Face lifting work of Directors Office and other miscellaneous civil works at Main Building at VECC, 1/AF, Bidhannagar, Kolkata- 700064

Providing, fabricating and fixing in position at all floors & locations TRAC lay-in Aluminium false ceiling of M/s. Interarch Building Products Ltd. with unperforated tiles 0.6 mm thick of size 595 x 595 mm in true horizontal level, suspended on inter locking metal grid of hot dipped galvanised steel sections (galvanising @ 120 grams per sqm including both side) consisting of main ‘T’ runner suitably spaced at joints to get required length and of size 24x38 mm made from 0.33 mm thick (minimum) sheet, spaced 1200 mm centre to centre, and cross “T” of size 24x28 mm made out of 0.33 mm (Minimum) sheet, 1200 mm long spaced between main ’T’ at 600 mm centre to centre to form a grid of 1200x600 mm and secondary cross ‘T’ of length 600 mm and size 24 x28 mm made of 0.33 mm thick (Minimum) sheet to be inter locked at middle of the 1200x 600 mm panel to from grid of size 600x600 mm, resting on periphery walls /partitions on a Perimeter wall angle pre-coated steel of size 24x24X3000 mm made of 0.40 mm thick (minimum) sheet with the help of rawl plugs at 450 mm centre to centre with 25 mm long dry wall screws @ 230 mm interval and laying 15 mm thick densified edges calcium silicate ceiling tiles of approved texture in the grid, including, cutting/ making opening for services like diffusers, grills, light fittings, fixtures, smoke detectors etc., wherever required. Main ‘T’ runners to be suspended from ceiling using G.I. slotted cleats of size 25x35x1.6 mm fixed to ceiling with 12.5 mm dia and 50 mm long dash fasteners, 4 mm G.I. adjustable rods with galvanised steel level clips of size 85 x 30 x 0.8 mm, spaced at 1200 mm centre to centre along main ‘T’, bottom exposed with 24 mm of all T sections shall be pre-painted with polyster baked paint, for all heights, as per specifications, drawings and as directed by Engineer-In-Charge. Note:- Only false ceiling area will be measured from wall to wall. No deduction shall be made for exposed frames/opening (cut outs) having area less than 0.30 sqm.

In brick work with or without plaster

Water proofing work etc. or PCC 1:3:6 / 1:2:4

In Reinforced cement concrete 1:2:4 / 1:1 ½ :3

Kota Stone/Mossaic/Granite or Marble Flooring

15mm CP Bib tap with wall flange of M/s. Essco or other approved equivalent make. Note: The minimum finish weight should not be less than 400 gm. Code: CON-CHR-037KN

Dismantling old plaster or skirting raking out joints and cleaning the surface for plaster including disposal of rubbish to the dumping ground within 50 metres lead.

Cutting chase upto 125 x 150 mm. and subsequent mending of damages.

a) in brick wall [Cement-3.6 Kg/Mtr]

Providing labour, tools, tackles for removing/dismantling G.I. pipes with fittings and stacking within a distance of 100M etc. complete as per specification and as directed by the Engineer-In- Charge. 80 mm dia G.I. Pipe

Proving labour, tool and tackles for removal existing door/window and stacking within 50m lead without damaging the sill etc. at any height, level, location, all complete as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Note: a) The rate shall include the cost for the followings: - i) Making suitable opening for light fixtures with 25 x 25 x 3mm all-round aluminium angle fixed to false ceiling system and held in a position / level by 4 nos suspender at each corner and spring clip, the same shall be leveled in line and level of false ceiling. Rate includes cost of aluminium angle, clips rods anchor fastener, labour etc. ii) Providing and fixing trap door of false ceiling panel with frame out of 25x25x3mm angle / 25mm x 3mm flat and edge profile with suitable aluminium hinges for opening and closing including locking arrangement with all approved accessories, labour etc. b) The false ceiling and vertical masking shall be measured in sqm in actually laid. The length and width shall be measured net between wall mould angles. No deduction for cut out and opening around column shall be made. The rate should be inclusive of all extra aluminium tees, angles, frame work around the cut out opening and lighting fixture, A/C grills, trap door etc. c) The rate quoted shall be inclusive of all taxes, labour, scaffolding and wastage etc. d) The false ceiling shall be got done through the approved agency on prior approval of Engineer-in-Charge. e) Vertical masking if any shall be measured under this item without any extra cost. f) The entire grid system shall be designed to bear a distributed load of minimum 15 kg/sqm.

