Tender for Bi-Annual rate contract for work of Hiring JCB with Labour for tree cutting, pruning, trimming, corridor cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for 400kV Kosamba- Asoj line under Achhalia AM Division under Bharuch Circle (As and when required)

Name of Work: Tender for Bi-Annual rate contract for work of

Hiring JCB with Labour for tree cutting, pruning, trimming,

corridor cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for 400kV Kosamba-

Asoj line under Achhalia AM Division under Bharuch Circle (As

and when required).

Note : Submit all the self-attested Documents Online in n-

(No any Physical Documents)

Payment of Tender Fee as well as EMD Shall be accepted

through RTGS/NEFT/online Only.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

TENDER NOTICE No: TCBRH/26-27/E-124

Superintending Engineer (TR), Bharuch invites “On line Tenders” (e-tendering) for the works

of following items. All the bidders, in respect of tender item must have vendor registration with

the GETCO viz. prior to the date of opening of technical bid of the tender otherwise their bids

will not be considered eligible for technical scrutiny and as such, their technical bids will not be

Tender Papers & Specifications may be down loaded from Web site

https://tender.nprocure.com (For view, down load and on line submission) and GUVNL/GETCO

web site tender.guvnl.com/www.gseb.com & www. getcogujarat.com (For View & down load

All tender documents are to be upload (Notarized / self-attested copies of original – as specified

in tender document) through online only (mandatory) on (n) procure portal including Tender fee

Communication by Registered Post A.D. or Speed Post addressed to: The Superintending

Engineer (TR), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited, Circle Office, Maktampur

Road, Bharuch-392012.

Sr. Description

1 Tender No.: TCBRH/26-27/E-124

Tender for Bi-Annual rate contract for

work of Hiring JCB with Labour for tree

cutting, pruning, trimming, corridor

2 Works of cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for

400kV Kosamba- Asoj line under Achhalia

AM Division under Bharuch Circle. (As and

Tender Fee (nonrefundable) Incl. GST in Rs.1180.00 ( Rs.1000.00 + Rs.180.00 GST

4 Estimated cost with GST in Rs.

5 Earnest Money Deposit amount in Rs. Rs

On line (E-tendering) tender/ offer

6 submission last date up to 16.00 hours only As per Schedule

(This is mandatory)

Date of opening of Tender fee, EMD cover,

8 Vendor registration and technical bid on – As per Schedule

line opening at 16.00 Hours.

Tentative Date of on – line opening of

9 Shall be intimated separately

Price bid, (if possible), at 11.00 Hours

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

11 Validity of offer 180 days

12 Time limit 24 months

13 Appropriate / Registration Class Only GETCO registered contractor

Note : Payment of Tender Fee as well as EMD Shall be accepted through RTGS/NEFT /Online

Only. No any physical submission require.

1. All the relevant documents as per requirement of the tender to be submitted online i.e. Technical

bid, Qualification requirement data, detail specification Tender Fee plus GST as applicable and

EMD. Otherwise the offer will not be considered and no any further communication in the matter

will be entertained.

2. It is mandatory for all the bidders to submit their all require tender documents, Tender Fees and

EMD by on-line (e-tendering) .

3. The bidders are required to fill up all the online appendices (annexure)/forms. This is intended for

transparency and speedy evaluation of the bids. Instead of simply confirming, the bidder shall fill

in the particulars against appropriate place in respect of each line appearing in each online

(In the absence of required details in the online annexure, the corporation has every right to

evaluate the bids accordingly and bidder cannot raise any objection against any point during

4. Bidders are requested to remain in touch with the web site for any amendment/corrigendum or

extension of due date etc.

5. In case short submission of documents with bid and / or clarification if any required from the

bidder the required details / documents may be asked from bidder in physical form.

6. Tender Fee and EMD in form of DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank Guarantee are not allowed.

If bidder submit the DD/ Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank Guarantee for Tender Fee and EMD, in

that case the same tender will be not considered.

7. The Earnest Money Deposit and tender fee plus GST as applicable will be accepted only by

RTGS/NEFT/online only in favour of “GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD.

Bharuch” As per given bank detail. Tender without EMD and tender fees shall be rejected.

8. Payment through RTGS/NEFT bidder has to mail following details:

Sr. No Required Details

1 Name & Address of the bidder

2 Bidder GST No (Active, otherwise disqualify the

3 Tender No with due date

4 Mode of Transfer

5 Ref. ID with Bank Details

7 Payment against (Tender Fee/ EMD)

a. [email protected]

b. [email protected]

c. [email protected]

d. [email protected]

Bidder has to provide all above details on the same date of payment so that receipt can be

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

 GETCO Beneficiary Bank detail is as under:

1 Name of Account Holder Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

3 Name of Bank BANK OF BARODA

4 Branch Code STABRO

Shalimar Complex, Station Road,Bharuch-

5 Address of Bank

6 IFSC Code BARB0STABRO

7 PAN No AABCG4029R

8 TAN No BRDG01026E

9 GST No 24AABCG4029R2ZC

9. Bidder has to upload scanned copies of original (Notarized / self-attested copies of original –

as specified in tender document) documents with bid and no physical documents to be

submitted by bidder. All the online Annexures and price bid, other tender documents must be

submitted/attached online only.

10. The GETCO reserves the right to award the work to one or more bidders, considering their

technical and financial capacity OR to reject any or all tenders or accept any tender without

assigning any reason thereof.

Any technical questions, information and clarifications that may be required pertaining to

this enquiry should be referred to The Superintending Engineer (TR), Gujarat Energy

Transmission Corporation Limited, Circle office, Bharuch.

GETCO reserves the right to reject any OR all tenders without assigning any reasons thereof.

Yours faithfully,

Superintending Engineer,

GETCO, C.O., Bharuch

Download Tender Documents in (PDF Format) which consists of:

Part – I: Commercial Terms & Conditions

Part – II: Technical Specifications & GTP’S, Schedule “A” indicating the quantities & items, drawing if any.

To view the PDF file please use “Acrobat Reader” software which can be downloaded from “Adobe” website.

Note: In case bidder needs any difficulty in accessing / submission of on line bid / clarification or if training required for

participating in online tender, they can contact the following office:(n) Procure Cell, (n) code solutions-A division of GNFC

Ltd., 403, GNFC Infotower, S.G. Road, Bodakdev Ahmedabad – 380054 ( Gujarat ) Toll Free: 1-800-233-1010 ( Ext.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

CONFIRMATION OF DETAILS OF BIDDER

Bidders are required to furnish following information specifying YES / NO

1) Whether the Bid is on percentage basis as called for. Yes / No

2) Whether rebate furnished is in percentage basis as called for. Yes / No

3) Whether the Bid is submitted by RPAD / Speed Post. Yes / No

4) Whether all pages of Bid Specifications are sealed and signed by the Yes / No

5) a) Whether the Bidder is registered with GETCO for Transmission line Yes / No

b) In case of “Yes”, please furnish following details

i) Registration Letter No. & date.

ii) Class of Registration

c) Whether Bidder is having PF Code No. Yes / No

6) a) Whether EMD paid. ( DD / BG ) Yes / No

b) In case “Yes”, furnish details Yes / No

7) Whether following documents as specified are submitted.

a) Human Resources detail. Yes / No

b) Availability of tools, equipments etc. Yes / No

c) Details of orders executed / on hand Yes / No

d) Financial capability. Yes / No

e) Experience as specified. Yes / No

f) Latest Income-tax certificate Yes / No

g) Company's Articles Of Association Yes / No

h) Details Of Partners / Directors Yes / No

i) B.R./P.A. Authorizing Person Yes / No

j) Power of Attorney of Consortium Members Yes / No

Signature of Authorized Representative of

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Name of tendering Company

Tender No. TCBRH/26-27/E-124

Sub: Bi-Annual rate contract for work of Hiring JCB with Labour for tree cutting, pruning,

trimming, corridor cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for 400kV Kosamba- Asoj line

under Achhalia AM Division under Bharuch Circle(As and when required).

In connection with above subject, I/we confirm the following:

1) I/we, the undersigned, have read and examined the above tender documents in detail.

2) I / we declare that our bid is strictly in line with Tender Specification and there is no

deviation. Further, I / we also agree that additional conditions / deviations, if any,

found in bid, the offer shall be out rightly rejected without assigning any reason

Signature of Authorized Representative of

Company / Agency

Name of tendering Company

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

DETAILS OF THE FIRM

NAME OF THE FIRM:

1 Address of Registered Office

2 Contact Personal

4 Residential Address

5 Phone Nos. (Office and

7 Telegraphic code

1 Address of works

2 Contact Personal

4 Residential Address

5 Phone Nos. (Office and

7 Telegraphic code

8 Email Address

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

DETAILS OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR ERECTION WORK IN LAST THREE YEARS FROM THE DUE DATE OF

Sr Name of Order Order Length Date of Order fully Status if order

No Transmiss reference value of line completion executed under

ion line no. & Date Yes/No execution

A Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd., GETCO:

B OTHER STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD:

C PRIVATE FIRMS:

List of work completion certificate submitted with technical bid

Sr Name of Work Name of Authority by Reference no. & Date

no whom work completion

certificate issued

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

ANNEXURE – XIII

UNDERTAKING IN REGARD TO STOP DEAL/BANNED FOR BUSINESS DEALING / BLACKLIST

Sub: Undertaking in regards to STOP Deal/Banned for Business dealing/Black list there of

(All bidders will have to furnish the following undertaking duly filled in, signed and stamped

for each quoted item of the tender along with technical bid.)

_________________________________Authorized signatory of

________ and thereby certified that M/s.

and their proprietor/any partner/any director of the firm is not stop deal and /or banned for

business dealing and /or black listed by GUVNL/or their any subsidiary company viz. GSECL

/GETCO/MGVCL/PGVCL/DGVCL.

Signature of tenderer

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Confirmation Regarding Site Verification

The Superintending Engineer

Tr. Circle Office,

Maktampur-392012

Sub: Confirmation Regarding Site Verification.

Ref: Tender No.--_________________

In context to above reference tender, I hereby confirmed that I have visited the site/sites as

mentioned in tender. And after keeping familiar myself completely about site & situation I am

applying in tender and accepting all terms and condition mentioned in tender in to.

Yours faithfully

Authorized signatory Name & signature

Seal of the Firm Signature of the Tenderer

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

QUALIFYING CRITERIA TABLE:

Sr. Qualifying Requirements

1. Registration :The bidder shall be strictly a GETCO register contractor of any class

2. Technical Criteria:

i) The bidder shall have completed similar nature work for minimum 5 nos of job

with electrical Equipment in electrical switchyard / line in last 5 financial

years in State Transmission Utility STU/ Central Transmission Utility (CTU) /

Govt. organizations/ major industries.

The bidder should submit necessary work completion certificate & complete work order

inclusive of Schedule-B along with the technical bid.

ii) The Bidder shall have valid Electrical contract license and approved Vendor of

GETCO/STU/CTU, registered under GST Act and should have CPF/PF Registration

3. Financial Criteria:

The bidder shall submit the Bank solvency of the amount which is 20% of the total

estimated cost of tender.

Financial Qualification requirement:

1. GST Tax Registration No. date / issuing authority must be online active.

2. Details of Partners/Directors of the Firm/Company. Partnership deed if applicable.

3. Copy of power of attorney as the case may be.

4. PF registration along with proof of last challan etc.

5. The Bidder should have to submit copy of PAN card.

6. Financial capability (IT returns of Last three years)

7. Payment of Tender fee and EMD.

8. Latest Bank Solvency of the amount which is 20% of the total estimated cost of the tender of

9. Experience Certificate of similar work carried out with WCC.

10. Registration class approved GETCO: -

11. List of tools and tackles.

12. Electrical license copy.

13. Any other documents required for particular and specific work.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDERS

1. Payment of Tender Fee: (Non-Refundable)

 Payment of Tender Fees will be accepted online i.e. by RTGS/NEFT/Online only.

 Tender Fee in form of DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order is not allowed. If bidder submit

the DD/ Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order for Tender Fee and EMD, in that case the same

tender will not be considered

2. Payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):

 Payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) will be accepted online i.e. by RTGS/NEFT/

 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in form of DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank

Guarantee are not allowed. If bidder submit the DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank

Guarantee for Tender Fee and EMD, in that case the same tender will not be

3. Documents with Bid submission:

 Bidder has to upload scanned copies of original (Notarized/ Self attested copies of

original – as specified in tender document) documents with bid and no physical

documents to be called from bidder.

 In case of short submission of documents with bid and/ or clarification if any required

from the bidder, the required details/ documents may be asked from bidder in

physical for n-procure invited tenders.

 It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder that the uploaded scanned documents (in

PDF form) remain legible (readable) and should not be password protected.

 All online bid Annexures & Tender Evaluation Checklist (QR) should be clearly filled.

For any differences or wrong entry bidder shall be sole responsible for that

 The bidders are required to fill up all the online appendices (annexure)/forms. This is

intended for transparency and speedy evaluation of the bids. Instead of simply

confirming, the bidder shall fill in the particulars against appropriate place in respect

of each line appearing in each online annexure.

 In the absence of required details in the online annexure, the corporation has every

right to evaluate the bids accordingly and bidder cannot raise any objection against

any point during evaluation.

 All others Terms & Conditions of the original tender will remain unchanged.

 It is, therefore, requested to follow above amendment guidelines scrupulously for all

tenders invited through online, please.

 By bidding online, the bidder is deemed to have read, understood and accepted all the

terms and conditions mentioned in the tender.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

1. The Scope of the proposal shall be on the basis of a single Bidder’s responsibility, completely

covering all the services specified under the accompanying Technical Specifications.

2. The Bidder shall complete all the schedules & annexure in the Bid Proposal Sheets, technical

Data Sheets and specified elsewhere.

3. The Scope of the proposal shall be on the basis of a single Bidder’s responsibility for a

particular line completely covering “Bi-Annual rate contract for work of Hiring JCB with

Labour for tree cutting, pruning, trimming, corridor cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for

400kV Kosamba- Asoj line under Achhalia AM Division under Bharuch Circle” (As and when

required). as per standard specification and standard practice of GETCO and as per EIC

4. The above work shall be done as per GETCO’s approved drawing/layout.

5. Necessary field quality plan of GETCO shall be implemented and necessary documentation

shall also be maintained as per GETCO’s norms and instruction of EIC. If required field quality

plan shall be available at field offices.

6. During the work of erection of feeder bay/transformer bay safety check list shall be followed.

Necessary check list will be available at our field office.

7. Successful bidder has to appoint site Engineer to maintained site register & FQP as per ISO.

8. All work should be done accordingly to ISO & FQP and all require documents including Filled

FQP, testing results etc. should be submitted while handing over the completed work.

9. The quantity mentioned in price bid is tentative and may vary in actual work order.

10. Execution of the Work as per mention below issuing commencement letter from Executive

Engineer (TR), ACHHALIA for work as per mention below.

Sr No Division Name of Substation Work to be executed

1 Achhalia 400kV Asoj –Kosamba line Corridor Hiring JCB with Labour for tree

cutting, pruning, trimming,

corridor cleaning of 220kV and

1. The Contractor shall follow and comply with all GETCO Safety Rules, relevant provisions of

applicable laws pertaining to the safety of workmen, employees, plant and equipment as may be

prescribed from time to time without any demur, protest or contest or reservations. In case of any

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

discrepancy between statutory requirement and GETCO Safety Rules referred above, the latter

shall be binding on the Contractor unless the statutory provisions are more stringent.

1. In case if any safety related fatal Elect. / Mech. accident occurred to any employee of agency

or outsider due to negligence or non-compliance of GETCO safety norms then in addition to the

compensation and liability as per statutory requirement, contractor / agency shall be

penalized as under:

Sr. No Amount of Contract in Rs. Penalty amount per person

Rs.5000/- plus any taxes as

Rs.25000/- plus any taxes as

2 Above1 Lac to  10 Lacs

Rs.100,000/- plus any taxes as

3 10 to  100 Lacs

4 > 100 Lacs 1.0 % plus GST as applicable

1. The contractor shall inform concerned Ex. Engineer Const/TR in writing within 24 hours of

fatal/Non-fatal accident occurred to human being.

