NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

(MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS,

GOVT. OF INDIA)

SHORT TERM BID

Improvement of At-grade rotary, construction of slip road near

Radisson and Mahipalpur on NH-8 in Delhi

VOLUME - I

National Highways Authority of India

(Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways)
Plot No. G-5 & 6, Sector – 10, Dwarka
New Delhi – 110 075

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 CONTENTS

Volume - I

TITLE

SECTION I. BID NOTICE

SECTION II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION III QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

SECTION IV. FORM OF BID & BANK GUARANTEE

SECTION V. CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

PART-I: GCC AND CONTRACT DATA
PART-II: SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

SECTION VI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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 (SECTION-I)
BID NOTICE

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 Notice Inviting Tender
(National Competitive Bidding)
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) hereby invites short term bids from
experienced firms/ organizations to bid for short-term improvements and routine
maintenance contracts for the following sections of the National Highways: -

Sl. Section NH- Length State Estimated

No No. (in km.) Cost (Rs.
. Lakhs)
1. Improvement of At grade rotary, 8 0.4 Delhi 640
construction of slip road near
Radisson and Mahipalpur on NH-
8 in Delhi

Cost of Bid Documents (Non-Refundable) : Rs. 25,000/-

The preliminary requirement (detailed requirement in the Bid Document) of
bidding firm / contractor for above packages is mentioned as under: -

Bid Security Average Work of similar nature Time of completion

(Rs. lakhs) Turn-over during last 7 years
during last 3 (Rs. lakhs)
years (30%)
(Rs. lakhs)
13 192 Single work of 512 (80%) 4 months
OR
Two works of 320 Each
(50%)
OR
Three works of 256 Each
(40%)

The Scope of Work includes the construction of bituminous slip road, kerb, culvert, Bus
shelters, Road signage, traffic signals and road marking etc. wherever required.

The complete Bid Documents may be obtained from the address for communication
given below from 16.12.2009 on any working day between 10.00 hrs and 1700 hrs. on
payment of non-refundable document fee in the form of Demand Draft favouring
“National Highways Authority of India” payable at New Delhi. If the document is
required by post/courier, an additional sum of Rs.500/- (for postage in India) should be
sent along with the Demand Draft. These documents can also be downloaded from
NHAI Web Site http://www.nhai.org. Applicants submitting the downloaded version
would need to pay the cost of documents along with the application in the above
manner. The amendments / clarifications to the pre-qualification documents will also be
available on the above website.

The bids should be submitted in hard bound form with page numbering and
index. Any additional information shall also be furnished by the bidder in hard

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bound form with proper indexing and page numbering. The details submitted in
other forms like spiral bound form, loose form etc would be rejected.

The last date for submission of the Bid Documents is 04.01.2010 upto 12.00 Hrs (IST).
The bids would be opened on 04.01.2010 at 15.00 hrs. in the presence of the
representatives of the bidders if any.

For any clarification, the office of the undersigned may be contacted.

V.K. RAJAWAT
General Manager (Tech),
National Highways Authority of India,
G-5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110 075
Phone: 0091 - 11 – 25074100/200 Extn: 1101
Telefax: 0091 - 11 – 25074100/00 Extn: 2105
Email: [email protected]

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 (SECTION-II)

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
& APPENDIX TO BID

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 Section II: Instructions to Bidders
Table of Clauses

Clause A. General Clause D. Submission of Bids

1 Scope of Bid 20 Deadline for Submission of
Bids
2 Source of Funds 21 Late Bids
3 Eligible Bidders 22 Modification & Withdrawal
of Bids
4 Qualification of the Bidder E. Bid Opening
5 One Bid per Bidder 23 Bid Opening
6 Cost of Bidding 24 Process to be Confidential
7 Site Visit 25 Clarification of Bids and
Contracting the Employer
B. Bidding Documents 26 Examination of bids
and Evaluation and Determination of
Responsiveness
8 Content of Bidding 27 Correction of Errors
Documents
9 Clarification of Bidding 28 Evaluation and Comparison
Documents of Bids
10 Amendment of Bidding 29 Preference for Domestic
Documents Bidders
C. Preparation of Bids F. Award of Contract
11 Language of Bid 30 Award Criteria
12 Documents Comprising the 31 Employer's Right to Accept
Bid any Bid and to Reject any
or all Bids 16
13 Bid Prices 32 Notification of Award
14 Currencies of Bid and 33 Performance Security
Payment
15 Bid Validity 34 Advances
16 Earnest Money 35 Corrupt or Fraudulent
Practices
17 Alternative Proposals by
Bidders
18 Format and Signing of Bid
19 Sealing and Marking of
Bids

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 Section 2
Instructions to Bidders (ITB)
A. General
1. Scope of Bid

1.1 The Employer (as defined in the Appendix to ITB) invites bids for “as described in
these documents and referred to as “the works”. The name and identification number of
the works is provided in the Appendix to ITB.

1.2 The successful Bidder will be expected to complete the Works by the intended
Completion Date specified in the Contract Data (Part I General Conditions of Contract).

1.3 Throughout these bidding documents, the terms “bid” and “tender” and their
derivatives (bidder/tenderer, bid/tender, bidding/tendering, etc.) are synonymous.

2. Source of Funds

2.1 The expenditure on this project will be met by National Highways Authority of
India (NHAI) on behalf of GNCTD.

3. Eligible Bidders

3.1 This Invitation for Bids is open to all bidders as defined in the Appendix to ITB.

3.2 Bidders shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for corrupt and fraudulent
practices by the Central Government, the State Government or any public undertaking,
autonomous body, authority by whatever name called under the Central or the State
Government.

4. Qualification of the Bidder

4.1 Deleted

4.2 All bidders shall include the following information and documents with their bids
in Section-3, Qualification Information unless otherwise stated in the Appendix to ITB:
(a) copies of original documents defining the constitution or legal status, place of
registration, and principal place of business; written power of attorney of the signatory of
the Bid to commit the Bidder;
(b) total monetary value of civil engineering construction works performed for each of
the last three years;
(c) experience certificate in works of a similar nature and size for each of the last seven
years with certificates from the concerned officer of the rank of Executive Engineer or
equivalent;
(d) evidence of availability (either owned or leased or rented) of items of construction
equipment named in Clause 4.4 B(b) (i).
(e) details of the technical personnel proposed to be employed for the Contract having
the qualifications defined in Clause 4.4 B(b) (ii) .

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(f) reports on the financial standing of the Bidder, and a certificate from Charted
Accountant as a proof of turnover for the past three years;
(g) evidence of access to line (s) of credit and availability of other financial resources
facilities ( 10% of contract value), certified by the Bankers ( Not more than 3 months old)
(h) Undertaking that the bidder will be able to invest a minimum cash up to 25% of
contract value of work, during implementation of work.
(i) Deleted
(j) information regarding any litigation or arbitration during the last five years in which
the Bidder is involved, the parties concerned, the disputed amount, and the matter;
(k) Deleted
(l) Deleted.

4.3 Bids from joint venture are not allowed.

4.4 A A. To qualify for award of the contract, each bidder in its name should
have the following; -
(a) achieved an average annual financial turnover (in all classes of civil
engineering construction works only) amount indicated in Appendix
to ITB or NIT during last three year ending 31st March of the previous
financial year duly certified by Chartered Accountant.
(b) satisfactorily completed (not less than 90% of contract value), as a prime
contractor (or as a nominated subcontractor, provided further that all
other qualification criteria are satisfied) similar works during last seven
years ending last day of month previous to the one in which bids are
invited should be either of the following:
i. three similar completed works costing not less than amount equals
to Rs 256 lakh each (40%).
ii. two similar completed works costing not less than amount equals to
Rs 320 lakh each (50%).
iii. one similar completed work costing not less than amount equals to
Rs. 512 lakh (80%).

(the similar work constitutes construction of bituminous road work)

(Escalation factor as specified in the appendix to ITB shall be used
to bring the value of the such completed works at the level of current
financial year i.e.2009-10)
(c) Deleted
(d) Deleted
(e) Deleted

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4.4 B (a) Each bidder must produce:
(i) An affidavit on a Stamp Paper, duly attested from the Notary Public, that
the information furnished with the bid documents is correct in all respects; and
(ii) Such other certificates as defined in the Appendix to ITB.
(iii) Failure to submit the certificates/documents as specified above or in
Appendix to ITB shall make the bid non-responsive.
(b) Each bidder must demonstrate:
(i) evidence of availability (either owned or leased or rented) of the key
equipments for this work as stated in the Appendix to ITB.
(ii) availability for this work of personnel with adequate experience as stated in
the Appendix to ITB.
(c) evidence of access to line (s) of credit and availability of other financial
resources facilities ( 10% of contract value), certified by the Bankers ( Not more
than 3 months old)
(d) Deleted

4.4. C Deleted

4.5 Sub-Contractors' experience and resources shall not be taken into account in
determining the bidder's compliance with the qualifying criteria except to the extent
stated in 4.4 A above.

4.6 Bidders who meet the minimum qualification criteria will be qualified only if their
available bid capacity is more than the total bid value. The available bid capacity will be
calculated as under:

Assessed Available Bid capacity = (A* N* 1.5 - B)

Where

A = Maximum value of civil engineering works executed in any one year during the
last three years (escalation factor as specified in the Appendix to ITB shall be used to
bring the maximum value of civil engineering works at the level of current financial year
i.e., 2009-10) taking into account the completed as well as works in progress.

N = Number of years (0.33) prescribed for completion of the works for which bid are
invited.

B = Value (escalation factor as specified in the Appendix to ITB shall be used to bring
the value at the level of current financial year i.e., 2009-10 of existing commitments and
on-going works to be completed during the next 0.33 years (period of completion of the
works for which bids are invited)

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Note: The statements showing the value of existing commitments and on-going works
as well as the stipulated period of completion remaining for each of the works listed
should be countersigned by the Engineer in charge, not below the rank of an Executive
Engineer or equivalent.

4.7 Even though the bidders meet the above qualifying criteria, they are subject to be
disqualified if they have:
(i) made misleading or false representations in the forms, statements, affidavits
and attachments submitted in proof of the qualification requirements; and/or
(ii) record of poor performance such as abandoning the works, not properly
completing the contract, inordinate delays in completion, litigation history, or
financial failures etc. or debarring from NHAI work etc.
(iii) tempered the bid document in any manner.

5. One Bid per Bidder

5.1 Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid for the work. A Bidder who submits more
than one Bid will cause the proposals with the Bidder's participation to be disqualified.

6. Cost of Bidding

6.1 The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of
his Bid, and the Employer will, in no case, be responsible or liable for those costs.

7. Site Visit

7.1 The Bidder, at his own cost, responsibility and risk, is encouraged to visit,
examine and familiarise himself with the Site of Works and its surroundings including
source of earth, water, road aggregates etc. and obtain all information that may be
necessary for preparing the Bid and entering into a contract for construction of the
Works. The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the Bidder's own expense. He may
contact the person whose contact details are given in the Appendix to ITB.

B. Bidding Documents

8. Content of Bidding Documents

8.1 The set of bidding documents comprises the documents listed below and addenda
issued in accordance with Clause 10:
Volume- I:-
1 Notice Inviting Tender
2. Instructions to Bidders
3 Qualification Information
4 Forms of bid and Bank Guarantee

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 5 Conditions of Contract
(Part I General Conditions of Contract, and Contract Data; Part II Special
Conditions of Contract)
6 Specifications

Volume - II:-
7 Bill of Quantities
8 Drawings
9 Documents furnished by bidder

8.2 One set of the bidding documents will be issued to the bidder against the payment.

8.3 The bidder is expected to examine carefully all instructions, conditions of contract,
contract data, forms, terms, specifications, bill of quantities, forms and drawings in the
Bid Document. Failure to comply with the requirements of Bid Documents shall be at the
bidder’s own risk. Pursuant to clause 26 hereof, bids, which are not substantially
responsive to the requirements of the Bid Documents, shall be rejected.

9. Clarification of Bidding Documents

9.1 A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification of the bidding documents may
notify the Employer in writing or by cable ("cable" includes facsimile) at the Employer's
address indicated in the Notice Inviting Tenders. The Employer will respond to any
request for clarification received earlier than 10 days prior to the deadline for
submission of bids. Copies of the Employer’s response will be forwarded to all
purchasers of the bidding documents, including a description of the inquiry, but without
identifying its source.

9.2.1 If a pre-bid meeting is to be held, the bidder or his official representative will be
invited to attend it. Its date, time and address are given in the Appendix to ITB.

9.2.2 The purpose of the meeting will be to clarify issues and to answer questions on
any matter that may be raised at that stage.

9.2.3 The bidder is requested to submit any questions in writing or by cable so as to

reach the Employer not later than one week before the meeting.

9.2.4 Minutes of the meeting, including the text of the questions raised (without
identifying the source of the enquiry) and the responses given will be transmitted
without delay to all purchasers of the bidding documents. Any modifications of the
bidding documents listed in Clause 8.1, which may become necessary as a result of the
pre-bid meeting shall be made by the Employer exclusively through the issue of an
Addendum pursuant to Clause 10 and not through the minutes of the pre-bid meeting.

9.2.5 Non-attendance at the pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for disqualification of a
bidder.

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10. Amendment of Bidding Documents

10.1 Before the deadline for submission of bids, the Employer may modify the bidding
documents by issuing addenda.

10.2 Any addendum thus issued shall be part of the bidding documents and shall be
communicated in writing by registered post or by cable to all purchasers of the bidding
documents. Prospective bidders shall acknowledge receipt of each addendum by cable
to the Employer. The Employer will assume no responsibility for postal delays.
Addendum will also be available on the website.

10.3 To give prospective bidders reasonable time in which to take an addendum into
account in preparing their bids, the Employer shall extend, as necessary, the deadline
for submission of bids, in accordance with Clause 20.2.

C. Preparation of Bids

11. Language of Bid

11.1 All documents relating to the Bid shall be in the language specified in the
Appendix to ITB.

12. Documents Comprising the Bid

12.1 The Bid submitted by the Bidder shall be in two separate parts:
Part I This shall be named Technical Bid and shall comprise of:
I For bidding documents downloaded from the website, the demand draft for the
cost of the bidding documents must be placed in a separate cover, marked " cost
of bidding document downloaded from the internet." and such demand draft for
the cost of bid document must be prepared on or before the last date of
sale of bid document as mentioned in Bid Notice.
I. Earnest Money in a separate cover marked ‘Earnest Money’;
II. Qualification information, supporting documents, affidavit and undertaking as
specified in Clause 4;
III. Undertaking that the bid shall remain valid for the period specified in clause 15.1;
IV. Any other information/documents required to be completed and submitted by
bidders, as specified in the Appendix to ITB, and
V. An affidavit affirming that information he has furnished in the bidding document is
correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.
VI. Deleted

Part II. It shall be named Financial Bid and shall comprise of:

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 (i) Form of Bid
(ii) Priced bill of quantities.

12. 2 Each part shall be separately sealed and marked in accordance with Sealing and
Marking instructions in clause 19.

12.3 The following documents, which are not submitted with the bid, will be deemed to
be part of the bid.

Section Particulars

1 Notice Inviting Tender

2 Instruction to the bidders
3. Conditions of Contract
4. Contract Data
5. Technical Specifications
6. Drawings

13. Bid Prices

13.1 The Contract shall be for the whole Works, as described in Clause 1. 1 based on
the priced Bill of Quantities submitted by the Bidder.

13.2 The bidder shall quote rates and prices (both in figures and words) for all items of
the Works described in the Bill of Quantities along with the total bid price (both in figures
and words). The items for which no rate or price is entered by the Bidder will not be paid
for by the Employer when executed and shall be deemed covered by the other rates
and prices in the Bill of Quantities. Corrections, if any, shall be made by crossing out,
initialling, dating and rewriting.

13.3 All duties, taxes (except service tax), royalties and other levies payable by the
Contractor under the Contract, or for any other cause, shall be included in the rates,
prices, and total Bid price submitted by the Bidder. The service tax shall be reimbursed
(if applicable) subject to production of proof of such payment by the contractor.

13.4 The rates and prices quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed for the duration of the
Contract and shall not be subject to adjustment on any account.

14. Currencies of Bid and Payment

14.1 The unit rates and the prices shall be quoted by the bidder entirely in Indian
Rupees. All payments shall be made in Indian Rupees.

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15. Bid Validity

15.1 Bids shall remain valid for a period of 120 days after the deadline date for bid
submission specified in Clause 20. A bid valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by
the Employer as non-responsive.

15.2 In exceptional circumstances, prior to expiry of the original time limit, the
Employer may request that the bidders may extend the period of validity for a specified
additional period. The request and the bidders’ responses shall be made in writing or
by cable. A bidder may refuse the request without forfeiting his bid security. A bidder
agreeing to the request will not be required or permitted to modify his bid, but will be
required to extend the validity of his bid security for a period of the extension, and in
compliance with Clause 16 in all respects.

16. Earnest Money / Bid Security

16.1 The Bidder shall furnish, as part of the Bid, Earnest Money/Bid Security, in the
amount as specified in the Appendix to ITB.

16.2 The Earnest Money shall, at the Bidder’s option, be in the form of Bank
Guarantee/Demand Draft of any scheduled commercial bank approved by RBI having a
net worth of not less than Rs. 500 crore as per the latest annual report of the bank. In
case of foreign bank (issued by a branch in India) the net worth in respect of the Indian
operation shall only be taken into account. It shall be valid for 45 days beyond the
validity of the bid.