Brick work in cement mortar 1:4 at all level using well burnt bricks of class 7.5 & above as per IS 1077:1992; 125mm thick, correct line level, plumb scaffolding (if any), curing, racking out joint, pointing etc. complete as directed by the Engineer-in-

Drilling holes for inserting/installing various dia Heavy Duty anchor fastener/shear connectors of M/s HILTI make and testing as per manufacturer's recommendation to transfer designed bolt force in existing RC members at floor levels including fixing with MS base plate of various sizes and thickness to place in position, including cleaning the drilled holes of loose dust by blowing air, filling the holes with cement slurry or any other approved chemicals including false holes if any (drilling of false holes shall not be measured for payment), cost of anchor fastener/shear connector, all labours, tools, tackles and charges for testing of fasteners/ connectors as per manufacturer's recommendation etc. complete all as per drawing and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge (MS plate shall be paid under relevant item).

arrangement cleat gasket, screws, hinges etc. while quoting the rate for unit weight for aluminum sections.

Providing & fixing in position GI chicken wire mesh (hexagonal shape) of 12mm size mesh, 20 gauge with necessary U hooks, clips or nails at all floors and making drilled holes @300 c/c on RCC/Masonry wall, filling holes with suitable materials as directed, wherever required to prevent development of cracks in plaster surfaces, including dismantling of plaster in geometrical shape/straight line to expose the cracked portion at an approx. width of 150mm on both side of crack as per specifications, drawings and as directed by the EIC. Note: (i) Only area of chicken mesh provided shall be measured for payment. (ii) Approx. width of plaster to be removed 300mm wide along the crack. Vendor should quote rate inclusive of removal of plaster. (iii) Finishing work like plastering, application of putty, painting etc. will be paid in relevant item.

Note: i) Shop drawing are to be got approved by the EIC. (ii) Only extruded sections will be measured for payment. Rate shall include cost for all fittings & fixtures, fasteners, cleat, locks, door / window handle etc. (iii) Minimum anodizing thickness on all extruded section should not be less than 15 µ (micron). (iv) Payment shall be made per Kg. basis. Aluminium sections such as frame work/ aluminium grills etc. shall only be measured linearly as per actual/finish cutting size nearest to centimeter and multiplied with actual sectional weight of the individual section and the total quantity of aluminium section will be arrived at for payment without extra allowance for wastage. (v) No separate payment for fittings such as locking arrangement, hinges, fittings and fixtures, gasket, cleat, handles, push/pull plate etc. shall be made nor measured for payment, Tenderers are requested to consider the cost of all fittings, fixtures, locking

Rendering the surface of wall/ceiling with white cement based wall putty of approved make and brand (1.5 mm thick) for making the surfaces with smooth finish including with necessary cleaning of floor etc. complete as directed by the EIC.

Painting with two or more coats of Acrylic emulsion paint on internal surface at all level & location with approved shade and make including roller application over a coat of compatible cement based primer including preparing surface, primer filling with putty, wherever required, scaffolding, cleaning of surface, removal of stains etc. Complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Repair of damaged/corroded RCC members etc. by carefully dismantling, chiseling all loose spalled and cracked concrete and plaster till exposing a hard firm surface at any height, level, location, cleaning reinforcement steel thoroughly tying/welding new reinforcement of desired shape, inserting ends of bars in drilled holes of required size up to a minimum depth of 10(ten) times of the bar in concrete duly grouted with epoxy mortar or as directed, if found necessary de-rusting with sand/emery paper including chemical cleaning with “Rustoff-100” of M/s. Sika or equivalent, washing with water jet, applying anticorrosive polymer modified protective coating “Sika Rustop” of M/s. Sika or approved equivalent as per manufacturer’s recommendation by bard brush on exposed clean and dry reinforcement steel, allowing 24 hours’ time gap for drying and curing, applying a bond coat for old and new concrete bonding using latex of M/s. Sika or approved equivalent in cement slurry in the ratio 1:3 (1 Latex : 3 Water) or as directed by the department uniformly on concrete surface including steel on columns, beams, chajjas, slabs, facia etc. including leveling up with cement plaster (1:4) over a coat of cement slurry mixed with latex in water in the ratio 1:6 (1 Latex : 6 Water) or approved equivalent up to a thickness of 15 mm finished to level, plumb making drip moulds, vatas, corners etc. to match with existing at any level, location, providing all manpower, tools, materials, shuttering & centering etc. followed by proper curing etc. complete as per manufacturer’s recommendation and direction of EIC as per following sub items:-

