ETA TR029 in concrete option 7.
• Émissions dans l’air intérieur : A+
• LEED compliant VOC Level
Clause Number 2:
The micro concrete shall be Renderoc RG or equivalent. The cured micro-concrete shall contain no
metallic aggregates, or chlorides and shall be shrinkage compensated in the plastic state. The
unrestrained expansion shall be between 1 - 4%. The flexural strength shall not be less than 5 N/mm2
@ 28 days. The micro-concrete shall have a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of the
host concrete. The mixed density f micro concrete shall exceed 2100 kg/m3 at 27oC.
Clause Number 3:
The Anti carbonation Coating shall be done with Dekguard E2000 or equivalent & shall have these
properties:
1. Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance equivalent air layer thickness (DIN EN 1062-6) > 50 m
2. Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance equivalent air layer thickness (Taywood Method) = 240 m
3. Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance equivalent thickness of 30N concrete (Taywood Method)
>500mm
4. Carbon dioxide diffusion resistance co-efficient (DIN EN 1062-6) > 7.50 X 105
5. Elongation of cured film shall be (ASTM D 412) > 200%
6. Chloride Ion Penetration (ASTM C 1202-03) = Very Low (100 to 1000 Coulombs)
7. Tear Resistance (ASTM D 624) = 12 N/mm
8. Static Crack spanning capability at 200 microns DFT at 23oC (ASTM C 836-Modified) = 2mm
9. UV Resistance (ASTM D 4587,Condition E Cycle 1 from ASTM G154) > 500 Hours
10. Reduction in Water Absorption (ASTM C642) > 82%
11. Adhesion (ASTM D 4541) > 1 N/mm2
12. SRI Value;105
Clause Number 4:
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Plant and Equipment, Minimum Key
Personnel for the Project,
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FORM OF BID
(The Appendix forms part of the bid. Bidders are required to fill up all the blanks in the form of Bid
and Appendix thereto).
TO :
Dear Sir,
1. Having examined the Bidding Documents including Notice inviting Bids, Instruction to
Bidders, Qualification Criteria, General Conditions of Contract and Conditions of Particular
Applications, Technical Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities, Schedules,
Annexures and Addenda for the execution of the above named work, we, the undersigned,
offer to execute and complete such works and remedy any defect therein in conformity
with the said Bidding Document for the sum of
Rs._________________________(Rupees____________________________________)
or such other sum as may be ascertained in accordance with the conditions.
3. We undertake, if our Bid is accepted, to commence the works within the period stated in
the Appendix of Bid here to after receipt of the Engineers order to commence, and to
complete and deliver the sections and whole of the Works comprised in the Contract within
the period stated in the Appendix to Bid hereto.
4. If our Bid is accepted, we will furnish Performance Security in the form of a Bank
Guarantee to be jointly and severally bound on us, in accordance with the Conditions of
Contract.
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5. We agree to abide by this Bid for the period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date
of Bid Opening, as prescribed in Clause 15 of the Instructions to Bidders, and it shall remain
binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiry of that period.
6. We confirm our agreement to treat the bidding documents, drawings and other records
connected with the Works as secret and confidential documents and shall not communicate
information contained therein to any other person other than the person authorised by the
Employer or use such information in any manner prejudicial to the safety and integrity of
the Works.
7. Unless and until an Agreement is prepared and executed, this Bid, together with your
written acceptance thereof, shall constitute a binding Contract between us, but without
prejudice to your right to withdraw such acceptance under the provisions of Clause 34 of
the Instructions to Bidders.
8. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any Bid you may receive.
10. All the partners of our Joint Venture are legally bound by this Bid, and shall be liable jointly
and severally for the execution of the Contract in accordance of Contract Agreement.
Signature _______________________________________________
Name of Witness___________________________________________________________________
Address of Witness_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Witness________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX TO BID
* The Final Contract Price during the progress of the work would be summation original contract
price plus approved variations till date. The retention money corresponding to the component of
escalation shall be deducted in the final invoice only.
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Signature of the
Witness______________________________________________________________________
Name of the
Witness______________________________________________________________________
Address of the
Witness______________________________________________________________________
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ANNEXURE –A
LIST OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Whereas it is entirely the responsibility of the contractor to deploy sufficient plant and mechanical
equipment to ensure compliance with his obligations under the contract, the list hereunder is
included for information. This list constitutes the Employer’s estimates of the minimum essential
basic holding of plant and mechanical equipment which the contractor will require in order to
meet all of his performance obligations under this contract.
* Any total system for crushing stone aggregate and feeding aggregate fractions in their required
proportions into the plant to achieve the desired mix, if such is utilized by the Contractor, must be
capable of meeting all the requirements of the Specifications under stringent quality control.
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ANNEXURE –B
Whereas it is entirely the responsibility of the Contractor to deploy sufficient key personnel at his
head office an at the site to ensure compliance with his obligations under the Contract, the list
hereunder constitutes the Employer's assessment of minimum key site personnel requirements and
is issued for information only.
SI. Particular
No. Personnel Qualification Nos. Experience
(minimum requirement)
Project Manager BE (Civil) + 20 Years 10 years as Project Manager on Major
1 1
(Bridge Engineer) Experience Bridge Projects of similar nature
Deputy Project Manager BE (Civil) + 20 Years 10 years as Project Manager on Major
2 1
(Bridge Engineer) Experience Bridge Projects of similar nature
BE (Civil) + 15 Years 10 years on soils and material testing /
3 Sr. Material Engineer 1
Experience quality assurance
Planning and BE (Civil) + 15 Years
4 1 7 years on Bridge contract Works
Construction Engineer Experience
BE (Civil) + 10 Years
Experience or
5 Sr. Quantity Surveyor 1 7 years on Bridge contract Works
Diploma in Civil + 15
Years Experience
Graduate with 15
6 Administrative Manager 1 10 years on construction Industry
Years Experience
Diploma in Civil
Engg/ Survey + 7
7 Surveyor 1 2 years on construction Industry
Years Experience in
similar works
Diploma in Civil 2 years as on Bridge Project
with Years
8 Supervisor 1
Experience in similar
works
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