16.3 Any bid not accompanied by an acceptable Earnest Money, unless exempted in
terms given in the Appendix to ITB, shall be rejected by the Employer as non-
responsive.

16.4 The Earnest Money of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 28 days of the
end of the Bid validity period specified in Sub-Clause 15.1.

16.5 The Earnest Money of the successful Bidder will be discharged when the Bidder
has signed the Agreement and furnished the required Performance Security.

16.6 The Bid Security / Earnest Money will be forfeited:

a) if the Bidder withdraws the Bid after its submission during the period of Bid
validity;
b) if the Bidder does not accept the correction of the bid price, pursuant to Clause
27; or
c) in the case of a successful Bidder, if the Bidder fails within the specified time limit
to
i. sign the Agreement; and/or
ii. furnish the required Performance Security.

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17. Alternative Proposals by Bidders

17.1 Bidder shall submit offers that fully comply with the requirement of the bidding
document including conditions of contract, conditional offer or alternate offer will not be
considered further in the process of tender evaluation

18. Format and Signing of Bid

18.1 The Bidder shall submit one set of the bid comprising of the documents as
described in Clause 12 of these instruction to bidders, bound with the volume containing
technical bid and financial bid in separate parts and clearly marked.

18.2 The Bid shall be typed or written in ink and shall be signed by a person or
persons duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Bidder. All pages of the Bid shall be
signed by the person or persons signing the Bid. The scanned signature are not
acceptable. It will make the bid non-responsive.
18.3 The Bid shall contain no overwriting, alterations or additions, except those to
comply with instructions issued by the Employer, or as necessary to correct errors made
by the Bidder, in which case such corrections shall be made by scoring out the
cancelled portion, writing the correction and signing and dating it along with the stamp
by the person or persons signing the Bid.

D. Submission of Bids

19. Sealing and Marking of Bids

19.1 The Bidder shall place the two separate envelopes (called inner envelopes)
marked “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” in one outer envelope. The inner envelopes
will have markings as follows:
Technical Bid: To be opened as specified in clause 23.1.
Financial Bid: Not to be opened except with the approval of the Employer.
The contents of the Technical and Financial Bids shall be as specified in clause
12.1.
19.2 The inner and outer envelopes containing the Technical and Financial Bids shall
a) be addressed to the Employer at the address provided in the Appendix to ITB;
b) bear the name and identification number of the Contract as defined in clause 1.1;
and
c) provide a warning not to open before the specified time and date for Bid opening
as defined in clause 23.1.

19.3 In addition to the identification required in Sub-Clause 19.2, each of the

envelopes shall indicate the name and address of the Bidder to enable the Bid
to be returned unopened in case it is declared late, pursuant to Clause 21, or
is declared non-responsive pursuant to Clause 23.

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 19.4 If the outer envelop is not sealed and marked as above, the Employer will
assume no responsibility for the misplacement or pre-mature opening of the
bid.
19.5 The bids should be submitted in hard bound form with page numbering
and index. Any additional information shall also be furnished by the
bidder in hard bound form with proper indexing and page numbering.
The details submitted in other forms like spiral bound form, loose form
etc would be rejected.

20. Deadline for Submission of Bids

20.1 Complete Bids (including Technical and Financial) must be received by the
Employer at the address specified in the Appendix to ITB not later than the date and
time indicated in the Appendix to ITB. In the event of the specified date for the
submission of bids being declared a holiday for the Employer, the Bids will be received
up to the specified time on the next working day.

20.2 The Employer may extend the deadline for submission of bids by issuing an
amendment in accordance with Clause 10, in which case all rights and obligations of the
Employer and the bidders previously subject to the original deadline will then be subject
to the new deadline.

21. Late Bids

21.1 Any Bid received by the Employer after the deadline prescribed in Clause 20 will
be returned unopened to the Bidder.

22. Modification and Withdrawal of Bids

22.1 Bidders may modify or withdraw their bids by giving notice in writing before the
deadline prescribed in Clause 20.
22.2 Each Bidder's modification or withdrawal notice shall be prepared, sealed,
marked, and delivered in accordance with Clause 18 & 19, with the outer and
inner envelopes additionally marked "MODIFICATION" or "WITHDRAWAL", as
appropriate.
The envelopes for modifications on 'Technical Bid' and 'Financial Bid' shall be
submitted in separate sealed envelopes and marked as 'Modifications of
Technical Bid' or 'Modifications of Financial Bid', as the case may be.
22.3 No bid may be modified after the deadline for submission of Bids.
22.4 Withdrawal or modification of a Bid between the deadline for submission of bids
and the expiration of the original period of bid validity specified in Clause 15.1
above or as extended pursuant to Clause 15.2 shall result in the forfeiture of the
Bid security pursuant to Clause 16.
22.5 Bidders may only offer discounts to, or otherwise modify the prices of their Bids
by submitting Bid modifications in accordance with this clause, or included in the
original Bid submission.

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E. Bid Opening and Evaluation

23. Bid Opening

Bid opening shall be carried out in two stages. Firstly, 'Technical Bid' of all the bids
received (except those received late) shall be opened on the date and time mentioned
in the Appendix to ITB. 'Financial Bid' of those bidders whose technical bid has been
determined to be substantially responsible shall be opened on a subsequent date,
which will be notified to such bidders.

23.1 The Employer will open the envelope marked the "Technical Bid" of all the bids
received (except those received late), including modifications of Technical Bid made
pursuant to Clause 22 in the presence of the bidders/bidders’ representatives who
choose to attend at the time, date and place specified in the Appendix to ITB. In the
event of the specified date for the submission of bids being declared a holiday for the
Employer, the Bids will be opened at the appointed time and location on the next
working day.
23.1.1 Envelopes marked 'withdrawal' shall be opened and read. Bids for which
acceptable notice of withdrawal has been submitted pursuant to Clause 22 shall
not be opened.
23.1.2 Bidder's names, withdrawals, 'modification of technical bid', the presence of bid
security and such other details, as the Employer may consider appropriate will be
announced by the Employer a the opening.

23.2 In all other cases, the amount of Earnest Money, forms and validity shall be
announced. Thereafter, the Employer at the opening as the Employer may consider
appropriate, will announce the bidders' names and such other details.

23.3 The Employer will prepare minutes of the Bid opening, including the information
disclosed to those present in accordance with Clause 23.1.

23.4 (i) The bids accompanied with valid bid security will be taken up for evaluation
with respect to the Qualification Information and other information furnished
in Part I of the bid pursuant to Clause 12.1.
(ii) Deleted
(iii) Deleted
(iv) As soon as possible, the Evaluation Committee will finalize the list of
responsive bidders whose financial bids are eligible for consideration.
(v) The Employer shall inform the bidders, whose technical bids is found
responsive, of the date, time and place of opening of the financial bids.
The bidders so informed , or their representative, may attend the meeting
of opening of financial bids

Note : To assist in the examination, evaluation of technical bids, the Employer

may at his discretion, ask any bidder for clarification of his bid, however, no
additional documents in support of clarification will be entertained.

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23.5 The Employer shall inform the bidders, whose technical bids is found responsive,
of the date, time and place of opening of the financial bids. The bidders so informed, or
their representative, may attend the meeting of opening of financial bids.

23.6 At the time of the opening of the ‘Financial Bid’, the names of the bidders whose
bids were found responsive in accordance with clause 23.5 will be announced. The
financial bids of only these bidders will be opened. The remaining bids will be returned
unopened to the bidders. The responsive bidders’ names, the Bid prices, the total
amount of each bid, any discount/rebate, modification of financial bids pursuant to
clause 22 and such other details as the Employer may consider appropriate will be
announced by the Employer at the time of bid opening. Any Bid price, which is not read
out and recorded, will not be taken into account in Bid Evaluation.

23.7 The Employer shall prepare the minutes of the opening of the Financial Bids.

24. Process to be Confidential

24.1 Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and comparison

of bids and recommendations for the award of a contract shall not be disclosed to
bidders or any other persons not officially concerned with such process until the award
to the successful Bidder has been announced. Any attempt by a Bidder to influence the
Employer’s processing of bids or award decisions may result in the rejection of his Bid

25. Clarification of Bids and Contacting the Employer

25.1. To assist in the examination, evaluation, and comparison of Bids, the Employer
may, at his discretion, ask any Bidder for clarification of his-Bid, including breakdowns
of unit rates. The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing or by
cable, but no change in the price or substance of the Bid shall be sought, offered, or
permitted except as required to confirm the correction of arithmetic errors discovered by
the Employer in the evaluation of the Bids in accordance with Clause 27.

25.2 Subject to sub-clause 25.1, no Bidder shall contact the Employer on any matter
relating to his bid from the time of the bid opening to the time the contract is awarded. If
the Bidder wishes to bring additional information to the notice of the Employer, it should
do so in writing.

25.3 Any effort by the Bidder to influence the Employer in the Employer's bid
evaluation, bid comparison or contract award decisions may result in the rejection of the
Bidders' bid.

26. Examination of Bids and Determination of Responsiveness

26.1 During the detailed evaluation of “Technical Bids”, the Employer will determine
whether each Bid (a) meets the eligibility criteria defined in Clauses 3 and 4; (b) has
been properly signed; (c) is accompanied by the required securities; and (d) is
substantially responsive to the requirements of the bidding documents. During the
detailed evaluation of the “Financial Bids”, the responsiveness of the bids will be further

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determined with respect to the remaining bid conditions, i.e., priced bill of quantities,
technical specifications and drawings.

26.2 A substantially responsive “Financial Bid” is one, which conforms to all the terms,
conditions, and specifications of the bidding documents, without material deviation or
reservation. A material deviation or reservation is one (a) which affects in any
substantial way the scope, quality, or performance of the Works; (b) which limits in any
substantial way, inconsistent with the bidding documents, the Employer’s rights or the
Bidder’s obligations under the Contract; or (c) whose rectification would affect unfairly
the competitive position of other bidders presenting substantially responsive bids.

26.3 If a “Financial Bid” is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the

Employer, and may not subsequently be made responsive by correction or withdrawal
of the nonconforming deviation or reservation.

27. Correction of Errors

27.1 Financial Bids determined to be substantially responsive will be checked by the

Employer for any arithmetic errors. Errors will be corrected by the Employer as follows:
a) where there is a discrepancy between the rates in figures and in words, the rate
in words will govern; and
b) where there is a discrepancy between the unit rate and the line item total
resulting from multiplying the unit rate by the quantity, the unit rate as quoted will
govern.

27.2 The amount stated in the Financial Bid will be corrected by the Employer in
accordance with the above procedure for the correction of errors and shall be
considered as binding upon the Bidder. If the Bidder does not accept the corrected
amount, the Bid will be rejected, and the Bid Security shall be forfeited in accordance
with Sub-Clause 16.6(b).

28. Evaluation and Comparison of Financial Bids

28.1 The Employer will evaluate and compare only the bids determined to be
substantially responsive in accordance with Clause 26.
28.2 In evaluating the bids, the Employer will determine for each Bid the evaluated Bid
price by adjusting the Bid price after making any correction for errors pursuant to Clause
27;

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28.3 If the Bid of the successful Bidder is seriously unbalanced in relation to the
Engineer’s/Employer's estimate of the cost of work to be performed under the
contract, the Employer may require the Bidder to produce detailed price
analyses for any or all items of the Bill of Quantities, to demonstrate the internal
consistency of those prices with the construction methods and schedule
proposed. After evaluation of the price analyses, the Employer may require
that the amount of the performance security set forth in Clause 33 be increased
and an additional performance security may be obtained at the expense of the
successful Bidder to a level sufficient to protect the Employer against financial
loss in the event of default of the successful Bidder under the Contract. The
amount of the additional increased performance security shall be final, binding
and conclusive on the bidder.
28.4 A bid, which contains several items in the Bill of Quantities which are
unrealistically priced low and which cannot be substantiated satisfactorily by the
bidder, may be rejected as non-responsive.

29. Price Preference

29.1 Deleted

F. Award of Contract

30. Award Criteria

30.1 Subject to Clause 32, the Employer will award the Contract to the Bidder whose
Bid has been determined:
i. to be substantially responsive to the bidding documents and who has offered the
lowest evaluated Bid price.
ii. Deleted.
31. Employer’s Right to Accept any Bid and to Reject any or all Bids

31.1 Notwithstanding Clause 30, the Employer reserves the right to accept or reject
any Bid, and to cancel the bidding process and reject all bids, at any time prior to the
award of Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or
bidders or any obligation to inform the affected Bidder or bidders of the grounds for the
Employer’s action.

32. Notification of Award and Signing of Agreement.

32.1 The bidder whose Bid has been accepted will be notified of the award by the
Employer prior to expiration of the Bid validity period by cable, telex or facsimile
confirmed by registered letter. This letter (hereinafter and in the Part I General
Conditions of Contract called the “Letter of Acceptance”) will state the sum that the
Employer will pay to the Contractor in consideration of the execution, completion
and maintenance of the Works by the Contractor as prescribed by the Contract
(hereinafter and in the Contract called the “Contract Price”).

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32.2. The notification of award will constitute the formation of the Contract, subject only
to the furnishing of a performance security in accordance with the provisions of Clause
33.

32.3. The Agreement will incorporate all agreements between the Employer and
the successful Bidder. It will be signed by the Employer and the successful
Bidder after the performance security is furnished.

32.4 Upon the furnishing by the successful Bidder of the Performance Security, the
Employer will promptly notify the other Bidders that their Bids have been unsuccessful.

33. Performance Security

33.1 Within 10 (ten) days after receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, the successful
Bidder shall deliver to the Employer a Performance Security of Ten percent of the
Contract Price, for the period of 28 days after the expiry of defect liability period of 12
months plus additional security for unbalanced Bids in accordance with Clause 28.3 of
ITB and Clause 47 Part I General Conditions of Contract and sign the contract.

33.2 The performance security shall be either in the form of a Bank Guarantee or fixed
deposit Receipts, in the name of the Employer, from a Bank as applicable in case of
earnest money / bid security defined in Appendix to ITB.

33.3 Failure of the successful bidder to comply with the requirement of sub-clause
33.1 shall constitute sufficient ground for cancellation of the award and forfeiture of the
bid security.

34. Advances
34.1 The Employer will provide Mobilization Advance as provided in Part I
General Conditions of Contract.

35. Corrupt or Fraudulent Practices

The Employer will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the Bidder
recommended for award has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for
the contract in question and will declare the firm ineligible, either indefinitely or for a
stated period of time, to be awarded a contract with National Highways Authority of
India / State PWD and any other agencies, if it at any time determines that the firm has
engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contractor, or in
execution.

The Employer requires the bidders/Contractors to strictly observe the laws

against fraud and corruption enforced in India, namely, Prevention of Corruption Act,
1988.

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 Appendix to ITB

The Employer should fill out this Appendix to ITB before issuing the bidding
documents The insertions should correspond to the information provided in the
Invitation for Bids.

Instructions to
Bidders
Clause Reference
(1.1) The Employer is Chairman of National Highways Authority
of India

(1.1) Improvement of At grade rotary, construction of slip road

near Radisson and Mahipalpur on NH-8 in Delhi
(4.2) Deleted
(4.4 A) a The value shall be as mentioned in NIT.
(4.4 A) (b) The value shall be as mentioned in NIT.

Escalation factor (for the cost of works completed during

the last 7 years & financial figures required for the
calculation of bid capacity) may be taken as follows:

Year Before Multiplying Factor

One ………………………………………1.1
Two ……………………………………....1.21
Three …………………………………….1.33
Four ……………………………………...1.46
Five ………………………………………1.61
Six ……………………………………….1.77
Seven ……………………………………1.94

(4.4. B) (b)(i) The key equipments to be deployed on contract work.

Name of the Equipment Quantity

Hot Mix Plant (80-100 ton per Hr) 1
Sensor Paver 9 m width 1
Tandem (Vibratory) Roller 8 ton 1
Static Roller (10 ton) 1

Bitumen / Emulsion Sprayer 1

Pneumatic tyre roller 1

Mechanical Hydraulic Broomer (1250 sqm per hour) 1

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 Note: The bidder must produce the documentary evidence in
support of his (owning/leased or rented) for the above
equipments.

4.4 B (b) (ii) The Number of Technical personnel, Qualifications and

Experience will be as follows:

The Technical Personnel are:

Particular
Minimum
Experience
Sl. Personnel Qualification No. of Persons
(minimum
and Experience
No. requirement)
1. Project Manager B.E. (Civil) + 10 5 years as Project 1
Years Exp. Manager on Major
High-way, bridge
construction/
Maintenance works
2. Site Engineer Dip. Civil + 10 3 years on highway 1
cum Quantity years Exp. Or construction
Surveyor cum B.E. (civil) + 5 /Maintenance
Material Engineer yrs. Exp. works

Note : The detailed and signed CV’s for the Key Technical Personnel at Sr. No. 1 must be
furnished along with the bid.

(7.1) The contact person is: Project Director, PIU Gurgaon

(9. 2.1) Place, Time and Date for pre-bid meeting are:

Place: New Delhi

Time & Date Will be intimated later, if any

(11.1) Language of the bid is: English

(16.1) The amount of Earnest Money shall be as mentioned in

NIT
Bank Guarantee/Demand Draft must be in favour of:
National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi.