Laying concrete 1:1.5:3 (1 Cement: 1.5 Sand: 3 Stone chips 6mm size) with heavy dash and uniformly to build concrete thickness in between 35 to 60 mm made with plasticizer cum waterproofing admixture like Sika Plastocrete Super @2% by weight of cement or equivalent.

Providing and fixing factory made single extrude WPC (wood polymer Composite) under brand Floresta or other approved equivalent make solid door/ window / clerestory windows & other frames / chowkhat of 65 x 100 mm, comprising of virgin PVC polymer of K value 58-60 (suspension grade), calcium carbonate and natural fibers (wood powder/ rice husk/ wheat husk) and non-toxic additives (maximum toxicity index of 12 for 100 gms) fabricated with mitre joints after applying PVC solvent cement and screwed with full body threaded star headed SS screws having minimum frame density of 750 kg/cum, screw withdrawal strength of 2200N(Face) & 1100N(Edge), Minimum compressive Strength 58 N/mm², modulus of elasticity 900 N/mm² resistance to spread of flame of class A category with property of being termite/ borer proof, water/moisture proof and fire retardant and fixed in position with M.S. hold fast/lugs/SS dash fasteners of required dia and length etc. including dismantling & disposing of old damaged door frame etc. all complete as per specifications and direction of EIC. Note: For WPC solid door/window frame, minus 5mm tolerance in dimension i.e. depth and width of profile shall be acceptable. Variation in profile dimension on plus side shall be acceptable but no extra payment on this account shall be made.

Supplying, fitting, fixing 1mm thick matt finished decorative laminated sheet manufactured by M/s. Green/Kit/Century or other approved make conforming to IS:2046-1995 with fitting, fixing the same on Particle/MDF/Ply Boards with recommended/approved adhesive with proper clipping the sides for better attachment including removing existing damaged laminated sheet if any as per manufacturer’s specification, drawing, design and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Glossy/Matt/Suede excluding surface texture or metallic lustre. (Note: The rate includes the cost of labour, adhesive and all incidental charges thereof.)

Providing cement plastering on external/internal surfaces at all level and location with cement mortar (1:4) final rendering, finished smooth over masonary/concrete surface including hacking of concrete surface, curing, scaffolding etc. square cutting, dismantling of old damaged plaster, cleaning, disposal etc. as per sub items below, including providing bond coat made with cement admixed with water and latex (SBR) in the ratio 1:1:3 (1 latex, 1 water, 1 cement) Note: a) For 20mm thick plaster, bond coat is to be applied twice, one before applying 1st coat and 2nd one before applying final coat. b) For 15mm thick plaster only one bond coat before applying plaster is to be provided. Notes for plastering work: a) Before commencement of plastering, the area shall be cleaned, wetted and shall be marked with 'Thiyyas' or Tapanis' and shall be got approved by the Engineer-in-Charge. b) Whenever the electrical contractor/ agency has to fix up switch boxes in walls, necessary Thiyyas or 'Dhadas' shall be arranged prior to plastering so that the electrical boxes are fixed properly in line with the finished plastered surfaces. c) Finishing around the junction boxes shall be done at all floor, level and position to the line, level and right angles as required while carrying out plastering work. d) No extra claim/cement consumption shall be entertained by the Department for the plastering done more than the specified thickness shown in the schedule of quantities, to bring the plastered surface to perfect line, level and plumb with adjoining columns and beams.