2. The GETCO investigating officer findings in to accident shall be final and binding to the

contractor /Agency.

3. Safety Requirement:

i) Kick off Meeting exclusively for safety shall be done in each contract in presence of

contractor’s site in charge and supervisor. Safety document shall be handed over and vital

safety norms and key points of safety related to project shall be explained and recorded for

commitment by erection contractor. Such records are mandatory for clearing first erection

ii) During site visit by GETCO official of Executive Engineer and above rank, the following checks

during execution of work shall be covered.

I. Safety equipment available and utilize.

(b) Safety belt.

(c) Safety shoes.

(d) Live line Voltage detector

II. Safety procedure adopted.

(a) Permit to work

(b) Earthing at the place of work.

(c) Adequate supervision.

III. T & P physical Check. (Healthiness and Quality)

(b) Wire rope and sling.

(c) Earthing rod

IV. If above-mentioned safety requirements found violated in any of the above three

conditions shall attract penalty of Rs.1000/- plus GST as applicable per occasion.

(Max.Rs.3000/--for violation of three conditions)

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

V. During subsequent visit, if violation is found, then double penalty plus GST as

applicable shall be deducted from the bill of the Contractor/Agency.

4. The contractor will have to give indemnity bond & safety cum indemnity on stamp paper of Rs.

300/- to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation for damage to contractor’s equipment

or staff or any of third parties during the execution of work.

WORK & SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. The contractor shall ensure proper safety of all the workmen, materials, equipment & plant &

belonging to him or to GETCO or to others, working at the site. The contractor shall also be

responsible for provision of all safety notices and safety equipment required both by the relevant

legislations and Engineer, as he may deem necessary.

2. Contractor has to provide ISI marked ELCB / MCB having sufficient capacity of standard make at

point of supply.

3. All equipment used in construction and erection by contractor shall meet Indian/International

Standards and where such standards do not exist, the contractor shall ensure these to be

absolutely safe. All equipment shall be strictly operated and maintained by the contractor in

accordance with manufacturer’s operation manual and safety instructions and as per guidelines/

rules of GETCO in this regard.

4. Periodical examinations and all tests for all lifting/ hoisting equipment & tackles shall be carried –

out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Act

and associated Laws/Rules in force from time to time. A register of such examinations and tests

shall be properly maintained by the contractor and will be promptly produces as and when desired

by Engineer or by the person authorized.

5. The contractor shall provide suitable safety equipment of prescribed standard to all employees

and workmen according to the need.

6. The contractor shall provide safe working conditions to all workmen and employees at the site

including safe means of access, railings, stairs, ladders, scaffoldings etc. the scaffoldings shall be

erected under the control and supervision of an experienced and competent person. The

contractor only shall use good and standard quality of material.

7. The contractor shall not interfere or disturb electric fuses, wiring and other electrical equipment

belonging to the owner / other contractors under any circumstances, whatsoever, unless expressly

permitted in writing to handle such fuses, wiring or electrical equipment.

8. Before the contractor connects any electrical appliances to any plug or socket belonging to the

other contractor or owner, he shall:

a. Satisfy the Engineer that the appliance is in good working condition;

b. Inform the Engineer of the max. current rating & voltage of the appliances;

c. Obtain permission of the Engineer detailing the sockets to which the appliances may be

9. The Engineer will not grant permission to connect until he is satisfied that;

a. The appliance is in good condition and is fitted with suitable plug

b. The appliance is fitted with a suitable cable having two earth conductors, ones of which

shall be an earthed metal sheath surrounding the cores.

10. No electric cable in use by the contractor/ Owner will be disturbed without prior permission. No

weight of any description will be imposed on any cable and no ladder or similar equipment will

rest against or attached to it.

11. No repair work shall be carried out on any live equipment. The equipment must be declared safe

by the Engineer and a permit to work shall be issued by the Engineer before any repair work is

carried out by the contractor. While working on electric lines/ equipment, whether live or dead,

suitable type and sufficiently quantity of tools will have to he provided by the contractor to

electricians/ workmen/ officers.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

12. In case any accident occurs during the construction/ erection or other associated activities

undertaken by the contractor thereby causing any minor or major fatal injury to his employees

due to any reason, whatsoever, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor provide medical

facility / treatment & to promptly inform the same to the Engineer in prescribed form and to also

to all the authorities envisaged under the applicable laws.

13. The Engineer shall have the right at his sole discretion to stop the work, if in his opinion the work

is being carried out in such a way that it may cause accidents and endanger the safety of the

persons and/or property and/or equipment. In such cases, the contractor shall be informed in

writing about the nature of hazards and possible injury/ accident and he shall comply to remove

shortcomings promptly. The contractor after stopping the specific work can, if felt necessary,

appeal against the order of stoppage of work to the Engineer within 3 days of such stoppage of

work and decision of the Engineer in this respect shall be conclusive and binding on the

14. The contractor shall not be entitled for any damages/ compensation for stoppage of work due to

safety reasons and the period of such stoppage of work will not be taken as an extension of time

for completion of work and will not be the ground for waiver of levy of liquidated damages.

15. it is mandatory for the contractor to observe during the execution of the works, requirements of

safety rules which would generally include but not limited to following;

a. Each employee shall be provided with initial indoctrination regarding safety by the

contractor, so as to enable him to conduct his work in a safe manner.

b. No employee shall be given a new assignment of work unfamiliar to him without proper

introduction as to the hazards incident thereto, both himself & his fellow employees.

c. Employee must not leave naked fires unattended, smoking shall not be permitted around

fire prone areas and adequate fire fighting equipment shall be provided at crucial location.

d. There shall be a suitable arrangement at every work site for rendering prompt and

sufficient first aid to the injured.

e. Requirements of ventilation in underwater working to licensed and experienced divers, use

of gumboots for working in slushy or in inundated conditions are essential requirements to

16. The contractor shall follow and comply with all GETCO safety Rules, relevant provisions of

applicable laws pertaining to the safety of workmen, employees, plant and equipment as may be

prescribed from time to time without any demur, protest or contest or reservations. In case of any

discrepancy between statutory requirement and GETCO safety rules referred above the latter shall

be binding on the contractor unless the statutory provisions are more stringent.

a. Fatal injury or accident Rs. 1,00,000/- per These are

Causing death person plus GST as applicable for death

b. Major injuries or accident causing Rs. 20,000/- injury to any

25% or more permanent disablement per person person,

To workmen or employees plus GST as applicable

Permanent disablement shall have same meaning as indicated in workmen’s compensation Act.

The compensation mentioned above shall be in addition to the compensation payable to the

workmen/ employees under the relevant provisions of the laws as applicable from time to time. In

case the owner is made to pay such compensation then the contractor is liable to reimburse the

owner such amount in addition to the compensation indicated above.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

OUR ENDEVOUR - Safety a habit

To create environment where Business Confidence is built through Best Business Practices and is fostered

in an atmosphere of trust and respect between providers of goods and services and their users for the

ultimate benefit of society a the nation, safety guidelines are agreed upon by the agency as under.

Safety is our prime concern and zero accident is our goal. In order to prevent the accident, while

execution of works in indoor and outdoor systems of GETCO, the following guideline and preventive

measures are identified.

Indoor safety precaution Outdoor safety precaution

The method of work required T&P and Man power The method of work required T&P and Man

should be discussed between GETCO supervisor, power should be discussed between GETCO

contractor’s supervisor and gang leaders. supervisor, contractor’s supervisor and gang

Prior to execution of work a joint survey Must be Prior to execution of work a joint survey

conducted by GETCO supervisor and contractor’s mustbeconductedbyGETCOsupervisor,contractor

supervisor for risk assessment. ’ssupervisorandDISCOMlinemaninordertoidentify

• Clearly identify the work location, to

distinguish between the equipment a. HT/LT line or tap line crossing under

that is dead and other equipment/part Each span of line of the work.

that may be live. b. Isolation point of each line

• Disconnect equipment from

supply. c. Each line crossing & isolation point under

each span must be discussed and noted

• Protect against other live in maintenance register with sketch.

• Take special precautions when close to

bare conductors/ Busbar.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Following safety guidelines are mandatory Contractor’s supervisor and GETCO

For all contractors operating in GETCO premises for Supervisor must ensure all isolations physically

Electrical, non-electrical & civil works. with adequate earthing technically prior to give

1. The contractors must provide

clearance to gang leader for taking up job.

advance planning of work to

concerned in-charge of substation in

writing. While execution of stringing work, the identified

2. Before starting any work whether line crossing must be isolated /de-energized and

switchyard, “permit to allow to written clearance should be obtained from

work” must be taken from control concerned DISCOM supervisor.

room in-charge.

3. Utilizing Electrical / non-electrical The isolation of Tap line must be physically seen

equipments, safety rules must be and verified by Contractor and GETCO

implemented. supervisor.

4. If the work is to be carried out on

Sunday or public holiday, the At D.O. fuse junction contractors person should

necessary permission must be taken be posted to ensure that no person restore D.O.

in advance, requesting in writing. supply while work is under execution

5. Unwanted person including children

of labours will not be allowed at Contractor’s supervisor must ensure that

working site/ in the switchyard and in concern officer take LCP for EHV line and power

the prohibited area. line crossing.

6. Any electrical work or electrical

connections to equipment for any

other work must be carried out by

electrician/wiremen with adequate size of

wire through MCB as per I.E. Rule.

- Live penal area / bus bar must be isolated

and sealed / bifurcated with red colour tape

for visible warning.

- Display Board must hang on LCP panel.

- Transformer must be switched off

whenever and wherever contractor and line

workers are not satisfied with isolation, earthing or

any equipment performance of GETCO, it will be

pointed out and work shall begin only after

resolution. Contractor shall not take up job in

absence of GETCO authorized person. All wire

temporary connection & material whenever

erection activity has any connection and

disconnection work of bus bar, string bus.

All workers / labour of contractor & supervisors All workers / labour of contractor & supervisors

must use personal protective equipment (PPE) must use personal protective equipment (PPE)

during the work like gloves, safety belt, Safety during the work like gloves, safety belt, Safety

shoes, Helmet, earthing rods, etc, duly approved by shoes, Helmet, earthing rods, Live line detector

GETCO. etc, duly approved by GETCO.

The local earthing must be done at the place of The local earthing must be done at the place of

work before execution of any work. work before execution of any work.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

11kVbreakerinpanel must be switched off and Circuit breaker opening is not an isolation and

racked out only after ensuring no voltage in breaker isolator on either side must be opened. No work

and without door opening. during rains and cloudy weather condition.

Transmission line activities.

Voltage detector to

2) Earthing at three point, local, left &

right side of bus bar / string bus.

3) Match line colour code with colour of

Local earthing of electrical equipments like

filter M/c, welding machine, testing kits etc. is

Crane shall only be used for material handling

and erection. Working platform shall only be

used for work in switchyard.

GENERAL COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS

The Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd., Bharuch hereinafter called ‘GETCO’/ ‘OWNER’ intends

to receive bids for “Bi-Annual rate contract for work of Hiring JCB with Labour for tree cutting,

pruning, trimming, corridor cleaning of 220kV and 400kV line for 400kV Kosamba- Asoj line

under Achhalia AM Division under Bharuch Circle. (As and when required) Detailed in the

accompanying specifications in accordance with Terms and Conditions herein. The bids shall be prepared

and furnished as per these instructions.

1. The validity of tender is 180 days from the date of opening of technical bid

2. Earnest Money Deposit :

A. Payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) can be accepted by RTGS/NEFT/Online only.

B. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in form of DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank Guarantee are

not allowed. If bidder submit the DD/Banker’s Cheque/Pay Order/ Bank Guarantee for Tender

Fee and EMD, in that case the same tender will not be considered.

C. The EMD shall be submitted along with submission of Technical bid only.

D. Tenders no accompanied by EMD shall be rejected.

E. If during the tender validity period, i.e. 180 days, the tenderer withdraws his tender, the EMD

shall be forfeited and the tenderer may be disqualified from tendering for future works of

F. The EMD will be returned promptly to the unsuccessful tenderer. The EMD will be returned to

the successful tenderer after he furnishes the Security Deposit for performance and duly

enters into the contract. If he fails to furnish the SD or to execute the contract for the work

offered to him, his EMD shall be forfeited and the tenderer may be disqualified from tendering

for further works for GETCO.

3. All commercial terms and conditions except rates shall be indicated in the technical & commercial bid

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

4. The tenderers shall specifically note that the Tenders are invited on percentage basis only.

5. The tenderers will ensure submission of the Tenders duly filled in before the due date and time.

6. Security deposit: -

The contractor will have to pay the Security Deposit at 5% of the order value by demand draft / in

the name of ‘GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD/ PAYABLE AT Bharuch, A/c.

name of bidder’ upon placement of the LOI within 10 days. Alternatively, you may pay the entire

S.D. in the form of B.G. in case S.D value is more than Rs. one lakh as per approved format of the

GETCO issued by Nationalized/Scheduled Bank. The security deposit will be refunded only after

the completion of guarantee period of 1 year of work done or finalization of final bill whichever is

(A) Guarantees issued by following banks will be accepted as SD/EMD on permanent basis:

i. All Nationalized Banks.

(B) Guarantees issued by following Banks will be accepted as SD / EMD for the period up to

31.03.2027. The validity cut-off date in GR is with respect to date of issue of Bank Guarantee

irrespective of date of termination of Bank Guarantee.

No. Bank Name No. Bank Name

1 AXIS Bank 22 RBL Bank

2 AU Small Finance Bank 23 South Indian Bank

3 Bandhan Bank 24 Sandarad Chartered Bank

4 City Union Bank 25 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

5 CSB Bank 26 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

6 DBS Bank India Limited 27 YES Bank

7 DCB Bank 28 Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-Op Bank

8 Dhanlaxmi Bank 29 Nutan Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd.

9 Equitas Small| Finance Bank 30 Rajkot Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd

10 FEDERAL Bank 31 Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd

11 HDFC Bank 32 SBPP Co-Operative Bank Ltd.

12 HSBC Bank 33 SVC Co- Operative Bank Ltd

13 ICICI Bank 34 The Cosmo Co-Op Bank Ltd

14 IDBI Bank 35 The Gujarat State Co- Operative Bank

15 IDFC First Bank 36 The Surat District Co-Operative Bank Ltd

16 Induslnd Bank 37 The Surat People's Co-Op. Bank Ltd

17 Jammu and Kashmir Bank 38 The Baroda Central Co- Operative Bank

The Panchmahal District Co-Operative

18 Jana Small Finance bank

19 Karnataka Bank 40 The kalupur Commercial Co-Op. Bank

The Rajkot Coommercial Co- Operative

20 Karur Vysya Bank

The Banaskanthe Mercanttile Co-Op.

21 Kotak Mahindra Bank

43 Gujarat Gramin Bank

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

SD will be refundable after completion of Guarantee period from Date of completion of

satisfactory of work and finalization of final bill . Earnest money will be liable to be forfeited if

(1) If Tender is withdrawn during validity of the offer and (2) The tenderer fails to deposit the

security deposit.

7. Contract Period :-

The time allowed for completion the work is 24 Months from the date of the commencement of

the work, failing which the penalty ½% per week or part thereof plus GST as applicable on delayed

portion of work and / or supply value subject to ceiling of 10% of the total contract value will be

8. The time limit for the work may be reduced and contractor should make all his efforts to complete

the work within stipulated time limit as may be given by the Engineer in charge depending upon

emergency of work, GETCO reserves the right to reduce the time limit without giving any notice.

9. WELFARE CESS:-

1. As per the Welfare Cess Act, the welfare cess @ 1% is applicable on supply and erection items

for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of substation, transmission lines, EPC/Turnkey

projects, and civil works.

2. Contractor shall get registered under Welfare Cess Act before commencement of work in

required head as per nature of work. Office of the Factory Inspector is authorized at present

as a registering authority.

3. GETCO shall pay the welfare cess by way of reimbursing to contractors on production of

documentary evidence of payment. Registration charges will not be reimbursed.