(16.2) A. The bid security shall be either in the form of a

Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft receipts, in the
name of the Employer, from following banks would
be accepted:-
i. State Bank of India or its subsidiaries,
ii. Any Indian Nationalised Bank
iii. IDBI or ICICI / ICICI Bank
iv. A Foreign Bank (issued by a branch

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 outside India) with a counter guarantee
from SBI or its subsidiaries or any Indian
Nationalised Bank.
v. Any Scheduled Commercial Bank
approved by RBI having a net worth of
not less than Rs. 500 crores as per the
latest Annual Report of the Bank. In the
case of a Foreign Bank (issued by a
branch in India), the net worth in respect
of the Indian operations shall only be
taken into account.

B. The acceptance of the guarantees shall also be

subject to the following conditions:-

i. The capital adequacy of the Bank shall

not be less than the norms prescribed by
RBI (presently 9, with effect from 31st
March, 2003, 10).
ii. The bank guarantee issued by a
Cooperative Bank shall not be accepted.
(20.1) The Employer's address for the purpose of Bid
submission is
General Manager(Tech)
National Highways Authority of India ,
G 5 & 6, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075
(20.1) The deadline for submission of bids shall be:
Time
As prescribed in Bid Notice
Date

(23.1) The date, time and place for opening of the Technical
Bids are:

(A) Technical Bid

Date
Time As prescribed in Bid Notice
Place

(B) Financial Bid (For qualified bidder as)

Date
Time (Will be intimated later)
Place
(33.1)
The amount and validity period of the performance
guarantee is:

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Amount: 10 % of the contract price.

Validity Period: (i) Performance security shall be valid until

a date 28 days after the expiry of Defect Liability Period of
12 months.

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 SECTION III

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

The information to be filled in by the Bidder in the following pages will be used for
purposes of post qualification as provided for in Clause 4 of the Instructions to Bidders.
This information will not be incorporated in the Contract.

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1. For Individual Bidders

1.1. Constitution or legal status of Bidder

[Attach copy]

Place of registration:
____________________________

Principal place of business:

____________________________

Power of attorney of signatory of Bid [Attach]

1.2. Total value of Civil Engineering construction

work performed in the last three years (in Rs. Lakhs)
refer ITB Clause 4.5 A(a)
(attach certificate from Chartered Accountant)

2006-2007--------------
2007-2008--------------
2008-2009-------------

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1.3 Work performed as prime contractor, work performed in the past as a nominated
sub- contractor will also be considered , provided further that all other qualification
criteria are satisfied (in the same name) on works of a similar nature during the last
seven years to qualify as per ITB Clause 4.5A(b).

Project Name of Description Contract Value of Date Stipulated Actual date Remarks
Name the of work No. Contract of period of of explaining
Employer* (Rs. issue completion completion* reasons
Crore) of for delay &
work work
order Completed

* Attach certificate(s) from the rank of Executive Engineer or equivalent

Note: In case of nominated sub-contractor – a certificate from the rank of Executive

Engineer or equivalent of the Prime Employer should be obtained from whom an
approval for subcontractor has been obtained.

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1.3 (a) Information on Bid Capacity (works for which bids have been submitted
and works which are yet to be completed) as on the date of the bid (as per Cl 4.6 of the
ITB).

(i) Existing commitments and on-going works:

Description Place & Contract Name & Value of Stipulated Value of Anticipated
of works State No. Address Contract Period of works* date of
of (Rs Cr) Completion remaining completion
Employer to be
completed
(Rs Cr)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

* Attach certificate (s) from the Engineer(s)-in-Charge

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(ii) Works for which bid already submitted:

Description Place & Name & Estimated Stipulated Date Remarks,

of works State Address value of period of when if any
of works (Rs completion decision is
Employer Cr) expected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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1.4. Availability of Key Equipment essential for carrying out the Works [Ref. Clause
4.5(B)(a)]. The Bidder should list all the information requested below.

Item of Requirement Availability Proposals Remarks

Equipment No. Capacity Owned/Leased Nos./Capacity Age/Condition
rented

Evidence of the availability of the equipment must be furnished.

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1.5. Qualifications and experience of Key Personnel required for administration and
execution of the Contract [Ref. Clause 4.5(B)(b)]. Attach biographical data for
technical personnel (Refer also to Cl. 4.3 (e) of Instruction to Bidders).

(Refer also to Sub Clause 9.1 of the Conditions of Contract).

Position Name Qualification Year of Years of

Experience experience in the
(General) proposed position
Project
Manager

1.6. Information on litigation history in which the Bidder is involved.

Other Party Employer Cause of Dispute Amount involved Remarks showing

(ies) Present Status

2. Bidders should provide the following affidavits/ undertakings as per formats

enclosed hereafter: -

(i) Affidavit (it should be on stamp paper attested by Notary)

(ii) Undertaking regarding minimum investment of cash
(iii) Undertaking that the Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in
Clause 15.1.

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 FORMAT FOR EVIDENCE OF ACCESS TO OR AVAILABLITY OF
OVERDRAFT/CREDIT FACILITIES

BANK CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that M/s..…………………………….. is a reputed company with a good

financial standing. If the contract for the work, namely “-----------------------------------” is
awarded to the above firm, we shall be able to provide overdraft/credit facilities to the
extent of INR ……………... (in figures and words) to meet their working capital
requirements for executing the above contract.

--Sd.--
Name of the Bank

Senior Bank Manager

Address of the Bank

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 AFFIDAVIT

1. I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that all the statements made in the required
attachments are true and correct.

2. The undersigned also hereby certifies that neither our firm

M/s_________________________________________________ have
abandoned any work on National Highways in India nor any contract awarded to
us for such works have been rescinded, during last five years prior to the date of
this bid.

3. The undersigned hereby authorise(s) and request(s) any bank, person, firm or
corporation to furnish pertinent information deemed necessary and requested by
the Department to verify this statement or regarding my (our) competence and
general reputation.

4. The undersigned understand and agrees that further qualifying information may
be requested, and agrees to furnish any such information at the request of the
Department Project implementing agency.

_____________________________________
(Signed by an Authorised Officer of the Firm)

_____________________
Title of Officer

______________________________
Name of Firm

______________________
DATE

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 UNDERTAKING

I, the undersigned do hereby undertake that our firm M/s

_______________________________ ____________________________ would invest
a minimum cash up to 25% of the value of the work during implementation of the
Contract.

_____________________________________
(Signed by an Authorised Officer of the Firm)

_____________________
Title of Officer

__________________________
Name of Firm

______________________
DATE

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 UNDERTAKING

I, the undersigned do hereby undertake that our firm M/s

______________________________________agree to abide by this bid for a period
_________ days for the date fixed for receiving the same and it shall be binding on us
and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period.

____________________________________
(Signed by an Authorised Officer of the Firm)

_______________
Title of Officer

__________________
Name of Firm

__________________
DATE

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 (SECTION-IV)

FORMS OF BID &

BANK GUARANTEE

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 FORM OF BANK GUARANTEE FOR BID SECURITY

WHEREAS __________________________________________________ (Name of

Tenders) (hereinafter called the Tenders) wishes to submit his tender for ---------- of NH-
______ (from Km. ______ to km. ______) in the state/s of ____________________
herein called “the Tender” KNOW ALL MEN by these present that we
_______________________ (Name of Bank) of ______________________ (Name of
country) having our registered office at ( ___________________________ ) (hereinafter
called the ‘Bank’) are bound unto the National Highways Authority of India (hereinafter
called “the Employer”) in the sum of the Rs. __________________ (Rupees
_________________________________) *for which payment can truly be made to the
said Employer. The Bank bind themselves, their successors and assigns by these
presents with the common seal of the Bank this day __________ of 2009 and undertake
to pay the amount of ______________ Rs. ____________ to the employer upon receipt
of this written demand without the employer having no substantiate his demand.
The conditions of this obligation are:
If the tenderer withdraws his tender during the period of Tender validity specified in the
Form of Tender.
Or
If the Tenderer having been notified of the acceptance of his Tender by the Employer
during the period of tender validity.
fails or refuses to execute the Form of Agreement in accordance with the instructions to
bidders, if required; or
fails or refuses to furnish the Performance Security, in accordance with the Instruction to
Bidders.
We undertake to pay Employer upto the above amount upon receipt of his first written
demand, without the employer having to substantiate his demand, provided that in his
demand the Employer will note that the amount claimed by his is due to his owing to the
occurrence of any one of the above conditions, specifying the occurred condition or
conditions.
This guarantee will remain in force upto and including the date 45 days beyond the
validity of the bid as such deadline is stated in the Instructions to Bidders or as it may be
extended by the Employer, at any time prior to the closing date for submission of the
Tenders Notice of which extension to the Bank is hereby waived. Any demand in
respect of this guarantee should reach the Bank not later than the above date of expiry
of this guarantee.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BANK _________
NAME AND DESIGNATION __________________________________
SEAL OF THE BANK _____________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THE WITNESS ___________________________________
NAME OF THE WITNESS ______________________________________
ADDRESS OF THE WITNESS ____________________________________

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 BANK GUARANTEE FOR PERFORMANCE SECURITY

FORM OF BANK GUARANTEE FOR PERFORMANCE SECURITY

To

National Highways Authority of India

G5 & 6, Sector – 10
Dwarka
New Delhi – 110075

WHEREAS……………………………… (name and address of contractor) thereinafter called “the

contractor” has undertaken, in pursuance of Contract No. ……………. Dated ……………….. to
execute……………………….. (name of Contract and brief description of Works) (hereinafter
called “the contract”).

AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said contract that the Contractor shall
furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a Nationalized/Scheduled bank of India for the sum
specified therein as security for compliance with his obligations in accordance with the Contract;

AND WHEREAS we have agreed to give the Contractor such a Bank Guarantee:

NOW THEREOF we hereby affirm that we are the guarantor and responsible to you on behalf of
the Contractor, up to a total of Rs……………… (amount of guarantee)
(Rupees……………………………………. (in words), such sum being payable in the types and
proportions of currencies in which the Contract Price is payable, and we undertake to pay you,
upon your first written demand and without cavil or argument, any sum or sums within the limits
of ……………….. (amount of guarantee) as aforesaid without your needing to prove or to show
grounds or reasons for your demand for the sum specified therein.

We hereby waive the necessity of your demanding the said debt from the Contractor before
presenting us with the demand.

We further agree that no change or addition to or other modification of the terms of the contract
or of the works to be performed there under or of any of the contract documents which may be
made between you and the Contractor shall in any way release us from any liability under this
guarantee, and we hereby waive notice of any such change, addition or modification.

This guarantee shall be valid until 28 days from the date of expiry of the Defects Liability Period
of 12 months.

Signature and seal of the Guarantor………………………………………………………

Name of the Bank …………………………………………………………………………

Address……………………………………………………………………………………

Date…………………………..

In the presence of ……………………………………………………………..

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1…………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name of Occupation)

2…………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name of Occupation)

An amount shall be inserted by the Guarantor, representing the percentage of the Contract
Price specified in the Contract including additional security for unbalance bids, if any and
denominated in Indian Rupees.

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 FORM OF LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

No. …………………………. Dated ………..

To
M/s………………………….

Sub.: …………………………. Name of Work …………………………………

Sir,
Based on your bid submitted on ………….. for execution of the work of
………………………………………………. , it is notified that your bid for the contract price of
Rs…………… (……….Rupees in words………) is accepted by the Competent Authority.

You are hereby requested to furnish Performance Security in the form detailed in
para. 33.2 of ITB for an amount equivalent to Rs…………… (……….Rupees in
words………) within 10 days as per provisions of clause 33.1 of ITB of the bid
document and sign the contract agreement failing which an action stipulated in para.33.3
of ITB shall be taken.
The validity of Performance Security BG shall be 2 months over and above the
specified period to accommodate the time lapse for BG confirmation and Contract
formulation.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

(………………..)
General Manager (Tech)

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 FORM OF AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT

This agreement made the ______________day of ____________________

2009_____________________ between the National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi
(hereinafter called “the Employer” of the one part and _________________ (here in after called
“the Contractor”) of the other part.

AND WHEREAS the Employer invited bids from eligible bidders of the execution of certain
works, viz………………………………………………

AND WHEREAS pursuant to the bid submitted by the Contractor, vide ____________ (here in
after referred to as the “BID” or “ÖFFER”) for the execution of works, the Employer by his letter
of acceptance dated ___________ accepted the offer submitted by the Contractor for the
execution and completion of such works and the remedying of any defects thereon, on terms
and conditions in accordance with the documents listed in para 2 below.

AND WHEREAS the Contractor by a deed of undertaking dated ________ has agreed to abide
by all the terms of the bid, including but not limited to the amount quoted for the execution of
Contract, as stated in the bid, and also to comply with such terms and conditions as may be
required from time to time.

AND WHEREAS pursuant to the bid submitted by the Contractor vide ___________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “the Offer”), the employer has by his letter of acceptance no.
_________- dated ___________-- accepted the offer submitted by the Contractor for the
execution and completion of such works and the remedying of any defects therein, on terms and
conditions in accordance in the conditions of particular application and condition included
hereinafter;

AND WHEREAS the contractor has agreed to undertake such works and has furnished a
performance security pursuant to clause 35 of the instructions to bidders (Section-I).

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH as follows:

1. In this agreement works and expressions shall have the same meanings as are
respectively assigned to them in the conditions of contract hereinafter referred to;
2. the following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and constructed as part of
this agreement viz.

(a) Agreement,
(b) Letter of Acceptance, Notice to Proceed with the Work,
(c) Contractor's Bid,
(d) Contract Data,
(e) Conditions of Contract including Special Conditions of Contract
(f) Specifications,
(g) Drawings
(h) Bill of Quantities, and
(i) Any other document listed in the Contract Data.

3. The foregoing documents shall be constructed as complementary and mutually

explanatory one with another. Should any ambiguities or discrepancy be noted then the

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 order of precedence of these documents shall subject to the condition of particular
applications be as listed above.

4. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Employer to the Contractor as

hereinafter mentioned, the Contractor hereby covenants with the Employer to execute
and complete the works and remedy any defects therein in conformity in all respect with
the provisions of the contract.

5. the employer hereby covenants to pay the contractor in consideration of the execution
and completion of the works and the remedying of defects therein the contract price or
such other sum as may become payable under the provisions of the contract at the
times and in the manner prescribed by the contract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties here to have caused this agreement to be executed the
day and year first before written.

The common seal of ___________________ was hereunto affixed in the presence of:
Or
Signed, sealed and delivered by the said Employer through his Authorized Representative and
the said Contractor through his Power of Attorney holder in the presence of:

Binding Signature of Employer ___________________________________

For and on behalf of National Highways Authority of India, New Delhi – 110 075

Binding Signature of Contractor __________________________________

In the presence of In the Presence of

1. Name : 1. Name:
Address: Address:

2. Name : 2. Name:
Address: Address:

In witness whereof the parties thereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and
year first before written.

The Common Seal of

____________________________________________________________

was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

Signed, Sealed and Delivered by the said ____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________

in the presence of:

Binding Signature of Employer ____________________________________________

Binding Signature of Contractor ____________________________________________

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 (SECTION-V)

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
(PART-I GCC AND CONTRACT DATA)

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 Table of Clauses

A. General 33. Correction of Defects

1. Definitions 34. Uncorrected Defects
2. Interpretation D. Cost Control
3. Language and Law 35. Bill of Quantities
4. Engineer's Decisions 36. Variations
5. Delegation 37. Payments for Variations
6. Communications 38. Cash Flow Forecasts
7. Subcontracting 39. Payment Certificates
8. Other Contractors 40. Payments
9. Personnel 41. Compensation Events
10. Employer's and Contractor's 42. Tax
Risks 43. Currencies
11. Employer's Risks 44. Security Deposit
12. Contractor's Risks 45. Liquidated Damages
13. Insurance 46. Advance Payments
14. Site Investigation Reports 47. Securities
15. Queries about the Contract 48. Cost of Repairs
Data E. Finishing the Contract
16. Contractor to Construct the 49. Completion
Works & do maintenance 50. Taking Over
17. The Works to Be Completed by 51. Final Account
the Intended Completion Date 52. Operating and Maintenance
18. Approval by the Engineer Manual
19. Safety 53. Termination
20. Discoveries 54. Payment upon
21. Possession of the Site Termination
22. Access to the Site 55. Property
23. Instructions 56 Release from Performance
24. Dispute Redressal F. Other Conditions of Contract
System 57. Labour
25. Procedure for disputes 58. Compliance with Labour
26. Replacement of dispute & Regulations
Review Expert 59. Drawings and Photographs of
B. Time Control the Works
27. Programme 60. The Apprenticeship Act, 1961
28. Extension of the Intended
Completion Date
29. Delays Ordered by the Engineer
30. Management Meetings
C. Quality Control
31. Identifying Defects
32. Tests

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 Section V
Part I General Conditions of Contract

A. General

1. Definitions

1.1 Terms which are defined in the Contract Data are not also defined in the
Conditions of Contract but keep their defined meanings. Capital initials are used to
identify defined terms.

Bill of Quantities means the priced and completed Bill of Quantities forming part of the
Bid.

Compensation Events are those defined in Clause 41 hereunder.

The Completion Date is the date of completion of the Works as certified by the
Engineer, in accordance with Clause 49.1.

The Contract is the Contract between the Employer and the Contractor to execute,
complete, and maintain the Works. It consists of the documents listed in Clause 2.3.

The Contract Data defines the documents and other information, which comprise the
Contract.

The Contractor is a person or corporate body whose Bid to carry out the Works has
been accepted by the Employer.