Providing two or more coats of best quality French Polish of approved tint to obtain finish on new surface/old French polish surface including removal of the old polish as required including sand papering, filling up holes, cracks, crevices with approved wood putty etc. complete to being an even shade and smoothness as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Painting two or more coats of Synthetic Enamel Paint of 1st quality and approved make, shade/ colour on M.S surface, M.S./G.I. pipes etc. over a coat of metal zinc chromate primer, including thorough surface preparation by mechanical grinding, removing & cleaning of all rust, dust etc. filling up of dents, cracks with suitable putty etc. all complete at any height and level location including providing necessary scaffolding etc., all complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Supply, fitting and fixing 20mm to 25mm thick Black stone slab used in kitchen/washroom, alcove, wardrobe etc. laid and jointed with necessary adhesive cement mortar (1:2) including grinding or polishing, including chase cutting and mending good damages, making necessary holes for installing wash basin, waste pipe etc. as per direction of EIC.

Supplying, fitting and fixing baroda green marble Slab of 16mm thickness (tolerance ± 2mm) at any height, level, location over 20 mm (av.) thick base of Cement mortar (1:2) laid with cement slurry @ 4.4 kg/Sq.m. before placing marble & jointed with white cement slurry @ 2.0 kg/Sq.m with necessary pigments including grinding and marble polishing, moulding, nosing etc. as per direction close jointed and pointed with matching cement slurry, with white cement and pigment mixed, finish to proper level and slope, plumb, curing, washing the surfaces neatly etc. all complete, scaffolding if required etc. including all taxes, tools and plants, labour / transportation charges etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Area of each slab over 0.50 Sqm upto 2.00 Sqm.

Providing and laying in wall surfaces & floors at any height, level, location, matt finished 1st quality ceramic tiles conforming to IS: 13712- and tested as per IS: 16360- of approved shade and colour of maximum 400mm X 400mm size as directed by the department, standard quality tiles of M/s. JOHNSON/KAJARIA/NITCO or other approved equivalent make over 20mm thick cement mortar (1:3) bedding, close jointed and pointed with matching cement slurry with white cement and pigment mixed , finished to proper level and slope, plumb including cutting of tiles, mitering, curing, washing the surfaces neatly etc. all complete, including dismantling old damaged cast-in-situ mosaic surfaces by TILOFIX after hacking the surfaces properly etc. as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Providing and laying in floor surface at any height, level, location, Rectified (Antiskid & stain less) tiles conforming to IS: 15662 of premium quality of approved size, shade and colour as directed by the Dept. of M/s. KAJARIA/JOHNSON/NITCO or other approved equivalent make of approximate size 1200x200x11/12mm thick (PLANKS) over 20mm thick cement mortar (1:3) bedding or fixing on cast in situ existing mosaic/surface by tile adhesive conforming to IS: 15477-2004 (Type 1/Type 2) under brand TILLOOFIX of M/s. SIKA or other approved equivalent after hacki

For Concealed Work-25 mm

4.00 mm thick plain/frosted glass panes in double glazed.

Supplying, providing and fixing premium quality sun control polyester film with scratch resistant coating manufactured by M/s. GARWARE or other approved equivalent make, cutting to size as per users requirement so that no light passes through provided with self-adhesive in the film and also if required using non-ionic soap solution as additional adhesive as per manufacturer’s specifications, fixing films ensuring absence of any air bubbles, replacing defective films, with new film free of cost etc. including cleaning glass panes (both sides) with approved soap solution and clear water thoroughly as per manufacturer’s specifications including scaffolding if required etc. as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Using type REFLECTIVE GREY 10 sun control film, 50 micron thick of M/s. GARWARE SUN CONTROL FILM or other approved equivalent make manufactured of double ply construction.

For Concealed Work-20 mm

With “Raymond” brand black out fabric or other approved equivalent make.