4. The contracts for which supply or part supply of material are in the scope of GETCO, then

contractors shall deposit welfare cess on estimated cost of supplied items to GETCO on

progressive basis of utilization. As this part of welfare cess is on GETCO account, the same

shall be reimbursed to the contractor on receipt of request letter along with documentary

evidence of payment. For calculation of welfare cess on supply part, valuation as per MR shall

be taken and informed to the contractor for payment. This will be over and above the A/T

value. The modality of payment/ reimbursement of welfare cess will be as under.

5. On receipt of A/T, the contractor / bidder will get them registered under Welfare Cess Act and

submit the documentary evidence to the concern office. Copy of Registration certificate shall

be submitted before submission of 1st RA bill

6. Before release of payment of first R.A.Bill, the contractor has to submit the documentary

evidence of registration. Only thereafter, the bill will be processed for payment.

7. Before release of payment of subsequent R.A.Bills, the contractor has to submit the

documentary evidence of payment of welfare cess of previous R.A.Bill.

8. The welfare cess shall be reimbursed to the contractor on submission of copy of documentary

evidence of payment by observing due formalities.

10. GST Registration on GETCO’s web portal:

The Bidder should have to take registration under the “GOODS AND SERVICE TAX (GST)”. Bidder has to

register online in given link before bidding. Link for the same is www.getcogujarat.com/gst/ The

certified Xerox copy of such registration shall have to be submitted along with the bid by the bidder.

On forfeiture of EMD, SD or guarantee under the terms and condition of this tender, applicable GST will

also be recovered from the bidder/ contractor and GETCO reserves all rights of such recovery of such

forfeited amount along with GST

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

“Supplier contractor should charge GST in Invoice at the rate as agreed to / mentioned in acceptance of

tender only and any deviation in the same shall not be accepted. Further, any additional liability of GST

(later on due to wrong mentioning of GST rate, mis-interpretation of HSN/SAC Code etc.) over and above

as charged in the invoice shall be borne by the supplier /Contractor. However, any refund received by

the supplier / contractor on account of GST Charged from the company ; such refund shall have to be

passed on to the company , along with interest needs to be passed on suo-moto by the supplier

Further the Company has a right to recover the amount of GST along with penal interest at the of 15% per

annum if GST charged is not paid /short paid to the government or fail to upload the details or uploads

inaccurate particular on GSTIN portal by the Supplier /Contractor within the stipulated time limit.

In case, GOVT. revise the rate of GST rate /code during the tenure of the contract the provision of

statutory variation clause shall apply.”

Final bill shall be passed & paid & SD shall be released only if contractor has duly discharged its GST

liability related to the contract and submit C.A. certificate and under taking.

12. STATUTORY VARIATION:

Any statutory increase or decrease in the taxes and duties including GST and Cess as applicable or in the

event of introduction of new tax/cess or cessation of existing tax/cess subsequent to suppliers offer, if it

takes place within the original contractual delivery date will be to GETCO’s account subject to the claim

being supported by documentary evidence. However, if any decrease takes place after the contractual

delivery date, the advantage will have to be passed on to GETCO.

Statutory Variation clause will not be applicable in case of Supplier /Contractor has opted for

Composition Scheme under GST.

13. The contractor will have to give indemnity bond on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of value Rs. 300/-to

GETCO for material as per attached format. The cost of stamp paper will be born by the

14. Also the successful bidder will have to execute Agreement on stamp paper of value Rs.300/- at

our Circle office Bharuch before commencement of works as per GETCO’s prescribed Performa.

The cost of stamp paper will be born by the contractor.

15. The contractor will have to give safety cum indemnity on Non-Judicial Stamp paper of value Rs.

300/- to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation for damage to contractor’s staff or

any of third party during the execution of work. The cost of stamp paper will be born by the

16. Also the successful bidder will have to execute Agreement on stamp paper of value Rs.300/- at

our Transmission Circle, GETCO, Bharuch before commencement of works as per GETCO’s

prescribed Performa. The cost of stamp paper will be borne by the contractor.

17. Guarantee: - It is the responsibility of the contractor to handover the complete work free of all

defects. If within a period of One Month from the date of handing over the work it is noticed that

any defects occurs due to bad workmanship, it is the duty of the contractor to rectify / replace the

same at his own cost. If within seven days from the date of receipt of such notice, the contractor

does not take up the work, same will be carried out at his risk and cost.

18. 10% retention money will be deducted from each R.A. Bills against material issued to contractor.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

19. 10% amount of bill will be retained from each RA bill for the work executed after the scheduled

date of completion and on finalization of time limit extension by competent authority; this amount

will be released after deducting amount towards the time limit penalty if any.

20. As regard damage the materials, equipment and worker of the contractor, he himself will be

responsible. If there is any compensation to be paid in respect of “WORKMAN” compensation act of

any other statutory provisions, the same will have to be paid by the contractor direct. If he thinks

fit he may take necessary insurance cover, at his cost.

21. The quantum of the work as mentioned in estimate/ schedule –‘B’ is tentative and it can be varied

or differed as per site condition. The payment shall be made only on actual work executed or order

quantity, whichever is less.

22. The tenderer will be abided by and fulfill all the terms and provisions of the “Tender & Contract”

for works as applicable and incase of any default there to the GETCO shall forfeit the S.D. or any

other action as may be decided by Superintending Engineer (TR), GETCO, Bharuch.

23. The cost of damages, if any will be recovered from the Contractor’s bill. The assessment of which

will be done by field Engineer at his sole discretion and his decision shall be binding to the

contractor and shall be considered as final and unchallengeable.

24. GETCO shall deduct the Income-Tax and other taxes as per prevailing rules from each and every

25. No part rate or reduced rate shall be allowed in final bill.

26. The contractor has to follow all labour laws, safety rules and regulations. The GETCO does not take

any responsibility in case of accident or injury to the workers. The safety/ security of men,

materials and equipments shall be sole responsibility of the contractor.

27. The compliances of all Central/ State Govt. rules, safety and insurance rules etc. and that of local

body, is a must condition for the agency.

28. The Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited does not bind itself to accept the lowest or

any tender. GETCO reserves the right to reject any or all tender without signing any reasons

29. The erection work should be commenced immediately from the date of receipt of instructions from

office and should be completed within thereafter.

30. The tender includes all minor accessories and items of work which are not have been specifically

mentioned in the specification schedule etc. but are essential for completion of work. The

contractor will not be eligible for any extra payment in respect of such minor accessories and items

31. Tenderer will be qualified only who have submitted all the required documents as mentioned in

32. No higher rate or revised rate will be applicable for the work, if work is held up/ closed due to

whatever so reasons.

33. GETCO will not pay any idle charge for any site conditions or any circumstances.

34. In case of any dispute/ doubt, the decision of Superintending Engineer (TR), GETCO, Bharuch.

shall be unchallengeable, final and binding to the contractor.

35. The contractor has to remain in close day to day contact with Engineer in charge of work i.e.DE S/s

/Line concern who will issue detailed instruction for the commencement of the work.

36. Contractor will abide by and fulfill all the terms and conditions and general terms and condition of

the contract for works available in the office.

37. All other general terms and conditions as prevailing in the GETCO shall be applicable to the

38. The contractor will have to complete entire job as per directive and instruction of Engineer in

charge. If he fails to do so entire work will be carried out at contractor’s risk and cost.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

39. The contractor must engage sufficient knowledgeable persons round the clock, exclusively for oil

filter machine provided by GETCO for oil filtration work. No loss of oil should occur and in case if

occurs; its cost will be recovered from contractor’s bill. The contractor has to apply sufficient nos.

of cycles for oil filtration works as decided by the Engineer in charge.

40. The tender shall be issued to only the experienced contractor who has completed such job of

similar nature and magnitude satisfactorily in time. However, filling of on line tender, does not

qualifies the tenderer to offer the bid.

41. Tender offer without payment of EMD required certificate, documents, list of tools, tackles,

equipments etc. required for execution of job will be out rightly rejected without assigning any

reason thereof and decision of Superintending Engineer, GETCO, Bharuch will be final and

unchallengeable.

42. The Contractor will be governed by The GETCO’s general conditions of works contract. The Booklet

will be available in the concerned office in any working days. In the event of placing order, the

contractor will have to sign this booklet along with other document and agreement. All the usual

terms and conditions of the GETCO, through the same might have not been mentioned in this

specification or contractor booklet will applicable to this contract, and the decision of the

Superintending Engineer shall be binding on the contractor.

43. After completion of the work, all the surplus materials issued by the GETCO shall be returned by

you to the respective center of the GETCO as per instruction of Engineer in charge at your cost.

44. Specification in any items mentioned in tender are subject to change without any prior notice and

binding to the contractor.

45. If the work is required to be carried out during fix outage then the contractor has to deploy

adequate man power, material, tools etc. well in advance and has to complete the entire work

during this specific outage period only, failing to which GETCO shall be at liberally to deduct the

amount of revenue loss due to prolong outage.

46. If required by GETCO you shall have to provide free to and fro traveling facility to our Junior

Engineer or Technical staff for the work.

47. The contractor shall not refuse to execute the work order at any time and it will be his sole

responsibility to execute and complete this work as per the instruction of Engineer in charge.

48. For shortages of any materials issued by the GETCO for the work, recovery shall be made from you,

on the basis of prices of the materials (prevailing on the date of settlement of materials account)

plus 15% supervision charges.

49. No subcontractor, Power of Attorney shall be allowed without prior approval of competent

50. All the materials issued by GETCO shall be transported to the work site on same day and to be

preserved in safe custody failing to which GETCO shall initiate legal action if required. Similarly, as

per instruction of Engineer in charge, you have to credit the material at GETCO store without any

loss of time failing to which GETCO shall initiate legal action if required.

51. No tools, tackles, manpower, crane facilities etc. will be provided by the GETCO.

52. The contractor has to submit the list of tools, tackles, equipment’s with him along with his tender

offer. The tender without this list and other required documents (as mentioned above herein the

tender) should be rejected out rightly.

53. The bidder shall specifically note that GETCO will not pay any extra amount towards any type of

claim except for the description indicated in Schedule – ‘B’. The party has to carry out all other/

additional required activities/ works as directed by Engineer in charge which is not mentioned in

Schedule but required to be completed as per site condition and for this work no extra payment

shall be made by GETCO.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

a) The interpretation of specifications doubts etc.:- In case of any doubts about what is mentioned

in specification or schedule or elsewhere, the tenderer should get all doubts cleared from the

Department in writing and in advance of filling in the Tender. In case of difference of opinion

about interpretation of specification etc the decision of Superintending Engineer, Transmission

Circle, GETCO, Bharuch and Concern EE(TR) will be final and shall be binding to the contractor.

b) Accounts of Materials issued:- The contractor shall have to maintain accurate day to day and

item wise account of use of issued materials which shall be got checked from time to time by the

representative of the GETCO. The contractor will be responsible for custody and preserving the

issued materials till the work is handed over by the contractor after completion.

c) The contractor has to maintain site register, covering all the daily details of material receipt and

utilization, progress of work etc. This register shall be checked and signed by Engineer in charge

and Executive Engineer during the site visit. Any bill without site register shall not be passed.

55. The contractor shall be responsible for breakages, losses and theft of material during transit or

erection after the materials issued from the stores till the completion of work and is taken over by

56. The contractor will be responsible for the loss, distribution of deterioration of the materials, stores

or articles supplied to him by the GETCO, even if such a loss distribution or deterioration has

occurred under any circumstances whatsoever beyond his control as if the materials, stores or

articles so supplied were his property.

57. The contractor shall co-operate with the GETCO in recording measurement etc. as expeditiously as

possible and he shall fulfill all the requirements which are necessary to finalize the accounts on

the basis of its records and pay him such amount as if found due to him together with the amount

of security deposit. If any remaining payable to him after deduction, there from the amount due

by him to the GETCO. The GETCO shall not entertain further claim from thereafter.

58. The competent authority can delete any item in schedule of the tender, if he feels that the rate

quoted by the contractor for that item is abnormally high when compared to the estimated rates.

59. Delivery of Material: - All material/ equipment required for this work as per schedule shall be

delivered at any store centers of GETCO jurisdiction and contractor has to take delivery from

these stores or at his own cost only.

60. You will ensure that completion of erection work i.e. all works connected with substation having

been completed correctly as per Indian Electricity Rules & procedure. Any extra cost involved due

to incompleteness of work or bad workmanship found out Subsequently shall be set right forth

with by you at your own cost.

61. Billing and Payment Terms

(a) The contractor shall have to submit the RA bill of order to the concerned Deputy Engineer

of sub-division of concerned division for payment once in a month period.

(b) 90% payment of amount claimed as per invoice by party as per ScheduleB/Scope of Work

covering various activities and as per terms and conditions of tender made within 60 days

from the date of R.A. bill.

(c) Balance 10% of erection value shall be paid within 60 days against completion of work only

after settlement of material account statement of items supplied, used, erected and

successful commissioning of Sub-Station the same amount will be release in final bill only

and payment will be made only after passing of final bill.

(d) If net payable amount is more than Rs 10.0 Lacs, payment will be released from circle

office/corporate office.

(e) The payment will be released within 60 days. However, in case of any delay due to any

eventuality no interest charges shall be paid.

(f) All the bills in accordance with the above clauses must be submitted with the

following information:

1) Item wise work done during billing period.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

2) Item wise cumulative work done.

3) Account for material consumed and balance stock.

4) For non-submission or part submission of above information, an additional 5%

amount of the respective RA bill shall be withheld and shall only be released at the

time of final bill.

(g) Any outstanding recoveries of GETCO for any other than this transaction or anywhere done in

GETCO can be recovered from this contractor’s/ supplier’s payment which is authentically

approved by competent authority.

62. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from his operations. He shall also be

responsible for protection of all persons including members of public and employees of the Owner

and the employees of other Contractors and Sub-Contractors and all public and private property.

63. Quantities given in the Schedule of erection in price Bid are to be executed by the contractor at

the rates accepted by the Board in the A/T. In case of any deviation in tower quantity / type of

tower / length of line, excavation / concreting resulting into an increase in which event the field

officer shall obtain prior approval of the Head Office and excess quantity shall be paid only at the

accepted rate of the A / T. No any Excess work / amount to be executed without prior approval of

competent authority.

64. The erection work beyond contractual ceiling amount shall be done only after approval from the

GETCO authority.

65. CONTRACTOR’S SITE ESTABLISHMENT

The Contractor shall at all times keep posted an authorized representative for the purpose of the

Contract. Any written order or instruction of the Engineer or his duly authorized representative

shall be communicated to the said authorized resident representative of the Contractor and the

representative shall be available at a stated address for this purpose.

66. CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

Contractor shall co-operate with all other Contractors or tradesmen of the Owner, who may be

performing other works on behalf of the Owner and the workmen who may be employed by the

Owner and doing work in the vicinity of the Works under the Contract. The Contractor shall also so

arrange to perform his work as to minimize, to the maximum extent possible, interference with the

work of other Contractors and their workmen. Any injury or damage that may be sustained by the

employees of the other Contractors and the Owner, due to the Contractor’s work shall promptly be

made good at the Contractor’s own expense.

67. PROTECTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall have total responsibility for protecting his works till it is finally taken over

by the Engineer. No claim will be entertained by the Owner or by the Engineer for any damage or

loss to the Contractor’s works and the Contractor shall be responsible for complete restoration of

the damaged works to original conditions to comply with the specification and drawings.

SPECIAL COMMERCIAL CONDITION FOR TENDERER

1. TAKING DELIVARY AND INSURANCE: -

1.1 The contractor has keep S/S materials in safe custody and transport to the respective sites and

will be responsible for any damages to or loss of all materials at any stage during transportation or

erection or taking over of the line by GETCO.

1.2 The Contractor has to open site store and ensure for safe custody of all the stored materials at his

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

1.3 The Contractor shall have total responsibility for the entire materials stored loose, semi

assembled and/or erected by him at site in his custody. The Contractor shall make suitable

security arrangements is at own cost to ensure the protection of all materials, equipments and

works from theft, fire pilferage and any other damages and loss, it shall be the responsibility of

the contractor to arrange for security till the works are finally taken over by the Corporation.