The Contractor's Bid is the completed bidding document submitted by the Contractor
to the Employer and includes technical and financial bids.

The Contract Price is the price stated in the Letter of Acceptance and thereafter as
adjusted in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

Days are calendar days; months are calendar months.

A Defect is any part of the Works not completed in accordance with the Contract.

The Defects Liability Certificate is the certificate issued by Engineer, after the Defect
Liability Period has ended and upon correction of Defects by the Contractor.

The Defects Liability Period is six months calculated from the Completion Date.

Drawings include calculations and other information provided or approved by the

Engineer for the execution of the Contract.

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The Employer is the party as defined in the Contract Data, who employs the Contractor
to carry out the Works. The Employer may delegate any or all functions to a person or
body nominated by him for specified functions.

The Engineer is the person named in the Contract Data (or any other competent
person appointed by the Employer and notified to the Contractor, to act in replacement
of the Engineer) who is responsible for supervising the execution of the Works and
administering the Contract.

Equipment is the Contractor's machinery and vehicles brought temporarily to the Site to
construct the Works.

The Initial Contract Price is the Contract Price listed in the Employer's Letter of
Acceptance.

The Intended Completion Date is the date on which it is intended that the Contractor
shall complete the Works. The Intended Completion Date is specified in the Contract
Data. The Intended Completion Date may be revised only by the Engineer by issuing an
extension of time after the approval from Employer.

Materials are all supplies, including consumables, used by the Contractor for
incorporation in the Works.

Plant is any integral part of the Works that shall have a mechanical, electrical,
electronic, chemical, or biological function.

The Site is the area defined as such in the Contract Data.

Site Investigation Reports are those that were included in the bidding documents and
are factual interpretative reports about the surface and subsurface conditions at the
Site.

Specification means the Specification of the Works included in the Contract and any
modification or addition made or approved by the Engineer.

The Start Date is given in the Contract Data. It is the date when the Contractor shall
commence execution of the Works. It does not necessarily coincide with any of the Site
Possession Dates.

A Sub-Contractor is a person or corporate body who has a Contract with the

Contractor to carry out a part of the work in the Contract, which includes work on the
Site.

Temporary Works are works designed, constructed, installed, and removed by the
Contractor that are needed for construction or installation of the Works.

A Variation is an instruction given by the Engineer after the approval from NHAI, which
varies the Works.

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The Works are what the Contract requires the Contractor to construct, install, maintain,
and turn over to the Employer, as defined in the Contract Data.

2. Interpretation

2.1 In interpreting these Conditions of Contract, singular also means plural, male
also means female or neuter, and the other way around. Headings have no significance.
Words have their normal meaning under the language of the Contract unless
specifically defined. The Engineer will provide instructions clarifying queries about these
Conditions of Contract.

2.2 If sectional completion is specified in the Contract Data, references in the

Conditions of Contract to the Works, the Completion Date, and the Intended Completion
Date apply to any Section of the Works (other than references to the Completion Date
and Intended Completion Date for the whole of the Works).

2.3 The documents forming the Contract shall be interpreted in the following order of
priority:
(1) Agreement,
(2) Letter of Acceptance, Notice to Proceed with the Work,
(3) Contractor's Bid,
(4) Contract Data,
(5) Conditions of Contract including Special Conditions of Contract
(6) Specifications,
(7) Drawings
(8) Bill of Quantities, and
(9) Any other document listed in the Contract Data as forming part of the
contract.

3. Language and Law

3.1 The language of the Contract and the law governing the Contract are stated in
the Contract Data.

4. Engineer's Decisions

4.1 Except where otherwise specifically stated, the Engineer will decide contractual
matters between the Employer and the Contractor in the role representing the
Employer.

5. Delegation

5.1 The Engineer, duly informing the Employer, may delegate any of his duties and
responsibilities to other people except to the Adjudicator, after notifying the Contractor,
and may cancel any delegation after notifying the Contractor.

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6. Communications

6.1 Communications between parties that are referred to in the Conditions shall be
effective only when in writing. A notice shall be effective only when it is delivered.

7. Subcontracting

7.1 The Contractor may subcontract any portion of work, up to a limit specified in
Contract Data, with the prior approval of the Employer in writing. Subcontracting shall
not alter the Contractor's obligations.

8. Other Contractors

8.1 The Contractor shall cooperate and share the Site with other Contractors, public
authorities, utilities, and the Employer between the dates given in the Schedule of Other
Contractors, as referred to in the Contract Data. The Contractor shall also provide
facilities and services for them as described in the Schedule. The Employer may modify
the Schedule of Other Contractors, and shall notify the Contractor of any such
modification.

9. Personnel

9.1 The Contractor shall employ the technical personnel named in the Contract Data
or other technical persons approved by the Engineer. The Engineer will approve any
proposed replacement of technical personnel only if their relevant qualifications and
abilities are substantially equal to or better than those of the personnel stated in the
Contract Data. If the personal stated in the contract data are not deployed on site by the
contractor, it will treat as a breach of contract and action will be taken as per clause 53.

9.2 If the Engineer asks the Contractor to remove a person who is a member of the
Contractor's staff or work force, stating the reasons, the Contractor shall ensure that the
person leaves the Site within seven days and has no further connection with the Works
in the Contract.

10. Employer's and Contractor's Risks

10.1 The Employer carries the risks which this Contract states are Employer's risks,
and the Contractor carries the risks which this Contract states are Contractor's risks.

11. Employer's Risks

11.1 The Employer is responsible for the excepted risks which are (a) in so far as they
directly affect the execution of the Works in the Employer’s country, the risks of war,
hostilities, invasion, act of foreign enemies, rebellion, revolution, insurrection or military
or usurped power, civil war, riot commotion or disorder (unless restricted to the
Contractor’s employees), natural calamities and contamination from any nuclear fuel or
nuclear waste or radioactive toxic explosive, or (b) a cause due solely to the design of
the Works, other than the Contractor’s design.

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12. Contractor's Risks

12.1 All risks of loss of or damage to physical property and of personal injury and
death, which arise during and in consequence of the performance of the Contract other
than the excepted risks, referred to in clause 11.1, are the responsibility of the
Contractor.

13. Insurance

13.1 The Contractor at his cost shall provide, in the joint names of the Employer and the
Contractor, insurance cover from the Start Date to the end of defect liability period for a
to d and upto the completion period for e, in the amounts and deductibles stated in the
Contract Data for the following events which are due to the Contractor's risks:

a) loss of or damage to the Works, Plant and Materials;

b) loss of or damage to Equipment;
c) loss of or damage to property (except the Works, Plant, Materials, and
Equipment) in connection with the Contract; and
d) Personal injury or death.

13.2 Insurance policies and certificates for insurance shall be delivered by the
Contractor to the Engineer for the Engineer's approval before the Start Date. All such
insurance shall provide for compensation to be payable in Indian Rupees to rectify the
loss or damage incurred.

13.3 If the Contractor does not provide any of the policies and certificates required,
the Employer may effect the insurance which the Contractor should have provided and
recover the premiums the Employer has paid from payments otherwise due to the
Contractor or, if no payment is due, the payment of the premiums shall be debt due.

13.4 Alterations to the terms of insurance shall not be made without the approval of
the Engineer.

13.4 Both parties shall comply with any conditions of the insurance policies.

14. Site Investigation Reports

14.1 The Contractor, in preparing the Bid, may rely on any Site Investigation Reports
referred to in the Contract Data, supplemented by any other information available to
him, before submitting the bid.

15. Queries about the Contract Data

15.1 The GM (Tech) will clarify queries on the Contract Data.

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16. Contractor to Construct the Works

16.1 The Contractor shall construct, and install and maintain the Works in accordance
with the Specifications and Drawings.

17. The Works to Be Completed by the Intended Completion Date

17.1 The Contractor may commence execution of the Works on the Start Date and
shall carry out the Works in accordance with the Programme submitted by the
Contractor, as updated with the approval of the Engineer, and complete them by the
Intended Completion Date.

18. Approval by the Engineer

18.1 The Contractor shall submit Specifications and Drawings showing the proposed
Temporary Works to the Engineer, who is to approve them if they comply with
specifications and drawings.

18.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for design of Temporary Works.

18.3 The Engineer's approval shall not alter the Contractor's responsibility for design
of the Temporary Works.

18.4 The Contractor shall obtain approval of third parties to the design of the
Temporary Works, where required.

18.5 All Drawings prepared by the Contractor for the execution of the temporary or
permanent Works, are subject to prior approval by the Engineer before their use.

19. Safety

19.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all activities on the Site.

20. Discoveries

20.1 Anything of historical or other interest or of significant value unexpectedly

discovered on the Site shall be the property of the Employer. The Contractor shall notify
the Engineer of such discoveries and carry out the Engineer's instructions for dealing
with them.

21. Possession of the Site

21.1 The Employer shall give complete possession of the Site to the Contractor on the
date of signing of agreement.

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22. Access to the Site

22.1 The Contractor shall allow access to the Site and to any place where work in
connection with the Contract is being carried out, or is intended to be carried out to the
engineer and any person/persons/agency authorized by:
a. The Engineer
b. The Employer

23. Instructions

23.1 The Contractor shall carry out all instructions of the Engineer, which comply with
the applicable laws where the Site is located.
23.2 The Contractor shall permit the Employer to inspect the Contractor's accounts
and records relating to the performance of the Contractor and to have them audited by
Auditors appointed by the Employer if so required by the Employer.

24. Deleted

25. Deleted

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B. Time Control
27. Programme

27.1 The Engineer shall issue the indent of work in stages specifying the time limit for
the same as and when required. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for
approval a programme showing the general methods, arrangements, order, and timing
for all the activities in the Works, along with monthly cash flow forecasts.

27.2 An update of the Programme shall be a programme showing the actual progress
achieved on each activity and the effect of the progress achieved on the timing of the
remaining Works, including any changes to the sequence of the activities.

27.3 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval an updated Programme
at intervals. If the Contractor does not submit an updated Programme within this period,
the Engineer may withhold the amount stated in the Contract Data from the next
payment certificate and continue to withhold this amount until the next payment after the
date on which the overdue Programme has been submitted.

27.4 The Engineer's approval of the Programme shall not alter the Contractor's
obligations. The Contractor may revise the Programme and submit it to the Engineer
again at any time. A revised Programme shall show the effect of Variations and
Compensation Events.

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28. Extension of the Intended Completion Date

28.1 The Engineer shall extend the Intended Completion Date only after the approval
of NHAI if a Compensation Event occurs or a Variation is issued which makes it
impossible for Completion to be achieved by the Intended Completion Date without the
Contractor taking steps to accelerate the remaining Works, which would cause the
Contractor to incur additional cost.

28.2 The Engineer shall decide whether and by how much time to extend the Intended
Completion Date within 21 days of the Contractor asking the Engineer for a decision
upon the effect of a Compensation Event or Variation and submitting full supporting
information. If the Contractor has failed to cooperate in dealing with a delay, the delay
by this failure shall not be considered in assessing the new Indented Completion Date.

29. Delays Ordered by the Engineer

29.1 The Engineer may instruct the Contractor to delay the start or progress of any
activity within the Works. Delay/delays totalling more than 30 days will require prior
written approval of the Employer.

30. Management Meetings

30.1 The Engineer may require the Contractor to attend a management meeting. The
business of a management meeting shall be to review the plans for the Works.

30.2 The Engineer shall record the business of management meetings and provide
copies of the record to those attending the meeting. The responsibility of the parties for
actions to be taken shall be decided by the Engineer either at the management meeting
or after the management meeting and stated in writing to all those who attended the
meeting.

C. Quality Control
31. Identifying Defects

31.1 The Engineer shall check the Contractor's work and notify the Contractor of any
Defects that are found. Such checking shall not affect the Contractor's responsibilities.
The Engineer may instruct the Contractor to search for a Defect and to uncover and test
any work that the Engineer considers may have a Defect.

32. Tests

32.1 The contractor shall be solely responsible for :

a. Carrying out the mandatory tests prescribed in the Roads Manual, and
b. For the correctness of the test results, whether preformed in his
laboratory or elsewhere.

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32.2 If the Engineer instructs the Contractor to carry out a test not specified in the
Specification to check whether any work has a Defect and the test shows that it does,
the Contractor shall pay for the test and any samples.

33. Correction of Defects noticed during the Defect Liability Period.

33.1 It is the terms of contract that construction of road shall be of very high standard,
requiring no major repairs for at least twelve (12) months after the date of completion of
works.

33.2 If any defects including shrinkage, cracks, other faults appear in the work within
12 months of “Taking over” certificate, the Engineer shall give notice to the Contractor of
any defects before the end of the Defects Liability Period, which begins at Completion,
and is for six months thereafter. The Defects Liability shall be extended for as long as
defects remain to be corrected.

33.3 Every time notice of a defect is given, the Contractor shall correct the notified defect at
his own cost within the length of time specified by the Engineer’s notice. If the contractor is in
default the Engineer shall cause the same to be made good by other workmen and deduct the
expense from any sums that may be due to the contractor.

34. Uncorrected Defects

34.1 If the Contractor has not corrected a Defect/completed the work, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer, within the time specified in the Engineer's notice, the
Engineer will assess the cost of having the Defect corrected/completed, and the
Contractor will pay this amount, on correction of the Defect.

D. Cost Control
35. Bill of Quantities

35.1 The Bill of Quantities shall contain items for the construction, installation, testing,
and commissioning and maintaining works to be done by the Contractor.

35.2 The Bill of Quantities is used to calculate the Contract Price. The Contractor is
paid for the quantity of the work done at the rate in the Bill of Quantities for each item for
the work executed.

35.3 Changes in the Quantities

35.3.1 If the final quantity of the work-done differs from the quantity in the Bill of
Quantities for the particular item by more than 25 percent provided the change exceeds
1% of initial Contract Price, the Engineer shall adjust the rate to allow for the change.
35.3.2 The Engineer shall not adjust rates from changes in quantities if thereby
the Initial Contract Price is exceeded by more than 15 percent, except with the Prior
approval of the Employer.
If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a detailed
cost breakdown of any rate in the Bill of Quantities.

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 36. Variations

36.1 The Engineer shall, having regard to the scope of the Works and the sanctioned
estimated cost, have power to order only after approval from NHAI / as per NHAI guidelines,
in writing, Variations within the scope of the Works he considers necessary or advisable
during the progress of the Works. Such Variations shall form part of the Contract and the
Contractor shall carry them out and include them in updated Programmes produced by the
Contractor. Oral orders of the Engineer for Variations, unless followed by written
confirmation, shall not be taken into account.

37. Payments for Variations

37.1 If rates for Variation items are specified in the Bill of Quantities, the Contractor shall
carry out such work at the same rate. This shall apply for Variations only up to the limit
prescribed in the Clause 35. If the Variation exceeds this limit, the rate shall be derived
under the provisions of clause 37.2 and 37.3 for quantities (higher) exceeding the deviation
limit.

37.2 If the rates for Variation are not specified in the Bill of Quantities, the Engineer shall
derive the rate from similar items in the Bill of Quantities.

37.3 If the rate for Variation item cannot be determined in the manner specified in Clause
37.1 or 37.2, the Contractor shall, within 14 days of the issue of order of Variation work,
inform the Engineer the rate which he proposes to claim, supported by analysis of the rates.
The Engineer shall assess the quotation and determine the rate based on prevailing market
rates within one month of the submission of the claim by the Contractor and approval from
NHAI will be taken. As far as possible, the rate analysis shall be based on the standard data
book and the current schedule of rates of the district public works division. The decision of
the Employer on the rate so determined shall be final and binding on the Contractor.

38. Cash Flow Forecasts

38.1 When the Programme is updated, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with an
updated cash flow forecast.

39. Payment Certificates

39.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer monthly statements of the value of the
work executed less the cumulative amount certified previously supported with detailed
measurement of the items of work executed.

39.2 The Engineer shall check the Contractor's monthly statement within 14 days and
certify the amount to be paid to the Contractor after taking into account any credit or
debit for the month in question.

39.3 The value of work executed shall be determined, based on measurements by the
Engineer.

39.4 The value of work executed shall comprise the value of the quantities of the
items in the Bill of Quantities completed.
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 39.5 The value of work executed shall also include the valuation of Variations and
Compensation Events.

39.6 The Engineer / Employer may exclude any item certified in a previous certificate
or reduce the proportion of any item previously certified in any certificate in the light of
later information.

39.7 The final bill shall be submitted by the contractor within one month of the actual
date of completion of the work; otherwise the Engineers certificate of the measurement
and of the total amount payable for work accordingly shall be final and payment made
accordingly within a period of sixty days as far as possible.

40. Payments

40.1 Payments shall be adjusted for deductions for advance payments, security
deposit, other recoveries in terms of the Contract and taxes at source, as applicable
under the law. The Employer shall pay the Contractor the amounts Engineer had
certified within 28 days of the date of each certificate.

40.2 The Employer may appoint another authority, as specified in the Contract Data (or any
other competent person appointed by the Employer and notified to the contractor) to make
payment certified by the Engineer.

40.3 Items of the Works for which no rate or price has been entered in the Bill of Quantities,
will not be paid for by the Employer and shall be deemed covered by other rates and prices in
the Contract.

41. Compensation Events

41.1 The following shall be Compensation Events unless they are caused by the Contractor:
a) The Engineer orders a delay or delays exceeding a total of 30 days.
b) The effects on the Contractor of any of the Employer's Risks.