Providing labours, tools, tackles for repair of cracks by dismantling of plaster 250mm wide (125mm wide on both sides of cracks) on masonry/RCC wall, drilling both sides of cracks upto a depth of 60mm, cleaning holes mechanically, stitching with 4mm dia GI wire in “[“ shape @150 c/c spacing (50mm long 2legs to be inserted in the drilled hole and 150mm wide part to be placed perpendicular to crack line) applying bond coat made latex cement slurry 1 latex : 4 water: 6cement, providing 15mm thick plaster mixed with plasticizer as per manufacturer’s recommendation matching with the existing surface, scaffolding, curing complete as per specifications, drawings, manufacturer’s recommendations and as directed by the EIC.

Supply, fitting and fixing CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) Class-1, SDR 11 pipes of M/s. Supreme make under brand “Lifeline” or other approved equivalent conforming to IS:15778-2007 (or latest) with all necessary accessories, specials viz. socket, bend, equal tee, union, cross tee, elbow(90°&45°), tank connecting nipple, long screw, reducing socket, reducing tee, reducing elbow, reducing bush, stopper plug, short piece, end cap, step over bend etc. fitted with GI/ aluminium holder bat clamps, including dismantling old pipe line if required, cutting pipes, fitting, fixing etc. complete in all respect including cost of all necessary fittings as required, jointing with best quality solvent cement etc. in any position, at any height, level, location above ground including scaffolding, mending good the damages on brick masonry/ concrete surface for making holes, dismantling/ shifting of existing pipes, pressure testing for leakproofness etc., all complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge of following sizes(dia)- Note: (1) Payment will be made on the centre line measurements of total pipe line including all specials. (2) No separate payment will be made for accessories, specials etc.

Supplying, fitting and fixing boiling water proof ply conforming to IS: 710-1977 bonded with phenol formaldehyde synthetic resin conforming to IS: 848-1974 of approved make and brand fitted and fixed as per design as per approval and direction of Engineer-in-Charge. [excluding the cost of supporting frame work and teak wood batten/Lipping] In Ground Floor.

Providing and fixing wall paneling at all level and location with sub frame of 50x50mm/50x30mm etc. chemically treated salwood rough ground battens forming approx. grid with 600mm C/C placed horizontally and vertically filling the frame with 50mm thick glass wool 24 kg/Cum with NRC 1.0 of approved manufacture, covering with black green felt/tissue cover over batterns and fixing with 12mm thick marine ply with 3mm teak wood veneer of approved make and colours with 1st class T.W. beading including making 3mm gap in between different colour veneers etc. all external teakwood shall be melamine polished of three coats of approved tint and shade to give uniform glossy/matt finish as approved including painting the surfaces of frames in contact with masonary/concrete surfaces with two coats of hot bitumen of approved quality including all to

Providing, fitting & fixing in position heavy duty hydraulic double action stainless steel floor spring with 90° hold open (max door weight-120Kg) for door with a set of double pivots with outer case as per IS:6315-1992 (or latest) and make M/s. HAFELE/DORMA/HARDWYN/GODREJ or other equivalent including cutting pockets in concrete/MS floors, making good the surface to original finish etc. complete all as directed by the EIC.

Providing material, labour, tools, tackles for providing and fixing 4 mm thick Aluminium Composite panel (ACP) of designed shade / colour ALUDECOR or other approved equivalent on framework made with extruded aluminium section of size 38x25x1.5mm, fixing securely with necessary screw, fasteners on RCC masonry wall including providing necessary consumables, weatherproof silicon sealant of M/s. DOW make or approved equivalent on joints to make the system watertight, and to desired shape and size, necessary scaffolding at all height level and location etc. all complete, as directed by the Engineer in Charge.

Supplying, fitting, fixing 1mm thick matt finished decorative laminated wallpaper/ sheet manufactured by M/s. MTC/DANIEL or 5D EFFECT or other approved make with fitting, fixing the same on existing wall surface/ ply boards with recommended/ approved Fevicol plus heatex etc. with proper clipping the sides for better attachment as per drawing, design and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. The rate includes the cost of labour, adhesive and all incidental charges thereof.