2 STORAGE-CUM-ERECTION-INSURANCE: -

2.1 The contractor shall take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance cover at his cost to the extent of

100% cost of sub-station/line materials, which are required to complete the sub-station /line. Bidder

shall have to take the comprehensive Marine cum Erection (MCE) insurance policy against any loss,

damage, theft, pilferage, fire etc. for the complete period of storage, fire etc. for the complete

period of storage, erection and commissioning up to the time of taking cover of the sub-station/line

by GETCO. The contractor shall deal directly and pursue the claim with the Insurance Company and

shall be responsible in regard to maintenance of all insurance coverage as well as for settlement of

claim. The proof of insurance policy taken by the successful contractor shall be furnished/submitted

to Engineer-in-charge of GETCO.

No material shall be issued to bidder/erection agency in absence of such insurance policy. The

risk shall be covered for lifting of materials from store to final handing over to GETCO. Further in

absence of the above insurance policy, R.A. bill payment will be withheld.

2.2 In the event of any damage, theft, loss, pilferage, fire etc, Contractor will be responsible to lodge,

pursue and settle all the claims with the insurance company for all items, materials and the

corporation shall be kept informed about it. Contractor shall replace the lost/damaged

materials/items promptly irrespective of the settlement of the claims by underwriter and ensure that

the work progress is as per agreed schedule. The loss, if any, such replacement will have to be borne

by the contractor and GETCO will not entertain any claim/representation in this regard. However it

will be contractor’s responsibility to insure the entire project till the line / sub-station or any other

project / works is taken over by the GETCO.

2.3 The estimated cost of line material for insurance is Rs. 00.00 lacs or (As per instruction of EIC)

3.1 The Contractor at his cost shall arrange, secure and maintain all insurance as may be pertinent to

the Works and obligatory in terms of law to protect his interest and interests of the Owner against

all perils detailed herein. The form and the limit of such insurance as defined herein together

with the under-writer in each case shall be acceptable to the Owner. However, irrespective of

such acceptance, the responsibility to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all time during

the period of Contract shall be of Contractor alone. The Contractor’s failure in this regard shall

not relieve him of any of his contractual responsibilities and obligations. The insurance covers to

be taken by the Contractor shall be in the joint name of the Owner and the Contractor. The

Contractor shall, however, be authorized to deal directly with Insurance Company or Companies

and shall be responsible in regard to maintenance of all insurance covers. Further the insurance

should be in freely convertible currency.

3.2 Any loss or damage to the material during handling, transportation, storage, erection, and all

activities to be performed till the successful completion of commissioning of the line shall be to

the account of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for preference of all claims

and make good the damages or loss by way of repairs and/or replacement of the equipment,

damaged or lost. The transfer of title shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of the above

responsibilities during the period of Contract. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with copy

of all insurance policies and documents taken out by him in pursuance of the Contract. Such

copies of documents shall be submitted to the Owner immediately after such insurance coverage.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

The Contractor shall also inform the Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance regarding

the expiry/cancellation and/or change in any of such documents and ensure revalidation, renewal

etc., as may be necessary well in time.

3.3 The perils required to be covered under the insurance shall include, but not be limited to fire and

allied risks, miscellaneous accidents (erection risks) workman compensation risks, loss or damage

in transit, theft, pilferage, riot and strikes and malicious damages, civil commotion, weather

conditions, accidents of all kinds, etc. The scope of such insurance shall be adequate to cover the

replacement/reinstatement cost of the equipment for all risks up to and including delivery of

goods and other costs till the equipment is delivered at Site. The insurance policies to be taken

should be on replacement value basis and/or incorporating escalation clause. Notwithstanding the

extent of insurance cover and the amount of claim available from the underwriters, the

Contractor shall be liable to make good the full replacement/rectification value of all

equipment/materials and to ensure their availability as per project requirements.

3.4 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance

This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims applicable under the Workmen’s

Compensation Act, 1948 (Government of India). This policy shall also cover the Contractor against

claims for injury, disability, disease or death of his or his SubContractor’s employee, which for any

reason are not covered under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1948. The liabilities shall not be

Workmen’s Compensation : As per statutory Provisions

Employee’s liability : As per statutory Provisions

3.5 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

The insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims arising from injuries, disabilities,

disease or death of members of public or damage to property of others, due to any act of omission

on the part of the Contractor, his agents, his employees, his representatives and Sub-Contractors

or from riots, strikes and civil commotion.

3.6 The hazards to be covered will pertain to all the works and areas where the Contractor, his agents

and his employees have to perform work pursuant to the Contract.

3.7 The above are only illustrative list of insurance covers normally required and it will be the

responsibility of the Contractors to maintain all necessary insurance coverage to the extent both

in time and amount to take care of all his liabilities either direct or indirect, in pursuance of the

4 PENALTY FOR DELAY:-

1. The bidder should note that the completion time allowed for carrying out the work should be

strictly observed. Any delay that may take place in supply and erection beyond contractual cutoff

date stated as per stipulated delivery period shall be subject to the penalty ½% per week or part

thereof plus GST as applicable on delayed portion of work and / or supply value subject to ceiling

of 10% of the total contract value plus GST as applicable will be imposed.

2. In event of failure of the Contractor to pay the amount of Penalty as demanded, the Owner shall

be entitled to deduct the amount of Penalty for delay from the amounts payable to the Contractors

under any bills raised under this contract or any other contract with the GUVNL and its Subsidiary

Companies i.e. GETCO, GUVNL, GSECL, MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL UGVCL. It is permissible for the

Owner to adjust the amount of Penalty of delay against any Bank Guarantee furnished by the

Contractor under this contract or any other contract with GUVNL and/or its subsidiary companies.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

3. If it is found that the work is unsatisfactory or not progressing as per the program /

BARCHART / Target period, any action taken by the GETCO, as may be deemed fit, to see

that work is completed as required by the GETCO, would be at the risk and cost of the

4. Any delay causing extension of outages shall be contractor’s responsibility and

appropriate amount (in term of Rupees) as decided by Concern Ex. Engineer (TR) shall be

recovered from Contractor’s bill as a penalty.

Taxes and Duties:

3.5.1 As regards the income Tax, surcharge on income tax and any other corporate tax,

Excluding GST and excluding welfare cess at prevailing rate the owner shall not bear any tax liability

whatsoever. The bidder shall be liable and responsible for payment of such taxes as attracted under the

provisions of the law.

3.5.2 Not withstanding the tax liabilities as per the sub-clause14.1 above the owner shall have the

right to make deduction at source from the amounts payable to the contractor in respect of Income

Tax (on the cost of items of supply included in the works contract) as may be mandatory in terms of

the law. The owner shall not bear any liability in this regard but shall issue necessary certificate in

respect of such deduction made.

3.5.3 In case any tax or duty is newly introduced by the Government applicable for this

contract with effect from the next day of the date submission of the bid and if the contractor

is required to pay additional tax or duty, then the owner shall reimburse the contractor the

additional tax or duty so paid by the contractor against submission by the contractor of

documentary evidence to the satisfaction of the owner. This provision will not be applicable to

transaction between the contractor and his sub-contractors. Besides the said statutory variation,

no other statutory variation shall be payable by the owner.

3.5.4 The owner’s liability for all taxes and duties under the contract shall be limited to those

indicated by the Bidder in the Sign & Seal of Contractor Page 8 Bid Proposal Sheets, subject to the

statutory variations and variations as per Clause No. 14.3. If the cost to the Contractor during the

performance of the ‘Contract’ shall be increased or reduced by reasons of the making, passing or

promulgation of any law after the date of submission of bid or by any order, regulation or bye-law

having the force of law the amount of such increase or reduction shall be added to or deducted

from the “Contract Price” as the case may be for direct transactions between contactor & owner,

and not for bought out items. It is the Bidders responsibility to furnish details of taxes, duties,

levies etc. applicable as on the date of submission of the bid.

3.5.5 No claim for any increase towards the statutory variation regarding enhancement of

existing tax or duty or introduction of a new tax or duty applicable shall be entertained by the

Owner during the extended period of contract, if any, provided the extension of the contract is

required by causes attributable to the contractor.

35.6 The provision of statutory variation regarding enhancement of existing tax or duty or

introduction of a new tax or duty will be applicable only to the direct transaction between the

contractor and the owner.

3.5.7 Before quoting, the bidder may ascertain from the concerned tax authorities of Government

of Gujarat the applicability of Work Contract Tax. Entry Tax, GST etc. in respect of this work

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

and include the same in the quoted price. No separate claim in this regard will be entertained

by the Owner, as it is the responsibility of the Bidder to pay all these taxes.

In case, GOVT. revise the rate of GST rate /code during the tenure of the contract the provision of

statutory variation clause shall apply.”

"RIGHTS OF THE OWNER:

Whenever any claim or claims for payment of a sum of money arises out of or under the contract

against the Contractor, the Owner shall be entitled to withhold and also have a lien to retain

such sum or sums in whole or in port from the security, If any, deposited by the Contractor and

for the purpose aforesaid, the Owner shall be entitled to encash and withhold the amount of

Performance Bank Guarantee or other security, if any, furnished as the case may be. The Owner

shall also have a lien over the same pending finalization or adjudication of any such claim. In the

event Of the security is insufficient to cover the claimed amount or amounts, the Owner shall be

entitled to withhold and have lien to retain to the extent of the such claimed amount or

amounts referred to above, from any sum or sums found payable or which at any time thereafter

may become payable to the Contractor under the same contract or any other contract with the

Owner or GUVNL or its subsidiary companies pending finalization or adjudication of any such

Line in respect of Claims in other Contracts:

a) Any sum of money due and payable, to the Contractor (Including the security deposit) under

the contract may be withheld or retained by way of lien by the Owner against any of its claim in

respect of payment of a sum of money arising out of or under any other contract made by the

Contractor with the Owner or GUVNL or any of its subsidiary companies.

b) It is on agreed that the sum of money so withheld or retained under this clause by the Owner

will be kept withheld or retained as such by the Owner till its claim arising out of the same

contract or any other contract is either mutually settled or determined by the arbitrator or

competent court, as the case may be, and the Contractor shall have no claim for interest or

damages whatsoever on this account or on any other ground in respect of any sum of money

withheld or retained under this clause and as may be duly notified to the Contractor.

This is put up herewith for perusal and approval so that above stated enabling clauses may be

incorporated in the terms and conditions of Tender / Contracts by our Procurement Department.

Project Department, Transmission Department, R&M Department and Civil department. Further,

we may ask CE (Project) to instruct the field offices for incorporating the above clauses in field

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

TERMS & CONDITIONS REGARDING INDUSTRIALLAWS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

1) Wages to be paid at time of payment etc. by the contractor.

a. The contractor shall pay minimum prevailing rates per day or as may be specified hereafter or

rates fixed under the minimum wages Act. Whichever is higher. The wages or very contract labour

employed by him under this contact shall be paid by him before the expiry of 7th day of the month

in respective of which the wages are payable ( i.e. wages of a month have to be paid by him in the

first week of the next month). The payment shall be disbursed in the presence of management

representative during the working hours in factory premises and the contractor shall get the

entries certified in the register of wages by the representative of the GETCO. Any default will

result in cancellation of contract forthwith or also the contractor shall be paid punishable to the

extent of Rs.100/- fine per each day.

b. The contractor shall give his telephone number and address to the GETCO so that in case of labour

troubles etc. the contractor can be contacted. The contractor shall arrange to have his office

outside the factory premises and the contractor shall keep himself present throughout the working

(A) Person below the age of 18 years shall not be employed for the work.

(B) No. female worker shall be employed in the night shift between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

(C) Contractor shall maintain a valid labor license under the contract labour (Regulation and

Abolition) Act for employing necessary manpower to be required by him. In the absence of such

license the contract shall be liable to be terminated without assigning any reason thereof.

(D) The contractor shall at his own expenses comply with all labour laws and keep the GETCO

indemnified in respective thereof. Some of the major liabilities under various labour and industrial

laws which the contractor shall comply with areas under :-

(i) Payment of contribution by way of employer’s contribution towards provident fund, family

pension scheme, Deposit linked insurance scheme, Administrative charge etc. at the rates

make applicable from time to time by Government of Gujarat/Government of India or other

statutory authority.

(ii) Payment of deposit in respect of each contract labour at the rate as per admissible with the

office of commissioner of Labour as per the contract Labour (Regulation and abolition Act.).

(iii) License fee as prescribed under the contract labour (Regulation and abolition Act) and rules

framed there under depending upon the number of workmen employed by the contractor.

(iv) Paid leave facility and wages as per the provision of the factories Act at the rate of one day

for every 20 days of working.

(v) Identify cards as prescribed under the factories Act with photo at fixe there to the same

identification. Liabilities as per industrial Disputes Act any payment to the contractor’s

employees arising out of any claim or disputes under the industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or any

other labour laws.

(vi) Payment of compensation in case accidental inury.

(vii) Maternity leave as per the provisions of the maternity Benefit Act. The above are some of

the major liabilities of the contractor in addition to other liabilities. Prescribed under the

various labour laws in force from time to time from statutory authorities like State

Government/ Government of India which the contractor shall have to comply with.

3) Provident fund & Family pension Scheme:-

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

The contractor shall submit along with his bill (month wise) a statement regarding deduction

against employees provident fund and family pension scheme in respective of each concerned

employee, provident fund and family pension scheme at the rate at admissible ( or at the rate

made applicable by the Government from time to time ) of the wages. The contractor’s

contribution and his workers contribution towards provident fund and family pension scheme

shall be deposited by the contractor with concern regional Provident Fund Commissioner office.

4) Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme :-

The contractor shall have to deposit ½ % of the wage in respect of employees who is a member

of the Provident Fund as the contribution to the deposit.

Linked insurance Scheme with concern Regional Provident Fund Commissioner office.

(5) Administrative Charges:-

Administrative charges for maintaining provident fund A/C shall be deposited by the contractor

with concern Regional Provident Fund Commissioner office at the rates applicable.

(6) Paid Leave Facility:-

Paid leave facility at the rate of one day for every twenty days worked by the contract labour

shall be provided by the contractor to his workers. He shall maintain leave Records/leave cards

for individual labourer which shall be duly verified and approved/certified by the authorized

officer of the GETCO.

(7) Workmen’s compensation fund & Employer’s Liability Insurance:-

The contractor shall cover all his employees under workmen’s compensation fund and under the

liability insurance. Insurance shall be affected for the entire contractor’s employee engaged in

the performance of this contract. If any of the work is subject the contractor shall require the

sub-contractor to provide workmen’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance for the

latter’s employees unless such employees are covered under the contractor’s insurance.

(8) The contractor shall employ adequate number of experienced staff at site for dial supervision

and for maintenance of various register and records required under the law and contract No.

payment for supervision shall be admissible.

(9) Contractor to Identify the GETCO:-

The contractor shall indemnify the GETCO and every member officer and employees of the

GETCO also, engineering in charge and his staff against all actions, proceeding, claims

demands, costs and expenses which may be made against the GETCO or Government for or in

respective of formance of his obligation under the contract documents. The GETCO shall not

liable for or in respective of or in consequence of any accident or injury to any workman or

other person in the employment of the contractor or his sub-contractor and the contractor shall

indemnify and keep indemnified the GETCO against all such damage and compensation and

against all claims, demands, proceedings costs, charges and expenses whatever in respective

thereof in relation thereto.

(10) The GETCO reserves the right to terminate this rate contract at any time during its tendency

without giving notice of termination or any reasons thereof.

(11) The GETCO will be entitled to deduct directly from the bills, to be paid to the contractor any

sum or payable by you and which sum/sums the GETCO is required to pay as principal employer

on account of your default in respect of all liabilities referred to in above clauses.

(12) The erection work should be carried out according to the specification and as per

instructions and programmed laid out by the Engineer in-charge of the work.

(13) The contractor should employee as Supervisor with sufficient qualification and experience who

can supervise the execution of work throughout. He should always be present on the site.

(14) Cutting, bending, welding, brazing, wherever necessary is to be done by the contractor.