41.2 If a Compensation Event would prevent the Works being completed before the Intended
Completion Date, the Intended Completion Date shall be extended. The Engineer shall decide
whether and by how much the Intended Completion Date shall be extended after the approval of
the employer.

41.3 The contractor shall not be entitled to compensation to the extent that the Employer’s
interests are adversely affected by the Contractor not having given early warning or not having
cooperated with the Engineer/Employer.

42. Tax & Currencies

42.1 The rates quoted by the Contractor shall be deemed to be inclusive of the sales and
other levies, duties, royalties, cess, toll, taxes (except service tax) of Central and State
Governments, local bodies and authorities that the Contractor will have to pay for the
performance of this Contract. The Employer will perform such duties in regard to the deduction
of such taxes at source as per applicable law. The service tax shall be reimbursed (if applicable)
subject to production of proof of such payment by the contractor.

42.2 All payments will be made in Indian Rupees.

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Deleted

44. Security Deposit / Retention Money

44.1 The Employer shall retain security deposit of five percent of the amount from each
payment due to the Contractor until Completion of the whole of the Works.

44.2 The security deposit/retention money and the performance security aggregating to 15
percent of the Contract price will be released to the Contractor when the Defect Liability period
is over, and the Engineer has certified that the Defects, if any, notified by the Engineer to the
Contractor before the end of this period have been corrected.

44.3 If the contractor so desires then the Security Deposit/retention money can be released
earlier at an interest @ 6 % p.a on submission of unconditional Bank Guarantee at the following
three stages:-
(a) At a point after the progress of work in financial term (gross value of work done) has
reached 25% of the contract amount
(b) At a point after the progress of work in financial term (gross value of work done) has
reached 35% of the contract amount
(c) After the retention money has been deducted to the full value.

45. Liquidated Damages

45.1 The Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Employer at the rate or part thereof
stated in the Contract Data for each day that the Completion Date is later than the Intended
Completion Date. The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the amount defined in
the Contract Data. The Employer may deduct liquidated damages from payments due to the
Contractor. Payment of liquidated damages shall not affect the Contractor's other liabilities.

45.2 If the Intended Completion Date is extended after liquidated damages have been paid,
the Engineer shall correct any overpayment of liquidated damages by the Contractor by adjusting
the next payment certificate. The contractor shall not be paid interest on the over payment.

46. Advance Payment

46.1 The Employer will make the advance payment to the Contractor against provision by the
Contractor of an Unconditional Bank Guarantee in a form and by a Commercial bank acceptable
to the Employer in amounts equal to the advance payment up to 10% of Contract Value.

The guarantee shall remain effective until the advance payment has been repaid, but the
amount of the guarantee shall be progressively reduced by the amounts repaid by the
Contractor.

46.2 The Contractor is to use the advance payment only to pay for Equipment, plant and
Mobilization expenses required specifically for execution of the Works. The Contractor shall
demonstrate the advance payment has been used in this way by supplying copies of invoices or
other documents to the Engineer.

46.3 The advance payment shall be repaid with interest @ SBI PLR applicable on the date of
release of mobilisation advance by deducting from payments otherwise due to the Contractor.
The mobilisation advance will be recovered from first six running bills in equal
instalments and the interest will be charged from sixth bill. In any case, the

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mobilisation advance with interest must be recovered within ten months from the
date of agreement. No account shall be taken of the advance payment or its
repayment in assessing valuations of work done, Variations, price adjustments,
Compensation Events, or Liquidated damages.

47. Securities

47.1 The Performance Security equal to ten percent of the contract price and
additional security for unbalanced bids shall be provided to the Employer no later than
the date specified in the Letter of Acceptance and shall be issued in the form given in
the Contract Data and by a scheduled commercial bank. The Performance Security
shall be valid until a date 28 days from the date of expiry of Defect Liability Period and
the additional security for unbalanced bids shall be valid until a date 28 days from the
date of issue of the certificate of completion.

48. Cost of Repairs

48.1 Loss or damage to the Works or Materials to be incorporated in the Works

between the Start Date and the end of the Defects Correction periods shall be remedied
by the Contractor at their cost if the loss or damage arises from the Contractor's acts or
omissions.

E. Finishing the Contract

49. Completion

49.1 The Contractor shall request the Engineer to issue a certificate of Completion of
the Works, and the Engineer will do so upon deciding that the Works is completed.

50. Taking Over

50.1 The Employer shall take over the Site and the Works within seven days of the
Engineer's issuing a certificate of Completion.

51. Final Account

51.1 The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with a detailed account of the total
amount that the Contractor considers payable under the Contract before the end of the
Defects Liability Period. The Engineer shall issue a Defects Liability Certificate and
certify any final payment that is due to the Contractor within 56 days of receiving the
Contractor's account if it is correct and complete. If it is not, the Engineer shall issue
within 56 days a schedule that states the scope of the corrections or additions that are
necessary. If the Final Account is still unsatisfactory after it has been resubmitted, the
Engineer shall decide on the amount payable to the Contractor and issue a payment
certificate within 56 days of receiving the Contractor’s revised account.

52. Operating and Maintenance Manuals

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52.1 If "as built" Drawings and/or operating and maintenance manuals are required,
the Contractor shall supply them by the dates stated in the Contract Data.

52.2 If the Contractor does not supply the Drawings and/or manuals by the dates
stated in the Contract Data, or they do not receive the Engineer's approval, the
Engineer shall withhold the amount stated in the Contract Data from payments due to
the Contractor.

53. Termination

53.1 The Employer may terminate the Contract if the Contractor causes a
fundamental breach of the Contract.

53.2 Fundamental breaches of Contract include, but shall not be limited to, the
following:

a) the Contractor stops work for 28 days when no stoppage of work is shown on the
current Programme and the stoppage has not been authorized by the Engineer;
b) the Contractor is declared as bankrupt or goes into liquidation other than for
approved reconstruction or amalgamation;
c) the Engineer/Employer gives Notice that failure to correct a particular Defect is a
fundamental breach of Contract and the Contractor fails to correct it within a
reasonable period of time determined by the Engineer;
d) the Contractor does not maintain a Security, which is required;
e) the Contractor has delayed the completion of the Works by the number of days
for which the maximum amount of liquidated damages can be paid, as defined in
clause 45;
f) the Contractor fails to provide insurance cover as required under clause 13;
g) if the Contractor, in the judgement of the Employer, has engaged in the corrupt or
fraudulent practice in competing for or in executing the Contract. For the purpose
of this clause, “corrupt practise” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting
of any thing of value to influence the action of a public official in the procurement
process or in Contract execution. “Fraudulent Practice” means a
misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a procurement process or the
execution of a contract to the detriment of the Employer and includes collusive
practice among Bidders (prior to or after bid submission) designed to establish
bid process at artificial non-competitive levels and to deprive the Employer of the
benefits of free and open competition.
h) if the Contractor has not completed at least thirty percent of the value of Work
required to be completed after half of the completion period has elapsed;
i) if the Contractor fails to set up a field laboratory with the prescribed equipment,
within the period specified in the Contract Data; and
j) any other fundamental breaches as specified in the Contract Data.

53.3 Notwithstanding the above, the Employer may terminate the Contract for
convenience.

53.4 If the Contract is terminated, the Contractor shall stop work immediately, make
the Site safe and secure, and leave the Site as soon as reasonably possible.

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54. Payment upon Termination

54.1 If the Contract is terminated because of a fundamental breach of Contract by the

Contractor, the Engineer shall issue a certificate for the value of the work done and
Materials ordered less advance payments received up to the date of the issue of the
certificate and less the percentage to apply to the value of the work not completed, as
indicated in the Contract Data. Additional Liquidated Damages shall not apply. If the
total amount due to the Employer exceeds any payment due to the Contractor, the
difference shall be a debt payable to the Employer.

54.2 If the Contract is terminated at the Employer's convenience, the Engineer shall
issue a certificate for the value of the work done, the reasonable cost of removal of
Equipment, repatriation of the Contractor's personnel employed solely on the Works,
and the Contractor's costs of protecting and securing the Works and less advance
payments received up to the date of the certificate, less other recoveries due in terms of
the Contract, and less taxes due to be deducted at source as per applicable law.

55. Property

55.1 All Materials on the Site, Plant, Equipment, Temporary Works, and Works shall
be deemed to be the property of the Employer for use for completing balance work if the
Contract is terminated because of the Contractor's default.

56. Release from Performance

56.1 If the Contract is frustrated by the outbreak of war or by any other event entirely
outside the control of the Employer or the Contractor, the Engineer shall certify that the
Contract has been frustrated. The Contractor shall make the Site safe and stop work as
quickly as possible after receiving this certificate and shall be paid for all work carried
out before receiving it and for any work carried out afterwards to which a commitment
was made.

F. Other Conditions of Contract

57. Labour

57.1 The Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided in the Contract, make his own
arrangements for the engagement of all staff and labour, local or other, and for their
payment, housing, feeding and transport.

57.2 The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, deliver to the Engineer a return
in detail, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the
staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour from time to time employed by
the Contractor on the Site and such other information as the Engineer may require.

58. COMPLIANCE WITH LABOUR REGULATIONS

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58.1 During continuance of the Contract, the Contractor and his sub Contractors shall
abide at all times by all existing labour enactments and rules made thereunder,
regulations, notifications and bye laws of the State or Central Government or local
authority and any other labour law (including rules), regulations, bye laws that may be
passed or notification that may be issued under any labour law in future either by the
State or the Central Government or the local authority. Salient features of some of the
major labour laws that are applicable to construction industry are given in Appendix to
Part I General Condition of Contract. The Contractor shall keep the Employer
indemnified in case any action is taken against the Employer by the competent authority
on account of contravention of any of the provisions of any Act or rules made
thereunder, regulations or notifications including amendments. If the Employer is
caused to pay or reimburse, such amounts as may be necessary to cause or observe,
or for non-observance of the provisions stipulated in the notifications/bye
laws/Acts/Rules/regulations including amendments, if any, on the part of the Contractor,
the Engineer/Employer shall have the right to deduct any money due to the Contractor
including his amount of performance security. The Employer/Engineer shall also have
right to recover from the Contractor any sum required or estimated to be required for
making good the loss or damage suffered by the Employer.

The employees of the Contractor and the Sub-Contractor in no case shall be treated as
the employees of the Employer at any point of time.

59. Drawings and Photographs of the Works

59.1 The contractor shall do photography/video photography of the site firstly before
the start of the work, secondly mid-way in the execution of different stages of work and
lastly after the completion of the work. No separate payment will be made to the
contractor for this.

59.2 The Contractor shall not disclose details of Drawings furnished to him and works
on which he is engaged without the prior approval of the Engineer in writing. No
photograph of the works or any part thereof or plant employed thereon, expect those
permitted under clause 59.1, shall be taken or permitted by the Contractor to be taken
by any of his employees or any employees of his sub-Contractors without the prior
approval of the Engineer in writing. No photographs/ Video photography shall be
published or otherwise circulated without the approval of the Engineer in writing.

60. The Apprentices Act 1961

60.1 The Contractor shall duly comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act 1961
(III of 1961), the rules made thereunder and the orders that may be issued from time to
time under the said Act and the said Rules and on his failure or neglect to do so he shall
be subject to all liabilities and penalties provided by the said Act and said Rules.

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 Addendum of General Condition of Contract

SALIENT FEATURES OF SOME MAJOR LABOUR LAWS APPLICABLE TO

ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION
WORK.

a) Workmen Compensation Act 1923: - The Act provides for compensation

in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.

b) Payment of Gratuity Act 1972: - Gratuity is payable to an employee under

the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has
completed the prescribed minimum years (say, five years) of service or more or on
death the rate of prescribed minimum days’ (say, 15 days) wages for every
completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing the
prescribed minimum number (say, 10) or more employees.

c) Employees P.F. and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952: The Act Provides
for monthly contributions by the Employer plus workers at the rate prescribed (say,
10% or 8.33%). The benefits payable under the Act are:

i. Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be.

ii. Deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker.
iii. Payment of P.F. accumulation on retirement/death etc.

d) Maternity Benefit Act 1951: - The Act provides for leave and some other
benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.

e) Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970: - The Act provides for
certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labour and in
case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided, by the
Principal Employer by Law. The principal Employer is required to take Certificate of
Registration and the Contractor is required to take license from the designated
Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of Principal
Employer if they employ prescribed minimum (say 20) or more contract labour.

f) Minimum Wages Act 1948: - The Employer is to pay not less than the
Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the
employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of buildings, roads, runways
are scheduled employment.

g) Payment of Wages Act 1936: - It lays down as to by what date the wages
are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the
wages of the workers.

h) Equal Remuneration Act 1979: - The Act provides for payment of equal
wages for work of equal nature to male and female workers and for not making
discrimination against female employees in the matters of transfers, training and
promotions etc.

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i) Payment of Bonus Act 1965: - The Act is applicable to all establishments
employing prescribed minimum (say, 20) or more workmen. The Act provides for
payments of annual bonus within the prescribed range of percentage of wages to
employees drawing up to the prescribed amount of wages, calculated in the
prescribed manner. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly
set-up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. States
may have different number of employment size.

j) Industrial Disputes Act 1947: - The Act lays down the machinery and
procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out
becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the
employees or closing down the establishment.

k) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946: - It is applicable to all

establishments employing prescribed minimum (say, 100, or 50). The Act provides
for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the Employer on
matters provided in the Act and get these certified by the designated Authority.

l) Trade Unions Act 1926: - The Act lays down the procedure for registration
of trade unions of workmen and Employers. The Trade Unions registered under the
Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.

m) Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986: - The Act prohibits
employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes
and provides for regulations of employment of children in all other occupations and
processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in building and construction
industry.

n) Inter-State Migrant Workmen’s (Regulation of Employment &

Conditions of Service) Act 1979: - The Act is applicable to an establishment
which employs prescribed minimum (say, five) or more inter-state migrant workmen
through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in
the establishment situated in another state). The Inter-State migrant workmen, in an
establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided
certain facilities such as Housing, Medical-Aid, Travelling expenses from home up
to the establishment and back etc.

o) The Building and Other Construction workers (Regulation of

Employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996: -
All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and
employs the prescribed minimum (say, 10) or more workers are covered under this
Act. All such establishments are required to pay cess at the rate not exceeding 2%
of the cost of construction as may be modified by the Government. The Employer
of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or
construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities,
ambulance, housing accommodations for workers near the work place etc. The
Employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the
Registering Officer appointed by the Government.

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p) Factories Act 1948: - The Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans
before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions,
working hours, annual earned leave and rendering information regarding
accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities. It is applicable
to premises employing the prescribed minimum (say, 10) persons or more with
aid of power or another prescribed minimum (say, 20) or more persons without
the aid of power engaged in manufacturing process.

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 Contract Data to General Conditions of Contract
Clause Reference

Items marked “N/A” do not apply in this Contract.

1. The Employer is [Cl.1.1]

Chairman, NHAI
Address: G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi
Name of authorized Representative : (Will be intimated later)
2. The Engineer is: (Will be intimated later)

Designation:

Address: [Cl.1.1]

3. The Intended Completion Date for the whole of the Works is 4 [Cl.1.1, 17&28]

months from start date.

4. The Site is located near Mahipalpur/Radisson Hotel on Delhi-Gurgaon section of NH-8

in Delhi [Cl.1.1]

5. The Start Date shall be within 15 days after the date of issue of the Notice to [Cl.1.1]

proceed with the work.

6. (a) The name and identification number of the Contract

is : [Cl.1.1]
“Improvement of At grade rotary, construction of slip road near Radisson
And Mahipalpur on NH-8 in Delhi ”.
(b) The Works consist of “ [Cl.1.1]

Improvement of At grade rotary, construction of slip road near Radisson and Mahipalpur

on NH-8 in Delhi

7. (a) The law which applies to the Contract is the law of Union of India. [Cl.3.1]

(b) The language of the Contract documents is English [Cl.3.1]

8. The limit of subcontracting is NIL of initial contract price [Cl.7.1]

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A. The Technical Personnel are: [Cl.9.1]

Particular
Sl. Minimum
Experience
Personnel Qualification No. of Persons
No. (minimum
and Experience
requirement)
1. Project Manager B.E. (Civil) + 10 5 years as Project 1
Years Exp. Manager on Major
High-way, bridge
construction/
Maintenance works
2. Site Engineer Dip. Civil + 10 3 years on highway 1
cum Quantity years Exp. Or construction
Surveyor cum B.E. (civil) + 5 /Maintenance
Material Engineer yrs. Exp. works

Note : The detailed and signed CV’s for the Key Technical Personnel at Sr. No. 1
must be furnished along with the bid.

10. Amount for insurance are: [Cl.13.1]

a) Rupees equivalent to Contract price.
b) Rupees equivalent to 5% of Contract price.
c) Rupees equivalent to 5% of contract price
d) Rupees 20 lakhs for multiple incidents.

11. Deleted

12. Deleted

13. The period for submission of the programme for approval of Engineer [Cl.27.1]
shall be 30 days from the issue of Letter of Acceptance.