Supplying, fitting and fixing of SWR PVC pipes of M/s. Supreme (Type-B) or other approved equivalent make conforming to IS-13952:1992 (or latest) with latest amendments, all necessary accessories like couplers, connecting couplers, single tee door, bend, cross tee, internal rubber ring socket joint, bend, tee, union, cross, elbow, reducing socket, reducing tee, short piece single Y with door vent cowl etc. fitted with holder bat clamps including cutting concrete or bricks necessary and mending the damaged portion good, cutting pipes to proper length, fitting, fixing with clamps on wall surface etc. complete for following diameter of pipes (Payment will be made on the centre line measurements of total pipe line including all specials. No separate payment will be made for accessories, specials), necessary scaffolding etc. at any height, level, location all complete as directed by the EIC as per following sub items:

110mm dia

Providing labours, tools, tackles etc. for dismantling of existing Aluminium Extruded section including fixed glazing/particle board/cement fibre board etc. in partition wall/doors/windows etc., removing aluminium framework carefully, separating each section, handling existing glass/board cautiously including removing necessary fittings (screws, cleat angle, glazing clips, rubber gaskets etc.) stacking of serviceable materials as directed by E-I-C inside VECC campus after thorough cleaning the dismantled aluminium sections and glasses/boards with mild soap water solution at all level, location etc., scaffolding if any, all complete as per drawing and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Note: Existing glasses/cement fibre boards if damaged more than 5% shall be replaced by the contractor free of cost.

Dismantling & Demolishing Brickwork/Plain Cement Concrete(P.C.C)/Reinforced Cement Concrete(R.C.C.) including cutting of rods, stacking of serviceable materials within a lead of 100m (Preferably at Central Store inside VECC, Bidhannagar campus) by chiseling etc. at all level and location including scaffolding, disposal of unserviceable materials outside VECC, Bidhannagar premises etc. all complete as per specification and as directed by the E-I-C as per following sub-items:

Suppling, fitting and fixing WATER CLOSET (European type) of white glazed vitreous chinaware of approved make and brand in position complete with necessary nut and bolts etc. all complete and as directed by EIC.

Rimless Wall Hung WC With UF Soft Close Slim Seat Cover, Hinges, Accessories Set, Size: 380x515x360 mm Code: CNS-WHT-963UFSM

EWC Water Closet: 48 cm X 36 cm x 39cm Catalogue No. 20146 Hindware Make Ace P Standard Water Closet or other approved equivalent make

Supplying, fitting and fixing white vitreous chinaware best quality approved make wash basin with C.I. brackets, C.P. waste fittings of 32 mm dia, one approved

quality brass C.P. Pillar cock of 15mm dia of M/s. ESSCO/JAQUAR or other approved equivalent make, C.P. brass chain with rubber plug of 30mm dia, approved quality PVC waste pipe with C.P. brass nut 32mm dia, 900mm long approved quality PVC connection pipe with heavy brass C.P. nut including mending good all damages and painting the brackets with two coats of approved paint. etc. all complete including dismantling & depositing old wash basin to the department etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Table Top Basin, Size: 425 x 340 x 175mm Code: CNS-WHT-903

Under Counter Basin with Fixing Accessories, Size: 605x430x200 mm, Shape: Oval Code: CNS-WHT-705

Supplying, fitting and fixing urinal (Back Inlet) with fixing accessories of size: 385x325x635 mm all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Code: URS-WHT-13253N

Supplying, fitting and fixing chromium plated hand shower (Health Faucet) with 8mm dia, 1-meter-long flexible tube & wall hook with N.R.V (Back Flow Preventer) all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Code: ALD-CHR-577

Supplying, fitting and fixing liquid soap container-Push Button capacity: 0.8L material: ABS finish: white/smoked ACN-1135N all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Supplying, fitting and fixing toilet paper holder all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Code: ACN-1135S

Supplying, fitting and fixing single towel rail 600mm long, stainless steel chrome finish all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Code: AKP-CHR-35711PS

Supplying, fitting and fixing curved shaped urinal partition with 8mm frosted glass 1810-UC of JAQUAR make chrome finish of size 450X900(H) all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Code: JSE-CHR-810UC450X

Supplying, fitting and fixing best quality Indian make mirror 5.5 mm thick with silvering as per I.S.I. specifications supported on fibre glass frame of any colour, frame size 550 mm X 400 mm all complete etc. as per specifications and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.