(15) The contractor has to carry out all the works in accordance with revised and latest provision

under I.E. Rules Act made there under and as per instruction of Engineer in charge.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

(16) Contractor has to co-ordinate E.I.C. for planning of outage and work schedule thereof, so as to

complete all the planned work in outage. Contractor has to deploy adequate manpower

(17) In addition to the general of the construction particular, attention shall be paid to the final

finish and every effort shall be made to have the entire work contented with standard of

workmanship by the contractor.

(18) Electricity Rules: -All the works shall be carried out in accordance with latest rules under

Electricity Act.

(19) Testing: - Complete installation shall be put to the necessary test as required and shall be got

approved by Government Electrical Inspector.

(20) CONTRACTOR’S MATERIALS BROUGHT TO SITE

a) The Contractor shall bring to Site all materials, including construction equipment, tools and

tackles for the purpose of the works under intimation to the Engineer. All such goods shall,

from the time of their being brought vest in the Owner, but may be used for the purpose of the

works only and shall not on any account be removed or taken away by the Contractor without

the written permission of the Engineer. The Contractor shall nevertheless be solely liable and

responsible for any loss or destruction thereof and damage thereto.

b) After the completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove from the Site under the

direction of the Engineer the materials such as construction equipment, erection tools and

tackles, scaffolding etc. with the written permission of the Engineer.

(21) FIELD OFFICE RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain up to date copies of all drawings, specifications and other Contract

Documents and any other supplementary data complete with all the latest revisions thereto. The

Contractor shall also maintain in addition the continuous record of all changes to the above

Contract Documents, drawings, specifications, and supplementary data, etc. effected at the field

and on completion of his total assignment under the Contract shall incorporate all such changes on

the drawings and other Engineering data to indicate as installed conditions of the equipment

furnished and erected under the Contract. Such drawings and Engineering data shall be submitted

to the Engineer in required number of copies.

(22) Contractor shall purchase all brought out items as per schedule-B with taking prior approval from

Concern Executive Engineer (TR). Any item without approval shall not be permitted and GETCO

shall not be responsible for accept such items.

(23) DISCIPLINE OF WORKMEN

The Contractor shall adhere to the disciplinary procedure set by the Engineer in respect of his

employees and workmen at Site. The Engineer shall be at liberty to object to the presence of any

representative or employee of the Contractor at the Site, if in the opinion of the Engineer such

employee has misconduct himself or is incompetent or negligent or otherwise undesirable and then

the Contractor shall remove such a person objected to and provide in his place a competent

(24) CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OPERATION

1 The Contractor shall keep the Engineer informed in advance regarding his field activity plans and

schedules for carrying-out each part of the works. Any review of such plan or schedule or method

of work by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibilities towards the

field activities. Such reviews shall also not be considered as an assumption of any risk or liability

by the Engineer or the Owner or any of his representatives and no claim of the Contractor will be

entertained because of the failure or inefficiency of any such plan or schedule or method of work

reviewed. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety, adequacy and efficiency of

plant and equipment and his erection methods.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

2 The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the conditions of the Work-site including

the safety of all persons employed by him or his Sub–Contractor and all the properties under his

custody during the performance of the work. This requirement shall apply continuously till the

completion of the Contract and shall not be limited to normal working hours.

(25) PROGRESS REPORT

The Contractor shall furnish three (3) copies each to the Engineer of progress including if any,

photographs of the work done at Site. The monthly progress report detailing-out the progress

achieved on all erection activities shall highlight comparison to the schedules. The report shall

also indicate the reasons for the variance between the scheduled and actual progress and the

action proposed for corrective measures, wherever necessary.

(26) MAN-POWER REPORT

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, on the first day of every month, a man hours

schedule for the month, detailing the man hours scheduled for the month, skill-wise and area-

(27) Contract Quality assurance:

The Bidder shall include in his proposal the Quality Assurance Program containing the overall

quality management and procedures which he proposes to follow in the performance of the Works

during various phases. At the time of Award of Contract, the detailed Quality Assurance Program

to be followed for the execution of the Contract will be mutually discussed and agreed and such

agreed Program shall form a part of the Contract.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

(C) GENERALTERMS &CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

A. INTRODUCTION

1.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.1 The ‘Contract’ means the agreement entered into between the Owner and the Contractor as per

the Contract Agreement signed by the parties, including all attachments and appendices thereto

and all documents incorporated by reference therein.

1.2 ‘Owner’ shall mean the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd, Vadodara or any of its group

companies i.e GUVNL, GSECL, MGVCL, DGVCL, PGVCL, UGVCL and shall include its legal

representatives, successors and assigns.

1.3 ‘Contractor’ shall mean the Bidder whose bid is accepted by the Owner for the award of the

Works and shall include such successful Bidder’s legal representatives, successors and permitted

1.4 ‘Engineer’ shall mean the officer appointed in writing by the Owner to act as Engineer from time

to time for the purpose of the Contract.

1.5 The terms ‘Stores’ and ‘Materials’ shall mean and include equipment, stores and materials to be

issued to the Contractor under the Contract.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

1.6 ‘Works’ shall mean and include taking delivery of line materials labour and services, as per the

Specifications and complete erection, testing and putting into satisfactory operation including all

transportation, handling, unloading and storage at the Site as defined in the Contract.

1.7 ‘Specifications’ shall mean the Specifications and Bidding Document forming a part of the

Contract and such other schedules and drawings as may be mutually agreed upon.

1.8 Site’ shall mean and include the land and other places on, into or through which the works and

the related facilities are to be erected or installed and any adjacent land, paths, street or

reservoir which may be allocated or used by the Owner or Contractor in the performance of the

1.9 The term ‘Contract Price’ shall mean the lump-sum price quoted by the Contractor in his bid with

additions and/or deletions as may be agreed and incorporated in the Letter of Award and the

contract agreement for the entire scope of the works.

1.10 The term “Erection portion” of the contract price shall mean the value of field activities of the

works including erection, testing, and putting into satisfactory operation including successful

completion of performance and guarantee test to be performed at site by the contractor including

cost of insurances.

1.11 Site Engineer ‘Inspector’ shall mean the owner’s Engineers or any person nominated by the time

to inspect the equipment; stores or Works under the Contract and/or the duly authorized

representative of the Owner.

1.12 ‘Notice of Award of Contract’/’Letter of Award’/’Telex of Award’ shall mean the official notice

issued by the Owner notifying the Contractor that his bid has been accepted.

1.13 ‘Order’ shall mean the official letter issued by the Owner informing the acceptance of the bid.

1.14 Date of Contract’ shall mean the date on which letter of commencement of work issued by the

respective sub division deputy engineer.

1.15 ‘Month’ shall mean the calendar month. ‘Day’ or ‘Days’ unless herein otherwise expressly defined

shall mean calendar day or days of 24 hours each.

A ‘Week’ shall mean continuous period of seven (7) days.

1.16 Writing’ shall include any manuscript, type written or printed statement, under or over signature

and/or seal as the case may be.

1.17 When the words ‘Approved’, ‘Subject to Approval’, ‘Satisfactory’, ‘Equal to’, ‘Proper’,

‘Requested’, ‘As Directed’, ‘Where Directed’, ‘When Directed’, ‘Determined by’, ‘Accepted’,

‘Permitted’, or words and phrases of like importance are used the approval, judgment, direction

etc. is understood to be a function of the Owner/Engineer.

1.18 Test on completion shall mean such tests as prescribed in the Contract to be performed by the

Contractor before the work is taken over by the Owner.

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1.19 ‘Performance and Guarantee Tests’, shall mean all operational checks and tests required to

determine and demonstrate capacity, efficiency, and operating characteristics as specified in the

Contract Documents.

1.20 The term ‘Final Acceptance’/‘Taking Over’ shall mean the Owner’s written acceptance of the

Works performed under the Contract, after successful commissioning/completion of Performance

and Guarantee Tests, as specified in the accompanying Technical Specifications or otherwise

agreed in the Contract.

1.21 ‘Latent Defects’ shall mean such defects caused by faulty designs, material or work-man- ship

which cannot be detected during inspection, testing etc, based on the technology available for

carrying out such tests.

1.22 ‘Codes’ shall mean the following including the latest amendments and/or replacements, if any:

a) Indian Electricity Act, 1905 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

b) Electricity Act 2003 and Rules & Regulations made there under.

c) Indian Factory Act, 1948 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

d) Indian Explosives Act, 1884 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

e) Indian Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

f) A.S.M.E. Test Codes.

g) A.I.E.E. Test Codes.

h) American Society of Materials Testing Codes.

i) Standards of the Indian Standards Institution.

j) Other Internationally approved standards and/or rules and regulations touching the subject

matter of the Contract.

1.23 Words imparting the singular only shall also include the plural and vice –versa where the context

1.24 Words imparting ‘Person’ shall include firms, companies, corporations and associations or bodies

of individuals, whether incorporated or not.

1.25 Terms and expressions not herein defined shall have the same meaning as are assigned to them in

the Indian Sale of Goods Act (1930), failing that in the Indian Contract Act (1872) and failing that

in the General Clauses Act (1897) including amendments thereof, if any.

1.26 In addition to the above the following definitions shall also apply.

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a) ‘All equipment and materials’ to be supplied shall also mean ‘Goods’.

b) ‘Constructed’ shall also mean ‘erected and installed’.

c) ‘Contract Performance Guarantee’ shall also mean ‘Contract Performance Security’.

2.0 APPLICATION

These General Conditions shall apply to the extent that they are not superseded by provisions in

other parts of the Contract.

The works carried out under this Contract shall conform to the all statutory regulation and

provisions the acts, mentioned in the Technical Specifications, and, when no regulations or

standard is mentioned, to the authoritative regulations or standards/ Act, appropriate to the

works and such stipulations shall be the latest issued by the concerned institution.

4.0 LANGUAGE AND MEASURES

All documents pertaining to the Contract including specifications, schedules, notices,

correspondences, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings or any other writing shall be

written in English language. The Metric System of measurement shall be used exclusively in the

5.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

5.1 The term Contract Documents shall mean and include the following which shall be deemed to

form an integral part of the Contract:

a) Invitation to Bid including letter forwarding the Bidding Documents, Instructions to Bidders,

General Terms and Conditions of Contract and all other documents included under Volume- I

and the Special Conditions of Contract.

b) Specifications of the erection of the equipments and other technical services to be provided

under the Contract as brought out in the accompanying Technical Specifications.

c) Contractor’s Bid Proposal and the documents attached there to including the letters of

clarifications thereto between the Contractor and the Owner prior to the Award of Contract

except to the extent of repugnancy.

d) All the materials, literature, data and information of any sort given by the Contractor along

with his bid, subject to the approval of the Owner /Consultant.

e) Letter of Award and any agreed variations of the conditions of the documents and special

terms and conditions of Contract, if any.

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5.2 In the event of any conflict between the above mentioned documents the matter shall be referred

to the Engineer whose decision shall be considered as final and binding upon the parties.

6.0 USE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

6.1 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, disclose the Contract, or any

provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample or information furnished by

or on behalf of the Owner in connection therewith, to any person other than a person employed

by the Contractor in the performance of the Contract. Disclosure to any such employed person

shall be made in confidence and shall extend only so far as may be necessary for the purpose of

such performance.

6.2 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, make use of any document or

information enumerated in various Contract documents except for the purpose of performing the

6.3 The Contractor shall not communicate or us in advertising, publicity, sales releases or in any other

medium, photographs or other reproduction of the Works under this Contract, or descriptions of

the site, dimensions, quantity, quality or other information, concerning the works unless prior

written permission has been obtained from the Owner.

6.4 Any document, other than the Contract itself, enumerated in various Contract documents shall

remain the property of the Owner and shall be returned (in all copies) to the Owner on completion

of the Contractor’s performance under the Contract if so required by the Owner.

7.0 CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONTRACT

7.1 Notwithstanding anything stated elsewhere in the bid documents, the Contract to be entered into

will be treated as a single Contract.

Award shall be placed on the successful Bidder as follows:

For providing services like inland transportation, insurance for delivery at site, unloading, storage,

handling at site, installation, testing and commissioning including performance testing in respect

of all the equipment material equipment/materials given by the owner after observing standard

store procedures for transport from owner’s stores, insurance, unloading storage handling at site

installation testing & commissioning.

7.2 In case erection Contract, or where the Owner hands over his equipment to the Contractor for

executing, then the Contractor shall at the time of taking delivery of the equipment/dispatch

documents be required to execute an Indemnity Bond in favor of the Owner in the form

acceptable to the SE(TR) GETCO Bharuch for keeping the equipment in safe custody and to utilize

the same exclusively for the purpose of the said Contract. Samples of Performa for the Indemnity

Bond will be furnished during award of Contract.

7.3 The Contract shall in all respects be construed and governed according to Indian Laws.

7.4 It is clearly understood that the total consideration for the Contract(s) has been broken up into

various components only for the convenience of payment under the Contract(s) and for the

measurement of deviations or modifications under the Contract(s).

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8.0 JURISDICTION OF CONTRACT

8.1 The laws applicable to the Contract shall be the laws in force in India. The Courts of Vadodara

shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising under this Contract.

9.0 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

9.1 The Owner, after the issue of the Letter of Award to the Contractor, will send one copy of the

final agreement to the Contractor for his scrutiny and approval.

9.2 The Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to, shall be signed within 10 days of the acceptance of

the Letter of Award, at the office the Owner at Bharuch on a date and time to be mutually

agreed. The Contractor shall provide for signing of the Contract, Performance Guarantee,

appropriate power of attorney and other requisite materials. In case the Contract is to be signed

beyond the stipulated time, the Bid Guarantee submitted with the Proposal will have to be

extended accordingly.

9.3 The Agreement will be signed in copies to be specified and the Contractor shall be provided with

one signed original and the rest will be retained by the Owner.

9.4 The Contractor shall provide free of cost to the Owner all the Engineering data, drawings, and

descriptive materials submitted with the bid, to form a part of the Contract immediately after

issue of Letter of Award

9.5 Subsequent to signing of the Contract, the Contractor at his own cost shall provide the Owner

with copies of agreement within fifteen (15) days after the signing of the Contractor.

10.0 ENFORCEMENT OF TERMS

10.1 The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Contract or any

rights in respect thereto or to exercise any option therein provided, shall in no way be construed

to be a waiver of such provisions, rights or options or in any way to affect the validity of the

Contract. The exercise by either party of any of its rights herein shall not preclude or prejudice

either party from exercising the same or any other right it may have under the Contract.

11.0 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

11.1 Unless otherwise terminated under the provisions of any other relevant clause, this Contract shall

be deemed to have been completed on the expiry of the guarantee period as provided for under

the clause entitled ‘Guarantee’ in this section of the Volume-I.

B. GUARANTEES & LIABILITIES

12.0 TIME – THE ESSENCE OF CONTRACT

12.1 The time and the date of completion of the Contract as stipulated in the Contract by the Owner

without or with modifications, if any, and so incorporated in the Letter of Award, shall be deemed

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to be the essence of the Contract. The Contractor shall so organize his resources and perform his

work as to complete it not later than the date agreed to.

12.2 The Contractor shall submit a detailed bar chart within the time frame agreed consisting of

adequate number of activities covering various key phases of the work such as field erection

activities within five (5) days of the date of Notification of Award. This network shall also indicate

the interface facilities to be provided by the Owner and the dates by which such facilities are

needed. The Contractor shall discuss the network so submitted with the Owner and the agreed

network shall form part of the Contract documents. During the performance of the Contract, if in

the opinion of the Engineer, proper progress is not maintained, suitable changes shall be made in

the Contractor’s operations to ensure proper progress without any cost implication to the Owner.

The interface facilities to be provided by the Owner in accordance with the agreed network shall

also be reviewed while reviewing the progress of the Contractor.

12.3 Based on the above agreed network/bar chart fortnightly reports shall be submitted by the

Contractor as directed by the Engineer.

12.4 Subsequent to the finalization of the network, the Contractor shall make available to the Engineer

a detailed program in line with the agreed Contract network.

Such program shall be reviewed, updated and submitted to the Engineer every month thereafter.