14. Deleted

15. (a Amount of liquidated damages for

delay in completion of works 0.1 percent of the
Indented value, rounded
off to the nearest
thousand, per day with
the minimum of
Rs. 1000/- per day

(c) Maximum limit of liquidated damages for 10 per cent of the Initial
delay in completion of work. Contract Price rounded
off to the nearest
thousand

[Cl.45.1]

16. The standard form of Performance Security acceptable to the Employer

Shall be an unconditional Bank Guarantee of the type as presented in

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 the Bidding Documents. [Cl. 47.1]

17 (a) The period for setting up a field laboratory with the prescribed equipment
is 30 days from the days from the date of notice to start work

18. The percentage to apply to the value of work not completed representing the Employer's
additional cost for completing the work shall be 20%. [Cl.54.1]

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 Section V.
Part II Special Conditions of Contract
(To be read with GCC set out in Part-I)

2.3 Amended as under

The documents forming the Contract shall be interpreted in the following order of
priority.
(1) Agreement
(2) Notice to Proceed with the Work
(3) Letter of Acceptance
(4) Contractor's Bid
(5) Contract Data
(6) Part II, Special Conditions of Contract
(7) Part I, General Conditions of Contract
(8) Specifications
(9) Drawings
(10) Bill of Quantities, and
(11) Any other document listed in the Contract Data

7.2 New sub-clause are added as under:

The Contractor shall not be required to obtain any consent from the Employer for:

a. the sub-contracting of any part of the Works for which the Sub-Contractor is
named in the Contract;
b. the provision for labour, or labour component.
c. the purchase of Materials which are in accordance with the standards specified in
the Contract.

7.3 Added new clause as under

Beyond what has been stated in clauses 7.1 and 7.2, if the Contractor proposes sub-
contracting any part of the work during execution of the Works, because of some
unforeseen circumstances to enable him to complete the Works as per terms of the
Contract, the Employer will consider the following before according approval:
a) The Contractor shall not sub-contract the whole of the Works.
b) The Contractor shall not sub-contract any part of the Work without prior consent
of the Employer. Any such consent shall not relieve the Contractor from any
liability or obligation under the Contract and he shall be responsible for the acts,
defaults and neglects of any his sub-Contractor, his agents or workmen as fully
as if they were the acts, defaults or neglects of the Contractor, his agents and
workmen.

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7.3 Added new clause as under

The Engineer should satisfy himself before recommending to the Employer whether

a) the circumstances warrant such sub-contracting; and

b) the sub-Contractor so proposed for the Work possess the experience,
qualifications and equipment necessary for the job proposed to be entrusted to
him in proportion to the quantum of Works to be sub-contracted.

8.2 Added new clause as under

The Contractor should take up the works in convenient reaches as decided by the
Engineer to ensure there is least hindrance to the smooth flow of traffic including
movement of vehicles and equipment of other Contractors till the completion of the
Works.

13.1 b) Deleted

25.3 ARBITRATION (GCC Clause 25.3)

The procedure for arbitration will be as follows:

(a) In case of Dispute or difference arising between the Employer and a domestic contractor
relating to any matter arising out of or connected with this agreement, such disputes or
difference shall be settled in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
The arbitral tribunal shall consist of 3 arbitrators one each to be appointed by the Employer
and the Contractor. The third Arbitrator shall be chosen by the two Arbitrators so appointed
by the Parties and shall act as Presiding arbitrator. In case of failure of the two arbitrators
appointed by the parties to reach upon a consensus within a period of 30 days from the
appointment of the arbitrator appointed subsequently, the Presiding Arbitrator shall be
appointed by the Council of Indian Road Congress.

(b) If one of the parties fails to appoint its arbitrator in pursuance of sub-clause (a) and (b)
above within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the appointment of its arbitrator by the
other party, then the Council of Indian Road Congress shall appoint the arbitrator. A
certified copy of the order of the Council of Indian Road Congress making such an
appointment shall be furnished to each of the parties.

(c) Arbitration proceedings shall be held at New Delhi, India, and the language of the
arbitration proceedings and that of all documents and communications between the parties
shall be English.

(d) The decision of the majority of arbitrators shall be final and binding upon both parties.
(e) The cost and expenses of Arbitration proceedings will be in accordance with the fee
structure stated in NHAI Policy Circular No. Admn./Finance (21/2008) dated 07.01.2008
and the signing of the contract shall be the acceptance of the fee structure given below by
both the parties:

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 S.No. Particulars of fee and other Schedule Amount payable per
charges Arbitrator/ per case
1. Arbitrator fee Rs.8,000/- per day subject to a
maximum of Rs.2.0 lacs per case; or
Rs.1.5 lacs (lump sum) subject to
publishing the Award within 12
months. 12 months will be reckoned
from the date of first meeting.
2. Reading Charges Rs.10,000/-
3. Secretarial Assistance and Rs.15,000/-
Incidental Charges (telephone, fax,
postage etc.)
4. Charges for Publishing/ declaration Maximum of Rs.15,000/-
of the Award
5. Other expenses (As per actuals against bills subject to maximum of the
prescribed ceiling given below)
Traveling Expenses Economy class by air, first class AC
by train, AC car by road
Lodging and Boarding (i) Up to Rs.10,000/- per day (metro
cities)
(ii) Up to Rs.5,000/- per day (other
cities)
(iii) Rs.2,000/- per day (own
arrangement)
6. Local Travel Rs.1,000/- per day
7. Extra charges for days other than Rs.2,500/- per day
hearing / meeting days (maximum
for 2 days)
Note:- 1. Lodging, boarding and traveling expenses shall be allowed only for those
members who are residing 100 kms. away from place of meeting
2. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad shall be
considered as Metro Cities.

However, the expenses incurred by each party in connection with the preparation,
presentation, etc. of its proceedings shall be borne by each party itself.

(f) Performance under the contract shall continue during the arbitration proceedings and
payments due to the contractor by the owners shall not be withheld, unless they are the
subject matter of the arbitration proceedings.

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 (SECTION-VI)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 PREAMBLE:

The Technical Specifications contained herein shall be read in conjunction with the other
Bidding Documents as specified.

6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Technical Specifications in accordance with which the entire work described
hereinafter shall be executed and completed by the Contractor shall comprise of the
following:

6.2.1 PART – I – GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The General Technical Specifications shall be the “SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND
BRIDGE WORKS” (FOURTH REVISION, August 2001) issued by the Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways, Government of India and published by the Indian Roads
Congress, hereinafter referred to as MORT&H Specifications.

PART – II – SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Supplementary Technical Specifications shall comprise of various

Amendments/Modifications/Additions to the ‘SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND
BRIDGE WORKS” referred to in PART-I above and Additional Specifications for
particular item of works not already covered in Part – I.

A particular clause or a part thereof in “SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE

WORKS” (FOURTH REVISION, August 2001), referred in Part-I above, where
Amended/Modified/Added upon and incorporated in Part-II, referred to above, the
Amendment Modification Addition supersedes the relevant clause or part of the clause.

When an Amended/Modified/Added Clause supersedes a Clause or part thereof in the

said Specifications, then any reference to the superseded clause shall be deemed to
refer to the Amended/Modified/Added Clause or part thereof.

In so far Amended/Modified/Added Clause may come in conflict or be inconsistent with

any of the provisions of the MOST Specifications under reference, the
Amended/Modified/Added clause and the additional specifications shall always prevail.

5.2.2 In the absence of any definite provisions on any particular issue in the aforesaid
Specifications, reference may be made to the latest codes and specifications of IRC and
BIS in that order, Where even these are silent, the construction and completion of the
works shall conform to sound engineering practice as approved by the Engineer and, in
case of any dispute arising out of the interpretation of the above, the decision of the
Engineer shall be final and binding on the Contractor.

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6.3 AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS TO EXISTING CLAUSES OF
GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

SECTION 100 – GENERAL

Clause 102 Definitions:

The following abbreviation shall be added in this Clause: “MOST”

– Ministry of Surface Transport, Govt. of India
“NHAI” – National Highways Authority of India.

Clause 106 Construction Equipment:

Clause 106 (a) Add the following sentence. “The trial run is to be carried out
laying the relevant pavement material and it is not to be part of the
permanent works. The trial is to be carried out on prior approval
of approval of equipment by Engineer-in-Charge.”

Add Sr. No. (g)

“The Contractor shall furnish to the engineer the detailed technical

literature and other relevant documents regarding the
performance of plant/equipment to Engineer for approval prior to
its purchase or mobilization on site.”

Clause 107 Contract Drawings:

Clause 107.3 Deleted this Sub-Clause entirely.

Clause 108.4 The clause shall be read as follows:

“Identification of quarry sites and borrow areas shall be the

responsibility of the Contractor. Materials procured from quarry
sites and borrow areas identified by the Contractor and to be used
in Works must comply with the requirements of quality as
stipulated in the Technical Specification for particular item of
work”.

Clause 109 Setting Out:

Clause 109.10 Add new sub-clause

“Before carrying out any survey work the Contractor shall submit
to the Engineer for the approval a programme and methodology
for the calibration of all optical and electronic survey equipment to
be used on site during construction of the works. The Contractor
will maintain calibration records for all such equipment in his site
office, available at all times for inspection by the Engineer.

Clause 110 Public Utilities:

Clause 110.1 Revise the clause as under:

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 Existing services like water pipes, sewers, oil pipelines, cables,
gas ducts etc. owned by various authorities including Public
Undertaking and Local Authorities shall be checked and located
by the Contractor prior to commencement of work.

Clause 110.2 Revise the clause as under:

The Contractor’s programme must take into account the period of

notice and duration of diversionary works of each body as existing
at site. The Contractor must also allow for any effect or these
services and alterations upon the Works and for arranging regular
meetings with the various bodies at the commencement of the
Contract and throughout the period of the Works in order to
maintain the required co-ordination. During the period of the
Works, the contractor shall have no objection if the public utility
bodies and their decisions in the execution of their proposal in
terms of programme and construction. Provided that, in the
opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor has received reasonable
notice thereof before the relevant alterations are put in hand.

Clause 111 Precautions for Safeguarding the Environment:

Clause 111.1 General

Add the following after the first paragraph:

The Contractor shall preserve existing trees, plants and other

vegetation that are to remain within or adjacent to the works and
shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage or injury
thereto.

On completion of the Works, all areas disturbed by the

Contractor’s construction activities shall be restored in their
original condition, or as may be acceptable to the Engineer. The
cost of this work shall be deemed to be included in the rates
generally.

Clause 111.4 Add the following sentence:

“The Contractor is to ensure that there is good drainage at all

construction areas, to avoid creation of stagnant water bodies
especially in urban/industrial areas, including water in old water
bodies.”

Clause 111.5 Pollution from Hot Mix Plants and Batching Plants

Add the following paragraph at the end of this Sub-clause.

The H.M.P. should be sited at least 500m away from the nearest
habitation. The H.M.P. shall be fitted with a dust extraction unit in
order that the exhaust gases comply with the requirements of the
relevant current emission control legislation. “All operations at

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 plants shall be undertaken in accordance with all current rules and
regulations protecting the environment.”

Clause 111.6 Substances Hazardous to Health

Add the following after the first paragraph as follows:

“The use of any herbicide or other toxic chemical shall be strictly

in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. The Engineer
shall be given at least 6 working days notice of the proposed use
of any herbicide or toxic chemical.

A register of all herbicides and other toxic chemicals delivered to

the site, shall be kept and maintained up to date by the contractor.
The register shall include a name physical properties and
characteristics, chemical ingredients, health and safety hazard
information, safe handling and storage procedures, and
emergency and first aid procedures for the product.”

Clause 111.9 Add the following sentence at the end of the para.

Vehicles delivering materials to the site shall be covered to avoid

spillage of materials on public roads.

Clause 111.12 After the last sentence add the following :

“The costs of compliance with Clause 111 shall be deemed to be

included in the rates for items included in the Bill of Quantities.”
Refer to Clause 114.2 (XV) of MOST Specification.

Clause 111.13 Add new Sub-Clause:

“The Discharge Standards promulgated under the Environment

Protection Act, 1986 shall be adhered to strictly. All waste arising
from the project is to be disposed of in a manner which is
acceptable to the State Pollution Control Board and the Engineer.”

All vehicles and machinery employed in the execution of the works

shall be regularly maintained to ensure that pollutant emission
levels comply with the relevant requirements of current pollution
control legislation. During routine servicing operations, the
effectiveness of exhaust silencers must be checked and if found to
be defective must be replaced. Not withstanding this requirement,
noise levels from any item of plant must comply with the relevant
legislation for levels of sound emission. Non complaint plant is to
be removed from site.

Vehicle maintenance and refuelling shall be carried out in such a

fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants do not contaminate the
ground or nearby watercourse. An “oil interceptor” shall be
provided for wash down and refuelling areas. Fuel storage shall in
proper bounded areas. All spilt and collected petroleum products
shall be disposed of in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Clause 111.14 Add the following New Sub-Clause:

All temporary accommodation must be constructed and

maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is
available for drinking, cooking and washing. The sewage system
for the camp must be properly designed, built and operated so
that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to the air, ground or
adjacent watercourses take place compliance with relevant
legislation must be strictly adhered to Garbage bins must be
provided in the camp and regularly emptied and the garbage
disposed of in a hygienic manner.

Construction camps are to be sited away from vulnerable people

and adequate health care is to be provided for the work force.

Clause 111.15 Add the following New Sub-Clause:

All works are to be carried out in such a fashion that the damage
or disruption to the flora and fauna is reduced to a minimum
wherever possible. Trees or shrubs will only be felled or removed
that impinge directly on the permanent works or necessary
temporary works, after seeking approval of the Engineer.

Clause 112 Arrangement For Traffic During Construction:

Clause 112.1 General

Delete the last sentence and add the following:

“The Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer’s approval, a Traffic

Control Plan 5 days prior to commencement of the temporary /
permanent works.”

The plan shall include:

i. Typical drawings for temporary diversions in accordance with

Clause 112.3
ii. Typical details of arrangements for construction under traffic
including details of traffic arrangement after the cessation of work
each day.

Special consideration shall be given in the preparation of the

Traffic Control Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers at
night.

Temporary diversions will be constructed only with the approval of

the Engineer.

Clause 112.2 Passage of Traffic along a part of the Existing Carriage way
under improvement:

Delete this clause replace as follows:

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 “For strengthening of existing carriage way, where part of the
existing carriage way is proposed to be used for passage of traffic
& hard shoulder are not available then, treated shoulders shall be
provided on the side on which work is not in progress. If the
existing shoulder width less than 1.5m the same shall be extended
up to 1.5m for earth work duly compacted. The tope 15.0cm or as
directed by the engineer (including extended) shoulder of 1.5m
width shall be filled up by granular sub base material duly
bounded with binding material and compacted. The sub base
material shall conform to MOST specification Clause 401, the
work of excavation and filling of granular sub-base material so
carried out shall be paid under relevant items of bill of quantities.
The contractor shall maintain the bypass/diversion during the
period of construction by way of watering, compacting, and
making good loss of sub-base material shall be filled up after filling
up of the rutting/depression etc. by additional quantity of granular
like maintenance, making good the loss of material, watering,
compacting, levelling and dressing along with additional quantity
of sub-base material shall be considered as incidental to the work
and will be made for these operations. The continuous length in
which such works shall be carried out would be within a range of
200 to 500m at a place.

Clause 112.6 Measurements for Payments and Rate

Add “and no extra payment will be made except the treatment of

shoulders for earth work and granular sub-base as per Clause
112.2 above.” At the end of first paragraph.

Clause 112.7 Side Roads and Property Accesses

Add new sub Clause:

“At all times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient
passage for vehicles pedestrians and livestock to and from side
roads and property accesses connecting to the roadway. Work
which affects the use of side roads and existing accesses shall not
be undertaken without providing adequate provisions to the prior
satisfaction of the Engineer.”

Clause 112.8 Plant and Equipment

Add new sub Clause:

“During the day, plant and equipment working in a position

adjacent to traffic and having a projection beyond the normal width
of the item, for example, a grader blade shall have a fluorescent
red marker attached to the outer end of the projection. During
poor light conditions an additional traffic controller with an

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equipment.

At night, all plant items and similar obstructions shall be removed

from the normal path of vehicles, to provide a lateral clearance of
at least 6m where practicable, with a minimum clearance of 1.2m.

Plant and equipment, within 6m of the normal path of vehicles,

shall be lit by not less than two yellow steady lamps suspended
vertically from the point of the obstruction nearest to a traffic lane,
and one yellow steady lamps at each end of the obstruction on the
side farthest away from the traffic lane.”

Clause 113 General Rules For the Measurement of Works for Payment:

Clause 113.2 Measurements for Lead of Materials

Delete this Clause and replace with:

“The rates in the Bill of Quantities are deemed to include the costs
of haulage from source of supply to the site for all materials
required for the Works.”

Clause 114 Scope of rates for different items of work:

Add to Clause 114.2 (xvii). Cost of all provisions for executing the
work safely including all protective clothing, barriers, earplugs etc.

Clause 115 Methodology and Sequence of Work:

Substitute “28 days” for “30 days” in the 2nd line.

Clause 121 Field Laboratory:

Clause 121.1 Scope

Delete this Clause and replace with:

“The work under this Clause covers the provision and

maintenance of a fully equipped laboratory.”

Clause 121.2 Description

Delete this Clause and replace with:

“The Contractor shall construct a fully furnished and equipped field

laboratory to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The laboratory will
be located at a site approved by the Engineer and must be of
adequate size to perform all the tests required under the contract
including sufficient lights electric and water supply. The
Contractor shall provide working drawings incorporating all the
services based on the information given in the changes for the
approval of the Engineer prior to commencement of construction.

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 An office must be provided in the laboratory for the exclusive use
of the Engineer’s, Materials Engineer, adequate toilet and washing
facilities must be provided.

