CONSERVATION AND PROPOSED INTERPRETATION CENTER AT RAJGAD FORT - PHASE 1

Removal of plants/ ficus growth by pulling out root system embedded in masnory, cutting stem and application of hing/gur/lime formulation as specified by the Architect or other patented chemical biocide treatment such as biocide 'Glycel' (isoproplamine salt of glyphosate) or other chemical as specified by the Engineer in charge etc. complete

Clearing and grubbing road land including uprooting rank vegetation, grass, bushes, shrubs, saplings and trees girth up to 300 mm, removal of stumps of trees cut earlier and disposal of unserviceable materials and stacking of serviceable material to be used or auctioned up to a lead of 1000 metres including removal and disposal of top organic soil not exceeding 150 mm in thickness.

Lowering down carefully existing stone masonry of the monument manually in proper order including shifting the stone elements up to a distance of 50 meter beyond the monument area and stacking them as directed by Engineer in-charge, removing building rubbish and cleaning the site etc. complete.

Removing pointing and other epoxy-based hard material from joints and surface area of Basalt stone masonary manually with chisel and hammer or with the help of electric grinders wherever directed by Engineer In charge. Proper care should be taken not to damage the stone during removal.

Removing G.I. or A.C. sheet roofing including purlins, principal rafters etc. including sorting serviceable and unserviceable materials, stacking the same as and where directed in the compound including scaffolding etc. complete.

Gently cleaning the surface of stone masonry and piers with specialized water misting techniques employing air water jet using a fine nozzle sprinkling system calibrated to spray fine mist along the stone surface without over wetting followed up by gentle brushing with soft nylon brushes and removing dirt, dust, bird dropping, grease, oil, algae, fungus, monkey beats, vegetable growth etc.as specified. Gentle surface cleaning may include using water misting and mild pH balanced surfactants as specified for indicated areas to remove the surfce dirt, grit accretions by means of water misting and cleaning etc. complete as directed by the Engineer in Charge.(The rate is inclusive of all materials & labours involved except scaffolding).

Providing and fixing double scaffolding system (cup lock type) on the exterior side of building/ structure, including additional rows of scaffolding in stepped manner as per requirement of site, made with 40 mm dia M.S. tube, placed 1.5 metre centre to centre, horizontal & vertical tubes joint with cup & lock system with M.S. Tubes, M.S. tube challis, M.S. clamps and staircase system in the scaffolding for working platform etc. and maintaining it in a serviceable condition for execution of work of cleaning and/or pointing and/ or applying chemical and removing it thereafter. The scaffolding system shall be stiffened with bracings, runners, connecting with the building etc, wherever required, if feasible, for inspection of work at required locations with essential safety features for the workmen etc., complete as per directions and approval of Engineer-in-charge. Note:-(1) The elevational area of the scaffolding shall be measured for payment purpose.(2) The payment will be made once only for execution of all items for such works.

Conveying the excavated materials, debris of brick or stone masonary, R.C.C. slab, water proofing, stone members/ materials, cement/ lime concrete, tiles/ marbles/ stone slab/ brick bat coba, etc. upto 50 m, away from the site and cleaning the site properly.

Providing and applying two coats of bitumen to roof on new dungaree cloth one coat on each side etc. complete as directed.

Galvanised iron sheet 1 mm (20 B.W.G.) eaves precoated gutter 200 mm to 230 mm wide and 100 mm to 125 mm deep moulded or half round girth upto 600mm including iron rods, on the edges (throughout the length) and galvanised iron sheet ferrules with fixtures, for outlets wherever required clamped using W.I. clamp 38 mm x 3 mm fixed 1.0 m C/C including making necessary connections with rain water pipes etc complete and as directed.