12.5 The above bar charts/ program shall be compatible with the Owner’s computer environment and

furnished to the Owner on such media as may be desired by the Owner.

13.0 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACT

The Contract shall be considered as having come into force from the date of the commencement

given by the respective construction sub division unless otherwise provided in the notification of

14.0 PENALTY FOR DELAY

14.1 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be ½ % per week plus applicable tax

14.1 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be ½ % per week plus applicable tax

if any on delayed work amount subject to a maximum of 10% plus applicable tax if any of the

Contract prices detailed in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

15.1 In the event of any emergency where in the judgment of the Engineer, delay would cause serious

loss or damages, repairs or adjustment may be made by the Engineer or a third party chosen by

the Engineer without advance notice to the Contractor and the cost of such work shall be paid by

the Contractor. In the event such action is taken by the Engineer, the Contractor will be notified

promptly and he shall assist wherever possible in making necessary corrections. This shall not

relieve the Contractor of his liabilities under the terms and conditions of the Contract.

15.3 If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to rectify or renew any defective portions of the works

the provision of this clause shall apply to portion of the works so rectified or corrected until the

expiry of six (6) months from the date of such rectification or correction. If any defects are not

rectified within a reasonable time, the Engineer may proceed to do the work at the Contractor’s

risk and cost but without prejudice to any other rights which the Owner may have against the

Contractor in respect of such defects.

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15.4 The rectification or correction of the work will be carried out free of cost by the Contractor. If

any rectification or correction is carried out on his behalf at the site, the Contractor shall bear the

cost of such rectification or correction.

15.5 The acceptance of the works by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his

obligations under this clause.

15.6 At the end of the guarantee period, the Contractor’s liability ceases except for latent defects. For

latent defects, the Contractor’s liability as mentioned in Clause Nos. 15.1 through 15.5 above,

shall remain till the end of 6 months from the date of completion of guarantee period.

16.0 TAXES, PERMITS & LICENCES

The Contractor shall be liable and pay all non-Indian taxes, duties, levies lawfully assessed against

the Owner or the Contractor in pursuance of the Contract. In addition to this the Contractor shall

be responsible for payment of all Indian duties, levies and taxes lawfully assessed against the

Contractor for his personal income & property only.

18.0 DEFENCE OF SUITS

If any action in court is brought against the Owner or Engineer or an officer or agent of the Owner,

for the failure, omission or neglect on the part of the Contractor to perform any acts, matters,

covenants or things under the Contract, or for damage or injury caused by the alleged omission or

negligence on the part of the Contractor, his agents, representatives or his Sub-Contractors, or in

connection with any claim based on lawful demands of Sub-Contractors, workmen, suppliers or

employees, the Contractor shall in all such cases indemnify and keep the Owner, and the Engineer

and/or his representative, harmless from all losses, damages, expenses or decrees arising of such

20.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

The final payment by the Owner in pursuance of the Contract shall mean the release of the

Contractor from all his liabilities under the Contract. Such final payment shall be made only at

the end of the Guarantee/Warranty period or after finalization of material account and final bill

and till such time as the Contractual liabilities and responsibilities of the Contractor, shall prevail.

All other payments made under the Contract shall be treated as on-account payments.

21.0 ENGINEER’S DECISION

21.1 In respect of all matters which are left to the decision of the Engineer including the granting or

with-holding of the certificates, the Engineer shall, if required to do so by the Contractor, give in

writing a decision thereon.

21.2 If, in the opinion of the Contractor, a decision made by the Engineer is not in accordance with the

meaning and intent of the Contract, the Contractor may file with the Engineer, within fifteen (15)

days after receipt of the decision, a written objection to the decision.

Failure to file an objection within the allotted time will be considered as an acceptance of the

Engineer’s decision and the decision shall become final and binding.

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21.3 The Engineer’s decision and the filing of the written objection thereto shall be a condition

precedent to the right to request arbitration. It is the intent of the Agreement that there shall be

no delay in the execution of the works and the decision of the Engineer as rendered shall be

promptly observed.

22.0 POWER TO VARY OR OMIT WORK

22.1 No alterations, amendments, omissions, suspensions or variations of the Works (hereinafter

referred to as ‘variation’) under the Contract as detailed in the Contract Documents, shall be

made by the Contractor except as directed in writing by the Engineer, but the Engineer shall have

full powers subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, from time to time during the

execution of the Contract, by notice in writing to instruct the Contractor to make such variation

without prejudice to the Contract. The Contractor shall carry out such variation and be bound by

the same conditions as far as applicable as though the said variations occurred in the Contract

Documents. If any suggested variations would, in the opinion of the Contractor, if carried out,

prevent him from fulfilling any of his obligations or guarantees under the Contract, he shall notify

the Engineer thereof in writing and the Engineer shall decide forthwith whether or not, the same

shall be carried out and if the Engineer confirms his instructions, the Contractor’s obligations and

guarantees shall be modified to such an extent as may be mutually agreed. Any agreed difference

in cost occasioned by any such variation shall be added to or deducted from the Contract Price as

the case may be.

22.2 In the event of Engineer requiring any variation, a reasonable and proper notice shall be given to

the Contractor to enable him to work his arrangement accordingly, and in cases where goods or

materials are already prepared or any design, drawings or pattern made or work done as per the

contract requires to be altered, a reasonable and agreed sum in respect thereof shall be paid to

the Contractor.

22.3 In any case in which the Contractor has received instructions from the Engineer as to the

requirement of carrying out the alterations or additional or substituted work which either then or

later on, will in the opinion of the Contractor, involve a claim for additional payment, the

Contractor shall immediately and in no case later than thirty (30) days, after receipt of the

instructions aforesaid and before carrying out the instructions, advise the Engineer to that effect.

But the Engineer shall not become liable for payment of any charges in respect of any such

variations, unless the instructions for the performance of the same shall be confirmed in writing

by the Engineer.

22.4 If any variation in the Works results in reduction of Contract Price, the parties shall agree, in

writing, so to the extent of any change in the price, before the Contractor proceeds with the

22.5 In all the above cases, in the event of a disagreement as to the reasonableness of the said sum,

the decision of the Engineer shall prevail.

22.6 Notwithstanding anything stated above in this clause, the Engineer shall have the full power to

instruct the Contractor, in writing, during the execution of the Contract to vary the quantities of

the items or groups of items in accordance with the provisions of clause entitled ‘Change of

Quantity’ in section GCC of this Volume-I. The Contractor shall carry out such variations and be

bound by the same conditions as though the said variations occurred in the Contract Documents.

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However, the Contract Price shall be adjusted at the rates and the prices provided for the original

quantities in the Contract.

23.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LE TTING OF CONTRACT:

No subletting of contract is allowed. Contractor should carry out work on his own under his or his

authorized supervisor and by labours employed by him.

24.0 CHANGE OF QUANTITY

24.1 During the execution of the Contract, the Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the

quantities of items under the Contract but without any change in unit price or other terms &

conditions. Such variations unless otherwise specified in the accompanying Special Conditions of

Contract and/or Technical Specifications, shall not be subjected to any limitation for the

individual items but the total variations in all such items under the Contract shall be limited to a

percentage of the Contract price as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract.

24.2 The Contract price shall accordingly be adjusted based on the unit rates available in the Contract

for the change in quantities as above. The base unit rates, as identified in the Contract shall

however remain constant during the currency of the Contract, except as provided for in Clause

33.0 below. In case the unit rates are not available for the change in quantity, the same shall be

subjected to mutual agreement.

26.0 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS

The Contractor shall agree to cooperate with the Owner’s other Contractors and Consulting

Engineers and freely exchange with them such technical information as is necessary to obtain the

most efficient and economical design and to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. The

Engineer shall be provided with three copies of all correspondence addressed by the Contractor to

other Contractors and Consulting Engineers of the Owner in respect of such exchange of technical

information, wherever needed.

27.0 NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Neither the inspection by the Owner or the Engineer or any of their officials, employees, or agents

nor any order by the Owner or the Engineer for payment of money or any payment for or

acceptance of, the whole or any part of the Works by the Owner or the Engineer, nor any

extension of time, nor any possession taken by the Engineer shall operate as a waiver of any

provision of the Contract, or of any power herein reserved to the Owner or any right to damages

herein provided nor shall any waiver of any breach in the Contract be held to be a waiver of any

other or subsequent breach.

28.0 CERTIFICATE NOT TO AFFECT RIGHT OF OWNER AND LIABILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

No interim payment certificate of the Engineer, nor any sum paid on account by the Owner, nor

any extension of time for execution of the Works granted by the Engineer shall affect or prejudice

the rights of the Owner against the Contractor or relieve the Contractor of his obligation for the

due performance of the Contract, or be interpreted as approval of the Works done or of the

equipment furnished and no certificate shall create liability for the Owner to pay for alterations,

amendments, variations or additional works not ordered, in writing , by the Engineer or discharge

the liability of the Contractor for the payment of damages whether due, ascertained, or certified

or not or any sum against the payment of which he is bound to indemnify the Owner, nor shall any

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such certificate nor the acceptance by him of any sum paid on account or otherwise affect or

prejudice the rights of the Owner against the Contractor.

29.0 PROGRESS REPORTS

During the various stages of the work in pursuance of the Contract, the Contractor shall at his own

cost submit periodic progress reports as may be reasonably required by the Engineer with such

materials as, charts, net-works, photographs, test certificates, etc. Such progress reports shall be

in the form and size as may be required by the Engineer.

30.0 TAKING OVER

Upon successful completion of work of erection of tower line by the Contractor, the Engineer shall

issue to the Contractor a completion Certificate as a proof of the final acceptance of the erected

line. Such certificate shall not unreasonably be withheld nor will the Engineer delay the issuance

thereof on account of minor omissions or defects which do not affect the commercial operation

and/or cause any serious risk to the erected line. Such certificate shall not relieve the Contractor

of any of his obligations which otherwise survive, by the terms and conditions of the Contract

after issue of such certificate.

C. CONTRACT SECURITY AND PAYMENTS

31.0 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

The Contractor shall furnish Contract Performance Guarantee(s) for the proper fulfillment

of the Contract in the prescribed form within fifteen (15) days of “Notice of Award of

Contract”. The performance guarantee(s) shall be as per terms prescribed.

32.1 The payment to the Contractor for the performance of the works under the Contract will be made

by the Owner as per the guidelines and conditions specified herein. All payments made during the

Contract shall be on account payments only. The final payment will be made on completion of all

Works and on fulfillment by the Contractor of all his liabilities under the Contract.

32.2 Currency of Payment

All payments under the Contract shall be in Indian Rupees only.

Payment terms will be as prescribed in the special conditions of contract and on fulfillment of

conditions specified thereof.

33.1 Application for Payment

33.2 The Contractor shall submit application for the payment in the prescribed proforma of the Owner.

Performa for application for payment will be as prescribed.

34.1 Each such application shall state the amount claimed and shall set forth in detail, in the order of

the Payment Schedule, particulars of the Works including the Works executed at Site and of the

equipment shipped/brought on to the site pursuant to the Contract upto the date mentioned in

the application and for the period covered since the last preceding certificate, if any.

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34.2 Every interim payment certificate shall certify the Contract value of the Works executed upto the

date mentioned in the application for the payment certificate, provided that no sum shall be

included in any interim payment certificate in respect of the works that, according to the decision

of the Engineer, does not comply with the Contract.

34.3 Mode of Payment

34.4 Payment due on completion of work shall be made by the Owner through Owner’s Bank or directly

to the Contractor as per the payment schedule.

34.5.1 All payments under the Contract shall be made as stipulated in the Special Conditions of Contract

after signing the Contract Agreement.

Progressive payments linked with erection shall only be made after the issue of certificates by the

Engineer, one for the quantum of work completed and the other for the successful completion of

quality check points involved in the quantum of work billed.

35.0 DEDUCTIONS FROM CONTRACT PRICE

All costs, damages or expenses which the Owner may have paid, for which under the Contract the

Contractor is liable, or any other retention award will be claimed by the Owner. All such claims

shall be billed by the Owner to the Contractor regularly as and when they fall due. Such bills shall

be supported by appropriate and certified vouchers or explanations, to enable the Contractor to

properly identify such claims. Such claims shall be paid by the Contractor within thirty (30) days

of the receipt of the corresponding bills and if not paid by the Contractor within the said period,

the Owner may then deduct the amount, from any monies due or becoming due by him to the

Contractor under the Contract or may be recovered by sections of Law or otherwise.

D. RISK DISTRIBUTION

37.1 The Contractor at his cost shall arrange, secure and maintain all insurance as may be pertinent to

the Works and obligatory in terms of law to protect his interest and interests of the Owner against

all perils detailed herein. The form and the limit of such insurance as defined herein together

with the under-writer in each case shall be acceptable to the Owner. However, irrespective of

such acceptance, the responsibility to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all time during

the period of Contract shall be of Contractor alone. The Contractor’s failure in this regard shall

not relieve him of any of his contractual responsibilities and obligations. The insurance covers to

be taken by the Contractor shall be in the joint name of the Owner and the Contractor. The

Contractor shall, however, be authorized to deal directly with Insurance Company or Companies

and shall be responsible in regard to maintenance of all insurance covers. Further the insurance

should be in freely convertible currency.

37.2 Any loss or damage to the material during handling, transportation, storage, erection, and all

activities to be performed till the successful completion of commissioning of the line shall be to

the account of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for preference of all claims

and make good the damages or loss by way of repairs and/or replacement of the equipment,

damaged or lost. The transfer of title shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of the above

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TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

responsibilities during the period of Contract. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with copy

of all insurance policies and documents taken out by him in pursuance of the Contract. Such

copies of documents shall be submitted to the Owner immediately after such insurance coverage.

The Contractor shall also inform the Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance regarding

the expiry/cancellation and/or change in any of such documents and ensure revalidation, renewal

etc., as may be necessary well in time.

37.3 The perils required to be covered under the insurance shall include, but not be limited to fire and

allied risks, miscellaneous accidents (erection risks) workman compensation risks, loss or damage

in transit, theft, pilferage, riot and strikes and malicious damages, civil commotion, weather

conditions, accidents of all kinds, etc. The scope of such insurance shall be adequate to cover the

replacement/reinstatement cost of the equipment for all risks up to and including delivery of

goods and other costs till the equipment is delivered at Site. The insurance policies to be taken

should be on replacement value basis and/or incorporating escalation clause. Notwithstanding the

extent of insurance cover and the amount of claim available from the underwriters, the

Contractor shall be liable to make good the full replacement/rectification value of all

equipment/materials and to ensure their availability as per project requirements.

37.4 All costs on account of insurance liabilities covered under the Contract will be on Contractor’s

account and will be included in Contract Price, However, the Owner may from time to time,

during the pendency of the Contract, ask the Contractor in writing to limit the insurance

coverage, risks and in such a case, the parties to the Contract will agree for a mutual settlement,

for reduction in Contract price to the extent of reduced premium amount. The Contractor, while

arranging the insurance shall ensure to obtain all discounts on premium which may be available

for higher volume or for reason of financing arrangement of the project.

37.5 The clause entitled ‘Insurance’ under the section ECC of this Volume-I, covers the additional

insurance requirements for the portion of the works to be performed at the Site.

37.6 Special Conditions of Contract details out the various insurance liabilities.

38.0 LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES

Under the Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage to the plant until the

successful completion of commissioning as defined elsewhere in the Bid document.

39.0 DELAYS BY OWNER OR HIS AUTHORISED AGENTS

39.1 In case the Contractor’s performance is delayed due to any act of omission on the part of the

Owner or his authorized agents, then the Contractor shall be given due extension of time for the

completion of the Works, to the extent such omission on the part of the Owner has caused delay

in the Contractor’s performance of the Contract.

Regarding reasonableness or otherwise of the extension of time, the decision of the Engineer shall

39.2 In addition, the Contractor shall be entitled to claim demonstrable and reasonable compensation

if such delays have resulted in any increase in cost. The Owner shall examine the justification for

such a request for claim and if satisfied, the extent of compensation shall be mutually agreed

depending upon the circumstances at the time of such an occurrence.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

40.0 DEMURRAGE, WHARFAGE, ETC.

All demurrage, warfare and other expenses incurred due to delayed clearance of the material or

any other reason shall be to the account of the Contractor.