The contractor shall provide the filed laboratory within one month
from the date of the commencement of the work. Prior to this, the
contractor must make suitable alternative arrangements for the
testing of materials, which are acceptable to the Engineer.

Clause 121.3 Laboratory Equipment

Clause 121.3.2 For soils and aggregates

Delete item no. (xi) and (xii)

Clause 121.3.3 For bitumen and bituminous mixes

Add (x) as under:

(x) Wheeled trolley capable of running on steel rails over a catch-

pit and set of containers with a minimum capacity of 500 lt., and a
steel rule graduated in mm. The dimensions of each small
container should be 1000mm long into 150mm deep the container
should be extended to a width of 150mm greater than the full
spray width of the distributor for depot tray test.

Clause 121.3.5 Add New Sub-Clause:

For Control of Profile and Surface

Evenness
i) Theodolite 2 sets
ii) Precision automatic level 2 sets
iii) Precision staff 4 sets
iv) Camber templates 2 lane
a) Crown type cross-section 4 sets
b) Straight run cross-section 4 sets
Steel Tape
a) 3 m long 4 sets
b) 5 m long 4 sets
c) 10 m long 4 sets
d) 20 m long 4 sets
e) 30 m long 4 sets

Clause 121.3.6 Add New Sub-Clause:

In addition clause 121.3 any equipment which is not mentioned in

this clause but which is necessary for the work for complying with
the provisions of the contract and Section 900 of MOST
specifications or as required by the engineer shall be provided by
the contractor. No extra payment shall be made to the contractor
and it will be considered as incidental to the work.

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 Clause 121.6 Delete this Sub-Clause.

Clause 121.7 Substitute this Sub-Clause by the following:

“There is no separate item in the Bill of Quantities for establishing

and maintenance of the laboratory and supply, erection
maintenance of equipment and also running cost of testing. The
rates quoted by the Contractor shall be deemed to cover the cost
of all these items.”

CLAUSE 123 PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Replace this Clause by the following:

“Clause 123.1 Scope

The work covers the provision and maintenance of cellular phone system with
necessary accessories.

Clause 123.2 Supply

The Contractor shall arrange to supply, install and commission mobile cellular
phones in numbers of Instrument-month indicated in the Bill of Quantities.
The system shall consist of the following:

a) Hand held Mobile Cellular phones of Nokia/Motorola/Siemens or equivalent

approved make suitable for use .
b) Post-paid SIM cards for each phone for connection to all places.
c) Initial subscription fees and security deposit.

The Contractor shall provide the phones within 10 days from the date of
commencement of work. He shall submit a guarantee for replacement of any
defective phones during the currency of the Contract.

Clause 123.3 Approval

The Contractor shall procure the services of authorised service providers

within the State of Andhra Pradesh and shall be liable for the licences and
approvals necessary for using the cellular phones.

Clause 123.4 Maintenance

The Contractor shall arrange to maintain the entire cellular phone system
including the phone sets, SIM cards and other accessories. Maintenance
shall also include payment for local and STD calls (as allowed by the SIM
Cards) and subscription fees or any other airtime and operating cost. The
period of maintenance shall be until the issue of taking over certificate for the
complete work. He shall replace any instrument or component which goes out
of order at his own cost and provide all necessary spares and attend to all
repairs necessary for keeping the phones in satisfactory working condition.
He shall also make arrangement for replacement/change of service provider if
the performance of the latter is not found satisfactory. On issue of the Taking

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 over Certificate, the Contractor shall take over the complete system, including
unused airtime, from the Employer.

Clause 123.5 Measurements for Payment

The measurement for supply and commissioning of cellular phone

communication system shall be on the basis of number of instrument-month
as indicated in the Bill of Quantities.

If the Contractor fails to commission and hand over the system in good
working condition in the stipulated time, an amount of Rs. 10,000 per month
or part thereof shall be debited to the Contractor’s account.

The measurement for maintenance of the system shall be on instrument

months and shall be made on completion of satisfactory maintenance
every month.

If the Contractor fails to carry out the required maintenance as directed by the
Engineer at any stage of work, an amount of Rs. 10,000 per month or part
thereof shall debited to the Contractor. In addition, the month/months during
which the Contractor fails to carry out the required maintenance shall not be
measured for payment.

If the Contract Works are not completed within the stipulated period or within
granted extended time of completion, the maintenance of the system in
accordance with Clause 123.4 shall be carried out by the Contractor at his
own cost and as such, no payment shall be made for the same. In case of
any failure by the Contractor to do so, an amount of Rs. 25,000 per month or
part thereof shall be debited to the Contractor’s account.

Clause 123.6 Rates

The Contract unit rate for the supply, commissioning and maintenance of
cellular phone system shall cover all the expenses towards the supply of all
necessary items and expenses towards operating the system, guarantee for
replacement of the phones (which are found defective) during the currency of
the Contract and all other incidentals.

No separate maintenance charges shall be paid for carrying out periodic

servicing and checking of the system, replacement of components, attending
to all necessary repair, payment of air-time charges, subscription fees and
taxes, if any, and other incidentals to keep the complete system in
satisfactory working condition.”

Clause 124 PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING VEHICLES FOR THE

EMPLOYER AND ITS STAFF
Clause 124.1 Replace the word hard top passenger car/or hard top
jeeps by Ambassador(AC) or equivalent

Clause 124.2 Replace the word hard top jeeps by Ambassador(AC)

or equivalent

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 Clause 124.3 Deleted

Clause 124.5 Replace the words ‘ vehicle day basis’ in line two by ‘vehicle
month basis’

Clause 126: Supply of Video Cassettes

126.1 Description

The work consists of taking video films of important activities of the work as directed by
the Engineer during the currency of the project and editing them and converting them to a CD
film of playing time not less than 60 minutes and upto 180 minutes as directed by the Engineer.
It shall contain narration of the activities in English by competent narrator. The edition of the
film and the script for narration shall be as approved by the Engineer. The CD shall be
acceptable quality and the film shall be capable of producing colour pictures.

126.2 Measurement for Payment

The measurement shall be by number of sets of edited master CD each with four copies
thereof.

126.3 Rates

The work shall be treated as incidental and no separate payment shall be made.

SECTION 300 – EARTHWORK EROSION CONTROL AND DRAINAGE

Clause 301 Excavation for Roadway and Drains

Clause 301.3.3 Excavation – General

Delete the last two sentences of last paragraph. And add, “The
earthwork shall be carried out as per the sequences stated in this
contract or as directed by engineer-in-charge”.

Clause 301.3.12 Back-filling

After the last sentence add the following:

“Density requirements for back filling shall be in accordance with

Table 300-2” of MOST.

Clause 301.9 Rates

Clause 301.9.2 This Clause is replaced as follows:

“The contract unit rate for loosening and re-compacting at sub-

grade level shall include full compensation for loosening to the
specified depth, removing the loosened soil outside the roadway
wherever considered necessary, rolling the surface below,

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 breaking the clods, spreading the excavated soil layers, watering
where necessary and compacting to the requirements.”

Clause 304 Excavation for Structures:

Clause 304.3.7 Back filling

Add second paragraph as under:

“The working space between the structure and the excavation

shall be cleared out completely of all construction materials and
loose earth that fallen into the excavation during construction.
The excavation shall be pumped dry and all saturated and soft
earth removed prior to being inspected by the Engineer who will
give his permission for the placement of any fill material, provided
the space has been properly prepared. Compaction will only be
carried out with mechanical compactors of sufficient capacity to
ensure correct compaction of the back fill material. The fill is to be
brought up in layers not greater than 150 mm. Mass filling of
structures with machines will not be permitted and contractors
should make allowance in their rates for the methodology
described above.”

Clause 305 Embankment Construction:

Clause 305.2 Material and General Requirements

Clause 305.2.1 Physical Requirements

Clause 305.2.1.2 Amend the first sentence of this Clause as under:

“Highly expansive soils such as Ch, MH or OH exhibiting marked

swell and shrinkage properties (‘free swelling index” exceeding 50
per cent when tested as per IS 2720 – Part 40) shall not be used
in construction of sub grade and embankment.”
Clause 305.2.1.4 Delete the second and third sentence of Clause 305.2.1.4, i.e.,
“However, the Engineer may……………..Compacted layer
thickness.”

Clause 305.2.2.2 Borrow Materials

Paragraph 1 of this clause shall read as under:

“No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this
work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for
embankment and sub grade as well as compliance to the different
environmental requirements in respect of excavation and borrow
areas as stipulated, from time to time, by the Ministry of
Environment and Forest, Government of India and the local
bodies, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the
Contractor.”

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 Paragraph 8 of this Clause given below Table 300-2 shall read as
under:

“The contractor shall at least 7 working days before

commencement of compaction submit the following to the
Engineer for approval:

i) The Values of maximum dry density and optimum moisture

content obtained in accordance with IS 2720 (Part 8) for each fill
material he intends to use.
ii) The graphs showing values of density against moisture content
from which each of the values in (i) above of the maximum dry
density and optimum moisture content were determined.
iii) The dry density-moisture content-CBR relationship for each of the
fill materials be intends to use in the sub grade.”

Clause 305.3 Construction Operations

Clause 305.3.4 Compacting ground supporting embankment/subgrade

Delete “where necessary” in the first sentence of the first

paragraph.

Clause 305.3.5.2 In Paragraph 3, delete “IS: 2720 (Part 7) or “and “as the case may
be”.

Clause 305.3.6 Compaction

The second paragraph of this Clause shall read as under:

“Only vibratory rollers of not less than 8 – 10 ton static weight with
plain or pad foot drum shall be used for compaction.”

Clause 305.4 Construction of Embankment and sub-grade under special

condition.

Clause 305.4.1 Add new para after para 1 as under:

“The earthwork for widening the existing road embankment and

shoulders shall be carried out in layers duly compacted. On
completion of earth work to the required height the triangular
portion on the sloping face of the layers shall be cut in such a
manner that the specified slope is achieved. This operation is
incidental to work and no extra payment shall be made for this.”

Clause 305.4.7 Earthwork for high Embankment

Substitute the first paragraph of this clause as under:

“In the case of high embankments, the Contractor shall use the
material from the approved borrow area.”

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

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Clause 306.4 Measurement for Payment

Substitute the Clause 306.4 as follows:

“All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works shall be

deemed as incidental to the earthwork and other items of work
and as such no separate payment shall be made for the same.”

Clause 306.5 Rate

This Clause is deleted.

Clause 307 Turfing with sods.

Clause 307.5 Add “(iii) application of top soil” after (ii). Delete “the contract unit
rate for application of top soil shall be as per clause 301.9.5”.

Clause 309 Surface/Sub-Surface Drains

Clause 309.2 Surface Drains

Add at the end of third paragraph:

Metal grates for sumps on concrete lined surface drains shall be
heavy duty (trafficable by commercial vehicle) proprietary products
with gaps between bars no greater than 26mm. The Contractor
shall submit proposals for grating to the Engineer for approval
before commencing construction of the sumps.”

Clause 309.4 Measurement for Payment

Delete the first sentence and replace with:

“Surface drains not lined shall be included in the items for

excavation for the roadway in accordance with Clause – 301.8.”

Clause 309.5 Rates

Add at the end of this clause as under:

“The rate for concrete lined drains shall include bedding concrete
and jointing. The rate for lined surface drains shall include inlet
sumps and metal grates where specified.”

Add Clause 314 as under:

Clause 314 Leveling and Dressing over area:

Clause 314.1 Scope

The work shall consist of excavation, removal, filling and

satisfactory disposal of all materials necessary for the area to be
leveled and dressed in line, grades as directed by the Engineer. It
shall include cutting and filling the ground in all type of soil where

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include the grubbing of the existing rank vegetation and clearance
of undergrowth completely.

Clause 314.2 Construction Operation

The engineer shall identify the area where leveling and dressing is
to be carried out. The clearing and grubbing of rank vegetation
and undergrowth shall be carried out as per clause 201.1. If the
stagnant water is existing on the side, the same shall be pumped /
bailed out. The area shall be kept dry throughout the operation of
leveling and dressing. The leveling and dressing shall be carried
out by excavating the high area and filling the low area with the
excavated material in proper slope. This operation will be carried
out manually/mechanically as per site conditions.

Clause 314.3 Measurements

The measurement shall be made for the area to be leveled and

dressed in Sq.m.

Clause 314.4 Rates

The contract unit rates for the items for leveling and dressing shall
be payment in full for carrying out the required operations
including full compensation for:

1. Cost of all labour, materials, tool, equipment and incidentals to

complete the work.
2. Clearing and grubbing the rank vegetation and undergrowth and
their disposal within 1000m.
3. Pumping and bailing out of water and keeping the area dry during
construction.
4. In all type of soils and saturated earth.

SECTION 400 - SUB-BASES, BASES (NON-BITUMINOUS) AND

SHOULDERS:

Clause 401.4.1 Substitute “Smooth wheeled roller” by “Vibratory Roller” or as

approved by Engineer-In-charge.

Clause 401.4.2 Spreading and Compacting

The following shall be added to Paragraph 1:

“The thickness of the loose layers shall be so regulated that the

maximum thickness of the layer after compaction does not exceed
150 mm.”

The fifth paragraph of this Clause shall be as under:

“Immediately thereafter, rolling shall start with the help of a

vibratory roller of minimum 80 to 100 KN static weight with plain

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 drum or pad foot drum of heavy pneumatic tyre roller of minimum
200 to 300 KN weight having a minimum tyre pressure of 0.7
kN/m2 or adequate capacity capable of achieving the required
compaction. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and
proceed towards the upper edge longitudinally for portions having
unidirectional cross fall and super-elevation and shall commence
at the edges and proceed towards the crown for portions having
cross falls on both sides.”

Clause 401.7 Measurement for payment:

Add paragraph 3 as under:

For carrying out full depth repair and/or reconstruction of road

pavement, if the granular sub-base materials laid on the shoulders
for diversion of traffic (as per clause 112) is required to be
scarified/removed and re-laid after compensating the loss during
handling and by movement of traffic on completion of Full depth
repair/reconstruction of road pavement, this operation shall be
considered incidental to the work of providing granular sub-base
and no extra payment shall be made for the same.

Clause 404.2.1 Coarse aggregate:

Amend this clause as under:

Coarse aggregate shall be either crushed or broken stone. The

aggregates shall conform to the physical requirements set-forth in
Table 400-6. The type and size range of the aggregate shall be
specified in the contract or shall be as specified by the Engineer.
If the water absorption value of the coarse aggregates is greater
than 2 percent, the soundness test shall be carried out on the
material delivered to site as per IS: 2386 (part 5).

Clause 404.2.3 Crushed Slag:

Delete this Clause

Clause 404.2.4 Over-burnt (Jhama) brick aggregates:

Delete this Clause.

Clause 404.3.4 Rolling:

Delete in first para “three wheeled --------------rollers 80 to 100 kN

capacity or tandem or”

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SECTION 500 - BASE AND SURFACE COURSES (BITUMINOUS):

Clause 501.8.2.4 Profile Corrective Course and its application:

Replace (ii)) with

“The material for bituminous profile corrective course shall be laid

independently of all other courses, adopting such construction
procedures and using such equipment as may be appropriate to
the specified type of material and thickness of the course
manually/machine paid as approved by the engineer-in-charge.
The method of providing profile corrective course shall be
approved by the engineer-in-charge.

Clause 501.8.3.1 Preparing Existing Granular Surface

Amend the Clause as under:

“The surface on which bituminous profile corrective course is to be

laid shall be thoroughly swept clean of dust and any other
extraneous material using mechanical broom and dust collected
removed or blown of using compressed air except in places where
mechanical means cannot reach. A prime coat conforming to
Clause 502 shall be applied prior to laying profile corrective
course.”

Clause 501.8.3.4 Laying the Profile Corrective Course.

Clause 501.8.3.4.1 This clause shall read as under:

“The surface on which profile corrective course is to be laid shall

be thoroughly swept clean of dust and any other extraneous
material using mechanical broom and dust collected removed or
blown off using compressed air except in places where
mechanical mans cannot reach.”

“After preparing the granular surface as in Clauses 501.8.3.1and

501.8.3.2, the profile corrective course with materials as per
Clause 501.8.2.3/501.8.2.4 shall be laid and compacted to the
requirement of particular Specification Clause.”

Clause 502 Prime Coat Over Granular Base :

Clause 502.2.3 The type of bitumen emulsion shall be slow setting.

Clause 503 Tack Coat

Clause 503.2.1 The type of bitumen emulsion shall be medium setting.

Clause 504 Bituminous Macadam :

Clause 504.2 Materials

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Clause 504..2.1 Bitumen:

The penetration grade of bitumen shall be 60/70.

Clause 504.2.3 Add the last para as under:

The aggregate grading for bituminous macadam shall be as
under:

Thickness Grading
For 75 mm BM Grading 1 of table 500 – 4
For 60 mm and 40mm BM Grading 2 of table 500 - 4

For profile corrective course the grading of aggregates shall be as

under:

IS sieve Designation Percent by weight

passing the IS sieve
13.2 mm 100%
9.5 mm 85 – 100 %
6.7 mm 30 – 60 %
3.35 mm 15 – 25 %
75.0 micron 2 – 17 %

The bitumen content for profile corrective course shall be 4.8 %.

Clause 801.5 Amend the clause as under: The measurement of all types of sign
board shall be measured in sq. m.