41.0 FORCE MAJEURE

41.1 Force majeure is herein defined as anycausewhich is beyond the control of the Contractor or the

Owner as the case may be, which they could not foresee or with a reasonable amount of diligence

could not have foreseen and which substantially affects the performance of the Contract, such as:

a. Natural phenomena, including but not limited to floods, droughts, earthquakes and epidemics;

b. Acts of any Government, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to war, declared or

undeclared, priorities, guarantees, and embargoes.

Provided either party shall within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such a cause notify the

other in writing of such causes.

41.2 The Contractor or the Owner shall not be liable for delays in performing his obligations resulting

from any force majeure cause as referred to and/or defined above:

The date of completion will, subject to hereinafter provided, be extended by a reasonable time

even though such cause may occur after Contractor’s performance of obligation has been delayed

due to other causes.

42.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK

42.1 The Owner reserves the right to suspend and reinstate execution of the whole or any part of the

Works without invalidating the provisions of the Contract. Orders for suspension or reinstatement

of the Works will be issued by the Engineer to the Contractor in writing. The time for completion

of the works will be extended for a period equal to duration of the suspension.

42.2 Any necessary and demonstrable cost incurred by the Contractor as a result of such suspension of

the works will be paid by the Owner, provided such costs are substantiated to the satisfaction of

the Engineer. The Owner shall not be responsible for any liabilities if suspension or delay is due to

some default on the part of the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor.

43.0 CONTRACTOR`S DEFAULT

43.1 If the Contractor shall neglect to execute the works with due diligence and expedition or shall

refuse or neglect to comply with any reasonable order given to him, in writing by the Engineer in

connection with the works or shall contravene the provisions of the Contract, the Owner may give

notice in writing to the Contractor to make good the failure, neglect or contravention complained

of. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the notice within thirty (30) days from the date of

serving the notice, then and in such case the Owner shall be at liberty to employ other workmen

and forthwith execute such part of the works as the Contractor may have neglected to do or if the

Owner shall think fit, without prejudice to any other right he may have under the Contract to take

the work wholly or in part out of the Contractor’s hands and re-contract with any other person or

persons to complete the works or any part thereof and in that event the Owner shall have free

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

use of all Contractor’s equipment that may have been at the time on the Site in connection with

the works without being responsible to the Contractor for fair wear and tear thereof and to the

exclusion of any right of the Contractor over the same, If the sum that the contractor is entitled

to be paid plus the costs incurred by the Owner in completing the works, exceeds the Contract

Price or the entire works if entire works have been completed or the price for part of the work if

part of the works have been completed, the Contractor shall be liable for such excess.

If such excess is greater than the sums due to the Contractor, the Contractor shall pay the

balance to the Owner and if such excess is less than the sums due to the Contractor, Owner shall

pay the balance to the Contractor. For facilitating such payment, Owner shall pay the balance to

the contractor. For facilitating such payment, Owner shall encash the Bank Guarantees of

Contactor available with Owner/s and retain such other payment due to the Contractor under the

Contract in question or any other Contract that the Owner/s may have with the Contractor. Such

payment of excess amount shall be independent of the liquidated damages for delay which the

Contractor shall have to pay if the completion of works is delayed.

43.2 In addition, such action by the Owner as aforesaid shall not relieve the Contractor of his liability

to pay liquidated damages for delay in completion of Works as defined in Clause 14.0 of this

43.3 Such action by the Owner as aforesaid the termination of the Contract under this clause shall not

entitle the Contractor to reduce the value of the Contract Performance Guarantee nor the time

thereof. The Contract Performance Guarantee shall be valid for the full value and for the full

period of the Contract including guarantee period.

44.0 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT ON OWNER`S INITIATIVE

44.1 The Owner reserves the right to terminate the Contract either in part or in full due to reasons

other than those mentioned under clause entitled ‘Contractor’s Default’. The Owner shall in such

an event give fifteen (15) days notice in writing to the Contractor of his decision to do so.

44.2 The Contractor upon receipt of such notice shall discontinue the work on the date and to the

extent specified in the notice, make all reasonable efforts to obtain cancellation of all orders and

Contracts to the extent they are related to the work terminated and terms satisfactory to the

Owner, stop all further sub-contracting or purchasing activity related to the work terminated, and

assist Owner in maintenance, protection, and disposition of the works acquired under the Contract

In the event of such a termination the Contractor shall be paid compensation, equitable and

reasonable, dictated by the circumstances prevalent at the time of termination.

44.3 If the Contractor is an individual or a proprietary concern and the individual or the proprietor dies

and if the Contractor is a partnership concern and one of the partners dies then unless the Owner

is satisfied that the legal representatives of the individual Contractor or of the proprietor of the

propriety concern and in the case of partnership, the surviving partners, are capable of carrying

out and completing the Contract the Owner shall be entitled to cancel the Contract as to its

incomplete part without being in any way liable to payment of any compensation to the estate of

deceased Contractor and/or to the surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm on account of the

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

cancellation of the Contract. The decision of the Owner that the legal representatives of the

deceased Contractor or surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm cannot carry out and complete

the Contract shall be final and binding on the parties. In the event of such cancellation the Owner

shall not hold the estate of the deceased Contractor and/or the surviving partners of the estate of

the deceased Contractor and/or the surviving partners of the Contractor’s firm liable to damages

for not completing the Contract.

45.0 FRUSTRATION OF CONTRACT

45.1 In the event of frustration of the Contract because of supervening impossibility in terms of Section

56 of the Indian Contract Act, parties shall be absolved of their responsibility to perform the

balance portion of the Contract, subject to provisions contained in sub-clause 45.3 below.

45.2 In the event of non-availability or suspension of funds for any reasons, whatsoever (except for

reason of willful or flagrant breach by the Owner) and/or Contractor then the works under the

Contract shall be suspended.

Furthermore, if the Owner is unable to make satisfactory alternative arrangements for financing

to the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract within three months of the event,

the parties hereto shall be relieved from carrying out further obligations under the Contract

treating it as frustration of the Contract.

45.3 In the event referred to in sub-clauses 45.1 & 45.2 above the parties shall mutually discuss to

arrive at reasonable settlement on all issues including amounts due to either party for the work

already done on quantum merit_ basis which shall be determined by mutual agreement between

46.0 GRAFTS AND COMMISSIONS ETC.

Any graft, commission, gift or advantage given, promised or offered by or on behalf of the

Contractor or his partner(s), agent(s), officer(s), director(s), employee(s) or servant(s) or any one

on his or their behalf in relation to the obtaining or to the execution of this or any other Contract

with the Owner, shall in addition to any criminal liability which it may incur, subject the

Contractor to the cancellation of this and all other Contracts and also to payment of any loss or

damage to the Owner resulting from any cancellation. The Owner shall then be entitled to deduct

the amount so payable from any monies otherwise due to Contractor under the Contract.

E. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

47.0 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

47.1 Any dispute(s) or difference(s) arising out of or in connection with the Contract shall, to the

extent possible, be settled amicably between the parties.

47.2 If any dispute or difference of any kind, whatsoever, shall arise between the Owner and the

Contractor, arising out of the Contract for the performance of the Works whether during the

progress of the Works or after its completion or whether before or after the termination,

abandonment or breach of the Contract, it shall, in the first place, be referred to and settled by

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TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

the Engineer, who, within a period of thirty (30) days after being requested by either party to do

so, shall give written notice of his decision to the Owner and the Contractor.

47.3 Save as hereinafter provided, such decision in respect of every matters so referred shall be final

and binding upon the parties until the completion of the Works and shall forthwith be given effect

to by the Contractor who shall proceed with the Works with all due diligence, whether he or the

Owner requires arbitration as hereinafter provided or not.

47.4 If after the Engineer has given written notice of his decision to the parties, no claim to arbitration

has been communicated to him by either party within thirty (30) days from the receipt of such

notice, the said decision shall become final and binding on the parties.

47.5 In the event of the Engineer failing to notify his decision as aforesaid within thirty (30) days after

being requested as aforesaid, or in the event of either the Owner or the Contractor being

dissatisfied with any such decision, or within thirty (30) days after the expiry of the first

mentioned period of thirty days, as the case may be, either party may require that the matters in

dispute be referred to arbitration as hereinafter provided.

48.0 ARBITRATION

48.1 All disputes or differences in respect of which the decision, if any, of the Engineer has not become

final or binding as aforesaid shall be settled by arbitration in the manner hereinafter provided.

48.1.1 The arbitration shall be conducted by three arbitrators, one each to be nominated by the

Contractor and the Owner and the third to be appointed as an umpire by both the arbitrators in

accordance with the Indian Arbitration Act. If either of the parties fails to appoint its arbitrator

within sixty (60) days after receipt of a notice from the other party invoking the Arbitration

clause, the arbitrator appointed by the party invoking the arbitration clause shall become the sole

arbitrator to conduct the arbitration.

48.1.2 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Arbitration Act,

1940 or any statutory modification thereof. The venue of arbitration shall be Vadodara.

48.2 The decision of the majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties.

The arbitrators may, from time to time with the consent of all the parties enlarge the time for

making the award. In the event of any of the aforesaid arbitrators dying, neglecting, resigning or

being unable to act for any reason, it will be lawful for the party concerned to nominate another

arbitrator in place of the outgoing arbitrator.

48.3 The arbitrator shall have full powers to review and/or revise any decision, opinion, direction,

certification or valuation of the Engineer in accordance with the Contract, and neither party shall

be limited in the proceedings before such arbitrators to the evidence or arguments put before the

Engineer for the purpose of obtaining the said decision.

48.4 No decision given by the Engineer in accordance with the foregoing provisions shall disqualify him

as being called as a witness or giving evidence before the arbitrators on any matter whatsoever

relevant to the dispute or difference referred to the arbitrators as aforesaid.

48.5 During settlement of disputes and arbitration proceedings, both parties shall be obliged to carry

out their respective obligations under the Contract.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

49.0 RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTS

The Contractor shall prepare and submit every two months, a statement covering payments

claimed and the payments received vis-a-vis the works executed, for reconciliation of accounts

with the Owner. The Contractor shall also prepare and submit a detailed account of Owner Issue

materials received and utilized by him for reconciliation purpose in a format to be discussed &

finalized with the Owner before the award of Contract.

Date: Superintending Engineer

(Signature of Contractor) GETCO,C.O., Bharuch

GENERAL CONDITION

A. GENERAL TERMS :-

1. The Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any

tender. The Superintending Engineer, Bharuch reserves the right to reject any or all tender without

signing any reasons whatsoever and decision of the The Superintending Engineer, Bharuch will be

final and unchallengeable.

2. In case of any dispute / doubt, the decision of The Superintending Engineer, Bharuch, shall be

unchallengeable, final and binding to the Contractor.

3. Tender offer without payment of E.M.D/Tender Fee, required Certificate, Documents, bar chart list

of Tools, Tackles, Equipments, blank tender etc. required for execution of job will be out rightly

rejected. The tenderer should furnish details of past experience of such job of similar nature

completed by him satisfactorily within the time limit in GETCO without this certificate offer shall be

rejected out rightly.

4. The competent authority can delete any items in schedule of the tender, if he feels that the rate

quoted by contractor act. That item is abnormally high completed to the estimated rates.

Specification in any items mentioned in tender are subject to change without any prior notice and

binding to the Contractor.

B. GENERAL TERMS FOR CONTRACTOR :-

1. The erection work should be carried out according to the specification and as per Instructions &

programmed laid out by the DE / Executive Engineer-in-charge of the work. Contractor has to co-

ordinate E.I.C. of planning of outage & work schedule thereof, so as to complete all the planned work

in outage. Contractor has to deploy adequate manpower accordingly.

2. The contractor should appoint supervisor with sufficient qualification and experience who could

supervise the execution of work throughout. He should always be present on the site as far as

possible. Qualification & experience certificate of deputed supervisor to be submitted to GETCO.

3. The erection work should be commenced immediately from the date of receipt of instructions from

office and should be completed within thereafter. Prior intimation in writing for starting the job will

be given by GETCO for the work.

4. The contractor shall see the line route before quoting the rates.

5. The Contractor has to follow all IE rules, Insurance rules, GETCO rules labours laws, safety rules and

regulations at his risk & cost. The GETCO does not take any responsibility in case of accident or injury

to the workers. The safety / security of men, materials & equipments shall be sole responsibility of

the contractor. Contractor will abide by and fulfill all the terms and conditions and general terms and

condition of the contract for works available in the office. All other general terms and conditions as

prevailing in the GETCO shall be applicable to this contract. The contractor will be governed by the

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

GETCO’s general conditions of works contract. The Booklet will be available in the concerned office

in any working days. In the event of placing order, the contractor will have to sign this booklet along

with other documents and agreement. All the usual terms and conditions of the GETCO, though the

same might have not been mentioned in this specification or contractor booklet will applicable to this

contract, and the decision of the Concern Executive Engineer (TR), shall be binding on the

6. The bidder shall have the experience of erection line should be as mentioned in

Technical/Commercial Bid..

7. The tenderer should quote for complete erection work, testing and commissioning of line as indicated

in the Schedule “B” and as per terms and conditions.

8. It will be bidder sole responsibility for erection of complete line in all respect, accordance with latest

rules under Electricity Act and approved by Electrical Inspector.

9. Above terms and conditions are part and partial of tender and will be observed

10. The Contractors has to engage required strength of skilled persons for Transportation, Loading &

unloading work and proper Supervisor to avoid complication & unnecessary delay to complete work

timely. The Contractor will be totally responsible for labour claims arising out of the labour employed

11. The detailed drawings of equipments can be seen from concern GETCO office during any working day

and the equipments which are to be erected can also be seen physically at ACHHALIA/ ZAGADIA

store during any working day and time.

12. Contractor has to ensure safe shifting and erection of all accessories / equipments as per standard

13. The Contractor has to arrange for minor fabrication (if required) at free cost. The tender includes all

minor accessories and items of work which may not have been specifically mentioned in the

specification schedule etc. but are essential for completion of work. The contractor will not be

eligible for any extra payment in respect of such minor accessories and items of work.

14. The contractor has to co-ordinate & co-operate fully with Engineer-in-Charge and commissioning

Engineer of the supplier for erection of all equipments / structure / accessories, etc., and any other

items which are not conveniently included in the specification but requires for completing the job.

15. The Contractor has to remain in contact in close days with Engineer in charge of work who in turn

shall issue detailed instruction for the commencement of the work.

16. The Contractor will be solely and responsible for any accident / damage either to equipments or any

human being during the time of execution of work.

17. Either you or your authorized person should contact our concern Div office daily, for the availability

of equipments required for this work, failing to which this work order shall be terminated without

giving any notice.

18. The Contractor will have to give indemnity bond to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation

for damage to contractor’s equipments or staff or any of third party during the execution of work.

19. The Contractor will have to complete entire job as per directive and instruction of Engineer in

charge. If he fails to do so entire work will be carried out at Contractor’s risk and cost.

20. The contractor has the experience of survey work and produces the list of survey instrument and bio-

data of Supervisor / Surveyor / Engineer / Technician to be engaged for the job.

21. If the work is required to be carried out during specified outage then the contractor has to deploy

adequate man power, material, tools etc. well advance and has to complete the entire work during

this specific outage period only, failing to which GETCO shall be at liberally to deduct the amount of

revenue loss due to prolong outage. Contractor has to co-ordinate E.I.C. of planning of outage & work

schedule thereof, so as to complete all the planned work in outage.

22. If required by GETCO you shall have to provide free to & for traveling facility to our field Engineer or

Surveyor for the work.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

23. The Contractor shall not refuse to execute the work order at any time and it will be his sole

responsibility to execute and complete this work as per the instruction of Engineer - in - charge.

24. The tender shall invariably furnish a monthly average erection capacity (in km. and rating) along with

list of available machinery, tools and tackles etc. for erection of line.