SECTION 900 – QUALITY CONTROL FOR ROAD WORKS

Clause 901 General

Amend the clause 901.10 as under:

Clause 901.10 For bitumen, cutback, emulsion, mild steel, cement and other
similar material where essential tests are to be carried out at the
manufacture’s plant or at laboratories other than the site
laboratory, the cost of samples, sampling, testing, and furnishing
of the test certificates shall be borne by the Contractor. The
frequency of test regarding bitumen, cutback and emulsion in
respect of its quality shall be as per the Table 900-4 of MOST
Specification.

SECTION 1000 – MATERIALS FOR STRUCTURES:

Clause 1014 Storage of Materials:

Clause 1014.3 Aggregates

The following shall be added at the end of the Clause:

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 “Aggregates shall be stockpiled in a manner that will avoid
segregation, contamination by foreign materials and intermixing of
various sizes of aggregates.”

SECTION 3002- RESTORATION OF RAIN CUTS:

Clause 3002.4 Amend this as under:

“The earth works for restoration of rain cuts shall be measured in

cum.”

Additional Specification

A-1 Road Studs/Cat eyes

A1.1 General
Reflective pavement marker (RPM) or road stud is a device, which is bonded to or
anchored within the road surface for lane marking and delineation for nighttime visibility.
It reflects incident light in directions close to the direction from which it came.

Definitions

A1.2 Description of Terms specific to this standard

a) Coefficient of luminous intensity (CIL) or specific intensity - the ratio of luminous

intensity of the retro-reflector in the direction of observation to luminance at the retro-
reflector on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the incident light expressed in terms
of millicadelas per incident lux (mcd/lx).
b) Horizontal entrance angle – the angle in the horizontal plane between the direction of
incident light and the normal to the leading edge of the marker.
c) Observation angle – the angle at the reflector between the illumination axis and the
observation axis.
d) Retro-reflection - reflection in which the radiation is returned in direction close to the
directions from which it came. This property being maintained over wide variations of the
direction of incident radiation.
e) Head – that part of a road stud, which is above the road surface when the road stud is
fixed in position in the road.
f) Upper surface – that part of the external surface of road stud, which is visible when the
road stud is fixed in position in the road.
g) Anchorage – that part of a road stud, which is below the road surface when the road
stud is fixed in position in the road.

A1.3 Material
a) Plastic body of RPM/road stud shall be moulded from ASA (Acrylonitrite) or HIPS (Hi-
impact Polystyrene) or ABS or any other suitable material approved by the Engineer-in-
Charge. The markers shall support a load of 13635 kg tested in accordance with ASTM
D 4280.
b) Reflective panels shall consist of number of lenses containing single or dual prismatic
cubes capable of providing total internal reflection of the light entering the lens face.
Lenses shall be moulded of methyl merthcrylate conforming to ASTMD 788 or
equivalent.

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 c) Design
The slope or retro-reflecting surface shall preferably be 35+5 degree or base.
The area of each retro-reflecting surface shall not be less than 13.0 sqcm.

d) Optical Performance
e) Unidirectional and bi-directional studs
Each reflector or combination of reflectors on each face of the stud shall have a C.I.L.
not less than that given in Table 1 or 2 as appropriate.

Table 1 Minimum C.I.L. Values for Category ‘A’ studs

Entrance Observation C.I.L. in mcd/lx

angle angle White Amber Red
00U 50 L&R 0.30 220 110 44
00U 100 L&R 0.50 120 60 24

Table 2 Minimum C.I.L. Values for Category ‘B’ studs

Entrance Observation C.I.L. in mcd/lx

angle angle White Amber Red
00U 60 L&R 0.30 20 10 4
00U 100 L&R 0.50 15 7.5 3

Note: The entrance angle or 00U corresponds to the normal aspect of the reflectors when the
reflecting road stud is installed in horizontal road surface.

A stud that incorporates one or more corner cube reflectors shall be considered to be
included in category ‘A’. A stud that incorporates one or more bi-convex reflectors shall be
considered to be included in category ‘B’.
f) Omni-directional studs

Each omni-directional stud shall have a minimum C.I.L of not less than 2 mcd/lx.

A1.4 Tests
a) Coefficient of luminance intensity can be measured by procedure described in ASTM E
809 “Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics” or as recommended in BS:
873 – Part 4:1973.
b) Under test conditions, a stud shall not be considered to fail the photometric requirements
if the measured C.I.L at any one position of measurement is less than the values
specified in Table 1 or 2 provided that
(i) the value is not less than 80% of the specified minimum, and
(ii) the average of the left and right measurements for the specific angle is greater
than the specified minimum.

A1.5 Fixing of Reflective Markers

A1.6 Requirements

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 a) The enveloping profile of the head shall be smooth and the studs shall not present any
sharp edges in traffic.
b) The reflective portions of the studs shall be free from crevice or ledges where dirt might
accumulate.
c) All road studs shall be legibly market with the name, trademark or other means of
identification of the manufacturer.
d) Marker height shall not exceed 20 mm.
e) Marker width shall not exceed 130 mm.
f) The base of the marker shall be flat within 1.3 mm. If the bottom of the marker is
configured, the outermost faces of the configurations shall not deviate more than 1.3 mm
from a flat surface.
A1.7 Placement
a) The reflective marker shall be fixed to the road surface using the adhesives and the
procedure recommended by the manufacturer. No nails shall be used to affix the marker,
as nails are hazardous for the roads.
b) Regardless of the type of adhesive used, the markers shall not be fixed if the pavement
is not surface dry and on new asphalt concrete surfacing until the surfacing has been
opened to traffic for al period of not less than 14 hours.
c) The portions of the highway surface, to which the marker is to be bonded by the
adhesive, shall be free of dirt, curing compound, grease, oil, moisture, loose or unsound
layers, paint and any other material which would adversely affect the bond of the
adhesive.
d) Use a wire brush, if necessary to loosen and remove dirt, then brush or blow clean.
e) The adhesive shall be placed uniformly on the cleaned pavement surface or on the
bottom of the marker in a quantity sufficient to result in complete coverage of the area of
contact of the marker with no voids present and with a slight excess after the marker has
been lightly pressed in place.
f) For epoxy installations, excess adhesive around the edge of the marker, excess
adhesive on the pavement and adhesive on the exposed surfaces of the markers shall
be immediately removed. Soft rags moistened with mineral spirits or kerosene may be
used, if necessary to remover adhesive from exposed faces of pavement markers.

A1.8 Warranty and durability

The contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer a two-year warranty for satisfactory
field performance including stipulated retro-reflectance of the reflecting panel and submit
the same to the Engineer, In addition, a two year warranty for satisfactory infield
performance of the finished road marker shall also be given by the contractor who
carried out the work of fixing of reflective road markers. In case the markers are
displaced, damages, get worn out or lose their r electivity compared to stipulated
standards, the contractor would be required to replace all such markers within 15 days of
the intimation from the Engineer at his own cost and with no extra remuneration to be
paid for such works.

A1.9 Measurement for Payment

The measurement of reflective road markers shall be in numbers of different types of
markers supplied and fixed.

A1.10 Rate
The contract unit rate for reflective road markers shall be payment in full compensation
for furnishing all labour, material, tools, equipment including incidental costs necessary
for carrying out the work at site conforming to the specifications complete as per
approved drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

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 APPENDICES
APPENDIX-A

For Clause 502,503

Method of test of uniformity of transverse distribution of binder*

(depot tray test)

A1 General:

The condition prevailing during the test shall be comparable with those occurring during typical
operations as regards:
a) Viscosity of binder:
b) Temperature of binder:
c) Pressure at the spray bar:
d) Height of spray bar above test surface:

Note: A light fuel oil complying with table 2, class E of BS 2869: Part 2: 1988 may be used
instead of binder. (see Transport and Road Research Laboratory Supplementary Report 737,
Surface dressing : testing binder distributors for uniformity of transverse distribution.)

A2 Apparatus

A.2.1 Wheeled trolley, capable of running on steel rails over a catch pit, and of carrying a set
of containers with a minimum capacity of 500 L.

A.2.2 Steel rails, of sufficient length to allow the trolley to lie clear of the spray before the test
and of a depth such that, with containers fitted on the trolley, the top rim of each
container is horizontal and the same distance below the nozzles of the spray bar as the
road surface would be under normal working conditions.

A.2.3 Means of containing the hot binder. This should take the form of either of the following:

a) one large container sub-divided into smaller containers by means of internal

partitions;
b) a set of smaller individual containers, the rim of each container being lipped on
one side in order that the containers can overlap and prevent binder escaping.

In either instance, the dimensions of each small container should be 1000 mm long x
150 mm deep and the distance from the center of one small container across the width
of the container to the center of the neighboring small container should be 50mm. The
containers should be made of low carbon steel of thickness 0.9mm to 2mm. The
containers should extend to a width of 150mm greater than the full spray width of the
distribution.

Examine each container for damage before each test and replace them if such damage
is likely to affect the test.

A.2.4 Steel rule, graduated in millimeters.

A.3 Procedure

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A.3.1 Arrange the test so that the distributor can operate for a sufficient period to obtain the
normal working conditions.

A.3.2 Bring the distributor into position with the spray bar over the catch pit, with the spray bar
horizontal and at right angles to the containers. Make a preliminary spray to ensure that
all nozzles are functioning and that the machine is in normal working condition.

A.3.3 Push the trolley (A.2.1) and containers (A.2.3) underneath the spray hood, commence
the spraying and maintain for a period of time sufficient almost to fill the containers.
Withdraw the trolley to the previous position.

A.3.4 Use the rule (A.2.4) to measure the depth of binder in each container, including those
containers beyond the effective width. Dip the rule into each container in the same
position as near the center as possible.

It is essential that the true level of the liquid is measured and the reading is not obscured
by the forth that can collect on the surface of the liquid.

Distributors with expanding bars should be tested under extension and, if required, at
intermediate positions of the bar.

A.3.5 Express the results as percentage deviation from the mean for all the 50mm units over
the effective width.

A.3.6 Record the results of the test in the prescribed form.

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 APPENDIX – B

For Clause 502, 503

Method of test for the determination of rate of spread of binder

B1 General

This test is intended to determine the rate of spread of binder as it is being applied to a
road surface during a normal surface dressing operation.

The procedure involves spraying binder on a continuous strip of absorbent disposable

test pads, which are subsequently separated and weighed.

Note : The means of assembling a continuous strip can be in the form of a polyethylene
backing sheet as described in this method, but, provided that the main principles of the
test remain unaffected, alternative backing system (e.g. a pair of timber strips) may be
used.

When used as an in-situ control test, it is important that the result is calculated on site
and immediately conveyed to the supervisor. If the test results do not comply with
requirements as laid in clause 5.4.4 or if the test operator is not completely confident that
the distributor is performing satisfactorily, a second test should be carried out.

B2 Safety

Surface dressing operation on highways, which are open to normal traffic present
particular hazards and the execution of this test, as an interruption to the normal routine,
can introduce additional risk. It is therefore, essential that the test operator observes all
traffic safety procedures as required by the Highway Authority concerned. Moreover, the
test operator should plan and execute each individual test with safety in mind. Particular
points of safety are given in this appendix where appropriate.

B3 Apparatus

B3.1 Absorbent material sufficiently absorbent to prevent bitumen running. It is essential that
the material is capable of holding a sprayed film of binder at the maximum anticipated
temperature and rate of spread without distortion or loss of binder for any reason during
subsequent handling of individual test pads.

Note : Bitumen – backed carpet tiles have proved to be a satisfactory material and their
use is to be preferred. Other materials including geo-textiles may be used, however,
provided the above practical requirements are fulfilled.

B3.2 Polyethylene backing sheet, approximately, 250 m thick, roll width at least 3.5 m (see
note to B.1)

B3.3 Adhesive tape, suitable for particular type of absorbent material selected.

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B3.4 Balance, which shall be of a portable electronic type with a minimum capacity of 1 kg
and accurate to 1 g. It is essential that the design is such that the display is not
obscured when weighing a test pad.

B3.5 Protective gloves

B3.6 Indelible marker

B.4 Preparation

B4.1 Test pad Assemble

Fabrication of the test pad assembly should be carried out in advance of the site visit.
Assemblies should be produced in lengths in excess of the proposed test width.
Prepare the test pad assemble as follows:

a. Cut out individual 200 mm or 250 mm square test pads from the absorbent
material (B3.1). It is essential that all edges be cut clean, straight and
square. Remove any loose particles from the pads.
b. Use the balance (B3.4) to weigh each pad to the nearest gram. Use the
marker (B3.6) to record the weigh on the bank of the pad.
c. Cut out a polyethylene backing strip (B3.2) of width 250 mm or 300 mm (25
mm wider than the pads on the either side). The length should be approx.
300 mm in excess of the required overall length of the test pad assembly.
d. Fasten the pads to the backing strip to form a continuous length of pads with
no intermediate gaps, ensuring that the pads can be subsequently separated
from the backing strip without tearing their undersides. Staples or double-
sided adhesive tape should be used for this purpose.
e. Fold the assembly in such a way as to afford convenient storage and
transport until required for the in-situ test. It is important that distortion or
contamination of the test pad assembly or humidity changes are avoided
during storage and transportation.

B4.2 Preparation on site

Careful selection of the test location is essential for reasons of both safety and
consistency of spray. The test location should be level and straight and should afford
good visibility. In addition, it is advisable for the test location to be adjacent to a paved
working area such as a lay-by, on which the test operator can station the vehicle and
where the weighing and calculating may be carried out in safety.

B4.3 Weather conditions

The test should be carried out in dry weather

B4.4 Preliminary checks on site

Before the distributor reaches the test location the following checks should be made and
details recorded :

a. temperature of binder;
b. pressure under working conditions;
c. actual road speed

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 Note 1 : Whilst the above checks are not strictly essential to this test, they would
become essential to any subsequent decision on corrective action.

Note 2 : The supervisor and tanker driver should be informed by the test operator of the
intention to carry out a test, and a detailed operating procedure should be agreed.
Cooperation is essential ton ensure that all persons are aware that people will be
working amongst and in front of the moving plant.

B5 Procedure

B5.1 Before the distributor reaches the selected test location fasten the test pad assembly to
the road surface in the anticipated spray path using adhesive tape (B3.3) (or other
suitable means) on the polyethylene backing sheet margins. The orientation of the
assembly can be either transverse or longitudinal as desired for individual test. Mark
one end of the backing sheet as being near-side or ‘off-side’ as appropriate.

For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the pad from traffic, this operation should not
commence until the approach distance has reduced to approx. 100 m or as otherwise
appropriate to traffic conditions.

When the approach distance has reduced to approx. 30 m, raise the protective hood of
the distributor to a height of approx. 20 mm clear of road surface. This should allow any
accumulated binder to drain off.

B5.3 Allow the distributor to pass over the test pad assembly at its normal specified speed
without any discernible throttle variation.

Note: The test operator should listen to the engine note or other such indications to
ensure this.

B5.4 Stop the distributor when its protective hood has passed clear of the test pads.

B5.5 Stop other plant, e.g. chipping spreaders, before they reach the test pads.

B5.6 Note any contamination or excessive pools of binder on the surface of the pad.

B5.7 Remove the test pad assembly, pulling it clear of adhesive tapes and on to the adjacent
working area.

B5.8 Apply binder to the area of road surface masked by the test pads, and then allow normal
operations to resume whilst the test result is determined.

B5.9 Examine each of the pads and remove any stray chipping from them. Note and discard
any unsprayed or partially sprayed pads.

Where stray chipping have been discarded from the pad, these pads should be identified
and reported in the event of any spurious results.

B5.10 Remove each pad in turn from the backing sheet and weight it. Record the mass to the
nearest gram and also the initial pad mass as marked on its underside before disposing
of the pad. Do not discard used pads by the roadside.

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 Note: The weighing operation is ideally carried out in a sheltered situation such as within
the back of a vehicle.

B6 Expression of results

B6.1 Calculate the mass of binder collected (ing) by using the following equation:

M3 = m2 - m1

Where

M1 is the initial mass of test pad before test(ing)

M2 is the total mass of test pad after tes(ing)
M3 is the mass of binder collected(ing)

B6.2 Calculate the volume of binder for each individual pad (in L/2) by using the following
equation:

r = m3 x n / d x 1000

where

r is the rate of spread (in L/m2)

m3 is the mass of binder collected (ing)

d is the density of binder * (in g/ml) at spray temperature

n is the number of square test pads in 1m2, i.e. 25 for 200 mm x 200 mm test pads and
16 for 250 mm x 250mm test pads.

B6.3 Calculate the percentage variation between the rate of spread on each test pad and the
specified rate. Also calculate the overall mean result.

B6.4 Report to the nearest 0.01L/m2 the rate of spread result and the variation to the nearest
1% for each individual pad numbered in sequence for the near side end of the spray bar
for a transverse test (or from the first pad for a longitudinal test). Report also the overall
mean result.

B6.5 The report should also give full details of the preparatory checks, the work being carried
out, the materials being used, the specified rate of speed, and any other relevant
circumstances. Record the results of the test in prescribed formats.

Publication referred to
BS 1780 Specification for burden tube pressure and vacuum gauges
BS 2869 Fuel oils for non-marine use
Part 2 Specification for fuel oil for agricultural and industrial engines and burners (classes A2,
C1, C2, D, E, F, G & H)
Transport and Road Research Laboratory Supplementary Report 737, Surface Dressing; testing
binder distributors for uniformity of transverse distribution.

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