25. The tenderer shall not submit offer for erection or foundation work.

26. No subcontractor, Power of Attorney shall be allowed.

27. Any excess work done beyond specification and drawing shall be at Contractor’s risk and cost.

28. During the stringing work of line if any EHT / 11KV / L.T. line comes on the way the Contractor has to

dismantle, restringing, kept on original position etc. work to be carried out. No any charges will be

paid extra for this work. Further work to be carried out in co-ordination with concern DISCOM

personnel for proper identification of feeder / LT line as well as you have to strictly observed all the

safety rules of GETCO.

29. The bidder shall specifically note that GETCO will not pay any extra amount to wards any type of

claim except for the description indicated in Schedule “B’. The party has to carry out all other /

additional required activities / work as directed by Engineer in charge which is not mentioned in

Schedule but required to be completed as per the site condition and for this work no extra Payment

shall be made by GETCO.

30. In addition to the general of the construction particular attention shall be paid to the final finish and

every effort shall be made to have the entire work contented wish standard of workmanship by the

31. No any idling / gang mobilization charge will be paid by GETCO in any circumstances.

32. No part rate or reduces rate shall be allowed in final bill.

33. The interpretation of specification doubts etc: - In case of any doubts about what is mentioned in

specification or schedule or elsewhere, the tenderer should get all doubts cleared from the

Department in writing and in advance of filling in the tender. In case of difference of opinion about

interpretation of specification etc. the decision of Concern Ex. Engineer (TR) /SE(TR) Bharuch will be

final and shall be binding to the contractor to the tenderer.

34. Power supply should be arranged by contractor at his own cost. For that temporary connection to be

obtain by contractor from PGVCL for the said work.

C. SIGNING AGREEMENT:- The Contractor will have to sign an agreement as per GETCO’s rules in the

prescribed form of the GETCO. The cost Rs. 300/- of the Stamp Paper will have to be borne by the

D. WORKING DAYS: In case, it is not possible for the contractor to continue, the work either due to

heavy rains or other reasonable causes, such facts should be immediate reasons to the notice of the

Executive Engineer in writing. If the reasons for stopping the work are genuine, the Engineer may ask

the contractor in writing to stop work be cases (for such stoppage) are overcome and the Engineer

will ask the Contractor to start the work again in written, the period of such stoppage will not be

considered as a part of working month moreover the contractor cannot claim compensation for such

work. Contractor will not allow to work after working hours except in special case, if any.

E. TERMS OF PAYMENT:

1. Normally, one R.A. Bills will be paid every month, however, looking to the progress of the work it will

be reviewed mutually and 90% of the cost of work done will be paid to the Contractor on his

presentation of R.A. Bill giving the material account thereof. Remaining 10% Payment will be made

after the entire work is completed satisfactorily in all respect. The Bill should be submitted to

concern GETCO’s Concern Executive Engineer with a copy to Concern SE CO, Bharuch. Final bill will

be prepared by Concern Field Executive Engineer within about fortnight from the date of completion

of the work by the Contractor.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

2. The GETCO will be untitled to deduct directly from the bills to be paid to the contractor any sum or

sums payable by you and which sum/sums the GETCO is required to pay as principle employers on

account of your default in respect of all liabilities referred to in above clauses.

3. In case of any farmer's objection / ROW, contractor has to mobilize his all efforts to clear the

objection in consultation with GETCO authority. No extra Charge will be paid for such effort.

4. The contactor shall co-operative with the GETCO in recording measurement etc. as expeditiously as

possible and he shall fulfill all the requirement which are necessary to finalizes the accounts on the

basic of its records and pay him such amounts as if found due to him, together with the amount of

security deposit if any remaining payable to him after deduction there from the amount due by him

to the GETCO. The GETCO shall not entertain further claim from thereafter.

5. THE GETCO shall deduct the Income - Tax & Taxes as per prevailing rules from each and every bill.

6. All the bills for erection, separately for each line should be presented with the following information

(i) 90% bills for erection should be serially numbered giving the work done under each item up to

period of billing, work done for which the claim is made in the bill and up to date work so for done.

Items in erection bill should correspond to items mentioned in schedule of A/T.

(ii) Balance payment bills should be prepared at the end of the job for each section under the

jurisdiction of the concerned Deputy Engineer which should give the complete information of work

carried out, total payment due, actual payment received up to date and the balance amount

claimed, It should also accompany a statement of reconciled material account tower wise and line

7. 10% retention money will be deducted from each R.A. bill.

8. No higher rate or revised rate will be applicable for the work, if work is held-up / closed due to

whatever so reasons.

9. R.A. Bill shall be paid if GETCO satisfy with the output of works otherwise only final bill shall be paid.

10. The cost of damages, if any will be recovered from the Contractor’s bill. The assessment of which will

be done by field Engineer at his sole discretion and his decision shall be binding to the contractor and

shall be considered as final and unchallengeable.

11. The contractor shall co-operate with the GETCO in recording measurement etc. as expeditiously as

possible and he shall fulfill all the requirements which are necessary to finalize the accounts on the

basis of its records and pay him such amount as if found due to him together with the amount of

security deposit. If any remaining payable to him after deduction there from the amount due by him

12. The contractor will not be eligible for any extra payment in respect of minor accessories and items of

F. AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS AND IDLE LABOUR CHARGE: Materials are readily available and

arrangement made to procure the rest. However, the Contractor should be carrying out the work as

and when the materials are received. No idle labour charges will be bourned by the GETCO in case

such occasion of idle labour arises, due to want of any materials. However, this idle period will be

counted for the period of assessing the time limit for completion of work as mentioned in the work

order. Contractor has to collect the material as and when available and should be keeping in his safe

G. PROGRESS OF WORK & REPORTING :

1. Contractor has to submit their working schedule along with tender to complete the line in view of

time limit given in tender Bar chart is also to be submitted.

2. PROGRESS REPORT: Fortnightly progress reports in DUPLICATE shall be regularly submitted to the

Concern Executive Engineer , and the concern Engineer-in-charge with a copy to SE, Bharuch. Bar

chart duly signed by contractor shall be submitted at the time of commencement of work.

H. MATERIAL, DELIARY & HANDLING :

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

1. All material / equipment required for this work as per schedule shall be delivered at any store center

of GETCO jurisdiction & contractor has to take delivery from these stores at his own cost only.

2. The contractor shall be responsible for breakages, losses & thefts of material during transit or

erection after the materials are issued from stores will, the completed work is taken over by the

3. The contractor will be responsible for loss, distribution or deterioration of the materials, stores or

articles supplied to him by the GETCO, even if such a less distribution of deterioration has occurred

under any circumstances whatsoever beyond his control as if the materials, stores or articles so

supplied were his property.

4. STORAGE-CUM-INSURANCE:- The contractor shall take suitable storage-cum-erection insurance

cover at his cost to the extent of 100% cost of s/s or line materials, which are required to complete

the s/s or line. Contractor shall have to take Marine cum Erection (MCE) insurance policy against any

loss, damage, theft, pilferage, fire etc. for the complete period of storage, erection and

commissioning up to the time of taking over of the transmission line or S/S by the Board. The

contractor shall deal directly and pursue the claim with the insurance company and shall be

responsible in regard to maintenance of all insurance coverage as well as for settlement of claim. The

proof of insurance policy taken by the successful contractor shall be furnished to Engineer-In-Charge.

No material shall be issued to bidder/erection agency in absence of such insurance policy. The risk

shall be covered for lifting of material from store to final handling over to GETCO. Further In absence

of the above insurance policy, R. A. Bill payment will be with held.

5. RETURN OF EMPTY CONDUCTOR DRUMS: The empty wooden drum of earth wire and conductor as

well as insulator crates will not be required to be returned back by the contractor to the GETCO

6. ACCOUNTING OF GETCO MATERIALS: - The contractor will be fully answerable and responsible for all

the material issued to him for the work by the GETCO for any theft, loss of pilferage and shall have to

furnish account for the same after completion of the work and before preparation of final bill, If the

loss referred to above is not made good before final bill as per rules of the GETCO. Contractor has to

maintain Site Register Material Account Register regularly.

7. The structure & equipment required for line erection work shall be delivered at central store by

GETCO at free of cost and it must be shifted to site without damaging the equipment must be kept in

position as per instruction of In charge Engineer and Manufacturer’s manual. The M.S. Girder required

for line erection work will be provided at one end of the line by GETCO. The trip of Girder should be

of minimum 20 Girders.

8. The Contract has to shift the material at site with packing case and it should open carefully without

damaging the equipment. The packing case must be returned to the store in good condition and

stacked as directed by Engineer-in-charge.

9. The equipments must be cleaned, washed if required before erection. The initial testing wherever

required should be carried out first with the help of Engineer-in-charge before erection, such as

measuring continuity test or any other test found necessary.

10. THE GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD. shall supply Steel Section required, for

earth mesh / structure / G.I. / M.S. strip for earthings the equipments structures with nut and bolts,

power cable, control cable, L.T. cable, Clamps connectors and C.I. Plate for small pit etc. at free of

cost subject to condition mentioned in schedule-B.

11. Wooden charcoal, salt, black cotton soil, G.I. pipe, G.I. strip, G.I. wire, nut & bolts lugs etc. required

for earthing shall be procured by the contractor as per specification given is Schedule B.

12. Contractor will fully and solely responsible for any shortage, damage, leakages to the equipments or

any it’s accessories that may occur during transportation dragging, draining of oil, erection work etc.

13. In case of non - availability of some items / materials you will have to collect the same from other

nearly store center for which you shall be paid as per GETCO’s rules and S.O.R. rate.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

14. After completion of the work, all the surplus materials issued by the GETCO shall be returned by you

to the respective center of the GETCO as per instruction of Engineer in charge at your cost.

15. For shortages of any materials issued by the GETCO for the work, recovery shall be made from you,

on the basis or prices of the materials (prevailing the date of settlement of materials Account) plus

15% supervision charges.

16. All the materials issued by GETCO shall be transported to the work site on same day and to be

preserved in safe custody failing to which GETCO shall initiate Police actions, similarly as per

instruction of Engineer-in-charge, you have to credit the material at GETCO store without any loss of

time failing to which GETCO shall initiate Police action.

17. Accounts of Materials issued :- The contractor shall have to maintain accurate day to day and item

wise account of use of issued materials which shall be got checked from time to time by the

representative of the GETCO. The contractor will be responsible for custody and preserving the issued

materials till the work is handover by the Contractor after completion.

18. The contractor has to maintain site Register, covering all the daily details of Material receipt &

utilization, progress of work etc. This register shall be checked and signed by Engineer in charge,

Concern Executive Engineer & SE CO, Bharuch during the site visit. Any bill without site register

shall not be passed. The GETCO shall not entertain further claim from thereafter.

1. No tools, tackles, manpower, crane facilities etc. will be provided by the GETCO.

2. No special tools and tackles such as compression joint machine, jointing dies, come along clamps,

dynamo meter etc. shall be given by GETCO.

3. Erection tools required during construction of lines shall be arranged by the contractor at his own

cost. Adjustable stub templates will however be supplied by the GETCO which shall be returned by

the contractor in Good condition on completion of the works.

4. Contractor will have to make his own arrangement for all tools, tackles, wire ropes etc. for the work.

5. The contractor has to submit the list of tools, tackles, equipments with him along with his tender

offer. The tender without this list and other required documents (as mentioned above herein the

tender) should be rejected out rightly.

J. ELECTRICITY RULES : All works shall be carried out in accordance with the revised and latest

providing under Indian Electricity Act and Rules made the rounder.

K. WASTAGE: You shall make every effort to minimize the breakage/Looses and wastage of line

materials, etc. supplied “Free of cost “by the GETCO for erection of line.

The ceiling for wastages permitted is as under :-

i) Conductor and Earth wire. : For jumpering/sag/sister wire: 0.5%

: For credit length up to 30 Mtr.: 0.5%

: For credit in pieces as good conductor from 30 Mtr. to 100 Mtr: 2%

ii) Insulators. : 0.25%

iii) Bolts & Nuts : NIL (No extra Bolts/Nuts will be supplied).

v) Hardware & Accessories. : NIL.

L. INSPECTION BY GETCO REPRESENTATIVES:

The Engineer-in-charge, higher authority of GETCO or his representatives will be free to visit the

contractor’s work, their stores site and erection sites and also verify the GETCO’s materials in the

custody of the contractor as and when required.

M. FORCE MAJEURE :-

1. Force majored is defined as “Any cause which is beyond control of contractor or the GETCO as the

case may be, natural phenomena like floods, draught, - earthquake, epidemics etc. acts of any

Government Authorize domestic or foreign including but not limited to war, declare or undeclared,

priorities quarantine, embargoes Licensing control or production or distribution restrictions accidents

like Fire, Explosions, Break-Downs etc.”.

2. All legal complication or disputes are subject to Bharuch jurisdiction only.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

3. As the case may be, which they could not foresee or with a reasonable amount of diligence could not

have foreseen and which substantially affects the performance of the contract such as:

4. Natural phenomena including but not limited to floods, droughts, earthquakes and epidemics;

5. Acts of any Government, domestic or foreign including but not limited to war, declared or

undeclared, priorities, guarantees and embargoes.

6. Provided either party shall within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such a cause notify the

other in writing of such causes.

7. The contractor or the owner shall not be liable for delays in performing his obligations resulting from

any force majeure cause as referred to and/or defined above.

N. QUANTITY OF WORK : The quantities of various items of erection indicated in Schedule-B are

tentative, final quantities shall be determined after completion of the details route surveys. The

contractor has to carry out the work according to quantities as determined at site for which the rates

quoted in the Tender shall be valid. The department reserves the rights for revising or omitting any of

the quantities. The quantities actually executed by the contractor will be calculated at the rate given

in the contract schedule of the rates. The payment shall be made only on actual work executed or

order quantity whichever is less.

O. TAKING DELIVERY AND INSURANCE:

1. As regard damage the materials, equipment and worker of the contractor, he himself will be

responsible. If there is any compensation to be paid in respect of “WORKMAN” compensation act of

any other statutory provisions, the same will have to be paid by the contractor direct. If he thinks fit

he may take necessary insurance cover, at his cost.

2. The contractor has to keep ‘H’ frame materials & line materials in safe custody and transport to the

respective sites and will be fully responsible for any damage to or loss of all materials at any stage

during transportation or erection or taking over of the line by GETCO.

3. The Contractor has to open site store near by the route of the line and ensure for safe custody of all

the stored materials at his own cost.

4. The contractor shall have total responsibility for the entire materials stored, loose, semi assembled

and/or erected by him at site in his custody. The contractor shall make suitable security arrangement

at his own cost to ensure the protection of all materials, equipment and works from theft, fire

pilferage and any other damages and loss. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to arrange

for security till the works are finally taken over by the corporation.

5. EQUIPMENT INSURANCE: - Contractor shall have to take comprehensive insurance policy against any

loss, damage, theft, pilferage, fire etc. to the material for the complete period of erection and

commissioning up to the time of taking over of the Sub Station / transmission line by the Board. The

contractor shall deal directly and pursue the claim with the insurance company and shall be responsible

in regard to maintenance of all insurance coverage as well as for settlement of claim. The proof of

insurance policy taken by the successful contractor shall be furnished to Engineer-In-Charge. In absence

of the above insurance policy, R. A. Bill payment will be with held.

6. In the event of any damage, theft, loss, pilferage, fire etc. contractor will be responsible to lodge,

pursue and settle all the claims with the insurance company for all items, materials and the

corporation shall be kept informed about it. Contractor shall replace the lost/damaged

materials/items promptly irrespective of the settlement of the claims by underwriter and ensure that

the work progress is as per agreed schedule. The loss, if any, such replacement will have to be borne

by the contractor and Board will not entertain any claim/representation in this regard. However it

will be contractor’s responsibility to insure the entire project till the line is taken over by the Board.

P. DEPARTURE FROM SPECIFICATION AND DRAWINGS:- Should the tenderer wish to depart from the

specification in any respect, they should draw attention to such departure giving his reasons thereof

and should get approved the same before doing any further work, unless this is done this specification

shall held good. The working drawings are attached with the tenders. However in case of any

clarification the decision of Engineer in charge will be final & binding to the Contractor.

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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE